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Reacting to Tuesday's exp!osion路 "We commend the vIctIms of ofthe spacecraft Challenger, which the disaster at Cape Canaveral to took the lives of six astronauts and Almighty God and convey our New Hampshire teacher Christa heartfelt condolences to their loved McAuliffe, Bishop Daniel A. Cron- ones. At the same time, we pray in issued the following statement: for the safety of all who engage in "All of us have been deeply moved the perilous adventure of probing and saddened by the dreadful acci- the vast scope of God's created dent which destroyed the space- universe." craft Challenger and took the lives Expressing sorrow on behalf of of the six astronauts and Christa the National Conference ofCathoMcAuliffe. lic Bishops, Bishop James W. "We have all been reminded in a Malone, president, said: "We offer graphic manner of the danger and our sympathy and our prayers to risk inherent in the voyages of the bereaved families. At the same exploration, just at a time when, time, as we acknowledge the dedibecause of the skill and courage of cation of the professional crew the participants, space travel members to the advancement of seemed to be of routine character.

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Anchor Weekend . CAPE CODDERS unfurl their banner iIi preparation for participation i~ the Jan. 22 NatIOnal March for Life in Washington, D.C. .

Pro-lifers march 13th time Mrs. Booth also commented on Members of the Fall River diocese were among thousands who the support demonstrated by march converged on the nation's capital onlookers. "Other years there Jan. 22 for the 13th annual March' wasn't much reaction. This year for life, a continuing protest people at windows and on roofagainst the 1973 pro-abortion rul- tops gave us thumbs-up signs and . some construction workers had ing of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Media reports estimated there even lettered pro-life slogans on were 37,000 Washington marchers, sheets of plywood." like other observers, the coora figure disputed by Mary Ann Booth of South Dartmouth, a mem- dinator noted the large number of ber of Greater New Bedford chap- young people participating in this ter of Massachusetts Citizens for year's march.

Apparently largely sparked by life (MCl) and coordinator for the diocesan contingent at the controversy over the excommunication of Mary Ann Sorrentino, march. "last year it was estimated there director of Planned Parenthood of were 71,500 marchers," she said, Rhode Island, the Washington and I think this year's turnout was March for life drew unprecedented media attention this year. Most larger than that."

television coverage linked the two events.

Excommunication, as defined in the Catholic Almanac, is "a penalty or censure by which a baptized person is excluded from the communion of the faithful for committing and remaining obstinate in certain serious offenses specified by canon law.... Even though excommunicated, a person is still respon!tible for fulfillment of the normal obligations of a Catholic."

Charismatic and pro-life leader and Providence pastor Father John Randall, who made Mrs. Sorrentino's excommunication public on Rhode Island Cable television proTurn to Page Six

The traditional Anchor Weekend will be observed Saturday and Sunday in diocesan parishes. Coming at renewal time for the great majority of Anchor subscriptions, it offers the convenience of resubscribing via the collection basket rather than by mail.

In a time of uncertain moral standards, most recently evidenced by confusion on the part of many as to the Catholic stand on abortion, there is an ongoing need for an authoritative voice in such matters.

Presenting the stand of the Church in areas such as war and peace, social justice and the right to life, the Catholic press answers that need, here with The Anchor as the official voice of the diocese, across the nation with other diocesan newspapers similarly representing their bishops.

Speaking for the Catholic press in general at the beginning of February, Catholic Press Month, Father Owen F. Campion, editor of the Tennessee Register of Nash-

ville and president of the Catholi~ Press Association, made the following statement: By any measurement, Catholic publishing in the United States is a major undertaking of the Church, and for the people of the Church.

In June, the Catholic Press Association - which represents hundreds of Catholic newspapers, magazines, book publishers, and general publishers - will celebrate the 75th anniversary of its beginnings. That event, and this year, focus not only upon an organization but more brQadly upon the whole Catholic . press, a pleasant and inviting picture, marked by bright colors of Christian holiness, awareness, dedication and compassion.

As an industry, Catholic publishing in the United Turn to Page Six

Rainbow week for schools Catholic schools in the Fall River dioQese, like schools across the nation, will obser.ve Feb. 2 through 8 as Catholic Schools Week.

The week will begin Sunday with Father Richard W. Beaulieu, diocesan director of education, celebrating the weekly television Mass at 10:30 a.m. on WLNE, Channel 6, and speaking on the significance of Catholic schools..

The national theme, "Catholic Schools: A Rainbow of Excellence" is being carried out in diocesan schools in ma!1y ways in addition

to special Masses, scheduled at all institutions.

At Out: Lady of Mt. Carmel School in New Bedford, for instance, youngsters will wear rainbowcolored ribbons throughout next week and on Rainbow .Day next Thursday will come to school in "rainbow-colored" clothing, mixing colors as they please. The day will include a song and slide show themed on the popular song" Rainbow Connection" and students will be awarded citations for poems, Turn to Page Seven

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THE ANCHORFriday, Jan. 31, 1986

Tradgedy

Cardinal Oddi replaced bv Cardinal Innocenti eI

Cardinal Innocenti, 60,' has VATICAN CITY (NC) - Pope Continued from Page One John Paul II has accepted the been a member of the papal dipAmerica's space program, we also resignation of ItaHan Cardinal lomatic corps for most of the salute the valor of the volunteer Silvio Oddi as prefecf of the years since 1950. He has been teacher who died in the tragedy.

Congregation for the Clergy and papal nuncio to Spain since 1980 May their souls through the mercy has named Italian Cardinal I\rt- and witnessed the rise of the of God rest in peace." tonio Innocenti, papal nuncio to Socialist Party to power and the In other New England reaction, 1982 election of Socialist Prime Spain, as his replacement.

Boston Cardinal Bernard F. Law The Vatican made the an- Minister Felipe Gonzalez. The offered Mass on Tuesday night for election began a period of strainnouncement Jan. 21. a capacity congregation at St. Jereed church-state relations. miah's Church, Framingham, the Cardinal Oddi, an outspoRen Cardinal Innocenti was a key parish where Christa M~Auliffe and controversial figure since was confirmed and marrIed and being named to ,head 'the clergy figure in the church's resistance where her parents, Edward and congregation in 1979, turned 75 to Spanish laws that liberalized Grace Corrigan are "great worklast November, the age when abortion, introduced divorce and ers," according to Father William congregation heads are required gave the government greater J. O'Connor, p~stor. to submit their resignations to control over Catholic schools.

The pope named him a cardinal Mrs. Corrigan heads the St. the pope.

Vincent de Paul Society and is a .

The clergy congregation is re- last April 24. parish council member, he said.

A native of a small town near sponsible for overseeing the work of the world's more than Florence in central Italy, CarAlso in Framingham, a memor406,000 priests. It also has the dinal Innocenti .has worked in ial service was held at Framingham State College, from which Mrs. primary responsibility for over- the Curia, the Vatican's central McAuliffe graduated. &eeing catechetics because of the admini!5trative structure.

TWO GOOD ADS for religious life: Sacred Hearts SisHe was' assistant to nuncios Vatican position that priests are At St. Peter's parish in Con- ters Marie du Divin Coeur Machado, 100 on Feb. 8 (left) the primary transmitters of re- in Belgium and France before cord, NH, where Mrs. McAuliffe and Willibrord Kelter, 102 on Feb. 10. (Motta photo) being named nuncio to Paraguay taught an eighth grade CCD class ligious instruction. until preparations for the shuttle in 1967, the year he was made flight suspended her participation 'an archbishop by Pope Paul VI. in the program, parishioners were In 1973, he became secretary of "stunned and praying," said VinFebruary is a good month for Rev. Roger D. LeDuc was the Congregation for Saints' centian Father Chester R. Mrowka, birthdays: Washington,' Lincolri, principal celebrant and Bishop Causes. Two years later, he was pastor.

Sister Marie du Divin Coeur, Daniel A. Cronin presided at named secretary of the Congre"We were so proud of her, we Sister Willibrord. gation for Sacraments and DivJan. 2 funeral rites for Lionel had so much hope in her," he said.

The latter are Sisters of the B. LeDuc, 80, of St. Joseph's ine Worship, a post he held until The McAuliffe family, includ- Sacred Hearts residing-at the parish, New Bedford, who died his appointment in Spain. ing Mrs. McAuliffe's husband community's House of Prayer in Cardinal Oddi has been a last Dec. 29.

Steven and children Scott and strong defender of a unique Caroline had been parishioners Fall River.

Many priests of the diocese priestly identity which he deBoth are excellent advertisesince 1978 and Caroline had been were concelebrants at the Mass fined as including celibacy, a ments for religious life: Sister baptized at St. Peter's. for Father LeDuc's father. primary concern for spirituail and Marie will be 100 on Feb. 8 and Witnessed Explosion Mr. LeDuc, the husband of liturgical matters and strict adSister Willibrord 102 on Feb. 10.

In Florida, staff members of~he Beatrice B. (McGee) LeDuc, was herence to church teachings and Florida Catholic newspaper, which Although at present hospitalized a native of Fall River who had disciplinary norms. serves five Florida dioceses, after a heart attack, Sister Willilived many years in New BedPriests who do not act or dress watched in horror Tuesday as the brord's recovery is expected. ford, where 'he was a bank manHer centennial celebration two like priests, are too familiar with space shuttle exploded. ager and at one time city treasyears ago was highlighted by a women, or are careless' about urer.

Gary Morton, associate editor Mass of thanksgiving celebrated the liturgy show symptoms of a of the Orlando based paper, said by Bishop Daniel A. Cronin.

As well as his widow and crisis in their priestly identity, staff members were watching the Father ,LeDuc, his survivors in- he said at the 1983 World Synod Both Pope John Paul II, and launch from their downtown Orclude three other sons, Leo E. . of Bishops. ' the bishop sent special congratulando building.

LeDuc of New Bedford; Rene In 1984, he told an internalations and blessings to this G. LeDuc of Cambridge; and tional group of priests that a Although Orlando is about 40 year's centenarian, who will be Normand O. LeDuc of Brockton; priest "does not need the ,love miles from the Cape Canaveral honored at a Mass of thanksa daughter, Jeannette L. Poyant of a man nor a woman to achieve launch site, Morton said "We can giving Feb. 8,. to be followed by' of Centerville; and several grand- a complete personaHty." see the launches 12 to 15 seconds a reception at the 491 Hood after they leave the ground. We children and grcatgrandchildren.

"The priest is wedded to the Street convent from 2 to 4 that can see it appear on the horizon church and does not require a afternoon. and follow it up into the sky."

111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 personal relationship to comSister Marie, known as VirMorton described the explosion: plete his personality," the carginia .Machado before entering "She is a light sleeper and dinal said.

"At first it looked like a Fourth of religious life, is one of 21 childwe always' find her praying her July starburst without the glitter.

Cardinal Oddi often defended . ren, of whom 'a brother and sisrosary or saying ejaculations. church rules prohibiting priests "Then about that time the anter still reside in her native "Most of all, her life is to be from holding public office or ~ouncers on the radio were getting Portugal. • present to the Lord in the chapel. engaging in partisan unpolitical very excited."

Her father, Jose Antonio de Until a couple of months ago activity. In '1985, he joined three Sousa Machado, a physician, disshe would kneel down for hours other congregation heads in When the staff realized they had witnessed an explosion, Morton couraged her from entering rein adoration. She longs to return signing a letter asking religious said, they were deva~t~ted. A few ligion -because of her fragile to the chapel as soon as she superiors and bishops to take minutes later, they Jomed hands health. "In 'a convent you will goes out. disciplinary action against priests not live until 25," he said and prayed.

"During Mass she always violating these rules. gloomily. waits for her turn at the interCardinal Oddialso strongly Tiny even then and weighing cessory prayers. In her own little criticized many modern cateonly 48 pounds today, Sister pitch she prays for holy priests chetical methods, especially Marie has nevertheless confoundand religious vocations, for the those that avoid teaching childROME (NC) - An increasing ed her father's prediction. preservation of the innocence of ren "the reality of sin" and number of new Jesuits have been Professed in France in 1910, the little children, for the con- which avoid "personal responsiclrawn from the Third World she arrived in the United States version of loved ones, for the bility" for sin. over ,tile past few decades, givshortly thereafter and taught at perseverance of the ~ Sacred ing the largest Catholic religious "We can and olight to discuss the former Sacred Hearts AcadHearts scholastics, especially in better ways of putting the. realorder a more universal characemy and Sacred Hearts School.

Japan, for the beatification of ity. of sin to children, but we ter, said a Jesuit official. "We in Fairhaven, also serving for Father Damien, who died as a may in no way bring the necare moving away from being a many years as academy portleper, and for the triumph of the essity of fulfilling this duty into European - and North Ameriress and assisting with domestic Hearts of Jesus and Mary in the question," he added. can-centered organization," said work. She is fluent in Portuhearts of all men." . Fatiler Johannes G. Gerhartz, In 1980, the cardinal ordered secretary of the Society of Jesus. bishops' conferences to draw up Greatest Homage "In 1945, about 90 percent of Only a Shadow plans for a major redistribution the Jesuits 'lived in Europe, the "The greatest homage we can "The finest work of art is but of the world's clergy to meet a United States or Canada," he pay to truth is to use it." a shadow of, the divine per- serious shortage of priests in said.

Ralph Waldo Emerson fection .." - Anon. underdeveloped countries.

Lionel LeDuc

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, , lie issue of poverty during the trip.

"So much of the poverty in India is structural. The Catholic Church in India has not highlighted this because of its minority status," he said. "We would rather give a witness of justice to people who are' poor, and arouse consciences."

The conversion issue is still a sore spot in church-state relations, but the situation has improved under Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, who succeeded his . mother as head of government.

The pope is expected to meet with the prime minister and other officials Feb. 1.

The church and Indian government have battled over birth

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By NC News ence, said recently that the pope Pope John Paul II's 10-day "is not coming to convert people. visit to India, which begins to- It probably has not even crossed morrow, has spawned contro- his mind." versy in the 745-million person In India, Catholic evangelizanation, which has a Catholic, tion has stressed "presence" over population of only 12 million, as "preaching," according to several opposed to 600 million Hindus church sources in Rome. It has and 80 million Moslems, as well been marked increasingly by as members of many smaller re- two movements, they said: social ligious groups. action among the poor and inculNikhil Cha~ravarty, writing in turation - an effort to translate early January in the Bombay Christianity into traditional Inedition of the national English dian ·languages, prayer forms daily The Times of India, de- and ceremonies. scribed the Catholic Church in The trend is away from simple India as subservient to a foreign charity and toward greater social power. education, particularly in the A Bombay Catholic news- country's 17,000 missionary stapaper, replying to the article, tions, they said. said Chakravarty was wrong.

Jesuit missionaries, for exThe Hindu writer called for ample, have set up regional theoan end to "practices of Indology centers in local languages Vatican relationship which are a~d village programs for adult a relic of colonial power." education and literacy. About Noting that the Vatican ap- two-thirds, of Indians are illipoints 'all bishops in India, he terate. asked for notification of the Several Jesuit-run high schools government prior to appointhave switched from English to ments. native languages, although this Chakravarty's was one of several Hindu voices protesting has upset some wealthier Indian ihe papal visit. Others have parents who want their children called for demonstrations against to learn English so they can "get the pontiff, claiming that the ahead."

Near Bhopal in central India, church in mostly Hindu India is conducting a conversion cam- Jesuits are organizing resistance paign among lower caste In- to bonded .Jabor, an illegal but still common practice, in India ' dians.

Bombay'~ Catholic' weekly that has kept' some families innewspaper, the Examiner, said debted for' generations. Other in an editorial that Pope John Jesuits and religious have or· Paul respects India's secular ganized on' hehalf of poor fisherdemocracy. If there is any bias men in southern India, whose in his thinking, the newspaper livelihood is threatened by insaid, it favors the Third World. creasing mechanization.'

These activities at' times upIt said that Catholics are free to join whatever political organ- set government and church ization they wish, provided that leaders because of their political the organization respects human implications. rights and religious practices.

The pope will, visit a home The Vatican's sole purpose is ,for the dying and destitute run to safeguard moral and spiritual by Mother Teresa's Sisters of values, the Exainin'er said.

Charity in downtown Calcutta, Reacting recently to Hindu where 9 million Indians live, apprehension about the papal many in sluins or shacks. visit, Archbishop SiiilOn Pimenta But according to Bishop Henry of Bombay, presfdent of the In- D'Souza, coadjutor of Calcutta, dian Catholic bishops' confer- the church will not make a pub-

in recent years. Faced with a population that has more than doubled in the last 35 years, the government still promotes birth control and allows abortion, hut the forced sterilizations of the late 1970s have disappeared" church ,sources said.

One positive result of sterilization campaign is that the church developed a strong nat· ural family planning· program in' response.

The variety in the Indian church will be in evidence during the trip. Three rites have developed in Kerala, where the pope will make four stops. The oldest rite is the Syro-Malabar (Cha-ldean) church. ' In one of the central liturgical events of the trip, the pope will beatify a Malabarese nun and priest during a Mass at Kottayam Feb. 8. Kerala Catholics are preparing for the visit by fasting and other exercises of self-denial, church officials said.

Meanwhile, in the northern Assam state where Catholicism is less than 100 years old, the -<:hurch is preparing for the

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pope's visit to Shillong, a resort center in the region's tribal hills.

Local Catholics plan cultural dances and songs· for the pope, whom they' have described as having "a warm heart of friendliness."

Another major encounter is expected to be a youth meeting in Bombay.

Tohose interviewed said the pope's personal charisma and spirituality will be a key to his welcome by the entire nation.

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Once more we celebrate Catholic Schools Week with determined pride. Despite obstacles from within and without, the Catholic Church in America continues to maintain, support and encourage an educational system that is one of the glories of this nation.

Totally without outside support, the Church has given the United States an educational system that is a unique gift to all its citizens.

Millions of Americans have received the benefits of a school system that has overcome bigotry and bias to become not only a glory of its own church but also a blessing to the entire 'country. Catholic school students have brought to all America the fruits and labors of dedication, determination and devotion.

Today over two million Americans attend parochial schools.

The difficulty of keeping them operative is perhaps greater than ever'before. Our secular society constantly ,attacks the very right of. private schools to exist. Even in face of the fundamental constitutional rights of parents in the area of educational freedom, the battle to restrict oreven eliminate this guaranteed freedom is always in progress.

The lack of fairness is obvious in the areas of tuition tax credits and remedial education programs. Such inequities have made Catholic school students second-rate ·citizens, denied their basic rights because they have chosen to exercisae their constitutional prerogatives.

Next week, as we take note of the role of Catholic education in America, may we continue our efforts for justice under the law. We as a church should not be lax or careless in our efforts to assure the civil rights of all Catholics who sincerely believe that their support of Catholic schools does not mean they are less American than are those who opt for public education.

Supporting the Message Have you looked at your local newsstand lately? What do you see or would you even dare report the vision? If we were to judge the reading habits of America from many ofthe publications offered for public consumption, the message would be quite clear. .

Pornography is alive and well and is trying to become, if you can thus express it, respectable. The Playboy mentality is 'indeed infiltrating more and more families. Our social mores tend more and more to the pagan. What was once seedy and slimy is now deemed respectable by the hustlers of print.

Because of this tendency, it should be evident that there must exist an opposite urgency. We cannot allow ourselves to be bought by the propaganda of materialism. We should make every effort to proclaim that there are puolications and magazines dedicated not to·the tawdry, but to the truth.

During this weekend the diocese willfocus its attention on The Anchor, our own publication, with the firm hope that the faithful will see this paper as a means of bringing the moral teachings and ethical values of the Church into the home. We . are indeed a church newspaper, dedicated to the task of proclaiming as best we can the Good News.

We encourage our readers to support this ministry, to help the cause of the printed word by their continued encouragement. We also ask them to share this apostolate by bringing The Anchor into the homes of their friends and relatives, thus letting them' know there is an alternative to the secular, that their church seeks to inform and enlighten, that the Gospel message is more alive and better than the message of pornography.

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CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 1986

'From thy youth up Jeceive instruction.' Eccu. 6:18

Filllls for families NEW YORK (NC) - Everyone knows that G-n~ted family films went .out with nickel newspapers and IO-cent candy bars.

Even the Walt Disney organization knows that a PG-rated film has a better chance than a G of drawing an audience.

But running counter to the industry's conventional wisdom is a new theatrical circuit of movie houses known as the Clubhouse Pictures Family Network.

Some 1,000 theaters are participating in this distribution plan which offers viewers five new Grated films, one a month from January through May.. Clubhouse theaters are expected to exhibit each film for four weeks, thereby assuring their community a continuing supply of family entertainment.

Scholastjc magazine, which is providing teachers with study guides for Clubhouse films, says "this is a series of films for children that provides quality entertainment that parents, teachers and kids can trust." .

Certainly this is true of "The Adventures of Mark Twain," the clay animation film premiering the Clubhouse Pictures concept. Will Vinton, the film's producer-director, has made a number of award-

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winning shorts used in schools for the past decade.

The best-known of these is "Martin the Cobbler," an adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's story, "Where Love Is, God Is." This 1977 clay animation short has become a standard resource in religious media libraries.

In New York to publicize the opening of his first theatrical feature, Vinton was asked if he had given up on educational shorts.

"Short film distribution can no longer serve as a marketplace," he responded, "because film has become too expensive a medium." . Faced with this situation, many short-film producers have turned to television as a source of funding. Vinton believes, however, that the economics of television would compromise the quality of his animation.

He explained that clay animation costs much more than the kind of animated drawings employed in most television productions, although compared with theatrical budgets, it is relatively modestly priced.

Animating clay figures, just as with puppets or drawings, consists of minute movements frame by frame, at the rate of 24 frames per second. The sculpted clay charac-

ters are' as three-dimensional as puppets but more mobile and capable of realistic changes of facial expression.

Vinton's studio in Portland, Ore., houses a 22-person production crew. "Working together as a group is a joy and· a pleasure for all of us," said Vinton. "Once past the apprenticeship, there's not been much turnover."

He knows that putting his film into. theatrical release is a big gamble. "The biggest problem with the Clubhouse Theater approach is that it might boomerang. "One of my fears," Vinton said, "is that with the Clubhouse label, the public may perceive my film as being for juveniles rather than·for all age levels. " But it is the best chance he's got. . "Otherwise we would have to go it alone, put it in a theater and everything would depend upon a single weekend. If it wasn't an immediate success, it would all be over.

"The Adventures of Mark Twain" will be playing across the country over the next five months.

Vinton hopes that it will work and will bring the family audience back to the movie theaters.

The question is not whether he has talent but whether families are still willing to go to the movies.

Childhood fears

THE ANCHOR - Di~ce~e of Fall Riv'e~ - Fri:, Jan. 31, 1986 By

I was listening to talk radio strange dogs and being stolen from DOLORES recently when the subject of school playgrounds. The recent publicity of missing children showed children's fears came up. Lis- up often in reported children's CURRAN teners were invited to call in . fears. and tell of their children's fears Some fears have a real basis, and also their own memories of . others do not. The sharing brought childhood fears. It was an enlightto my mind a deep childhood fear ening program. which I never admitted to anyone One mother asked her three for fear of ridicule but which caused children what their greatest fears me many nights of anguish. were. Her lO-year-old daughter I grew' up on a'farm. My room confessed that she feared most was directly in line with our windhaving an intruder come in the mill, which creaked and groaned window wherl she was alone in bed on scary evenings. I was dreadfully at night. afraid 'that on windy nights the Her nine-year-old brother greatly spinning top would break loose, feared being sent to the principal's fly through my window and kill office. It seemed he was sent there me. in first grade and the parents' over But I never told anyone. If I reaction was such that he lives in had, I am sure my dad would have daily dread of having it repeated. shown me it was impossible for Their five-year-old sister's onthat wheel to come in through my going fear is that the top bunk in window. which her sister sleeps will crash Sometimes we adults unintendown on her some night. tionally project fears on our child"I was flabbergasted," said the ren. When parents worry aloud mother. "All of these fears can be about having enough money at the handled but we didn't know about end of the month, children can them until now, when I asked worry.excessively about having them as a result of your program." the family put out on .the street without food and clothing. Some So true. We don't know our children's fears because we don't parents discovered this fear when ask them. Other parents reported they queried their children. their children fear being left at a If we show fear in going to the dentist or in approaching strange gas station when they go to the bathroom, being attacked by dogs, our children are apt to pick it

Footing the bill "In one archdiocese alone, 'with a family will demand a larger Father, it will take $246 mil- salary.

This is a far cry from Religious lion !o keep religious orders living in a community and pooling out offinancial difficulties and resources.

enable them to take care of sisters who are elderly or infirm."

That revelation was not new to me. In 1982 our research team had studied more than 500 religious orders of men and women to learn if they were having financial troubles. Fifty-five percent of the orders foresaw a financial crisis in the costs of caring for aged and infirm members. Funds had been set aside by most of the orders but it was felt that the funds were "woefully inade.quate."

At the heart of the problem are aging Religious whose median age now is 57 and rising by one year every 18 months.

As more Religious retire there are not enough young Religious available to support the older ones.

The inexpensive labor force the U.S. church once enjoyed is eroding quickly.

Many sisters working in parishes, who once were paid near to nothing, are asking for salaries equal to a lay person's. Often those salaries are sent to a motherhouse in an effort to keep it financially solvent and to support the elderly.

In order to avoid a financial crisis many orders are selling properties. They are moving out of institutions that are no longer filled and are seeking funds from bishops and Catholics donors.

As the church shifts toward a greater dependency on the laity, the financial crunch will not be lightened. On the contrary, I see even greater financial difficulties in the fut路ure.

For example, the costs of training lay persons for new roles will place heavy financial burdens on dioceses. There will be no clergy disco lints. Then too a lay persen

As we employ more permanent deacons, full-time directors of ministry and parish administrators, parish budgets will feel a heavy drain.

But before anyone becomes depressed over all the potential financial disasters facing the church, it should be noted that some parishes and religious institutions are not only surviving, but are thriving and will continue to thrive down the road.

Why? Because they have employed persons with foresight and financial know-how. They are persons who are not so distracted by everyday problems as to forget about longrange planning. They are not only living in the present, they are also thinking about those who come after them.

They are schooled in computers and how to compute projections.

They have a mentality which accepts the fact that old institutions aren't what they used to be and that nothing comes free. And they are planning accordingly.

One of the 'biggest challenges the 路church faces now is to figure out how to shift quickly into a new mode of planning for this situation.

One of the church's greatest successes in the future might lie in

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Why such a long wait?

February 3 Rev. Antonio O. Ponte, Pastor, 1952, Our Lady of Angels, Fall River

Q. Your column is great, and I hope you can help me. Why does a tribunal take so long to decide a privilege of the faith case involving a single Roman Catholic man, aged 57, marrying a divorced Methodist woman, aged 47? A preCana conference priest said six months to a year is possible for a .waiting period.

My de~r fiance is thoroughly confused, as ordinarily four months is the only waiting time. required.

(Pennsylvania) A. I'm always extremely cautious in making predictions about the time required for completion of a marriage case. To begin with, most cases require a number of testimonies from people familiar with the couple involved; these alone may require several months, depending on the location of the witnesses and their willingness to assist in the case.

Add to this the time required for action by the local diocesan tribunal, and possible (as in all privilege of the faith cases, which involve a previous marriage in which one of the spouses was baptized) action by the appropriate officials in Rome, and you are talking about a long time.

The priests and other personnel in the tribunals I know are conscientious, hard working and very knowledgeable people. With almost no exceptions, they are :llso extremely sensitive to the human realities and pain behind the names on the papers they work with.

Because they are concerned and aware of the anxieties of the people involved, I also have found them most understanding and helpful when anyone asks for information on the status of a particular case.

I hope I don't cause them too much extra extra work by saying this, but I suggest you ask them for information on the status of your case. This might best be done by through' the parish priest who is helping you with the case. Failing that, there is nothing wrong with your contacting the tribunal yourself.

Q. I read your answer some time ago about the church's rules on marriage, but never thought they would involve me so deeply. For a long time I've prayed for the right man to come along, and. recently came to know one who is kind and understanding, and would be a fine father for our children.

However, he was married before; both of them are baptize~ Protestants. They were divorced later because he wanted children and she did not. There were some other problems also. We would love to get married, and both of us want our children to be raised as good Catholics.

Can you help us? I've hear'" his ex-wife would have to talk with a priest and I doubt she would. We will appreciate anything you can suggest. (Missouri) .

February 4 Rt. Rev. Hugh J. Smyth, P.R., Pastor, 1921, St. Lawrence, New Bedford, 1st Vicar General, Fall River, 1904-07; Administrator of Diocese Feb-July 1907

A. From what you say of the marriage, it appears to be one that is well worth presenting to your diocesan tribunal for investigation of a possible annulment. I'd urge you to do that quickly.路

up. I have an irrational fear of bees which I know I've passed on to my young children.

Older children have fears that need to be aired and addressed, too - nuclear destruction, rape, failure, police involvement and social humiliation. It is estimated that one often adolescents seriously considers suicide, an act often motivated by. irrational fear.

I suggest we share individual fears in the family occasionally, beginning with parents, which then gives children permission to share fears of their own.

What do I fear? That my sons will have to fight in Central America someday, fire at night when we are sleeping, despots with nuclear weapons and incurable diseases in the family.

I don't know what my children fear but I intend to ask them because just sharing the fear makes it less lonely and more controllable. And they may have a fear I can help alleviate. Like the windmill.

By FATHER

EUGENE HEMRICK

appointing persons who respect the past but realize that to preserve its best traditions there must be a wedding with the best we presently know about planning for the future.

(necrology] February 1 Rt. Rev. Michael J. O'Reilly, Pastor, 1948, Immaculate Conception, Taunton Re,v. Anatole F. Desmarais, Pastor, 1975, St. James, Taunton Rt. Rev. Patrick Hurley, Pastor, 1968, St. Joseph, Taunton Rev. Msgr. Gerard J. Chabot, Pastor, 1983, St. Theresa of the Child Jesusr South' Attleboro February 2 Most Rev. William Stang, D. D., 1907, First Bishop of Fall River, 1904-1907 Rev. Patrick F. McKenna, Pastor, 1913, Immaculate Conception, Taunton Rev. John L. McNamara, Pastor, 1941, Immaculate Conception, Fall River .

Rev. P. Roland Decosse, Pastor, 1947, S1. Hyacinth, New Bedford

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DIETZEN While the testimony of the former spouse is usually desirable, it is not always absolutely necessary in such a case. The priest and others in the tribunal office would make that determination. .

Much as I would be willing to help you more directly, such cases must be presented through your parish priest (or perhaps another priest in your area with whom you might be acquainted) and handled by the marriage tribunal of your own diocese.

Q. Our bible study group is discussing the parables in St. Matthew's Gospel. We are confused by the story about the people who came to a wedding feast without a weddin~ garment and were cast out.

Nothing we came up with was very satisfying. It still seems to us unfair. Apparently Jesus didn't think so. Is there any explanation?

(Texas) Actually that parable (Matthew 22) parallels a practice quite common in many parts of the world, including the Middle East, even into modern times.

Various kings or lesser potentates distributed something like a cloak or vest to any who would come into their presence. This was particularly true for royal events such as weddings or state ceremonies.

Sometimes the garment was an outright gift. Sometimes it was only to路 wear during an audience or other affair. Wearing the provided garment was ,considered not only acceptance of the gift.but an honor to the giver. Refusal to wear it was at least discourteous and was often considered a deliberate insult to the royal official.

Wearing or not wearing the gift frequently became a delicate diplomatic question. Rejection of the "garment of honor" sometimes cost individuals their lives.

As I mentioned, this custom was (and in some few cases seems to remain) prevalent in the Arab world and other parts of the Near East.

The king in our Lord's parable was in fact quite generous. He was among those more understanding royal officials who understood that poverty might prevent certain of their people from obtaining the rich garments and who therefore provided wedding garments. for all.

A free brochure answering some questions Catholics ask about confession is available by sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Father Dietzen, Holy Trinity Parish, 704 N. Main St., Bloomington, III. 61701. Questions for this column should be sent to. Father Dietzen at the same address.

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Anchor were often very different among Catholics. ' Constant in the religious perspective of that circumstance was the need for mature Catholics to know community in the church, to find direction, understanding, kindness and ultimately peace, through the Christian gospel.

Bishop England was convinced that need would best be served by communicating useful information and by dialogue among Catholic Americans.

In 1986, American public opinion is tested a hundred ways every day. American Catholic opinion is monitored. Analysis makes it clear that Bishop England's judgment applies to today's situation as much as it !Jid to rea!ities long ago.

The Catholic press serves an institutional need, for it is indispensable to the work of the organized church. However, in a theological estimate, it serves a very personal need. It enables readers to see God in everyday life, calls them to Christian commitment and makes them aware of their unity beneath the Catholic sun.

Continued from Page One , States is much older than 75.

In 1822, one of America's pioneer missionary bishops, BishopJohn England ofCharleston, S.C., .founded a Catholic newspaper "to supply an apparent want in the United States of North America."

Bishop England -defined that need in an inaugural statement in the new newspaper. He said that Catholic Americans often faced at least indifference to their views.

At times, he observed, the American culture conflicted with Catholic ideas. Many loud voices and many determined opinions surrounded Catholics. The land itself was very large. Great distances lay between Catholic communities. Livelihoods, experiences and backgrounds

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The pope previously announced the celebrations in a December address at the Vatican. On Jan. 22, the Pontifical Council for the Laity, which will oversee the celebrations, released details.

The council "warmly invited" bishops throughout the world to NEW VORK RABBIS participate in the annual March put the event on their calendars for Life in Washington, DC. (NC photo) and suggested that this year youth events be held in diocesan cathedrals.

The theme for the 1986 celebra· tion, scheduled for March 23, is "always be prepared to make a secretly tape-recorded, Father Egan 'Continued from Page One defense to anyone who calls you to told her that she in fact had excomgrams on Jan. 21, was later inter- municated herself because of her account for the hope that is in viewed by NC News. you," the council said. involvement with abortion.

He said Mrs. Sorrentino "is the In a statement explaining the Ina letter, Mrs. Sorrentino asked most outspoken person in Rhode Bishop Louis Gelineau of Provi- reason for the event, the council Island for abortion. She is consaid the church wished to show its dence for clarification. stantly being quoted on the issue unity with youth and transmit to Father Matano responded for and always describes herself as a Bishop Gelineau in a June 14, them "the certainty, truth and love Catholic."

1985, letter. He told Mrs. Sorren- which is Christ."

He said he divulged her excomIn the past two years, Vatican tino that "it is not the bishop of the munication in order "to clear up youth celebrations have attracted diocese who has excommunicated the confusion in the minds of participants from all over the world. you, but rather you are excomRhode Island Catholics" about The first, a four-day celebration municated by reason of the uniMrs. Sorrentino's status in the in 1984, capped the Holy Year for versallaw of the church." church.

Reconciliation and brought toMrs. Sorrentino declined to dis"She has excommunicated her- cuss her personal view of abortion. gether 250,000 young people for a Palm Sunday procession through self, by her very own choice to be She did, however, sugg<;st that director of Planned Parenthood," other "pro-choice" Catholics hold the streets of Rome.

Father Salvatore Matano, vicar essentially the same views. , The following year, about for administration and co-chancelDiocesan officials, she said, 200,000 youths met with the pope, lorofthe Providence Diocese, told , "belie.ve that what I do and who I again on Palm Sunday, during the National Catholic News Service am is basically different than what Vatican celebration of the United Jan. 23. "Her excommunication is Ted Kennedy does when he votes Nations' International Youth Year. self-inflicted and is a logical con- or Geraldine Ferraro does when Meetings with large groups of sequence of her position. she supports the right of women to young people have been one ofthe Abortions are performed at Plan- have abortions." . hallmarks of the pontificate of ned Parenthood clinics in Rhode She said she was not calling for Pope John Paul and are a part of Island. action against people like Kennedy every visit he makes abroad.

Mrs. Sorrentino said in an inter- or Ms. Ferraro, but "I don't know view with NC News Jan. 23 that what the difference is."

Father Matano said, however, she will "never renounce anything. icated a pro-life billboard on Route I believe in what I d,o. I believe it is that a distinction must be made 6, near Bishop Stang High School, "between direct assistance and inright. " North Dartmouth.

Mrs. Sorrentino, who has been direct assistance (in procuring an In other happenings around the state Planned Parenthood direc- abortion). One who is voting is difnation: tor for the past nine years, called ferent from one working in a clinic."

• The Witchita branch of Kanthe excommunication "hypocritiMrs. Sorrentino said she still sans for Life sponsored a 20-page cal, sexist persecution by the considers herself a Catholic and pullout section Jan. 22 in the church." that she will continue to attend Wichita Eagle-Beacon - II pages She also angrily charged that Mass. of pro-life information and nine diocesan officials, in an incident Local Demonstrations pages listing the names of more leading to her excommunication, In addition to the centerpiece than 10,000 pro-lifers who spon"tried to blackmail me through my Washington march, scores of sored the section, and after the child." marches, rallies, vigils and prayer group announced plans to hold a Last May, Mrs. Sorrentino's services took place last week in major demonstration Jan. 25 at a daughter was scheduled to receive communities across the nation. local abortion clinic, the clinic the sacrament of conTirmation ,at In New Bedford 130 persons announced itwas closing for the St. Augustine Church in Provi- participated in a Jan. 19 March for week of Jan. 20-25. dence, the family's parish. Two Life in chilly rain, then joined oth• Five pro-life groups in the days before the confirmation, Mrs. ers in the old New Bedford High Sioux City, Iowa, area ran an ad in Sorrentino said, the pastor, Father School auditorium for nearly three the Sioux City Journal urging Edward Egan, said the girl would hours of speeches and songs. people "to choose the pro-life hoshave to be interviewed about her pital"for their health care - MarLater a black wreath with a ribviews on abortion before she could ~on inscription, "Thou Shalt Not ian Health' Center, staffed by the be confirmed. She was confirmed Kill," was placed in front of a city Sis'ters of Mercy. later. abortion clinic. A sign read: "In Father Matano said that "every lo'ving memory of the thousands • Rightto Life of Michigan asked pastor has the right to conduct any of unborn deliberately killed here pro-lifers to place lighted candles in their windows Jan. 22 to honor interview that he feels necessary to in New Bedford by abortion." , the millions of unborn aborted in determine" the fitness of a person At the rally, former New Bed- the past 13 years. to receive a sacrament. ford mayor Brian Lawler drew Right to Life-Lifespan in Detroit He said that it is "not inapprop- applause when he compared proriate at all" for a pastor to question choice citizens to Pontius Pilate, sponsored a 100-hour "fast for life," asking sponsors to pledge a child regarding the views of the who washed his hands of complicmoney for each hour a participant child's parents, especially if those ity in the death of Christ. maintained·the .fast. views are opposed to church teachLike the trip of diocesan resi- • The Catholic bishops of New ing. dents to Washington, the' march York state launched a card-signing At the interview, which Mrs. and program were.. sll~tisor~d by campaign at parish churches to Sorrentino called an "inquisition~' the Greater. New Bedford -MCL expreSs opp~sitioll to the state poland whichslie acknowledged :she chapter:Earlier, ~embers'had ded~ ic~ offunding !"1edlc~id abortions.

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At SS. Peter and Paul School, Fall River, the rainbow theme will also be much in evidence, with weekend Masses including a communion meditation and slide presentation, "Color the World with Song." The parish bulletin will feature an insert with pictures of students and their statements on the benefits of Catholic education.

During the week, days will be devoted to academic achievement;

~~,~p~~.ll For the missions Dear Editor: I had r~quested your goodness to appeal to"your kind readers to send me religious articles to my new mission. But I have not received much response. Please be kind enough to request your readers to send me rosaries, statues, scapulars, medals, used and unused Christmas and Easter cards, holy pictures, used clothes and other helps for the mission taken charge recently. The stream of mission need is steady and unending. Please forward the helps to: Father Paul Cruz, Kadavoor Church, Mathilil PO, Quilon 691 60 I, Kerala, India.

Thank you Dear Editor: I write at this time to thank you for including MARRIAGE, YOU AND THE CHURCH, the Diocesan Guidelines for Marriage Preparation, in the January 3 Anchor.

This, along with the program schedule, has already prompted a number of couples to be more seriously concerned about their marriage preparation.

The cooperation on the part of The Anchor with the Office of Family Ministry is a constant source of encouragement.

(Rev.) Ronald A. Tosti Director, Office of Family Ministry

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Dear Editor: "Charismatic tiff'(Anchor, Jan. 10) projects an extremely negative view of the charismatic renewal.

I'm sure it may be newsworthy; but rather than focus on an unusual case, why not research and report on the many dedicated charismatic prayer groups of the Fall River diocese.

These prayer groups' are dedicated to serving their parishes, to helping promote the spreading of the Gospel and to praying for the sick and for the needs of the community. They serve in parish ministries outside of the function of the prayer meetings. They are Catholic in the fullest sense ofthe word, not trying to undermine the Church but striving for unity and peace.

I think the charismatic renewal has borne the brunt of much unwarranted criticism and joking. Please do your fellow Catholic charismatics the courtesy of showing them acceptance and not mere tolerance in the Church. Thank you.

Laura O. Grima Seekonk

"a rainbow of nations" saluting ethnic diversity; "sharing God's rainbow of love," featuring an open house and art fair; and a "living rain bow," with each class dressing in one color ofthe rainbow and the entire student body forming a giant rainbow which will be videotaped and photographed in color.

During the week students will also write to alumni requesting their pictures and statements as to how attending SS. Peter and Paul has influenced their lives. These will be assembled for an Alumni Hall of Fame.

At Notre Dame School, also.

Fall River, prospective kindergarteners will be registered next week from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday and from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the school.

Other Schools Week events will include a balloon liftoff on Tuesday, a hot dog lunch on Wednesday and a big brother/big sister day Thursday.

"I am special" prayers composed by youngsters at St. Anne!s School, Fall River, will be offered at the Schools Week Mass, then formed' into a "prayer quilt." The week will include Sharing, Appreciation and Family days, while .Special Persons Day will see each student inviting "a special person" to an ice cream party and the class wearing most colors on Rainbow Day will win a prize.

Events to which parents and grandparents are invited will be held at St. Jean Baptiste School, Fall River, which willalso have an art exhibit; St. Joseph's Montessori School, Fall River; Our Lady of Lourdes, Taunton; and Espirito Santo, Mt. St. Joseph, Holy Name and St. Stanislaus schools, Fall River.

Mt. St. Joseph will also have a roller skating party and Holy Name has scheduled a living rosary.

A book fair is planned at St. Mary's Primary School, Taunton, where Father William F. Baker will also present a special prayer service, as he will at St. Joseph's School, New Bedford. .

At St. Joseph's other events listed are a Spirit Day, a Rainbow Day, a Crazy Day and a luncheon for senior citizens served by eighth . graders.

Special days at St. Anthony School, New Bedford, are Sharing/ Caring, Thank You, Ethnic Food and Rainbow. Also on the agenda are a talent show and a potluck supper.

Taunton Catholic Middle School plans a communion breakfast and student teacher and teacher appreciation days, while St. George School, Westport, lists magic and talent shows on the week's calendar.

St. John's School, Attleboro, has scheduled Rainbow, God's, Appreciation, Inspiration and Spirit days, and St. Joseph's School, Fairhaven, will hold an . open house and proclaim a Peace Day. At St. Michael's School, Fall River, registration for next year will be accepted throughout Schools Week and the program will include Community Awareness, Student" Family, Teachers and School Spirit days. Field trips, a special luncheon and a facultystudent volleyball game will also take place.

Students at St. Vincent's School, Fall River, are saluting the week with a special banner and at Dominican Academy, also in Fall River, a gym meet and a talent show are' scheduled.

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Hi2h Schools On the high school level, Bishop Connolly in Fall River will salute students in its community service program by highlighting them in advertisements to appear daily next week in the Fall' River Herald News. .

At Coyle and Cassidy in Taunton the week has occasioned distribution'of an informational pamphlet about the school to parents and area parishes. There will also be a parents' night which will include the opportunity for conferences with teachers.

Better Readers Nationally, the Rainbow of Excellence theme is borne out by a report recently released by the National Catholic Educational Association.

The report, prepa~ed by the Ed ucation Testing Service in Princeton, N.J., compares reading achievement of Catholic school students to the national averages using a National Assessment of Educational Progress survey.

The survey of fourth, eighth, and II th grade students found that in every subgroup (sex, ethnicity, region and parental education level) Catholic school students .scored above the national average.

The scores of Catholic school minority students are more similar to those' of their white classmates than is the case nationally.

The Catholic educational establishment has reason to feel "special pride in its accomplishment," said ETS officials, because parochial schools seem to provide "a socially equalizing effect" for minority students.

The report found that "on average, Catholic school students do more homework, watch less television, are exposed to more instruction in academic subject areas and select more courses in high school in academic areas that relate to school achievement. " The report "confirms previous findings about the higher achievement of students in Catholic high schools and suggests similar results at lower grade levels as well."

The finding contradicts the "selection bias" researchers hypothesized in a previous' study, "High School and Beyond."

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'It's not good enough just to open a book'

By Joseph Motta

Not many students deserve a write-up more than Anne Marie Treadup.

A senior at Bishop Stang High School, North Dartmouth, Anne Marie is class president. She's a yearbook staff member and works on committees to organize school dances.

Very nice, you say.

There's more. Anne Marie plays volleyball, softball and basketball for the Catholic high school and to top it off is the highest ranking student in the class of 1986. .

Wow. "I love Stang because the people here are so nice," the l7-year-old said. "It's small, so it's like family.

Even though I don't know all the people in my class, I feel a bond with them. People talk about the Stang tradition, the Stang family; we're all united. The feeling is hard to describe."

Anne Marie is a New Bedford resident and a member of St. Lawrence parish. She credits her parents, Marty and Jo-Ann Treadup, with passing their athletic a~d academic skills on to her. Her SISter Karen, 20, is a Stang alumna.

Brother Brian, 13, completes the family.

"Anne Marie is a really wellrounded girl, someone you wouldn't mind having for your

daughter," said Joan Dias, Stang director of development. "And she's not affected by any ofthis!"

'Smiling and turning a bit red when informed of the compliment, Anne Marie attempted to explain herself. "Kids, they ask me 'How do you study?' I sit down and look through my notes." She adds that she spends extra time on assignments to be sure she understands the work, rather than depending on rote memory. "It's not good enough just to open a book."

on death and dying and love and lifestyles that help us to deal with various aspects of life. ,~ .Anne Marie has played varsity basketball since her freshman year.

It's her favorite sport, she said, noting that her father enjoys it as we'll. "I've been playing basketball since I was in kindergarten," she laughed, adding that she finds the game "fast-paced and exciting."

When asked her most memorable day at Stang, Anne Marie She said that after school and . hesitated. "There are funny things sports practice, her home life is that have happened, but the most "routine." . memorable day was when I received the Harvard Book "I'lIli"sten to the radio, talk on Award," she decided. "I felt so the phone," she said, "but homegood going up on stage last year work always comes first." A spareto receive it after working so time hobby is writing poetry. hard."

Tufts University, Boston, and St. Michael's College, Winooski, Vermont, are among her college choices, she noted. She plans to study biology, and mentions a Stang science teacher, Mrs. Theresa路. Dougall, as an important influence. "If I go into biology I could become a teacher or go into research or medicine," she said.

Stang's top student says that Catholic schools help prepare students for life better than their secular counterparts. "I don't think public schools teach kids how to deal with moral problems, "she said. "We have courses

The award is presented annually to Stang's top-rankingjunior.

The student notes that her brother is a victim of spina bifida, a congenital opening of the spinal column. "Brian's really special to me," she said, "because he has to struggle to do things and I don't." She said that she tries not to hurt people; she has seen cruelty and insensitivity directed at her brother and it angers her.

"The motto that I live by is 'Do unto others as you want them to do unt() you,' " she said.

"I first heard it in grade school.

It sounded so right. "

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WASHINGTON (NC) - The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 9-0 Jan. 27 that a state may provide educational aid for the handicapped to a religious ministry student without violating the Constitution's separation of church and state..

Justice Thurgood Marshall, wnting the court's decision in the case, Witters vs. Washington Department of Services for the Blind, said it was "inap'propriate"to view government aid that might ultimately flow to the church-run school as路 an action by the state to sponsor or subsidize religion.

The dispute arose when Larry "':'it- . ters, a blind student, was demed state educational funds for the handicapped to attend the Inland Empire School of the 'Bible in Spokane, Wash. Washing~on sta.te officials argued that allowmg WItters to use public funds for ministerial training would violate the First Amendment church-state separation clause.

The Washington State Supreme Court upheld the denial .but the high court's action overturned that ruling.

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wall apart brick by brick is more back. Give your daughter the likely to work than using a bull- chance to get some feelings off her Dear Dr. Kenny: Ten years ago dozer. Start small. chest.. Remember, you said your I ordered my daughter from our Why not begin with routine birth- goal was not to set the record home. She was a 19-year-old drug day and holiday greetings? A card straight but to restore harmony. abuser and we were no longer able gives you the opportunity to add a If you do not receive a response, to control her. She was making a positive line or two. find a common intercessor, a famshambles of our home, blasting You might write to your daugh- , ily member or friend who has the her stereo, coming in at all hours, ter: "Happy Birthday! I miss you a respect of both sides. Ask them to hanging around with the wrong lot. " tell your daughter how unhappy boys and'f1outing our rules.

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"Not Hearers Only, But Doers of The Word."

As for adolescent girls, the thought of pregnancy is even more terrifying. It's their second worry, just after the fear of their parents' death. These were results of a study by a psychologist at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Dr. David Baskin.

What we should do sometimes is to tune in some of the music videos teen-agers are watching.

We'd get a dose of visual horrors and an earful of chilling lyrics.

They cover the gamut of everything we would ascribe to sin exploitive sex, drug abuse, violence, evil power. ,

A recent report by a subcommittee ofthe U.S. Education Commission.draws the disturbing conclusion that millions of teenagers are "disconnected" from society.

It says at least 15 percent of young adults between the ages of 16 and 19 are unlikely to become productive adults because they are dropouts from society as a result of drug abuse, delinquency, pregnancy, unemployment and quitting school. The report also pointed out that an "unconscionably disproportionate representation" of poor, black and Hispanic teens conI happen to believe that kids tributes to making the statistic so who grow up watching violent carhigh.

The study concluded that the toons on television in their early higher incidence of suicide, crime, years, followed in adolescence by drug use and pregnancy among saturation with devastatingly sateens "are all signs of alienation .tanic videos, might slip into a kind and disconnection. All suggest that of disconnection, or at least depresfamily, community, school and sion. other agencies of socialization and The fact is, though, that if one is integration are not working as connected to family, on~ usually they once were'." stays connected to the world beSo there we have it again: We yond. are failing our youth.

"We are witnessing the fragI sometimes wonder if we really know them anymore. Would we menting of the American family," be shocked, for example, to find said Lee Hay, 1983 national that teen-age boys today rank "get- Teacher of the Year. "And because ting a girl pregnant" as their third the family is in transition, so is the greatest worry, following "going relationship between school and home." What happens to the kids to jail" and "flunking out."

when all this transition is going on?

Projections still are that about half the children born in the first half of the 1980s will live in singleparent families before they turn 18. One study from Stanford University fo"und children from oneparent families considerably more likely than those from two-parent families to make their own decisions. They also found that "deviant behavior," such as contact with the law, running away from home, smoking, truancy and school discipline problems tended to increase as adolescents made their own decisions. The moral, according to the researchers? "It may take two to raise an adolescent."

In some areas, schools and parents are finally starting to get together to establish extended school-day programs for some of the estimated 6 million youngsters between ages 6 and 13 who have no adult at home after school. The school then becomes a surrogate home base for students to engage in after-school activities, much as they might from their own homes.

This at least keeps kids "connected" to the stability of an institution.

At least there's some light on the problem, namely that when families are in flux, kids stand to get disconnected. The need now is to work on that awful problem.

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WASHINGTON (NC) - Robert F. Spann has been named coordinator of the 1987 U.S. visit

by Pope John Paul II by the National Conference of Catholic Bishops..

Spann, former director of communications with the DeKab Chamber of Commerce in Atlanta, will be staff member for the bishops' ad hoc Committee on the Papal Visit.

A native of Savannah, Ga., he is a graduate of Georgia State University with degrees in journalism and management.

The papal visit committee is chaired by Archbishop Thomas C. Kelly of Louisville, who has NCCD general secretary when Pope John Paul II visit the United States in 1979.

Father Robert N. Lynch, associate. general secretary, is overall

coordinato.r for the pope's VISit. He was general coordination of the 1979 trip.

No dates or places have been set for the 1987 visit but the itinerary is concentrate on the South and West.

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GUILFORD, Conn. (NC) , Everett R. Clinchy, 89, a Presbyterian minister who founded the National Conference of Christians and Jews in response to antiCatholic bias, died in Guilford Jan. 22 after a short illness.

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At the invit'ation of San Salvador's Archbishop Arturo Rivera ' Damas, three Maryknoll priests and one associate are serving the archdiocese.

Serving as parish priests are Maryknoll Father Ron Hennessey, 56" who previously spent 20 years in Guatemala working with Indians; Maryknoll Father John Halbert, 54, who worked inEI Salvador from 1972-78 and later was vicar general ofthe Maryknoll Fathers; and Father William Schmidt, 33, a priest of the Rockville Centre Diocese on assignment as a Maryknoll associat~.

VATICAN CITY (NC) - Pope John Paul II has donaH:d SIO,OOO to the Catholic Church in Uganda for relief .work among ,civilians displaced by the East African country's civil war. , The papal donation came Jan. 23, a day after Cardinal Emmanuel Nsubuga of Kampala, Uganda, said that 4,000 people had taken refuge in the Kampala cathedral to escape artillery fire on the outskirts of the city. ' Cardinal Nsubuga, speaking at a press conference in Kampala, also reiterated his call for a truce and for peace talks between the military government and Natiopal Resistance Army guerrill~s.

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The pope tried to release the dove from his study window overlooking St. Peter's Square to symbolize man's quest for peace. But seconds after he was freed die dove swooped back to the warmth ofthe papal apartment.

"One sees he wants to bring peace to the pope," the pontiff quipped. , It was the second time that doves for peace have refused to cooperate with Pope John Paul.

Last year, two dQves released by the pope also balked at niin. One flew to the protection of a window sill on the floor beneath the pope's apartment. The other, hesitating on the pope's window sill, required a papal nudge before flying into the square.

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We are becoming a nation of children who think walking down the block is a punishment, socially embarrassing, too slow, too safe, too boring.

'I~ a moment of weakness we allowed our 9-year-old to buy a skateboard last month - "with his own money."

Actually it wasn't a moment at all. This kid has lusted for a skate~ board since he was 5. Then he s~·w "Back to the Future" a few months ago. It featured actor Michael J. Fox in ~ skateboard scene. , Joey became like a person possessed. " " I caved in. Since then, I have had friends say things to,melike, "Why didn't you ask me first? I could have warned you.... Warned me about what? They made owning,a skateboard sound like one 'step removed from cocaine addiction. , ActuaIJy that's 'dose': From cthe " , ~.~j'

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The minister, who declined to use a religious title with his name, established NCCJ in 1928 in reaction to strong anti-Catholic bias 'aroused by the presidential campaign of Alfred E. Smith.

He was NCCJ president until 1958 and once said the organization's mission was to foster "a love for America so great that no one will be able to hat"e any group in the American neighborhood."

As part of his work, he organized seminars on Catholic-Protestant-Jewish relations and priesfminster-rabbi dialogue teams.

After leaving the NCCJ,leadership, he devoted his effects to an NCCJ offshoot, World Brotherhood, dedicated to promoting international religious, racial and social understanding.

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If you've seen nature specials on mother and baby chimps you have a rough idea of Joey's relationship to his new mode of transportation.

He would step out of bed onto his skateboard, push himself down the hall to the bathroom and lock the door. I started detecting skateboard' tracks across the carpet. He would wash dishes standing on it, brush his teeth rocking back and forth on it and watch television lying on it.

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By ATTY. ARTHUR MURPHY

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Have you noticed lately that everyone seems to have an opinion on just about every imaginable topic? Consumers are asked whether they like old Coke or new Coke, voters whether they approve of President Reagan's performance in office, baseball fans to select the players for the All-Star game. It seems that every day there are new contests, polls, votes, etc. Opinions abound everywhere. Whatever happened to the good old "No comment?"

Even so, there remains at least one place where opinions are not freely solicited - the courthouse.

Witnesses in a trial may testify only with respect to their personal knowledge of an incident. That is, they can testify to what they have seen or heard but they may not give their opinion as to conclusions. So, even today, it's not anything goes when it comes to allowing the testimony of witnesses into evidence at trial.

The courts exclude opinions of witnesses so that a jury can determine the truth of a case by examining its evidence without the interpretations stamped upon the facts by witnesses.

How does this work during the course of a trial? Here is one example. Suppose there is a dis"pute concerning the existence of an oral contract between two parties. If you were a witness to the purported orlil contract, you could testify what words were spoken by the parties to the alleged contract.

However, . you could not testify that someone "agreed" to make a contract. That'question is reserved for the judge or jury to decide.

Witnesses are not allowed to give an opinion which involves any conclusions of law.

Iteering pOintl O.L. FATIMA, SWAN~EA Women's Guild monthly meetings resume 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3. Guest speaker locksmith David Smith will discuss safeguarding homes and property. Public welcome.

CATHEDRAL, FR Deacon Pitre, SJ, will lead lectors and other interested parishioners in reflections on future scripture readings a~ 2:30 p.m. Sunday, rectory.

ST. STANISLAUS, FR School registration fonowing 10:30 a.m. Mass Sunday, principal's office.

Women's Guild Scholarship reg'istration forms available at school office. Information: Mrs. Cecilia Keny, 79-4847.

Gregory and Denise Rego have recently been appointed as parish representatives and dioocesanapprove delegates for the Family Life Ministry.

Confirmation retreat begins Feb. 7, Catholic Camp, East Freetown.

O.L. ANGELS, FR Parish council meeting 7 p.m.

March 3, church han.

Holy Name Society Mass 8 a.m. , March 2. Breakfast and meeting follow, han.

Holy Rosary Sodality Mass 8 a.m.

Feb. 23. Breakfast and meeting fonowing.

ST. JOHN OF GOD, SOMERSET Prayer meeting beginning with Mass 7 p.m. Feb. 6.

HOLY ROSARY, TAUNTON .

Aerobic classes 7:30 p.m. Tues.days, parish center.

CORPUS CHRISTI, SANDWICH Youth Choir: rehearsal 4 p.m. today, church. Children grades 3 to 6 welcome. ' Youth Group sports night: 6:30 p.m. Sunday.

BLESSED SACRAMENT, FR Bible study class on the Gospel of St. John begins at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19.

Registration and information: rectory, 672-5473.

ST. ANNE HOSPITAt, FR Blood Drive 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 20, Education classroom. For appointment contact Eileen Pelletier, RN Employee Health office.

The hospital has recently reactivated its ostomy clinic, which aids ostomy patients and their families.

NOTRE DAME, FR Full-day 'kindergarten registrations for 1986-87 by appointment, 672-5461, or from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday at ~chool.

ST. JAMES, NB CYO council meeting 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, parish center.

ST. MARY, NB Children's choir will resume singing at 9 a.m. Mass Feb. 22.

Support group for divorced, separated and single parents; formation meeting'7:30 p.m. Wednesday, religious education center.

Parish prayer group meeting 7:30 p.m. Mondays, church. An welcome.

ST. JOAN OF ARC; ORLEANS Parish retreat March 10to 14, led

by Father John Madden, SJ, direc" tor of Christ the King Retreat House, Syracuse, NY, who will speak at all Masses March 8 and 9.

ST. DOMINIC, SWANSEA Folk choir rehearses 7 p.m.

Thursdays, sings at 8:30 a.m. Mass and third Sundays. .

Parish choir rehearses 8 p.m.

Thursdays, sings at 8:30 a.m. Mass second and fourth Sundays.

LEGION OF MARY, NB New Bedford curia meeting 6:30 p.m. Sunday, rectory meeting room.

Unlike experts, laypersons are not called to give opinion evidence.

Rather, as lay witnesses, they testify about their observations based upon their presence at some event: For example, lay witnesses are valuable because they have seen, heard or otherwise perceived something which they preserved in memory and can now place before the jury.

The jury is equally capable of drawing its own inferences or conclusions from perceptions of lay witnesses. Therefore, any opinion rendered by a lay witness will not aid the jury in its truth-finding process and, thus, is not admitted into evidence.

Massachusetts permits witnesses to give opinions when they are unable to communicate a factual situation in other than conclusory terms.

For example, if you witness a car zigzagging on the highway, your testimony that the car appeared to be "out'of control" of the driver would be a permissible opinion.

There are three conditions that must be met in order to use the exception permitting lay witness opinion testimony. First, the conclusion drawn must convey a definite conception of the facts. Second,

ST. PATRICK, FR Women's guild meeting 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 3, school. "Let's Make a Deal" night.

SACRED HEART, FR Parish Musical Revue rehearsals 2 p.m. Sundays, Eagles Hall, Locust Street. .

Solemn annual exposition of the Holy Eucharist Feb. 16, with holy hour conducted by Father Robert S. Kaszynski.

Sacred concert, including Stations of the Cross: 2:30 p.m. March 9.

HOL Y NAME, FR Women's Guild: meeting 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4. George Ratcliffe will' give a pastry demonstration.

ST. ANTHONY, MA TTAPOISETT Adult choir rehearsals begin 8 p.m. Thursday, in preparation for confirmation and Easter. New members welcome.

Women's guild meeting 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 5. Josephine Andrews win offer tips on cake decorating.

ST. LOUIS, FR Evening for couples:' 7 p.m. Feb. 2. Guest speakers: Ed and Cindy Talbot of St. John Neumann parish, East Freetown. ' , Renewal of marriage vows: 10:30 a.m. Mass Feb. 9. 路CATHOLIC CAMP, EAST FREETOWN Our Lady of Fatima, Swansea, 8th and 9th grade confirmation retreat: Jan. 31 and Feb. I. St. Jacques, Taunton: Confirmation retreat Feb. 5.

St. Stanislaus, 'Fall River, weekend confirmation retreat, Feb. 7 to 9.

VINtENTIANS, TAUNTON Taunton District Council of the St. Vincent de Paul Society meeting: 8: 15 p. m. Feb. 4, St. Paul's Church, Taunton. Mass for the intention of the beatification of Frederic Ozanam, society founder, at 7:30 p.m. .ST. GEORGE, WESTPORT Parish school registration 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 3 to 7, school.

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it must be based upon personal knowledge of the underlying facts.

Third, it must be one that could be drawn by most people.

Thus, most people are familiar with traffic regulations and would be capable of drawing a similar concl!Jsion when watching a car zigzag across the highway. In addition, your opinion conveys a definiteconception of the facts based upon your firsthand perception of the swerving auto.

In circumstances where you would have difficulty describing something accurately, for example, the emotional or physical condition of another, Massachusetts law allows an opinion in the form of a summary description.

Thus, you could give an opinion whether a person was drunk. You would not have to testify only about the facts: speech was slurred, eyes inflamed, face flushed and the like.

You would also be allowed to testify, in your opinion, as to the identity of a person you had seen.

There are different rules for expert witnesses. Unlike lay witnesses, expert witnesses are considered competent to give an opinion. Expert opinions are permitted because experts have special abilities to draw inferences from a factual situation which would other-

ST. MARY, FAIRHAVEN Adult discussion group meeting 7 p.m. Feb. 4, rectory.

Folk choir rehearsals 7 p.m.

Thursdays, rectory. New members welcome.

Family Mass: 9:30 a.m. Sunday.

Coffee and doughnuts will follow, church hall.

ST. JULIE, N. DARTMOUTH Confirmation One retreat begins 7 p.m. Feb. 7, Our Lady of Providence Seminary, Warwick, RI. ST. MARGARET, BUZZARDS BAY Special pre-Lenten Mass: 7 p.m.

Feb. 5, sponsored by participants in perpetual adoration of Blessed Sacrament. Rosary to be followed by Mass and Benediction. Refreshments. An invited.

The adoration program takes place from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily and from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. New members welcome.

D OF I, ATTLEBORO Alcazaba Circle 65: meeting .7:30 p.m. Feb. 6, K of C Han, Hodge St. Guest Speaker: Paul Tucker, First Bristol County National Bank.

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI, NB Tonight: appreciations dinner for parish workers.

ST. FRANCIS XA VIER, HYANNIS Daily rosary: 7:20 and II :50 a. m.

ST. JOSEPH, FAIRHAVEN, Scout Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Feb. 2, church.' .

ST. THOMAS MORE, SOMERSET Girls' confirmation ret;eat begins 9 a.m. tomorrow, parish center.

LEGION OF MARY Active and 'auxiliary Legion of Mary members are invited to a Mass in honor of the organization to be celebrated by Cardinal Bernard路Law of Boston April 12 at the Holy Cross Cathedral, Boston. Travel arrangements: 994-7717 or 995-2354 by Feb. 10.

wise be beyond the knowledge of the average layperson or juror.

The purpose underlying the expert witness exception is to help the jury. It is presumed that the expert opinion places information before the jury which it would not be able to produce by itself.

For example, a coroner might identify the time and cause of death of a victim, a ballistics expert might testify as to the bullet used to kill a victim or a real estate broker might testify as to the value of a piece of property.

Ordinarily, expert witnesses are compensated for preparing their testimony. The idea is that the expert serves as a guest lecturer for the jury and so is entitled to compensation for his efforts. . Lay witnesses are not paid to testify. However, they may be reimbursed for certain expenses that arise in connection with their court appearance.

So, although everyone else might be seeking your opinion on every topic from A to Z, if you are called to testify as a witness, you will not be surprised to learn that thejudge is not interesteq in hearing your opinion testimony unless you are qualified as an expert.

The Murphys practice law in Braintree.

O.L. VICTORY, CENTERVILLE 'Evening of recollection for religious education teachers 7 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, parish center.

Ultreya meeting 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7.

ST. ARMY, SEEKONK 'Holy hour for Eucharistic minister, lectors and guests: 6:30 tonight.

ST. JOHN EVANGELIST, POCASSET , Women's Guild scholarships were recently presented to Leanne M. LeBrun and Charles N. Therriault.

Applications for 1986 high school graduates now available. Filing deadline March 3l.Information: Mrs. Edward Linhares, 759-3320.

First Saturday: rosary follow 8 a.m. Mass tomorrow, main church.

ST. PATRICK, SOMERSET Ultreya meeting 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9, rectory conference room.

SECULAR FRANCISCANS CAPE ' St. Francis of Cape Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order: meeting 2 p.m. Sunday, pa'Tish center.

Information and transportation: Bob Conyer, 563-2654.

ST. MARY, SEEKONK Holy hour for Eucharistic minis-. ter, lectors and guests: 6:30 tonight.

SS. PETER & PAUL, FR Women's Club: meeting 8 p.m.

Fe!>. 3, Father Coady Center. Guest speaker: Ray Grinnel, on historical Fall River. All parish women invited..

ST. LOUIS de FRANCE, SWANSEA Ladies of St.Anne Sodality: meeting 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5, parish hall.

Games ,and refreshments. New members welcome.

ST. ANNE, FR Exposition of Blessed Sacrament after II :30 a.m. Mass today. Hour of adoration 2 p.m. today, shrine.

Cub Scout Mass 10 a.m. Sunday.

Traditional Blue and Gold banquet follows. school cafeteria.

O.L. GOOD COUNSEL RETREA T CENTER, EAST FREETOWN Emmaus weekend: Feb. 7 to 9.

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Ministry to communicators ROM E (N C) - Religious orders should use the mass media more frequently to spread the church's message, says Archbishop John Foley, head of the Pontifical Commission for Social Communications.

Religious should also develop "a ministry to comunicators," he told religious superiors in Rome.

Communicators "have special spiritual needs, ethical dilemmas, professional and competitive pres-

sures," he said. Archbishop Foley is a priest of the Philadelphia archdiocese and former editor of The Catholic Standard and Times, the archdiocesan newspaper.

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SAFE HOME:.Joe; Jenny and Ben Sapp smile from the window of their Denver apartment. (NC photo)

Catholic newspaper story rescues destitute family DENVER (NC) - Walter and Betty Sapp and their three youngsters arrived in Denver just before Christmas with little more than each other.

Repairs on their station wagon had cost them $600 they had saved to move from Tampa, Fla., to Denver, and they also lost most of their belongings when a high wind blew them from the top of their car.

But when The Denver Catholic Register,.archdiocesan newspaper, featured the Sapps and their plight, readers' responded with gifts of money; clothes and a car as well as an offer of an apartment and fulltime employment for Walter Sapp.

The Sapps were living at Samaritan Shelter, an emergency haven for the homeless run by the archdiocese. .

After their story appeared in the Register's Dec. 18 i'ssue, the Sapps were out on their own by the beginning of January.

"It was because' of the people who gave us all of these things that we were able to move out of the shelter and into a place of our own so soon," Sapp said in an interview with the paper.

Their move to Denver was prompted by a visit to the city a few years ago. They were convinced that "someday we wanted to live there," Mrs. Sapp recalled.

When a job offer came through for her .husband, a Tampa diver, the family headed west, where they envisioned "a good life surrounded - by the Rocky Mountains," Mrs. Sapp said.

Instead they ended at Samaritan Shelter when they reached Denver penniless.

The job for which Sapp had moved did not materialize, but after two days he took a position as warehouseman with a large appliance firm; and the gift of a used car from a local car dealership replaced the balky station wagon.

"There were so many wonderful people, we didn't get all of their names," Mrs. Sapp said. "But I know God has their names - and they'll always be in our hearts. "

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Reaching the decisionio"break off with a boyfriend or girlfriend' can be difficult. Yet, the step m~y be ne<:essary if no ,alternatives for change or growth remain. I've discussed .that in a ,previous column. , ."

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Q. Ho.w can'l make it easier to relate to people if I am shy? (Iowa) A. First of all, dQn't think that you are the onliperson who is shy.

The odds are great tha" a number , . of your peers feel much asyoudo;, even if they are successful in con-, cealing iC' , ' . . . ."

Some'adults afe shy: Even ~hose who seem most self-assured will sometimes experience a certain , ul!e~siness·whl:i).they,afe suddeMy 'cast" into~rroom 'fultof sttanger~. , , Ip sucp:a:,shull;ti9n,.~heY ha:ve to :,\v.<;rk: at st~rthfg a:. con,versi(tion )n4,tiJ:!lki~.i !rielld,s.;-wi~h .. £t~ople fanout whom they may' know very ,' , .. :·Iittle. . So -:- is there any magic for: mula for conquering'shyness quickely? Sorry; but 'no'· such formula . exists. ' There is, however, something iYoU can begin to do immediately.

Work on your.attitude toward the people you' know and want to know better.

Try to cultivate a'sincere interest in what others are doing, 'thinking, feeling and saying.

Seek their opinions. Ask about their hobbies. Offer a gen'uine compliment ~ow and then. Tell someone how much you envy their abil-

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hope to "take these broken wings and learn to fly again."

Perhaps the most needed quality in healing a relationship is forgiveness. Such a quality helps each person rise above disappointment and anger so as to reclaim the relationship. Being willing to forgive helps us to learn from what went wrong in the past.

Honesty is also needed in overcoming pain. Both individuals must be able to state their feelings. Such an honest sharing ena bles each person to gain understanding of the other's point ofview. This type of honesty requires respect, sensitivity and the courage not to hide what we are really feeling. . Finally, couples need a balance between acceptance and challenge..Not every conflict can be completely resolved. Sometimes we need to accept the fact that the other person's actions, are part of his or her basic personality. Changing these traits comes very slowly.

However, we can challenge each other to be sensitive to the . effects of such traits. Love can be a powerful motivating force when it comes to gradually chan'ging how one relates or acts.

These are just it few suggestions on how to heal love's "broken' wings." What are your ideas on how to put back together ,a troubled love? I invite you to write to this column and share your insights on this important question. I will pass on your' ideas to other readers in a future column. ' Please send your comments to Charlie Martin, 1218 S. 'Rotherwood Ave., Evansville, ,Ind. 47714 .

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Look to Jesus,for truth .By, Cecilia Belanger People sometimes have difficulty moving beyond their own hurt to see that others may be worse off.

They admit they're unable to be thankful for the gifts, they've been given. Their problem is one of joylessness.

I like people who, like Jesus, say, "Do not weep for me.

Response to hard times tells a great deal about one's character, or lack of it.

no favorites. God used him and he was willing to be used.

Today people are living for their own glory, always worrying whe,ther or not they will get sufficient credit for what they do.

Few households are not fighting a hard battle of some kind. We need not go abroad ,for problems.

Th'ey're here in large measure: children commit suicide, parents drown in storms, daily there is murder on the streets. There's a saying: "Lord, let me not pass by somebody else's Calvary and call it just a hill. "Pain ,and suffering are just that, wherever they may be.

I recently saw a bumper sticker that read, "I want something from you." Do we always want something from somebody else; do we never give? I think of the crowds . that came to Jesus with hands outThere are people who have been stretched, always asking. Yet he ripped off so many times, they've didn't mind being used even though lost all feeling. They're numb. Too he was exploited by those who many, one, writer said, are sowing should have loved him too much the seeds of discontent, trying to to take advantage of him. divide people, causing ripple effects and creating violence in the heart.

We have to be careful to whom we It has been said that Jesus never slept in a walled city, that he was listen. We have to use our own available to dch aI1d poor. Hehad heads.

friends and that you are fairly, skilled at the art' of making new' ' friends.

You may still have occasional' moments of shyness, but you will know how to deal with tbem quite readily.

Send questions to Tom Lennon, 1312 Mass. Ave. N.W., Washing,ton, D.C. 20005.

New Paper i.ty on'the basketl>all court Qr in the , JOHANNESBURG, South classroom. Be ready with a smile Africa (NC)"":'" The Southern Afri{ a~d encouraging words, 'cali'Catholic Bishops' Conference· ,A long time, ago a greats,aint, has launched a new newspaper to Paul of Tarsus, offered this advice. compe:nsate for what some Catho,It:s still helpful for building friend- ics consider inadequate media c'OVr 'era'ge in South Africa. The paper, ships: , \ "Do not use harmful words in 'published every two we~ks in J ohantalking. Use only hdpful words, nesbu'rg, is called New Nation'. Its the kind that,build up and provide editor is Zwelakhe Sisulu, s,o'n Qf what, is needed, 'so that what you jailed. African National Congress say will do good to those 'who hear Leader Walter Sisulu. Sisulu'said "':;;. you" (Ephesians 4:29). 'tlfe paper would concentrate on i Turning outward to other peo- covering labor and education.and ple and being concerned about would be a "secular" paper with a them will help you take'your'mirid religion page. Johannesburg Bishop off yourself. Your uneasiness and Reginald Orsmoi'ld said'South Afr. shyness are likely to begin to'lessen. ican Catholics had called fOf a newspaper with better coverage.of Try not to 'be discouraged if you current events and, with commenexperience some awkward mom, ents 6r if someone rebuffs you or does not return your friendly gesture .. That's' par for the course. , Pick your'self up and start all over again. " COYLE AND CASSIDY High School, Taunton, stuIf you ~ake ail effort now to be cipal of Bishop Connolly ·High 'School, Fall River, will attend a #nts Wendy Mather and Greg Baacke, Student Council vice sincerely interested in others and willing to'help them, you are likely meeting of the Headmasters' Ass.opresident and president, present Bishop Daniel A. Cronin with .ciation next week at Princeton to form a habit that will stand you a $500 check, a gift in his name to Catholic Charities from the University. He said he feels he will in good stead all your life.

CC student body. The bishop also received $40,000 from be "carrying the flag" for Catholic Chances are that years, from education; he is the organization's '~Iumni; parents and' friends of the Catholic high school, now you will find, p~rhaps to your only active member elected to reprepledges towards the school's new athletic complex.' surprise, that you have'many sent a Catholic schooL

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General rati~gs: G-suitable for gen· eral viewing; PG·13-parental guidance strongly suggested for children under 13; PG--parental guidance suggested; R-restricted, unsuitable for children or younger teens.

Catholic ratings: AI-approved for children and adults; A2-approved for adults and adolescents; A3-approved for adults only; A4-separate classification (given to films not morally offensive which, however, require some analysis and explanation); O-morally offensive.

NOTE Please check dates and times of television and radio programs agai.nst local list· ings, which may differ from the New York network schedules supplied to The Anchor.

STUDENTS AT Bishop Stang High School, North Dartmouth, hurry t~ classrooms before the late bell rings.

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portswQtch CYO hockey The games .scheduled for last Sunday in the Bristol County CYO Hockey League were postponed because of the Super Bowl. Play resumes this Sunday'with the ususal twin bill at the Driscoll Rink, Fall River. .

A change in schedule for Feb. 9: pacesetting Fall River South will

replace Mansfield against New Bedford. . .

Shutouts have been infrequent this season, only three in the 32 games played thus far.

The standings: Fall River South 11~1-2 (won, lost, tied), Mansfield 9-4-0, New Bedford 8-5-1, Fall River NorthJ-9-o, Somerset 1-12-1.

Lopes breaks record Sherri Lopes of Bishop Stang High broke the 300 yard run record in the ninth annual Greater New Bedford Voke-Tech track and field Invitational Meet last weekend, participated in by 350 athletes.

Miss Lopes' time of 3.90 eclipsed the previous record by one-tenth of a second.

In the girls' competition, Stang, with 25 points, finished third to Seekonk and Falmouth. The latter teams tied for first place with 32 points each.

New Bedford topped the boys' meet with 40 points. Seekonk and Falmouth followed with 28.

Hoop games tonight In Southeastern Conference Basketball games tonight, the Bishop Connolly Cougars are home to the Bishop Stang Spartans and the Feehan High Shamrocks visit New Bedford. The Coyle-Cassidy Warriors will be at Dartmouth.

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Stang Spartanettes trek to Durfee.

Connolly girls will host Dartmouth.

Hockey games tomorrow have New Bedford at Feehan, Dartmouth at Coyle-Cassidy and Connolly at Dennis-Yarmouth.

The state track relays will be held tomorrow.

Catholic school advantage told WASHINGTON (NC) - The high schools, has often stressed the advantage' of 'Cath~lic schools. is need for teaching moral values their clearly, defined character and for what he calls the "three that frees them to instill moral Cs" - content, character and chovalues, U.S. Education Secretary ice. In an interview 'with National 'Catholic Newsinconjuction with William J. Bennett said Jan. 23. Catholic Schools Week Feb. 2-8, Bennett, a Catholic who describes Bennett said Catholic schools can himself as "a partial product of be unambiguous about their goals Catholic education" because he of instilling moral values, "and attended Catholic elementary and that p!,"ovides an advantage."

New Films "The Best ofTimes"(Universal) - This comedy indulges the fantasies about the glory days of youth in a story about some aging, out-of-shape men given a second chance to win the big football game they lost in high school.

Starting with tongue-in-cheek humor, the film rapidly goes downhill as one more broad situation comedy. Rough language, sexual innuendoes and reference to lockerroom drugs. 0, PG-13.

"Murphy's Romance" (Columbia) - Sally, Field and James Garner star in this romantic comedy about a young divorcee and a widower twice her age. It takes the entire film before they realize that their acquaintance is a match made in Hollywood, something that will be of interest only to middle-aged romantics. Intruding i'nto this mostly genial fantasy is some rough language and an inconsistent view of sexual morality. A3, PG-13.

Films on TV Sunday, Feb. 2, 9-11:48 p.m.

EST (ABC) - "Octopussy" (1983) - Superagent James Bond (Roger Moore) is on the trail of an international conspiracy involving an East German circus, a maverick Soviet general, an Asian dealer in counterfeit gems and an Oriental ring of women. Like previous Bond movies, the plot is less important than its fantasy, here surrounded by curvaceous women, cartoon violence, mechanical gimmickry and exotic locales. This venerable formula succeeds only intermittently, partly because of its heavyhanded double entendres and several sexual encounters. A3, PG. This film replaces "Mr. Mom" listed in last week's Anchor.

Saturday, Feb. 8, 9-11:25 p.m.

EST (CBS) - "Blade Runner" - In this science fiction thriller, Harrison Ford plays a tough but honest private eye whose job is to hunt down and dispose of "replicants," out-of-control robots almost indistinguishable from human beings. His work becomes more complicated when he falls in love' with one of them, an advanced model who doesn't know she's not human (S~an Young). The futuristic settings are stunning, but the script meanders and resorts to excessive violence in an attempt to compel attention.

Monday, Feb. 10,9-11:30 p.m.

EST (NBC) - "An Officer and a Richard.

Gentleman" (1982) Gere plays a bitter loner who enters officer candidate school with the dream of becoming a Navy pilot.

During grueling basic training under drill sergeant Louis Gossett Jr., he and a buddy become inolved with two factory girls who dream of escaping from their drab worlds by marrying flyers. Entertaining but very melodramatic, this is an . old-fashioned movie that, unfortunately, has overdone the sexual aspect of its soap opera love story.

O,R. Saturday, Feb. 15, 8-10 p.m.

EST (CBS) - "The Wizard of Oz"(1939) - Dorothy rides again over the rainbow in the classic that launched Judy Garland's career.

Religious TV Sunday, Feb. 2 (CBS) - "For Our Times" - Cardinal Godfried Danneels of Malines-Brussels, Belgium, is interviewed on the recent extraordinary Synod of Bishops, for which he was the recording secretary.

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This Sunday, the opening day of Catholic Schools Week, the celebrant will be Father Richard Beaulieu, diocesan director of education; Feb. 9 the celebrant will represent Catholic Scouting; Feb. 16, Father Jose Sousa; Feb. 23, Father Richard Degagne.

March 2, Father Richard Gendreau, representing Camp Fire youth; March 9, Father John Steakem; March 16, Father Brian Harrington; March 23, Father Herbert Nichols; March 3D, Easter Sunday, Bishop Daniel A. Cronin.

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SCHOOLS OF THE. DIOCESE OF FALL RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS .

St. Francis Xavier School. Acushnet St. John Evangelist School. Attleboro·' St. Joseph School. Fairhaven Dominican Academy. Fall River . Espirito Santo School. Fall River • Holy Name Schaal. Fall River Mount St. Joseph School. Fall River Notre Dame School. Fall River St. Anne School. Fall River St. Jean Baptiste School. Fall River St. Joseph Montessori School, Fall River

St. Michael School. Fall River SS. Peter and Paul School. Fall River St. Stanislaus School. Fall River Holy Family-Holy Name School. New Bedford Our Lady of Mount Carmel School. New Bedford St; Anthony School. New Bedford St. James-St. John School. New Bedford St. Joseph School. New Bedford St. Mary School, New Bedford St. Mary-Sacred Heart School. North Attleboro Our Lady of Lourdes School. Taunton St. Mary Primary School. Taunton Taunton Catholic Middle School,Taunton St..George School. Westport·

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Schools in the Diocese of Fall River admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the schools.

They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in ad.ministration of educational policies, admissions policies, loan programs, and athletic and other schooladministered programs.

SECONDARY SCHOOLS Bishop Feehan High School. A"leboro Bishop Connolly High School. Fall River Bishop Stang High School. North Dartmouth Coyl••Cassldy High School. Taunton

SPECIAL SCHOOLS Nazareth Hall. Fall River St. Vincent School. Fall River

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES Schools in Ihe Diocese of Fall River, to the extent required by Title IX, do'not discriminate against any applicant employe8 because of sex. They do not discriminate against any student because of sex in any educational program and activity.