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Vatican financial woes worsen WASHINGTON (NC) - The Vatican's first officially released annual financial report showed that its 1986 deficit was a record $56.7 million - nearly 50 percent higher than its deficit in 1985.

To cover the new deficit the Vatican had to use all $32 million contributed to the pope by the world's Catholics in 1986 plus $24.7 million in reserves from contributions given in previous years.

It said those reserves "are by now nearly exhausted."

The report was released in the United States Feb. 25 by the National Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Accompanying it was an appeal to bishops and bishops' conferences to let Catholics know about the situation and urge them to increase their contributions to the Holy See. "The supreme pontiffs have al- . ways preferred to count more upon the voluntary offerings of the faithful than on income from investments and property," said a covering letter sent to the bishops by the special council of cardinals advising the Holy See on Finances.

"Such offerings," the letter added, "express the active and constant sharing of the faithful in the church's life and evangelizing activity."

The report put in stark relief the growing financial problems that have been plaguing the Vatican since 1976, when it first announced an operating deficit. In that year observers estimated the deficit at $6.4 million. Actual figures were not released.

In 1986, according to the report, the total expenses of the Holy See were $113,981,598. Income was $57,258,223, covering only 51 percent of the expenses. The deficit of $56,723, 375 was made up completely by drawing on that year's contributions from Catholics and reserves from previous contributions.

The contributions to the pope, called Peter's Pence, were used by popes until the mid-1970s almost exclusively for such things as disaster relief, charitable activities and assistance to church projects in missionary lands. Starting in the late 1970s they have been used increasingly - and in recent years exclusively - to cover operating costs of the Holy See. Last year for the first time the Vatican sent the world's bishops an audited financial report, covering operations in 1985. But it sent the report under strict secrecy.

This year's report was the first the bishops were allowed to release.

The secret 1985 report, sent last March to the world's bishops and later obtained by National Catholic News Service, showed total expenses of $83.7 million and income of

$44.6 million, leaving a deficit of $39.1 million.

In 1985 nearly all of the deficit was covered by Peter's Pence and similar contributions during the year, which amounted to $36.9 million.

The decline in the value of the dollar against other world currencies accounted for a large part of the dramatic 36 percent increase in the Holy See's budget and 45 percent increase in its deficit between 1985 and 1986.

Most ofthe Holy See's expenses are in lire, the Italian currency it uses to pay salaries and buy goods and services. Its income, however, is weighted more heavily toward the dollar, particularly in its incomeproducing investments abroad and and the contributions it receives from around the world.

At the end of 1985, aU .S. dollar could buy 1,678 Italian lire. At the end of 1986 the exchange rate was 1,351 lire per dollar.

In Italian curn:ncy, the Holy See's 1986 budget was 154 trillion lire,just 9.6 percent higher than its 1985 budget of 140.5 trillion lire.

The Vatican's decision to permit release ofthe report itselffor 1986, rather than just summary figures given out occasionally in the past, followed years of efforts by several prominent church figures, led by now-retired Cardinal John Krol of Philadelphia, to get the Vatican to give a regular public accounting of its finances.

The largest expense item in the 1986 report was $57.9 million for personnel - $50.6 million for wages and benefits of current employees and $7.3 million for retirement benefits. The Vatican must pay retirement benefits out of its yearly budget because it does not have a separate retirement fund to cover those costs.

Other expenses, in rounded figures, included: - Administrative expenses, $9.7 million, including some $1.5 million for transfers of church officials, $1.1 million for telecommunications and $600,00 for printing and publishing. Another chunk of administrative expenses, for which no figure was given, was for travel and lodging for participants attending Vatican meetings.

- Utilities, $2.1 million.

- Maintenance expenses and taxes for properties owned by the Holy See, $.6 million.

- Expenses on investments, $11 million.

- Vatican Radio, $10.4 million.

- Publishing activities (the Vatican Polyglot Press, the Vatican PUblishing Office and the Vatican newspaper, L'Osservatore Romano), $11.7 million.

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12 get 100% WASHNGTON (NC) - Twelve members of Congress have achieved 100 percent voting ratings on issues reflecting a "consistent ethic of life" from J ustLife Education Fund, a Christian public policy coalition.

The ratings were compiled from 15 votes by members of the House and Senate on economic justice, abortion and nuclear weapons issues.

Of the five members of Congress running for president at the time the ratings were issued, Rep. Richard A. Gephardt, D-Mo., Turn to Page Six

As super Tuesday neared, National Catholic News Service asked the following questions of major Democratic and Republican candidates for president: - The U.S. Catholic bishops say in their political responsibility statement they want "to promote a greater understanding of the important link between faith and politics and the need to approach public affairs from positions· grounded in moral conviction."

What are your views on the relationship between faith and politics?

- What is your position on the INF agreement and on arms control in general?

- Is there a place for capital punishment in today's society?

Would you support a federal death penalty?

- What are your views on abortion? Would you support passage of a human life amendment?

- What answer do you have for the unemployment and underemployment especially among minorities?

- Would you support a federal tuition tax credit or voucher for parochial and private school students?

- What would your administration do to deal with the AIDS crisis?

- What is your opinion of national health insurance? Is it needed? Are there other alternatives?

- What role does the consideration of human rights have in forming U.S. foreign policy?

- How do you address the situation ofthe undocumented immigrants who have come to the United States in growing numbers from countries as diverse as Mexico, EI Salvador and Ireland?

- What about the U.S. approach to regional conflicts, particularly Central America? Would you support U.S. military aid to contras in Nicaragua?

Democratic Responses Democratic presidential candidates support the INF treaty and Turn to Page Six

Father Ferreira dies in Brownsville Bishop John J. Fitzpatrick of Brownsville, Tex., was principal celebrant at a Mass of the Resurrection offered Monday in St. Peter the Apostle Church, Provincetown, for the repose of the soul of Father . Leo J. Ferreira, 65, a Provincetown native who died in Brownsville Feb. 25.

Msgr. Luiz G. Mendonca, dioceI san vicar general, represented Bishop Daniel A. Cronin at the Mass.

Father Ferreira was vicar general of the Brownsville diocese and pastor ofSt. Mary, Mother of the Church parish in the city of Brownsville.

After studies at Catholic U niversity, Washington, D.C., and St. Francis College, Loretto, Pa., he was ordained Feb. 10, 1949 into the Third Order Regulars of St. Francis. Subsequently he taught at the College of Steubenville in Ohio and at St. Francis College.

Coming to Brownsville in 1966, he was parochial vicar, administrator and pastor in parishes of the diocese, serving under then Bishop Humberto Medeiros until the latter left Brownsville to head the Boston archdiocese.

In 1972 Bishop Fitzpatrick incardinated Father Ferreira into the Brownsville diocese.

In his 22 years in Brownsville, the Provincetown native served in many diocesan and civic posts. He was vicar general from 1982 until the time of his death.

Father Ferreira is survived by a sister, Mary C. Cordeiros of Provincetown, and a brother, James Cordeiros. Interment was in Provincetown.

Vocation program begins in diocese

AREA DIRECTORS of the Catholic Charities Appeal meet with Bishop Dnaiel A. Cronin. From left, Fathers Ralph D. Tetrault, Thomas L. Rita, the bishop, Gerald T. Shovelton, Richard L. Chretien, Msgr. Anthony M. Gomes. Not pictured, Father John F. Andrews.

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Priests meet, plan 1988 Charities Appeal At a meeting with priest-directors of the diocesan Catholic Charities Appeal, Bishop Daniel A. Cronin expressed optimism that the 1988 fundraising drive would exceed last year's final total, which surpassed $1 million for the 12th time in Appeal history.

Since 1976, the first milliondollar year, the Appeal total has risen annually. In 1987 the final tally was $1,859,900, an increase of $80, 124 over the 1986 figure.

1988 marks the 47th annual CCA drive in the diocese and the 18th year Bishop Cronin has been.honorary chairman.

At his meeting with the priests, ~he bishop reviewed last year's drive and noted the allocation of funds to diocesan apostolates. Explaining the need for increased giving, he said that budgets of agencies and services would rise in

1988, due. to cost increases and inflation, and that at the same time the numbers of those in need would be greater, due to the economic climate.

Msgr. Anthony M. Gomes, diocesan CCA director, explained appeal procedures to the area directors.

They are Rev. Richard L. Chretien, New Bedford; Rev. John F. Andrews, Cape and Islands; Rev. Thomas L. Rita, assisted by Rev. Ralph D. Tetrault, Attleboro; Rev.

Appointment His Excellency, the Most Reverend Daniel A. Cronin, Bishop of Fall River, has appointed Rev. Msgr. Robert L. Stanton, pastor of St. Paul's parish, Taunton, as chaplain for the Queen's Daughters in the Taunton area, effective Feb. 19.

Father Maguire dies in Monterey

FATHER FERREIRA

Word has been received of the death of Father James Leo Maguire, 63, in Monterey, Calif. A Fall River native, he served as a priest in the Monterey diocese, formerly the Monterey-Fresno diocese, until his retirement some years ago due to ill health.

The son of the late Elizabeth (O'Brien) and James A. Maguire, he left no close survivors. An uncle, Leo O'Brien of Fall River, died in 1984.

He was a member of St. Mary's Cathedral parish in Fall River and

attended Durfee High School prior to Army service as a medic in the Philippines and Korea during World War II. He prepared for the priesthood at Christ the King Seminary, Olean, N.Y., St. Charles College, Catonsville, Md., and St. John's Seminary, Brighton, and was ordained at St. Mary's Cathedral by Bishop James L. Connolly May 22, 1954.

In Monterey, he was associate pastor and pastor in various parishes until his retirement. Interment was in San Carlos Cemetery, San Carlos, Calif.

Gerald T. Shovelton, Taunton.

Msgr. Gomes is Fall River area director.

The CCA kickoff meeting will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, at Bishop Connolly High School, Fall River. Some 800 clergy, religious and laity are expected to attend.

The Special Gift phase of the Appeal will take place April 18 to 30 and the traditional three-hour parish house-to-house campaign will be held Sunday, May I, with over 115,000 homes visited by 20, 650 volunteers.

The parish phase of the Appeal will end May II but contributions will be accepted until May 20.

Bishop Daniel A. Cronin has announced inception of a vocation program under which seminarians and religious will make themselves available to speak at weekend Masses.

Seminarians are also willing to address youth groups and deanery meetings of priests, while vocation directors will present programs for adult parishioners.

The program will be coordinated

by Msgr. John J. Smith, V.E., diocesan director of vocations.

In a letter to priests, Bishop Cronin explained that at a Christmas meeting he had with seminarians, they expre"ssed a desire to become involved in fostering vocations at the parish level.

At a January meeting of the diocesan Presbyteral Council, seminarians again presented their suggestion, listing specific approaches to parish vocation awareness and recruitment. The presentation "received the enthusiastic support of the members ofthe council," wrote the bishop.

"It is a source of great comfort to me to know that our seminarians are interested in assisting the diocese in the recruitment ofvocations," he added.

Priests interested in arranging a parish presentation are asked to contact Msgr. Smith at St. John the Evangelist rectory, ISS N. Main St., Attleboro 02703, telephone 222-1206.

Promise "Because I live, you will live also." - John 14: 19

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MARCH 1958 Members of St. Casimir's Church, New Bedford, observed the SOOth anniversary of the birth of their parish's patron saint.

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Mrs. Adrien Piette of St. Theresa's parish, South Attleboro, was named national chairman of the Family and Parent Education Committee of the National Council of Catholic Women.

1968 Mother Pierre Marie, OP, administrator of St. Anne's Hospital, Fall River, was awarded the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice medal by Pope Paul VI for her outstanding achievements.

1973 5t. Joseph's parish, Fall River, celebrated 100 years of serving Catholics in the city's North End.

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1983 Kathy Cronin, a 1979 graduate of Bishop Feehan High School. Attleboro, and a senior at Duke University, returned to her alma mater to sing with the 4S-member Duke University Chorale.

Church leaders condemn South African clampdown

By NC News Service Senior South African church leaders, including the Anglican and Catholic arch bishops of Cape Town, were arrested and held briefly Feb. 29 after leading a protest march to Parliament.

The church leaders had planned to hand over a petition objecting to the Feb. 25 banning of 18 organizations opposed to the government's policy of racial segregation,

Missions recalled It was nostalgia time at Sacred Heart parish, Fall River, last week as Father EdwardJ. Byington, pastor, recalled the oldtime parish missions.

"Do you remember," he queried in the Sunday bulletin, "the parish missions we used to have here at Sacred Heart?

"They would usually last three weeks: one week for men, one for women, and one for children. 1 remember well as a teenager the pride I felt when finally being able to accompany my father and brother to the men's mission instead of being with the children. It was like a rite of passage into manhood. " Also it was usually a team of priests, who gave the mission with two or three, or if memory serves me rigbt, even four priests! Do you remember in the 1950s whena team of priests from the Passionist Order gave the mission? They had dark black robes with big leather belts and each with a crucifix stuck into it. They didn't preach from the pulpit but carpenters constructed a big wooden platform right behind the altar rail.

"Ah, those were the days.

Well, you can relive them this week. We won't have a platform nor a team of priests, nor even three weeks. but we do have an excellent priest (he even wears a crucifix in his belt!). who will leave you just as inspired as you were at those parish missions of old. ,Be sure to join us and why not invite someone to join you: In that way, you will be a missionary also!"

apartheid.

Among the leaders arrested and detained were Catholic Archbishop Stephen Naidoo of Cape Town; Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu of Cape Town, winner of the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize; the Rev. Alan Boesak, head of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches; the Rev. Frank Chikane, general secretary of the South African Council of Churches; and Dr. Khozo Mgojo, head of the Methodist Church of Southern Africa. .. .

Church leaders from all over the country assembled at Cape Town's Anglican Cathedral of St. George the Martyr and held a morning prayer service with hundreds of clergy, religious and laity.

Linking arms and marching four abreast, they left the cathedral, planning to march to the nearby Houses of Parliament. Most participants wore church robes and vestments.

Minutes afer the procession left the cathedral, police detained the leaders, loaded them into cars and drove off with them to police headquarters. They were released in the afternoon.

Meantime, U.S. and British bishops joined their South African counterparts in condemning the ban.

Archbishop John L. May of St. Louis, president of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops and the U.S. Catholic Conference, joined bishops from England, Wales and Scotland in branding the South African government's action as "totalitarian."

"This latest action of the South African government compounds ... repression and underscores our abhorrence of apartheid as a contradiction of basic Christian teaching on the human person," Archbishop May said Feb. 29 in a telex to Bishop Reginald Orsmond, acting president of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference.

Archbishop May said the U.S. -bishops learned of the. banning "with dismay" and that they stood "in solidarity" with the bishops "in their condemnation of the totalitarian trend of the South African government's latest actions against its critics."

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Father Bourque to speak Father Real (Ray) Bourque, O. M. I., will be guest speaker at a Holy Spirit Breakfast at 9:30 a.m.

Saturday, March 19, at White's Restaurant, Westport.

Father Bourque, well known for his radio and TV programs, "The Truth Will Set You Free," began his radio ministry in 1979 in Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Since March 1984, he has had programs on commercial and cable TV, including Mother Angelica's Eternal Word Television Network.

Information on the March 19 event is available in Fall River from Father Pierre Lachance, OP, telephone 678-5322, and in North Dartmouth from Octave Pimentel, 992-5402.

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themoorin~ Beware the Smile Don't let the orpnipresent smile fool you. Pat Robertson is in the battle for the presidency with the zeal of an avenging angel. There is no other way to describe his words, antics and prophecies.

Few seriously believe that he can gain the White House; many believe in the phraseology of his cause, motivated and directed by his evangelical fundamentalism which he has parlayed from pocket change to a multimillion dollar television empire dedicated to the politicizing of religion.

It is this narrow frame of reference that makes Robertson a rather frightening crusader. of the far right. In fact, Barry Goldwater politics are leftist in comparison. It is this extremism that makes Robertson a rather dubious if not dangerous prospect for president.

From the outset, one should suspect the radical. Ideally, America depends on balance. When this balance is pushed aside by the radical, the country has always suffered.

The way of morality, ifthat is to be an issue in the campaign and Robertson indeed wishes it to be, is not to be found in the excessive. It is guided by the virtue of prudence and virtue always stands in the middle, neither to the left nor to the right.

There is very little virt.ue in the Robertson platform.

In the wake of the recent failure offundamentalism, a failure which for all practical purposes smacks of the hypocritical, the nation has a right to be skeptical of those who demand and profess perfection. Such doubt must attach to a candidate who professes to follow Jesus but who has little compassion for sinners and the imperfect.

Robertson has condemned practicing homosexuals, atheists and secular humanists in a way that should send shivers up the spines ofthe compassionate. In his television ministry, he has for years called for a conservative crusade against those who disagree with his recipe for personal salvation.

With him, as with all who view life through very narrow lenses, there is only one way, theirs, and that is not necessarily the Lord's way.

Evidence of his inability to deal with facts as they are is his rather faulty voice of prophecy. In discussing Swaggart's fall, he placed blame not on his fellow evangelist but on Vice President Bush whom he claims to have plotted Swaggart's downfall.

Robertson's knowledge of Red missiles in Cuba and hiding places of hostages is a reflection not of his intelligence but rather his lack thereof.

And one recalls that in his despair over Jimmy Carter, Robertson continually predicted that the world would be destroyed in 1982. His fulminations against the so-called Eastern establishment and its educational theories are almost irra"': tiona!. For years he has laid the decay of the American ethic, whatever that means, at the feet of the liberals who control the nation's classrooms. His grievances are endless.

Few would deny that as a people, we are virtually enslaved by moral failings arising from faulty philosophical premises.

There are grave problems in such areas as family life, education and social behavior. However, problems are never solved by sweeping generalities and singleminded programs.

We have seen this fanatical madness carried to its completion in Iran. We should not allow that type of "holy war" to take place in this country, especially under the guise of the ballot box. Our Godgiven liberties and constitutional freedoms must not become fair game for zealots who would preach a gospel of radical fundamentalism implemented by a governThe Editor ment of unchecked fanaticism.

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INF treaty ratification urged WASHINGTON (NC) - The mutual, verifiable arms control nation's Catholic bishops want the agreements, we urge you to ratify U.S. Senate "to ratify the INF the INF treaty as a modest but treaty without crippling amend- important step toward this kind of ment and without undue delay," progressive disarmament," he said.

Archbishop Roger M. Mahony of At the same time, he suggested, Los Angeles testified last month. "the'lNF treaty must be a point of Archbishop Mahony, who chairs . departure to mutual, verifiable the U.S. Catholic Conference's arms control measures that make Committee on International Pol- deep cuts in strategic weapons', icy, told the Senate Foreign Rela- ban all testing of nuclear weapons, tions Committee that the bishops outlaw chemical weapons, and realize complex issues are involved reduce conventional forces to a in the INF - intermediate-range new balance at the lowest levels nuclear forces - treaty. possible."

"But as teachers and pastors, we The archbishop said that the also recognize that no question of treaty: foreign affairs surpasses the nuclear - Offers real reductions in poarms race in terms of moral content and importance," he added in tentially destabilizing nuclear weatestimony for the USCC, public pons.

- Diminishes the possibility of policy arm of the National Conearly or first use of such weapons. ference of Catholic Bishops.

- Invigorates the arms control At the hearing, leaders of the National Council of Churches and process.

- "Should contribute to the the Jewish community echoed USCC support for the INF treaty, slow process of creating the clisigned by President Reagan and mate of trust" necessary to a negoSoviet General Secretary Mikhail tiated disarmament.

S. Gorbachev Dec. 8 in Wash"We pray that the INF treaty is ington. a point of no return for the arms Citing the U.S. bishops' 1983 race, and it is in this spirit that we pastoral letter on war and peace, which enunciated "a strictly condi- offer this testimony before you tioned moral acceptance of nuclear today," he concluded. deterrence," Archbishop Mahony The Rev. Arie R. Brouwer, gensaid that "nuclear deterrence is not eral secretary of the New Yorkacceptable as a long-term basis for based National Council of peace."

Churches, which represents 32 "Our goal should be a sufficient Protestant, Orthodox and Anglideterrent, not nuclear superiority, can denominations, told the Senate a deterrent that is not an end in committee the treaty is "a signifiitself but a step toward a progres- cant step for achieving real security for us and for the world's sive disarmament," .he said. . "Because we believe the arms people."

Rabbi David Saperstein, co-dirace must be reversed through

rector of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, Washington, told the committee, "The hopes of humanity are invested in this treaty and in your deliberations."

Sen. Claiborne Pell, D-R.I., committee chairman, said during the hearing that he was "very struck" by Archbishop Mahony's remark on superpower trust.

"Without a certain climate of trust nothing can move ahead," the senator said.

Pell also questioned the three religious spokesmen on such moral questions as whether a just war could be fought with unjust weapons; whether offensive - not defensive - wars can be just; and whether actions taken during World War II by the United States and its Allies, generally regarded as fighting ajust war, in hindsight raised moral problems.

Archbishop Mahony said he "unfortunately" would respond that a just war can be waged with unjust weapons. Some weapons "by their very nature become counterpopulation and therefore, we believe, immoral," he said.

"There could be instances where offensive actions could be justifiable" but often offensive wars seem to have been geared toward domination of other nations, he continued.

He said some military actions undertaken during World War II by both sides, such as "the saturation bombing of Dresden, the bombing of London ... regardless of the goal, we would consider immoraL"

"Eat your plate" When we were little kids and balked at eating something placed on our plate by a caring mother, she would say, "Eat your plate. Think of the poor starving children in China."

We had many tired jokes about the difficulty of eating our plates but it wasn't tiII much later that I learned that other children heard the same reasoning for eating beet greens or liver. not because they were good for us but because we were lucky to have food when others didn't.

Some of my friends' mothers used other countries and peoples like "the starving Armenians." but the idea was the same.

As in so many areas, I swore I would never use my mother's technique for badgering a child to eat unappetizingTood. because a child can't make the connection: how does my eating this stuff help a starving Chinese child?

But. of course. I did. When my three turned up their noses at a casserole. I felt anger rising in me and intoned. "Those Bangladesh kids would give anything to have this." Ah. yes. the cycle goes on.

Countries may change but mothers don't.

Still. there is a connection even if kids can't see it because they aren't into abstract reasoning. A

religion teacher used a better technique to teach the same lesson ..

She asked her II year olds: "Can a good Christian child have two coats if a child in their school has none?"

There followed a spirited discussion. They finally agreed that one couldn't be a good Christian and not give up one of their coats.

She broadened the question from school to community, state, country. and world. The more distant the need. the less obligated her students felt to give up th'eir second coat.

It's a good question to discuss in the family during Lent, i.e. do I have a right to 10 stuffed animals if other children have none? Do I have the right to waste food when others go hungry?

In Matthew 25. Jesus tells us that when the Son of Man comes as King, he will put the sheep at his right and the goats at his left.

"Then the King will say to the people on his right: 'You who are blessed by my Father. come! Come and receive the kingdom which has been prepared for you since the creation of the world. I was hungry and you fed me. thirsty and you gave me drink; I was a stranger and you received me in your homes, naked and you clothed me .. .'

"The righteous will then answer him, 'When, Lord. did we ever see

What's in it for me? . "We are turning out people from theological schools quite adequately, but how we are supporting lay pe?ple w.h~n

vide the laity a. career ladder to climb what should it provide in place of this?

As a start the church might offer an inspiring vision and good example. Church work must not only be a contract for services; it must be seen as devotion and dedication to the sacred in life. While work for the church can. in some respects. be like work done for many other organizations. it must go further and reflect the Christian community spirit.

Still. while making money from church work should not be the sole goal of its employees. the search for means of providing them with better wages. services and incentives must never stop.

Moreover. the church has an

they are in the field IS a definite problem ... There are people who are leaving ministry because they do not find an outlet for their professional skills. There is no incentive, if you will, no career ladder."

The remarks are those of Mary Doyle, a pastoral associate at Ho.ly Spirit parish in Oakland, Calif.

They were made at a recent s.ymposium sponsored by FoundatIOns and Donors Interested in Catholic Activities.

Ms. Doyle's comments lead me to ask whether church work lends itself to business world incentives and career ladders?

In the U.S. bishops' pastoral letter on the economy there is strong emphasis on paying just wages.

But in church work it does not follow that an increase of wages helps a person climb a ca~eer lad~er.

March 6 For example, there IS nothing 1932. Rev. John W. Quirk. for the lay person that is similar to Founder, St. Joseph. Taunton the move from being an associate 1932. Rev. Bernard P. Connolly. pastor to being pastor or bishop.

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March 7 receive an honorary title like 1958. Rev. Arthur P.J. Gagnon. monsignor.

Pastor. Holy Rosary. New Bedford Nor can there be the expectaMarch 9 tion that as one becomes better at 1947. Rt. Rev. Henry J. Noon. the work done in a church-related V.G Pastor. St. James. New Bedfield and gains experience he or ford 3rd Vicar General. Fall River she will be promoted to more chal1934-47 lenging positions with higher wages. oo

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you hungry and feed you. or thirsty and give you drink? .. .'

"The King wiII answer, 'I tell you, indeed, whenever you did this for one of the least important of these of mine, you did it for me.'

Then he will say to those on his left, 'Away from me, cursed ones . ... I was hungry but you would not feed me, thirsty but you would not give me a drink ... naked but you would not clothe me.' " Scary words indeed. Ifwe believe them. what are we doing about them? One simple starter is to agree as a family during Lent that we wiII eat what is offered or go hungry until the next meal.

This makes the connection for kids because they don't like hunger pangs. Many, in fact. have never experienced them. We can all use the experience to help us relate to God's children in Africa. those with big sad eyes and bloated stomachs.

Once we know what hunger feels like, we may feel more compassion and responsibility ~or the hungry in our world. even If they don't live on our street. Or we don't eat our plate.

By FATHER EUGENE HEMRI~K

obligation to look for answers as to how the work of the laity within the framework of the church is different from work done in the business world - and what difference this makes.

Barbara Jencks Recognition Day PROVIDENCE. R.I. (NC) Bishop Louis E. Gelineau of Providence gave his first award as publisher of The Providence Visitor. diocesan newspaper. to columnist Barbara C. Jencks. who for 40 years wrote "Jottings." the longest regularly running column in the Catholic press.

She has also been a feature writer for the paper and was on the faculty of Cardinal Cushing College, Brookline. and St. Mary's College, Notre Dame. Ind .. where she taught journalism and Irish literature. .

Rhode Island Gov. Edward DiPrete in a proclamation declaring a "Barbara C. Jencks Recognition Day" hailed "Jottings". for fo~us颅 ing on "important SOCial, ethical and moral issues for over 40 years."

He also said the columnist's interviews with prominent church officials and laity over the years "provided a better understanding of the theological world" for daily life.

Ms. Jencks will continue contrib~ting to the Providence Visitor on an occasional basis.

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Are there divorce records?

Q. I have heard that my daughter and her husband are divorced but that there was no court procedure or hearing and no papers.

They were married in the Catholic Church. Is there any place where the church has on record that they are divorced? I know certain procedures are required when you go through the Catholic Church to get a divorce. (Texas) A. Often a parish priest will be consulted when a marriage is in trouble and there is serious danger that it will break up. However while some notes may be taken or forms filled out at that time, few if any actual records of a civil divorce are kept in parish churches or diocesan files.

I'm not sure what you mean by your second point. Usually to~ay. no procedures actually are reqUired through the Catholic C~u~ch ~efore a Catholic obtains a Civil divorce other than the obvious obligation to do everything possible to keep the marriage together in a healthy way.

As we know from human experience. sometimes this is just not possible. The only time actual documents relating to these actions would be kept by some Catholic agency would normally be when a marriage case (annulment. Pauline Privilege or other procedure) has been attempted or completed.

Q. Please address the subject of indulgences. I am inte~ested. particularly in the ways m whIch a person can gain an indulgence, but have been unable to locate a decent book or leaflet on the subject.

We used to hear about them a lot but not anymore. When I was young there were many ways to gain an indulgence, but I now hear that is not true. I would appreciate some clarification. (Maryland) A. You're correct. There is no question that the church is f~r more cautious than formerly In speaking of indulgences. This aspect of our faith has been .badly misunderstood and abused In the past, largely because people lost sight of two ancient Christian truths on which traditional teaching about indulgences was based.

First. every sin is not only disobedience to God's law, it is a violation of the order of creation and community established by God and a rejection of his love.

Thus complete forgiveness of sin requires not only conversion but a reintegration of that divine order. This process involves cleansing (purgation) and healing either in this life or in some temporary condition after death.

Second. as Pope Paul VI pointed out in 1967 in "Doctrine of Indulgences" (01) which called for reform ofthe whole indulgence structure, the early Christian community "was fully convinced 路that it was pursuing the work of ~alvation.in community," not as Isolated individuals.

The doctrine of the communion of saints, a vivid reality for the early Christians, taught that all children of God in Christ. whether

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By FATHER JOHN DIETZEN in this life or in eternity, are linked in the Mystical Body.

In light of this truth, said Pope Paul, the church "undertook various ways of applying the fruits of our Lord's redemption to tire individual faithful and of leading them to cooperate in the salvatiol) of their brothers. so the entire body of the church might be prepared" for the fullness of God's kingdom (016).

The full (plenary) or partial remission of this temporal punishment for already forgiven sins through prayer. fasting and good works has been called an "indulgence" for hundreds of years. The principles offaith involved go back to the beginning.

Through the years indulgences attached by the church to specific prayers and actions may be applied to oneself or to those who have died.

A few things are worth keeping in mind.

I. The number of formally indulgenced prayers and works h~s been drastically reduced. "The main concern has been to attach greater importance to a Christian ~ay of life and lead souls to cultivate a spirit of prayer and pen.ance !n the practice of the theological virtues (faith, hope and charity) rather than merely repeat certain formulas and acts" (Enchiridion of Indulgences. 1968).

2. Partial indulgences are granted with no determination of days or' years. This avoids confusion, among other things. Contrary to what many Catholics believed. an indulgence of one year. for example, did not mean one year "off of purgatory." As I have noted before. what does "one year" mean in timeless eternity?

3. Plenary indulgences can be gained only once a day with proper conditions fulfilled.

4. The church is greatly concerned today to keep the understanding of indulgences in harm.ony with the Gospel and the teachIngs of Vatican Council II. In all this, as in all spiritual practices; "it is hoped that. the faithful will be more effectively moved to live holier and more useful lives "by gathering their humane, domestic, professional, social and technical enterprises into one vital synthesis with religious values" (Enchiridion, and Vatican II's Constitution on the Church in the Modern World).

An English edition of the Enchirid ion (manual) on indulgences with relevant documents is available from Catholic Book Publishing Co. (257 W. 17th St., Ne~ York, NY 10011).

A free brochure explaining Catholic teaching on cremation and other burial policies is available by sending a ~tamped, selfaddressed envelope to Father John Dietzen, Holy Trinity Parish, 704 N. Main St., Bloomington, III. 61701. Questions should be sent to Father Dietzen at the same address.

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were also unanimous in opposing aid to the contras, and Jackson, Gephardt and Simon also specifically backed the regional peace plan developed by President Oscar Arias of Costa Rica.

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All the Democratic candidates also promised efforts to reduce unemployment and promote economic justice.

Continued from Page One achieved the highest rating with a 79 percent.

Sen. Albert Gore J r. got a 71 percent rating, Sen. Paul Simon, D-Ill., got a 69 percent rating, Rep. Jack F. Kemp, R-N.Y., gota 53 percent rating, and Sen. Robert J. Dole, R-Kan., got a 33 percent rating.

The JustLife Education Fund and its political action committee represent a Catholic-Protestant coalition dedicated to promoting the consistent ethic of life, especially through the political system.

The term, popularized by Chicago Cardinal Joseph L. Bernardin, links such threats to life as nuclear war, abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, hunger, homelessness and poverty.

Cardinal Bernardin, in an article in the JustLife "election study guide" containing the voting records, noted that a consistent ethic identifies "both the protection of life and its promotion as moral questions. It argues for a continuum of life which must be sustained in the face of diverse路 and distinct threats."

According to Ron Sider, executive director of the JustLife Education Fund, backers of the consistent ethic "have no interest in imposing exclusive religious doctrines on society. But we do believe that we dare not separate public policy from moral values."

To produce its ratings, the JustLife Education Fund compiled records of House and Senate members on five votes each on economic justice, abortion and nuclear weapons. The House votes came between 1981 and 1986, the Senate between 1983 and 1987.

The 12 with 100 percent ratings were Sens. John B. Breaux, D-La., John Melcher, D-Mont.,and Harry M. Reid, D-Nev.; and Reps. Marty Russo, D-lll., Joseph D. Early, DMass., Nicholas Mavroules, DMass., Joe Moakley, D-Mass., Dale E. Kildee, D-Mich., Bob Traxler, D-Mich., David E. Bonior, D-Mich., James L. Oberstar, D-Minn., and Fernand J. St. Germain, D-R. I. Not all were in office at the time all 15 votes took place.

Vatican woes Continued from Page One - Depreciation, $3.2 million.

- Restoration of endowment funds, $6.4 million.

On the income side, just over half of the Holy See's earnings came from investments - $28.8 million of the $57.3 million total.

Nearly another third, $17.1 million, came from its newspaper and book publishing activities.

Other sources of income were: - Activities of Vatican departments and other reimbursements, $6.1. million.

- Vatican Radio, $1.3 million.

- Non-recurring income, $500, 000.路 - Use of endowment funds (mainly to payoff a $2.2 million deficit left over from 1985), $3.5 million.

In its report on 1985 the Vatican also sent the bishops the separate budget figures for running the civil and economic affairs of Vatican City State, a largely self-sustaining operation.

The bishops have rejected military aid to all sides in Central America and supported a negotiated peace process.

To deal with the AIDS crisis and health issues, the candidates offered varying ideas, with Jackson and Gephardt specifically opposing mandatory AIDS testing and Jackson and Simon, on health issues in general, urging more programs such as hospke treatment and other forms of innovative patient care.

On immigration, Simon supported legislation to increase visas for potential immigrants who do not have family in the United States "but can contribute to our economy." In addition, he noted, "I have worked closely with U.S. Catholic Conference representatives in Washington, D.C., and Catholic Charities workers in Illinois to make sure that the integrity of the family unit is respected by the INS (Immigration and Naturalization Service) when decisions are made on legalization."

Jackson said that "the new immigration路 reform act is a very mixed blessing for all of us." He said that "employer sanctions will ishment should not apply to juve- not prove effective. They impose a niles or persons mentally incom- tremendous burden on business petent at the time they committed and will end up discriminating the crime. against many people who are lawJackson said he opposed a hu- fully here and entitled to work." man life amendment to the ConstiGephardt said he had backed tution - a priority of the bishops the immigration reform law in - and said he supported federal Congress as "one step toward adfunding of abortion. "Although I dressing this problem," but that he am personally opposed to termin- continues "to monitor the impleating a pregnancy, I do feel that mentation of it to see if further every woman should be able to action is warranted. At the same make her own decision about the time, we need to devote greater matter." attention to helping less developed Gephardt, however, had a slight- countries expand economic oply different view. portunity," he said.

The candidates also discussed "f oppose federal funding for. abortion, except in the cases of religion and politics.

As an example of his views, rape, incest or danger to the life of the mother," he said. In addition, Jackson's campaign submitted a "I am convinced that the most speech which cited the interaction effective way to reduce abortions between black churches and social in this country is not to pass a justice causes, such as the civil constitutional amendment forbid- rights movement.

In difficult times, "how did we ding women to make this choice but to give them practical ways to survive? I argue that it was the choose alternatives." He said the church," Jackson said. "It is a latter could include "fully funded return to our prayer tradition that federal family planning ... which will give us the power to go through will enable women facing an un- a Red Sea and not have mud on planned pregnancy to avoid abor- our shoes." tion."

Simon said that "the United Simon said he supported "a wo- States has emerged with a working man's right to abortion as defined relationship between the religious in Roe vs. Wade," the 1973 Su- sphere and the political, each inpreme Court decision legalizing fluencing the other but with neither abortion nationwide. playirig a dominant role in the life Jackson, Gephardt and Simon ofthe other. That has proved to be all opposed tuition tax credits and healthy both for religion and for vouchers for parochial and private government." school students. The bishops long According to Gephardt, "perhave supported tuition tax credits. sonal morality is absolutely essenGephardt said both proposals tial in government service; per"would erode material support for sonal faith adds an important dipublic schools." mension to moral conviction."

Jackson declared, "Public eduRepublican Responses cation is the promise of America."

Republican presidential candiSimon stated that "tuition tax credits, or vouchers, if enacted, dates Vice President George Bush would simply add td our federal and Sen. Robert J. Dole of Kansas deficit by further reducing revenues. strongly support the INF treaty, ... Our primary focus should be but candidate Marion G. (Pat) to ensure a quality public educa- . Robertson rejects it, saying it would increase the likelihood of convention system."

All the Democratic candidates tional war waged on Europe and . said human rights should be a for- thermonuclear war waged on "the eign policy consideration. They American homeland."

Super Tuesday Continued from Page One nuclear disarmament, oppose many uses of the death penalty, and reject a constitutional amendment to outlaw abortion.

In response to written questions submitted by National Catholic News Service, the Democratic candidates also objected to tuition tax credits, said they would make human rights a focus of U.S. foreign policy, and repudiated aid to the contras fighting the government of Nicaragua.

The questions to the presidential candidates were submitted by NC News in early January. Rep. Richard A. Gephardt of Missouri and Sen. Paul Simon of Illinois responded to the questions in writing. Jesse L. Jackson provided specific answers to some but not all questions, and former Sen. Gary W. Hart of Colorado provided background position statements and papers on some of the issues.

Massachusetts Gov. Michael S. Dukakis and Tennessee Sen. Albert Gore Jr. had not responded by Feb. 29.

All candidates backed arms control efforts and all expressed doubts about capital punishment, although some suggested it may have a limited role in criminal justice.

The bishops oppose the death penalty.

Jackson flatly answered "no" to questions about whether there is "a place for capital punishment in today's society."

Simon said that "generally I do not support capital punishment for persons convicted of felony murder. I would consider capital punishment only in the rare situation when a prisoner who is already serving a life sentence kills a correctional officer."

Gephardt responded that "on the federal level, I oppose capital punishment except in cases of espionage during wartime." He said that on the state level, "I oppose capital punishment except in cases offelony murder." Even in those cases, he said, capital pun-

In response to written questions submitted by National Catholic News Service, the three candidates also backed a continued presence by the United States in Central America to promote democracy and stave off Soviet influence.

On Nicaragua in particular, Robertson said he favors "the overthrow, by Nicaraguan democratic . forces, of the Soviet-bac~ed Sandinistas."

All three also said they oppose abortion - except to save the mother's life - and support capital punishment. They emphasized the relationship between faith and politics and pledged to meet the needs of the unemployed.

Bush, Dole and Robertson responded in writing, but a fourth still-active candidate, Rep. Jack Kemp of New York, did not as of Feb. 29.

On the INF - intermediaterange nuclear forces - treaty, which the bishops support, Bush said he hoped the Senate would give the pact its full backing. He called it a "watershed agreement" for actually reducing nuclear arms, but he added that "we must always deal with the Soviets from a position of strength."

Senate minority leader Dole emphasized the treaty's real reductions in nuclear stockpiles and pledged he would lead the fight for Senate ratification.

Robertson objected to the current treaty because, he said, it would "increase the likelihood of conventional war in Europe and thermonuclear war waged on the American homeland."

Asked about regional conflicts, particularly Central America, Bush said the U.S. role was to promote peace but not "at any price."

He did not specifically address U.S. military aid to contra forces in Nicaragua, but said he "was committed to assisting people" struggling for democracy.

Dole strongly supported assistance to Nicaraguan "freedom fighters" to serve the U.S. national interst and ~'protect our democratic friends" from Sandinista intimidation until there is an acceptable comprehensive regional settlement.

Robertson called himself"a great admirer" of the Monroe Doctrine - which opposed interference by European or other nations in the Americas - and said U.S. policy should maintain "the integrity of the region from communist subversion."

Robertson criticized the peace plan created by Costa Rican President Oscar Arias for overlooking "the Sandinistas' broken promises of the past." He backed continued military and humanitarian contra aid and supported the rebels' overthrow of the Sandinista government.

On abortion, which is opposed by the bishops in all cases, all three candidates supported a constitutional amendment to reverse the 1973 Roe vs. Wade decision legalizing abortion with an exception to save the mother's life. Bush also made exceptions for rape or incest.

The candidates supported capital punishment, also opposed by the bishops. Robertson wanted it decided at a state level, while Bush and Dole said there should be a federal statute to address crimes of murder, treason or espionage.

All three emphasized the tie between faith and politics, which the bishops call an "important link" because "the choices before the country are laden with moral content."

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Previous winners include Terry Sister Mary Hall, the Religious Waite, the special envoy of Angliof Jesus and Mary, is remembered can Archbishop Robert Runcie of

by Sister Claudette Lapointe, RJM, Canterbury, England, who is missprincipal of Notre Dame School, ing and presumed kidnapped in Fall River, as "a very nice person."

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Sister Lapointe met Sister Hall in Four Templeton project awards Rome when the Fall River princi- are awarded annually, two in the pal was there for a year of renewal summer and two in the winter. in 1985 and 1986.

Each pair is made up of an The prizewinning sister also at- award to an individual and one to tended a recent Scripture work- an institution. The awards are open shop for Jesus-Mary community to "institutions and individuals of members held in Highland Mills, any religious faith, and are intendN. Y., said Sister Lapointe. At that ed to foster and honor pioneer time she was on a U.S. fundraising achievement over a broad field of trip for her center. . endeavor inspired by religious and The Templeton Project Awards spiritual values," the Templeton were instituted in 1984 by Sir John organization said.

Templeton, also the sponsor of the Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion, awarded annually to outstanding figures in the field.

Sister Hall won the individual award for her work with the Birmingham· Multi-Faith Center in Birmingham, England. The center brings groups from'the city's different religious communities together to explore their religious practices and beliefs.

The groups include Sikhs, Moslems, Hindus, Buddhists, Jews and representatives of several Christian churches.

The Women Caring Trust, a Northern Ireland organization, was given the institutional award for PATRIARCH SABBAH community project fund raising in the British-ruled province.

FATHER JAY Maddock ofthe Diocesan Marriage Tribunal will correct misconceptions about the Catholic annulment process at a free lecture open to the public at 7 p.m. March 9 at the Commonwealth Center of Bristol Community College, Elsbree Street, Fall River.

"Lack of information may prevent divorced Catholics from pursuing annulment," said Sister Suzanne Beaudoin, a BCCcampus minister. "Facts on annulments may bring a pleasant surprise and offer positive alternatives to many people," she added. .

A question period will follow Father Maddock's presentatiQn.

Christian presence down in Holy Land

JER USALEM (NC) - The emigration ofeducated Christians from the Holy Land for a more prosperous and peaceful existence threatens the future of the Catholic Church there, said the Latinrite patriarch of Jerusalem.

"We can't guarantee that the Christian world will always be represented in the Holy Land," said Patriarch Michel Sabbah in an interview with The Southern Cross, newspaper of the Diocese of San Diego, Calif.

"People are going to the [United] States and elsewhere, trying to escape from the minority situation," he said.

"The political situation affects the economic' situation" of Palestinian Arabs, the patriarch added.

Patriarch Sabbah, 54, born in Nazareth in what is now Israel, was ordained patriarch by Pope John Paul II in January. He had been president of the church-run Bethlehem University in the Israelioccupied West Bank.

The patriarch estimated that each year 20-30 percent of the 300 grad-

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Applause echoed through the cavernous Sam Houston Coliseum when the new bishop told the congregation of 6,000 that he was "so proud" of his father, Wilfred Guillory, 67, confined to a wheelchair, but present for the ordination.

Bishop Guillory, eldest of 16 children, who at age 8 helped his father pick cotton, pull corn and dig sweet potatoes on a 50-acre farm, also spoke movingly of his late mother, who would have been 61 on his ordination day. He said his parents gave their children a firm religious foundation.

"People and events take place in our lives that [one] cannot quite make sense of," Bishop Guillory said. "There comes a time in one's life, such as weddings, birth of a child, falling in love, and - as in my case - ordination, that the puzzle of one's life comes together."

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How to sum up a ministry that touches every parish in the diocese as well as people at every stage of life's journey? With delight, says Father Ronald A. Tosti.

Director of the Diocesan Office of Family Ministry, he is looking forward to a Mass and recognition dinner on Sunday, Mirch 13, for hundreds of volunteers involved in family-related parish and deanery programs. The dinner, at White's of Westport, will follow 5 p.m. Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral with Bishop Daniel A. Cronin.

At the meal, Father Tosti will present the second Family Ministry Award and will speak of his gratitude at the ever-increasing response met by family ministry workers.

Coordinated by program directors Jerry and Scottie Foley and Sister Ruth Curry, SUSC, as resource coordinator, the Family Ministry Office serves family units, couples preparing for marriage, divorced and/ or separated Catholics and the widowed.

For families, many parishes have appointed couples as liaisons between the parish and the North Dartmouth headquarters of the Diocesan Office of Family Ministry. Such couples initiate family-

centered events such as spiritual preparation for Lent and Advent, picnics and parish socials and suppers.

Overall goals, preventive rather than remedial, include fostering parish community, encouraging mutual responsibility and enhancing family relationships with God and each other.

Over 1700 couples a year participate in marriage preparation programs, said Father Tosti. Encouraged but not directly under office direction are the allied Engaged Encounter and Marriage Encounter weekend programs, which are organized' on a county basis.

Separate articles on the Marriage Preparation and Marriage

Enrichment programs of the Family Ministry Office begin on page 9.

Natural Family Planning, which refers to church-approved methods of spacing pregnancies, is facilitated through the Couple to Couple League. An explanatory pamphlet, also available from the Family Ministry Office 500 Slocum Road, North Dartmouth 02747, is given to all couples in marriage preparation programs. A four-class course on NFP techniques is now in progress at the Family Life Center, also at 500 Slocum Road, and a second course will begin in September.

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ra, 13, Barbara, 12, and bundle-ofenergy Jessie, who'll turn three at the end of the month.

Mrs. Becker says that the marriage preparation program, mandated by the diocese and discussed with couples when they visit a priest to speak about their wedding plans, allows couples "time to focus on each other" in the midst of the hassles of readying for wedding day perfection.

About three years ago, the. Beckers, now 15-year veterans of the walk down the aisle, were asked by another couple if they'd like to be

In the kitchen/dining area of Paul and Mary Becker's Marstons Mills home, a small plaque reads "Happiness is being married to your best friend."

The Beckers take those words pretty seriously. For about three years the members of Christ the King parish, Cotuit/ Mashpee, have been Diocesan Office of Family Ministry lay marriage preparation coordinators for the Cape Cod area.

Cape residents for II years, the Beckers have three daughters, Lau-

involved in marriage preparation work.

Becker was excited from the start about the prospect, said his wife. She confessed that she was shy about the idea at first but, with support from her husband and other program participants, overcame that problem.

The Beckers, both eucharistic ministers, noted that marriage preparation "was a ministry we could work on together."

After training and observation of the program at the Family Life Center, North Dartmouth, they began work on the Cape.

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A marriage enrichmentprogram Bob and Carol Munroe once attended did wonderful things for their relationship.

The couple, parish family ministry representatives at St. John Neumann parish, East Freetown, and Office of Family Ministry presenters of the From This Day Forward marriage enrichment program, said that attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter session about 10 years ago "sort of gave us a new beginning."

Attending "was really a lifesaver," according to Mrs. Munroe, "because our marriage was somewhat in jeopardy because of a lack of communication."

Communication was reestablished. The Munroes celebrated 25

years of marriage last September. benefited.

At the encounter session, Mrs. "We had peace," Mrs. Munroe Munroe said, members of the pre- said. "When you stop communisenting team asked the couple if cating you also lose sight of God in they would consider becoming pre- your lives. You think you can do it senters themselves. alone but there's a third party."

"We were really happy," Bob The Munroes worked on MarMunroe said, "because we wanted riage Encounter presentation teams to help other couples." for about seven years, contributTraining followed. Six months ing to about '20 weekends. later, the Munroes were part of a When their parish was erected presentation team. in 1984, the Munroes decided to direct their energies to parish famThe work the couple did together ily ministry. for encounter sessions "kept bringShortly after St. John's pastor, ing us closer and closer," Mrs. Father George E. Harrison, arrived Munroe said. "It brought back the on the scene, the Munroes said, romance in our lives." It also gave they told him about an eight-hour them "a stronger family commit- marriage enrichment program they ment" through which their son had attended in Randolph.

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Catholic and Pentecostal

By Msgr. Vincent M. Walsh Arriving for my next prayer meeting, I was greeted with, "Father, you are going to teach the newcomers tonight." Little did I know what that invitation would include.

Before the prayer meeting began, the moderator asked for a show of hands by those entirely new to the Renewal. We then proceeded into the church for the teaching ses~ sion. Before I could begin, one man came up and introduced himself.

"Father, I'm not a newcomer but I'm supposed to give the beginning teaching in my own prayer group. You don't mind if! sit in on your talk do you?"

The talk covered the usual beginning charismatic topics and then was followed by questions from the group. After the teaching was over, the man came up to me again and in his thanks said something that charted a new course for me.

"Father, I never heard anyone answer these questions so well."

The words stuck deeply in my mind. So, a few weeks later I asked Brother Pancratius about writing a pamphlet on the 100 questions most asked about Charismatic Renewal. He encouraged the project.

Only one problem resulted. As I wrote, the questions kept coming and coming. Each week, Brother would ask how I was coming. I kept saying, "The questions are still coming but I am nowhere nearly finished." For over two years the questions and answers came, until I realized I had written . what I thought would be a pam-

phlet series on 17 aspects of the Renewal, but which was actually published as a book, "A Key to Charismatic Renewal in the Catholic Church." Now seen as a classic work in the Renewal, it has been translated into many languages and is in its 12th English-language edition.

Most important was what the researching and writing did for me, forcing me to look into all the Pentecostal writings on the charisms and to fit them in with the traditional Catholic teachings. In other words, how can a Catholic be a Pentecostal.?

The answer to that question is easy. Pentecostalism is not a church. Pentecostal churches were

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formed because the Protestant denominational churches did not have the traditions to enable them ,to accept Pentecostal experiences as valid.

What happened was that those involved early in Pentecostalism had to make a choice between their denominational church and their Pentecostal experiences. As many chose to stay with their religious experiences, their only choice was to leave their church and form Pentecostal churches, based primarily upon Pentecostal experiences.

Pentecostalism is not a church nor a denomination. It is a spirituality, solidly based in scripture, which has always been retained in the Catholic spiritual tradition.

This was proved to me as my research took me to the traditional spiritual books used in every seminary. The charismatic gifts and Pentecostal experiences were all there.

There is no need for any Catholic to leave his/her Church to gain the Pentecostal gifts. The Catholic Church has always cherished them and urged her people to seek and use them. Pentecostalism is really a Catholic Church tradition, awaiting the right time to be awakened.

Charismatics see the Renewal as the answer to Pope John's prayer that the Vatican Council bring about "a new Pentecost in our day." Pope John's dream saw clearly that only Pentecost itself could prepare the Church to face the modern world.

Msgr. Walsh is the vicar Jor charismatic prayer groups oj the Philadelphia archdiocese.

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Cutbacks in federal food assistance over the last seven years are intolerable, Bishop Ricard said in his testimony for the U.S. Catholic Conference. "We can be effective partners, we cannot go it alone," he said of the private sector.

"Certainly the churches have and will continue to increase their efforts and resources to assist the hungry and the poor," he said.

"However, the churches cannot and should not substitute for the essential responsibility that ju~t public policy and government must play in meeting basic human needs."

The hearings were held by the House subcommittee on Domestic Marketing, Consumer Relations and Nutrition.

In his testimony Bishop Ricard urged changes in food stamp and child nutrition programs and support of an extension of the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program.

He said the emergency food program has helped many local community feeding centers but, because of uncertainty caused by a disruption in distribution, he was concerned that the entire network will be disrupted and in some cases shut down.

Bishop Ricard said the increase in basic food assistance and financial aid by churches and other private agencies in recent years "should not be misread as a sign of success for voluntarism but rather for what it is - a desperate attempt to feed hungry people when others have abandoned their responsibility."

"While we are very proud of our efforts to feed and shelter the poor, we cannot pretend that soup kitchens and shelters represent a truly humane and effective response

to hunger. They cannot substitute for a national commitment to end hunger' and invest our common resources to feed the hungry," the bishop said.

Hunger itself "is a symptom of the disease of poverty," the bishop continued. "The long-term solution to poverty and hunger will only come about with adequate employment for those who can work and income support programs for those who cannot."

Saying he came as "a pastor who has seen firsthand the suffering that comes from hunger, poor nutrition and poverty," Bishop Ricard called for an increase in the basic food stamp benefit level as well as other changes in federal nutrition programs. . He also said the increasing number of hunger people in the United States today is all the more discouraging because in the 1970s "major progress had been made against hunger and malnutrition."

THE ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River-Fri., Mar. 4, 1988

Seattle "proceeding quite well" SEATILE (N C) - Seattle Archbishop Raymond Hunthausen and Coadjutor Archbishop Thomas J. Murphy are "proceeding quite well" in addressing the Vatican's con- . cerns about their archdiocese, said Cardinal Joseph L. Bernardin of Chicago. .

Cardinal Bernardin, one of the three U.S. bishops appointed in 1987 by the Vatican to assess the archdiocesan situation, met with the Seattle archbishops and archdiocesan officials Feb. 26 in Seattle.

The commission, .which also includes Cardinal John J. O'Connor of New York and Archbishop John R. Quinn of San Francisco, helped resolve the controversy that followed a September 1986 announcement that the Vatican had directed Archbishop Hunthausen to delegate final decision-making authority over several areas of archdiocesan life to then-Auxiliary Bishop Donald W. Wuerl.

Bishop Wuerl's appointment came two years after Archbishop James A. Hickey of Washington conducted an apostolic visitation of the Seattle Archdiocese.

In an interview at the Seattle chancery, Cardinal Bernardin declined to comment on any specifics of the commission's work but said the members were pleased with the

progress Seattle's archbishoJ}s are making.

When the commission 'was formed in January 1987, it was understood that "we would not be making any public statements," Cardinal Bernardin said.

The cardinal said he would share the contents ofthe Seattle meeting with Cardinal O'Connor, who was unable to attend because of illness.

He added that he "fully expects" Archbishop Quinn to rejoin the

"We're the couple that works along with the priest to get the program together," Mrs. Becker. explained. The priest is either Father John C. Ozug, spiritual director to the Cape program, or Father Edward J. Healey, his assistant.

About eight marriage preparation programs are offered on Cape Cod each year, Mrs. Becker said.

All are held at Msgr. Thomson Center at St. Francis Xavier parish, Hyannis.

13 Cape couples are program presenters under leadership of the Beckers, who are present at most of the programs.

At marriage preparation sessions engaged couples hear presentations on such subjects as natural family planning, creating a home, sexual intimacy and appreciating and benefiting from each other's differences.

The importance of communication is also addressed. Mrs. Becker considers this a most valuable topic.

"A lot of the couples comment on this talk," she said, explaining that

That program was From This Day Forward. Mrs. Munroe describes it as a one-day session presented by a priest and one or more couples "designed to take couples away from everyday distractions, allowing them to once again become aware of the importance and meaning of their marriage vows."

From This Day Forward, Munroe said, was developed with clergy assistance by Jack and Sandy Logue of the Boston archdiocese.

Based on the Worldwide Marriage Encounter program, it is intended for couples whose obligations make a weekend commitment difficult.

Munroe, an electric company line foreman, said that at the oneday enrichment sessions the marriage vows are examined line by line through talks by the present-

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Family Ministry Continued from Page Eight or separation are aided by means of support groups with trained leadership and regularly scheduled· daylong conferences, the next of which will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 12 at St. Patrick's parish, Somerset.

Widowed persons find comfort and friendship at support groups which also offer practical aid in the grieving process and help in such areas as financial management, menu planning and living arrangements. Groups meet regularly in Attleboro, New Bedford and Taunton and on Cape Cod, while a Fall River unit is in process of organization.

Schedules for the divorced and widowed meetings are on page 8.

General ministry resources at the Family Life Center include audio and videotapes, slides and books. All are cataloged, with catalogs and annual updates sent to all pastors, CCD directors, family ministry leadership couples, support groups, high schools and District Councils of Catholic Women.

Also available are lists of speakers in various subject areas, including fees and critiques of content and delivery.

Serving to unite the efforts of all engaged in family ministry is Family Forum, a biannual newsletter circulated to some 1500 persons and .groups.

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they learn what mode of communication works best for them.

About 25 to 30 couples attend each session, presented by five or six team couples and Father Ozug or Father Healey. A highlight is the sharing by each couple with one another of the answers to a series of searching questions on such matters as why they're attracted to each other, when they're happiest with one another, children and aspects of their faith lives.

This sharing, said Mrs. Becker, allows them to speak about issues they might never have tackled before and learn much about each other.

The parttime secretary at Christ the King parish said that a typical program evaluation reads "Thank you, we feel we know each other better."

Paul Becker, a regional supervisor for a restaurant chain, notes that he and his wife have "gained a lot [from participation as program leaders) by focusing on each other while preparing.

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In response to rumors that 66year-old. Archbishop Hunthausen wpuld be asked to resign or retire once Archbishop Murphy was settled in Seattle, Cardinal Bernardin said that question is not one of the commission's concerns. The normal retirement age for bishops is

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ing team, enhanced by use of music.

"The day helps couples to begin communicating again," he said.

"It helps to rekindle romance and make couples realize that they have to work at their relationships now because they don't have forever."

"You can be married two years or 50 years and benefit," his wife added.

Father Harrison approved the project. In spring 1985, about 16 St. John Neumann couples attended the first session. The Munroes and Father Harrison were on the presenting team, along with Bob and Inez Roy, good friends and an experienced Marriage Encounter team couple.

Mrs. Munroe said reactions to the program "were very positive, noting that it had helped relationships."

couples is a big responsiblity," he said. "We have a responsibility to show our love for each other, to be in tune with each other."

The Beckers agree that working at the ministry together has made them "more of a team" and increasingly sensitive to each other's needs and feelings.

And when you're best friends that doesn't hurt a bit.

Engaged couples must attend a marriage preparation program six months before their wedding to allow for adequate time for reflection on what they've learned, the.

Office of Family Ministry notes. It is also recommended that they make arangements to attend a given session well in advance since programs throughout the diocese fill up quickly.

Pastors are urged by. the office to remember that marriage preparation team couples are always needed and that recommendations . of couples from their parishes are most welcome.

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THE ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River-Fri., Mar. 4, 1988

VATlCAN CITY (NC) - St. Peter's Basilica, besides being the most important Catholic church in the world, is a major museum containing numerous objects of religious, historical and artistic value.

The building itself is a world treasure.

It is also the world's largest . tombstone, designed by some of the most famous artists and architects in Italian history.

The 535,000-square-foot interior sits atop what Christian tradition and a wealth of archeological evidence says is the grave of St. Peter, the fisherman chosen by Christ as the first pope.

Its history is tied to popes, Roman emperors, kings and Catholic "We are no longer in the 1800s," doctrine. he said. "We are 'not willing to And a visit is absolutely free as it have decisions imposed upon us. is a functioning church with daily "We should be seated at the Masses. People can also go to connegotiating table," he said. fession in several different lanCerullo said the association also' guages.

Guided tours in English and wants a central labor organization created at the Vatican which has several other languages are also juridical powers to resolve labor- free. Visirors can sign up at the Pilgrims' Service desk in the vesmanagement disputes.

"We need a structure above the tibule to the right of the main entrance. contesting parties," he said.

Inside, the most famous art work The decision to hold the protest is "The Pieta," Michelangelo's was made after the association marble statue of a tender, sorrowcomplained of Vatican plans to ful Mary holding the limp body of change pay periods and begin payher dead son, Jesus. The statue, ing workers at the end of the completed in 1499 ~hen Michelmonth rather than in advance at angelo was 24, is the only sculpthe beginning of the month. It is ture signed by the artist who the custom in Italy to pay at the inscribed his name on a ribbon fallend of the month. ing from Mary's left shoulder.

Parts of the statue were destroyed Association leaders complained in 1972 when a man attacked it that the Vatican made the decision with a hammer. The statue has without prior consultation and that since been restored and is now it would cause hardships for emprotected by bulletproof glass. ployees because, during a fiveMichelangelo also designed the month transition period, they would have a longer wait between 445-foot-high dome over the papal altar in the center of the church. paychecks.

As was common at the time, artists Since its founding, the associa- doubled as architects. tion often has complained that The artist most represented in major decisions, such as wage the basilica is Gian Lorenzo Berscales, are unilaterally made by nini, 17th century sculptor. He finmanagement, although a 1982 let- ished the architectural work on the ter by the pope backed the associa- basilica and also designed St. tion and favored labor-manage- Peter's Square and its surrounding ment cooperation on establishing eliptical-shaped colonnade. , working conditions.

Bernini also sculpted several marble statues of popes in humble prayer or seated in the pomp .of their thrones and bedecked With brocaded robes, in keeping with the times when popes were also kings. In stark contrast is his marThe pope asked bishops, priests, ble statue of the austere St. Longireligious orders, catechists and teanus in a loosely draped robe holdchers to emphasize "the maternal presence of Mary in promoting . ing his Roman centurion's lance.

St. Longinus is the Roman soldier . and guidin~ vocations." who pierced Christ's side while he Calling families "the first semiwas on the cross. The centurion naries and indispensable source of later conveited to Christianity. vocations," he asked parents to But the Bernini work which first create a climate of prayer to "enaattracts visitors' attention is his ble their children to be open to the huge 96-foot-high bronze canopy, voice of the Lord." called a baldachino, above the The most recent worldwide vocapapal altar in the center of the tions statistics issued by the Vatichurch. The baldachino, built Jor can are for 1985. In that year, Pope Urban VlIl, includes nunumbers of ordinations and semimerous bees on its bronze and narians increased but the overall marble coats of arms and banners. number of priests in the world Bees were the symbol of the Bardeclined because of deaths and berini family of which Pope Urban departures from the active ministry. was a member.

The greatest increase in semiThe bronze for the canopy was narians was registered in Asia and taken from the first-century PanAfrica, while in North America theon, the most important religthere was a decline. ious shrine in the Roman Empire.

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VATlCAN CITY (NC) - Vatican lay employees on Feb. 29 engaged in their first on-the-job protest action since the 1979 formation of their association.

The protest consisted of a work slowdown for the first three hours of each work shift Feb. 29, with participants authorizing management to donate their wages for this period to Pope John Paul II for use to alleviate world hunger.

The action protested what the association regards as unilateral management decisions which adversely affect employees.

There was "a high percentage of adherence" by association members to the job action, said Mariano Cerullo, association head.

The Association of Vatican Lay Employees represents 1,400 of the Vatican's 1,800 lay employees.

Total adherence would mean a $33,600 contribution to the pope, according to Cerullo.

The Vatican issued no statement on the situation.

Cerullo said the job action was not a strike because the workers were at their posts for the full workday and guaranteed normal operations "out of respect for the pope."

But workers were "morally on strike," he said. "It was a symbolic act of protest."

The major complaint is that Vatican administrators make unilateral decisions, often prejudicial to employees, he said.

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Bernini also created the bronze sculptures and designs surrounding the wooden Chair of St. Peter at the back of the church. Tradition says this is the episcopal chair used by Peter, but many historians believe ii is a chair given to Pope John VlIl in 875 by the Emperor Charles the Bald.

Other famous artists associated with the basilica are the Renaissance painter Raphael, who was involved in the architectural design, and the 18th century sculptor Antonio Canova.

Canova designed a monument near the entrance dedicated to the Stuart family, the Catholic royal family of Scotland exiled to Rome near tfie end of the 17th century. A century later, a Stuart descendant became a cardinal and was put in charge of the basilica.

A monument by 17th century sculptor Carlo Fontana is dedicated to Christina of Sweden who in 1655 renounced her throne and her Lutheran faith to convert to Catholicism. She lived in Rome until her death in 1689.

Walking in the basilica also puts one in the footsteps of the bishops of the First and Second Vatican Councils, which together defined the church doctrine that the pope in conjunction with the路world college of bishops is infallible when speaking on matters of faith and morals. Both councils, held a century apart, took place in the basilica.

But the basilica is basically a monument to St. Peter. A side altar near the baldachino marks the spot where tradition says he was put to death by being crucified upside down.

The current chruch is built over a fourth century basilica built over a second century chapel marking the spot of St. Peter's grave.

The fourth century basilica was built by the Roman emperor Constantine, whose conversion to Christianity marked the end of the empire's persecution of the relig-

ion. It was about half the size of the present structure and was consecrated in 326. Charlemagne, the first Holy Roman Emperor, was crowned in this basilica in 800.

In the 15th century, the basilica was in danger of collapsing, causing Pope Nicholas V to begin rebuilding it. The job took 200 years and resulted in a completely new building. Underneath the floor of the present basilica, sections of the Constantine structure can be seen. This part, known as the Vatican Grottoes, is also admissionfree. It is reached by a stairway underneath the sta~ue of St. Longinus.

Visible in the grottoes, directly under the papal altar, is the monument built by Constantine to mark the site of St. Peter's grave.

Also buried in the grottoes are many of Peter's 262 successors.

African theology VATlCAN CITY (NC) - African theology is developing from African spirituality and borrowings from the socio-politically oriented liberation theology of Latin America, says a Zairian bishop who has written a book on the subject.

Traditional Western theology is "too speculative and scholastic" for Africa, said Auxiliary Bishop Tshibangu Tshishiku of Kinshasa, Zaire. "Instead, a very interesting trend for Africans is liberation theology, accepted by almost everyone - especially in southern Africa, where the theme of liberation is particularly sensitive as a consequence of apartheid, which oppresses and marginalizes the black population," he said.

"In southern Africa, theologians affirm that they are developing a black liberation theology," he added. Apartheid is the system of strict racial segregation practiced by the white-minority government of South Africa.

Ask Mary for vocations, says pope VATlCAN CITY (NC) - Pope John Paul II appealed for more prayer to Mary to ease the church's vocation shortage, in a statement for the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, to be marked April 24.

"An urgent need for men and women who will carryon the church's tradition in holy orders, in missions, in the diverse religious congregations and secular institutes, is acutely felt in today's church," the pope said.

Calling Mary the "mother" and ."mediatrix" of vocations, the pope .urged Catholics to particularly pray to her during this Marian year.

"Wherever there is an intense faith life, wherever there is a reevangelization, wherever the paschal mystery of Jesus is incarnated in the lives of individoal men and women, the crisis is being progressively mast~red," he said.

However, the continuing worldwide need for vocations calls for more prayer, the pope added, without which the "true work for vocations cannot exist." ..~

No Higher Way "Go where thou wilt, seek what thou wilt and thou shalt not find a higher way above nor a safer way below than the way of the holy cross." - The Imitation of Christ

The Pantheon, now a museum, is the oldest functioning building in Rome.

The altar under the canopy is a slab of Greek marble taken from the forum of the first-century Roman Emperor Nerva.

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N .Y. drug program expands NEW YORK (NC) - A program developed in the archdiocese of New York to help prevent abuse of alcohol and drugs by youth is being taken to other parts of the country through a series of oneday training workshops.

The program, called DARE (Drugs Alcohol Rehabilitation Education), focuses on prevention and early intervention.

It enlists parents, parish ministers, teachers, community leaders and others in activities to help young people experience "natural highs" through positive activities building self-esteem. Father Terence J. Attridge, director of the New York Office of Substance Abuse Ministry, said 35,000 people in the 10 counties served by the New York archdiocese have been trained.

The Chicago Archdiocese was the location of the first workshop.

Others were scheduled for April 4 in New York for educators attending the annual convention of the National Catholic Educational Association, Atlanta April 30 and San Francisco Sept. 24.

Father Attridge began the substance abuse program in 1980. He said he knew of no other program of the same type.

Federal officials working on drug problems, the priest said, give little or no attention to the background factors leading young people into substance abuse. It is at this point that the church is expecially suited to offer a ministry, he said, but his program also draws in all sectors of a community.

He said many people in the substance abuse field are critical of President Reagan and his wife, Nancy, for expressing concern about the problem at the same time federal funds are being cut.

He said the "just say no" slogan promoted by Mrs. Reagan and others was too simple because young people would be incapable of saying no unless they had been helped to develop self-esteem.

Priests should take a special interest in prevention of alcohol and drug abuse, Father Attridge said, because it is the common

On tuition tax credits, supported by the bishops, the candidates favored such a measure to give parents greater choices for quality education.

The bishops singled out unemployment and new jobs as "the most urgent priority" for domestic policy.

On that question, Bush cited an "unprecedented" growth in the U.S. economy over the last seven years, creating 14 million jobs, but noted that many Americans have not benefited from it.

Dole offered deficit control as "the single most effective way of increasing employment opportunities" and said he would make it his administration's first priority.

Robertson advocated eradicating illiteracy and strengthening the American family as the way to curb unemployment and underemployment. He said he was the only candidate to have established a private program to deal with illiteracy, referring to a volunteer-run program he launched through the Christian Broadcast Network he founded.

In dealing with the AIDS crisis, Bush said a priority would be to commit resources to finding a cure, and that the best approach to curb the disease was continued research, testing and public education, which he said should be a local matter.

Dole agreed that until a cure or vaccine is found, education is the best prevention, but said federal support for care through Medicaid should continue and voluntary testing be made available.

the best overall protection was marital fidelity and sexual abstinence for the unmarried.

All candidates eschewed too much government involvement in health care. No one supported a federally mandated health insurance program. Bush and Dole suggested the government could work with the private sector to reduce health care costs, thereby improving access to care. Dole suggested employers and employees continue to be urged to purchase insurance, especially long-term care coverage.

The bishops have supported a national health insurance program.

- Bush said the United States must stand for human rights, including the rights of people to govern themselves. Dole said for' him the issue was a central concern. Robertson said he strongly favored a "concept of linkage," taking a country's record of human rights into consideration in the overall context of U.S. foreign policy, economic and cultural relations. The bishops have caned for

foreign policy that gave "greater weight" to rights concerns.

- Bush and Dole gave full support to the new immigration law.

Robertson said U.S. immigration officials must take "a humane and reasonable approach" to illegal aliens and objected to "arbitrary separation" of family members.'

The bishops' priorities include resolving the fate of illegal aliens who do not qualify under new laws and dealing with refugees in a "spirit of generosity."

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The letter to the cardinal suggested that homilists in archdiocesan churches address the issues of substance abuse and suicide among youth.

The cardinal sent the letter to Father Attridge, and he met with Honor the Immaculate Heart of Mary the writer, who wished to remain anonymous. At the meeting she Practice the devotion of the five First Saturdays came up with another idea - that the archdiocese spread its antiThis devotion was requested by Our Lady of Fatima on July 13, 1917, when drug message with billboards. she said: "God wishes to establish in the world devotion to my Immaculate Heart.

She put Father Attridge in touch with Suburban Outdoor Advertis"I shall come to ask for the consecration of Russia to my Immaculate Heart ing of Port Chester, who agreed to and the Communion of reparation on the first Saturdays. If people listen to my allow use of 25 billboards without requests, Russia will be converted and tnere will be peace." charge. The normal monthly rent is $650.

Then again, on December 10, 1925, Our lady appeared to Sister lucia, one The parishioner also secured the of the children of Fatima, and told her. the following: free services of her nephew, a young advertising copywriter in "Announce in my name that I promise to assist at the hour of death with the Manhattan, who came up with the graces necessary for salvation, all those who on the first Saturday of five con路 slogan. secutive months, shall The DARE program thus needed to raise only paper and printing 1. Go to confession and receive Holy Communion, costs of the billboards and bumper stickers and posters bearing the 2. Recite the Rosary, same message. The woman who began it all also helped raise $1 ,530 3. And keep me company for a quarter of an hour while needed to cover these expenses. meditating on the mysteries of the Rosary The posters are being distributed to schools and stores.

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Chicago auxiliaries WASHINGTON (NC) - Two Chicago priests, both former seminary teachers and administrators, have been named auxiliary bishops of Chicago. They are Father Thad J. Jakubowski, 63, pastor at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, and Msgr. John R. Gorman, 62, director of the archdiocesan department of Parish-Pastoral Services.

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To practice this devotion, you must fulfill the requests of Our Lady, doing so in reparation for the offenses committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Confession may be made during eight days 路before or after the Communion.

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THE ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River-:-Fri., Mar. 4, 1988

What's on your mind?

Q. How do you forgive your mom for not loving her daughter?

Her husband would not allow her to but now she wants to start lovin~ her daughter again. How do I forgive her? Do I forgive her? (Michigan) It seems to me that for the time being you should put aside the issue of forgiveness, at least the issue of your inward forgiveness.

You need not make a big production of forgiving her if that is diffi-

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men in their middle 20s whose lives are horribly messed up. They maintain that their parents made awful mistakes in raising them.. .. These young men are angry and indignant about these mistakes.

The truth is, all parents make some mistakes because they are not perfect. And some parents, like your mother, make serious and tragic mistakes.

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cult for you.

Perhaps simply acting toward her in a friendly way will be enough for now.

Maybe you could allow her to love you. And try, at least in little ways, to love your mother in return.

Later you can deal with the issue of inward forgiveness.

It is easy to understand the resentment you well may be feeling toward your mother. She made a ghastly mistake in treating you the wav she did.

But if you spend a lifetime in anger, indignation and maybe hatred, you'll have a miserable life.

On the other hand, if you achieve maturity and recognize that your mother is a fallible, weak and perhaps terribly confused human being, then maybe the love that you are beginning to share with her outwardly will enable you to forgive her inwardly and thereby enhance your own happiness and peace of heart.

Best wishes for a brighter future.

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

CYO All-Star hoop scores announced Results of Diocesan CYO Basketball All-Star Tournaments were announced recently by Father Jay T. Maddock, director of the Catholic Youth Organization in the Fall River area.

Diocesan director is Father Paul F. McCarrick.

In Junior Boy's play New Bedford trounced Taunton 72-36.

Adam Jones scored 16 points for New Bedford, followed by Damon Texeira (14), Tim Perry (II) and Paul Furtado (10). Brian Ferris scored a big one-third of Taunton's points.

Fall River advanced to play New Bedford with a 68-58 win over Attleboro. Bob Perreira scored 12 points for the winners, and Cory Luz contributed 10. Steve Houle and Tom Boichaire scored 19 and 15 points for Attleboro.

Fall River edged out New Bedford in the final 57 to 55. Luz (14 points) Perreira (II) and Steve Motta (II) shot well for Fall River.

New Bedford's top three basketmen were Dere k Carter ( 17), Jones (13) and Furtado (II).

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The Senior B tournament saw New Bedford top Fall River 76-62.

Fall River's Mike Lavoie (19) and Steve Jeffries (14) were top contributors, as were Eric Costa (18) and Scott Fermino (14) of New Bedford.

Lavoie, Costa, Fermino and Tom Souza of Fall River and Gerald Walker of New Bedford made the All Tournament Team.

New Bedford beat Fall River 73-69 in Senior A Play. New Bedford's top scorers were Hector Barnes (25) and Dave Concecon (20). Mike Smith shot 21 points for Fall River, his teammates Mark Bertrand and Mike Pontes 15 and 13.

Bertrand, Smith, Concecon, Barnes and New Bedford's Don Lessa were named All Tournament Team members.

Prep All stars provided the closest game of all with Taunton managing a 63-62 win over Fall River.

Scoring 14 points each were Gil Farias and Dereck Farias of Fall .

River and Matt Friary of Taunton. 10 points were contributed by Fall River's Mike' Lavoie.

All Tournament teamers are Lavoie, Gil and Dereck Farias, Friary and Taunton's Jeff Bartel.

Attleboro's Junior Girls took Fall River 36-19 and advanced to win New Bedford 34-21. Kelly Kennedy of Attleboro scored a whopping 14 points in the first game while Fall River's Tricia Angelini shot II. These high scorers were honored with All Tournament Team standing, along with Nicole Lima of Attleboro and Ellen Furtado and Kim Jones of New Bedford.

World Day of Youth From the Office ofYoutb Ministry, Cathedral Camp, E. Freetown As we approach the midpoint of Lent, parishes are encouraged to consider the second aspect of Pope John Paul Irs theme for World Day of Youth on Palm Sundar. Mary as Mother.

Suggestions and activities in. the Youth Mmlstry Lente.n Packet distributed to parishes are mtended to lead those usmg them toward a fuller understanding of Mary as mother of Jesus and of all humanity.

Coyle and Cassidy High School Carlos Diaz and Kathy Viera, students at Coyle and Cassidy High School, Taunton, won Top Ten awards at the recently held Framingham Historical Conference.

Carlos, a senior, wrote on the effects of protests on the Vietnam war. Miss Viera, a junior, examined the AIDS epidemic.

They competed with over 700 Massachusetts students.

CC students receiving honorable mention were Nelson Batista, Ron Parker III, Melissa Demaral, David Melanson, Jonathan Funke, Michelle 13oivin, Melissa Vallilo, Judy Mills, Brian Woods, Megan Powers, Dora Melo, Derek Eddy, Daniel Gay and Maureen O'Shea.

• • • . To celebrate Foreign Language week, students visited area French, Mexican and Portuguese restaurants and participated in a schoolwide display of projects and reports and a college bowl tournament with questions on foreign culture, geography and history.

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The Lady Warriors clinched a tourney berth and share of the Southeastern Massachusetts Conference Division II title with a recent win over Barnstable. Junior forward Rene Dickhaut scored 38 points in that game.

Other players putting CC at the top include Beth Sylvia, Colleen Powers and Michelle Napier.

Chris Bell and Jean Lincoln, indoor track team members, participated in the Eastern Massachusetts track championships. Bell ran in the Class D 50-yard dash, Miss Lincoln ran the same event, Class C. Five school records were set during the indoor team's season.

Bishop Feehan Todd Piantedosi and David Dusseault, varsity debaters at Bishop Feehan High School, Attleboro, took both rounds at a South Shore Regional Debate Meet held recently at Feehan.

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CC's tradition of athletic sucThe school's Theater Company cess continued into the 1987-88 and music department are rehearswinter season. The varsity hockey ing for their presentation of "Oklateam, led by senior John Gamino, homa!," while Feehan alumnus clinched the Southeastern MassaBrian DeCubellis is directing "Acchusetts Conference Division II tion," to be presented by the Vision championship. Tim Quill and Kirk Theatre Company at Feehan this LaPorte were among the confersummer. ence's leading scorers, and defenseDeCubellis wrote and directed man Ken OIiveiri and goaltender "Listen," a Holy Week paraliturgy Craig Bonenfont kept many oppresented last year. ponents off the scoreboard.

Because of the championship • • • win, the team recently began parLenten activities at' Feehan inticipation in the Eastern Massa- clude reflective prayer services, chusetts Division II Hockey TourMasses, faculty prayer sessions, ney. student-faculty prayer sharing The school's girls' basketball . meetings and donations to Cathoteam will return to the Eastern lic Relief Services._ Massachusetts tournament to deA Lenten Mass will be celefend its Division III state chambrated March 23, and a penance pionship. celebration is scheduled.

Values sought DUBUQUE, Iowa (NC) Parents surveyed in the archdiocese of Dubuque want high academic standards but they choose Catholic elementary schools primarily because they a~e v~lue­ oriented, says PresentatIOn Sister Mary Leanne Welch, archdiocesan curriculum director, who has written a dissertation focused on 23 factors parents believe important to their children's moral and academic growth.

DENISE KOCHANSKI, junior high science teacher at Dominican Academy, Fall River, congratulates, from left, seventh grader Monica Sy~via and eig?th graders J:leather Hague and Michelle MedeIros, respectIvely first,. thIrd a~d second place winners in the school's recent SCIence .falr.

Honorable mentions were merited by seventh graders ~lmee Estrella, Amanda Carvalho and Kristina Sardinha and eIghth graders Sonya Machado, Kerri-Anne Thorpe and Debra Damaso. (Gaudette photo) .

Area Religious Broadcasting The following television and radio programs originate in the diocesan viewing and listening area. Their listings normally do not vary from week to week. They will be presented in the Anchor the first Friday of each month and will reflect any changes that may be made. Please clip and retain for reference, On TV perspective 6 p.m. each Thursday, Fall Riverand New Bedford Each Sunday, 1l:~0 a.m Cable Channel 13.

WLNE, Channel 6. DIOcesan Television Mass.

"Spirit and the Bride," a talk show with William Larkin, 6 Portulluese Masses from Our p.m. Monday, cable channel Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 35.

New Bedford: 12:15 p.m. each Sunday on radio station WJFDFM,7 p.m. each Sunday on television Channel 20.

Portuguese Masses from Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Anthony of Lisbon parishes, Taunton: 7 p.m. each Sunday and 6 p.m. each Monday on cable channel 27.

"Confluence," 10:30 a.m. each Sunday on Channel 6, is a panel program moderated by Truman Taylor and having as permanent participants Father Peter N. Graziano, diocesan director of social services; Right Rev. George Hunt, Episcopal Bishop of Rhode Island, and Rabbi· Baruch Korff.

"The Beat," produced by Building Block Ministries of Taunton and aired on cabie channels in Taunton, Easton, Raynham and North Attleboro. features videos from and information on contemporary Christian rock artists. Check local listings for times and dates.

Mass 9:30 a.m. Monday to Friday, WFXT, Channel 25.

"Breakthrough" 8 a.m. each Sunday, Channel 10, a program on the power of God to touch lives, produced by the Pastoral Theological Institute of Hamden, Conn.

"Maryson," a family puppet show with moral and spiritual

On Radio "Be Not Afraid," 15 minutes of music and Gospel message hosted by Father James M. Fitzpatrick. parochial vicar at St. John the Evangelist parish, Attleboro, is heard at 8 a.m.

Sundays on station WARA, 1320 AM. The Catholic clergy of the Attleboro area sponsor the program.

Charismatic programs with Father john Randall are aired from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday through Friday on station WRIB, 1220 AM; Mass is broadcast at I p.m. each Sunday.

"Topic Religion," presented by two priests, a rabbi and a Protestant minister, is broadcast at 6:06 a.m. and 9:06 p.m. each Sunday on station WEEI Boston. 590 AM. Programs of Catholic interest are broadcast at the following times on station WROL Boston, 950 AM: Monday through friday 9, 9:15, 11:45 a.m.; 12:15, 12:30, I p.m.

A Polish-language rosary hour, conducted by Father justin, is broadcast at I:30 p.m.

Sundays on station WALE, 1400 AM. A Polish-language Mass is heard from 7:30 to IUO a.m. every Sunday on station WICE, 550 a.m.

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The Anchor Friday, Mar. 4. 1988

tv, movie news Symbols following film reviews indicate. both general and Catholic Films Office ratings, which do not always coincide.

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

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

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

NOTE Please check dates and times of television and radio programs against local list· ings, which ~ay differ fl'fW" the New York network schedules supplied to The Anchor.

New Films "My Life as a Dog" (Skouras) - Lovely, spirited Swedish film focusing on a traumatic period in the life of rambunctious, 12-yearold Ingemar (Anton Glanzelius).

A haunting, hopeful look at how people survive life's tragedies and loneliness. Fleeting shot of a nude model and several sceneS depicting children's curiosity about sex. A3, no Motion Picture Association of America rating.

"Satisfaction" (20th Century Fox) - Lightweight, female rock band saga starring Justine Bateman as the leader of a high. school quintet, all misfits until they playa summer gig at a yuppie beach resort. Updates a tired subject with a good band but some unappeal-

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THE ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River-Fri., Mar. 4,1988

Iteering pOintl PUlUCIn CHAIIIIEN are asked to submit news Items for this column to 11Ie Anchor, P.O. Box 7, Fall River. 02722.. Name of city' or town should be inCluded, as well as full dates of all -ctlvltles. P e.....nd news of future rather than past events. Note: We do not carry news of fundralslllI actl,ltles suell as bln,os. wIllsts. daneas. IlIJIPIrs and bazaars.

We ara IIappy to carry notices of spiritual prOlfrem., club meetln.s, ,outII prolects and similar nonprofit activities. Fundrelsln, prolects ma, be advertised at our re,ular retes. obtainable from TIle Anellor business office. telepllone 675-7151.

On Steerlnll Points Items FR Indicates Fall River. NB Indicates New Bedford.

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SACRED HEART, FR Women's Guild meeting follows 7 p.m. devotions Tuesday, parish hall, with Clover Club Singers, accompanied by Raymond P. Silva. The parish congratulates its basketball team, which finished the season with an 18-2 record and number one CYO league position and has already won a playoff game. Over 800 peopie attended the opening of an oldfashioned parish mission to hear Father Andrew Brizzolara, CS, and to participate in a Mass of remembrance and lighting of 69 candles for persons buried from Sacred Heart over the past 18 months.

HOLY NAME, FR Easter choir rehearsals 7 p. m. each Monday; new members welcome; information: Sister Claudette Lapointe, RJM. ST. STANISLAUS, FR The parish congratulates Robert Perreira, Todd Rebello, Aimee Reynolds and Tricia Angelini, for their outstanding efforts in CYO basketball and Anne Marie Teasdale, named All-Star Coach. Women's Guild scholarship for student parishioner available; information: Irma Emond, 676-0325. .

O.L. MT. CARMEL, SEEKONK Maryknoll Father Donald Allen will speak at weekend Masses.

BLUE ARMY VIGIL Blue Army five-hour vigil begins 7 tonight, Sacred Heart Church, New Bedford; refreshments; all welcome; information: Lucille Pimental, 9925402.

EASTER MUSICAL Saints and Singers will present an Easter musical, "Jesus Shall Reign," 8 p.m. March 17 at St. Patrick parish, Wareham, 8 p.m. March 18 at St. Mary's parish, Fairhaven; all welcome.

CORNERSTONE, TAUNTON Cornerstone Christian rock video session, cosponsored by Taunton Knights of Columbus and Building Block Ministries, 7 p.m. Sunday, K LaSALETTE SHRINE, of C Hall, Taunton Green; featured ATTLEBORO will be "Sheep in Wolves' Clothing" Marian devotions 2 p.m. Sunday, concert by Mylon Lefevre and Broken _ Benediction 3 p.m.

Heart; all welcome.

CATHEDRAL CAMP, THE BEAT E. FREEETOWN Featured this month is Michael St. Jacques, Taunton, youth retreat 'th A R 1" B d 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow. Our W . S ml ; see rea e IglOuS roa - Lady of Victory, Centerville, youth casting, page 15. retreat 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday.

ORDER OF THE ALHAMBRA Leon Caravan, Fall River, will participate in a region one council meeting 8 tonight, Our Lady of Grace parish, Chelsea.

ST. ANTHONY OF THE DESERT, FR Exposition of Blessed Sacrament noon to six p.m. Sunaay, St. Sharbel Chapel; holy hour 5 p.m.

DOMINICAN ACADEMY, FR First, third and fifth graders are participating in the "Learn Not to Burn" fire safety program ST.STEPHEN,ATTLEBORO Alcoholics Anonymous meeting ~non-smoking) 7 p.m. Sundays, parIsh hall.

F AMIL Y LIFE CENTER, N. DARTMOUTH New Bedford deanery meeting Monday. Divorced/ separated support group Wednesday evening.

VINCENTIANS, TAUNTON Immaculate Conception conference, N. Easton, will host Taunton District Council meeting Monday; Mass 7:40 p.m., meeting 8: 15 p.m. parish center.

O.L. ASSUMPTION, OSTERVILLE Women's Guild day of recollection begins 10 a.m. Thursday, church hall; speaker: Father Richard J. Bourgeois, OSB, of Glastonbury Monastery, Hingham; bring sandwich; all welcome.

D of I, NB Daughters of Isabella Hyacinth Circle meeting 7:30 p.m. March 15, VFW building, Park St. "Bits and Pieces Fashion Show" by Cecilia Weaver.

CATHOLIC WOMAN'S CLUB, NB New Bedford Catholic Woman's Club Mass for deceased members 7 p.m. March 9, St. Lawrence Church, New Bedford; meeting follows at Wamsutta Club with parapsychology demonstration by Father Stephen Fernandes; information: Joan Sylvia. 993-8825.

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OUR LADY'S CHAPEL, NB Sisters' recollection day conferences 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. March 12; Father Rayner Dray, OFM, will preach on "The Mass"; opportunity for reconciliation.

ST. PATRICK, WAREHAM St. Patrick's Day celebration 7 p.m. March 15, hall. Post-confirmation overnight retreat March 12 to 13, hall, beginning with 5:30 p.m. pizza, ending with 8:30 a.m. Mass' information: 295-0780. ' CUB SCOUTS, SEEKONK Parvuli Dei classes 7 p.m. Thursdays through April 7, K of C Hall, 532 Arcade Ave. ST. ANNE, FR Girl Scout Mass 10 a.m. March 13, church. Parish committee meeting 7 p.m. March 21, school.

ST. ANTHONY, MATTAPOISETT Parish women participated in a Church Women United World Day of Prayer service today at Mattapoisett Congregational Church.

CATHOLIC NURSES, CAPE Cape and Island chapter of Catholic Nurses meeting following 7 p.m.

Mass Wednesday, St. Anthony's Church, E. Falmouth; car pool information: Terry Bastille, 771-1309.

CLOVER CLUB CHOIR 1988 performances (in Fall River churches and at Masses except as noted): 9 a.m. March 6, Sacred Heart; 8 p. m. March 8 Irish program for Sacred Heart Women's Guild; noon March 13, St. Patrick, Somerset; 4:30 p.m. March 19, St. Joseph's; I I a.m. March 20, St. Paul, Taunton; 1:30 p.m. April 10, Holy Name; 9:30 a.m. April 17, Catholic Memorial Home, Fall River; 11:30 a.m.

April 24, St. Thomas More, Somerset; 11:30 a.m. May I, St. William's, II a.m. May 8, SS. Peter and Paul; 9 a.m. May 15 and 22, Rose Hawthorne Lathrop Home, Fall River; 11:15 a.m. June 5, St. Joseph, N. Dighton.

BLESSED SACRAMENT, FR Prayer meeting 7:30 p.m. Fridays, small chapel; all welcome.

ST. JOSEPH, FAIRHAVEN Family Program families are on retreat this weekend. Parish pastoral council meeting 7:30 p.m. March 10, rectory. Alcoholics Anonymous/ Alanon meetings 7:30 p.m. Mondays.

CATHEDRAL, FR 150th parish anniversary committee meeting March 21. Ticket information for May 15 anniversary banquet: Mr. and Mrs. James A. O'Brien Jr. ST. JOSEPH, NB Holy hour 5 today. Coordinators' meeting I p.m. March 10. Vincentian meeting 10 a.m. March 13. Cub Scout committee 2 p.m. March 19; pack meeting I p.m. March 27.

CORPUS CHRISTI, SANDWICH Women's Guild meeting March 9 begins with 7 p.m. Mass; business session follows, Father Clinton Hall; guest speakers: Mary Arnold of human servi<;es and Patricia Trempelas, RN.

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NOTRE DAME, FR Gathering session 7:30 tonight, chapel.

CATHOLIC WOMAN'S CLUB,FR Meeting and Jerry Coyle's Good Time Show 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Holy Name School auditorium. Scholarships available for members' children.

HOLY GHOST, ATTLEBORO Liturgy board meeting 8 p.m. Tuesday, parish center.

SEPARATED AND DIVORCED, ATTLEBORO Attleboro Area Support Group for Separated and Divorced Catholics meeting 7 p.m. Sunday, St. Mark's Church, Attleboro Falls.

CATHOLIC NURSES SEMINAR "Stress, Coping and Self-Esteem" seminar with Dr. Claire Stevens, sponsored by Fall River Diocesan Council of Catholic Nurses, 9:30 a.m. to 3: 15 p.m. March 26, St. John the Baptist Church hall, Westport; all nurses and interested individuals welcome; information by March 19: Betty Novacek, 674-574 I, ext. 2080, during business hours.

ST. MARY, FAIRHAVEN Enrichment for religious education teachers 7 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by Father Robert C. Donovan, parochial vicar at St. Patrick's parish, Wareham. First Friday Mass 7 tonight; Sacr~d Hearts Association meeting follows, rectory. Family Mass 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Lenten mission with Father Tom McElroy, SS.Cc., week of March 20; theme: Following Jesus Can Be Hazardous To Your Health.

ST. ELIZABETH SETON, N. FALMOUTH First Saturday rosary recitation after 9 a.m. Mass. Scripture study with Father Timothy J. Goldrick 7 to 8 p.m. Lenten Sundays, repeated after 9 a.m. Mass Mondays.

ST. PATRICK, SOMERSET Exposition of Blessed Sacrament follows noon Mass Lenten Sundays.

ST. JAMES, NH CYO general meeting 2 p.m. March 6, church hall. Parochial school students are attending 9 a.m. Mass Fridays at St. John the Baptist Church; friends invited to join them. Christian sexuality program for eighth and ninth graders 7 p.m. March 8 and 15, parish center; information: 990-0806. Parish mission preached

by Father Cyprian Murray, OFM Cap., March 19 through 24.

ST. GEORGE, WESTPORT Lenten mission week of March 13 preached by Father Bednarek of Puerto Rico. "Burden bags" have been distributed as symbols of burdens impeding relationships with Christ; on Good Friday bags will Qe placed at the foot of the cross as a symbol of victory.

O.L. VICTORY, CENTERVILLE Ultreya 7:30 tonight. Workers' party with 7: I 5 p.m. dinner tomorrow, parish center.

ST. MARY, NB Scout Sabbath celebration at 5: I 5 p. m. Mass tomorrow; social follows, school cafeteria.

ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST, POCASSET First Saturday Mass 8 a.m. tomorrow.

ST. DOMINIC, SWANSEA First Friday Mass 7 tonight concludes all-day exposition of Blessed Sacrament. In the Footsteps of Jesus, . Holy Week mini-retreat, presented

by Father Giles Genest, MS, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Palm Sunday through Wednesday.

SS. PETER AND PAUL, FR Vincentian meeting 7 p.m. March 10, rectory.

CHRIST THE KING, COTUIT/MASHPEE Lenten triduum March 8 through 10; Father Anthony Rebeiro will offer renewal series at Queen of All Saints Chapel, Mashpee; Catholic Women's Club day of recollection directed by Sister Noel Blute, RSM, 1:30 p.m. March 9, St. Jude the Apostle Chapel, Cotuit.