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Permanent deacons: Servants of the Gospel and of charity

By MiKE GORDON

continuing fonnation classes, annual retreats, and fees for a reNORTH DARTMOUTH gional convention.

The permanent diaconate proA deacon is an ordained mingram began in the Fall River dio- ister who serves the Church. cese in 1977. Thanks to the gen- "His particular calling is to read erosity of those giving to the an- the Gospel and preach. He is an nual Catholic Charities Appeal, it ordinary minister ofthe Eucharist. has continued strong ever since. He baptizes, witnesses at wedThe ~ dings, conducts wakes and funerprogram flli:At"OLlC . als and n "/ :- .AI bur i is one of I: CHAn"'''] man y ~ ,. fJI., t!k,. .... a Is, " imporMsgr. tant ministries benefiting from the Oliveira said. Although he may annual drive. Msgr. John J. not say Mass, hear confessions or Oliveira, now in his fourth year anoint the sick, in most parishes a as the program's director, sat deacon is also assigned other dudown with The Anchor recently ties by his pastor. Deacon comes to talk about how much the ap- from the Greek word diakonos, peal helps the program. which means a helper or servant. ''The entire program is supCurrently there are 13 men in ported by the Appeal and we're the pennanentdiaconatepreparagrateful for the funding," said tion program. They were recently Msgr. Oliveira. "We couldn't do installed as acolytes at ceremonies it with out the generosity of so at St. Mary's Parish, New many people. They have enabled Bedford. The ministry of acolyte is the last liturgical stage of us to do so much."

The approximately $80,000 preparation before diaconal orthat the program receives each dination. Acolyte means one who year helps with the education of serves at the altar and these men Turn to page 14 -Deacons permanent deacon candidates, ANCHOR STAFF

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CROWN AND SCEPTER are revered items in <tt,le Portuguese dominga celebrations held in homes and in parishes in these Easter weeks. The royal items recall Queen Isabel of Portugal, who would place her crown on peasants to show they were equal to her in the eyes of God. (Photo courtesy of Father Henry S. Arruda) 11

'Dominga' families open their homes in long-standing HoIY~:IGhost traditions

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FALL RIVER - In the seven weeks of the Easter; season, one can visit homes of lucky parishioners in Portuguese parishes in the diocese who, with great pride, nightly host recitation of the rosary, prayers and songs to the Holy Spirit, and then serve traditional massa (sweet bread), wine and other refreshments.

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'dominga' families - the word means 'Sunday' and be Part of the after-Easter Portuguese feast of the Holy Spiri~, a tradition of adoration to the third person of the ~lessed Trinity," said Father Henry S. Arruda, pastor of St. Anthony's Parish in Taunton.

"We say those who host the dominga are lucky, because they are chosen by lottery - and there are many vying for the honor" - to open their homes Turn to page 18 - Dominga

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FATHER TIMOTHY P. Reis, parochial administrator of St. Paul Parish, Taunton, distributes first Communion to twin brothers Timothy, left, and Matthew Caissie at St. Paul's Church recently. With the boys is Jackie DaSilvia, coordinator of the parish's Religious Education program. (Photo by Dick Arikian)

SOMERSET - "A priest's life is a very full life," Father Edward J. Byington stated, summarizing his decades of priestly service.

As he sat behind his desk in the office at St. Thomas More Parish, Father Byington spoke about his upcoming retirement and reflected on the road that has brought him to this point in his life. It's been a road filled with many rich experiences and ones that he has traversed at a steady pace.

A Fall River native and graduate of Durfee High School, he went on to earn a bachelor's degree in history and government from Boston College.

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FATHER EDWARD"J. Byington, pastor of St. Thomas More Parish, Somerset, will, be retiring after more than 35 years serving the Diocese of Fall River. (AnchortGordon photo)

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Speakers at Vatican meeting discuss correcting confusion about Islam

By CAROL GLATZ CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

VATICAN CITY - More needs to be done to correct misunderstandings about Islam in Western nations and to promote religious freedom in predominantly Muslim nations, said some speakers at a Vatican conference on migration.

The Pontifical Council for Migrants and Travelers dedicated its recent discussions about problems and solutions surrounding peoplc's migration to and from countries with a Muslim majority.

Some experts said Ihcrc was an unfair discrepancy belween the greater religious rights and freedoms religious minorities are guaranteed in the West and the limits placed on worship for Christians in mostly Muslim nations.

The Vatican's foreign minister, Archbishop Giovanni Lajolo, told participants that reciprocity was lacking in "a large number of Muslim countries."

Many of these Muslim countries "appeal for full rights for their citizens" who are residing in the West, but they do not often recognize the same rights for migrants of other faiths on their territory, he said.

He said the Vatican would continue to call for the protection and promotion of the rights and dignity of all immigrants, even those who reside illegally in a host country.

Governments must recognize that freedom of religion goes "beyond the individual or private realm" and includes religious expression "in collective, personal or communal activities, (and) events with public visibility," he said in his text.

The Vatican's foreign minister said dialogue and cooperation between Christians and Muslill1s will become increasingly important over the years, making it urgent to overcome current tensIOns. Though government leaders may help facilitate interreligious dialogue, the archbishop said that spearheading and maintaining interreligious initiatives are.the re-

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Meanwhile, the large influx of Muslims coming to traditionally Christian countries has not translated into greater understanding between the two religions, said some speakers.

One U.S. participant, Michael Galligan-Stierle, the assistant secretary for higher education and campus minishy for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, said that after 20 years of dialogue between members of the USCCB and Muslim scholars misunderstandings about Islam were still rampant in the general population, colleges and universities.

"Americans are full ofmisconceptions" about the more than one billion Muslims in the world, he told Catholic News Service. "For an educated people, how can we be that ignorant especially when one of our images (of Muslims) is that they're ignorant."

He said it was important to foster interreligious dialogue in U.S. universities because the largest number of international shldents shldy in the United States. Today's college shldents are tomorrow's leaders, he added, and they can benefit from contact "with the reality of (the Muslims ') world and their richness."

He said he surveyed 3,000 campus ministers in the U.S. asking them to give programs they run that bring Muslim and Catholic shldents together.

Initiatives included separate or shared prayer spaces. At one college the priest and Catholic students help the Muslim students roll out prayer carpets when they finish Mass. Some colleges offer food accommodations for Muslims, and Catholics and Muslims may co-sponsor fasts to raise awareness about an issue.

Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn, N. Y., told CNS that the mass media fail to adequately explain the diversity of Islam and Muslims and the complex reality behind many oftoday's religious conflicts to the "man on the street."

"You'll hear constantly about the Shiites and the Sunnis in Iraq" without the ternlS being defined, which, he said, is "a disservice." v

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POPE BENEDICT XVI addresses members of the Italian Bishops' Conference in the synod hall at the Vatican recently. He told them that part of the Church's duty is to help people see what public policies are helpful or harmful to the dignity of individuals and to the common good. (CNS photo/L'Osservatore Romano)

Pope tells Italian bishops to make their voices heard for common good

By CINDY WOODEN CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE VATICAN CITY - The day after Italy swore in a center-left government with some ministers promising to push policies opposed by the Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI told the country's bishops they had a responsibility to make their voices heard.

The Church "not only recognizes and respects" the autonomy of church and state, he said last week, but it is pleased when each segment of society is allowed to fulfill its role and responsibility.

Part of the Church's duty in

society is to help people see what public policies are helpful or harinful to the dignity of individuals and to the common good, he told the Italian bishops' conference holding its annual meeting at the Vatican.

By reminding politicians and citizens of the enduring value of basic ethical nonns, "we do not commit any violation against the secularity of the state, but rather we contribute to guaranteeing and promoting the dignity of the person and the common good of society," the pope said.

Italian Prime Minister Romano

Prodi and leaders of his coalition government, who were sworn in May 17, have promised electors they would promote some type of legislation granting legal recognition to "civil unions," perhaps also including those of gay partners.

Pope Benedict told the bishops that by calling for respect forethical nonns, including respect for human life at every stage and support for the family built on the marriage of a man and a woman, "we are not imposing useless burdcns, but helping (people) to advance along the path of lifc and authentic freedom."

Days before trip to Poland, pope asks for prayers VATICAN CITY (CNS) Just days before beginning this weekend's pastoral visit to Poland, Pope Benedict XVI prayed that "the servant of God, John Paul Il, will accompany us" during the trip.

Speaking in Polish during a recent general audience, the pope asked Polish pilgrims to pray that, "with the help of God's grace, we can build each other up in the witness of the faith."

As the process for the beatification and canonization of Pope John Paul continues, the official charged with coordinating the cause, Msgr. Slawomir Oder, released a testimonial from the French nun whose healing may be the miracle needed for beatification.

The Rome-based postulator has not released the nun's name or the name of her religious order, even though he was preparing to publish her account in the May edition of TO/liS 'lilliS, the

monthly bulletin of the cause.

The Rome diocesan news bulletin, Roma Sette, published extracts from the nun's statement in mid-MaY while To/us lims was still at tl~e printers.

Diagnosed in 200 I with Parkinson's disease, the same disease that affiicted Pope John Paul, the nun progressively worsened with uncontrollable tremors in her hand, muscular rigidity, constant pain and insomnia, Roma Settc said.

"Then came another blow: the feeling of a great void left by the death of John Paul II," the news bulletin said.

It quoted the nun as writing, "I lost the friend who understood me and who gave me the strength to go on. But [ also had the certainty of his continuing presence."

When Pope Benedict announced May 13, 2005, that he was setting aside the five-year waiting period and would allow the late pope's canonization cause

to begin immediately, the nun's religious order began a prayer chain bolh in France and in Africa.

Two months after Pope John Paul died, she said, she woke up in the middle of the night without pain and able to move easilv.

Tl~e next day, the June 3 feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, she went to Mass and, she wrote, "leaving Mass I was ccrtain I had been healed. My hand was no longer shaking."

According to Roma Selle, her ncurologisl confirmed that thc sym ploms of Parkinson's had disappeared.

"1 secm to have been reborn," the nun wrole. "Todav I can sav that Ihe friend who icon our earth is nO\\I vcry close to my heart.

Thai which the Lord has allowed me 10 experience through the inlercession of John Paul II is a grcal myslery, difficult to explain with words."

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Vatican says Legionaries' founder 'cannot exercise ministry publicly

By CINDY WOODEN News SERVICE

fowlded the Legionaries in his native Mexico in 1941.

VATICAN CITY - In a deci"After having submitted the resion approved by Pope Benedict sults of the investigation to attenXVI. the Vatican has said the tivestudy, the Congregation for the foun'der of the Legionaries of Doctrine of the Faith, under· the Clmst, accused of sexually a1,Jus- guidance of the new prefect, His ingseminarianswhbwereminors, Eminence Cardinal William should not exercise his priestly Levada, has decided - taking into ministry publicly. account both the advanced age of The Vatican also said it would Rev. Maciel and his delicate health not begin a canonical process' -to forgo a canonical process and . against the founder, 86-year:-old to call the priest to a life reserved to , Father Marcial Maciel Degollado, prayer and penance, renouncing any because of his advanced age and public ministry," the statement said. poor health.

The spQkesman also said, "inThe Vatican statement did not dependently of the person of the get into details about the allega- founder, the well-deserving tions against Father Maciel, but apostolate of the Legionaries of Vatican sources said the wording Christ and of the association ofthe statement and its call to pen- Regnllln Christi is rec;ognized with ance signaled it had found there grafitude." was substance to the accusations.

In a statement posted May 19 In the statement, issued last on its Website, th.e Legionaries of week, Va'tican spokesman Joaquin Christ said Father Maciel, "our beNavarro-Valls said the Vatican had loved father founder," has declared investigated the claims made by . his innocence '.'and, following the former Legionary seminarians example of Jesus Christ, decided against Father Maciel, who .'nollo defend himself in any way."

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OFFICIAL His Excellency, the Most Reverend George W. Coleman, Bishop of Fall River, has announced the following appointments: Rev. Brian J. Harrington from Parochial Administrator of Our Lady of Mount Cannel Parish in Seekonk, to Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Cannel Parish in Seekonk.

Rev. George E. Harrison from Parochial Administrator of Holy Name Parish in Fall River. to Pastor of Holy Name Parish in Fall R~cr ' .

Rev. Edward 1. Healey from Parochial Administrator of Holy Trinitv Parish in West Harwich. to Pastor ofHoly Trinity Parish in West Hanvich. . .

Rev. Roger J. Landry from Parochial Administrator of St. Anthony of Paoua Parish in New Bedford, to Pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in New Bedford.

Rev. Grego!)' A. Mathias from Parochial Administrator of St. Julie Billiart Parish in North Dartmouth, to Pastor of St. Julie Billiart Parish in North Dartmouth.

Rev. Thomas L. Rita from Parochial Administrator of St. Mark Parish in Attleboro Falls, to Pastor of St. Mark Parish in Attleboro Falls. " Rev. Christopher Santangelo, SS.Cc. from Parochial Administrator of St. Joseph Parish in Fai,rhaven, to Pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Fairhaven.

As to the Vatican's decision, it said, "with the spirit of obedience to the Church that has always characterized him, he has accepted this communique with faith, complete serenity and tranquility of conscience."

According to the Vati,can's 2006 yearbook, the Legionaries have 1,917 members, of whom 642 are priests. Regnum Christi is a lay movement associated with the LeglOnanes.

The Vatican statement said accusations against Father Maciel were brought to the doctrinal congregatIon in .1998.

In 2002 Father Maciel issued a public denial of the allegations of

sexual abuse, it said. " "In 2005, because of his advanced age, Father Maciel retired from the office ofsuperior general of the Congregation oftIie Legion. aries of Christ." the Vatican said.

It said that 'in consideration of "all of these elements,"then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, prefect of the doctrinal congregation, "authorized an investigation into the accusations" in accordance with new nonns issued by Pope Jolm Paul II in 2001 with regard to clerical sex abuse and serious abuses of the

sacraments.

Msgr. Charles 1. Scicluna, an official of the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, traveled to Mexico and the United .

States earl); in 2005 to interview adults who said they were abused

by Father Maciel \~hen they were teen-age seminarians.

Nine fonner Legionaries, one of whoril is now dead, publicly accused Father Maciel of sexually abusing them when they were teenage seminarians in the 1940s, '50s and '60s.

DIOCESAN TRIBUNAL FALL RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS Decree of Citation Since his present domicile is un· known, in accord with the provision of Canon 1509.1, we hereby cite David C. Makara to appear in pl!rson before the Tribunal of the Diocese of Fall River (887 Highland Avenue in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts) on June 7, -2006 at 2:30 PM to give his testimony regarding the question: IS THE VENTOR·MAKARA MARRIAGE NULL ACCORDING TO CHURCH LAW? Anyone who has knowledge of the domicile of David C. Makara is hereby required to inform him of this citation.

Given at the offices of the Diocesan Tribunal in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts on May 17, 2006.

(Rev.) Paul F. Robinson, O. Carm., J.C.D. Judicial Vicar (Mrs.) Denise D. Berube Ecclesiastical Notary

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Effective June 1, 2006 His Excellency. tlle Most Reve~nd George W. Coleman. Bishop of Fall River. has accepted tlle request to retire of: Rev. Luis A. Cardoso. Pastor of St. Michael's Parish in Fall River.

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THE ·CHURCH IN THE UNITED STATES

Boston nove.na seeks to promote healing in wake of abuse crisis

By CHRISTINE WILLIAMS CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

CARDINAL THEODORE E. McCarrick is seen with newly named Washington Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl at the conclusion of a press conference at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center in Hyattsville, Md. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

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Washington will bring changes for new archbishop' WASHINGTON (CNS)- Moving 250 miles east and south from Pittsburgh to Washington will in many ways bring Archbishop Donald W Wuerl, tile new head of tile Washington Archdiocese, into a different world. . He's moving from one of the country's traditional industrial centers to the nation's center of political power.

Head of tile Pittsburgh diocese since 1988, he was appointed to Washington by Pope Benedict XVI May 16.

At a press conference where he was wanuly welcomed by retiring Washington Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, Archbishop Wuerl fielded questions about politics and politicians, homosexual seminarians, immigration legislation and the film 'The Da Vmci Code."

With almost two decades of experience in television as host of a long-running, nationally syndicated television catechesis program, and a history as the author of nun1erous catechetical books, Archbishop Wuerl time and again deftly answered reporters' questions by emphasizing the importance of teaching ~e Church's histOlY, morality and theology in addressing a wide range of issues tl1ey raised.

That included recommending tl1at people "go back and check the real sources" before accepting as truth the fictions presented in 'The DaVinci Code."

In fact, when asked about his agenda, he said, "Being a bishop is sort of the same wherever you are."

The main job of any bishop is to teach, he said, and to lead tile faitl1ful to sanctity.

Replying to questions about what he would do about Catholic politicians who support keeping abortion legal, Archbishop Wuerl echoed d1at d1eme: 'The first task of a bishop is to teach. When Jesus sent his apostles out, he sent them to teach."

At tile press conference, in respouse to questions about pending immigration legislation, he said tile task ofthe Church in the debate is to keep emphasizing the inherent dig-

BOSTON - Cardinal Scan P. O'M"afIey is inviting Boston CatilOlics to join him in a novena and "pilgrim age of repentance and hope" that will take him to parishes throughout the Boston Archdiocese that have experienced "an especially painful history" of sexual abuse of minors by clergy.

The novena to the Holy Spirit is designed to promote healing and renewal of the archdiocese in the wake of the clergy abuse crisis, which burgeoned into a national 'scandal following a JanuaI)' 2002 expose in Boston of decades of clergy sexual'abuse of minors.

"Publicly acknowledging. the Church's faults and failures is an important element of asking forgiveness of those who have been harmed by tile Church," said Cardinal O'Malley in a statement announcing the parish visits.

"The sexual abuse crisis has caused intense suffering for survivors and their families and has been a. source of shame and sorrow for our entire Church community," he added. "Our hope is tilat these services will bring together survivors, their families and friends, as well as clergy, parishioners and members of the broader community."

He invited all in the archdiocese "tojoin us as we call upon tile Holy Spirit to assist us as we work to bind up tile wounds of abuse and restore tile faith of our communitv." . The novena was to begin on

Ascension Thursday, May 25, with Pastoral Support and Outreach. a Mass at Holy Cross Cathedral in "All are really encouraged aI1d Boston. On each of the following welcome to attend aI1y part ofthe nine days the cardinal planncd to service that they feel moved to make a pilgrimage to a ditrerent participate in," she said. parish that has "experienced an esTIlOrp said Cardinal O'Malley peciallx painful history of sexual asked her office to assist with plaIlabuse.·· ning the novena, th(ough which he TIle parishes arc in StonehaIu, hopes to reach out to the commu- .

Middleton, Brockton, Lowell. nity aI1d acknowledge and atone Needham, Weston, Hingham, for the suffering of abuse victims.

BellinghaIn and Brighton.

"Cardinal Scan is really reTIle novena was to conclude on sponding to this from the heart of the vigil of Pentecost, tile evening the Church aI1d the heart of our of June 3, with a procession from identity as followers ofChrist," she the archdiocesan chancery build- told The Pilot, Boston ing to St. Columbkille Parish; both archdiocesaI1 newspaper. are in the Brighton neighborhood "The survivors have endured of Boston. the suffering of this since their .. "The novena services will ac- childhood, since they were first knowledge in a particular way the hanned," she said. "Wlien all- of sins ofclergy sexual abuse tl1at vio- this was held in darkness, its eflated the innocence ofchildren and fects were insidious and proare all offense against God," Car- foundly daInaging.' I think it's acdinal O'MalIey said in his letter to tually a grace that this is brought the faithful. . out ofdarkness and into the light."

"The service will include an act . Thorp 'said the nine parishes of reparation that will enable the chosen to host the novena arc repclergy to join me ill all expression resentative of all parishes touched ofrepentance for priests and bish- by tile abuse crisis. They were seops whose actions and. inactions . Iccted from the archdiocese's five gravely hanned the lives ofchildren regions to encourage as much parentrusted to tl1eir care," he added. ticipation as possible.

The services are intended to It is significant that Cardinal bring together survivors and tl1eir O'Malley chose to pray a novena loved ones as well as all members to the Holy Spirit in the week leadoftile community whose lives have ing to Pentecost, she said. been affected by clergy abuse.

"We really can turn to the help Everyone from priests to parish- of tile Holy Spirit to help to bind ioners to community members is up the wounds that have so sepainvited to attend any part of the rated and so deeply wounded our novena, said Barbara Thorp, direc- community as well as the survivors tor of the archdiocese's Office of themselves," she said.

nity, integrity and respect for all people that should be the foundation of any legislation.

"It has to be done in the context ofhun1an dignity," he said. . In thefive-and-a-halfyears he has been archbishop of Washington, . Cardinal McCarrick has at times seemed to be almost as prominent for his voice in Washington's political and public policy matters as for his pastoral role in the Church.

Archbishop Wuerl said the prospect of having such a role in the nation's capital was why he carefully chose tile word "daunting" in his statement describing his ·expectations of his new job..

AltilOugh Pittsburgh, where he was born and raised, had again been his home since he became bishop there in 1988, he was quite familiar with Washington, having graduated from The Catholic University of America and served on its board and attended "many, many meetings" of the bishops' conference here, he said.

CLEVELAND (CNS) - Calling for unity among of the curia under Cardinal O'Malley.

Cardinal McCarrick said he "The role of the bishop as the spiritual leader of couldn't be more pleased that Arch- Catholics and urging adherence to the teachings of bishop Wuerl was chosen to replace t1te Church, Bishop Ri"chard G. Lennon becaIne the tile flock is to promote and strengthen the unity of him. He said they have been friends 10th bishop in the Cleveland diocese's 159-year his- God's faIuily," Archbishop SaIubi said. . for many years and that he knows tory.

In his'homily Bishop Lennon, a native of subur.

In a two-hour-45-minute liturgy filled with centu- . ban Arlington, Mass., said he was pleased to begin him especially to be an articulate teacher. ries-old tradition, Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk of his work in Cleveland. He asked for the diocese's As for his own plans, Cardinal Cincinnati presented the new bishop with his crosier, prayers and support and pledged to work with all the .

McCarrick said he first wants to symbolizing his leadership oftile COlli1try'S 16th larg- faithful throughout the diocese. learn a sixth language, Arabic, botl1 •est diocese last \\reek.

Demonstrating the pastoral leadership that has enBishop Antltony M. Pilla, the man whom Bishop deared him among clergy and laity alike in Boston, to "keep my mind from turning to jelly" and so tltat when he gets off Lennon suceeed~, sat near his side tltroughout the Bishop Lerinon issued a call for unity among all the an airplane on visits to the Middle ceremony in the Cathedral ofSt. John the Evangelist. faithful through the building of the community East, "I can read a street sign."

Twice during the liturgy he was recognized for his 25 both within the Church and society at large.

Drawing from the liturgy's first reading from the He said he would probably con- years as head of the CievelaI1d diocese, each time Acts of the Apostles, he noted how "the brothers and tinueto live most oftileyear in Wash- receiving thunderous, sustained applause.

Also present were Arcl1bishop.Pietro SaIubi, ap- sisters devoted themselves" to building community. ington, and perhaps spend a few months with his family in New Jer- ostolic nuncio to the United States; Cardinal Sean P. To do that, he called upon the Church in Cleveland to sey.

O'Malley ofBoston, a Lakewood, Ohio, native; Car- uphold the "teachings of the Apostles" as expressed "You grow where you are dinal WilliaIll H. Keeler of Baltimore; and two dozen by the Church today.

"As (the) Church founded by our great priest, Jesus planted," he said. "I will be 76 and I archbishops and bishops from across the country, inwill try not to find anotl1er garden at cluding prelates of the Byzantine rite.

Christ, it is imperative that his teachings be embraced this point."

Archbishop Pilarczyk was joined by Archbishop and lived," he said. "Let us, as a diocese, commit ourselves to a gcnuine fidelity to the 'teachings of Archbishop Wuerl is fluent in ltaI- SaInbi in installing the- Boston native. ian and made afewcommentsin ItaIIt was Archbishop ~ilarczyk who greeted Bishop the Apostles,' thereby enriching our personal lives ian-tinged Spanish at the Washing- Lennon at the main entrance - the holv door - of and offering to tile wider. community a contribution ton press conference, saying he joy- the cathedral and introduced him to the standing- for tile well-being of all."

Bishop Lennon also stressed the importance of· fully anticipates collaborating Witl1 room-only congregation of more tl1aI1 1,200 people. tile people of his new archdiocese.

Archbishop SaIubi read Pope Ben~dict XVI's April communion, both in responding to the needs of othHis instal1ation as archbishop will 4 letter'appointing Bishop Lennon, previously a Bos- ers, especially the poor and vulnerable, and the unity be June 22. ton auxiliwy who was vicar general and moderator of Catholic life.

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THE INTERNATIONAL CHURCH

House of Lords blocks assistedsuicide bill opposed by Church

GERMAN CARDINAL Karl Lehmann celebrates Mass in Mainz recently. A soccer fan and leader of the German bishops' conference, the cardinal said churches in Germany will be open and welcoming to those attending the 2006 FIFA World Cup. (CNS photo/KNA-Bild)

Get in the game: German archbishop sees parallels in soccer, Church

By MICHAEL LAWTON CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

COLOGNE, Genllany - It has been years since Hamburg Archbishop Werner Thissen played soccer at the university level, but he takes his best shot whenever he gets a chance.

"1 came across some young people playing in one ofour training centers:' he said recently, "and so Ijoined in. 1was wearing my cassock at the time. so it was a bit difficult. and I w"asn't able to play for very long."

But the 67-year-old plays whenever he can, even if nowadays he can only manage about a half-hour before he begins to lag.

And with several World Cup soccer games being played in Hamburg, Archbishop Thissen plans to watch soccer of the highest standard.

To coincide with the World Cup, the archbishop has published a book that combines his two passions: soccer and the Church.

'There are many parallels," he told Catholic News Service in a telephone intcrview. "In soccer, for example, everything depends on the individual, and it also depends on the team; it's the same in real life as well as in the Church. You have to make sure that other people get into the game. you have to pass the ball so that others can score."

Another important lesson from soccer, he said, is learning how to deal productively with defeat.

It is a lesson he learned when he used to play on high school and college teams.

"WIlen I was young," he said, "1 was a bad loser, until the trainer told me, 'You have to draw the right consequences from defeat.

Perhaps you have to train more, or vou have to work better with the- rest of the team. ,,, A soccer game lasts 90 minutes and his Gennan-Ianguage book, "Ninety Minutes," consists of90 pages of thoughts, poems and quotations.

"I wanted to get people to realize that it's not just soccer which is a game - life is a game, and we should let God into our lives as a player," he told CNS. "Everything which moves people has a relationship to God." As he writes at the start of the book, "WIwtever we do, wherever we are, whether we win or lose, whichever team we support, whether it's local league, national league, European championship or World Cup - God is in the gmne. Always."

Some developments in soccer concern the archbishop.

'The amount of money in soccer is something which: I find a bit much," he said in the interview.

"It's the smne in the opera or in motor racing - there's a danger that it becomes commercialized.

But that's the market, mld all I can say is that people should do something good with the money."

Archbishop Thissen refused to say who he believes will win this World Cup, which begins June 9.

He said he hopes that the winning team will play fairly and that the losing teams ,viII be fair losers.

"Of course, I'm in a fever of anticipation about the chmlces of the German team," he said. "But with Gennany as this year's host, it's more important that we are champions in hospitality than that we win the World Cup. "But that would be good, too," he added.

LONDON (CNS)-A bill opposed by British Church leaders to legalize assisted suicide was blocked in the House of Lords. mld its supporters accused Church leaders of causing its defeat.

One legislator who supported the Assisted Dying for the Tenninally 1II Bill accused Catholic officials of leading a "very unpleasant campaign" against the legislation and causing its defeat.

After a seven-hour debate in the House of Lords, members voted 148-100 to delay the second reading of the bill. The vote wrecked any prospect that the bill could become law in the current parliamentary session.

"The outcome was seen as a victory for the Catholic Church in England and Wales, which in March began one of the largest cmnpaigns in its modern histOl)' to prevent the bill from becoming law.

Opening the debate, Lord Joffe,

sponsofofthe bill, urged politicimls to recognize that the heavy mailbags they had received in response to the bill were the fruit of an unrepresentative lobby led by the: Catholic Church. .

Lord Joffe said the letters, '"from some of the relativel" small number of deeply cominitted Christian worshippers,'.'(were the "result of a massive pohtlcal campaign by the churches, led by the Catholic archbishop of Cardiff (Wales)." He said the campaign included the dissemination of 500,000 leaflets asking recipients, among other things, to i, write to members ofParlimnent to express their opposition to the bill.

He said the irony of the campaign was that research and public opinion surveys have sllOwn that about 80 percent of Christians of all denominations support assisted dying.

Hundreds of campa(gners -

including tenninally ill patients who opposed the legislation protested outside the House of Lords during the debate. Earlier that day a petition against the bill, signed by 100,000 people, was delivered to the prime minister's residence.

After the debate, Baroness Jay, a supporter of the bill, blmned the churches for its failure to progress to the House of Commons.

"WIwt has happened today is that the churches have mobilized what is a very unpleasant political campaign outside the (House of) Lords, which nonetheless has affected people within it," she told a local television station. "This is a blocking of the democratic process."

Catholic leaders refused to comment on the outcome of the debate in order not to give the impression they were boasting about it, one Catholic official told Catholic News Service.

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T HE LANDINGDrawing good from evil

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The sexual abuse of minors by members of the clergy is simply one of the most painful things with which most in the Church have ever had to deal. Words are not adequate to express the pain it has inflicted on those who have suffered the abuse and their families. It has devastated many parishes where abusive priests were assigned. It has shaken the faith and the confidence of millions of Catholics, young and old, in the essential goodness and holiness of the Church Christ founded and in those whom he has ordained to serve it. It has brought profound sorrow and shame to good priests, who sense in thousands of!ittle ways others' suspicion about whether they will hanll rather than love children entrusted to their pastoral care. It has brought perhaps even greater pain and heartbreak to good bishops, who weep regularly over the suffering ofvictims, the iniquity of some priests and the sins ofom ission of several of their brother bishops.

For priests falsely accused of abuse - and there have been many - it has made it very difficult to prove their innocence or, later, to remove the toxic stigma and restore their reputation. While people have suffered in different ways and to different degrees, no one in the Church has remained untouched and unaffected by it.

The Lord, however, always wishes to draw good from evil. One of the good things that has come from the wickedness of the clerical sexual abuse of children is a Copernican shift in the Church's priorities and practices. While in the past, there was greater attention given to trying to help heal a priest with demons, to preventing scandal and protecting the Church's financial assets, now there is a clear recognition that priority must be given to protecting the Church's real treasure, the people, young and old, for whom Christ died and entrusted to the Church's care. While in yesteryear many Church leaders, based on positive psychological recommendations and hope in the possibility and power of redeeming grace, erred on the side of giving an abusive priest another chance, now they err on the side of protecting the children of God, lest a priest with even a minimal chance of re9idivism (such as one who abused a single child decades ago) harm Christ's children again. While in the past accused priests were considered innocent until proven guilty and often would remain under watch in assignments until determinations were made, now priests, even falsely accused ones, are removed from assignments while investigations ofcredible allegations are pending. Church leaders have also recognized that the greatest scandal occurs not when priests, out of a spiritual and psychological malady commit horrible sins against young people, but rather when other Church leaders, who do not suffer from those illnesses, do not do all in their power to denounce and stop the harm.

This shift was fully on display at the highest levels ofthe Church last Friday, when the Vatican released a communique detailing the resolution to the allegations of sexual abuse of minors made against the 86year-old founder of the Legionaries of Christ and Regnllm Christi, Father Marcial Maciel. The Legionaries are one of the fastest growing male religious congregations in the Church, with 650 priests, and 2,500 seminarians; Regnllm Christi, a lay movement seeking holiness through extending Christ's kingdom on earth, numbers about 50,000.

As can be read on page three of this edition, on May 19, the Congregation for the Ooctrine of the Faith (COF) concluded a lengthy investigation of several accusations by fonner teen-age seminarians from the 1940s through 1960s against Father Maciel. With the explicit approval of Pope Benedict, the COF decided to drop the canonical process against him upon his agreement to live a "reserved life of prayer and penance, renouncing all public ministry." He will still be allowed to celebrate Mass privately, but all public preaching and teaching, so much a part of his priestly and religious life up until now, is a thing of the past.

Father Maciel has strenuously and continuously denied the allegations against him, and, as a message released by the Legionaries on Friday said, "following dle example of Christ, decided not to defend himself in any way." In a 2002 written statement, he declared, "Befo.re God and with total clarity of conscience 1 can categorically state iliat dle accusations brought against me are false." Such actions on his part, ifhe is innocent, would testif)' to a faith and holiness in him even greater than Dis spiritual sons and daughters have long believed. It is hard to failiom, though, that the members of the COF would have acted in this manner unless iliey considered the allegations demonstrably accurate.

This action by the COF shows that no one, including the founder ofone of the most successful and favored religious congregations and lay movements of the last century, is "above dle law." Against all naysayers, it also evinces just how seriously dle Church at the highest levels, out of love for victims, takes even the oldest allegations of the sexual abuse of minors.

The Lord wishes to draw good out of this evil, too - be it the evil of the sexual abuse of minors by a man who has also been a palpable instrument of God, or, the less likely alternative, the evil ofa conspiracy of falsified allegations against him. The Legionaries of Christ and Regnllm Christi released a statement saying that they hope to be instru- " ments of that good. "With a profound spirit of obedience and faith," they said, they were renewing their commitment to live their charism of charity and "extend the Kingdom of Christ serving the Church." At this tremendously hard time for them, the whole Church should pray that God will bless those good and holy commitments.

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EIGHTH-GRADERS CONNOR LACEY, ANGELIQUE BENOIT AND SHAUN ALMEIDA FROM ST. JAMES-ST. JOHN SCHOOL, NEW BEDFORD, DISPLAY BOOKS THEY RECEIVED FOLLOWING A MAss CELEBRATED AT ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL, FALL RIVER. S11JDENTS TOURED urn CHURCH AS PART OF THEIR STUDY OF THE DIOCESE. (ANCHOR/GORDON PHOTO)

"THE LINES HAVE FALLEN TO ME IN PLEASANT PLACES; INDEED, . MY HERITAGE IS BEAUTIFUL TO ME" (PSALM 16:16).

Ready to meet Christ During this Easter season, as the Church celebrates Our Lord's victory accomplished through the Resurrection, we also celebrate our own share in the new life of the risen Christ, which he gives us through the sacraments. Thus, it is most often during the Easter season dlat the Church celebrates the sacraments of adult baptism, frrst holy Communion, eonfmnation, and priesdy ordination.

Because Christ is truly risen from the dead and now lives in a new, transcendent, and eternal way, he is able to be truly present in the sacranlents, which he himself established as dle ordinary means by which he would encounter us drroughout our lives. It is in dle sacraments dlat Christ comes to meet us in a very personal way, making every sacrament, when properly celebrated, a personal encounter with dle risen, living Lord ("Catechism of the CadlOlic Church," 1088).

But any personal encounter requires at least two persons, and if dle encounter is to be a beneficial one, then both persons must be willing to meet each other. TIlis means dlat for a saeranlent to be a fruitful experience, where Christ is waiting, ready to meet us, a person must approach dlC sacrament with. the desire and intention of meeting Christ: "th~ fruits of the sacraments depend on the disposition of the one who receives them" ("Catechism," No. 1]28).

A sad reality, however, is that

our sacraments are often treated as less than personal encounters widl the risen Christ. Often, they are regarded as mere external rituals, requiring little or no internal disposition on the part of dle recipient. Such an attitude toward dle sacranlents betrays an empty religiosity, rather than a genuine faidl.

For example: something is very wrong when parents present

an infant for baptism, but with no sincere intention of raising the child in the faith, by teaching hinl or her to live a sacramental life in the Church. Something is likewise very wrong if those who present dlemselves to receive the living Lord in the Eucharist are conscious of grave sin dlat they have not confessed, or refuse to live according to our Lord's clear moral teachings.

Somedling is wrong if a yOWlg person presents himself for confinuation, but with no genuine intention of practicing dlC faith, and instead views dle sacrament as marking his "graduation" from Religious Education or from the .

Church. And something is terribly wrong if those who ask for God's blessing of their marriage haye already been living together.

widlOut regret or remorse, and without a real desire to allow God to sanctify their marriage.

In each of dlese cases, which are not uncommon today, dle person approaching dle sacrament is not properly disposed to meet dle risen Christ in a personal encounter. In each of these cases, the celebration of dle sacrament is missing something important - it is missing the real, genuine faidl dlat opens the soul to receive everything that Christ wants to give.

WidlOut this real faith, the sacraments become empty, external rituals, producing little or no effect in our lives.

Sadly, even mID1Y of us in dle Church often respond to this sacramental reality widl an "Oh well, dlings could be worse" attitude, surrendering to a problem we consider unchangeable. But Our Lord, who waits to meet us in dle sacrIDuents, deserves better. He deserves our zealous effort to restore the internal, spiritual component of our sacramental practice, so that dlOse who receive dle sacraments do so with integrity, with a real, genuine faith dlat disposes dlCm to receive dle life<hanging fmits of the sacraments. By requiring dlC proper disposition for the reception of the sacraments, and thereby restoring integrity to our sacramental celebrations, we can help the Church put out into the deep of the untold graces that God wants to pour into our souls, helping us, in tum, to change the world.

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Friday, May 26, 2006

\ The agony of the foot, and the fete Last Saturda\". thousands of people at a racc' track in Baltimorc and thousands more across thc nation collectively gasped in horror whcn Kentucky Derby winncr and Prcakncss favorite Barbaro shattered his right hind Icg during the running of the second jewel of the Triple Cro\\TI. Barbaro, a three-yearold colt in thc prime of his life was as athletic as you could get.

He undcrwent se\'cn hours of surgery, not to get him back on his feet again to racc, but simply to survive. His chances of survival at this time are still 50-50.

Even aftcr the horrific injUl)', Barbaro, weighing more than some cars, wanted to finish therace - on three spindly legs.

It's what he knows he is sup-: posed to do. . He didn't moan for a cortisone shot, or look forward to a cozy stay on the disabled list, and he certainly didn't reach out

for anv "unknown creams," to help I{im finish the race. He just wanted to keep on running.

But some levelheaded people, including his heartbrokcnjockey Edgar Prado coaxed the gallant horse to the sideline to await a team of

medics.

The race continued. but most eves were on Barbaro: until a g"reen tarp was placed" around him and those fighting to save his life.

There were many watching the tragic scene that felt Barbaro was going to be euthanized on the spot. Barbaro shattered his leg in more than 20 places.

Thc valiant horse was whisked away to a veterinary hospital to face an unknown fate.

The surgery went very well, but there are so many obstacles the horse will face over the next few weeks.

Barbaro will never again tear across a racetrack, doing what he loves most - racing.

But there are thousands who are pulling for this creature of G'od to hang around for years to come.

On the same day, on the left coast in Oakland, thousands of fans in a baseball field and thousands more across the country colleetivelvyawned as an athlete reached a milestone only two others had achieved in the 100plus-year history of Major League Baseball. San Francisco Giant Barrv Bonds hit his 714th career hon;e run, tying the . immortal Babe Ruth's record for second place on the all-time list,

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Anchorto print such letters that present views that are contrary to our Church teaching. By printing them, The Anchor is providing a platform from which they may express themselves .. 1 would think that when an individual writes in on a subject that is inopposition'to Church teaching you could simply not print it.

Francis McGarry South Yarmouth

I have been reading The Anchor for some 34 years and never has an editorial upset me I just wanted to write to you and congratu- more than the one in the April? edition. The late The Anchor on being a faithful witness to Landing column entitled "Christ and Hefner" the路Gospels, the Church and to Christ. All I was inappropriate and ill timed in my opinion. I find it very difficult to express my concem in a can say is Keep the Faith!

George Largess Christ-like manner; so don't let me near any Attleboro tables in the Temple right now. . " This col,umn, written for the Holy Week edi"Choosing Communion With the Truth" was tion, uses 95 percent of its space informing a joy to read. How often is it that a representa- readers, adults and children" alike about the tive of the Church has the courage to simply Hugh Hefner story, which probably most of the state the truth without ritual bows to the Left children don't kno'iV about and perhaps some while doing so? Those of us in the adults as well.

The facts and statistics included in the edipews who really need some clarity about whether the Catholic Church is still Catholic torial appear to ~e the result of a good deal of owe you a debt ofthanks for this editorial. May knowledge and research about the subject matter. The Hefner story and sexual mores in there be many more.

David Light general are well documented. You surely lit the Orleans light of curiosity for some of thes~ children and adults.

Jesus did not suffer路ahd die to be compar~d We have too few willing to speak out on the with Hugh Hefner. I expected, especiallydurunjust war in Iraq. Why are the bishops mostly ing Holy Week, to hear about Jesus' message silent? Do they fear George Bush; the warmon- telling us to repent and to accept forgiveness for our sins and weaknesses. I believe he ger?

John C. Russell wants us to feel his unconditional love and his Boston unending support for all of us, even for Hugh Hefner.

I was very surprised to see the letters to the It is my wish that The Landing will always editor in the March 31 issue of The Anchorwrit- have a positive and uplifting message for all ten by Kathleen Schlatzberg and Bob McGowan its readers. on the issue of homosexual adoptions. .

John P. Lees I do not feel that it is incumbent upon The Centervi.lle Letters are welcome but the editor reserves the right to condense or editfor clarity if deemed necessary. Letters should be typed, no longer than 100 WOrt!s and should include name, address, and telephone number. Letters do not necessarily reflect the editoriatviews of The Anchor.

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7 behind only the classy and gentlemanly Hank Aaron.

Bonds received a wann ovation, primarily because he ,vas in Oakland." a stone's throw I from San Francisco. It ~vould havc been a far differertt response had it happenpd in say, New York, or even the city of brotherl)' I~ve, Philadelph'ia.

There is little doubt Bonds has utilized illegal perfonllance enhancing dntgs on his way to 714. The question is: Did he knowingly do it? Some say yes, some say no, including Bonds. It just seems to me that to paraphrase the immortal William Shakespeare, (whose original works have also been questioned, by the way), "Methinks Barry dost protest too ijttle."

I find it very ironic that a horse that injured one 6f the four very precious feet he needs to.perfornl, completely captured the hearts of a nation, rather than tlle tainted fete achieved by a major league ballplayer.

There aren't many baseball fans that care when Bab-v hits No. 715 to move into sole possession of second-pJace.

There are, I'm quite sUfe, many who care' if and when l1e passes Mr. Aaron.

I think if that day ever comes, the nation again will be heartsick, but for a far different reason.

I do raise a prayer that Barbaro will be healed. also do raise a prayer that BarrY Bonds didn't knowingly cheat his way to become baseball's home ntn II

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In some ways, I see Christ more in animais than I do people. Animals don't cheat. thev don't lie, and yOU can gerierally know wllal's in their heart - even if it's a lion staring you down licking his chops. There's no question what's going on in his mind.

The reason I close this column with that thought is because I had to provide readers with an update on my "devil dog," Igor.

A few weeks back I described how Igor likes to disrupt the nahlral flow .of the family rosary. During rosary time this week, a thunderstonn rolled through the area. Igor and electrical stonns have a similar路 relationship as do oil and water_ My "devil dog," turned into a Twinkie as the thunder rumbled. She pressed herself between the bed and a dresser for comfort.

As we recited the Glorious Mysteries, I gently massaged Igor'shead. I knew immediately that she was still afraid, but felt comforted at the sanle time.

Much like we humans do when we tum to God in prayer.

But, I'm willing to wager that come next week, my Twinkie will resort to her "devil dog," ways when things are calmer also much like we humans.

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Friday, May 26, 2006

That they may be one The Gospel passage that we hear today is part of the great priestly prayer which Our Lord offers to his Father just before he goes to the Garden of Gethsemane and prepares for his passion and crucifixion.

Jesus asks God the Father to give his Church unity.

The prayer of Jesus 'lhat they may be one" has become tlie motto of the ecumenical movement, indccd it is the title of John Paulll's 1995 Encyclical, VI unum sint, on commitment to ecumcnism. Somctimes, in our worthy activities regarding the unity of all Christians, we can overlook a foundational aspect of this prayer - the unity and . communion of us Catholics. In his book "Called to Communion," the then Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger notes the trend that in some Catholic parishes and

dioceses the faithful are divided into parties, which he statcs is a sign that we are listening to human opinion rather than the common Word of God. The Word of God creates unity. When we listen only to human opinion we immediately enter into the realm of disunity The Word of God tra'n~ scends all, it is opcn to all and it guarantees our correct participation in Divinc Providence. By listening to the Word of God, which is authentically transmitted to us through the teaching authority of the Church, we tum away froIll" human opinion and com.e to the communion that Christ prayed the Father to grant us.

Our ecumenical ambitions can be correctly ordered only

if we can honestly say tluit we are striving to achicve unity in our own parishes and dioceses, understanding that wc arc part of the universal Church and not independent groups led by

opinion or vanity. To be truly Catholic, we have to make the unity that Christ wanted for us a reality. This unity within the Church means that we understand that the Church is not a democracy, we do not vote on what she teaches; rather we embrace God's revelation, as

entrusted to the teaching of the belong to the world any more Apostles and their successors. than I belong to the world." , There are many pressures Our sights are on our heavenly on our local Catholic commuhomc since we belong to nitics in thcsc timcs - parish Almighty God, and just as closures, the shortage of Jesus does not belong to the priests, the continued world, neither do we, as secularization of the members of his Mystical ' .

Body! world we live in, etc.

- and thcse things can As we approach the solemsometimes contribute nity of Pentecost, when we to an atrilOspherc of celebrate the com ing of the conflict and disharHoly Spirit upon the Apostles mony. If we truly seck . mld the Church, let us ask the that unity whieh Christ Paraclcte to grant us the gift of prayed for, we will unity in our homes, parishes, surrender any self- . and dioceses. If we strive for interest and iookcomniunion in our own lives, always to the common good of ,in those parts of the Church in the universal Church. We will which we participate, we can s.acrifice our own' desires so then work more effectively for that we are in communion with . the unity of all Christians. our clergy, bishops, the pope M,igr. Gerard O'Connor is and each other. Jesus reminds .' a priest ofthe lJiocese of Fall us in today'l; Gospel why this River currently assigned to is important: ''They do not the service ofthe Ho(v See.

Afraid of ch'ange? More myths of 1968 In a recent editorial on condoms and AIDS, the Londonbased Tablet, an influential weekly in the Catholic anglosphere, argued that "in 1968, the most persuasive reason advanced in favor of retaining tlle ban on artificial birth control was that to lift it would suggest that tlte Church could change its mind, and hence undennine its teaching authority."

That is a distortion ofhistOl)' and tlle editors of the Tablet which played a large role in tlle "Humanae Vitae" controversyshould know it.

Pope Paul VI was terrified that the Church, by "changing its. . mind," would undennine the autllOrity of its magisterium? .

Please. Paul VI presided over a Churchtltat "changed its mind" - better, developed its thought, practice, and doctrine - on many

Daily Readings May 27

Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3,8-10; In 16:23b-28 -May 28 Acts 1:1S17,20a,20c-26; Ps 103:1-2,11. 12,19-20; 1 In 4:11-16;.Jn 17:11b-19 May 29 Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-Sac,6-7ab; In 16:29-33 May 30 Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:1 0-11,2021; In 17:1-11a May31' Zep3:14-18aor . Rom 12:9-16; . (Ps) Is 12:23,4bcd,S-6; Lk 1:39-S6 June 1 Acts 22:30;23:611; Ps 16:12a S'7-11" In 17~20-26 ' June 2 Acts 2S:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2,1112,19-20ab; In 21:1S-19

once hotly-disputed questions: the validity of concelebrated Masses; tlte use of tlte vernaeular in the liturgy; tlle relationship of the Bible and the Church's tradition as sources of divine revelation; the '

reasoning later rejected by Jolm Paul the Great in the 1993 encyclical, "Vf!rilatis Splendor" - as the official moral theological ~nethod of the Catholic Church. Paul VI recognized this, , and rejected the proposal accordingly.

Pope Paul undoubtedly was told that a "change" of "position" on contraception would undermine the .credibility of diaconate; religious freedom and the magisterium; but that was, at dle juridical, limited stale. TIle best, a secondary question. The Tablet's take on the bottom-line rationale for "Humanae Vitae" is a . real issue was much graver, and touched virtually every question mydl. But it's a myth of a piece in the moral life. with thejoumal's longstanding If you want to measure the misconception of the Church's of proportionalist moral effects teachings on marital chastity and analysis on a once-great ecclesial family plamting: a misconception community, you need go no which holds that these teachings fartlter tltan the Anglican Com-. are ''policies'' or "positions" dlat munion, which is being tom apart can be changed, railier like today路because proportionalists, governments can change the insisting that they are the party of' income tax rate or the speed limit. progress, have jettisoned both In 1967, dle Tablet (and the biblical and classical Christian National Catholic Reporter) morality to the point where the printed a leaked memorandum to moral boundaries of the Anglican Paul VI from members of the are so porous as to be community papal commission studying the virtually undecipherable.

Perhaps morality offamily plamting.

According to dlat memorandunl, a the editors of the Tablet imagine this a desirable future for dle majority of the commissioners Cadlolic Church. Odlers will fmd had been persuaded iliat ilie dlat view hard to comprehend. morality ofconjugal life should Prior to "Hllmanae Vitae, " be judged by the o,":erall pattern of while the self-styled party of a couple's sexual conduct, rather progress in the Church agitated dlan by the opemless of each act the contraception issue in the of marital love to conception. A press (much like a political close reading of this so-called campaign), classical CadlOlic "Majority Report" suggests, moralists tried to construct a however, dlat ilie proponents of responsible theological case for a ilie Church "changing its mind" development of doctrine that on the question of artificial would sanction the use of contraception were after much. chemical and mechanical means bigger gmne: they intended to of regulating fertility - and install proportionalism and ilie found iliey couldn't do so wiiliout ilieory of the "fundamental opening iliePandora's box of option" - medlods of moral

proportionalism, which blunts dle edge of moral analysis and drains ilie moral life of its inherent drmna. True, "Hll;nanae Vitae" might have been better received had it adopted dle richly humanistic defense of natural fmnily planning proposed by thenCardinal Karol Wojtyla of Cracow, as the appro~h to marital love and responsibility most congruent with the dignity of women and the dignity of sex. But

the Church would have been terribly ill-served if the theologians most responsible for. shaping (mld likely leaking) the so-called "Majority Report" had had their way.

TIlis myth-making about "Hwnanae Vitae," which falsifies histOly mld distorts theology, should stop. Now. George Weigel ill a seniorfellow ofdIe Ethics and Public Polic..l' Center in Washington, D.C

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Beating the bounds quired to visit all the granite Thursday 25 May 2006 markers indicating the boundHomeporf - Ascension 7711lrsaries with neighboring towns to dav verify these have not been 'Recently I visited the Freeto~vn Town Hall to chat with the Town Clerk, parishioner Jackie Brown, and ::'i~.. 'll5\ Qf ~:*J' the administrative ;., lO路'U ~.J!;,e.i" assistant to the Select~_,,,,"b::;~::""~" men, Alice Remedis. I .)l, ~~~er~~ had read a newspaper -Goldrick article that caught my attention. Seems one morning in April the selectmen took a hike. This was moved or destroved. Once located, the ston~s are inscribed no leisurely stroll. It's required with the date. bv the General Laws of the Freetown is big. It borders Commonwealth of MassachuBerkley, Lakeville, Dartmouth, setts.

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Cyclists, hikers, horseback riders. deer and raccoons greeted the"official delegation.

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The compound meaning of marriage and family unique union consisting of two When I teach spelling to my independent, coordinate people. home-schooled kids, I always Thc first significant rule in this begin by presenting them with a coupling is that the independent basic spelling rule and a list of people are always distinct, a man examples. For instance, the basic and a woman, so that first of all nile of making words plural is to neither person modifies, clarifies, add an's.' For example: dogs, or duplicates the uniqueness of forts, balls, trees, and rainbows. the other. Secondly, a marriagc is After that, I teach them how to not simply tIle sum of the two handle exceptions to the nile and give them a list of those words. such as: flies. cacti, loaves, deer, ruld men. With spelling then, [ first teach the way things are designed to be (the rule) and then the way things sometimes are (the exceptions).

The other day, while introducing the rules for spouses. Like a compound word, creating compound words, I marriage is designed so tIlat the realized that marriage and family spouses, by retaining tIlCir are like compound words. A compound word, by definition, is unique, complimentary identities, cooperate in creating a third a word with a unique meaning entity which has a meaning all its consisting of two independent, coordinate words. Those indeown. Since the beginning of civilization tIlat third entity has pendent words are always . been called a family, and distinct nouns. Two rules are children have been seen as the significant here. The first is that miraculous confirmation that one neither of the two independent husband plus one wife does, in words is a modifier of the other. fact, equal three (or more!).

Neither word is an adjective or Understanding the tIlird, adverb whose job it would be to larger-than-tIlemselves meaning change, clarify, or duplicate the created by marriage can be really meaning of a other word. TIlis means that each "iildependent part challenging for newlyweds.

Knowing tIlat marriage has of a compound word retains its unique identity and spelling even deeper importance than cohabitawhen combined. TIle second rule tion, for example, can significantly help individuals learning of significance is that a compound word is not simply the how to become proficient at marital unity. sum of the two independent Evel)'\vhere we look in nouns. The creation of a comCatholic teaching we fmd that , pound word brings into being a children are the desired outcome of third word, which has a meaning tIle marital union and tImt marriage all its own.

Understanding the third is structured to be the foundation for fanlily. Because of tIus we meaning created by a compound word can be really challenging for could easily coin tIle compound word "marriagefamily" to charac~ people learning English as a terize the mutually supportive second language. For example, community a man and woman although a waterfall is falling bring into being when tIley slip on water, a butterfly is not Oying butter. Knowing the basic rules of theit: wedding bands. ."Marriagefamily" is the way compound words can significantly help tIlOse trying to become things are designed to be. . Exceptions happen, and we : proficient in our language. have to learn t6 accept the way路 A marriage, by definition, is a

things sometimes are when tragedies like death or divorce occur, but we don't have to let exceptions become the rule. In fact, as Catholics, we can't let exceptions become the nile. If we expect to live in a healthy society where the primacy of marriage and family is reinforced, respected, protected, and ' not redefined, then we who have "marriagefamilies" need to take out our pencils ~and paper, sit down with our spouses, and take seriously the job of learning how to exemplify tIle way things are designed to be.

On the flip side, if we have marriages or families that fall on the list of exceptions, it does not mean the people involved are any less than the people in "marriagefamilies." No one walks down the aisle with hopes of sitting at a gravesite or in a divorce court. Individuals who are involved in exceptions need comfort in grieving the loss of their "marriagefanlily." TIley need help in accepting the way things sometimes are witIlOut giving up on the way tIlings are designed to be.

Fortunately becoming a better speller is not a moral issue well, unless you are a spelling teacher like I anl. Bettering the health of our marriages and fanlilies, however, is a moral issue that has profoundly public implications. Without a doubt, our families are the classrooms and our marriages are the examples by which our children and oiliers watching our behavior' are learning whether the CatIlOlic nile of "marriagefamily" really works and is worth their endorsement ... or not.

Heidi is an author, photographer, andfull-time mother.

She and her husband raise their five children and grow their faith in. Falmouth.

Comments are welcome at homegrownfaith@I'ahoo.com.

custom originating in fifthbuilding. It was neither a century France. It eventually healthy living space nor a combined Church and civic suitable meeting place. No practice. On or about Ascension matter what I did, visitors Day (Rogation-tide), a proceswandered evel)'where. Once, sionled by local clergy walked several weeks after a coffee and the entire perimeter of the doughnuts event, I found a halfparish, blessing people, fields, eaten jelly doughnut stashed crops, and animals. Prayers between the towels in the linen (Latin: rogationes), Bible closet! readings and hymns were Here in the Village, boundinvoked all along the way. aries were once less than ideal.

The parish office was in the Eventually this Church practice combined with a civic rectory, as in many older plants. custom - the annual inspecThe problem was that there was tion of town borders. The group no access to the parish office. always included burley men in There was no door. To get a case some neighboring townies Mass card, parishioners had to objected to the boun.dary claim enter the rectOf\' kitchen and trek through the living room. or someone had erectbd an illegal fence that needed to be The parish office is now in the razed. Fisticuffs were not church. uncommon. In the days before If you want your priest to MapQuest, the living memories grow, give him time and space.

When he wants to pray or of the elders were ab~olutely required, as was the tpsk of study, don't come looking for a properly instmcting the next last-minute sponsor's certifigeneration in these matters. cate. That"s what parish office Fall River diocesan parish hours arc about. Respect his boundaries can involve things space. Let him take his time away - in fact cncouragc him. that may move or changc.

Railroad tracks are popular Everyone will benefit. markers. When the time came Our newer rectories are to establish the boundaries of much more sensible. In manv.

St. John Neumann ~arish, the office/meeting space is riow East Freetown, things went in another building. postal. The parish is based on But ncithcr is it good for priests to always be alone. Most ZIP codes. Then there are the ethnic parishes. St Francis of of us these days now live alone.

Assisi Parish, New Bedford, Gone arc thc multi-pricst rectories. We can get cranky stretches all the way to Provincetown: St. Stanislaus and reclusive. We need to be Parish, Fall River, thh say, with other priests. We are even into Rhode Island. diocesan priests, neither After being installed as pastor henn its nor rcligious order in the Village, [ asked the pricsts required to live in community. boundaries of my parish.

Nobody knew. The initial " Is it tinie for a paradigm paperwork was vague/'Assonet shift? Msgr. Tom Harrington and parts of Berkley.": Seems I suggested this a decade ago. am the pastor of '\vhatever."

Maybe groups of priests living Figures. We're not even sure in a central rectory and going who the first pastor here was, out from there to their respecbut Father Barry Wall, dioctive ministries? For parish esan historian, suspects it was priests, this may soon involve Father John Cronin. Parish pastoring more than one parish boundaries are important. A simultaneously (for some, it parish is a geographical entity, already does). though not always these days.

In the future, we priests will Personal boundaries of time need our personal boundaries and space are even more more than ever. Boundaries are important. Everyone needs important. these in order to reflect, pray, Father Goldrick is pastor of and grow. Priests are no St Bernard Parish, Assonet exception.

Comments are welcome at I once was assigned to a StBernardAssone~olcom. parish with a rectory/parish Previous columns are at center - a combined"function "www.StlJernardAssonet.org.

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"I put together crayon books and tie and package ropes," said Bobby when asked what some of his work duties were. The folks at People, Inc. hold a special place in Bobby's heart, as does just about everyone he meets.

"Bobby has many friends, in the neighborhood, at work, at church and just about everywhere he goes," said his dad.

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C-O-U....T-U-R-E-is-CO-n-g-r-a-tu-la-t-e-d-b.... y eral of his neighbors. asked why, he said, "One of the things "Because Jesus is spe- Father Joseph F. Viveiros, pastor of St. that makes Bobby so , cial and he loves me and Dominic's Parish in Swansea, following his special at St. Dominic's confirmation nearly five years ago. (Cou- is that there are other everybody."

"I really liked the ture Family photo) parishioners with disChristmas Eve Mass abilities in the parish and the Easter Mass," he added. and they see Bobby serving Mass, and they say, Eileen mentioned that whenever there is a 'that's my friend up there, '" said Father slight change in Mass protocol, "Father Joe al- Viveiros. ways carefully and thoroughly fills Bobby in The pastor also told The Anchor that many, on what to do and when." His mom said Bobby many parishioners find Bobby inspirational. catches on quickly, but quickly added, "When "They see Bobby, despite his disabilities, exerhe focuses." cising his right to witness to the faith." Father Since day one of Bobby's becoming a fix- Viveiros also mentioned, "Those who are pature at St. Dominic's Saturday vigil Mass, the rishioners of St. Dominic's and those who just parishioners have warmly accepted him. "Right visit all know that they are welcome here." away, people thought it was great," said Eileen.

Father Viveiros also thinks very highly of "So many people stop and talk to Bobby before Eileen and Bob. "They are just wonderful parand after the Masses." ents and they are so proud of Bobby," he said.

Bobby also shared with The Anchor that he "They're wonderful people and are good Chrisenjoys bringing up the gifts on occasion as well. tian witnesses to the faith as well. You'll always "I'm so proud of Bobby," said his dad Bob. see them here at 4 p.m. on a Saturday."

"What he does at the altar each Saturday, I could Bobby Couture has a joy for life that's evinever do. I'd be too shy, but Bobby loves it." dent when you talk to him, when you talk to What drives Bobby is his genuine love for others about him, and when you watch him give God, his family, Father Viveiros, and his friends.

Father Viveiros a helping hand at Saturday During the interview, Bobby continually men- Mass. For that reason, choosing him as an Antioned names of friends and family he was hop- chor Person of the Week made perfect sense. ing could appear in The Anchor feature.

"Bobby Couture ministers to the St. "I was chaplain for Persons with Disabilities Dominic's Parish community," said Father in the diocese for more than 25 years," Father Viveiros. "He has every right to do so, and he Viveiros told The Anchor. "And one thing I al- does it well." ways stressed was that disabled persons have a When Christ ministered on this earth and exright to be part of the parish community. And tended a welcome to all, he meant all. Bobby Bobby is a perfect example of that.

Couture is a prime example of that. He joyfully "The parishioners love him. They've seen accepts that invitation every day of his life. him grow up in the parish and they know that The Anchor encourages readers to nominate he can be clever and cute at times. He's a won- others for the Person of the Week - who and derful person and we have a great relationship." why? Submit nominations at our E-mail adBobby works for People, Inc., a human ser- dress: theanchor@anchornews.org, or write to vice agency based in Fall River, providing The Anchor, P.O. Box 7, Fall River, MA 02722.

SWANSEA - His role as an altar-server at the vigil Mass every Saturday at St. Dominic's Parish in Swansea is one of Bobby Couture's favorite things to do.

Before he became an altar-server nearly five years ago, "I saw the boys up there and I really wanted to do it too," Couture recently told The Anchor.

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Knights give $8 million to renovate Catholic University building WASHINGTON (CNS) - The Catholic University of America has received an $8 million gift from the Knights of Columbus to renovate a vacant building that will house the John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Farrrily.

The renovated three-story building also will provide space for university classrooms and other academic activity.

Built in 1958 and called Keane Hall, the building after the renovations will be renamed McGivney Hall to honor Father Michael J. McGivney, founder of the New Haven, Conn.-based Catholic men's fraternal organization.

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progress of The C'iltholic University of America throughout its long history without at the same time and in the same breath mentioning the Knights ofColumbus," said Vincenti an Father David M. O'Connell, president of the university.

"So much of what CUA is today is the result of the generosity and support of the Knights of Columbus," he added in a statement.

The John Paul II institute, a graduate school of theology affiliated with the Pontifical Lateran University in Rome and Catholic University, currently is located in Theological College, Catholic University's seminary.

Friday, May 26, 2006

Years after his death, 'Rosary Priest' still uses modern technology to spread the Gospel Servant of God Patrick Peyton's message of 'The family that prays together, stays together' still rings true today

By DAVE JOUVET, EDITOR NORTH EASTON - Servant of God, Holy Cross Father Patrick Peyton, most commonly known as ''The Rosary Priest," was always on the cutting-edge of technology when it came to spreading the Gospel message.

And on the eve of the 14th anniversary of Father Peyton's death, the man whose sainthood cause was opened in the Diocese of Fall River in 2001 appears to be continuing that trend.

Family Theater Productions, founded by Father Peyton and part of Holy Cross Family Ministries in North Easton, recently announced the production of a selfplaying digital audio book that contains information on how to pray the mysteries of the rosary, including the new Luminous Mysteries

company was just releasing some books on the Playaway system, and I thought right away about one of our best-selling features, Father Peyton's recitation of the rosary."

With approval from Family Theater Productions, Wallace approached the Findaway World company and pitched the idea. ''They were very receptive," ,she said. ''They didn't have anything for the Christian market, and this was appealing to them.

"Father Peyton was all about technology and how he could spread the Gospel message, and in that spirit, I saw this as an opportunity to take a great selling product, give it new life and hopefully introduce it to new consumers."

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MARY CHASE, office manager of The Anchor, displays the convenience and compact size of the "Pray the Rosary with Servant of God Father Patrick Peyton, CSC," now available on the new Playaway system. (Anchon'Jolivet photo) instituted by Pope John Paul II in 2002.

Titled, "Pray the Rosary with Servant of God Father Patrick Peyton, CSC," the Joyous, Glorious and Sorrowful mysteries are recited by Father Peyton himself.

Holy Cross Father William Melody, a cousin of Father Peyton, recites the Luminous Mysteries.

Listeners are sure to enjoy the charming Irish brogue of both beloved priests.

Susan Wallace, director of External Relations at Holy Cross Family Ministries, is largely responsible for the idea for this remarkable, compact and inspirational media device.

"I try to stay on top of the new technologies," Wallace told The Anchor, "and I read about the Findaway World Co., in the Wall Street Journal late last year. The

ily Rosary. "People will be able to pray anywhere," added Wallace.

The Playaway device which measures about three-and-a-half inches by two inches, weighs less than three ounces, and comes with everything the listener needs to simply tum it on and pray. Its convenient size and ease of use makes it simple to take and use anywhere.

The Playaway is compact enough to fit in one's hand or pocket, be worn around the neck on a lanyard that comes with the system. It's simple enough to plug into earphones, headphones, car speakers or home speakers. In fact, the Playaway allows listeners to take the mediations of the rosary virtually anywhere.

The four mysteries recited by Fathers Peyton and Melody are pre-loaded, meaning there's no tape or CD to load, and no files to

download. It runs on one AAA battery and comes with comfortable earphones, but can also connect with most headphones, speakers and car adapters.

Ideal for shut-ins, infirm, joggers, walkers and just about everyone, the rosary Playaway also features a bookmark to save your favorite selections, it can adjust the speed of the narrator's voice, and remembers where the listener SERVANT OF GQD, 'Holy Cross Father Patrick Peyton stopped. The cost of this exciting meets with Pope Jot1ln Paul II in this file photo. The famed new feature is $29.95, and can be "Rosary Priest," was always on the cutting-edge when it came used over and over again. to spreading the Gospel message through praying the ro"I'm so ~;,ci~ed aboutthis new sary. From radio and TV in the early 40s and 50s to DVD, technol?gy, SaId Holy <:ross Fa- iPods and Playaway'technology in the third millennium, Father .WIlly Raymond, dl!ectO! of ther Peyton's message of ''The family that prays together, Farrul~ The~ter Produ~tlons Ill. a . stays together" is as vital today as ever. (Photo courtesy of phone Illtervlew from hIS office III ' ... .

Hollywood. "It's so user-friendly Holy Cross Family Mlnlstnes) and self-contained for traditional "This is one of the first leaps people who pray the rosary. They prompted Father Peyton to head call take a walk in the park or in west and enlist the help of some into new technology for Catholic the mall or on their treadmill and Hollywood movie stars to promote companies," Father Raymond told The Anchor. "Father Peyton was pray the rosary with Father his rosary cause.

Peyton."

Knowing very well !Ithat film always on the lookout for new avThe recording includes an intro- stars reached large audiences, Fa- enues to deliver God's message, duction by Holy Cross Father John ther Peyton saw that as a powerful even in his later years. He cared Phalen, president of Holy Cross tool to spread the Gospel' message. very much about putting out a qualEventually, Family THeater Pro- ity product using the newest techFamily Ministries.

"We're always searching for ductions, part of Holy Cross Fam- nology. This new Playaway system meaningful ways to bring people ily Ministries is Easton, became a seems to be following the ethos of to prayer," Father Phalen told The reality in 1947. For 22 years Fa- Father Peyton's vision."

Anchor. "Father Peyton was called ther Peyton managed to utilize the Family Theater audio programs a 'media pioneer.' In keeping with talents of stars of stage and screen can now be downloaded and that spirit, we've moved our rosary on his weekly radio program. played on computers or uploaded CD into this new audio technology.

During that period in his life, to an iPod or similar devices. FaI'm telling people I hope they will Father Peyton also managed to ini- ther Raymond has also created tiate a series of world-wide rosary podcasts to communicate his ex'pray away with playaway!'''

The force that drove Father crusades that drew millions of periences at last year's World Peyton during his more than 50 people from 1948 through 1985.

Youth Day in Germany. These years as a priest was his desire to During the 40s and 50s televi- podcasts can be heard on http:// bring Catholics closer to God sion was becoming the rave across coragio.blogspot.com/. through meditation on the myster- the U.S., and not one to miss an To date, Holy Cross Family ies of the rosary. opportunity to evangelize to a Ministries, which incorporates Following a miraculous healing larger audience, Father Peyton paid Family Rosary, Family Rosary Inof tuberculosis, which Father close attention. ternational, Family Theater ProFamily Theater Productions ductions, and the Father Peyton Peyton attributed to the intercession of the Blessed Mother, he worked broadcast ''The Triumphant Hour," Family Institute, is active in 1610tirelessly to restore the family ro- on national television on Easter in cations worldwide. sary across the United States.

1950. Several Hollywood stars For more information about FamIt was his relentless pursuit to donated their time and talents for ily Theater Productions call 800-874bring the Gospel message through the event.

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In 1958 Father Peyton emthe rosary to families all across the Findaway World, producers of world that helped Father Peyton ployed use of the "silver screen," the Playaway systems, is located become aware of the state-of-the- with Family Theater Productions at 23 Bell Street, Chagrin Falls, art methods of reaching vast audi- first feature film, "Master, Savior, Ohio, Tel. 877-440-0808. ences.

Redeemer," that premiered at the To purchase a "Pray the Rosary He implored the help of all the World's Fair in Brussels. with Servant of God Father Patrick , Since then, Family Theater Pro- Peyton, CSC," Playaway system, U.S. bishops and eventually, in 1941, landed a radio spot on a lo- ductions television programs and or for more information about cal station near Albany, N.Y., on movies have reached rhillions of Holy Cross Family Ministries,call which he recited the rosary each Americans and faithful around the 800-299-7729, or go to evening. world. www.hcfmstore.org. , With radio a widely popular media in the 40s, Father Peyton's Pray~r for the canonization of Family Rosary was becoming Servant of God Father Patrick Peyton, more well-known.

On Mother's Day in 1945 FaDear Jesus, FatheJ Peyton devoted his priestly life to strengthther Peyton produced his first naening the families ot the world by calling them to pray together tional radio show, featuring the every day, especially the Rosary. His message is as important for Sullivan Family, who had recently us today as it was duting his life on earth. We beg you, therefore, lost five sons in a naval battle in to hasten the day of&is canonization so that your faithful people the Pacific, and students from the everywhere will rem~mber his message that the family that prays College of St. Rose in Albany, retogether stays togethJr, imitate him in his devotion to your Mother citing the rosary. and ours, and be ins1pired by his holy life to draw ever closer to The huge success of the you with childlike confidence and love. Amen.

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The truth "The Da Vinci Code" movie finally has arrived, and cinematically was very flat. Hear the sound of air hissing from a leaking tire? Being surprisingly boring ~vith no character development and a confusing race to break codes and find Mary Magdalene's earthly remains, the movie has no star quality or appeal.

Unlike Jesus who rose, Hanks and company spiraled down. Tom probably wishes he again was shipwrecked back on that deserted Pacific island with his good friend Wilson. Predictably, there were some entertaining moments, but overall the flick flamed, fizzled, flopped, and flunked Christi ani ty I() I. I was part of a modest-sized audience curious to see how the book had been brought to life by Tom Hanks (Robert Langdon), Audrey Tautou (Sophie Neveu), and the rest of the famous cast. .

Like the book, the movie portrays the Catholic Church as having covered up the "tntth" for about 2,000 years. According to author Dan Brown, Sophie was the descendant of Jesus Christ and the "holy grail," Mary Magdalene - an intimate relationship with profound implications for Christians.

The movie's tagline proclaims, "seek the tntth." We are supposed to discover it by spending a few hours at our favorite movie theater while being surrounded by many others awaiting a revelation.

Kick back, eat your buttered popcorn, ignore the objectionable commercials, and then, according to the movie hype, "w'itness the biggest cover-up in human history." After all, we

can depend on those with merchandise to sell to always tell us the "truth" especially about our Catholic faith. Can't we?

After leaving the theater and remembering the movie's teaser "the secret will be revealed," I found myself asking: "What is

"Deus Caritas Est," "God is

Love" (l John 4:8). The pope, reflecting on many of the early fathers of the Church, makes the critical point that we, woman and man, are created in God's image, and now we are called to grow in God's likeness in Christ.

We are called to love with selfgiving and sacrifice in --~I-"::::---'''''' the interest of justice and charity to those in need - another praiseworthy code.

Pope Benedict based his encyclical on one of my favorite passages from the New Testament - I John 4:7-21, "God's ....._...r- love and Christian Life" the 'truth ''1'' It wasn't found in - which I read at a great man's the flick. wake scrvicc scvcral years ago: my father-in-law, John Vieira.

Sony's hype to the contrary, When I look back to the reacGod is the source of all truth.

His Word is truth. In Jesus tions of thosc who hcard those Christ, the whole of God's truth \vords that night and on my own has been manifest. He is "the feelings. I cannot but conclude truth" (John 1:14; 14:6). Jesus is that 'The Da Vinci Code" movie the "light of the world" (John and book will prove inconse8:12). To "live in the Truth" we quential and dwarfed by the must have friendship with Jesus.

Catholic Church's code of love.

We must be his disciples. So, If we Christians adhere to this what is the truth? - "God is code we will prove to ourselves love." and others that we "remain in the Father's and Jesus' love."

The movie was released a few days before the Sixth The book and now Ron Howard's movie do nothing Sunday of Easter when we read the Gospel of John (15: 9-1 7): to reveal the truth. Both "Jesus said to his disciples, 'As actuallv create darkness and the Father loves me, so I also promote a lie, anger, and even hate. They promote life love you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, without Christ.

In the final analysis, it you will remain in my love doesn't matter what Dan Brown [another truth] ... This is my commandment: love one another and othcrs like him try to sell. as I love you. No one has greater What matters is how we all react love than this, to lay down one's to their tales of fantasy porlife for one's friends .... '" Now trayed as fact. Read the Old and that's a tntth to embrace and a New Testaments with study code to live by. guides, and then share those Has the Church hidden the stories, messages, and truths "truth?" Just the opposite; the with those you love, especially Church is its aggressive propoyour children many of whom nent. Consider the first encyclihave read the book and have cal of Pope Benedict XVI, been or are about to see the

Friday, May 26, 2006 movie. Be prepared to rise to challenges you'll face when those provocative questions are asked.

Prepare, and then go in peace to love and serve the Lord. This is our pass code for the kingdom of God where the truth always will be with you. '

David E. Pierce is a 2007 candidate/or the permanent diaconate. He and hi... wife Diane are members o/Christ the King Parish, Mw.hpee where both are active in the RCIA and RCIC programs.

Thev have two sons, Michael ami Jonathan.

CARMELITE SISTER Mary Michael of Lincoln, England, prays in front the entrance to the 59th Cannes Film Festival before the world premiere of "The Da Vinci Code" May 17 in Cannes, France. She told Catholic News Service she was "praying to make reparation for what is really a bad story, an old heresy in the Church that's just being used again." (CNS photoNincent Kessler, Reuters)

eNS video reviews NEW YORK (CNS)- Thefol- USCCB Office for Film & Broadlowing are capsule reviews ofnew casting classification is A-I and recent DVD and video releases general patronage. The Motion from the Office for Film & Broad- Picture Association of America casting of the U.S. Conference of rating is G - general audiences.

Catholic Bishops.

All ages admitted. (Genius Pro"Doogal" (2006) ductions, Inc.) Unobjectionable but bland "Duma" (2005) computer-animated story of dog First-rate coming-of-age advenand his unlikely friends - a rab- ture set in Africa about a headbit, a snail, a cow and a train strong young boy who embarks on who set out on an adventurous a journey of self-discovery, trekjourney to find three diamonds king across hundreds of miles of that will release the pooch's best treacherous terrain to return his pet friend from an icy imprisonment. cheetah - which he raised since Co-directors Jean Duval, Frank it was an orphaned cub - to its Passingham and Dave rightful home in the wild. BeautiBorthwick's British film has been fully crafted by director Carroll re-voiced with an American cast Ballard, the movie combines exincluding Whoopi Goldberg, . ceptional nature photography Chevy Chase and William H. including some ama7ing shots of Macy, and there's a commendable African wildlife - with a wann message about "friendship being and winning story about the bonds the best weapon," but toddlers and offamily and friendship, resulting parents may find this a tired re- in a film that is sweetly channing tread of many superior films. without being O\.'erly sentimental.

Some mild scenes of peril. The Despite skimping on the bonus fea-

tures - just a few extended scenes are included - the widescreen DVD version looks as lovely as it did in the theater. Some scenes of peril, and brief wildlife violence which may be frightening to some young children. The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification is A-II - adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG - ' parental guidance suggested.

Some material may not be suitable for children. (Warner Home Video)

"Here Come the Brides: "The COml)lete First Season" (1968-1969)

Here's a curiosity - but a worthy one - that we never imagined would be resurrected for DVD. The series. which critics at the time comparect'to the musical "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," \vas an amiable drama about three mgged brothers who own a mountain in 19th-century Seattle, and import some eligible young ladies from

New England to satisfy the lovehungry workers, but ifthe Bolt siblings can't keep them there for a year, the local mill owner who loaned them the money for the ladies' transit will take over the mountain. Robert Brown played eldest brother Jason, with "Starsky and Hutch" star David Soul and pop singer Bobby Shennan as siblings Jeremy and Joshua, respectively. Playing a wann-hearted saloon owner is 1930s film star Joan Blondell. The series, which holds up well except for the ladies 1960sstyle makeup and hairdos, is refreshingly free of overt violence, and writer N. Richard Nash ("The Rainmaker") penned many of the above-average scripts. Picture quality is decent, but there are no extras at all in the three-disc set.

(Sony Home Entertainment) "The Ringer" (2005) Audacious but surprisingly sweet comedy about an office 'worker (Jolllll;y Knoxville) who

reluctantly conspires with his sleazy uncle (Brian Cox) to "fix" the Special Olympics by posing as a mentally challenged athlete so he can win a bet to pay the medical expenses of an injured man he was forced to fire. Though some may find its premise distasteful, director Barry W. Blaustein's satire sensitivelv'walks a finc line betwcen indel(cate and uplifting, ultimately imparting a feci-good message about looking beyond stereotypes and acknowledging the dignity and humanity we all share.

Considerable off-color humor, an irreverent sight gag, some crude language and an instance of rough language. The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification is A-III - adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 - parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. (Fox Home Entertai nment)

Friday, May 26,2006

VERNE THE TURTLE, yoiced by Garry Shandling, is pictured with other computer-animated characters in the movie "Over the Hedge." For a brief review of this film, see CNS Movie Capsules below. (CNS photo/DreamWorks) ' .

NEW YORK (CNS) - The following are capsule revie\vs of movies recently reviewed by the Office for Film & Broadcasting of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

"Goal! The Dream Begins" (Touchstone) Familiar but satisfying sports drama about an undocumented Mexican migrant (Kuno Becker) ,vho is given an opportunity to escape his father's (Tony Plana) hardscrabble fate and fulfill his dreanl of playing professional soccer when a former British scout (Stephen Dillane) visiting Los Angeles offers him a tryout with a top-tier English soccer team. Directed by Danny Cannon, the film's feel-good underdog t11eme coupled, witlt Becker's appealing performance scores, despite a fonnulaic script, underdeveloped characters and an overlong lengtlt. A few crude expres sions, suggested dnmkenness and carousing, implied sexual situations and some sports roughness, limiting its appropriateness to older adolescents and up. The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification is A-II adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG - parental guidance suggested.' Some material may not be suitable for children.

"Just My Luck" (20th Century Fox) Lightweight if likable romantic comedy set in New York about a girl (Lindsay Lohan) with un-

canny luck and a guy (Chris Pine) with none, who magically swap fortunes through a chance encounter at a masquerade ball, winding up on polar'ends of the luck spectrum and falling for each other, though neither realizes the other is the cause for the kannic reversal. Directed by Donald Petrie, the fairy tale's cute conceit has the bad luckofbeing '''Tapped in a limp and predictable script, though its sweet-natured message about valuing love over success is commendable. Soine crude language and innuendo, a couple of crass sight gags, a sexual gesture and a situation involving a male "escort." The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification is A-III - adults. The Motion Pic~ure Association of America rating is PG-13 - parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

"Over the Hedge" .

(DreamWorks) Computer-animated comedy about a rascally raccoon (voiced

by Bruce Willis) who offers to "help" a group of woodland creatures (humorously voiced by Steve Carell, Wanda Sykes, Garry ,Shandling, Willianl Shatner and Eugene Levy, among others) stockpile food for tlte coming winter by raiding tlte suburban housing development that has sprung up on their forest doorstep, but not telling them that he intends to use t1te purloined provisions to save his own fur. Based on a comic strip, directors Tim Jolmson and Karey Kirkpatrick's goodnaturedly entertaining and visually cheery fable relies on nuttY sight gags over story, but imparts a commendable inessage about family and acting unselfishly, while offering some funny commentary on our consumer society.

Some mildly crude humor, a few rude expressions and innuendo, and recurring comic action violence. The USCCB Office for

Film & 'Broadcasting classification is A-I - general patronage.

The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG - parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.

"Poseidon" (Warner Bros.)

Reasonably effective but inferior remake of 1972's luxury-liner disaster film, as a tidal wave capsizes the vessel, and a sparring father (Kurt Russell) and daughter (Emmy Rossum), her boy- . friend (Mike Vogel), a profes-

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sional gambler (Josh ~ucas), a single moth.er (Jacinda!!Barrett) and child, and a Latina st'owaway (Mia Maestro) attempt to flee through the bottom of the boat.

The character setup is dispatched within minutes, and once disaster strikes director Wolfgang Petersen keeps the action going, with above-average special effects and decent perfonnances. A few instances of profanity and crass expressions, intense but 11.0t gruesome disaster violend'e, brief veiled sexual exchange, gambling and a suicide attempt. The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification is Ii A-II adults and adolescents, The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-I~ - pat. ents strongly caut.ioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. . , "The Propositio~" (First Look)':.

Artful but unsparing 1880s-era' Australian outback Western in which a British law enforcement officer (Ray Winstone)gives a gang member (Guy Pearce) the chance to save his jai1led kid ,brother's life, provided !le finds and kills his vicious older brother (Danny Huston). Dire~tor John Hillcoat's uneven film , from a Nick Cave script is well acted, including perfonnances by Emily Watson as the officer's delicate wife and John Hurt as a dtunken bounty hunter, and is notl!without moral complexity, but the violence and bloodshed are exceedPRACTICE THE

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ingly hard to take. Pervasive brutality and violence, beatings, murder, rough language, and a nongraphic but disturbing rape.

The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification is Llimited adult audience, films whose problematic conte~t many adults would find troubling, Thc Motion Picture Association of America rating is R - restricted.

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

"Saving Shiloh" (New Dog) Gentle boy-and-his-oog tale completing the trilogy based on Phyllis Reynolds Naylor's . Newbery Award winning children's books. Here the titular ' beagle's young owner (Jason Dolley) reaches out to befriend the pooch's ornery previous owner (Scott Wilson). whose attempts to amend his'mean-spirited ways are met with suspicion by the rest of the townspeople, who suspect him of involvement in a murder mystery. Despite modest production values, director Sandy Tung's disanning film wins you over with a touching perfonnance

by Wilson and an earnest, redemptive message about opening your heart to otlters. Some mild menace and peril invoh(ing children and a homicide subplot. The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting .classific.ation is A-I general patronage. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG - parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.

OF THE FIRST SATURDAYS,

AS REQUESTED BY OUR LADY OF FATIMA

On December 10, 1925, Our Lady appeared to Sister Lucia (seer of Fatima) an~ spoke these words: "Announce in nry name that I promise to assist at the hour ofdeath with the graces necessaryfor the salvation oftheir'souls, all those who on thefirst Saturday of five com.ecutive months shall: 1. Go to confession; 2: Receive Holy Communion; 3. Recite the .

Rosary (5 decades); and 4. Keep me companyfor 15 minutes while meditati.ng on the 15 nrysteries o/the Rosary, with the intention of making reparation to me. " In a spirit of reparation, the above conditions are each to be preceded by the words: "In reparation for the offenses committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary."

Confessions may be made during 8 days before or after the first Saturday, and trtoly Communion may be received at either the morning or evening Mass on'the first S.aturday.

Pilgrimage to Fatima & Lourdes

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the ancho~ news briefs路 Bishops ur~e Con~ress to nssist more hurricane victims, Hmtians WASHINGTON - The ehaml1en of two key bishops' committees urged special attention to the poor in Haiti and to U.S. hurricane victims in need ofhousing as a House-Senate conference committee began work on a supplemental appropriations bill. In a recent letter to the conference cOll1l11ittee, Bishops Nicholas DiMarzio and Thomas G. Wenski urged support for those "two essential areas of funding" in the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror and Hurricane Recovery 2006, Bishop DiMar/.io, ofBrookl)'TI, N.Y., heads the U.S. bishops' Committee on Domestic Policy, and Bishop Wenski, of Orlando, Fla.. chairs the Committee on International Policy. The bishops said the reconciled appropriations biJl should include at least $100 lllillion for rental housing assistance for low-income households in the GulfCoast region and $40 million "for the urgent needs of Haiti:' the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere.

Knights mm to eXl'and I>rojcct to hell' immigrants become citizens MIAMI - After a one-year trial period, Jeff Chenoweth has this to say about Knights in Action for Newcomers: "We've seen Knights become citizens and we've secn citizens become Knights."

Chenoweth, director of national operations and support for the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, known as CLINIC, was referring to a one-year pilot project undertaken by the Knights of Columbus and CLINIC member agencies in Los Angeles, Dallas and Rockville Centre, N. Y. The projcct put the vast volunteer nctwork of the Knights ofColumbus at the service of immigrants who needed help in filling out the papef\vork for becoming citizens.

After one year, and in just three cities, the project has resulted in 1,500 ne\\' citizenship applications. "It's a crossroads of civic engagement betwecn thc foreign-born and the native-born," said Cheno\\'eth during CLINICs recent national meeting in Miami.

"We're also introducing the immigrant population to the Knights."

Cburch officials critical of plans to legalize abortion in Argentina . BUENOS AIRES, Argentina- Catholic Church officials are critical of an Argentine proposal to legalize abortion under certain circumstances as part ofa wide-ranging legal refonll. The proposal was drawn up by a team of legal experts working on draft outlines for a revised penal code. Abortion is illegal in Argentina except in the case ofthe rape ofa mentally disabled woman or when the mother's life is in danger, but human rights groups believe at least 500,000 illegal abortions are perfOffiled annually. The issue oflegalizing abortion under specific circumstances remains highly divisive in Argentina, and government officials were quick to make it clear they were not officially endorsing fuese proposals. Media reports quoted Church sources as saying a government official had called Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, head of the Argentine bishops' conference, to assure him fuat the government was not planning any change to current abortion laws. The Justice Ministry has invited the public to submit comments on fue penal code proposals on its Website.

P0l'e says media can be used to draw attention to peol'le in need VATICAN CITY - The Catholic Church is attentive to the media not only because they can be used to help spread the Gospel, but also because they can promote solidarity and draw people's attention to situations ofserious necd, said Pope Benedict XVI. Addressing pilgrinls.gathered at the Vatican recently for fue midday recitation of fue "Regina Coeli" prayer, the pope looked specifically at the media's ability to inform people about "the plague ofhunger that still afilicts humanity." He praised participants in the late May Walk tile World marathon sponsored by the World Food Program and, in connection with the event, spoke about the May 28 celebration of World Communications Day. The marathon, he said, is designed to raise awareness about the need for quick, concrete action "to guarantee everyone, particularly children, freedom from hunger."

British aid agent)' urges company to mine Congo's gold ethically , LONDON - The international aid agency offue Bishops' Conference of England and Wales has urged a company plamIing to mine for gold in the Democratic Republic of Congo to ensure iliat projects help the local population. Since 2003, AngloGold Ashanti, an Africa-based gold mining multinational corporation, has been exploring the possibility of mining for gold around the town Mongbwalu in tlle northeastern Ituri region of Congo. The Cafuolie Agency for Overseas Development, or CAFOD, said in a midMay report that it was vital for the people living in the region to have a say in how the gold is to be mined. "In the past, gold has been a source of conflict and suffering in Congo," said Anne Lindsay, private sector policy analyst for CAFOD, in a press statement.

"For gold to be a blessing - not a curse ~ we have to make sure that tlle people ofgold-rich developing countries can influence what happens to their own natural resources."

THIRTEEN MEN in the'diocesan permanent diaconate program were recently installed as acolytes at ceremonies at 81. Mary's Church, New Bedford by Bishop George W. Coleman.

Msgr. John J. Oliveira, diocesan director of the Permanent Diaconate Office, is at right of bishop. (Photo by Eric Rodrigues) .

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will assist fue deacon and priest in liturgical celebrations, especially at Mass. An acol)1e also distributes holy Communion when needed and may be entrusted with publicly exposing fue Blessed Sacrament for adoration. ' There are nearly 100 pennanent deacons ministering in the diocese. , They do not receive a salary, but sometimes receive a stipend from the parish.

The journey of a deacon often begins with a letter from his priest asking ifhe senses he might have a calling for fue pennanent diaconate.

If he thinks he does, he will eventually go through several interviews and enter a period of aspirancy.

"They witrIearn what characteristics are needed to fill the role of a deacon and what his responsibilities will include," said Msgr.

Oliveira.

If fue man is deemed agood candidate after that initial period, he will begin four years of diaconate studies. Following successful evaluations, he will be accepted fonnally as a candidate for the penilanent diaconate, instituted in the ministry of reader after his second year, and after his third year, installed as an acoh1e.

Church will prepare them for their role and tile fmal step is ordination," said Msgr. Oliveira.

According to Msgr: Oliveira, they are looking for men who are good Catholics and for those in healthy and stable marriages. "We seek candidates who are involved in the Church and seek a deeper ministry of service and prayer," he said.

"It's not an easy fuing to do," said Msgr. Oliveira. "It's a big commitment of time and energy. There are classes, papers and tests, retreats. It's not a job, but a calling and vocation. Thev are called to serve by God." Part'of the reason why it's not. an easy task is because most permanent deacons have full-timejobs and fueir families to look after in addition to their diaconal duties.

The pCffilanent diaconate program

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recognizes tlle great sacrifice of time they must make to their family and invites the candidate's wife to attend classes with them and attend the retreats.

"In any marriage, for somefuing to work, it has to be done together," said Msgr. Oliveira.

"It's important to have a strong marriage. The wives arc vel)' generous and supportive ofthe Church and we're thankful for that."

Some pemlanent deacons minister to those in correctional facilities, food kitchens or hospitals.

Tiley are called to serve the bishop and are assigned where he feels fueir help is needed.

Deacon Paul M. Fournier was ordained in 1993 and currently ministers at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. He was previously at St. kme's Hospital in Fall River and has had various parish assignments. He described fue experience of being a pennanent deacon as a vel)' positive one.

"It's been a rewarding and enriching experience," said Deacon Fournier. "As a deacon we have fue opportunity to minister to our own family, where we work, our cities and neighborhoods and the churches we're assigned to. As St. Paul says in fue sixth chapter of Galatians 'Bear one another's burdens, and so you will fulfill the law ofChrist. ' We must help relieve fue burden of others."

In his work at fue hospital, Deacon Fournier is doing just that, working with families, counseling the sick and fueir loved ones, coordinating extraordinary ministers of holy Communion, organizing memorial Masses, answering emergency calls and helping fue priests working in the hospitals.

"We help many people," he said.

"You never know when God will call you to help someone or bring someone to Christ."

He is thankful for fue support he received from his children and wife during his diaconate studies. "If 1 didn't have fue support of my wife and fanlily, my ministry would not be possible. They:ve made sacri-

fices for me. Tiley pick me up when I wn discouraged and they pray for me," said Deacon Fournier.

The history of the diaconate can be traced to tile earliest days of the Church when the Apostles needed special assistants to help them.

Those f\fst seven, Stephen, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Paremenas, and Nicholus of Antioch were ordained by the Apostles in fue Sixtll chapter ofthe Acts oftlle Apostles, becoming the [\fst deacons. .In later centuries, the role of the pennanent diaconate becwne obscured, and would cease to existexcept as a transitional step to the priesfuood.

It would later be restored by the Fathers of the Second Vatican Council in 1967.

Pennanent Deacon Eduardo M. Pacheco has been serving for nine years and fulfilled a life long drown of being involved in the Church when he was ordained. "I'm verv fuankful to God WId it was by his grace fuat 1made it," said Deacon Pacheco.

The deacon ministers at Our Lady of the Asswnption Parish, New Bedford, for the Cape Verde community. "I'm happy to be here and enjoy reading tile Scriptures and preaching." .

He also leads a Portuguese prayergroup and said he has learned much through his ministl)'. "It was a lot of hard work, but it was worth it. There is a special joy in it."

Msgr. Oliveira said the pennanent deacons in our diocese have added much to the life ofthe Church here. "They 'have made a positive impact and their service is of great路 help to our priests. We're grateful for' their commitment and that we have so many."

When asked ifmore deacons are needed, Msgr. Oliveira said we should continue to pray tllat more men will answer the call to be permanent deacons and priests. "We need more in our city parishes and more who are bilingual. 1hope more men will answer fue call. Tiley are needed."

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After college, he served in the U.S. Anny Counterintelligence Corps for five years, the Federal Bureau of Investigation have full-time work experience for a year, and the private sector for another year, before entering St. Marv's Seminan in Baltihave served in U.S. armed forces more in '196 7 to prepare for the priesthood. He laughed at the thought that it's not your typiwere born outside of the U.S. cal road to the priesthood.

"It was very interesting," the largest number to be ordained 67-year-old said. After infantry in a single diocese/archdiocese school, intclligence school and - Archdiocese of Newark, NJ. learning Polish and German, Father Byington eventually earned the rank of captain working against Polish intelligence with German civilian and military intelligence agencies as well as German state and local police departments against PolWASHINGTON (CNS) diocese of Washington reports ish intelligence. "CounterintelAlthough the number of new 12 ordinands. the Archdiocese ligence was my speciality," he priests remains steady, the or- of Denver 1t' and the Diocese reflected.

He was a marketing execudination class of 2006 in the of Rockford, III., 10. In the DioUnited States is better edu- cese of Salt Lake City, Utah, tive for the Kendall Company cated, older and more likely to where Catholics make up eight for a year after FBI service, but be foreign-born than their col- percent of the population, four did not find satisfaction in it. "It leagues of years past. new priests are being ordained wasn't fulfilling," said Father Byington. "I was thinking about Data gathered by the U.S. this year. bishops' Secretariat for Voca"These are quality men," pursuing a master's degree and tions and Priestly Formation said Bishop Blase J. Cupich of Father Paul McCarrick, God was analyzed by the Center for Rapid City, S.D., chairman of rest his soul, said 'I know a Applied Research in the the U.S. bishops' Committee on place you'll have time to think,' Apostolate, the Catholic re- Vocations, in a statement. and encouraged me to enter the s<;:arch organization based at "They started out in the semi- seminary. " For a man fresh out ofthe army, Georgetown University in nary with strong educational Washington, and made public backgrounds and underwent it was culture shock, but Father May 1, as part of an annual re- thorough theological education Byington said, "I remeinber I was port. and spiritual, human and pas- impressed by the students' commitBased by survey responses toral formation throughout their ment and their idealism. Bv Christmas I was convinced I ~anted to from 233 seminarians from 98 seminary experience. of the 195 U.S. dioceses and 24 Among the survey's other be a priest. My mother was thrilled.

My parents were devout Cathoof the more than 200 religious findings: \ orders of men, CARA found.

The percentage of lics."

Father Byington received a that nearly 80 percent of the ordinands who are Asian (13 men scheduled for ordination in percent) is higher than the U.S. master of divinity degree in 2006 had a bachelor's degree Catholic Asian population over- 1970 and was ordained by before entering the seminary all (two percent). The percent- Bishop James L. Connolly on and 30 percent had earned a age of Hispanics (12 percent) is August 15 that year at St. graduate degree. lower than the U.S. Catholic Mary's Cathedral. Following The average age of the class Hispanic population (28 per- ordination, he was parochial of 2006 is 37, with 22 percent cent), and the percentage of Af- vicar at St. John the Evangelist under 30 and four percent over rican-Americans (one percent) Parish, Attleboro and then Sa60. Almost a third of the men is lower, than the U.S. Catholic cred Heart Church, Taunton. He were born outside the United African-American population subsequently served at St. Paul's in Taunton before being States. (four percent).

Based on responses to a - The percentage of for- named associate pastor at St. separate survey of vocations di- eign-born ordinands increased George's Parish, Westport, and rectors of U.S. dioceses and re- from 24 percent in 1998 to 27 then at Our Lady ofM1. Cannel, ligious orders, "it appears that percent last year to 30 percent Seekonk.

He was named pastor of Sathe number of ordinands re- in 2006. mains steady," the U.S. Confer- About 75 percent of the cred Heart Parish, Fall River, on ence of Catholic Bishops said new priests reported having July 1, 1986, serving nine years in a news release. Ordinations full-time work experience be- before being transferred to St. numbered 438 last year and 454 fore entering the seminary, with Francis Xavier Parish, Hyannis. the year before, according to the most common field being Father Byington spent five years on the Cape before his asthe Official Catholic Directory. education.

The 144 diocesan vocation - Almost 10 percent of the signment to S1. Thomas More directors and heads of 44 reli- ordinands had served in the Parish, Somerset, where he has gious orders who responded to U.S. anned forces, more than a been for the past six years.

He fondly remembers his exthe survey estimated 359 poten- third of them in the U.S. Navy. tial ordinands, but about 25 per"The variety of backgrounds periences at each of the parcent of dioceses and 90 percent reflects the variety found in the ishes he's served. "I loved them of religious orders did not re- current Catholic community all," he declared. "Each was a spond to the survey. which will welcome them in par- different experience, but I enExact ordination figures for ishes nationwide," Bishop joyed them all."

When asked what his crown2006 will not be available until Cupich said. ''The generosity of the 2007 Official Catholic Di- these men needs to be met by the ing moment might be, Father rectory comes out next year. entire community promoting and Byington said constructing the The Archdiocese of Newark, encouraging their sons to become S1. Francis Xavier Preparatory N.J., has the largest ordination 'fishers of men. ' God has blessed School in Hvannis. "When I arclass in 2006, with 17 men us once again and we pray for rived there f saw a building that could become a school. There slated for ordination. The Arch- continued blessings."

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were possibilities andl:we went right at it and it becanle a reality." There were two other Catholic schools in the area at the time and Father Byington hoped one day there would be a high school. That yision is coming full circle no,,1 with the emergence of Pope John Paul II High School.

"Seeing the children grow in their faith was spedal," said Father Byington. "We had many students who converted to Catholicism and my sch';lOl experience was positive. I 1 taught Latin and religion at the school.

One of those students. Rilev Williams, is now in 0U~ semrnary program.

"There are lots of highs and lows," said Father ~yington.

"There is joy in a child's first Communion or baptism and there is sorrow in marital problems or when someone has health problems." .

Father Byington also taught German at Coyle and Cassidy High School, TauntOtl; English at the Catholic Theological Academy, Warsaw, Poland and Christian ethics at Salve Regina University, Newport. I He has also served as assistant moderator of the Attleboro Area CYO, editor of The Ahchor and diocesan director of Communications. He was instrumental in the renovations done at St. Francis Xavier Parish and at Sa6red Heart.

"I grew up in Sacred Heart Parish and that was special to be assigned there. It was a great advimtage and it's a gorgeous parish!" He also helped to purchase and convert a house in Hyannis to be ,:!sed by the parish food pantry.

I' Asked about other aspects of priestly life he's enjoyed, Father Byington cited' the time spent studying in Pbland between 1985-1986. "The Polish Church was filled to capacity and spiritually strollg," said Father Byington.' "They stressed daily prayer, the centrality of the Euchari'~t and devotions to the Blessed Mother."

He brought those three things back with him to the United

States and has since tried to incorporate them into the parishes he's been assigned to. "Our first priority is prayer," he said.

From 1990 to 1995 he was chaplain for the Fall River Police Department and also served the same post with the Barnstable Police Department.

At times it was difficult because officers experienced so many hardships. When an officer is killed in the line of duty, often it is the chaplain who brings the devastating news to the family. "Officers deal with grief, marital problem s, stress and even fear," said Father Byington. "But the despite the difficulties ofthe ministry, the experience strengthened my faith. " When he is not busy with parish life, he enjoys running.

Even at 67, he still runs five miles four times a week and last year organized a running team made up of local high school students.

"They got a lot of enjoyment out of that," he said. "There is no siting on the bench with running. You see the relationship between hard work and results." When he was younger, Father Byington twice completed the Boston Marathon, using one of the opportunities to raise $13,000 to eradicate tennites at Sacred Heart Parish.

Today he uses the time on the road to pray the daily rosary.

He is also enjoys playing cribbage and is an avid reader of history. Father Byington wants to keep very active as a priest in his retirement and plans to assist with Masses, teach and continue hearing confessions at the Bristol County Jail and House of Correction.

In the 36 years he's been a priest, Father Byington said if he had to pick a motto it would be John 10: 10: "I come that you may have life and have it to the full." Father Byington declared, "If you have a good Catholic faith, if you have a healthy spirituality, you'll have a full life."

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MICHELLE ZHANG, left, a junior at Bishop Connolly High School, Fall River, has been awarded a scholarship to study in Nanjing, China, this summer. Zhang, along with hundreds of students across the country, will participate in the American Institute for Foreign Study's Summer Advantage program. Andrew Gustafson, a sophomore at Connolly, will attend Presidential Classroom's "Entrepreneurship and Global Business Program," in Washington, D.C., this July. Presidential Classroom provides civic education programs for outstanding high school students.

SECOND-GRADERS from St. John the Evangelist School, Attleboro, display food donations they collected for their annual drive. The school is participating in the Feinstein Foundations's annual $1 million give-away program. For each dollar and food item collected, the foundation will match and make a cash donation to the charity of their choice.

The school's efforts will benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society

FOURTH-GRADE students from Holy Name School, Fall River, were winners in its annual Invention Convention. Above is Nicholas Piques and his presentation entitled "The Pampered Pet." Below is "The Shielded Hacksaw," by Kyle Swainamer. ;

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STUDENTS AT Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School, New Bedford, spent several weeks making rosaries for the missions in Brazil. Older students paired up with younger ones to help with threading the beads and knotting the cords.

The completed rosary beads filled an entire box. Above, students display the finished project. At left, eighth-grade girls get materials ready for the rosary project. From left: Taylor Martins (back to camera), Tabitha Vargas, Deborah Vieira, and Emily Lagesse.

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Family Theater Productions head· wants to help young filmmakers BENNINGTON, Vt. (CNS)- Wednesday audiences.

Holy Cross Father Wilfred "Our goal is to influence those Raymond knows that the media is people who are going to be fJ.lmpowerful in shaping culture. That's makers and media executives oftile why he says he is working to help future to do good," Father young filmmakers "know their Ra)1l10nd said, "particularly ~ profaith, fall in love with it and take it duce products tIlat cnhance human. dignity and strengthen the fanlily, to work with them."

As national director of Family bOtII of which are under assault Theater Productions in Hollywood, these d(i\'s."

Calif, Father Raymond acknowlHe is concerned that video edged Hollywood as mission terri- games are often violent and abutOI)' where tIrere is bOtIl good news sivetowardwomen. YetAmericans and bad news. spend billions ofdollars on them.

The good news is that films Father Ravmond also is consuch as "The Passion of The cerned about'tIle"underground" Christ," 'The Lord of the Rings" multibillion-dollar pornography trilogy and "The Chronicles of . business in Hollywood. "PornogNarnia: The Lion, the Witch and raphy is huge and it's really degradthe Wardrobe" have proven that ing and very damaging, and our fIlms dealing with religious tIlemes yOWlg people are exposed to it on can bc successful at the box office. the Internet," he said.

"People want filius that have Family Theater Productions has religious themes,'" Father a multifaceted approach to bringRaymond told The vennont Catho- ing about bettermaterial in all types lic Tribune, newspaper ofthe Dio- ofmedia It seeks to provide broadcese of Burlington. cast-quality radio, television and The bad news is tIlat tile influ- fJ.lm programs that entertain, inence of video games and pornog- spire and educate the faiuily and raphy shows "no signs of letting to evangelize dlfOugh dIe media. up," Father Raymond said.

Familv Theater Productions He encouraged Catholics to , also sponSors dIe Angelus Student support good films and to avoid Film Festival for university underthose with violent and graduate and graduate students ove~'Ualizedcontent, adding that who submit rl1ms that deal \vith the parents must supervise their chil- complexity ofdIe hunlan condition dren on tile Internet: ''TIle Internet and the dignity of the hll1l1an peris an incredibly useful tool, but it's son. The annual awards presentaalso potentially vel)' destructive." tion takes place in October in Los Father Raymond said one ofhis Angeles. Last year dlere were 720 roles at Family Theater Produc- e.ntries from 23 countries and 171 tions is to offer pastoral outreach fIhu schools. Awards are given for to young people in Hollywood. documentary, live action and aniThis ministry includes a monthly mation. "prayer and. pasta" open house The festival enables Family at tile organization's headquar- Theater Productions to connect ters, a weekly series on the faith wifu young fIhnmakers and to help and a theological series based on them understand the media's the late Pope John Paul II's power in shaping popular culture.

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By CHARLIE ALWAYS ON YOUR SIDE My yesterdays are all boxed up and neatly put away But every now and then .vou come to mind 'Callse .'lOll were always w(liting to be picked to play the game But when vow' name was called. you fO;ll1d a place to hide . When vou knew that I was a!l1;avs on vour side.

Well everything'was ea.~y then. so sweet and innocent But my demons and my angels reappeared Leavin . only traces ofthe man you thought I'd be Too afraid to hear the words I'd always feared .

Leavin 'you with onl.v questions all these years.

But is' there someplace far away. someplace where all is clear Easy to start over with the ones you hold so dear?

Or are you left to wander, all alone, eternally?

T71is isn t how it s really' meant to be T71is isn t how it s really meant to be.

Well they say thai love is in the ail; but never is it clear How to pull it close and make it stay.

Butterflies are free to fly, and so they flyaway And I'm left to carryon and wonder whv Even thrpugh it all. j'm always on your side.

Sung by Sheryl Crow and Sting Copyright (c) 2005 by A&M "Being diagnosed with cancer was not on my short list of things to attempt during 2006, but here it is and it has really presented me widl a whole new challenge and that is to stop everything that I am used to doing and really show

Be intolerant Last week I went into a Christian bookstore looking for a fIrst Communion gift. While I was there, I browsed around to see what was new since last I visited. A display oflanyards caught my eye as one of them proclaimed: "Be intolerant ... some things are just stupid!"

The slogan has stuck in my mind ever since. .

There is a lot of emphasis in our society on being tolerant.

We are told to be tolerant of . people's opinions, be tolerant of people's lifestyles, be tolerant of views different from your own .... but in all of tilis tolerance, have we lost our objectivity, our search for truth, and our moral compass? What if an opinion or. point of view'is just plain sfupid? We all know that it could happen. And wharif

someone's lifestyle is just plainly sinful? There are some 'things that we should just not be tolerant of and sin ranks high on the list. As Catholics, we cannot be tolerant of sin. Nor should we be tolerant of those tIlings we would just consider to be bad manners or plainly in bad taste such as rude language, crude jokes, or any actions that would be seert as offensive to a particular group.

Case in point, ''The Da Vinci Code" opened la'st week.

There's a lot of media attention given to this. [h!lve not read the book, nor do I intend to see the film. To me, this is not a time to be tolenl11t of someone's (the author's) differing opinion. I am

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up for myself." This qvote from Sheryl Crow's Website speaks clearly about her curredt life.

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Life brings us an amazing collection of challenges. $ome we can see coming, but others arrive quite unexpectedly. As Crow suggests, we need to apprpach our lives one day at a time, recognizing that both difficulties and joys will arrive for us.

Knowing others are on our side helps us deal with what life brings, Such support can come from family and friends. But I know personally how p~ln within a family can linlit persQnal support at home. Further, because of what occurred in my family as I was growing up, I was not skilled at making friends. At times in my teen and young-adult life I had no sense that anyone was on my side.

Yet life led me and can lead any

of us to three important discoveries. The first concerns tile nature offriendship. I learned that friendship is a gift you can always give no matter what your circumstances. A quick glance at your acquaintances reveals who needs support. Be the type of person who reaches out to odters in carmg ways.

Second, as Crow suggested, "show up" for yourself. Learn what brings you joy, then passionately pursue these interests and· activities: Also, allow your mistakes to be your teachers, but don't discount your worth and value because of your mistakes.

In fact, work at accepting all that you are. Realize that life is an ongoing process. No matter what your current circumstances, the chance to improve them will occur.

Finally, even in my most lost times, God kept guiding me. Unexpected circumstances and people entered my life and introduced me to new possibilities.

Doors opened that I never knocked upon. Was I just lucky?

I don't think so. . God cares about each of our lives and reaches out to us with new opportupities, blessings and healing. God helped me see that I was never alone, even when I felt that way. God is always on our side.

I am sure that all of you join me in letting Sheryl Crow know that we are on her side with our prayers for a total recovel)' from her illness. May she a!ld all of us feel that much, much love is always on our side.

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But God is real, and This is not about standing up Jesus Christ is the Son for ourselves. It's about standing of God. He's real and up for God. Whether it be in the telling stories th!!t small things like speaking up on belittle or deny His a niovie, or a larger issue like Divine Nature -+- that's . fighting for the protection of sinful. marriage or for the right to life, The problem is, we we need to stand firm in our have become so trained faith, stand firnl for God. in being tolerant, so Remember tile warning of Isaiall careful to be politically the prophet: "If you do not stand scandalous stories about him for . correct, so fearful of offending finn in the faith, you will not profit, and basically call our anyone else even when ",e are stand at all"· (Isaiah 7:9). faith a lie. That offends me. It being offended', we don't know .lean Revil is director of should offend you. I can't be how to be intolerant very well, .Campus Ministry at Bishop tolerant of something that is in and, as Christians, we are not Stang High School, where she such poor taste as fIctionalizing very good at standing 'up for our has taughtfor 27 yeats. the Messiah and possibly faith. The teachings of Christ Comments welcome at: causing damage to those whose regarding "tUriling the other jrevil@bishopstang.com.

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A native of Monongah, West died May 14 at the congregation's Christopher Virgini'a, the· son of the late Lodge. He had been receiving Patrick H., and the late Margahospice care there in the.final ret U. (Dei ling) McDonnell, he graduated from the stages of'a battle University of West with cancer.

Virginia in 1950 Following .his with a degree in ordination in electrical engineer1957, he had' ing. He entered the served with the Holy Cross Mis.: Congregation of Holy Cross the folsion'Band in North lo\~ing year and Dartmouth, Mass., professed vows in giving retreats and 1952. He studied parish missio'ns. for the priesthood and served as 'suat Stonehill Colperior there until lege in Easton, 1973 when named Mass., and at Hoi)' assistant provin. Cross College in cial in Bridgeport, HOLY CROSS FATHER W.ash'mg t on, DC . .

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From 1989 to 1996, Father Carpenter of Ohio; and a brother, McDonnell was superior of the Patrick McDonnell of Florida.

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The feast features traditions inodeled after the example set by Queen Isabel (or Elizabeth) ofPortugal who lived from 1271 to 1336, Father Arruda explained.

Queen Isabel, who was canonized in 1626, was devoted to the Holy Spirit and perfornled works ofcharity for the poor and the sick.

Father Arruda recalled the story from Portuguese folklore that indicated the generous queen would transport food from the castle under her cloak for the poor. Her husband, King Denis, was infonned that the queen was feeding the poor. He approached her as she left the castle and demanded to see what she carried under her cloak As she removed the food, it had miraculously turned into a bouquet ofroses, and she was never again questioned.

"She would give these poor' people pensoes, which consisted of meat, bread and wine," tile pastor said. After King Denis' death, she would serve tile poor in tile. castle' on tile feast of the Trinity. After the meal, she would remove her crown and place it on a peasant to demonstrate they were equal to her in God's eyes. .

The honored or crowned subject was known as the imperador and later as the mordomo. ''Today. themordomo is the person who 'is charged with directing the feast for the year and making it run smoothly," Father Arruda said.

Following the seven weeks at . chosen parishioner.s' homes, the mordomo, whether a man or a woman, is host to a domingo at his or her home. .

The seven weeks of adoration, from Easter Sunday to the feast of Pentecost Sunday, symbolize the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit TIle insignia of tile Holy Spirit, the dove, was prominently displayed on Queen Isabel's royal trappings: her crown, brumer and scepter.

"Two colors are used in conjunction with the feast, red and white," Father Arruda noted. "The carnation flowers, in red and white,

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BANNER WITH dove depicting the Holy Spirit provides a background for crown and scepter. The banner commemorates the flag used by Queen Isabel of Portugal, whose dedication to the Holy Spirit - especially in these dominga weeks leading to Pentecost - was demonstrated by h~r care for the 13th-century poor. (Photo courtesy of Father Henry S. Arruda)

are prominent in the churches for played in the l.l0me at an altar custhe domingo Sundays. In Portugal, tomarily set up there.

"At the completion ofeach week, ,,,hen they distribute the pen.s·oes to the poor, they beautifully deco- the frunily retlmlS to Slmday Mass rate the carriages, which arc pulled in a ~rtege. FolloWing the Mass the cortege convenes at the altar for the by cattle," he said. .

Red symbolizes the tongues of Cro\\1ling ceremony. It is considered fire, the form in which the Holy a privilege to be the person crowned Spirit descended on the Apostles; and receive the graces of the Holy the white symbolizes peace, purity Spirit."

At that time, the traditional and divinity.

'The crown, symbolizing the hymn, "Veni creotor .5jJiritlls" 'or Holy Spirit, is delivered to each "Come creator Spirit," is intoned. domingo frunily for a week begin- The person crowned then is given ning on Easter Sunday," Father the si Iver scepter to kiss, and then, Arruda explained. "During each processing through the church, family's week of hosting the Holy stops three times -to bless the asSpirit, their home is open to the sembly with the scepter.

"After Mass, the cortege travpublic and at 7 p.m., in our diocese, the rosary is led by the frun- els to the next chosen domingo ily at the altar set up in their home to present the crown, officially beginning their week," said home."

Facsimiles of Queen Isabel's Father Amlda.

"The frunilies at that time serve silver crown and scepter, and the . red flag with the Holy Ghost as a the sopos, or traditional soup just dove prominently detailed, are dis- as Queen Isabel did to the poor in her day. But now there is usually more thim -soup, rather a full dinner that includes chollri{-'o and roast beef and cabbage and other foods too," he added.

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ATTLEBORO - Volunteers are needed for perpetual eucharistic adoration at St. Joseph Church, 208 South Main Street. For more information call 508-226-1115.

LAWRENCE - A Day with Mary will be held Saturday at St. Patrick's Parish, 118 South Broadway, beginning at 7:50 a. rn. It will include a procession, crowning, rosary, the celebration of Mass and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Attendees are asked to bring a bag lunch. For more information call 978-683-9416.

NEW BEDFORD - A novena to the Holy Spirit, "A Journey of Prayer for the Repentance and Healing of the Church," will be held tonight at 7 p.rn. and on each evening concluding with the 4· p.m.

Mass June 3 at Our Lady of Fatima Parish.

NEW BEDFORD - Perpetual eucharistic adoration is held at Our Lady's Chapel, 600 Pleasant Street. New adorers are welcome. For more information call Laurie Larsen-Silva at 508-888-7751.

WEST HARWICH - The Celebrate Life Committee of Holy Trinity and Holy Redeemer parishes are sponsoring a holy hour Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Parish, Route 28. It will include rosary, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and a presentation on defending marriage.

Church, 71 Linden Street. Traditional free sopas will be served in the church hall following Mass. A procession will begin from 41 Chestnut Street.

FALL RIVER - Catholic Social Services seeks Portuguese-speaking volunteers to work with elders in a group setting once a week from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at a local parish. For more information call Juraci Capataz at 508-674-4681.

SOCIAL EVENTS

ATTLEBORO - Musician John Po Ice will bring his Bethany Nights program to the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette tonight at 7:30 p.m.

It will include song, prayer and healing. For more information call 508-222-541 O. ATTLEBORO - The annual Filipino Pilgrimage will be held at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette, 947 Park Street Sunday beginning with rosary at 11 a.rn. For more information call coordinator Gloria Platon at 781-935-0437.

OSTERVILLE - A luncheon and fashion show, sponsored by the Our Lady of the Assumption Women's Guild, will be held June 1 at 11 :30 a.m. at the Wianno Club.

Fashions will be provided by Appleseeds of Mashpee Commons. For more information

A Pentecost be held June 1 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Anthony's Parish, 126 School Street.

Mass will be celebrated by Father Edward A Murphy at 7 p.m. Music ministry will be led

by Father Henry S. Arruda. Attendees are invited to bring prayer group banners and stands. For more information call Mary Leite at 508-8222219.

SUPPORT GROUPS

NEW BEDFORD - Courage, a group for people dealing with same-sex attractions while trying to live chaste lives will meet Saturday from 7-8 p.rn. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish at St. James Church.

The group is faithful to Church teachings on human sexuality and meetings include prayer and sharing. For more information call Father Richard Wilson at 508-992-9408.

NORTH DARTMOUTH - A Diocesan Divorced-Separated Support Group will meet May 29 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Family Life Center, 500 Slocum Road. For more information call Bob Menard at 508-693-2997.

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they need to make an educated decision about donating to the Appeal.

That is precisely whey we distribute the "Sharings" newsletter four times ayear to all parishes," he said.

"It is our attempt to highlight the work of the agencies and apostolates funded by the Appeal, and at the same time assure those who donate or consider donating to the Appeal that their funds are going directly to minister to those in need across the diocese."

Donly said "It really is quite a testament to the good stewardship oftile agencies ,Uld apostolates, and the diocese as a whole, to be able to say that tllere is only one time during the year the diocese asks its parishioners to assist in ministering to those in need, and at the same time to guarantee that 94 cents of every dollar goes directly to these agencies and apostolates. Not many non-profit agencies can claim such a high percentage of monies raised going directly to the agencies they fund." he concluded.

Donations to the Appeal can be sent to the Catholic Charities Appeal Office, P.O. Box 1470 Fall River, MA 02722; dropped off at any parish in the Diocese ofFall River; or made on the Appeal Website: www.frdioccatholiccharities.org.

For information visit the Website or contac.t the Appeal Officeat 508-675-1311.

Top Five Pal"ishes by Deanery as of 05119/06 Attleboro: Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Seekonk $ 56,478.00 St. Mark, Attleboro Falls 24,875.00 St. Mary, Mansfield 24,232.00 St. Mary, Seekonk 13,475.00 St. Stephen, Attleboro 11,005.00

Please prayfor the following priests during the coming weeks

Fall River FALL RIVER - The Fall River Area Men's First Friday Club will meet June 2 at 6 p.m. at Good Shepherd Parish, 1598 South Main Street. Mass will be celebrated by Father Freddie Babiczuk and a meal will follow. Sister Martha Escabar from Saint Anne's Hospital will be guest speaker.

For more information call 508672-8174.

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FALL RIVER - Even as the Catholic Charities Appeal entered its fourth week, the last of the infonnational materials has been sent to parishes to further their col11m unication with parishioners and other prospective donors.

The central office of the Appeal has distributed promotional materials to be used in second or followup mailings, as well as lhe informational video created for parishes to make available to their faith COI11111 unities.

The audio message from Bishop George W Coleman was also delivered to all parishes and has been used by pastors during the last three weeks.

The video and audio-message from Bishop Coleman have been placed on the Catholici Charities Appeal Website: ww\v.frdioccatholiccharities.org as well as infonnation regarding the revenues and disbursement of funds from the 2005 Appeal; the many agencies and apostolates funded by the Appeal; and the most recent "Sharings" newsletter.

"We reallv have tried to convey every bit ofirifomlation we feel prospective donors to the Appeal would be interested in;" reported Mike Donly, director of Development for the diocese.

"We would onlv have ourselves to blame if we di~ 't attempt to provide people with the infonnation

In Your Prayers

LECTURES/ PRESENTATIONS

BREWSTER The Lazarus Ministry Group of Our Lady of the Cape Parish will conduct the bereavement program, "Come Walk With Me," tonight and June 2 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. For more information call Happy Whitman at 508-385-3252.

POCASSET - The St. John's Women's Guild will hold its annual Spring Rummage Event June 16 from 6-8 p.m. and June 17 from 8 a.m. to noon at the parish hall, 841 Shore Road. For more information call Pat Saniuk at 508-5639282.

Charities Appeal disseminates information on funding needs

$ 20,064.00 18,355.00 17,751.00 15,675.00 13,641.00

The names ofg,nerous donors, parishes and agencies contributing to the 2006 Catholic Charities Appeal, will be published in a single supplement of The Anchor on J~¥

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In honor of Sister Lucia dos Santos, seer of Fatima, who died FebrualY 13,2005, age 97.

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Friday, May 26, 2006

Eighth-graders delve into diocese's lineage during cathedral tour

By MIKE GORDON

visited the Cathedral and was impressed by its size. "It's so big. It's FALL RIVER - Hundreds of . nice to finally see it," he stated. eighth-graders, representing 24 His classmate, Richard Benoit, Catholic schools throughout the was impressed by the architecture diocese, packed into St. Mary's and said he was "amazed at the Cathedral last week to see history work that went into it." The stuclose-up and attend a noon Mass. dents snapped photos of the stained The students have spent the re- glass windows as they were tourcent semester studying the diocese ing with teacher Paula Bedard.

Students were able to view a 24and its churches by way of the book, "Bearing Fruit by Streams minute "virtual tour" prior to their of Water: A History of the Fall visit. It was created by Holy-FamRiver Diocese," by diocesan archi- ily-Holy Name School teacher Sue vist Father Barry W. Wall. Accord- Massoud. After viewing it, students ing to Assistant Superintendent of were looking forward to experiencSchools Donna Boyle "What bet- ing the cathedral first-hand. ter way could there be to bring hisAngelique Benoit of St. Jamestory alive?"

St. John School in New Bedford "It's a great educational expe- was one of them. "I'm excited to rience and a wonderful opportunity see the cathedral," said Benoit. "I for our students to gather for com- was really looking forward to seemunal worship," said Boyle. As ing it for myself for the first time." she spoke with The Anchor, stuTaunton Catholic Middle dents and teachers were exploring School teacher Rosemary da Silva the cathedral's many facets includ- was watching as her students exing stained glass windows, the arnined the building and called the chapel, sacristy and altar. program "a wonderful experi"They are becoming familiar ence." They had viewed the virtual with their mother church and we tour that morning and were "exfeel it's a very beneficial program." cited to see it first hand," she said.

Mass was celebrated by Father Massoud teaches religion at the Wall and cathedral Rector Father New Bedford school and handles Paul Bemier. Father Wall gave cop- the professional development and ies of his books to all the students. technology for the city's Catholic In his homily he told them about schools. She learned much about the history of the early Church in the cathedral while putting the virFall River and New Bedford where tual tour together and said, "It's the first church was dedicated in been great for the students because it's historical and educational.

1821.

The cathedral is nearly 150 They are learning about the bishop years old. "It was chosen by and I'm very happy with the way Bishop William Stang and today it turned out."

Father Bernier fielded questions it reminds us of our unity, Father Wall said. "It links us to the bishop prior to Mass and said he was imand all other dioceses and commu- pressed. "They had some good nities throughout the world as one questions and were very interested universal Catholic Church." in the architecture. This is a chance He advised students to be mind- for them to live history and I think ful of the past and those Catholics it will affect their faith in a very who have come before them to positive way." worship. "In your prayers today, When asked what the most think about the past, present and popular question was, Father future. You are an important part Bernier laughed and said, "they all of that future and we pray that you wanted to know where the secret will bring together a deep faith and passages were." deep loyalty to the Church."

Because of flooding, students Eighth-grader Anthony were not allowed to explore the Cicchetti of St. John the Evange- crypt where five of the previous list School, Attleboro, had never bishops of the diocese are buried.

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PHOTOGRAPHERS ANTHONY Cicchetti and Richard Benoit of St. John the Evangelist School, Attleboro, focus on a stained glass window. They and students from other diocesan Catholic schools toured the mother church recently as part of their curriculum. (AnchotiGordon photo)

SECOND-GRADERS at St. Mary's School, New Bedford, each brought a flower to place in front of a statue of the Blessed Mother. Msgr. John J. Oliveira, pastor of St. Mary's Parish, pictured with the children, led the rosary with all of the students. Eighth-graders at St. Mary's planted flowers and decorated near the statue to prepare for the event.

ST. JOSEPH-ST. THERESE Parish in New Bedford recently held a fund-raiser dinnerdance. Outback Steakhouse of Dartmouth, managed by Matthew White, donated and served the meals. There was an auction and a sweet bread sale by the Youth Group as well. Father Philip N. Hamel, pastor of St. Joseph-St. Therese, center, stands amid some of the festivities.

THE CATHOLIC Women's Club of New Bedford recently met for a dinner at the Wamsutta Club. Honored guest was Bishop George W. Coleman. From left: Father David A. Pignato, secretary to the bishop; Helen Stager, second vice president; Brenda Dias, first vice president; Bishop Coleman; Nancy Martin, president; Eleanor Brazil, treasurer; and Marianne Trundy, corresponding secretary. The CWC, which held a meeting May 10 to elect and install officers for 2006-2007, is a non-profit organization whose objective is the advancement of its members in religion,art, science, literature, current events, and the support of various charities. For more information contact: Catholic Women's Club of New Bedford, P.O. Box 1405, New Bedford, MA 02740.

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