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Fall River, Mass., Thurs., Declember 19, 1963

Vol. 7, No. 52

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............, GREETINGS TO ALL

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Q!~ri!ltmus ~tnry

1" ONG BEFORE thclt day a decree had been

~ issued by order of Caesar Augustus that a census of the whole world should be taken. This census was the first to take place while Cyrinus was in charge of Syria. Accordingly, the people went, each to the city of his ancestor, to be registered; and so Joseph, too, being a member of the house and family of David, wEmt up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee 'to David's town in Judea, called Bethlehem, in order to be registered. He was accompcmied by his espoused wife Mary, who was with child. In the" course of their stay there, the time came for her delivery; and she gave birth to her first-born son. She wrapped hirn in swaddling clothes, and laidhi,m in a manger, because there was no accommodation for them in 'the lodging. In the same· regi4)n shepherds were camping in the open and keeping watch over their flocks by night. Suddenly, Ian angel of the Lord stood facing them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them, so th~t they were struck with terror. . liDo' not fear,'" the angel said to them. "Listen: '1' am bringing you good news of great joy which. is in, store fQr the whole nation. A Savior, who is the LOlrd M&ssias, was born to you today in David's town! II And this will ,:serve y~u as a token: you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and cradled in a :manger.'f All of a sudden, the angel was joined by a multitude of th.e heavenly host, praising God with the. strain: IIGlory to God in the heavens above, and on earth peace to men of good will.'" When at last the angels had withdrawn from them and returnled to heaven, the shepherds said to one another: "Let us go ove; to Bethlehem and find out the truth about this thing the Lord has made known to us." So they set off in haste, and sought out Mary and Joseph and the infant cradled in a manger. And when they saw them, they made known what had been told them about this little child. All those who heard the account given them by the shepherds exprc!ssed surprise, while Mary treasured all these -incidents and meditated on them in her heart. At last the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God foil' everything they had heard and which afterwards was seen to be just· as they had been told•. ST. LUKE

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(Kleist.Liny translation)

Bishopls Christmas Message Asks ~ Union With 'God In his annual Christmas message to the faithful of the Diocese, the Most Rever­ end Bishop reminds that "Christmas is our union in mind and heart with God" imd called on men to posses the truth that makes them free, the charity that make9 them brothers, the peace that belongs only to men of good will. .. His statement, which sets the

religious tone of the season, fullows: What do we need most for Christmas? Certainly not trin­ kets or toys, nor wampum and wassail. M09t men, conscious of the fact that the world is tor­ tured by hates and fears, would be glad to settle for real Peace. The only trouble is that the de­ cision is for men to make, and not all men are men of good will. Spiritual leaders sometimes feel

Council Recess Insures

Continuation of Work

Though prayer and discussion could surely be called the essential parts of an Ecumenical Council, it does not mean that this is true only when the bishops are united in Rome. It is only that the bishops might be with their flocks for the great liturgical cele-_ Council intends the conversion brations of Christmas and of the hearts of Catholics. "But that they might minister to it WI God that gives the grace Turn to Page Six their flocks as Christ sent them to that the Council wu interrupted. , But enen in thi9 inter-session period, the Council goes on. Pope Paul has said that the

'NAACP Unit To Hold Rally With the endorsement of the Most Reverend Bishop, the Fall River unit of the National As­ seciation for the Advancement of Colored People will sponsor a Freedom Rally at 7:30 Sunday night, Dec. 29 in Sacred Heart School aUditorium, also Fall River. The public is invited. Presenting the rally program Turn to Page Twenty-four

that their voice is like that of one in a wilderness. There seems to be so little response. But God is Good. We know that. He 19 our Eternlll Father. He loves us. "God 90 loved the world as to send His only be­ gotten Son SO that those who be­ lieve in Him may not perish, but have everlasting life. (St. John 3:16). Now thill is eternal life, that they may know Thee the One True God and J esu. Christ Whom'Thou hast sent.'" Christmas is God come to live among U9. Christmas is our union in mind' and heart with God. To really enjoy Christmas means to possess the truth that makes men free, the charity that makes men brothers, and the peace that abides in all mesa of good-will. 'May we all come a great deal closer in the knowledge -that w. are all dear to the heart Of Christ and that we have in Him proof of the fact that we are all precious in the sight of God Our Father

'Msgr. Canty 'N'amed Pastor Of St. Paul's, ~ Taunton The Most Reverend Bishop announces today the ap.­ pointment of Rt. Rev. Joseph C. Canty _to be pastor of St. Paul's Church, Taunton. The Taunton Parish has been vacant since the death of Rev. John J. Griffin on September 30. Monsignor tered the 'Naval Chaplain Cor~ Canty has recently retired in February, 1942, from St. from the Chaplain Corps of John's Church, Attleboro. He the United States Navy holds several decorations for bi8 where he held the rank of Captain. His last post was that of Force Chaplain on the Staff of the Commander - in - Chief of­ Naval Activities in Europe.

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The Taunton-born prelate en-

Bishop's Charity Ball To Be Social .Event of Season The greatest, most spectacular Bishop's Charity Ban since its beginning nine years ago is anticipated by the large Diocesan Committee according to Co-Chairman Albert Petit and Mrs. Aristides A. Andrade who head the St. Vincent de Paul Society and the Dioce­ Noted for the beautiful gowns, san Council of Catholic Wo­ formal attire and spectacular men, sponsors of this annual pagentry, the Ball will be graced benefit for the underprivi­ by Diocesan "lovelies" who wiU eged children of the Diocese. This year's affair will feature the sparkling music of Ralph Stuart and his orchestra, famed throughout the nation as So­ ciety's leading dance band.

serve as usherettes for the dig­ nataries who will attend. Usherettes representing all sections of the Diooese follow: Fall River Area - Carol Bart­ Turn to Page Three

MONSIGNOR CANTY

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