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High' court to rule on parents' rights

CETA church jobs unconstitutional?

MILWAUKEE (NC) - A federal judge in Milwaukee for the second time has ruled unconstitutional the use of federal Com-' prehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) funds to hire employees for church-related schools.

U.S. District Judge John W. Reynolds said involvement by church schools in the CETA program, even when CETA workers perform various non·religious duties, is unconstitutional because of the excessive entanglement it creates between church and state.

"No matter what positions are filled by these workers, this type of direct subsidization provides • the affected religious institutions with direct and tanglible benefits," wrote Reynolds in a decision released Feb. 12.

"When such benefits are conferred out of public funds, the result is a violation of the First Amendment," he added.

Reynolds rejected contentions

by attorneys for several Wisconsin Catholic dioceses and for the U.S. Department of Labor, which administers the CETA program, that revisions in the program made by the department last summer eliminated the churchstate questions surrounding church involvement in GETA programs.

Last summer's new regulations, while banning church employment of CETA workers in many areas of school activity, allowed CETA employment in food, health, safety or other similar services in church schools.

But Reynold said, "While the nature of the job positions that may be funded through the CETA program are limited by the new Department of Labor rules, many of the newly-authorized positions present a substantial danger of excessive entanglement between church and state."

He said that not only would auditing and review procedures Turn to Page Six

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Appeal head Joseph B. McCarty, a member of St. Paul's parish, Taunton, has been named diocesan lay chairman' for the 39th annual Catholic Charities Appeal of the Fall River diocese.

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WASHINGTON (NC) - The Supreme Court ·has agreed to rule on the constitutionality of laws requiring parental notification before a teen-age girl can obtain an abortion.

The court Feb. 25 accepted for review a Utah law requiring doctors to notify parents of girls seeking abortions. The attorney for an anonymous Utah 15-yearold has challenged the law as unconstitutional saying it interferes with the teen-ager's right to receive an abortion "without undue interference by the state."

At issue is simple notification of parents, not parental consent.

The court ruled in 1976 in a case from Missouri that parents could not have an absolute veto over their daughter's abortion decision.

Last year the court ruled in a case from Massachusetts that minors must have the opportunity to go directly to a court for permission to obtain an abortion before her parents are consulted

or notified. The court' said no parental notification or consent is required if the minor proves to the judge that she is mature enough to make an abortion decision on her own.

The State of Utah, in defense of its parental notification law, said, "to leave the parent in total ignorance of the proposed major surgery upon a minor child still within the parents' control and custody would be to ignore totally and completely the fundamental notion of the integrity of the family unit and to disregard entirely the responsibility which parents have for their minor children."

The court is not expected to hear arguments in the new case until at least the fall, and thus probably will not issue its ruling until early 1981.

Meanwhile, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals has ruled that parents need not be notified before a state agency Turn to Page Six

• Bishops' Convocation a spiritual eOCperlenCe Would you believe a retreat attended by 22 bishops and 144 priests, sisters, brothers and lay people?

That's what the eighth annual Convocation of the Catholic Bishops of New England is being called. Held last weekend at Mont Marie Conference Center, Holyoke, it brought together representatives- of the 11 New England dioceses to examine their personal relationship to Christ.

In the past, convocations have focused "on policies and programs. This year, said Auxiliary Bishop Amedee Proulx of Portland, Maine, participants turned their attention to "the reason for it all, our relation with Jesus."

In large' groups and small workshops, grassroots Catholics from parish organizations and Catholic schools, together with representatives of Marriage En-

counter, Cursillo, the charismatic renewal, pro-life and peace and justice groups and the permanent diaconate, considered the basic question: "What think you of Christ?"

Father' Howard Gray, S.J., director of the Weston School of Theology, Cambridge, the meeting's keynote speaker, discussed the relationship between man and God created by the entrance of Christ into human history.

Through service to each other, he said, people "are empowered to enter into dialogue with Him." Prayer should focus on Jesus, said Sister Madeline Birmingham of the Center for Religious Development, also in Cambridge.

what we ought to do, but because Jesus is alive in us."

Father George W. Coleman, diocesan director of education, was' a member of .the steering committee that developed the weekend program.

"Let Him take first priority," she told convocation participants. "Let the reality of His life speak to the reality of our lives so that when we make decisions it's not because it is

Led by Bishop Cronin, the diocesan delegation included representatives of the Priests' Council, diocesan educators and students and the permanent diaconate.

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THE ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River-Thurs., Mar. 6, 1980

BEIJING (NC)-Diplomatic sources describe the current three-week visit of Cardinal Roger Etchegaray of Marseilles, France, to China as "strictly private" and said the cardinal "is not charged with any mission on the part of the Vatican."

The cardinal's visit is at the invitation of the Association of Chinese People -for Friendship with Foreign Countries. It was reported he would try to establish contact with the National Association of Patriotic Catholics, a group condemned in 1958 by Pope Pius XII for choosing bishops in violation, of church norms.

VATICAN CITY (NC)-Pope John Paul U may soon issue new rules governing laicizations, the dispensation of priests from their priestly vows, said church sources.

The pope abruptly halted the processing of all pending cases last Easter, when he indicated that he would take a firm stand against most laicization requests.

BEGINNING THE SPRING CONFIRMATION schedule for the diocese, Bishop Daniel A. Cronin administers the sacrament at Blessed Sacrament Church, Fall River, assisted by Rev. Maurice R. Jeffrey, left, pastor, and Msgr. Alfred J. Gendreau.

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland (NC)-If the lack of job mobility for Catholics continues, it will further fuel the violence in Northern Ireland, according to Robert Cooper, head of Northern Ireland's Fair Employment Agency (FEA). Top professional jobs are concentrated in the hands of Protestants while the minority Catholic com· munity tends to be limited to the lower levels of the job market.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (NC)-Sexism is as much of a sin as racism, said Auxiliary Bishop P. Francis Murphy of Baltimore in a talk to nuns in the Buffalo Diocese. The prelate, who serves on the U.S. bishops' Ad Hoc Committee on Women in Society and the Church, offered several suggestions to resolve "a very serious division in the church, especially in this country, on women's place in the church and in ministry," ST. PAUL, Minn. (NC)-The publisher-editor of The Wanderer, a national Catholic weekly newspaper based in St. Paul, has denied· charges of mismanagement and diversion of newspaper funds for personal use. The charges were made against Alphons.e Matt by his two brothers, both shareholders in the company.

PHILADELPHIA (NC)-Msgr. John Foley, English-language press officer on the papal trip to Ireland and the 1Jnited States, said an interview with him -may have formed part of alleged "conversations" with Pope John Paul H in the March Ladies' Home Journal.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (NC)-Thomas Siemer of Columbus, who was reported missing in Rome shortly after he broke ranks at a papal general audience Jan. 16 to hand Pope John Paul II a message, is safe at an undisclosed location in Europe, his wife said. Siemer is Ohio regional director of the U.S. branch of Pax Christi, an international Catholic peace movement.

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FRANCISCAN BROTHER GILES NAEDLER aids a blind shut-in in her South Bronx apartment. Brother Giles, with two companions, works in one of .New York City's poorest sections, operating a senior citizens' center and regularly visiting 70 shut-ins.

SEATTLE (NC)-Defendants tried in Seattle on charges of trespassing onto the Bangor Naval Submarine Base last October stood in silent protest last week as Judge Gorden Thompson found them guilty. Sentence will be pronounced March 28. Five Jesuits, a diocesan priest from Seattle and a \member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace are among the 67 defendants.

RICHMOND, Va. (NC)-Couples who hope to participate in the controversial test-tube baby program in Virginia will probably have to foot the bill themselves.

Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Virginia in Richmond has voted not to reconsider its policy prohibiting medical insurance payments for preconception "experimental" services, and other medical insurance carriers are expected to follow suit.

VATICAN CITY (NC)-The Dutch bishops said that Catholics in the Netherlands have reacted favorably for the most part to the conclusions of the recent special Dutch synod at the Vatican, Vatican Radio has reported. But they said there were attitudes of rejection or reserve about the conclusions "here and there,"

VATICAN CITY (NC)-Training seminarians "to become good preachers of the Gospel" is one of the major tasks in the church today, said American Cardinal William Baum, new. prefect of the Vatican's Congregation for Catholic Education in an interview two days after his arrival in Rome to assume his new position.

WASHINGTON (NC)-The U.S. bishops have urged House leaders to approve the supplemental aid requested by President Jimmy Carter to help Nicarauga recover from the devastation of the civil war. The Senate has already approved the aid.

CARDINAL FRANZ KONIG of Vienna with the three youngest members of the Vietnamese refugee family that shares his residence.

VATICAN CITY (NC)-"After this success, my artistic future is assured," quipped Pope John Paul II at a performance of his play "The Goldsmith's Shop" in the Vatican's Consistorial Hall. The play was performed by eight Italian actors. Also present was an audience of about 10 people, including four cardinals, Italian theater personalities, and friends and relatives of the actors.

THE ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River-Thurs., Mar. 6, 1980

Living wills are opposed The four Catholic bishops of Massachusetts have voiced "total opposition" to Massachusetts House Bill 1096.

The bill seeks civil recognition of "living wills," documents by which persons, not in present danger of death indicate that if irreversibly ill they do not wish heroic measures taken to prolong life.

Auxiliary Bishop Timothy J. Harrington of Worcester spoke for the Masssachusetts bishops before the Joint Committee on the Judiciary. He said that the proposed bill "gives nothing to persons that they do not already possess under the law" and added that the bishops fear that such legislation could open the door to legally approved suicide and euthanasia.

"The members of the Massachusetts Catholic Conference state emphatically 'The road of H.I096 is aroad best not taken," concluded Bishop Harrington.

Nutrition month at St. Anne's Clinical dietitians at ,St. Anne's Hospital, Fall River, will observe March as National Nutrition Month with a nutrition awareness campaign.

Hospital patients, medical professionals, senior citizens and the earthquake-stricken Azores will be the focus of respective weeks, said Susan Gimblet, hospital director of dietary services.

Patients will be given nutrition counselling and meal trays will include nutrition-oriented decorations, games and information packets, said Mrs. Gimblet.

Hospital employees will be briefed on low-calorie selections from the cafeteria menu and will also receive nutritional counselling.

Senior citizens will be invited to eat their evening meal in the hospital cafeteria at reduced prices during the week of March 17, said Mrs. Gimblet.

"We hope to demonstrate how they may. achieve an inexpensive, well~balanced diet in their own homes," explained Carolyn Fenderson, clinical dietitian.

During the final week of March, cafeteria diners will be invited to assist Azoreans by sacrificing dessert and contributing to a food fund.

Sister Etienne Funeral services were held last Thursday for Sister Etienne Bilodeau, RJM, 93, for many years in charge of boarders at Jesus Mary Academy, Fall River.

Born in St. Henri, Quebec, Canada,. she was the daughter of the late George and Clotilde Bilodeau. She professed vows in the Jesus Mary community in 1914.

In addition to serving at Jesus Mary Academy, Sister Etienne taught at Notre Dame School, Fall River, and at schools of her community in New Hampshire and Rhode Island.

Interment was' in the mausoleum on the Jesus Mary Convent grounds.

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Msgr. James J. Dolan, Tauntion's beloved "Father Jim," died last Friday in his 100th year. His funeral took place Monday at St. Mary's Church~ Taunton, which he served as pastor for 34 years.

Bishop Daniel A. Cronin was principal celebrant of the Mass of Christian Burial, assisted by scores of diocesan priests as concelebrants. Father James F. Lyons was homilist.

Born August 9, 1880 in Taunton, the son of Martin and Hannah Dolan, Msgr. Dolan attended St. Larent College, Montreal and St. Mary's Seminary, Baltimore. He was ordained in 1912

by Bishop Daniel F. Feehan and served at Sacred Heart, parish, Fall River, until 1917, when he entered the U.S. Army as a pitaI. He served in Europe until the end of World War I, then' returned to Sacred Heart parish until he was appointed to head the former Bethlehem children's home in Taunton and serve as chaplain at Taunton State HospitaI.pitaI. The remainder of his priestly life was spent in Taunton, as pastor first at Holy Family parish, East Taunton, where he was stationed from 1926 to 1935 and then at St. Mary's, from which he retired in 1969 as pastor emeritus. He was among founders of the former Msgr. Coyle High School for boys in Taunton.

For 15 years "Monsignor Jim" was joined in Taunton by his brother, the late Msgr. William Dolan, who was pastor of Holy Family from 1954 to 1969; The

two retired at the same time, and Msgr. William died in 1977.

Msgr. James was a trustee of the Taunton Public Library for 45 years and was also a director of the Taunton Boys' Club and chaplain of the Daughters of Isabella, the Queen's Daughters and the American Legion.

He held membership in the Veterans of Foreign War and the Knights of Columbus.

Msgr. Dolan remained at St. Mary's for some years following his retirement, then moving to the Catholic Memorial Home.

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"The pope deliberately cancelled his projected February visit to enable the post-election passions to cool off," said Cardinal Sin. Local elections for governors and mayors were held Jan. 30.

Last year, the Vatican announced that the pope planned to visit the Philippines, but it did not give a date.

Philippine church officials hoped the trip would take place at the end of '1979 while the Archdiocese of Manila was celebrating the 400th anniversary of its founding. When a trip in 1979 did not occur, speculation centered on a February or March trip.

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Restoration of the Liturgy There is developing in the church a renewed interest in liturgy. All signs indicate in no uncertain terms that there exists among many members of the church a hunger for good liturgy. For confirmation, one has only to read about the overwhelming response that various workshops and sermons on liturgy are receiving throughout the United States. The .many new materials on the subject that are offered by the Office of Publications of the United States Catholic Conference evidence again this growing concern in the church for appropriate and correct expressions of worship.

Unlike our brothers and sisters in the Eastern tradition, who hold dear the proper liturgical expression of the divine ,mysteries, we of the Western church have during these 'postconciliar days for all intents and purposes made the sanctuary somewhat of a sideshow.

In a vain attempt to make Mass "popular," the sanctuary has been filled with almost every form of manmade distraction that €ould be labeled "meaningful." Most of the clergy who sought to keep the pews filled at any price while at the same time forgetting their prime responsibility to fulfill their own liturgical mandate, readily gave in to various pressure groups who if truth is to be told hadn't the foggiest notion of what liturgy was all about in the first place.

On came the circus. First to go was any semblance of good music. The strolling minstrel became the only acceptable mode of praising in song. Anyone who played a guitar became an expert in liturgical music. Then appeared those who felt that the sanctuary itself had little hope of inspiring churchgoers unless it was bedecked with burlap. One wonders what the church ever did before burlap. Then came the balloons, along with hurriedly-homemade ~ vestments more appropriate for a center ring.

In retrospect, one finds that most of the ludicrous exaggeration found in some parishes was tightly controlled by a close little circle of people who by virtue of some private revelation felt that they were sent as the new experts in the liturgy of the church. Poorly trained, with little or no comprehension of the true meaning of liturgy, they in many areas, at many Masses, for all practical purposes made a very valiant attempt to destroy the Roman rite.

It is refreshing to see such shoddy trappings of worship on the decrease while attempts at restoring good liturgy are on the increase. .

Liturgy is sacred. It is the summit toward which the activity of the church must move. It is' the source from which the faithful should derive the true spirit of Christ.

It .goes without saying that no one attempting to fulfill the mandate and revisions found in the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy desires to return to a situation where there is no particip~tion by the church community.

What is desirable and is currently developing is a sense of good liturgy, including signs and symbols carefully chosen to enhance the atmosphere in which men meet their God. Letters Welcome Letters to the editor are welcomed. All letters should be brief and the editor reserves the right to condense any letters if deemed necessary. All letters must be sIgned and contain a home or business addreu.

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'If 'I ride the morning winds to the farthest oceans, even there your hand will guide me, your strength will support me.' Ps. 138:9

Following Christ . .

By Father Kevin Harrington Lent provides us with the op· portunity to follow Christ. We need no better assurance than that of knowing that he goes before us always.

It is, of course, often difficult to follow him, at no time more difficult than during Holy Week.

To truly celebrate the liturgy of those solemn days, we must find Christ in his bride, the church.

But before we journey with Christ we should know that he has experienced the fullness of our humanity and is our brother.

He has also experienced the fullness of all that is divine and is our savior.

Such knowledge of Christ is imparted through the ministry of the Church. We owe more to the church than we usually give her.

Like any neglected bride, she needs a helping hand more than applause. The work of nourishing the faith of God's holy people is a task that involves a unique blending of God's grace and man's effort.

Lent is a time for us, with the help of the church, to try to do the impossible, follow Christ. We reflect upon the abundance of God's love and develop the discipline we need to try harder.

To see Christ in people is easier when we see the life of Christ unfold during Holy Week.

We are given times of abundant blessings. These are our Holy Thursdays and are opportunities

to show our gratitude to God through generosity. We must accept these times with open hands, always ready to give and to receive.

We are given our Good Fridays to learn to put more confidence in God than our fellow man.

Suffering is a part of life and it cannot be avoided. The courage which our faith provides helps

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us to confront these times but courage is exhaustible and suffering must never be sought for its own sake.

We are given the mourning of Holy Saturday to help us struggle freely with our faith. It is good to question but it is also good to trust in a God who is experienced day by day. To share the fruits of our search is to share the insights of our faith.

We hear much about Easter Catholics, but every Sunday is an Easter and special to any

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believer who is experiencing God in everyday living. Sunday is sharing the perfect joy of the Risen Christ. The Resurrection means much more to a believer who has walked with Christ than to one who has remained a stranger.

We must not pass judgment on . the Easter Sunday Catholic, however. Rather, we must show him the Christ w~ live day by_ day.

Such living day by day involves a letting-go which few people can accomplish perfectly.

It involves loving the people of God where they are on the path of following Christ. The church is not perfect because we are not divine. Our church may often prove to be all too human but she will always be precious in the work of continuing Christ's mission. She has given us a beautiful way of following Christ in the rich liturgical tradition of Holy Week.

We owe the church a helping hand by living that way daily and celebrating it authentically.

(necrolo9Y) March 22 Rev. Joseph A. Martins; 1940, Assistant, St. John Baptist, New Bedford March 27 Rev. James W. Conlin, 1918, Pastor, St. Patrick, Somerset Rt. Rev. Antonio P. Vieira, 1964, Pastor, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, New Bedford

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Acquiring values An old expression says, "What

you are speaks so loud, I can't hear what you say." Another proclaims, "Children learn what they observe." The belief hidden in those expressions, when taken together, is that children are a clean slate at birth. Their character development is "caught" not "taught" from their parents and others.

That has always seemed logical. Yet it left one unanswered question: How do we explain' the enormous differences in siblings within a family?

How does it happen that in one family one brother turns to crime, the other to God? Furthermore, if children "catch"" their moral development from parents, should parents feel guilty about having produced the black sheep or good about having brought the moral son into life?

Enter Robert M. Liebert-tall, lean, bearded, reddish curly hair, looking somewhat like the popular image of a biblical prophet. A psychology professor at the State University of New York in Stony Brook, he gained a respected reputation for his studies and testimony on the negative effects of television violence on children. He has now concluded research which asked: How are children socialized in regard to values, ethics and moral reasoning?

Liebert found overwhelming evidence that patterns of moral reasoning and conduct, are, indeed, acquired by children from others who serve as models ,for

them. Undeniably, he says, children "catch" their values. All the emphasis on preaching, rewards and punishments as the way to teach children is misplaced, because "clearly, this is not the most important way children learn about life," he says.

He said his observation of behavior indicates a certain moral malleability in children; that is, they can be swayed and influenced by another person if that person has a strong enough appeal or importance to the child.

He sees no evidence for presuming the existence of an internal moral agent or a fixed aspect in one's conscience as a primary factor in moral development.

Rather, it consistently appears that children acquire the values of .the people to whom they are exposed.

"Our research shows that the experience of being exposed to the moral values of others is information, giving a person a theory of what the world is about.

It points out that a child has the capacity to draw out rules from a model and apply these," Liebert told me. "More important, in our formative years, we add up all this information, accumulating it and yet changing it, depending on who the people are that we consider important.

These are the people whose example most influences us."

Liebert's Rtudies also shed light on the question that confuses so many of us ...:.... why differences, sometimes startling ones, exist among siblings,

Shared prayer Every night after supper during Lent when I was a child, we knelt together to say the rosary as a family.

And almost every night, before we were through, one of the seven of us was sent from the room for distracting the others.

Finally, to deal with the situation, my parents decided we would kneel back to back. So like the early Westerners with their wagons, we put our chairs in a circle, backs inward, and prayed. So much for shared prayer.

Memories like this keep many families from enjoying prayer together, particularly if it's a blend of young children, teens, and parents. They are boxed into the rosary style of prayer, a type that is becoming decreasingly popular in today's families.

The rosary is essentially a private, not a communal, prayer.

As such, it's invaluable when you're alone, on a bus, or can't sleep. But as a means of stimulating family spirituality, it's low on the list.

There are two forms of prayer experienCing a popular renewal in families today, scriptural prayer ~nd meditation. Why not give thElm a try in your family during Lent and see if they have any staying power?

Scriptural prayer: this is espe-

cially effective in families with interfaith marriages and/or reluctant teens. The Protestant spouse usually feels quite comfortable with the Bible and can often give deeper insights than a cradle' Catholic. Adolescents, too, find the Bible appealing, as attested by the popularity of youth scripture groups, but they rarely get to discuss it with their parents.

Start with a prayer, then a short scripture passage and read the exegesis or interpretation of it, found in any good translation.

Ask your religious education coordinator, pastor, or principal for a good inexpensive translation if you don't have one. Many parishes have a variety you can borrow before you decide which fits your family best.

Next, discuss _what a passage meant at the time it was written ~ and what it means in our路 lives today. End with a short prayer and perhaps a hymn.

Meditation is another form of prayer uniquely suited to the fast pace of family living today.

Our family's favorite Advent ritual, as I've said before, is that of sitting on the living room floor around the lighted wreath, reading Luke or a prayer and meditating on it for a few moments. Then we have a carol or another piece of scripture, an-

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brothers and sisters who would, on the face of it, have the same parental models. These differences occur, he explains, because children choose to imitate people whom they consider most important and these people are not ahyays their parents.

"It can often be their peers," he admitted, adding, "parents are quite right to be concerned about the friends their children choose."

Liebert's research should be of some comfort to parents who worry whether they are the only ones to路 blame should their child behave: irresponsibly. Considering all the behavior models abounding, and the inability to know why one model emerges as more important than another to different individuals, the most accurate explanation, as expressed by this respected psychologist, is: "The balance of your own beliefs is continuously influenced by the balance of beliefs you see in other people." He points out that another lesson from the research is that "we are not entirely responsible for anyone but a little responsible for everyom!" when it comes to moral developmen,t and socially responsible behavior.

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other brief meditative period, a quiet spontaeous sharing kind of prayer, and a closing hymn.

But families don't have to wait until Advent for this. We've had many successful family Lenten sessions by reading something, from scriptures, meditating on it, having a prayer and a closing hymn. If your children are young, try some of the children's Bible stories instead, like the little Arch' or ,Purple Puzzle books.

Meditating on other readings and prayers is also effective. Try a reading of the Prayer of St..

Francis or from any of the many m~ditation books being produced today, or even a passage from literature that is meaningful and revelant.

Each of the above prayer rituals can take as little as 15 minutes but they can mean as much as a month of religious education to a family in their lifetime spirituality. Don't feel bound by prayer forms of your past. Look at your family and develop some new forms to meet their needs.

You'll notice the difference in prayer popularity right away.

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MARY McGRORY

President Carter has complained about the "gross overreaction" of the country's youth to his plan to reg-

"gesture," why should its burden fall on 18-year-olds? Brown sadonically has suggested the draft age be raised to 40. ister them next June.

The discussion has been furSince he is a chronic overre- ther muddied by the disappearactor himself _ remember when ance of a report mandated in he went overboard on "malaise" Congress through the efforts of _ this is an expert opinion. an enemy of the draft, Rep. Patricia Schroeder, D-Colo. The reThe White House is seriously port was made by the Selective displeased with the country's re- Service director, Bernard Rostception of this manifestation of ker, but no one is allowed to his post-Afghan "toughness." see it. Schroeder has repeatedly "The difference between regis- asked the White House for a tration and draft is not gener- copy, but has been told they ally appreciated," mourned one can't seem to lay their hands of the president's helpers. on it.

The force of the issue was An organization called CARD demonstrated in the returns from (Committee Against Registrathe Maine caucuses. Gov. Jerry tion and the Draft) has filed a Brown of California zeroed in freedom of information suit to on the campuses and romped pry the document loose. It might home with 13.8 percent of the' confound the martial folk in the vote. In New Hampshire, Sen- White House, since its central Edward Kennedy contested contention is said to be-- that, Brown for the custody of the with the use of new sophisticated newly mobilized 18-year-olds, computer equipment, for which and reminded student audiences Congress appropriated funds, that not so long ago, the weight- call-up could be accomplished in less contender from the coast 13 days less than preregistration was advocating registration for would insure. public service.

The president's announcement, "I am the only candidate who according to Schroeder's staff, is opposed to any form of reg- "glided over the possibility of istration," he bo()ms. the mobilization capability."

The president's critics believe The chairman of CARD, Barry that the regisration idea was Lynn, a young minister-lawyer, born of impulse, when he was who is still busy cleaning up the feeling his oats as commander debris of Vietnam, explained in chief after his Iowa triumph. why the distinction between the He has been stung by accusations registration that Carter wants of "gross overreaction" to the and the .,draft that Carter insists crisis. he does not need is lost. One of the purposes of the president's His people contend that regis- plan is to set up and train draft tration is meant as a "gesture" to indicate to the Soviets that boards around the country.

"The president," Lynn obwe mean business in the .Persian Gulf. served mildly, "will have a diffiCarter is said to have enjoyed cult time going to colleges withthe storm over the registration out being picketed." of women. It was fleetingly exCarter, by all accounts, is pected that the uproar would making a SALT-size effort for divert the citizenry' from con- registration, addressing educatemplating the larger issue and tional and student leaders about give a dividend, the passage the martial majesty - and harmof ERA. But ERA went down lessness - of it all. Some of his again in the Virginia legislature fe~low D~mocrats thin~ h.e _ its defeat possibly helped by ~ raised the Issue not knowmg It votes from officeholders heall- was loaded. ing from parents who did not If you want to be cynical about raise their daughters to be tank- it, you could say that he has drivers in the Khyber 'Pass. figured that the political conseBut the real haunt is the wide.. quences to him could be moot. , spread belief that the next war Brown and KeJ'lnedY' are fightwill be nuclear: People think so ing tooth-and-nail for the antibecause they heard the Depart- registration vote and Brown ment of Defense calmly inform. could take away enough., fl'Q.sn: .

Congress that since we lac.k the Kennedy to give the presid~t路 .~. manpower to defend the Petsian bigger haul. .

Gulf - where Carter drew a line in his State of the Union address - we might have to THE ANCHOIL use "tactical nuclear weapons."

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Fresh from a White House meeting with President Carter and an appearance on national television, Craig came home to a hero's welcome from this rural community of 15,000.

Craig and his teammates had received a spiritual assist from Immaculate Conception parishioners, who had arranged to have 10 a.m. Mass on that historic Sunday offered for the U.S. hockey team and· in particular for Craig. The game started at 11 a.m. ' Father Boffa said the victory parade staged by residents of North Easton and neighboring Easton went right by the church door. "The parking lot was jammed with people and every flag we had was out on the front lawn."

P; previously scheduled retreat for the ninth graders was cut short so that the youngsters could join the welcome for Craig, said the priest, who was among more than 1,008 students and townspeople jamming Oliver Ames High School gym to hear their hero tell them, "you are my family and I love you all."

Craig, one of ~ight chileren, provided one of the most moving moments of the Olympics when he stood on the ice immediately after the American victory scanning the stands for his father, 61-year-old Don Craig.

Millions read his lips as he said, "Where's my father, where's my father?"

"That was dramatic. It seemed to reinforce some of the values that have been missing from society," said Paul Hughes, a· teacher at Oliver Ames, the

provides contraceptive counseling and devices to minor children.

The Court of Appeals for the school from whioh Craig was Sixth Circuit in Cincinnati handgraduated and whose black and orange Tigers he led to many ed down the unanimous decision February 26 in a case styled hockey victories.

"It was the biggest thing ever Doe v. Irwin, which originated to hit this town," concurred when Michigan parents objected Duncan Oliver, principal. "It's to the secretive activities of the love, it's apple pie and the Amer- Ingham County Board of Health. ican flag wrapped up into one." The parents have been repre"The saddest part was. not sented by attorneys for the Milhaving mom here," said Craig's waukee-based Catholic League for. Religious and Civil Rights. oldest sister, Maureen Kelly.

Mrs. Craig, who died of canRobert Destro, general councer two years ago, had been very . sel for the national' Catholic active in parish affairs, said an- rights union, called the decision other son, Donald, 32, who noted "abomimible." Noting that the .that the Craig youngsters who ruling will be appealed, he said, attended parish CCD classes as "If this decision is upheld by the they were growing up and that U.S. Supreme Court, parents will Jim had starred in CYO basket- no longer have any rights as ball as well as in hockey. parents. The state, without any The 6-foot-l, ISO-pounder pretense whatsoever, will have turned professional last week, assumed the right to direct the signing with the Atlanta Flames care, custody, nurture and eduhockey team. cation of children in the United And the jubilant members of States. Big Brother will be a his home parish might well be reality." considering another Mass - this one of thanksgiving. If they do, there's an appropriate musical setting available. It's an OlymEDICTAL CITATION pic Mass, composed by George DIOCESAN TRIBUNAL Cantin,organist at the Olympic FALL RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS parish of St. Agnes in Lake Since the actual place of residence of Placid, N.Y. JOSE PAVAO is unknown.

Cantin said he feels the Mass, We cite JOSE PAVAO to appear per· sonally before the Sacred Tribunal of which incorporates the ABC the Diocese of Fall River on March 12..

Olympic theme music, will con1980 at 1:30 P.M. at 344 Highland Aventinue to be sung because of "a ue, Fall River, Massachusetts, to give certain triumphal feeling that it t~stimony to establish: has. . . . It could be used any Whether or not the nullity of the marriage exists in the SEQUEIRA· time for joyous celebration."

Profounder truth "It is in suffering that we are

withdrawn from the bright superficial film of existence; from the sway of time and mere things, and find ourselves in the presence of a profounder truth."

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Ordinaries of the place or other pastors having the knowledge of the residence of the above person, Jose Pavao, must see to it that he is properly advised in regard to this edictal ,citatioR. Henry T. Munroe Offic;ialis Given at the Seat of the Tribunal, Fall River, Massachusetts, on this, the 25th day of February 1980.

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Agrees Dear Editor: I have enjoyed The Anchor very much lately - it has greatly improved. I heartily agree with the letter from the reader opposing Father Andrew Greeley's comments. Now on Donahue's program he- has opposed the Pope's directives. He should not be allowed to print "his" opinions. His articles have irritated my thinking for a long_ time.

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TV Facts Dear Editor: Thank you so much for sending us a copy of The Anchor in which you ran an updated TV & Movie Facts for Parents. You did a splendid job and we are most appreciative.

We are not publishing a spring edition but we are starting to organize for a fall publication.

In the meantime we would love your comments, good and bad, from yourself and your readers so that we can improve with each publication. A'gain, many thanks.

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Girl Scouts Dear Editor: Do you know girls between the ages of six and 12? Do you ever think their only source of entertainment is watching television? Or, do you know girls between the ages of 13 and 17 and think their only mental and emotional capabilities are thinking about the way they look and about boys?

There is a way to open new doors for these girls to explore.

The answer is in the Girl Scout program. In Girl Scouting, girls develop values which will give meaning and direction to their lives.

Although Girl Scouting happens year-round, Girl Scout Week (March 9-15) is th! perfect time to think about a girl'S future. Please think about the approximately 20,000 girls in Southeastern Massachusetts who are part of the Plymouth Bay Girl Scout Council. At the same time, please think about the wonderful Girl Scouting opportunities available to the girls in your life.

Girl Scouting is multicultural.

The program not only welcomes but seeks girl and adult members from all racial, 1lthnic, religious and socio-economic 'groups.

There':; a spot for everyone in Girl Scouting. For girls, the joy of discovery; for adults, the satisfaction of making it happen.

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Protest Dear Editor: In the article entitled "Charismatic Gifts" by Bernard O'Reilly in the Feb. 28 issue of The Anchor, I wish to protest the statement that transcendental meditation is a kind of "temptation and deception."

Transcendental meditation is is a type of therapy, it has no connection with any religion. It is meant to bring peace and relaxation and better self-understanding to those who practice it, which in many instances it appears to do.

It might also be pointed out that it has succeeded in turning many people away from the abuse of drugs and alcohol.

I believe that Mr. O'Reilly has been misinformed.

Mrs. Louis de Geofroy Vineyard Haven

DEUGIIT of students at Coyle and Cassidy High School is mirrored on Bishop Cronin's face. He'd just given them a free day on the occasion of a Lenten visit to the Taunton school. (Greg Bolduc Photo)

Certificate St. Anne's Hospital, Fall River, has received a certificate of recognition from the American Hospital Association in recognition of its efforts to monitor health care cost. The hospital participates in an AHA data bank, enabling it to compare its costs and productivity with comparable facilities.

"The program gives us a base upon which future decisions to contain costs can be made," said James F. Lyons, St. Anne's executive director.

monial courts, he said, where American norms help expedite applications for annulments. He also praised the lifting of excommunication for divorced and remarried Catholics.

When asked. about the statements of Pope John Paul II on divorce, the bishop said the pope was talking about divorce as a social evil. "Divorce is something that breaks down the social fabric. It's not only a private horror; it erodes society," the bishop said.

"Yet we have to do something to minister to divorced people."

The most difficult problem, he said, is the question of divorced and remarried Catholics who cannot receive an annulment. "The church is faced with the dilemma of following Christ's teaching and yet bringing pastoral healing to this second union."

Bishop O'Donnell says he has an answer to the problem, but he urged divorced and separated Catholics to pray and offer their sufferings "to aid and support others."

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Appeal head Continued from page one chandise Corporation and president of the Rennie Manufacturing Company, both in Taunton.

He is a graduate of Providence College and has done graduate studies at MIT and the University of Rhode Island.

Active in business, civic and religious organizations, he is a parish trustee and past president of St. Paul's Holy Name Society and parish council. He has been for many years a parish and special gifts solicitor for the Appeal which he will now head.

McCarty is a. member of the President's Council of Providence College and is the only person to have served two terms as general chairman of the Providence College Loyalty Fund.

The Appeal chairman is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a retired lieutenant in the Naval Reserve. He is married to the former Louise E. Shanley of Providence. The couple has five children and three grandchildren.

McCarty will speak at the 1980 Appeal kickoff meeting, to be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 16 at Bishop Connolly High School, Fall River.

MADISON, Wis. (NC) - "We need you in the church," Bishop Cletus F. O'Donnell of Madison told divorced and separated Catholics.

"You should not feel cut off from the church or ostracized from your parish," Bishop 0' Donnell said in a talk to about 150 divorced and separated Catholics.

"You must not be 1'efused the roles of lector or extraordinary minister because your marriage ended in separation or divorce," he said. "(A priest) would be wrong not to include you."

The bishop said there is a great need to minister to divorced and separated people, and pointed to statistics that 150,000 divorces out of a million involve Catholic marriages.

"There's hardly any family among us that hasn't been touched by divorce. It is one of the foremost problems facing the church today," he declared.

Bishop O'Donnell said that after years of "putting aside" divorced or separated people, the church is changing. Relief has come through church matri-

FAT HER RICHARD CHRETIEN is Charities Appeal assistant director for the New Bedford area, aiding Father Ronald Tosti.

HACKENSACK, N.J. (NC) Beverly Jeczalik, a 31-year-old New Jersey nurse who has become a symbol of discrimination against pro-life professionals, has lost her initial court case against a hospital that had transferred her out of the maternity ward because she refused to participate in abortion procedures.

Mrs. Jeczalik's attorney said he wouid appeal the decision of Superior Court Judge Sherwin Lester, who ruled that the rights of patients seeking abortions and of the hospital to provide care for them outweighed Mrs. Jeczalik's right to a place on the maternity nursing staff of Valley Hospital in Ridgewood.

One year ago Mrs. Jeczalik, after assisting in a saline solution abortion, wrote a letter to

hospital authorities telling them she could not, "as a Christian," continue to participate in such procedures. She was immediately transferred from the "maternity ward to a part-time position in the emergency room.

New Jersey law prohibits discrimination or disciplinary action against a person who refuses to assist in abortions. But Judge Lester said that the hospital had to accommodate all parties. "I feel the hospital handled the problem in a sensitive manner," he said.

Robert A. Baron, attorney for Mrs. Jeczalik, told the court that she had been an object of scorn because of the legal action and that this had dissuaded other nurses from taking anti-abortion stands.

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By Bernard O'Reilly, Brother Armand Binette and James Collard In the sumnler of 1970, at a Cursillo Reunion meeting, a young couple searching for more meaning in their lives heard a woman share news of a prayer meeting she had attended at Holy Ghost Church in Providence. She was so full of enthusiasm that she sparked their interest.

That fall they 'attended their first prayer meeting. At first· they were skeptical about these gatherings of ~{QO to 400 people on a weeknight to pray and praise God. However, the experience of the love and joy in the people made them realize this was something they needed and wanted. It was a new way of relating to Jesus and the Father through the power and presence of the Holy Spirit.

They continued to attend meetings. and shared their experiences with friends, who also began to travel each week to Providence with them.

At this time also, a priest. from St. Joseph's Hall in North Dartmouth was attending the meetings and he and some friends started their own prayer meeting. Starting with nine people, they grew to large numbers in a very short period of time.

In November 1971, a priest, some Sacred Hearts Sisters and a small group of lay people, who had been going to Providence, decided to found a prayer group at Sacred Hearts Academy in Fairhaven.

This group was named New Jerusalem and became a seed group for the area of New Bedford and Fall River.

This prayer group began with about 30 people and in less than a year, about 150 were involved.

In May of :I 972, a group of young. people formed a prayer group at St. Patrick's· Church in Fall River. This group, named Bread of Life quickly grew to 20 people.

By this time, the Holy Spirit was continually drawing people to the charismatic renewal and more and more prayer groups were being formed.

Our Lady's Chapel in New Bedford had a flourishing prayer meeting, drawing hundreds of people. They were soon followed

by Our Lady of the Assumption Church, also in New Bedford, as well as St. Anne's in Fall River.

The latter two groups were drawn into the healing ministry and were soon being attended

by hundreds of people. walk in the Spirit. These meetIn the summer of 1973, the . ings were then opened to the New Jerusalem community, after public. People came from Rhode a pe.riod of discernment and Island, Boston, New Bedford and prayer, decided that Sacred Fall River parishes. The meetHearts Academy would serve as ings grew so large that within a an excellent location for a cha- year the group had to move three rismatic retreat house. times, finally settling in the The 'leaders of the prayer La. Salette Shrine cafeteria, meeting, with the approval of where they are held each Friday the religious sisters, staffed the night. new retreat house. In August At that time, there were no 1973, the first of many retreats Life in the Spirit seminars nor .for charismatics was held. any Christian Basic Maturity In 1975, one thousand charis- courses, but discussion periods matics attended Mass at St. were held after the meetings for Mary's Cathedral in Fall River, those who were interested. These where Bishop Cronin received talks were centered around the Acts of the Apostles and Paul's the renewal in an official way.

Rev. Cornelius J. O'Neill was Letter to the Corinthinians. the first diocesan liaison with One leader wrote to the Re<:harismatic groups. In 1976 he newal national headquarters, was succeeded by the present Notre Dame, for more informaliaison, Father Robert S. Kaszyn- tion about the movement. In the ski; and in Christmas week of meantime, two others started 1978 seven persons were installed going to ·Providence to share

by Bishop Cronin as members of with the group meeting at Holy the first diocesan service com- Ghost parish with Father John mittee of charismatic activities. Randall. They came together to They were Bernard O'Reilly, pray, seek the Lord's vision for chairman, Father George Harri- the Renewal and share the varison, Beatrice Ponte, Robert Pel- ous problems that had come up.

Finally, the first mimeographed land, Brother Armand Binette, MS, James Collard and Sister copy of "Life in the Spirit" came Mary Carolita, RSM. out and was used after each Recently several Portuguese- prayer meeting. More and more speaking prayer meetings have people began to yield: to the been organized in the New Bed- Gifts, lives were transformed, ford, Fall River and Somerset reconciliations took place. Often areas. The better to serve their people waited in line to speak to members, Father Jose A. F. dos priests at the meetings and to Santos, C.M. has joined the serv- receive the Sacrament of Reconice committee. <;illation. The sacramental life now meant more to the people Attleboro In 1969, a Sister of Mercy and they were receiving the from Cumberland, R.I., was Eucharist more often. studying in Washington. While There were problems, but the there she attended her first pray- Lord was there to keep things er meeting. When she returned going. People were maturing and to Rhode Island, she shared her began to leave the Shrine group experience and a prayer meeting to start prayer meetings in their was started at the Provincial own parishes. To this day, the House. Its chaplain, a La Salette number of prayer meetings in priest from Attleboro, with some the Attleboro area is growing. of his confreres, started another The Lord is doing a mighty work group at Mount St. Rita's in through His Spirit.

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Cape, Islands In January of 1970, a few of On December 6, 1974, a prayer the La Salette priests organized meeting was founded by Brother a prayer weekend at their re- Pancratius Boudreau, C.S.S.R. treat house in Attleboro. About (Brother "Panky"), who came to 25 people came together and St. Francis Xavier in Hyannis prayed, using the Acts of the to introduce Cape Cod Catholics Apostles and ,Paul's Letter to the to the Charismatic. Renewal.

Corinthinians. They prayed for The prayer group at St. Franthe Baptism of the Holy Spirit. cis flourished and in two years The Lord heard their prayer and grew considerably. From this blessed them with the Gifts of group others have developed, the Holy Spirit. forming in Osterville, CenterThose present at that week- ville, BreWSter, Harwich, Orend continued to meet on a reg- leans, Wellfleet, Buzzards Bay, ular basis in order to grow and Falmouth and Vineyard Haven.

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Fasting during Lent The origins of fasting are obscure and antedate the' Bible. Various theories have been proposed to explain the practice. One theory is based on its widespread connection with funeral practices, seeing that by leaving food with the dead, the desire is expressed that they, rather than the living might make use of it.

Another theory as to its origin speculates that once primitive man discovered that it would induce a state of susceptibility to visions and dreams, he sought it deliberately in order to gain access to the realities of the spiritual world. Another theory sees it as nothing more than preparation for ritual meals or feasts.

And yet another sees it developing out of primitive man's fear of demons who gained control over men through eating.

Whatever its origins, there seems to be little, if any, connection, at least in the GraecoRoman world, with morality or ethics. This connection is established and preserved in the Judato-Christian tradition.

Some of the above elements are held in common with the biblical tradition, especially as an expression of mourning, as well as a preparation for revelation. Moses spent 40 days fasting on Mount Sinai, just as Daniel fasted prior to receiving visions. But the distinctive element of Old Testament fasting is that it expresses submission to God. Whether it be practiced -to elicit compassion from God (David fasting when his son is sick-but then to the surprise of all not fasting when he dies!), or to turn aside his wrath (the Ninevites upon hearing Jonah's preaching), or to seek an answer from God, or to _seek a revelation, God!s supremacy is recognized. .

The above examples are those of individuals, but eve-n public fasts have the same characteristic. The earHest public fasts were rather spontaneous affairs (even those proclaimed by the king), being expressions of public mourning, or being to avert calamity, or before war, or after defeat in battIe, or in repentance for sin. Later, a fast for the Day of Atonement was prescribed by law (with death being the punishment for violation), and even later, four other annual days were prescribed to remember the destruction of Jerusalem.

As with all external observance, the practice of fasting is too easily objectified and formalized, so that the doing of the deed becomes more important than utilizing the deed to accomplish the objective for which it was instituted. Fasting became very widespread - eventually prescribed two days a week but an attitude of submission to God was not noticeably devel-

oped. As a result, the prophets call Israel back to a true observance, as can be seen especially in Isaiah 58.

While the prophetic call undoubtedly had an impact, it could have been better heeded.

In rabbinic Judaism, after the destruction of the temple and its cult, fasting was thought to serve as a replacement for the sacrifice. It is described as greater than almsgiving (because it involves the body, and not simply money), -and a practice which will bring about and guarantee an answer to one's prayer.

There is some recollection of Isaiah 58, but it-is often lost among the much more frequent description of the value of fasting as an end in itself.

of its obscurity) both transcend THE ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River-Thurs., Mar. 6, 1980 the practice of fasting. It continues to exist, but it becomes "a sign and symbol of the inner Pope Jobn Paul II ha••poken! attitude which perhaps hardly needs such a sign and symbol" ' Here'. belpl (Behm, 932-933).

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Charles Velolo. Pres. "and fasting" to the text of Mk 9:29.

The church With the post-apostolic period, a different trend arises. Voluntary fasting returns linked to specific days-to Fridays because -..::. it was the day on which Jesus ......... died, and to Wednesdays (beOfFa U OAK GlOVE AVI.• FAll IMI New Testament cause it was the day of his The attitude of Jesus to fasting arrest?). This fast is present by is more sober. He engages in the Hermas and Tertullian as a waitpractice, seems to indicate an ing for the coming of the Lord. awareness that his disciples Some second century sources inmight engage in voluntary fast- dicate that Christians must fast ing as a religious discipline, and on the day that the Lord was in does not forbid his disciples to the tomb, while others prescribe Under The Direction of The La Salette Priests fast. J. Behm described his at- a fast prior to baptism or the canand Brothers titude in this way: "Fasting is didate, the baptizer, and as many service of God. It is a sign and of the faithful as can join them 45 BEAUTIFUL ACRES LOCATED ON symbol of the conversion to God in this practice. Some of the LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE (Private Beach) which takes place in conceal- motivations for fasting are faAVAILABLE FOR _ ment. Impressive display before miliar: it strengthens prayer, it FOLIAGE WEEKENDS - VACATIONS man defeats the end of true fast- prepares one to receive revelaConferences - Seminars - Sales Meetings ing. Fasting before God, the tion, it expresses sorrow, and it Prayer Groups -- Charismatic Gatherings_ Private and Directed Retreats Father of those who turn to Him, is destined to help the poor. But SKI WEEKENDS is joy. Hence there is no place fasting on Sundays is always Available in March For Groups and Families for melancholy signs of mourn- forbidden. ing.

The practice of fasting con"Mk 2:18 ff.par. goes further. tinued to grow. In the fourth YOUR HOSTS - BILL AND RITA COONEY the immediate disciples of Jesus century, a pre-eucharistic fast do not fast like more pious of became general (except for Holy the people, the disciples of John Thursday). While a pre-baptisand the Pharisees. When com- mal fast gradually fell into disP. O. BOX 285 plaint is made about this, Jesus use, a fast associated with the CENTER HARBOR, N. H. 03226 will not accept it. He defends sacrament of penance more than (603) 253·4354 the disciples on the ground that took its place. This is true for fasting in the presence of the both the ancient canonical disBridegroom is nonsensical. The cipline of penance, as well as presence of the Messiah, the time the more modern, repeatable of salvation which has dawned, form introduced by Irish missionmeans joy. Joy and fasting, i.e.,- ers in the pre-Carolingian period. sorrow (Mt. 9:15), are futually This identification was so close exclusive. Sorrow and fasting that the two words, "penance" belong to the time of waiting and "fasting" were virtually for salvation. This is true for synonymous. the disciples too, who by His Fixed days of fasting became death will be rudely put back in established over a wide variety the state of waiting, d. In. of days: Lent (and other Lent16:20." like seasons which were someIf fasting is viewed as a pious times developed), Advent, Stawork instead of as a sign of sor- tion Days, Ember Days, Vigils, row, the meaning is the same. and Rogation Days. The bishop A pious work is done to be able fasted prior to consecrating a to enter into the presence of church, as did those who asked God, but living as they do in his him to; monks and other ascetics presence, there is no sense in had other fast days, and some performing this pious work. But -religious painters fasted and once the unique presence of our prayed prior to and during their God is taken away (by his work. It is only in the modern death/ascension), then the dis- period that the discipline of ciples may once again have to fasting is relaxed, most dramaactively seek his presence. Not tically in the 1966 instruction that he is absent, but rather his Paenitemini, where it is reduced presence is obscured and is not to two days per year, but recommended and advocated as a easily perceived.

The joy of his message (in the necessity of the Christian life, midst of human sorrow), and the in one form or another. reality of his presence (in spite (To be continued next week)

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"I love you just because you're you." What person, young or old, is not lifted and warmed by such a message? Psychologist Erich Fromm <:alls such expressions unconditional love, love with no strings attached. He distinguishes it from conditional love. The latter says, "I love you if you buy me presents or if you do your jobs .c;>r if you don't fight with your brother." The beloved must fulfill certain conditions to be loved.

Some persons argue that all real love is unconditional. Conditional love is a sort of necessary evil. Yet without conditional love, we would never be sensitive to the wants, needs and'desires of other people.

During infancy we need and flourish on unconditional love alone. We don't make demands on infants. The understanding parent loves the' baby whether or not he sleeps through the 'nightâ&#x20AC;˘ .

Nothing the baby does causes the parent to withdraw love.

Understanding, loving parents feel, "It is all right for you to wake up during the night, little one. Schedules were made by and for adults, not infants. It is

all right for you to cry just to be held. Holding is just as important to you as food."

As baby grows we introduce conditional love. I love you if you stay dry at night, if you do your homework, if you make the varsity team, if you go to col-

you are at it, surprise your spouse with an unexpected gift, a favor, a spontaneous message of affection. Let your spouse know you love him unconditionally. No one ever outgrows the need for unconditional love.

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lege. However, the child, wheth-

one another simply for the fact

er three or 16, still needs unconditional love, and the place to find it is in the home.

School, jobs and competitive sports all offer conditional love.

We must perform to be loved.

Home remains the one place people welcome you, care about you and love you just because you are you.

Parents: Of course you want to motivate your children, to encourage them to do their best, to use their talents and to achieve all the goals of which they are capable. At the same time be generous with hugs, touches or direct messages such as, "You're such a nice person."

This is very different from praise which relates to a specific accomplishment. In an unconditional love mes~age, you express your joy simply because the child is the person he is.

Remind your children often that at home they are loved for themselves alone. And while

that they are who they are, the strengths and weaknesses of all members are graciously accepted. There are some things that all people share: None of us is perfect; each of us thirsts for love; we all need to be loved for our own sake, regardless of our talent or lack of it.

We cannot be dependent on receiving love only if we constantly have to do something to deserve it. When parents love each other unconditionally, they are also apt to love their children unconditionally. Since children learn most profoundly from what they observe and experience at home, if the atmosphere is one of unconditional love, they are likely to carry this philosophy with them through life.

Questions on family living and child care are Invited. Address to The Kennys c/o The Anchor, P.O. Box 7, Fall River~ Mass.

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Try something new daily

By Marilyn Roderick There was a flurry of snowflakes today but the sun kept shining so it looked a bit as if it were Jack Frost's parting shot before spring. Of course, living in New England, we realize we can't be fooled by one sunny day because tomorrow a northeaster could descend on us without warning. However, despite its howling winds, March is a hopeful month that could very well give us a day or two of spring promise, for while winds may bluster, the March sun is warming.

Now's the time to cut some forsythia and bring it indoors to watch green creep up the dried brown stem and into the buds and then to see the emergence of the lovely yellow flowers.

A miracle indeed and one that pro,mises spring.

Soon Joe and his father will begin cleaning up the yards which at the moment resemble deserted mud flats, some order will be restored and the voice of the turtle will be heard once more.

While I'm not the gardener in the family, I do enjoy the frist green shoots of the crocus and daffodil, the sign that the garden will emerge in ull its beauty once more. Jean Hersey, the author of one of my favorite books, "The Shape Of A Year," tells how one of her psychologist friends urged her to try something new each day whether a ne.w way to work, or a different store to visit.

His philosophy was that such small undertakings fit one toadjust if life forces major changes upon one.

With this thought in mind, I have decided to try my hand at planting and tending a small kitchen herb garden.

There is nothing I enjoy more than hearing from a reader about a recipe that she or he is going to try and then having the reader send me a personal favorite in return. Connie Furtado of Fall River called me about the recent shrimp filet recipe and then sent in a delicious bread pudding recipe.

Pineapple Bread Pudding 1 small instant coconut cream pudding 1 Y2 teaspoons cinnamon 3 eggs % cup butter 3 cups cold milk

1 8 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained Y2 cup raisins 1 teaspoon vanilla 12 slices day old bread, cubed 1) In a bowl cream together the instant pudding, cinnamon, eggs and butter until smooth and cream.

2) Mix together the cold milk, pineapple, raisins, vanilla and then pour and mix with the first mixture.

3) In a greased baking dish place the cubed bread and pour the liquid mixtures over.

4) Place the baking dish in a pan of water and bake in a 325 degree oven for 1 Y2 hours. Serve with whipped cream if you're not watching your waistline.

CARDINAL HUMBERTO MEDEIROS, Father 'George Coleman and Bishop Daniel Cronin share informal.moment at the New England Convocation.

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By Father John Dietzen Q. Perhaps you can advise me on a problem Pm having with my daughter. She received first Communion about two years ago and made her first conlession about one and a half years later. Although she receives Communion regularly, she resists confession. I have not made a big issue of it, but am hoping to persuade her to go during Lent.

Must I force her to go if she resists, or should I let it slide for a while? (Canada) A. Yours is a. widespread problem. For some reason this kind of question has been asked because of the new interest in the sacrament of penance among Catholics. Lent is a good time to reflect on it.

We should not be surprised, first of all, at your daughter's confusion since most adult Catholics are stiIl trying to discover just where this sacrament fits into their own lives.

No one, even a parent, should force another to receive any sacrament. That can do no real good either spiritually or psycho.logically. On the other hand, you should not "let it slide for a while." I think there is a middle way.

Helping your daughter, by your own words and actions, to understand a few essential things about sin and the sacrament .of penance is important.

One crucial tnIth, forgotten by· many who say confession is useless unless one has committed a mortal sin, is that all sin, even slighter sin, is an offense not only against God, but against all the church. It weakens and diminishes the holiness of all by lessening my own holiness and spiritual health.

I injure the body of Christ and, to the degree of my sin, distort the image of Christ existing in all my brothers and sisters. To be whole,· I need not only the "private" telling of my sin to God,· I need the church, through its priest, in that living encounter of confession and forgiveness, to say to me: "We forgive you. In the shadow of the cross of Christ, let's all undergo a change of heart, and try to be again the sign of his loving presence to each other and the world that we were meant to be."

There are other ways in which our daily faults are forgiven apart from confession through prayer, good works for others, the Eucharist, and so on.

Even most of these, however, relate closely to our ties to our fellow Catholics. But the special encounter with God's forgiving and healing love in the sacrament of penance brings him directly into the everyday realities of our guilt, our need for cleansing from sin and our identity with th~ death and resurrection of Jesus in a way nothing else does.

These tremendous realities must be thought through and made our own if we expect them

to become real to our children.

I suggest you use one. of the many good books on confession, geared for younger people, available from a Catholic bookstore or through a Catholic catalog you could borrow from your pastor.

I am truly happy you want to help your child become more comfortable with the sacrament of forgiveness. One of the great priests and theologians of our time, Jesuit Father Karl Rahner, spoke once of how many Protestant leaders today recognize the need of regular confession of our sins. He added: "With this situation facing us, would it not be very strange if we began to neglect frequent confession out of carelessness and a desire for comfort in the spiritual life?"

With thoughtful parents like you, maybe that is changing.

Questions for this column should be sent to Father Dietzen c/o The Anchor, P.O. Box 7, Fall River, Mass. 02722.

Aging church study topic WASHINGTON (NC)-Representatives of national organizations, diocesan offices and state Catholic conferences have been invited to participate in a discussion of the 'aging'_ church.

"Aging and the Church: A Dialogue on Meeting the Needs of the Elderly" will be held April 13 at The Catholic University of America in Washington under sponsorship of the Office of Domestic Social Development, U.S. Catholic Conference.

Auxiliary Bishop Theodore McCarrick of New York, a member of the USCC Committee on Social Development and World Peace and bishops' liaison to the ministry for the elderly, said the meeting is being held to "address the issue of our 'aging' church.

"While the church as a community knows no age barriers, it is clear that its members-bishops, diocesan priests, members of religious orders for men and women and lay persons - are growing older," 'Bishop McCarrick said. "It makes sense to place the issue of the elderly squarely on the agenda of the church through its organizations, its diocesan offices and the state Catholic conferences and individuals interested in the elderly."

First nun SEATILE (NC) -Mother Joseph Pariseau of the Sisters of Providence wiIl be the first nun to be honored in National Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol when a statue in her honor is unveiled in the spring. Mother Joseph was a pioneer of the Northwest in the late 1800's.

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It Was noted that the nursing home industry is growing as the nation enters a period when it is estimated that over half the population will be over age 60. The planners hope that the projected workshops will meet staff needs and raise the quality of area nursing care. Dates and topics are to be arlnounced.

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Presently 5,334 Dutch missioners are at work in Third World countries in Africa, Asia, Oceania and Latin America.

The missioners include MiIl HiIl Fathers, 309; White Father, 251; Holy Ghost Fathers, 241; Franciscans, 231; Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, 220; and Divine Word Missionaries, 194.

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By Jam(:s A. Kenny

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By WilUam E. May

Human experience, common sense and the church all bear witness to the truth that parents are the first educators of their chilaren. The church insists that parents are primarily and principally responsible for the education of their children and that the state must respect this right.

It is necessary to stress this at a time when many believe that the education of children should be undertaken only by those with the requisite certified credentials.

Still, many parents do feel at a loas. Ours is a highly technological age and much that is good for children and their development is being discovered and put to use.

Despite this, it remains true that parents are the principal teachers. From birth, possibly from conception; the influence of the parents is exercised, experienc~d, made manifest in countless ways; and this will deeply llffect the growing child for good or ill.

The most profound way in

which parents influence their children is through their life together. Their actions speak louder than any words and the most memorable words they speak are undoubtedly those spoken in their day-to-day life with each other.

One truth that needs to be communicated to children is that every person is a being of precious, irreplaceable and incalculable value, worthy of human love and respect. And God is the greatest friend we can ever have. He will never betray us, no matter how' we may betray Jtim. This truth, aboye all, parents need to mediate to their children by the love they show for one another.

For the children's parents are spouses. Their union is a foreshadowing of the love God has for us, of the love between Christ and his body the church.

Their life together is meant to be a visible sacrament of God's friendship.

Parents may not have sophisticated knowledge of the latest pedagogical techniques; they Tum to Page Thirteen

Families need a psychological intercom, a means to get messages from one soul to another without static or interference.

The family intercom is the 1message, a message about oneself. Too often, people send youmessages instead, full of advice and judgments about the other person.

"Where did you put my shirt?" groused Bob. ",Can't you keep track of your own clothes?" responded his wife, Ann. This is an all-too-common exchange. Bob blames his wife because he cannot find his shirt.

His wife reacts defensively.

Where the shirt is, we never find out.

"I can't find my shirt. Any ideas?" would be a better message for Bob to send wifeward.

Ann has a chance to respond personally instead of attacking.

She may say any of these: "I haven't washed it yet."

"It's in the clothes basket."

"I have my hands full with the children. You'll have to take care of yourself."

The second exchange is much more informative. . Ann learl)s that Bob can't find his shirt.

She either tells him where it is cr where she is. They both learn fomething because they have the good sense to give each other I-messages.

You-messages block communication. A you-message either blames the receiver, gives him advice or speculates on his state of mind.

"You look tired."

"You should listen when your son talks to you."

"You don't like my friends."

No information is conveyed because the speaker is talking about something he knows relatively little about, the state of mind of his receiver.

You-messages at best are uninformative. At worst they are judgmental. We all dearly love to give our opinions and advice.

Advice implies one needs help.

More often than not, it arouses defensive reactions in the receiver. The best advice about giving advice is not to give it.

I-messages are much more informative and rwealing. _For that very reason, we are hesi. tant to give them. For example, when we get lost while driving, I tend to blame my wife or child, "What kind of a navigator are you?" rather than to confess, "I'm upset because we're lost."

The I-message communicates.

At the same time it leaves me to go out?" the I-message would vulnerable. be, "I'd like to take you to I-messages require trust be- dinner. How about it?" cause they leave us exposed. If Good communication is not a I say "I'm upset," my wife can heal-all. Sometimes the message counter with a you-message, from our own soul to our part"Why don't you grow up and get _ ner's is one of anguish and hurt control of yourself?" That would or even anger. It does not make hurt, and it might be a long time my wife feel good to learn that before I trusted her with a per- I am upset when dinner is late.

Yet hopefully that will be her sonal communication again.

I-messages are also the effec- cue to tell me something of her tive way to communicate posi- feeling rather than to attack me. tive feelings. "I love you" is a Perhaps she will tell me that positive message. Too often everything has gone wrong and lovers play it safe by first in- she is near tears. quiring, "Do you love me?"

When parents are comfortably Tum to Page Thirteen Again, instead of, "Do you want

The Hamilton Club

By Emily Parker Susan was packing. DiCk had been on his new job in Chicago for two months. He had purchased a home and expected her and the children to arrive in two weeks.

Susan was excited about Dick's new job for it promised opportunity. And the salary was better too.

The prospect of moving to a larger city was appealing. The little city where they now lived offered few outside interests and Susan was lonely. Dick worked late at least two evenings a week and was a Boy Scout leader for their parish. That meant that she and the children were alone on weekends the troop was camping.

Even though it would be several years before their oldest son would be a Scout, this would be an activity he and his dad could share. So Susan had not resented those weekends in spite of her loneliness.

As she packed, she thought about their marriage. It was good. Dick's spiritual values were sound. Their lack of money and the demands his job made for overtime work were strains for Susan but it was not that important. The important thing was that their personal relationship was excellent.

Susan missed being able to buy a new dress at least occasionally (she had purchased only one in 10 years), but perhaps the years ahead would be easier. Up to this point there had not been enough money to discuss. Dick took care of household expenses and grocery shopping. His people had once run a grocery store and he knew how to buy more economically than Susan.

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Packing tlie contents of their bedroom was easy. He had most of his clothes with him and she had only three dresses to pack.

His chest of drawers had the most in it. Dick had always insisted that she not touch it because he preferred to keep his things in order himself. Well, she would unpack it drawer by drawer so that he could rearrange it easily. The top drawer was filled with mail. She noticed a postmark that was four years old. Surely, she thought, this should be thrown away. Why pay for moving paper? So she pulled out the contents of the envelope. It was a bill for some Tum to Page Thirteen

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By Janaan Manternach Long ago, people all spoke the same language. There were no barriers to communication.

Some people came to a valley in the land of Shinar. They liked it so much they decided to settle down. Everyone was excited.

In the valley of Shinar the people could find no stones for building.

So they invented bricks.

They made millions of bricks.

Soon there were houses and streets, and a city wall. As the city grew, the people began to think how clever they were.

Each family wanted its own house bigger and Qetter than anyone else's. As they built, the people became selfish and greedy.

One day someone thought up an even more exciting idea.

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Problems face church WASHINGTON (NC) At food, clothing and shelter to least six Catholic priests have . communist guerrillas and has rejoined the communist under- fused military requests to inground and others openly argue form them of such aid, said the for a ''Marxist option" in the article.

Many Catholics say widePhilippines according to an artispread poverty and state represscle in the Washington Post.

The article, written from Man- ion are responsible for the turn ila, Philivpines, by Post corres- toward violence. Four months pondent William Chapman, cited ago, the Catholic bishops said several Catholic bishops and poverty conditions and violapriests as sources of the infor- tions of human rights were causing a "temptation to viomation.

Two issues currently divide lence." The bishops, however, the Filipino Catholic Church, said their statement was an "exsaid the article: approving vio- hortation against violence."

A strong church opponent of lence in response to abuses by the martial law government ana violence is Cardinal Jaime Sin cooperating with communist of Manila who, however, endorses refusal to betray guerrilguerrillas. , Church officials said many las seeking food and shelter.

"Some of our priests are thinkpriests are seeking approval of armed resistance to the military ing that there is no alternative and are urging cooperation with but armed struggle. We have communist guerrillas, added the made it clear that that cannot be. We must save people from article.

Bishop Federico Escaler of the poverty but we also have a Prelature of Kidapawan, has duty to save them from guilt," adopted a policy of providing said the cardinal.

Priests must be businessmen too IRVING, Texas (NC)-To be a good pastor a priest must also be a good business manager.

This was the theme of a Parish Management Seminar held recently in Irving, Texas, and co-sponsored by the Texas Catholic Conferetnce and the Dallas Diocese.

The workshop was the fourth seminar offered to priests on the wide-ranging administrative skills needed to manage a parish.

Business, communications and church personnel discussed bookkeeping and finance practices, fund-raising and communications, how to work with parish councils and conduct a team ministry, and how to delegate authority.

Priests today find themselves involved with "parish councils, finance committees and school boards without having a background in such things," it was noted. They are also unclear about their relationship to such

lay groups.

The spiritual aspects of the priesthood must be the central focus of the priestly life, but priests must also be good administrators, workshop organizers said. ~'This is not a workshop that is an end in itself but a powerfully effective tool for conveying the Gospel message," Father Robert Wilson said. "What we are talking about, basically, is effectiveness and efficiency in preaching the Gospel. It's terribly important, but in a secondary way."

"If you are going to be an administrator of a parish, it is essential that you not get bogged down in running a parish to the detriment of your own personal growth," added Father William Broussard. "While making people aware of the presence of Jesus· Christ, you have to make his presence known in your own life."

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The Hamilton Club Continued from page twelve kind of club, addressed to Dick's office.

There were eight years of bills and receipts for this same. club.

Susan was shocked. She thought she knew her husband. But in the space of about half an hour the most important thing in her life threatened to crumble. Certainly he owed her an explanation..

That evening Susan phoned Dick. "I began packing things from your chest today. What is this Hamilton Club?"

There was a long pause. Finally Dick replied, his voice quiet but angry, "You have no business going through my personal belongings." She waited for him to continue, but there was only silence. She hung up, sat there and wept.

The next day, Dick walked in the door, took her in his arms and explained that there was a .private part of himself he could not share with her. At first, she refused to join him in Chicago..

But he begged her to come. No, he had not worked in the evenings. He had gone to his club.

No, he was not able to share with her what he did there, but if he lost her and the children he could not survive. The club had nothing to do with his love for her.

Susan and the children moved to Chicago, but Dick never shared with her what he did at the club. He continued to be absent from home one or two nights each week. Finally they gave up trying to talk about that part of his life.

Twenty years have passed.

The three children are grown.

Dick and Susan could always discuss the children. They were unable to discuss money at all.

They concluded it would be best to have separate bank accounts.

He paid the mortgage, utilities and food bills.

During the past decade, their sex life has disintegrated. Yet they do not argue; each loves the children without reserve; they are polite to one another.

Outsiders look upon them as happily married. But they cannot hide the coldness between them from their children.

Tommy was unwilling to marry without trying out his relationship first. Their daughter, Annette, discovered that Daddy would not let go of money. Her need for independence has not allowed her to

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For children Continued from page twelve "Let's build a tower so big its top will touch the sky. People will see our tower and grow afraid of us. Even God will fear us."

God watched them building their great tower, but he was not afraid. He was very sad.

He saw how proud and selfish they were becoming. God saw their hearts becoming cold and hard.

The higher the tower rose, the more selfish and proud the men and women of the city became.

Their hearts slowly closed in on themselves.

Since they had cut themselves off from one another in their hearts, God decided to confuse their languages. One day the people found that they could no longer understand one another.

Work on the tower stopped because of the confusion of languages.

The unfinished tower stood for a long time. People gazed at it with wonder. But they could not talk with one another.

They named it the Tower of Babel. Babel means "confusion."

The Tower of Babel reminded them that confusion and separation come from selfishness and pride.

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Continued from page twelve open with each other, children learn. Their parents share their feelings, but they do not blame one another.

Mom cries at the death of her mother. Dad hugs his athlete daughter after a ball game.

These are non-verbal messages of sadness and affection. They Continued from Page Twelve are I-messages because they may find themselves tongue-tied communicate the feelings of the in trying to talk to their children sender.

The boy learns it's OK to feel about sex, for example. But they can and do teach their children bad and cry for a minute when the precious value of human life, he strikes out at a ball game. the character of spousal love, by The girl learns it's OK to put her the way they treat each other. anger and frustration into words A person is very vulnerable, when things go wrong.

Keep the family intercom clear capable of being terribly wounded and capable, too, of a love of static. Don't bring in the that reaches out to heal and interference of advice and judgreconcile. When parents wound ment about the other. Use the each other, they wound their first person pronoun. Have the children as well. When they trust and self-confidence to give care for each other, they care one another the gift of your for, redeem and sactify their thoughts and feelings, the gift of yourself. children too.

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take a chance on marriage. Greg, the youngest, fell in love with a girl who told him that if he wanted her, he would have to marry her. He loved her enough to do it her way.

None of the children has remained a Catholic. They feel that somehow religion has failed their parents. The children love both. They see them go to Mass and receive the sacraments but they sense that the marriage is a failure. And in a mixed-up way they blame the church.

This is not a pretty story, but unfortunately it is true. Within a family feelings cannot be covered up. And children do learn about marriage from their parents. Nothing is as impressive as the example they live with.

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I am reminded of the story of David and Bathsheba and the part Nathan had to 'play in reaching the heart of the king.

I think of the go-betweens who try to bring the alienated back together and Nathan's "Lord, not I," but the Lord says, "Nathan, don't worry. My grace is at work. Even though you have some fear of your own inadequacy for the task, my grace penetrates through protected defenses. I know the king has

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How secure those words, no matter how awesome task, the Lord's grace will us to get through. Grace a way of helping us to see we really are in a crisis.

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REASON TO BE So long Someone Is waiting I got places to go I got things to see No more procrastinating For this Is the moment that was meant for me And I'm moving like a wave on the ocean • Drifting to the opposite side Trav'lin' with no destination Just riding the tide.

People they say that I'm foolish They say that I'm living iD a fantasy Well I say ev'rythlng's easy It's better than living In futility So I'm standing here In back of the curtain Waiting for the start of the show Acting like an actor is easy If you can let go Aah, aah, aah, aah, aab.

Some day something will find you A magical feeling you could not foresee A feeling so devastating From that moment on your life's comedy And suddenly you're light as a feather You're failing like a leaf from a tree The things you thought you needed are fading Your reason to be Reason, reason to be.

Recorded by Kansas, (c) 1979 by Don Klrsehner MuslcBlackwood Music Publishing Co. "Reason to Be" doubts if meaning is ever present in life.

Obviously such a vein is pessimistic. Nothing has real depth or purpose. Life is a comedy and even our roles should not be taken seriously. Ultimately we will discover that those concernsthat are most important to us are also devoid of meaning.

The conclusion is that God is playing a great joke on us by giving us life. Christians find such an outlook unacceptable. We believe that God himself chose to be human in the person of Jesus.

The life of Jesus shows that every human life possesses a wealth of potential, including the power to endure forever.

Belief is only one way of knowing. We also learn by experience. Finding meaning in life depends on our interactions with others. We do not live in our own private environment. Around us are individuals who possess much the same fears and hopes as ourselves.

Life p~sents many choices. The decision of how we will respond to others 1S 0!1rs to make. To respond with love means that we must value our own life and others' lives. Love costs and at times pains us. But a life spent in loving is a life holding promise. Love is the world's strongest power and even death cannot break its bond.

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Grace does not care about past behavior. It is concerned only with healing and restoring. If grace can be that generous, why can't we? It is wrong to deal only with the outward, as so many do, with the actions only, because they are mere symptoms of what is going on down deeper in one's life.

It is a cold heart, unfeeling heart that shuts the door in the face of an ening child. It is a vain 'iieart that makes much of nothing in friendship, so that the friendship is broken.

There is a kind of morality that is built into the body. It is there to tell us what is alien to . the system. The guilt-ridden parent, child, friend is made aware of this and it is grace trying to get through.

In the. midst of despair and darkness, grace is working. It makes life exciting. To think that in every pain, every shortcoming, grace is working! What was lost can be found.

David showed that grace was working in him when he said, "Lord, I have sinned." He went through a period of wrestling, waiting for the time when he could face his God again in peace.

Recail his words, "Create in me a clean heart, 0 God, and put a new and right spirit within me." And these beautiful words, "Cast me not away from they presence and whatever you do, Lord, take not Thy holy spirit from me." .

One hears David saying "Restore to me the joy I used to know when I lived according to integrity," If we pair contrition with the redeeming love of God, we are on our way to a new and better life.

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In a series of remarks at the beginning of the audience the pope warned against "useless publicity" about the synod.

Discussion of difficult themes is one thing, but "the publicity aspect, which pretends to present problems, in themselves difficult and profound, in a way that is too simplistic and too superficial, is something else," said the pope.

The overall theme of the synod is contemporary Christian family life.- The purpose of the council meeting was preparation of the synod .agenda. r

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portsWQtch CYO Sports Active on Three Fronts There is diocesan CYO action in three sports - basketball, ice hockey and cheerleading - this weekend.

First, there is the diocesan CYO basketball round robin tournament getting underway tonight and continuing through Sunday at a different location each night, an" arrangement which in itself stamps it as not in the usual run of tournaments.

Teams will represent the :AttIe."" boro, Fall River, New Bedford and Taunton areas of the diocese. Each team will be allowed 12 players of high school age in a setup that should put much of the top schoolboy talent on display.

There will be two games on each of the first three nights, the teams meeting one another once.

The matchup for the two games for the final program on Sunday night will be determined on the results of the games played to· night, tomorro:w and Saturday nights. .

The round robin opens tonight in Bishop Feehan .High School in Attleboro,moves on to the Kennedy CYO Center in New Bedford" tomorrow, Coyle-Cassidy High School in Taunton Satur· day night and finally to Bishop Connolly High School in Fall River Sunday night.

The games are scheduled for 7 and 8:30 o'clock each night.

Team coaches are Dave Curtis for Attleboro, Brian Bentley for Fall River, Len Rocha for New Bedford and Larry Masterson for Taunton.

Hockey and Cheerleadins" Sunday Sunday afternoon the spotlight turns to the 21st CYO Cheerleading competition in the Kennedy Center, starting at 1:30 with the 1unior division.

Entered in that division are St. Mary, St. Lawrence, St. Anthony and St. Joseph of New Bedford; St. Francis Xavier of Acushnet; St. Joseph of Fairhaven; St. Jean Baptiste, Notre oDame, St. Anne and Immaculate Conception of Fall River; Cohannet and St. Jacques of Taunton.

The top two teams will advance to the New England competition to be held April 13 in Rhode Island Junior College, Warwick, R.I. Sunday afternoon's program in

the Kennedy Center will conclude with a special division for the squads from Bishop Gerrard, Bishop Connolly and Holy Family High Schools.

The weekend's activities wind up with the second set of games in the best-of-three semi·finals in the Bristol County Catholic Hockey League playoffs in the Driscoll Rink Sunday night. New Bedford and Somerset will meet at 9, Rochester and Taunton at 10:30.

In openers last Sunday night, New Bedford, the regular season titlist, defeated Somerset·Freetown, 7·2, and runnerup Taunton blanked Rochester, 7-0. Highlight of Taunton's victory was Joe Custer's hat trick.

Stang Girls Advance, Somerset Girls Retain Crown The IBishop Stang Spartanettes scored an impressive 51-42 victory over Abington in the quarter-finals of the Division Two Eastern Mass. girls basketball tournament. The teams were tied, 31-all, after three periods but Stang outscored Abington, 20-11, in the final period to clinch the decision and advance to the semi·finals against favored Westwood High. oIn competition at Brockton High School last Saturday, Somerset High's Blue Raiderettes, who have made it a habit to win the state's gymnastics crown performed according to form and captured the title for the third straight year.

Somerset compiled a score of 124.25 points to Burlington's 121.25 and Belmont's 119.85.

Barnstable, 118.6, finished in fifth place. .

The rpster of the senior high school pJayers who will meet the Bristol !C;:ounty Catholic Hockey League all-stars in the Father Donovan CYO Scholarship Fund

hockey game in the Driscoll Rink has been announced by the special selection committee.

Directed by Jack Carey, junior varsity coach at Durfee High, the senior team lists John Hart, Dave Sulliv·an, Dave McDonald, ·Bill Sullivan, Bruce Garcia, Paul Rasieleski, Bob Costa and John Albin of Fall River; Tom Rich· ardson, Mike Cintolo, Wayne Fereira and Rod Stafford of Somerset; Jack Arruda and Greg Tougas of Dartmouth; Mario Pasque and Dave Mullen of War· rEm; Glenn Pontes of New Bedford; Chris Stranick of Portsmouth.

The roster of the league allstars will be announced next week. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, March 20.

To Know a Man "We do not know a nation until we know its pleasures of life; just so, we do not know a man until we know how he spends his leisure."-Lin Yutang

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

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

Catholic ratings: AI-approved for children and adults; A2-approved for adults and adolescents; A3-approved for adults only; B-objectionable in part for everyone; A4-separat& classification (given to films not morally offensive which, however, require some .analysis and explanation!; C-condemned.

New Films "Coal Miner's Daughter" (Universal), is the life story of country·western singer Loretta Lynn, well acted by Sissy Spa· cek. It tells a story of a 14year-Qid coal miner's daughter who marries a World War II veteran. Their marriage is stormy but endures. Mooney Lynn, the husband, played by Tommy Lee Jones, is the one who discovers his wife's singing talent and buys her a guitar.

Success follows and Loretta winds up in glory at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. Strains and heartache accompany fame, but this touching film conveys an irresistible blend of sincerity and honest feeling.

Some frank language about sex and a wedding night sequence, although played with restraint, would rule it out for children.

PG,A2 "Cruising" (United Artists): AI Pacino plays an undercover policeman assigned to find a killer who preys upon homosexuals in this murky, muddled film. The murder mystery aspect is done in slipshod, wholly unconvincing fashion, seeming no more than a pretext for an extensive guided tour of New York's sado-maso· chistic underground. The film is without a single redeeming bit of humanity, a failure that makes it deliberate exploitation of the bizarre and its graphic violence all the more offensive. R, C "Simon" (Warners): In this rather anemic satire, a group of mischievous scientists brainwash an eccentric college instructor (Alan Arkin) and make him and the rest of the nation believe that he is from outer space. The targets of the film's satire are random and inconsequential, and its laughs are few and far between. Some sexual innuen· does along with a feeble thrust or two at religion make it adult fare. PG, A3 On Television "On Giant's Shoulders," Wednesday, March 12,8 to 9:30 p.m., PBS: This is the true story of Terry Wiles, a British thalidobide boy, now 18, born without arms and with deformed legs.

Adopted by lower middle class parents, who made up in loving care for what they lacked in material advantages, he has demonstrated tremendous ability to cope with his handicaps. An inspiring program for family sharing.

Wednesday, March 12, 9-11 p.rn. (CBS) "To Race the Wind."

A blind law student uses his wits and sense of humor in an endless battle to be treated normally by a sighted world, .a dramatization based on Harold Krents' autobiography.

Wednesday, March 12, 11:30Midnight (CBS) "Your Tum: Letters to CBS News." This month's program of comments from viewers includes the pro and con reaction to a "60 Minutes" segment on the exploitation of college athletes, a "30 Minutes" segment on the promises made to army recruits and the five-part series, "America: Where Do We Go From Here."

Saturday, March 15, 3-4 p.m.

(CBS) "Young Performers." In this New York Philharmonic Young People's Concert, three gifted young musicians play selections from the works of composers who were themselves talented young performers: Mozart, Beethoven, Boccherina and Tchaikovsky.

Film on TV Friday, March 7, 8 p.m. (ABC) "On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969)-George Lazenby as James Bond is off to the Swiss Alps where he uncovers an insidious plan to threaten the world with genetic extinction.

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ST. ANTHONY, TAUNTON The Women's Guild will hold an evening of recollection dedicated to World ,Peace Day at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The unit is distributing Birthright roses with proceeds benefiting the local chapter of that organization.

SECULAR FRANCISCANS, FALL RIVER St. Louis Fraternity will meet Wednesday March 12, beginning at 6:30 p.m. with Mass at St. Louis Church, Fall River. Prospective members are invited.

ST. ANNE, FALL RIVER A Mass and instruction for all students will be held in .the school at 12:30 p.m. today. A penitential service for adults will take place at 7:30 tonight in the shrine. A Mass at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow will unite all parishioners and close the Lenten program that has been held this week: Girl Scouts of the parish will attend a special Mass at noon Sunday. Scouts and leaders of other parishes are invited to participate.

DIOCESAN PRIESTS, TAUNTON DEANERY Those wishing to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick are invited to a service at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Mary Church, Taunton. Pre-registration may be made with any parish priest. The storm date will be Sunday, March 16. . ST. LOUIS DE FRANCE, SWANSEA XAVIER SOCIETY, Ladies of St. Anne will meet NEW YORK CITY at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the parSunday Mass readings in Braille and large print are avail- ish hall. A three course buffet able at no charge from Xavier will be served and Harriet Society for the Blind, 154 E. 23 . Schroeder, a consumer advisor will speak. Reservations may be St., New York, N.Y. 10010. made with Beth La Roche, 6746030.

ST. STANISLAUS, FALL RIVER CATHOLIC WOMAN'S CLUB, Candidates for confirmation NEW BEDFORD in the next class will register in The annual :Mass for deceased the school folllowing 10:30 a.m. members will be offered at 7 Mass Sunday. Seventh and eighth p.m. Wednesday at St. Lawgraders or older persons not yet rence Church. A meeting will confirmed are eligible. Non-par- follow at the Wamsutta Club ishioners may join the class, but with Father Horace Travassos must have permission from their as guest speaker. pastors.

SACRED HEART, Parish intercessors will meet NEW BEDFORD at 5 p.m. Sunday in the lower A five-hour Lenten vigil servchapel. ice open to all will begin at 7 Teens will meet at 7:45 tonight p.m. tomorrow. It will open and in the school for a Lenten study conclude with Mass, there will series. be an opportunity to receive the sacrament of penance, the sorrowful and joyful mysteries of the rosary will be recited and there will be Bible reading, singing, stations of the cross, Benediction and a procession. Coffee will be served in the parish hall at 10 o'clock.

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ST. PIUS X, SOUTH YARMOUTH An Irish singalong led by Mary Healy will feature the Womens Guild meeting set for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the parish hall. Guests are welcome.

FIVE HOUR VIGIL, FALL RIVER DIOCESE A five-hour vigil held monthly in a diocesan church will take place from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. tomorrow at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Bay Street, Taunton. The program will include an opening and closing Mass, a holy hour and recitation of the rosary. A coffee break. will take place at 10 p.m. The vigil is open to all.

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The annual Mass and corporate communion of the Women's Guild is set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Following the service refreshments will be served in the school cafeteria and a supermarket representative will discuss foods and nutrition. All women of the parish and their 'guests are welcome.

ST. ANTHONY, EAST FALMOUTH An information evening on the Cursillo program will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the church hall.

LA SALETTE SHRINE, ATTLEBORO An Echo follow-up evening will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday for those who have made an Echo retreat. Guests are welcome and participants should bring musical instruments if possible, snacks and soft drinks.

Further information is available by calling 761-7070.

ST. JOHN OF GOD, SOMERSET A five-session adult scripture course will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 14 at the CCD Center. Those attending are ask· ed to bring a Bible and a dictionary. The first class will discuss "Exodus: A Study of Prayer and Growth."

A fellowship meeting for those who have completed Lie in the Spirit seminars will begin with Mass at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 13.

Fifth graders will hold a pen· ance service from 2 to 3 p.m.

Saturday.

ST. MARY, NEW BEDFORD The Women's Guild will meet at 8 p.m. Monday in the school hall. A program on drug abuse will be presented by members of the New Bedford police department. New members and guests are welcome.

SACRED HEART, FALL RIVER During Lent confessions will be heard on Mondays before and after the noon Mass.

A "poor man's supper," a special Lenten program, will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 22, under sponsorship of confirmation candidates. Proceeds will

benefit Rice Bowl.

Parents of first communicants will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the school cafeteria.

Offficers and members of the Clover .Club will attend 10 a.m.

Mass Sunday. They will give a brief concert before Mass and afterwards will hold their annual communion breakfast in the school cafeteria.

MT. CARMEL, SEEKONK Father Robert McIntyre, administrator of St. Aloysius Home, Greenville, R.I. will speak on "Living with Young Children and Maintaining Your Sanity" at a Women's Guild meeting set for 8 p.m. Wednesday in the church center.

Father McIntyre will discuss behavior characteristic of children from birth to age 14 and will offer practical suggestions for dealing with various forms of misbehavior. The session is open to all parishioners.

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ST. PETER AND PAUL, FALL RIVER Vincentians will meet at 7 tonight.

Choir rehearsals will resume at 7 p.m. Monday.

A babysitting service offered at 9:30 a.m. Mass each Sunday may be discontinued for lack of interest on the part of parents, it has been announced.

Individual honors in the annual CYO winter bowling tourney have gone to Matt Machado, with a high game of 173 and most strikes (9).

ST. JOHN EVANGELIST, POCASSET Parishioners will participate in a World Day of Prayer service sponsored by Church Women United at 1 p.m. tomorrow at Church.

An admission to candidacy service for those to be confirmed this year will be held at 2 p.m.

Sunday in the church.

Stations of the cross are held at 7 p.m. each Friday of Lent, followed by Benediction.

FIRST FRIDAY CLUB, FALL RIVER Donald Howard, Southeastern Massachusetts University dean of student affairs, will speak at a supper meeting of the First Friday Club scheduled to follow 6 p.m. Mass tomorrow at Sacred Heart Church, Fall River. Reservations may be made with William F. Lynch or John Morgan.

CATHOLIC WOMAN'S CLUB, FALL RIVER The club will present the Barrington Boys'· Choir at 8 p.m.

Tuesday at Holy Name School auditorium, Fall River. Mrs. Edward B. Downs will be hospitality chairman and Mrs. Joseph Ferreira will be in charge of a following coffee hour. Members will attend a Mass for the late Mrs. Anne V. Fleming at 12:05 p.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Ca· thedral.

ULTREYA, CENTERVILLE An Information Night ultreya will begin with Mass at 8 tomorrow night. Members are asked to bring friends for an informative session about the Cursillo form of spirituality. A commissioning service will also be held, preparing Jean Butler and Barbara Murphy to serve on a Cursillo team.