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Family Rosary to move world headquarters to North Easton ~
An institute devoted to strengthening families and dedicated to the 'Rosary Priest' will be built near Stonehill College.
to strengthen and unify families by encouraging daily family prayer, especially the rosary. Though Father Peyton died in 1992, at age 83, his ?rganizations continue under the spon-
sorship of the Congregation of the Holy Cross. The corporate membership of The Family Rosary decided to move the international
By JAMES N. DUNBAR AND FAMILY INSTITUTE REPORTS
Diocesan consecration is June 10 at Cathedral
NORTH EASTON - The Family Rosary, Inc., the worldwide family prayer ministry founded in 1942 by the late Holy Cross Father Patrick Peyton, is expected to announce that it will move its international headquarters from Albany, N.Y., to North Easton by August 2000. The announcement is expected to come from Holy Cross Father John Phalen, president of The Family Rosary, Inc., at a symposium on family spirituality, Sunday, at 12:30 p.m., at Sally Blaire Ames Complex at Stonehill College. It would be the inaugural event of the Father Patrick Peyton Family Institute at Stonehill College. The Institute is being established with a grant The Family Rosary in Albany received a few years ago from the former DeRance Foundation to memorialize Father Peyton and further his work. It would be located on property owned by the Congregation of Holy Cross, adjacent to Stonehill College in a building slated to be built next year. Father Peyton founded The Family Rosary in 1942 during the World War II years
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HOLY CROSS Father John Phalen, president of The Family Rosary, Inc., shows an architect rendering of the new building ·to be constructed on Holy Cross-owned property adjacent to Stonehill College that will house the new international headquarters of The Family Rosary.
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FALL RIVER - The Diocese ofFall River' will be consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at a Mass, Thursday, June 10, at 7 p.m., in St. Mary Cathedral celebrated by Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. Parishioners from across the diocese are invited to attend and renew their own dedication and consecration to Jesus Christ at the solemn ceremonies that come on the eve of the feast ofthe Sacred Heart itself. Diocesan clergy and Sacred Heart Fathers as we)) as many diocesan organizations will attend and participate in the Mass. The Fairhaven Chapter of the worldwide organization Men of the Sacred Heart, which had pressed for the consecration, is working with other chapters diocesewide to further the event. Their hope is to promote ongoing enthronement of the Sacred Heart in individual families through activities on the parish level.
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headqu;rrters to North Easton following a comprehensive study by a consultant firm that recommended the relocation to further the long-range development of the organization and to provide a permanent home for it. With the move, it hopes to create a viable place of family prayer and pilgrimage as the Tum to page J3 - Rosary
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time, as the "coach" of our team. Building on the sports themes which the late monsignor would invariably invoke, Msgr. Harrington and Michael 1. FALL RIVER - The name of Msgr. Anthony M. Gomes Donly, diocesan Director of Development, concurred that the 1999 Appeal is indeed, in the proverbial "last quarter," will always be linked to the Catholic Charities Appeal, recalls Msgr. Thomas 1. Harrington, current director of the as they expressed cautious optimism about the outcome. "We need to have each parish exhaust every available avAppeal. _ enue to secure the participation of all parishioners," said The popular, late pastor of Our Lady of the Angels Church Donly. in Fall River, Msgr. Gomes died Aug. 23, 1992, but the interBoth diocesan officials reported that pastors are often vening years have done little to dim the memory of the bestdropping into the Headquarters Office located in Fall River, known alumnus of Notre Dame, in southeastern .Massachubringing in returns from all areas of the diocese. setts. A recent visitor was Father John P. Driscoll, pastor of Msgr. Harrington, recalled with affection the inimitable Saint Lawrence Parish in New Bedford. Donly noted with manner in which Msgr. "Tony" Gomes would manage to particular satisfaction that the oldest parish in the Whaling bring metaphors and parables from the sports world to the City has gone "over the top" in the 1999 campaign, joining activities of the Catholic Charities Appeal, to his parish ministry and to every facet of life. "He would be saying these . a number of other parishes in achieving that goal. He and Msgr. Harrington agreed that the overall success of the 1999 days that our 1999 Appeal is entering the fourth quarter," Appeal will be contingent on many more parish units folMsgr. Harrington said. "He would grudgingly acknowledge lowing suit. that we had a good shot at a victory, but would quickly say Contributions from prospective donors may still be this is no time for our team to let up." made by contacting any of the 111 parishes of the diocese Other staff members at the Diocesan Headquarters chuckor by communicating directly with Diocesan Headquarled as they remembered how the band would play the spirters at Post Office Box 1470, Fall River, MA 02722, or by ited "Notre Dame Victory March" on the occasion of the calling (508) 676-8943. Charities Appeal Kickoff celebrations, and how Msgr. Gomes Tum to page six - CCA would always introduce the bishop, whomever it was at the
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Father Laurence C! Langguth, S.J. WESlDN-JesuitFatherl..aurence C. Langguth, 87, well known in the Fall River Area as afounder, supervisor of construction and science and math teacher at Bishop Connolly High School, died May 28. Born in Dorchester, the son of the late Charles and the late Elizabeth (Schaff) Langguth, he attended schools there and Boston College High School, always the academic leader in his class. He entered the Society of Jesus in 1928 and did the usual ascetical and classical studies followed by philosophy studies at Weston College fmm 1932 to 1935. He spent the next two years at Holy Cross College teaching physics and math. He returned to Weston College for theological studies in 1937 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1940. Completing theology studies in 1941, he undertook advanced ascetical
and pastor3J work at Pomfret, Conn., FALLRIVER--':'Mrs.MargaretM. until 1942, and entered on doctoral studies in physics at Harvard Univer- (Meagher) Shovelton, 102, of 2446 sity until February of 1943. From then Highland Ave., and formerly of until 1947 he taught math and physics Somerset, mother of Father William E at Fairfield Preparatory School in Con- Shovelton and Father Gerald T. necticut and served as dean and ex- Shovelton, died May 25 at the Cathoecutive assistant to the president at lic Memorial Home. She was the widow of Albert E. Shovelton. Fairfield University. Born in Fall River, the daughter When fire destroyed the Jesuit novitiate at Lenox in 1956, Father of the late Cornelius Meagher and Langguth was ~alled upon to direct the late Johanna (Manton) Meagher, the construction of a new building, as she had attended St. Joseph Church well as assisting in raising funds for it. when she resided in the city. She reHe was rector ofthe new novitiate from 1958 to 1964, then served for four years as director of new construction for the FALL RIVER - Holy Union Sisentire New England Province of the ter James Agnes Whalen, 92, a former Jesuits. teacher, died Sunday at the Landmark He next came to Bishop Connolly after an illness. High School in Fall River as superviBorn in the Lime Rock section of sor of buildings and grounds and Lincoln, R.I., a daughter of the late teacher of physics, math, earth science Frank and the late Mary (Connolly) LIGHTHOUSE and electronics until 1987. He was Whalen, she was a graduate of Sacred much appreciated by his students for HeartAcademy and later studied at the CHRISTIANBOOKSlORE his practical expertise and generous as- Sacred Heart School of Education, a sistance with science projects and with Holy Union teacher's college. • Cards • • Music the practical and mechanical aspects She entered the Holy Union novi.. ·Rosaries· . of stagecraft, lighting, etc., for school tiate in 1924, made her first profession '" .Gifts plays, dances and entertainment. He of vows in 1926'and made her final was a tall and strongly-built man, a Tel. (508) 997-1165 gentle giant with students and colMon. - Sat 9:30 am • 5:00 pm leagues, always ready with a smile and FALL RIVER - Anthony M. 88·A STATE HIGHWAY always ready-and-able to be of help. ''Mickey'' Camara Jr., 87, of 25 Cres(Rt.6) • NO. DARTMOUTH In 1987 he was called to Loyola cent St, husband ofthe late Rose (Lima Across From SllJJIg H.s. Hal Door III 8uJJonWODd RtsruuronJ House, a large Jesuit residence in Bos- Correia) Camara and father of Father ton, to serve as administrator and guest Michael M. Camara, parochial vicar master until 1994, when failing health at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, CAPE COD . obliged him to come to Campion Cen- New Bedford, died Sunday unexpectter. NATIONAL edly. Father Langguth leaves a niece, Born in St. Michael,Azores, the son MORTGAGE Louise OberhilUser of Stoneham; and of the late Antone Camara and the late Low, low rate!i starting at . nephews Stephen A. Geiger ofArnold, Marianna (Alves) Camara, he resided Md., and Martin E: Geiger of in this city for most of his life and prior Stoughton. He '~as 'also the brother of the late Dorothea Langguth Geiger. No points, no closing costs His funeral Mass was celebrated 1st, 2nd, 3rd MORTGAGES WASHINGTON, D,C. - Mrs. Purchase or Refinance Tuesday at the chapel in Campion Cen- Evelyn (Smith) Lamb, 94, ofWashingImprovement & Repair ter. Interment was in the Campion Cen- ton,D.C., wife ofthe late Leon ELamb Debt Consolidation ter Cemetery. Credit Card Pay Offs and mother of Father Paul T. Lamb, Home Equity Loans chaplain at Morton Hospital, Taunton, Commercial Loans PATRICIA CASHMORE,ucsw died May 29. 2nd Homes Board CertifiedDiplomate Tuition Her funeral Mass was celebrated
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sided in Somerset from 1963 until 1989 when she became a resident of the Catholic Memorial Home. While in Somerset she was a member of St. Thomas More Parish, and its Women's Guild. She was also a member ofthe StJoseph's Women's Guild and the Daughters of Isabella. During World War II she was employed at the Firestone Rubber and Latex Company in Fall River. She leaves three sons, Father Wllliam 1. Shovelton, retired pastor of St.
William Church in Fall River and a resident of Harwich; Father Gerald T. Shovelton, pastor of Holy Trinity Church, Harwich; and Albert F. Shovelton of Riverside, R.I.; a grandson, Brian A. Shovelton; and nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the of the late William Meagher, Thomas E Meagher and Eileen Doxsee. Her funeral was held May 28 with a funeral Mass in St. Thomas More Church, Somerset. Burial was in St. Patric!c Cemetery, Fall River.
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Anthony M. Camara' to retirement worked as a loom fixer and later in construction for the former Levesque Construction Company of Somerset He also ran a local flea market for many years. He was a member of St Michael Church in this city and the Border City Athletic Club. Besides his priest son, he leaves a daughter, Nancy Darling of Boston; a brother, Michael M. Camara of Somerset; four sisters,Adeline Barreiro,
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Mary Barros and Matilda Lima of Fall River and Martha De Forge of Somerset; three grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. He was also the father of the late Rose Marie Latour and brother of the late John M., Manuel M., Joseph M., and Hilda Camara. His funeral Mass was celebrated Wednesday in St. Michael Church. Interment was in St. Patrick Cemetery. v
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continued to teach remedial reading at Holy Name School until 1980, and also continued as the treasurer of Sacred Heart Convent for 10 years. Besides her religious community, she leaves two nieces, Jane Como of Amherst, N.H., and Ann Dolan of Franklin. She was the sister of the late James, John, Thomas and Catherine Whalen. Her funeral Mass was celebrated Wednesday in Sacred Heart Church, Linden Street Burial was held Thursday in St Patrick Cemetery.
NECROLOGY June 8 1961, Rev. John S. Czerwonka, Assistant, St. Stanislaus, Fall River June 9 1945, Rev. Timothy J. Calnen, Pastor, St. Joseph, Woods Hole 1966, Rev. Joseph S. Larue, Pastor, Sacred Heart, North Attleboro \\ June 10 1915, Rev. William H~Curley, Pastor, SS. Peter & Paul, Fall River 1949, Rev. George A.\Meade, Chaplain, St. Mary's Home, New Bedford \ \, \ \ June 11 1973; .Rev. Msgr, Augusto\ L. Furtado, Pastor Emeritus, St. John of \ /.....-'" ...---God, Somerset , \ \ .~~' //--. 1986, Rev. RIchard J. Wolf;,V.,,~~~hop'ConnolIy HIgh School, FalI' River / ( /" ,"/
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The awards were announced May 28 at the annual CPA convention, held this year in Chicago. Our Sunday VISitor, published in Huntington, Ind., won first place in the "general excellence" category for naBy CATliOUC NEWS SERVICE tional newspapers. National CathoCHICAGO (CNS) - Our Sunday . lic Reporter in Kansas City, Mo., VLSitor and diocesan newspapers in New placed second. Tied for third were The York, Colorado Springs, Colo., and National Catholic Register in Nashville, Tenn., took top honors in Hamden, Conn., and The Catholic the 1999 Catholic Press Association Register in Toronto. newspaper awards. Catholic New York took first place
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OFFICIAL His Excellency, the Most Reverend Sean O'Malley, O.P.M. Cap., Bishop of Fall River, has announced the following appointment: Deacon William A. Martin, Deacon at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, N~rth Falmouth. Effective June 9, 1999
in general excellence for papers larger than 40,000 circulation. The Catholic Review in Baltimore took second place and The Record in Louisville, Ky., fin~ ished third. Of papers with 17,001-40,000 circulation, The Catholic Herald ofColorado Springs won first place, followed by The Florida Catholic of Miami in second place, and The Southern Cross of San Diego in third. For papers with circulation of 17,000 and under, The Tennessee Register in Nashville took first place. The Catholic Observer in Springfield, Mass., finished second, and Today's Catholic in Fort Wayne, Ind., third. Some other first-place winners: Best front page: one-color, tabloid: The Beacon, Paterson, NJ.; two or three colors, tabloid: Hawaii Catholic Herald, Honolulu; four-color, broadsheet: National Catholic Register, four-color, tabloid: Our Sunday VISitor. Best news report on a national event The Catholic Sentinel,. Portland, Ore., "Assisted suicide" by Ed Langlois. Best reporton an international event: Catholic New York, "Pope in Cuba" by Mary Ann Poust Best investigative repOlting: National Catholic Reporter, "Philadelphia Archdiocese" by Ralph Cipriano.
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Basics never change. We do As the school year draws to a close we realize that our social . order has failed to meet the moods, anxieties and suppressed rage of our young people. What happened at schools in'Colorado and Georgia are symptomatic of the radical changes reflected by our youths'thinking and activity. Most adults cannot understand how youthful behavior has'deteriorated. In many families, parents are separated from their siblings. Broken families, doing one's own thing and refusal to cope are but a few of the disasters inflicted on our young. Reacting to fill the many gaps in their lives, they have turned to television and computer networking with their violent images and suggested modes for daily living. A lack of supervision by parents is indeed a predominant factor. Adults have watere~ down established and truthful views of morality and behavior. As a result, standards of accountability and responsibility have also been diminished. A great many young people lack clear-cut standards and good guidance in how they should act. It must also be acknowledged that most young people feel reasonably positive about who they are and optimistic about their future. However, there are some that.simply believe all is not going well. What is evident from all psychological reflections is that those youths who feel alienated from society are experiencing the greatest difficulties. Social rejection leads to isolation from people and the realities of life. They become lonely, rootless and lose purpose and direction. Some turn to drugs. Those who counsel adolescents -tell us that the youth in greatest danger is the one who turns to drugs in order to cope with stress and lack of security. Often they are in a constant depression. This is one of the reasons why the suicide rate among youth is increasing at an alarming rate. It should be remembered that adolescents who contemplate suicide frequently have a long history of family instability and discord. . Also evidenced from recent violence in schools is that peer pressure plays a major role in adolescents' patterns of behavior. This is especially true in a society whose technologies are based on the age of its work force and where entry into that market and family responsibility are increasingly delayed. We must realize that in our social order the'role played by PeerS'is mc'reasing!y~becoming more critical. We often forget that in the nature of things, young people are more dependent on peer relationships because ties to parents diminish as they gain greater independence. If parents become hostile, negligent or disinterested, while peers provide a physical and psychological escape from' strained family life, peer relationships become more and more intense. But peer acceptance and rejection is froth with emotional reactions. Young people either feel they are accepted or rejected. Those rejected are more frequently the targets of teasing, arguments and anti-social abuse. Often withdrawing into their own worlds they seek out others who feel similarly rejected and join in rebellious attitudes and enterPrises. And in today's world, rejection often turns violent. The natural reaction in attempts to remedy violent social behavior ranges from pouring money into schools to efforts to control gun sales. Most of these attempts are useless simply because they fail to target the basics. Too many children fall through the cracks of ineffective government and poor parenting. Now that we realize we have a dangerous and explosive situatio!l on our hands, it's about time we turned to sound and effective treatment of adolescents. At a time when the computer printout is an all-knowing sage, it would be well to remember that rriachines and poliCies' do not mend rejection, hurt and alienation. Love and understanding, care and con-' cern, honesty and truth are the means whereby we can come to grips with' our current problems. It is imperative that adults who genuinely like adolescents must come to terms with their oWn adolescence. 路The basics really never change.
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New expectations for today's homlly By FATHER EUGENE HEMRICK CATHOUC NEWS SERVICE
Most people know instinctively when a homily is poor. But when they are asked what plakes a good homily, they'~ stumped. They're not alone. Honest homiletics professors also admit they're baftled by the question. New expectations in society are a factor behind this puzzlement. A homilist is challenged to be relevant on multiple fronts, and it can get complicated. What criteria should the homilist use in self-assessment here? A new sensitivity to women's rights has created the expectation that this concern ought to be reflected in homilies. At the same time, as the war in Kosovo developed, horililists were expected to address the issues underlying a situation with deep roots in history - one that had historians themselves confused. The pro-life movement challenges the homilist to address a whole range of issues that touch upon respect for alllife.And when new immigrants present, the homilist is expected to speak both' English and their language, and to make them feel at home.
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Then there are the concerns of erent. single, unmarried adults. And there are Ifhe takes a strong stand, he is seen social-justice concerns. as a conservative. If he is tolerant, he As parishes get larger and the time is labeled a liberal. between Masses shrinks, the homilist As the complexities increase, what is expected to give a well-developed might help homilists maintain the zesthomily in .the short time allotted and ful spirit needed to prePm:e inspiring to sho\\l that he has his priorities homilies? straight. .I believe we must ask hard, practiThen there are the new questions cal questions such as: Does it work to arising from the shortage of priests: give one homily after another over a Should a priest who celebrates more briefamount of time? Might it be betthan two Masseson Sunday, or who is ter sometimes to remain silent in orministering to two or more parishes, der to avoid giving lifeless, shallow be expected to give a homily at all sennons? Masses he celebrateS? Also, in the past so many Masses As more priests are forced to double were accessible - available -,- to their workload, what should be given parishioners. Should we rethink this preference: parishioners who need a availability in our times in order to priest's immediate services or prepa- help homilists maintain the energy ration of the next homily? and the time between Masses that they The reality is that preaching today need if they are to give good homiis very different from what it was a few lies? Perhaps we need a new homiletics years ago. When the homilist doesn't address movement, along with a national rethe current needs of parishioners or search center to focus on what is doesn't make reference to news events, needed to keep homilies effective. he is accused of being irrelevant. We're going to have to ask tough If he is too relevant and doesn't questions if we're going to keep the speak enough about the Gospels or homily an essential and effective part doctrine, he is accused of being irrev- of the Church's sacramental life.
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Diocesan Communications Office to host region's news media at luncheon June 10.
WESTPORT - James and Robert Karam, owners ofWHTB-WSAR Radio of Fall River, will be recognized for their support of Catholic programming at a noontime gathering, June 10 at White's of Westport. The event is being hosted by the Diocesan Office of Communi-
cations and members of the media from southeastern Massachusetts, the Providence area, Cape Cod and the Islands will meet with Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., and other diocesan communications officials to review mutual areas Of concern. Secretary for Communications Father John F. Moore, and Diocesan Assistant Director of Communications John E. Kearns Jr., have extended an invitation to representa-
tives of newspapers, radio stations, local cable operations and television stations serving the communities in the diocese to attend the luncheon. . The Second Vatican Council called for a day of focus on communications in each diocese at the discretion of the bishop. World Communications Day celebrations customarily include workshops, luncheons, award programs and special Mas'ses to bless communicators.
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Come & Meet Old Family & Friends NATIONAL COMMITTEE - Father Stephen B. Salvador of the Fall River Diocese and Ann and Dave Moskal of the Hartford Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting, were among' regional representatives at the recent Scouting ex.ecutive board meeting in Louisiana. The Moskals serve on the training and membership committees of the NCCS. Mr. Moskal is its Region I chairman.
Fall River Diocesan Scouting chaplain / attends national meeting ATTLEBORO Father Stephen B. Salvador, chaplain for the Fall River Diocese's Catholic Committee on Scouting ~nd also chaplain for Region I for the National Catholic Committee on Scouting, attended the meeting of the national executive board and convening of standing committees held recently in Baton ~ouge, La. Father Salvador, who is pastor of Holy Ghost Parish in Attleboro, was involved in helping prepare for the 37th biennial meeting of the NCCS to be held next spring in Richmond, Va. The NCCS is a Church committee comprised of concerned Catholic clergy and laity which works to sustain and strengthen the relationship between the Boy Scouts of America and the Catholic Church. It also works in cooperation with the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry to ensure the Scouting program is a viable
ST. STANISLAUS GROUNDS 37 R.9c~land Street, Fall River, MA (Off Broadway)
THE POLISH BANDS fiRE BAelt!!! Musical program under the tent (with a wooden dance floor)
Friday, June 4 • 5-9 p.m.
Sunday, June 6 ·1-5 p.m.
MC Music Produdions
Joey Smola·s Velvetones
Saturday, June 5 • 5-9 p.m.
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Eddie Forman Orchestra Hadley,MA
ll'f,~Friday & Saturday Teen "ight Club (Grades 7-12) Also Featuring;
Famous Polish Kitchen • American Fare • Games of Skill & Chance • Polish Heritage Artifacts and . Religious Articles
form of youth ministry for Catholic young people. Currently there are 9,650 Scouting units chartered to Catholic organizations, serving more than 350,000 youth across the country..
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'Discarding old sacramentals Q. How does one properlly cllicard old re6In the Bible and in Christian tradition, it is gioos pictures, rosaries, statues, scapulars and always, ofcourse, God who "bestows his blessso on? I and some.ofmy friends have r------~--- accumulated a lot over the years. One priest toldos simply to teardlem up or U 1. 0 bum them, but that doesn'tsound very respectfuL Can you help? (NewYork) A. Unless you own a warehouse, . there is a limit to how many blessed Father candles, prayer books, rosaries, statues and other items one can accumulate. John J. Dietzen .The advice the priest gave you is basi- .... _ cally correct. ~o understand that, it helps to know a bit ing by communicating or declaring his own about what we Catholics understand a blessing· goodness." Whoever blesses others in God's to be. The official ''Catholic Book ofBlessings," name is invoking God's help upon people,or on which offers blessing rites for everything from material things (rosaries, food, Advent wreathes churches and birthdays to animals and high- and so on) which people will use in their daily ways, is the best plaCe to look. (The numbers lives, prayer and worship (6, 7,1440). following refer to that book.) In other words, the significance ofsuch bless-
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ings focuses on people and people's use of goodness, not a constitutive one, by which a blessed items to help them live holy lives. The Church or chalice, for example, is permanently items themselves have their spiritual importance "constituted" for public worship. only in being able to be used for that purpose. All this comes down to saying that when As the "Catechism of the Catholic Church" blessed articles no longer have a use, it is fitting (No. 1669) reminds us, every baptized person, to break or tear or burn them so they lose their as a member ofthe Christian community, is called identity as a scapular or image, for eXl1!l1ple. to be a "blessing" and to bless. Thus, whether Their purpose is to help increase faith and the blessings are given by laypersons or clergy assist our spirit of prayer and devotion. When (most blessing rites are reserved for ordained they have served that purpose, and have worn ministers), therefore, the ones who preside should out or are to be replaced, there is no irreverence "keep in mind that they represent the Church in in appropriately disposing of them. A free brochure answering questions celebration" (No. 17). While they deserve proper respect for .what Catholics ask about annulments is available they contribute to our faith life, the sacramentals by sending a stamped seIf·addressed envelope we're talking about are not changed by being to Father John Dietzen, Box 325, Peoria, m. blessed, in the sense that they are permanently 61651. set aside for prayer or worship. Questio.ns for this column may be sent to In technical theological language, they re- Father Dietzen at the same address, or e-mail ceive an invocative blessing, invoking God's jjdietzen@aoLcom.
A profitable suit, if the Church follows suit Seen the news? Los Angeles and San Francisco are suing the manufacturers of guns on the grounds that they (the guns, not necessarily LA and SF) are a) lethal and b) too accessible to children. Now, if they can pull that.off, how about if the Church sues the entertainment industry because its products are a) morally lethal' and b). too accessible to the young (and to my neighbor, Bud, for that matter)? If LA and SF can use the Unfair Trade Practices laws to go after Smith & Wesson because it, in the words oflawyers, "deceives the public about the safety of its products," why can't the Church go after the creators of "games" like ''Tomb Raider" or "Guts Flying," or movies like "Matrix"? LA and SF are not dumb. (Well, OK, OK, as.municipalities they are just above rutaba.gas on the IQ scale.) However, they think
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they can pull off a tobacco lawsuit-like settlement, 18-wheeler-of-cash kind of thing. We are talking billions here, folks. So, heh, heh, maybe the Church could use the same tactic and use a settlement (aka "legally abstracted booty") to subsidize moral education public works projects across America - billboards, PSAs, Sister Wendy concerts, monasteries, the works. Bud, however, has been cool.to the idea - even after I offered him a consultant's job on the Ministry of Funds Distribution Commission in the event my application to head the Moral Booty Endowment Trust was accepted. (You gotta have vision.) "You know," he said solemnly, "it's not morals that kill, but bad morals.in the hands of doofuses." "Huh?" I responded, also solemnly. ."Wen* Bud blinked. "How. about this? $500 BK Real Estate, Inc., Centerville; $200 St. Francis Xavier Ladies' Guild, Hyannis; $125 Teaticket Hardware, E. Falmouth; $100 St. Pius X Catholic Women's Club, S. Yarmouth; Coffin's Gift Store, Nantucket; Michael Angelastro Real Estate, Inc., Nantucket. FALL RIVER AREA $1,000 Walsh Pharmacy of Rock Street; $600 K.R. Rezendes, Inc., Assonet; $550 Piping Systems, Inc., Assonet; $500 Lightolier/ Fall River; $375 St. John of God Women's Guild, Somerset; $200 Catholic Women's Club of Fall River; St. John of God Holy Rosary Sodality, Somerset; Hydro-Stop Roofing Systems, Assonet; $125 Knights of Columbus Msgr. Furtado Council #12348, Somerset; $100 Letendre's Laundry; Daughters of Isabella St. Patrick Circle #335, .Somerset; Briere & Paquette; Fall River Paper & Supply Co; San-Man Corp.; Assonet; Media Concepts Corp., Assonet; Wm. Stang Assembly Fourth Degree, Knights of Columbus; Sen. Thomas C. Norton; Yellow Cab of Fall River, Inc. . NEW BEDFORD AREA $500 Perry Funeral Home; $250 St. James St. Vincent de Paul Society; William Wood Painting & Decorating, Mattapoisett; $200 . Donaghy Funeral Home. TAUNTON AREA $750 St. Ann St. Vincent de Paul Society, Raynham; $500 Davolrraunton Printing, Inc.; J.F. Cullen Auto Sales; $450 Holy Rosary Sodality; $350 St. Maximilian Kolbe Guild; $325 Polish American Citizens Club; $200 Holy Rosary Church CCD; Sowiecki Funeral Home; $150 Allan M. Walker &.Co. Inc.; Holy Rosary St. Vincent de Paul Society; Silva . Funeral Home, Inc.; $1'00 Tibbetts Engineering Corp.; J.R. Tallman & Co., Inc. NATIONALS $2,000 R.A.D. Jones Architects, Inc., Rockland; $900 Rev. Arthur K. Wingate, Fall River; St. Vincent de Paul Society Diocese of Fall River; $500 Congregation of the Sacred 'Hearts, Fairhaven; M-M Louis Cook, No. Pembroke; $225 Ronald W. Hinkle; $175 Permanent Diaconate Community of the Diocese of Fall River; $150 Rose Therese Cap & Gown Co, Stoughton; $125 Daher Family & Beatrice
It's not entertainment that kills, but the price of popcorn and M&Ms and a soda at the movies." . I tried to help. "Are you saying that even
He waved his hand. "Think about it. The Church is in the morals industry. What if the entertainment-industrial complex counter~ sued the Church for trying to manipulate the morality markets by short-siding the supply side?" I gasped. "You mean for not producing enough morals to supply the entertainment industry?" He nodded. Maybe we should hold back on our suit for a bit and see how LA and SF do first. And, in the meantime, we can take a look" at any undue hoarding of morals by Catholics and talk them into' putting them back into the market. Comments are welcome. Write Uncle Dan at 6363 Christie Ave. No. 222, Emeryville, Calif. 94608; ore-mail: cnsuncle@yahoo.com.
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Inspiration in Medjugorje Few of us had heard of Mary] to avoid these holocausts. Medjugorje until June 1981. The formula is always prayer, fastThat's when six youngsters in this ing, penance and reconciliation. town in Bosnia-Herzegovina re- True peace and happiness are the lated that the Virgin Mary .._ had appeared to them. This phenomenon of visitations from Mary is said to have occurred ever since, turnBy Antoinette Bosco ing Medjugorje _ into a spiritual L..
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center, a small Balkan village that has drawn millions of pilgrims. Some people have found it difficult to reconcile that heaven through Mary - has been visiting Medjugorje for 18 years and yet, in this time, we have seen the hellish horror of war in Bosnia and now Kosovo. According to Wayne Weible, who has been involved with Medjugorje for 14 years, ever since he went there "as a lukewarm journalist and a trained skeptic" in 1985, there is no conflict at all in this. On the contrary, "it only makes sense" that this would be the region where Mary would come, because here is where her message of peace through prayer most needs to be heard, he told me. "We have a choice - to choose the right or the wrong pathway. We're given the formula [by
good fruits of living the messages Mary brings. What's most important is that she came to reach everybody. Mary has said that all people are equal in God's eyes. "But the people, the government, in the Balkans did not heed the message. It's not surprising to me that such horror would take place there," said Weible, author of "The Final Harvest, Medjugorje at the End of the Century" (Paraclete Press), his fourth book on that phenomenon. Put simply by him, Mary is in the Balkans because that is where she is most needed, in a place spiritually starved for authentic love and peace. Talking with this man you have to note the passion he feels about the visionaries - the six young people, now adults and all but two married and parents. He speaks of "the beauty of the vi-
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FAMILY MEMBERS of Rachel Scott, one of those killed in the Columbine High School shootings, write messages last week on Rachel's cross, which is part of a permanent memorial to the victims at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Littleton, Colo. From left are Rachel's sisters Bethanee Scott McCandles and Dana Scott and cousin Jeff Scott. (CNS photo from Reuters)
sionaries, ... the holiness of these young people ... the spirit in them." He told me of a time when he was with Marija, who lives in Italy, taking care of her "three rambunctious Italian boys." When it was time for the apparition, Marija, in ecstasy, never moved or felt the boys' activity. Medjugorje is about remarkable experiences of strengthened and soaring faith, Weible maintains. He himself had a "conversion of heart," which brought him to "a discovery of the Eucharist," a yearning that led him to the Catholic Church, he said. He said he wanted to try to tell the story in a way people would say "Wow!" I've had my own "wow" experience of Medjugorje, after my son Sterling and his wife Bernadette came back from a pilgrimage there. People consistently have spoken of supernatural phenomena regarding the sun during the apparitions. Sterling had his video camera focused on the sun at the time of the apparition one evening. He brought me a copy of what he taped, and you have to see it to believe it. The sun, normal as always, suddenly begins to quiver; the sun changes shape, looking almost heart-shaped. This lasts a few minutes, and then the sun returns to its normal appearance. Can science explain this?
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Identical twins find identical vocations as women religiou§ By BRENDA REES CATHOUC NEWS SERVICE
AN ETHNIC Albanian refugee woman ho'ids a child in front of a tent at the Stankovic refugee camp last week. (CNS photo from Reuters)
Kosovars in Albania receive medical care from U.S. nurses SKODER,Albania(CNS)-When nurse DonnaArmstrong ofSeattle said the exhausted grandmother straggled - many of the refugees she is seeing are into this overflowing refugee camp suffering from "big time" post-trauwith her daughter and eight grand- matic stress. "Many are going into shells, with children in tow, she received urgent medical care from volunteer doctors children displaying blank looks," and nurses with Northwest Medical Armstrong said. "Some want to talk Teams ofTigard, Ore. about their experience; it's the ones Tears welled up in Nurije Sejdiu's who are silent who scare us." eyes, and she winced in pain as she Nurses and doctors are seeing evtried to lift her ann so that nurses could ery kind of illness imaginable composition a blood-pressure monitoring ing through the camps, many acute, cuff. She had injured her shoulderdur- chronic or terminal; Many refugees ing the time since she and her family have tuberculosis. Many are sufferwere evicted at gunpoint by Serb p0- ing from dental disorders that cause lice from theirhome in nearby Kosovo. sore throats and respiratory problems, As several of her grandchildren Armstrong added. watched solicitously, the 63-year-old There is a need for more intravewoman recounted her tale of terror nous supplies to deal with the dehythrough an interpreter to Wendy dration and toothbrushes and toothBarnham, a NorthwestMedical Teams paste, she told Dave Farquahr, an advolunteer nurse practitioner from ministrator with Northwest Medical Battle Ground, Wash. Teams. Northwest Medical is one of more Several tons of toothbrushes and than 104 private reliefagencies work- toothpaste are en route to the camp, ing in Skoder. Also heavily involved Farquahrtold therelieved nurse, comare Baltimore-based Catholic Relief pliments ofthe Oregon Catholic comServices, the U.S. bishops' overseas munity. relief and development agency, and The 158,000 pounds of medical the Catholic relief agency Caritas. supplies, hygiene kits and blankets The grandmother's 43-yeal'-0Id donated by Providence Health Sysdaughter was too weak: to walk to the tem and Western Oregon Catholic triage center.Northwest Medical set parishes were transported free of up in an abandoned factory in Skoder, charge to Europe from Portland by home to 7,000 refugees. Some of the Evergreen International Aviation of children were too dehydrated from di- McMinnville. The supplies were valarrhea and vomiting to wait in .line. ued at more than $1.1 million. Medical teams will go to them. Third-year medical student With her paramedic-trained hus- Gjakova Radoniqi, 29, of Pristina, band, Barnum is helping stabilize the . Kosovo, arrived at the abandoned factraumatized refugees as they waJilder tory-turned-refugee camp in Skoder down from the border. The most ur- with his pregnant wife and 18-monthgent cases are sent to the local hospi- old daughter, also forced from their tal to be treated by Albanian doctors.· home by Serb troops. Albania is barely able to care for Fluent in English, Radoniqi is .its own 3.3 million people, much less translating for Northwest Medical the nearly 900,000 refugees who have Teams while he awaits word of his streamed over the mountainous bor- extended family. His parents remain der into this country, which is about in Kosovo, their fate unknown. the size of Maryland. . Hundreds ofrefugee camps are pr0Barnham, her husband and other liferating in Albania, with more to volunteers pt:0vide urgent medical come. In one of the more established care until the refugees can be sent on camps in Tirana, the capital, 1,500 trains to camps farther south, near refugees live on 4-foot by 8-footfoam· Tirana, the capital, to make room for mattresses spread out on a basketball the thousands more refugees expected court in the city's sports arena. as the Serbs continue their brutal Volunteers from local churches policy of expelling ethnic Albanians work round the clock to feed the refufrom Kosovo. gees bread, cheese and eggs. They In another part of the grimy room, have been here for five weeks.
LOS ANGELES - As children, identical twins Martha and Yolanda Vega were best friends and loved to play pranks on their teachers and fellow students by switching identities and seats in school. Today, the sisters may still get mistaken for each other. They wear identical garb as Sisters of Social Service, the religious community for which they took fmal vows nearly a decade ago. ''When we were young, it was really hard for people to tell us apart," Sister Martha said in an interview with The Tulings, weekly newspaper ofthe Los AngelesArchdiocese. ''And it still . happens today by members of our own community who easily mistake one of us for the other." Taking up religious life was not something they had planned together, the sisters. said, explaining they had . taken different routes which somehow pointed to a religious vocations for both of them. Sister Yolanda was a legal secretary for seven years in the district attorney's office in Ventura County. "It was then I started following something inside of me that wanted to be more involved with changing the world," said Sister Yolanda. "I felt something missing, something unsettled." She then decided to ask for spiritual guidance from a priest in her parish, Sacred Heart in Ventura. It was about this time MarthaVega also had thoughts about spiritual life and sought counsel from another priest at Sacred Heart. "In high· school," said Sister SOCIAL SERVICE Sisters Martha (left) and Yolanda Vega, Martha, " had an idea of joining a are seen in a photograph after making their final vows in 1990, community, but then I felt I needed to do other things, like travel and work, and in a picture from their childhood. The two entered reli. so I didn't pay attention to that call- gious community five months apart. (CNS photo) ing then." She then worked in a probation . the priests separately suggested to Now it's easier for their parents to office where she was called on to be a each sister that she consider joining accept their vocation, they say:" think Spanish-language interpreter during the Sisters of Social Service, a reli- they realize how important the work family disputes at home and in the gious community devoted to social is we do," said Sister Yolanda. courts. Despite both sisters' busy schedwork. Later Sister Martha, like her sister, "Our parents, as we were ourselves, ules, they manage to keep in touch would study for an education degree were very involved in the Church, but with each other. "I must talk to her at and also teach· bilingual classes at they really didn't talk to us about vo- least several times a week," Sister local schools. cations at home," Sister Martha said. Martha said of her twin. At that point, neither sister men- ''We come from aLatino culture where Said SisterYolanda, "She really is tioned to the other the nature of their women are expected to marry and my best friend and we have had so spiritual counseling. ''We both came have children." many similar experiences that we to it on our own and didn't really talk Sister Yolanda entered the Sisters have shared with each other. It feels about it until much later on,"said Sis- of Social Service in 1982, and Sister very normal for both of us to be in ter Yolanda: Martha joined five months later. In this community, serving God and his It was also interesting that each of 1990 both made their final vows. people."
Consent decree stops funding of 'sham' unions WASHINGfON (CNS)-Strawbeny growers in Cali"Nothing can be so harmful to a union than a rump fornia entered into a consent decree with the California group - a union that's false, supported by the growers. Superior Court not to fund any organization claiming to That happened in the San Joaquin Valley," said Father Eugene 1. Boyle, ecumenical vicar for the Diocese of San represent strawberry workers and their interests. The court, in Santa Cruz County, also issued a tempo- Jose, Calif. Speaking from Watsonville, Calif., in a telephone conrary restraining order against two other growers to ban their funding activities. ference call with reporters, Father Boylecongratulated the In 1997, the United Fann Workers, two priests and two UFW attorneys for spotting the deceit ''The lawyers have elected officials in Salinas, Calif., had sued the Western done their job;' he said. Growers Association, claiming the growers' group had The other priest-plaintiff was Father William J. funded the Agriculture Workers of America The group O'Donnell, senior priest at St Joseph theWorkman Parish had positioned itself as an alternative to the UFW The in Berkeley, Calif. UFW contended the group was a front for the growers. The plaintiffs introd~ced as evidence excerpts from a The ruling cleared the way for an election before Me- Western GrowersAssociation board ofdirectors' meeting morial Day at Coastal Beny, one ofthe firms belonging to which had as a guest an organizer from the Agricultural theWestern GrowersAssociation. The UFW; which filed a Workels ofAmerica request for the election May 17, has been working inSubpoenaed bank records showed that growers and . tensely over the past three years to organize the state's industry organizations gave more than $56,000 to the group. strawberry w~.
Abstinence more than just a moral issue, advocate says By ANN PIASECKI
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nars about human sexuality and self-respect. The teacher, wife and mother of fi ve children has written a curriculum for junior high and high school students titled "Sex Respect," which is currently being
better educators. And that was the time before the AIDS epidemic." BOURBONNAIS, Ill. Mast testified before the U.S. Twenty years after she began proSenate subcommittee on educamoting sexual abstinence before tion in 1994, and found little opmarriage, Coleen Kelly Mast is position. "I cited statistics that beginning to see a shift - a light show that teen-age mothers at the end of the tunnel. rarely complete their educaMore people, she says, are tion and get off welfare. SixtyTeens and young adults are one percent of kids born out seeing that her Catholicbased philosophy about not emotionally prepared to of wedlock end up in poverty sexual abstinence before mar- enter a relationship that could the rest of their lives," she riage and chastity has medisaid. cal and mental health ben- leave them feeling empty and Although her curriculum is used, Mast said. Catholic the- steeped in Catholic theology, efits as well. "I teach abstinence from a ology addresses the whole Mast has managed to apply it health perspective," said person. across religious lines. In Mast, who attends Mass daily. 1984, there was a lot of aware"It's not just pigeonholed as . . • ness about the public's health, morality. The Church doesn't which included physical, enhave a monopoly on truth." used by more than 2,000 schools vironmental and emotional eleIn the late '70s, when Mast was nationwide, mostly public insti- ments, she said. beginning her work as an absti- tutions. Teens and young adults are nence advocate, Playboy magaThe 47-year-old lecturer and not emotionally prepared to en. - zine did a spread on her moral eth- education consultant said the ter a relationship that could -. ics, and television reporter 1960s was an era of total up- leave them feeling empty and Geraldo Rivera sensationalized heaval, causing confusion used, Mast said. Mast said Catho\ er beliefs, trying to make them among teens and young adults, lic theology addresses the whole appear ridiculous. especially in the United States. person. "We've done media programs "I was like a pioneer of abstiIt reflects the love of God. In where we can see that Satan hates nence education. I began to le- God there is life. Life and love us. Lust is a constant, and I guess gitimize abstinence in a way that go together. You can't separate that's what sends me deeper into public schools had not seen be- that from marriage," she said. prayer," she said in an interview fore and Catholic schools were She points to the increase in with the Catholic Explorer, news- unclear," she said. the number of sexually transmitpaper of the Joliet Diocese. "In the Catholic schools, I ted diseases and mental health Mast, who lives in found that the teachers didn't un- problems suffered by those who Bourbonnais and belongs to St. derstand the issue," Mast added. underwent abortions and more George Parish in nearby St. "So, I taught them that it wasn't as reasons for implementing abGeorge, has written numerous ar- just for pleasure. As our adults stinence programs in the ticles and led more than 500 semi- began to understand, they were schools. CATHOUC NEWS SERVICE
lHEANCHOR- Diocese ofFall River- Fri., June 4, 1999
HOG HEAVEN - Steve Moran, left, and Bob "Fuzzy" DeKnight, owner of "Signs by Fuzzy" in Paterson, N.J., admire the painting Moran designed on Msgr. Mark Giordani's 1973 Harley Davidson motorcycle. Msgr. Giordani rode his Harley during the annual motorcycle blessing and Mass at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Paterson. (CNS photo by Tom Lynch, The Beacon)
Pope's Polish visit aimed at renewing nation's spiritual roots VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Pope John Paul II makes his longest visit to his Polish homeland in June, a trip aimed at renewing the spiritual roots of the nation as it prepares to face the challenges of a new millennium. The June 5-17 pilgrimage will take the pope through numerous smaller towns and cities, to his boyhood home and his episcopal city, and into the chambers of political power in postcommunist Poland, The itinerary includes 21 stops in 16 dioceses, many of which the pope has not visited during his seven previous trips back home. The schedule is unusually heavy for the 79-year-old pontiff, who has shown good stamina in recent months despite
suffering from a nervous disorder. Pa- ofParliament, his first to a national aspal aides insist they are not worried sembly, and meet with government about his health. . leaders, including Prime MinisterJerzy When Pope John Paul visits home, Buzek, a Lutheran. The pope is exthere is always a countrywide celebra- pected to speak about the proper relation in Poland. The pope is counting tionship between religion and politics on that kind ofnational attention again, in the post-Communist era. as he travels the country's byways to The pope's trip is dedicated to the celebrate Mass, give talks to local resi- Beatitudes and has as its theme, "God dents, meet with educators, greet is Love," Polish bishops have also Church leaders, and beatify or canon- called the visit a ''vigil for the millenize more than 100 sons and daughters nium;' and the pontiff will no doubt of the fatherland. outline his vision of the future ofevanWhile specific themes will change gelization in Poland. daily, one major papal concern will be But several key events on the what Polish bishops have called an in- pope's schedule look back at darker creasingly "selective" attitude by Poles chapters in recent Polish history, too. toward their faith. As the pope told Pol- He will lead a prayer service at a Holoish bishops caust memorial atUmschlagplatz, asite last year, he is from which Polish Jews were sent by worried about Nazi occupation forces to the Treblinka the dangers of death camp, and he will pray at anan "idolatry of other monument to Poles deported by liberty" in his the Russians to Siberia At a Mass in homeland and Warsaw June 13, the pope will beatify wants to em- 108 martyrs of World War II, and he phasize that will also pray at a memorial to World the political War I victims. In the town of Stary Sacz, he will and social Catholics changes of the canonize Blessed Kunigunde, a 13th36.8 million last decade century Polish-Hungarian princess who "must be married a king of Poland, lived with ': matched by a him in continence and after his death renewal ofcon- withdrew to a convent she founded in science and StarySacz. The last few days ofthe pope's visit personal responsibility. will feature several highly personal In Warsaw, events, including a meeting with resithe pope will dents in his hometown of Wadowice give a speech and a visit to the family grave in to both houses Krakow..
HISPANIC HEALING SERVICE Sunday, June 6 - 2:30 p.m. Father Manuel Pereira
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Actress brings! funny but reverent Jesus' life to be portrayed portrayal of nun to the stage on TV miniseries - twice
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as Mary Magdalene, the announcement said, as well as the "politically charged times in which Roman governor Pontius Pilate ruled over Judea - to the disdain of the Jewish leaders and residents." The Italian studio Lux Vide, which ,made a series of Old Testa. By MARK PATIISON ment epics for the 1NT cable chanCATliOUC NEWS SERVICE nel, is one ofthe producers of"Jesus" WASHINGTON _. The life of along with American studio Five Jesus will be brought to the small Mile Productions. One of its execuscreen twice next television season. tive producers is Lorenzo Minoli, CBS will present 11 four-hour who was associated with the 1NT Illi$eries simply titled "Jesus:' NBC miniseries "Joseph;' winnerofa 1995 Will do its own four-hour miniseries, Emmy for best miniseries. with more ~ ....., NBC Studios will emphasis The miniseries will explore 'prod uce on Jesus' Je~us' relationships with Mary, "Mary and modier, to Jesus," and be called Joseph, the Apostles, and its execu"Mary and other followers such as Mary tiveproducJesus." Magdalene, the announceers are 'B.o t h Eunice programs ment said, as well as the l'pO_ Kennedy were pre- Iitically charged times in which Shriver and sented by Roman governor Pontius her son their respec- Pilate ruled over Judea - to Robert tive netShriver. works to 1V the disdain of the Jewish leadand residents." ers Eunice is advertising • buyers in the sister of assassiNew York during mid-Mayas they unveiled nated brothers President John Kennedy Robert Kennedy and their new 1999-2000 schedules. CBS' ."Jesus" will star Jeremy mother of NBC newscaster Maria . Sisto in the title role. Sisto played a Shriver.' An NBC spokeswoman told radical leftist in NBC's miniseries 'The '60s," which aire'd over the Catholic News Servicerecently that production has jl;!8t begun on "Jesus winter. , Jacqueline Bisset will play Mary, and Mary," whicli the network billed Jesus' mother, she played themother as "a unique perspective on the life ofJoanofArcinCBS'Mayminiseries of the Vrrgin Mary, one of the most "Joan ofArc." Armin Mueller-Stahl, controversial and misunderstood an Oscar BestSupporting Actor nomi- figures in Christianity:' "Mary and Jesus" will show nee in 1995 for his role in "Shine," Mary as "a truly inspirational figplays Joseph. Other stars include "Will & ure," nurturing Jesus as a child and Grace" star Debra Messing as Mary helping him grow and learn,accordMagdalene, Gary Oldman as Pontius ing to NBC. After the ratings success during Pilate, Jeroen Krabbe and David .the May sweeps of two religiously O'Hara. "Jesus" will show how Christ, themed miniseries, NBC's "Noah's "during his relatively short life, grew Ark" and CBS' "Joan of Arc," the from a simple carpenter to a man commercial broadcast networks whose spiritual teachings and lov- have relearned that dramas featuring ways continue to inspire billions ing historic faith figures can sell. It was a lesson learned by NBC of followers - nearly 2,000 years after his crucifixion," according to a 20 years ago when it presented the Franco Zeffirelli epic "Jesus of CBS announcement. The miniseries will explore Jesus' Nazareth," which is still regarded as relationships with Mary, Joseph, the one of the most faithful adaptations Apostles, and other followers such of the Christ story. ~
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Actress Mariette Hartley cited for suicideprevention work By CATliOUC NEWS SERVICE
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CHICAGO - Actress Mariette Hartley, national spokeswoman for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, has received the Charles T. Rubey Survivor Award from Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago's Loving Outreach to Survivors program. The award, named in honor of the program's founder, Father Charles T. Rubey, salutes a public figure who has made outstanding efforts to educate and encourage survivors of a family member or close friend who have committed suicide.
Since 1979, the program founded by Father Rubey and three couples who had lost a child to suicide has assisted thousands of families who have experienced the suicide of a family member. The Emmy Award-winning Hartley received the Rubey award at the recent, annual Blossoms of Hope brunch benefiting the LOSS program of Catholic Charities. Hartley, whose father committed suicide in 1962, currently hosts two television programs - the nationally syndicated "Wild About Animals" and "Healthy Solutions" on CNBC.
ties of women religious. She takes up a collection after each performance, and the LOS ANGELES - Acmoney raised during her tress Maripat Donovan plays California performances a nun in a two-act play called will benefit the retirement "Late Nite Catechism~" but fund of the Sisters of the she didn't grow up in a "perHoly Names of Jesus and fect" Catholic family. Mary. Her parents divorced. Donovan said she's guarThere were only two kids. She anteed a good show when wasn't a good student, and sisters make up most of the was more of a troublemaker, audience. for much of her 16 years in "The most memorable Catholic schools. audience I ever had was the So how is it that when she time I did the show for 250 puts on a traditional black and nuns in Wisconsin. They white habit, across around her were members ofa teaching neck and whacks a wooden and nursing order; median ruler against her palm a couple age 67-years-old," Donovan of times that Donovan can said '1t was their yearly conplay the archetypal nun "Sisvocation and I was the enter" in a play that's been runtertainment. ning for seven years across the "I never had more fun. United States and in Canada, They were on fire. They England, Australia and Iremade me laugh." land? Donovan said she has ''We went to Mass every come to realize over the years day and said the rosary on our the invaluable life lessons knees every night," Donovan she was taught by nuns. said of her childhood on The idea for "Late Nite Chicago's South Side. Catechism" came during ''We discussed St Thomas ACTRESS MARIPAT Donovan stands in dinner with friends. Aquinas at the dinner table. front of the Henry Fonda Theater in Los An- Donovan began a recitation We said the Angelus in the geles, where she appeared as the archetypal of the lives of saints and her morning. Every prayer you could possibly cram into the nun, "Sister:' in the two-act play, "Late Nite friends said she should do day we said," she told The Tid- Catechism." (CNS photo by Jonathan Alcorn, something with the material. Three months of work ings, archdiocesan newspa- The Tidings) produced a script, which per ofLos Angeles. She calls 'tite Nite Catechism," ence feel like they're in a third-grade Donovan honed at Live Bait Theatre scheduled to run through June 6 on Catholic school classroom. Donovan in,Qticago..Soon after, the play was stage in Hollywood, a memory play even assigns a class niOliitor dUring born. Donovan said she doesn't change for the audience that triggers thoughts the IS-minute intermission, in which about developments in the Catholic the audience is to break-up into dis- her character when she takes the show Church from the Latin Mass to "en- cussion groups. abroad. counter theology" and "nuns in short ''We're all taught by the same nuns Donovan herself was taught by skirts ." Dominican nuns in elementary school who were from France, Ireland and She portrays ''Sister,'' her charac- and her high school was staffed by Germany. The experience is univerter, with reverence and reality, and not Notre Dame Sisters. sal," she explained. "I can't change an ounce ofdisrespect. Donovan said The actress also is aware ofthe cur- myself. Ican't pretend I'm Irish. I grew she wants audience members to re- rent financial struggles of many older up on the South Side of Chicago and think their relationships with nuns in nuns, and so in the last year she has this sister has a similar experience to their lives from an adult's perspective. raised more than $100,000 for the re- mine," she said. "You just have to be The stage design makes the audi- tirement funds of various communi- who you are." CATliOUC NEWS SERVICE
film Capsules NEW YORK (CNS) - The following are capsule reviews of movies recently reviewed by the U.S. Catholic Conference Office for Film and Broadcasting. "Endurance" (Disney) Seini-documentary account of Ethiopian distance rumier Haile Gebrselassie's life from rural childhood in a large farm family to years of training with a track club in Addis Ababa and his record-setting IO,OOO-meter run in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Except for the Olympic footage, everything else has been re-created by writer-director Leslie Woodhead in scenes showing Gebrselassie's affinity for running, his father's attempts to make him give it up, and the hard work that pays off in his Atlanta triumph, but the slow-paced
result is more a snapshot of the runner than a portrait of the man. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-I - general patronage. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is G - general audiences. "The Thirteenth Floor" (Columbia) Densely plotted sci-fi thriller involving a murder in parallel worlds, including 1937-era Los Angeles and the present, with characters (Armin Mueller-Stahl, Craig Bierko and¡ Vincent D'Onofrio) slipping between dimensions as they search for one true reality. Director Josef Resnak's convoluted tale plays intriguing mind games until the weakly constructed climax goes over the top then imposes a pat conclusion. Sporadic nasty violence, some sexual innuendo, intermittent rough language and a few instances of profanity. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-III - adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is R - restricted. "1\vice Upon a Yesterday" (Trimark)
Breezy romantic fable in which the clock is magically turned back so that a cheating boyfriend (Douglas Henshall) can have a second chance with his girlfriend (Lena Headey) only to discover that she too had begun a clandestine affair. Director Maria Ripoll's bittersweet tale follows four characters who leam that love can't flourish in an atmosphere of betrayal and deceit. Brief sexual encounter, a live-in relationship, intermittent rough language and a few instances of profanity. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-III - adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is R - restricted.
Movies Online Can't remember how a recent film was classified by the USCC? Want to know whether to let the kids go see it? Now you can look film reviews up on America Online. Once you're connected to AOL, just use the keyword CNS to go to Catholic News Service's online site, then look for movie reviews.
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Iteering pOintl EAST FREETOWN - An Emmaus Retreat for young adults in their 20s and early 30s will be held June 11-13 at Cathedral Camp. This co-educational weekend provides an opportunity for people to experience God's love and share in a Christian community. For more information call Pat Medeiros at (40.1) 624-3070. EAST FREETOWN - A Children's Grief Day Camp will be held on July 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cathedral Camp Retreat and Conference Center. It is sponsored by staff and volunteer of Hospice of Community Nurse and will help children ages 6-18 work through their grief. For more information or to register call 999-3400. FALL RIVER - St. Anne's Parish and Shrine holds Healing Services on the first and third Sunday of every month at 3: 15 p.m. The next services will be held June 6 and 20. All welcome. FALL RIVER - The Fall River Diocesan Choir will hold its monthly rehearsal for the season on June 8 at 7 p.m. in St. Mary's Cathedral. Tenors and basses are still needed. The choir is rehearsing to sing at the ordination to the priesthood liturgy on June 26. For more information call Madeleine Grace at 6781054. FALL RIVER - A Pro-Life Holy Hour will be held Junt? 6 at
D.N. nuncio says world must move toward total nuclear disarmament By TRACY EARLY CATliOUC NEWS SERVICE
the previous review in 1995. Archbishop Martino said that the preparations for the review would give a "signal" of whether the international community could expect progress in its "long struggle to free itselffrom the bonds of nuclearweapons." ''The Non-Proliferation Treaty is
UNITED NATIONS - The Vatican nuncio to the United Nations told an interfaith symposium that the up'coming review of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons should be used to move the world toward total nuclear disarmament. "While militarism of all kinds must be checked, the abolition of Archbishop Martino said that nuclear weapons is the prerequi- the Vatican l'never wavers" from siteforpeace in the2lstcentury," stating its conviction that said Archbishop Renato R. nuclear weapons IIcannot be Martino. "What has been promised for a long time by the Non- justified" and IIdeserve conProliferation Treaty must be demnation." achieved." ~ He joined Jewish, Islamic, Buddhist and Hindu representatives the pre-eminent instrument to bring on a panel sponsored by the Reli- about the complete elimination of gious Group of the Non-Govemmen- nuclear weapons," he said. tal Organization Committee on DisArchbishop Martino said that the armament. Vatican "never wavers" from stating The symposium, at U.N. head- its conviction that nuclear weapons quarters in New York, was held "cannot be justified" and "deserve while a U.N. preparatory commit- condemnation." However, he said that "the present tee was meeting to plan for a review of the Non-Proliferation picture of nuclear disarmament is not Treaty next year, following up on a bright one."
In an apparent allusion to India and Pakistan, the 'nuncio said that nuclear testing by "new states" showed the weakness of the non-proliferation effort. Most of the countries that already possess nuclear weapons "have refused to begin comprehensive negotiations for elimination," he added. Archbishop Martino cited an initiative of "middle-power states" called the New Agenda Coalition that he said could be "particularly fruitful." This group called last year for the countries with nuclear weapons to demonstrate an "unequivo• cal commitment" to negotiations that would lead to disarmament, he observed. The Vatican representative also said members of"civil society" such ~ the interreligious group sponsoring the symposium could playa significant role. The work of such groups, he said, w~ "bound to enhance the common effort to rid the world ofthe ultimate evil, represented by nuclear weapons, which are an offense to God's creation."
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Italian priest: Pray the rosary instead 9f getting stres~ed ROME ,(CNS) Next time graph, and 'gave the words to all you're stuck, in line or at a stop the prayers. . "Every day one can recite a part light, try praying the rosary instead of getting stressed, an Ital- of it," the priest wrote, " ... at least ~ ian priest advised through an In- decade!" . ternet site: "Turri off. the television for 15 "When Y9U are on 'the bus, or, minutes,:'. one· suggestion said. you are waiting for the light to "Try to recite the rosary with your change, or have to stand in line, family! Peace will' enter your increase the value of your· time home!" with Mary: Recite a decade of the The Sanctuary of the Madonna rosary," Father Pasquale Silla, rec- of Divine Love houses a portrait tor of the Rome-area Sanctuary of .of Mary that had been transferred the Madonna of Divine Love, to Rome's city center during some wrote on the sanctuary's Web site of the heaviest fighting in the rein late May. . gion during World War II. In addition to tips on where and . The fact that,Rome was not dewhen to fit the rosary into a busy stroyed by battl,e was attributed by day, Father Silla described how it many, among them Pope Pius XII, is done step by step -- from the to Mary's intervention. sign of the .cross to the. "Salve Pope John Paul II was to conseRegina." He also explained the 15 ":~ crate several new facilities at the mysteries, each in a brief para- . 'sanctuary June 20.
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Consecration to the Divin'e Will Oh adorable and Divine Will, behold me here before the immensity ofYour Light, that Your eternal goodness may open to me the doors and make me enter into It to form my life all in You, Divine Will. Therefore, oh adorable Will, prostrate before Your Light, I, the least of all creatures, put myself into the little group of the sons and daughters ofYour Supreme FIAT. Prostrate in my nothingness, I invoke Your Light and beg that it clothe me and eclipse. all that does not pertain t9 You, Divine Will. It will be my Life, the center of my intelligence, the enrapturer of my heart and of my whole being. I do not want the human will to·have life in this heart any longer. I will cast it away from me and thus form the new Eden of Peace, of happi- . ness and of love. With It I shall be always happy. t shall have a singular strength and a holiness that sanctifies all things and conducts them to God. Here prostrate, I invoke the help of 'the Most Holy Trinity that They permit me to live in the cloister ofthe Divine Will and thus return in me the first order of creation, just as the creature was created. Heavenly Mother, Sovereign and Queen of the Divine Fiat, take my hand and introduce me into the Light of the Divine· Will. You will be my guide, my most tender Mother, and will teach me to live in and to maintain myself in the order and the bounds of the Divine Will. Heavenly Mother, I consecrate my whole being to Your Immaculate Heart. You will teach me the doctrine of the Divine Will and I will listen most attentively to Your lessons. You will cover me with Your mantle so that the infernal serpent dare not penetrate into this sacred Eden to entice me and make me fall into the maze of the human will: Heart of my greatest Good, Jesus, You will give me Your flames that they may bum me, consume me, and feed me to form in me the Life of the Divine Will. Saint Joseph, you will be my protector, the guardian of my heart, and will keep the keys ofmy will in your hands. You will keep my heart jealously and shall never give it to me again, that I may be sure of never leaving the Will of God. My guardian Angel, guard me; defend me; help me in everything so that my Eden may flourish and be the in~trument that draws all men into the Kingdom of the Divine Will. Amen. ( In Honor ofLuisa Piccarreta 1865-1947 Child ofthe Divine Will)
Ordinations in Russia answer' prayers, says U.S. official By JENNIFER E. REED CATHOUC NEWS SERVICE
WASHINGTON - The ordina'... tions ·of three men trelined in Russia ~ the first in more than 80 years answered decades of prayer by.U.S. Catholics, said a U.S. bishops' offi. t, , cial. . The new priests are Fathers Serghei Timasciov, 32, Vladimir Timoscenko, 27, and Ghenn;ldi Rabihanukaiev, 41. , Meanwhile, a Church official in Moscow said the significance of the event should ,not be exaggerated; since the Russian Catholic Church is "only just starting. its restora!;ion:" In Washington; Msgr. Dennis M. Schnurr, general secretary ofthe National Conference of Catholic Bishops, said, "It's important for Catholics in the United States to realize f that this celebration was, in many respects,·an answer to decades and r decades of prayer ... and due in great part to their generosity. Msgr. Schnurr traveled to St. Pe. tersburg, Russia, with Msgr. R. George Sarauskas, executive director of the U. S. bishops' Office to Aid the Church in Central and Eastern Europe, to attend the ordinations of three men to the priesthood May 23 and four. to the diaconate May 22. The ordinations were held in the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary chapel at Mary Queen of Apostles Seminary. The majority ofU.S. dioceses contribute to a special collection for the Catholic Church in Central and Eastern Europe administered by the bishops' office, which was established nine years ago. The collection is taken ARCHBISHOP TADEUSZ Kondrusiewicz, apostolic adup in parishes, usually early in Lent. ministrator of European Russia, ordains Father Ghenn~di The three new priests made up the . Rabihanukaiev. (CNS photo by Msgr. R. George Sarauskas) first graduating class of the six-year program at Mary Queen of Apostles the revolution, it's clearly an impor- ther Shajkievich, who trained for Seminary, which was reopened in tant sign for our Church's continu- the priesthood in Poland after study1993 with funding from the U.S. bish- ing revival." ing at Moscow University. ops' office. ' "Although it's essential to have L'Osservatore Romano said Msgr. Schnurr said he and Msgr. real Russian priests, it's also vital to Mary Queen ofApostles Seminary Sarauskas "on behalf of Catholics in have real Catholic priests, so we was confiscated by the government the United States gave each of the shouldn't exaggerate this event's in 1918 as tempOrary quarters for a new priests a portable Mass kit, be- impact," the 29-year-old Polish- military hospital and never was recause the number of miles that they trained chancellor continued. turned. The seminary church, where have, to cover in order to meet the "At present, we are not evangeliz- the ordinations were held, was needs of the parishes to which they ing, but trying to reassemble our closed by order of the communist will be assigned. is phenomenal." people and work out a pastoral plan. government in 1930. It is one of 'This was a major historic event We are still only just beginning to approximately four properties in St. for us," Father Vadim Shajkievich, normalize Church structure," he said. , Petersburg that have been returned chancellor of the ApostOlic Admin"Since foreign priests face visa to the Catholic Church; before istration of European Russia, told and registration problems, it's very 1930 there were 50 churches, chapCatholic News Service. "As the first important to have more Russian citi- els, schools, convents and 'other ordination~ since 1918, a year after zens among our clergy," added Fa- Catholic institutions in the city. I
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Saudi Arabian prince meets with pope VATICAN CITY (CNS) - The crown Prince ofSaudi visit, given the delicacy ofcircumstances for the Church Arabia, where Christianity is banned, might have paved in Saudi Arabia," said Bishop Michael Fitzgerald, secrethe way for better relations with the Holy See when he tary ofthe Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue. talked about Middle Eastern affairs with Pope John Paul Jerusalem, discussed by the leaders, is home to ann at the Vatican, Church authorities said. cient places holy to Judaism, Christianity and Islam. In A two-sentence statement by Vatican spokesman 1980, Israel declared the entire city as its capital, but Joaquin Navarro-Valls after the pope's recent meeting most countries have not recognized the declaration. with Crown Prince Abdulla bin Abdul Aziz al Saud said Many Arab civil and religious officials say the capitheir discussion included "themes of common interest, tal of a future Palestinian state should be in East Jerusain particular the question of Jerusalem." lem. The Holy See supports giving the city a special Father Lacunza pointed Out that "it has been the Holy status in .light of its religious importance to peop~e of See's policy to try to establish good, sound and healthy many faiths. ' relations with Islamic states, or with nations where there The Kingdom ofSaudi Arabia is home to Islam's holy is a majority Muslim population." cities of Mecca, the birthplace of the Prophet A possible next step in that process, Father Lacunza Mohammed, found~r of Islam; and Medina, site of said, would be' "a conference or position papers or infor- . ,Mohammed's tomb. The country forbids the practice in mal meetings following up on" the discussion between public of any religion but Islam. the pope and the crown prince. No formal diplomatic ties exist between Saudi Arapia "It is very difficult to discuss the significance of this and the Holy See.
Vatican says visit to shrine can help pilgrims praise God By CINOVWOODEN
tors, also included: Aparecida in Brazil, Montmartre in Paris, Our Lady of Czestochowa in Poland, Lourdes in France, Lujan in Argentina, Fatima in Portugal, St. Anthony of Padua in Italy and Santiago de Compostela in Spain. The Italian shrines at Assisi, Pompeii and Loreto came next, followed by visits to: the Holy Land; St. Gabriel in Teramo, Italy; Mariatzell, Austria; Knock, Ireland;
shrines should be the celebration of the Mass and the sacrament of VATICAN CITY -A visit to a penance, it said. Catholic shrine should help pil. The staff of Marian shrines, it grims praise God, change their lives said, "should pay constant attenand reach out to the poor and suftion so that the various expressions fering,.a new Vatican document of Marian piety would be integrated said. into the liturgical life which is the Visiting a shrine "shows its fruits, center and definition of the shrine." particularly in charitable commitDevotion to Mary, it said, should ments, in actions for the promotion lead pilgrims to model their lives of human dignity, of justice and on hers: listening to God's word, peace," said the document reresponding to his call, receiving leased last week at the Vatican. grace through the sacraments While each shrine has its and making a commitment to 'The Shrine: Memorial, Presence and Prophecy of the Liv- own history and may comtheir brothers and sisters in need. ing God" was written by the memorate a particular event in Archbishop Stephen Fumio Pontifical Council for Migrants Hamao, president of the pontifithe life ofChrist or ofMary, they cal council, said people must reand Travelers. . all must help visitors focus on member that shrines are "proviThe document encouraged careful training of priests, reli- the love and mercy ofGod, who sional goals" along life's pilgious and lay people who work created them and sent Jesus grimage to eternal life in God. at Catholic shrines so they can shrine gives witness that to save them, the Vatican docu- we 'The help .visitors have an experiare not made to live and die, ence which includes repen- mentsaid. but to live and win over death tance, thanksgiving, commun- ' - - - - - - - - - - - - - -. . in the victory of Christ," the ion and a renewed commitment document said. to sharing the faith and helping San Juan del Valle, Texas; the Ba-. Because the shrine is a reminder silica of the Shrine of the Immacu- that Christian life is ordered to the others. Archbishop Francesco Gioia, late Conception in Washington; the establishment of God's Kingdom, secretary of the council, said the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in "the shrine can ... be considered as number of visitors to the world's Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast; and a protest against every worldly preCatholic shrines and sanctuaries is the Marian shrine at Walsingham, . sumption, against every political England. dictatorship, against every ideolgrowing. While each shrine has its own ogy that wishes to say everything The two shrines with the greatest number of visitors last year, he history and may commemorate a regarding the human being," the said, were Our Lady of Guadalupe particular event in the life of Christ document said. . A true conversion and experiin Mexico, followed by San or of Mary, they all must help visiGiovanni Rotondo in Italy, where tors focus on the love and mercy of ence of God's love and mercy at a Blessed Padre Pio ministered and God, who created them and sent shrine, it said, should push pi 1Jesus to save them, the document grims "to unceasingly be like died. leaven for a more just and more He said last year's top 10 list, in said. The central activity of all humane society." descending order of number of visiCATHOUC NEWS SERVICE
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famous Rosary priest's grave site in Holy Cross Cemetery is on the grounds of what will be The Family Rosary's new international headquarters. Ever since Father Peyton was buried there in 1991, pilgrims have visited the grave site. As the Congregation continues to study the possibility of launching Father Peyton's cause for sainthood, pilgrimages to the site are expected to increase. The new headquarters reportedly will include a gift shop offering rosaries and other prayer and inspirational materials and a room for viewing Family Theater Productions' programs, including those on Father Peyton's life. Plans also call for using an existing building that includes a chapel where pilgrims and staff can pray and celebrate Mass. It would also include a library, read. ing/media rooms and dorm rooms available in the summer for retreats and family prayer seminars. Additional offices are expected to be added to the building. "The relocation of The Family Rosary headquarters to existing Holy Cross-owned facilities should prove beneficial to the mission of this worldwide apostolate," according to Father Phalen. "The organization can enrich its operation by making use of the resources of Stonehill and the Holy Cross community." The Family Rosary office,
which employs 22 full- and parttime 'people, including three Holy Cross priests, serves the 30,000 members/supporters with whom it communicates regularly. "We have an excellent group of dedicated lay persons on the team who help the organization fulfill is mission," Father Phalen explained. "We hope as many of them as possible will make the transition to North Easton. We deeply regret losing those who choose not to move and we will do everything we c~n to ensure an easy transition to other employment in the Albany area." Family Theater Productions, which Father Peyton' founded in 1947, will remain in Hollywood, Calif. It has produced more than 700 family-oriented radio and TV programs, and continues to produce English- and Spanish-language radio and TV programs for national and local distribution. The Family Rosary also has offices in the Philippines, Brazil, Peru, Spain, Ireland, Uruguay and East Africa. "We think the pastoral institute in North Easton, memorializing Father Peyton, will generate much interest, especially since his grave is nearby," Father Phalen said, adding: "With the Family Rosary headquarters there, this will be a fitting tribute to Father Peyton and an excellent platform to spread his message of family prayer and
spirituality rooted in the rosary and devotion to Mary, the Mother of God, to a new generation of American families." Families representing a crosssection of the Church and society throughout New England have been invited to attend the June 6 symposium. It is designed as a listening process to discover how families perceive their own spirituality as they prepare to enter a new millennium. Father Michael Hines, a professor theology at Boston College, will be the keynote speaker. The facilitator will be Dr. David Thomas, a family life specialist from Regis University. After the talk, participants will gather into small groups to discuss aspects of family spirituality. . Bishop Sean P. O'Malley is slated to celebrate a Mass at 5 p.m., for symposium participants. 1\ family picnic will follow. "We hope the institute will play an important role in family life ministry now and into the mille!}nium," said Holy Cross Father R. Bradley Beaupre, who has coordinated the initial development of the institute and who is coordinating the symposium. "Also, we hope that by listening to families talk about their own spirituality, the institute organizers will gain valuable insights that will help determine its future direction and specific goals," he added.
. __ ', ~SqM?rofNewYork confinne.. .' . .,,_ ..,.,. ay 123 in St. Patrick's Cathedral, lief pltdged to do more tQ'nel'. e~ih~'ndicapped in his time left as arc~bishop because ''''the chhrCh is "still not doing enough." "There still time," he said: "Westill'ciih do more, and we have to 90)~,t.::_ijl iqviti~e;young peOpleJojtb.e cathedral fQ1 confirmation, thej:~ardinal followed a Pentecost Sunday tradition he established 14 years.ago as New York's new archbishop - signaling that ministry to people with disabilities is a priority for him.
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New directory reports more than 62 million U.S. Catholics By JERRY FILTEAU CATHOUC NEWS SERVICE
WASHINGTON - There are now more than 62 million U.S. Catholics, according to the 1999 Official Catholic Directory. The 2,300-page directory, widely known in Church circles as the "Kenedy directory" after its publisher's imprint, was released recently. The number of Catholics in the United States and its possessions grew from 61,563,769 in 1998 to 62,018,436 in 1999, according to the 41-page statistical summary at the end of the directory. It is based on information supplied yearly by each diocese in the country. . The new directory reports that from 1998 to 1999: - the number of diocesan priests dropped from 31,657 to 31,370 and religious priests from 15,925 to 15,829. Some 7,800 of the diocesan priests listed are recorded as "retired, sick or absent"; . - permanent deacons increased from 12;247 to 12,625; - reli~ous brothers and sisters decreased, from 6,115 to 5,970 and from 85,412 to 84,034, respectively; - the number of adults baptized or entering full communion with the Church reached a record high of 171,391, almost 10,000 more than last year and more than double the yearly totals reported throughout the 1970s.
There were 19,584 parishes at the start of 1999, down 44 from the previous year. There were 3,030 missions, an increase of 24, and 1,255 pastoral centers, a decrease of four. The number of Catholic hospitals declined from 601 to 586, but the number ofpatients treated rose almost 10 percent, from 65.9 million to 72 million. There were 529 other Catholic health care centers, up from 440 in 1998. They treated 5.2 million patients, up slightly from 1998. The number ofspecialized homes operated under Church auspices has more than doubled in the past decade. In 1989 the directory recorded 667 homes serving about 247,000 people. This year's edition records 1,375 homes serving 539,000 people. The number of Catholic colleges and universities dropped by two to 238, but the number of students enrolled set a new high of 698,855, almost 6,000 more than the previous year. The 1,358 Catholic high schools reported nearly 654,000 students, down about 7,000 from the previous year. But Catholic grade schools, numbering 7,086, had an enrollment of 2,061,000, up 8,000 from the year before. Catholics continued to represent 23 percent of the total U.S. population.
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STUDENTS AT the St. Mary-Sacred Heart School, North Attleboro, took a stand against school violence when students wore purple ribbons representing harmony and pledged to make classrooms a peaceful place to learn. Eighth grade teacher Kathy Hohl worked on the project with students who were moved to action by the recent tragedy in Littleton, Colo.
SENIORS JOEL Maxwell, left, and Aaron Fernandes of Bishop Stang High School, North Dartmouth, were recently named valedictorian and salutatorian of their class. Maxwell will attend Harvard University in the fall and Fernandes plans to study at MIT.
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SENIORS. ERIN Savolainen, left, and Leslie Stewart were announced as salutatorian and valedictorian for Bishop Feehan High School, Attleboro. Erin, the dat,lghter of Arnie and Mary Savolainen of Norton, will attend Connecticut College this fall where she plans to major in biology. Leslie, the daughter of Jeff and Deborah Stewart ofNorth Attleboro, will attend tt)e University of North Carolina and study Chemistry.
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HOLY FAMILY-HOLY NAME School,.New Bedford, recently held a piano and voice recital culminating a school year of individualized instruction. Voice students, taught by Nancy McWain are pictured here. From left, Julie Oliveira, Danielle Levesque, Sara Metro, Bridget Murphy, Christine Massoud,. Erin Sylvia, and HFHN alumnae Jenna Tremblay and Laura Neves. . ..
Scholarships ava~lable to high school seniors --~
FALL RIVER - The Portuguese-American Business Association, Inc. (PBA) announces that applications are now being accepted for its annual scholarships. The PBA will award an undetermined number of $1,000 scholarships and decisions of eligibility will
be made by its scholar~hip committee on the basis of academic achievement, financial need and other criteria. Interested high school seniors should contact the PBA office at 678-6666 for applications or visit them at 201-205 South Main St., Fall River.
1he 'oveUest masterpiece' of the heart of God is the heart of a mother. -
St. Therese of Lisieux
BISHOP FEEHAN HIGH SCHOOL Language .Department Chairman Diane Crane stands with David Doran who was the keynote speaker at its National Art and Language Honor Societies Induction. Doran is a 1970 graduate of the Attleboro school.
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Catholic student is model for
Hallmark quinceanera card. By JOE BOLUG CATHOUC NEWS SERVICE
KANSAS CITY, Kan.-Whenphotographers at Hallmark Cards decided they needed a model for their proposed quinceanera card, they chose Leticia Sotelo, a sophomore at Bishop Ward High School and member ofSt JosephSt Benedict Parish in Kansas City. Leticia, 16, with no previous modeling experience, was selected from among a large group of high-schoolage Hispanic girls from Catholic parishes in the Kansas City metro area. Leticia celebrated her own quinceanera, a special corning of age ceremony when girls reach their 15th birthday, in April 1998. The quinceanera card will feature a photograph of Leticia, dressed in an elaborate white gown and flower headpiece, kneeling before a side altar and an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The picture was taken during a photo shoot at her parish. Ifall goes as planned, Hallmark's new quinceanera card will start showing up in card racks across the United States and parts ofLatin America later this year. Hallmark, which has its headquarters in Kansas City, Mo., decided at the oul<;et to use a local girl and a local
Catholic parish instead of a profes"I decided to do it because I'd like sional model. to become a model, and this is a huge "I basically began going around . step," she told The Leaven, with my instant camera," said Betsy archdiocesan newspaper. "It's a wonGantt, a photostylist with Hallmark. ''It derful experience. Even ifl do no more was a wonderful experience to meet modeling, I'll have the card." the people at the churches." According to Zarate-Garcia, the A priest at St. Peter Cathedral sug- quinceanera is a formal and elaborate gested that she take a look at St Jo- event, which begins with a Mass, folseph-St. Benedict Parish. There, Gantt lowed by a reception and dance. The found an image of Our Lady of father usually dances the first dance, a Guadalupe and a side altar with the waltz. The girl is given her last doll to right space and colors. She also asked symbolize a farewelI to childhood and Father Michael Hermes, acting pastor, a pair of high heels as an introduction for help in finding a model. He directed to womanhood. her to Leticia Zarate-Garcia, co-direc'The big focUs (ofthe quinceanera) tor of religious education and youth at our parish is on the girls becoming group co-leader. strong Catholic women, and on how Zarate-Garcia invited Gantt to a they incorporate their Catholic values youth group meeting, and asked the into their lives:' she said. highschool girls to volunteer. Gantt To celebrate her quinceanera at St. took photographs ofeach girl- some Joseph-St Benedict Parish, a girl must 25 participated - and presented them participate in the parish youth group to a selection committee. for six months, go on a religious retreat "We were really excited,"said and perform some community service. Zarate-Garcia ''Betsy (Gantt) was irn'The quinceanera is very popular. pressed with the attendance and spirit It is indicative of how strong Hispanic of our young people." culture is that it retains traditions like Leticia Sotelo was chosen. She re- this:' Zarate-Garcia told The Leaven.. ceived a small stipend for her model- 'This is a beautiful celebration for a ing work, and hopes for the opportu- young girl - a commitment to her nity to do more in the future. community and to her p~nts' values."·
LETICIA SOTELO, a 16-year-0Id sophomore at Bishop Ward High School in Kansas City, Kan., poses before aside altar at St. JosephSt. Benedict Parish for. the cover of a quinceanera card by Hallmark. A quinceanera celebrates a 1S-year-old Hispanic girl's coming of age. (CNS photo by Joe Bollig, The Leaven)
Pearls of Wisdom for the Class of '99 . By CHRISTOPHER CARSTENS CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE
Well, it's happened again. All the high school graduations in America happen this month, and once again nobody asked me to be their speaker.
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So here it is, the talk I would have given at your school if I'd been invited. Graduates of the Class of '99, here are three pieces of advice I wish somebody had given me. One is about money, one abOut friendship and the third is about your spiritual life. About money. Right now, you think the people making a ton of dough will be the doctors and the lawyers. Wrong. Your country has way more lawyers than it needs - most young attorneys coming out of law schools these days are scratching hard for a decent living. By the way, the same is true for architects and psychologists - all as common as house cats and darned near unemployable the day they graduate. The doctors don't have it that bad yet - but things are getting worse for them. If you want to make heavy change from the word "go," think engineering. The country is importing tens of thousands of engineers every year because we can't train enough. It's a high-tech future, and engineering is the motor that drives the machine. On to friendship. Right now, sitting here in the auditorium, you're surrounded by most of the best friends you'll ever have. Within 10 years, you won't have a clue where more than a few of them are. I graduated with 643 classmates,
and today I know where exactly one of them lives - because I ran into him accidentally at a party a few years ago. Look around you. You. and the other young men and women here today have shared so much. Don't let all those memories slip away. Today, make a list of 10 or 15 friends you really want to keep. Get their phone numbers and home addresses. They may move a lot, but their folks might stay put. Even if you can't find your old friend Larry, his mom will know his address. Take that list to the office supply store and have it laminated. A piece of paper won't last 30 years, and you'll want this one at least that long. Each year, make contact with every person on that list. Maybe it's just a holiday card or short phone call. But maintaining even that slim thread of friendship means you can find those old friends when it really matters. I can't even start to tell you how important that will be. Finally, the Church. For a lot of kids, confinnation is basically graduation out of the Church. It's sad, but it's the truth. Most colleges have a Catholic community of some sort. If you get to go to college, do yourself a favor by giving the campus Church a try. -Don't go to make your mom happy. -Don't go to avoid feeling guilty. -Go for the most intelligent and vibrant preaching you'd probably ever hear. Go to find friends who share love and laughter, pain and fear, all in the context of Christ's church. Go, because there's no more exciting time to be religious than right after high school. And now, it's on to the graduation parties. Stay sober. Drive safely. Call your folks if you're going to be late. Remember, life is longer than you think, and you don't have to do everything in the next six weeks. Good luck, and congratulations.
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and Role Are you impressed? By CHARLIE MARTIN • CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE
That Don't Impress Me Much I've known afew guys who thought In the middle ofthe night They were pretty smart That don't Impress me much But you've got being I never knew a guy who Right down to an art Carried a mirror In his pocket You think you're a genius And a comb up his sleeve You drive me up the wall Just in case You're a regular original, And all that extra hold gel A know-It-all In your hair oughta lock It Bridge: Oh-oo-oh you think 'Cause heaven forbid You're special It should fall outta place Oh-oo-oh, you think (Repeat bridge) You're something else OK, so you're Brad PItt OK, so you're a rocket scientist That don't Impress me much That don't impress me much' So you got the looks So you got the brain But have you got the touch But have you got the touch (Repeat refrain) Refrain: You're one of those guys Don't get me wrong, Who likes to shine his machine Yeah I think you're all right You make me take off my shoes But that won't keep me warm Before you let me in
WHAT KIND of person do you want to date? What impresses you? Shania Twain's latest hit, ''That Don't Impress Me Much" from the album "Come on Over," addresses these questions. For the girl in the song, the guy trying to get her attention is using the wrong approach. He has the looks of Brad Pitt, the brains of a rocket scientist and all the moves, but she says, "That don't impress me much!" The song suggests that this guy is hung up on himself. The girl does not put him down. She says, "Don't get me wrong; yeah, I think you're all right." Yet, it is clear that he'd best look elsewhere. As this girl clearly demonstrates, no one has to go on a date just because someone asked. Think if this individual is someone you could enjoy spending time with. One way to do this is to observe how this individual treats others. Listen to his or her comments. Does the person demonstrate respect for others? Does this person show caring and generosity toward others, not just toward you? If these qualities seem to be part of his or her character, then determine if you have any common interest~. What does he or she do with free time? What about his
I can't believe you kiss Your car goodnight C'mon baby tell me You must be jokin', right (Repeat refrain) OK, you got a car That don't impress me much So you got the moves But have you got the touch (Repeat refrain) OK, so what do you think You're Elvis or something? Whatever That don't Impress me much Written by ShanlaTwain and Mutt Lange. Sung by ShaniaTwain. Copyright (c) 1997
or her values? Are they similar to yoors? It may be difficult to answer such questions if you do not know the individual from school or some other familiar place. This is one reason to date someone initially with a group of friends. In a group you can see how he or she relates to others. If the individual seems focused on "impressing" you, that's a good sign that this is someone to avoid. Individuals who need to do this are not ready for dating. They are not secure enough within themselves to be attentive to you. Sometimes, teens feel they don't want to hurt the person asking for a date by saying no. This is a false sense of responsibility. While I believe in being kind, little is gained by trying to take care of someone else's feelings. Simply say that you appreciate the offer, but you do not want to date. Do not be manipulated by the other person's reaction. Stay both respectful and firm. As you go through your teen and young-adult years, you will meet lots of people - some you want to date and others you don't. When you are as clear as the woman in the song, don't give in. Respect yourself enough to refuse someone who is more interested in himself or herself than in you.
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THOREAU, NM - As Catholics around the .globe begin the countdown to the year 2000, the director, priest, sisters, 'lay missionaries and staff of a New Mexico Mission school are concerned about .urgently-needed help. They work daily to make quality Catholic education'a reality for AmericllJ:l Indian children in their care. These children '~do without" as a way onife ... will you 'help them? For many of our students, the school at St. Bonaventure Mission is their "last hope." They've experienced failure in other schools or inability to get to school from great distances. Trusting in God, everyone at the Mission prays for urgentlyneeded help. St. Bonaventure Mission started a 'school more. than a decade ago when the founder
realized the Indian children in the Mission's CCD classes didn't have even the mostbasic reading ·and writing skills. Today over 300 children, most of them Native American, join in.prayer to1ceep their school from closing. The Indian boys and ,gii-Is attending St.BonaventureIndian Mission and School 'live with the following realities: . • 55% oj the Navajo population cannot read or write; • In McKinley County (where the Mission is located) over .50% ofschool age children live in poverty; • The suicide rate. among Navajo teenagers is ten times higher than for their age group in the U.S. population at large.
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• McKinley .county has the highest alcoholism tate in the 'United States. A nearly 40-member strong cor.ps of dedicated .Jay missionaries 'teach and carry out the other work of the Mission. This "other work" ·includes maintaining the buses and vans which travel the remote mesas ·to bring the children to school; preparingtwonourishing meals daily for the children; and bringing .both food and water to agingNavajos living in poverty in ,remote areas of the barren :Reservation. New lay rriissionaries often ask, "Can this be America?" Will you help? . 'Gifts made to St. Bonaventure Indian Mission and Schoolare taxdeductible. The school also qualifies for "Matching Gifts."
Mission Director Bob O'Connell with St. 'Bonaventure Mission School students. Every day brings challenges to keep the school open ... to give 300 children the skills·they.willneed to break the cycle of poverty and to live a Spirit-filled life. • • • • • • • ~o • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
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: I'm turning to you for help. My concern 'is for the children • and elders served by St. Bonaventure Indian Mission. Without : caring friends like .you we can't exist.
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.: Drought.conditions·in New Mexico leave the Navajo land • -parched and barren. 'St. .Bonaventure Mission delivers drinking : water to over100 home sites. Water is so precious here!
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• Also, I'm planning for school next FalI.We~re wotking to • :provide'a librarynearning'center for our boys and girls,a simple: • portable building to serve the purpose. •
• • • '. I hope you'll help make quality education a reality for needy • _: Navajo children. Loving'volunteers provide the hands-on work. : '. Won't you become part of the "heart" of.this Mission? •
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Ican'tmeet these needs withoutyour.help. Please become part ofthis life-giving' work! I don~t want-to have to say '~no" to even one child or one elder who needs help. Will you join in our love for these Hrst Americans who live in such difficult circumstances?
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Bob O'Connell, Director St. Bonaventure Indian Mission & School
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P.S. Please be;generous. Bring hope where there is so little on the Eastern.NavaJo Reservation.
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Please'check here. if you would like to receive a'beautiful rosary hana-strung with reconsti,uted turquoise nuggets and.silver-plated beads as a token'ofappreciation for your.gift 0/,$100 or more..
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Please. check here if you would like to receive a sterling silver cross, set' with turquoise, made by our local Indian anisans,as a token of appreciationfor your gift· of $35 or more, It is a unique piece of jewelry you' will wear-orgive-with pride,
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Please check'here if you would like to ·receive a copy ofa video showing the work made possible' through your, donation and the people at St. Bunaventure Indian Mission and School, as a token of appreciationfor yourgift·of $15 or more.
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Help from The Anchor Readers 'St. Bonaventure Indian Miss'ion 'and School Eastern Navajo 'Reservation, P.O. Box '610, Thoreau, NM 87323·0610
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