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FALL RIVER DIOCESAN NEWSPAPER FOR SOUTHEAST MASSACHUSETTS CAPE COD & THE ISLANDS VOL. 41, NO. 19

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THE ENVELOPE PLEASE! Our Lady of Good Counsel Awards (left photo) were distributed May 3 at the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women convention held at Bishop Feehan High School in Attleboro. Members are nominated by their local councils and one winner is chosen for each deanery per year.

From left are Rosemary Ferreira, St. John of God, Somerset; Shirley Magnett, St. John Neumann, East Freetown; Emily Pelczarski, Holy Rosary, Taunton; Bishop Sean O'Malley, who presented the awards; and Alva Houde ofSt. John the Evangelist, Attleboro. Also awarded but not pictured was Dorothea Tocia of Our Lady of Victory, Centerville. Featured speakers at this year's convention (right photo) were, from left, Marian Desrosiers, assistant director of the Pro-Life Apostolate; Arlene McNamee, director of Catholic Social Services; Dr. Greer Gordon, keynote speaker from the religious studies department at Regis College, Weston.; Scottie Foley, program director of the Office of Family Ministry; and Lisa M. Gulino, director of Adult Education. (Anchor/ Mills photos)

Catholic women gather to share ideas, thoughts, concerns

By Christine Vieira Mills Anchor staff May 3 was a day to celebrate some of the leaders of our diocese. It was also a day to celebrate some of the quiet doers that make things happen.

And it was a day to support, empower and educate women, celebrate their ministries, and thank God for the chance to serve Him. o

M ore than 200 Catholic women from all over the diocese gathered "May 3 at Bishop Feehan High School, Attleboro, for the 44th annual convention of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women. They gathered to pray, they gathered to learn, but mostly they gathered to share ideas, concerns, joys and sorrows with other dynamic and energetic women who, like themselves, "serve the Lord through parish ministry.

The day included excellent speakers, liturgy, business meetings and elections, all revolving around this year's

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theme: "Mary, as we journey. toward the year 2000, teach us wisdom, teach us love." The National Council of Catholic Women holds Our Lady of Good Counsel as its patron saint.

Katherine Lancisi, president

of the DCCW for the past two years, opened the convention with an impassioned address calling women to action.

"Today we are surrounded by the culture of death, violence and exploitation," she said. "We must make our voi-

ces heard above it all in support of life, creation, love."

"It is not enough that our pastors speak from the pulpit and our bishops from their national conference," she continued.

"To be effective in the public arena, they need our educated,

Catholic Charities Appeal in full swing The 1997 Catholic Charities Appeal is now in full swing throughout the diocese. Msgr. Thomas J. Harrington, diocesan director of the Appeal, noted that the preliminary returns have been encouraging. "We're off to a good start," he said. "The initial reports (rom the parishes have been positive.

However, we have a lofty goal and we'll certainly have to work very diligently." " Parishes throughout the diocese have promoted the Appeal by inviting representatives from some of the agencies, institutions and ministries funded by the Appeal to address parishioners. The diocese prepared a "Speakers Bureau," making available knowledgeable spokespersons to speak about specific activities.

Addressing members of Holy Ghost parish, Attleboro, at all Masses recen~ly was Sister Euge-

nia Brady, SJ C, coordinator of the Rainbows program affiliated with the Diocesan Family Ministry Center. Rainbows offers loving support to children who are grieving the loss of a loved one through death, divorce or separation. "Sister made a wonderful presentation," said Father Stephen Salvador, pastor of Holy Ghost.

In Fall River, Father Stephen Fernandes, pastor of SS. Peter & Paul parish invited Mrs. Joan' Cuttle, a staff member from the Diocesan AIDS Ministry Office and Sister Lucille Socciarelli, RS M, a member of the Pastoral Ministry Team at Charlton Memorial Hospital, Fall River, to speak at weekend Masses. Father Fernandes praised the dynamism of the presenters.

For some new and recentlyappointed pastors, this was their

first experience guiding the Charities Appeal program. Father Richard Andrade, pastor of St. Jean Baptiste parish, Fall River, was very pleased with the enthusiastic, well-organized team of solieitors in that parish. "I found there are over 70 collectors prepared to conduct the canvass," he said.

"We're certainly pleased to have that kind of cooperation."

As the parish pha'se of the Appeal continues, an invitation is extended to prospective friends of Catholic Charities in business and industry, the professions and the clubs and organizations of Southeastern Massachusetts to contribute.

Donations may be directed to the Catholic Charities Appeal Office, 344 Highland Ave., P.O. Box 1470, Fall River 02722.

Inquiries are welcome; tel. 6768943.

vocal support by vote, by voice, by media."

"We are Christ's body," she added, "ever increasing as we encounter each other... caring by reaching out and responding to each other."

Keynote Address Keynote speaker for the day was Dr. Greer Gordon, a theologian in the Department of Religious Studies at Regis College, a women's college in Weston. She' spoke of the relationship between mothers and daughters and the remarkable teaching opportunities open to the elder generations of women.

"It is very important that we point out to the elders in our midst, our mothers, grandmothers, aunts what they have' given to all of us," said Dr. Gordon. "Those women who have lived in the traditional roles of mother, spouse and homemaker are in fact women ofaccomplishment and achievement." She pointed out that those women gave us the generaTurn to Page 13

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Father'Walter S.ullivan remembered as "what a parish priest ~hould be" It was a family affair. Nearly every member of the large family of Father' Walter A. Sullivan participated in his funeral .liturgy, offered May 5 in St. Mary's Church, South Dartmouth, where he had been pastor for 15 years. Also present were over 100 members of his diocesan family, of brother priests, headed by Bishop Sean O'Malley, OFM, Cap., and other hundreds or-his parish family.

Father Sullivan, 73, died May I after a six-year' struggle with prostate cancer which saw him undergoing chemotherapy, radiation therapy and some 10 operations. Last February he ceased medical treatments but continued to concelebrate Mass, even though he had to be driven the short distance from his rectory to St. Mary's Church. He remained at the rectory until 10 days before his de'ath, when he was admitted to the Catholic Memorial Home, Fall River, for ~pecialized care.

Homilist for the funeral Mass was Father Sullivan's close friend, Father Richard W. Beaulieu, pastor of Notre Dame parish, Fall River. Father Beaulieu said that Father Sullivan had years ago requested him to perform this office. "I've come to the conclusion that I can't do it myself," Father Sullivan explained. Noted for his propensity for planning ahead, he further requested that his friend preach on what it means to be a diocesan priest.

"He filled all the qualifications for what a parish priest should be," said Father Beaulieu, "and he prayed for courage to persevere in his parish to the end."

Bishop O'Malley expressed gratitude to all who "cared for Father Walter in his time of need," and, quoting British author and priest Father Bernard Bassett, who described St. Thomas More as "a man born for friendship," he said that description applied equally to Father Sullivan.

"It was a joy to see the priesthood of Jesus Christ 'Iived out so beautifully in his life," said the bishop.

- A sister-in-law, Elizabeth T. Sullivan, whose husband, John, cared fo.r Father Sullivan in his final illness, offered a meditation. It follows:

IN MEMORIAM In those days not too long since, as we recall, The hope ofevery pious home. rich or ppor, Was to give a child to God. Godsfavor and His blessing were most manifest.

His mark ofspecial grace was most .displayed, In the calling of a son to serve His Holy Church.

Blessed and honored were the

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proudly when our brother, our dearest friend, Was marked by Christ as one whom' God had chosen, .

Who heard, 'the Father's ·call and answered. "Yes." We sensed our status raised by his . - an honor by association.

Our lives were also blessed. Not by . his'example only.

But by 'the goodness overflowing from his very soul. .We met his expectations,. albeit often with reluctance. .

Bui :because that was just what he expected us to do.

We followed where he led and found our paths made smooth; And always was the destination clearly drawn To Christ - the goal. the aim. the focus of his life.

His every apostolate thus became a shared endeavor.

With family, old friends, new acquaintances.

All called upon to give ofthemselves according to their talents.

And thus the ranks offriends expanded year by yearA small army - working, striving, loving. giving. living In his orbit.

Wherever he was sent to serve his Lord. .

In whatever portion of the vine-' yard, at whatever hour, He worked unstintingly, ever drawing more and more new laborers, Yet never forgetting those whose lives had joined with his From the earliest, hours of the morning And.borne the heat of the day.

In those parishes in which he served God and the people of God, He knew and loved his people, ' And they knew and loved him in return.

In his work with youth - Cathe• dral Camp and CYO .

Thousands of lives· he touched and influenced with zealous care As a wise counselor. a lovingfather, mentor, friend. and priest..

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But each time God intervened and found still further tasks for him to do.

The will of God would seem for himt.o be . _ Our constant strength, our buttress. the example we must follow; Never giying up; never giving in.

So we watched, we listened. and we learned; As Christ s cross became his cross.

From Tabor to Golgotha. each day a little Calvary, Each day accepted like the. one before, and offered up for us, Firm in his faith, sustained by his hope, abounding in love.

His ·Masters /ooisteps when they came at last Sounded a familiar tread.

The voice which called him home was not that of a stranger, But ofa lifelpngfriend, a voice well known, his riaily confidant.

When. Death at last arrived. it came . not as. the end of life, but a beginning, A union with the God he served so long and well.

He had looked ahead with faith and hop~ to meeting once again Those special souls he had loved so well on earth. Mom, Dad. his twin brother Dennis, and Jimmy Nick, his dearest friend.

And all who waited to welcome him home. including Father Mac. So now, we must in sorrow. still rejoice.

We praise God even through our tears. .:.

Gods will, in the shape ofa cross, is always before us.

-We follow where he has led in joyful hope and surest faith, .Remembering his all-embracing love, Father Walter Augustus Sullivan, Our dearest brother, our staunchest friend. our holy priest.

REQUIESCAT IN PACE

Many assignments Father Sullivan was the son of the late James H. and the late Anna L.(Smith) Sullivan. He

. graduated from then Msgr. Coyle parents But all throughout his life. the High Schoolin Taunton, saw serTo whom this gift was given. priestly chrism vice in the Asian-Pacific theater in And brothers, sisters, cousins, . Was often blended with the oil of . World War II, and attended Xavfriends " . . C" . OH It': II d' h I the sick, ier Umversity 10 1Oc1Onatl; , e;':h~ e~comlpasds~ '? t e g ow The many times that Death brushed before studying for the priesthood .OJ ,spnestyor matlOn. h' b ; d.r . S M 'S' 'B I' " .... .' " ' , '.:'. ,', '.; _.,;,..... ; ',l.-.' -' '.. , , ,. ~, .''!Ii .. .Y.~ :.a.s.t~':r!:!.~!:'J"lr'.9.;.·:;.;--:/ .:...:.at t:ary s emmary, a tlmore, ... ·:Wi/. . .s01liv~~~:'~~~.,.e·lhiSh'onot.:.·., .. ~:.;,·.',.,'·. " .. , . mortality;.: :.... ":".~";->:';-"""'.' :',:: ;:,'.MD. . .. ,

Father Walter A. Sullivan Ordained in 1954, Father Sullivan there(lfter was a parochial vicar at St. Lawrence parish, New Bedford, and at St. Mary's Cathedral, Fall River, before being named pastor of Sacred Heart parish in Taunton in 1971, serving there until 1982, when he was appointed pastor at St. Mary's, South Dartmouth. While in Taunton, Father Sullivan was area dean from 1977 until his transfer to South Dartmouth. He was also area director for the Catholic Charities Appeal.

In other diocesan assignments he was director of Catholic Scout- . ing and of the Catholic youth Organization from 1959 to 1970 and director of Cathedral Camp from 1965 to 1971.

Father Sullivan, whose twin brother was the late Fall River fire department Captain Dennis J. Sullivan, is survived by two brothers, JohnJ. Sullivan and James H. 'Sullivan, Jr., three sisters, Mary A. Lachapelle, Anne Marie Collins and Margaret T. Pimental, 25 nieces and nephews, many grandnieces and grandnephews, and Donna M. Sullivan, a godchild.

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seeks r'ecruits Barbara Belyea, newly appointed director of volunteers and community development at Madonna Manor, No. Attleboro, says that seeking is believing and invites anyone interested in volunteering at the nursing home to see what a vibrant, friendly community it is.

"Laughter fills these hallways," she said. "Madonna Manor is a mix of all types of people who live, work or volunteer here. I would love to see more people of all ages volunteer. We have room for alL" She said the health care facility welcomes people with a variety of talents and interests to do clerical and maintenance work, for example, to spend quality time with residents, or to engage in a variety of other support roles.

"We all have a responsibility to the community and good citizenry is part of that responsibility," she said, adding that "volunteers are the keystone of what makes a community vitaL" New volunteers will be paired. with a staff mentor, and participate in orientation and training sessions. Also being developed is an award and recognition program.

A resident of North Attleboro, Mrs. Belyea owned and operated a local business for eight years but maintained an ongoing interest in health care. "I've volunteered in hospitals and other health care facilities and I knew that if I made a career change, that field would be my first choice," she said.

She holds a bachelor's degree in history'and German from the Uni_ versity of Massachusetts at Boston and a mllster's degree'in education from Boston State College. She is a member of the Massachusetts Coalition for Adult Education.

BARBARA BELYEA

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HEADMASTER Coyle and Cassidy High School Taunton, Massachusetts Coyle and Cassidy High School, a co-educational Catholic secondary school administered by the Diocese of Fall River, is seeking a Headmaster beginning in the academic year 1997-98.

DRESSED IN Polish attire; Anita Maciejowski displays items from that country.

Taunton DCCW holds internatIonal program Nearly 300 people attended the recent International Program held at St. Anthony's new parish ce~ter in Taunton. The event was sponsored by the Taunton District Council of Catholic Women, Greetings were extended by Mrs. John Schondek, district president; Father Thomas Morrissey, district moderator; Mrs. Lidia Pina, president of St. Anthony's Women's Guild; .Father Manuel Ferreira, pastor of St. Anthony's; and ,Mrs. Mildred Gill, chairperson of the program. ' Those attending enjoyed exhibits from Poland, France, Canada, Cape Verde, Portugal, ireland, England and the U.S. Ethnic foods were sold and the proceeds, coupled with donations. went to benefit the Madonna Plan and the Refugee Women Emergency Fund in third world countries.

The Madonna Plan provides' clean water to homes, ensureS the health of children in motherl child centers, increases income by supporting small family enterprises, and provides educational and training opportunities for children.

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Catholic Gobbledygook: Best-Kept Secrets and Lies About ''Annulm(!nts "

By Bishop Sean O'Malley, OFM, Cap., Bishop of the Diocese of Fall River

Cath.olic Charities: A Helping Hand As our diocese conducts the annual Catholic Charities Appeal, it is important to realize that increasing demands are being made on its resources. Everyone on Capitol Hill is

Growing up in a strong Irish Catholic environment in the days of Beaver Cleaver, I never knew a divorced person. I knew of divorced people, viz. Henry VIII and Elizabeth Taylor; but divorce was not something real people did. ' excited about the proposed balanced budget hoped to be in I met my first divorcee when I was already a priest; and now. virtually every family has suffered the scars and trauma of a divorce. Dealing with people in failed marriages has been a pastoral chalplace by 2002. Politicians are patting themselves oli the back and shareholders are looking gleefully towards the stock lenge in the Church for the last 2000 years. The great difference is the sheer volume of divorced market. But there is little concern or thought for all the people Catholics in today's world. How is the Church to deal with so many members whose lives, and even who will fall through the proverbial cracks in the interest of relationship with God, have been shattered by a divorce? , achieving this budget. ' The first principal which we must cling to is that marriage is "until death." The Church does not accept a divorce as the end of a marriage., Divorce is at best a legal separation, distribution of goods, , Somewhere along the way we have acquired 'im unbalanced attitude towarQ the least of our brothers and sisters. Social and arrangement for supervision of children. Th~ marriage bond (a divine institution) does not end by divorce (a human institution). This is the clear and constant teaching of the Church based on Jesus' servi<;:es are being cut to achieve fiscal goals. Medical care, words m. the Gospel. . welfare and immigrant ,needs are but a fe~ areas s!1ffering for In the fit;st generation of Christians,some pagans were baptized and subsequently abandoned by their pagan spouses. St. Paul allowed,these marriages to break up, indicating a distinction between a the sake' of. political expediency. The rich get ,richer and the poor are neglected. '. natural marriage bond which existed since creation and a sacramental marriage which exists when two The gap between the haves and the have-nots',has become a baptized Christians contract marriage. The new kind of marriage "in the Lord" is the sacramental :cnasm. The government has placed a most disproportionate marriage which reflects the unity,between'Christ and His Church. burden on private ,agencies that help the needy and this burden: ,This marriage can never be broken except by death. This is a sacramental marriage between two baptized Christians. Although the Church tries to prepare people well for marriage, it is possible that 'some, people go through the marriage ceremony. and'do not contract a sacramental marriag~. F:or has fallen especially on those, such as Catholic Charities, that 'seek to serve' in the spirit of the beatitudes. With financial , instance, if a sea'captain's widow remarries 20 years after,her husband disappears arsea, evetyone presumes she is a widow. She marries at Mass with a priest and the witnesses. Everyone believes she concerns as its priority, government is forgetting that the good of each individ mil is necessarily related to the common good, is married sacramentally. Suddenly, her husband is found on a desert island. She is no longer a widow and her second marriage is invalid and can be annulled. which in turn can be defined only in reference to the human person. Are we forgetting concern for the life of all?..

Sometimes the obstacle to a second marriage is 'not something external (like a husband on a , desert island) but internal like lack of freedom, as in a "shotgun" wedding where someone gets married to avoid shame or to please one's:parents. , We should also recall that social justice is 'linked to the common good and that' the person is the cornerstone of An annulment in the Church is not a divorce but rather a reexamination of the marriage at the time when it was contracted to determine if for any reason it was not a sacramental marriage. Perhaps society. In our rush for economic security we are losing respect many' years have passed, children could have been born o~ the union, but an ,annulment process is for the rights belonging to the very essence of the human person. These rights supersede all others and it is the Ch urch's always an examination of the marriage at its beginning. Subsequent behavior sheds light on the beginrole to remind us of this fact. nings. A 20-year history of adultery in a marriage indicates ,that the person taking the vows had not the In their deliberations concerning the laity, the Fathers of intention or had not the capability of fulfilling the marriage vows and therefore an annulment might be possible many years after the fact.

My purpose in writing this article is not to give you'an in-depth understanding of the theology of Vatican II reminded church "members of their obligations in this respect, stating that"Wherever there are people in need of marriage or the complexities of Cahon Law, but simply to help people have some understanding of the concept of an annulment, which is different from a divorce. Our diocese maintains a marriage tribunal .food and drink, clothing, housing, medicine,employment or education; wherever people. lack the facilities' necessary for with highly train~d personnel; who carefull¥ and conscientiously before God analyze the,lll.arriage cases 'presented them. " . , !; ": ':,,' " living a truly human life or are tormented by hardship or poor health; Christian charity should seek them out and find them, ' The Holy Father is always insisting that we improve the training of our professional staff in the console them with eager care and relieve them with the gift of 'tribunal. Those' wno do this work, do so with profound pastoral sense. We do this to prOmote the dignity of tlle sacrament. The process is also to help people who need to put their lives together and help." These' are theobiectives' of our Catholic C:harities J oftentimes it is a means of allowing people toreturn to the sacraments.

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Among some of the common misunderstandings is the belief that the rich and famous have The elderly who need housing, AIOS victims who need greater access to an annulment. Actually, quite the opposite is true. The Code of Canon Law makes it medicine,' immigrants who need a welcome and families who -more difficult for the truly pQwerful to use'pressureof'influence to obtain an annulment by having those cases heard in Rome. In general, people's cases are heard in the,order in which they are preneed counseling are but a few of the many who 'benefit from Catholic Charities. The: social agencies, educational' efforts sented and their social status or economic well;,being in no 'way influences a case. The cost of an "and ministerial 'programs 'now' flourishing in, th,is" ,diocese:: . ~ulmen:t process in Fall River is $250.00 and no one is turn~d away because of inability to pay; This depend onthe ,generous contributions of the faithfuL' ',: l helpsJQ pay fo~ th~~ secretarial staff of our Tribunal. IUs actually less than half.the actual cost incurred. ,The di~se pays fo~the rest. ,. ' .

And since, Catholic Charities serves all, regardless 'of race Of ," ~,Another.myth,that circulates is that if a marriage is declared null the children will be illegitimate. creed,:anappeal is also-made to the communityingeneriil. The NeitherciviHaw_nor'church law considers,the childrenof all annulled marriage illegitimate. Nor does Church, in our .diocesegenerates ,a tremendous-amount of, " the: annulment imply, that ,the children were not the 'fruit of a, genuine human love. It is simply a' ,~ -business Jor many"private, coilcerns'such"as banh=and.'stcires ',..;' :decisio~onthe c~rcumstances surroUnding a marriage thafcould prevent that marriage from, being a 'and for varioits'ser.vices,such~ast hose· supplied by'construc..;: sacramentaLmarriage. ' , " . ,tion companies 'and- uti:lities. Over the years 'many" persons in ' ,. ,: ~e C~urch's'1?rocesses,maynot be-perfect. We have limited resources and wanUo make them .. such businesses have resjwndedgenerously, to the 'annuill ' as~ avarlaple 'as P?ss~bleto the largest number :of peo~le: ' For m~y. people ~e, ~ulment- ~rocess . ' " . '.' ',.., ' . - ' " , ' , ..'-.~ brmgs aboutheahng and a sense of closure: For, some Itlsvery pamfulto review difficult penods of .. ~ppeal and I~ IS ofenormous Importance to theneedy,that thl.s one's personal history. Yet, I am sure that for every believing and sincere Catholic who goes through support contmue and grow. the process and is able to have a second marriage blessed and able to r~ceive Holy Communion with a Tht: Editor clear conscience, it is cause for great happiness and interior peace.

In the moral confusion of today's world, talk show hosts are the gurus of a new morality, abortion Letters Welcome is seen as better than adoption, and adultery is better than an annulment. Despite all opposition and the Letters to the editor are welcomed. AIII~tters should be brief and the criticism of the media, the Church must always witness to the teachings of the Gospel and the morality editor reserves the right to condense any letters if deemed necessary. All of the Ten Commandments. If we were to change the Ten Commandments, we would be doing people a'grave disservice and making it harder for people to be good. Likewise, the teaching of Christ on the letters must be signed and contain a home or business address. permanence of the marriage bond must always be clearly and fearlessly proclaimed.

The annulment process rightly understood should demonstrate two aspect'i of the life of the Church: first the desire to be faithful to Christ's teaching concerning the permanent nature of a sacramental marriage and secondly to have the pastoral solicitude of St. Paul for Catholics who are in nl:m-sacramental marriages.

It is comforting to,note that the state of Massachusetts has one of the lowest divorce rates in the country.

I like to think that in part this, is due to the preponderance of Catholics in this part of the OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF FALL RIVER country.

The Church is careful in demanding a serious preparation for marriage and is asking people Published weekly by The Cathblic Press of the Diocese of Fall River to prepare themselves for a perman~nt commitment ~ccording to God's plan for married life.

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Pope aims ton'urture'Muslim - Christian relations in Lebanon VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Pope John Paul II travels to Lebanon May 10-1 J, bearing a message of reconciliation for its political factions and encouragement for its struggling Catholic community.

For the pope, the long-awaited journey marks a milestone: his first visit to a Mideast country. If the trip goes well, he hopes it will open other doors in the region., The pontiff has repeatedlyemphasized Lebanon's role as the linchpin of the church's pr.esence in the Middle East; it is the only country with a sizeable Christian population in a region dominated' by Muslims.

Pope John Paul, who turns 77 later in May, has tried to put the Lebanon visit on his calendar seven times over the last 15 years, Vatican sources said. Despite Lebanon's reputation as a volatile spot on the Middle East map, the pope was eager to set foot in the country and planned to ride in a popemobile through the streets of Beirut short'ly after his arrival.

By all accounts, the majority of Lebanese - including Muslimswere preparing to welcome him warmly. Many were also eager to hear how he would address the hot-button issues: the 35,000 Syrian soldiers deployed throughout the country since 1976, the Israeli· held zone in southern Lebanon, political mistrust of the Syrianbacked government 'by Ch'ristian opposition leaders, debate over economic policies and corruption, and difficulties in Catholic-M uslim dialogue.

Because the pope will spend only 31 hours in the country -16ss time than he wanted, but as much as planners considered prudent he will not be able to speak at length about every problem. But he will leave behind a long and potentially controversial document - a post-synodal apostolic exhortation - that may take up these issues in detail.

The pope presided over the special Synod of Bishops for Lebanon in 1995~ the year after he was

forced to cancel a planned visit to demoralized today thanduring the the country when a church was war years. bombed. Today, organizers say "I hear people saying they wished security is not expected to be a they had as much now as during problem. the war, because it was a lot easier "It's completely quiet and nothfor them then. Now there are higher ing is feared. There is total enthuprices and more taxes, and less siasm among the Lebanese, both income," said Father Fouad elChristians and Muslims. Everyone's Hage, president of Caritas Lebapreparing to receive the pope," non.

Bishop Bechara Rai of Jbeil said The church's extensive network recently. of social programs is well-respected A poll in March found that 88 by the government and the people, percent of the populati.on favored but that carries some risks, Father the papal visit and only 5 percent el-Hage said. opposed it. The unifying hope was "We believe it is the governthat the pope's presence would ment'srole to take care of housing, return international attention to a health, education and so on. But country that has largely been forwe know the government doesn't gotten since years of civil conflict have the money; they are not well involving armies and various milorganized and they have a lot of itias ended in 1990. corrupted employees. So in one A minoriiy of Christians and sense,. you don't want to fill the Muslims, however, expressed appregap for the government, but you hension about the political fallout also feel you cannot let your peothat, could result. Christian oppo•. ple lose ,hope," he said. , . sition leader Dory Chamoun, head The pope will meet with politiof the National Liberal Party, said 'cal leaders, church groups, young he opposed the visit because, it people and Muslim representatives. could be used to legitimize the The highlight may be an outdoor Syrian presence in Lebanon. But Mass which 200,000 people are he added that he would personally expected.to attelJ~, including 2,500 invited Muslims.' , be on the streets in Beirut waving a flag when the pope w~nt by. . The, p'ope is expected to call for Favorable comments came from 'close' cooperation among Leban~ several Muslim leaders, including on's six Catholic rites, all of which Mohammad Hussein Fadlallah, have their own hierarchical strucspiritual leader of the Iraniantures in Lebanon. The 1995 Lebabacked Hezbollah, who said the nese synod praised the diversity of pope's brief visit would not solve Lebanese Catholics as a richness, Lebanon's problems but would but also encouraged moves to help clear the atmosphere between eliminate pastoral redundancy and Christians and Muslims.' competition.

Cardinal Nasrallah P. Sfeir, head of the Maronite Catholic community in, Beirut, acknowledged that while some Christians are worried about the tricky political path the pope will tread, most trust the pope to speak "frankly" VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Pope about the challenges facing the John Paul II in mid-March praised church. " visiting French Gypsies for followIn his half-dozen talks, the pope ing Catholic practices despite difis expected to emphasize persever- ficulties 'and contrary cultural inance and hope to a people still pay- fluences. ing the price of 16 years of fight"In local churches, ordinations ing. Ironically, some church lea~ers to the, diaconate and to other minsay, many Lebanese are more istries among your people are positive facts, and they must continue," the pope told Gypsies from the French community of Manouches in northeastern France, who were on a pilgrimage guided by the archbishop of Strasbourg.

The term "Gypsy" is used to denote collectively diverse Caucasoid peoples who are spread throughout the world and tend to • h Vi • fP wander from place to place. They VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Here IS t e atiean text 0 ope form a minority in every country John Paul II's remarks in English at his weekly general audi- where they live. They have faced ence May 7. discrimination and, in some cases, Dear brothers and sisters, persecution in several European In our catechesis on the spiritual motherhood of the Blessed countries.

Pope John Paul noted that in Virgin Mary, we have seen that Jesus, on Calvary, entrusted Mary May, in a historical first, he plans to the Apostle John to be the mother of all his disciples. Jesus' to beatify a Gypsy, Ceferino words -- "Behold, your Mother!" (In 19:27) -- help us to see that Jimenez Malia of Spain. In his the church's devotion to Mary is based on the Lord's own will that address to his visitors. the pontiff all his followers should share his filial love for his Mother. As the said this Gypsy, known as "EI Pele," was "a fine example offidelhistory of Christian piety makes clear, Mary is the way which leads ity to the faith for all Christians, us to Christ. The veneration of Mary increases and perfects our and especially for you who are closeness to her son, our savior and lord. It is significant that close to him because of ethnic and Jesus entrusted Mary to his disciples at the hour of his death on cultural lines. the cross, at the supreme moment of his redemptive mission. Like "Certainly there is no lack among you of people capable of promotSt. John, the beloved disciple, may all Christians receive Mary ing pastoral activity in your Chrisinto their own homes (cf. Jn 19:27), sharing with her the concerns tian community of traveling peoand events of their lives. Thus they will appreciate ever more fully pie," he added. her role as example and guide along the way of salvation in Christ.

The pope urged the French I extend a warm welcome to all the English-speaking visi- Gyp~ies to.~ave "conviction and . . . confldence'ln the love of the Lord. tors, es.pecially the pllgnms.fr.om England~ ~ndonesla.' Jap?" and .~It is he who gives you strength and' the Umted States. Upon you and your famIlIes 1 cordially mvoke' courage amid the difficulties en.. ",the joy and·Re~e,of Jesus Chri~.out~~Yi~r€,:.:-,-;:,~,.. ;:-~ .::';;:::··"·'<":'.:;':::";J;:~~rrt~rt'!Jl!~,t!g.,'ypur..w~y.,,·.

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If there is one thing every Catholic practicing the' faith and attending a parish knows, it is that we're in the midst of change.

In parishes, priests and people alike work hard to see the signs ofthetimes and respond to the people's .needs. The new move in many parishes toward stewardship has brought the phrase "time, talent and treasure" into the vocabulary of Catholics still faithful to the call of their baptism to "be Christ" in the world.

But for all the good that is being done, there is a downside. Father William J. Bausch's new book, "The Parish of the Next Millennium" (Twenty-Third Publications) spells out the negatives, while giving hope that a "rebirth" lies ahead.

This book is well-timed because if we Catholics really care about passing on a strong faith witness -which is what a parish is - we've got to be aware of the work that'has to be done now.

I am troubled over the bragging by fringe, fundamentalist preachers saying that the "mainstream" churches are going to be passe in another 50 years.

Those of us who love our Cath<;>lic faith have got to prove ,that this is not going to happen to our Roman Catholic churches.

I give credit to Father Bausch, a retired pastor, for telling it like it is' today: namely that we have problems in the church. He speaks of the "critical loss" we've had in the number of priests an'd religious. He giv~s these 1988 Vatican Directory statistics on the priest shortage: 10 percent of U.S. parishes and 43 percent of parishes worldwide are without a resident priest.

As for nuns, between the decline in vocations and the aging of tQose remaining religious, they are "quickly phasing themselves out altogether," he writes.

Really, disturbing are his statistics on Mass attendance. He writes that only 26.5 percent of U.S. Catholics attend Mass regularly. "How long can we call ourselves a eucharistic church when 70 percent of our people do not celebrate it?" he asks.

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Dear Editor: The words of Protestant author Thomas Reeves, quoted in the Jan, 24 Anchor, must have elicted a collective "A-h-h-h-h!" from all of us who are gravely concerned about our Church's failure to address head-on the issue of dissenters, The Body of Christ united us as one people 2000 years ago and, thus unified, we were'able to withstand the storms of persecution which have prevailed over time. But today, we are rotting from within, poisoned by"Catholics" who pre~ch divisiveness.

Obedience to the papacy, the magisterium and scriptural teachings made us strong and earned Catholicism the admiration of the world for its steadfast adherence to its beliefs. Our history is filled with great teachers, heroic martyrs who died rather than ,give up their faith and saintly people whose lives are examples for all of us to follow.

Yet our church today has been tainted by the horrendous societal ills of abortion, divorce, artificial contraception, in-your-face homosexual behavior and pure selfishness. Not the least of this tainting has been brought about by the Radical 'Catholic' Feminist Movement, wherein alleged priests and nuns (not to mention a few bishops and a cardinal or two) have ~hed their vows, of obedience and militantly challenge church teachings. They are joined by misguided lay people who trust their teachings or who have fallen victim to self-centered th<;>ught processes. " Our Catholic Church speaks with one voice through the pope.

This strong, unified voice must be echoed by all of ou,r anointed clergy, clearly and now. We can no longer afford to have conciliatory and "feel good" sermons preached from our altars. It is time to stress to our congregations the basic beliefs of Catholicism; to lay these teachings on the line and emphasize that one cannot be a practicing Catholic and have the option to pick and choose among church teachings, The clergy and religious must honor their vows' of obedience'so as to be examples for those they leap, Parishioners must accept that their faith is something to be obediently lived and passed down to succeeding generations.

If we continue to allow those who dissent to go unreprimang,eg or to remain in.positions of authority and influence, we will join our Protestant brethren in the fading light of a dying faith, ' Patricia Steb.bins East Sandwich. M A _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ '.

throughout our'1and; you will find dissent and deep disagreements within rectories, within congregations, from parish to,parish, from bishop to bishop, diocese to diocese," Father Bausch writes.

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He says the lay ministry "has exploded, but it's mostly women taking on ministerial roles." The'faith community is "unraveling," he says, but he is not pessimistic. For he sees all this as the "birth pangs" from which he predicts will come renewal, hope and transformation.

So much good is being done in the name of Christ , to nurse the sick, feed the hungry, comfort the depressed and carry out the corporal works of mercy. Signs abound that the spiritual hunger of many people is leading them back to a source which many are rediscovering is Christ.

In beautifully optimistic and affirming' chapters, this fine priest/ writer has assembled much to give us hope.

Father Bausch believes the parish of the next millennium will be redesigned. He sees the near future parish as lay oriented and one of shared and collaborative ministry; grounded in baptism and charism; defined relationally rather than numerically or institutionally; emphasizing the wisdom, rather th\in the intellectual, tradition; more spiritually oriented; retrieving the Catholic imagination and focusing on intergenerational education.

For its honesty, wisdom and prophetic possibilities, this book deserves tp be given much attention by Catholics who care about our church.

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Catholic Memorial Honie: marks Mission Day Employees at Catholic MemorAt the offertory procession, ial Home recently celebrated Mis- representatives from each of the sion Day with a Mass in the Home's Home's departments presented an chapel and a reception. The day is item to symbolize the importance celebrated y'early as an opportun- , of all departn:tents working toity for employees to reaffirm their gether. A candle-lighting ceremission of compassionate and mony ended the liturgy. quality care. .

The Mass was organized by the "Mission effectiveness incorHome's Mission Effectiveness Com- porates everyone at 'Catholic mittee led by Sister Elaine Heffer- 'Memorial Home. In our 'offernan, R.S. M., director of pastoral 'tory procession we have all decare. Rev. Thomas Weible offi- partments represented, because ciated at the Mass and praised' 'everyone is important. Lighting employees for their dedication. He candles confirms our belief in noted' that working at Catholic God's presence, ,in his capacity Memorial Home is more than just to heal, and in the fact that mis~' a job but also a commitment to ,sion can and does make,a differliving the Home's motto, "Love ' ence in our lives," explained Sister made visible."

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Dear,Mary:I'mlooking for su~mer activities for

my children. I know from, past experience that ~hen school is out all they want to do Is play video games and watch video movies.

T~ey have a week or so oCcamp, and we vacation for one week, but that still leaves many weeks to fill.

I'd Iike'to see them do something constructive over the summer. They are in elementary school, too ,young to get jobs. H,elp! - Iowa One of the best models for summer aetivities is 4-H. Members meet periodically, but the' most important activity is structured by the individuals.

Each member selects one or more projects to work on over the spring and summer, usually culminating in display at a county fair where projects are judged and prizes awarded. The 4-H organization provides guidelines for the projects and sometimes instructors, but the projects are individualized to suit each member.

If you are lucky enough to live in an area' where 4- His active;you should find many worthwhile projects for yourchildten. If not, use the 4-H model to structure yO,ur, own summer.

Dai Iy Readin,9s May 12 Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-7; In 16:29-33 M,ay 13 Acts 20:17-27, Ps 68:.10-11,20-21,' In 17:1-11 a May 14 Acts 1:15-17,20-26, Ps 113:1-8; J.n 15:9-17 May 15 Acts 22:30;23:6-11, Ps 1.6:1-2,5,711 ; Jn 17:20 -26 May 16 Acts 25:13b-21;'Ps 103:1-2,1112,19-20; In 21 :15-19 .

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With Dr. James & . Mary Kenny Seek out 4-H literature for even more ideas. Plan the activities with your own children and with any other children or adults involved in the project.

Other parents, relatives or friends might provide expertise for some of the projects.

When younger children are involved, keep projects short, no longer than a week. Older children can do longer and more ambitiqus tasks.' .

Unless you have several children, YO!J would

benefitfromorganizingagroup:I(youare~stay-at-

home mom, you might organize the prpject for friends and neighbors as well as your own children.

Or you might join with other parents to share the , leadership and direction of projects.

Having several children provides group enthusi- . asm. Your own children are more apt to value your ideas when others are involved. .

Do as 4-H does, have an end-of-summer fair.

Invite outside judges and award prizes, or simply have a celebration with a display of all activities and prizes for all. If music and drama were part of the activities, now is th~ time for performance. Invite guests, serve refreshments and make the f~ir a very important event. . . ': As with many aspects of raising children, good results~o not just happen.. However, with some planning, imagination and work on your paQ1 your children can do far more than spend the summer in front of the television. ' Reader qu~stio?s on fa.mil,y living and child ca.re to be answered In print are inVited. Address questions: Tl!e KennysjSt. J9seph's Collegej 219 W. Harrison;

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Q. One of the Catholic couples in our interfaith Bible study group (JO couples, six denominations) gave us your recent coruDiii about the stations of tbe cross and their relation to Scripture.

This prompted a discussion about what happened each daym the week before Calvary. John (12:1) says something about "six days before Passover," and follOlWS with events or dillerent days.

One day describes· the discussion of the withered fig tree, another the anointing of Jesus at Bethany, and soon. ,_ DOes thee.tholic Church have any written infor.tion on "'at took place each day preceding the cruclfixion? (Ohio) A. The Gospels -give us little information about time frames for these days of Jesus' life and differ wi~ly from one Gospel to another about what happened when. It's impossible to put them togetherina .neat chronological package.

First of all, the Gospels do not agree even on the day ofthe Last Supper - and therefore ofthecrucifixion. Matthew, Mark and Luke put it at Passover, the first day ofthe feast of Unleavened Bread (Mat_ _~t'f-h,ew 26: 17}, which would be the 15th day of the Jewishmon£ii of Nlsan. --John says the supper was before the feast of Passover (13: I), the day of preparation (18:28 and 19:42), in other words, on the 14th day of Nisan, one day earlier in the week.

Scholars differ on the possible motives for, and significance of, this difference. But, for reasons we cannot go into here, they pretty much agree that John's dating is probably correct.

Second, the sequence -of some events of that week is not the same from one Gospel to another. For example, Matthew and Mark place the anointing of Jesus by the woman at a dinner in Bethany sometime after the "Palm Sunday" entry into Jerusalem.

John has it the day before that entry (In 12:12).

As I said, there are just too few specificc1ues inany of the Gospels, or all of them put together, to map out those final events of Jesus' earthly life in chronoLogical order.

It is most essential in all this to remember that these variations should not surprise us. It is obvious the Gospels were never meant to beUbiographies" of Jesus in our modern sense of the word.

The authors of Matthew. Mark, Luke and John -intended primari~y not to write- history, but to

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explain the meaning ofthe message and person ofthe risen Lord, what he reveals. what he has a,ccomplished and what he expects his followers to be.._.

Each had his own theological perspective and obviously did not hesitate to rearrange places and times and other details ifthat would help achieve his purpose.

One of the major documents of the Catholic Church put it this way: ··From the many things handed down they (the Gospel writers) selected some things, reduced others to a synthesis, and still others they explicated, as they kept in mind the situation of the churches....

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The way each Gospel relates the final days of Jesus is a good example of this creativity exercised by all four evangelists, under the inspiration and guidance of the Holy Spirit, to pass on the good news of salvation in Jesus Christ.

The most recent comprehensive official Catholic documents on the subject are the ones I quote above and the 1993 Biblical Commission document "The Interpretation of the Bible in the Church," promulgated by Pope John Paulll.

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By Dan Morris ing at Larry's Past-time Lounge One of the things I enjoy most and Pastoral Center.

As you might have guessed, the about writing a humor column, besides being able to watch the leading categories for a potential bark grow on fir trees outside my National Catholic Mascot are window for hours on end between creatures, objects, foods (mostly paragraphs, is heing able to do vegetables) and persons (also many things like _launch the National vegetables), The seven of you who sent in Cathohc Mucot Selection Campaign from the Sllfety and comfort separate Polaroids of a dog named Peter should be ashamed, Espeof my own word processor.

Compelled to'push the Catholic cially using that line about "Peter's Church in this country into claim- barque."

In retrospect, we should have ing a '-good mascot before other denominations and even faith com· emphasized that people ought to munities beat us to them, we (my think in terms of marketing potenstaff and I) have shouldered this tial. Keep in mind, this mascot should be appropriate for anima- . responsibility ourselves.

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Government can't intrude on the seal of confession . WASHINGTON (CNS) - The 9th V,S. Circuit Court of Appeals has given strong legal support to the Catholic Church·s insistence that the seal of confession cannot be vlolated.

Central to the court decision - and certainly heartening to religious leaders w~o foUo",ed the case closely - was a finding that when a state as~erts a r~g~t to tape-reco.rd a sacramental confession and exploit it for eVidence, It Invades the privacy and free exercise of religion of both the priest and the penitent.. .

The penitent in 9uestioo, Conan Wayne Hale" was in an Oregon jail and suspected of IDvo~vement in a vicious triple murder. The local prosecutors' office corttended that the taping of his confession to Father !imo~hy ~ockaitis last April.was part of its ordinary. routine criminal lOvesttgatlOn. . But the federal appeals court said the taping ofa religious act which by Its nature demands privacy. violates the 1993 Religious Freedom Restoration Act and the participants' Fourth Amendment constitutional rights prohibiting unreasonable searches.

-Th~asserilo-ri·OTaslale power to ootaln -evidence fiom-::ul"inmate""s sacramental confession "threatens the security of any participation in the sacrament to those who seek it in the jail," the ruling said.

UAll 50 states have enacted statutes 'granting some form of privilege to c.lergy-com~unicantcomm~~icatio?s.Neither scholars nor courts ques~ hon the legItimacy of the pnvllege:' t,he court said, quoting from a 1985 Harvard Law Review study.· The court also quoted from an 1813 New York Court of General Sessions ruling. which- it described as the first such decision on the privacy of penance in the United States: '''Secrecy is of the essence of penance. The sinner will not confess nor will the priest receive his confession. if the veil of secrecy is removed: To decide that the minister shall promulgate what he receives in confession is to declare that there shall be no penance; and this important branch of the Roman Catholic religion would thus be annihilated:' The appeals court said, ""The history of the nation has shown a uniform respect for the character of sacramental confession as inviolable by government agents interested in securing evidence of crime from the lips of (the) criminaL" It .said in tap.i~g the confession the in~estigators retied directly on the spe~lfically religiOUS character of the nte - the expectation that the pemtent would give "full" and complete acknowledgment" of sins as a condition for absolution - as a means of obtaini-ng evidence. "Deliberately. the religious rite was focused upon and preserved for exploitation as state's evidence," it said.

Interestingly, the federal court found a way to forbid such a.ctio-ns ~ec1aring them illegal a~d unconstitutional, wlthout ordering destruc~ tIOn. of t?~, tap~ over w~lch the cas~ was fou~ht. It did so by citing the pemtent s undisputed nghtas a pemtent to disclose... the contents of his confession" - something Hale in fact did in a court affidavit.

This was a key issue because Hale - subsequently char&ed with the murders and facing the death penalty if convicted - opposes destruction of the ~ape. In the affidavit, Hale said hetold the priest that another man committed the murders and was trying to frame him. Lower courts had dismissed church efforts to have the tape destroyed, citing the need to uphold defendant rights in a criminal trial.

The appeals court left it to the U.S. District Court in Oregon to determine how Hale's desire for disclosure could be reconciled with the priest's "expectati.on of privacy in hearing confessions" in the disposition of the tape recordlOg. One suggestion being raised is to excise the priest's remarks from the record, leaving only what Hale himself said.

It is worth noting that the law of the church requires a priest-confessor to observe the seal of confession under penalty ofautomatic excommunication,. but it imposes no obligation of secrecy upon the penitent. ~he Judges' clear statements about the unconstitutionality of the tap 109 and their order'for an injbnction barring any such acts in the future make it evident that if Hale had also wished to keep confession out of his criminal trial, it would have been ruled inadmissible.

The concern of the judges was to protect sacramental confession from government intrusion, But the case also illustrates the impact that even the possibility of such an intrusion can have on tbe internal dynamics and integrity of the sacrament.

The judges said that according to evidence in the case. while Father Mockaitis rightfully expected privacy and confidentiality, Hale was aware that most of his conversations with visitors were being monitored and recorded, apart from those protected by attorney-client privilege.

They.noted ~hat in his confession Hate acknowledged to the priest two burglarIes which he had already admitted to police but denied the murders ~Y confessi~g a,?other apparent sin. He said he harbored anger toward hiS ac~omphce lfi the burglaries because the accomplice had actually committed the murders and had falsely implicated him.

Hale's confessional statements ·'are highly suggestive that he knew he was being recorded .... It is reasonable to infer that Hale hoped his words would be recorded and preserved; and his subsequent actions confirm the inference," the judges said.

One need not m~ke any judgment about Hale to see from this case why the seal of confeSSion must be held absolutely inviolate.

Plainly, even the mere possibility of its use in a criminal investigation can tempt or pressure a suspect to exploit the confessional for ulterior motives instead of coming to the sacrament as a sacred encounter in which he exposes the depths of his being to God's merciful judgment.

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JOHN LAMB.E~TportraYs·~Re<lemptorist chaplain praying over a d'owned soldier in a reenactme.nt of a. C:1vil '!Iar battle tn Savannah, Tenn. Priests and nuns on both sides were on the front hnes mlOlstenng to men during the war. (eNS/ Mayeaux photo) .

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By John Roscoe SAVANNAH, Tenn. (CNS)-

mire," sai~ John Lambert. who, for about a year now. has been portraying a Redemptorist priest The fierce crash of cannons and thousands of musket-wielding' in period dress at living history soldiers were still fresh in the minds events.

PortrayirIg Catholi.c religious at of Father Celestine Pfannenstiel and a few helpers as they gathered reenaetmelts is important, said Lambert, because few people are in a muddy chapel tent for Mass.

Black.-powder smoke swirled like aware oftre roles priests and nuns incense as they celebrated the played in be war.

In theyears preceding the Civil Eucharist shortly after a wild skirmish had erupted between War, be aplained, anti-Catholicism was flmpant throughout the Confederate and Union soldiers.

Fortunately, there were no cas- South, fe, mostly by "horrible lies" abolt cloistered religious ualties in that morning's fight, which was staged April6as part of communites. The war did much a re-enactment of the Battle of to stamp out those lies, he said. and Catholicism experienced a Shiloh.

Father Pfannenstiel, 87 years Umajor cr~cking out of the shell old and full of life, was the "offi- and joinin~ofmainstream society."

This wal largely because of the cial" Catholic chaplain at the event, which marked the l35th anniver- efforts ofhe nuns who came from sary of the notoriously bloody behind the r convent walls to serve as nurses, tlUS exposing themselves Civil War battle.

The priest had prepared for 2,000 to much of the public for the first time.

Catholics to participate in two The hard-working nuns. unlike Masses and rosary services during the majorily of their civilian counthe weekend of the reenactment, terparts, Te::(uired no special equipbut a relentless rainstorm forced ment or nJCetles in the field, and cancellation of the event. The expected number of 12,000 re- "quickly became the nurses of choice" for both armies~ said enactors and 30.000 spectators

dwindled to only about 2,000

Lambert.

Also, tre nuns were generally reenactors.

Unly a dozen people made it to better educated and trained than Mass, which was held in S1. -. civilian nurses because 1-860s soAlphonsus Catholic Field Chapel. ciety still frowned on the idea of The chapel - complete with pre- women working or even studying.

Vatican II Mass articles - belongs On the o·her hand. nuns were to John and Cindy Lambert, highly trained; some were veterans CathoLlcs from New Orleans who of the Mtxican-American War, 1846-48. portray a priest and nun at reAt the Rittle of Shiloh, the Sisenactments. ters of M~rcy were very active.

Event organizers had prepared Lambert Slid. A group of Mercy extensively for over a year, said Bob Adkisson, president of the Sisters fron Illinois set up a hospitalon a sh., moored in the nearby local Kiwanis Club that sponsored Tennessee River. the reenactment. The club had

hoped to build a child development center with the proceeds.

One Florida man who stayed on told the Tennessee Register, Nashville diocesan newspaper, that Ure _ enactors don·t just leave."

"When your shoes get too wet, wejust do this," he said, pulling his bare feet out of the mud.

The Lamberts and their chapel received no special divine protection from the storm.

"The entire place was a quag-

When ntght fell, the nuns took to the batttdieid with candle lan-

terns and t-ansport cots, searching for wounced on ground littered with bodies.

While fte ambulance wagons of the respective armies would first identify tleir wounded~ the nuns were colorblind - Umon soldiers in blue ard the Confederates in gray lay side by side in their hospitals.

The pu,lic effo.rts of WOmen

religious and the new respect

gained for them had a profound effect on Catholicism in the South and across America, Lambert said.

There were "tons of conversions

(to Catholicism) because of the loving attention of these nuns."

The nuns· and priests who served at Shiloh were very busy. Historians say 3,477 Americans died there in two day;; of fighting, more than

the combined number ofmen killed in the battles of the Revolution,

the War of 1812, and the war with Mexico. Another 20.269 were wounded or captured.

The battle was as militarily crucial as it was humanly devastating.

After their narrow victory at Shiloh, the Union army continued south in the following months to capture New Orleans and secure control of the lower Mississippi

Valley. Still, the war would rage another three years before·Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S.

Grant.

In addition to sharing this littleknown faith story at reenactments,

the Lamberts provide a real place of worship that is used. .

"In the midst ofa military camp environment, the chapel isa place of peace and prayer," John'Lambert said. Throughout the weekend people cameto pray, meditate or to talk with the. "priest" and "nun."

Cindy Lambert "l'PeciaUy enjoys the conversation, which she said is a special ministry. Herblaekcloak and strange headgear at first put people off, so she explains right away that she~s not a real nun and then waits for the typical onslaught of questions.

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Cindy, who became Catholic two years ago, said the most enjoyable part of reenactments is the chance to,erase misunderstandings about Catholicism.

"If I can dispel a myth here and

there, I think I can bring people together as Christians. whether they·re Catholic or _Protestant." she·said .

. The Lamberts are al"ays looking for antique vestments and Mass

articles for lheir ehapel. They can be reacbed at (504) 467·7170.

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By Bernadeane Carr SAN DIEGO(CNS) - According to Jesuit Father James Gill, a medical doctor and psychiatrist, "seven out of 10 people who come into a doctor's office are there due to stress-induced causes."

"Stress gets in the way of relationships, it is damaging to parenting, and is harmful to success in employment," the priest told an audience of church ministers and laity at the National Institute for Clergy Formation, held in San Diego.

Father Gill discussed stress from its physical, mental and spiritual points of view, not only for the clergy who attended the institute, but for the general public.

The priest is editor in chief of Human Development Magazine, a quarterly publication of the Jesuit Educational Center for Human Development in Silver Sp'ring. Md. Some symptoms of stress that show up even before one appears in a physician's office are nervous indigestion, overeating, migraine headaches, neck or back pain, or sleepless nights, he said. Stress is often masked as constant fatigue, or a hypersensitivity that might make women cry more easily or make men unable to cry, he added. . It may lead to frigidity and impotence, said the priest, who also directs the Christian.lnstitute for the Study of Human Sexuality, which is in Silver Spring as well. .

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The physical and mental symptoms may turn into diseases, no matter what a person's age. For Americans, he says, the No.' I killer is preventable: coronary heart disease.

"Among patients who have had one heart attack and have been forced to reassess their lifestyle, the statistics show that those who learn to deal better with stress, cut the recurrence of heart attacks in half," he said.

What the physician may note as clinical signs of stress include muscle spasms, excessive nervous energy, or high blood pressure.

Other signs are overeating or loss of appetite, constriction of the throat, chronic diarrhea or constipation, nausea or shortness of breath, he said.

On a spiritual plane, stress is the opposite ofjoy and peace, patience and hope.

"The painful emotions of stress make it hard to love and listen to people," Father Gill said. "It causes us to shout more, swear more, sneeze more and even drive faster."

Part of reducing stress is recognizing its causes, which differ from person to person, he said.

Stress at its core, according to Father Gill, is a situation which makes a person feel overtaxed or exceeds his or her ability to cope, accompanied by the sense that something harmful will result, or by apprehension of not getting or of losing what each one wants.

To gauge your sources of stress, he suggested asking: "What things make me worried? Upset? Angry?

Depressed?"

To deal with stress requires activity of both the intellect and imagination, because both are the focus of thought and perspective that determine what' causes stress.

How they function leads to the bodily reactions to stress, he said.

"Physically, the emotions of anger, hostility, depression and

fear that accompany stress each produce the same reactions: blood pressure increases, breathing speeds up, metabolism of fat and sugar increases," said Father Gill.

"Hormones like adrenaline and others. which suppress the immune system, are produced," he continued. "This is when health can be damaged, resulting in heart disease. ulcers and various types of cancer."

Treating the body directly is less effective in handling stress than dealing with it externally, by changing the situation, or internally, by changing one's thinking, he said. "Perhaps the situation can be changed by moving, or changingjobs," said the priest, who acts as a consultant to Harvard's Insti- . tute of Living and University Health Services.

If that is not workable, the route to take, he suggested, may be "to become more accepting or toler-. ant of stress-causing factors, or learning to laugh at the situation may be an alternative. Or to change focus and refuse to pay attention to stress inducers, by putting our mind on something else."

One example he gave was how to respond to a stress inducer common to most people - waiting in line. He suggested pulling out wallet photos ofloved ones, or imagining or remembering a vacation.

When stressed by a problem that seems insoluble, or by unshakable worries, a period of alternate behavior may be calming. "(An) anti-arousal procedure might be to take a walk, look at the sky, listen to music, or say a quiet prayer," said Father Gill. "Talking to a friend or just holding someone's hand may help," he added.

"Whatever can quiet down and cut off the damaging stress response" is helpful and healthful, he said.

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By Cindy Wooden PRAGUE, Czech Republic (eNS). - Czechs must work to ensure that. prqgress in spiritual values keeps pace with and is allowed to .inOue·nce the country's economic progress following 4he' end of cq,mmunism, Pope John ' Paul II said._ "Only the full development of a people's moral virtues can ensure the peaceful and harmonious coexistence ,of all its members," the pope said April 27; endingathreeday visit to the Czech Republic.

The characteristics and values that . . helped the natIOn surylve under the totalitaria,,! regime and rebl,lilq its economic and cultural life in a relatively short time ~ust 'not give way to consumerism and hedonism, the pope said, , " Pope ,John, ' Paul's visit. ~ommemorated 'thel,OOOth anniversary of the martyrdom of the

"Sc Adalbert is a saint for the Czech churches' efforts at reconChristians of today,"the pope said ciliation and urged cooperation at an open-air Mass April 27 in and love for one another.

"For it is in love that it is possiPrague. Modern Czech Catholics, like St, Adalbert, must "seek out ble to ask God's forgiveness toall that is good and valid" in mod- gether and to find the courage to ern society, reinforcing those val- forgive one another for the injusues and purifying ideas and atti- tices and wrongs of the past, no tudes that fall short of the Gospel . matter how great and terrible they vision, he told an estimated 100,000 have been," the pope said. Pope Mass goers in Letna Park.

John Paul said he wanted to repeat At the last event on 'the papal a gesture he made during his 1995 schedule, an ecumenical prayer visit: "In the name ofthe Church meeting in St., Vitus Cathedral, o(Rome, I asked forgiveness for Pope John Paol told Czech lead- the wrongs inflicted on the noners' of the divided Christian Catholics, and at the same time I churches, "We have sinned," wished to assure the Catholic "We are divided from one an- Church's forgiveness of the sufferother because of mutulj.1 misun- ings which her children have underct'erstaridings, often due to mis- gone." trust, if nof enmity," , Leaving the coul)try,. ~he pope " he said. .

The Rev, Pavel Smetana, presi- prayed that Sc Adalbert's examdent of the Czech Council of Chur'ches, formally' greeted the ple.' ~ould encourage the Czech people' "to reaffirm the va!ues pope on behalf of. the Protestant which1constitute the true greatness. and Orthodox leaders. at, the serPrague bishop ,Sc Adalbert, and vice. During th~ p'op'e's la'st visit to of a nation: intellectual and moral integrity, the defense ofthe family, the pope repeatedly inv.oked the saint as a model for faith, church- Prague, in i995, Smetana' and openness to the needy, (and) ,restate cooperation and Christi'another leaders '!ioycotted(an ecu- spect for human life from concepunity thro\lg h 9 ut Central Europe., ,mel)ical service,' to protest· the tion to death. . .'., , pope's ,can~miza'tion of Sc Jim " "May his witness help you to Sarkander, a 17th-century priest give proper importance to ecoGOV'T FORECLOSED killed in a religious war.

POPE JOHN PAUL II blesses cardinals at an outdoor nomic triumphs, but without suc"You are sincer:ely -welcome in homes from pennies on$1.

Mass in ,Prag~e April;27. The pope told the Czech peopl~ that Jhis fellowship of Christians of dif- cumbing to' the deceptive(a~cina­ , DelinquentTax; Repo's; :' full development of virtues can ensure pea<;:e and harmony tion of consl!mer so'ciety," he said. ferent tfllditioiis,:' Smetana.toid At a lively April 26 M~ss in the among all. (CNS/:Reute,rs photo), ."

REO's~ Your Area. '. ' t~e pope'. "We hold ih great esteem . the'fact that you come as a man, a main' square of Hradec KralO've, a beca~se I' w~s' a tea~her," and into' the future and ~ 'to bring its Toll Free (1) 800-218-9000, Chfistian, who really cares for t~e town 60 miles east of Prague, the Ext. H-S07S" ': ' renewed unity of Christian pope. enco~raged Czech .young teachers we~e req4i'red' to sig~ a . values' into the mainstream of people t<:> stningt!ten their identity statement saying 'they were not Czech society, he said. :Churche's allpver'the world." , for current,listings. believers, Hajek said.

Meeting sick people and memwith the church and.to embrace , Pope John Paul praised the the' v~ii.les of ttuth and love, ' '. ,Marcela Zemanova, who came bers of religi'ous communities April Accord.ing to statist'i~~ compil~d to 'the Masswith a group of friends 26 at Prague's Brevnov monasby -the Czech bish6ps, 'about 40 from' Ostrava, said Czechs, but tery, the pope told those who are p'erceht of the nation's'population especially young people, are more suffering that their patience, gen,is' Catholic, but fewer than 10 per- religious than they were under the erosity and faith give an important cenf regularly attend Mass. '\ communists.' witness to others.

• Josef Hajek,' a 59-year-old art . "Before the revolution:1 did not ' He told them, "You bear him a 'c" teacher in Hradec Kralove, said'file go to church, because 'my father is' precious witness in this world so has always been Ii very religious a policeman, so we could not go," lacking in values, a world which t mal}; although he only started at- ,the 21-year-old said. "Now there is often mistakes pleasure for'love Oh a d arable and Divine Will, behold me here belore, the tending .Mass regularly after, the freedom and all can believe." and considers sacrifice as someimmensitY of Your Light; that YO,ur eternal goodness may open 1989 revolution that brought an The pope told Zemanovaand thing meaningless," end to communism. ' ' { thousands of her peers, "The The 76-year-old Pope John Paul to me the doors and make me enfer into It to form my life all in "I did not practice (the faith) . church needs you!'" began the trip expressing the hope You,. Divine Will. Therefore, oh adorable Will, prostrate before during the communist 'regime, alThe church is counting on the that it would be "a fresh step forYour Lig~t, I, the least 9f all creatures, ,put myself into the little group of the sons and daughters of Your Supreme RAT. Prosthough', I was religious the whole energy, enthusiasm and intel1i- ward in the ever-increasing spirittrate in my nothingness, I invoke Your Ught and beg that It time," he said, "It was problematic . gence of Czech youth to lead it ual and ethical growth of all the dear sons and daughters of this clothe me and eclipse all that does not pertain to You, Divine blessed land."

Will. ItwiU b.e my Life, the center of my intelligence, the' President Vaclav Havel, a leader enrapturer of my heart and of my whole being. I do not want in the struggle against the comthe human will to have life in this heart any longer. I will cast it munist regime, welcomed Pope John Paul at the start ofthe threeaway from me and thus form the new Eden of Peace, of happF day visit. ness and of love. With It I shall be always happy. I shall nave a singular.,stl·ength and a' holiness that,sanctifies all t,hings and Havel. greeted. the pope as the , ,$1' bearer of a universal message "pointing toward the higher values conducts them to God" Here prostrate, I invoke the help of the Most Holy Trinity, and ethical norms that are essenthat They 'permit me to live in the cloister of the, Divine Will tial to the building of any' meanand thus return in me the first' order of creation, just as the ingful social system, of democracy cr~ture was c r e a t e d . , aswel1asofe.conomy."PopeJohn Heavenly Mother, Sovereign and Queen 'of the Divine Rat, Paul highlighted what he sees as ' take iny h~nd and introduce me into the Ught of the Divine the Czech Republic's problems when he met April 25 with memWill. You will be my guide, my 'most tender Mother, and will . bers .of the country's bishops' conteach me to live in and to maintain myself in the order and the ference. Consumerism, hedonism, bounds of the Divine Will. Heavenly Mother, I consecrate my abortion, divorce and religious inwhole being to Your Immaculate Heart. You will teach me the difference threaten the developdoctri~e of the Divine Will and I will listen most attentively to ment of a truly free, morally correct society, he said.

Your lessons. You will cover me with Your mantle so that the "Forty years of systematic rein femal serpent dare not pen~trate into this sacred Eden to pression of the church, the elimientice me and make me fall.in,to the maie of the human will. nation of her pastors, bishops and Heart of my greatest Good, Jesus, You will give me Your priests, the intimidation of indiflames that they may burn me, consum!,!me, and feed'me to viduals and'families, weigh heavily form in me the Ufe of the Divine Will. upon the present generation," the Saint Joseph, you will be my protector, the guardian of my pope said. heart, and will keep the keys of my will in your hands. You will The pope asked the bishops to give special attention to pastoral keep my heart jealously and shall never give it to me again, programs for families, because that I may be sure of never leaving the Will of God. they are the strength or weakness ' of society and of the church.

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"There is no better time than now to talk honestly and sincerely about the power that exists in this room," she said, charging attendees to prepare for the millennium by encouraging women and girls to become involved in the Church and to openly recognize the violence that many women suffer.

"We need to begin the process of healing those women who have experienced violence," she emphasized, adding that the one thing that could surely help women heal is the Church.

She also spoke of the widowed and how their love for God is evidenced by so many in their tireless efforts on behalf of the Church.

Scottie Foley, program diFinally, Lisa M. Gulino, rector for the Office of Family director of Adult Education Ministry, charged women to within the diocese, stressed follow the image of Mary: the'importance of prayer and strong, courageous and totally the Church in our lives. "It's open to the will of God. She amazing how the Church reshared some suggestions for flects the needs of our society," working together: collaborate she said. "We see the Church rather than criticize, know the' ministering to the many needs importance of lifelong learn- of a world that has become ing and pray with and for violent and has lost the sense others, of the dignity of the human Marian Desrosiers, assis- person." tant director of the Pro-Life Liturgy Apostolate, spoke with regard Bishop Sean O'Malley, to the many views on life OFM, Cap" was principal issues, "It is our role to bring celebrant for the convention the '{ruth," she said, " J e s u s , , 'f' d h Mass WIth concelebrants md oes no t ca 11 t h e qua lI Ie , e 1 d, , F 11 'd "'H .'. - ...~ c u mg athers Bruce Ney'f' th qua llies e ca e, er m~s- -lon, Peter Gray, Stephen Salsage called the group to notIce el an d J ames . va d or, D aVI'd R'd the, change for the worse , m M c Le11 an, an d F at h ers 0 aVI'd attItudes toward the sanctIty C t 'd Th F h os a an omas rec ette ' 't f I'. an d d 19m yo he, 'd" Arlene McNamee, director pr~l ~ng m~slcM of Catholic SocI'al ServI'ces unng t e ass, newly ff addressed the importance of, ~ 1ected DCCW , 0 ,lcers were kl'ndness and'responsl'b'l't I I Yt 0- mstalled .

"M' WIth the bIshop prayward all members of the com- mg . ay Our Lady of Good munity especially the elderly; Counsel bless you an,? watch Panelists the disabled' and the immi- over ~our ~ndeavors, ..

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"This is political action OffIcers, whose terms exstage that day, each represent"We rieed to tend over the ne~t two ~ears, time," she said, ing a diocesan ministry and witness the' Gos el.;' are Theresa Lew~s, preSIdent; explaining its function. p Pat Costa, recordmg secretary; Claire O'Toole; treasurer; Lil.lian Plouffe, Ist vice president; Betty Mazzucchelli, 2nd vice president; Vivian Cleary, 3rd vice president; Elsie Spellma.~, 4th vice presi<;lent; and Mary Gatvin, 5th vice president., ' Good Counsel Awards During the' convention several awards 'were presented, most notably the Our Lady of Good Counsel Award, recognizing those especially devoted to serving the Church and the Council. Honored were Rosemary Ferreira, St. John of God, Somerset; Shirley Mag:nett, St, John Neumann, East Freetown; Emily Pelczarski, IMAGES OF the Blessed Motherdecorat~d. the lobby Holy Rosary, Taunton.; Alva· outside the Bishop Feehan High School, Atdeboro, auditoHoude, St. John the Evangerium during the 44th annual convention of the Diocesan list; Attleboro; and Dorothea.

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THE ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River-Fri., May 9, 1997 The Message Responding to a question from the audience regarding the frustrating experience of women being told they h'ave little place in ministry, Dr, Gordon answered, "During my theological studies, I was once told by a priest that I would never be a theologian because I am a woman. I said, 'A. I am a black woman; B. I'm doing it; and c. Watch me!'"

Her response, greeted by thunderous applause, was indicative of perhaps the best lesson learned at the conference: perseverance. God has given all of us, men and women, young and old, a mission and a ministry, No matter the attitudes or opposition

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"We thought it would be a won~ "We' are" maybe more strict,'" derful way for our ki~s ~o realize 'said Bellaiche. "Here they are more that Ursuline is a commu'nity that rel~xed, 'more nfltural." goes beyond Wilmington and the : In Paris, students are in a much United States," said Molly Page, stricter work environment with litUrsuline French teacher and event" . d~' to no extracurricular activities coordinator.

- a situation 'Bella'iche says is a The 12 gi'rls, ages 13 to 15, and shortcoD1ing.. , ' " their teacher, Nicole Bellaiche, "Sports make big differen<;e, I stayed with Ursuline host families ..- think it makeS team spirit; someThey attended several classes and thing that makes the Ursuline school functions including a danc,e . grou'ps or te~ms pa'~t of the same with boys from Salesianum' community," she' said. "And we School: don't have that in Paris, and I According to Bellaiche, her stu- think it'~ s01)1ething that we miss," dents had the time of their lives, .

"It's been very peaceful.ll:nd reMany of the' Fr.ench students laxed and at the same time they commented that what impressed enjoyed it so much' that they are' them most was the relationship the very sad to leave, I think," she American students"had with their said. ' . '. teachers, and their use of compuBellaiche said she hoped her'; lers and the Internet. students would return home with ' What -also separates the two more than their countless pairs of schools is the fact that in Paris, Levi jeans. She hopes they'lI'take " ~chool begins early in the mornback a better understanding of mg, breaks for an 'hour or two in what America is all about. ·the afternoon, then resumes until' "I don't want them to take back approximately 6 p,m.

America as a landscape,- yes, the ' Bonding was not a problem for countryside was beautiful and any of the st"udents, houses are big and some even have.

"I love her like a little sister," six bathrooms, but this, isn't the said junior Jennifer Mattei of her most interesting thing," she said. house guest, 15-year~0Id Charlotte "The most interesting thing is Dordor. that they can now situate them"I wish she didn't have to leave," selves better and see that people Jennifer silid, "Even though she from other cultures can be )-Varm spoke English very well, she's gotand kind arid welcoming,'" she kit so much better and now we can contin~ed, , . talk about a lot of stuff thilt hapBy'living with families people pened during the day and we're become closer, she said, adding, learning so much about each "It's'a huma!1 experience," , other."

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Life changed, ,WASHINGTON (CNS) - A landed a job teaChing for a year in an inner-city Catholic school says the experience changed his life. "The experience stays with you as a per-, son;" Mark Gerson told Ca'tholic News Service in ~ telephone inter- ' view, "I was immersed in another America, basically," Now a student at Yale Law School,Gerson had decided after graduating from <;.ollege he wanted to spend a year teaching in an inner-city public school. He was never even granted an interview with any public school district he contacted so he applied ,to Catholic schools, He was accepted by the principal of an innercity high school run by the Sisters of Charity in.Jersey CitY"N.!!, J~wi,sh cqllege graduate who

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THE ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River-':'Fri:, May 9, 1997

01/( Rock anti Role Don't iake life for granted

By Charlie Martin

IF TOMORROW NEVER COMES Sometimes, late at night I lie awake and watch her sleeping She's lost In peaceful dreams So I turn out the light And lay there In the dark And the thought crosses my mind,.

If I never wake In the morning ,Will she ever doubt .

The way I feel about her In my arms? .

Refrain If tomorrow never comes .

Will she know How much I loved her . 'Old I try In every way To show her every day She's my only one If my time ends , And she must face this world ,.

Without me Will what I gave her In the past , Will It be enough to last If tomorrow never comes?

The sun comes up on my eyes Will I live with the regret My true feelings for her Never were revealed?

So I made a promise to myself To say each day How much she means to me If there was that.clrcumstance That there's no second chance To tell her how I feel.

(Repeat refrain.)

If there's someone That you love Tell them what you are Thinking of (Repeat refrain.)

Written by Kent Blazy and Garth Brooks. Sung by Joose. (c) 1997 by Elecktra Entertainment Group, a division of Warner Communication Inc., for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside the United States.

JOOSE - not the kind that The song tells us something comes from oranges - is the that we know, but frequently new pop group with the hit casneed to hear again: Life is not to single "If Tomorrow Never be taken for granted.

Comes." They are so new that As the guy in the song wonas far as I could find out the ders, "If tomorrow never group didn't yet have a disc out. comes," will those we love I really like their sound on this know how we felt about them? recording.

Clearly, the fellow here is not

at peace with the answer to this question.

Most of us think ahead and try to plan for the fliture. Yet" what we do and say today is what matters most.

God gave you this day. Fill it with as much life and love as you can. Acting on the gift of today, one day at a time, creates a life full of promise and meaning.

The song describes a romantic relationship. However, the message applies to all our significant relationships. We do best when we take none of these connections of the heart for granted.

I agree that words expressing o'ur feelings are important.. I also ~hink that oU,r actions ~peak louder than words. Do more than verbally express your feelings. Show people through your choices' how you feel.

For example, 'if you are for- ' tunate enough to have frequent " contact with your grandparents, make time to go and see them.

Call them up. Ask'if there is anything that you can do for them, especially if they have any' physical impairment.

This may take time away from your friends and peer group.

However, such a choice sends this message: You are important tome, and I appreciate your love in my life.

When it comes to sho'wing your gratitude and appreciation, be creative. Let your deepest motivation stem not from the uncertainty of life's length, but from the value of each person.

Recognize that each person you care about is a direct image of God. Be a clear mirror reflecting this image back to those you love.

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Coming of Age FOR YOUTH

â&#x20AC;˘ ABOUT YOUTH

By Christopher Carstens When a request arrived recently in the mail for a contribution to the local youth theater, it included a handwritten note from a young woman I've known in my work as a psychologist. She's had some hard times and has made some decisions that she later regretted.

Her involvement in a theater group delighted me. This is one of those teen activities that meets all the criteria for a good experience. '':- First, it gets her in a situation "where she c'an hang out with other teens, but with plenty of adult supervision. Teens involved in . structu'red activities outside of sc:hoolare much less likely to get in trouble.

There's something about working with grownups who aren't your parents that helps .teens develop a more mature world view.

Of co'ur'se, it's important that this is a structured activity. If this girl were just hanging around with some 25-year-old guys in their' apartmen,t, it would be, nothing but trouble.

- Second, it's a sustained project. She'll be involved with the same group of kids or adults for months, maybe even years. That means she'll have chances at developing a group of friends who are into theater, rather than hanging out on corners.

- Third, theater is fun and exciting. Putting on a play calls for your best efforts. There's no going halfway because your work is so very visible. if you do a secondrate job, hundreds of people will know about it.

That's why theater groups are so close. The kids involved with the show pull together. If it's great, everybody shares in the glow, and if it isn't great everybody shares in that too.

-Finally, theater engages the "big ideas." At heart, every good play is literature, a story about human values, about the important choices we make in our lives.

You can't work on a play without thinking about the decisions the characters confront - and occasionally reflecting on your own life choices as well.

Certairily, theater isn't the only activity involving big ideas. The same engagement happens when you work with social agencies, get involved in political campaigns or work in any of the arts. Your diocese probably has a youth office, and one phone call will put you in touch with people who know dozens of projects just waiting for teen volunteers.

These activities help you ask the basic questions: What matters in life, and how should I choose to live?

You may have figured out that SGT. STEPHEN THRASHER of the U.S. Army recently visited Douglas Medeiros' youth theater was an important fourth grade class at SS. Peter & Paul School after returning from Bosnia. Medeiros, a friend of part of my high school life. I was Sgt. Thrasher's mother, had asked the students to pray for and correspond with the sergeant never a star athlete or one of the while he was in Bosnia. The serviceman visited the students to express his appreciation, and "popular kids." I just wasn't the type., _ asked the class to pray for the Bosnian children, 'who, he said- "are the' real victims."

But I could paint sets ana pound nails. I learned how to run a light board, and eventually I got some acting parts - and I was pretty good at that too.

No, I'm not a movie star. In fact, .

I haven't been in a play for nearly 30 years. But I remember how much I learned from the theater. and how much it helped me with the sometimes difficult process of living through high school.

I looked carefully at the letter, the one requesting a donation.

Then I wrote a check.

Your comments are welcome.

Please address: Dr. Christopher Carstens, c/o Catholic News Service, ~211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017.

U.S. bishops set up toll-free line for young adults WASHINGTON (CNS) - The U.S. Catholic bishops' Committee on the Laity has set up a toll-free number to provjde informat~on on church efforts for young adults.

The phone number - (888) 9423858 - is part of plans to implement "Sons and Oaughters of the, Light," the bishops' recently published pastoral plan for young adults.

The committee has also trained an implementation team to assist dioceses, parishes and campuses and respond to inquiries on the plan's content and implications.

Callers to the toll-free line will hear a taped message and can leave questions about the plan and about such matters as how to set up young adult ministry programs.

Such ministry targets single and married persons in their late teens, 20s and 30s. \t includes prayer and study groups. community service, marriage preparation programs and leadership development.

Bishop G. Patrick Ziemann of Santa Rosa, Calif., who is chairman of the Laity Committee, said in a statement that with their pastoral plan the U.S. bishops signaled their commitment to "hear and respond to the needs and concerns of young adults."

"Now we need to move ahead with creative ideas and programs that will attract and keep young adults in the church," he added.

Sheila Garcia, assistant director of the National Conference of Cath9lic Bishops' Secretariat for Family, Laity, Women and Youth, said that "\t's becoming clearer that the church needs to do all that it can for young Catholics who sometimes feel left out of the parish world. In the last five years, we've seen ample evidence that young adults have much to offer the church and are willing to do so.

They also enjoy opportunities to share their faith and life experiences with people of their own age and religion."

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Holy Cross $600 Franciscan Fathers; .

C M $100' Albert Cartier, Holy ross 'ens ST. ANNE, RA-YNAM MARIAN'CENACLE at.432-~772.

Club, Holy Rosary Society, M:M'BronisThe St. Anne's· parish Women's A symp.osium titled "For Better.or laus Kozack, Raymond Kret, Helen Pytel, Guild will hold a living rosary on for Worse~' is being sponsored by the Joseph Sabat, St. Vincent' de Paul ASSONET' ST. JOSEPH, N. DIGHTON May. 14'at Tp.m: in the church fol" Franciscan Tertiaries of the I mmacSt. Joseph Church, Spring St., Conference st Bernard' $250' M,M Douglas ulate on May 18; I'p.m. at the Con- lowed by Ben~diction. All are invited North Dighton, is holding a Health St. Jean Baptiste $325 M,M Oonald Michaud; $150 Mrs. Mary' Brown; $100 vent Chape1.of the Sacred Heart and' and, refreshments will be served in' FairJune 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Vezina; $125 M·M Lionel Dupont; $100 M-M' Stott Blevins, Ms. Patricia ·Desauthe parish center. hnmaculate Heart of Mary in FairExhibits will include blood pressure, M.M Michael Bollin, M'M'Romeo Bosse, tels, M-M Charles McCarthy, Mrs. Antoin- .

HOLY NAME, NB· haven. cholesterol, a'nd blood sugar'screenM·M Alfred Binette, M-M' Ronald Cote, ette Robert' The symposium will consist of On May 10 at 7 p.m. there'is'a-' ings, .many fiealtfi demonstrations, SOMERSET M-M Hector Coulombe, M·M Raymond talks on· marriage and family by the meeting in the rectory of Courage, a and'a teddy bear clinic forthe childPicard St. John of God $300· In Memory of friars, religious hymns, at intervalS support group. for homosexuals ..ren. All are welcome. For informaby the Franciscan' Sisters· of the striving to live chaste lives. tion, call' parish nurse Catherine . Sts. Peter & Paul $250 Winifred M. James Ventura; $125 Agnes Costa; $110 Immaculate, Mass in honor of the The Calix group will meet at 6:30 M·M Paul Grillo; $100 M-MArthur CarScott, tel. 822-9788: Hasprey, M-M Robert Marchand; $200 Holy Spirit and family collation. p.m. in the parish center on May'll.

In Memory of Thomas& Lois Slater, Mary. valho,.M·M Raymond R. Machado, Edgar with Marian Cenacle members.

This group enlists Catholics who are OLOA, FR Tyrrell; $120 M·M Henry Hawkins; $100 Rebelo,.M-M Camilo Viveiros, M-M Richard For information; contact· Brother recovering from alcoholism and drug Torress, M-M Humberto. Pereira, M-M Our Lady of Angels will hold a M·M. Norbert Flores, Irene Leclair Michael Mary. Correia;. FTI. tel. addiction.

Antone F. Benevides, Jr., Dr: Kenneth devotion to the Divine Mercy every Blessed Sacrament$100 M·M Albert' 998-9266.

Arruda, Maria Chaves, Roy Arruda, M-M Saturday at 3 p.m. including teachCATHEDRAL CAMP, H. Beaudoin OFFICE OF FAMILY MINISTRY E. FREETOWN' ing; singi"ng of the chaplerand expoCarlos Tavares, Ronald Rodrigues, In Family Ministry will 'offer a threeEspirito Santo $100 John E,M. Mensition of the Blessed Sacrament. All The following event is scheduled Memory of Marianna & Ignacio L. Andrade, part seminar featuring Dorothy J. at the camp: May 13 - Diocesan donca, Maria L. Martin are invited to Mass at 4' p.m. with M:M Edward Medeiros, M-M Jose Amaral Levesque to be held' at the. Family principals' meeting and luncheon. confessions hea~d at3:30 p.m.

St. Anne $lOOLoridas & Emilie Jolivet.

St. Thomas More $750 Atty. Richard Life Center, North Dartmouth, from Peirce; $700 Rev. John J Murphy; $400 St. Anthony of Padua·$800 Rev. John 7-9 p.m. on June 10; 17 and 24. The M-M Eugene Pepin; $350 Barbara Dunn; C. Martins; $300 St. Vincent de Paul sessions are entitled "Get Over It," The Mass For Life celebrated by Cardinal John J. and deal with getting on with life Society; $250 Holy Name Society; $200, $200 Raymond Aylward, Joan Cuttle; after an emotional trauma.

Anonymous; $1'00 '1997 Confirmation $175 Rosemary Dussault; $160 Atty/M O'Connor of New York, which opened the 1997 Class, Youth Group of St. Anthony, M-M LaSALETTE SHRINE, Stephen C. Nadeau; $150 M·M Norman Pro-Life Convention in Fall River will air next week orr Bessette, M:M Francis J. Silvia; $135 ATTLEBORO Joseph Cabral, Jr., M·M Ronald Tavares, local cable channels in the following communities: There will be a healing service Manuel Sardinha & Sons, M-M Robert Peggy Dunn; $125 M-M Michael Stubbs, . with Mass at the shrine on May 11,2 Teixeira, A Friend, Anony.mous M-M Richard K'elley, M-M Louis F. Fayan; Attleboro and.Rehoboth May 14, 9p.m. on Ch. 8 p. m., led' by Father Ernest Corri$100 M-M Albert Capeto, M-M Paul St. Louis $-100 In Memory of Olga FaltRiver- May 11,1:30 p.m. on Ch.13 veau, MS, shrine director, with Daley, M·M Gerald Driscoll, Ernest Mizher, Bazinet members of the LaSalette Prayer New Bedford.-·May 11,.18; 25,10:30 a.m. onCh.47 M·M Joseph Reidy, M-M Leo Rodrigues, Immaculate Conception $200' M-M Group Healing Ministry. People.will· S.T.M. Retirees No. Attleboro and Taunton-May 11, 9·p~m. on ell. 27 Harold Austin; $125 Mary Lennon; $100 have the opportunity to be prayed SWANSEA John Flavin, M-M Albert W. Jalbert, M-M. over and anointed individually.

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Louis de France $500 Rev. Roger The Feast of Our Lady of Fatima Anhour,long program of highlights from the Pro-Life convention 0.. LeDuc; $300 M·M Armand Gauthier; will be celebrated on May 13 with . Sacred Heart $500 Constance R. Lynch; will air iit Fall River on May 12, 19,26,11:00 a.m. on Ch.13 and Masses at 12:10 and 6:30 p.m. In $156M·M Robert Christopher, Mrs. Robert. $200 M·M Edward Ward, Jr., M:M Mark addition, Father Manuel Perreira, in New Bedford on MaY, 13, 20, 27, 10:00 a.m. on Ch. 47 Nedderman; $150, M·M John J Patota, DeCof; $150 M·M Kevin Kelly; $125 M·M assistant shrine director, will,lead'a M·M Peter Healey, In Memory of Michael, Alfred Almeida; $100 M·M Edward L. Sulcandlelight procession and rosary at Margaret & Eugene Grace; $125 Mrs. livan, Club Richelieu, M-M Fernand C.E. 7:30 p.m.

Walter H. White; $100 Mrs. John Dean, Auclair, M-M' Lamont Beaudette, M·M BEREAVEMENT' WIDOWED SUPPORT' GROUP, The Vigil of Pentecost will be Mrs. Edmund Mitchell, Mrs. Joseph Welch, Timothy J. Cotter; M-M La~rence E. A bereavement support group is CAPKCOD . celebrated May 17 with a Mass of William F. White, Jr" Mrs. Thomas McVey Mannes, Leo Mathieu, M·M· Charles avanable. to anyone who' has expeThis month's meeting.to be held the Holy Spirit at 6:30 p.m. in the Santo Christo $500 Rev. Maurice O. Pelissier, M·M John V. Segalla, M·M Craig May 18 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. arSt. rienced the death of a loved. one: shrine followed.· by prayer and Gauvin, Santo Christo Holy Rosary Sodal· Sherwin Francis Xavier Church" Hyannis; Sessions are designed to help partianointing, led by Father, Corriveau ity; $200 M·M Manuel Alves,M-M Alberto Our Lady of Fatima $400 Rev. Terhas been cancelled. Please call Doro- cipants cope with grief' and share and the LaSalette Prayer Group, with others. They meet 'alternate Tavares; $150 Maria R. Pacheco; $100 . ence F. Keenan, Richard A. Crosson; thyann Callahan, tel. (617) 267-5258 . Adoration of the Ble.ssed Sacrament Wednesdays at the'White Home on, M-M Arsenio Amaral, M-M Adelino $125 M,M Joseph Bushell; $120 M-M for more information: will continue until midnight. the grounds of St. Luke's Hospital, Rodrigues, In Memory of Naomi·Souza, Daryll O'Dwyer; $100 M·M William NB. Sessions begin May 14. For M·M James Travassos, In Memory of Antunes', M·M Scott Partridge information, call 984-0270 or 984Alice Simas & Family, In Memory of St. Dominic $500 M-M Richar.d Mello; 0200.' .

Alfred Campos & Family, In Memory of $250 M,M Philip 0: Griffin;. $200 A The Massachusetts FamilyJnstitute, a pro-family research and educaCATHOLIC WOMEN'S CLUB NB Carreiro & Mello Family, In Memory of. tion organization associated with Focus on the Family and the FamilyReThere' will be an executive board' Dominic & Rosalina Camara" Francisco Friend; $110 Manuel Travers; $100 Claire search Council, seeks an experienced development professional to serve L. Carthy, Wilfrid Courville, Harveylenon, meetingatSt. Lawrence rectory, 110 Moniz, Jr., Alexandra,Pacheco M·M James M. Baker, DDS as Director of Development. Will supervise all organizational development Summer St., New Bedford, on May St. Stanislaus $1100. A Friend; $600 operations and report directly to the' President. Must bea highly motivated 12 at 7 p. m. This meeting will entail St. Michael $750 Joseph A. Hargraves; M·M Dennis Cunningham; $400 M-M $130 Inloving Memory of Catherine G. & auditing of the club books by the individual who is capable of taking initiative. Must also have a proven track Paul Dufault; $363 Julie Picard; $300 James P. Fox; $110 M-MArian Lamarre; auditing secretary.. record as a development professional.

M·M Raymond Girard, A Friend; $250 The'last regular meeting for 1996$100 M·M Paul Gagnon, M-M Alan Hut· Please send to: M·M Paul Klaege, M·M Thomas Skibinski; chinson, M-M Manuel Silveira, Claire 97 will take place' on May 14, 7:30 Matthew Daniels, President $230 M-M Jan Grygiel; $200 The Biszko McMahon, M·M Billy Dolin, Claire Smith p.m. at Days Inn, 500 Hathaway Massachusetts family blstltUte, 381, 8liot Street Rd., New Bedford. The speaker will Family, M-M John Hadfield; M·M Philip WESTPORT be Sister Rose Ellen Gallogly, RS M. Newton Upper Falls~ MA 02184 • Fax: (817) 928-1515· LaPointe, M-M Frederick Leeder, AFriend; Marketing Ministries, New Bedford.

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CAMBODIANS Anna Reid, M·M Rick Sahady, Genevieve Carolyn Pimental; $100 Brian Lawler, EMERGENCY HOUSING FOR WOMEN • BASIC ENGLISH FOR LIFE LONG LEARNING Stasiowski, M·M Thaddeus Waszkiewfcz, The Key Man .

AND CHILDREN • CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Helen Weglowski, Alice Weglowski, M-M • .BASIC NEEDS George Wrobel, M-M Thomas Wrobel, A SPONSORSHIP: _ Special Gift & parish listings will Friend SOUP KITCHEN SPECIAL APOSTOLATES: St. .Michael's $600·Rev. Luis A. Carcontinue to appear weekly in COMMUNITY ACTION FOR APOSTOLATE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES doso; $200 Rev. Michael Camara order received by the printer BElTER HOUSING APOSTOLATE FOR SPANISH SPEAKING Our Lady of the Angels $250 Feast until all have been listed: Committee; $200 Deacon John Branco

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