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1998 was a banner year for the diocese ~

Spirituality grows as parishioners young and old endorse respect life and end of life issues; new priests are ordained and others memorialized; cHurches are refurbished and renewed and laity , committed to the Church service in many areas are duly honored.

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FALL RIVER - January was a busy month for the diocese and it would reflect the pace and fullness of the rest of the year. There were many special events and unexpected happenings for the Fall River Diocese.

As the year began, the Massachusetts Citizens for Life held a reunion at Christ the King Parish in Mashpee to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Former Navy chaplain, Father James W. Fahey, was assigned as pastor at South Attleboro's St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Parish and the televised Sunday Mass marked its 35th anniversary.

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Four men in the diocese were ordained transitional deacons by Bishop Sean P. O'Malley: Rev. Mr. Paul C. Fedak, Rev. Mr. Hernando Herrera, Rev. Mr. John M. Murray and Brother Bonaventure M. McGuire of the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate, New Bedford. They were sub~ sequently ordained priests.

Three big events for the diocese OCr curred iri January. The .43rdannual Bishop's Ball was heldatThe Venus.,de: Milo Ballroom in Swansea and. aga!(1 the festive gathering helped benefit tIte Diocesan Catholic CharitiesAppeal.r One of the biggest stories in nationa,l" news was the Pope's visit to Cuba and. on that trip Bishop O'Malley joined the Holy Father to bring the Gospel and a renewal of faith to Catholics on the island nation. The bishop said Cuba would never be the same following the five days of liturgical celebration and he had a chance to meet Cuban President Fidel Castro at a palace reception.

Washington D.C. welcomed thousands of people from across the country t?if'Le:i#1; -',-" -: . l;ii_-,:"._~~''.J- _, - .--;,<' _ l: :" for the 25th annual March For Life. c:~A~GINGCUBA - Bishop SeanP.: O'Malley and Cuban President Fidel Young and old alike irom the diocese Casttp'ch'httedduringa reception at the nationalpalace in Hava~a, Cuba, Jan. participated in the event and rode busses sponsored by the Pro-Life Aposto- ~5, J~~~,I;which marked the end of.lh~.five-daypastoral visit to t~e communist Islanc:~ natl,on by Pope John PauIU~Blshop.O'Mall~y and clergy frorn New England late to show their support for life.

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Awareness to God's call is key to religious vocations ~

Statistics show that young people involved in parish activities are more likely to heed the call when it comes.

By JAMES N. DUNBAR

FALL RIVER - A religious vocation is not an isolated event but rather comes from the community and is for the community, says the diocesan director for vocations.

"There is no doubt in my mind that the parish is most influential to the vocations of its young people," said Father Craig R. Pregana. " Most parish communities don't realize how important a role they play in fostering vocations and that it is the priest, the pastor who is essential to the process."

Father Pregana's comments came as the diocese readied to observe National Vocation Awareness Week, January 10 through 16.

According to Father Pregana, it is parishes that have youths involved in ministries and activities, having young people active

in lectoring or serving or being ministers of the Eucharist that typically produce those who respond to a call to a religious vocation.

"The experience of parish community for young people gives them the opportunity to hear God's call, and be able to respond to it," Father Pregana asserted. 'The contact with the priest is essential. But if only the parish environment exists, then by itself it is just as important. Parishes that have Eucharistic devotions and

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prayer services are offering the opportunities focusing on leadership in the Church and it is essential."

Parishes which have youth groups, Bible study classes and other activities for ministering and planning liturgies are the ones that statistically have vocations flourishing, he said candidly.

"Even when the priest does not invite, if the young people feel part of the parish community, that's how they feel connected and subsequently they will consider a vocation for themselves."

Father Pregana says he cannot overemphasize how important it is for the young people themselves to consider a vocation. "I frequently talk to youth groups and confirmation candidates and I'm not under the illusion that most young p'eople I talk to are thinking about a vocation. Statistically, most of them will marry. But I think it is important that they realize that a vocation is a viable option ... maybe not for themselves, but for others or for their children later on."

He said that "if our Church is going to continue, we are going

to need ministers to lead the Church, especially priests, because the Catholic Church is a Eucharistic community."

Father Pregana said that when he talks to large groups, he knows he is talking to maybe two or three young people who are considering a vocation, and that they have some experience of God's presence in their life and,know it is God who is calling.

"Clergy don't need to be out selling vocations like people who sell kitchenware or encyclopedias. That

is not the task at hand. My job is to somehow let people know that it is God calling in their life and urging them to listen to him."

Most important to understand, says Father Pregana, "is that wedon't do the calling. We should make it clear that we are not out to sell vocations or to convince people.

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Four men to be ordained as transitional deacons Saturday FALL RIVER - Four men studying for the priesthood will be ordained as transitional deacons by Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., at 11 a.m., Saturday in St. Mary's Cathedral.

They are, Rev. Mr. Timothy Paul Driscoll of Taunton, Rev. Mr. Dariusz Kalinowski of Poland, Rev. Mr. Joseph P. Medio, a member of the Franciscans of the Primitive Observance, New Bedfordj and Rev. Mr. Isaac M. Relyea, a member of the Franciscan Friars of the

Immaculate, also of New Bedford.

Rev. Mr. Driscoll, who will be ordained for service in the diocese, is a member of St. Paul Parish, Taunton. He is the son of Paul L. Driscoll Jr., and Evelyn T. Driscoll. He was educated in Taunton public schools and graduated from Taunton High School in 1984. He attended Bates College, Lewiston, Maine and Boston College. He obtained a bachelor's degree in humanities from Stonehill College in 1992. His Turn

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THEANCHOR-Diocese ofFall River-Fri., Jan; 8, 1999

GETTING TO KNOW OUR SEMINARIANS David Pignato FOXBORO - For years, David volunteer at St. Francis Soup Pignato felt God calling him to the Kitchen, as a tour guide at S1. priesthood. But it wasn't until he met Peter's Basilica in Rome and has a few seminarians and priests who served at S1. Julie Billiart Parish were very holy and very happy that in North Dartmouth.

Pignato has been strengthened he was able to make the decision to enter the seminary in 1996. Forma- through the prayers and support tion has helped to deepen his under- of others as he prepares for the standing of the priesthood. He enpriesthood and the . - - - - - - - - - - - - - . . , courages parishes to pray for vocaexample of holitions, especially for ness that the priest the Holy Spirit to is called to be.

Pignato is the give clarity and son of David and courage to young Carol Pignato of men whom God Foxboro, where. may be calling.

The Holy Father he was educated offers key words to in the public school system. He young people: "Let grad uated from grow in you the deFoxboro High sire for great and School in 1988 noble projects. Nourand recei ved a ish a sense ofsolidarbachelor's degree ity: these are the in political scisigns of the divine David Pignato ence from Holy action in your Cross College in 1992. After stud- hearts. Place at the use of your comies at Boston College Law School, munities the talents which Provihe entered Harvard Law School dence has lavished upon you. The and received a doctorate in law in more ready you are to give yourselves 1995. He was an associate attor- to God and to others, the more you ney for a year before entering will discover the authentic meaning Mount S1. Mary Seminary in 1996. of life. God expects much of you!"

Currently a seminarian at the Contact the Vocation Office for Pontifical North American College more information about the in Rome, where he is in his second Church, by calling (508) 990year of theology, Pignato has par- 0371 or write to the Email address: ticipated in apostolic work as a [FRVocationOffice@Juno.com].

Q1)bfluarfp0 Father Joseph L. Powers FALMOUTH - Father Joseph

L. Powers, 76, founding pastor of S1. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, North Falmouth, and a retired priest of the Fall River Diocese since June 28,1995, died Monday night at his Falmouth home. Monday was the commemoration of the death of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton on Jan. 4, 1821.

Born in Providence, the son of the late James E., and the late Elizabeth (Halliwell) Powers, he was the foster son of the late Mrs. Rose Hurll. He was educated at S1.

Patrick School, Fall River and graduated from the former Coyle High School, Taunton, in 1939.

He attended Providence College for路 two years before entering St. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore, Md., to study for the priesthood.

He was ordained a priest in St. Mary's Cathedral, Fall River, on June 15, 1946, by Bishop James E. Cassidy.

Father Powers served at St. Patrick Parish, Falmouth until November 1951, when he was assigned to St. Joseph Parish, Taunton. He was named diocesan di-

FALL RIVER - Religious of Jesus and Mary Sister Lorraine S. Blanchette, 60, a native of this city, died suddenly in Lyon, France on Dec. 23.

The daughter of the late Emerille and the late Jeannette (Farland) Blanchette, she was a graduate of Jesus Mary Academy.

She entered the Religious of Jesus and Mary in 1958 and made her first profession on Feb. 8, 1961.

Sister Blanchette ministered in Maryland, New York, Texas, Mississippi, Massachusetts and California. For the last two years she has served in France. Many

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rector of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine in February, 1957. He remained in the post until June 1970, at various times also serving 'as chaplain at Bishop Stang and Bishop Feehan high schools. He was appointed administrator at St. Mark Parish, Attleboro Falls on June 5, 1969.

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named pastor at St. Joseph Parish in Woods Hole and in June 1977 was named pastor at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. He retired June 28, 1995 and took up residence in Falmouth.

On June 14, 1998,FatherPowers celebrated his 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood.

Over his more than a half -century of service, Father Powers was well known for his pioneer work in religious education in the diocese and for his interest in the fields of-liturgy and music, at one time serving on the former Diocesan Commission on Sacred Music.

He is survived by a sister, Elizabeth A. Eldredge of Saunderstown, R.I. Transferral of the body to S1.

Elizabeth Ann Seton Church was held Thursday at 2 p.m. The funeral Mass for Father Powers will be celebrated there at 11 a.m., today. Bishop Sean P. O'Malley will be the principal celebrant and Father Ronald A. Tosti will be the homilist. Interment will be in St. PatriCk's Cemetery, Fall River.

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of her ministry experiences foundation house in Lyon, were in the field of education, France. as a teacher and administrator.

She leaves a brother, Roger She received a bachelor of Blanchette of Weymouth; nieces science degree from the Univer- and nephews and great-nieces sity of Texas and a master's de- . and great-nephews. gree from the University of Her funeral Mass was celSouthern Mississippi. In 1996, ebrated January 2 in Notre she interned for a year at the Dame Church, Fall River. Interorder's general ate in Rome and ment was in Notre Dame Cemin 1997 was missioned to its etery in that city.

In Your Prayers Please pray for the following priests during the coming week NECROLOGY January 13 1954, Rev. Emile Plante, M.S., LaSalette Seminary, Attleboro January 14 1977, Rev. John J. Lawler, M.M., Maryknoll Missioner January 15 1948, Rev. Thomas F. Kennedy, Pastor, S1. Joseph, Woods Hole 1972, Rev. Vincent Marchildon, a.p., Director St. Anne's Shrine, Fall River 1977, Rev. Msgr. John E. Boyd, Retired Pastor, St. Pat.rick, Wareham .

1997, Rev. Harold A. Whelan,Jr., SSCC, Retired Assistant Pastor, S1. Mary, Fairhaven ' .

January 17 1967, Rtw. John Laughlin, Retired Pastor, Holy Ghost, Attleboro

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THEANCHOR-Diocese ofFall River-Fri., Jan. 8, 1999

Annual Bishop's Charity Ball is tonight at Venus de Milo . ~ Twenty-nine young women from across the Fall River Diocese will be presented.

SWANSEA - Bishop Sean P. O'Malley will be the guest of honor when the diocesan family celebrates the festive, annual Bishop's Charity Ball tonight at 8 o'clock at the Venus de Milo ballroom here.

Sponsored by the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women and the St. Vincent de Paul Society, the event generates revenue to assist in the charitable activities of diocesan institutions, apostolates and ministries affiliated with the Catholic Charities Appeal. .

A nighlight of the winter holiday social season in southeastern Massa,

chusetts, the ball features an hourlong presentation to the bishop of the young women representing parishes from across the diocese.

Those who will be presented this year and their parishes are: Fall River Deanery Amanda Ariagano, St. John of God, Somerset; Angela Costa, Espirito Santo, Fall River; Ashlie Desmarais, S1. Thomas More, Somerset; Bethany Franco, Holy Rosary, Fall.River; Kathryn Gauvin, St. Stanislaus, Fall River; Colleen E. Leal, St. Louis de France, Swansea; Kristen Anne Menard, St. Joseph, Fall River; Lee Ann Quartochi, St. Elizabeth, Fall River; Jessica Silva, SS. Peter and Paul, Fall River; Kate Lynne Sousa, S1. John the Baptist, Westport and Brenda Zak, Blessed Sacrament, Fall River.

New Bedford Deanery Christie-Beth Audette, S1. Mary, New Bedford;AndreaM. Botelho, Our Lady ofFatima, New Bedford; Teresa C. Francisco, Immaculate Conception, New Bedford; Lisa Marie Gonet, Our Lady ofPerpetual Help, New Bedford; Darcy Elaine Meehan, St. Francis of Assisi, New Bedford; Sarah Mui, S1.

Anthony, Mattapoisett and Bethany Rapoza, S1. Mary, New Bedford.

Taunton Deanery Heather Marie Camara, Holy Family, East Taunton; Sheri A. Medas, Immaculate Conception, Taunton; Sonia Medina, S1. Anthony, Taunton and Colleen Gilchrist, S1. Ann, Raynham.

Attleboro Deanery Jennifer Lee Matton, S1. Mark,

Seekonk and Melissa Wright, St. Theresa, South Attleboro.

Cape Cod and Island Deanery Kimberly Ernst, Our Lady of the Cape, Brewster; Kathleen M. Fennell, Holy Trinity, West Harwich; Megan Kent, S1. Elizabeth Seton, North Falmouth; Shelby Elizabeth Nelson, Our Lady of the Assumption, Osterville and Dorothy D. Stover, St. Mary of the Isle, Nantucket.

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Thomas Harrington, director of the ball.

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OFFICIAL His Excellency, the Most Reverend Sean O'Malley, OFM Cap., Bishop of Fall River, has announced the following appointment: Rev. Paul T. Lamb, from Parochial Vicar, St. Francis Xavier Parish, Hyannis, to Chaplain, Morton Hospital, Taunton, with residence at S1. Jacques Parish, Taunton.

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The Hispanic Family As we prepare for next year's political conventions and national elections, it would be well to recognize the evolving Hispanic' voting power. ' When we enter the new century, it is estimated that one out of every five Americans will be Hispanic and it is expected that by 2005 there will be more than 50 million Hispanics in the country.

For years this minority was fragmented and overlooked but within the past 10 years there has been a determined effort to bring the Hispanic community together.

Hispanics may differ in nationality, but they are one in language and that is the common bond that has been fo'r them a unifying force. 'They are no longer content to be relegated to minority sidelines; they are coming together as a group to be recognized in all sectors of American life.

An example of this is to be found in our recent elections, in which Hispanics were in many areas the deciding factor. In Texas, California. and Florida, for example, they were the decisive factor in gubernatorial elections; and these are states that will be influential in next year's presidential race: The political arena is not the only one in which Hispanics are a vital force. The Catholic Church is the number one national organization in which Hispanics are becoming a group to be reckoned with. Most dioceses in the "sun -belt" of our nation are now bilingual. Indeed, the vast majority of Hispanics are cultural Catholics and whether they practice it or not the Catholic faith is an integral part of their culture.

To be sure, there are many, especially fundamentalists, who attempt to negate this reality by proselytizing, while some have been separated from their cultural roots by the attitude of many Americans who have a negative view of Hispanics.

Too often white Anglo-Saxon snobbishness separates and divides people and we cannot deny that many Hispanics have not been well received in some Catholic parishes. Too often bias and bigotry learned at the kitchen table carry over to the table of the altar. But hopefully the sheer number of Hispanics in the Church will soon put to rest some of the hesitancies that have been obstacles to their full inclusion in the Church family.

With 50 million people involved, one can be certain that the business community is well aware of Hispanic clout. The Fiesta Bowl was in fact the Tostitos Bowl. Hispanic purchasing power is ever increasing, while the Hispanic contribution to the American diet is incredible. Taco Bell is everywhere and major advertisers seek out the Spanish language media. They do not and cannot ignore the influence of Hispanics in the world of commerce.

In just the areas of politics, religion and consumerism, Hispanics now playa major role and this influence is bound to grow as the Hispanic community becomes more cohesive and unified. The factor of a common language as the great unifier of the disparate Hispanic family is a positive contribution to the nation as a whole.

In music, food, religion and government, the American Hispanic family is entering the millennium as a major contributor to all areas of life in the United States.

We have been and still are a nation of immigrants. America is a fabric woven of many colors, languages and customs. Each generation has seen peoples from new places becoming citizens of this land and this infusion brings with it new life, new challenges and new purpose. Despite the secularism of our society and our crass materialism, the Hispanic family brings us a muchneeded vision of family and religious values.

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SUNSET: A WOMAN AND HER GRANDSON WATCH THE LAST SUNSET OF 1998 ON THE BANKS OF THE HOOGHLY RIVER IN CALCUTTA, INDIA, DEC. 31. THE WORLD MARKED THE START OF 1999 WITH REFLECTION ON THE COMING NEW MILLENNIUM. (CNS PHOTO FROM REUTERS)

"YOU HAVE BEEN WITH ME FROM THE BEGINNING." JOHN 15:27

Where is good judgment found?

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The president of the United States has been impeac1}ed, two Speakers of the House have resigned, Iraq was bombed, and many Americans are losing faith in their nation's lawmakers.

If we were to point to America's greatest frustration, what would it be? I believe many feel that America's leaders are losing the ability to make good judgments.

One senses that judgments are made in bad faith because of partisanship, outside influences and knotty legalisms.

There is mounting concern that the strength of the nation, based on the principle that "the hope of liberty is justice," is eroding, It is a principle literally carved into U.S. history, as the artwork of the nation's capital shows, and found throughout the Bible.

On the east side of the Supreme Court in Washington D.C., there is a frieze of Moses, portraying him in a forceful pose holding the Commandments and looking straight forward. He symbolizes, among other things, the strength and determination needed to enforce the law.

On the west side of this build-

ing is a Romanesque figure, seated with a sword and a book of laws.

His face is stern, and the caption on his pedestal reads, "Law and Authority."

The lesson in these two works of art is that law must be guided by good judgment and a firm, clear spirit, not pulled or jerked about in conflicting directions because of cries from the crowd.

Also at the Supreme Court is the sculpture of a woman whose pose is anything but determined or strong. Her face tilts down; she is experiencing pain and searching for solutions within herself. The woman's name is Contemplation.

Contemplation teaches us that law must be thoughtful and painstakingly pursued because it has the power either to protect or destroy a person's reputation.

Interestingly, Contemplation is portrayed as a woman who is suffering doubts, whereas the male figures are very assured. This contrast in dispositions teaches us that although law must be guarded by the self-assured strength of people with character, it also needs the strength and the character of compassion. . If judgment is too compassionate, it is ineffective. But路it is weakened also by hearllessness.

To understand good judgment, we need to turn to the story of St. Joseph upon hearing that Mary was with child. We learn that he is a 'just man" who wants the law fulfilled but does not want to "embarrass" Mary. She is to be dismissed in "silence."

In one simple sentence, Joseph confirms that justice requires firmness - and also compassion. But the lesson doesn't end there.

Joseph has a dream. In the dream God speaks, and Joseph listens.

When he finally makes his decision, it is guided by the voice of God. There is a growing feeling these days that the wisdom carved into U.S. history and found in Scripture is being eclipsed. Americans fear that the judgments of lawmakers represent personal vendettas and public posturing, not objectivity and commitment to the common good.

There is also'a growing fear that many of our lawmakers are not Godfearing. The soul-searching of Contemplation and the prayerful listening of St. Joseph seem absent.

Whenever we fear that the fundamentals of justice are eroding, it is time to get back to the basics the basics that remind us what made the nation great and what role God plays in this.

Diocese contributes more than $320,000 to hurricane relief

By JOHN E. KEARNS, JR. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICA1l0NS

FALL RIVER - A total of $324,093 was collected in special appeals in the Fall River Diocese in response to destruction left by two hurricanes which whipped through the Caribbean and Central America this fall, Bishop Sean P. O'Malley reports.

The most recent of the. two, Hurricane Mitch, pummeled Central America, especially the countries of Honduras and Nicaragua, in November. Flooding and avalanches wiped out entire villages and destroyed infrastructure systems leaving more than 10,000 people dead.

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pre-theology studies were done at Our Lady of Providence Seminary, Providence, R.I., and his theological studies at St. John Seminary in Brighton where he is currently in his fourth year of theology. He has r - - - - - - - - - , been emp oyed as a teller and customer service represen tati ve . at Bristol County Savings Bank for seven years.

Driscoll He has pcrformcd apostol ic work and ficld cducation at Kent County Hospital in Warwick, R.I.; St. Ann's Parish, Somerville; St. Francis Housc, Boston; Mount Carmel Parish, Scckonk; St. Mary Parish, Mansficld and Mount Carmcl Parish, Ncw Bcdford.

His summcr ministry included Saint Annc's Hospital, Fall River; Our Lady ofGracc Parish, Westport; Mount Carmel Parish, Seekonk; and Mount Carmel Parish, New Bedford.

Rev. Mr. Kalinowski, who will also be ordained for the diocese, is a native of St. Wojcieck, Uhowo, Poland. He is the son of Halina Kalinowski and the late r---~---:=----.

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Following .,..,":1. ~. elementary school and graduation from high school in PoKalinowski land in 1990, he studied philosophy at the seminary in Bielystok, Poland. In 1993, he entered SS. Cyril and Methodius Seminary in Orchard Lake, Mich., where he is currently in his fourth year of theology.

His apostolic work and field education incltJdes the Lourdes Nursing Home, Oakland County Prison and a group home in Detroit.

His summer ministry was at St. Julie Billiart Parish, North Dartmouth; Sl. Patrick Parish, Wareham; Cathedral Camp in Freetown and St. Mary Parish, Seekonk.

Through parish collections and individual donations, members of the diocese contributed $223,413 to a relief collection established by Bishop O'Malley.

Of this offering, the bishop forwarded $100,000 to the Archdiocese of Tegucigalpa in Honduras; $50,000 to the Archdiocese of Managua in Nicaragua and $53,414 to Catholic Relief Services to disperse throughout other hard-hit areas in Central America.

The balance of approximately $20,000 was sent to Bishop Morris Muldoon, OFM, of the Diocese of Juticalpa Olancho in Honduras. Any additional contributions received at the chancery will be forwarded to him as well for sup-

port of further Honduran rebuilding efforts. .As impressive as this total is, it is not inclusive of all diocesan response to Hurricane Mitch: two parishes opted to send their donations directly to relief agencies in those areas with whom their respective pastors each had a personal association.

In early October, Bishop O'Malley authorized a special appeal and collection for those affected by Hurricane Georges after it cut a swath through the Caribbean before hitting America's south coast. Thousands of lives were lost, property ruined and more than 100,000 people left homeless.

lHEANCHOR-DioceseofFall River-Fri., Jan. 8,1999 In response, parishioners responded with contributions totaling $100,679. Hal f of the proceeds went to Cardinal Lopez Rodriquez of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, for relief efforts in his archdiocese, which was among places hardest hit .by the storm. One-quarter went to Catholic Relief Services, the U.S. bishops' overseas aid agency, specifically earmarked for distribution to Haiti. The remaining quarter went to Puerto Rico, through Catholic Charities U.S.A., the U.S. bishops' response agency for disasters at home and one of the main relief coordinators.

Bishop O'Malley offered his heartfelt gratitude to the thousands throughout the diocese who so generously contributed too the special appeals. Some of the con-

tributions, he said, came from individuals - school age and older - while others were the fruit of group efforts. Though grateful, the bishop said he was not surprised at the response.

"Each time I ask for help in response to disasters like these, the people of the Fall River Diocese come through. They are always willing to demonstrate their concern for those affected with prayer and offerings," the bishop said.

He recalled that when he was a bishop in the Virgin Islands, he lived through a devastating hurricane and experienced firsthand the utter destruction it leaves in its wake. "Please remember in your prayers the victims of these storms," he said, "as well as those who survived, yet those lives will never be the same again."

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MONDAYS, 9:30-11:00 AM "Common Ground" A support group for prostate cancer patients and their families. Mark Theodore, LSW, 508-674-5600, ext. 2270 "Woman to Woman" Breast cancer support group.

The Oncology Center* Mary Peterson, L1CSW, 508-979-5858, ext. -1043.

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WEDNESDAYS, 3:30-5:00 PM "Living with a Cancer Diagnosis" For individuals diagnosed within the past year.

The Oncology Center* Mary Peterson, L1CSW, 508-979·5858, ext. 1043.

Guest: Deidre Donaldson, Ph.D., director of The Center for Children & Families, and Susan Dahl, R.N., geropsychiatric nurse, the Center for Behavioral Medicine.

tHURSDAYS, 2:00-3:30 PM "Footsteps" Spiritual support for people experiencing cancer. Karyl Benoit, 508-674-5600, ext. 2515.

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PM "Opportunity" A post-treatment support for women, The Oncology Center* Mary Peterson, L1CSW, 508-979·5858, ext. 1043. ~JDAYSlJ:00-2:30

TUESDAYS, 6:30-8:00 PM "Epilepsy Support Group" At two sites: 2nd Tuesday each month at Saint Anne's Hospital. 4th Tuesday each month at Middletown (RI) Public library, 700 West Main Road. Mary Kelley, L1CSW, 508-674-5600, ext. 2270.

WEDNESDAYS, 11:00 AM·12:00 PM "Seasons" A metastatic breast cancer support group.

Lisa Yanku, 508-674-5600, ext. 2270.

PM "Pathways" A support group for adults with advanced cancer.

The Oncology Center* Mary Peterson, L1CSW, 508-979-5858, ext. 1043.

JANUARY 15, 3:30-5:00 PM "People Addressing Cancer Together" (PACT) A support group for all adults with an active cancer diagnosis. Mark Theodore, 508-674·5600, ext. 2270.

Community Programs JANUARY 21, 3:00-4:00 PM "Living Well" radio program WSAR radio (1480 AM) "Battling the Blues"

"Ask the Pharmacist" with James Nightingale, Pharm.D., pharmacy supervisor, Saint Anne's Hospital 7:30 AM "Pain in the Elderly" Breakfast program with Allison Gorski, M.D., chief of anesthesiology, and director, Pain Management. Sponsored by the Center for Behavioral Medicine. Continuing education credits. FREE. Reservations required, 508674·5600, ext. 2845

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Ten steps to living right A friend asked me recently if I would be the luncheon speaker for the next Rotary meeting in her town, speaking on "How to Live Right." I took the plunge and came up with something everybody loves: steps.

Here are my 10 steps on how to live right.

I. Have a strong sense of trust and hope that life is good, despite what happens to you. The opposite is to fall into doom, gloom and misery By and who wants to live like that? Remember, we're not always in control of what happens to us, but we are always in control of how we respond. to what happens to us.

2. Believe in yourself, have self-confidence and self-assurance. After all, each of us is unique. Our personal selfhood is a gift from

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the Creator. We should love ourselves, believe in ourselves, never let anyone put us down or

Ec'onomics for already-frugal families Dear Mary: We have the problem that seems water ·heater. Consider using fluorescent light to beset many families: money. We are still keep- bulbs. They cost more initially, but use less ening our heads above water, but as the children ergy and last much longer than incandescent get older they seem to require more and more bulbs.

7. Never buy clothes on impulse. Shop cloththings. Getting them ready for school this fall really stretched us. Even though we are not ex- ing stores only when you have a specific need, travagant, I would like to find more ways to and buy only the item you came for.

8. Meat is an expensive food item. Pass the save money. - Pennsylvania Since you say that you are not extravagant, I huge platter of meat slices only on Thanksgivassume that you already know about the ways to avoid heavy money-drains: avoid credit-card debt and the associated interest costs; buy only as much car as you absolutely need.

Once you take control of the big money drains, look toward smaller economies which, over time, add up to With Dr. James & significant savings.

Mary Kenny I. Keep your car operating well. An efficient car costs less to operate than an ineffiCient one. Even keeping tires properly inflated contributes to better gas mileage. ing. Cook only enough meat for one portion per Driving at a moderate speed also gives better gas person. Develop some tasty vegetarian meals which are healthful and economical. mileage and greater safety than speeding.

2. Limit eating out and takeout food. Plan· 9. Snack foods are another money drainer. food preparation so that you fix all or part of a Chips and individually packaged snack foods second meal at the time you prepare a first meal. are generally quite expensive and contain many 3. Skip some or all the daily money drains in empty calories. Popcorn made on the stove at the workplace: morning coffee, afternoon soda, home is still hard to beat for a popular, economidaily paper. Carry your own beverage or keep a cal, nutritious snack. Homemade frozen pops or water bottle at work. Eliminating those daily frozen bananas cost far less than purchased fromoney drains can easily save $2-$3 per person zen treats. Plain fruit in season is a popular snack at all times of the year. per day, a substantial saving over a year's time.

10. When did they pass a law ordering parents 4. Drop subscriptions for magazines you don't often read. You can scan magazines that interest to provide juice, milk or soda every time a child is you during trips to the library. thirsty? Soda is expensive. Milk and juice fill up 5. Consider lowering your insurance costs by children at the expense of other foods, particuraising deductibles on your auto or home. If you larly right before meals. For children as for parhave a car of little value, consider eliminating ents, water is the best thirst-quencher available. collision insurance and carrying only liability Keep a pitcher of ice water in the ':Yfrigerator.

Reserve juice and milk for meals imd specific insurance.

6) Reduce utility bills. Dial the thernlostat snack times. two degrees lower in winter, and wear a sweater.

Saving through small economies takes perseRaise the temperature for air conditioning during verance, because you cannot notice dramatic rethe summer. Lower the temperature of your hot- sults. Over the long haul, however, it· works.

treat us with any kind of violence. . .3. Don't focus on the negatives. Instead, accentuate the positives. If we did an honest self-evaluation, I believe most of us would see that we have been given so many more good things than bad in our lives.

4. Have your values in order. I remember once interviewing Gertrude Unger, an administrator in the New York public school system.

Half way through the interview I stopped. She simply radiated peace and comfort. I asked her what made her different. She thought a minute and then said:' "When I was younger, I thought all that was important was to be brilliant and to be admired, and as I got older I learned that was a sham. Only one thing is important, goodness."

I think all values are wrapped in that one word.

5. Be generous. Scrooge-like people are so shrunken. People wrapped up in themselves make a very small package. I have learned in life that generosity pays off, usually in the most unexpected ways. I have lived by a teaching given to me when I was a teenager, "What you give away you keep, and what you keep you lose." I have found that to be true.

6. Avoid bad temper, anger, things like road

rage and getting out of control. George Washington said: "Great people are not affected by each puff of wind that blows ill. Like great ships, they sail serenely on, whether in a calm sea or a great tempest."

7. Stay wise. Don't be suspicious, thinking the worst of people, but afthe same time be on guard when someone is trying to take unfair advantage of you. That's wisdom.

8. Be compassionate. That means actually "to suffer with." I think this is a crucial quality for us to have. It keeps us from judging others, helps us to remember that no one is perfect and that our hearts should contain enough love for others to be able to empathize with them in their pain and trouble and suffering.

9. Keep'a sense of humor. There's'nothing like it. Laughter is the safety valve of the mind, made especially for people in pain.

10. Believe in a higher power. For me that is God. A belief in God makes life worth living because you know you're a part of something greater than yourself.

Well, I've passed on my 10 thoughts on the subject, but if you want the source, go to the Gospel of Matthew - the Sermon on the Mount - and you'll see just how to live right.

When a divorced couple reconciles

Q. My spouse and I are both Catholic, have advice on procedures to be followed in your diotwo daughters and were married for 21 years. cese. I wish you good luck.

We divorced 20 years ago.

Q. My father-in-law is 68 years old; his wife He drifted away from the faith and married died four years ago. He is dating a ~year-old another woman by a commissioner, but is now Catholic lady whose husband died eight years ago. He is Protestant divorced and alone again.

They have a total of eight children and 12 Since their divorce, we have reconciled and put our lives back together. Our question is, Do grandchildren. They are devoted to each other, we need to get married in the church again? Or go on vacations together and have their own do we simply "redo" our vows? (Brit_-----------r~::::iii ish Columbia) A. At the present time, of course, be§ cause of your divorce, you are not married according to civil law. You will need to obtain a marriage license and give your consent to the "new" marriage before a qualified official.

According to Catholic Church law,

By Father however, the union of marriage which John J. Dietzen you and your hus~and entered years ago il===~~==~_~ _ continues. Thus, you do not need to "get married in the church" again. homes.

However, it's clear you still have a lot of healTheir problem is they don't want to get maring and growing to do together, for which you ried. I believe both previous marriages were will need all the spiritual strength and grace you not too happy, and they're afraid to tie the knot can get. It would be quite appropriate for you to again. begin anew with Mass, receive the sacraments Our problem is how to handle sleeping artogether and in that context renew your marriage rangements in their children's homes, and how vows. to explain things to the grandchildren. Is their Perhaps at the same time the priest will be able cohabitation wrong? She does not receive Comto serve as the civil official accepting your new munion at Mass. He feels responsible and has civil vows, as happens of course in all Catholic asked me about it because I am Catholic. What marriages witnessed by a priest or deacon. can I say? (Ohio) You need to talk with a priest in your parish or A. Though I realize you want to be considerarea, tell him what you are thinking and ask his ate and tolerant of someone so close to you, I don't understand why you would have a question about this.

The fact that they maybe had unfortunate first marriages, though apparently fairly long and in fee cans and rusty C-c1amps. To be honest, it was the nearby cake when his mom wasn't looking. many ways fruitful ones, is good reason to be The folding, wooden ruler was the best, though, careful and thoughtful about a new union. But it thrilling.

In his memory, my three gifts to Bull this Christ- at least for me. As soon as Bull had unwrapped it does not excuse them nqw from behaving in a mas were a small C-clamp (selfishly, I kept my own (not many folks even know what they are, much less morally and spiritually healthy way for each other rusty ones), a 6-foot retracting tape measure and an that they're still around) I wamed his mom and dad: and their families.

8-foot folding, wooden carpenter's rule. Total out- "Don't worry. He'll break it. That's part of the gift."

Whether they wish to or not, they must accept That's because it's easy to break. I know. I broke responsibility for how their behavior affects the lay: less than past year's investment in AA batteries.

Bull and I had so much fun with the retracting my grandpa's lots of times. And Bull did. In almost attitudes and consciences of their children and tape measure on Christmas Eve that I grandchildren toward marriage and other relathought he might skip the other stuffChrist- r-------------r--=~::---."'I tionships. mas morning, and we could give those next Work with them as you would with your own year. children in similar circumstances. Sixty-eight and Just kidding. Just kidding.

66 may be approaching upper age, but they're We spent the better part ofa halfhour or not dead.· . two just having him hold the tape end, walk They need to talk this over together thorsix feet from me, and we would both exoughly. Since he has asked your help, pe.rhaps claim, "Look at that!" Then he'd let the tape you can share your moral and other concerns

By Dan Morris snap back to me, and we'd laugh. Then honestly with them, and encourage them to do we'd switch ends and repeat the ritual. the same with each other. .

Idon't know how many times he could no time.

But, only a little.

There were still plenty of A free brochure, in English or Spanish, have done this because I bailed out after sets of short folding segments left to bendinto funny shapes . outlining marriage regUlations in thl;. Cathoabout 70. I told him I had to answer the eggbeater.

The two-inch C-clamp also kept us very enter- - even several reminiscent of the better part of the lic Church and explaining the promises in an interfaith marriage is available by sendtained. We learned it is very dif~cult to clamp two alphabet. He liked that. Me too. dominoes together at once. However, we managed Funny, Idon't think I'll forget this after all. How- ing a stamped, self-addressed envelope to t11is several tim,t;s, ':hen celebrated by sneaking ever, if I write this same column next November, .' i Father John Dietzen, Box 325, Peoria, Ill. "stimmers" (aka fingers) of chocolate frosting off remind me. .l·, 61651." .

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The right toys for a grandson Answering the portable eggbeater when the phone rings is only one of the reasons I'd like to share ideas for simplifying Christmas-giving with you.

Granted, 350 or so shopping days is a little early, but I might forget if I wait until next November.

OK, the truth is I might forget if I wait until after the toast pops up. Oh nuts, do you smell anything burning?

Oh yeah, Christmas presents.

Our once-nuclear-now-nuclei family did an excellentjob this year keeping to commitments of gift exchange simplicity. Not to brag, buton a personal note I managed total abstinence from wondrous war toys, battery-operated Humvees and replica 1960 Corvettes with functioning four-barrels.

NoVISA meltdown on behalfofour two grandsons.

Idiscovered a great psychological device to resist toy stores' allure: Ididn't go in.

Before the eggbeater rings again, let me return to the point: acouple ofthe actual gifts, notably for my grandson Bull, not three yet. While I forget if I've taken my morning Ginkgo, Ido remember in great detail the time spent with my own grandfatheralthough Irecall him as extraordinarily older than Iat this same age. Poor guy.

Grandpa allowed me to play with some of his carpenter tools, often major ones like bentnails, cof-

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By PAT MCGOWAN FALL RIVER - Representatives of32 churches and fellowship groups in the greater Fall River Area including Bishop Sean P. O'Malley launched a national reading program on New Year's Eve naming 1999 as the Year of the Bible, The meeting at the First Baptist Church on North Main Street initiated aplan to read Scripture for at least five minutes a day in the coming year.

At that rate, organizers said, the entire New Testament will have been read by year's end.

It was urged that in addition to daily Scripture reading, that individuals read Scripture as a family or organize or join a Bible discussion group.

To assist those agreeing to take part, special editions of the "Year of the Bible New Testament" were giyen to them at no cost. Translated from Greek, the text was reviewed by biblical scholars, theologians and educators of many denominations and was approved by the board of trustees of the American Bible Society in 1991.

It also received the imprimaturofCincinnati Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk.

In Roman Catholic usage, the imprimatur, which means "let it be printed," is official permission by the competent Church authority to publish a book which touches on matters of Catholic faith or moral teaching.

The pocket-book sized volume, easily readable, offer~ study helps including a word list, ma~~, notes; and the readings are preceded by an introduction and outline. Inside the front and bac* covers are schedules for daily readings.

Chaired by the Rev. Donald S. Mier, pastor of First Baptist, the meeting included an explanation of the Year of the Bible by the Rev. Ronald Mixer of the American Bible Society.

Evangelina Snell, president of the Fall River Council of Churches talked of the goals of the churches in the coming year. Fall River Mayor Edward M. Lambert, Jr., read aproclamation marking 1999 as the Year of the Bible.

Bishop O'Malley spoke on the various aspects of the program. He

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ENDORSEMENT OF Year of the Bible program came from an ecumenical group that included: front, from left, Father Marc R. Bergeron, ecumenical officer for the diocese of Fall River and Evangelina Snell, president of the Fall River Council of Churches; and rear, Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., the Rev. Richard Anderson, coordinator of the program and pastor, First Christian Congregational Church, Swansea; and the Rev. Donald S. Mier, pastor of First Baptist Church, Fall River, where the New Year's Eve kickoff of the national program was held. cited Psalm 119 in support ofthe readings: "The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. I opened my mouth and panted: for I longed for thy Commandments." .

Noting that the Psalms are the prayerbook of the Church, he described them as "a source of strength for generations of believers."

The bishop applauded the concept of daily readings of the New Testament, pointing out that the Catholic Church has, for the past three years, meditated on the Blessed Trinity in preparation for the millennium, focusing on a different divine person each year. This year, he said, is the year of God the Father.

"Reading Scripture allows God's grace to invade our hearts;' the bishop said. He presented Mr. Mier with an icon of the Trinity, on display in every parish during preparations for the millennium.

The Rev. Kendall Mobley, of South Coast Ministry Center, based his commentS on the importance of family reading of the Bible on Proverbs 22:6: "Train a child in the way he should go; and when he is old he will not depart from it." He said that in his own family he felt it important that his children sec him reading the Bible

Naturalization fees on the rise; immigrants urged to act quickly FALLRIVER-Area immigrants who are eligible to naturalize should apply now and save 58 percent on application costs, says Atty. Frank L. Holland, legal director of the Immigration, Law, Education and Advocacy Project (ILEAP) at Catholic Social Services.

According to Holland, the Immigration and Naturalization Service will more than double the fee charged after Jan. IS, 1999.

"For applications submitted after January 14, the fee will increase from $95 to $225," reports Holland.

"Applying now would be particularly important for the low-income, elderly and disabled. Even at $95 the fee was a hardship for those who

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depend on Social Security."

Earlier this year, the INS indicated that it would not increase naturalization fees until services had improved, Holland noted.

However, many immigrants who applied two years ago are still waiting to be naturalized.

Agencies assisting with naturalization applications include Catholic Social Services, the Immigrants Assistance Center, SER Jobs for Progress, and the Portuguese Youth Cultural Organization. The office of the Mayor of Fall River also assists with the effort.

Holland said that the' $25 fingerprinting fee charged by the INS will remain unchanged.

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and realizing what it means to him. "It communicates a powerful message," he said.

The Rev. Joe Biddle, pastor ofCalvary Temple Assembly of God in Fall River, talked ofsharing Scripture with friends in accordance with Hebrews 4:12: ''What God has said is not only alive and active! It is sharper than any double-edged sword."

Father Marc R. Bergeron, ecumenical officer for the Fall River Diocese, spoke of the value of studying Scripture with others. He noted that I Corint;lians 12:4-11 explains how one can "meet the Lord by breaking open the Word of Scripture." This is accomplished in many cases in study and in homilies based on readings during the Mass, he said.

The service ended with prayer.

Those interested in more information on theYear ofthe Bible may contact the Rev. Richard Anderson at the First Christian Congregational Church in Swansea by calling 673-7179.

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The girls tennis team at Bishop friend of Bishop O'Malley.

Six diocesan priests celebrated Feehan wentundefeated winning the jubilees in 1998. Fathers Louis R. South Sectional Championship and Boivin, Edward F. McIs~ac, its boys golf team took the Division Continued/rom page one Raymond A. Robida observed 50 II golf championship, also posting a years while Steven R. Furtado, Horace perfect record.

In July the LaSalette Shrine atIn January Catholic Schools was held at the Sacred Heart Retreat 1. Travassos and Jesuit Father Francis Week was celebrated and an inter- Center in Wareham and featured 1. McManus celebrated 25 years of tracted thousands of youths for its annual Steubenville East weekend view with James McNamee, super- well-known national permanent the priesthood.

Mary Bonner, 80, became the old- while Our Lady ofHealth Parish, Fall intendent of schools in the Fall diaconate leader John Pistone and est person to graduate from Stonehill River received a facelift from Bristol River diocese brought us the news his wife Rae as guest speakers.

April also brought the Basic En- College. ' County House of Correction inmates. that enrollment was up and that the As we entered June, the La Salette St. Anthony Parish, East Falmouth diocese was pleased with where glish for Lifelong Learning (BELL) Program into focus and searched for Shrine broke ground for its new marked its 75th anniversary.

Catholic education was going.

In August kids from St. Vincent's Christian Unity Prayer Week was volunteers to help teach English as a church and the diocese held its anHome were profiled for their particiheld Jan. 18-25 and people were second language and prepare irnmi- nual Communications Day. Coyle and Cassidy High School pation aboard the HMS Bounty dururged to pray and act to help end grants for U.S. Citizenship.

As the month drew to a close tlie was named a Blue Ribbon School ing its summertime program. Corracism.

February began with an interview Massachusetts bishops collaborated by the U.S. Department of Education pus Christi Parish, East Sandwich, of March For Life Chairman Nellie to issue a statement "In Support of and is the only diocesan school so gave its former Church which served the community for more than 90 Gray; and SS. Peter and Paul gradu- Life," which focused on the issue of recognized in 1998.

St. Anne's Hospital named years,aprayerfulgood-bye. Pilgrims ate William Kelly, class of '67, re- assisted suicide. It marked the first ceived a Distinguished Graduate time such a collaborative effort has Michael W. Metzler president and St. from St. Stanislaus Parish, Fall River, Vincent's Home earned the Cultural journeyed to explore their spiritual Award from the National Catholic been carried out.

The 57th annual Catholic Chari- Competence award by the Child roots in Poland and Italy with pastor Educational Association for his outRobert S. Kaszynski. The Sacred standing personal and professional ties Appeal was launched at White's Welfare League ofAmerica. of Westport anddiHearts Sisters celachievements. ebrated their 90th anAnn Hodkinson of Holy Name ocesan men joined niversary of service Parish, Fall River, wrote a paper en- with men from in the Fall River Diotitled "A Biological Defense of Hu- throughout New Encese. man Life Before Birth" and submit- gland at a conferThe youth group ted it to the Vatican for possible use ence in Lowell ofSt. Patrick's Parish at an international student confer- themed "Raised to in was profiled. for its ence. Her paper was subsequently Greatness Christ." Mass was summer house paintaccepted. ing project.

Bishop O'Malley announced that concelebrated by Diocesan emover $50,000 was collected for Cardinal Bernard ployeesAnaMedina, Azorean flood victims and offered a Law and Bishop Edwin Aldarondo O'Malley.

Lenten reflection to the diocese.

May was and Niam Also in February Father Mark R. Benavente were recHession was elected to a national marked by an interognized for their serleadership post. Father Hession, who view with the top vice to the Hispanic is pastor ofSt. Joseph's Church, Taun- American woman community. ton, became vice-president of the Na- finisher in the 1998 Patrick St. tional Organization for Continued Boston Marathon, Church, Falmouth, Education of Roman' Catholic Mary-Lynn Currier. was rededicated in Clergy. Michael W. Metzler was ap- She finished 11 th ,I' September followpointed acting president ofSt. Anne's overall in the field of women and inga$1.5MrenovaHospital. tion project. Bishop At Easter, the Rite of Christian works as a computer O'Malley called for Initiation for Adults brought its 50 teacher and librara prayer campaign as catechumens and 150 candidates for ian at St. Francis the Senate vote on the initiating sacraments of baptism, Xavier Preparatory partial birth abortion confirmation and Eucharist closer to School, Hyannis.

More than 50 dineared and the Calix their goals as they signed the Book group of New Bedof the Elect at St. Mary's Cathedral. ocesan priests atford marked its 10th Coyle and Cassidy High School tended a training year anniversary. made news with its student-run food seminar on Project Mother Teresa pantry. They distributed groceries Rachel at Holy to more than 350 needy families each Name Church, New VATICAN MEETING - Bishop Sean P. O'Malley met was rem.embered on month. Bishop O'Malley offered Bedford, where they with Pope John Paull! during an "ad Iimina"visit in Octo- the annIversary of Mass and held a three-day spiritual learned more about b It . 'd d 'th h b f th .

'20 h her death as hune pope s t dreds gathered for retreat at the Bristol County House their sensitive roles er. COInCI e WI teo servance 0 Mass at St. of Correction. More than 30 inmates in comforting, heal- anniversary as pontiff. (Photo by Felici) Lawrerice Church, participated in the retreat and it ing and reconciling marked the first such program for the women who have had an abortion.

Four men were ordained priests at New Bedford. Bishop O'Malley celfacility.

The Council of Catholic Women the Cathedral. They are Fathers Paul ebrated Mass and reflected on her Father George C. Bellenoit, pas- held its 45th annual convention at Christopher Fedak, Hernando impact here in the diocese and glotor of St. Mary's Church, Mansfield, St. Mary's Parish Center in South Herrera, Edward A. Murphy and John bally. St. Patrick Parish, Fall River, was interviewed by The Anchor and Dartmouth and it featured Hartford's Michael Murray. celebrated its 125th anniversary and The Bishop Feehan golf team Sacred Heart Nursing Home joined spoke about his role as director of Archbishop DanielA. Cronin, former, the Fall River Diocese's Office of Fall River bishop, as guest speaker. went undefeated and capturedthe the Diocesan Health Facilities.

Bishop O'Malley appointed four/ Division II state title.

Pastoral Ministry to the Sick. The The second annual Red Mass, It is announced that the 1998 honoring members ofthe justice sysFall River Diocese is one of the few new pastors in May. They were: Fain the United States to supply full- thers DavidA. Andrade, St. Jean Bap- Catholic Charities appeal netted a tem, was held at the Cathedral. Retime chaplains to all hospitals within tiste Parish, Fall River; Freddie record $2.91 million. ceiving the prestigious St. Thomas its boundaries.

Babiczuk, St. Patrick Parish, Fall John Kearns, assistant director of More Award were: Retired Superior Sacred Heart Parish, Taunton River; James M. Fitzpatrick, St. Diocesan Office for Communications Court Judge August C. Taveira, Atmarked its 125th anniversary with a Mary's, North Attleboro and Timo- is elected Northeast Regional Rep- tomey Joseph P. Harrington, Judge concelebrated Mass at which Bishop thy P. Reis, St. Joseph Parish, Taun- resentative to the Unda-USA board Robert A. Welsh, Jr., and Attleboro O'Malley was principal celebrant. toil. of directors.

ClerklMagistrate James Sullivan. SS. Catholic Social Services was granted Bishop O'Malley was busy in Four men are ordained transitional Peter and Paul Parish at Holy Cross agency recognition by the U.S. De- May and met with Cardinal Jaime deacons. They are: Franciscans of Church rededicated its altar and celpartment of Justice to represent low- Ortega to hear an update from the the Immaculate Mark Mary ebrated its reopening. income immigrants in cases' before visiting clergyman on the progress Dalaygon and Angelo Michael Mary A Vocation Fair was held at Corthe Immigration and Naturalization Cuba was making in the wake of the Guarin; and Brothers Peter Giroux pus Christi Parish, East Sandwich, Service. pope's January visit. Cardinal Ortega and John Maria Sweeney, featuring 20 communities of reliIn April, the Sisters of Mercy spoke about positive changes he saw Franciscans ofPrirnitive Observance. gious. marked the 125th anniversary of their taking place and the increasing nu,. The later two were subsequently orMore'than 550 catechists attended arrival in the area. Over the years ber of Cubans attending Church. dained to the priesthood in Decem- the annual Catholic Education Conthey have worked in hospitals, filled vention and the annual scout retreat Guatemalan PresidentAivaroArzu ber. the role of teachers and offered aid to Irigoyen made a stop in Fall River to The Bishop Stang baseball team brought Boy and Girl Scouts to Cathe destitute, poor, sick and handi- speak with Bishop O'Malley regard- won the Division ill title at Fenway thedral Camp. capped.

In October, Bishop O'Malley was ing local refugees and to report on Park and the school's debate teams A three-day spiritual retreat for the murder of a Guatemalan Bishop captured first place at the Eastern named to the Special Assembly for' Oceania by Pope John Paul II that permanent deacons in the diocese Juan Gerardi Conedara, a longtime Conference Championships.

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was held in Rome Nov. 23 through Dec. 13. He was the only American bishop to attend. Themed "Jesus Christ and the Peoples of Oceania: Walking His Way, Telling His Truth and Living His Life," it brought religious leaders together to examine the future of the Church in the South Pacific.

St. John the Evangelist Church in Attleboro dedicated its new parish center and a diocesan sponsored lockin for teens in Dartmouth attracted more than 200 youths.

The diocese donated $45,000 for Azores earthquake relief.

Respect Life Sunday was observed by diocese and local pilgrims traveled to Boston for the annual Respect Life Walk.

The 88th annual Bishop's Dinner was hosted by the Fall River Catholic Women's Club and thousands of people participated in Fall River's annual March for Peace. The Kitchen Angels of St. Peter's Church, Provincetown, expanded its program of delivering meals to include bringing toys and gifts at Christmas.

Stonehill College dedicated its new , $9.5 M library.

The third annual White Mass, honoring health care workers was held at Holy Name Church, New Bedford. The St. Mary's Education Fund Fall Dinner raised $177,000 and the frrst outdoor shrine to Father Damien deVeuster was dedicated in Wareham.

A new altar and sanctuary were rededicated by Bishop O'Malley at .St. Patrick Church, Somerset. St. Mary's School, Taunton, celebrated its 90th anniversary.

In November a ramp for the handicapped was built at St. Michael's Church, Fall River.

Several hundred young people attended the annual Diocesan Youth Convention and it was announced that the Immigration, Law, Education, Advocacy Project would benefit more immigrants and their families via new grants.

Madonna Manor care facility opened its new Alzheimer's unit.

Marian medals were awarded to 103 lay people throughout the diocese in November and Bishop O'Malley appealed for aid to help victims of Hurricane Mitch in Central America.

More than 30 diocesan priests joined Father Mark R. Hession and retired Bishop Joseph F. Maguire for a 10-day pilgrimage in Assisi and Rome. At the end of the month a special vespers service was held at the Cathedral to mark World AIDS Day. In December two men from the Fall River diocese, Rev. Mr. Tadeusz Pacholczyk and Rev. Mr. Roger Landry were ordained transitional deacons in Rome. St. Vincent's Home was awarded the Striving for Cultural Competence Award.

Catholic Social Services readied to assist more than 3,000 needy families during the holiday season providing dinners and gifts for children.

Last year the diocese lost four priests. They were: Fathers William T. Babbitt, Vincent F. Diaferio, Daniel A. Gamache and Clarence J. d'Entremont.

Bishop O'Malley brought 1998 to a close by celebrating Mass for more than 225 young people at the Youth 2000 retreat, held on New Year's Eve, at Bishop Stang High School.

It was announced by the bishop that a total of$324,093 was collected by the Fall River Diocese to aid victims of two hurricanes which racked the Caribbean and Central America last fall.

THEANCHOR- Diocese ofFall River- Fri., Jan. 8, 1999

Fall River diocesan seminarians offer Call inside advice on vocations awareness FALL RIVER - Four seminarians currently studying for the priesthood for the diocese of Fall River were asked to comment on influencing factors towards their answering the call to a religious vocation. Here's what they said:

nect theory and practice."

William Rodrigues - St. John Seminary, Brighton.

"My involvement in youth ministry during high school was a very important part of my teenage years. It helped to make the possibility of the priesthood a real option for my life."

Kevin Cook - Mount St. Mary Seminary, Emmitsburg, Md. "To anyone who is thinking about a vocation, I enCyril and Methodius Seminary, Michigan.

"The seminary provides academic preparation as well as practical experience. Serving in parishes has been enjoyable because it challenges me to con-

Rodney Thibault - Pontifical North American College, Rome.

"The examples of parish priests helped me to make the decision to enter the seminary. I look forward to ministering in a parish some day as a priest and having an impact on the lives of people there. The prayers and support of Parish Vocation Teams mean so much while I am preparing."

Andrzej Kozanko -

SS.

Rodrigues

courage finding someone with whom you can talk about your faith journey and pray. Set time each day for prayer so God's call can become clearer in your life."

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problem. But for the people whom God is calling, it is not a problem.

We down ourselves, I think. ''We somehow cover up and make excuses that the young people don't want to hear the message. That's not true at all. God is still calling young people and our job is to help those young people hear that call. For them, celibacy or money or power is not a problem. What they really want is to serve the Church."

What parents have preplanned for their children can sometimes pose a problem, Father Pregana explained.

'There are studies that show that parents want their children to be financially secure in life, happy and fulfilled. From the perspective of many parents, having a good job that pays well and being married with a family are primary goals. It is understandable, from a married person's perspective, that the married lifestyle is going to be the most fulfilling.

"However, for the person God is calling, God will provide all the graces necessary to live that celibate life and serve others. For these young people, money is not essential, nor is raising a family of their own."

While parent's outlooks are important, it must also be acknowledged that the private life of a young person with God "is often hidden from the parent. We need to encourage parents to allow their children to develop a good spiritual life, and foster family prayer at home," he said.

A survey of pri~ts who have been ordained under five years keyed on the importance of the prayer lives of

their families. "After seeing the way their parents prayed and brought their children to prayer, it encouraged the strength in their own early prayer life and helped them to hear God's call," Father Pregana noted.

While there is a reported shortage of priests in parts of the country, some of America's farm-belt dioceses report no lack of vocations. The apparent reason was that the continuing, traditional, close-knit families of rural areas playa major role in vocation awareness. Father Pregana commented on that.

"I think that the close-knit communities in those area somehow enhance vocations," he said. "Perhaps we here in the northeast, where in urban settings we don't have close communities and even traditional family dynamics - two parents and two-and-a-half children aren't common - has an effect. So we see that the role of the parish is most essential, for it can provide that sense of community that is necessary: that the vocation comes from the Church and is also connected to the Church in its mission, as the Holy Father has said."

Commenting on the rising statistics showing that men entering the seminary to study for the priesthood are older, in the 25 to 29 age bracket, accomplished professionals and well offfinancially, Father Pregana said : '1t shows a desirefor morefulfillment, which comes, I think, only from responding to God's call, and only in service to others. For them is it not so much personal happiness as much as it is fulfilling God's plan, God's purpose in their lives:'

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National Vocation Awareness Week -

January 10-16, 1999

The Church in the new millennium needs men and women who are willing to give their lives in service to the Church. Look around at the young people in your parish.

Do you know a young man or woman in your parish who ... ... is a familiar face at parish events; . ." helps at Mass (server, choir, reader, etc.); ... is thoughtful of others?

If so, let us help them to hear God's call. Take a moment and invite them to consider a vocation to Church ministry.

Together let us call them by name and support them through prayer!

NATIONAL VOCATION AWARENESS WEEK Please encourage the following person(s) to consider a Church Vocation: Their Name: Parish: City:

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Clip and send to your parish rectory, or the Vocation Office; 500 Slocum Road, N. Dartmouth, MA 02747 [or send it E-mail: FRVocationOffice@Juno.com).

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NEW YORK (CNS) - The following are capsule reviews of movies recently reviewed by the U.S. Catholic Conference Office for Film and Broadcasting. ''Down in the Delta" (Columbia) Uplifting tale in which a drugaddicted single mom (Alfre Woodard) and her two young children leave the inner city to make a fresh start in rural Mississippi with her righteous uncle (AI Freeman Jr.) and Alzheimer's-afflicted aunt (Esther Rolle). Directed by Maya Angelou, this hopeful story of the healing power of family is flawed only by the apparent ease with which the troubled woman is transformed ,once she escapes urban temptations. There is a scene of substance abuse and a fleeting reference to prostitution. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-II - adults and adolescents.

The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 - parents

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The fierce fighting eventually becomes hand-to-hand as one soldier's thoughts are voiced about NEWYORK-A World War II (Universal) how war does not ennoble men but Army rifle company struggles to Fact-based rather turns them into dogs and poiGuadalcanal from the enwrest comedy-drama sons the soul. A frenzy of killing trenched Japanese in the harrowabout an idealistic ensues as the strategic site must be ing drama, "The Thin Red Line" medical student (Robin Williams) taken at all costs.

(20th Century Fox). whose belief in the healing power As the survivors leave the devDirecting for the first time in 20 of humor leads him to risk disastated island, their goal achieved, years, Terrence Malick ("Badmissal from medical school by there is no sense of victory, only of lands," "Days of Heaven") bases his opening a nontraditional clinic. loss. The once peaceful natives are screenplay on James Jones' novel Director Tom Shadyac's unsubtle now seen aggressively arguing and turns in a staggering anti-war treatment of the unabashedly senwith one another, the land has been movie which may not capture the timental story is held together scarred, the wildlife and vegetation mainstream audience, but which is mainly by Williams' ingratiating uprooted. Japanese and Americans unforgettable nonetheless. performance and his character's apalike have lost men who became The film is highly philosophipealing concept of holistic medicloser than family. And survivors cal in nature, but also visually cine. Because of an off-screen viowhose bodies have not been horrilent tragedy, fleeting nudity and a stunning as it contrasts the natubly mutilated may suffer as much few coarse words as well as double ral beauty of the island paradise in less visible but deeply felt menentendres, the U.S. Catholic Conon which it is set with the savagery tal anguish. ference classification is A-III of invaders whose job it is to kill The theme of paradise lost will adults. The Motion Picture Assoand conquer. not be lost on anyone, but what is ciation of America rating is PG-13 The soldiers' goal of taking also conveyed is how the soldiers - parents are strongly cautioned back GuadaIcanal almost becomes bond to the point where the larger that some material may be inap.a backdrop as the narrative visits propriate for children under 13. issues of fighting to preserve democsoldiers from lowly privates to a racy becomes almost immaterial in lieutenant colonel (Nick Nolte) the struggle to save one another. whose thoughts are heard in An elegiac music score and voiceovers as they carryon their prominent battle sound effects congrim tasks. tribute to the mournful tone of

By MARK PATTISON the movie, just as CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE trend" for more nudity and violence. the stunning visuSpringer's show overtook "Oprah" als (mostly shot in WASHINGTON - A Chicago in the ratings in 1998 after Oprah took D aintree priest wants the Federal Communica- the high road and put an end to broadRainforest in tions Commission to ban 'The Jerry casting exploitative subject matter, Queensland, AusSpringer Show" for continued nudity while Springer continued to show tralia) and producand violence. brawls and catfights on his program. tion design under"Why should this show continue Father Pfleger has confronted the line the scourge to air with this type of behavior?" Fa- show before. Last spring, he led a camthat war is upon all ther Michael Pfleger, pastor of St. paign to get the show's violence toned it touches.

Sabina Parish in Chicago, said in a down. Violence was curbed, and the Because of letter to FCC chairman William show's ratings dipped slightly during graphic battlethe May ratings "sweeps" period.

Kennard.

Father Pfleger's letter noted that Vince Clark, an assistant to Father field violence, rePtleger, told Catholic News Service nudity on the show is blurred out by curring rough lanin recent interview that Father Pfleger the timejt reaches viewers, but the guage and profanthought 'The Jerry Springer Show" studio audience "is exposed to it all. ity, and fleeting was "definitely" the worst show on Cannata show lose its license for connudity, the U.S. tinued nudity?"

TV today.

Catholic ConferClark said that while "there are a Clark said the FCC had not yet ence classificaton of shows" with objectionable con- responded to the priest's letter. tion is A-III tent and "the FCC needs to monitor a An FCC spokesman told Elecadults. The Molot of shows," Father Pfleger attacked tronic Media, an industry journal, that THIN RED LINE - Ben Chaplin, left, and Woody Harrelson star in the tion Picture Assothe Springer show because is it "the it has written to Father Pfleger before, ciation of America most far-fetched show out there." asking him to provide videotapes or film "The Thin Red Line'." The war drama was selected by the U.S. Catholic rating is R - reIf the show is not reined it, Clark transcripts to back up his claims be- Conference Office for Film and Broadcasting as among the top 10 movies stricted. of 1998. (CNS photo from 20th Century Fox) added, "we fear the show will set a fore it can make an evaluation.

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are strongly cautioned that some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. ''Patch Adams"

'The Thin Red 'Line' shows scourge of WWII on a tropical paradise CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE-

Chicago priest wants FCC to ban 'The Jerry Springer Show'

Among those contemplating what brought them to this fateful place in time are ambitious Lt. Col. Tall (Nolte), cynical 1st Sgt. Welsh (Sean Penn), conscientious Capt. Staros (Elias Koteas), shrewd Capt. Gaff (John Cusack), contemplative Pvt.' Witt (Jim Caviezel), devoted husband Pvt. Bell (Ben Chaplin) and shellshocked Sgt. McCron (John Savage).

Landing on the beach to replace battle-weary Marine units, the Charlie Company meets no initial resistance, but this forces them to forge inland where the Japanese have bunkers on hilly high ground from which they can pick off all comers.

Judging a further ascent up the hillside to be suicidal for his men, Capt. Staros initially defies the fiery Tall's direct order to proceed. Tall has him replaced for not being tough enough and insists the .exhausted soldiers continue the uphill assault.

Tall can almost taste victory and the promotion it will bring; he doesn't want to be reminded of the human toll it will take.

January papal trip to receive EWTN, Odyssey coverage

By CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

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WASHINGTON (CNS) -'- The EWTN and Odyssey cable television channels will provide significant live coverage of Pope John Paul II's visit to Mexico City and St. Louis.

EWTN, the Eternal Word Television Network, is committed to 72 hours of coverage in conjunction with the papal visit, plus reruns of many events.

Following is EWTN's schedule.

All times are EST: - "John Paul II: A Light for the Nations," a documentary with interviews from childhood friends to contemporary Church and world leaders, 10-11 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18; - "Be Not Afraid," a documentary of Pope John Paul's papacy featuring interviews with papal biographer George Weigel and childhood friend Jerzy Kluger, 10-11 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19; - "1978-1998: Twenty Years of

John Paul II," a recap of the pope's world travels and his effect on millions, 10-11 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20; - "Papal Visit '99: Preview Show," 10-11 p.m. Jan. 21, repeated 3-4 a.m. and 3-4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22; - "Papal Visit to Mexico '99 Day I," from his arrival at the Mexico City airport to his arrival at the nunciature in Mexico City, 4-9 p.m.

Jan. 22, repeated 10 p.m.-3 a.m. Jan. 22-23; - "John Paul II: His Life Story," a biography on events in the pope's life from his childhood in Poland to his election as pope, 9-9:30 p.m. Jan. 22; - day two of the Pope John Paul's visit, including Mass from the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe through the pope's publication and delivery of the postsynodal apostolic exhortation from the Synod of the Americas, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, with highlights repeated lOp.m.-7 a.m. Jan. 23-24;

- day three of the papal visit, including a Mass at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack and a visit with the sick at Adolfo Lopez Mateos Hospital, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, with highlights repeated lOp.m.-7a.m. Jan. 24-25; - "A Spirit in Common," a look at a Venezuelan mission sponsored by the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis, 9-9:30 p.m. Jan. 24; - day four of the pope's visit, including a meeting with representatives of every generation of the 20th century at Azteca Stadium, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, with highlights repeated 10 p.m.-7 p.m. Jan. 25-26; - the conclusion .of Pope John Paul's Mexico visit and arrival in St..

Louis, inclu.ding the airport welcome ceremony and the "Light of the World Papal Youth Gathering," 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 26, with highlights repeated 10 p.m.-7 a.m. Jan. 26-27.

- the end of the papal trip in St.

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Louis with Mass at the Transworld Mexico and his signing of the docuDome, evening prayer at the Cathe- ments related to the Synod of Bishops dral Basilica ofSt. Louis, and the air- of the Americas; - Jan. 23: Mass at the Basilica of port departureceremony, 8 am.-8 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 27, with repeats high- Our Lady of Guadalupe, and presenta: lighted 10 p.m.-7 a.m. Jan. 27-28. tion of the postsyndoal documents; Odyssey's daily live coverage - Jan. 24: morning Mass at the begins Jan. 22. Live coverage will be Autodromo; - Jan. 25: Azteca Stadium service anchored by Demetria Kalodimos. In addition, Father David Garcia, host in anticipation of the millennium; - Jan. 26: arrival in St. Louis and ofOdyssey's Mass from San Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio, and Patti the evening youth rally; - Jan. 27: morning Mass at the Elizondo, Mexico-born journalist and host of the Odyssey series Transworld Dome, the evening prayer "Nuestra Familia," will provide com- service and the airport departure ceremony. mentary during the coverage.

Odyssey's "News Odyssey" proGuest commentators include Bishop Ricardo Ramirez of Las gram will provide recaps of the papal Cruces, N.M.; Jesuit Father Thomas visit at 10 p.m. EST each night. Also, Reese, editor of America magazine reports will be filed from Mexico City and a noted Vatican expert; and Fa- and St. Louis and the places where Pope ther Vlfgil Elizondo, author and ex- John Paul will celebrate Mass, with a focus on the struggles and history of pert on Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Odyssey coverage will focus on: the church's mission and presence in - Jan. 22: pope's arrival in . the two regions.

-.Iteering pOint, FALL RIVER - Dominican Laity, Saint Rose of Lima Chapter, will hold its monthly meeting on Jan. 13 at the Dominican Academy Chapel. It will begin with recitation of the rosary at 6:40 p.m. and will be followed by Mass, Liturgy of the Hours and a discussion.

Al1 welcome. For more information call Ann M. Fennessey at 674-1899.

experiences of prayer, reflection and opportunities for individual consultation.

For registration call Sister Mary Francis Fletcher at 781-585-7724.

SOUTH ATTLEBORO - SI. John's Council #404 of the Knights of Columbus will celebrate its 100th anniversary at the South Attleboro Knights of Columbus Council #5867, 304 Highland Ave on Feb. 6. For more information and reservations call Robert L. Nichols at 222-5410 by Jan. 15.

PORTSMOUTH- Single Catholic men, ages 18-50, who would like to share a day of peace, work and prayer with the Benedictine monastic community at Portsmouth Abbey are invited to join the monks in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, on Jan. 9.

For more information call FatherAmbrose at (401) 683-2000 ext. 215.

KINGSTON - Called by Name, an introductory religious life weekend for single Catholic women, ages 2045, will be held Jan. 15-17. Sponsored by the Sisters of Divine Providence, it offers intormation about being a sister,

RAYNHAM - The Living Word Prayer Community will celebrate its 15th anniversary on Jan. II in SI. Anne's Church. Mass will begin at 7 p.m. and will be followed by a Diocesan Regional Prayer Meeting. All welcome. For more information call Mary Leite at 822-2219.

WASHINGTON -As many as 19 U.S. bishops - including three cardinals - could retire for age reasons in 1999.

Six currently active bishops celebrate their 75th birthday in 1999.

1l1irtcen active bishops, including Cardinals John 1. O'Connor of New York, James A. Hickey ofWashington and Anthony 1. BevilacquaofPhiladelphia, turned 75 in 1998 or before. Four of Cardinal O'Connor's auxiliaries arc over 75 or will be before 2000.

Church law says at age 75 a bishop "is requested to present his resignation" to the pope.

The pope may refuse it or delay accepting it, and Pope John Paul II in recent years has increasingly kept many bishops active beyond their 75th birthday.

Cardinal O'Connor, born Jan. 15, 1920, is the oldest active member of the U.S. hierarchy. A priest since 1945, he has been a bishop since 1979, archbishop of NewYork since 1984 and a cardinal since 1985.

Cardinal Hickey, who was born Oct. II, 1920, follows close behind. He has been a priest since 1946, a bishop since 1967, archbishop of Washington since 1980 and a cardinal since 1988. When the pope refused the resignations ofCardinals O'Connor and Hickey in 1995, he did not set aspecific later retirementdate, but indicated he wanted them to remain in their posts indefinitely.

In 1998 Cardinal Bevilacqua, who was born June 17, I923,joined the New York and Washington prelates among the 75 or older butstill active cardinals. A priestsince 1949, he was made auxiliary bishop of Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1980, bishop of Pittsburgh in 1983, archbishop of Philadelphia in 1988 and a cardinal in 1991.

Even when a cardinal has retired from his archdiocese or administrative post, he remains eligible to enter a conclave and vote for a new pope until the age of 80.

Ol' II other U.S. bishops who were already 75 or turned 75 in 1998, only one - Bishop Norman F. McFarland of Orange, Calif. - retired during the year. The 10 over 75 who remain active are: - Bishop Patrick 1. Sheridan, a priest since 1947 and auxiliary bishop of New York since 1990. He turned 75 March 10, 1997.

- BishopThomas J. Connolly, a priest since 1947 and bishop of Baker. are., since 1971. He tumed 75 July 18, 1997. . - Bishop Donald W. Montrose of Stockton, Calif., a priest since 1949, bishop

since 1983 and head ofthe Stockton Diocese since 1986. He turned 75 May 13, 1998.

- Bishop David B. Thompson of Charleston, S.C., a priest since 1950, bishop since 1989 and head oftheCharleston Diocese since 1990. He turned 75 May 29,1998.

- Maronite Bishop John G. Chedid of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles, a priest since 1951, bishop since 1980 and head of the Los Angeles-based Maronite Diocese since it was formed in 1994. He turned75July4,1998.

- Bishop Joseph L. Howze ofBiloxi, Miss., a priest since 1959 and bishop since 1972. When he was made bishop ofBiloxi in 1977,he became the firstAfrican-American bishop in this century to be named the head of a U.S. diocese. He turned 75 Aug. 30,1998.

-Auxiliary Bishop Leonard 1. Olivier of Washington, a priest since 1951 and .bishop since 1988. He turned 75 Oct 12, 1998.

- Bishop Andrew 1. McDonald of Little Rock, Ark., a priest since 1948 and bishop of Little Rock since 1972. He turned 75 Oct 24,1998.

- Auxiliary Bishop Walter Paska of the UkrainianArchdiocese ofPhiladelphia, apriest since 1947 and bishop since 1992.

He turned 75 Nov. 29, 1998.

- Auxiliary Bishop Anthony F. Mestice of New York, a priest since 1949 and bishop since 1973. He turned 75 Dec. 6,1998.

Six bishops still active whose 75th birthday occurs during 1999 are: - Jan. 3: Bishop Hovhannes Tertzakian,Armenian exarch ofthe United States and Canada, a native ofSyria who has been a priest since 1948 and bishop since 1995.

-Jan. 24: Auxiliary Bishop William 1. McCormack of NewYork, a priest since 1959 and bishop since 1987.

- April 5: Auxiliary Bishop Thad 1.

Jakubowski ofChicago, apriest since 1950 and bishop since 1988.

- Oct. 2: Archbishop Stephen M. Sulyk of the Ukrainian Archdiocese of Philadelphia, a native of Poland who has been a priest since 1952 and Ukrainian archbishop of Philadelphia since 1981.

- Nov. 6: Auxiliary Bishop Francisco Gannendia of NewYork, anative of Spain who has been a priest since 1947 and a bishop since 1977.

- Dec. 2: Bishop John R. McGann of Rockville Centre, N.Y., a priest since 1950, bishop since 1971 and bishop of Rockville Centre since 1976.

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WESTPORT - The next meeting of the Serra Club of New Bedford will be held on Jan. 11 at White's of Westport. Social starts at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7 p.m. For more information call Allan Andrade at 9927282.

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Massachusetts Citizens For Life, Inc. THE 26TH ANNUAL INTERFAITH

-.A:J:Jemtl'j /0,. olile Sunday, January 17, 1999 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

John Hancock Hall 189 Berkley St., Boston

Nineteen U.S. bishops could retire in 1999

By JERRY FILTEAU

SWANSEA - A special Mass, sponsored by the Vocation Team of SI. Michael's Church will be celebrated on Jan. 13 at the parish. Father Richard R. Gendreau will be principal celebrant and all are welcome. A social will follow.

For more information call 673-2808.

NORTH ATTLEBORO - An ecumenical prayer service will be held on Jan. 10 at 3 p.m. in SI. Mary's Church. It will focus on the new millennium. All welcome.

HYANNIS - A support group for parents, families and friends of gays and lesbians will next meet on Jan. II from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Catholic Social Services Building. The group meets on the second Monday of each month to offer support in a safe and confidential setting where members can share experiences and concerns. New members welcome.

For more information call 771-6771.

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THEANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River-Fri., Jan. 8,1999

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Marian Medal' ceremonies air on local cable channels FALL RIVEI{ - The 1998 Marian Medal Awards ceremony video continues to air on local cable access channels in communities throughout the Fall River Diocese as follows: Acushnet, Fairhaven Time Warner Cable, Cable channel 8: Jan. 11,6 p.m.; Jan. 15,8 p.m.

Fall River .MediaOne, Cable channel 3: Jan. 8, 8:30 p.m.; Jan. 12 and 19, noon; Jan. 13 and 20, 8 p.m.

New Bedford NB TV, Cable channel 98: Jan. 10 and 17,6:30 p.m.

Norton, Somerset, Swansea Cox Cablevision, Cable chanIlellO: Jan. 10,6 p.m.; Jan. 12,9 p.m.

Orleans, Brewster, Eastham, Truro, Wellfleet, Provincetown MediaOne, Cable channel 8: Jan. 22 and 23, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 23 and 24, 7:30 a.m.

Missionaries report slayings in Congo

By JOHN THAVIS CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

ROME - Amissionary news service in Rome reported that rebels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo massacred more than 500 civilians, including many women and children, over the New Year holiday. , Citing unidentified sources, the MISNA agency said Jan. 5 that ethnic Tutsi rebels carried out the killings in the village of Makobola, about 10 miles from the city of Uvira in eastern Congo. The attacks occurred sometime between Dec. 30 and Jan. I, the agency said.

Father Giulio Albanese, the director of MISNA in Rome, said Jan. 6 that according to the sources, the victims were hacked to death with machetes orshot Among those

killed were many Catholics and members ofother Christian dt<nominations, he said.

"An eyewitness account hasjust arrived, confirming everything;' Father Albanese told Catholic News Service. He said aprovisional list of victims' names included the Catholic deacon of Makobola, as well as the local Protestant pastor, his wife and their seven children.

The attack was said to be in reprisal for arecent attack on Tutsi soldiers in the area

by Mai Mai warriors, agroup tliat has supported Congolese President Laurent Kabila against the rebels.

In Congo, announcing an investigation into the reported massacre, rebel leaderErnest WambadiaWamba told reporters Jan. 6, ''If it is true, then those responsible will be punished ... but we cannot say if it is true or not."

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

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

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

Saint Joseph, you will be my protector, the guardian of my heart, and will keep the keys of my will in your hands. You will keep my heart jealously and shall never giveit to me again, that I may be sure of never leaving the Will of God. My guardian Angel, guard me; defend me; help me in everything so that my Eden may flourish and be the instrument that draws all men into the Kingdom of the Divine Will. Amen. ( /11 HOllor of Luisa Piccarreta /865-/947 Child of the Divine Will)

CUBAN CARDINAL Jaime Ortega Alamino enters the Havana cathedral to celebrate Christmas Mass Dec. 25. Following Pope John Paul II's visit to the country last January, Cuba's communist authorities allowed Christmas to be celebrated as a public holiday for the second time since it was abolished almost 30 years ago. (CNS photo from Reuters)

Pope thanks Castro for reinstatement of Christmas as a holiday in Cuba

By LYNNE WElL CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

VATICAN CITY - Pope John Paul II telegrammed his thanks to Cuban President Fidel Castro for officially reinstating Christmas as a holiday in Cuba.

In a message released at the Vatican, the pontiff said he wanted "to express to you my profound appreciation for the decision to return to the day ofChristmas its festive character for all Cubans."

Cuba's communist government announced Dec. 1 that "from this year on," Dec. 25 would be a permanent holiday. The move reinstated Christmas nearly 30 years after officials suspended its celebration.

In his telegram, Pope John Paul sent Castro his "sincere congratulations on the occasion of the imminent Christmas holiday" and "best wishes" in connection with Cuba's national day, Jan. 1, which marks the anniversary of the 'revolution which brought Castro to poweri.n 1959.

"I lift fervent prayers to the Almighty," the pope added, "so that, with the cooperation of all of the citizens, this noble country, always present in my heart, may continue its path toward a more prosperous, just and fraternal society."

The Cuban government declared itself atheist in 1962 and Christmas路was banned in Cuba in 1969 - officials explained that workers .were needed in the fields to meet demand for the sugar cane harvest.

The following New Year's holiday also was cance/yd. In subsequent yc;:ars, Christmas in Cuba remained a working day while people returned to celebrating the arrival of a new year.

Castro cleared the way for legal Christmas celebrations in December 1997,40 days before Pope John Paul II's Jan. 21-25,1998 pastoral visit.

Castro announced at the time that he would make an "exception" and allow, observances of the holiday, but he did not say for how long.

The pope had personally requested this step of the Cuban leader during Castro's November' 1996 visit to the Vatican.

In addition to making the reinstatement of the holiday permanent this year, the Cuban government also let Church leaders broadcast a national greeting on state radio.

Cardinal Jaime Ortega Alamino of Havana told listeners in his 15minute broadcast that the holiday's return was "a joy for the Church and for the Cuban people."

"Lest us not talk of beautiful festivities, but of Jesus Christ," the cardinal said, adding, "let us hope that (Christmas) does not become a day of an imported Santa Claus."

Church access to the official media was granted on a limited basis during the papal visit, and has been a continuing issue between the Church and the state in Cuba.

s. Korean church groups demand end to human cloning experiments

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to the four-cell stage.

"Personally, I object to the appearSEOUL, South Korea - The Korean Catholic Church has joined ance of human clones," Lee told UCA other religious and civic organiza- News. "But after further research, I tions in South Korea in demanding believe that this technology will help a halt to human cloningexperiments the production of replicated organs, that have reportedly succeeded re- which will be a 100-percent lit for cently in the country. those in need of transplants in the Father Anthony Seong Wan-hai, future." secretary of the Committee for FamThe Korean experiment is the first ily Pastoral Ministry of the Catholic known case anywhere in which docBishops' Conference of Korea, said tors have succeeded in creating an in mid-December that all human clon- embryo from a human cell. ing testing In response to The Korean experiment the clinic's anshould be stopped because is the first known case anynouncement, .a it threatens the fu- where in which doctors protest rally was ture of humanin front of have succeeded in creat- held kind.

Kyunghee UniverFather Seong ing an embryo from a husity by members of added that "clon- mancel/. the Solidarity for ing challenges Safety and Ethics the domain of God, the creator," re- of Life, including the Korean Fedported UCA News, an Asian church eration for Environmental Movenews agency based in Thailand. ment, the People's Solidarity for ParThe priest was commenting on a . ticipatory Democracy, and several reDec. 14 announcement by Seoul's ligious and pro-life civic groups.

Kyunghee University Hospital InferBesides the bishops' conference's tility Clinic that Dr. Lee Bo-yon and family committee, the Catholic Huhis research team on its staff suc- man Rights' Committee and the ceeded three days earlier in cultivat- Taegu Archdiocese's Social J:lastoral ing a human embryo.

Department also joined the rally. The The Korean doctors injected ge- protesters issued a statement demandnetic material, or DNA, of an ova- ing that human cloning experiments rian cell from a woman in her 30s be stopped immediately. into one of her eggs after its DNA Father Seong said he was conhad been removed, then allowed the cerned about a tendency in Korean resulting embryo to divide twice and society which seems "not so shocked" into four cells. at the cloning路of a human embryo afLee, who insisted that his team ter the first cloning ofa sheep in Scotcarried out the test purely for medi- land in 1997. According to Father cal research and not for a clinical Seong, the egoistic desire to live purpose, said the experiment was longer makes people want to hear more stopped when he could confirm that about cloning efforts, especially about the cloned embryo had developed路 the medical use of cloning.

Minnesota archbishop seeks more nonwhite deacons

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an integral part in the tapestry of ST. PAUL, Minn. - Archbishop ministerial life it would become....

Harry J. Flynn of St. Paul-Minne- What began as a dream has truly apolis has asked that more men from become a pillar of service and witracial and cultural minorities be- ness to many." come permanent deacons.

Saying that many Catholics still In a pastoral letter marking the seem confused about exactly what 25th anniversary of the establish- a permanent deacon is and does, he ment of the permanent diaconate devoted most of his pastoral letter in the archdiocese, he said one of to outlining the history of the modhis first hopes for the future "is that ern permanent diaconate, the remore men of color would come for- quirements and training, and the ward and accept God's invitation service roles ordained deacons have to serve the Church as deacons." in the community.

"As the population of the archCommenting on service at· the diocese becomes increasingly di- altar, he wrote: "Most people are verse," he said, "there is a greater familiar with the service of deacons need for deacons from the various during Mass, including the prepaethnic groups. Language is only ra,tion of the gifts and distribution one element necessary for effective of Communion. However, deacons ministry to' our nonwhite brothers may also baptize children or adults, and sisters. Ministry must also take witness marriages, preside over into account cultural differences wakes, funerals and burial services. that are integral to the life of many Other duties may include presidpeople of color." ing over the Liturgy of the Hours, The letter was published re- exposition of the Blessed Sacracently in The Catholic Spirit, the ment and nonsacramental reconSt. Paul-Minneapolis archdiocesan ciliation services." newspaper.

He said the category of the The archdiocese has sizable deacon's service of charity "is by Catholic minorities of African- far the most broad, encompassing Americans, NativeAmericans, His- almost any human need." panics, Hmong, Vietnamese and Another of his hopes for the fuKoreans. ture "is that, as the ministry of the It has about 180 permanent dea- diaconate grows, it will take a more cons and 250 active diocesan active role in the all-important priests serving 222 parishes with a struggle to defend life," he said.

Catholic population of about Noting that about 90 percent of 750,000. permanent deacons are married, Archbishop Flynn said that Archbishop Flynn said their wives when the permanent diaconate was , deserve particular praise. started in the archdiocese in 1973, "In a very real way, many of our no one could have foreseen "what deacons' wives share this ministry

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Briefs Bishops' conference head appoints team to investigate violence NEW DEHLI, India - The president of the Indian bishops' conference appointed a team to investigate an ongoing wave of violence against Christians in Gujarat state. Archbishop Alan Basil de Lastic of New Delhi, conference president, also wrote to India's prime minister asking for government efforts to end the violence, which began Christmas Day. Hindu extremists, who accuse Christians of using education and social services to attract converts among the poor of Gujarat, are thought to be behind the attacks.

Israeli concerned about churches' ability to absorb pilgrims JERUSALEM - Israel's main concern for the millennium is churches' ability to absorb the expected millions of pilgrims, said a government official. "The most important (issue) is the opening of an emergency door in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher," said Uri Mor, director of the Department of Christian Affairs, part of the Ministry of Religion, at a press conference Dec. 29. Leaders of the Armenian, Greek Orthodox and Catholic Churches - who have the main Status Quo rights on that section of the church - convened Jan. 4 to discuss the possible location of such a door.

Pope opens new year with appeal for peace around the world VATICAN CITY - Pope John Paul II began the new year with an appeal for peace around the globe and a look back at the causes of war in this century. Celebrating Mass at the Vatican Jan. 1, the pope highlighted respect for human rights as an essential element of lasting peace - the theme of his own message for the World Day of Peace, which the church celebrates on New Year's Day. While expressing hope that the international community can overcome the "great and difficult" problems that give birth to conflict, the pontiff said the 20th century was marked by moral failure on a global scale that continues today.

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as active partners; they often complement the gifts of their husbands, thus offering more than one can give," he said. "From their participation in classes and support of the inconveniences of being married to a person on call, to their own sharing in many forms of parish ministry, the wives of our deacons have provided a stellar model of ministry in the Church, for which I am extremely grateful."

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Bishops set statement on rights of disabled

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By CAlliOLIC NEWS SERVICE WASHINGTON - The U.S. bishops have approved a statement of principles for how the Church should treat people with disabilities.

"Welcome and Justice for Persons with Disabilities" was approved in avoice vote during the bishops' fall general meeting in Washington.

The document outlines a IO-point moral framework intended to serve as a guide for contemplation and action. Its 10 principles are: .

- "We are a single flock under the care ofasingle shepherd. There can be no separate church for persons with disabilities; - "Each person is created in God's image, yet there are variations in individual abilities. Positive recognition ofthese differences discourages discrimination and enhances the unity of the Body ofChrist; - "Our defense oflife and rejection of the culture of death requires that we acknowledge the dignity and positive contributions ofour brothers and sisters with disabilities. We unequivocally oppose negative attitudes toward disability which often lead to abortion, medical rationing, and euthanasia; - "Defense ofthe right to life implies the defense of all other rights which enable the individual with the disability to achieve the fullest measure ofpersonal development of which he or she is capable.

These include the right to equal opportunity in education, in employment, in housing, and in health care, as well as the right to free access to public accommodations, facilities and services; - "Parish liturgical celebrations and cateehetical programs should be accessible to persons with disabilities and open to their full, active and conscious participation, according to theircapacity; - "Since the parish is the door to participation in the Christian experience, it is the responsibilil)' of both pastors and laity to assure that those doors are always open.

Costs must never be the controlling consideration limiting the welcome offered to those among us with disabilities, since provision of access to religious functions is a pastoral duty; - "We mustrecognize and appreciate the contribution persons with disabilities can maketo the church's spiritual life, and encourage them to do the Lord's work in the world according to their God-given talents and capacity; - ''We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities to ordination, to consecrated life, and to full-time, professional service in the Church; - "Often families are not prepared for the birth of achild with adisability or the development of impairments. Our pastoral response is to become informed about disabilities and to offer ongoing support to the family and welcome to the child; - "Evangelization efforts are mosteffective when promoted by diocesan staff and parish committees which include persons with disabilities."

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Life is like a penny box

Our Rock and Role Let your colors show

By CHARUE MARTIN CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

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with the sad eyes , Don't be discouraged.

Ohl r~alize It's hard to take courage.

In a world full of people You can lose sight of it all, And the darkness inside you Can make you feel so small.

But I see your true colors Shining through.

I see your true colors, ..

And that's why I love you.

So don't be afraid to let them show, Your true colors.

True colors are beautiful, Like a rainbow.

Show me a smile then, Don't be unhappy.

Can't remember When I last saw you laughing.

If this world makes you crazy And you've taken all you can bear, You call me up Because you know I'll be there.

And I'll see your true colors Shining through.

I see your true colors And that's why I love you.

So don't be afraid to let them show Your true colors.

True colors are beautiful, Like a rainbow.

Written by Steinberg/Kelly Sung by Phil Collins; Copyright (c) 1996 by Sony Tunes (ASCAP); 1998 by Philip Collins Ltd., exclusive license to Atlantic Recording Corp. for the United States and WEA International for the world outside the United States.

DO YOU remember Phil Collins? Seems like a long time since he's been on the charts, but now he's returned with "True Colors."

You who have a long rock memory probably recognized the song as a remake of the Cyndi Lauper smash in the '80s. However, just by listening, can you tell who's singing the background vocals?

Musically, I like Lauper's version better, but either way the song delivers an important mes-

sage: Everyone's "true colors are beautiful." This refers to something that each of us possesses: individuality.

The best person that you can be is yourself. Express your personal identity, and allow your "true colors" to be "shining through."

Sometimes though, we are not so sure about these colors.

We may wonder if they are bright enough. When we look at others, we may feel uncertain whether we measure up. We

may have doubts about our intelligence, looks, athletic ability or something else. . However, the good news of the Bible is that we should throw away all the yardsticks! Each of us is made in the image and like~ ness of the Creator. Each of us reflects the colors of our God, in rainbows of individuality too numerous to count. We have no need to shine like someone else.

Perhaps the key to feeling this sense of self"appreciation is to genuinely recognize your own true colors. To identify yours, consider these questions: 1. What do I passionately care about? Your passions are the windows into your spirit. They speak to you of your individual soul and why you chose to be on this planet. Following your passions will lead to much success because you will so enjoy what you are doing.

2. How do you want to help others? All of us are ihterconnected. The more we live in a way that brings service and caring into others' lives, the more likely we are to find lasting happiness. As we answer the question, we not only discover our true colors, but our life's purpose becomes clearer.

3. What holds you back from turning up the color in your life?

Fear affects everyone. Fears try to tell us that we could never be who we. want to be. Learning how to move beyond fear is necessary if one's true colors are going to shine through.

You can design ways to loosen fear's power on your choices and goals.

4. How can you deepen your relationship with God? God is the source of one's individuality. Living without God in your life is like being a lamp that someone has unplugged. You will need the "power source" if. others are too see how beautiful your colors can be.

It's time to. turn up the voltage and not be afraid to let all the color in you shine through!

P.S. Who is singing the background vocals? Songwriter and R&B star BabyFace.

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By CHRISTOPHER CARSTENS CATHOUC NEWS SERVICE

I was behind the young mom and her 6- or 7-year-old daughter in line at the convenience store. Their tab was $2.28.

Mom put down two dollar bills, followed by a quarter. Then she took three pennies out of the little plastic box by the cash register and placed them with her money.

They walked toward the exit.

"Mom, why did you take that man's pennies?" Clearly, she had been carefully taught never to steal.

"That isn't stealing, Honey," her mom replied. "When you get your change, if you have a few extra pennies, you put them in the box. Then, when you pay, if you need a few extra pennies, you take them out. It's nice for everybody:' Satisfied; mother and daughter walked toward. their car, as I smiled and contemplated this lovely ex- . change.

The convenience-store penny box is a wonderful example of social cooperation. We might all live happier lives.if we took its modest little lesson to heart. . In life, sometimes you give a little . extra, and sometimes you get a little. less. Eventually, things work out aboiJt even, as long as people do not worry too much about perfect fairness.

Sure, there are probably people who put in more pennies than they ever take out. And now and then some down-and-outer will come into the . store and walk off .with everything in there - a few cents. Still, as long as nobody worries about perfect fairness, the penny box smoothes life a little bit for everybody.

Some teenagers have finely tuned unfairness detectors. They always have their sensors out for times when they're asked to give more or end up receiving less. As soon as they detect the least imbalance they sound the alarms.

It's most obvious in the family. If two kids have chores, and one finishes his a few minutes earlier, the a brother with a sensitive unfairness detector immediately announces: "It's no fair. Jeff always gets the easier jobs." Then he spends an hour argu-

ing with his parents about the assignment of chores when he could have been done in six minutes if he had just kept working.

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The same principles work with presents and attention from friends.

"You always give Dave nicer things than you give me or Jennifer." "Why do you spend so much time with AI icia and hardly any with me?"

An O,utside observer probably would note that the cost of the Christmas gifts was very similar or that Jennifer spent more time this week with Alicia because they were doing a social studies presentation togetherbut itdoesn't matter. The person with the unfairness detector turned on won't be convinced by any argument.

Unevenness has been perpetrated.

Somebody else got more or had to give up less. Injustice has been done.

Here lies the lesson of the penny jar. Go looking for little moments of unfairness, and you'll surely find some. Stress enough about it and you can make everybody involved perfectly miserable.

If you'd like to be happier, just remember that life is like a penny box.

Sometimes you put a few in. Sometimes you take a few out. If you can just relax and stop looking for perfect fairness, it works out fine for everybody.

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TI-IEANCHOR-Diocese ofFall River-Fri., Jan. 8, 1999

Prayers, Donations Urgently Needed

Indian Mission Director Pleads for Help Special to The Anchor • McKinley County has the highest alcoholism rate in the United States.

realized the Indian children in theMission's CCD classes didn't have even the most basic reading and writing skills. Today over 300 children, most of them Native American, join in prayer to keep their school from closing.

The Indian boys and girls attending St. Bonaventure Indian Mission and School live with the following realities:" .55% of the Navajo population cannot read or write; • In McKinley County (where the Mission is located) over 50% ofschool age children live in poverty; • The suicide rate among Navajo teenagers is ten times higher than for their age group in the V.S. population at large.

THOREAU, NM - As Catholics around the globe begin the countdown to the year 2000, the director, priest, sisters, lay missionaries and staff of a New Mexico Mission school are concerned about urgently-needed help. They work daily to make quality Catholic education a reality for American Indian children in their care.

These children "do without" as a way of life ... will you help them? For many of our students, the school at St. Bonaventure MissioJ1 is their "last hope."

They've experienced fail ure in other schools or inability to get to school from great distances.

Trusting in God, everyone at the Mission prays for urgentlyneeded help.

St. Bonaventure Mission started a school more than a decade ago when the founder

A nearly 40-member strong corps of dedicated lay missionaries teach and carry out the other work of the Mission. This "other work" includes maintaining the buses and vans which travel the remote mesas to bring the children to school; preparing two nourishing meals daily for the children; and bringing both food and water to aging Navajos living in 'poverty in remote areas of the barren Reservation.

New lay missionariesoften ask, , Mission Director Bob O'Connell with S1. Bonaventure Mission School students. Every day brings challenges to keep "Can this be America?" ,the school open ... to give 300 children the skills they will need to Will you help? break the cycle of poverty and to live a Spirit-filled life.

Gifts made to St. Bonaventure Indian Mission and School are tax- •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• : deductible. The school also : Dear Anchor Readers, qualifies for "MatchingUifts."

• • I'm turning to you for help. My concern is for the

: children and elders served by St. Bonaventure Indian : Mission. Without caring friends like you we can't exist.

• Please help make quality education a reality 'for needy . , I : Navajo children. a"d Sch" • we begin the new year, I'm looking to the future f ,"iLia" USI ~ •• andAsfind Sf. that by next fall, I need to replace old vans with : two four-wheel drive buses. Meeting everyday expenses is • a challenge but when I think of the dollars needed for two : 'buses, I pray the Holy ,Spirit will send friends to help. ~. : Federal safety standards require that we make every effort ~4$...~..l~ , • to obtain these buses. Without busing, many have no way ~-----d-l~.:e...- "~_~~~ to get the education they need to break the cycle of ---~-:--. -- . " " • poverty. _~...4~-'-L. """,:' ~-_-:--: I can't get the much-needed buses without your help. '~,~ ~,t.~, ,~.td . ~," .,,'~. : Please become part of this life-giving work! I don't want ~. /~ :,~ , '. r!. / u~~~ to have to say "no" to even one child or one elder who ~__-~~ . ~tLuL--9~~ ,.' ~ '. needs help. Will yoiJ join in our love for ,these First ;J.I. .-fJ.-...,eG1P'..t:t:!~" /f/I ' " " : - : Americans who live in such difficult circumstances?

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Please check here ifyou would like to receive a copy of a video showing ihe work made possible through your donation and the people at St, Bonaventure Indian Mission'and Schotil, as a token iif appreciation for your gift of$15 or more,

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