CHARITIES APPEAL UNDERWAY House-to -House Sunday
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The first Catholic Charities Appeal in the 'Fall River Diocese in 1942 realized a total of $150,781. The 32nd annual Appeal last year netted $924,739-six .times as much. While this growth may seem impressive at first blush, the diocese and Church's expenses to meet ever-expanding programs have skyrocketed even more than the sixfold climb in receipts from the charity of those of all faiths within the diocese. Many of the present diocesan charitable, educational and social services were not in existence 32 years ago while others were in their formative-infant stage. Turn to Page Eight
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Dearly beloved in Christ: As you know, we are in the midst of a year-long period of preparation for the coming Holy Year of 1975. Special emphasis is placed upon development of an attitude of mind and heart which recognizes the great need for reconciliation. among men in our troubled times. Our Holy Father Pope Paul, speaking of the renewal which should characterize our preparation for the Holy Year, has said: The Christian message integrates man's attitude to other men in his very attitude to God; his response to the love of God, who saves us through Christ, does Turn to Page Four
The first phase of the 1974 Catholic Charities Appeal is in full swing as 850 Special Gift solicitors are calling on 4,125 professional, business, fraternal and industrial leaders throughout the Diocese of Fall River in order to afford them the opportunity of supporting and expanding the charitable, educational and social services in every part of the Diocese. Mrs. Gilbert J. Noonan of Falmouth, the first woman to serve as lay Chairlady of the Diocesan drive, stated today that the new confidence, new enthusiasm and new eagerness that she appealed for at the Kickoff Meeting held on April 17 at Connolly 'Turn to Page Eight
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Bishop Cronin to Ordain Three to Priesthood Most Rev. Daniel A. Cronin, S.T.D., Bishop of Fall River will ordain three deacons to the priesthood for service in the Diocese of Fall River, on Saturday morning, May 11 at 11 o'clock in St. Mary's Cathedral, F'all River. The three deacons to be ordained are: Rev. Mr. William M. Costello, the son of James F. and Eleanor (Bowler) Costello of 37 Berkshire Terrace, Florence, Mass. Rev. Mr. Stephen B. Salvador, the son of Seraphim and Agnes (Borges) Salvador of 285 Reed St., New Bedford. Rev. Mr. Joseph Viveiros, the son of Antonio and Mary (Pacheco) Viveiros of 217 Welcome St., Fall River.
Rev. Mr. Costello Born on Sept. 26, 1946 in Northampton, Rev. Mr. Costello graduated from St. Michael's High School, Northampton and then attended Greenfield Community College in Greenfield. He studied at Holy Apostles Seminary in Cromwell, Conn. and then completed his classical and philosophical studies at St. Mary's College, Kentucky. His theological courses were undertaken at St. John's Seminary, Brighton where he earned a Master of Divinity degree. Now serving as a deacon in St. Mary's Parish, Norton, Rev. Mr. Costello will be principal concelebrant of a concelebrated Mass of Thanksgiving at 2 Tum to Page Eleven
HOLYOKE-A demonstration all the technological advantages sienal media people-from the of the "Church together" took of today's modern world. press, radio and television-who place for three days last weekThe most pointed thrust of the urged the Church not to be end when New England Bishops, convocation came from profesTurn to Page Two clergy, religious and laity met together here to discuss Mass Communications and Evangelization in the Church Today. The input will be presented by the Bishops to the National Conference of Catholic Bishops meeting in the Fall and, eventually, to the World Synod of Bishops in . The opening ceremonies be- explained by Rev. John R. Gilbert hind them, the Diocese's teachers of Bloomington, Minn. Rome. . The many general and smaller go into their final day of con- . A film festival will be held group diSCUSSiOn's examined ev- vention tomorrow at Bishop Fee- from 11 in the morning to 2:30 ery aspect of the topic., There han High School in Attleboro. , in the afternoon, parallel to the Following a concelebrated various lectures presented. was some confusion about terms with speakers warning about the Mass this morning with Most Following lunch, Rev. Stephen image of conversion pressure Rev. Daniel A. Cr'onin, S.T.D., C. Doyle, O.F.M., Professor of that would be insensitive to thE' Bishop of Fall River as principal Scripture and 'Homiletics at Pope aiready-held beliefs of non-Cath- celebrant, the teachers heard John XXIII Seminary in Weston, olics and especially those of the from Mrs. Mary Reed Newla'l:d Mass., will speak on "The TeachJewsh faith. But Cardinal Hum- on "Everything Is Religious Ed- ing Christ Revealed in Scrip·berto Medeiros of Boston set the ucation-and Everybody Teaches ture." . tone of the convocation in the It." The wrap-up will be the offeropening homily when he called Teachers and others interested ing of the Liturgy at 2:30. Rev. on Catholics to present the Word in parochial and diocesan educaPeter N. Graziano, President of of God to a different and chang- tion then a.ttended various lecthe Fall River Diocese Priests' ing world and to fulfill the com- tures and seminars of the varied Senate will be the chief celebrant. mand of Christ' to preach to all program. All assisting priests are invited men through one's life and using Tomorrow, Rev. John R. Gil- to concelebrate. bert, Administrator. of the Parish Team, Nativity Parish, Bloomington, Minnesota, will open the activities at 10 in the morning with a talk on "The The Spring Plenary Meeting Teacher - Model of Christian of the Fall River Diocesan Coun- Living." At 11, teachers will have a cil of Catholic Nurses will be open at 2 o'clock on Sunday choice of activities: afternoon May 19 at St. Mary's "How Learning Takes Place in School Auditorium Spring St., a Classroom," will be explored Fall River. by Sister Rose Alfieri, C.P., ReliA hot buffet will precede the gious Studies Coordinator, Prout business meeting and election of Memorial High School, Wakeofficers. field, R. I. A travelogue on India, includRev. Emmet Harrington, Execing views of the Mission Cath- utive Secretary of the NCEA's olique, Po, Haute Volta will be Department of Continuing Edpresented by Mr. Herman W. ucation, will speak 9n "Adult Lapointe, brother of Sr. Mary Education: The Center of the William of the Sisters of the Educational Mission of the Presentation of Mary, now ser- Church." ving at this mission. NCEA OFFICIAL: Rev. Sister Mary Fasenmyer, Dean At 4:30, members will gather in Emmet Harrington, Execuof the School of Education, St. St. Mary's Cathedral for Holy Year Pilgrimage prayers and John's University, Jamaica, N.Y., tive Secretary of the NCEA's will lecture on "Catholic Schools: Department of Continuing service. The Curriculum in Context." The Holy Sacrifice of the Education, will conduct a "Creative Techniques in Reli- session on Adult Education Mass will,be offered at 5 o'clock. Reservations' close on May 12 gious Education," will be ex- at the Catholic Education and may be made by contacting posed by Miss Irene Murphy, Convention tomorrow at Mrs. Thomas J. Fleming, 29C Consultant for Be!1ziger. "The Modern High School: Bishop Feehan High School, RoliJing Green Drive, Fall River, Chaos o:r Communty," will be A.ttleboro. Mass. 02720.
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LaSalette Shrine Has New Superior , The La Salette Fathers have announced the appointment of Rev. Giles Genest, M.S. as Superior of the La Salette' Shrine. Located in Attleboro the Shrine has for many years been a center. of' Christian Reconciliation ministering to both the Diocese of Fall River and the Diocese of' Providence. A native of Manchester, N. H., Father Genest is no stranger to this area. In 1964, he founded the La Salette Center :for Christian Living and served as its Director until September, 1973. Under his leadershi1p, the Center developed into one of the most: vibrant Retreat Houses in New England. Ac.tive 12 months a year, the Center provides' Retreat pro: grams for Familie!s, MotherI DilUghter, Father ISon, Priests and Religious, Cursillos in Christianity plus many varied work!lhpps. ,',As Shrine Superior, Father Genest, will coordinate the ac~ivitil7~, of four new tactical min'istry teams involving the Center for Christian Livin,g, Pastoral Counseling, Shrine Programs and Extraordinary Ministries. Along with his new position as Shrine Director, Father Genest is also Assistant Provincial of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Province and Director of Personnel and Ministries for the Province. He has -been very involved in the Cursillos in Christianity and has spent 10 of his 12 years of priesthood in the Diocese of Fall River.
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Rev. John F. deVl:fIles, 1920, Chaplain, United States Army. MAY 13
Rt. Rev. Osias Boucher, 1955, Pastor, Blessed Sacrament, Fall River. MAY 16
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NEW ENGLAND CONVOCATION: Bishops, clergy, religious and laity discussed 'Mass Communication and Evangelization in the World Today at New England meeting at Holyoke last weekend. Discussion~ took place not only at general sessions and smaller group meetings but continued informally during meals. Shown at lunch is portion of Fall River delegation, left, to right, Miss Kathleen O'Brien of Fall River; Rev, James Nickel, SS.CC., of Holy Trinity Church, West Harwich; Bishop Cronin; George A. Milot, principal of Bishop Stang l.figh School, North Dartmouth; and, iIi profile, Rev. Leo T. Sullivan, pastor of Holy Name Church, New Bedford.
Pla'n Interfaith Bicentennial Project NEW YORK (NC)-More than ohic Conference (USCC); Aroh100 relig'ious lea~ers. including bishop Joseph Bernardin of Cinfour Catholic bishops and le~d cinnati, fOMIer NCCB·USCC gener,s of most major national Cath- eral secretary and now chairman olic' organizations, have joined of NCCB's Communications Comin Project FORWARD. '76, a mittee; Archbishop 'Wiliam Baum project designed to help deepen of Washington, ohairman of the the aWareness of America's reli- NCGB committee for ecumenical giou heritage during the 1976 arid interreligious afifairs; and celebration of the 200th anniver- Archbishop ..patrick FI'ores of San sary of the Declaration of Inde- Antonio, ,Tems. pendence'. Other Catholic supporters of }>fOject FORWARD '76-FOR- the project indude the heads of WARD is an acronym for "Free- the National Federation of dom Of Religion Will Advance Catholic Women, the Conference Real Democracy" - has been . of Major' Superiors of Men, and undertaken by the Interchurch the Leadership Conference of Center here and is chaired by Women ReHGious. Dr. R.H. Edw,in Espy, fOMIer secretary of ~e National Coun- Vincentians 'to Meet cil of Churches (NCC). ' The May meeting of the Fall Dr. Espy told NC News he River Particular Council of the hoped the project will help "American p eo pIe of all Society of St. Vincent de Paul religious backgrounds" become will begin with 7 p.m. Mass aware. of . the heritage of Tuesday, May 7at Notre Dame religious freedom and of the role Church. Supper and a business religion has pl'ayed in protecting session will follow at the parish all of the Aimer,~can freedom·s. St. Vincent de Paul Store, 1799 The Catholic bishops backing Pleasant St. Applications for St. the project are Bishop James Vincent de Paul Camp will be Rausch; general secretary of the distributed and plans for an area Na'tional Conference of CathoUc conference in June will be disBis'hops (NCCB) and U. S. Cath- cussed. ••••••••••••••••• + •••••••••••••••••••• + •••••••
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A striking element in the convocation appeared to many to be not only what was done and said but the very fact that such a meeti~g was being held at allwith high school students dialoguing with Bishops and media experts, rriothers and fathers of families being listened to by religous and clergy A general conclusion was that Catholics are chaIlenged to take today's world as it is, realize that with Gqd's help something can be done about it, and strive with all the means of modern communication to show what in fact they are-those' to whom God. has communicated Himself and who wish to show and explain and inspire others to reach out to 'that God. Great enthusiasm was evidenced by those delegates of high school and college age who ex!'rcssed their delight at being consulted and listened to on vital matters concerning the whole Church.
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Diocesan Paper Survey Indicates Good Readership SIOUX CITY (NC)-A survey conducted by The Globe, Sioux City diocesan newspaper, indicates that 90 percent of the households receiving the paper read or leaf through it every week. The survey also indicates that the average reader is a 60-yearold woman with a Catholic high school education who has been a life-long resident of the Sioux City diocese, which takes in 24 counties in northwestE!rn Iowa. The survey was taken during February as a p'roject for Catholic Press Month. A five-page questionnaire with sections on news content, columns and features readership frequency, typography and design, general information and adult reader pro~ file was mailed with II covering letter on a random basis to every 25th household on the paper's mailing list. The Globe has a total paid circulation of 25.000, according to Catholic Press Association figures. Of the' 1,180 forms mailed out, 396 were' returned, a 33 per cent response. Average Age 60 Louis E. Heifner, Globe business manager and survey moderator, said that the number of younger people responding was extremely low and that this raised the average age of the respondents to 60 years. He said the paper's staff "felt we were not receiving an accurate appraisal of our total readership." Of those responding 59 per cent said they or members of their households discussed the content of The Globe. Of those answering, 38 per cent were male and 62 per cent female.
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Diocesans Urged To Give Support To Farmworkers
DIOCESAN CATHOLIC WOMEN: Last weekend's Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Convention at Coyle-Ca~sidy High School, Taunton, brought together representatives from all over the Diocese to focus attention on the Holy Year theme of Renewal and Reconciliation in the living of daily life. Left to right, Mrs. Leonard O'Brien, St. James Parish, New Bedford; Mrs. Richard Paulson, Diocesan President, Immaculate Conception Parish " Taunton' Most Rev. James. J. Gerrard, D.D., Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese; Rev. Ronald Lloyd, speaker; and Miss' Margaret M. Lahey, Diocesan Past President, Cathedral Parish, Fall River.
Catholic Charities Appeal- - - Special Gifts National $1000 Rev. Msgr. James J. Dolan $750 Rev. Francis X. Wallace $500 Very Rev. Thomas J. Harrington Rev. Msgr. Francis McKeon Taunton Greyhound Assn., Inc. Rev. Msgr. William H. Dolan Rev. Msgr. John A. Chippendale ' $400 Rev. Ambrose E. Bowen $300 Rev. Msgr. Hugh A. Gallagher J. L. Marshall & Sons, Inc. Rev. Msgr. Thomas F. Walsh $250 Rev. Msgr. Alfred J. E. Bonneau Rev. Msgr. Arthur G. Dupuis Rev. William A. Galvin Rev. Lorenzo H. Morais Rev. David A. O'Brien $225 Rev. William F. O'Nei'll $200 Rev. William E. Collard Rev. James F. Kelley $150 Holy Cross Mission House $100 Rev. Msgr. William H. Harrington Rev. Patrick O'Neill Sullivan Brothers Printers $50 Walsh Brothers Rev. Edmond Tremblay $25 A. Gross Candle Company Rumford Steel Industries, Inc.
VISITS HOME: Sister Rita Marie Regan, for 34 years a Maryknoll Missioner in New Bedford mainland China. and Taiwan, visited her Fairhaven home $1100 New Bedford Institution for recently to help celebrate IOOth birthday of her mother, , Savings $50 Mrs. William Regan. Her Calvin Clothing Corp. brother is Maryknoll Bishop $25 Joseph Regan, stationed in Fibre Leather Mfg. Co. Lorraine Sportswear Davao, Philippines.
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Cape Cod $1000 Our Lady of Assumption Conference, Osterville St. Francis Xavier Bingo, Hyannis $600 St. Francis Xavier Conference, Hyannis $500 St. Margaret Conference, Buzzards Bay ,$200 ~t. Mary Conference, Nantucket Holy Trinity Conference, West Harwich $150 Corpus Christi Conference, Sandwich $125 Feehan Council No. 2911 K of C, Buzzards Bay $100 5t. Joseph Conference, Woods Hole St. Joan of Arc Conference, Orleans Corpus Christi Guild, Sandwich
STS. Margaret & Mary Guild, Buzzards Bay St. Francis Xavier G~ild, Hyannis Bishop Wm. Tyler General Assembly, K of C 4th Degree, Hyannis Our Lady of the Cape Conference, Brewster St, Joan of Arc Guild, Orleans St. John Conference, Pocasset Doane, Beal & Ames, Inc., Hyannis' $50 St. Francis Xavier CYO, Hyannis Spartan 'Cleaners, Hyannis Our Lady of Victory Guild, Centerville $35 Ray's Barber Shop, So. Yarmouth $25 Our Lady of the Cape, Brewster Catholic' Daughters of America, Court No. 851, ProvinCetown Knights of the Altar, Our Lady of the Cape, Brewster ' Baxter Transport Co., Hyannis
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Humberto Cardinal Medeiros. Archbishop of Boston, Sister Grace Donovan, S.U,S.C., provincial superior of the Sisters of the Holy Union and chairperson of the New England region of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, Bishop Bernard J. Flanagan of Worcester and Rev. Robert White, S.J.• president of Weston, College, are among sponsors of an interfaith committee on justice for farmworkers urging observance of this week as National Farm Worker Week. "The committee's purpose is to support the United Farm Workers union in its quest for the self-determination of farm workers 'by promoting the boycott of California table grapes, iceburg lettuce and Gilllo wines," stated Rev. Paul P. Rynne,' executive director of the Commission on Human Rights of the Boston Archdiocese. "We hope to make local intE:,rfaith committees on justice for farm workers sprout up 'like mushrooms over the whole state during the next few months," declared Father Rynne.
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Now Is the Time Not much more can be said at this stage of the game about this year's Catholic Charities Appeal. The planning has been done, the volunteers have been contacted, the Appeal cards have been mailed into the homes of the Diocese. " Th~placards have been posted, the Appeal needs have been placed before the public, the asking in the name of Christ and for the benefit of neighbor in need has been made. Now it remains for the person-to-person work to be done. Each solicitor niust be motivated to make every contact by the knowledge that he or she is doing God's work on earth and here and now. The tedious business of ringing door:bells, of carrying on conversations, of pointing out the need that exists, of appealing itt the name of charity must be-made. The work of calling back, sometimes two or three or more times, must surely be made. It is a matter of investing time and effort but-above all -of investing part of'oneself so that the hand that reaches out for help will know that there is one waiting- to grasp it: And this Appeal must be received by those who are called .upon in just the same way. Here there is no asking for a tIp, no request for a token amount given begrudgingly, no .getting rid of a solicitor with what would amount to pocket change. ' . The gift must be part of one's goods and part of oneself. There must ·be the taking from oneself so that others may h~ve somethi~g and this element of sacrifice, of feeling a pmch, of making that extra effort is what· guarantees that this years Charities Appeal is answered in the same spirit that the appeal itself is made-for the sake of neighbor.in need and in the name of Christ.
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Last weekend's convocation in Western Massachusetts of .a~l the Bisho~s of the New ~ngland States with lay, relIgIOUS and clenca.l delegates to discuss mass communications and evangelization was an important one. It was important for the inp~t that' came from it,' for the conclu: sions that will eventually go to the World Synod of Bishops meeting in Rome. . It was probably even more important for the fact that .. it took place at all. This was the Church in action, Church members rejoicing in every aspect of their roles of service-the teachers in the Church, the Bishops; those whose service is that of ordained priests and deacon's; religIOUS whose vows bind them to the full-time work of God; those whose service is that of baptized and confirmed Catholics exercisirig their service to God and His Church. It was a meeting of Latin and Eastern ~atholics, of younger and older Church members, of those with specific fields of interest and those willing to involve themselves in every phase of Church life. It was a convocation of scholars with impressive academic credentials and those who have just come from doing battle with high school I;ldvanced algebra. But it was a convocation that took place and asked participation of everyone of these persons so th~t a cross~e.ction of the Church would be together.' : One young member of the group was asked what he got .out of the convocation. After thinking a minute he answered-uThe important thing seemed to me to be not ~hat it was b~t that it was." A Bishop put it the same way ~n somewhat dIfferent terms-uIn this meeting the medium , IS the message; a cross-section of the Church sat down and talked and discussed a. vital concern to us all. We dialogued about how to do God's work-together."
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The Priests' Senate of the Diocese of Fall River announced a series of new programs at its monthly meeting of April in Fall River. Personnel Board vhe Personnel Board for the Diocese has been re-structured. , New diocesan elections w.ill be held for· three priest-members. The fourth member of the Board will be ex officio, the Chancellor, Very Rev. Thomas 'J. Harrington. A fifth member will be appointed by the Most Reverend Bishop. Pension Plans The Connell Co., a firm which studies organizations preparing to establish pension plans, has been enlisted by the Diocese of Fall Rivet to perform such a study and make a report within three to four weeks. The Company will work with a recently appointed committee comprised of Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Considine, Rev. George Goleman representing. the Priests' Senate, and Very Rev. Thomas J. Harrington, Chancellor. Recollection Two days of Recollection for priests have been set for June Continued from Page One 10 and 11. These wH1 he held not become effective except in love and service to at St. Mary's Center, South Dartothers. Love of one's neighbor and justice are mouth, with Rev. Thomas Mulinseparable. Love in the first place implies a radical laney, D.P. as guest preacher. Diocesan Retreat demand for justice,' that is, recognition of the dignity The Diocesan Retreat for and rights of" one's' neighbor. Justice, furthermore, priests will be held at Cathedral reaches its inn~r fullness only in love. For actually Camp in early Se"ltember with every man is the' visible image of the invisible God, Rev. Richard Sullivan, C.S.C. of q:nd the broth.er of Christ; therefore, the Christian Stonehill College as retreat finds in every man God Himself with his absolute master. Religious .' demand for justice. " . After much discussion and a Love· and service to others are, indeed, the hallmarks meeting held by a snecial committee, a new model of repreof justice. I am pleased today to announce to you the 1974 sentation in "the Priests' Senate by the ReI.igious Priests serving Catholic Charities Appeal. As you know, our annual Appeal 'in the Diocese of Fall River h'as helps us to provide charitable, educational and social been presented. services in every part of the Diocese. I take this occasion According to the new plan, to suggest to you that generous response to this Charities four Religious-an increase of Appeal is one tangible opportunity, for' manifesting that two-will be elected yearly on rotation basis from the eight love and service to others of which Pope Paul speaks. It is acongregations in the Diocese. one. clear response' of love, of Christian charity, to the Parish Councils radIcal demand for justice which is rooted in the truth The Most Reverend Bishop has that ~ach person is, indeed, the image and likeness of requested that the Priests' SenAlmighty God, with dignity and- rights stemming from ate seek to fJnd out how" niany parishes have Parish Coun:Cils' that basic fact. and how they are functioning:' \ I identify the Catholic Charities Appeal with this Rev. Peter Graziano, Senate elementary teaching about the dignity and worth of each President, has submitted a workof God's children, because, as you well know, our apostolic ing definition of a parish council this was accepted by the works. encompass precisely those most in need of help, and Senate. most In need of encouragement and assistance, the elderly, The "definition" will be used the underprivileged, the retarded, the good people over- to serve as a basis for a more specific foundation for discernwhelmed by a variet.y of pressures and pains. Your generous response to the Appeal will be one ing what type of counci1s exist their effectiveness. There is very practical method of preparing for the Holy Year. and also a possibility of the Priests' It will be one aspect of your personal renewal, your personal Senate assisting parishes in esprogram of engendering within yourself a spirit of recon- tablishing such councils. NFPC Report ciliation. You, each one of you, are so very important in Rev. Thomas C. Lopes gave a this annual Appeal. report on the NFPC House As you well know from your own experience, costs final of Delegates Meeting held recentand expenses have risen dramatically sinceO'Ur last Appeal. ly in San Francisco. He listed the To maintain and expand our apostolates taxes our resources resolutions voted upon and regravely. We must have your generous cooperation to ported how he voted on each rescontinue, and I have every confidence that you will once olution. His report concluded with a five-minute film of the again respond in a generous fashion. highlights of the meeting. Grateful for your ~upport of our Catholic Charities ApElections peal, and extending to you every prayerful good wish for a The Priests' Senate will confull measure of God's choicest blessings, I have the pleasure vene for its last meeting on May 24 with elections for new "atto remain large" members to be taken up Devotedly yours in Christ, in June for the September meeting. Resolution The Fall River Priests' Senate Bishop of Fall River Turn to Page Eleven
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Jewish Magozine Calls for Human Life Amendment
Mother Teresa DeterlJlined to Bring Natural Family Planning to All Indians
THE ANCHORThurs.. May 2, 1974
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Bishop Supports F'arah Products
NEW YORK (NC) .- Ideas CALCUTTA (NC) - Mother At present only 16 out of magazine, a Jewish quarterly EL PASO (NC)-Bishop SidMother Teresa's 500 professed ney Metzger, one of the leading published here, has called for Teresa of Calcutta, the nun who Sisters are engaged full-time in opponents of the Farah clothing a constitutional amendment as has raUied the world behind her teaching natural family plan- company during a recent strike the "only way to end the horror single-handed struggle' against the degradations of deep poverty, ning. However, all of them, plus and boycott, has now urged of mass abortion." the congregation's 300 novices, Catholics The appeal was made in an is determined to bring natural throughout the naare trained ·in this work. editorial in the spring issue of family planning within reach of tion to buy Farah products. In fact, Mother Teresa's Sisthe quarterly by Dr. Kenneth the poorest indian.' In a letter sent to all the bishThe word "determined" is hers. ters have incorporated natural Mitzner, an areospace scientist ops of the United States, the El "I am determined," the sHght, family planning into their conwho is president of the InglePaso bishop pointed out that the gregation's new constitutions, wood, Calif., pro-life organiza- care-worn nun told NC News, strike and boycott had ended in "to establish natural family which have been approved by tion Nobilization for the Unplanning throughout India, on a the Vatican for the next six February and asked the bishops named. give "support in whatever manyears. The constitutions say: Noting that the slaughter of national scale." The Indian government, not "Our many family planning ner may be feasible to the sale of the Jews under Hitler "was concenters instruct our poor about Farah products." ducted under the highest author- notably successful in its 2-Q-year effort to lower the national the dignity, duty and expression ity of a government which came During the two-year strike of marrie~1 love, in responsible Bishop Metzger had urged his to power by constitutional birthrate, is keenly interested. parenthood, always in keeping fellow bishops to support a boymeans," Mitzner said Jews today At government expense, a study with the teaching of the Church cott of Farah olothes and several feel that Germans who remained of the f,amily planning work upholding the' absolute rights of had urged the people of their silent during that slaughter bear carried out by Mother Teresa's God Himself." part of the guilt for it because nuns; the Missionaries of Chardio~eses to support the boycott. "the shared heritage of Jew and 'ity, was begun early last year. Now, Bishop Metzger said in Christian teaches us that the The results of this study are on his letter, it is important to inChurch, Press Face law of men and the authority of the desk of the Indian prime crease the sales of Farah clothes minister, Mrs. Indira Ghandi. rulers must be resisted when it Similar Problems MOTHER TERESA "in order that the company with 90 Per Cent Effective runs counter to the basic deFARGO (NC) - The Catholic the workers inight prosper and "The government has great mands of morality and decency." But can natural methods of press and the Catholic Church this will be an example that If the German Supreme Court . confidence in our Sisters," family planning-which involve both face the same kind of prob- will lead to a wider acceptance at that time "had agreed with Mother Teresa observed in an the recording of body tempera- lems, bispops of five states were . of social justice in the SouthHitler in viewing the Jews as an interview in the industrial city of ture and other symptoms of ovu- told by the editor of the largest west." inferiOr form of human life" and Jamshedour. She omitted to say lation-work in a country where weekly newspaper in the upperThis was an apparent referhad "handed down a' decision de- that the government has shown seven out of 10 cannot read or Midwest. ence to plans by the Amalganying' Jews the protection of special confidence in Mother write? Speaking to the Region VIII mated Clothing Workers of German law," Mit"ner said, Teresa herself. "We are doing it with the beg- meeting of the National Confer- America (ACWA) to organize "I think the investigators have "could we hold any German to gars, with the people of the ence of Catholic Bishops, Berbe free of guilt who did not ex- said our natural family planning slums," Mother Teresa response. nard Casserly of the Catholic other clothing manufacturers following the union's success at ercise his rights as a citizen to is 90 per cent effective. If the Bulletin, newspaper of the arch- Farah. Illiterates Taught the fullest in denouncing and government accepts it, w~ can Those of her Sisters actually diocese of St. Paul and Minne0"p03ing and fighting to over- use their centers." The union is also distributing The Indian government has working in the fields of natural apolis and the diocese of New copies of the bishop's letter to turn such a murderous decision?" VIm, said we are in an age of family planning centers in all family planning say even illiter6,000 retai-l stores across the U.S. DecIsion the bigger towns, and has teams ates can be taught to use a ther- disbelief of secularism, of rid- country. icule of things religious, and of An'other court, he s'aid, "in an· that distribute information on mometer and keep the necessary scorn for faith. records. For instance the learn-. family planning in the rural vilother wounded democracy, .in "You and I know that the another era of moral debasement lages of this predominantly agri- ing process is lengthy-about a message (of Our Lord) is as year. For others, thtee months cultural country. About 80 per . . . did hand down such a mass SINCE 1898 timely today as it was 2.000 death warrant: The court was cent of the people live in villages. may be enough. years ago," Casserly said. "But the Supreme Court of the United we've got to present it to packStates of America. The date was SINCE 1941 age it, to sell it in ways that January 22, 1973. The class of will speak to today's busy, beWEB OFFSET human beings which was fuddled and beleaguered CathSINCE 1967 stripped of legal protection was . olic. VATICAN CITY-A meeting toral one, the Vatican diplomat the class of all unborn children." "We've got to work as though Mit:-ner pointed out that the in Havana between a top Vat- also met with Osvaldo Dorticos, pre-1967 abortion laws, motivat- ican diplomat and Cuban Premier president of Cuba, and with vice it all depended on us and pray ed by 19th-century advances in Fidel Castro may have opened premier Carlos Rafael Rodriguez. as if it all depended on the Holy No meeting with Fidel Castro Spirit," he said. "That's evanembryology, corresponded close- up' a new era of improved rela679-5262 gelization." ly to the traditional rabbinical tions between the island repub- had been expected. Arohbishop Casaroli concluded teachings on abortion, which lic's government and the Church. Archbishop Agostino Casaroli, his vis1t by concelebrating Mass protected the child from the time of conception and allowed abor- secretary of th~ Vatican's Coun- at the Havana cathedral with tion only when the mother's life cil for the Church's Public At- Cuban bishops and priests. was in danger. fairs-often called the Vatican's The archbishop -in his sernion "The case against abortion is foreign minister-met with Cas- told thousands in the church of stronger now than it was in the tro near the end of a lO-<lay visit his "deep satisfaction" -in being last century," Mitzner said. "Sci- with the bishops and priests of able to visit the dioceses of the ence has shown that we each Cuba. The meeting,. whioh lasted country, where, he said he found develop from a genetic blueprint for an hour and 40 minutes, came "an intense religious fervor, a 22 MEMORABLE DAYS DEPARTING JUNE 11 which is present from the mo- as an unexpected climax to the . spirit of unshakeable -eloseness ment that the nuclei of sperm archbishop's vlisit. to the Holy See and a firm loyOTHER DEPARTURES: Apr. 9 & 3D, May 21~ July 2 & 23. Aug. 13. Sept. 3 & 24, Oct. 15, 1974 and egg unite, that the child's On his return to Rome, Arch- alty to the Church, both among Come along on this exciting trip featuring the best of France, Italy. heart is beating and his brain is bishop Casaroli said that Castro the priests and laity." Austria, Germany and Ireland plus visits to the shrines of lisieux. functioning by the· time his "came to the apostolic nunciaLourdes. Assisi and many more highlighted by an audience with the Holy Father. mother is likely to be sure she ture (in Havana) not only to exIncluded are round trip jet air transportation via PAN AMERICAN first is pregnant, that the unborn change courtesies and words. Chile Priest Exiled class hotels with bath, most meals, sight·seeing, transfers and 'most tips. Every tour is accompanied by a tour chaplain. In addition. a child responds to his environ- Hence, my v,isit, although it did By Military Court multilingual tour manager accompanies the group from start to finish, ment and can even learn." The cost? Only $1159 from New York not have formally the character SANTIAGO (NC)-A military He argued that many basically of an official one, offered even court sentenced Father Ignacio decent· Americans now consider in terms of the government the Serrano, pastor of Cartagena ARRANGEMENTS IY abortion to be acce:,table bepossibility of a serious exchange parish, to five years in exile for cause they have been fed "a of views on the most responsible alleged "extr~mist activities." CATl-tolic ffiAVEl CENTER steady diet of biological falseAMlIICA'S UADlNO O"IATOI Of CATHOUC INUIIST TOUIS T~e priest, whose parish belevels." hoods and pious reassurances For your free colorful brechlre call or mail cOI,on to~ay Vatican Radio, in reporting the longs to the Santiago archdiothat abortion is a good and visit of Castro to the nunciature, cese and is located in a seaside moral thing." Catholic Travel Center (213) 263-6841 ME~BER • said: "In the course of the meet- resort near the capital, was a 761 S. 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What,ev'er Some . Folks Have Th,ey Want S,om,et,hing Else Mothers .often see children wishing away their childhood. As toddlers. they can't wait to be allowed out to play on their own. Elemeritary school children know that life will be better in high school . . . but the high schoolers are waiting for the "freetill' he returns . . . with a dom" of college. The varia- home briefcase full of work that must tions are endless . . . but it be completed that night. seems the basic rule is the He and his wife wish away the same. Whatever a child is doing, he'd rather be doing something an older. child is. de,ing. While some discontent is
years till they have enough saved to buy a little farm. The serenity of. the simple life of the farmer is so much better than the hectic rat race that owns them. Yet the farmer gets up at dawn, slosh~s through mud to' com~lete necessary chores before breakfast . . . before the day's By main work has even begun. He not only competes with the marMARY ket, he competes with the weather. Innumerable factors can ruin him. He and his wife may be CARSON discontent with their hard existence, their isolation from the social life and stimulation of the healthy, because :it caus'zs , change for the better, chronic "big city." Want to Trade discontent seems 11 terrible Together they complain of the waste. All of a sud.den those same children who wished for har~ships of their lives, and wish the future reach it, .and some· they had the monev or op~ortu times they wish they were back nity to trade it all for the easy SCOUT PILGRIMAGE: In preparation for Holy Year of 1975, Attleboro-Taunton area life of the corporate executive where they started. who works "only four hours a Boy Scouts make pilgrimage to Fall River shrines during day of renewal, reconciliation. As parents, we see the fault in our children's wishing away day." Rev. Joseph Maguire of St. Patrick's parish, Somerset, addresses Scouts on meaning of It's not just farmers and ex- motto, "Be Prepared," during visit to St. Anne's Shrine at beginp.ing of day. Other places their lives. They should enjoy what they have. They should live ecutives. There are people in all visited included St. Louis Church, U.S.S. Massachusetts and St. Mary's Cathedral. Protheir lives fuHy . . . where they walks of life who are miserable, are. Each age has its own merits discontented, constantly wishing gram was planned by Attleboro-Taunt.on Catholic Scouting Committee, with Rev. Noi111.and J. Boulet as chaplain. that should be savored before for some other life. Unfortunately, many people they are lost. We see the weakness in our can't change jobs; they are ab- children. -But do we bear the solutely locked into what they responsibility for having taught are doing. Much of our lifetime must be spent in our work. Don't them to be that way? SANTIAGO (NC)-Chile's 28 neither the person nor his family pressures, limited possibilities of let it be a miserable drudgery. Mutual DisContE!Dt legal defense, unusual sentences. If you are unhappy with your bishops issued a strong condem- know what the charges are."-· As mothers we wish away our job . . . learn to like it! nation of the military junta's reThe bishops criticized "interro- for the same charge in different child's life. When will he sleep Think about the good things, pressive tactics and its economic gations with physical and moral areas. rec::triction on the right through the night? When wili the things admired 'by those who' and educational policies in a to appeaL" Indiscriminate torhe get off formula? When will wish they had your job. Learn statement that may have brought ture at political prisoners has he be trained? When will he be the good points and minimize the steadily deteriorating Church- . Plan Conference been reported ever since the in school? When will he grad- problems. state relations to a critical point. On Common Market armed forces toppled the govuate? Whether or not you're hap"y ernment of Salvador Allende last Although Cardinal Raul Silva LONDON (NC) About 200 It's tragic. in the your life is up to you,'You of Santiago, president of the September. clergymen, politicians, .Christian -But it's a greater tragedy if can't keep putting hap;>inessoff Chilean Bishop's' Conference and businessmen, trade unionists, The bishops had previously we wish away our own livesl to some future date. its secretary general, Bishops lawyers, theologians and other made general statements on huHusbands and wives develop a· Be happy ... now! Carlos Camus, had indirectly experts will hold a five-day man rights, but .had never acmutual discontent . . . wiShing criticized repression and disre- Easter Week conference in Lon- cused the military directly, and for some other existence~. gard of human rights recently, . don on the European Common in an apparent effort to temper The corporate executive is Asks .BiII of Rights the new statement by all the Market. harried by phone calls, appointtheir new statement, they said bishops is the fi{st bishops' conments, decisions. Commuting to For Mentally Disabled Speakers will include Anglican they "understand some circum. WASHINGTON (NC)-An of- ference document strongly and Archbishop Michael Ramsey of stances may justify the tempowork is a drag. Social obligations cause friction, because he and ficial of the U. S. Catholic Can- openly lfritical of the junta. Canterbury, Lord Hailsham, a rary suspension of some civil his wife must entertain people . ference (USCC), has called for a The bishops' statement, en- leading British pOlitician, aQd' rights.. But there are 'r.ights neither one of them care about. "Bill of Rights" to guarantee titled "Reconciliation in Chile" Jesuit Father Robert Tucci, di- touching on the dignity of all He may spend only four hours "humane care, treatment and was issued in the form of' a pas- rector of Vatican Radio. human beings, and they are aba day at his desk, but it's often protection of the mentally dis- toral letter stating the guidelines Cardinal John Heenan of West- solute and inviolable." 12 hours from the time he leaves abled." for the Church's action in the minster as well as leaders of "The Church must be the voice Sister Virginia Schwager, di- next few month's. other major Christian Churches of all, and especially of those rector of the usec health affairs People Key to Peace division called for the legal safeThere is "a dimate of insecur- here are giving the conference who have no voice," the bishops said. guards in a sta'tement praising ity and fear, rooted in denuncia- their support. . In Northern Ireland tions, false rumors and lack of ' LONDON (NC) - Ordinary 17 governo rs for desl'gnatl'ng " Catholics and' Protestants-and· April as "Legal Rights for Re- participation and information" among the people,· the bishops not Church leaders-are the key tarded Citizens' Month." The mentally retarded suffer' said. to peace in emryattled Northern "We are worried ahout: the soIreland, according to Anglican from a high unemployment and Bishop Trevor Huddleston of they are discriminated against chil dimensions of the present in housing, public transportation . economic s'ituation, among them . Stepney, a London borough. Bishop Huddleston said Cath- and other community services, unemployment and firings for olics and Protestants should not Sister Schwager said. She also arbitrary reasons, we fear that, expect "too much from the top, criticized a shortage of health in trying to speed up developalthough Church leaders have and rehabilitation facilities, ser- ment ... the burden is being already given clear leads in rec- Voices, and personnel for the care.. shifted to the wage earners, of the retarded. . withollt a degree of participation onci'Liation." Attention School Groups The Anglican -bishop said he . She said that "200,000 retard- by them," the bishops sa·id. was encouraged "by the resolve ed are forced to live out their There is a lack of eff.icient of ordinary people in Northern lives in facilities that fail to meet legal safeguards for personal se- . . Special Arrangements for School Groups Ireland to carry on and by the their special needs, but often set curity, the bishops said, and this . increasing ecumenic8!1 contacts them back even further into the results in "a1"bitrary arrests and FOR DETAILS, CALL MANAGER-636-2744 or 999-6984 d~pths of retardation." long imprisonments, in whic::h between all the Churches."
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Bulbs for Future Springs By Joseph and Marilyn Roderick
This is bulb time, Tulips, daffodils and hyacinths are in bloom or are about to emerge and there is nothing prettier in the garden. But bulbs are often abused and so we will devote this column to just a few how-tos in terms of bulbs. First of all, with regard to the foliage that remains after every summer between our house and Grandpa Joe's. Theirs the flowers have disap- may not be of the tomatoes I peared, it is mandatory that love, or of the grapes that send
the bulb beneath the ground be out thei~ own pungent odor in nourished by the leaves above the late summer air, but whatground, and therefore the foliage • ever their garden memories, I'm must remain until it dies a nat- sure they'll recall to them the ural death. "joys of a small garden." The current home magazines When it does die it can be reo move~ and. the bulb allowe.d to offer many very helpfu~ sugges~tay. In the ground. Most lIkely tions for the novice gardener and It wIH form bulblets and produce some wonderful ideas on interlittl 7.tulips the following year in esting vegetables to plant. I noticed however, that they additIOn t~ th 7 parent fl~wer. However, If t~IS process IS al- didn't include eggplant, which lowed t~ contInue too long, the is one of our favorite vegetables, bulbs . w~ll. be~om.e overcrowded and whioh is grown quite suca.n~ diminish m size ~md prOOuc- cessfully in this climate by a tlVlty. friend of ours, Ben Smith. PerCare Is Needed haps in an upcoming column Ben will give' us the secret of his When this occurs it is wise to success with this delightful lift them for planting in another vegetable. part of the garden. Rarely do Whatever your favorite may such bulbs produce blo-om to be, the cost of eating may well compare with the original plant- convince you that this is the ing, but they are quite charming year to ,become a gentleman and can be used in adding Spring farmer! color to the garden. However, Even before the garden vegthey shou1ld not be lifted until etables come out, this recipe the foliage withers. If you dig makes a refreshing change from them up, it is almost inevitable the -winter bl~hs. Not only is it that you will damage a number easy to do but it will tempt even of them. Damaged bulbs should the most "anti-vegetable" membe discarded immediately. ber of your family. Once lifted, bulbs can be diSquash and Apple Bake vided, given a quick washing to remove any excess soil and then 2 pounds butternut or butterplaced in the sun for a day or cup squash so to dry. They can then be Y2 cup brown sugar stored, preferably in a cool, dry 14 cup melted butter or marlocation for Fall replanting. garine I have found it a~n'1ost impos1 Tablespoon flour sible to remember which bulbs 1 teaspOon salt produce which color, so normally Y2 teaspoon mace I put these plants into mass 2 ,baking apples cored and groupings of mixed colors. cut into Y2 ,inch slices. 1) Heat oven to 350°. Cut In the Kitchen each squash in half. Remove Melissa's radishes are just seeds and fibers; pare squash. peeking up through the earth and Cut into Y2 inch slices. the sight of them brings more 2) Stir together remaining inpleasure this year than ever be- gredients except apple slices. fore. I've always enjoyed having Arrange squash in ungreased baka kitchen garden outside our ing dish, 11 Y2x7Y2xl Y2 inches, back door, but for this coming top with apple slices. Sprinkle summer I'm really looking for- sugar mixture on top; cover with ward to it. The cost of food to- foil. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or day is enough to send us all back until squash is tender. to the period of the victory garden. I don't think any memory of Mandatory Circulation my childhood is more vivid than Plans More Popular that of summer walks through DENVER (NC) - More Cathmy Uncle Crae's garden in South Swansea, at that time a true olic newspapers are moving suburb of Fal~ River. No perfume away from voluntary circulation or air freshner {:ould duplicate plans to some form of mandathe odor of tomatoes ripening on tory plan imposed by the bishthe vine in the hot summer sun. ops, and more will probably The taste of those warm "love have to do so in order to reach apples" has remained 'in my large numbers' of Catholics. These were among the findmind for more than 30 years. ings of the 1974 report given by Children's Memories the circulation committee of the Catholic Press Association (CPA) Our own children, I'm sure, at the association's convention will have their personal mem- here. ories of the gardens that appear According to the report, 62 per cent of the 75 Catholic papers Religion studied have moved toward manReligion begins ·in the anguish datory circulation plans in which of a man who faces the abyss the bishops required that entire of nothingness and who wanders parishes or a fixed percentage through a broken world made of parishioners be covered. Use of such plans is up from desolate in the absence of God. 48 per cent five years ago. -G~~~e Branti :".J " _. ". __ "_ '_ "<.
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MEETING OF WOMEN: Attending the Diocesan Convention of Catholic Women at Coyle-Cassidy High School· in Taunton were, left to right, Mrs. James ~. Williams, St. Joseph Parish, No. Dighton; Mrs. Michael J. McMahon, Area NCCW ChaIrman, Cathedral Parish, Fall River; Mrs. Arthur Dutrizac, guest from Manchester, N.H.; Mrs. Edward C. Weil, St. Patrick Parish, Falmouth; Mr. Rodney Blythe, St. Theresa Parish, Attleboro; and Rev. Msgr. Anthony M. Gomes, District Moderato~.
CINCINNATI (NC) - Nearly one out of every seven recent Catholic marriages may be invalid because many couples no longer marry with the intention of st,aying together until death, a leading canon .)awyer said. The estimate was based on a survey that showed that 13.6 per cent of the 883 engaged persons surveyed said they would separate if .they could not achieve the most important values of marriage after' five years of marriage. One-fifth said that marrying until death do them part meant that they were husband and wife until their love died. Father Lawrence Wrenn, head of the Hartford, Conn., archdioc-
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esan marri,age court, described the survey in a talk here to the Midwest regional convention of the Canon Law Society of America. The men and women thought "helping and loving your spouse" was the most important marriage value. Other important values were "being helped and loved by spouse," "growing fdendship with spouse," "reflecting Christ's love," children, "being married," persona.) happiness, sex, security, sacrifice. "Generally, this would seem to be an admirable hierarchy of values," Father Wrenn said. However, he said "it ,is one thing to hold' the personalist values in esteem and quite another to esteem them so highly that if unrealized in sufficient degree after a period of time the marriage is simply terminated," he said.
"This latter approach is not real!y marrying for better or for worse in the traditional sense of that term.. 1t involves a certain hedging of one's bet. It takes much of the risk out of the commitment." Such a mentality, he said, "would constitute, in my opin· ion, an invalidating condition of marr,iage." .
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Nazclreth "Hall Quintet Swe.eps Newport Tourney, white turtlenecks and yellow shells, while the boys were in green trunks and yellow tops, the trunks donated by the Fall River Lions Club, which also supplied green and white striped bathing suits for the Nazareth gi1'ls. Swimming had its day last weekend, but every week sees a splash session for the youngsters, who use the Fall River Boys' Club pool through courtesy of the club management. Lapointe and Mosher are .. coaches for the boys, while Mrs. John Malloy heads the girls' coaches, aided by Mrs. Patricia McDonald,. Mrs. Ann Kelly and Mrs. Lorraine Gaudreau. At Sunday's swim meet, with Nazareth represented by seven gii'Is and five boys, every youngster achieved recognition, some garnering as many as three first place ribbons in events including free style and backstroke races and various relays.
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Red, white and blue-ribboned medals are the status symbol at 'Nazareth Hall, Fall River, these days. They are beill1g worn by students who participated in the Sixth Annual New England Invitational Basketbsill Tournament held last month at Newport Naval Base under sponsorship of the Newport County chapter of . the. Association for Retarded Citizens. The Nazareth youngsters added to their I~urels last weekend when 12 participatE!d in area swimming preliminaries of the Massachusetts Special Olympics at the Attleboro YMCA. Top performers will continue to a state swimming meet Saturday, May 18 in Springfield, and a national contest will follow. The track and field section of the Olympics will be held at North Attleboro Saturday, May 11 and again Nazareth wil1 be "There are so many people there. we're gratefU'l to," reiterated It's all part of all ongoing Sister Maureen. "We also get the athletic program at the three use of the Bishop Connolly High Nazareth HaIls in the Fall River School gym weekly, and' there's diocese. Sister Maureen, R.S.M., a group of girls from Durfee director of the Fall River NazarHigh School who came to help us eth, feels that physical a!=tivity. is with the swimming sessions. And an important part of the school we can never forget the parents curriculum, but points out that who do so much to make all our exceptJonal youngsters need activities possible." much' assistance in learning and "It's all worthwhile when you playing the games normal to see the faces of the youngsters," childhood. summed up Mrs. ,Plichta. Many Helpers She is grateful to the many helpers who aided he:r youngsters in achieving their athletic Continued from Page One triumphs. First and foremost she WINNING SMILES: Members. of the Nazareth team that was undefeated in New High School Auditorium have cites the faculty of the Fall Riv- England Invitational Basketball Tourney are: left, front, John Br~dshaw, Joh~ ~cott, Paul been manifested in the "little er Nazareth Hall, who gave up several days of their Easter Rebello; second row, Paul Lapointe, coach; Joseph Rebello, captam; Steven VIeIra, Robert extra effort" that the special vacation to transport children to Paradis, Paul'sullivan, Harold Mosher, coach; rear, Robert Petrin, Tom Be~ne, Steven Pitts, gifts solicitors must have apNewport and supervise them Vince Perry. The generosity of donors to past Catholic Charities Appeal should smile also pealed for and which is evidenced in the returns that have been once there. They include Paul because they all made this 'day possible for Nazareth. . made at the Appeal HeadquarLapointe and' Harold Mosher, ters. who coached the Nazareth boys' Plichta. "And they weren't 'baby Newport as spectators and that The winning basketball game "Comparisons are odious," basketball team and Mrs. Eileen food' games," she said. '''The all have shared in the jubilation saw Nazareth ahead of its opPlichta, who worked with the boys and girls had to work hare of the tournament results, which posiJlg team by 30 points, and Mrs. Noonan said, "but at times necessary. And right now comgirls' cheerleading squad. Help- for what they got," placed both the basketball team Nazareth was the only undefeat- parisons are encouraging. When ing mightily with transportation The iO-member cheering squad and cheerleaders in first places ed team in the entire tourna- the returns of other years vvere and supervision was Mrs. Louise ment, noted Harold Mosher. was judged, she said, on forma- . in their divisions. compared w,ith the 1974 ,special Boulay. tion, neatness, cooperation, their ·In a separate foul shooting returns, our spirits overflowed Responsible 'for involving Naz- smiles, enthusiasm and innova· contest, Joe Rebello of Nazareth Won by 30 Points with enthusiasm and with hope' areth in the Newport tournament tive routines. And behavior placed in first position, making Joe Rebello, the team captain, for a successul Appeal this yel\r.t" was Mrs. Sharon Prazak, active throughout the tournament- was 12 out of 15 baskets, while The Special Gifts Phase will in Newport work for retarded "beautiful," said Sister Maureen, Jeannine Goulet was fourth was also chosen for the tournament all-star team, said Mosher. end on Saturday, May 4, and children. adding that some smaller young- among girls, shooting 10 out of For the tournament the cheer- solicitors are requested to make "Sharon met Sister Mary Rog- sters from the school traveled to 15. leaders wore navy hlue slacks, their final returns by that date. er of our staff at Bridgewater State College," explained Sister Maureen, "and became interestPhas~ ed in our program. She helped us Continued from Page One As 16,800 volunteer solicitors prepare for the tournament and also interested John Flowers of Back in 1942, some house- call at 104,500 homes on this Middletown, ,R.I. in coming to wives will remember that the Sunday, Monsignor Gomes, dioccoach. the boys." bacon they served father with esan director of the Appeal rehis eggs in the morning cost 31- quests every potential donor to No Dropped Trays cents-a-pound as contrasted with recall the words of last Sunday's ............LACKS CONFIDENCE ............SHORT ATTENTION SPAN The 11 boys and 10 girls from ............DAyDREAMS today's price of approximately letter from Bishop Cronin that ............RESTLESS AND FIDGETY Nazareth who participated in the ............IMPULSIVE stated "You, each one of you, ............DOESN'T FOLLOW DIRECTIONS $1.59. Rib Roast Beef was sellfour-day Newport program had ............IMMATURE ............DOESN'T COMPLETE' ASSIGNMENTS are so very important to this ............EASILy DISTRACTED an unforgettable' experience in ing at 27-cents-a-pound three annual "Appeal," ............DOESN'T UNDERSTAND ............DOESN·T CONCENTRATE WHAT HE READS other than the area of sports, decades ago. This type of cut today is more than six times as 'said Sister Maureen. Parish solicitors are asked to If so, your child may be an underachiever struggling costly. make their retUInS to their par"They ate in the Navy cafeneedlessly in school through no fault of his own. Our teria," she related, "and the man Let us not mention the rise ish report centers on Sunday. modern, proven developmental program, which has aided in charge couldn't do enough for in costs in bread and mild~basics. over 10;000 children, may be the answer for your child. them. 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Gonzaga University President Named SPOKANE (NC) - Jesuit Father Bernard J. Coughlin has been named the 23rd president of Gonzaga University here. The appointment becomes effective Oct. 15. He will succeed Jesuit Father Richard E. Twohy. Father Coughlin has held the post of Fulbright lecturer at two universities in Colombia in South America, and was the first chairman of the Conference of Deans of Schools of Social Work.
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FIRST PLACE IN CHEERLEADING DIVISION: The exceptional children in the Diocese of Fall River were able to participate in the Newport Tourney because people "care" for these children. Your generosity in 1974 will guarantee a continuation of the training of these children. The winning team of cheerleaders from Nazareth that placed first in New_port are: front, Arlene Rego, Jeannette Haire, Jeannine Goulet, Kathy Leary, Denise Canuel, captain; Mrs. Eileen Plichta, instructor; rear, Denise Demers, Eileen Dillon, Donna Levesque, Deborah Davis, Debra Vasconcellos.
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Programs for Aged ST. LOUIS (NC) - Catholic hospitals and other health care facilities have been asked to reexamine their programs for the aged as part of an observance of Senior Citizens month. The CathoJ.ic Hospital Association made the appeal in a statement designating Mayas Senior Citizens Month. The theme for the month is "Life: A Continuum."
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Bishop Condemns Cruelty in Chile
THE At-ICHORThurs., May 2, 1974
Catholic .C.harity Moves t(~ Help Tornado Victims
SANTIAGO (NC)-The secre•tary general of the Chilean Bishops' Conference has condemned the "injustice and cruelty" that has followed the 1973 mil.itary coup here. Bishop Carlos Camus called for an end to repressive tactics of the military regime in a sermon at a shrine marking the site of the battle at which Chile won its independence from Spain. After the 1818 battle, of Maipu, the victorious Chilean General . Bernardo O'Higgins solemnly promised to build a shrine hon, oring the Virgin Mary. Bishop Camus said in his homily that the recent events in Chile have been a harsh lesson and that reconstruction and reconciliation have just begun.
WASHINGTON (NC)-Prelim· inary reports indicate that Catholic Charities lias been very active in aiding the victims of the April 3 tomadoes. . "The Church ill very, very active from the r.eports we're gettingfrom across the country," said Brother Joseph Berg, assistant director of the National Conference of Catholic Charities. More thaI) 300 persons were killed in the tornadoes which struck a region ranging froin Georgia to Oklahoma to Canada. One aspect of the disaster relief work, Brother Berg noted, was the -inter:-dioeesan a,id. The archdiocese. of Indianapolis is providing aid to the victims in Monticello, Ind., which is in the diocese of Lafayette. The diocese of Nashville, Tenn., had money left over from last year:s fund for -flood rel,ief, he said. This money is now being used to aid the tornado victims. Housing Needed In Birmingham, Ala., where 87· were kiUed, the diocese has already sent two truckloads of material to aid the tornado victims, Brother Berg added. He also noted that the:,e was slight damage done to St. Bernard's College in Cullman, Ala. The victims of, the twisters, he noted, are presently most in need of housing. "HUD (the U. S. , Department of Housing and Urban Development) 1Nas supposed to move in some mobile homes April 9 and 10," he said. A major concern of the NCCC, Brother Berg said, is cooperating with the fec1era.l government.
REGINA PACIS CENTER CONFIRMATION: The Regina Pacis Center for Spanish Speaking People, one of the agencies of the Catholic Charities Appeal, had their first confirmation as a group in Mt. Carmel Church, New Bedford. Such a project is a manifestation, that "love and service to others are, indeed, the hallmarks of justice."
Educators Stress' Service, Community
CLEVELAND (NC)-Many of the speakers at the 71st annual convention of the National Catholic Educatiomi.l Association (NCEA) here referred to the convention theme "To Teach as Jesus Did: Message, Community, Service" and quoted from the 1972 U. S. bishops' pastoral from which the theme was taken. There was, howe~er, somewhat greater emphasis on community and service, part'icularly on service to the entire community, not merely to Catholics, than on message, considered as doctrine. In his homily at the opening' Mass· of the convention Archbishop Joseph L. Bernardin of Cincinnati struok this note in ,·saying: "Our responsibility is not only to teach the Gospel to stuour' Catholic dents within schools, 'but' also to Catholic students, in public schools,' to Catholics who have not yet entered school, to' Catholics *ho long ago finished school, to those who may never enter school, and beyond that, to those who do not claim membership in our Church." While ~aking clear that , teaching the message of Christ involves the presentation of truths which "are an integral part of a genuine faith," Archbishgp Benard-in went on to point A out that content '~assumeS' its o
CENTERVILLE MASS: Mass of Thanksgiving on the occasion of his 40th anniversary of ordination will be celebrated Monday, May 27 at Our Lady of Victory Church, Centerville, by Rev. John Feeney. Now retired and living in the Cape Cod community, Father Feeney served for maqy years in the Manchester, N.H. dioeese and was also an army chaplain during World War II. Many New Eqgland religious leaders have been invitled to the anniversary Mass.
full m'eaning when it is' actually lived by the community of believers. the archbishop told the convention delegates: "You must give a personal witness to your belief in Christ and in the Church He founded. Thilt witness will be given only ,if you' are a loving, sensitive, praying member of the community to which you belong. Unless your efforts cause the contemporary onlooker to say the equivalent of ,what the pagans said about the early
Staff Members Get Voting Privileges
DENVER (NC) - Members of the Catholic Press Association ,(CPA) have amended the association's by-laws 'to provide for 'partial voting privileges and board representation for certain staff. persons from member publications. At its annual convention here, CPA members also elected to a three~year term on the CPA board of directors: Ethel Gintoft of the Catholic Herald-Citizen, newspaper of the Milwaukee archdiocese; Gerard Sherry, editor of the Monitor, newspaper of the San Francisco archdiocese; and Gerald Costello, editor of The Beacon, the Paterson, N.J., diocesan newspaper. Elected to two-year terms Theological Society - were; Kevin Axe, editor of U.S. Catholic magazine, Chicago, and P'resident Named Father Paul' McKeaver, editor of NEW YORK (NC) - Jesuit the Long Island Catholic, newsFather Walter J. Burghardt was paper of the Rockville Centre, elected president of the Amer- N.Y., diocese. .jean Theological Society at its annual meeting here. Presently Father Burghardt is Plum~ing professor of historical theology at ... Woodstock College in New York City. In September, he will beOver 3S Years come professor of theology at of Satisfied Service the Catholic University of AmerMaster Plumber 7023 Reg. ica in Washington, D. C., and a JOSEPH RAPOSA, JR. member of the newly organized 806 NO. MAIN STREET Woodstock Center for TheologFall River 675-7497 ical Reflection at the University. o
Christians - 'Look how those Christians love one another'they will be sterile, fruitless." Emphasizing that the community of believers cannot isolate themselves from the total community, Arehbishop Bernardin quoted the bishops' pastoral saying that "no human joy, no human sorrow is a matter of indifference to the community established by Jesus. In today's world this requires that the Christian community be involved in seeking solutions to a host of com,plex problems, such as war, poverty, racism, and environmental pollution, which undermine community within and among nations. Christians render such service by prayer and worship and also by direct participation in the cause of social reform.
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Urging the start of "a new patriotic and Ohristian battle." Bishop Camus said, "Today's prayer shall be the first battle in the war which must in'volve all Chileans - the war against hate an.d revenge, against injustice and cruelty, war against lies ... false denunciations, and the guilty complicity in the sufferings of our brothers."
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Farm Workers Victimized By Teamsters, Growers On April 22 both the Wall. Street Journal and the New York Times editorializf~d on the California farm labor problem, which, from all accounts is likely to get considerably worse before it gets any better. The harvesting of the first crop of table grapes (in the Coachella Valley, roughly not the answer to the farm labor crisis. "The right answer ...," it 100 miles from the Mexican says, "lies in amendment' of the border) will begin around the National Labor Relations Act to
middle or the end of May, de- put farm laborers under the same pending on weather conditions. protections for free choice that From then until the end of the . industrial workers have had for summer there will be a contin- nearly four decades." The Times has consistently held to this position for as long as I can remember. Surely there is something to be said for -it. By at least from the theoretical point of view. Why. then. has MSGR. the Congress ,failed to act on this matter. ilnd why is the UFW GEORGE G. opposed to its doing so? HIGGINS Opposes Cov~rage The Times· answer to these two questions is, in this writer's uous series of representation opinion, a bit too. simplistic. It strikes covering half the state says, that "Mr. Chavez's relucof California. tance to abandon the secondary The Times and the WaH Street boycott (whiCh is outlawed unJournal have approached this der the terms or the NLRA) has • coming crisis from markedly dif- been a potent obstacle to con~ ferent points of view. In effect. gressional action." The best proof the Wall Street Journal says to that there is more to it than that the United Farm Worl<ers, the is the fact that the UFW. now Teamsters. and the growers: A that it has given up the seconplague on all your houses. It dary boycott in exchange for the contends that none of the three AFL·CIO·s endorsement of the have been very conscientious primary boycott of lettuce and about asking the farm workers grapes, is still opposed to coverwhat they themselves wanted. age under the NLRA in its presMany workers clearly have not ent form. wanted the kind of hiring haH Chavez and his assoc,iates regimentation and thought con- fear that the NLRA, as presently trol Mr. Chavez sought to im- administered. could and would pose on them. By and large. the be used to thwart rather than wheeling and dealing among promote the organization of farm the growers and unions, have workers into a union of their gone on over the workers' heads, own choosing. They argue, then, with Mr. Chavez wielding the that if farm workers are to be boycotts. Mr. Fitzsimmons ibis covered under the Act, it should Teamster muscle and the grow- .first be amended to take account ers trying to bet the corners." of the peculiar needs and probThat kind of Olympian impar- lems of workers who. because tiality isn't nearly as neutral or of the seasonal and semimigraobjective as it might appear to tory nature of their work and be to the casual reader in Kal- for other reasons as well, are amazoo. The fact is that the 'subject to anti-union hazards three parties are not equally to which are d,ifferent not only in blame for the current farm labor degree but in kind from those crisis. The United Furm Work- faced by workers in more stable ers Union, for all its mistakes, is industries with a longer tradition being victimized. whether collu- of collegective bargaining. sively or not, by the Teamsters The Fair Way and the growers. They have I would argue. then, that the ganged up on the UFW and are Times position on this matter. making no secret of the fact while obviously s,incere and very that they fully intend, If possible. well intentioned, needs to be to drive it out of business once refined or sharr:ened up' a bit. and for all. Moreover, the Times must know Blunt Language from the record that, for a variThe New York Times, know- ety of reasons (including the Ading this to 'be the case, is strong- ministration's total lack of inily supporting the UFw. "Our tiative and leadership on the sympathies ...... it says. "are all far.m labor problem) there isn't. with the United Farm Workers, a a ghost of a chance that the tiny. idealistic or,ganization that Congress will act on this matter has had to combat not only the within the foreseeable future. hostility of the politically power- The last round of congressional ful growers but also cynical hearings on pending farm labor back-stabbing by the biggest of bills (which openly contradict all unions. the International one another) made this absoluteBrotherhood of Teamsters." By ly clear. Needless to say. I fuHy agree comparison with that kind of blunt language. the WaH Street with the Times on the need for Journal's contrary-to-fact impar- government-supervised elections as the only fair and reasonable tiality is very unconvincing. The Times, on the other hand. way of determining which union while "wishing success to the farm workers want to represent UFW and its crusading leader. them. In the short run, however, Cesar Chavez, "argues that the our one and only hope of getting UFW'sboycott of table grapes such elections lies with the Caliand lettuce, now in its second fornia legislature, which has beround. is "imperfect in both fore it 'at the present time a equity and effectiveness" and is clean secret ballot elections bill
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Ordination to Priesthood Continued from Page One o'clock on Sunday afternoon, May 12 in the Annunciation Church, Florence. Concelebrants will be Rev. William P. Connors of Florence. Rev. Francis X. Boyle of Cheshire. Rev. Rodolphe L. Guilmette and Rev. Michael J. Doyle of Indian Orchard, Rev. Thomas P. Shea of Springfield, Rev. Thomas L. Rita of Mansfield, Rev. Richard C. Beaulieu of Taunton. Rev. Austin H. Fleming of Quincy. Rev. Timothy J. Kelleher of Marblehead. Also. Rev. Anthony Madeiras of Marshfield. Rev. Philip King of Brighton, Rev. John T. McNulty of PI'ovidence and Rev. FArnER GRAZIANO Paul C. Helwig of Harrissburg. Pa. Rev. Daniel F. Hoye, a priest of the Diocese of Fall River who is presently engaged in graduate study in Canon Law at the CathRev. Peter Graziano of St. olic University. Washington will Thomas More parish, Somerset. be the homHist as well as a conwill conduct a Marian evening celebrant. of recollection at 7:30 P.M. MonFollowing the Mass, a recepday, May 6 at,St. Mary's School tion will be held in the Annunauditorium. Taunton for the ciation Parish Hall. Pine St., Queen's Daughters of that city. " Fl9rence. A Mass will be concelebrated Rev. Mr. Salvador by Msgr. Francis McKeon. orBorn on May 30, 1947 in New ganization moderator. Father Bedford, the Rev. Mr. Salvador Graziano and Rev. Joaquim Dagraduated, from New Bedford· Silva of St. Anthony's Church, High School and pursued his Taunton. Folk music will be sup- classical and philosophical studplied by a folk group from St. ies at St. Mary's College, KenAnthony's parish. including Miss tucky. His theological courses Annalee Correia, Miss Lourdes were completed at St. Mary's Reis and Miss Fatima Reis. Seminary, Baltimore where he Mrs. Thomas McDermott and earned a Master of Divinity deMrs. John E. Kelly are co-chair- gree. men for the evening. During the past summer, he served as a deacon at St. Patrick's Parish. Wareham and since September has been serving in Continued from Page Four the same capacity at St. John of made the following resolution God Parish. Somerset. and sent it to the White House In addition to his theological and to the area national con- courses. Rev. Mr. Salvador gressmen and senators: studied language communication "At the present time the Fall and the psychology of the deaf River Senate of Priests is sad- in the pastoral department of St. dened to observe the tensions Mary's. Baltimore. A concelebrated Mass of and polarizations throughout our nation regarding a just resolu- Thanksgiving wi<ll be offered by tionof the legal problems now the newly ordained priest at 12 being encountered by those, who noon on Sunday. May 12 in St. for moral reasons either refused John the Baptist Church, New entrance into military service. Bedford. or who, while in the military Rev. Manuel P. Ferreira. pasacted in a technically iIIesgal tor of bhe New Bedford Parish, manner during the Viet-Narn ; War.
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"'In a spirit of reconciliation and renewal, we urge the White House and the Congress not to avoid the delicate issues involved but rather courageously and forthrightly begin to initiate a process by which the sizable number of persons who received less than Honorable Discharges, along with those who either evaded the draft or left their military posts, for reasons of conscientious objection to the conflict. will be the beneficiaries of illn appropriate amnesty from a nation which desires to promote a spirit of reconciliation among all its citizenry."
will preach the homily. Following the Mass, a reception will be held from 2 to 5 in the Kennedy Youth' Center. County St.• New Bedford. Rev. Mr. Viveiros A graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School, Fall River, Rev. Mr. Viveiros attended St. Mary's College in Kentucky and received a B.A. degree in 1970. His theological course was made at St. Mary's Seminary, Baltimore and he received a Master of Divinity degree. His diaconate internship was served from June 1973 to April 1974 in St. James Parish. New Bedford. At 1 o'clock on Sunday afternoon, May 12 the newly ordained priest will offer a concelebrated Mass of Thanksgiving for his family in St. Elizabeth·s Church. Tucker St., FaN River. Rev. Timothy J. Goldrick. assistant at St. Margaret's Parish. Buzzards Bay will be the homiIIst. A reception will be held im· mediately after the Mass in the parish hall. At 7 o'clook in the evening on the same date. Rev. Mr. Viveiros will offer a Mass of Thanksgiving for the Catholic Deaf of the Diocese in S1. Elizabeth's Church. Fall River. Rev. William E. Krouse. chapfor the deaf in the Archdiocese of Washington will be the homi1ist. A reception in the parish hall will follow this evening Mass.
Claretian Province Joins· Federation CHICAGO (NC)-The Western Province of the Claretian Fathers has joined the National Federa· tion of Priests Councils here. The province assembly decided on this action after hearing a report from an observer who had attended the March NFPC convention on behalf of the province. , . The province. which h.as members in 12 dioceses of the' Far West, is the eighth religious 'order council to affiliate with ('the NFPC, including the other U. S. Claretian province. ;
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Rose Kennedy's Memoirs Discreet, Rarely Critical Well, here are two immense' books about the presidential Kennedy family, and the difference between them is immense. One is the work of a member of the family, "Times to Remember" by Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy (Doubleday, 277 Park Ave., New York, N.Y. as head of the Mari10017. $12.50. Illustrated). brilliantly; time Commission, where he The other is th路e work of an wrought wonders of organi2;aoutsider, "Joseph P. Kenne- tion;', and as ambassador to the dy: A Life and Times" by David E. Koskoff (PrenticeHall, 70 Fifth Ave., New York, N. Y. 10011. $10. Illustrated).
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Court of St. James, in which capacity he ,is less favorably remembered, although not by his wife. HONOR CLASSMATE: Mrs. Kennedy has' much ,to say of each of her ohildren. Com- The Class of W37 af B.M.C. mendably, she is frank about the . Durfee High School, Fall mental retardation of her daugh- River, wjll honor classmate ter Rosemary and what was done Humberto Cardinal Medeiros about it. The troubles of' the at a dinner ~nd reception at others ark more circumspectly 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11 considered. ' As each of the'three surviving at Venus de Milo restaurant, sons campaigned for office; their Swansea. Tickets and further 'mother was in the thick of things. information are ,available She tells of the' receptions' and from John McAvoy, 218 S. speeches, which had something to do with John F. Kennedy's Main St., Fall River, telesuccessful quest. She was ready phone 677-9357. to repeat these strenuous efforts in behaJf, suocessively, of Robert and Edward.
ST. GEORGE, WESTPORT Mrs. Jeanne Forest is chair- ST. MARY'S CATHEII>RAL, man of a Maybasket whist to FALL RIVER be held by the Women's Guild The Women's Guild will meet Saturday night, May 11 at the in the parish hall Monday night. school hall. May 6 with Miss Claire O'Toole The unit will sponsor a sup- as hostess. per Monday night, May 20, with An installation banquet at tickets limited to 125 persons. China Royal restaurant will folInformation and reservations are low 5:15 P.M. Mass Thursday, , avaIlable from Mrs. Claudette May 23. Any guild officer may NOTRE DAME, Stead-man, telephone 674-2714. be contacted to make arrangeFALL RIVER will be awarded. Prizes ments for transportation to the Continuing the celebration of Las Vegas Nights are slated banquet from the parish schooleach of the seven sacraments which is forming part of the for Friday, May 31 and Saturday, yard. parish centennial observance, June 1 at the school hall, with ST. JOSEPH, parishioners attendea a special Louise Buckley in charge of ar- ATTLEBORO Mass and public baptism cer- rangements. The Women's Guild will hold emony held last night. All who ST. ANNE, its installation banquet on Tuesday evening, May 14 in the have '路been baptized at Notre FALL RIVER Dame in the course of its history parish hall. Mass will be offered Bingo is played in the school at 6:30 and the banquet and inwere especially remembered in auditorium at 7 P.M. every Wed- stallation will follow immediatethe course of the evening. nesday. . ly after the Mass. First Communion ceremonies The former evening schedule on Mother's Day will celebrate The price will be $3.50 wheththe Holy Eucharist, and the sac- . for meetings at St. Anne's er member or a guest. rament of Matrimony will be rec- school, altered due to the energy The recitation of the Rosary crisis, resumed as of yesterday. will take place after the 9 o'clock ognized Wednesday, June 5. Nominations for the parish Mass every morning in May. OUR LADY OF PURGATORY, board of education must be subSt. Joseph's' Bowling Team NEW' BEDFORD mitted .to the board secretary by will have its banquet tomorrow The' 20th anniversary of, the Sunday, May 12 in preparation night at 7:30. ' dedication of the church will be for June elections. commemorated with a mission The annual Mother's Day ELECTRICAL and First Holy Communion. The Communion breakfast sponsored Contractor. celebration :will open on the ,by St. Anne's Fraternity will weekend of May 4-5 and close follow 7:30 AM. Mass Sunday, the weekend of May 11-12, May 12, and will be served at 9 Mother's Day. AM. in the fraternity hall. Rev. Ronald Lloyd, a Montfort, Father, will preach the mission. ST. MARGARET, BUZZARDS BAY SS. PETER AND PAUL, Florence Sul'livan, chairlady, FALL RIVER ' has announced that a public The Women's Club will spon- whist will be held on 'Friday sora public whist party at 1:30 night, May 10 in the CeD CenP.M. Sunday, May 5 in the ter, South Blvd., On~~t. school basement, 240 Dover St. Mrs. Arthur L. Duffy is chair- .1'11111'111111111111'11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111'11111111'1111111111111111111'111111IlItIlIIlIIiUlII路. man, aided by Mrs. Noel T. Harrison, co-chairman.
Mrs. 'Kennedy's memoirs run to 522 pages, with a 14-page index. Mr. Koskoff's study comprises 481 pages of text, with 130 pages of notes, a bibliograStresses Faith phy of 13 pages, and a 12-page She takes understandable pride index. When you have got in John's election to the presthrough both theSE! behemoths, you have had enough of the idency, and gives us some backsubject for quite a, while, and stage glimpses of. the Whit~ you are left wondering whether House during his sadly brief stay they 'are really about the same there. She was on hand when the President viS'ited Europe in 1963, family. and can dispense interesting deMrs. Kennedy's memoirs are tails of that journey, such as Mrs. discreet. They are only rarely, Khrushchev~s ability to speak and then only mildly critical. Mr. English. But, i~ it really true that Koskoff, on the other hand, althe President scored a great triways has his ,scalpel at the umph in his Vienna meeting with ready, and if he has any admiraKhrushchev? Most observers tion of his subject he keeps it think not. well concealed. Mrs. Kennedy has had to enNaturally gifted 'dure bereavement and grief, esIt has been said again and pecially in the premature cutting aga,in that Mrs. Kennedy is a re- down of both John and Robert. markable woman. Few would She explains how she was able dissent. Even the dissenters may to bear these terrible blows. The be persuaded' to change their secret was her religious faith. minds if they, can be persuaded Poor Portrait to read her book. Mr. Koskoff has drawn on She came from a prosperous many sources for his unflattering and political Boston Irish Cath- portrait of Joseph P. Kennedy, olic family, was naturally gifted Sr., including such oral history and well educated. She was her transcripts as are now available father's favorite, and he brought to researchers at the John F. her into his political career, Kennedy Ubtary. He has conwhich included the Boston may- sulted people who liked Mr'. Kenoralty and a seat ~n Congress. nedy and people who disliked The man she married was from him. His own, attitude seems another Boston Irish Catholic fairly detached, although any defamily on the rise. Joseph P. tectible bias is adverse rather Kennedy early showed an apti- than favorable. tude for making money. and over He is particularly hard on Kenthe years he made a great deal nedy's business methods and his of it. He, too, was involved in money-making practices. His view p~litics. althou:gh never in elec- of the ambassadorial teI1Ill in tive office. This couple had intel- London is distinctly sour, if not ligence, ambition, and :the means hostile.' Where Mrs. Kennedy IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, of aohieving prominence and styles her husband's stand at the FALL RIVER power. 'start of World War IInon-interThe Women's Guild will meet ventionist, Mr. Koskoff proIn Thick of Things at 8 P.M. Monday, May 6 at the nounces it isolationist and igparish center. The meeting will They had a large family, to nobly so. be preceded at 7:30 by novena whom they were intensely deBut' he gives Kennedy credit voted and on whose improve- where he thinks it due. Thus, he services and a living rosary cerment they spent their means of acknowledges his effectiveness in emony. Rev. Michel Methot, director whatever sort. Mrs. Kennedy some public, offices, and his regives much space to their up- fusal, dominant type though he of adult education, will be guest bringing, describing in detail her was, to stunt his sons as many speaker. methods and her husband's. successful men do. He also clears Man During the long incumbency 'of away some stains to reputation President Franklin D. Roosevelt, which baseless gossip have \Vhat happens to man is less' Mr. Kennedy served as chairman caused. He does not spare Roose- ' significant than what happens of the Securities, and Exchange velt in weighing the treatment ~ithin him. Commission, where he pt~rformed whi~h Roosevelt dealt Kennedy. -Thomas Mann 1
ST. WILLIAM, FALL RIVER The annual Communion breakfast of the, Women's Guild will take place- in the all-purpose room following 8 AM. Mass Sunday, May 5., Members are asked to meet in the room at 7:45 AM. to attend Mass as a body. A whist party is planned for the parish center at 1:30 P.M. Sunday, May 19., Hostesses are Mrs. Raymond Dooley Sr. and Mrs. William O'Neil Sr. Guild installation ceremonies will be held Thursday, June 6 at Eileen Darling's restaurant, See~ konk. Co-chairmen ar~ Mrs. Francis Gauthier and Mrs. Grace Walmsley.
ST. STANISLAUS, FALL RIVER , The parish council will meet after 7 o'clock Mass tonight. Holy Rosary Sodalists will attend a May breakfast in' the parish center following 8 AM. Mass Sunday, May 5. Co-sponsored by the WQmen's Guild and Men's Club a Spring Frolic dance will take place Saturday night, May 11 in the school hall. A buffet will be served from 7:30 to 8:30 and dancing will follow until 1 AM. Tickets are available from guild and club members. Contact any committee or call 8-1382 for reservations. Bishop Cronin wiH be principal celebrant and homilist at a Mass at 11 AM. Sunday, May 19, marking the U. S. centenary of the Felician Sisters. Parishioners will assemble in the school at 10:30 for a procession to the church, with children wearing ,Polish costume. A banquet -in the parish center will follow the Mass.
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KNOW YOUR FAITH Sharing Our Time With Others One of the problems facing people today concerns the use of their spare time. Before the advent of the eight hour day it was a problem that directly concerned only the so-called "leisure class," peo;Jle who had enough money to make it unnecessary for them to work unless they chose to do so.
IAre Volunteer Services Important? Joan was almost always ill. She had a 'constant succession of, the widest variety of possible ailments. Her husband was retired. Their children were all grown and living away from. Joan's husband urged her to find some creative outlet for her time and energies. He hoped this might af least take her mind off her pains. Nothing was available except volunteer work. Joan adamantly refused to work as an unpaid volunteer.
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FR. CARL J. PFEIFER, S.J. But now the work day and the work week have been drastically shortened for many people and early retirement has become relatively commonplace. The result is that more and more people find themselves faced with the problem of what to do with their spare time. There are, of course, men and women who "hold down"-or, to put it more truthfully, are held down by - two or even three jobs. But many do this not because they really need the extra money but because they feel some inner compulsion to keep themselves occupied doing something that at least has the appearance of being useful. In any case, one thing is certain. People today have a lot of "time on their hands." This time has to be filled up somehow, even if only by activities aptly designated "pastimes," because all they accomplish are to pass the time. Share Time . There is, of course, no reasonable objection to this sort of thing. It may even have been actually necessary in times when ordinary people had very little free time, which, in order to maintain their equilibrium they almost had to devote to nothing ·more strenuous or directly "purposeful" than simply relaxing. But now many of us end up with a surplus of leisure after the time spent in simple relaxation. The first law of Christ is the law of love; love of God and love of our neighbor for God's sake. If this means anything at all it certainly means that nobody can call themselves Christian who is not ready to come to the aid of a nei~hbor in need. The most obvious way we think of doing this is by way of gifts of money or other material goods. This is necessary, for it is obvious that a kind word will not fill an empty belly. Also, many human needs are best served by "organized" charity, and organized charity depends on the financial support supplied by generous peo"'le. But there are other and sometimes even more pressing human needs that cannot be satisfied by things, but only by love. Here, then, is a truly heaven• 1J11"
years taken on a growing importance in our society. Some specialists in volunteerism think that. volunteer services are necessary for the survival of a democratic society, that they are demanded from citizens of a democratic system. It seems to me that religious education-at home, in school, or in church-has the important task of helping people recognize the vital place of the volunteer in today's world. It has the challenge and opportunity to help young and old develop a generous spirit, open to serving the needs of others with or without financial recompense. Religious educators can help people become more aware of human needs and of the many ways volunteers can help meet those needs. Volunteer activity can be Turn to Page Fourteen
Her doctors gently suggested that she consult a .psychiatrist, 'Mission Animation' since they could find no organic . cause for her many ills. Reluc- Topic of Workshop WASHINGTON (NC) - A sumtantly she did so. He discovered no serious psycholog-ical illness, mer workshop here will exbut urged her to find some form plore the meaning of "mission of volunteer activity to occupy animation" - a term that inher time more constructively. He cludes an awareness of the misBE A VOLUNTEER: All of these-as well as countless felt that the work and the ser- sionary nature of the Church and other forms of service-can be done either on an organized vice to others might enable her missionary activities themselves. basis ... or simply on an individual, person-to-person basis. to break through her vicious The July 9-23 workshop will Vista volunteer Patricia ·Hutchins of Atkinson, N.H. ban- cycle of ailments. Still Joan re- be sponsored by the U.S. Cathofused. She said she would not lic Conference and the Catholic dages'the leg of a child in the Algiers-Fisher Community work for anyone for "nothing. University of America. Clinic, New Orleans. NC Photo. She felt volunteer work was Mission animation will be exsecond-rate and unprofessional. amined in relation to its docsent opportunity to makeeffec- must help our fellow man. True, Last I heard, Joan was looking tive and soul-satisfying use of not all of us are able to contrib- for a new doctor to diagnose her trinal foundation, modern developments, its present condition in some of that surplus spare time ute large sums of money to help latest ill. Catholic school programs, and of us do those in need. But all of which we have been speaking. Joan's attitude may be exSome of us don't have much in have at least our time-and our treme, but ·in a sense it is typical. the practical potential for imthe way of worldly goods to love-to share with others who Many people would rather pay provement. The workshop will be held at share with the poor, but aU of need help. And when we do, it out money to others for medicaus have some time that we can is not only the others who ben- tion than voluntarily to serve the Missionhurst Seminary here. efit, but even more we ourselves, others without pay-even if the give to others. because in sharing with others voluntary activity might ultiServices of Love we also grow in true humanity. mately save them money. Others consider volunteer work as beAnyone who knows how to low their dignity. Perhaps still read can bring some joy into the Two School Aid more people never even think of lives of lonely people 'by reading volunteer work. to them. Anyone who knows how Bills Introduced Role of Volunteer TRENTON (NC) - Two nonto cook can make life a little The steady increase of leisure easier for a family whose mother public school aid bills-one inis m, and anyone who has a volving textbooks, the other bus time in olir soc·iety - shorter skill can enlarge another's life transportation-have been intro- work week, longer vacations, by sharing that skill. All of these duced in the state legisiature early retirement-make it more - as well as countless other here with the backing of Gov. imperative than ever to recognize the significance of voluntary forms of servke-can be done Brendan Byrne. either on an organized basis by In additiori, bills dealing with service. Volunteers :provide a enlisting in one or other of the health services and shared time notable service to society as many organizations that are set programs for nonpublic school well as to themselves. VolunIDEAL LAUNDRY up everywhere for such pur- students are expected to be in- tary forms of work can provide poses, or simply on an individu- troduced later in the session. The creative opportunities to devel373 New Boston· Road al, person-to-person basis. four bills are expected to cost a op oneself as one serves the needs of others. Fall River 678-5677 The point is that" if we are total of $15 million. Volunteer-ism has in recent The textbook bill would approto call ourselves Christians, we priate $3.9 million for the purchase of textbooks by public Anglican-Catholic school districts - $15 for each .pupil, both public and non public, Group Gets Award in the district. The district would GARRISON (NC)-The Angli- then loan the books to the indican-Roman Oatholic Interna- vidual schools. tional Commission (ARIC) has The textbook law is modeled been named winner of the Chris- on a New York state law that DOMESTIC & HEAVY DUTY OIL BURNERS tian Unity Award of the Gray- has been upheld by the U. S. moor Friars. . Sales - Service - Installation Supreme Court. It replaces an It was the first time since the . earHer New Jersey law that was MAIN OFFICE - 10 DURFEE STREET, FALL RIVER award was started in 1961 that ruled unconst'itutional by the it had been given to an organ- court. That law gave money for • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • t •• • ••••••••••• ization rather than an individual. textbooks directly to parents.
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Archbishop Asserts Celibacy Poverty Essentia I for Priests
'Catholic Principle' Includes . . Flawed Human Be'havior There is only one good reason for not being a Christian: the Good News is rejected because it is too good to be true. The generous, passionately loving God for whom Jesus claimed to speak is simply not credible. His promise-that not even death can triumph over his love for us-goes have a corporate response to the Good News, you are going to be against much of the existing stuck with an ecclesiastical data and cannot be accepted structure' that will be human-
, by cynical human skepticism. Thus, to beiieve ·in the Chris~ tian revelation ·we must make a reap of faith that transcends cyn·
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lClsm and accepts joy. It isn't easy, as every Christian knows. ,Similarly, there is only one good reason for rejecting Catholic Christianity (if you happen to be Catholic): you are not able to accept that principle at the core of the Catholic heritage . which marks it as different from othcr strains of Christian belief. Salvation Is Corporate The genius of Catholicism (as Henri de Lubac reminded us two decades ago) is the recognition that salvation ,is corporate. One responds to the good and joyous news that Jesus has revealed not as an individual hut as a member of a community. Collective support is needed not because it is nice to be in a community but because the challenge of the Good News is so overpowering that normally we can respond to it only if othcrs are sustaining us. The community to which the Christian belongs is both contemporary and historicai. In its contemporary form it is called the Church,and in its historical form it is called Tradition. We oelqng not only to the community' of those who are presently responding to the Good News but to the community made up of all those who ever tried to respond. Aquinas and Augustine ' are as much a part of our com· munity (though in a different way) as are Karl Rahner and Bernard Lonergan. Structure Necessiuy But once one grants that community is essential for Christian response, one must face the fact that communities must be organized or they quickly collapse into chaos. Like all human communi· Nes the Church must ,have some sort of structure n'ot because structures (established patterns of relations) are nice but because you, can't have a community without them. Since structures are composed of hl,lman beings, and since human beings are substantially less than perfect, it follows inevitably that church structures will ·be flawed!, sometimes more and sometimes less. . The "ClJtholic principle," then, ·lias built into it the inevitability of flawed human behavior. In other words, if you have to
and hence imperfect. If Jesus chose to have a ~esponse to the Good News that did not involve flawed human institutions, the Catholic position would argue, he would have made that response unique among human activities; it would be the only kind of social behavior that a human being could do alone. Corporate Nature The Catholic position, then, ought not to be rejected because the people who run the Church just now frequently seem to be less than wise. The principle con· cedes that such' a condition is in~vitable as long as church leadership is not made up of seraphs. The Catholic position should only be rejected for its bask premise: salvation is corporate. All the other doctrines which 'distinguish the Catholic' position from that of other church bodies are ultimately reduced to that single issue: How cssential is the corporate nature of the Christian community? . Parado~ically, the Catholic principle seems to have triumphed today-almost always in practice and frequently in theory. Not only are the other denominations organized (some better than we are), but they have also formed international bodies which, ,in their elaborate structures (if not in organizational style) arc not all that dissimilar to ours. In addition, many nonCatholic theorists are ready to go much further than their' predecessors in the respective traditions in conceding the importance of both church structure and tradition. Human Element ,But this victory of the Catholic principle is relatively recent. Much of the rigidity of the structure of the Churoh is a residue from an age when the Catholic prinoiple was a threatened and minority position among Christians. The rediscovery .of the Catholic principle is what has made ecumenism possible and eventual church unity very likely. But, mark it- well, you are always going to have imperfect and flawed institutions in any community made up of human beings. The leadership of Christianity will sometimes be sensi· tive and brilliant, other times much ,less ,impressive. He who leaves the Church because he doesn't like the way the pope acts (even were he as brilliant as the British theologian Charles Davis or as important as the journalis~ John Cogley) misses the whole point. The pope is not the Catholic principle, and if you concede the CathoHc principle, you must face the inevitability of leadership which is frequently inadequate. ·Perfectionists shpuld find a church made up of cherubimlike themselves. © 1974, University Press Synd'c't
SCRIPTURE: Rev. Stephen C. Doyle, O.F.M., Professor of Scripture and Homiletics at Pope John XXIII Seminary, Weston, Mass., will speak at a general session of the Teachers' Convention tomorrow. A graduate of Catholic University, Hebrew Union College and the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome, world-wide lecturer and contributor to many scholarly works, he will speak on "The Teaching Christ Revealed in Scripture."
OINCINNATI (NC) - A life of celibacy and a spirit of poverty are essential to the priesthood, Archbishop Joseph i. Bernardin of Cincinnati told J8 newly brdained deacons here. Celibacy "is not some lofty ideal you commit yourself to at ordination and then try to forget as best you can," Archbishop Bernardin told the seminarians. Rather, he said, it is "a reality that you must confront each day -a reality that admittedly will , cause' you some pain and sacrifice but also one which . . . can greatly enhance the effectiveness of your ministry and bring you much personal joy and satisfaction." The archbishop noted that in the ordination rite the new deacons committed themselves "freely and permanently to a life of celibacy." This Obligation, he' said, "has been presented to you without any equivocation or reservation and you have freely accepted it." Celibacy does not leave a
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priest "cold, unloving and ~nsen sitive," but "allows the individual to love deeply and warmly." In addition to celibate lives, Archbishop Bernardin said "the spirit of poverty" must permeate the lives of priests. He described a reccnt congressional vote against aid to poor nations "moral myopia" and said priests must speak out against such action. ~'But what good will our words accomplish-no matter how accurate or prophetic they may be -if we ourselves are not committed to the evangelical counsel of poverty?" he said. The archbiship said that "despite much generosity on our part," priests "are usually the first to complain if our food or lodging or transportation or recreation is not up to the standards we have set for ourselves, whether consciously or unconsciously. We are usually the first to try each new fad which comes along."
'Says Pope Paul No Longer Wants Internationalization of Jeru'salem
ROME (NC)-Pope Paul VI is no longer asking for the internationalization of Jerusalem and believes that the United Nations should "find another solut·ion to Continued from Page Thirteen replace" its 1947 resolution calla concrete expres;ion of Chrising for the city's internationaiizatian love and an unusually retion, according to Melkite-rite warding opportunity for personal Patriarch Maximos V Hakim of growth and fulfillment. Antioch. Recognition of Volunteer In an article written for two Perhaps one way Christian communities can highlight the Euroupean newspapers-Le Figsignificance of volunteer activi-' aro of Paris and Avvenire, the ties ·is by giving more recogni'- Catholic daily published in Milan tion to the tremendous contribu- and Rome - the patriarch said tion begin made within their very that he 'had discussed the situacommunities. How many reli- tion of Jerusalem at length with, gious education programs for Pope Paul at every audience he example, could survive without has had at the Vatican with him, the generous and competent including one on March 21, when work of volunteers--directors, the two talked '''for almost an teachers, helpers, aids, support- hour." ers? Yet I find that very often' Discussing what he said i!! the such volunteers in religious ed- Pope's thinking on Jerusalem and ucation programs consider them. the Holy Places, the patriarchselves second-rate substitutes for ·who resides in Beirut, Lebanon professionals. Their lack of self- -made four points: esteem is often reinforced by the "The' Holy Father no longer is manner in which they are treated talking ahout the international~ within the parish or diocese. (I ization of Jerusalem ... 1t is up once worked as a volunteer catto the United Nations to find echist in a large urban parish where q the reHgious education another solut·ion to replace" the program was supported as a original 1947 resolution to intercparityof the St. Vincent de nationalize the city. "The thinkPaul Society, and whe.re we vol- ing of the Vatican in this regard unteers were not trusted even to run a $lide-projector.) It may be that the best way a parish relgious education proONE STOP gram can convey to yOlmg and SHOPPING CENTER old alike the importance and value of volunteer activity, • Television • Grocery would be to make a concerted • Appliances • Furniture effort to give recognition to the 104 Allen St., New Bedford significant contribution of volun997-9354 teers to the life of the parish. It might be that even then people like Joan might still prefer to be ill rather than to serve others, but she would have to dismiss· the abundant evidence around her of thc value and dignity of volunteer activities.
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coincides with the thinking of . the Arab and Israeli posit·ions, both <If whioh are parties in the conflict and which reject internationalization." (In a general audience talk April 10, Pope Paul called for "an appropriate' statute with in· ternational guarantees for the holy city of Jerusalem and a convenient jur·idical guardianship for the Holy Places.) "The Vatican has always had the desire to be present at Geneva at the moment when the problem of Jerusalem and of the Holy Places in Palestine will be discussed." "The Holy Father had reminded us in moving terms of the plight of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, of the Arabs in Palestine, both Christian and Moslem, who must ,be able to remain where they are in freedom and with dignity or who must :b~ returned to their lands from Vihich they were driven." ' "We feel that Paul vt 'would prefer to leave the int~~ested parties themselves to decide Qn the solution."
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SHOOLBOY SPORTS IN THE DIOCESE By PETER J. BARTEK Norton High Coach
Local H~pefuls Chase Franklin In Hockomock Baseball Race The eight team ,Hockomock League baseball pennant race will probably not be decided until the latter stages of the campaign if the current trend continues. The Panthers .from Franklin High School will then be crowned champions. However, with the season Easton appeared ready to serionly half over things could ously challenge when they change drastically between knocked Franklin from the ranks now and the end of May. of the unbeaten with a convincThus far Franklin has been able to parlay proficiency and luck into a winning combination and take sole possession of first place. A half dozen clubs are within striking distance of the leaders waiting for them to falter. All three schools located within the confines of diocesan territorial limits are among the contenders. Oliver Ames High of North Easton, Mansfield and North Attleboro, the three, are potential title winners but must shake the early season inconsistencies which have plagued them thus far. Last week the Tigers from I
ing 5-0 victory. But in their next outing against Mansfield they were trounced. OA like Mansfield and North' Attleboro must beat the "lesser opponents" if they hope to overhaul Franklin. Such has been the case for the first month of the season. The contenders, excepting Franklin, have been taking turns beating each other. King ,Philip High of Wrentham, Foxboro, Stoughton or anyone of the three schools from the diocese could be in the same position as Franklin. They are not, basically, because they have been unable to maintain that all important consistency.
Southeastern Mass. Results Hard to Find There is still a lonl~ way to go before the conclusion of the season. Franklin's lead is not safe. Now each game becomes more important as the Hockomock hopefuls compete for the loop crown as well as tournament positions. The new state' ruling regarding qualification for championship baseba~1 competition calls for a school to win its league title or 70 per cent of its games. Under this provision a league could send three or four schools to the Eastern Massachusetts playoffs. But, as the situation now stands in the Hockomock only Franldin is playing better than 70 per cent ball. Most of the contenders are flirting with the 50 per cent mark. Trying to ascertain exactly what the status is throughout the remainder of the diocese is difficult. In the multi-team
three division Southf::astern Massachusetts Conference action takes place almost daily. fhe divisional standings seem to be in a constant state of flux. This problem could in itself be handled: The greater difficulty is procuring scores. The large area covered by the circuit (from Attleboro to Cape Cod) presents problems for r~porters trying to cover the loop. It is impossible to find out what has happened unless hours are spent on the phone chasing results. Whi'le it is a reporter's function to pursue the news and relay the events on to readers, it seems to this writer that the Conference could be of some assistance. Assistance not only to sports writers but to coaches, athletes and Conference fans alike.
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Gerrard Cheerleadl.~rs Win 13 Trophies Spirit Plaque in School's 3-Year History At Bishop Gerrard High School, Fall River, the cheers are for the cheerleaders these days. For the second time in three years the school squads have won the New England CYO Cheerleaders' Tournament, held this year at Rhode Island Junior College, Warwick. Following the tradition set by the former cheerleaders, the varsity, captained by Louise Blais and Carol Nagle, have competed in several tournaments and have come out winners each time. At Attleboro High, the girls won a first place; at Franklin "High, a third place; and, as in the first year, the girls have earned a triple victory in the Area CYO, the Diocesan CYO, and the New England Regional, coming in first each time. In this tournament, they earned a total of 586 points out of a possible 600.
High School, College Merger Planned SEATILE (NC)-A Jesuit high school here plans to merge with the order's Seattle University to ftorm a six-year program that will take students from the ninth grade to the bachelor's degree. Under the plan, Seattle Preparatory School, founded by the Jesuits ,in 1891, will cease to be an all~boys school; will alter its curriculum and possibly move to the campus of Seattle University, also conducted by the Jesuits, by fall, 1975. Father Louis Gaffney, Seattle Universilty's president, said a, six-year coeducational "Seattle Preparatory College" will he established within the university's school of arts and sciences. Father Gaffney said the plan did not call for "three years of high school and three years of college" but rather a soundly integrated academic program concentrating on general fields of knowledge. . Ollmm,mmlllllllllllllllIItUIIUllllllllllllllllllillllllll;;llUUlllmllmlllllllllllll1lmllllm.
all loop enthusiasts from Cape Cod to Attleboro will know the challenges confronting them, so that the league which includes almost every sohool in the area will have a greater appeal to faithful followers. The current , situation is frustrating to a reSituation Frustrating to Participants porter hut more so to coaches, All too often coaches are not purpose. It has also encountered athletes and fans. aware of exactly where their difficulties. team rates in the divisional At this point in the league's standings. They. ~re .generally development, attention should be able to tell who IS III ~1~St place, focused upon the problems. but no~ the ex~~t 'position of all High. school athletics has a vast teams mthe diVISion. For exam- appeal, but inter~st is lost when pIe, most obs:rvers are av.: are the importance of individual conthat Durfee High of Fall River . tests is not known. The athletes, and Somerset lead in baseball coaches and fans should not Division A. Who is in third have to guess at league standplace? Where <loes Falmouth ings. place? h' t' . . . At letes enJoy compe mg These and similar .questions against opponents who they can be aske~ reg.ardl~g. .track know or have read about. Indiand the standmgs m DJV~slOn B vidual duels are more significant and C. Where does one fmd the if the competitors have a knowledge a'bout each other. ,Satisfacanswers? . The Conference was formed tion can be gained from striking with the expressed purpose of out the other team's leading hitbringing about more equitable ter or beating its best miler. competitive playing conditions Few, if any Conference athletes for area schools. It was the con- perform with this knowledge. tention of many that the leagues Hopefully Conference officials then in existenc:e were not evenly balanced. They were not. will formulate a procedure 'for The Conference has achieved its reporting game results so that
CAPTAINS COURAGEOUS: It took lots of work for Bishop Gerrard High School cheerleaders to win all these trophies over past three years. Responsibile for much of squad's current suc'cess are Louise Blais, left, and Carol Nagle, co-captains, enthusiastically backed by Sister Mary Sylvia', .R.S.M., Bishop Gerrard principal, left, and Sister Mary Agnes, a.p., cheering a~visor. The Jayvess, captained by Debra Belanger, earned .ViO trophies, a first place on the Diocesan CYO, and a second place in the Area eyO competitions. The younger squad also competed at Franklin High and came in fifth. Jayvees, Too In 1972, the varsity, captained by -Michele Giroux and' Karen Mendonca, won three major trophies in cheerleading competitions held in Fall River and at Hartford, Conn. where they earned the title of New England Champions of 1972. The following year, with Beverly Johnson and Susan Rebello
as captains, the varsity won two trophies and a路spirit plaque. This was the first time that the Catholic team competed in contes~s held at Old Rochester Regional High and at East Bridgewater. Captain Beverly Johnson was also named one of路 the top 10 cheerleaders of the USA. The Jayvee squad was formed that year with Captain Darlene Johnson leading the group to a sec,ond place trophy in the Diocesan . competition. In a'll, the Gerrard cheerleaders have earned 13 trophies and a spirit plaque during the three years the newly merged school has been in existence.
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Says Wa'tergate Worst Sc:andal In Our History MELBOURNE (NC) - Bishop ·WilHam Borders of OJllando, Fla., newly appointed to the BalUmore archdiocese, called the Watergate convictions a sign of "the worst soandal in our history." IntervJewed 'by the Brewrd County newspaper Today, Archbishop-<1esignate Borders said the scandal revea.ls a disregard by publtic officials: of the "basic rights of the people of the United States." The archbishop-designate, here to celebrate the opening of the South Brevard Sharing Center, an outlet for clothing and furniture fOf the underprivileged, continued by saying: "I'm really con· vinced in a democracy and repubhic-we're really both, you know-that tlhe electorate must share the responSlibiLity for the scandal because we, the electorate,. vote for people for selfish and personal reasons rather than for the good of the country." The 60-year-'Old prelate, who will be installed in :the BaLtimore archdiocese June 26, noted that since he will be dose to the nation's. c·apital, he will actively · ,fij'ght for causes he believes in but will !,!ot endorse candidates. He emphasized that the Church never ~endorses candidates but· does champion issues. Need Parents' Help The Today ar.ticle quoted the aJIChbishop-designate as sayJing that if some corrective action · does not come from Watergate "that means we deserve the officials that crewted it." Looking toward the f.uture, he said: "I hope we can offer leadership in uniting the ddffer·ent ethnic groups in the city (Ba.Jtimore). There ds a tremendous teMion (there), especially betw:een the races because those' who could help ease it have fled the city." Turning the interview toward the subject of the family, the prelate said· the Church could fail if parents do not become more involveilin helping their children wilth religion. "In our shifting culture," he said, "the parents are fue only con~tant contact with the children. If parents 'don't get involved, we, the ChulX:h, will fait" But,lie said, he doubts ithe Church will fa.il because the parents 'are "'beginning to move."
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Seminary Granted State Charter DARLINGTON (NC}-Immaculate Conception Seminary here has been granted a charter by the State Board of Higher Education and for the first time in its 113-year history is authorized to grant graduate degrees. Msgr. Harold P. Darcy said the seminary has been authorized to grant the degrees of master of divinity and master of arts in theology to lay. people a.nd Reli- . ( gious as well as candidates for the priesthood. Msgr. Darcy said he expected that the state action will have an impact on enrollment as well as increasing the prestige of the seminary, the only diocesan major seminary in the state. Enrollment currently is at 150 students, down from a 196,2 peak.
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