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Marian Medals to be awarded Sunday In the context of a 3 p. m. prayer service Sunday at St. Mary's Cathedral, Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., will award the Marian Medal to 101 diocesans nominated by their pastors as outstanding' parishioners. The medal recipients' names follow. Where a city is not named, it is the same as the deanery designation.

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Attleboro Deanery George Audette. Holy Ghost; Mrs. Jeannette Bauza. SI. Mary. Norton; Mrs. Delia Bergevine, St. Stephen; Donald Branagan. SI. Mark, Attleboro Falls; David L. Erwin. St. John the Evangelist.

Mrs. Irene Hanley, St. Joseph; John Hendricks, O. L. of Mount Carmel. Seekonk; Francis Murphy. St. Mary, North Attleboro; Mrs. Kathleen M. Placido.

St. Mary, Mansfield; James Souza, SI. Mary. Seekonk. ~

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POPE JOHN PAUL II presides at beatification ceremony for five religious, including Mother Marie Poussepin, foundress ofthe Dominican Sisters of Charity ofthe PresentatiQn. A painting of Mother Poussepin hangs on pillar at,right of picture. (CNS/ Reuters photo)

Dominican foundress beatified With a Catholic News Service report Nov. 20 was a great day for the Dominican Sisters of Charity of the Presentation whose U.S. provincial house is located in Dighton and who direct SI. Anne's Hospital. Fall River. On that day their foundress, Mother Marie Poussepin. was beatified.

Representing t".e province at the beatification <:eremony were Sister Joanna Fernandes, provincial superior. and Sisters Marie William Lapointe. Therese Gerard Letournea u, Marta 1nes 1'01'0 and Marina Mejia.

"When Christians let Christ reign in their hearts and dedicate their

entire lives to God. their humanity is enhanced." said Pope John Paul II in an address at the beatification ceremony.

He spoke after beatifying Mother Poussepin, three other French and an Italian religious during a morning Mass in St. Peter's Basilica.

Mother Poussepin was born in 1653 in Dourdan, France. to a family of weavers. Her mother frequently took her on visits to the sick poor of Dourdan, planting the seed of her daughter's future vocati'on.

After her father died. she operated the family business, introducing revolutionary management practices, such as a profit-sharing plan

for employes. While doing this. she continued the works of charity to which her mother had introduced her and in 1691 turned the business over to her brother to free herself for her first love.

Initially she cared for a sick woman for five years and, when her patient died. founded the Dominican community and led it until her death in 1744. At that time some 100 sisters were working in six French dioceses. Today the community has some 3.500 members serving in 33 countries on four continents.

Also beatified on Nov. 20 were Father Hyacinthe Marie Cormier.

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Cape Cod Deanery Mrs. Alice Bowen. St. Pius X. So. Yarmouth; Mrs. Mary Broughton, Our Lady of the Cape, Brewster; Donald H. Chase, St. Francis Xavier. Hyannis; Mrs. Mary Ann Crowley, Christ The King, Mashpee; Donald Leo Desorcy. SI. Augustine, Vineyard Haven.

Thomas F. Dunlavey. St. John the Evangelist. Pocasset; Mrs. Margaret Firminger, Our Lady of Lourdes. Wellfleet; Eugene Henry Fournier. Our Lady of the Assumption. Osterville; Arthur L. Frost.

Holy Trinity. West Harwich; Mrs. Mary Glidden, St. Mary! Our Lady of the Isle.

Nantucket.

Robert Habbel, St. Joan of Arc. Orleans; Richard Hirtle. SI. Anthony, E. Falmouth; Celine Holly, SI. Patrick.

Falmouth; Mrs. Katherine Leach, SI. Margaret, Buzzards Bay; Mrs. Adele McLaughlin, Holy Redeemer. Chatham.

Mrs. Eileen O'Keefe, St. Elizabeth Seton, N. Falmouth; Mrs. Mary Silva, St. Peter the Apostle, Provincetown; Frederick A. Twomey, Corpus Christi, E. Sandwich; Mrs. Carol Wagner, St. Joseph, Woods Hole; Mrs. Abigail G. Weller, Our Lady of Victory, Centerville.

Fall River Deanery Mrs. Claire Allard, Notre Dame; Mrs.

Clotilde Amarelo. Our Lady of Angels; Mrs. Margaret Booth. St. Mary Cathedral; Mrs. Theresa Bouchard. St. Louis; Mrs. Antoinette Costa. Holy Rosary.

William A. Courville. St. Patrick.

Somerset; Mrs. Doris Dewsnap. St. Louis de France. Swansea; Miss Henrietta Domurad. Holy Cross; Lionel L. Dupont.

St. .lean Baptiste; Stephen C. Evans.

Blessed Sacrament.

Mrs. Judith Gagliardi. Holy Name; Mrs. Mary Gomes. St. Dominic. Swansea; John Gosciminski. St. Stanislaus; Paul Imbeau. Immaculate Conception; Robert Martel. St. Bernard. Assonet.

Mrs. Helene McKnight. St. William; Mrs. Brenda Mendoza. SS. Peter & Paul; Miss Lillian A. Morissette. St. Michael. Swansea; Normand Morrissette.

St. Anne; Mrs. Mary Murphy. Sacred Heart.

Carlos Oliveira. Espirito Santo; Manuel Branco Pavao. Santo Christo; Mrs. Claudia Petit. Our Lady of Grace, Westport; William C. Phaneuf. St. Thomas More.

Somerset; Robert Regan. St. Patrick.

Mrs. Eulalia Rego. St. Michael; Mrs. Rita M. Rozinha. St. John the Baptist.

Westport; Manuel Santos. Our Lady of Health; Liberal Silva. St. Anthony of Padua; Manuel R. Silvia. St. John of God. Somerset; Emanuel Souza. St. Elizabeth.

New Bedford Deanery Elton E. Ashley Jr.â&#x20AC;˘ St. John Neumann, E. Freetown; Wilfred J. Aubut, St. Anne; Mrs. Helenda Bergeron, St. Francis Xavier, Acushnet; Roland H. Blanchard, Holy Name; Rudolphe A. Blanchard, St. Hedwig; Mrs. Cecile Boudreau, St. Theresa.

Arthur P. Carvalho. St. Francis of Assisi; Mrs. Lucia M. Costa. St. Mary. S. Dartmouth; Julio J. Cruz. Our Lady of the Assumption; Francisco de Medeiros.

Immaculate Conception; Mrs. Jeanne Fournier. Sacred Heart; Mrs. Therese Gauthier. St. Anthony.

Mrs. Nancy A. Gauvin. St. Anthony.

Mattapoisett; Sra. Felicita Gomez.

Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe; Robert Gouveia. St. George. Westport; Mrs. Pauline R. Gregoire. St. Mary; Miss

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ll.S. nun says synod affirmed women, religious SILVER SPRING, Md. (CNS) - The world Synod of Bishops on consecrated life in October affirmed women and religious but had a hard time figuring out what to do beyond that, said Mercy Sister Doris Gottemoeller,a U.S. nun who attended the synod.

"The synod struggled to know what to say about women religious beyond affirming their giftedness, their generosity, their long history of contributing to local churches in every part of the world," she said. "After a point, however, affirmations which are not matched by deeds risk be:coming patronizing."

Sister Gottemoeller, president of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and immediate past president of thl: Leadership Con-

ference of Women Religious, commented on the synod in a fourpage report sent to LCWR members in late November.

"It is encouraging that some questions were left unanswered," she added. "Some key theological issues were raised in a new light."

"The synod did not suggest that the direction taken by religious life since Vatican [Council] II can or should be reversed," she said.

"However, I do not feel that the magnitude of the change which the council enjoined on us, and which we embraced iIi fidelity and obedience, was ever sufficiently recognized."

"For example," she said, "the very validity and appropriateness of the designation 'consecrated life' chosen for the topic of the synod was questioned. It is a new usage, adopted in the 1983 Code of Canon Law to encompass religious life in its many forms (monastic, contemplative, apostolic), clerical and lay, consecrated virgins, hermits, etc. The code does not include societies of apostolic life within the designation, but the synod did."

With unresolved questions about what it means for religious to be consecrated or charismatic or prophetic, she said, "there is much

"The synod wisely chose not to attempt specific solutions to local problems.... The important thing is that they did not choose to accent the problems or to suggest legislation which would solve problems and be universally applicable," she said.

work to do to reformulate the theology of religious life.

"One ofthe lessons of the Second Vatican Council is that there is room for theological diversity within the church, and I would wonder if a single theology of religious ever has been, or ever will be, possible or desirable," she said.

Sister Gottemoeller noted that the synod's concluding message says "women should participate more in the church's consultations and decision-making, as situations require.

"Some of us worked in our small groups for stronger, more specific language in the final propositions, but we will have to wait for the apostolic exhortation to see what was adopted," she s~id.

At the end of the monthlong

synod, members voted on a series of propositions, which they submitted to the pope for his consideration. He is expected to use them as a basis for writing an apostolic exhortation on consecrated life.

Sister Gottemoeller said it is difficult to describe a synod in terms of success or failure because it is a process of praying and discerning.

"To the extent that deep questions about our way of life were raised anew to our consciousness and we are encouraged by the church's prayerful support to respond to them, it will be a success for us," she said.

She was one of 58 women attending the synod as auditors or staff.

None had a vote because by church law the synod's voting membership is restricted to bishops and a few heads of male religious orders.

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A WAY OF LIFE Saint Anne's Hospital gratefully acknowledges contributions that we have received to the Remembrance Fund during November 1994. Through the remembrance and honor of these lives. Saint Anne's can continue its "Caring with Excellence."

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Edward Abdallah Joseph Abdallah Benjamin Amaral Rita LeComte Arruda Joseph Borges Frank P. Botelho John Baptiste Cazzero Mrs. Couto Stella (Faucher) Dufresne Walter J. Eaton .

John J. Ferris Paul Fillion Theodore & Dorothy Fillion Antone & Mariana Franco Maria & Adaline France Willie Holmes Drew Jewett J: Robert Lemieux Lori Needham Adeline Occhiuti Raymond E. Parise Joseph C. Saulino Sandra Smith Barbara Sullivan June Senechal Jacqueline ~ernes

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Memorial Mass set for Bishop Regan A memorial Mass is being held today at Maryknoll headquarte'rs, Maryknoll, NY, for Bishop Joseph Regan,NM, a native of Fairhaven who died in the Philippines Oct. 24 and is interred there.

A Maryknoll priest for 65 years. he had the longest missionary career in the 'history of the community, serving 23 years in China and 41 years in the Philippines.

Today's Mass is being celebrated

by Maryknoll Superior General Father Kenneth Thesing and Father James Kroeger, NM, also a Philippine missioner, is homilist.

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DOMINICAN SISTERS of Hawthorne gathered in New York for recent profession ceremonies and jubilee observances included silver jubilarians superior gem:ral, Mother Anne Marie Holden, standing at far left, and Sister Florence Gilmore, superior at Fall River'~: Rose Hawthorne Lathrop Home, standing fifth from left. .

OBITUARY Sr. Ste. Julienne The Mass of Christian Burial was offered Nov. 26 for Sister Ste. Julienne Laflamme, 82, a Sister of Charity of Quebec, who died Nov. 22.

A native of Black Lake, Megantic, in the province of Quebec, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Edouard an'd Emilia (Lamontagne) Laflamme.

She entered the Sisters of Charity in 1929 and taught in Canada until 1943. After earning a degree in education from Rivier College, Nashua, NH, she served as a teacher, principal and treasurer at the former Mt. St. Joseph School in Fall River.

Since 1975 she had been at Sacred Heart Home in New Bedford as treasurer, a councilor and a member of the board of trustees, in addition to fulfilling other responsibilities.

She is survived by two sisters, Rolande Laflamme of New Bedford and Berthe Parente of Red Deer, Alberta, Canada; two brothers, Alphee Laflamme of New Bedford and Edgar Laflamme of White Rock, British Columbia, Canada; and several nieces and nephews.

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ing 25 years in the community are superior general Mother Anne Marie Holden and Sister Miriam Smith, superior at Rosary Hill Home in Hawthorne.

The novices are Sisters Suzanne Diemlar of Cincinnati; Barbara Miller of Louisville, KY; A my Ku of Brooklyn, originally from Calcutta, India: and Malou Borja of

profe~ssion:s Tomasville, CiA, originally of the Philippines.

Professing first vows were Sisters J oan Maril~ Cheuvront of Nashville, TN; Mary Karla Gica of Toronto, originally from the Philippines; and Mary Elizabeth Duey of Seattle.

Professing final vows was Sister Mary Catherine Scovel of Greeneville, Sc.

On 75th birthday:

Bishops praise N(:CW WASHINGTON (CNS) - The National Council of Catholic Women was praised for 75 years of service to the U.S. chu-rch by bishops at their recent general meeting.

The NCCW is "one of the truly great organizations of the Catholic Church in this country," said Bishop John J. Snyder ofSt. Augustine. Fla., chairman of the bishops' Committee on Women in Society and in the Church.

"Their programs have always been relevant and directed toward human needs," Bishop Snyder said.

In the late 1920s, NCCW groups were aiding immigrants in key port cities, he said. In the 1950s, the NCCW sponsored leadership institutes for' women and in the early 1960s, it condemned abortion "II years prior to Roe vs.

Wade."

Seattle Archbishop Thomas J. Murphy, NCCW's episcopal adviser, said the NCCW exhibits an "openness to meet the needs of the changing times and their spirit of fidelity and commitment. We are a stronger church because of the fidelity the NCCW offers us."

Bishop Joseph L. Imesch of Joliet, HI., who headed the committee that worked for nine years trying to draft a pastoral letter on women's concerns, thanked NCCW for setting up listening sessions and consultations linked to the effort.

Bishop J. Keith Symons of Palm Beach. Fla., hailed the NCCW for having "ceaselessly served the family, in the church and in the community, for 75 years."

The NCCW's good works, .he said, were "more numerous than

the stars." Members' presence is felt "in the neighborhood, ill the city, in the mall, everywhere they go," Bishop Symons added.

"It is difficult to imagine that any parish can thrive, or even survive, without them."

Day of reflection for catel~hists St~t for tOl1l1.orrow The diocesan Secretariat for Education/ Evangelization, headed

by Msgr. John J. Oliveira, wiII offer a Day of Reflection for re::igious education teachers 10:30 a. m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow at St. Thomas More parish, Somerset.

The program will include two conferences on "Exposing the Peace and Light of Christ" by Rt:v.

Vincent Nagle of the Society ofSt. Charles Borromeo; a lunch period; and a holy hour, during which the sacrament of reconciliation will he . available.

One Bread "The table fellowship of Chri:;tians implies obligation. It is ou.r . daily bread that we eat, not my own. We share our bread. Thus we are firmly bound to one another, not only in the Spirit but in our whole physical being. The Onl: bread that is given to our fellow-ship links us together in a firm covenarit. Now none dares gc· hungry as long as another has bread, and anyone who breaks this fellowship of the physical life also breaks the fellowship of the Spirit."

- Dietrich Bonhoeffer

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AT A NOV. 20 Mass marking the 10th anniversary of Christ the King parish, Mashpee are, from left, Deacon and Pastoral Assistant Robert D. Lemay, Bishop Sean O'Malley, Father Ronald A. Tosti, pastor, and Deacon Bernard D. Tolassi.

Heart attack fells EI Salvador prelate SAN SALVADOR (CNS) sermons were one of the few open Archbishop Arturo Rivera Damas public signs of dissent. In 1990, the of San Salvador, 71., a critic of archbishop accused "unknown" perhuman rights abuses throughout sons of jamming radio broadcasts EI Salvador's 12-year civil war, of the talks. died Nov. 26 of a heart attack.

One of his latest campaigns, folThe archbishop was rushed to lowing the end of the war, was to the hospital after a first heart take on the wave of violent crime attack but suffered another attack which erupted in the aftermath of two hours later and died. the conflict.

Archbishop Rivera Damas beArchbishop Rivera Damas was came head of the San Salvador also credited by both rebel leaders archdiocese after his predecessor, and government offic;:ials with playArchbishop Oscar Romero, was ing a key role in pushing the counassassinated by a right-wing death try toward peace accords in Janusquad as he celebrated Mass on ary 1992. During his iong campaign March 24, 1980. to prompt peace negotiations he Archbishop Romero was tar- . was accused by each side of favorgeted because he had demanded ing the other. an end to army human rights atHe mediated the first peace talks rocities and called on soldiers to in 1984 and constantly pressured disobey orders to murder or repress for dialogue instead of war. In' citizens.

1988 he pushed for a national His death appalled Salvadorans debate on peace talks, but the government refuse(l to participate. as no other had during the civil "His work is immense and all we war that killed 75,000 people and could say about him would fall pushed Archbishop Rivera Damas short, but he was the greatest into one of the country's most podefender of human rights," Maria litically sensitive jobs.

Julia Hernandez, head of the San Although less openly combative, Salvador archdiocesan human Archbishop Rivera Damas conrights office, said Nov. 26. tinued his predecessor's tradition On the day of his death, hundreds of using his Sunday homilies to condemn rights abuses by the army, of Salvadorans flocked to Sacred right-wing death squads and leftist Heart Church, where the archbiguerrillas of the Farabundo Marti shop celebrated Sunday Mass up until his death.

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During the years when death Auxiliary Bishop Gregorio Rosa squads were rampant and the army Chavez will be archdiocesan adeffectively ran the country, the ministrator.

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Results of the recent elections showed beyond doubt that the American people wanted a change in the political climate.

From coast to coast, voters told Washington that they had had it. They felt that the policies espoused by Congress were simply avoiding the realities people were facing in the daily battle for survival. In short, the electorate issued a mandate for change.

It does not seem, however, that there was any desire to see radicalism become the standard for incoming senators and representatives..Yet what is surfacing in the camp of the socalled victors is a very shrill radical voice.

In the past month, Jesse Helms and Newt Gingrich have been outspoken with regard to their hopes and expectations for a new Republican-controlled Congress. Both will be influential in the future House and Senate and because of this their utterances should not be taken lightly.

Helms is a loose cannon. His rhetoric is inflammatory and at times reminiscent of KKK chants. It's not bad enough to say that Clinton is unfit to be commander in chief, but to warn him that if he should go·to North Carolina his life would be at stake is the verbal equivalent of drawing a loaded gun. Such imprudent statements, taken together with some of Helms' past mouthings, do little to help this country or the Republican party.

And now that Helms' counterpart in the House has joined forces with him to purge the country of liberal policies and politics, the time bomb has been ignited. The objectives of eNS photo Gingrich are punitive and regressive. The poor, homeless and BELIEVED TO BE THE OLDEST PAINTING OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION IN THE hurting will figuratively be thrown down the steps of the UNITED STATES, THIS RENDERING BY AN UNKNOWN ARTIST WAS BROUGHT BY Capitol if the so-called contract for America becomes a blue. JESUITS TO ILLINOIS SHORTLY AFTER 1700. DEC. 8 IS THE FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, A HOLY DAY OF OBLlGATIO~\f. print for extremism.

Noone denies that crime, violence and welfare abuse are "Rejoice, 0 highly favored daughter!" Lk 1:28 among the many items the American people wish to see addressed by the Congress. There are many areas of life inthis country that indubitably need new direction and a .r~n~wed spirit. Butdestroying people is no way to achieve reform. Hate WASHINGTON (CNS)- For- support legal abortion in the first woman to speak out against aborengenders hate. get the Republican landslide. The trimester. tion on the floor of the House or Yes, we need policies that are fair; yes, we need laws that are result of the 1994 elections that Ms. Long and Douglas John- Senate in recent history."

Most commentators attri:,uted just; yes, we must try to restore an ethic to American life. But might be most interesting to the son, federal legislative director for Church is the pro-life the NRLC, estimate that the pro- the huge Republican gains in these goals will never be achieved by the ranting and raving of Catholic landslide. life side gained 40 seats in the Congress to a sound rejecti"n of extremists who do not use their hearts in conjunction with "In this election, not a single House and six in the Senate. Ms. Clinton's polici.es. But little credit their heads. pro-life incumbent member of ConLong called it a "stunning defeat" was given to the aoortion issue, It is'more than imperative for the Republican party to keep gress (or governor) of either party for President Clinton and other Ms. Long said. to a moderate course of political action. As an organization, it' was defeated by a pro-abortion backers ofgovernment-funded abor"We believe that there is abundsaid Carol Long, di- tion. ant data to demonstrate that one must not allow the results of the election just past to supply a challenger," rector 'of the National Right to Although there was a slight dif- of the stronge:;t components of justification for initiatives that will destroy help people.

Life Political Action Committe. ference in the numbers, the Naa,nti-C1into:~ tide was a strong At the conclusion of their recent Washington meeting, the "But over two dozen, hard-core tional AbortiOll and Reprod uctive this voter backlash to the extreme proNational Conference of Catholic Bishops sounded a clear incumbent pro-abortion members Rights Action League agreed that abortion policit:s that have been warning in this area. Cardinal William Keeler told a news of Congress were defeated by pro- there had been a significant shift to pushed by President Clinton and a pro-life Congress. embraced by many congressi,)nal conference that the church must never abandon the poor and lifeInchallengers." addition to the defeat by pro"Our tally shows that anti-choice must continue to uphold the rights of immigrants. And as a life challengers of29 House incum- forces have gained five new seats Democrats," she said.

Pro-life Democrats generally did group the bishops reiterated the need for a moral and ethical bents who support legal abortion, in the Senate and pro-choice forthan other members of their renewal in this country, but stressed that such a renewal must another 34 candidates judged to be ces have lost between 32 and 40 better party who support legal abortion. pro-life by the National Right to pro-choice seats in the House," never deny the basic rights ohhe individual.

For example, "in the South, where Life Committee won open seats in said Kate Michelman, NARAL Let us hope that the new Congress will heed the voices of the House of Representatives. the Republican tide ran especially president. "The 104th Congress strong, it was in many cases the moderation and will not be bullied by political concerns to In the Senate, pro-life candi- could well be the most anti-woman, enact laws that will lessen us as a people. We must work for the dates beat incumbents in Pennsyl- anti-choice Congress in our his- pro-life Democrats who survivt:d," said Johnson. common good of all citizens but in the process we should not vania and Tennessee and took tory."

A national survey conducted But unlike previous years, employ means that will destroy, discriminate against or defile open seats in Arizona, Minnesota, Nov. 9 by the Wirthlin Group Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Okla- women will be among those speakthose citizens. showed that 26 percent of voters homa and Wyoming, as well as

L.ook .out, Congress! Pro-life is cOlming!

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Tennessee's second Senate seat. Of the II newly elected senators, only Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, is seen as a strong supporter ofIegal abortion.

The yardstick used by the National Right to Life Committee to decide ifthe candidate was pro-life is whether he or she opposes the Freedom of Choice Act and abortion funding in federal health programs, not whether the candidate has declared a desire to overturn Roe vs. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion.

By that yardstick, Republicans Sonny Bono of California and Rick Smith of Washington, who won House seats, end up counted 0rt the pro-life ~i.de, ~lthough both

ing out on the pro-life side in the 104th Congress.

Seven out of II pro-life women candidates backed by the Susan B. Anthony List, a political action committee founded in 1994 to help female pro-life candidates from either party, won their races.

"For the first time, you will see numbers of women standing up on the floor of Congress to speak for the majority of Americans - and women in particular - who are pro-life," said Marjorie Jones Dannenfelser, president of the Susan B. Anthony List.

Materials from the pro-life PAC termed Rep. Barbara Vucanovich, R-Nev., the only 'incumbent it endorsed, "a true pro-life heroine in her vocal and constant defense of the unborn" and the "only

said the issue of abortion affected the way they vott:d. Eighteen percent said it led them to vote for a candidate who opposed abortion, while 9 percent said the issue prompted them to vote for a ca.ndidate who favon:d abortion.

The poll was conducted amo.ng 1,062 adult Americans, of whom 642 actually voted Nov. 8. T;le margin of error was plus or minus 3 percentage poinls.

It is too early to dra w up a sp,~­ cific legislative agenda for the 1041,h Congress, Johnson said, but he warned Clinton to keep one thing in mind.

"No matter what kind of health care bill the president proposes," he said, "if it doe!; not explicitly exclude abortion, i·t will not pass."

Questions of a returning Catholic Q. I was born and raised a Catholic. Like many others, I strayed from Mass attendance for years. I went to a Catholic grammar school and Catholic high school, and I feel I had a good education.

I imagine a lot of Catholics returning have the same questions I do. Some hue to do with confession, now called recondliation.

What is the present procedure?

Do we still say the act of contrition while the priest is giving absolution?

In the past we had to go to confession during the week before receiving communion on Sunday.

Today it seems like all the congregation received communion, but it's unlikely that everyone of them went to confession thE: day or two before Mass.

I also see that peopll~ drink from the cup at communion time. Is that mandatory or optiona!? (Pennsylvania) A. The external proced ures for the rite of the penance are not really all that different today.

The "changes" in the sacrament of penance arc not so much in procedures as a greater attention to the sources of our sinfulness, and particularly to our cooperation with the healing graces of God in committing ourselves to greater holiness of life.

We do confess our sins, of course, particularly the serious ones. In this sacrament, however, God's concerns and grace are directed much more to the future than the past. The past is history; we place it in his merciful hands ..

God is much more interested in how we will improve the direction of our lives after we walk out the door.

Please don't worry about which words to use or what to do. Usually the priest will say a brief prayer before you bl~gin, and possibly read a short passage from the Gospels. Then say whatever you are familiar with. The priest will ask you to fill in the gaps. if any.

As you will likl~ly remember from your religion classes. it is not necessary to receive the sacrament of penance before communion. unless of course one is conscious of having sinned seriollsly.

The church encourages receiving commllnion under both forms of bread and wine at appropriate times, even at every Mass where that is practical. It responds more fully and symbolically to the command of our Lord. repeated at the consecration, to "eat" his body

DAILY READINGS Dec. 5: Is 35:1-10; Ps 85:9-14; lk 5:1:7-26 Dec. 6: Is40:1.-11; Ps 96:13,10-13; Mt 18:12-14 Dec. 7: Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4,8,10; NIt 11:28-30 Dec. 8: Gn 3:9-15,20; Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1:3-6,11-12; lk 1:26-38 Dec. 9: Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4,6; Mt 11:16-19 Dec. 10: Sir 48:1-4,9-11; Ps 80:2-3,15-16,18-19; Mt 17:10-13 Dec. 11: Zeph 3:14-18a; Is 12:2-6; Phil 4:4,-7; lk 3:10-18

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Robert Casazza wants to make a difference - for good - in his lifetime. A 27-year-old student at the Pace School of Law in White Plains, NY. he's made a firm decision to spend his career as ala wyer working for the advancement of human rights.

"I want to be with people who care about people," he says.

Right now he has found people who fit his description working in the Center for Immigration Rights for the archdiocese of New York.

He spends a few days a week working there pro bono as he completes the last semester of his legal studies.

The center helps refugees whether Muslims from the former Yugoslavia or Catholics from Latin America - get permission to remain i'n the United States.

At times. the workers in this archdiocesan office are the only friends some desperate immigrants have in the country.

As Casazza explains. the center helps people in several ways. One is by assisting them in legally getting a permanent stay in the Uni. ted States. Or he helps them get a . temporary stay, which allows them to go back to their homeland when it becomes safe to do so. ,Because Casazza is fluent in

Spanish, he works primarily with refugees from Latin America or Cuba. "It blows me away when I listen to people tell me how bad it is in their country," he said. He told the story of two Cuban brothers, ages 21 and 23.

By their mid-teens, these brothers had enough of Fidel Castro and put their lives at risk distributing "Down With Castro" flyers at night. The brothers were caught. put in isolation cells, kept cold and awake for four days. They never confessed and somehow, because of their youth, were released.

In the next six years "they saved money and sold everything they had to raise the $6,000 they needed ,to escape to this country," Casazza told me. They, and others like them. often land at Kennedy airport in Ne~ York, with no passport: seeking asylum.

This is the point at which the archdiocesan center usually gets called to send someone to help these peopie who, at this point, are without a country.

Casazza's real introduction to the scandal of violated human rights came a bi't earlier in his law school education when he worked in Guatemala for 'three months through a U.S. and Guatemalan

Disciplining 'a toddler Dear Mary: My husbimd and I ilJpependence can become very have ~ 2-year.old. Over the past strong. The need for limits arises. few months she has done everyLa Leche League has a nice term thing totry to be independent. My for this: loving guidance. This distrouble lies in trying to show the cipline is not punitive, not hurtful, child that she needs to listen to the . but loving. It isalsQ guidance, meaning that you, mother, are in adl,J1t with her. .', , , " ' , , An example would be going to charge~' 'any type'of store. She 'refuses to 'go Going to the store is an excellent in a cart, 'and if I force her, she opportunity to use loving guidance. screams.

Your goal is appropriate behavior I've been trying to teach her she, in the store. must hold someone's hand when First, define appropriate behavwalking, but in my atte~pts she ior. You mention riding in a cart yells "mama you hurt me" when iri or holding an adult's hand. Select fact, I barely have hold of, her one. For a short time all your hand. Is there any special approach shopping trips with her need to I can use? - Nebraska . focus on guiding your daughter Thank you for a very vivid destoward the behavior you expect. cription of a 2-year-old. Your Plan a very short shopping trip child's behavior is normal. The with your daughter. Five minutes challenge for you is to change your to make one purchase would be a techniques as your child progresses good start. from infancy to childhood.

You mention that she needs to Infants are to love. Lim'it-setting learn to listen. Listening is of minor does. not enter into caring for impogance with small children. infants, just patience and stamina Action is far more important. and the ability of parents to adjust Before entering the store give' their own needs. her a brief explanation of your With the arrival oCthe toddler purchase, preferably one that might age, much changes. In the second involve her interest. "Mommy is year the child begins to know, that going to take Angie's picture today. she is a person distinct from other First mommy needs to buy some persons. By age 2 this quest for film. Let's go get the film."

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Things can become so hectic in the Halloween-Thanksgiving-Christmas corridor that it helps me to remember the death of our daughter's frog.

The funeral was simple. I proferred a tiny cardboard box that had been used to store the railroad watch that had belonged to my grandfather. The watch disappeared during a burglary at our home, but I had held onto the box as it stiU carried some kind of sentimental value.

It made a dandy coffin.

My wife and I looked up "frog" in the concordance to see if Scripture might have something comforting to say to Heather about frogs. It didn't. As a matter offact,

frogs playa rather dastardly role in the Bible. Obviously, that would not do.

We opted for the creation story, specifically the Fifth Day(Genesis 1:20-23) when God "created sea serpents and every kind of living creature with which the waters teemed" and so forth.

I wondered what the authors of Genesis would have thought if they ,knew their wonderful story would someday be used 'to console a 9year-old girl whose frog had died.

We very much felt God's presence. The incident served as a gentle reminder of how present God should be to us in so many events of life. Too ofte'n we are so numbed

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He work(:d with bedridden, disabled old people and sl~rved in medical clinics so poor he had to hold a flashlight at night for the doctors.

He said he agonized over the throngs of orphans, street child ren sniffing glUt~ to help them forget their hunger. He was e:;pecially affected by the treatment of naiive peoples on the' plantations there, trapped in a system of serfdom, imprisoned ;'y poverty.

Explainir,g his dedication to these causes, Casazza told me: "You have to choose the path you wilOt to walk on. Then the next hardest thing is to stay on it. But I intend to ke(:p going."

I felt hope after talking with someone young and altruistic. who is determined "to make a dent" by improving conditions for people in this world. His choices contrast greatly with the "me generation" choices he might have made.

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If daughter :;creams, pick .her up and'leave the store promptly. No explanation is necessary. L(:aving is an example of physical discipline. It is nOl: painful, not punitive, but it demonstrates by action the result of screaming in the store.

If daughter complies, notic:e and praise her behavior. "What it nice girl you're being, Angie. Mommy's so happy."

While daughter is learning store behavior, confine your trips with her. to a vey few minutes. Lengthen the time as her behavior improves.

Until she has mastered ston~ behavior, plan to do your 10:llger, more serious :;hopping without your daughter.

Set a goal. Tc:ach in small steps.

Use action rather than words. Stick to your program until she learns ~he appropriate behavior; Discipline for the toddler i~ not punishment. It :s loving guidance which benefits booth you and her.

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by places to go and things to do that we den't notite God's presence.

Which can certainly be the C;lse during the holiday season. So, I whispered to mysdfas I wasjostled onto and off an escalator yesterday, "Remember the frog, Morris.

Remember the frog. God's h(:re somewhere."

To be gooey honest, it generated one of those tickly good feelings in the stomach that bless one every now and then.

Pope fills College of Cardinals VATICAN CITY (eNS) - Last Saturday Pope John P:aulll placed red hats on the heads of 30 new cardinals, telling them that they were called to witness to Christ and reminding them that many of their predecessors through history shed their blood for the truth.

The new cardinals from 24 countries mirror the unity and universality of the church, the pope said before calling forward each of the churchmen, including U.S. Cardinals William H. Keeler of Baltimore and Adam J. Maida of Detroit and Canadian Cardinal JeanClaude Turcotte of Montreal.

The pope filled the College of Cardinals to its limit of 120 members under age 80 and thus eligible to vote in a conclave for a new pope.

Cardinals Keelerand Maida were joined in Rome by dose to 1,000 family mem bel's, fril:nds and archdiocesan faithful for prayer, liturgies and sightseeing expeditions.

Cardinal Keeler said he believes the pope's naming two new U.S. cardinals, bringing the nation's

Unkindest cut VATICAN CITY (CNS) Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass with the new cardinals Nov. 27 wearing a small bandage on his right little finger. ' Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls said the pope caught his finger in his car door while leaving the vehicle to enter St. Peter's Basilica. The papal physician disinfected thl~ finger and put a bandage on it before the pontiff vested for Mass.

Navarro-Valls said the bone was not broken and stitches were not required. The pope was still wearing the bandage Nov. 28 when he greeted the new cardinals, their family members and friends in special audiences.

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Religion classes would be the perfect place to begin, she said, adding, "This should be a part of...every class that is being taught in our schools."

In her own act of kind ness toward administrators, Ms. Beshears provided them with some ideas for lesson plans.

For ways to recognize kindness and to show it to others, she suggested examining the Beatitudes; discussing faith, hope and charity; reading about love in Chapter 13 of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians; and discussing the fruits of the Holy Spirit, which include patience, joy, peace, self-control and fidelity.

Also on her list was paragraph 1844 of the new "Catechism of the Catholic Church." It reads: "By charity, we love God above all things and our neighbor as ourselves for love of God. Charity. the form of all virtues, 'binds everything together in perfect harmony' (Col 3: 14)."

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Phyllis Beshears, director of schools for the diocese. has invited the 7,000 students and 500 faculty members in diocesan schools to join a "kindness revolution" to spread a little joy.

At an administrators' meeting last August, Ms. Beshears gave each principal a copy of the book .. Random Acts of Kindness," edited

by Mary J. Ryan for Canari Press.

She asked them to read it and then implement the book's ideas about encouraging unexpected acts of kindness in their schools. advising them. "You are about to experience something that will change your life." , "We can't go to Rwanda," Ms. Beshears told the Evansville diocesan newspaper, The Message, "we can't go to Haiti, and we can't do much about crime in our community. But we can make a difference," Ms. Beshears envisions participation by students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, as well

discussed during the audience, but he quoted her as saying, "I came as a pilgrim and I left our meeting withjoy in my heart." The duchess was the first British royal to become a Catholic since King Charles II, who turned to Catholicism on his deathbed in 1685.

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total to 12, "is another sign that There in 21 marble-floored, artthe faith is alive" in the United filled rooms, halls and foyers each States. new cardinal greeted the public "The Holy Father recognizes under the watchful eyes of Swiss the vitality ofthis church," said the Guards and Vatican police. cardinal, president of the National Another reception for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. churchmen was hosted by RayCardinal Maida, who arrived at mond L. Flynn, U.S. ambassador a North American College recepto the Vatican, the evening before tion for the two new princes of the the consistory. churches with his mother, Sophie, In addition to becoming mem86, said being a cardinal ~'gives you bers of the College of Cardinals, a visibility, a credi~ility. The perthe prelates become clergymen of ception is that it gives you a bigger the diocese of Rome and each is voice and with that comes more assigned a titular church in the responsibility." diocese.

In line to greet Cardinal Keeler Cardinal Keeler's Rome church, were Rabbis Jack Bemporad and St. Mary of the Angels, is famous Joseph Ehrenkrans of the Center for its design by Michelangelo and. for Christian-Jewi$h Understandas the setting for funerals and ing at Sacred Heart University in other special liturgies involving Fairfield, Conn. famous Italians.

"We are very close to Cardinal The church is built into the ruins Keeler," Rabbi Bemporad said. of the Baths of Diocletian, con"We feel he has dOne so much for structed almost 1,700 years ago.

Catholic-Jewish relations that it is The cardinal is expected to take a distinct honor to be here. formal possession of St. Mary of "Everyone trusts him, because the Angels during an April visit to what you see is what you get and, Rome. secondly, he has tremendous prac.Cardinal Maida was assigned tical skills," he said. . the Church of sis. Vitale, Valeria, The reception and buffet lunch Gervasio and Protasio, which is at the North American College, located 路some three dozen steps the U.S. seminary in Rome, was a below street level next to a museum casual affair compared to a public on Via Nazionale, a main thoreception that followed at the Vatroughfare. The Detroit cardinal ican's Apostolic Palace, where Pope planned to take possession of the John Paul lives and works and church Nov. 29. Built in the fifth where the Vatican Secretariat of century, it is one of the four oldest State is housed. churches in Rome.

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SUPERIOR, Wis. (CNS) forced to do is have a Communion Huntowski believes that guideWhen Peter Huntowski leads service Saturday night and a Mass lines on the practice' of CommunCommunion services at the nurs- . on Sunday...· ion services will allow leaders of ing home and three parishes he The situation intensifies in the prayer to conduct services "with serves, .the permanent deacon summer when .vacationers flock to beauty and reverence." makes it clear that the prayer serv- lake resorts and cabins, said Ms. The fact that guidelines and ices are not Masses.

Henninger. A priest serving three Communion services are needed, "I explain to the people that we parishes can celebrate.only one or he said, sends a clear message: to ' . need spiritual nourishment and we two Masses at each church in one Catholics - the priest shortage is get this by reading Scripture and weekend, even though two or three for real. "If that doesn't tell people . receiving the' body of Christ," he services are needed to accommo- we need priests, I don't know what said. "But in no way does it take date the large vacation crowds. does." the place of Mass. I explain that I'm not a priest, I'm a deacon."

The shortage of priests has boosted the number of such Communion services in the Superior diocese. In 1993, 275 Sunday priestless liturgies were held in the diocese. Weekday Communion services numbered 1,571.

No statistics are available on the number of Communion services held nationally, said Msgr. Alan F. Detscher, director of the U.S. bishops' Secretariat for Liturgy.

The regions where Sunday Communion services are most common are those most affected by the priest shortage - the South, Southwest and Northwest.

Huntowski has been leading Communion services since his ordination to the permanent diaconate in 1986. But only recently have the services been so frequent, he said.

He .serves three parishes and also leads monthly Communion services at a nursing home.

As a pioneer in priestless liturgies, the Superior diocese is encountering some unforeseen problems.

For example, said Ginny Henninger, director of the Diocesan Office of Worship, the Directory for Sunday Celebrations in the MARIA CHRISTINA, held by missionary Sister MarAbsence of a Priest, issued by the ian, lives in a village in Belize, Central America. :Born with a Vatican in 1989, states that if a hole in her spine, she was not expected to live, but medical care Saturday evening or Sunday Mass is celebrated at a church, a Com- arranged by Sister Marian saved her life. Other children like munion service should not be held Maria Christina are helped in all parts of the world by the there the same weekend.

Society for the Propagation of the Faith. A Christmas gift in "The practical reality is that a any amount to the Society can keep its work going. Contribulot of worship spaces aren't large tions may be sent to Msgr. John J. Oliveira at the diocesan enough to meet the needs of all Propagation office, 344 Highland Ave., Fall River 02720. people in the community [at one time]," she said .. "What we're (Hoyt photo)

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AMONG PRI~SENTEE committee members for the Bishop's Ball is Miss Dorothy A. Curry, first left. Others are Miss Theresa Lewis, hospitality committee; Rev: Ralph D. Tetrault, pastor ofSt. Patrick parish, Wareham, New Bedford area ball director; V. Vincent Gerardi, ushers' coordinator.

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Presentee committee named for Bishop's Ball Young ladies representing 38 parishes of the Fall River diocese will be presented to !Bishop Sean O'Malley at the 40th :annual Bishop's Charity Ball, to be held Jan. 13 at Venus de Milo restaurant, Swansea.

The presentation ceremony, a ball highlight, sees mothers and fathers of the parish representatives presenting their daughters to the bishop.

Proceeds of the ball, usually attended by upwards of a thousand people, benefits summer camps for needy children and other diocesan apostolates and programs, including the new ministry estab-

lished by Bishop O'Malley for the care of those suffering from HIV/ AIDS. Rev. Daniel L. Freitas, ball director, has named Miss Claire O'Toole of Fall River as presentee committee chairperson. She will be assisted by Mrs. Joseph Belanger, also of Fall River;' Mrs. Harry Loew, Attleboro; Miss Dorothy Curry, New Bedford; Mrs. James H. Quirk, South Yarmouth; and Miss Adrienne Lemieux, Taunton.

Under the presentee plan, each diocesan parish may nominate a young woman for the honor once every three years.

WASHINGTON(CNS)- Postmaster General Marvin T. Runyon has rescued the Madonna and Child stamp, reversing an earlier Postal Service decision not to issue the popular Christmas stamp in 1995.

In a statement, Runyon said.

"Because the Madonna and Child stamp has occupied such an important place in our stamp program for so many years and is so meaningful to so many Americans, I have asked the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to develop designs for a Madonna and Child stamp to be included in 1995."

Negative reaction to the initial decision to drop the religious stamp included that of President Clinton, who was abroad when the Postal Service unveiled its 1995 stamp plans.

According to The Washington Post, the president was so upset after learning there would be no Madonna and Child stamp next year that he had staff members protest the decision to key congressional committees and was planning to write to Runyon urging the stamp's restoration.

After Runyon's decision was announced, Clinton p;aised the action.

"The Postal Service has historically embraced the cultural and religious diversity of America," he . said.

The Madonna and Child series, re.productions of Renaissance paintings, began in 1966 and was interrupted in 1977 when the stamp of George Washington praying at Valley Forge was issued.

But the Madonna and Child were brought back by popular demand in 1978.

Boycott of RU-486 manufacturer grows WASHINGTON(CNS)- More than two dozen groups, including Priests for Life and the Catholicled Human Life International, have joined an expandf:d boycott of products associated with the parent company of the creator of the French abortion pill, RU-486.

The boycott of products manufactured by Hoechst AG's subsidiaries - Hoechst Roussel Pharmaceuticals, Hoechst Roussel AgriVet and Copley Pharmaceuticals - was announced in July by the National Right to Life Committee and six other groups.

Twenty-three additional organizations announced Nov. 21 that they were supporting the boycott in an effort to block use of R U-486 for abortions in the United States.

"We are commi,tted to protecting both mothers and their unborn children from this dangerous chemical weapon through educational and legislative dforts," said a statement signed by new and old boycott supporters. "Women and lawmakers alike must be informed that RU-486 has already killed and injured women."

Benedictine Father Matthew Habiger, president of Human Life International, ca.lled the boycott "a powerful way for us to defend the women and children who are threatened with this drug."

"The 'pro-choice' crowd isn't offering all the information necessary to make an informed choice," said Father Habiger. "They're so intent on promoting abortion that they have hastened to defend this drug without reading the fine print."

Priests for Life said RU-486 "will increase the suffering of women who are already exploited by the abortion ind ustry."

"As priests, we know the pain of women who seek our guidance before and after their abortions," the group's statement said. "We know they deserve better choices than a surgical procedure or a pill that kills their child."

RU-486, known generically as mifepristone, is taken along with a prostaglandin during the first seven weeks of pregnan~y.

Listed among over-the-counter

drugs to be boycotted are Bromatapp tablets, a decongestant and antihistamine; Miconazole Nitrate 2 percent cream, used in treating vaginal fungal infections; Tolnaftate I percent solution, used for skin infections; and Doxylamine Succinate, a sedative.

Seven prescription drugs also make the boycott list. Among them are Altace, or ramipril, used for treating hypertension; A-T-S, or acne topical solution; Topicort desoximetasone, used for ski'n rashes; and Lasix or furosemide, a diuretic.

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First stop crime RICHMOND, Va. (CNS) Religious leaders in Virginia said criminal justice reform in the state should be aimed at preventing "crime in the first place, not simply punishing criminals after the fact."

Noting that they minister to crime victims, criminals and the families of both, they said, "Our faith compels us to seek effective, long-term solutions to the violence and disregard for human life. We want criminal justice system reform that

protects public safety and prevents crime." Catholics among the 22 religious leaders signing the statement were Bishop Walter F. Sullivan of Richmond; Stephen M. Colecchi, his special assistant; and Kathleen Kenney, associate director of the Richmond diocesan justice and peace office. Religious leaders met with Virginia Gov. George Allen, who declared a "Victim's Remembrance Day" as a day of prayer for crime victims.

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ADVENT DAY OF PRAYER "The Spirit of Patience" (Castle)

Dec, 9-11

COMPULSIVE EATERS' RETREAT

Dec.16-18

JESSE TREE FAMILY WEEKEND

Dec. 30-31

NEW YEAR'S RETREAT

For more information, please call or write Retreat Secretary 508-222-8530

Sunday Seniors Luncheon Buffet lunch to be followed by a presentation entitled "911 System" by Ronald Audette, EMT-P. • Pre-registration is required.

• Sunday, December 11, 1994, 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm.

• Education Classroom.

• There is a $4.00 charge for this program which includes lunch and the presentation.

Contact the Fixxl & Nutrition Department at (508) 674-5600, ext. 2635.

Prostate Support Group* • Monday, December 12 & 19, 1994, 6:00 to 7:30 pm.

• Nannery Conference Room.

Contact the Clinical Social Work Department at (508) 674-5600, ext. 2270 or Rosemarie Baylies, RN at (508) 675-5688.

Smoking Cessation Program • Education Classroom.

• Cost is $70.00.

Contact Beder Health Associates at (617) 327-1500.

New Diagnosis Breast Group* • Tuesday, December 13 & 27, 1994, 2:00 to 3:30 pm.

• Nannery Conference Room.

Contact Ann Miu:heU at (508) 674-5600, ext. 2270 or Susan O'Blien at (508) 674-5600, ext. 441.

Diabetes Education and Support Group* "Stress: Handling the Holidays" presented by Lisca Regine, LCSW, Medical Surgical Clinical Social Worker.

• Tuesday, December 13, 1994, 6:00 to 7:00 pm.

• Nannery Conference Room.

• Pre-registration is not required.

Contact Ann Miu:heU at (508) 674-5600, ext. 2270.

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AT THE ANNUAL Mass for deceased priests recently celebrated by Bishop Sean O'Malley at St. Mary's Cathedral, special remembrance was made of Bishop Joseph Regan, a Maryknoll Missioner and native of Fairhaven who died Oct. 24 in the Philippines. From left, Msgr. John J. Regan, a cousin of the bishop, who was homilist at the Mass; Winifred Laughlin and Marie O'Neill, both of Taunton; and Charles Stiles of Fairhaven, also cousins. (Kearns photo)

Natural Family Planning The Sympto-Thermal Method of Natural Family m.Q Saint Anne's Planning is a four session course. _Hospital • Sunday afternoons and Tuesday evenings.

Caring for our community • The first session is free.

• Materials will cost $40.00.

795 Middle Street Contact the Education Department at Fall River, MA 02721 (508) 674-5741 (508) 674-5600, ext. 2480.

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Bristol Elder Services describes programs

AT AN AUTUMN HARVEST workshop, Madonna Manor gardner and groundskeeper Tom Glenn and residents of the North Attleboro home. joined to create a pair of scarecrows for qisplay in the Manor's courtyard.

Afterward, cider and donuts were served and Glenn gave each resident a small pumpkin.

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CATHOLIC MEMORIAL HOME'S Oktoberfest featured a petting zoo, crafts made by residents or donated, games, and seasonal foods. Sherri Carlson provided entertainment. The event capped off a month of activities and socials with autumn themes at the Fall River home.

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MARIAN MANOR, Taunton, will host a "Breakfast with Santa" at noon Dec. 17 for relatives of staff and residents as well a~ children from the community. Rt:servations are encouraged. For information, call Alice Tiffany, director of therapeutic activities, 822-4885.

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MADONNA MANOR has named an assistant director of nursing services, clinical resource coordinator, and two nurse managers.

Susan S. Carlson, BSN, of Foxboro, the new assistant director of nursing services, will coordinate daily activities of the nursing department, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care.

Mrs. Carlson has worked at the home for five years as nursing supervisor and as staf( development coordinator, a role she- will conti"nue: She holds a nursing degree from Northeastern University.

As clinical resource coordinator, Gail Davis, BSN, will screen potential admissions. She is also the home's case-mix coordinator and infection control nurse.

Mrs. Davis has worked as a charge nurse in the skilled unit of the home and in the oncology! orthopedics unit at Sturdy Memorial Hospital. A Cumberland, RI, resident, she holds a nursing degree from Rhode 'lsland'College and is a member of the National and New England Association for Professionals in Infection Control.

Nurse managers Joyce M. Robin, BSN, and Arlene Dyer, BS~, coordinate resident care and daily nursing operations on an assigned nursing unit.

Ms. Robin was previously a day supervisor and charge/ medication nurse at the Manor. She has experience administering dialysis, as a medical surgical nurse, and in long-term care. A Seekonk resident, she holds a nursing degree from Rhode Island College.

Ms. Dyer has several years' experience in long-term care and has worked as a charge nurse and in supervisory roles. A Rehoboth resident, she holds a nursing degree from Rhode Island College and a diploma from St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing. She isa member of Long-Term Care Nurses Association of Rhode Island.

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Bristol Elder Services, Inc. (BES), the area agency on aging for the Greater Fall River, Attleboro and Taunton areas, seeks volunteers who have a few hours a week to brighten the days of homebound and isolated elders.

BES volunteers provide reliefto family members who care for dependent elders; telephone reassurance to homebound, isolated elders; and socialization, medical transportation, and shopping assistance to frail elders.

The Companionship Program is a network of caring volunteers who recognize the special needs of elderly individuals. Companions provide services and participate in activities that are essential to the well-being of elders.

The Telephone Reassurance Program matches physically and/ or . socially isolated elders with volunteers who communicate with them through scheduled telephone calls, designed to provide socialization, intellectual stimulation, or information regarding available services.

Persons age 60 or older who would like to give more time may become Elder Service Corps companions, who receive a stipend for 72 hours of service.

For more information contact Beverly Fox, Director of Volunteers, at 675-2101 or 1-800-4272101.

Grant Recipients .Bristol Elder Services has announced its Fiscal Year 1995 Title III Grant recipients through the Older Americans Act. Guardianship Service Program, operatt;d by Family Service Association of Greater Fall River,lnc., provides a court-appointed guardian to monitor and address, as necessary, the health, emotional, social, and financial needs of one client as required by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs.

The Nursing Home Ombudsman Program, ensures that residents of longterm care facilities have access to all benefits, rights and entitlements guaranteed under federal,

~-' NEW STAFF appointments at Madonna Manor: (from left) Susan Carlson, assistant director of nursing services; Gail Davis, clinical resource coordinator; nurse managers Joyce Robin and Arlene Dyer.

Pope says older people need affection, chance to contribute VATICAN CITY (CNS) - The world's growing number of older people need affection, care and a chance to contribute to society and t~e church, Pope John Paul II said.

At the same time, the elderly should not seek refuge in the past and reject all change, the pope said at a recent general audience.

He said the church has always taught respect for the elderly and seen them as a source of experience, wisdom and advice for younger generations. The church has also said that parents must be helped materially by their children - and this is especially true in modern society, he said.

Today's increased longevity means more older people are feeling the effects of solitude and a marginal existence, he said.

"In a society like ours, which has the cult of productivity, older people risk being considered useless and evenjudged to be a burden on others," the pope said.

He said church institutions remain committed to offering care for the elderly, but said a lack of personnel and funds makes this task more difficult than in the past. The church provides help to the aged mainly through religious orders, lay associations and parish centers for the elderly.

Hut older people also want to contribute, and the church must involve them in all its activities such as liturgy, visiting the sick and serving the needy, he said.

The pope encouraged the elderly to try to stay involved in life around them.

"Even when it is difficult for older people to keep pace with the many changes taking place in society, they ought not to give in to the temptation to seek refuge in the past," he said.

The pope said everyone should remember that as people age, their health difficulties and decline in physical strength are linked through faith to the suffering of Christ.

state, and local laws through biweekly visits to the area nursing and rest homes by volunteers.

Access Services for Better Control of Diabetes Program, operated by thf: Diabetes Association of Greater Fall River, provides outreach, a::-home nutriti on teaching by a registered nurs,: and/ or dietician to elderly residents in the Greater Fall River Area.

The Elder Mobile Heah:h Tea'm, operated by Community Counseling of Bristol County, Inc., provides health and mental health services on an outreach basis to elders in Attleboro, North Attleboro, Mansfield, Norton, Seekonk, Rehoboth, Dighton, Taunton, Berkley, and Raynham.

Home Shopping Network Program, provided by the Somerset Council on Aging, is lJ. grocery shopping service for the homebound elderly.

Long-Distance Medical Transportation provides non-eml:rgency transportation for elders 60 and over and handicapped persons living in the Greater Attleboro, Fall River, and Taunton Areas to Boston and Providence area medical facilities.

Project Shopping BAGS, coordinated by the Swansea Council on Aging, provides. grocery shopping for the homebound.

Prime Time Social Day Care, operated by the Dighton Council on Aging, provides a safe, caring, nurturing environment whic:h preserves the inde:pendence of eligible elderly residents of Dighton, Berkley, Rehoboth, Taunton, Somerset, and Raynham.

Elder Outre,ach Program, operated by the Taunton Coundl on Aging, provides friendly visiting and peer support and information/ referral se'rvice to Tallnton elders..

Adult Fitness Program, coordinated by the Fall River Coundl on Aging, providt~s fitness sessions for Fall River elders in the Ni~,gara Senior Center and the North End Senior Center.

Cold facts about tile flu For many older Americans, a fIu路 shot can deter serious illn'ess, hospitalization, sometimes even death.

Flu vaccines cannot totally prevent you from getting,the fIu. But if you get a fIu shot and then you get the fIu during the fIu season, you should not become as sick as you would have without the shot.

All fIu shots have possible side effects, but they are usually mild.

You may have symptoms like swelling or soreness ,around the injection or you may have a low fever. You should not get the flu shot if you are allergic to eggs. In any case, ask your doctor if there is any reason to believe that you will have a bad reaction to a fIu shot.

Flu shots do .not have to be ordered by a doctor to be paid for

by Medicare. Medicare will pay for your shot anywhere fIu shots are given, if the provider is complying with Medicare rules in your state.

To order a fr~e copy of the new booklet "Medicare Pays for Flu Shots," write to: Consumer Information Center, Department 630A, Pueblo, CO 81009.

This information was provided to Bristol Elder Services, Inc. (BES)

by the Department of Health and Human Services. Contact the BES Information and Referral Department for infonnation regarding elder services a::ld issues at 6752101 or 1-800-427-2101.

Breast and Cervical Cancer Initiative Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Executive Office of Elder Affairs offer statewide effort to aid early detection of cancers in older women. Free health services are available to women who are:路 I) 40 years or older; 2) Uninsu red or under::nsured (including Medicare "off year"); 3) Under 40 with personal or family history of breast cancl:r.

Hospitals parti,;ipating in the program include :~t. Anne's, 795 Middle St., Fall River 02721, contact Susan O'Brien, 674-5600 ext.

2346; and Brockton Hospital, 680 Centre St., Brockton, 02402; contact Judy Mutchler, 941-7191. O.n Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket contact Linda Leonard, RN, BSN, coordinator, Vineyard Nursing Association, P.O. Box 2568, Linton Lane, Oak Bluffs 02557, tel. 693-6184..

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Religious influence in politics seen getting stronger WASHINGTON (CNS) - Two years after the "prestige press" declared religious inl1uence on politics was over, the 1994 elections are showing just the opposite, according to a Catholic theologian and political commentator.

George Weigel, president of the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, told journalists at a briefing that the role of religious groups in politics has mushroomed as part of a rebellion against the power of government.

He sees three areas of concern in particular that have driven people to band together politically.

First is a sense that. an activist Supreme Court has been forcing the United States into an unwelcome secularism, he said, by banning prayer in schools and otherwise limiting the ways in which religious beliefs are allowed to influence society.

Second, a "cluster of issues" including the breakdown of traditional family structures and the sexual revolution have given people a sense of powerlessness against changing society. The ongoing strength of the right··to-Iife movement and the growing power of groups organized behind issues like school choice show a trend toward people trying to take back power they feel they've lost, Weigel said. '" can't overemphasize the importance of abortion as an issue," he said. He called it the single most important factor in drawing many people to the Republican Party.

"If the GOP abandons its prolife commitment, the GOP will be abandoned," he said.

Finally, frustration about crime, violence, and the "collapse of civilized life" is translating into a push for a greater sense of personal responsibility in society, he said.

Many of the traditional religionrelated political connections such as the Catholic-Democrat voting bloc have dissolved with the changing times, he said.

For generations Catholics were allied with the Dl~mocratic Party because of its emphasis on labor and programs fol' the poor. During those years, Catholics tended to be poor immigrants who benefited from Demo(:ratic Party policies ..

As those immigrants moved into the middle class., they tended to align with the Republican Party, a shift "that seems to happen to everyone," Weigl:l said.

However, an increasing percentage of U.S. Catholics are once again poor immigrants from Latin America. Although they also are moving quickly into the middle class, Weigel said it is difficult to predict what kind of influence they might have on politics.

In the 1992 presidential election, Catholic voters were split three ways, for instance, Weigel said. Although a slight majority voted for President Clinton, former President Bush and independent presidential candidate Ross Perot also received a substantial percentage of their votes from Catholics.

Continued from Page ()ne a former Dominican master general, who died in 1916: Dominican Sister Agnes de Jesus Galand. who lived in the early 1600s: and Sister Eugenia Joubert. a member of the Sisters of the Holy Family of the Sacred Heart, who died in 1904.

The Italian bc:atified during the ceremony was Franciscan Brother Claudio Granzotto. a well-known sculptor who died in 1947.

Although the five religious. who are now one step away from sainthood. lived in different times and fulfilled their vocations to holiness in different ways. they all "let Christ reign in their hearts." the pope said.

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CREATIVITY: Musician Jamie Turner plays the glass harp for pedestrians in Virginia's Old Town Alexandria.

Turner, Care of the Soul author Thomas' Moore and others share insights in the one-hour ABC·TV special "Creativity: Touchi11-g the Divine," exploring the spirituality of creativity. 'Produced by the Catholic Communication Campaign, it airs locally at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 4 on WPRITV Channel 12 (Providence) and 5 a.m. Dec.II on WCVBTV Channel 5 (Boston). (Hoyt photo) .

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (CNS)Whether or not they pursue religious vocations, students at Holy Name of Jesus School in Providence will know something about the official language of the Roman Cathedral Catholic Church, Latin.

Father Thomas J. Trepanier, pastor of Holy Name Parish, is teaching the ancient language to the school's eighth-graders.

The church is not the only place a knowledge of Latin is useful, the' priest tells his students.

In an interview with The Providence Visitor, diocesan newspaper, Father Trepanier said he encourages students to learn Latin because it is the foundation of all the Romance langllages, a group that includes modern French, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian.

More important, he said, 60 percent of English vocabulary is derived from Latin.

"How many of you want to be la wyers?" he asked the class. He told them that Latin terms are employed to express many concepts in law. The same is true of medicine, he said.

The parish elementary school reintr'oduced foreign languages this year after a 12-year hiatus. Sixthand seventh-graders learn Spanish.

"It's good for the kids' minds," said William Bruno, the principal.

Father Trepanier and Bruno agreed that the school should offer

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Fairhaven; Mrs. Lois Pelletier. Our Lady of Fatima; Mrs. Genevieve Peltz. St. Casimir; Edward A. Pepin, St. Mary, Fairhaven; Joseph A. Rivet. St. Lawrence; Frederick Toomey, St. Julie Billiart. N. Dartmouth.

Hilaire Tremblay. St. Joseph; Mrs. Angela Tullio. St. Patrick. Wareham; Mrs. Dolores M. Vasconcellos. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.

Taunton Deanery Mrs. Clare Adams, Holy Family. E. Taunton; Apolinario O. Aponte. Spanish Apostolate; Mrs. Annette Dufresne.

St. Jacques; Daniel Dupont, Our Lady of Lourdes; Mrs. Frances Genevieve Gorczyca. Our Lady of the Holy.Rosary.

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Raynham; Mrs. Eugenie Puopolo, Holy Cross. S. Easton; Mrs, Doris Roderick, Sacred Heart.

Edmond S. Thadeau, St. Paul; Mrs. Mary Margaret Travers, Immaculate Conception. North Easton; Edward H. Walsh, Immaculate Conception; Mrs. Madeline C. Wojcik. St. Joseph.

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It increases their word power and "gives them a sense of where their vocabulary came from," Father Trepanier said.

He also uses Latin as a vehicle to teach them about ancient culture and history. A lesson on the Latin names of the days of the week, for . example, becomes a lesson on the old Roman calendar and how it was developed into the Gregorian calendar still in use today.

And ther,e are fun things such as learning Latin sayings like "Carpe diem" ("Seize the day"). Or being able to go home and tell their parents the meaning of the words on the back of the dollar bill:." Annuit coeptis" ("He [God] has looked favorably upon our undertakings") and "N ovus ordo seclorum" (" A new order of the ages").

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Texas Episcopal bishop to become a Catholic FORT WORTI:l, Texas (CNS) - Episcopal Bishop Clarence C. Pope Jr. of Fort Worth announced that he plans to become a Roman Catholic after he retires Jan. I and seek ordination as a Catholic priest.

He is the second bishop from the Anglican Communion to take that step recently and the first American Episcopal bishop to do so in more than 140 years.

On Oct. 14 the 65-year-.old bishop announced that he would formally retire Jan. I as head of the 24-county Fort Worth Episcopal diocese. He immediately began a three-month sabbatical, however, and handed the reins over to his successor, Bishop Jack IkeI'.

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The bishop said he had been working for corporate AnglicanCatholic reunion, but he has come to view that as impossible since the recent decision to ordain women priests in the Church of England, mother church of the Anglican Communion. .

Therefore he was joining the Catholic Church as an individual; as a result of his personal "spiritual pilgrimage," he said.

Catholic Bishop Joseph P. Delaney of Fort Worth, a Fall River native, said, "Bishop Pope and I have been friends for the past 10 years, since he was consecrated as the Episcopal bishop of Fort Worth. During those years I have been very much aware of his deep commitment to his ministry as bishop and his love for the Episcopal Church.

"I know that this decision to seek full communion with the Roman Catholic Church comes only after long and prayerful discernment of God's will for him."

Bishop Delaney said Bishop Pope has asked to enter into full Roman Catholic communion "according to the prescripts of the pastoral provision" - a reference to special, Vatican-approved U.S. provisions developed in 1980 under

which married former Episcopal priests can apply for ordination as Catholic priests.

When retired Anglican Bishop Graham Leonard of London became Roman Catholic earlier this year, following the first ordinations of women in the Church of England, many were surprised that he was ordained conditionally.

Usually the Catholic ordination of someone previously ordained in the Anglican Communion is absolute because of the 1896 papal ruling that Anglican orders are null and void. But church officials said Bishop Leonard gave evidence of valid ordination in the apostolic succession because bishops of the Old Catholic Church of the Union of Utrecht were involved in ordaining him a bishop. That.introduced sufficient doubt for the Vatican to rule in favor of conditional instead o( absolute ordination.

The last U.S. Episcopal bishop to enter full communion with the Roman Catholic Church was Bishop Levi S. Ives of North Carolina in 1852.

Since the special U.S. pastoral provisions took. effect, more than 60 married former Episcopal priests have become Roman Catholic priests.

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SYRACUSE, Sicily (CNS) that the Manila trip will also include Pope John Paul I1joked about his stops in Australia, Papua New silver-tipped black cane during his Guinea and Sri Lanka.

They also say the pope is conrecent trip to Sicily, but reaffirmed plans to continue traveling, even if sidering visits to Belgium and the Czech Republk in the spring. it means limping across the globe.

He has also e:xpressed wishes to Several times he told youngsters travel to Africa and to U.N. headthat he expects to see them again quarters in Nl~w York latl:r in Jan. 15 in Manila, Philippines, for 1995. .

World Youth Day. But the Sicily trip was an eJ,am"I think this cane will make it" to Manila, he said in off-the-cuff pie of his scaled-down travel Hince his mishap last April. remarks at a youth rally in Catania.

The pope he:ld a major public The cane has been the pope's event each morning and another constant companion since he broke each afternoon. During the twohis right thigh last April and has and-a-half day visit, he read six been limping following surgery to replace part of the fractured bone. speeches and handed another one to a delegation of juvenile pri~:on颅 "Some say that the cane has ers. OriginaHy the pope wa~: to aged me. Others say that the cane has rejuvenated me," he told the . have visited ther.:! in prison.

Catania youths. "Does the cane On previous trips, Pope John make me older or make me youngPal;ll often read six speeches durer? Are you pro-eane or anti-cane?" ing days crowded with puhlic events. In deferfnce to his probAfter gauging the applause, the lems with mobility, a special elevapope said, "I see that you are tor was built beh.ind the altar for pro-cane." an outdoor Mass in Catania, S"lVDuring his trip to Sicily, howing him having to climb 12 steps. ever, the pope was walking faster and not shuffling his feet, as he had during a trip to Croatia two months earlier.

ARLINGTON. Va (eNS) Papal travel organizers have said Students at St. Thomas More Cathedral School in Arlington got a lesson in public service from FBI VATICAN CITY (CNS)- The Director Louis Freeh. "These are Catholic Church in Africa owes the most important.years for you," much to the women and menreli- Freeh told the students during C.n gious who come as missionaries, induction ceremony for student but the orders must coordinate council officers and safety-patrol their work better with the local members. "You an: learning abollt church several African bishops said. respect for your country, and When activities of orders and dio- learning to love God and each ceses clash, "the consequences ate other." Freeh and Arlington Police inner suffering on both sides" and Lt. Thomas Hoffman witnesse,d a bad example to the faithful, said the oath of office taken by the Bishop Martin Luluga of Gulu, officers of the school's first student Uganda. Religious must under- council and presented badges to stand the governing role of the safety-patrol members. "Now you local bishop, and bishops must will begin to learn how to protect understand the special mission of people and serve the public," Freeh路 said during the installation. religious, he said.

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RELIGIOUS EDUCA nON MONTH at 51. Julie's, North Dartmouth, closed with a Thanksgiving liturgy and teacher preparation for Advent.

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AN ALL SAINTS DAY celebration opened Religious Education Month at 5t. Joseph's parish, Fairhaven. Above, the saints, led by Paul Amaral as 5t. Peter, go marching in.

"What Makes My Family Special" SI. Julie Billiart parish in North Dartmouth celebrated Religious Education Month in November with a family theme marking the observance of the Year of the Family.

Grade I drew pictun~s and grades 2-7 submitted stories on the topic "What Makes My family Special." One student said his family was special because his mother is the only adult caring for five children. Others noted: my parents have been married for 23 years and still love each other"; "my father earns the money and my mother helps spend it"; "my dog is as caring as we are."

Writers of standout essays received certificates of merit and their stories were hung in the parish hall at Thanksgiving to be read and enjoyed by all.

Another Religious Education Month project was the Religion Word Competition. Students learned religion words for competition within the classes of each grade; winners then participated in a competition for the entire grade level.

There was humor a,s well as hard work. A third-gradl~r, when asked to supply a definition, blurted, "Page IS'" He had studied! The winners for each grade received Holy Family medals and chains.

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for Advent and a Thanksgiving liturgy. Continuing with the family theme, students dressed in attire of their ancestors or as Pilgrims and Indians. Some of the family essays were read aloud after Mass and a parish gathering followed.

Some of the winning essays follow.

Alex Donnelly Grade 2 My family is special because God made us. We care about each other. My brother shares a lot of times. My dad bought me Sonic I and basketball for our video game.

That is why he's special. Mommy is special because I 'like when I go out to breakfast with her after CCD class. My Grandparents are special because they come from Waltham for Partys. My whole family is special because our love never ends.

Christopher Lamarche Grade 3 There are many reasons why my family is so special to me. One of the most important reasons is the love that Mom, Dad, and I have for each other. We always try to help each other and love doing many things together. It doesn't matter whether it's going to Disney World ih Florida, playing a game, or just reading a story together. We love family times and

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always havefun. If one of us is sad, we work on cheering up that person until they are glad. Family time is very important to us and I always thank God in my prayers for my family.

Jacqueline Hardman (;rade 5 My family is special to me because they love me and we do things together. My family helps with a lot of things like my homework. They cook and feed me and my brother. They take us a lot of places. We have a lot of fun together. God gave us a lot of nice things to live with including each other. He gave us our families. because we are to live happily together. I don't think me and my brother could live without our parents.

I think we are very lucky to have families because it is fun to get together especially at Thanksgiving when we thank God for all the wonderful things he has given us.

Sometimes when a family member dies we have to stick together through those times. That's when we really thank God for our life and everything around us. I love my family very much. They always stick by me whatever happens.

They will never stop loving me.

Thev are very special to me. They are proud of me when I do something Good. They tell me what I do wrong when I do something wrong.

But they always forgive me. That's why my family is very special and I know they are thankful to God for what they have also.

Lisa Morgan Grade 7 In my family, I have a mother, a father, two brothers, and two dogs.

We own our own home and both of my parents work. I am thankful to have food on the table, and the clothes on my back. We all enjoy playing golf. My father has really encouraged all of us to play. Sometimes my mother and father play golf with us. Also in our family we like to go places together. Whether it's out for supper or to a movie, we enjoy each other's company.

One other thing that I am thankful for, is the fact that our family belongs to a wonderful parish. St. Julie's is a great parish because it allows adults and children to get involved in all the activities that they have. My family really means a lot to me. To me, my family is very special. .

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Class quilt, designed by fourth-graders at St. Joseph's' School Fairhaven, was a centerp'iece at an open house with an~ early A merican theme. ' .

St. 'Joseph's School FAIRHAVEN - Class 4B hosted Parenis' Open House Nov. 21 featuring presentations on ear,Iy America and the Massachusetts colollY. Nine students' presented a Thanksgiving play, "The' Pilgrim Painting," while others, in Indian costume, performed a Native American raindance. The costumes will be exhibited as craft, entries ,in the schoolwide art fair in the spring.

All students took part in singing songs from the 1700s, including "Yankee Doodle" and "God Save the Thirteen States." .

The class had been studying Colonial Ameri<;a \V,ith emphasis on the Pilgrims and the Massachusetts colony.

Students designed squares for a class quilt, assembled by their teacher, Sandra Cummings.

Next were studies of the Wampanoag Indians. Stu-' dents learned about Squanto and his importance in the; Pilgrims' survival of,their first winter in the colQny. The students also made Native American dreamcatchers.

The unit includedsocial studies, art, language, reading, arid, music components and wi!1 be eXPiinded ,in :coming years. '

Coyle-Cassidy High TAUNTON Kimberly Botelho of Berkley and James Braga of Middleboro were Homecoming Queen and King for 1994.

The seniors were elected, in balloting by the student' body during Spirit Week.

Members of ,the Homecoming Court were Gina Consalvo of Middleboro, Lisa Centamore of North Easton, Mandy Bois of Lakeville, Mary Catherine,Savard of Middleboro, Judi Murphy of Lakeville, and Alyssa Burgess of Lakeville.

In close competition, the seniors won the annual Spirit, Bowl. The events, run by the Leadership Assembly, ranged from dress up day, sweat clothes day, a penny drive, and National Honor Society Toys for Tots drive.

Spirit Week ended with the allnual Thanksgiving Mass and the football rally before the Thanksgiving morning football game against rival Bishop Feehan. The student body decorated the gymnasium, participated in skits and dressed in blue and gold to conclude, Spirit Week activities.

The Coyle and Cassidy cheerleaders, having finished third at the National High School Cheerleading competition Nov. 20, will represent Massachusetts in the national competition in Orlando, Fla., in Eebruary. The squad tuned up for state competition with a first-place finish at' the Emmanuel Coilege Invitational Cheerleading competition at Boston College High School Nov. 13. The junior varsity squad placed second at the same event.

Kellie Cambra and Sarah Sargent are captains of the 14-member team, coached by Monica Pirozzi and Kristen DeMello.

Bishop Fee~an High ATTL.EBORO - The Feehan guidance department, in cooperation with Attleboro, North Attleboro and Norton high schools, will host a regional financial aid night for college applicants and their parents 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 5 in the Feehan auditorium. Delores Ludwick, assistant financial aid director at Stonehill College, North Easton"will explain the Free Application for Fede,ral Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Financial Aid Form (FAF)..For information on the program call Neil Loew, guidance director, 222-6073.

NEW BEDFORD - Teachers and students have gone "on-line" with Classroo'm Prodigy and America On-Line.

As they explore the computer services, students have' accessed data banks from NASA and ,the National Weather Service and have communicated with other students from around the country. Teachers attended an inservice workshop on Classroom Prodigy applications, presented by faculty member George Desrosiers.

The Stamp Club recently participated in a design-astamp contest. Debra Phillips, of(ice I' in charge of the New Bedford Post Office, presented certificates and stamp sets to winners Jocelyn Desrosiers, first place; Amanda DaSilva, second; and Kristen David', third.

Gilbert Borges is Stamp Club advisor.

The school celebrated Harvest Day Oct. 27. The day began with a prayer service and featured activities with a harvest theme. Each class made a scarecrow for a contest judged 'by the eighth 'grade. A pumpkin decorating contest was also held, with entr,ies di,splayed in the gym.

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The Earth Service Corps meets on ThurSc\~lYs after school in the resource room. Greg Harrison, a student at U Mass Dartmouth, is the group's advisor, with George Angelo, Jr. acting as faculty advisor. '

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Bishop Connolly High FALL RIVER - the placemen~ ex'am for prospective students for the 1995-96 school year will be held 8:30 a.m.' to noon Dec. 3 at the school. ~73 Elsbree St. Preregistration is not necessary.

A makeup exam will be given at the same time on Dec. 10. .

For more information about the exam or admission call the school at 676-107L Studeiltsand facu,lty member~ gath~red in the school auditorium for a Thanksgiving liturgy before leaving for the holiday breal< to c'ount their blessings and give thanks. Du.ring the Mass ,celebrated by Father Robert Levens, S.J., Rector of the Jesuit CO~!l1unity at Con'nolly, 'seniors in the Connolly Community Service Program came forward duririg the offertory with a steady stream of bags and boxes of canned goods and foodstuffs donated by the~chool community. The'donations were ,'. delivered by faculty membe'rs and stti<;lents to the Fall River Food Pantry following the service,. " The Mass was concelebrated by Father John Murray, S.J., principal, Father James Krupa, S.J., and Father .. Donald McMillan, S.J., ,chaplain, who coordinated an annual food drive. . .

"The people at the Fall River Food Pantry were very appreciative of our d,ona'tion," said Father 'McMillan, "When we arrived there was a long line of people waiting to pick up groceries and the people at'the pantry antic!-" pated a good number more,. We we~e happy to be of service."

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Connolly students have, formed chapte~~ of Amnesty International and the Earth Service Corps.

"Where there is a need people will respond," said Jim L'Heureux, moderator of Connolly's chapter of Amnesty Internation~l, an organization which works to free people who are unjustly imprisoned and who maybe facing torture or'execution.

Student organizers are Lili Ibara of No'rth Dartmouth, group coordinator; Angela Pacheco of Fall River, urgent action coordinator; Bethany White of Tiverton, RI, mailing coordinator; Mary Noone of Fall River and Carly Christiansen of Tiverton, membership coordinators; Pam Costa of Fall River, secretary; and Sarah Barret of Warren, RI, treasurer.

One of only a few high school chapters of Amnesty, the 50-member Connolly group will meet twice monthly to' work on letter writing campaigns.

Bishop Connolly students have also heard the call about caring for their environment and have responded by forming the Earth Service Corps. Run in conjunction with the YMCA of Greater Fall River, it is an innovative , program of environmental education, leadership development and student-organized service to the community.

Junior Emily Roberts of Fall River was asked to start a chapter at Connolly by two Ameri Corps Fellows who are' heading the Earth Service Corps Project at the YMCA. Twenty-five students signed up for the Corps at the initial meeting.

"It's a rather democratic group; if the club wanted to do a tree planting, and we voted,on it, we could do that.

That's true for any other ideas as well. It doesn't just have 'to deal with the trees and the environment, it can also be the environment within schools. Violence, AIDS, teen pregnancy - those are all talks that some clubs have come up with and gone out into grade schools and talked to students about."

The first leadership weekend is scheduled for January, in Boston. Four cities or areas will be participating in the

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DAfourth-graders,from left, Jacq'ueline Rosa, Jocelyn Shaw, Courtney Clegg and Lindsey j'(aminskiparticipate in Pumpkin Patch Day activities.

Dominican Academy FALL RIVER - Fun was had by all at DA's first Pumpkin Patch Day on Oct. 28. Parents were invited to visit classrooms while school was in session and 1:0 join the students for lunch. During the afternoon, parer.:ts and .guests enjoyed a Halloween musical presentation by each grade under the direction of John Travers. The day also included a "pumpkin 'patch" contes!: with awards given for the best work in each class. Alumnae returned that evening and won a lively, basketball game against the students. The day's schedule ended with parent mel~tings with teachers and the principal and an ice cream sundae treat enjoyed by all.

Jane Hanley, a Wareham physicist, visited CIA in November to speak to each class about the importance of mathematics as' a career choice for women and the importance of math in everyday life. Ms. Hanley's is the first of many'visits planned for the school year.

Evidence of the upcoming holiday season is quite apparent on Park Street. A very successful Se\'enth Annual Festival of Joy was held Nov. 11-12 with participation by students, parents, alumnae, 'Dominican Sisters and friends. On Nov. 17, sixth, seventh and eighth graders enjoyed "The Christmas Carol" at Trinity Repertory Theatre in Providence.

As part of their Thanksgiving preparation, students in kindergarten through grade 3 visited and entertained the elderly sisters at th.e. convent. All :;tudents are also preparing food baskets for the needy.

The day before Thanksgiving was a milestone for the eighth grade girls as they received their class rings during a liturgy celebrated by Father John Soares from St. Francis Xavier Church in East Providence.

Rehearsals are underway for this year's' Christmas choral presentation, "The Gift," scheduled for the evening of Dec. 7. All are invited to attend and enjoy the music presented by the DA Chorus and the newly formed Academy Singers. A Christmas tree ble:;sing and lighting ceremony will be held on the front lawn immediately following the concert. .

Bishop Stang lligh NORTH DARTMOUTH - The placement test for students wishing to enroll at Bishop Stang for the 1995--96 school year will be held 8 a.m. tomorrow; Students should arrive at 7:45 a.m. and the test wiJllast until abc>ut I I:30 a.m. School applications will be distributed at the exam.

Preregistration is not required. A makeup test will be offered at 8 a. m. Dec. 10.

Sister Elizabeth Engel, OP, will speak on "Surviving the Adolescent Years" 7 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 8 in the school cafeteria.

As part of the Advent tradition at Stang, the campus ministry office will sponsor Advent Evening Prayer 5:20 p.m. Dec. 18 in the school's Annunciation Chapel. Following will be an outdoor tree lighting, caroling and a musical program, conducted by Suzanne Christie,in the gymnasium.

THE ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River~Fri., Dec. 2, 1994

By Charlie Martin

YOU GOTTABE Listen as your day unfolds Challenge what your fortune holds Tl'y to keep your head Up to the sky Lovers they may cause you tears Go ahead release your fears Stand up and be counted Don't be ashamed to cry You gotta be You gotta be bad You gotta be bold You gotta be wiser You gotta be tough You gotta be stronger You gotta be cool You gotta be calm, You gotta stay together AliI know, aliI know 'Love will save the day Herald what your mother said Read the books your father read Try to solve the puzzle In your own sweet time Some may have more cash than you Others take a different view My, oh my, you gotta be Time asks no questions It goes on without you Leaving you behind If you can't stand the pace The world keeps on spinning Can't stop if you tried to The best part is danger Staring you in the face Written by Des'reel A.lngram. Sung by Des'ree (c) 1994 by Sony Music Entertainment (United Kingdom) Ltd. THE LYRICS sheet with bolder, wiser, tougher and stronger. If by "you gotta be" she means Des'ree's new CD "I Ain't Movin" that there are ways we can grow carries this message: "One body - respect it; one mind - feed it; spiritually, I certainly agree. one life .- enjoy it."

Reaching such goals holds the Sounds like good advice. Simpotential to increase the satisfaction we experience in our daily ilarly, Des'ree has an abundance of good ideas on "You Gotta Be," lives.

But I 'wish that Des'ree could her first chart hit off this disc.

Most of us would like to be have added "more patient" to her

list. Few of us can easily leap to being wiser, bolder or stronger.

We often learn from hindsight rather than purposeful intent.

Something works out poorly, and then we realize how we could have approached the situation differently.

For example, suppose you promise your puents that you will be home at a certain time.

Then you discover that you are having so much ,'un with your friends that you choose to hang out with them for a few more hours.

When you get home, you see that your parents have been concerned about you. They are also angry that you didn't show the courtesy of calling and asking for an extension of your curfew.

At first you might be upset with your parents, judging them to be overreacting. However, upon reflection, you realize that you broke a commitment. You also see how you injured the trust in your relationship with them.

You might even ask yourself these questions: "Shouldn't I have been wiser in understanding the consequences of my choicesT' "Why couldn't I have been stronger in resisting my friends' insistence that I stay out later?"

In the scenario I've presented, patience is one quality you need.

After apologizing for hurting your parents, you also need to be patient with yourself. You have learned a little more about being responsible about your commitments and promises.

God wants us to discover and act on the best within ourselves.

When you don't, be patient with yourself. Take your mistake as a lesson on growing bolder, wiser, tougher or stronger.

Perfection is not God's goal for our lives. Rather, like Des'ree suggests, God wants us to enjoy the great gift of life and use it as a pathway to grow spiritually.

So yes, set out for important personal goals, but also enjoy your growth as you succeed more fully at being who you want to be.

Your comments are welcomed

by Charlie Martin, RR3, Box 182, Rockport, IN 47635.

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By Amy Welborn these situations. could you go "This assignment was impos- , without swearing? sible."

Maybe it would be easy. or "This was a lot harder than I maybe you'd feel like some of thought it would be." these people: "I've had the most trouble with "No cursing for a day was not as this assignment." easy as it looks."

Wow. What could all of that be '" thought it was pathetic that I about'? A IDO-page term paper? A couldn't even go a whole day two-paragraph algebra profile? without using a bad word."

Actually. the assignment that "I never realized how much curse got my students so frustrated was words are a part of my conversation." a lot simpler than either of those: Go one whole day without using Even those you'd least imagine bad language. confessed that they had a problem Have you ever tried it? Mavbe with bad language. you're one of those who d~n't But you might say it'sjust words. swear anyway. Good for you after all. Do words really matter'! only five out of 100 of my students Actually. they do. and a lot of claimed perpetually clean mouths. the teenagers who wrote about this But chances are. if you're a kid challenge realized that. today, you're influenced by the Part of the impression you make movies you see. the music you on people comes from how you listen to and maybe even your par- speak. If you ha ve a job or college ents. and you swear. at least when interview. you'd probably be careyou get angry. ful about the words you use. You wouldn't want to seem ignorant.

One of the strange things that happened was that some kids could crude or rude to make others feel see why bathroom or sexual lanuncomfortable. guage might be unacceptable in Words express the kind of perpolite company. but what about son you are. and some of these kids reali7.ed that their usc of bad saying "God" or "Jesus Christ'?"

Were those words on the list for language revealed some not-toopleasant truths about themselves: the no-swearing day'?

"We talk that way to seem cool Of course they'd be. After all. what we call vulgar language might and grownup. but it only makes us appear as children with no disbe impolite. but using God's name cipline." in vain is breaking one of the "I feel like I'm trying to be Commandments. isn't it'?

Try to imagine how you'd do someone else when I cuss." '" failed because I have a very with such an assignment. short temper."

- You've got one minute to class.

These kids realized that bad and all your books fall out ofvour locker. . language was only a symptom: The real sicknesses they had to -- You're at basketball practice. fight ran deeper than words. like and you've missed your 10th shot trying to be someone else in order in a row. to fit in. or anger that comes too You're telling a story to your friends after school. In any of quickly and festcrs for too long, or just reacting to situations rather than stopping and thinking about them.

It's an interesting challenge. If you take it up. you might find yourself agreeing with this st udent's words: ''I'm going to continue to try to think before I speak. It seems pretty ridiculous when someone has no control over. of all things. her mouth." o

Stonehill to present Advent carols

CIRCLE OF LIFE: For Respect Life Month at St. Mary's School, New Bedford, the 27 fifth grade students of Cathy Lacroix and 12 prenursery students .of Kathleen ~esrosiers created a bulletin-board-size poster featuring personalized cut-out flgures of themselves forming a Circle of Life. The project enabled the participants, including fifth-grader Patrick Dolan and prenursery student Matthew Pelletier (at right), to appreciate the uniqueness of each individual as well as the beautiful pattern created by joining all types and sizes to form a whole.

Stonehill College campus ministry will present an Advent Service of Lessons and Carols 8 p.m. Dec. 6 in the Chapel of Mary on the campus in North Easton.

The musicians include the 24member Stonehill Chapel Choir, bass soloist Taras Leschishin, Boston University's Graduate String Quartet, cellist James Fiste, and Kimberly Hess, college music minister and organist.

Selections will include works by Bach, Handel, Haydn, Rutter and Vaughan Williams as well as traditional carols.

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THE ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River-Fri., Dec. 2, 1994

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ST. ANNE, FR FR deanery St. Vincent de Paul communion breakfast following 8 a.m. Mass Sunday. St. Anne novena service 3 p.m. Sunday.

ST. JOSEPH, TAUNTON 24-hour vigil of prayer and adoration following 7:30 a.m. Mass today until 7:30 a.m. Mass tomorrow. Advent concert of hymns and carols 4 p.m. Sunday with Concordia Brass Quintet, directed by Michael Kelley.

Vincentians food collection this weekend. Westside Seniors last regular "~ meeting on 1994 1:30 p.m. Dec. 15, church hall.

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Bishop Connolly Council 9444 Meeting 6 tonight, Sacred Heart Knight of Columbus open house Church, Fall River, for Mass cele8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, brated by Father John P. Cronin, PRIESTS INVESTED as Knights of the Holy Sepulchre stand with Boston Ca.rdinal council hall, Quaker Meeting House followed by meal and address by Bernard Law, investing officer, after reception ceremony in context of a Nov. 19 Mass at Christ Rd., ~andwich.

Daryl Gonyon, past president of the club. All area men welcome. Meet- the King Chur.ch, Mashpee. Wearing stoles with Jerusalem Cross, the emblem of the Holy ings held each First Friday: Jan. 6, Sepulchre Order, are from left, Rev. Mark R. Hession, Very Rev. George W. Coleman, VG, the Feb. 3, Mar. 3, Apr. 7, May 5, June cardinal, Rev. Ronald A. Tosti and Rev. William W. Norton.

2. For more information, call Paul A. Dumais, president, 673-7675.

SEPARATED/DIVORCED SECULAR FRANCISCANS, TAUNTON STAtE HOSPITAL ST. MARY, N. ATTLEBORO CATHOLICS, CAPE W. HARWICH Groups wishing to participate in Two families will be assisted by Support group meeting 7 p.m.

St. Francis of Peace Fraternity the Ladies Guild "Adopt a Family" giving tree for patients may contact Dec. 18, St. Pius X parish center, S. monthly meeting 2 p.m. Dec. II, Christmas project. First Friday Ador- Sanford R. Epstein, 824"7551 or Yarmouth. A Christmas dessert party Holy Trinity Church, W. Harwich.

(617) 727-7978 ext. 127. Also, donaation of Blessed Sacrament followFather Cornelius Kelly, OFM, spiring 7 a.m. Mass today, continuing tions of men's and women's coats is planned and participants are asked to bring a dessert and an inexpensive itual assistant, will give a Christmas and sweaters are sought. until9 a.m. Mass tomorrow in chapel wrapped gift for Yankee Swap. Inmessage. Christmas tableau, busiat rear of church. Prayers at 9 tonight . CORPUS CHRISTI, formation: 362-9873, 385-2693. ness meeting and refreshments foland 8 a.m~ tomorrow. Information: E.SANDWICH low. Rosary recited 1:30 p. m. for Joan Provost, 699-2430. Healing serST. DOMINIC, SWANSEA Unwrapped gifts forgiving tree end to abortion. Inquirers welcome. vice and 'Sunday Mass with Father The. story of the first Christmas sponsored by grades 1-4 may be Information: Dorothy Williams, William Babbitt 2:30 p.m. Sunday. placed under the tree during early will be told in lessons and carols at 394-4094.

Prayer meetings 7 p.m. Dec. 8 and Advent. First Friday Adoration of an Advent Evensong 7 p.m. Dec. II. 22 in parish center.

Blessed Sacrament lO a.m. until 8 ST. MARY, FAIRHAVEN SS. PETER AND PAUL, FIt p.m. Benediction today, parish cenSACRED HEARTS RETREAT Sister Liz Engel will speak to parWrapped gifts marked for a man, ter. First Friday Mass 5 p.m. today woman, boy or girl may be placed ents of children ages 5-8 on pa rents' CENTER, WAREHAM at St. Theresa's Chapel, Sagamore. role in education 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6, Annual open house with Christunder youth group's Advent giving Charismatic prayer' meetings 8 p.m. mas lights and refreshments 4 to 8 Father Coady Center. St. Nic:holas tree, located in the church sanctuMondays, parish center. Cenacle of ary. Saints and Singers will perform p.m. Dec. 18. feast day prayer service II a.m. Dec. prayer inclUding rosary, based on Christmas concert, "A Song of Won6. Gifts for pari!ih giving tree should HOLY NAME, NB Marian Movement of Priests, 7:30 der," 8 p.m. Dec. 9 in the church; be brought to the church by the II ::::::::;:::::::;::::;::;::::: Ladies Guild is sponsoring giving p.m. Mondays, parish center. Cha- baked goods are requested for hos- . a.m. Mass Dec. 18. tree to collect Christmas gifts for plet to Divine Mercy following 9 pitality after the concert. Blood charity.

ST. PATRICK, FR a.m. Mass Wednesdays. donors are needed to contribute to The St. Patrick's youth grou:p will St..

Mary's blood bank at St. Luke's BIRTHRIGHT, NB hold its first Yo\;,th Mass, open to all Hospitalto make blood available to Volunteers are sought to answer high school students, 7 p.m. D,~c. 4. parishioners in need of transfusions. telephone and give referrals and to Music will be Christian rock. Memprovide other services for pregnant ST. PATRICK, WAREHAM bers of St. Muy's youth glOup, women in need. Information: 996Fairhaven, have collaborated with Scripture study of Acts 6-8 7 to 6744.

St. Patrick's youth to plan the ser8: 15 p.m. Dec. 9, parish hall. Sister vice. Information: 672-2302.

Beth Henken, MSBT, will offer HOLY CROSS, FR Saints and Singers Chorus will "Advent Time Away" for prayer, ST. JAMES, NB; perform Christmas concert, "A Song reflection and sharing 9 to II a.m.

Bible study on Advent Sunday of Wonder," directed by Dee Powell, Tuesdays through Dec. 20 in the hall scripture readings following 9 a.m. conference room; information: relig4 p.m. Dec. 4. Refreshments follow.

Mass Wednesdays through Dec. 14. ious education office, 295-0780.

O.L. ASSUMPTION, ST. LOUIS, FR ST. JULIE BILLIART, OSTERVILLE Women's guild Christmas party 6 IT WILL BE ENJOYED N. DARTMOUTH CCD students will offer babysitp.m. Dec. 7, church hall.

ALL YEAR. St. Julie's Adult Choir will perting for younger children, enabling SACRED HEART, parents to do some holiday plan- forma Christmas program 8:30 p.m.

IT'S A GIFT THAT N. ATTLEBORO Dec. 8 at the North Dartmouth ning, 10a.m. t03 p.m. Dec. lOand I Bishop O'Malley will install Father KEEPS ON GIVING. Mall. Gifts for parish giving tree, to 4 p.m. Dec. II. Volunteers, snacks Richard Degagne as pastor at IC:30 wrapped and marked with ornament and toys are needed. a.m. Mass Sunday. Donations for indicating contents, should be reO.L. CAPE, BREWSTER food pantry may be left any timt: at FILL OUT COUPON (ENCLOSE CHECK Advent eveni ng prayer 4 p. m. Sun- turned to the church by Dec. 18. the Church St. entrance of the church. days concluding with annual Can- ST. ANTHONY, E. FALMOUTH OR MONEY ORDER) AND MAIL TO: Saints and Singers Chorus will tata Dec. 18. First Friday Exposition of Blessed Sacrament following present Christmas concert, "A Song The ANCHOR • P.O. Box 7 • Fall River, MA 02722 8 a.m. Mass until 3 p.m. today. of Wonder," 8 tonight.

Christian Nonviolence Group meets CHRIST THE KING, MASHPEE VATICAN CITY (CNS) .1year $11.00 0 Foreign $20.00 3 to 5 p. m. Sunday, parish center.

Parish choir and three other While praising scientific work on groups will perform a Christmas HOLY TRINITY, W. HARWICH PLEASE PRINT PLAINLY Saints and Singers Christmas con- concert 4 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. II, par- genetic "mapping," Pope John Pa III ish hall. Confidential applications to II has reminded scientists that hucert, "A Song of Wonder," 8 p.m. tomorrow. receive gifts from the parish giving man beings - including embryos Narne : . tree are available by calling 477- - are more than the sum of the::r ST. BERNARD, ASSONET Address .

Gifts for parish giving tree to 2022. Marian Desrosiers of the chromosomes. "The human being Diocesan Pro-Life Apostolate will surpasses the totality of his or her benefit children in need should be City State Zip . brought to the church or rectory by speak at pro-life meeting 7 p.m. Dec. biological characteristics and is .:l Dec. II, wrapped and tagged to 6, parish library. fundamental unity in which biolindicate contents. Basket for food VINCENTIANS, TAUNTON ogy cannot be separated from spirDistrict Mass 7 p.m. Dec. 5, Holy itual, family or soci~ll dimensions," donations to Vincentians wiB remain Family Church, E. Taunton; meetin the sanctuary throughout Advent.

GIFT CARD SHOULD READ: the pope recently told members 0:: ing will follow in church hall.

O.L. VICTORY, CENTERVILLE the Pontifical Academy of Scien..

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Eucharistic Adoration for Na- ST. THOMAS MORE, ces. "The fact of being able to tional Night of Prayer for Life will SOMERSET ,Street City & State , .. follow 7p.m. Mass Dec. 8 until midYouth.group is sponsoring a giv- establish a genetic lTIap should not night; sign up book in candle room. ing tree to collect gifts for charity; lead to reducing the subject to his Saints and Singers Christmas conthose wishing to participate may or her genetic inheritance and the .. .Parish to receive credit cert, "A Song of Wonder," 3 p.m. take an ornament from the tree in possible alterations itcan receive," Dec. II. the main church foyer. he said.

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