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BISHOP O'ROURKE, working in his corn patch and in more conventional attire. (CNS photos)

"Whoopee!" exclaims retiring bishop WASHINGTON (CNS) - Bishop Edward W. O'Rourke, 72, of Peoria, Ill., a colorful figure nationally known for his simple lifestyle and lifelong involvement in rural concerns, retired for health reasons on Jan. 22.

Bishop John J. Myers, 48, his coadjutor since 1987, automatically succeeds him as bishop of Peoria.

When he was named bishop of Peoria in 1971, Bishop O'Rourke had been a nationally known Catholic spokesman on farm issues for 11 years as executive director of the National Catholic Rural Life Conference.

Within two months after he was ordained a bishop, he moved out of the 62-year-old bishop's mansion in Peoria into a five-room brick house in a rundown neighborhood on the north side of,town.

He sold the 24-room mansion, which he called "terribly extravagant for one person," and put the money into a retirement fund for priests.

Born Oct. 31, 1917, in Downs, Ill., Edward W. O'Rourke was ordained a priest of the Peoria diocese in 1944. He was a camp,us ministry chaplain and diocesan rural life director until 1960, when he was named director ofthe National Catholic Rural Life Conference.

In 1956 he directed the resettlement in the Peoria diocese of hundreds of Hungarian refugees.

Bishop O'Rourke received national attention as an advocate of simple lifestyles following an editorial he wrote on the subject in 1974 in his diocesan newspaper, The Catholic Post.

His 1979 book on the same subject, "Living Like a King: A Plea and a Plan for a Simple Life," was described by one reviewer as "a Franciscan manifesto" aimed at a gas-guzzling, fast-food society.

Writing in 1984 on the impact of

his advocacy of a simple life, he said that in the 10 years since he first made that plea, people of his diocese had tripled what they gave to the needy at home and abroad.

He made international headlines in 1976 when he was on a New York-to-Chicago TWA flight that was hijacked and diverted to Paris by five U.S. Croatian nationalists.

He led the passengers in prayer and tried to persuade the hijackers to give themselves up during the 32-hour ordeal, which ended with their peaceful surrender to French police.

As a rural life specialist, he has often criticized federal farm policies. In the 1985 farm crisis, he

TV Mass change Because of programming changes implemented by WLN.E-TV, the Fall River Diocesan Television Mass will be aired at 8 a.m. on Channel 6 beginning this Sunday, Feb. 4. It was previously aired at 11 a.m. each Sunday.

Those in the Greater New Bedford area who do not have cable TV will be able to see a rebroadcast of the Mass at 11 a.m. on UHF Channel·20. . Now in its 27th year, the television Mass is sponsored

by Bishop Daniel A. Cronin to serve the spiritual needs of those unable to attend a parish Mass because of age or infirmity.

expressed shock at the "shrug of the shoulders" response of many Americans toward the plight of family farmers.

At the same time he freely criticized farmers when he thought they were w~ong.

Despite surgery to replace his right hip joint in 1977, a stroke in 1985 and subsequent heart problems that have forced him to use a pacemaker, Bishop O'Rourke has maintained a large garden in his back yard and another on a city plot, giving what he couldn't use to neighbors and the needy and occasionally reporting to his flock on his gardening experiences.

InJ 986, for example, a headline in his diocesan newspaper, The Catholic Post, reported "Raccoons, 312, bishop 8." The story explained that raccoons had made off with all but 8 ears of the episcopal corn crop. The bishop lodged several complaints against the marauders, noting that they broke the rules by eating corn "at least two weeks before it was ripe."

They also worked a seven-day week, while he, the bishop, kept the Lord's day holy, harvesting no corn on Sunday. Bishop O'Rourke ended by threatening the raccoons with a 1987 crop of "broccoli and cucumbers" instead of sweet corn.

In retirement, he said, he would move out of his diocesan-owned house into a nearby Benedictine run retirement home.

He said he will continue gardening in his city plot, do spiritual counseling at the retirement home and work on ways to ease racial tensions and economic problems in his neighborhood.

He said he woke up on the day his retirement was to be announced and his first thought was "Whoopee!"

"Now I will show you h'ow leisure can be enjoyed!" he declared.

BOBO-DIOULASSO, Burkina Faso (CNS) - Pope John Paul II took his traveling social Gospel to the parched savannah region of Burkina Faso as he neared the end of his Jan. 25-Feb. 1 tour of five drought-prone nations in West Africa, where he issued repeated appeals for international ai4'.- After Burkina Faso,heVlsited Chad, a republic with a population of nearly 6 million, about 6 percent of them Catholic. He was to return to Rome yesterday.

In Burkina Faso, he said he felt he "would not be able to die in peace" without having pleaded on behalf of the region's poor and hungry.

At a Mass Jan. 30 in front of a freshly whitewashed railway station in Bobo-Dioulasso, the pope read from a letter he had received from a local teacher. It prayed for the day when "no more babies will be dying around us."

During his sermon in BoboDioulasso, a transportation center in the country's arid grasslands, the pope emphasized that the Catholic Church was trying to imitate Christ in serving the poor.

"You are working for the development of your country. I passionately ask the whole world to support you who know ~he weight of poverty," the pope said.

The Mass, attended by some 20,000 people, mixed music and customs that have been worked into the local liturgy. Dancers

swayed to slow melodies played on the "balafon," a wooden xylophone, keeping the beat with plastic switches that, in the Bobo animist tradition, are used to capture spirits.

The papal procession was led by a young woman bearing the New Testament, past a pile of 10 rocks to be used as cornerstones for new churches in the diocese.

The pope, pink-faced after five days in the African sun, appeared to enjoy the ceremony as much as his hosts. Here, as in other stops throughout the trip, he said the people may be "poor in material goods" but are rich in generosity and spirit.

The previous night, he had called the grinding poverty of West Africa "an open wound" that demands world attention.

"In the name of justice, the bishop of Rome, the successor of Peter, begs his brothers and sisters not to scorn the starving people of this continent," the pope said in an appeal Jan. 29.

"How would history judge a generation that, having every means· to· feed the world's population, refused to do so with fratricidal indifference?" he said.

It was the pope's most direct statement on Africa's economic crisis and the apparent lack of attention it is receiving from the developed nations - particularly the west.

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Diocese of Fall River -

Killing's authors said still at large

Fri., Feb. 2, 1990

Cardinal calls Chicago closings creative step imum goal for every parish elementary school is to generate its own income for at least 65 percent" of its budget and to take up more than 50 percent of the parish's budget.

Parishes without their, own schools are expected to contribute to the support ,of the schools in their area, he said.

Cardinal Bernardin also told the pastors that parishes with no school or with a school of less than 200 students will be asked to plan for regional or interparish schools.

Addressing the parish closings, he pointed out that in 1989 the archdiocese gave $18 million in grants to support 108 parishes and that no other U.S. diocese subsidizes its parishes to that extent.

Meanwhile, parishioners affected by the impending closings of schools and churches reacted with mixed anger and resignation.

"I hate to tell you," said MaryJanis, 49, a member of Immaculate Conception Church in the Bridgeport neighborhood, "if they close down this parish, I'm not going to another church."

"You wish that would not happen," said James Lyons of St. Anastasia Parish in suburban Waukegan. "But you also wish death would not happen. Ultimately, you have to ask, does God live in a building or in you?"

Franciscan Sister Dorothy Donalgalski, pastoral associate at Immaculate Conception, said that many people are moving into the area, but most are not Catholic, so she said she saw a challenge of evangelization.

Father John A. Rolek, a resident priest at the parish, agreed with Sister Donalgalski, and he said he was concerned because only about 17 percent of the neighborhood's Catholics attend ROME (CNS) - Taking Sunday Mass. advantage ofloosening Soviet resA question in the minds of many trictions on religious publications, is what will be done with the a small catechism by Cardinal Gia- 'churches and schools slated to como Biffi of Bologna, Italy, has close. been translated and printed for Charles H. Shaw, chairman of distribution in the Soviet Union. the Archdiocesan Finance CounThe cardinal's book, titled "I cil's real estate committee, said Believe," is a brief explanation of plans called for determining which Catholic doctrine. The first of 5,000 buildings can be put to some reli• Russian-language copies was re- gious or charitable use and which cently presented to Pope John can be sold or razed to prevent Paul II. vandalism.

Cardinal Biffi has a reputation for outspokenness. His Dec. 8 homily for the feast of the Immaculate Conception made headlines Mr. and Mrs. John Gormally, throughout Italy for its stinging both lectors at St. Patrick's parish, condemnation of feminism.

Somerset, will be honored on WorldThe model is "a woman who wide Marriage Day, Feb. I I, at a does not say to the Lord, 'Here I Golden Anniversary Ball to be held am, I am yours,' but screams hys- at the Marriott Hotel, Newton. terically, 'I am mine.'''

The event will honor 50 couples She is "a woman who no longer married 50 years or more. wants to be a source of life, but The Gormallys, married Feb. deliberately offers herself as a col18,1936, will receive free transporlaborator of death, who no longer tation to the ball and will be dinner consecrates herself to the service guests of the organizers. of God - to truth, goodness and Worldwide Marriage Day is spondedication to others - but sored by Worldwide Marriage Enappropriates Jhe right, which is counter and the ball is a project of only God's, to choose the exist- the Boston archdiocesan group, ence or nonexistence of the fruit of which invited members to nomiher womb," the cardinal said. nate long-married couples. The In the cardinal's catechism, first 50 nominated will, like the according to an article in the Ital- Gormallys, receive transportation ian Catholic newspaper Avvenire, and attend the anniversary dinner. "woman is exalted for her role in Marriage Encounter is a retreatthe church and society: not for like weekend experience which nothing did God enter history seeks "to make good marriages better." through a woman."

CHICAGO (CNS) - Chicago Cardinal Joseph L. Bernardin has called \:lis decision to close or merge about 40 Catholic institutions and embark on major fund raising initiatives "a creative step forward .., to meet the needs of a new decade."

He made the comments in a meeting with pastor and archdiocesan agency heads last week.

He had previously announced plans to increase annual parish and archdiocesan revenues by some $30 million and to trim costs nearly $15 million by: - Closing or merging more than 30 parishes and two missions in this year and next.

- Closing six elementary schools this June.

- Closing both high school seminaries and creating a single new seminary.

- Cutting central programs and administration by 10 percent, or $1.8 million.

Last year the archdiocese reported a $28 million deficit. Nearly two-thirds of its 400-plus parishes were operating at a deficit or receiving archdiocesan subsidies to balance their books.

At the meeting with pastors and agency heads, Cardinal Bernardin said that "the actions taken are not only needed but must succeed if we are to avoid more drastic ones."

Focusing on the need to increase Catholic contributions, he said his plan calls for a $12 million increase in annual parish support.

The cardinal also said parish budgets should include a line item for savings to assure future financial stability and that the min-

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To be honored

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (CNS) - Prominent Salvadoran Catholics have said that the "masterminds" of the Nov. 16 murder of six Jesuits and their how.ehold workers, Julia Elba Ramos and her daughter, Celina Ramos, are still at large, despite the arrests of nine military men in the case.

Archbishop Arturo Rivera Damas of San Salvador told reporters IBlst week that the murders "will be a real trial for the fragile judicial system of this country."

But punishment for those who I carried out the actual killings is not sufficient, he said.

"We join the general clamor for punishment for the masterminds of such a brutal murder," he said.

DENNIS R. POY ANT Th.e church leader's comments followed a story by Agence France Presse which quoted the new rector of the Central American University, Jesuit Father Francisco Estrada, as saying the arrest order Dennis R. Poyant, principal at School, Taunton, notes that , issued against an Army colonel, St. Mary's School, New Bedford, Poyant's "love for children is three lieutenants, a sergeant, a is among 1990 recipients of the exhibited through his actions and corporal and two privates "is only his attitude." And supporting let- one step" towards seeing that jusNational Catholic Educational Association's Distinguished Prin- ter of recommendation for the tice is served. cipal Award. award from teachers and parents "There is a long way yet to go The award goes annually to one describe him "as a caring person before finding the masterminds," principal from each of the associa- with a deep concern for family, said Father Estrada, whose predetion's 12 geographic regions. It children and Catholic education," cessor as university rector, Jesuit will be presented at a special ban- adds Ms. Burt.

Fatht:r Ignacio Ellacuria, was one quet on the opening evening of the Poyant was chosen for the a ward of tht: priests killed by uniformed 87th annual NCEA convention, to from among five regional nomi- men in the nighttime attack on be held April 16 through 19 in 'nees by a selection committee of their campus residence.

Toronto. school administrators from the Two of the suspects in the Poyant has been principal at St. diocese of Scranton, Pa. murders, Sgt. Antonio Ramiro Mary's for 1·5 years, during which Avalos and Pvt. Oscar Mariano he has stressed quality Catholic Speaking of the awards in Maya, were reported to have said education "in heart, word and general, Brother Robert Kealey, they fired the shots which killed deed," says Kathleen A. Burt, prin- executive director of the NCEA the Jl~suits on the orders of Lt. cipal of SS. Peter and Paul School, Department of Elementary Jose Ricardo Espinoza. they and Fall River, and regional represen- Schools, said: "In honoring these the other suspects, they said, were tative of the NCEA Department of 12 principals, the association is on the orders of Col. Guilacting Elementary Schools, who will recognizing and thanking all Cathlermo Alfredo Benavides, who was present Poyant's award. olic school administrators for their the officer responsible for security Another fellow principal, Edyears of service to the school comin the area the night of the murders. mund Borges ofSt. Mary Primary munities of the United States."

Father Estrada was reported to say that Benavides, a former head of military intelligence and .the director of the military's officer training school, had a "clean record" until the murders.

"That makes one think that he is van and Fathers James Bowman not alone," the university official OYSTER BAY, N.Y. (CNS)and Ernest Robinson. said. "I'd like to know why the Mourners prayed for the victims They were among several other military say that Col. Benavides of the Jan. 25 crash of a Colomdiocesan priests who aided rescue acted alone and that the investigabian jetliner and praised a Long efforts. They helped rescuers, gave tion has already been completed."

Island community for its rescue the last rites to,many of the victims "WI: hope that a saying of Salefforts at a Mass celebrated Jan. and prayed' with and consoled the vadoran farmers is not fulfilled ...

28 at St. Dominic's Church in Oysinjured. that in this country the law is like a ter Bay. Father Bowman, a member of serpent - it only bites those with"Suddenly, within an instant, a and chaplain to the Oyster Bay out shoes, in other words, the group of strangers came to our doo~"andthepeopkinthecom­ Fire Company No. I, praised rescue poor," he said. workers who "went far and beyond munity respond with "an outpourwhat could have been expected of ing of love," Father William Donthem." ovan, who aided rescue efforts, "We saw Jesus Christ in the suf"Deliver Us From Fat" will be told the mourners. fering," as well as in the communi- the th(:me of the priests' study day Avianca flight 52, a Boeing 707, ty's response to those in need, Fa- schedule for Feb. 13 at the Family was carrying 158 people when it ther Donovan added. smashed into a wooded hill Jan. 25 Life Center, North Dartmouth. in Cove Neck, on Long Island, on One rescue worker, Karenlynn Health specialists Suzanne the plane's second approach to Sheinkin, an advanced medical Vieira, MSRD, and'Gerri Santos, John F. Kennedy International technician, told The Long Island RN, of St. Anne's Hospital, Fall Airport. Police said 73 people on Catholic, newspaper of the DioRiver, will serve as resource perboard were killed and 85 were cese of Rockville Centre, before sons for health awareness issues injured, many of them seriously. the Mass that she was in one ofthe including stress red uction, exerAvianca spokesman Ricardo first ambulances to arrive on the cise and watching calories and Torres said bad weather and con- scene. cholest.erol.

She said she has done rescue gestion at the airport had kept the The schedule calls for arrival plane from landing its. scheduled work for nearly three years and and coffee at 10:30 p.m., followed time, forcing it to circle the area. had never encountered so much by the first session at II a.m., death and injury, particularly lunch at 12:30 p.m., and a second The 23-year-old jetliner, coming among children. Of the 27 children session. at 1:30 p.m. The day will from Bogota after a stop in Medelon board, three were killed. close at 2:30 p.m: lin, Colombia, broke into at least Pope John Paul II, while in three pieces. Witnesses saw no fire ~~-~ Africa, said Jan. 28 in Mali that he or explosions, leading investigahad in his prayers the victims of tors to believe the plane ran out of GOD" ANCHOR HOlD' the plane crash. fuel.

"May the Lord help the families At St. Dominic's, celebrants of affected," the pope said. the Mass included Father Dono-

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Black prayer day set for Sunday WASHINGTON (CNS) - A national day of prayer for the African-American community set for Sunday, Feb. 4 is a time "to pray and to ask God to heal us," said Pat Butler, assistant executive director of the National Office for Black Catholics, prayer day sponsor.

It is also an opportunity "to build a bridge over the racial chasm in our church," she said.

Father Goode, a cochairman of the prayer day, said he has sent suggestions for prayers of the faithful to be said at Masses that day to parishes requesting them.

Ms. Butler said her office has asked dioceses to sponsor a "Mass of celebration" that day, and individuals to set aside one day each week of February, which is Black History Month, for fasting and prayer.

Father Goode, who suggested the prayer day, said the concept came out of his travels as a black Catholic revivalist in 10 to 15 cities a year.

"I seethe hurt and the pain and the struggles everywhere I go," he said.

Father Goode said he hopes to make the day an annual event on the first Sunday of February "and try to build up more and more momentum.around it."

SISTER Regina Marie and her brother, Leo P. Callahan.

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"Very happy woman" speaks for. traditional convent life

By Pat McGowan Sister Regina Marie, SCMC, is a very happy woman. She belongs to the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady, Mother of the Church, a small congregation based in the ' diocese of Norwich, Conn.

Members wear traditional habits and keep to the type of convent life taken for granted before the The Mass of Christian Burial. days of the Second Vatican Counwas offered Jan. 16 at Mt. St. Rita cil.

"My community is doing what Health Centre chapel, Cumberland, it's supposed to be doing, in harR.I., for SiSler Mary Bridgetta mony with Vatican II," said Sister Moloney, 93, who died Jan. 13 at Regina Marie, interviewed during the centre. a recent family reunion in Fall Sister Bridgetta taught for many River. years in the Fall River diocese, "The council meant to modify serving at St. Mary's Cathedral the habit, not take it off," she and St. Patrick's schools in Fall River and as both teacher and explained.

The Sisters of Charity were acprincipal at St. Vincent's Home, tually founded in 1832 in Tilburg, also in Fall River.

Holland, by Msgr. John Zwijsen; She was also stationed at St. but following Vatican II, EuroMary's and Holy Family schools pean members moved to modern in New Bedford and Our Lady of dress. Wishing to retain the habit, Lourdes School, Taunton. the Norwich group reestablished Born in Leix, Ireland, she was itself in 1970 as a diocesan congregation in Norwich, where Bishop the daughter of the late Richard Daniel P. Reilly is "very supporand Annie (Teehan) Moloney. She entered the Religious Sisters of tive," said Sister Regina Marie.

Charity is the community chaMercy in 1913. rism, she said, and the sisters serve Retiring from active ministry in in schools, a home for dependent 1975, she resided at St. Mary Con- children, CCD programs, a home vent, Riverside, R.I., for 10 years for the aged and a shelter for the before moving to Mt. St. Rita. homeless. They work in the archdiocese of Hartford and the dioceses of Manchester, N.H., and Madison, Wise., as well as in the diocese of Norwich.

Sister Regina Marie grew up in The 1990 Diocesan DirecSt..Patrick's parish, Fall River, the tory and Buyers' Guide is daughter of the late Leo F. and now available. Those wishLeah Mary (Sanspitier).Callahan. ing to get copies at the Her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. Anchor office at a cost of and Mrs. William F. O'Neil Jr., are still in the city. Her brother, $5 each, thus avoiding the Leo P. Callahan, a New York City per-copy postage and hanresident, was in Fall River for the dling charge of $2, should family reunion. pick them up as soon as The former Joan Callahan gradpossible. The office, at 887 uated from St. Patrick's grammar school and Dominican Academy Highland Ave., Fall River, in Fall River, then worked in a is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., bank and was a volunteer at the Monday through Friday.

Rose Hawthorne Lathrop Home, both in the city, before giving

OBITUARY Sister Moloney

serious thought to the religious life.

"I was helping at a vacation Bible school at St. Mary's Cathedral," she related. "It made me aware of the need for education and anxious for the religious life. I figured I might as well stay in the world if I looked like a secular person. I wanted to keep the traditional values."

Seeking a congregation reflecting her thinking, she spied information about the Sisters of Charity in the National Catholic Register, a weekly newspaper distributed nationwide. .

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Now a Sister of Charity for eight years, she teaches second grade at St. Joseph's parochial school in North Grosvenordale, Conn., sharing community life with two other sisters in nearby St. Joseph's Convent.

Arising at 5:20 a.m. and retiring at 10:30 p.m., the sisters follow a schedule that includes two hours of prayer and two hours of recreation a day. They take turns cooking, do shopping and housecleaning together and also "have a lot of fun," said Sister Regina Marie, who added that one of the things she likes best about convent life is "that we do everything together and there's a great community spirit."

She is on the go seven days a week between teaching regular school and, on both Saturday and Sunday, CCD classes.

"Summers," she said, "are for study." But there's also time for holidays at the sisters' motherhouse in Baltic, Conn., where the Blessed Sacrament, said Sister Regina Marie, is exposed daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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She said that the community receives 4 or 5 young postulants yearly, although not all stay. However, she noted, some sisters from other congregations "that became less traditional" have come to the Sisters of Charity in search of a more structured lifestyle.

Speaking of her 14-member second grade class in North Grosvenordale, she said that many children are from single-parent families and that "probably their only normal hours of life are those they spend at school.

"You can tell children from broken homes," she observed sadly.

What would Sister Regina Marie say to someone considering religious life? "It's very rewarding. By all means, try it!" said a very happy woman.

Something in Common "Divinity is so profound that it can be grasped only by the extremes' of simplicity and wisdom. There is something in common between the wise and the simple, and that is humility." -Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

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"Confirm,O God, what thou hast wrought in us." Ps. 67:29

History V.; First Amendment

The Editor

WASHINGTON (CNS) - As down the church. itself. "That's a history marches on, so does the very central point" often overhistoric preservation movement, looked, he said. "We have a very sometimes sweeping up churches beautiful church, and a tremendous organ. These things are treunwillingly in its wake.

Approaching the 21st century, mendously expensive to maintain."

Americans increasingly are trying In addition, he said, as part of to save what remains of their her- its. Christian mission St. Barthoitage from previous centuries. lomew's provides 400 meals a week In some areas, historians, archi- to the hungry, offers shelter to the tects, local citizens and church -hpmeless, assists those suffering officials all have cooperated in from AIDS, and houses programs efforts to save old churches, such for alcohol and cocaine addicts in as the early adobe missions scat- addition to its eucharistic liturgies tered throughout the Southwest: or Masses and its Christian educaFor example, in the Archdio- tion and young adult programs. cese of Santa Fe, N.M., "we have "Without a mission, the church historians, architects, museum con- is nothing," Glazebrook said. If servators, people involved in his- the skyscraper battle is lost, "it toric preservation" and members may even come to feeding fewer of the local Catholic and civic homeless people," he said. "If they communities all involved in trying . [opponents] go far enough, they'll to save the See's 300 historic church- be able to close our doors.'~ es, said Marina Ochoa, curator In Detroit, "we have a great and archivist for the archdiocese. many churches that have landmark Saving old churches is impor- status. Catholic churches are the tant "because they're the cultural majority," said William M. Worheritage of the Hispanic people" den, director of the city's Historic and the Indians of the Southwest, Designation Advisory Board. For Mrs. Ochoa said. Furthermore, the most part, he said, the request she said, "they're considered archifor historic status has come from tectural wonders." parishes themselves and "the archdiocese has never opposed us. It's However, discussions also are always been a very friendly and underway with historic preserva- very cooperative sort of thing." tion groups to devise compromises.

But now the city has been asked St. Bartholomew Episcopal by some parishioners to give hisChurch in New York City, which toric status to St. Boniface Church, has been designated a historic land- which the archdiocese has closed, mark, is planning a court appeal Worden said. The issue is pending after losing a fight with the city before the city council.

Worden, a Catholic, said that over building a skyscraper.

On Dec. 13, the U.S. district when the archdiocese owns a buildcourt in Manhattan rejected the church's claim that the city's historic preservation law violated the church's First Amendment rights to free exercise of religion.

Surrounded by huge and tall buildings, 71-year-old St. BarthoPrayer for the Horne lomew's wants to tear down its adjacent 60-year-old community We beseech you, 0 Lord, building to accommodate the finanvisit this home and drive cially lucrative skyscraper, said far from it all the snares of James G. Glazebrook, an attorney the enemy. Let your holy and parish official. The skyscraper angels dwell herein so as to would include space for church programs, such as its preschool preserve us in peace and let child center, he said. your blessing be always Glazebrook emphasized that upon us. A me~. there is no thought of tearing

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ing that it does not want designated as historic but parishioners want the designation, "our office and thl: city council are faced with a balancing act."

"In this case I don't think it's all that cll~ar where right and wrong rest."

He and other historic preservationists say that a church or other old building has value to more people thanjust the current owner.

Rather, they suggest, the work of the original architects, wood and stone carvers and other craftsmen... the parishioners and staff over the years, neighbors, and all who ever poured money, sweat and love into the place should count, too.

"There's a sum total there that belongs to the public," Worden said. "Those kinds of values can't be passed with the title."

Not all church preservation efforts have been so amicable.

Disputes sometimes arise when religious denominations seeking to alter or tear down buildings confront history-minded groups - which sometimes include their own parishioners - anxious to preservt: the old structures.

Across the country, religious denominations are waging battles in courts, city councils and state legis'atures to stave off unwanted designation of churches as historic landmarks or edifices.

"What (historic status) does is prevent the church or religious group from doing what it wants with the property - which would include tearing it down, or selling it ... or making certain types of alterations" or even closing a parish, said Bernard Shire, communications director of the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference.

"It's posed problems for the religious organizations who want to do things with these buildings.

This has. happened in numerous places," Shire added.

The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference and Pennsylvania Council of Chun:hes are backing proposed state legislation prohibiting designation of churches and religious property as historic without the religious owner's consent.

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I was teaching a classon family ministry at our local seminary la'st summer during which I warned participants against going back to their parishes and trying to change too many things too rapidly. "\t's a little like parents going off to the workshop or retreat and coming home and making instant changes," I said. "The kids groan and wish their parents never left home."

One woman threw up her hands and laughed. "I've got to tell you this," she said. "I don't know if you'll like it but I've been reading your column for years and whenever I use a new technique with the kids, they say, 'Is this one of those Dolores Curran things?'''

We all joined her in laughter. I didn't mind it at all, even if the kids said it with distaste. I suspect there are more than a few kids who wrinkle their noses at the sound of my name.

But the truth is, we operate in family systems, not alone. When we change, the family changes.

Spouses and children can resist, cooperate or, more often, vacillate between the two. Much depends on the speed with which we try to implement change. Caution is the best approach.

When we make an abrupt change, the family or the parish family can

become threatened and when threatened, we all tend to resist and protect. A woman who decides she isn't going to play the role of servant anymore can face mutiny if she acts too quickly in implementing new information and skills.

My favorite story involves the Irish mother of three school~aged sons who obviously had her serving their every need. She attended a weekend parenting workshop of mine in Belfast and returned home late Sunday afternoon, filled with determination.

On Monday, she told us what happened. It had been her tradition to layout everything her boys, ages 8, 10, and 12, needed for school. But on that Sunday evening she said, "I realize you're old enough to do this yourselves."

They started at her dumbstruck, then reluctantly proceeded to search for books, book bag and clothing. "Where's my jacket?" one demanded.

"I don't know," she replied.

"Where did you put it Friday?"

He glowered and searched a little. "I can't find it."

"Maybe you stuffed it in your book bag Friday," she said, not moving to help.

He had and when he pulled it out, it was horribly wrinkled. "It looks awful," he said. She agreed.

"Well, aren't you going to iron it?" he said. She shook her head no.

Bible interpretation Q. Please explain something that has puzzled me for years. I was shown by someone of another religion that if you start with Adam and follow all the dates, ages, years and times all the way to Jesus, the age of the world comes to about 6,000 years.

If we take the Bible this way, how do we explain the scientific discoveries of human remains that go back millions of years? Some of my non-Catholic friends are very insistent. What is the teaching of the church? (Texas) A. The Catholic Church has no official belief on the age of either the material world or the human race. Such information has little if anything to do directly with our life offaith and our relationship to God. The church, however, does hold some clear principles about interpretation of Sacred Scripture. One is that we cannot look to the Bible, whether the Old or New Testament, to answer scientific questions.

The reason is simply that since God speaks in Scripture in human ways through human beings, the first rule to follow is to "investigate what meaning the sacred writers really intended, and what God wanted to manifest by means of their words" (Second Vatican Council, Constitution on Divine Revelation, No. 12).

This means, at the very least, we must use extreme caution in finding "answers" in the Bible to questions its authors never dreamed of.

Regardless of what words we might find in Scripture, for example, to "explain" black holes in space or the makeup of atoms, we cannot quote the Bible as giving such answers, since even the questions were not asked until centuries after the words were written.

The same would be true of the subject you introduce, the age of

the human race or of creation. As long as we believe that a creating God brought the entire universe into existence by his simple "let it be," we can accept nearly any theory we wish and still be well within the boundaries of our Catholic faith.

It matters little whether God created each species, for example, by direct act of his will or whether he created a "ball" of such immense mass and internal order that it gradually expanded to the material universe we now know.

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"Well, what will the teacher say?" he asked.

"He'll probably say it looks like it was stuffed in a book bag," she said with empathy. Her son just stared at her. .

A few similar incidents ensued and then she heard one say to another, "I think that workshop means trouble for us."

Change frequently means trouble. Witness the recovering alcoholic whose higher self-esteem threatens the family. They're used to ignoring or abusing him or her and suddenly this person has a new dignity which says, "I won't be treated that way any longer."

The byword in changes is to go slowly. Our families have learned to react to us in the old way, not the new. If we return home from a retreat filled with the Spirit, they don't think, "Thank God," but "Oh, God." The stronger we push; the stronger they resist.

Let's give them a break. They aren't privy to our new ideas. They don't know how long our euphoria will last. Will it end on Tuesday or never? Never comes sooner if we move cautiously.

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As the teachings of our church I should add that this under- frequently repeat, good theology sta'nding of Scripture and this (including good Scripture scholarship) has nothing to fear from approach to interpreting it is not 373 New Boston Road new. Nearly 40 years ago Pope good science, and vice versa, with Fall River 678-5677 Pius XII said he had no problem emphasis on the word "good" in accepting conclusions of major each instance. scientists that the creation of matter goes back ~ or 10 billion years. ~dOhTdnhT dOhT dOhT dOhT dOhT dOhT dOhT dOhT dOhT dOhTli1JIhTdOhT dOhT dOhT dOhT dOhT dOhT dOhT dOhT dOhT dOhT dOhT ~ "Although these figures may seem astounding," he said, "nevertheless to the simplest of the,faithful they bring no new or different concept from the words of Genesis: 'In the beginning' - that is to say, at the beginning of things in. El time" (Address to Pontifical Academy of Science, Dec. 9, 1951).

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Pope asks aid for Africans Continued from Page One Earlier in the trip, Pope John Paul focused on religious relations, telling West Africa's predominantly Muslim population that Catholics are not just "spectators of everyday reality," but want to help build their societies in a more "human" image.

In Mali, he explained that the key to the church's credibility was "a real unity between word and deed."

It was a message the pope repeated several times thoughout his Jan. 25-Feb. I visit to desperately poor African countries where Catholics playa role beyond their numbers in local societies in helping the needy and the sick. In Cape Verde, the only predominantly Catholic stop on the pope's trip, the pope urged those forced to emigrate to remember the poor people back home.

His Jan. 29 speech to the West African Economic Council in Burkina Faso focused on economic healing, and struck the keynote of his sixth trip to Africa.

The pope had said he wanted the visit to refocus world attention on the continent's precarious future . and his talk was aimed at the conscience of richer countries, which he said tend to view Third World nations only in terms of"clients or debtors."

It is time for the better-off to "recognize in their African brothers the beauty of their qualities, their love for life, their transcendence," he said. . In Guinea-Bissau,'a papal stop at a church-run leprosy clinic coincided with World Leprosy Day. The pope gently touched the heads of patients and kissed the children who lined up along a dirt road through the community. Several reached out to the pope with fingerless hands. . The cliriic, managed by Franciscan missionaries, is considered the best. of its kind in West Africa, where leprosy is endemic. Patients live in homes around the medical facilities, weaving and tending fruit trees for a livinJ!;.

On the drive back to Bissau, according to a Vatican spokesman, the pope noticed a group of houses and said he wanted to pay an impromptu visit. .

As the white-robed pontiff walked up to the first hut, children went running through the village with the news, and a crowd soon formed.

The pope was welcomed inside' by an elderly man who sat in a chair quietly, holding a withered arm. The only other things in the room were a water can and four rocks placed on the dirt floor.

The pope stood quietly for a few inoments and said aloud, "Here, too, liberty is endangered.': The papal press spokesman, J oaquin Navarro-Valls, later asked the pope what he had meant. The pope explained tharhe'was thinking of Eastern Europe, where freedoms were limited by ideologies, and then of Africa, where they are threatened by poverty, lack of education and world indifference.

The pope emphasized that he considered his visit to Africa "providential" because it could help turn world attention back to the continent's basic needs, NavarroValls said.

The per-capita annual income in Guinea-Bissau is the equivalent

of $185, according to U:S. State Department figures which are somewhat dated. The national minimum wage is around $11 per month not considered sufficient for a minimum standard of living, the State Department says.

The pope's two days in Guinea Bissau and Mali brought him to countries where Catholics and Christians are a tiny minority. In several public talks, he sought to explain how the Catholic faith and the building-up of society are closely intertwined.

Departing Bissau Jan. 28, he said the lepers' situation was similar to many others in the regions who need help in facing "paralyzing" social ills and shortages.

"It probably would not take miracles" to help these people, he said, but rather a few "concrete gestures of love."

While Catholics in Guinea-Bissau make up only 5 percent of the population, they run four hospitals and 17 dispensaries - a substantial portion of the country's medical system. Guinea-Bissau has one of the highest infant mortality rates and the lowest life expectancy in Africa. .

In Mali, Catholics are only I percent ofthe population, but manage six hospitals and dozens of other medical and welfare centers.

The pope used social issues as a bridge to his Muslim listeners in Mali, too. But he also stressed that Christians and Muslims share basic beliefs.

"We're all members of one human family. We live in the same world.. Welpve life,"-he told some' 1,500 youths - most of them Muslim - in a sports stadium in Bamako Jan. 28.

Both religions see men and women as creatures of God, he added.

In a Mass for some 25,000 people in Bamako the same day, the pope told Catholics that "the plan of God, which is a plan of salvation, involves those who recognize the Creator, and in particular our Muslim brothers who profess the faith of Abraham and who worship, as we do, the one and merciful God." The pope's language might have struck a note with Muslims since each of the 114 chapters of their holy book, the Koran, begins: "In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful."

He praised good Christian-Muslim relations in Mali and said Muslims can count on the church for continued help in solving the country's problems.

Wherever the pope went iii the capital, he was greeted by large crowds of oplookers. Outside the cathedral, where the pope addressed priests and nuns, security nearly broke down under the crush of people who sought a glimpse of the pope.

In other events during his trip: - The pope firmly denounced' polygamy in Guinea-Bissau, where having more than one wife is common, even among Catholics.

During a Mass in the capital, Bissau, the pope told about 20,000 people that Christ proclaimed "absolute fidelity" to one's spouse. He said Christianity stands opposed to "a world that has accepted, traditions of polygamy and has tolerated scorn for woman, who is often considered more an obiect than a person."

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Missionaries said polygamy is considered a status symbol in Guinea-Bissau, where the social standing of women remains much lower than men.

- The pope suggested that Guinea-Bissau's one-party, Marxistinspired state should reexamine the ideological content of education programs.

Shortly after his arrival in the country Jan. 27, the pope said schooling should be based on a real humanism open to transcendenJ values, not an ideology that is .

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- In Cape Verde, the pope said the poor climate and the lack of jobs had created a cycle of "forced emigration" for many young people.

"I know the difficulties' one encounters in trying to enter into a new social and work environment," he said. He urged social institutions in other countries to do all that is "just and useful" to help new arrivals.

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those who have joined the exodus from th'e country, including as many liS 200,000 who have moved to the United States.

"In making a living and seeking better ';onditions in distant places, may they never forget their native land and the people who live there," he said.

What I Am "I am small and great, lowly and exalted, mortal and immortal, earthly and heavenly."-St. Gregory Nazianzen

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Mo-t~her M. Angela Bott, OP, a Thomas A. Walsh ages a spirit of love in everyone, in goodness, in kindness, in courtesy, Board Member Morality in member of the Dominican Sisters in charity, for this is a reflection in Media of Mass. of Hawthorne, who staff the Rose you of him who is love. One of his Hawthorne Lathrop Home in Fall River, died Jan. 16, after 62 years favorite commandments is "Love one another as I have loved you." in ihecommunity. From 1973 until 1981 she was mother general of the A young priest recently said "You don't have to like everyone, Dear Editor: community founded by Rose Hawjust be kind to them. That kindI read in the Anchor for Jan. 5 thorne Lathrop, the daughter of ness will be the spark of God's love about the $100 million shopping Nathaniel Hawthorne. that you have transferred to your center in Derry, Northern Ireland.

Her Mass of Christian Burial 'fellowman."

All well and good to have such a was offered Jan. 19 at Our Lady of ';St. John.also teUs us that not to project, as it will greatly help that the Rosary Chapel in the comlove your fellowman.is a sign you city. My gripe is please call it munity's motherhouse at Hawdo not belongto'God.lfwe respect Derry, not Londonderry. Thecoun- thorne, N.Y. and interment was at all those werneet, Our Lord will be cil, a couple of years ago, changed Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawpleased with our effort and draw it back to its old Irish name. thorne.

"London" was prefixed after the Originally from Rochester, N.Y., us to his most Sacred Heart as his special valentines.

Battle of the Boyne in 1690 by the Mother Angela entered the HawL ' ondonmerchantswhohelpedfin- t h orne nO"1't'lat e m . A pn'1, 1927 , Jean Quinn South Dartmouth ance that war. About the devel- andonSept.140fthatyearreceived oper, Peter George O'Connell, I her religious name and habit from remember Peter when he was a Father Clement Thuente, OP, adraftsman with the company I close friend and advisor to both Dear Editor: .. worked for and retired from.

Rose Hawthorne Lathrop, who Once again, the advice given by Don't forget, it's Derry. had died the previous year, and Pope John Paul II to the three John McDonnell Alice Huber, cofoundresses of the Mansfield major networks is going unheeded. congregation.

The pope asked that the networks The Hawthorne community cares "clean up their acts," cease use of for patients with incurable canc~r. filth and obscenity and'give people Mother Angela initially worked In the minimum standards of public this apostolate at Sacred Heart decency.

Dear Editor: Home, Philadelphia, then went to A new National Broadcasting Some people still believe that Atlanta to assist in opening and Co. show called "Grand" has been Madalyn Murray O'Hair is trying then to serve as first superior at reviewed by a reputable TV critic to get religious programs removed Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home, of the Boston press. She criticizes from television. I wrote to the which began operations in 1939. it for its obsession on sex and its FCC in 1988 and they informed In 1952 and in 1964, she served filth and states it is not fit for fam- me that they had never considered six-year terms as superior of Rosary ily viewing, as such a show would a petition by Mad_lyn Murray Hill Horne at Hawthorne and from cause immeasurable harm to young- O'Hair or anyone else to ban reli1970 to 1973 she was at St. Rose's sters watching in prime time. gious programming on radio or Home in New York 'City, leaving Many years ago the Congress television. there when she was elected mother Over the past 12 years the FCC general of the community. has received over 20 million pieces Of her life, she said shortly of mail on this subject. Every before she died: "I would not effort has been made to advise the change any of the happening~ of public. my long religious life. W~en dlf!iIn their correspondence to me, cuities came, I felt secure m the lIfe they requested that I tell friends, 'Feb. 3 God chose for ·me and assurance 1952, Rev.. Antonio O. Ponte, neighbors, etc., the true facts. that he would see me through the Sincerely Pastor, Our Lady of Angels, Fall problems."

Genevieve E. Foley River Mother Angela is survived by New Bedford several nieces and nephews.

Feb. 4 19i1, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Hugh J. Smyth, P.R., Pastor, St. Lawrence, New Bedford, 1st Vicar General, Fall River 1904-07, Administrator of Diocese Feb.~JulyI907.

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AT OUR LADY'S HAVEN, from top, left to right, Bishop Cronin, with chaplain Father LucienJusseaume and Father Edmund Fitzgerald, blesses crucifix held by Carol Tate, LPN; stands with Father Fitzgerald and .home administrator leaD M~ .Golitz; greets, residents of renovated floor. Below, residents pray in home's beautiful chapel.

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Bishop Daniel A. Cronin presided at a December ceremony dedicating the newly-renovated first floor of Our Lady's Haven, Fairhaven, a diocesan h'ome for the aged.

Home residents, staff and visitors lined the corridor as Bishop Cronin blessed· a crucifix to be placed on the wall as the floor's focus. The bishop then blessed the individual rooms of the floor.

Accompanying the bishop were Father Michael K. McManus, vice chancellor, and Father Edmund J ..

Fitzgerald, diocesan health facilities director, who supervised plan-· ning and construction forthe renovation project.

Also assisting in the ceremony was Father Lucien Jusseaume, cha- . plain at Our Lady's Haven.

Bishop Cronin praised the home's stafffor their "family spirit in the apostolate of caring for the elderly."

Their work, he said, puts "joy in the hearts of the elderly they serve."

Home administrator Jean M. Golitz thanked staff members for their dedication and thanked those present for their support'in making the renovations possible.

Bishop Cronin then greeted those' who attended the ceremony, including visiting staff members fr~m other diocesan hemes for the elderly, and also visited residents confined to their rooms. A reception followed.

The home serv-es 107 residents, 26 of whom nrquire the skilled nursing care n()w<available on the first floor. .

Our Lady's'lIaven was originally built in JAJ04 for use asa guesthouse by Henry H. Rogers, a great benefactor of the town of Fairhaven. He modeled it on an Elizabethan hOltelry and named it Tabitha Inn af_ills great-grandmother. Amoll8tits early guests was Mark TWaUL Tabitha Inn .... became a commercial hotel aBd during World War U a Coast" Guard training center. In I944.•was purchased by the Fall Riven diocese, enlarged and rechristemi:dfOur Lady's Ha,. ven, and until I98S staffed by the Carmelite Sistenilor the Aged and Infirm.

Still under diece$an auspices, it offers a wide variety of physical, spiritual and psychological services, includirig social services for

prospective and new residents, physical and occupational therapy and activities such as bingo, social hours, cooking and craft classes, card games and movies. Residents also have opportunities for shopping trips and sightseeing tours.

The beautifully landscaped lawn and trees which surround the home make the outdoors a pleasant setting for resident enjoyment, weather permitting, and many rooms indoors recall the Elizabethan ambiance of the Tabitha Inn. The former ballroom is the home's .chapel.

The recent renovations involved conversion of 29 level III beds for residents requiring .minimal care to 26 level II beds for those in need of skilled nursing. In the process the floor was completely upgraded, said Miss Golitz. Cor:ridors and rooms were repainted and refurnished, new carpeting was installed, and new shower rooms and utility ,rooms were added.

The walls and carpeting have a mauve color scheme, with resident rooms repainted or wallpapered with a floral design matched by draperies'and bedspreads.

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the bulletin board Councils on A.ging News North Attleboro Bob O'Bek of Blue Crossl Blue Shield will speak at 12:40 p.m.

Feb. 16. Free tax advice will be offered by Bob Lennox Tuesdays; half-hour appointments may be made 9 a.m. to noon. Attleboro Area Council of Churches sponsors a free supper for the needy 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Grace Episcopal Church, 104 N. Washington 'St. February clinics: feet, 8:30 to II a.m. Feb. 15 by appointment; diabetes, 9 to II a.m. Feb. 20; blood pressure 9:30 to II a.m.

Feb. 27. Troop 862 Brow.nies.who have been writing to those at thesenior center will meet their pen pals at 12:35 p.m. Feb. 22, all welcome, registration required; February birthday party Thursday. registration required; information on family support group for care-' givers for dependent adults, 2266150, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 695-3847 after 5 p.m.; Meals on Wheels drivers needed, information 699-0131. _ Sandwich Appointments for income tax service at the COA Tuesdays and Thursdays and service for the homebound may be made by calling the COA, 888-4737. John Sargent ofSandwich Co-op Bank will conduct a seminar on changes in tax laws at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 11. A free ham and bean luncheon will precede the semillar beginning at noon; reservations must be made with the COA. The 1989 town report is in the planning stages and the work of Sandwich artists is heing considered for a cover design; entries may he sketches or photos no larger than 8" X 10" and shouhl be delivered to the selectman', office

by Feb. 20; include name and address on the back.

Volunteers are needed at the nutrition site to deliver meals-onwheels and to prepare and serve congregate meals; information: 888-1965. Van drivers are also needed; contact Howard Tinkham, 888-80S3. Sandwich senior citizens meet second Mondays at Legion Hall; information: Helen aDd Jim Adams, 888-7668. Further information on programs is available from the Sandwich COA, 170 Quaker Meetinghouse Rd., East Sandwich.

Dennis Monday activities: diel support 10 a.m., medical forms assistance 10 a.m.; Tuesdays: quilting 9:30 a.m.; Wednesdays: bridge 9 a.m., blood pressure 12:30 p.m.; Fridays: Overeaters Anonymmous 9 a.m., carving 9:30 a.m., Alcoholics Anonymous 10:30 a.m., line dancing noon, art appreciation 1:30 p.m., knitting 2 p.m.

Income tax assistance 9 a.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment. Exercise class 8:15 a.m.

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; call the YMCA to sign up.

Joanne Arnemann, nutritionist, will speak at the ladies' forum 2 p.m. Feb. 28; information: Evelyn Murphy, 385-4781. Upcoming mens' f -rum moderators: Feb. 6, Ray M, 'loy; Feb. 13, Jim Wick; ~eb. 20, j:;"rank Wehman; Feb. 27,

Harry Ellis of Washington Week in Review. . .Monthly activities: handicapped committee I p.m. Feb. 5; Parkin~ son's support 2 p.m. Feb. 12; hearing screening 9:30 a.m. Feb. '20; financial assistance 2 p.m. Feb. 20; knife sharpening, 10 a.m. Feb. 21; singles' club 2 p.m. Feb. 21; legal assistance 2 p.m. Feb. 27. No foot screening clinic this month. The senior center will be closed on President's Day, Feb. 19. Information on programs: DennisCouncil on Aging, 1045 Route 134, East Denms; tel. 385-5067. _

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The companion animal shelter Westport is the proposed site for the world's first shelter for the will selecnlogs from other shelters care and training of companion and train them to become companions for elderly living at home animals.

The pilot program, a project of as well as in nursing homes or Betsey Dougla's MacDonald, a pre- other medical facilities. The animservation artist and teacher at als will be carefully matched with Westport High School, and Bill owners and the developing relaConnelly, scientific affairs direc- tionships will be monitored by tor for a pharmaceutical company, shelter staff.

Connelly and MacDonald hope is .designed to bring together unChatham Bridge on last Friday of each wanted dogs and elderly people in to have the shelter operational by September, provided suitable land month. Free income tax assistance need of companionship. for older taxpayers, I to 3 p.m. by The facility will be named Jefrs can be found. If the pilot program appointment Mondays. Widowed Companion Animal Shelter after proves successful, they hope it will . support group, new time, 9:30 to' Connelly's dog Jeff, who has spread nationwide.

Connelly believes that well-be10:30 a.m. Fridays. Bowling, to become an international symbol haved dogs can provide particua.m. Thursdays, Orleans Bowling of the humanj animal bond. alley. Fitness fur Life, Monday, The humanl animal bond refers larly valuable stability and love in Wednesday-and Friday'mornings: to a health-giving rela~ionship the case of Alzheimer's patients, 7:30 to 8:30 senior conditioning; between dog.and person. Its value who suffer loss of short-term has been demonstrated in numer- memory and of many cognitive 8:30 to 9:30 fitness circuit; 9:45 to 10:45 senior fitness. Further ous medical studies that indicate functions.

"The dog intervenes between information on programs: Coun- that elderly men and women benefit from the unconditional love of . the effects of Alzheimer's Disease cilon Aging, 945-1534. companion animals. The animals itself and subsequent feelings of Fall River also facilitate social interaction abandonment and despair. When The Fall River COA operates and exercise, lead owners to estab- interest in life returns, the patient's four senior centers: 198 Bank St., lish a daily routine and give thein a family can regain some confidence.

1413 Pleasant St., 18' East Main, sense of order and purpose as well They become supportive again," St., and 1150 North Main ~t. ,as the feeling of being needed. he said.

Hot meals are delivered by the Fall River nutrition program to senior citizens at nine sites in Fall lliver and one each in Westport, Attleboro, North Attleboro, Mansfield, Somerset, Taunton, Swansea, Raynham and Rehoboth.

Senior center hearing checks: first Tue~days, 10 to 11 a.m. at East Main St. and 1 to.1 p.m. at Pleasant St.; first Thursdays, 9 to 11 a.m. at Bank St. and 11:30 to 1 p.m; at North Main St. Blood pressure clinics: 1:45 to 1:45 p.m.

Mondays at North Main St.; 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays at Pleasant St.; Warren ~t.; 1 to 3 p.m. Thursdays at East Main St.; and 1 to 3 .p.m.

Fridays at Bank St. Transportation' is available within city limits; appointments must be made in advance. For information on any of the above programs call the COA, 675",01l.

Information and referrals, 6746710. Legal aid for the elderly, 1800-461-4631 or 675-3700, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

SALUTING SENIORS

"Dogs provide Altheimer's victims with a source of nonverbal communication and unwavering love at a time when their own memory and rationality are slipping away from them."

In order to increase awareness about pet therapy value, Ms. Mac路Donald created a 16-pagecoloring book, Helping Grandma, which tells the story of an old woman's progressively worsening case of Alzheimer's through the eyes of her grandchildren. The story features Jeffas the companion animal who helps family members move through the difficult experience of watching a loved one decline and learn' what~an be done to help Grandma.

Says Connelly, "Jeff is an imp.ortant symbol of what ~n be a vital element in the well-being of an elderly person."

Further information on the pet program may be obtained from Jefrs Companion Animal Shelter, PO Box 3114, Westport 02790; Ms. MacDonald, 636-4410, or Connelly, 636-4272.

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By The year of Our Lord 1989 I could spin many a yarn about slipped by without my getting _a problems newspapers face in gathchance to tell my favorite story ering the news. Every trade has its BERNARD about the Johnston flood. legends, but newspapering is uniMay 31, 1989, was the lOOth que because its work is so public anniversary of one of the nation's and so permanent.

CASSERLY Stumble on TV or radio and it's worst disasters: the dam break and flood that killed 2,209 people in over in seconds. But make a blunder For religious education we relied that Pennsylvania river town. in print and no one will let you Perhaps some readers of this forget it. It's that very permanence on our penny catechisms, Bible column remember that tragedy. of books, magazines and news- histories and pamphlets, magazines rm not old enough, honest, but an papers that makes them so power- and diocesan newspapers. Now old newsman once told me how ful.

TV and radio have cut into that It's easy to joke about the tran- reading time, but there are today hard it was for the press to cover the story. sient nature of the press. We've all more than 600 Catholic publicaTelegraphers still worked for heard about using newspapers to tions in North America with a wire services when I started as a wrap the fish or line the bird cage. total circulation of almost 28 reporter in the 30s, but they were But put sO'meone's name in print million. new in 1889. One remote city edi- and the item will be clipped, carMature Catholics learned long tor trying to get a reporter on the ried around and preserved in fam- ago that yOU cannot obtain fair 'scene was forced to call on a local ily albums forever. and balanced news of our faith amateur.

Researchers say people rely more from public TV, radio or dailies. Is After a long delay, the corres- on TV than the press to get the it any wonder so many Catholics pondent found a telegrapher to news. Maybe so, but you cannot who rely on the public media alone pound out his masterpiece. "AI- be informed in depth without the think the Church is going to hell in mighty God looked down from his help of words in print. Have you a handbasket? mountaintop," he began, "at the noticed that TV screens run head-' February is Catholic Press death and destruction wrought by lines to summarize vi$ual actions? __ Month in North America. It the raging flood and wondered ..."

We older citizens, who learne" reminds us of the importance of He got no further. The fuming - from books rather than TV screens good writing and reporting, of the editor cut in and pounded out new or computers, do not need lectures value of fair and balancedjournalinstructions: "Forget flood. Inter- on the importance of print to ism and of otir obligation to read view God." learning. high-quality Catholic publications.

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By Dr. James and Mary Kenny Dear Dr. Kenny: I have been a single parent for five and' a half years since our divorce. My exhusband, Tom, abandoned me and our two children, now ages 11 and 8, and moved to Maryland wher~ all his family and part of mine live.

Both boys have gone to Maryland for two months in the summer.

My oldest son comes home with exciting descriptions of their summer adventures. He keeps telling me how much better he and his brother would be living with their dad. Both our families have been telling me that the boys would be better fed and clothed and living in a healthier environment nearer the ocean.

I know their dad has been brainwashing their innocent minds. In our nine years of married life, he succeeded in convincing me that I was a failure as a wife.and mother.

I'm just starting to overcome those feelings of inferiority.

Are the children really old enough to make such ajudgement?

What might I tell my children?

(New York) I have no easy answer. It is difficult enough to raise children in a united home. Divorce certainly complicates childrearing.

Custody cannot be a matter of fairness to the adults. Children are

not a prize awarded to the "wronged" parent. The major criterion in any custody and visitation decision is what is in the best interests of the children.

I doubt that your ex-husband has brainwashed your children.

Anyone who is capable of so shaping the minds of children through convincing speeches should write a book and sell a million copies.

Children are quite capableofforming their own opinions. ..~.

More likely your' children are typical pre-adolescents who want to be somewhere other than where they are, where tije grass is greener.

Most children between 10 and 15 decide that' their home leaves a lot to be desired. In divorce, there is another easy place to go.

You must stop doubting yourself. None of us are perfect parents, but most of us are good enough. You are doing your best.

Ignore your detractors and continue to be the best parent you can.

No, you don't have to give your children everything they ask. Certainly, you wimt to consider their wishes as a factor in making your decision, but not the only factor.

Most states will try to honor the custody wishes of a child 14 years or older, but your youngsters are several years younger.

Talk to Tom. Nowhere in your

letter do you mention that you. have discussed this issue directly with him. You must. Perhaps you can work out a more substantial arrangementabout visitation which would please everyone.

Post-divorce parenting is a process, not something settled once and for all. Even if you do not get along, you must continue to discuss parenting options with the boys' father.

If you cannot agree on a plan with Tom that you feel is acceptable, seek counseling. A good divorce mediator will listen to both sides and to the children to help you fashion an agreement. A mediator is skilled in helping you find common ground.

He or she also should be able to help you each see your own positions more objectively, free of emotions like hurt and anger that can cloud the true issue.

Don't cave in simply because your confidence in yourself as a parent has been shaken. And keep the well:being of your children as your primary concern. Good luck in a most difficult matter.

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The youngsters could not affirm their existence without the touch (or mark) of love.

I found the same sense of personal isolation in old people when I did a'inhsing home story.·They were shriveled, suffering from "skin hunger," as the social worker put it. They no longer had any way to make their "mark" and so were lost in themselves, out of touch .

No fingerprints.

I think God was the one who infused us with this desire to leave our mark on the world. The proof for me is our fingerprints. Each of us has fingerprints so unique that we can be identified by them.

What we learn from them is the magnificence of each person, so loved by the Creator that he gave us an. identifying pattern to make our own imprint on the earth. This affirms our existence and our eternal destiny.

The calm after the storm

By Hilda Young We in the Northwest recently experienced what is now being called "The 100-Year Storm." Indescribable volumes of rain and' SO-plus mph winds joined forces to close interstate highways, uproot trees, drown cars and sever power.

The irony has been the peace created by those powerful forces.'

Surely, though, we couldn't say that iftrees had crushed our house - as happened to some - or if rivers had found their way into our living room as happened with other people.

As it was, however, we were cut off from job, school, to-do-lists, even (especially?) the television and radio. We were liberated delightfully from all agendas.

I felt an almost mysterious calm as I stood in the driveway, parka pulled up tight to my ears, rain driving into my face. There was nothing to do but tend to the

immediate necessities of safety and comfort for family and neighbors.

Interesting how macaroni and cheese boiled with hot dogs over a makeshift grill in the fireplace achieve gourmet status. Fascinating how deeply warmth is felt when it is generated by crackling flames, . cozy sleeping bags and children's laughter.

It's hard to describe the unexpected joy I felt as I drifted off to sleep, the storm winds outside providing a soothing lullaby. .It was almost as. if I were transported again to childhood - 5 years old, to be exact - and I knew someone would rock me to sleep and carry me up to bed and tuck me in. I knew a childlike sense of peace and trust. Worry, pressure, timetables were far, far away.

You know, I am going to call the experience an encounter with God, our Father, who does in fact want to rock us to sleep and tuck us in.

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sand of time" is another expressiol) of that basic need to let the earth know we have been here.

Time moves on and washes away lik.e. s~nd, but we want tQ leave something permanent thai' say~' "me."

Our need to affirm our existence and our hope that it is a permanent one comes out in the basic human need we all have to touch one another.

I remember doing a story years ago on an orphanage on Long Island called The Little Flower House of Providence. I found that all the children wanted to touch me.

The wonderful priest' who ran the place explained to me that these were children who had been deprived ofthe close, hugging love children should get from their families. And so they searched for it from strangers.

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By Antoinette Bosco Recently a beautiful column appeared"on my desk written by a clergyman. He spoke of going into' his basement and seeing the fingerprints of his two sons, embedded in the cement when it was still wet as the house was being built many years before.

He wrote also of a wall in the house that has had many coats of white paint and yet shows a shadow of blue. As a child, one of his boys had used blue paint for a drawing the~e_which refuses togo away.

The point the clergyman was making is that the fingerprints and the drawing were symbolic of the basic need all of us have to leave our mark upon the earth. We do . this consciously and unconsciously.

I particularly related to his story of the paint. Something similar happened when my children were young. Only 1 was the culprit.

We had bought and moved into a new house in a new development. Everyone elsesee'med to have more money than we did, judging by the new furnishings delivered to the other houses.

We had no money. So, resting on my laurels as art editor of my college magazine, I took out my paints and created a mliral with an apple tree and golden fruit on our living room wall. The problem was the gold paint. It was a "forever" mixture. No matter how many times I tried in later years to cover the wall with fresh paint, the gold gleamed through.

My children often reminded me that I would live on forever in that house through my gold apples.

And often since then I have thought of them as my "fingerprints."

Unconsciously, I had left my mark in the home that I was the first to live in. I think wanting to "make our mark" is a very deeply rooted characteristic in us, perhaps because we are children of God. The phrase "footprints on the

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VATICAN CITY (CNS) The pope urged prayers for wisYoung people, having grown up in dom in using the "potential of the a "computer culture," have the 'computer age' to serve man's hubackground and the obligation to man and transcendent calling." use new technology to help the Those who believe in God should human family, says Pope John try to find creative ways of using new technology to help people and Paul II. "It will be their' duty to employ to work toward the fulfillment of these new instruments for a wider God's plan for the world, he said. and more intense dialogue among Thl~ pope said earlier Vatican all the diverse races and classes documents had noted that new who share this 'shrinking globe' " technologies could improve "the the pope said in his annual mes- possiblity of real dialogue between sage for World Communications widely separated peoples, of a Day, observed this year on May worldwide sharing of ideas and 27. aspirations, of growth in mutual The pope's message was released knowledge and understanding, of at the Vatican Jan. 24, the feast of a strengthening of brotherhood St. Francis de Sales, patron saint across many hitherto insurmounof journalists. table barriers."

Because they know "the compuCompu'ter technology also can ter culture and its 'language,' " contribute to unity within the young people have the responsibil- churc:h by allowing people to comity to find ways to put new com- municate more quickly with each munications technology at the ser- , other, he said. vice of "greater universal justice, Moreover, he said, immediate greater respect for human rights, a , access to information can help the healthy development for all indi- churc:h "deepen her dialogue with viduals and peoples and the free- the contemporary world."

"In the new 'computer culture' doms essential for a fully human the church can more readily inform life," the pope said.

"Whether we are young or old, the world of her beliefs and explain let us rise to the challenge of new the reasons for her stance on any discoveries and technologies by given issue or event," the pope ' bringing to them a moral vision said.

It also enables the church to rooted in our religious faith, in our, respect for the human person and "hear more clearly the voice of our commitment to transform the public opinion and enter into a world in accordance with God's continuous discussion with the world around her," he added. plan," he said.

Journal told to give Vatican view MICHELANGELO'S FRESCOES dominate the Sistine Chapel in this 1977 Arturo Mari photograph of bishops gathering with Pope Paul VI for the opening session of the fifth World Synod of Bishops.

Business as usual at Sistine Chapel VATICAN CITY(CNS)- The Coliseum, the Roman Forum, the Trevi fountain and the Sistine Chapel are the greatest hits on the Rome tourists' ,parade.

That's why it seemed Italian newspapers had a big story when they reported recently that the Vatican museums would be limiting the number of visitors to the Sistine Chapel.

The story was news to Edith Cicerchia, too. Since August she's been in charge of the daily operation of the museums, whose centerpiece is the Sistine Chap~l.

The Vatican museums' 1990 calendar - showing longer operating hours in April, May and June was just off the press when the newspaper articles were published.

They said that thousands of people moving through the chapel while restorers were working on Michelangelo's frescoes created harmful wind currents.

"I don't know who made that up," Ms. Cicerchia said.

In 1989 there were some days "when we had 19,000 visitors in five hours - that creates problems, not for the frescoes, but for everyone," Ms. Cicerchia said.

Visitors were no problem last Dec. I, however. On that date, Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev and his wife were scheduled to visit the chapel after meeting Pope John Paul II, thus it was closed to the public for security reasons.

But the papal meeting went on so long, there was no time to visit the chapel, much to Mrs. Gorbachev's disappointment. Nevertheless, the "closed" sign remained up with only 629 intrepid souls ignoring it and viewing the chapel in

much less crowded conditions than said, a 6 percent increase over normal.

1988.

Next day, said Ms. Cicerchia, The number does not include visitors numbered 4;627, a total the more than 6S,000 people who much closer to the daily winter visited a special exhibit of Russian average. icons.

In 1989, except for two weeks at Ms. Cicerchi ll expects that in Easter and in July, August and 1990 the number will for the first September, the museums were open time top 2 million and might be at 8:45 a.m.-I p.m. Monday well over that mark because of the through Saturday and the last Sun- number of tourists Italy is expectday of every month. The Easter ing when it hosts the 1990 World and summer hours were extended Cup soccer championships in late to 4 p.m. spring.

Staying open three additional The museums' secretary just hours, at a cost of about $4,800 wishes that tourists would alter each day doesn't lead to a propor- one of their habits - "they all tional increase in the number of arrive at the same time, 9:30, and visitors, said Ms. Cicerchia. they all leave at the same time."

But it does spread out the packs The new calendar with its new of tourists tramping through the schedule is designed to alleviate 16th-century buildings toward their the situation by giving tourists an primary goal - the chapel. additional 138 hours of viewing In addition to people pushing time. less and being able to get a closer In 1990 the extended hours, 8:45 view of paintings, sculptures, tapes- a.m.-4 p.m., will be in effect April tries and thousands of other objects, 9-30 for the Easter crowds, in May lighter crowds lessen the risk of a for the feast of the Ascension, tourist or a treasure being injured, which路is an Italian holiday as well she said. as a holy day, and June I through From her desk in a sparsely Sept. 28. decorated office, Ms. Cicerchia But the change of which Ms. watches a television monitor that Cicerchia is most proud is the transmits a continuous picture of installation of ramps, lifts and the little square in front of the other amenities that make most museum, where tour buses disgorge exhibits accessible to all. The blind their passengers. are encouraged to have hands-on The monitor amounts to an early experience of the museums' sculpwarning system. tures.

When the number of visitors to As for "harmful winds" and the museums, with their 4.5 miles other problems caused by tourists of linear display surface, ap- moving through the Sistine Chapel: proaches the overwhelming, the special dust- and dirt-catching carticket-takers take 15 minutes off. . pets have been installed at the "It gives us a little breathing entrance to the chapel, and a clispace," she said. mate-control system that will reMore than 1.9 million people duce air-borne dust is being devisited the museums in 1989, she signed.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) - The Jesuit-run magazine La Civilta Cattolica must continue to express Vatican policies and opinions, even if its writers must sacrifice their personal views and judgments, said Pope John Paul II. "This function, which Civilta Cattolica undertakes in strict harmony with the thought and directives of the Holy See, must be maintained," the pope told 30 writers and editors on the biweekly publication at a Jan. 19 gathering commemorating thejournal's 140th anniversary.

The magazine is not an official Vatican publication, b~t as a normal practice, its editorials and major articles are reviewed by the Vatican Secretariat of State before being published. All the articles are written by Jesuits.

Journalists and others interested in Vatican policy routinely read the magazine to find out Vatican thinking on issues on which no official position has been taken by the pope or Vatican agencies.

Magazine officials describe'La Civilta Cattolica as a non-Vatican publication at the service of the Vatican.

The obligation to express Vatican positions "imposes on all of you a constant effort of fidelity to the Holy See and to its directives, even ifthis is sometimes at the cost of sacrificing and renouncing per-

sonal judgments and points of view," the pope said.

"Be assured that these'sacrifices and these renunciations, undertaken in the spirit of the special vow of obedience to the pope that is part of the Society of Jesus, will not be lacking in the production of spiritual fruits for the good of the, church and of your religious life," he added.

The pope asked the magazine staff to continue writing articles on social issues and other contemporary themes such as ecumenism, religious indifference, secularism and at\teism.

The magazine was started by POPI~ Pius IX at a time when halian life was marked ,by secularism and anti-clericalism.

"Tragic utopias" VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Pope John Paul 11 says the breakup of Eastern Europe's communist systems shows them to have been "tragic utopias" which led to an "unprecedented regression" in the history of humanity. The pope expressed admiration for the "heroic resistance" of Christian communities under Marxist totalitarianism. "The current world is discovering that, far from being the opiate of the people, faith in Christ is the best guarantee and stimulus oftheir freedom," he said.

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But they were expected to begin running nationally within the next six months, according to a spokesman for their sponsor, the Washington-based Federation for American Immigration Reform, also known as FAIR. The bishops of the diocese of Galveston-Houston, called the radio ads a "blatant attempt" to use "scare techniques" to stem immigration to the United States.

Houston was being used ll§ a test market for the ads.

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Each of three 60-second spots aired in Houston makes the same argument in different ways: ' , - "They want to let in millions of more immigrants. MillionsL .. It .is not fair. With American homeless sleeping in the streets..."

- "When it comes to illegal aliens and drugs, the facts speak for themselves.... The facts show that the main thing illegal immigrants and illegal drug smugglers have in common is an open border."

- "Traffic's awful, and it will get worse if those politicians have their way. The paper says they want to let in millions of more immigrants. Millions!"

In their statement, Bishop Joseph A. Fiorenza and Auxiliary Bishops Enrique San Pedro and Curtis J. Guillory, all ofthe Galveston-Houston Diocese, called it "an insult to the diverse heritage of our ci,tizens to begin a national campaign that plays to(the) xenophobic attitudes" people who "believe America is the land of destiny for Anglo Saxons and just a few others."

"It is deceitful to place blame on our immigration laws and practices for the social problems that plague the nation." the bishops said.

Conscience, religion freed in Hungary BUDAPEST, Hungary (CNS) Budapest, the Hungarian capital.

- The Hungarian Parliament burAlthough relations have imied the antireligious practices of proved since then, severe restricfour decades of communism Jan. tions on church activity remained 24 by adopting a law on freedom untif liberal measures were introduced last year as the Communist of conscience and religion.

Passed by a 304-1 vote with II Party disintegrated.

Until then, churches were alabstentions, the law states: "Everybody has a right freely to choose lowed to help care for elderly in and practice their religion or other nursing homes but not to engage conscientious conviction." in pastoral activity with younger The law clears the way for full people for fear th~y might gain restoration of diplomatic relations young converts. between Hungary and the VatiChurch appointments were secan. Hungarian Foreign Minister verely scrutinized, government Gyula Horn said after meeting ,spies watched bishops and public Pope John Paul II at the Vatican statements by the church were subin mid-January that he expected ject to lengthy censorship procedures. full ties "within weeks."

The new law permits churches The pope has agreed to visit to conduct all education, culture, Hungary in the fall of 199 J. Under Stalinist leader Matyas social welfare, health and y~uth Rakosi, Hungary's communist au- protection activities not reserved thorities seized church property, to the state.

Justice Minister Kalman Kulcdisbanded religious orders and closed church schools. ' sar, presenting the bill, also said In 1949, the country's primate, that church buildings "nationalCardinal Jozsef Mindszenty, was ized" for such activities should be imprisoned on trumped-up charges. returned or indemnified.

A recent survey found that 60 Released during the uprising of 1956, he then found refuge for 15 percent of Hungary's 10.6 million years inside the U.S. embassy in citizens believe in God.

From jail, Czech bishop back in see VATICAN CITY (CNS) - A Czechoslovakian bishop, prevented from exercising his ministry for more than 35 years, assumed leadership of his diocese Jan. 27.

Bishop Karel Otcenasek, who was named a bishop and apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Hradec Kralove in 1950, had spent II years in jail and labor camp for functioning as a bishop against the orders of the communist government.

From the mid-1950s to 1964, the Vatican's yearbook listed "detained at an unknown location" in place of the bishop's address.

The following yearbooks listed an address in Trmice, Czechoslovakia, but noted that he was "impeded" from exercising his ministry. The government permitted him to function as a parish priest, but not as apostolic administrator of the diocese.

Pope John Paulll named Bishop Otcenasek, 69, head of the diocese Dec. 21 afte'r meeting representatives of Czechoslovakia's new noncommunist government.

Czechoslovakian President Vac-

lav Havel, a Catholic' and former dissident, attended the Mass marking the resumption of Bishop Otcenasek's leadership, Vatican Radio reported.

In welcoming remarks, Havel expressed his happiness "for the fact that this diocese finally has its bisho£:" Vatican Radio reported Jan. 27 that it was the first time Mass had been celebrated in a Czechoslovakian prison since the communists took control of the government 40 years ago.

Both causes just ROME (CNS) - Israel's need for secure borders and Palestine's desire for a homeland are both just causes, says Israeli Dominican Father Bruno Hussar, "but their leaders refuse to acknowledge each other's claims." Born to a Jewish family in Egypt, Father Hussar became an Israeli citizen in 1965 and for 17 years has focused his ministry on increasing Israeli-Arab understanding.

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Another post for Archbishop Rigali VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Pope John Paul II has named Archbishop Justin Rigali, a native of Los Angeles, secretary of the College of Cardinals.

The secretary is the only noncardinal allowed to enter the secret conclave of cardinals that elects a pope. He records events but does not vote in a conclave.

Archbishop Rigali, 54, also was recently appointed secretary of the Vatican Congregation for Bishops.

In both posts he replaced Italian Archbishop Giovanni Battista Re, named deputy secretary of state in December.

In 1985, Archbishop Rigali became the first U.S. citizen to head the Vatican's diplomatic academy.

He has been a Vatican official . since 1966.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (CNS)Pastoral administrators for parishes where there are no resident priests can't be viewed "as substitutes waiting for the 'first team' to come in," a bishop told a Kansas City symposium on the priest shortage.

Bishop John J. Sullivan of Kansas City-St. Joseph was one of 22 bishops taking part in the three· day session on" Alternative Forms of Parish Leadership for PriestShort Areas."

He indicated that the position of pastoral administrator must be visible in itself, with built-in expectations and rewards rather than be viewed as a second-rate proxy for a priest.

The recent symposium was sponsored by the Institute for Pastoral Life in Kansas City in cooperation with Foundations and Donors Interested in Catholic Activities in Washington.

Gary Burkart, a sociologist at Benedictine College in Hutchinson, Kan., said that although the number of priests and religious are declining, Catholic parishioners are ·increasing.

That situation has caused a "lot of role conflict," he said. "Many

- A permanent deacon model, under which a deacon 'would be appointed pastoral administrator.

- The team model, made up of a priest along with a woman religious, permanent deacon or layperson appointed to the parish.

- The cluster model, where a team would administer three or more parishes.

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Bereaved family starts foundation BOSTON (CNS) - A scholarship foundation has been established in memory of a pregnant woman murdered last October in Boston, apparently by her husband.

Her family announced Jan. 25 that the Carol DiMaiti Stuart Foundation would grant scholarships to college-bound students from the Mission Hill neighborhood, where the crime was committed.

Carol Stuart was seven months .pregnant when she was fatally shot after leaving a childbirth class with her husband, Charles, who told police a black man had shot his wife and him.

Police now believe Stuart was the killer. He took his own life after learning Jan. 5 he had become the prime suspect.

In the days following the murder, Mission Hill residems charged police with racism for stopping and questioning black men in the neighborhood.

Carol Stuart's parents, Giusto and Evelyn DiMaiti, announced the formation of the scholarship foundation at a Boston press conference.

Marvin Geller, their attorney, said they hoped the foundation would help heal any divisions aggravated by the crime.

Reading from a statement, DiMaiti thanked the public for many expressions of sympathy.

"We pray that God has taken her and our beloved grandson, Christopher, into his embrace in heaven," DiMaiti said, "where they will be safe and happy with him until the time we will join them."

people are not sure what they should be doing."

To avoid conflicts and dissatisfaction, Burkart recommended effective diocesan planning that clearly spells out expectations for all parish ministers.

Bishop Lawrence A. Burke of Nassau in the Bahamas said he and a "listening team" of laypersons visit parishes to learn about parishioners' experiences as new models of pari"sh leadership were implemented..

Models discussed during the symposium included: - The "indigenous" model, where the pastoral administrator 'would be selected from the parish.

- The professional model, which means the administrator would receive formal training that includes an internship.

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CALL IT LOVE . We got all night Let's take our time Tell me your secrets I'll tell you mine . When it makes us feel better Call it love.

You say you want I say you will You make me crazy But I want you stiII When it makes us feel better Call it love..

Do we tell the truth Or do we live a lie / _Is the feeling good Is that what makes you cry?

When you say those words Look me in the eye Tell me why You call it love.

I play my hand you call my bluff We push each other TiII we've had enough When it's all you got Call it love.

If I didn't have money Would you want me still When you look real close Do we fit the biIl? . Call it what you want But only time wiII tell.

Recorded by p()Co, written by R. Guilbeau, B. Crain, R. Lonow, J. Messina (c) 1988 by Atlantic-Gibron Music, Storky Music, Jasperilla Music TWENTY YEARS AGO Poco produced its first album.

Recently the group reunited to produce "Legacy," an album dedicated to the changes and growth the members have experienced over two decades. Off this album comes their chart hit "Call It Love."

The song invites us to think about what we name love. Few

What's on your mind?

Q. What can you do to help. make you like yourself more? (MississippH _ A. First of all, check out your personality for any -major flaws. If you are abusing alcohol, regularly neglecting your school work, deliberately disobeying your parents, spreading harmful gossip, or engaging in any other路 destructive , activity, it won't be easy to like yourself. .

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words are defined so loosely in our societv.

Love is identified with many disguises and even a few outright lies. Knowing the difference is essential for building a successful relationship.

The song wonders if love is something we feel, particularly if "it makes us feel better." It leads us to ask whether love is

By TOM LENNON

Work at eliminating major flaws.

At the same time, start checking the pluses of your personality.

You will find it helpful to make a list of all the good things you can think of about yOUl:self.

If today you ga've someone an encouraging smile or word; if you are generally cooperative with your parents; if you get fair to good grades; if you shoveled the ,snow once this winter without 1:leing asked; write those down..

Don't try to comp.1ete this list in one setting. Work on it for a few minutes every day for about two weeks. Include anything about yourself that is good and positive.

As the days go by you are likely to think of more and more qualities that show you are a person to be liked and valued.

At the end of two weeks, don't throw the list away. Keep it. Look

- foundi;{ ~ relationship where we "bluff' each other. Or does love occur when two people "fit the bill" of each other's expectations?

Those questions are not answered in the song. Instead one person says to the other, "Look me in the eye - tell me why you call it love."

We all know that much has been written about love and some of the most helpful ideas . come from Scripture. The thoughts there encourage us to see love in all its depth.

Love is much more than that which helps us feel good. In fact, sometimes loveeven hurts, although over time genuine love always enhances our lives.

For example, it might be difficult to face the situation when a dating relationship is not working out well. Yet if we love ourselves, we acknowledge our emptiness and dissatisfaction.

Only by choosing to care for ourselves can we eventually find the type of relationship that meets our needs..

Neither does love.push or call one's bluff, as the song suggests. Ins'tead, love works at fair, direct communication without resorting to manipulation or intimidation.

Every relationship encounters conflicts. But when love guides a relationship, the individuals allow respect for each other to resolve the disagreement. They wor\< toward a solution that both can accept, realizing that if either of them wins over the other, the love in the relationship loses.

Our whole life is a learning process that involves discovering more and love's power and definition. This learning will include mistakes, surprises and successes in relationships.

Don't use the word "love" loosely. Rather, let your experience teach you what love means.

Your comments are welcomed

by Charlie Martin, R.R.3, Rockport, In,d. 47635. at it from time to time and try to keep a balanced image of yourself.

There is another step you can take, even as you are making this list. At least once each day try to find a quiet time by yourself when you can think in a very persopal and informal way about ideas such as these: "God's love called me into being.

The Father was so attracted by the idea of me that his love brought me into existence. I am the adopted child of the Creator of the universe. How good and valuable I must be.

"God's Son, Jesus, suffered and died to rescue me from sin. How he must love and value me.

"The Holy Spirit works unceasingly to belp me become a better, more loving路person. How he must love and value me.'" .

At the end of two 'weeks, don't let go of these ideas: In your prayers and when you go to church, dwell on them from time to time.

Little by little, you are likely to begin to see yourself in a. happier light - and to love and value yourself in a very realistic and non-selfish way.

Then you. may come to understand well William Shakespeare's words in the play "Henry VIII": "Be to yourself "As you would to your friend."

in our schools Bishop Connolly Senior Robe-rt Kennedy and junior Cara McDermott were December Athletes of the Month at Bishop Connolly High School, Fall'路 River.

The 'A team is expected.to be a strong contender in the Central Massachusetts Ski League this year, with six of seven members returning from last season.

Senior Fred Campagna and junKennedy, a four-year member ior Eric Lafrance are A team of the basketball and baseball ' captains. teams, was an S M C all-star for the Samantha Worthington, who 1988-89 basketball season and last placed inthe top lOin the season's spring received the Peter Machado first race, heads the nine-member Memorial Award, a trophy and girls' squad. scholarship presented to an outWhen not on the slopes at Wildstanding Connolly athlete in memcat Mt., Sugarloaf, or race site Mt. ory of Machado, a member of the Wachusett, the team practices at class of 1980.

Connolly on roller blades. Team McDermott is a member of the members will compete at Mt. girl!( soccer, basketball and track Wachusett on Friday afternoons teams. Last spring she received the until Feb. 16.

MVP track award and last fall was * * * * ,named outstanding soccer player.

The Alumni Association will Her fall performance also earned . meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the her places on the SMC and New Father Wolf Conference Room.

Bedford Standard Times all-star All alumni are welcome. teams. * * * * * * * * Rf:hearsals began on Monday Now in its third season, the for the Connolly Players' spring Connolly Alpine Ski Team has 30 productionofM*A*S*H. Pat Mcmembers and head coach George Gonigle as Hawkeye and Amy Angelo is developing a 7-member Almeida as "Hot Lips" Houlihan A team and a 14-member jayvee head the cast of 53 ..0pening night type B team. is March路16.

Coyle-Cassidy More than 100 boys and girls from the New England states will participate in the meet, the only one sanctioned by the United States Powerlifting Federation for teenage lifters in New England.

Coyle-Cassidy is the two-time defending .champion ofthe meet.

The Warriors qualifi'ed eight lifters for Teenage Nationals last Students of SS Peter and Paul July in Oklahoma and finished School, Fall River, will attend second in national team standings.

Masses this weekend in uniform to Returning to the Warrior meet mark the closing of Catholic' this year is senior Jason Wetherell, Schools Week. Parents will share defending national champion in reflections on why they chose to the heavyweight division. send their children to a Catholic school.

During the week students' celebrated with daily, themes, beginning with Sacrifice on Monday.

Students wrote thank-you notes to' Activities for Catholic Schools parents for sending them to a Week at Taunton Catholic Middle Catholic school and teachers wore School began on Monday with Catholic school buttons.

Grandparents' Day. Grandparents In accordance with Tuesday's accompanied students to school Partnership theme, parents taught and were welcomed by principal classes while teachers were treated Kathleen Simpson. Following a to an appreciation luncheon. On speeial Mass, grandparents were Wednesday, with the theme of honored at a luncheon.

Progress and Inspiration, visitors On Tuesday, Student-Teacher were welcomed and presented with Day, eighth graders prepared and buttons to wear in celebration of taught lesson plans selected by National Appreciation Day for fifth, sixth and seventh grade Catholic Schools. teac:hers and also filled the posiThursday's Nourishment.theme tions of principal and school enabled students to learn the ways secretary. in which parents care for their On Wednesay, all students parchildren. Students in grades 7 and ticipated in social studies, math 8 composed 'want ads for parents and spelling bees. , as a means of becoming more senJ)aytime activities for Student sitive to the skills, tasks and Appreciation Day; Thursday, inresponsibilities required of moth- c1udeddesigning of class banners ers and fathers. on the 'theme Catholic Schools: A Today's theme is Love. Students Parents Choice: In the- evening are, c.reating Valentine cards for students and parents participated residents of the Rose Hawthorne in a prayer service' and an awards Lathrop Home in Fall River, ceremony for outstanding students. promising them prayers.

Home-School Association parents Also during the week, students hosted the Make-Your-Own Sunin . grades 6 through 8 learned dae party that closed the evening. about banking by opening savings Today is Teacher Appreciation accounts at a local bank. They will Day. Students in grade 7 will presmake deposits at the school on em a play, and the Home-School "banking days," with student tellers Association will host a teachers' accepting and verifying amounts luncheon. Teachers and students deposited before bringing them to will also face each other in a volthe bank. leyball game.

On March 10 and II CoyleCassidy High School, Taunton, will be the site of Warrior Powerlifting Meet VI1I.

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- "It's a crime to have to go to jail to find time for God." - "I felt sorry for them, they were so sad and lonely."

- "I appreciate my strict parents." .

- "Nothing is worth losing your freedom for."

- "Prison isn't Disneyland. You are watched every minute."

- ''I'm staying out of trouble.~' - "They looked like they needed God." - "My dog has more freedom:" A clear message came through from the visit. If we believe that the glory of God is people fUll.y alive and if we believe in responsIble, moral living and in the need for positive self-esteem, we have to work on cultivating these values.

So perhaps teens need to consider such questions as: What does it mean to be fully alive? What is responsible moral behavior? What is irresponsible? How does your group handle drugs and alcohol?

What are some things you can do to build your self-esteem? How can you help others? How d?es God fit into your efforts to hve morally? .

Teens also might try to find out what happens when folks ma~e wrong choices. Invite a chapl~m or probation officer to speak. Fmd Father Vince also told us about out about the work they do and the backgrounds of many people the values they teach. in prison. Often they have a lack of Or you might take a look at and discipline, low self-esteem and bad discuss a video series published by friends. Many abuse drugs and William C. Brown Co. called "The alcohol. Some pri.soners grew up Many Faces of Jesus: Matthew hating life. Others had the impres- . 25." It includes a section on friendsion that family and friends didn't ship behind locked doors that ~ives accept them anyway, so they felt examples of one response to pnson. they had little reason to change The video also talks about the their behavior. personal prisons of isolation and Here are some of the student's helplessness, and how we can come closer to God as they are overcome. reactions after we left t~e prison.

"In prison they take away your name and give you a number.

You've disgraced your good name."

"Every h~lI is named for a tree.

This is Sycamore. They name them after trees to remind us that blockheads get into trouble."

"Check out. the barbed wire, razor wire. It keeps us in and the smart out."

Those comments came at the beginning of a three-hour journey for 64 youths and their sponsors at a prison for young people from 18-25 where Father Vince is one of the chaplains for 6,800 men and women in three facilities. There also is a hospital with 200 AIDS patients.

Why were we spending an evening in prison? To see what Father Vince does, what happens to law breakers and to find out if God has a place behind bars.

And maybe to see if there are things we as members of the church can do to prevent others from getting in trouble.

During the prison visit, we learned that the folks in prison were there for many different reasons: murder, drugs, driving under the influt:nce of alcohol, theft.

Symbols following film reviews' indicate both general and Catholic Films Office ratings. which do not always coincide.

General ratings: G,-suitable f~r general viewing; PG-13-parental gUIdance strongly suggested for children under 13; PG-parental guidance suggested; R-restricted, unsuitable for children or young teens.

Catholic ratings: AI-approved for children and adults; A2-approved for adults and adolescents; A3-approved for adults only; 4-separate classification (given films not mora!ly offensive which, however, require some analysis and explanation); a-morally' offensive. . .

Catholic ratings for televIsion movies are those of the movie house versions of the films.

NOTE· Please check dates and times of television and radio programs against local list· Ings, which may differ from the New York network sched· ules supplied to The Anchor.

New Films "Everybody Wins" (Orion Pictures): A sexually promiscuous, emotionally unhinged New England woman (Debra Winger) baffles a private detective (Nick Nolte) with her offer to investigate the murder of her .physician and help overturn the conviction of the physician's wrongfully accused nephew. The gifted cast sustains the thriller's intriguing mood involving judicial corruption, but

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Films on TV Some menace and sexual promis. Sunday, Feb. 11,9-11 p.m. EST cuity with veiled nudity, a graphic (ABC) - "Robocop"(1987): Futaccident-suicide, incidental rough uristic crime drama about a good language. A3,R Detroit cop (Peter Weller) shot up "Labyrinth of Passion" (Cine- by hoods and recycled into a robvista): A farce that sees the interac- otized part-man programmed ~o tion of various sexually promiscu- rid streets of crime. Much gore m ous and perverse characters in the this relentlessly graphic depiction streets, clubs and boudoirs of Mad- of violent Iaw enforcement tactics. rid. Newly released in the United Conveys dangerous ends-justifiesStates, this 1982 Spanish film is the-means brand of justice. 0, R obviously a pre-AIDS concoction Tuesday, Feb. 13, 9-11 p.m. that pokes fun at incest, rape, nymphomania, bisexuality, trans- EST (CBS) - "Dirty Dancing" vestism, homosexuality, frigidity, (1987): I960s coming-?f-age st?ry infertility, psychotherapy and about a middle-class glfl (Jenmfer plastic surgery, most of which are Grey) and a local dancer (Patrick acted out on camera. Despite the Swayze) who teaches her a few satiric point of view, the g.rap~ic bold new steps. An ill-conceived depiction of sexual promIscuIty plot about an abortion, brief nudand perversions and a particularly ity and acceptance of casual sex, gross bathroom joke are unaccep- A3,PG 13. table as screen entertainment. In Spanish, with English subtitles. 0 "Ski Patrol"(Triumph): A sleazy Only One land developer (Martin Mull) "The Christian church is the schemes to run the owner (Ray only society in the world in whic~ Walston) of a trendy ski resort off the slopes so he can run the gold membership is based on the quahmine himself. The old-timer's fication that the candidate shall be ownership is saved by his young unworthy of membership." ski patrol staffers whose talents -Charles Morrison also include dancing, singing and partying. Director Richard Cori Cornwell Memorial rell combines his paint-by-numbers Chapel, Inc. cast with hijinks from the" Animal House" and "Police Academy" 5 CENTER STREET films to concoct a basically innocWAREHAM, MASS. uous sophomoric comedy high-.

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Notre Dame School Notre Dame School, Fall River, celebrated Catholic Schools Week with a number of special activities.

Students and teachers wore decorated hats for Monday's Hat Day and classes paired up in a big brothers-big sisters program.

Students wrote thank you notes to their parents for sending them to Notre Dame.

Tuesday was Door-Decorating Day. Parents and grandparents joined students in classroom activities and all played bingo at the parish center during the afternoon.

Wednesday, Color Spirit Day, sa w the annual hot dog lunch, and on Thursday students viewed a pr ate showing of A Little Merm; I at the Harbor Mall. After luI. '1 the school hosted its second ann al talent show.

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Bishop Stang

Among presentees at the recent Bishop's Charity Ball were Bishop Stang High School students Juhanne Seguin, '90; Danielle Lacoste, '90; Amy Crowl, '93; Melissa Garde, '90; and Rebecca Bachtel, '91. .

The Northeast Regional OffIce of Amnesty International USA has recognized a student group at 'the North Dartmouth school as part of the Amnesty International USA Student Network. Responsibilities ofthe group include urgent action appeals, student action campaigns and human rights awareness education.

Officers' of the Bishop Stang group are Heath Antoni.o, pres!dent; Thomas Pacheco, vIce presI• • dent; Amy Hart and Rachel ThoToda" ::. I eacher Appreciation mas, secretaries; and Jocelyn I)ay. School will be dismissed at Michalewich, treasurer.

II :30 a.m. following a rededica1985 graduate Carolyn Porter tion liturgy at the church and teachers will then have a faculty has been elected president of the Alumni Council. Graduates intermeeting and luncheon. ested in joining the council may The school is also taking part in call 993-8959 for information.

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"""""'" BARBARA PERRY of Springfield, Va., among walkers. in last week's March for Life in Washin.gton, push~s her daughter Katherine whom she said she ~ehve~e.d despite ~er doctor's advice to have an abortion. Kneehng beside Kathenne is Cheryl Puckett, adqpted child of a friend of the Perrys.

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On Steering Points Items FR Indicates Fall River, NB Indicates New Bedlord.

MASS OF INNER HEALING Father Pierre Lachance, OP, director of St. Anne's Shrine, Fall River,'will celebrate a Mass for inner healing at 7 p.m. Feb. 9, St. Joseph's Church, Fairhaven.

O.L. VICTORY, CENTERVILLE Ultreya meets 8 tonight. First Saturday rosary of reparation and act of consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary 8:40 a.m. tomorrow.

SACRED HEART, N. ATTLEBORO No First Friday holy hour tonight, but the chapel will be open until8:30 p.m. for prayer. Program for first communion students and families, The Eucharist Is About Making Peace, after 10:30 a.m. Mass Feb. II.

ST. LOUIS de FRANCE, SWANSEA Grade 2 students will celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation at 10 a.m. tomorrow.

WIDOWED SUPPORT St. Theresa's Widowed Club will meet 7 p.m. Sunday, St. Theresa's Church hall, S. Attleboro. NB Widowed Support group m'eets 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12, St. Kilian rectory basement. Topic: sharing and caring.

ST. PATRICK, WAREHAM Classes for grade 10 Catholic school confirmation candidates 78:15 p.m. Mondays, parish hall: Grade 10 parenti sponsor meeting, 7-8: 15 p.m. Feb. 12, parish hall.

Grade9 classes, Feb. 7 and 28, March 7 and 21; parenti sponsor meeting, 7-8: 15 p.m. Feb. 14, parish hall.

Grades 7 and 8 CYO meeting, 6:308:30 p.m. Thursday. Preschool and babysitting available during 10 a.m.

Mass Sundays.

CORPUS CHRISTI, SANDWICH Life in the. Spirit seminar, i~tr.oductlOn to a life of prayer and ml.n1stry, Feb. 1,7 and 18. InformatIOn: Deacon. Richard J. Murphy, 7757218; Bill Mulcahy, 420-1889.

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VINCENTIANS Taunton District meeting Monday, beginning with 7:30 p.m. Mass, St. Joseph's Church, Taunton. FR District meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday, Santo Christo Church.

SS PETER AND PAUL, FR Parish Vincentians meet 7 p.m.

Thursday, rectory. Family skating night 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Hot Wheels, NB. Women's Club meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday; members are asked to bring a gift for a "silent auction."

ST. DOMINIC, SWANSEA Education board meeting 9 a.m. tomorrow, lower rectory. Youth dropin Feb. 9, center. First Friday holy hour 7 tonight.

ST. GEORGE, WESTPORT The parish Boy Scout troop finished first among 43 troops from 15 area towns in this year's Klondike Derby at Cachalot Scout Reservation.

SECULAR FRANCISCANS New West Harwich prefraternity will meet 2 p.m. Feb. II, Holy Trinity Church, W. Harwich. Mass will be celebrated by Father Frederick Meyers, SS.CC., followed by round table discussion on Evangelizing Ourselves before Evangelizing Others. Inquirers welcome. Information: Dorothy Williams, 394-4094.

ST. JULIE BILLIART, N. DARTMOUTH Confirmation I retreats: group A 5:45 tonight; group B 5:45 p.m. tomorrow. Confirmation II instructional session, 7 p.m. Wednesday, church hall, followed by confirmation 11 teachers' meeting. . FIRST FRIDAY CLUB, FR Monthly meeting and dinner following 6 o'clock Mass tonight, Sacred Heart Church, FR. Dr. Henry Vaillancourt, executive director of the Walk-in Center of Truesdale Clinic, will speak on Relaxation Response, a means of improving health and spirituality. Information: Normand Valiquette, 672-81'74.

HOLY NAME, FR Rev. Edward J. Byington, pastor of Sacred Heart Church, Fall River, will. speak on "Changes in Religion in Eastern Europe" to the Women's Guild 7 p.m. Feb. 6, school hall. All welcome. Mrs. Stephen Terceira, chairperson.

DCCW, FR F a II R'Iver D'IOcesan C 'I 0 f ounci Catholic Women executive board ". meeting, 2 p.m. Sunday, St. Mary's school hall, Fall River. Members of District I will host.

ST. JOHN EVANGELIST, POCASSET Little Rock Scripture Study ofthe Gospel of John will begin Wednesday. Information: 759-7446.

ST. STEPHEN, ATTLEBORO Adult discussion series, Free to Be Me, 7-9 p.m. Fridays beginning tonight, church hall. Participants may attend as many sessions as desired; information: Deacon Bob Pelland, 222-5133. Women's retreat directed

by Father Richard Gendreau and Deacon Pelland March 16-18, Family Life Center; information: rectory, 222-0641, or Deacon Pelland.

CATHEDRAL CAMP, E. FREETOWN Bridgewater College Catholic Center retreat today and tomorrow. Emmaus ·82 today through Sunday.

Bishop Stang High School faculty in-service day 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesday.

ST. JAMES, NB _ CYO council meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday, parish center.

ST. MARY, N. ATTLEBORO Heilling service and Sunday Mass with Father William T: Babbitt, parochial vicar, 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

ST, MARY, FAIRHAVEN Family Mass 9:30 a.m. Sunday.

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HOLY<lHOS'f,'A:TTLEBORO' .. ~"CATHEDRAL;FR" .. ".,. """ Adult ad.visors for youth group . Monthly .Mass for those enrolled I and catechist for grade 8 needed; In Purgatonal Society 9 a.m. tomorcontact Father Thomas Lopes. Aprow.

ST. STANISLAUS, FR preciation supper 7 p.m. Feb. 10, WASHINGTON (CNS) - An LaSalette Cafeteria.

First communion candidates will accident involving a malfunctionbe enrolled during 10:30 a.m. Mass O.L. MT. CARMEL, SEEKONK Sunday; a meeting for parents will ing escalator at a subway station Regional prayer meeting 'follow- follow. near the U.S. Capitol almost turned ing 7 p.m: Mass Feb. 14. Guest ST. ANTHONY OF DESERT, FR the Jan. 22 March for Life into a: speaker: Barbara Wright. All welExposition of Blessed Sacrament tragedy for some. come. Information: Barbara Cranoon to 6 p.m. Sunday with 5 p.m. veiro, (401) 467-8211.

An acceleration in the mechaholy hour. nism of the escalator, crowded ST. PATRICK, FALMOUTH with subway users descending to First Saturday rosary will be led ST. ELIZABETH SETON, the station, resulted in an accident

by Guild members at 7:25 a.m.

N. FALMOUTH tomorrow. Confirmation I canFirst Saturday rosary will follow 9 that sent 12 people to Washington didates' retreat will be Feb. 9-11; a.m. Mass tomorrow. hospitals, but most injuries apthose wishing to offer prayer suppeared to be minor according to a ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI, NB . port may contact the religious edu-.

Confirmation class 6-8 p.m. Suntransit system spokeswoman who cation office. 548-2306. New Beginday; sponsor certificates needed for did not want to identified. nings support group for separated; nonparishioners. Several Bible-relatThe accident occurred as March divorced and widowed meets Tuesed videotapes are available for borrowfor Life participants were ready to day evenings; information: 548-3700. ing. take the subway back to RFK ST. JOSEPH, NB ST. JOSEPH, F AIRHAVEN Stadium, where buses that brought Legion, of Mary monthly holy Scout Mass 9:30 a.m., children's many to Washington were parked. hour, beginning with 5 p.m. Mass choir practice 10 a.m., children's "Tht: escalator had stopped, then . and ending with Benediction of Mass II a.m., all on Sunday. started up again, and started going Blessed Sacrament, tomorrow. .faster and faster," said Father Kevin Adoration of Blessed Sacrament noon-5 p.m. Mondays. Junior Legion C. Lawrence, assistant pastor of of Mary meetings 2:30 p.m. ThursSt. Gabriel's Parish in the Archdidays, rectory basement; information: ocese of Philadelphia. "People Alice Beaulieu, 995-2354. No schecouldn't get off fast enough, and I CHICAGO (CNS) Old St. duled seniors' meeting this month. would guess about 50 people piled Mary's, the oldest parish in Chiup at the bottom."

CHRIST THE KING, MASHPEE cago, will get a new church with Near the bottom of the pile was Catholic Women's Club meeting some unusual upstairs neighbors Father Joseph Blanchfield, 75, pas7:30 p.m. Wednesday, parish hall. - parked cars above the sanctuary.

Topic: Estate Planning. All invited; tor of St. Gabriel's, who severly Demolition of the downtown rides: 428-1290. Cub Scout Mass 10 church will begin in June. In its sprained one ankle, required stitcha.m. Sunday; Blue and Gold ban- place will rise a new two-story es on the other and broke his quet 2-5 p.m., parish hall. Codeglasses. He was among the injured church topped by a IO-story parkpendent group for people from dystreated at Washington hospitals. ing structure.

As far as is known, functional families meets 12:30-2 p.m.

"It was frightening," he said.

Thursdays, parish center. Family St. Mary's will be the only in the "The escalator started going" like c,OInmission board games 2-4 p.m. world with such· an arrangement. a roller-coaster. People in front topFeb. II, parish hall.

A development team of two pripled over on me, and people behind vate firms will finance the $20 milST. MARY, MANSFIELD piled up. I was completely trapped, lion church-garage structure and Couples of all ages are invited to enclosed as if in a tomb. We could attend a workshop "Managing Mod- pay the parish a percentage of the easily have been smothered. Thank gross annual parking revenues. ern Marriage", 7-9 p.m. Feb. II, parGod, no one was seriously hurt." ish center. Topics will be marital Parishioners will get to park free of charge on Sundays and onsome Frances McGowan, a St. Gastress, couple communication, and ways to keep marriage alive. Infor- church holidays. briel's parishioner and mother of mation: Ron and Diana Reeves, Old St. Mary's had been known seven, required 10 stitches in her 339-2042. as a "businessman's church, but leg and said she was angry with an now with new housing nearby, intern at D.C. General Hospital, ST. JOSEPH, TAUNTON. Volunteers may join the Vincen- attendance is growing. The parish who fi~portedly remarked that "it tians for a songfest at Marion Manor rolls show 550 families, too many wouldn't have happened if you at I:45 p.m. Sunday, postponed from for the old church, the fifth build- didn't overload the transit system." last week. Grade 9 confirmation ing since St. Mary's was founded But she had kind words for a candidates will participate in a retreat in 1833. physician from Capitol Hill Hosprogram conducted by the Fountain Those attending the new church pital. When the group went to pick Street Fools 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Martin Middle School. St. Joseph's will enter through a two-story up other injured participants, she lobby. The church proper, in the said, the latter physician took her Guild meeting 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, church hall. Adult educational pro- core of the building and insulated hand .and said, "We want you to gram on liberation theology and the from street noises, will seat 425 kno,w we are with you."

U.S. bishops' pastoral letter on the worshipers. economy presented by Msgr. ThoChapels will adjoin the main mas Harrington, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 church. Offices, classrooms, a kitand II, church hall. Adult confirmachen and storage facilities plus livtion sessions begin after 4:30 p.m. ing quarters for ajanitor will be on Mass Feb. 10. World Marriage Day the ground floor. On the second Mass with renewal of vows and NEW YORK (eNS) - The floor will be living quarters for blessing of couples 10:30 a.m. Feb. archdiocese of New York has eight priests and a private chapel.

II. initiated the canonization cause of Piern: Toussaint, a Haitian who was born in slavery in 1787 and died in 1853 . . He is buried at Old St. Patrick's Catht:dral in the Little Italy section Manhattan.

New York Cardinal John J. O'Connor recently took the oath required by the Vatican to become the official promoter of the cause on behalf of the arch.diocese.

The cardinal said that following his appointment as archbishop of New York in 1984, he began getting inquiries about the status of an effort that had been launched earlit:r to work for canonization of Toussaint and he found that not much was being done.

The cardinal asked Msgr.

Michael J. Wrenn to be archdiocf:san postulator and undertake "the all-out effort that would be requi.red."

Msgr. Wrenn said he was chosen THESE ENTHUSIASTIC teenagers were among those partly because he had done work carrying the March for Life banner past the U:S. Supreme in French translation and much Court in Washington at the rally and march last ~eek, (CNS Toussaint documentation is in photo} French.

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