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Eucharistic exposition will take place following the morning Mass until 1/2 hour prior to the evening Mass unless otherwise noted.

Fri., Feb. 25 St. Mary, North Attleboro - 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Masses Sat., Feb. 26, St. Joseph, Attleboro - 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Masses

Mon., Feb. 28 Our Lady of Victory, centerville - 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Masses Tues., Mar. 1 St. Anthony, Taunton - 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Masses Wed., Mar. 2 Holy Family, Taunton - 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Masses Thurs., Mar. 3 Holy Rosary, Fall River - 3 p.m. Exposition and 7 p.m. Mass Fri., Mar. 4 St. Mary, New Bedford - 8 a.m. Exposition and noon, 7 p.m. Masses

Reflection Day targets leaders. ofeucharistic liturgies in diocese ~

Father Richard N. Fragomeni, well-known liturgist and frequent visitor to the Fall River diocese, will be the presenter.

EAST FREEfOWN-A Lenten Day of Reflection that keys on the various leadership roles of clergy and laity in eucharistic celebrations will be held March 8, beginning at 10 a.m., at St. John Neumann Parish.

Father Richard N. Fragomeni, a priest of the Diocese of Albany, N.Y., whoisassociate professor of liturgy and homiletics as well as chair of the Department of Word and Worship at Catholic Theological Union in Chi-

cago, will be the speaker.

The theme will be, "Come to the Feast: An Invitation to Eucharistic Transformation." ''We will be focusing on the Eucharist, and there are many fonns of eucharistic celebrations that will be presented during this Year ofthe Eucharist called by Pope John Paul II, and this reflection day will be about those," saieJ Deacon Bruce Bonneau, director of the Diocesan Office of Religious Education, one of three diocesan agencies cosponsoring the event.

Besides Mass, other eucharistic celebration include eucharistic adoration, Benediction, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the context of morning and evening

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State committee hears testimony on stem-cell bill

BY CHRISTINE TOLFREE THEPtLOT

BOSTON - Lawmakers, scientists, citizens and Catholics gathered at a Statehouse committee hearing on February 16 to join in the heated debate over embryonic stem-cell research. Those in support of a new bill sponsored by Senate President Robert E. Travaglini, D-Boston, said they wanted to support the research in an ethically responsible manner, but those who opposed the bill maintained that the research was, by it's very nature, immoral.

State Sen. Jack Hart, D-Boston, co-chairman of the joint Economic Development and Emerging Technology Committee, opened the hearing by admitting that embryonic stem-cell research is a "complicated" issue that needs to be examined from all sides - from the health care, economic development, legal and ethical dimensions. ''We owe it to the people of the Commonwealth and it is our responsibility to examine this issue all of those sides, even, as I said before, just as important the moral side," he said. ''We are faced with an unprecedented opportunity to save lives and help children recover from illness," he said.

Travaglini introduced the bill and said he felt ethical standards should be based on scientific research.

He stressed that his bill bans human reproductive cloning.

The bill however promotes so-called "therapeutic cloning" often referred to by its technical name: somatic cell nuclear transfer. The procedure is a type of

cloning in which an embryo with the same genetic makeup of a patient is created and then destroyed for stem-cells.

In her testimony before the committee, associate director for public policy at the Massachusetts Catho-

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FATHER TADEUSZ Pacholczyk, of the Fall River diocese, provides testimony before a Statehouse committee debating embyonic stem-cell research. (Photo by Greg Tracy, The Pilo~

Mashpee parish reaches out to new parents Editor's note: This is the first ofa two-part feature on the PreJordan Ministry at Christ the King Parish in Mashpee. The second part will run in next week's Anchor.

BY HEIDI BRATTON

"You and your wife will be the first teachers ofyour child in the ways ofthe Faith. May you be the best of teachers, bearing witness

to the Faith by what you say and do."

Do you recognize that beautiful Catholic blessing? If not, don't be embarrassed. Many Catholics do not. It may be because you have not recently participated in the fIrst Rite of Initiation into the Catholic Church, namely baptism, or perhaps it is because the words got lost amid the orchestration of a formal Church event. Whatever the reason, Msgr. Ronald A. Tosti, pastor of Christ the King Parish in Mashpee, believes that the words are important enough not to be missed. More than that, he has placed the baptismal blessing at the core of an evangelization program he has instituted at his . parish called the Pre-Jordan Ministry.

The program is much like the Pre-Cana program already in use in the broader Catholic Church.

Like Pre-Cana which prepares NEW PARENTS, Wendy and Joseph Smith, center, are couples for both their wedding, flanked by team members Betsy Caldwell, left, and Carmel and more importantly, for their Catania, right, at a recent Pre-Jordan evening at Christ the life together after the big day, Pre-

King Parish, Mashpee. (Photo by Heidi Bratton)

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Diocese in.compliance with .Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People

John J.Sullivan FALL RIVER - John J. ing taught at Henry Lord Junior Sullivan, 78, husband of De. Eliza- High School and Talbot Middle beth (Turner) Sullivan, to whom School for 28 years. he had been married for 56 years, He was a member of Sacred died February 15 in the Catholic Heart Parish where he was a speMemorial Home. ' cial minister of holy Communion, He was the brother of the late and for 48 years was a Benedictwins, Father Walter A. Sullivan, tine Oblate of Portsmouth Abbey. former pastor of St. Mary's Parish A graduate of B.M.C. Durfee in South Dartmouth, and Fall River High School and Bryant College, he held a master's degree in eduFire Capt. Dennis J. Sullivan.

Born in Fall River, a son of the ' cation from the former Calvin late James H. Sullivan and the late Coolidge College.

Anna L. (Smith) Sullivan, he reHe was a World War II, U.S. tired in 1982 as an educator, hav- Army veteran.

The bishop also reiterated his FALL RIVER - The Fall River diocese was found to be in determination to ensure a safe compliance with the Charter for environment for children.

"I am committed to do all the Proteetion of Children and Young People in a 2004 audit con- within my ability to prevent any ducted to determine how well the , occurrence of abuse to any child provisions of the Charter were or young person by any priest, being implemented and followed religious, employee or volunteer in dioceses across the country. ministering as a representative of The results of that audit are in- this diocese," he said.

Auditors from the B,ostoncluded in the second annual ''Report 'on the Implementation of the Char- based The Gavin Group, which is terfor the Protection ofChildren and composed mainly of former FBI YOlmg People," issued recently by and other law enforcement agency the U.S. Catholic bishops' Office of officials, were in the Fall River diocese for several days in DeChild and Youth Protection.

The Report contains the results cember 2004 to conduct the auCHATHAM John' J. of compliance audits completed dit. They met or talked with a McCarthy, 95, former Massachusetts last year in 194 of the 195 dio- broad spectrum of people includ- commissionerofAdrninistrationand , ceses by the independent agency ing diocesan staff, lay members Finance, and husband of Barbara The Gavin Group, along with an of the Diocesan Review Board, a (Lavoie) McCarthy and the late analysis of the audit findings. victim of clergy abuse, and lay Martha (Cavanaugh) McCarthy, Commenting on it, Bishop enforcement agents. , died February 17 at his home.

George W. Coleman said, "I am Auditors also reviewed a great McCarthy was the fatherofDeapleased that this second audit has deal of material provided to docucon Dana McCarthy, who serves at again found that our policies and ment diocesan efforts to address Holy Trinity Parish, West Harwich, procedures in the area of.sexual abuse such as published proceand grandfather of Father Ethan abuse response and prevention . dures for responding to allegaMcCarthy, parochial vicar at Im- comply with the Charterfor the . tions of.abuse, implementation of maculate Conception Parish, ProtectioTJ, ofChildren and Young a new safe environment educaNorth Easton.

People. The implementation of tional curriculum called LURES, Born in Springfield, he was a repolicies designed to safeguard Tum to page 12 - Charter tired U.S. Anny colonel serving in children has been a priority in this diocese for well over 10 years. In I1II " III " 111II111 " 1111111111 fact, most of the procedures made THE ANCHOR (USPS-54~) Periodical NEW BEDFORD - Augustin mandatory for U.S. dioceses by Postage Paid at Fall River, Mass. Published weekly except for two weeks in July and the "Gus" Gerard Jussaume, 80, husthe Charter were already in place week after Ouistmas at 887 Highland Avenue, band of Mary C. (Mprris) here since 1993."

Fall River, Mass. m:no by the Catholic Press The Charter was adopted by of the Diocese ofFall River. Subscription price Jussaume to whom he had been the Catholic bishops of the United by mail, postpaid $14.00 per year. married for 32 years; and father POSTMASTERS send address changes to The ofMercy Sister Carol I. Jussaume States in Dallas in June 2002.

Anchor. P.O. Box 7, Fall River, MA 00.722. of Fall River and brother of the late Father Andre Jussaume, a retired priest of the Fal} River dioSERVICE By caring family and service-family professionals cese, died February 18 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief ill~ TRUST In the people you know ness.

Born in Contrecoeur, Quebec, 0 ICE Custom-designed, personalized tributes Canada, the soh. of the late Joseph and the late Adrienne M. (Dupre) AFFORDABILITY. .. DignifiedservicesataffQrl/.ablecost Jussaume, he was a'member of Our Lady of Fatima Parish where he was a collector. Before retiring in 1989 he was employed at Foot-Joy www.waring_sulliVan.com of Brockton.

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Besides Qis wife, he leaves a son, Patrick M. Sullivan of Newport, R.I.; a daughter, Elizabeth S. Marion of West Simsbury, Conn.; two sisters, Anne Marie Collins and Margaret T. Pimental of Fall River; a brother, James H. Sullivan of Somerset; two grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

He was also the brother of the late Mary A. Lachapelle.

His funeral Mass was celebrated in Sacred Heart Church.

Burial was in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Fall River.

, John J. McCarthy World War II and the Korean War. ' Before retiring he had been employed at Bosch Radio; as director of marketing for General Electric, and as director of personnel and training for Gimbel Brothers and Saks Fifth Avenue.

In 1964 he was appointed commissioner ofAdministration and Finance by Massachusetts Gov. John A. Volpe.

The author of numerous articles and books, and the recipient ofmany awards for his writings and work in training, government and the military,hewasa 1970~didateforthe

Republican nomination for U.S. senator.

He was a former district governor of Rotary International, District 795, and an avid radio amateur, known as KlEMa. Besides his wife, his son Deacon McCarthy and grandson, Father Ethan McCarthy, he leaves another son. Jefferson McCarthy ofFort Lauderdale, PIa; seven other grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

His funeral Mass was celebrated in Holy Redeemer Church in Chatham. Burial was in Peoples Cemetery, Chatham.

Augustin G. Jussaume daughter, he leaves a son, Gerard ters, Irene Tomaso of California, L. Jussaume of New Bedford; two Blanche Jussaume of Acushnet, other daughters, Laura McGuire and JacquelineT. Stowell ofTexas; and Beth Lynn Jussaumeof North 'three grandchildren; six stepDartmouth; two stepsons, Steven grandchildren; and two greatTomkiewicz of New Bedford and grandchildren.

Fred Tomkiewicz Jr., of Louisiana; He was also the brother of the two stepdaughters, Marianne late Alice Camp. " Tomkiewicz Walker ofSouth DartHis funeral Mass was celmouth and Julie Tomkiewicz of ebrated Monday in Our Lady of New Bedford; a brother, George Fatima Church, New Bedford.

Jussaume of Acushnet; three sis- Burial was private.

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Guaimacan p~ople make great strides - lDuch yet to do BY

MIKE GORDON ANCHOR STAFF

SEEKONK - The Diocese of Fall River has done much to help the mission in Guaimaca, Honduras, through the efforts of scores of people making pilgrimages and collecting donations, but it's evident more help is needed.

Since its commitment to the mission began in 2000, the diocese has had a hand in erecting several churches, establi.shing a sewing co-op, creating places to board for Hondurans seeking an education, places they ca~ receive medicine, and many other projects. Pilgrims have brought countless suitcases filled with precious medical supplies to the sick, and clothing to those in need, but according to some recent mission visitors, there is still much the diocese can do.

"They are part of our family and the Fall River diocese," said one recent visitor, Pam Potenia from Our Lady of ML Carmel Parish, Seekonk. "We can see a tremendous improvement in the lives of the Honduran people, but more people need to help make a difference."

Potenza was at the mission from January 17-26 with 16 others including Father George E. Harrison, pastor of Our Lady of.

Mt. Carmel Parish, Seekonk.

For Lydia Costa, it was her first visit to Guaimaca and it was something she wanted to do for a long time. "A few years ago 1 got . involved in helping to test sewing machines for the mission and I became very interested in it."

Costa, who has a background in interior design and sewing, put . her skills to work in Guaimaca.

She taught women in the co-op better sewing skills and with her help, new drapes were made and hung, and 36 reversible bed covers were completed where visit. ing women stay for school.

"Life is very different there," said Costa. "You see the poverty on television, but you don't realize the extent of it until you experience it by being there."

Tom Charnecki, a former banker was also a first-time visitor and found his financial background came in handy in helping a group of coffee farmers who are trying to organize a co-op. "We talked about what they wanted to accomplish and what road blocks they might encounter," said Chamecki. .

One of the problems facing the coffee farmers is that there is a dwindling market for their crops and a lack of capitol to invest in seeds to expand what they grow.

The local bank in Honduras charges 36 percent interest.

"They have coffee trees all over the place," said Chamecki, "but they don't have the workforce to pick all the crops because people are moving to more urban areas. We're hoping

by helping them that we can keep families together."

The farmers hope to plant 40 acres of soybean crop soon and Chamecki said their enthusiasm is very strong. "Farmers are the same all over the world."

The family co-op did not exist prior to the diocesan commitment to the people at Honduras and with more help it will be a vital source of food and finances for the people. Currently there are nearly 50 farmers in the group.

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Chamecki helped out in the medical clinic and at Masses with Father Paul Canuel, and called the whole experience very moving.

"Most of the whole village would turn' out for Mass," said Chamecki. "They would gather and sing hours before Father Canuel even arrived. They were so excited and welcoming."

As pilgrims before her have said, Chamecki felt that she came away from the mission a changed person. "They gave me so much.

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A MEMBER of the sewing co-op in the Fall River diocesan mission in Guaimaca, Honduras, works on a set of drapes for a new girls school in the region.

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Blessed are the peacemakers The declaration by Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas that the war , with Israel is effectively over is indeed a spark of hope. In a recent interview he stated that he was able to persuade the radical groups of Hamas and Islamic Jihad to declare a mutual truce. With such agreement at hand, the hope of peace in this war-weary land becomes credible. His pledge to enforce the currentcease-frre sends a message to all who would continue to encourage carnage and violence. What was . rather significant in his remarks was t;hat he felt the Americans,~ere dialoguing with him in a positive way. In fact, he looks forward to the pledge of economic aid from President George W. Bush.

To balance this progress, it should be noted that Israel also has taken initial action to withdraw from Gaza and dismantle Israeli settlements. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon also pledged to work for the release of Palestinian prisoners and grant permission to several hundred Palestinian workers to enter Israel.

The very fact that the two leaders met to work together to begin a peace process was itself a significant step in the right direction.

Both pmties will fino that their actions are not without extreme criticism. The radical right in Israel is always a danger. They have struck at moderate Israeli leaders in the past, and threaten to do so as talks continue between Israel and Palestine. How can one forget tIle assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin by an extreme nationalistic Israeli in 1995?

Of course, Abbas will continue to face many challenges from 'ITALIAN BISHOP RENATO CORTI OF NOVARA ADDRESSES CARDINALS GATHERED IN ~T. Hamas and other warring parties. However, he is committed to the PETER'S BASILICA DURING THE 'CONCLUSION OF THE VATICAN'S ANNUAL LENTEN RETREAT.' talking process,despite the danger he will constantly face. Radical THE POPE FOLLOWED THE FEBRUARY 13-19 RETREAT VIA A VIDEO LINK TO HIS APARTMENT. insurgents do not want peace or democracy. They seek war and (CNS PHOTO BY GIANCARLO GIULIANI, CATHOLIC PRESS PHOTO) , dictatorship. For such people peace efforts have no meaning. The . situation becomes even more dangerous when murder, assassination and retaliation are covered up by false religious beliefs. To "THEL'ORD COMMANDED AT THAT TIME TO TEACH YOU STATUTES AND JUDG, kill in the name of God isa horrendous concept. However, in this MENTS, THAT YOU MIGHT PERFORM THEM IN THE LAND WHERE YOU ARE GOING regard hi~tory relates well the madness of people.

OVER TO'POSSESS IT" (DEUTERON0l\;lY 4:14). ' Anether factor that could well influence the peace effort is the instability of the entire Middle East, but especially the surrounding neighbors. The recent assas.sination of the fo~er prim~minis颅 ~: ter of Lebanon is a striking example of the instability of the region. ' The role of Syria in Lebanon is also to be questioned: In fact, Syria Last March, I saw one of the silence and dropped as one to I wrote last week about Jim ' is one of the most dubious players in the entire Middle East quagof the "new springreal signs their knees to adore Christ Jesus Caviezel, the inspiring actor mire. There can be little doubt that Syria is a home for more terrortime" in the Church to which as he entered in a monstrance. I who played Jesus in Mel ist groups who really have no intention of allowing the peace proPope John Paul II frequently also remember the many priests The Passion ofthe Gibson's , cess to reach its fruition. In such acontradictory,state, both Pales- refers. .. who came on a busy LenteQ ' Christ. He will be joined by ' tinians and Jews are potential targets for continuing terror.

It was the annual Catholic Saturday to hear the confessions Tom Monaghan, the billionaire In spite of ever-looming dangers, peace efforts must continue. . Men's Conference for the , of long lines of men. founder of Domino's Pizza. In \ The approval of the Israeli Cabinet with regard to the pullout frorp Diocese of Trenton, New Jersey.

I had never been to anything路 addition to founding Legatus, a II the Gaza Strip is a daring step in the right direction. Such a deciI had been invited to give a talk , like it. As I was heading back movement to assist Catholic home, I prayed to God that one sion brings added hope'for people who have lived too long in the on what it means to be real businessmen better live their day we would be able to do \ darkness of despair. For many in Israel the evacuation of settlers is Christian man according to the faith, Monaghan has been acting of Pope John Paul II. , thought something similar here in on his resolution to die penni\, a very painful process. One must remember in that particular area Massachusetts, ~o that the men less by pouring most of his i of occupation, Palestinians outnumber Jew,ish settlers 150 to one. There were over one thousand in attendance, ranging in fortune into founding I Building bridges of peace has always been a very dangerous job. age from boys who h~d and financing a faithful Let us call to mind that-peace is not just the absence of war. It is just received their Catholic college and law not limited to maintaining a balance of power between adversar- driving permits to feisty school in Michigan and ies. Peace can really not be achieved without safeguarding people nonagenarians. Sitting a university in Floridl;l. and their goods; free communication among peoples and respect humbly in the front r9W, Jim Towey, the former for the dignity of persons. Peace is the "tranquility of order." Peace a brother among the pro-bono legal counsel 'By Father, Roger is the work of justice and the effect of charity. Blessed indeed are large band of brothers in to Blessed Mother ,the peacemakers.

Christ, was the gregariJ. Landry Teresa and now director The Executive Editor ous Bishop of Trenton, of President Bush's John M. Smith. .. Office of Faith-Based The purpose of the Initiatives will speak on putting conference was to help men, of of our Commonwealth would be our faith into action. Several all ages and backgrounds, in . otQer sp~*ers round out the able to experience. the, sm:ne their vocations as Catholic men. 'cast ~ fa~hers of large farriilies fruits. But I n'ever anticipated Most of the speakers were that God would ans~er rriy~ , ".: wh~--I!J.aJ!age'~ucce~s(ui careers, laymen who gave inspirational prayer so quickly! ." '~~ll-known pril~sts, and reli- ; OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF FALL RIVER witness to Christ in their ,On March' 19.. at' B:C. High's :.'gious ofQthers.. Archbi'shop Sean Published weekly by the Catholic Press of the Diocese of Fall River ordinary lives as fathers and --- McNeiCe Pavil,iori;ihefirs( , . O'Malley.has enthusiastically 887 Highland Avenue P.O. BOX 7 . ' ,employees, to the extraordinary Boston Catholic Men's Confer- ,suppqrted the conference and Fall River, MA 02720 Fall River, MA02i~~0007 witness of a 'Pro-Life Congresswill celebrate the closing Mass. ence will be held. (Men bfour Telephone 508-675-7151 FAX 508-675-7048 ' men and devout NFL all-pro ' diocese may register at " The conference,will take .

E-mail: TheAnchor@Anchomews.org lineman. Between the confer-, bostoncatholicmen.org). The,~ay 'placeon the feast of St. Joseph, Send address changes to P.O. Box, call or use E-mail address ences, the men prayed together organizers, among whom.is my '. who taught Jesus ~ow to bea and - yes, it's, true! - sang identical twin, have recruited a man of God according,to his EXECUTIVE EDITOR together, with great enthusiasm. h:uman nature. It w.ill conclude top-notch array of Catholic Rev. Msgt. John F. MOore " ',ie'," I'll never forget the exhilaration speakers who have put the,it: . . with Palm Sunday Mass, in' EDITOR NEWS EDITOR OFFICE MANAGER of the moment when five ' faith into action"sometimes,at路 " which the men present will have David B. Jollvet.

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I arrived at the office one hour who in tum tossed to Doug, early last Friday, and I worked Mientkiewicz for the final out of through my lunch hour. Was this the 2004 World Series. because I'm a dedicated work-aThe hard~are was on display holic? No! from 3:30 to 5 p.m. We arrived a I made the small sacrifices to few minutes early and stepped be able to leave two hours early, into the restaurant only to find make the 15-minute' drive to hundreds of others who got there White's Restaurant in neighboring Westport and stand in line for an hour, all so my daughter, spouse and I could catch a glimpse of the holy grail of baseball - the World Series trophy.

By Dave Jolivet Some may call me crazy, and that may well be the case, but there were hundreds upon hundreds of even earlier. other crazies there with me.

The line stretched the whole Was it worth it? As a local car length of the restaurant lobby, dealer says, "aaaahhhhbsolutely!" covering three, maybe four grande It was for me the thrill of lifetime, ballrooms - and then curled further erasing from my memory back the other way! the pains, frustrations and We three made our way to the disappoint!TIents of Red Sox back of the line without comseasons past. After four decades of plaint. IIi. fact, no one complained torture, I got to touch the trophy except for a few six-year-olds that only cities other than the who couldn't stand up for such a Boston won each year. In fact, I long time. (It always confounds was at the Red Sox World Series me how youngsters have less parade last October, but never got stamina than we old folk in such to see the trophy because so much instances.) was going on, I didn't know I saw every kind of Red Sox where to look. hat, shirt and jacket in that line.

So close yet so far.

We moved along at a pretty good And as an added bonus, "The . pace. By the time we were Ball," was there too - the actually heading in the right baseball that St. Louis Cardinal, direction, the line was spilling out now Red Sox shortstop, Edgar the door. Still,no complaining. In Renteria rolled to Keith Foulke, fact our spirits were buoyed by an

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elderly woman who had just seen the trophy and kept repeating, "It's beautiful," as she left the makeshift shrine: After nearly hour, we made the final tum into the ballroom that housed the relics. We were almost there!

I craned my neck and contorted my body just to get an early glimpse, and there it was - majestically glistening under the spotlights.

"Have all cameras ready to go when you reach the trophy," blared the sound system.

Finally it was our tum.

I handed the camera to a str~ger as we were herded to a spot behind the display. We just barely had time to look up at the camera (well two of us did, see below) when the lights flashed and we were ushered out again. It was sensory overload - joy, jubilation and confusion all at the same time.

It reminded me of a scene from "A Christmas Story," when Ralphie and Randy go to see Santa at a large department store.

They were jostled in to meet the big guy and then shoved down a large chute seconds later. But it was great nonetheless.

Immediately, I checked my digital camera to make sure the picture was OK. (I have no idea what I would have done if it hadn't been.)

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We left the ballroom and the line was' as long as it was when we went in.

Oh, and outside was a red SUV adorned with Red Sox logos and the trophy.

Across both sides of the vehicle, in bright yellow letters it read, "World Series Championship Trophy Tour." We all posed for a photo with that as well.

Good times. Goooood times.

If you're a Red Sox fan and the tour comes your way, try to go.

Ifs an experience only a tru~ Red Sox fan can fully appreciate. And it didn't cost a thing - except for a grumbling tummy from not . having lunch.

I'd like to extend my thoughts,

prayers and well wishes to Tedy Bruschi of the New England Patriots. Tedy, first and foremost we wish you a healthy recovery.

There isn't a Pats fan that longs to See No. 54 out on the field again, but you and your family are the most important thing.

Even if you never play another down again, you will ALWAYS be the quintessential Patriot.

Godspeed.

Dave lolivet is the editor of the Anchor and a former sports ediJorlwriter. Each week he gives his view ofthe unique world of sports.

Comments are welcome at davejolivet@anchomews.org.

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%rtten .,%f(ections BREWSTER- Come experience the healing power of Jesus March 2 at 7 p.m. with the celebra-. tion of Mass and a healin(~ice led by La Salette Father Richard .Lavoie at Our Lady of the Cape Church, 468 Stony Brook Road..For more information. call 508-3853252.

River Area Men's First Friday Club will meet March 4 at Sacred Heart Church, 160 Seabury Street, for the celebration of a 6 p.m.

Mass by Father Edward ·Murphy.

A meal will follow in the church hall where Detective John D. O'Neil will be guest speaker. For more information call Normand Valiquette at 508-672-8174.-

BUZZARDS BAY - EucharisNEW BEDFORD - Courage, tic adoration is held at St. Margaret Church, 141 Main St., First Fridays a group for people dealing with to Benediction on Saturday 7:45 . same-sex attractions while trying a.in. All are invited to spend spe- to live chaste lives will meet Sun" cial time with Jesus. To commit day at? p.m. at Our Lady of yourself to just one scheduled hour Guadalupe Parish at St. James rec- ' of adoration during this Year of the tory, 233 County Street. For more information call Father Richard Eucharist, call 508-759-7044.

Wilson at 508-992-9408.

BUZZARDS BAY- St. Francis of the Cape Fraternity. will NORTH DARTMOUTH - A gather March 6 at 2 p.m. at the Divorced-Separated Support Group Knights of Columbus Hall, 5 Ar- will meet February 28 from 7-9 p.m. mory Road. There will be a Mis- at the Family Life Center, 500 sion Talk by Father Francis, OFM Slocum Road. It will feature a preand prayers for the missions from sentation entitled "New Relationthe Society for the Propagation of ships." For more information call the Faith. All welcome. For more Bob Menard at 508-673-2997. ' information call 508-759-3130.

NORTH EASTON -:- A family FALL RIVER - A Catholic retreat will be held Sunday from 2-4 television program entitled "Boa p.m. at Holy Cross Family MinisNova da'Vida," (Good News for tries, 518 Washington Street. It will Life) will appear on Channel 20 in include the family rosary game, Portuguese March 2 and 16 at 9:30 screening of a video, interactive acp.m. Sponsored by the Communica- tivities, a chance,to make your own tions Department of the diocese, t:Osary, prayer and refreshments. For March's topic will be "Christians more information, call· 508-238Ask: Which is the True·Church of 4095.

Jesus ChristT ORLEANS - A Separated-Di_FALL RIVER - First Saturday vorced Catholics Support Group devotions will be held at St. Mary's will meet at 7 p.m. Sunday in the -Cathedral March 5. It will begin parish center of St. Joan of Arc with the celebration of Mass at 9 Church, 61 Canal Road. It will ina.m. and be conclude with Benedic- clude a video presentation entitled tion of the Blessed Sacrament. ' "Spiritual Growth in Tough Times."

For more information call Father FALL RIVER..,.... The Fall Richard Roy at 508-255-0170.

MARION DEMARCO, 100, enjoys a dance with her husband Americo DeMarco during a recent.birthday party at the 'Landmark in Fall River. DeMarco celebrated her birthday with the company of friends and staff and was given a special proclamation from the State of Massachusetts recognizing her 100th birthday.

- Of the seven ~apital sins, eI1VY is the only one for war). Among Christians, discord born ofenvy can that gives us no pleasure at' all, not even fleeting - lead to the sin of schism, or separation from the unisatisfaction. Envy, the topic of this third of seven versal Church, which is what the Apostle feared would Lenten reflections, is defined as' sadness over happen in the Christian community at Corinth (l Cor another's happiness, blessings or achievements, such 11:18-19). And envy can inake priests and vowed relithat we want see the,other person depnved of those gious resent their celibacy when they see happily mar. goods, and we are happy when he has actually lost ried people. them. Like all sins, envy proceedsfrom the founda, Generosity is the opposite of envy. Whereas envy tional sin of pride, which cannot tolerate a superior brings only sorrow and pain, generosity is the seedbed or a rival. It takes many different forms, including ofjoy. This should come as no surprise, since we are annoyance at hearing another person praised, de- 'created in the divine image. We are truly happy insopreciating the good reputation of others by speak- far as we are conformed to God the Holy Trinity, whose ing ill of them, and desiring to eclipse others even very essence is self-giving love and receptivity. St. by questionable methods. _ ' Al)selm teaches that O\lf ultimatejoy in heaven will be Envy poisons our whole being. Because Cain was increased by the absence ofenvy: ''If anyone else whom envious of Abel, he ''was very angry, and his counte- you love as much as yourselfpossessed the same blessnance fell'1 (Gen 4:5). Because the sons of Jacob en- edness, yourjoy would be doubled becl,luse you would vied their brother Joseph, "they hated him, and could rejoice as much for him ~ for yourself." , not speak peaceably ~ him" (Gen 37:4). Because Saul _ ,"Learn of me," Jesus tells us, "because I am meek :was envious of David, he "eyed David fro~ that day and humble of heart" (Mt 11 :29). Imagine our divine on" (1 Sam 18:9). "Jealousy and anger shorten life, Savior before Pilate, delivered up out of envy by the and anxiety brings on old age too soon" (Sir 30:24). chiefpriests (Mk 15:9-10). Then pray: From the sin of St. Paul places envy among the works of the flesh envy, deliver me, 0 Lora. ' - and declares that ''those who do such things shall not Father Kocik is chaplain at Charlton Memorial inherit the Kingdom of God" (Gal 5:19-21). He 6ids ' Hospital in Fall River and part-time assistant at St. us "conduct ourselves becomingly as in the day, not Thomas More Parish, Somerset. , in... quarreling andjealousy" (Rom 13:13). In private He has two published books, "Apostolic Succesmatters, envy produces angry words (1 Cor 1: 11) and sion" (Alba House, 1996) and "The Refonn of the harmful deeds (Jas 3:16). In public matters, it breeds Reforni? A Liturgical Debate" (Ignatius Press, war, symbolized in the ApOcalypse by the rider on the 2003); and essays, homilies and letters have been red horse who was given power ''to take peace from published in various periodicals, including Homithe earth, so that men should slay one another; and he letic & Pastoral Review, The Catholic Answer maga'was given a great sword" (Rev 6:4; the sword stands zine, First Things, andAdoremus BuUetin.

Lenten meditations on ,the S9rrowful Mysteries The /oUowing meditJJtions are The Crowning with Thorns taken. with permission from the Christ warned.us about doing book "Minute MeditJJtions on the our good works to'be seen by othMysteries 0/ the Rosary;" by the ers, as the Pharisees did, lest we late Holy Cross Father Thomas M. lose our heavenly reward (Mt 6: 1).

Feeley, who had written Advent We need to reflecton this warning 'and Lenten,reflections/or The An- , because many ofus want to see our chor.' effort crowned with success and we The Agony in the Garden like to receive praise even if we In the Garden of Gethsemane, don't seek it. Yet if oneperson sows Jesus knew the Apostles did not and another reaps (In 4:38), the understand what he was about to. sower does not see his labors bear do: He found them sleeping. He ex-fruit. He 'must be content to do the cused their weakness. He prayed in' labor and trust that God will bring the darkness, but he was deprived good from it. .of the awareness of his Father's During his life on earth Christ comforting presence. He felt alone. was not crowned with success but "His sweat became as drops of with thorns. His life and·work bore blood and trickled to the ground" fruit at1er his death when he was (Lk 22:44). In his combat with evil raised to life and the Holy Spirit Jesus had to overcome evil with descended on the disciples. We good, selfishness with utter selfless-' must be content to follow in his ness, absolute hatred with perfect footsteps. love. He succeeded alone. We sucThe Carrying of the Cross If we do not take Christ's words ceed only with the grace he won for us. about cafrying our cross seriously, we can wallow in self-pity when The Scourging at the Pillar Our sins cannot touch God in his crosses come our way. We can comdivinity but they brought about the plain about the difficulty of our lot death of the Son of God, the Word and the heaviness of oui burdens. made Flesh. At no moment in the We can become bitter and resentpassion of Jesus is the evil of sin fut. We can squander the crosses revealed so clearly and forcefully sent to us and fail to see that they as in the scourging at the pillar. are not instruments of torture but For there we see the wanton cru- ' the means ofour sanctification. Our elty, the vicious mockery, the base- faith in God'and our love for God less hatred and the utterly inhuman change our perspective. Is the prescontempt that our sins unleashed ence ofChrist that turns a cross into upon the Son ofGod. Perhaps God a crucifix. the Father willed thathis Son should The Crucifixion undergo the cruel scourging at the Only human beings wear hands ofthe Roman soldiers so that clothes. 'That is why being stripped we could see clearly the evil of sin. of our clothes is seen as being

stripped of our human dignity. The Romans understood this. Under Roman law slaves had no human' rights and those found guilty of insurrection were crucified naked on a cross. JeSus suffered the same cruel and humiliating treatment. . Why? What are we to make of it?

John's Gospel tells us: by his passion and death Jesus showed us how perfect his love was (In 13:1).

He had already stripped himselfof his divinity in becoming man (ph 2:6-8). On the cross he was even stripped of his intimacy with his Father: My God, my God, why' have youforsaken me? (Mk 15:31). But in his nakedness he still had something to give. He gave forgiveness to us sinners (Lk 23:49), heaven to the good thief (Lk 22:43), his' motherto the Church (In 19:26) and his spirit to his heavenly Father (In 19:30).

He also gave us his most important lesson. He showed us what loving God with our whole heart and soul and JPind and strength and our neighbor as ourselves entails: per·fectselflessness,perfectobedience to our heavenly Father's will. His resurrection and ascension showed us why Jesus did not want us to pity . him but to follow him, for perfect love never ends (I Cor 13:8). It leads to resurrection and eternal life.

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Older Bible translations If the Church wishes people to Q. I am Catholic, in my 70s understand and helpfully reflect and regularly read the Bible, on the word of God, these primarily the New American adaptations of language must Bible, St. Joseph Edition. I also occasionally be conveyed in the have a copy of other Bibles. It Bible. seems just when we get comfortable with one Bible translation, at Mass for example, another edition is published with different words and phrases of familiar passages. The 23rd Psalm is a good exBy Father' ample.

John J. Dietzen Are we to assume that these newer translations are meant to clarify This doesn't mean former the Bible, not change meanings? translations need to be rejected.

The Bible has been around a The King James version of long time, and it bothers me Scripture, for example, published that some scholar or Bible in 1611, remains one of the committee decides that the classic texts of English literature original versions of the Bible and still is used. Its style, lanwere incorrectly translated. Are guage and methods of expression, we to throw them away? I'm however, can occasionally be comfortable with the Bibles I confusing or misleading to have. (Arkansas) A. New English translations of modem readers.

The same is true of the the Bible have been common for traditional Catholic Douai-Reims several hundred years. They are Bible, translated from the Latin needed particularly for two .

Vulgate and finished in 1609. One reasons. First, the meaning of of its weaknesses was that it words and phrasings changes, retained from ancient languages sometimes drastically, over the many technical words (for years. As languages develop, an older word or expression becomes example ''parasceve,'' "azymes," "exaninate") that were incompremeaningless or misleading.

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day.

Second, findings of biblical archeology, discovery of hundreds of ancient Scripture texts and other fruits of Scripture studies, especially over the last 200 years, have told us much about the meaning of words and life circumstances during biblical times. Obviously, such information helps us know more clearly what God is revealing to us in sacred Scripture.

In the fourth century, Pope Damasus asked St. Jerome to translate the Bible into Latin, the language of the "common people" (in Latin "vulgus"). For 17 centuries this Latin Vulgate was the Catholic standard and model for holy Scripture. All scholarly translation and usage of the Bible was based on it.

About 25 years ago, however, Pope John Paul II called for the first ever rewriting of the Vulgate.

The revision, published in 1986, was needed, he said, so the Latin Church would have a text which recognized the developments in Scripture studies and which could provide a much better text for service in the liturgy.

The New American Bible is the translation from the original

'Altared,~~·Catholic~ words While 1 personally never have counted all the Catholic words that exist, I would be willing to bet my IS-pound copy of the Second Edition 1947 "Webster's International Dictionary" (unabridged) that we (Catholics) can lay claim to more words than almost any other religious community.

For sure we can bury just about any Protestant under an

know, someone you are reasonably confident will not hit you.

Why bring this up? Because the Washington Post recently released results of the newspaper's annual invitation to readers to play with words.

The reader is invited to change a word by altering one letter add one, subtract one, change one - and then to provide a

And "Purgastory," another noun: "yarns told by people like your great uncle every time you see him that go on and on and on for heaven knows how long."

Fresh from the minds of colleagues at the Roadkill Theological Roundtable, here are more: - "Linturgy," a noun: "the ritual of removing lint and

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avalanche of words and leave him or her gasping for syllables.

This is good and partially makes up for many of them cutting us to ribbons with Scripture quotes.

Prove Catholic word superiority to yourself.

Walk up to someone and say, "Are you a Catholic?

No? Well then, what do you think of this: transubstantiation, "tenebrae," "theotokos," "tonsure," "Trisagion" and Trappistines?"

They will be overwhelmed.

They instinctively will know you have limited yourself to a handful of "T" words, leaving six vowels and 19 consonants vibrating in intimidating lexiconal reserve. They will feel insecure and look around , desperately for help. Note: Run quickly if they seek help by dialing 911 on their cell phone.

Until you get the hang of it, it is probably better to try this experiment on someone you

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definition for the new word.

For example, one of the "winning" words this year was "Beelzebug," a noun: "Satan in the form of a mosquito that gets into your bedroom at three in the morning and cannot be cast out."

Yes, we have played the Washington Post game in previous years with Catholic words, and we are going to do it again - right here and now.

Only we prefer to call them "altared" words. Cute, eh?

Past "altared" words have included creations such as "AngerIus," a noun: "a prayer during recitation of which a bell is rung against one's forehead."

thread from the dryer filter."

"Ordrained," an adjective: "overworked, ' underappreciated, yet prone toward smiling and good nature."

- "Annoink," a verb: "to specify a certain area of a pigpen for special hogs."

- "Apostlechip," a noun: "a snack food that provides energy to do good things."

- "Betquest," a noun: "stipulation within a will that a coin be flipped to determine who inherits the estate."

- "Brewiary," a noun: "a complex book containing instructions on how to make all types of beer."

I know what you are wondering. Why don't Catholic newspapers run this kind of thing more often? Let me know if you find out.

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Comments are welcome. Email Uncle Dan at cnsuncle01@vahoo.com.

languages authorized by the American bishops in 1970 and 1986. The New American Bible St. Joseph Edition, which includes Church documents on holy Scripture and numerous explanatory introductions and notes, is partic:ularly useful. . There always will be new translations of the Bible into English and other languages. They can be helpful in understanding God's word. But that doesn't mean we need to discard older Bibles for new. Sometimes one . good translation gives helpful insight on another good translation. They both may enhance our appreciation of a Scripture text.

It is worth repeating that while Catholics and other Christians may and do differ on the meaning of certain Bible passages, there is no significant discrepancy today between so-called Protestant and Catholic translations.

In the past, some texts were translated differently, colored by

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Less is more: For many, pope is still leading, but in a different way

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To some, all this sounds like excessive adulation and a failure VATICAN CITY -Pope John of the Church to confront hard Paul II's 100day hospitalization for facts. ''Most ends of pontificates have breathing problems has raised new questions about the ability of a been marked by a type of idolatry ... and with John Paul II the limit pope to govern from a sick bed.

At the same time, it has high- has been reached," the French lighted Pope John Paul's own re- newspaper Le Monde said in a cent focus on the special forms of commentary. ''The fiction that this exhausted Christian witness offered by the man is still capable of governing sick and the elderly.

For the 84-year-old pontiff, who cannot last any longer," it said.

Even inside the Vatican, some suffers from a debilitating neurological disease and arthritis, the have questioned how long the hospital stay may have marked pope, who is expected to grow another stage in his passage from weaker as his neurological illness an activist: pope to one who leads progresses, will be able to keep up primarily through prayer and pres- his teaching role - through documents, speeches and weekly spirience.

The pope raised the issue in a tual talks.

That doesn't bother Jean Vanier, recent Angelus talk which an aide FRANCISCAN SISTERS remove Mother Marianne Cope's remains from the bed of a had to read for him. The pope said founder of the L'Arche communi- pickup truck for a Mass of aloha at St. Francis Church in Kalaupapa on the Hawaiian island he was spending his time praying ties for the disabled, who spoke to of Molokai. On December 20 the Vatican approved a miracle attributed to Mother Marianne's continually for the intentions ofthe Vatican Radio. intercession, clearing the way for her beatification, which is expected to take place this year.

For Vanier, the pope's suffering Church and the world. ....

"In this way, even here in the has become an inspirational sign (CNS photo by Paul Finch, Catholic Sun) hospital, among the other sick for Christians living in a world of people to whom my affectionate poverty and injustice. In this sense, thoughts go out, I continue to serve he said, the pope exemplifies St. the Church and all of humanity," Paul's statement, "Strength is made perfect in weakness." the pope's text said.

In his message for World Day Some commentators misinterBY EIL£EN JEVIS herremains, a process thattook place The choir led those gathered at preted the remark to mean the pope of the Sick, the pope said that preCATI-IOUC NEWS SERVICE January 24. the airport in singing the familiar was asserting that he could still run cisely in times of sickness, people Her remains were then transHawaiian song, "Aloha Oi" ("Until KALAUPAPA, Hawaii-Sister ask hard questions about ultimate the Church. Rather, he was suggesting that sometimes prayer, not realities, including the'meaning of Francine Gries, a former mother su- ferred to the Franciscan motherhouse We Meet Again").

At St. Francis Convent in Honoperior in Hawaii for the Sisters of in Syracuse, where a shrine in managerial abilities, must take pre- pain, suffering and death.

MotherMarianne's honoreventually lulu, the nuns welComed the remains For the Christian, he said, it is a St. Francis of Syracuse, N.Y, recedence - even in the papacy. of Mother Marianne at a prayer ser''The pope doesn't have to be time to understarid that "health" members well the sense of isolation will be built.

Paul Harada, who came to the vice January 29 and a Mass January like Schwarzenegger, the governor goes beyond physical well-being that patients with Hansen's disease, island with Hansen's disease in 1945 30. On January 31, the public said a and includes "total harmony with or leprosy, experienced in the 19508 ofCalifornia, and give the impresat the age of 19, donated the use of final farewell to Mother Marianne sion of a superman who governs God, with selfand with humanity." and 1960s.

Trying to find her way to the 10- his truck to carry Mother Marianne's during a Mass at the Cathedral of the Church," said French Cardinal That understanding is reached through the mystery of Christ's cal hospital at the northern end of remains to St Francis Church for the Our Lady of Peace in Honolulu.

Jean-Marie Lustiger, who recently More than 500 people gathered to own' passion,death and resurrec- the islimd ofMolokai on her first day aloha Mass January 25. retired as archbishop of Paris.

In true Hawaiian custom, choir say aloha and to pray for Mother of work in 1955,SisterFrancinegot Cardinal Lustiger said most tion, he said.

Vatican officials say the pope lost and was found by a patient who _ members from St. John Vianney's Marianne's canonization. people see in the pope "a weak, Church in Honolulu joined the isMother Marianne's remains suffering, sick man who continues does not always bear his own was driving by.

"Because he was a leprosy pa- landers in decorating the truck with were received at the Cathedral of to be the sign of a compassionate physical burdens lightly. He is typiChrist who carries all the suffer- cally impatient to resume work tient, I couldn't get in the car with ti leaves, maile leis and yellow hala. the Immaculate Conception in Syraduring his hospital stays, and over _ him," she recalled. ''He told-me to The container holding her remains cuse with a special blessing and ing in the world."

"If it were like that Jar 30 the last two years he has regretted follow him and he drove ahead of was draped with a white cloth and welcome February 2, the feast of the Presentation of the Lord. The years, it might be a little exces- the need to shorten his meetings me about five mph and I trotted along leis.

At the Mass, Sister Grace Anne Sisters ofSt. Francis gathered in the sit on the sidelines at liturgies and be~d him." . sive. But the Church's governLife on the Island has changed Dillenschneider, assistant general cathedral noted that the date was ment, when it shows it has a man hand off his speeches for others to significantly since then, thanks in minister of the Franciscan order in significant because many sisters at the head who carries his suf- read.

"Of course he's less active" part to the ministry of Sister Syracuse, reflected on the exhuma- recognized that date as their day of fering like we should carry it, with entrance into the Franciscan comcourage and for the good of hu- said one Vatic~ source. "But ev~n Francine, others like her and two of tion. vigils and services.

"As I stood by the grave and munity. manity, it is a great example," so, he's communicating a power- the island's most famous residents With trumpet sounding, her cofful message."

- Blessed Damien de Veuster and watched her remains gradually Cardinal Lustiger said.

Mother Marianne Cope, a member emerge," she said, "I experien~d fin was escorted into the cathedral many emotions: a sense of sadness and then both Bishop James M. of the Syracuse Franciscans.

Visitors to the island for the re- thai: we had to disturb Mother Moynihan and Auxiliary Bishop cent exhumation of Mother Marianne but then a sense ofjoy and Thomas J. Costello of Syracuse Marianne's remains were able to a sense of peace- knowing that this came to welcome the remains.

Bishop Moynihan then blessed spend time with those who have .is the right time to do this, as Mother Hansen's disease, dining, worship- Marianne will become known the remains saying, "I, as bishop of throughout the world; a sense ofawe the Diocese of Syracuse, welcome ping and socializing with them.

After working in Honolulu and that we were actually looking at you, Venerable Mother Marianne on the island of Maui, Mother Mother Marianne; a sense of grati- Cope. I welcome you to the catheMarianne arrived in Kalaupapa, tude for the privilege of being here; dral of the diocese."

Mother Marianne's remains were Molokai, in 1888, a few months be- a sense ofwonder for all that she was fore the death of Blessed Damien, a and all that she is - here in presented to the bishop by Sister Belgian Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Kalaupapa and in Honolulu and in PatriciaBurkard, general minister of central New York.;' the Sisters of St. Francis. The mood Mary missionary.

After the Mass, the islanders held was one of reverence and awe as On December 20 the Vatican approved a miracle attributed to her a reception in the church hall before Bishop Moynihan expressed the intercession, clearing the way for her Mother Marianne's remains were great joy both he and Bishop beatification. Although a date has not taken to the airport. Approximately . Costello felt that evening. ''Mother Marianne left this dioyet been set for her beatification, it 20 cars processed to the tiny airport, is expected to take place this year. passing the many, many graves of cese many, many years ago and she POPE JOHN Paull! arrives at the Vatican after leaving Ge- The first stage in the process was people to whom Mother Marianne always promised she would be melli Hospital in Rome recently. (CNS photo from Reuters) back," he said. exhuming her body and identifying had ministered.

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Friday, February 25, 2005

Thousands of mourners pay tribute to nun killed in Brazil

WORSHIPPERS SURROUND the casket of Carmelite Sister Lucia dos Santos as it leaves the Coimbra cathedral following her funeral in central Portugal February 15. Sister Lucia, the last of three children who claimed to have seen the Virgin Mary at Fatima, died February 13 at age 97. (CNS photo from Reuters)

Bishops join papal envoy to celebrate funeral of Sister Lucia COIMBRA, Portugal (CNS) - Most of Portugal's bishops joined Italian Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone of Genoa, the papal envoy, in concelebrating the funeral Mass for Carmelite Sister Lucia dos Santos, the last of three Fatima visionaries.

Sister Lucia died February 13 in her cloistered convent in Coimbra, Portugal, at the age of97.

After the February 15 Mass in the Coimbra cathedral, she was to be buried temporarily at the Carmelite convent while preparations were made for final burial alongside her two cousins, Blesseds Francisco and Jacinta Marto, at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima.

On May 13, 1917 - when Lucia was 10 years old, Francisco was nine and Jacinta was seven - the children claimed to have seen the Blessed Virgin Mary at Fatima, near their home.

The apparitions continued once a month until October 1917, and later were declared worthy of 00liefby the Roman Catholic Church.

Cardinal Jose da Cruz Policarpo of Lisbon, Portugal, told reporters before the funeral: "Fatima has lost the simple and direct witness of its last protagonist. Now it is up to us to consolidate this great message of faith."

Pope John Paul II sent a message, which was read at the funeral, saying, "I remember with emotion the various meetings I had with her and the bonds of spiritual friendship that intensified with the passing of time.

"I always felt supported by the daily gift of her prayers, especially in difficult moments of trial and suffering," the pope' wrote.

"May the Lord repay her abundantly for the great and hidden service she gave the Church," the pope wrote in the message, re-

leased February 15 at the Vatican.

Cardinal Policarpo delivered the homily at the funeral, calling it "a special occasion because Sister Lucia was special."

The cardinal said the "extraordinary" gift Sister Lucia received of seeing and hearing the Blessed Virgin Mary would have had no meaning if Sister Lucia had not listened and lived the call to conversion and to following Jesus Christ at every moment of her life.

In the same way, he said, the extraordinary grace given to all the baptized is meaningless if they do not allow it to make a difference in their lives.

"God calls us and trusts us to fulfill our mission. Lucia recounts in her memoirs the apparition of the Madonl1a with the SImplicity of a child. They received the totally unexpected visions as a mission, as something specific Our Lady was asking them to do," he said.

Sister Lucia's specific mission, the cardinal said, was to be "the spokeswoman, the messenger of the revelation. Francisco was a contemplative, he liked to be in silence. Jacinta, in the joy of her childhood, almost never spoke."

"Lucia was always faithful to her mission to spread the message of Fatima, which challenges people to penance, conversion and contemplation," Cardinal Policarpo said.

The cardinal said, "We are moved today, not so much because of her death, but because today between Fatima and heaven a new bridge has been built."

Pope John Paul had asked Cardinal Bertone to preside in his name at the nun's funeral. The cardinal, former secretary of the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, met with Sister Lucia and discussed the appari-

tions with her several times in preparation for the 2000 publication of the so-called "third secret of Fatima."

Born March 22, 1907, in Aljustrel near Fatima, she and her cousins were caring. for their family's sheep May 13, 1917.After reciting the rosary at midday, the children saw a "woman brighter than the sun" holding a rosary in her hand.

The woman told them they must pray much and they must return to that spot at the same hour on the 13th of each month.

With some 70,000 gathered around the children Oct. 15,1917 - what was to be the final apparition - the woman told the three youngsters that she was Our Lady of the Rosary and asked that a chapel be built in her honor.

The three children had not been to school and could not read and write at the time of the apparitions. Lucia first went to school in 1921.

In 1928, she took first vows as a Religious of St. Dorothy and made her perpetual vows in 1934.

She transferred to the Coimbra Carmel in 1948.

In the late 1930s, Sister Lucia made public the first two parts of the messages from Mary, which the children had kept secret.

The first two parts included a vision of hell shown to the children, along with prophecies concerning the outbreak ofWorld War II; the rise of communism and the ultimate triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, including a triumph over Russia if the country were consecrated to her Immaculate Heart.

Sister Lucia continued having visions of the Virgin Mary and hearing messages from her as late as the 1980s and perhaps beyond, the archbishop said in 2000.

SAO PAULO, Brazil (CNS)- Dorothy worked in rural Brazil, deMore than 2,000 mourners fol- fending the rights of poor peasants. lowed the casket carrying U.S. This fight made her many enemies, missionary Sister Dorothy Stang as including some of the wealthy resiit wound through the streets of the dents of Anapu. Recently the musmall village of Anapu, on the out- nicipal government declared her "persona non grata," stating her ~kirts of the Amazon jungle. Many mourners carried signs and post- work was hindering the region's ers demanding justice for the mur- development. Local media reported some scattered groups in the dered nun.

Sister Dorothy, a 73路year-old city celebrated the nun's assassimember of the Sisters of Notre nation with fireworks.

Those who attended the funeral Dame de Namur and an outspoken advocate for Brazilian peasants, expressed concern with the rising was shot several times in the chest tension between peasants and large and head February 12. She was landowners. Brazil sent some buried February 15 on Church- 2,000 troops to the Amazon state owned land near the Anapu River, of Para February 16 after a fourwhere she had created an environ- day string of deaths that included mental project for peasants of the those of Sister Dorothy, a union leader and two workers involved region.

Members of the Brazilian bish- in land reform.

Brazilian officials said they ops' Pastoral 'Land Commission would accelsaid her work erate agrarian had put her at reform in the odds with region, prioriland barons tizing the susand powerful tainable deeconomic velopment groups. That, model desaid officials, fended by Sisis what eventer Dorothy. tually got her The governkilled. ment also anEven benounced it fore the fuwas analyzing neral, thouthe requests sands of visifor federal tors paid their protection for respects to the key environnun from mental and Dayton, Ohio. social leaders After the fuin the area. neral, they The Pasplaced on top toral Land of her tomb a Commission mahogany NOTRE DAME de Namur said Sister tree that Sister Dorothy had Sister Dorothy Stang was as- Dorothy had nursed. Ma- sassinated February 12 in been receivhogany is one Brazil's Amazon rain forest, ing death of the species where she worked to defend threats for on the verge land rights for rural peasants. nearly four years due to of extinction (CNS photo from Reuters) her activities in the region, in favor of and the tree was said to represent the environ- rural workers. The nun had inmentalists' fight to preserve the formed authorities numerous times of these threats, but never rain forest.

Representatives ofthe Brazilian received police protection, said bishops and the Brazilian Congress a commission statement.

The last time she went to auwere among those who attended the funeral. Members of the Notre 'thorities was February 9.

"If the life of a defenseless reliDame de Namur Sisters' leadership team, who had been meeting gious is taken in this manner, how in Peru, also attended the funeral. will the peasants be treated?"

The Brazilian bishops' confer- asked the commission. It said the ence released a note stating that killing could have been ordered by Sister Dorothy was yet "another powerful landowners with whom victim of the fight of the poor for Sister Dorothy had been at odds.

Police have identified the gunland." The conference said the asmen and suspect two local ranchsassination of the missionary brought to the surface the urgency ers of ordering the killing.

Sister Dorothy's murder came of finding solutions to "serious and shortly after the Brazilian governlong-lasting social debts, such as ment restored logging licenses for a true agrarian reform."

As part of the bishops' Lenten parts of the Amazon. The licenses fraternity campaign on peace and had been suspended a year ago ali solidarity, Catholic communities part of an effort to stem deforestaaround the country planned ral- tion. Supporters of restoring the lilies in memory of Sister Dorothy, censes had blocked Amazon transwho had become a Brazilian citi- portation routes and threatened further violence if logging was not rezen.

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Friday, February 25, 2005

Catholic campuses host events as alternative to

controversial 'Monologues'

BY ANN CAREY CATliOUC NEWS SERVICE

tribution of flowers to all women students.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. "Monologues" was performed Around Valentine's Day every on the St. Louis University camyear, a play called "The Vagina pus last week, but students there Monologues" is performed by will present ,their "Genius of college students on their cam- Women" program April 8, during puses, including many Catholic Celebrate Life week on their camcampuses. pus, when Sally Winn of FemiSponsors of the play say it calls nists for Life will be speaking. attention to violence against The. St. Louis program will inwomen, and playwright Eve clude performances by women Ensler allows college groups to and will highlight the works of ALAN CUMMING stars in a scene from the movie "Son of'the Mask." (CNS photo from put on the play royalty-free with Christian feminists and Pope John New Line Cinema) proceeds going to local organiza- Paul II's writings on women and tions that assist women victims of the family. violence.

Student organizers of the proThe play - featuring female grams told Our Sunday Visitor, a characters as vaginas that speak national Catholic weekly newspaNEW YORK (CNS) - An an- wind of song and dance. In no time, altogether in favor of dazzling out in a series of monologues per, that they agree there is a need cient artifact makes for modem-day Tun has his own animated-series in funhouse tricks. has been protested by some stu- to call attention to the problem of mayhem in the daffy but disappoint- the works andTonyais pregnant She In trying to craft more familydents, faculty' and alumni who violence against women, but felt ingly derivative comedy "Son ofthe gives birth to baby boy Alvey. Little friendly movie, director Lawrence object to its depiction of pre-mari- promoting "The Vagina Mono- Mask" (New Line). does Tun suspect that his new bundle Guterman has reined in much (but tal sex and its graphic language logues" was counterproductive.

In this go-round Jim Carrey ofjoy possesses the mask's spectacu- not all) of the first film's sexual inand what they say is its lesbian "We want to show people that passes the baton, along with the mis- lar-powers. nuendo. However, "Son of the· overtones and themes degrading yes, we need to protest violence chief-making mask, to Jamie Complicating matters further, Mask" contains some material that to women. against women - which the in- Kennedy, but unfortunately much of Loki, the Norse god of mischief seems unnecessary in a"PG" film, "The Vagina Monologues" is dividuals putting on 'The Vagina the fun is lost in the handoff.

- (Alan Cumming), who crafted the including several gross-out sight scheduled to be performed at 33 Monologues' are recognizing As with the original, "Son"incor- mask, is sent to earth by his disap- gags.

Catholic colleges in February, but but we also need to show the porates eye-popping animation into provingZeus-like father, Odin (Bob Still, the movie imparts a welOur Sunday Visitor found three beautiful aspects of women, the its live-action story, but apart from Hoskins),.to search for and retrieve come pro-family message about the Catholic college campuses where Christian aspects," said Jessie thereaIity-bendingrelicthissort-of- the mask before it wreaks further. importanceofparentingthatmakes student groups organized alterna- Navin, a junior at St. Louis Uni- sequel has little to do with the 1994 havoc. much ofits puerility somewhat more tive educational programs about versity who is from Omaha, Neb. movie.

Kennedy is affable enough as the palatable. violence against women that they She is one of the organizers of the , In t:geIlew film, Kennedy plllYs : callow man-child but Qe,la~ks:,~ -, . Early on, Tun is deflated when say promote respect for women St. Louis "Genius of Women" pro- Tun Avery,' an aspiring cartoonist 'Carrey's comic dexterity ana manic his boss tells him an idea he pitched and incorporate Catholic teach- , gram. . whose more successful wife, Tonya panache. "lacks spark." And so, we're afraid, ing.

Anamaria Scaperlanda-Ruiz, a (TraylorHowanl), begins to pressure As with the original, "Son" is vi- does this film.

At the University of Notre Notre Dame soph,omore from theresponsibility-phobicTuntostart sually dynamic, and, even more so The film contains recurring Dame, "The Maria Goretti Norman, Okla., told Our Sunday a family. . than its predecessor, echoes the slap- comic and cartoon violence, some Project: EmpoweriIig Women to Visitor that she and her friend, Buteverythingchanges when fate stick lunacy ofclassic WamerBros.' crude and sexually suggestive huEnd Violence" took place during Christina Dehan, a senior from -with a little help from Tun's Jack cartoons, especially arnadcap game mor, an instance of fleeting parthe last week of January; ''The Austin, Texas, read the play but Russell terrier, Otis (the best thing of one-upmanship between Alvey tial rear nudity, as well as miniVagina Monologues" is to be per- felt it did not address the needs of about the film)-delivers the magic and Otis. (In fact, the naming of mal crass language. TheUSCCB formed there this week. women. They decided to offer an mask, which transforms its wearer Kennedy's character waS obviously Office for Film & Broadcasting The Goretti project was a four- alternative program with a Catho- into a grimacing, green-skinned a tribute to legendary Wamer Bros.' classification is A-II - adults and night program that included open . lic perspective. demigod. The normally shy Tim cartoonistTexAvery.)Butwherethe adolescents. The Motion Picture discussion of five presentations by At St. Louis University, Maria dons the mask at his company's Hal- 1994 film made story and character Association of America rating is the two student organizers and Thorson, a senior from Milwau- loween bash, and instantly becomes secondary to gimmicky special ef- PG - parental guidance sugthree invited speakers who are kee, said she thinks the stated goal the life ofthe party, a one-man whirl- fects, the new movie bypasses them gested.

Catholic women attorneys active ofstaging" Monologues" on camin women's issues. puses is admirable.

"Daughters; Week" ran at the Hitch's clients, the rotund and cide of their eldest child (Kip "But their approach is all bumbling Albert (Kevin James), Pardue), causing marital disinteUniversity of Dayton last week, wrong, and they don't end up the same time as three perfor- promoting the dignity of women leading to predictable complica- gration and sending them, along mances of ''The Vagina Mono- by building respect for them," tions. Andy Tennant's film is a re- with their younger teen-age son logues" were planned. The event said Thorson. "They end up defreshing throwback to the light- (Emile Hirsch), down separate but included a night of speakers fol- grading women and reducing us hearted fare that Hollywood used similarly self-destructive paths of lowed by discussion and free to sexuality and incorporating to produce, nicely devoid of gra- despair. As directed by Dan Harc~, Mt()~ile pizza; another evening with a such perverse behaviors that do tuitous sexual situations, possesses ris, this somber yet ultimately respeaker and a free dinner for not promote the dignity of a good moral tone, and contains ap- demptive meditation on guilt, grief, CatV~LJIle~ women students cooked and women and in the end subvert pealing performances, but the and forgiveness is buttressed by served by male students; and dis- their purpose."

NEW YORK (CNS)- Thefol- script just misses being atotal suc- good performances across the lowing are capsule reviews of cess due to some implausible plot board, and explores the movies recently reviewed by the turns, while the broadness of some interconnectedness of human relaOffice for Film & Broadcasting of of the gags undermines the realis- tions and how the ripple effects of the. U.S. Conference of Catholic tic foundation so essential to the our mistakes affect the lives of othThe 77" Academy Awards show a1Js Feb. 27 onABCf ' best comedies. A few instances of ers. Recurring substance abuse, inBishops.

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BY JOHN THAVIS CATHOUC NEWS SERVICE VATICAN CITY - For the flfSt time since his hospitalization in early February, Pope John Paul Il delivered his regular Sunday talk to pilgrims and spoke about his commitment to the papal ministry.

The pope spoke from his apartment window February 20 in a relatively strong but hoarse voice.

He looked animated as he waved to the crowd and greeted several thousand people gathered in St. Peter's Square below.

When he finished the brief appearance, a wave of applause swept through the crowd along with cheers of "Long live the pope!"

The 84-year-old pontiff was slowly resuming his schedule as he continued to recover from a flurelated respiratory inflammation.

The Vatican said he met privately with Chaldean. Patriarch Emmanuel-Karim DeIly of Baghdad, Iraq, and with Italian Bishop Renat6 Corti of Novara, who preached the pope's Lenten retreat.

In his Angelus talk, the pope reflected on the retreat, which he followed via a video link from his apartment. Vatican officials attended the twice-daily sessions of the spiritual exercises.

The retreat focused on the Eucharist; which the pope said was the key to understanding the papal

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The pope said the papal ministry was summed up when Christ told St. Peter, "Feed my sheep."

"I feel in a particularly deep way these words of Jesus when I contemplate the eucharistic mystery. To him, the good shepherd, I entrust the entire people of God in this Lenten path toward Easter," he said.

The pope's comments were immediately seized upon in the Italian news media as evidence that he had rejected the possibility of resigning the papacy. As with earlier illnesses, the pope's latest illness - combined with comments from various cardinals prompted 'speculation about possible eventual resignation.

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a chance to make their discipleship concrete, by choosing Christ over the shouts of our contemporaries who continue to choose Barabbas in various modem disguises.

Some critics in the secular media have asked, "Why the need for a conference only for men?" The simple answer is that in our culture, men who seek to be good, faithful men often do not receive much solid support and look to events like these to supply it. When was the last time Hollywood portrayed a man who frequented Church or prayed at home? The image of manhood depicted is often one who serially marries and divorces, seems more lost than wise, and - if he does not behave like a brute - is frequently supine and soft.

Men who want to be men of God are banding together to

pray and support each other as they try to imitate Christ in their lives as husbands and fathers, sons and brothers, 'employees and students, friends and athletes. They know that real love always implies responsibility and are striving to be faithful to therr covenant with God and to their promises to their families and others. In contrast with many social and academic elites who try to impose an androgynous ideology, they realize that the renewal of Church and society requires that men and women live with joy and rectitude the complementary vocations they received from God in the beginning. They are committed to do their part with God's help. This conference is part of that turnaround.

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prayer, "and we want to get not only 1. Oliveira; and the Office for Wor- cleq,ry but other leaders of our faith ship, directed by Msgr. Stephen 1. . coIl1munity in schools and parishes Avila.

Wtlmut, who led the team that ~ Father Tadeusz Msgr. Avila is also the pastor of to reflect on how to lead and direct cloned Dolly the sheep in 1996, said Pacholczyk, a priest of these kinds of devotions, and how to St. John Neumann Parish, where the the Fall River diocese his team and researchers from the teach those roles to others," he said. reflection illiy will be held.. Deacon Institute ofPsychiatry at King's Colin Massachusetts, says lege London planned to extract stem ''The day is being offered to any- Bonneau is the deacon assigned to one in diocesan leadership includ- that parish.. the, work "should never cells from patients with motor neuThe day will begin with registraing directors and coordinators of. .be sanctioned." ron disease and clone them in order Religious Education, chief cat- ' tion from 10 to 10:30 a.m., followed · to test various treatment options. echists, school principals, theology by Morning Prayer. There will be "Our aim will be to generate stem WASHINGTON (CNS) - A teachers in our high schools, espe- · two presentations. The morning con- Scottish scientist's plan to clone and cells purely for research purposes," cially those on liturgy committees ference will be from 10:45 to 11:45, then destroy embryos from the cells Wtlm1,lt told the BBC. ''The eggs we who are planning liturgies in their and the afternoon conference will be of patients with motor neuron dis- use will not be allowed to grow beparishes and music ministers," Dea- ,from 1 to 2 p.m. eases represents an example of "in- yond 14 days. Once the sten:t cells A lunch will be served from noon herently bad medicine" that should are removed for cell culture, the recon Bonneau explained.

"We are also inviting Catholic to 12:45 p.m., in the church hall. never be permitted, according to the maining cells will be destroyed."

Registration, which will end director ofeducation at the National Social Services, because in the sense Christopher Shaw ofthe Institute ofService they are part ofthe eucha- March 3, is reqiJired. To register, call . Catholic Bioethics Center in Phila- of Psychiatry said the team would ristic celebration. So that's the audi- 508-678-2828; .or FAX at 508-674- delphia. "compare the behavior and chemi4218; mail to: Office of Religious ence we are aiming at."

In a telephone interview, Father cal profileof nenrons with the gene Deacon Bonneau said the last Education, 423 Highland Avenue, Tadeusz Pacholczyk criticized the defect to those without" to learn leadership conference given by Fa- Fall River MA 02720. decision of the British Human fer- , about "the earliest events that ultither Fragomeni - in the 2000 JubiDeacon Bonneau also announced tilization and Embryology Author- mately Iead~o cell death." lee Year - drew approximately 80 ··that Father Fragomeni will be the ity to grant Ian Wtlmut ofthe Roslin Father Pacholczyk noted that appeople, and Bonneau said he hopes retreat master at the annual Lenten Institute near Edinburgh, Scotland, · proval ofthe Wtlmutteam's research to have "many more" at the upcom- Mission in St. Neumann Parish to and other scientists a license to con- · marked the second time since the ing conferences which will be held be held March 6, 7, and 8, at 7 p.m. , duct therapeutic cloning for research Human Fertilization and Embryolin St John Neumann Church. .

"All are invited to attend," Dea- into diseases such as amyotrophic ogy Authority was created in 2001 'We can seat 600," he noted. con Bonneau said. lateral sclerosis and progressive that the panel had licensed therapeuFather Fragomeni has a \yealth of Father Fragomeni will celebrate muscular'atrophy. . tic cloning in Great Britain. experience on,eucharistic celebra- the Youth Mass on the Sunday night, The first license was granted in As with anY'researc~ leading to tions. He has written widely on top- and speak at all the Masses. His . the destruction of human embryos, August 2004 to scientists at the ics ofliturgy, music,symbolism, the nightly talks will address the theme; "it's a direct exploitation ofthe weak University of Newcastle upon' catechumenate, the Eucharist, and "One Bread, One Body, One Spirit by the powerful, and that's never Tyne who planned to use cloned liturgies with children, among other of Love." acceptable in a civilized society," · embryos to create stem cells that subjects. He is also an advisor on litUnder that context, the Monday, Father Pacholczyk told Catholic produce insulin for transplan,t into urgy to Cardinal Francis E. George Tuesday and Wednesday talks in or- News Service. "It should never be diabetics. in Chicago. der will center on "being gathered,". sanctioned."

But what is most disturbing about TIle reflection day is alSo cospon- "being forgiven" and "being sent . . "' . I. , .: .' :1;' -10... · -, . '.o:.! tIt :t-! sored by two other diocesan agen- forth" respectively. The sacranlentof cies, the Office of the Permanent penance will, be available on the ' Diaconate, directed by Msgr. John Tuesday.

reaction to the more recent license, the Fall River priest said, is the suggestion that "this is going to allow them (in Britain) to get ahead of the United StatesY ''There's the competitive aspect, without actually stepping back and looking at the moral objections," he said. . ' In Great Britain, officials of church, ethical and Pro-Life Organizations had similar reactions.

Helen Watt, director of the London-based Linacre' Center for Healthcare Ethics, a Catholic bioethical institute, said it was'extraordinary that destructive experiments on cloned human embryos could be permitted in a "supposedly civilized country." . . "Research should be carried out by means which do not kill or exploit the human subject - for example, adult stem-ce.ll research, which is already giving rise to many working treatments," she sai<J. Her sentiments were echoed by Bntain's Pro-Life groups.

A spokeswoman for the publicinterest group Comment on Reproductive Ethics said the new Wtlmutled research represents "a sad and extraordinary" about-face for the scientist, who in the years following Dolly's birth "assured the world he would never go near human cloning."

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lic Conference Maria Parker said Father Pacholczyk also ·noted that however an embryo is created, that while adult stem-cells have it is a human being with a complete . cured almost 100diseases, no cures genetic code, and that is a "simple, have ever come from embryonic 'biological fact." stem cells and, in testing on aninlals, . Killing this human life is mor- that therapy often causes tumors and rejection. ' ally wrong, she added. . "Science does not have to kill in ".We need to offer real,. not order to cure," she said, mythological sources of hope," he .

Father Tadeusz "Tad" said.

Others testified on both sides in-Pacholczyk of the National CathOlic Bioethics Center, who holds a cluding those in the biomedical indoctorate neuroscience, testified for ·dustry, medical schools and people about an hoUr. He said that no one with debilitating diseases. should be allowed to create a new Those suffering from children's 'life and strip-mine that living being diabetes, Parkinson's disease and for stem-cells. spinal cord injuries testified that "It's a proposalto make life pre- they hoped embryonic stem-cell recisely to destroy it," he said of the search would cure their medical ailbill. "This is the worst kind of sci- ments within a few years. ence imaginable."

Patricia Payne, a woman who Father Pacholczyk noted that the was noticeably stricken' with Catholic Church supports three out Parkinson's, testified that her sufof four ways scientists can obtain fering was not the real issue. Alstem-cells - from umbilical cord though Payne, of Winsted, Conn., blood, from a fetus that naturally is in constant pain and suffers from miscarried and from adJIlt cells. severe shaking, she said she is com" He said stem cells received from mitted to only "good medicine" that embryos destroy a life and refuted does not take another life. She urged the claim that'an embryo is not a life the committee members to realize until it is implanted in a uterus. An that embryos are human beings. embryo is in "directcontinuity" with "Remember that caterpillars a human adult and no one would be look no~g like butterflies, but alive if an intervention had been without caterpillars there would not made while we were embryos. be butterflies," she said. "The "A'l a former embryo myself, I choice is not between science and would say 'I have strong opinions ethics but a science that is morally about these matters," he said.. responsible." .

BOSTON (CNS)"'::"" Researche~ at Caritas St. Elizabeth's Medical: Center in Boston have identified adult stem .s;ells that may have the capacity to repair and regenerate all tissue types in the body, which experts say weakens the case for em~ .. bryonic stem-cell research. ''This discovery represents a major breakthrough in stem-cell therapy," said Dr. Douglas Losordo, chief of cardiovascular research at· St. Elizabeth's. "Based on our findings we believe these newlydiscovered s.tem-cells may have the capacity to generate into most tissue types in the human body. This is a very unique property that until this time has only been found in embryonic stem cells."

Losordo, together with Dr. Young-sup Yoon, led the team of researchers whose findings demonstrating tqe unique properties of these cells were published in the

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Reviewing the study for The Pilot, Boston's archdioceSan newsp~per, Father Tadeusz Pacholczy~ director ?f ~uca~on at the ~atio?al Catholic BloethiCS Center ill Philadelphia, characterized the researchers' findingS as "very exciting."

"It shows that there is it higher degree of flexibility in adult stem cells than many have thought in the. past," he said.

According to Father Pacholczyk, a priest of the Diocese ofFall River, supporters of researc~ using embryonic stem cells have long argued that adult stem cells were not as flexible as embryonic stem cells, thus making them less useful in repairing or healing damaged tissues and cells in the body. '~t appears novel about this report IS that they have carefully derived a single cell type from the bone

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"Adult stem cells are incredibly powerful," he added.' .

Currently there are two different types of stem-cell research taking place - embryonic and adult stem .cells.

Adult stem cells can be found within tissues and organs, including bone marrow, the brain, blood vessels, peripheniI blood, skin, and the liver. Embryonic stem cells can be found only in embryos, and to harvest these cells, a human embryo must be destroyed.

"Adult stem cells have already been successfully used in human therapies for many years," Father Pacholczyk told The Pilot. "To date, no therapies in humans have ever been successfully carried out using ' embryonic stem cells.'?

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and continued processing of c~se, auditors state, "At the con- . Catholic Churches) were complicriminal .background or CORI clusion of this compliance audit, ant with the Charter. checks for clergy, employees and the diocese was found to be comThe complete second annual volunteers working in posjtions pliant with all artiCles of the Char- , "Report on the Implementation of with access to children. terfor the Protection ofChildren the Charter for the Protection of The audit covered actions and Young People.

Children and Young People," taken by the diocese since the first , The Report issued in Washing- which includes the audit summary audit was done in 2003. ton concludes that 187 or 96.3 . report for the Fall River diocese, In the closing of their Audit percent of all U.S. dioceses and is available online at . Summary for the Fall River dio- .eparchies (dioceses of Eastern www.usccb.org .

dollars a week will sponsor a woman in t~e woman's co-op and it's something that Potenza said could be a project for a woman's guild. The third way to help is by sponsoring a young boy so he can finish high school and get on-thejob training through a technical education. One hundred dollars will provide supplies and uniforms for the students. ''The country is still recovering from the devastation from Hurricane Mitch in the late 80s and this is a great opportunity for us to make a difference," said Tom Chamecki.

"It takes people like us and our resources. The Honduran people just want better lives for their children and need opportunities."

FATHER GEORGE E. Harrison, far right, pastor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, Seekonk, gets a tour. of a coffee crop during a recent visit to Guaimaca, Honduras.

Guaintaca We can learn from them," she declared. She cited the children as one of .the main reasons for this feeling and spoke about their enthusiasm to learn English. "They want to grow and better themselves," she noted.

'Lori Barrus brought her videography skills to Honduras documenting all the team did on the trip and hopes her efforts will help people in the Fall River diocese become more aware of their plight.

"The video will show the growth of the mission and the pulse of Guaimaca," said Barrus.

She spoke recently with a prayer group and told attendees the trip' changed her and she wants to return in the not too distant future.

"I spoke about th~ act of giving and how prayer must be linked with action lik~ giving a child a meal."

Father Harrison said seeing the people of the diocese help those in the mission, was "truly inspirational. This visit allowed me to

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see first-hand the many lives that prayer with younger children are being blessed materially and reading passages and singing spiritually as a result of the faith- songs of praise. Faith is being kept ful stewardship of so many in the alive and it's impressive to see."

Diocese of Fall River."

Potenza added that even with The children's residence, now all the positive steps that have half completed, this month wel- been taken, there are still opporcomed young women that will be tunities for the diocese to get inable to obtain a high school edu- volved. "Lay people, pastors, dication in the local school. Dis- rectors of Religious Education, tance prevents many people from permanent deacons, and school moving beyond a sixth-grade edu- children cart all get involved and cation, but the diocesan mission spread the word. One way is is hoping to change that. Women through supply drives for mediare learning to sew and cook and cine, multi-vitamins, powdered now young girls will be able to milk, baby formula, and school obtain an education, with housing supplies. Those things that many provided by the diocese. Domini- of us take for granted here in the can of the Presentation Sister States are lacking in Honduras.

"The mission is a vehicle for Carmen AdelIa, who oversees the program, hopes to eventually wel- us in the Fall River diocese to come 32 girls into the.program. 'reach out to our brothers and sis"So much progress has been ters," added Barrus.

The mission is seeking sponmade," said Potenza. "Sister is working with teens and older sors in several ways. Young girls adults on catechesis and that is who will be attending school and being passed on to the youngest living at the mission can be sponof children. On Saturday many of sored for $200, which covers the young teens organize hours of room and board for a year. Ten

For information on planning a drive to help the people of Guaimaca, contact Pam Potenza at 508-252.6872, to find out what supplies are most needed and how to get them to the mission.

Financial contributions to the Guaimacan mission, labeled Guaimaca, may be sent to the diocesan Propagation of the Faith Office, St. Mary's Rectory, 106 Illinois Street, New Bedford 02745.

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BISHOP CONNOLLY High School Chaplain Father Michael Ciryak,and Assistant Principal for Ac~demics Paul Cartier, congratulate Lindsey Ferreira for her outstanding resuits on the Fall River school's entrance exam. The St. Anne's School student was honored following the celebration of Mass during Catholic Schools Week and received a $1,000 scholarship for next year.

KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS in Jennifer Blanchette's class at St. Francis Xavier School, Acushnet, celebrated the Patriots recent Super Bovyl victory by making hats featuring Pat ,- .

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COYLE AND CASSIDY High School Senior Brittany DaRosa receives the Massachusetts Association of Chamber of Commerce's leadership award and scholarship from James Mathes during the Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce annual dinner. She received the honor for her dedication and compassion in providing leadership to the commu- ' nity as well_as possessing the qualities of honesty and fairness. DaRosa will be enrolled in the nursing program at. the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth this fall.

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JORDAN CROWLEY, a pre-school student at Espirito Santo School, Fall River, enjoys time with his grandmother while celebrating Grandparents Day during Catholic Schools Week. The day was one of sever'al that students .enjoyed celebrating th~ir faith and education.

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Chicago program urges young adults to consider Church ministry CHICAGO (CNS) Theological Union and particiPassionist Father Robin Ryan pants in Amate House, a yearhas a mission: to reach out to long volunteer service program young adults considering a life for young adults sponsored by of service. ' the Chicago Archdiocese.

As a means to do this, he is After getting feedback. Father leading "Catholics on Call" to Ryan decided to make the cenhelp young adults find their vo- terpiece of the program a cations. It is a Catholic Theologi- weeldong summer event that will cal Union program planned with include information on the "thethe religious communities that ology of vocation" and opportusponsor the Chicago school. nities for prayer and reflection.

He said the program will dif~ Funded by a $2 million grant from the Lilly Endowment, the fer from the "come-and-see" program will get under way over days often offered by religious the next few years. communities because it will inTo set it up, Father Ryan met elude as many as 50 young with representatives of the people and will be held on the union's 25 religious communi- "neutral ground" of Catholic ties, with men and women who Theological Union. minister to young adults, and "Here the question isn't'Am with a focus group of young I called to be a Passionist?' or adults. From their input, he cre- 'Am I called to be a Franated a program that includes a ciscan?''' Father Ryan added.

Website with general informa- "It's'Am I called to a life of sertion; a component to help the vice to the Church?'" religious communities reach out When Father Ryan met with directors and to young adults; a summer ex- vocation perience for young people; and provincials from the religious communities, he found that a follow-up gathering. .

"When we met with the some seemed confident in their young people, they were very ability to connect with young clear about what they wanted adults in their 20s, but some and what they didn't want," Fa- seemed unsure of how to do it.

The Lilly Endowment grant ther Ryan told The Catholic New World, Chicago's archdiocesan that will fund the Chicago pronewspaper. ''They really gave us gram is part ofthe organization's some good advice. What they "Making Connections Initiative" wanted was more of a discem- that is providing $42.5 million ment approach instead of a re- in grants to 23 theological cruitment approach." schools nationwide to help them The focus group included expand and strengthen progr:ams volunteers froin campus minis- to train and support young adult tries, students from Catholic ' Church leaders.

Help others see their beautiful souls

BY CHARLIE

BEAUTIFUL SOUL Refrain: I don't want another prettyfac~

I don't want just anyone to hold ,I don't want my love to go to waste I want you and your beautiful soul You're the one I want to chase You're the one I want to hold I won't let another minute go . - towaste I want you and your beautiful soul.

I know that you are something special .

To you I'd be always faithful I want to be what you always needed Then I hope you'll see the heart in me.

(Repeat refrain.)

Your beautiful soul.

You might need time to think it over But I'm just fine moving forward I'll ease your mind If you give me the chance I will never make you cry, e'mon let's try.

(Repeat refrain.)

Am I crazy for wanting you?

Baby, do you think you could want me too?I don't want to waste your time Do you see things the , way I do?

I just want to know that you feel it too There is nothing left to hide.

(Repeat refrain twice.)

Sung by Jesse McCartney Copyright (c) 2004 by Hollywood Records

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Imagine that you are a member of a platinum-selling pop group, act in various TV shows and are nominated for an Emmy for ''best performance by a younger actor in a daytime TV series." In your free time, you also put out a first album under your own name. Sound like fun?

Now you have an idea what 17-yearold Jesse McCartney's life is like.

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However, the soul can become clouded by behaviors that do not reflect this contact with God. Individuals can lose sight of the goodness within them.

It is a true act of caring to hel:; others recognize how God created them. Here are ways you can help others to know their "beautiful souls": - Be affirming of others. Tell

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You may not have such opportunities. But you can expect that as you develop your talents and abilities, you will discover your own "beautiful soul."

"Beautiful Soul" is the title cut off of McCartney's new disc. The guy in the song knows that he doesn't want "another pretty face" or ')ust anyone to hold." He tells the girl, "I won't let another minute go to waste.

I want you and your beautiful soul."

Perhaps he sees qualities in her that he has not seen in others. If you look carefully, you will see that every person possesses a "beautiful souL" The dimension of ourselves that we call the "soul" is our closest connection to our Creator. No wonder the soul exhibits the good

qualities, you help them recognize the power of their gifts. Encourage them to use these gifts to benefit themselves and others. Your affirmation mirrors back to them the light of God that shines through them.

- Support others' dreams; support your friends in their hopes and goals. Ask them about the steps they are taking to reach their goals. Invite them to keep you informed on how these practical steps are unfolding. Be there celebrate their progress or to help them face disappointments.

- Refuse to label others. We are all complex composites of many traits. Try to see each person as a whole and as a distinctive image of the Creator.

- Be polite to everyone. Kind words often have a lasting positive effect. Try to be part of the "good day" that you wish for others. Even with strangers be courteous, generous and' kind.

As you follow these suggestions or, even better, come up with ideas on your own, you will notice the "light" in others growing brighter. It is the light of the soul.

Your comments are always welcome. Please write to me at: chmartin@swindiana.net or at

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Learn from experience or you'll fall hard

BY KASE JOHNSTUN CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

or the presence of construction workers we should watch for so , as not to put them in danger Flashing lights are never a while they do their jobs. good thing. When a police Flashing lights on airplanes officer pulls in behind you, it alert other planes of their, means you did something existence, warning of too close a wrong: changed lanes without a proximity in order to avoid any blinker, didn't fully stop at a mid-air collision. stop sign or, sadly, as I have Flashing lights on the coast experienced lately, forgot to tell sailors where the brown register your Jeep in time and crust of land jaggedly absorbs drove on expired plates. the edge of the sea.

Flashing lights could be Flashing lights in the sky blinking on top of an ambuconfuse us. "It's a star, a planet. lance, and this usually means No, it's flashing, it's a satellite." someone is injured or, worse, I cannot count how many times I dying. These flashing lights tell have wished on the satellite so us to pull over to the side of the bright, the frrst satellite I see . road and let those injured ride tonight. freely to the hospital.

Flashing'yell()w lights for Flashing lights on constructraffic tell us to slow down at an tion signs alert us to things such as two lanes converging into one intersection' and thiilk about

other cars around us.

Flashing lights even warn of us a slippery, just-mopped floor or "piso mujado," with the cartoon-drawn character falling to the ground. Still, we watch as

Coming of Age people tiptoe into the room, feeling that if they tiptoe they will be saved from a fall. We watch them as we tiptoe ourselves.

All these flashing lights tell us what to do, how to act, in

order to stay away from trouble or injury.

It is another group of flashing lights that should concern us, the ones that are vague and confusing or that seem to signal subtle suggestions. I am sure we get hurt more often by ignoring these more subtle flashing lights in our lives than by ignoring the ones that point to clear danger or to actions that are plainly wrong.

I felt it last night, the little tap on the shoulder from God, as I exaggerated a story to make it more interesting. I ignored the subtle flashing light. You have felt it on your shoulder or heard it in your head, "You probably shouldn't do this."

That is God's subtle, flashing light giving you the choice to

walk into a room with a newly mopped floor, giving you the choice to slow down through the intersection to think about what you should do and be cautious.

I have, as you have, tiptoed through things before and made it through all right, but sooner or later we will all slip because we ignored a subtle flashing light from God. None of us are perfect, and we speed through a decision now and then, and make the wrong one. I figure that having ignored a subtly flashing light once, we should be more aware of it the next time. That way we will slip much less often, slowly decreasing the impact of our falls. ,We have to be able to learn from our experiences.

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Jordan is designed to help new of the baptismal blessing, Msgr. parents prepare to celebrate the Tosti came up with the idea and baptism of their baby, 'and to began the Pre-Jordan program raise their child in the Catholic in the spring of 2001. With the faith in the years to follow. Like help of lay people from his parPre-Cana, Pre-Jordan is a pro- ish, his idea has grown into a gram of religious education and team of nine couples and two renewal. It is one way that deacons that hosts six evening Msgr. Tosti is reaching out to programs a year.

"It's quite simple, actually," young families in his parish and helping them to have spiritually says Tony Agostinelli, lay rich and authentically Catholic leader of the program along family lives. with his wife, Mary. "The ba"I was talking with a young sic goal of the program is to contractor outside of the parish welcome these families into the office and asked him if he was" parish, and if for some reason a member of the parish," said .they are not regularly attending Msgr. Tosti in a recent inter- Mass, use their child's baptism view. 'The contractor replied, as the catalyst for the entire 'Of course, I had my two chil- family to return. It is geared to dren christened here.' So, I pro- reach out to the parents as the ceeded to ask, 'What Mass do first 'teachers of the faith' to you usually go to?' The reply their children." was swift. 'Oh no, no. We came If Msgr. Tosti is the spiritual for baptisms and we'll be back father of the Pre-Jordan program then the Agostinellis ate for ,first Communion. ", "All too often this is not the most certainly the spiritual and exception, but the rule. It is the logistical godparents. "Volunway of today in the Catholic teered" by their pastor in 2001, Church," said Msgr. Tosti. "We the Agostinellis have baptize the babies and they go shepherded the program ever home to a spiritual vacuum. The since. parents are good people, but "We were looking to get inthey very often don't have a volved with some ministry and clue as to what it means to be started to get to know Msgr.

Catholic, let alone what it Tosti," says Agostinelli of the means to raise a child in the time when they and their two faith." children (now numbering three) Looking for some way to were still new to the Cape and help fill the vacuum of faith at Christ the King Parish. "By home, to bring to life the words some strange set of circum-

GEOIRGE AND GRETA MacKoul share stories about their faith journeys with couples gathered for a Pre-Jordan evening at Christ the King Parish in Mashpee. (Photos by Heidi Bratton)

A PRE-JORDAN evening is a family night out for the Hyde Family as they prepare to baptize the newest member, Michael. From left: Kylie, Brian, young Brian (on dad's lap), ' Kristen" Michael, and Brendan. stances, we were in a small Tuscan town [in Italy] called Poggibonsi at the same time as the monsignor, although we never saw each other. That was the source of our first conversations, which led to a few Italian meals together, which led to our friendship and 'volunteering' for the ministry. So I guess you could say the' ministry found us.

"What appeals to me most about involvement in this program is working with the younger couples and families, with whom we and the team have much in common, having recently baptized our own children iIi addition to raising them in the Church."

The Pre-Jordan program can be divided into three main parts.

1. The first part, is a welcome visit to the home of the family of the baby to be baptized. At Christ the King, Sister Shirley Agnew and her team of "greeters" from the M.O.M.S. ministry make this visit.

2. The second part is the evening itself. Planned to be about three houts in length, the evening is facilitated by members of the Pte-Jordan team who rotate giving talks for and leading table discussion with attendees.

3. The third part is post-baptism follow-up. When a family asks to have a child baptized, they are "adopted" by a Pre-Jordan couple who commits to pray for the family on an ongoing basis, and to connect with them in some meaningful way within two months after the baptism.

So what exactly does the second part, the Pre-Jordan evening, look like? Planned to be experienced by parents and godparents on the Saturday

evening before a baptism, Msgr.

Tosti has designed the evening itself to contain seven simple elements: 1. An official member of the team welcomes attendees and leads an opening prayer. Next the entire group breaks into smaller groups of four to eight people around several tables with at least one couple from the team at each table. An "ice breaker" done at each table helps attendees and team members to get to know one another.

2. Talk 1, given by a lay couple and titled "What It Means to Us to Be Catholic," is followed by a discussion of the talk by attendees and team members around each table.

3. Talk II, given by a lay couple and titled "How We Are Educating Our Child(ren) as Catholics," is followed by another small group discussion facilitated by team members.

4. Dinner, a catered event, is served.

5. Talk III, given by a priest, a deacon, or religious educator and titled "The Sacramental Journey," is followed by a final small group discussion that results in each group creating a poster that represents all the ideas they have just heard.

6. Posters are presented to the entire group.

7. Everyone goes to the church sanctuary for the liturgical explanation of the actual Baptism ceremony.

Describing the evening from the attendees' point of view, Agostinelli fleshes out how attendees might actually experience a Pre-Jordan evening at Christ the King.

"From the perspecti ve of the attendee, the evening begins with introductions and a blessing. At this stage, the attendee is wondering, 'Who are these

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people and what are they going to do to me?' Once the first PreJordan team couple shares their "Journey of Faith" talk the attendee might start to think, 'Wow, that's just like me - I grew up like that, I had those same experiences.' During the following table discussions, the attendee might share an experience or two, still cautious.

"Then the second Pre-Jordan team shares their 'Raising Kids in the Faith' talk. The attendee now is intrigued, opening up a little more at the second table discussion, feeling like there is more of a connection. Maybe this is their first child and they have a few questions, like 'Is it okay to bring an infant into church?' or 'How do you teach the Faith to a two-year-old?'

"Dinner (usually prepared by a wonderful Italian caterer of Agostinelli's choosing) is a welcome break, with the attendee thinking, 'Wow" they eat pretty well here.' After dinner, Deacon Frank Fantasia pulls the talks together in the 'Homily' with the message centering on our own faith journey. Then a fun project follows where each table of attendees creates' a poster, and then we close by presenting the posters - my favorite part. The attendee at ihis stage is actually enjoying the evening.

"We end the program with a IS-minute session in the church. The lights are down, it's quiet and empty, and all of the couples come in for a few final words from Deacon Fantasia.

The ending in the church brings the whole program together, in my opinion."

Heidi Bratton is a member of Christ the King Parish, Masphee. Part two of this feature will run in the March 4 edition of The Anchor.

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