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WhiteHouse proposal on clolling called risky WASHINGTON (CNS) - The stated intent of the White House's proposed Legislation banning human cloning appears to differ from the bill's language in potentially risky ways, according.to a spokesman for the U.S. bishops' Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities.

Richard DOI~rflinger, associate director of the secretariat, said there is "a chasm" between the way President Clinton described the cloning of humans as morally unacceptable and the wording in draft legislation he presented June 9 to prohibit research on such cloning.

The bill was written following recommendations of the National Bioethic:s Advisory Commission, which the president had charged with examining the ethical and legal implications of cloning following the successful cloning of a sheep in Scotland.

On June 9, after accepting the report, Clinton proposed legislation that he said would prohibit for five years any attempt to create a human being using "somatic cell nuclear transfer technology," the technique used by the Scottish scientists.

"Somatic cell" means any cell of the body other than eggs or sperm. "Somaltic cell nuclear transfer" means the transfer of a cell nucleus froin a somatic cell into an egg from which the nucleus has been removed.

The White flouse proposal would not restrict other biomedical and agricultural research using somatic cell nuclear transfer techniqu1es to create animals or to clone molecules, human DNA, cells and tissues.

Doerflinger said because the bill lacks details and definitions, it seems to allow research up to a point just short of the

Doerflinger said because the bill lacks details and definitions, it seems to allow research up to a point just short of the birth of a clol1-ed baby human, including discarding viable embryos in a lab as long as a live human being is not produced. birth of a cloned human baby, including discarding viable embryos in a lab as long as a live human b~ing is not produced.

A White House spokeswoman said the bill was drafted specifically to quickly define boundaries for the emerging technology of cloning through somatic cell nuclear transfer. "We think it will do what the president intends it to do," she said.

At the White House event, Clinton said the unanimous conclusion of the commission's report was "attempting to clone a human being is unacceptably dangerous to the child and morally unacceptable to our society."

"What the legislation will do is to reaffirm our most cherished beliefs about the miracle of human life and the God-given individuality each person possesses," Clinton said. "It will ensure that we do not fall prey to the temptation to replicate ourselves at the expense of those beliefs and the lives of the innocent children we would produce."

However, he argued that allowing the cloning of human DNA or of animals would not pose the same moral questions and could lead to medical and agricultural advances.

The bill, which had not been formally introduced in Congress as of June J I, summarizes the commission's findings and spells out just one prohibition. That section reads: "It shall b~~ unlawful for any person or other legal entity, public or private, to perform or use somatic cell nuclear transfer with the intent of introducing the product of that transfer into a woman's womb or in any other way creating a human being."

Violations would incur a penalty of at least a $250,000 tine and forfeit of proceeds from prohibited research. While the legislation is pending, a ban on using federal funds to clone Turn to Page I I

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WITH GENTLE concentration, Bishop Sean O'Malley, OFM, Cap. blesses newly ordained Rev. Marek Tuptynski at the June 14 ordination Mass. Fathers Tuptynski, Michael Kuhn and Thomas Kocik were welcomed into the brotherhood of priests that day at St. Mary's Cathedral, Fall River. (Anchor/ Mills photo)

Three jubilant men ordained at Cathedral

By Christine Vieira Mills Anchor staff Sunlight poured through the long stained glass windows of St. Mary's Cathedral in Fall River June 14, decorating the interior with brilliant reds, blues, oranges and greens. Through the colors and the crowd gathered there, three men walked ... or rather, floated, because their feet barely touched the ground.

Their faces beamed with excitement and their smiles reflected the overwhelming

welcqme a filled Cathedral and an entire diocese offered them.

Thomas Kocik, Michael Kuhn and Marek Tuptynski had at last finished their seminary studies and their "intern" years. The preparations were over and this was the day they had waited for: ordination to the priesthood.

Bishop Sean O'Malley officiated and dozens of diocesan and visiting priests concelebrated at the II a.m. ceremony

inducting the men into the Order of Presbyter.

"I'ma little nervous," admitted Tuptynski, grinning from ear to ear before the Mass began. Most likely, the feeling was mutual. His two counterparts paced anxiously and, with their white robes billowing with the breeze they caused, attended to last minute details.

Twenty-four red-robed Diocesan Choir members filled the immense space with their harmonious tones as white Turn to Page 13

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St. Vincent's Youth Center personnel win awards, plan prayer service St. Vincent's Youth Center, Fall River, has announced that cottage manager Peter Bedrosian is the 1997 recipient of the Albert E. Trieschman Memorial Award for Exceptional Direct Service to Children given annually to one person by the Massachusetts Association of Approved Private Schools (MAAPS).

At the annual MAAPS conference Bedrosian received an engraved sterling silver bowl and a $100 stipend for a professional development course.

At St. Vincent's, Bedrosian is responsible for a cottage housing six to eight children ages 6 to 12.

His recognition follows two other recent awards recognizing the diocesan agency's work with children. The Child Welfare League of America named Sarah Whitford, a clinical coordinator at St. Vincent's, its Outstanding Child Welfare Worker for the North Atlantic region in March; and last October, the League named St. Vincent's the recipient of its 1996 Outstanding Management Award for the North Atiantic Region.

Prayer Service Looking to the future, the residential treatment and special education facility is seeking cosponsors and endorsers for Pray For Children '97, the second annual interfaith prayer service, to be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.

Last year the service drew . over 350 people for a program planned, conducted, and attended by representatives of the Christian, Je.wish, and Muslim faiths.

"It was a wonderful event," said Ed Parr, St. Vincent's Outreach Coordinator, who conceived of it after attending

the historic Stand For Children rally that drew more than 300,000 people to the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, lastJune l. "This year, we already have added a representative from the Hindu community .to our planning committee, and we hope to identify a Native American in the near future, to make the committee truly representative of all the major faiths in our area."

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MABEL WEEKS (front row, center) is surrounded by family members at a celebration of her 100th birthday on June 16 at Sacred Heart Nursing Home,' New Bedford. "Born in Nantucket, Mrs. Weeks is a former Army nurse and private duty nurse working in New Bedford. Pictured with her are (back row, from left): Judith Sojka and April St. Germain, granddaughters; and Catherine Almond, daughter. With Mrs. Weeks in the front row are her daughters Dorothy Haakonsen to her left and Claire Martel to her right. (Anchor/Jolivet p!loto)

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THE CELEBRANT SINGERS and Orchestra, a California-based ecumenical.music ministry, will be heard at La Salette Shrine, Attleboro, at 6:30 p.m. June 28. Dedicated to sharing the Gospel through music, prayer and ministry, they have toured the 50 States, and 65 foreign countries, with appearances.including an Easter week concert at St. Peter's in Rome heard by over 120,000 people. Preceding their La Salette concert, they will be heard at 4:30 p.m.

Mass at the Shrine.

Marchand, Pastor, St. Anth,)ny, New Bedford 1960, Rev. Raymond J. Hamel, Chaplain, St. Joseph Orphanage, Fall River

Dearest St. Joseph, You cared for Jesus our saVIOr as your own child, showing Him a father's love and friendship. As we celebrate the gift of fatherhood and fathers in our lives, help us to learn com, passion and teach us to care for and help each other. Please guide us through our lives with your protection. .PETER BEDROSIAN

June 21 1926, Rev. Desire V. Delemarre, June 26 Pastor, Blessed Sacrament, Fall 1931, Rev. Charles P. Gaboury, River Pastor, Sacred Heart, New Bedford 1948, Rev. Francis D. Callahan, 1973, Rev. Msgr. Albert Berube, Pastor, St. Patrick, Wareham Pastor Emeritus, St. Anthony, :~ew 1964, Rev. Clement Killgoar, .

SS.Cc., St. Anthony, Mattapoisett . Bedford 1976, Rev. David O'Brien, ReJune 27 tired Pastor, SS. Peter and Paul, 1863, Rev. John Corry, Founder, Fall River St. Mary, Taunton and Fall River 1933, Rev. Dario Raposo, PasJune 22 tor, Our Lady of Lourdes, Taunton 1977. Rev. Alexander Zichello, 1980, Rev. Msgr. Thoma:; F. Pastor, St. Francis of Assisi, New Walsh, Pastor Emeritus, St. John Bedford' the Evangelist, Attleboro June 23 1984, Rev. Bernard J. Fenton, 1980, Rev. Finbarr B. McAloon, Retired Pastor, St. Joseph, North SS.CC., Pastor, Holy Trinity, West Dighton Harwich 1992, Rev. George Wichland, 1III1111111111111111111111111111111111111111 CSSR, St. Wenceslaus Church, THE ANCHOR (USPS-545-020). Pericodical Baltimore Postage Paid at Fall River, Mass. Published weekly except for the first two weeks ill July June 24 and the week. after Christmas at 887 High1907, Rev. Bernard F. McCaland Avenue, Fall River, Mass. 02720 by the ..hill, Pastor, SS. Peter and Paul, Catholic Press of the Diocese of Fall ltiver.

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Committee working to develop a ministry gea.red toward Catholic men ofthe diocese With the encouragement of Bishop Sean P. 0' Malley, OFM, Cap., a special committee has been working over the past several months, developing plans for a new ministry to offer opportunities for spiritual enrichment especialIy geared to Catholic nHm within the diocese.

Msgr. Thomas J. Harrington, diocesan Secretary for Spiritual Formation and the Apostolates, has been coordinating the effort. .

In recent years, the Promise Keeper phenomenon, a popular

spiritual lives. But because of its nondenominational character, there is little or no reference to the specific areas of spirituality which are of greatest importance to Catholic gentlemen, including the celebration of the Sacraments and, espe<;ially, the Eucharist.

To respond precisely to this need, Bishop O'Malley has called for the creation of spiritual resources for the Catholic men of the diocese. Representatives of many existing diocesan organizations and apostolates enlisting Catholic men

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PLANNING FOR the October 25 "Diocesan Wake Up Call" for Catholic men in the diocese are committee members (front row from left): Louis "Bud" Miller, Diocesan Education Center; Permanent Deacon Patrick Mahoney, Falmouth and Permanent Deacon John Fitzpatrick, Taunton. Back row, from. left: Msgr.

Thomas J. Harrington and Tony Medeiros, Charismatic Renewal of the diocese. evangelistic movement offering a program of spirituality attuned to the circumstances of godly men striving to live holy lives within the contemporary society, has emerged in America. The mov~:ment's popularity offers convincing proof of the great yearning which Christian men have for the enrichment of their

have been engaged in planning sessions in recent months. Committee members include men from the CursilIo Movement, Charismatic Renewal, Knights of Columbus, Saint Vincentde Paul Society, Men of the Sacred Heart and other groups, as well as some Permanent Deacons from acros~ the diocese.

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Solidarity needed

Plans are in the works for a "Diocesan Wake Up Call" for Catholic men, to be held Saturday, Oct. 25 at Bishop Connolly High School, Fall River. "We hope that Catholic men from throughout the diocese will circle that date on their calendars," Msgr. Harrington said.

Present plans are for the rally to be held during the morning hours.

Special guests for the occasion will be representatives from the leadership of the nourishing "Men of Saint Joseph" of the Manchester, NH, diocese. A simple, yet profound program of spirituality has been developed within that organization, emerging from five promises which Cathol ic gentlemen make in committing themselves to the program: I. To partipate in Sunday Mass with my family; 2. To develop my personal prayer life and attend a weekday Mass at least once a month; 3. To experience the sacrament of reconciliation at least twice a year; 4. To pray and spend time with my family; and 5. To gather together with other men for an annual conference and seasonal meetings.

One foreseen element of the initiatives to be undertaken is the establishment of regularly scheduled spiritual meetings for Catholic men in the various geographic sections of the diocese to be offered by members of the Permanent Diaconate.

While local plans are being completed within the diocese, a vision of even broader encouragement of men's ministry within alI of the dioceses of New England is being fashioned. Msgr.

Harrington is participating in regional meetings in anticipation of a springtime celebration of Catholic men's spirituality planned to take place at the Lowell Auditorium April 18 of next year. Several of the Boston Province dioceses are currently engaged in planning this convocation.

VATICAN CITY(CNS)- Economic policies that do not provide for the welfare of the poor and do not give incentives for solidarity jeopardize social peace, a Vatican official told European and North American leaders. "It is crucial to

maintain the basic moral criterion for evaluating economic systems: This consists of examining the standard of living of the poorest and weakest," said Msgr. Ivan Jurkovic, an official of the Vatican Secretariat of State.

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OFFICIAL His Excellency, the Most Reverend Sean O'Malley, O.EM., Cap., Bishop of Fall River, has announced the following appointments:

First Assignments Rev. Thomas M. Kocik, Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Seekonk.

Rev. Michael E Kuhn, Parochial Vicar, Saint Mary Parish, Seekonk, and Chaplain, Bishop Feehan High School.

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The entire Oklahoma City tragedy, together with its excessive emphasis on Timothy McVeigh, clearly shows that this country faces some serious internal problems. There' can be little doubt that the violent mind-set of militias had a great deal to do with the destructive horror inflicted on the bombing victims, their families and McVeigh himself. Such a frame of reference is totally committed to violence and revolution, not in some distant place, but here in our own nation. These militias are at war with our government and our way oflife. They should not be lightly dismissed as some deranged fad.

America has had a long history of groups and organizations that have become a law unto themselves. One has only to remember the havoc wrought by the Ku Klux Klan or the Know Nothings. Our so-called WestenlS are nothing more than stories in which people take the law into their own hands. Romanticization of violence might make John Wayne fans happy but it is also the stuff that causes people to blow up buildings.

Somewhere in the tattered fabric of our history we have made the gun a god. We seem unable to legislate effective gun control, as witnessed by the fact that" annually thousands are shot in our streets. The right to bear arms in order to defend one's ideals, no matter how warped, has given rise to the present militias that threatenour peace. The Oklahoma disaster did not put an end to · them; in fact, studies clearly indicate the contrary. Indeed, members of militias will make McVeigh a martyr, all in the name of protecting American freedoms.

The Randy Ridge and Branch Davidian episodes were indeed examples of excessive use of force. Few would deny that somewhere along the line of legal enforcement something went askew and people died. For some, these events proved that the government was out to destroy individual freedoms. This in turn gave further impetus to the militia movement.

After the attempted assassination of President Reagan, the Brady . Bill was mandated, despite the objections of the militia and the National Rifle Association. However, there are now literally thousands who have armed themselves to such an extent their total firepower is equated with that of the Army.

There is hardly a state in the Union that does not harbor militia groups under various guises. They have organized themselves well, they are committed to military training and they know well the power of the Internet. Because of all this, they should not be overlooked as a minor inconvenience. They are a real danger to all that this nation stands for in the pursuit of civil liberties for every citizen.

It is imperative that such militia groups be uncovered and exposed to public ~crutiny. We simply cannot have underground · armies in this country. The government and its eiUorcement agencies must legally eliminate this national abuse of democracy while taking every precaution to avoid hloodshed.

Once more as a people we must embrace peaceful solutions to our prOblems. Violence should never be an option. TIghter gun control legislation is essential. No citizen should be allowed to purchase weapons of war: The argument of self-defense is no excuse for groups and organizations to arm themselves as if they were armies on the move.

True, it will take an extensive education process to teach peace • to violent people; yet if we wish to avoid another Oklahoma City debacle, we had better begin a serious search for peaceful solutions to our present domestic problems.

As Isaiah directed us so long ago, we should turn our swords into ploughshares, knowing that the pursuit of justice will lead us 'to peace.

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A BALLOON WITH POPE JOHN PAUL II'S IMAGE FLOATS ABOVE THOSE ATTENDING AN OUTDOOR MASS WITH THE PONTIFF IN KRAKOW LAST WEEK. THE CELEBRATION, THE LARGEST DURING HIS i I-DAY TRIP TO POLAND, DREW A CROWD ESTIMATED AT I.S MILLION.

"Listen! There is a man of God in this city, a man held in high esteem." 1 8m 9:6

Gospel of life versus culture of death

By Father Kevin J. Harrington Last Friday, while waiting at a crowded train station, I had a vivid reminder of how pervasive the culture of death is in our society. As the TV announced the death sentence for .Timothy McVeigh, people began to cheer and give high-five signs tQ each other. Awaiting the verdict with its long list of aggravating and mitigating factors gave me the surreal feeling of being in ancient Rome awaiting the thumbs up or thumbs down signal determining someone's fate: I tried to distract myself by reading.the newspaper, only to read about Melissa Drexler who, during her high school prom, gave birth to her baby in a bathroom and returned to the dance. A maid found the dead baby in the trash.

Looking beyond headlines, we should read between the lines and see how perceptive our Holy Father, Pope John Paul n, is in his call for us to be evangelists who proclaim the gospel of life. In the midst of such gloom and doom, how comforting it is to read the words ofhis encyclical' Redemptoris missio: "God is opening before the Church the horizons of a humanity more fUlly prepared for the sowing of the Gospel.

"I sense that the moment has come to commit all the Church's energies to a new evangelization and to the mission ad gentes. No believer in Christ,.no institution in the Church can avoid this supreme duty: to pro~ claim Christ to all peoples." .

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lines may be, history is replete with tragedies. Violence happens in our examples of societies that hit bottom city streets, in our schools, in our before coming to their senses. God's homes, in our jails and in the womb. word, the truth, will always set us No edict promulgat"d by a po:.itician free! declaring "zero tolerance for vioBut the truth is not always pretty. lence" in any "zone" will be effecIn the wake of Vatican n, the Catho- tive until we confront the lies and lie Church has attested to the posi- false claims that are central to the tive value of culture. The American thought~ and philosophy of Westem culture of Western democracy, for society. one, has offered the Church many As when the most innocent and gifts since Vatican Council II. The vulnerable members of our human promulgation of the revised Code of - family die in the most horrib:.e way Canon Law in 1983 and the interna- in or out (as in partial-birth) cof their tionalization of the Curia and the mothers' wombs because <;>f the lie College of Cardinals reflect the told women that the God-given life thinking of our culture, while Pope being formed in their bodies ill nothJohn Paul II, in his encyclical ing but a mass of cells whi<:h can Evangelium Vitae, challenged our easily be discarded because every culture of death with some of his woman has a right to her own body. strongest words. The Gospel of life is the only antidote to such a culture.

Aristotle wrote, "The high-minded Our government's efforts to curtail man must care more for truth than violence actually reflect a denial that for what people think." How :few of our political leaders heed these it is at the very core of our society.

Indeed, violence pervades our wl)rds! Almost two-thirds of Ameriworld today. In its midst, our politi- cans agreed with the McVeigh sentence. . cal leaders fall all over themselves The Church would lose all her to offer solutions. Bigger jails, corporal punishment, capital punish- credibility as a defender of the value ment and bigger police forces, cry the of life if her leaders joined their conservatives; Better schools, sub- voices with the majority. History has stance abuse counseling, bigger re- shown that every society that dl:rnonhabilitation centers, development of izes iIs enemies is destined to learn conflict management skills, and mid- the hard way that sooner or later the night basketball, cry the liberals. But enemy is oneself.

We should continue to pray that in spite of all the efforts of our political leaders from both sides, our high-minded people cherish truth and abortion, suicide and murder rates protect lives from violence. But spiral upward while our rehabilita- along with prayer, high-minded tion rate remains flat at best. people must also let their elected of.-" J'<l9.ay:s. !ie~ .sp~~.!l. to~smow'~ __ t}~i~~s _k_n~)~ t_h~~_v.a!l!es: ~ ~ .•

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Town calls rescue of student a miracle MELLEN, Wis. (eNS) - Residents of Mellen in the Diocese of Superior say a miracle happened when their prayers were answered and one of their own was found alive after being lost in Africa for almost a week.

Jessica Lundquist, a 22-yearold senior at Northland College in Ashland, Wis., and member ofthe Holy Rosary parish in Mellen, was rescued May 19 after she became separated May 13 from a group of Northland College students on a field trip on Mount Kenya, Africa's second highest mountain.

Lundquist, who suffered blisters and a severely sprained ankle during her ordeal, was spotted and rescued by a Kenyan air force helicopter.

She was met by her parents, Mary and David Lundquist, who had just arrived at the search headquarters on Mount Kenya. She was transported to a Nairobi hos-

pital where she was held overnight for observation.

News of Lundquist's rescue spread through her hometown of 970 people when Mayor Joe Barabe climbed the bell tower to ring Mellen's 10 I-year-old City Hall bell in the early morning May 20.

"I rang the bell for about 15 minutes and then went and got some of Jessica's family members and we just rang the bell," said Barabe. "It was wonderful news for the people of Mellen."

For Jessica's grandmother, the prayers of her friends and family were answered when they heard the news. "You just have to thank God that Jessica was found," said Kay Lee, also a member of Holy Rosary Church.

Jessica's sisters, Sarah and Lisa, were at home when the good news arrived.

"I heard the news when my sister Lisa came running into my bedroom and gave me a big hug

LISA LUNDQUIST rings the bell at city hall in Mellen, Wis., after learning her sister Jessica was found safe in Kenya in mid-May. Jessica Lundquist, 22, was rescued after being separated from a student group touring Mt. Kenya. (eNS/ Peters photo)

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and said 'Jessica is alive,'" said Sarah, 19, a University of Wisconsin-Madison student.

"All during the week, 1was hoping 1 would go to sleep and when 1 woke up someone would tell me that she was alive," Sarah added.

"I never gave up hope. 1always felt in my heart she was alive. 1 knew she was tough."

Tough indeed. Jessica apparently rationed her lunch after she became lost, and still had part of a sandwich left when she was found by the search party.

Family members said they still have many people to thank but they directed a great deal of thanks to U.S. Rep. Dave Obey, D-Wis., and State Rep. Barbara Linton for their help in finding Jessica.

According to Sarah, "Obey and his staff worked 24 hours a day.

Linton was always here for moral support and has been in constant contact with everyone involved in the rescue effort."

Obey and his staff had been in contact with U.S. Secretary of State Madeline Albright, who then contacted Kenyan president Daniel Arap Moi during the rescue effort.

Moi also visited Jessica in the hospital and even hosted a reception for the Lundquist family in Nairobi after she was released from the hospital.

During a May 23 homecoming celebration at Mellen High School -where Jessica graduated in 1993 - a smiling Jessica was welcomed home by hundreds of students, family and friends - including Obey and Linton and representatives from Northland College.

Jessica received a standing ovation as she walked to the center of the high school gymnasium. The emotional crowd shared tears of joy and relief as school principal Jeff Ehrhardt announced, "Jessica, welcome home. We love you!"

The feeling was reciprocated by Jessica. "I'm completely overwhelmed by all of this," she said. "I will be eternally grateful to eve- . ryone for all their help and prayers. They just pulled out all the stops and it feels great to be home."

Her years in northern Wisconsin may have helped her survive on Mount Kenya, she noted, but she credited the rain gear she borrowed from her grandfather, Bill Lee, for really saving the day.

"It was his rain gear that kept me alive. It kept me warm because it really got cold at night. 1 felt 1 would always make it because I had water and felt pretty good," Jessica told the Catholic Herald.

"I didn't see any animals - just a brown flash once - and that was surprising because I followed a lot of animal trails," said Jessica.

She was sleeping in a clearing - when she was spotted by the helicopter. "They dropped a line and a guy wrapped a harness on me and up I went into the chopper," she said. .

Jessica was reunited with her parents when she landed. Close friend and classmate Sara Linton, who stayed at the rescue site during the entire week, also greeted Jessica.

"This experience has restored my faith in humanity," said Jessica, who added that her life will never be the same. "People really outdid themselves and I'm tremendously grateful to all of them.

This has been a major bonding experience.

"This is my major miracle," said Jessica, who graduated from Northland College on May 25.

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Another round of 'Is this for real?'

Beekeeping' priest ' tends airborne flock

By Sarah Hudepohl MADISONVILLE, Ohio (CNS) - Few people might agree, but tending to the frenetic world of 750,000 bees is Father George Jacquemin's idea of a calming . hobby.

The pastor of St. Anthony Church in Madisonville considers beekeeping a stressbuster, because it keeps him from thinking about anything else.

"It's a hobby I really enjoy," he told the Catholic Telegraph, newspaper of the Cincinnati Archdiocese. "It relieves my tension and it keeps me in touch with'nature and my roots."

"It's very life-giving," he said.

He keeps his 750,000 bees -15 hives' worth - at his parents' farm in Fairfield, Ohio, where he grew up. From the spring through the fall, he tries to work on them once a week.

The hobby started 16 years ago when he met a fellow priest who keeps bees.

"It's a good way for him to get away from things," said his father, Leroy Jacquemin.

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It's time for a.round of "Is this for real?" - a time when I review a few items I've found in the media. I have long maintained there's always something new under the sun, and items like these prove it.

Every spring, the priest's goal is Consider this one. A 57-year-old woman in Pasato keep the bees from swarming dena, Calif., found herself in big trouble for the or leaving their hiv~.s - by making terrible crime of feeding pigeons. Yes, you read it sure they have room to expand. right. A woman living on disability checks had, "If I don't and the bees feel crowded, then the old queen bee since 1972, been spending $10 a day for birdseed will leave with half of the bees to to feed the crowds of birds who come each mornmake the honey," he explained. ing to her home.

Now here's the problem., Someone apparently Father Jacquemin creates the extra off a 1964 ordinance that makes feeding pi. dusted room by adding additional boxes onto existing hives or by splitting geons on pubic streets a misdemeanor. The woman has been breaking a law! She was due to stand trial. an old hive in two.

Then, in late summer or early If convicted, she faced a maximum sentence of six fall, the priest gathers honey' by months in jail and a $500 fine. cutting a cap off the honeycomb An Associated Press story in May. quoted the and transferring it to an extractor. woman saying: "God is with me. These are his piThe honey is sold to St. Anthony's geons. God's side is with me." Somehow I think parishioners and family members. she's got it right!

"The amount of honey I sell Then there was the Cincinnati, Ohio, granddepends on the season," he said. mother who was convicted of a misdemeanor for"Some seasons, I make no extra "interfering with an officer trying to ticket overhoney to sell and others, I sell a due cars." Of course, she didn't know she was comgood bit." mitting a crime. She thought she was doing ranFor instance, two years ago, dom acts of kindness. She had seen two overdue mites got into the hives, forcing parking meters, and to spare the owners, albeit him to replace all the bees and the strangers, a ticket, she put a dime and a nickel into equipment. both meters.

But most of the time, Father Obviously this is serious business because she Jacquemin's only beekeeping expense is the bottles for the honey, had to get a lawyer to defend her in court. The municipal court jury convicted her of "obstructing he said. official business," but acquitted ber of misdemeanor disorderly conduct. Because of the conviction, she faced up to 90 days in jail and a $750 fine.

I side with what her lawyer said: "She was doing a good deed (and) should be congratulated for her a~t, not punished."

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By Antoinette Bosco Has something gone haywire in this land of ours when a random act of kindness - which many are rightly touting as a good thing - can land you in jail?

Now here's another one for the books: Shops near a campus of the University of Maryland offer a 10 percent to 20 percent discount to students who sign a pledge not to cheat.

Meryle Freiberg; education chairwoman for the student honor council, in a New York Times article acknowledged that signing a pledge will not guarantee the end of cheating, "but it will at least get them to think about integrity."

I hate to reflect on what this says about our values when moral behavior is no longer chosen because it is the right way to act, but because il: is the most profitable.

One final note: A sign I saw in a small restaurant in Cape Coral, Fla., gave me a smile for the day: "If you are grouchy, irritable or just plain mean, there will be a $10 charge for putting up with you."

They may be on to something - that people should have to pay for their bad behavior!

-------------------------------------Coping with the fear of air travel Dear Dr. Kenny:· Our .teenage daughter- is afraid of flying. This makes our vacations rather limited because we have to drive wherever we go. She tried to fly once and was so distressed that she vowed "Never again'," What can we do?

(Indiana) For many reasons your daughter's problem is a common one. Fear of heights, graphic press accounts of plane crashes and past personal experiences can all create a fear of flying.

Different approaches work for different people.

Here are seven possible ways to help your daugh. ter: 1. The rational approach. Discuss together the statistics. Planes are by far the safest way to travel: We are much more likely to be injured or killed in an auto or bus crash, on a bicycle or while out jogFATHER GEORGE Jacquemin, pastor of St. Anthony ging.

Unfortunately, this approach is unlikely to work Church in Madisonville, Ohio, holds a frame of honeycomb because fear of flying is usually irrational. from one ofthe hives of bees he keeps as a hobby. (CNS/ Bowen . 2. The analytic approach. Fear of flying is alphoto) most always based on a feeling of loss of control.

Most of us are to some extent "control freaks."

We don't trust fate or the other person. We want to be in control ourselves. In an airplane, the pilot, the weather and other factors are predominant, and that's what scares uS.·ln truth, we control very little of what goes on in our life. We need to learn to put ourselves in God's hands.• 3. Distraction is always a good approach. Preselect something else to occupy your mind and body. The problem is that the distraction has to be . of sufficient interest to capture your mind.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Here is the Vatican text of Pope John Paul n's remarks One possibility is bringing along something atin English at his weekly general audience June 18.

Dear brothers and sisters, tractive to read, a romance novel or a detective My recent pastoral visit to Poland centered on three celebrations. In Wroclaw, I cel- story. ' ebrated the concluding Mass of the International Eucharistic Congress, an occasion of deep Something to listen to is a third possibility. A reflection and prayer on the mystery of the real presence of our Savior - the one who has ~ade us free (~f. Gal 5:2) :- in ~e sacrifice and sacrament of the altar, In Gniezno I joined battery-operated cassette player can usually be lisan the celebration of the millennIum of the martyrdom of 51. Adalbert. Gniezno was the site tened to with earphones once the plane is aloft. of an important congress held in the year 1000 which marked Poland's entrance into a 5. Try self-hypnosis. Select a peaceful scene, united Europe, a fact symbolized by the presence of the presidents of the countries associated with S1. Adalbert's life -and work. such as a warm beach or flower-filled meadow. Use At Krakow, with great joy I presided at the canonization of Queen Hedwig and took part all five senses to reproduce the image. What does in the celebration of the 600th anniversary of the establishment of the theology faculty at the Jagiellonian University. These and other events, including the canonization of the it look like? Sound like? Smell like? Taste like?

Franciscan Jan of Dukla, and the beatification of Blessed Maria Bernardina Jablonska and Feel like?

Blessed Maria Karlowska, were all very festive occasions and especially significant for the Keep repeating the questions. Let the fear play . life of the church in Poland.'

I am very grateful to the church and state authorities and all who made this pastoral visit around the perimeter of consciousness like so many shadows in a candle-lit room. This technique ha'i possible. Above all, I thank almighty God for the many blessings granted to my homeland over the last thousand years. been used in surgery in place of an anesthetic.

I am pleased to greet the distinguished members of the World Psychiatric Association 6. Face the fear. "I shall not fear. Fear is·the only ~~ting in Rome, May your important work of healing always be inspired by an integral VISion of the human person and respect for the in violable dignity and transcendent vocation true death. I shall face my fear, make fun of it, call .of.ev.tJ:y.iodi1£idual __ .•• __ • _", , •• _. _. __ •• .•._.,. it nonsense names. I sball permit my fear. to. pass

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through me and beyond. Whatever happens, tllings are probably unfolding as they should."

7. Tranquilize. A physician can prescribe one of several quick-acting minor tranquilizers tD help your daughter relax. This can take the ed,ge off her anxiety so that she is better able to cope.

. With Dr. James & Mary Kenny If she were older I would suggest a glass oj' wine or beer. In fact, we have much more expei'ience with the tranquilizing effe'ct of a mild quantity of alcohol.

Talk to your daughter. Pick one or tWD approaches which you think might work. Good luck!

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Daily Readings June 23: Gn 12: 1-9; Ps 33: 1213,18-20,22; Mt 7: 1-5 Vigil Mass ,Jer 1:4-10; Ps 71:1-6,15-17; I Pt 1:8-12; Lk 1:5-17 June 24: Is 49: 1-6; Ps 139: 1-3,] 315; Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66,80 June 25: Gn 15:1-12,17-18; Ps 105:1-4,6-9; Mt 7:15-20 June 26: Gn 16:1-12,15-16 or 16:6b-12,15-16; Ps 106:1-5; Mt 7:2:129 June 27: Gn 17: 1,9-10, 15-22; Ps 128:1-5; Mt 8:1-4 June 28: Gn 18: 1-15; (Ps) Lk 1:4650,53-55; Mt 8:5-17 June-29: Acts 3: 1-10; Ps 19:2-5; Gal I: 11-20; J n 21 : 15-19

To go or not go to a child;s wedding Q. We have a situation in our family that is pllinful for many of us. We hope you can give some advice.

Our granddaughter is to be married later this year to a Protestant young man, in his church, without permission Oil' dispensation from the Catholic Church.

We have other children and many grandchildren, and are concerned that we do not send the wrong message to them by attending the wedding or otherwise doing something that might imply approval.

I wrote to her expressing our hope she would be married with the blessing of the Catholic faith.

We've always had a good relationship, which may be the reason she responded to her aunt, knowing I would probably get the message.

She said she was sorry for the hurt she was 6msing, but since slipping away at college she some time ago stopped attending Mass altogether.

They are going together now to his church. She enjoys the servkes, says she is happy to belong there with her husband, plans to raise her children in that faith and claims to have no intention ever to return to the Catholic Church.

We don't wi'Sh to alienate her or any of the family, but we want to do what is right. We hope you can give us a firm answer. (Indiana) A. Neither I nor anyone can give you the clear nnal answer you might wish. But I can give you a few important things to think about.

First, I admire your faith, and your concern about everyone involved. Your desire not to break relations with her or others in Ule family is heaIUlY, and somehow whatever you do needs to be done with every possible attempt to preserve your closeness.

It is important, too, to remember you have as much right to your convictions, and sense of responsibility, and commitment'i of faiUl as she does.

Be open with her, and witll your other children and their families, about your concerns, your love for Ulem and your reasons for whatever you decide to do or not to do. If they love you they will accept what you feel you must do in your love for Ulem.

Another factor which may be some consolation and help is that, according to present canon law, her marriage may well be recognized by the Catholic Church.

Normally, the marriage of a Catholic - in order to be married validly according to church law - must

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By Father John J. Dietzen In other words, their marriage by a minister orjudge would be as valid in the eyes of the Catholic Church as any other legal marriage of two non-Catholics who are free to marry each other.

What exacUy such a "formal act" might be is not clearly defined. But your granddaughter's words indicate a fairly definitive statement that she no longer considers herself a member of the Catholic faith.

You might talk to your parish priest, or one in the diocese where she is to be married, to ask his evaluation of the case.

I realize this cannot heal tlle hurt that she will not share the faith that is so important to you and others in your family. At least you will know that her marriage is recognized by the Church.

These are always difficult decisions, and others will come. Do tlle best you can. Recognize and accept Ulat Ulere are some things which simply are not under your control.

In these situations there is usually no black or white, right or wrong answer. It's a matter of weighing all your concerns as prayerfully as you can, then deciding what you think will be best in the long run for everyone involved.

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Important trophies that were not given One of the things I would rethink if I were able to reraise our four children is trophies.

This comes to mind as SUJIllIler youth baseball draws toward its close in many parts of the counby. It is time for awards, praise, thank-yous, tearn picnics and tc.-un pictures, sharing of embellished memories.

Such as: "Remember the. sound Travis and Ja'ion made when they sma'ihed into each other going for that pop tly?

Nothing like twin concussions."

Or: "Remember the time little Sarall was called out on a Strike 3 and threw up at home plate?"

An inspirational and talented friend of ours coached in these summer programs for a number of years Little League, Babe RUtll, American Legion. In the course of that time, all tllree of our sons played for him at one time or anotller.

At tlle end of Ul,e season each of his players received a trophy. Not just the best hitter, the best pitcher, tlle most improved.

Terry spoke to his players about values, not just baseball. Perseventnce. Trust. Dedication. Team work.

Responsibility.

I've mulled ()ver Terry's little talks 'Uld his philosophy m:my times over tlle years. They affected not only my perspective on yOUUl atllietics, but my parenting as well.

In retrospect, I do not regret the engmved plaques Ule children "eamed" for winning games, but I do regret hardly saying a word when Uley went out of their way week after week to visit with a lonely elderly neighbor.

We made up bright blue and red ribbons for races they swam 'Uld miles Uley ran, but we just smiled when UleY mailed money to a mission in Central Afri~.

(Half Ule wages eamed picking strawberries stooped in the alternating hot sun and summer showers.)

Nor did we say much when one did much tlle same with ca'ih gifts received at a seventh birthday party - explaining to us that youngsters his age in Peru needed school materials more than he did.

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We praise our chiidren for hitting the ball over the center neider's head, but we say barely a word about how proud we are of them when they go out of their way to comfort a teammate who has struck out for the third time in a row.

We give a player a trophy for being "the most im-

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We vote someone Most Valuable Player and retell stories of how he pitched a one-hitter. Too often we leave out how he went to the aid of a player from the otller team; how he put his mitt under the youngster's head, called calmly for help, kept talking to his competitor and encouraging him until medics arrived.

Yes, Jesus advises us to be pure in our intentions, to be on guard against "performing religious acts for people to see" (Mt 6:1-4).

However, keeping our own deeds of mercy and charity to ourselves is one thing. Encouraging acts of selflessness in our children 'is another. And probably deserves at least as much acclamation as a two-homerun game.

One only hopes they will develop lives enhanced

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By Lynne Weil KRAKOW, Poland (CNS) Pope John Paul II lau!led Polish historical figures who had contributed to the growth of Christianity and urged a return to moral values during a May 31-June \0 visit to his native Poland.

Throughout his II-day visit to 12 cities, the pope urged a greater emphasis on ethics and morality in his cou ntry, still adj usti ng to democracy and a market economy.

Millions of people showed up for the pope's Masses and other public appearances, and they lined the roads waving flags and banners wherever he went. Of Poland's' 38.6 million citizens, 95.5 percent profess to be Catholic.

In an outdoor Mass with an estimated 1.5 million people June 8 on the Plains of Krakow, Pope John Paul canonized Blessed Hedwig, the late 14th-century Polish queen, one of the country's symbols. Crowned at age 10, she used her position to improve conditions for the growth of the church. She died of childbirth complications at 25.

"Many longed to experience this moment and were not able," the pope said. "May this day be a day ofjoy not only for us, who are now alive, but also for all those who have not lived to see it on this earth."

Among the many works. for which she is credited, St. Hedwig helped establish the theological路 faculty of the Jagiellonian U niversity in Krakow, the oldest Polish university. Pope John Paul's ties with the institution stretch back to 1953 and 1954, when he taught and studied there.

Pope John Paul referred to the 34 professors and other university staff members who were killed by the Nazis in the German occupation of Poland during World War II or by the Soviet invaders afterward.

Recalling that eight members of the theological faculty were killed in concentration camps during the war, the pontiff described a professor who was chatting with him in a Krakow street one day and was shipped off to a camp the next. As the pope spoke, tears welled in his eyes. It was one of several occasions during his Polish trip that he discussed the country's wartime losses.

The following day, Pope John Paul visited his parents' graves at a Krakow military cemetery. They and the pope's brother are buried there because the pontiffs father, who, like the pope, was' named Karol Wojtyla, was a Polish soldier.

The pontiff then blessed a cardiac surgery unit named after him at a Krakow hospital. He spoke of the ennobling value of suffering and showed empathy for the patients by reflecting on the several hospital stays he has had during his papacy.

On several occasions, Pope John Paul encouraged Poles to bear suffering and difficulty bravely by considering the courage of their . countrymen who had gone through trials in the past.

In a June 6 Mass in the mountain resort of Zakopane, Pope John Paul praised and beatified Mother Maria Jablonska and Maria Karlowska, two founders of convents who worked with the poor.

In a ceremony at thefoot of a ski jump slope at a winter sports are.na, Pope John Paul said both beatified women "showed in all its full-

ness the dignity of woman and the greatness of her vocation."

The pope spent tl)e morning of June 7 in Zakopane, where he consecrated a church in a Mass that could be heard for miles -the amplified celebrations echoed from the slopes.

After that, it was on to the Marian shrine in the nearby city of Ludzmierz, where in August, 1963, the then-Bishop Karol W ojtyla saved part of a statue of Mary from falling to the ground. . The wooden GotHic sculpture, said to have been made sometime in the 15th century, holds.a scepter. It slipped out of the statue's hand while priests were hoisting it at an outdoor Mass. The bishop of Krakow was the quickest and caught the scepter as it fell.

Local legend has it that this was recognized on the spot as a sign that Mary had chosen Bishop Wojtyla to lead the future church.

A group of Polish-Americans' and their relatives followed the pope throughout his journey. The 250 men and women came mostly from Chicago, where one of their number, 23-year-old Alexander Piszczek, works at a Polish radio

edly to respect for human life in his public addresses in Poland. He did so most pointedly at a June 4 outdoor Mass'in the city of Kalisz.

Standing below a giant likeness of the Holy Family, Pope John Paul said, "The measure of civilization, a universal and permanent measure which includes all cul-

tures, is its relationship with life."

To thunderous applause, he then added," A civilization that rejected the defenseless would deserve to be called a barbarian civilization."

A law liberalizing access to abortion was overturned by Poland's路 constitutional court just before the papal visit.

In Kalisz, Pope John Paul was explicit about church teaching on abortion.

"With the eyes of faith we can see with partiCUlar clarity the infinite value of every human being," he said. "Because every man, insofar as he has a spiritual sou I, is 'capable of God.'''

POPE JOHN PAUL II waves to worshipers as he walks onto the altar at the bottom of a ski jump area in Zakopane, a small village in southern Poland. An estimated 200,000 people participated in the liturgy. (CNS/ Reuters photo)

\ A GIRL kisses the hand of Pope John Paul II at a first communion service at Holy Family Church June 7 in Zakopane, Poland. The pope, on nostalgic II-day trip to his homeland, toured 12 Polish Cities. (CNS/Reuters photo)

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"We go everywhere the pope goes," Piszczek said from his fourth-row seat at the celebration in Ludzmierz. "He's the greatest man in the world."

Pope John Paul did not always limit his comments to the welfare of .Poland. In a June 2 meeting with seven European heads of state, . he said European and Christian unity were inextricably tied to global spiritual development.

The presidents of Germany, Poland, Hungary~ Lithuania, Slovakia and the Czech and Slovak republics had gathered for a Mass honoring the 1,000th anniversary of the martyrdom of St. Adalbert.

"How can a 'common house' for all of Europe be built, if it is not built with the bricks of men's consciences, baked in the fire of the Gospel, united by the bond offraternal and social love, the fruit of the love of God?" the pope asked in his homily. "This was the reality for which St. Adalbert strove, and for this future he gave his life."

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QUEEN Hedwig of Poland was canonized by the pc'pe during his trip. She has be:en consjdered a saint and pol:itical heroine to Poles for 600 years. (Photo courtesy of the Polish World) .

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Brothers of Christian Instruction to mark 70 years of service to Fall River diocese The Brothers of Christian Instruction will be honored on July 26, their 70th anniversary of service in both the city and Diocese of FaIl River. The brothers taught at Msgr.

Prevost grammar and high schools from 1927 to 1972, and have been at Bishop Connolly High School since 1972. They also carry out other apostolates.

Bishop Sean O'Malley, OFM, Cap., will be principal celebrant of a 4 p.m. Mass of thanksgiving in Notre Dame Church, FaIl Rivler. Other priests associated with the brothers or whose lives have been touched by them will concelebrate. These include graduates of Prevost, and Jesu-

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Lefevre, 91, is the last surviving member of the founding brothers at the form(~r Prevost School in Fall River. its who formerly taught at Connolly.

A social hour will follow at White's of Westport, where a testimonial banquet will begin at 7 p.m.

Sponsoring the testimonial is the Msgr. Prevost High Alumni Association. The group will hold its annual reunion as a combined event with the tribute to the brothers. Members of the Prevost Class of 1947 will observe the golden jubilee of their graduation.

Robert A. Chouinard, alumni president, says the Mass and banquet are open to the public, since the testimonial is intended to be a community tribute. Tickets may be obtained by calling 678-6352.

Headi.ng the list of brothers gathering in Fall River for the fete is

Brother Francis Blouin, FIC (Freres de l'Instruction Chretienne), provincial of the American brothers, based in Alfred, ME. Brother Francis taught at Prevost from 1949 to 1954.

The record for the longest service in Fall River belongs to Brother Roger Millette, 36 years, beginning in 1945, then 1947 through 1950, and from 1965 to 1997. He was principal at Prevost High for the last seven years of its existence; then longtime associate principal at Connolly, and now at 71 years old, plant manager there. .

Brother Robert Michaud, presently the bursar at Alfred, ME, has totaled 31 years of service in Fall River -28 years teaching at Prevost and Connolly; a year as novitiate director at the Brothers' Residence next to Notre Dame Rectory; and a year teaching Confraternity of Christian Doctrine classes at both Notre Dame and Holy Rosary parishes in Fall River.

Brother Stephen Lefevre, 91, who taught from 1927 to 1938, is the last survivor of the seven founding brothers at Prevost. In residence in Alfred, ME, he is not expected to attend the testimonial, but is warmly remembered by hundreds of Prevost grammar school graduates. In the early years he was known as Brother Cyprien.

In September 1927, the Brothers of Christian Instruction came from Quebec, Canada, to officially open Prevost Grammar School, known as L'Ecole Prevost, for boys of Notre Dame parish. It was the brothers' first elementary grade school in New England.

Rev. Msgr. Jean A. Prevost, Notre Dame pastor from 1888-1925, wanted a school for boys in the higher elementary grades - to supplement Notre Dame School. Before his death, Msgr. Prevost had made arrangements with the brothers in La Prairie, Quebec, to come to Fall River.

The task fell to his successor, Rev. Msgr. Damase Robert, to build the school on Eastern Avenue on land abutting Lafayette Park to the north.

All the while maintaining an elementary grade component, Prevost developed into a hig\1 school that graduated its fi rst class in 1938. Many Prevost boys went on to become priests or brothers.

From the opening of Prevost in

1927, the number of brothers in Fall River increased from the seven original to 17 by 1946.

In 1966 Prevost passed into diocesan control and administration.

Plans were finalized in 1967 for a major expansion of the school into a portion of Lafayette Park. However, an arsonist ended those plans, destroying the school on May 27, 1968.

The brothers and students moved into the Bishop Connolly High School facilities, a two-year-old di-. ocesan school operated by the Jesuits. Rev. Charles 1. Dunn, SJ, the first rector at Connolly, graciously offered Prevost the space it needed, and Prevost continued as an independent entity until the final class graduated in 1972.

Today, there are no Jesuits remaining at Connolly, but three brothers remain; Brothers Daniel Caron, Roger Millette and Walter Zwierchowski. All told, six brothers are still residing in Fall River. In addition to the brothers at Connolly, Brother Dominic Monfette teaches disadvantaged boys at the San Miguel School in Providence; Brother Raymond Berube has been involved in Bible groups and confirmation preparation for adults in St. William's parish, Fall River, and in hospital and home visits. He taught at Prevost in 1966-1967; Brother Normand (Benjamin) Simoneau was a Prevost

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World G'atheririg of Families conference seeks to reverse deterioration of fam.ily

By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (eNS) - Five years ago, Rio de Janeiro was the site of a massive conference aimed at reversing the deterioration of the environment.

This year Rio will be the site of yet another massive conference, this time aimed 'at reversing the deterioration of another precious resource: the family.

The second World Gathering of Families, to be held Oct. 4-5 in Rio, is "a central point in the church's effort to renew family' life;" said Msgr. Francesco Di Felice, undersecretary of the Pontifical Council for the Family.

Msgr. Di Felice, in Washington June 5 with council staffers to meet U.S. bishops' conference officials and U.S. pro-life leadefs, said Pope John Paul II "hopes to, renew the connective fabric of the family" with the gathering.

DONNA HLISTA and 'sons, Michael (left) and Bryce, In an interview with Catholic peek above more than 500 Beanie Babies they collected for a News Service, Msgr. Di Felice, parish carnival in Hammond, Ind. The popular beanbag crea- , speaking through an interpreter, said a centerpiece of the gathering tures, given as prizes at a game booth, earned St. Catherine of will be an outdoor Mass Oct. 5 in Siena parish $3,200 in early June. (CNS/Callaway photo) Rio. It's possible up to 2 million people will attend the Mass, he said.

"The church is deeply concerned for what is actually a family breakdo\,Vn," Msgr. Di Felice said. "Not, only is the sense of Christian famBy Angela Moore selves. Bigger crowds mean better ily lost, but even from the human, natural family. The basic charactertimes."

HAMMOND, Ind. (CNS) Hlista said she doesn't know istics of the indissolubility of the Beanie Babies, the widely popular marriage bond are being discussed. why the babies are so popular. children's stuffed animals, helped "The church aims to call fami"I haven't the foggiest idea. chase away rainy-day blues to make They're cute, inexpensive; each has lies back to their original vocaSt. Catherine of Siena's carnival a a different personality. Take a tion," he said. financial standout.

The gatheri,ng's theme is "The The four-day event was ham- look at their names and their stoFamily: Gift and Commitme'nt, ries," she said. pered by rain. But bad weather Hope for Humanity."

Hlista is also a collector and didn't stop patrons from crowding Australian,Msgr. Peter Elliott, the ringtoss booth in hopes of said that for her children, Bryce winning a Beanie Baby. By carni- and Michael, she uses the Beanie a council staffer, said the singular' Babies for positive reinforcements. "family" was chosen intentionally, val's end June 8, the booth raised "I use them as a reward system; as families must be built up one at more than $3,200. if they brought home a good report a time. "We have 'hope' in there in And that doesn't take into account the extra revenue spent by card or did something good, they the theme as well," he added.

"Somewhere in the world, fami-, patrons who were attracted by the are allowed to pick one out," she lies are being put first," Msgr.

Beanie Babies and then spent said. "We're stuffed animal peoElliott said. "The largest organizamoney on food and other attrac- ple; we like to collect them; they're tion in the world supporting famcute." tions, ca.rnival organizers said.

Since December, Donna Hlista, co-chairwoman of the carnival, had been networking with other collectors, friends, family and parishioners to deal, trade and buy ,these hot commodities.

Hlista's phone rang constantly' during the pre-festival days. "It's been crazy around here; carnival stuff and Beanie Babies, ending up with more than 500 of the toys in all. The rarest ones were "retired," meaning taken out of production' by the toy maker.

The retired babies, which are small plush bean bag animals, included Sparky the dalmatian, Flash the dolphin, Bubbles the fish, Splash the whale, Garcia the bear, Digger the crab and Radar the bat.

At a meeting more than five months ago, the carnival commit~ee was o~en to the idea of changII1g the pnzes for the ringtoss.

"We needed a new attraction and I suggested Beanie Babies fo~ the prize," Hlista said.

Father Richard Orlinski, pas-' tor, at first was unsure about the REV. THOMAS WEIBLE celebrated a commissioning idea, but agreed that it was time for a change that could boost Mass for Catholic Memorial Home's Eucharistic Ministers in " ~~v:~t~~' He no longer has any the nursing home's chapel. During the Mass which was held on

Beanie Babies bring parish bigger bucks

"This will be an attraction, a t?e Feast of the Sacred Heart, seven people were commis-· chain reaction," the priest predicted s~oned as new eucharistic ministers and twelve were recommisbefore the event. "Hopefully, more' slO~ed for another year. Loaves of bread blessed by Father people will attend the carnival, Wetble were presented to the newly commissioned Ministers as .. buy, more ·food· and -enjoy th6m- .. a ·symbol of·unity ·and-life:· - • - - - . _. , . - . - . - . ' .... ,_. - --

ily life is the Catholic Church, gathered around the Holy Father, Pope John Paul 1I." The deterioration of family life also has had an impact on the church in two ways, he said.

Msgr. Elliott' pointed out it has affected vocations not only to priestly and religious life, where numbers are down, but also to married life.

Young adults who have seen their parents' marriages dissolve grow more reluctant to commit to a lifelong relationship through sacramental marriage, Msgr. Elliott said. "They drift into a lack of identity, and despair," he said.

Father Frank Pavone"a priest of the Archdiocese of New York who is a council staffer and the founder of Priests for Life, added that without a strong family growing up and shaping their lives,

children will not be able to grasp an understanding of the Gospel.

The Rio gathering is intended not only to shore up families, the priests said, but to encourage lawmakers to do the same:.

A nation's public policy needs to "respect the rights of families, the dignity of the family," Father Pavone said.

"That's one of the main signals that we will focus on for this event," Msgr. Elliott added, to back away from the notion that the individual is the basic unit of society. "That's wrong,," he said.

"It's the family that':; the basic unit."

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Families are 'Miracle lof Love~ for handicapp.e,d

By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) Working with medical experts, but insisting on personal, at home care of children with serious brain damage, families can testify' to "the miracle of love," Pope John Paul II said.

"The Lord of Life accompanies families who welcome and love their children with serious cerebral abnormalities and who know,how great. their dignity is," the pope told a Vatican-sponsored conference of scientists, parents and pastoral workers.

The pontifical councils for the family and for health care cospo'nsored the June 12-14 meeting on the family and children with "cerebral abnormalities."

Pope John Paul said the conference offered Catholic parents a model to follow by giving primary place to love, care and education within the family, but doing so with information and assistance from the medical community.

The family is a community of solidarity "where love becomes more responsible and affectionate toward thos~ who, because of a special situation, need a more attentive, patient and caring attention," he said.

Communities and governments offer a whole range of medical and social services which families "can and must develop" to support them in their task of caring for their children, the pope said. The more families call upon institutions for assistance, the more help will be offered to them, their children and other families facing the same challenge.

"The family, the place of love and care for the most needy, can and must be the greatest collaborator with science and technology anhe service of health," he said.

The purpose of the Vatican meeting was to discus:; ways the church can help famili(:s of children with mental handicaps or brain malfunctions to treasure the gift those children are and to be able to care for the children at :~ome, said a Vatican press release.

All children are a gift and objects of God's love, Cardinal Alfonso 'Lopez Trujillo, presid,:nt of the family council, told participants.

When parents realize how special their handicapped children are, it elicits an even more tl~nder and .responsible dedication.

Archbishop Javier Lozano Barragan, president of the health care council, told participan.ts that no physical or psychic handicap can override the fact that all human beings are created in the image an4 likeness of God. The meeting included discussions on problems of parenting, physical and rehabilitation therapy at home and medical advances in the treatment of brain injuries and abnormalities.

Bishop Elio Sgreccia, vice president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, discussed new advances in prenatal testing and treatments.

According to church teaching, he said, prenatal testing :is morally legitimate when it would make informed acceptance of the newborn possible, permit early treatment and does not carry great risks for the life of the mother or fetus, But the trend in prenatal testing, he said, seems to be for "selective and eugenic aims," prese'nting the option of aborting fetusf:s with an abnormality.

In such cases, Bishop Sgreccia said, prenatal testing is immoral. ' Testing and information must be placed at the service of life from the moment of conception, he said.

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humans remains in effect.

Clinton's proposal explicitly allows research in cloning molecules, human DNA, cells and tissue and the use of somatic cell nuclear transfer techniques to create animals.

The American Life League and the National Right to Life Committee issued statements criticizing the possibility that the bill would allow the creation and destruction of human embryos.

"Regardless of how an embryo comes into existence, he or she should not be destroyed," said a statement from Wanda Franz, president of the National Right to Life Committee. "With time and nourishment, human embryos grow to be adult humans. They do not grow to be guinea pigs and should not be treated as guinea pigs and subsequently killed."

A statement from American

Life League president Judie Brown said the National Bioethies Advisory Commission's recommendation "tejects the humanity of the cloned embryo, which will be subject to experimentation and will eventually be deprived of his or her life."

The scientists who created a cloned sheep failed 277 times before succeeding. Some animals were born with severe deformities.

Doerflinger also criticized the draft bill's five-year time limit as sending the "very bad signal" that after five years, human cloning may proceed.

The White House spokesman said the time limit was included because "we know we don't have all the solutions and this doesn't address all the issues."

An editorial in one Catholic newspaper speculated the five-year time limit would allow

Iteering pOintl HOLY ROSARY, FR Charles G. Wrightington, SJ, son of Mr. and Mrs. Georgie A. Wrightington of Holy Rosary parish, has been assigned by the Jesuit community to pursue studies in theology at Centre Sevres, a Jesuit center for the study of theology and philosophy in Paris. He had been Visiting Instructor of Philosophy at Fordham University, New York City.

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM World Wide Marriage Encounter is sponsoring a marriage enrichment program at the Hampton Inn, Natick, June 20 through 22; July II through 13; and August 22 through 24. The program is designed to improve communications for married couples. and to renew the values of marriage, family and faith. For information, call 1-8QO-367-o343.

AIDS MINISTRY RETREAT DAY The diocesan Office of AIDS Ministry will offer a day of retreat and reflection from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Thursday, July 24 at St. Peter the Apostle parish center, Provincetown. To be facilitatc~d by Father Mark R. Hession and Dr. Krysten Winter-Green; AIDS Ministry director, the program is ope:n to all living with or affected by HIV disease or AIDS. To register or for further information, call Sister Theresa Bisson, (508) 674-5600, e:~t. 2295.

NB CATHOLIC WOMAN'S CLUB An executive board meeting is scheduled for June 25, 7 p.m., at St. Lawrence rectory, 110 Summer St., NB. ST. ANNE, FR Because they share the same patron saint, St. Anne's parish has been asked to adopt St. Anne's Guest Home in Grand Forks, NO, among many institutions devastated by recent flooding in the area. Parishioners will contribute to a fund designated for the guest home.

LaSALETTE SHRINE, ATTLEBORO The Counseling Center at the shrine is offering a Grief Education series of talks. Afternoon talks will be held from I to 2:30 p.m. June 26, July 10 and July 24. T<)pics for those dates will be respectively "Grief: A Powerful Emotion," "Grief and Anger," and "How to Deal with Diftlcult Feelings."

An evening series, to be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. July 3 and July 17, will have as topics "The Work of Mourning" and "Grief and Guilt."

Pre-registration is required and further information is available from the Counseling Center at (508) 226-8220.

Also at the shrine, Father Manuel Pereira, MS, will offer a Mass and a Portuguese healing service at 2 p.m.

Sunday, June 22. He.will hear confessions in Portuguese June 21 from 2 to 4 p. m. in the thapel of Reconciliation.

CATHEDRAL CAMP, E. FREETOWN The following events are scheduled at Cathedral Camp: June 21 - Congregational Health Ministry conference; June 21 - Ecumenical vespers service; June 22, 12 to 4 p.m. - open house for summer camp; June 22 through 27 - Christial). Life Institute; June 26 - A Division of UMass graduation program and buffet.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER, HYANNIS The Spirit of Jesusprayergroup is offering a Life in the Spirit seminar beginning July 8, to be held every Tuesday for seven .weeks, at the church. Seminars are foundational for knowing Jesus in a personal relationship. All invited.

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scientists to get the technology to work.

"Once it does, the process will sail forward, propelled by the sham of this presidential commission and the goals it has been incorrectly lauded for reaching," wrote Father Paul S. Quinter, editor of The Catholic Standard and Times, newspaper ofthe Philadelphia Archdiocese.

The draft legislation calls for a second report from the Bioethics Advisory Commission in four and a half years.

The commission was assembled after the February report about the Scottish researchers' success in cloning the sheep, named Dolly. Its 18 members included scientists, ethicists, lawyers and physicians.

Several members of Congress have said they would introduce bills to prohibit human cloning research.

SANTO CHRISTO, FR In what is the largest gathering of Portuguese parishes in New England, the parish will host its annual celebration of the feast of Santo Christo June 28 and 29. Activities will include ce1l:bration of a Portuguese-language Mass at 6 p.m. June 28 at Santo Christo Church, followed at 7 p.m. by transfer of the image of Santo Christo in a procession from the parish chapel to the church and exposition ofthe Blessed Sacrament. Preaching at the exposition will be Rev. Jose Gomes Pereira, pastor of Feteiras, St. Michael, Azores.

The June 29 schedule will begin with a feastday Mass at 10 a.m. with Rev. Gastao A. Oliveira as celebrant and Father Pereira as homilist. A street procession will begin at 2:30 p.m. with the route including Columbia, Washington, William, Mulberry, Division and Broadway streets, returning to Columbia. Eight bands will accompany the marchers; and after the event Father Pereira will offer a final homily in the church.

Benediction will bring the liturgical celebrations of the feast to a close.

FR WIDOWED GROUP There will be a meeting June 23, 7 p.m., at St. Mary's School, Second St., FR. Suzanne Sommers will be the speaker. Information: Annette, tel. 678-3278.

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senior citizens or people with disabilities in the nine-county diocese.

"By initiating this policy," Bishop Dorsey said, "we are 'going the extra mile' to try and ensure that those who seek our pastoral or educational services are not hurt in the process by those who represent our church and the moral values and compassion it represents."

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Consecration to the Divine Will Oh adorable and Divine Will, behold me here before the immensity of Your 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 of Your Supreme RAT. Prostrate in my nothingness, I invoke Your Light and beg that It clothe me and eclipse all that does not pertain to 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 happiness and of love. With It I shall be always happy. 1 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 of the 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 Rat, 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 burn 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 of mywill in your hands. You will keep my 'heart jealously and shall never give it to me agarn, 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 instrument that draw~ all men into the Kingdom of the Divine Will. Amen.

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FAMILIES OF the newly ordained gathered after the June 14 Mass for a photo opportunity with Bishop O'Malley: (top) Rev. Michael Kuhn stands with his parents; (center) Rev. Thomas Kocik is joined by family members; and (above) Rev. Marek Tuptynski's parent8 and nephew flew in from Poland for the occasion. Young Luke made his first communion a.t his uncle's first Mass June 15. (Anchor./Mills photos). .

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MSGR. JOHN J. Smith (top at left) retires from his post as Vocations Director, passing the torch to the new director, Father Craig A. Pregana. The new priests (above) are offered the blessings of fellow priests, from left, Fathers Brian Harrington, Horace Travassos and Craig Pregana. At right, the three deacons anxiously a wait the beginning of their ordination ceremony. (Anchor/Mills photos)

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Continued from Page One gloved bell ringers reminded the gathering of the event's solemnity. The- choir was directed and accompanied on organ by Madeleine Grace and a group of string, reed and brass instrumentalists added more beauty and peace to the musical selections.

The ceremony proceeded with the Rite of Ordination.

Msgr. John J. Smith, VE, director of vocations, began the rite by calling and presenting the candidates. This symbolic gesture reflects a person's call by the Church to serve God's people. The candidates responded by announcing their readiness and willingness to enter the order of presbyter with a loud and clear, "Present!"

After they had been presented, Bishop O'Malley elected them for ordination, requesting the consent of the people.

Witha long, thunderous round of applause, the gathered priests, religious, family and friends gave him just that.

Bishop O'Malley addressed the group, first thanking the families for giving their sons to the priesthood. "We are proud of them," the bishop said. Proud and joyous too, family members dabbed their eyes as the emotions of the day caught up with them.

The bishop also spoke to the Tuptynski family in their native Polish, or at least, "I'll give it a try," he chuckled.

During the homily, he also thanked Msgr. Smith for his many years of service as Vocations Director as he left that post and expressed his happiness at appointing Rev. 'Craig A. Pregana to lead the constant search for vocations within the diocese.

The bishop spoke to the candidates and the assembly about the duties of a priest stressing the importance of service and prayer.

"A servant is a bridge from people to God," he said, noting that everyone is called to be a servant of God, has weakness and is capable of sin.

"Weakness makes a servant all the more valuable," the bishop continued, "because it shows that the [strong] things yo'u do are through God's grace."

He told of his visits to the sick when he is often approached by strangers asking his prayers for their loved ones. "Our people expect us to be men of prayer," he said.

Concluding his homily, he consecrated the priestly candidates to the Blessed Mother and left them with a warning: _':T!t~ L<?fd p,roll1i.ses you hun-

dredfold, but with persecutions. Watch and pray."

Continuing with the rite, each candidate affirms his intention to serve as a priest with a clear conscience and prayerful spirit after the example of Jesus. He promises obedience to the current bishop and his successors.

During the Litany of Saints, the candidates lie prostrate in humility while the assembly intercedes for them through prayer.

The gesture of "laying on of hands" is an ancient symbol and can be found in most of the sacraments, as well as in many other forms of prayer.

The action symbolizes the calling down of the Holy Spirit.

After the bishop, each priest in attendance took his turn praying for each candidate.

Together with the imposition of hands, the prayer of consecration forms the heart of the ordination.

The newly ordained were then vested with the stole and chasuble, signs of the office of priesthood. Rev. Thomas M. Kocik was vested by his uncle Rev. Francis W. Kocik, Rev. Michael F. Kuhn by Rev. Peter Nassetta, and Rev. Marek Tuptynski by Rev. Brian J. Harrington.

The anointing of hands with the Oil of Chrism is another outward sign that priests are set apart to do God's work.

"The Father anointed our Lord, Jesus Christ, through the power of the Holy Spirit," the bishop said. "May Jesus preserve you to sanctify the Christian people and to offer sacrifice to God." At the offertory, the gifts of bread and wine were presented to the bishop by family members of the newly ordained.

The chalice and paten were then symbolically handed to each of the new priests, after which all priests present were once again invited to the altar to offer a sign of peace and congratulations to their new brothers.

Perhaps one of the most touching moments occurred at the conclusion ofthe Mass.

Bishop O'Malley knelt before each newly ordained priest to receive his first priestly blessings. Then, as the Cathedral bells rang out, the jubilant procession exited the church while the choir sang, so appropriately, "Take Christ to the World."

The new priests left the Cathedral that afternoon to do just that-stepping into the sunshine with the prayers of God's people, as varied as the colors thatshone in the church, in their hearts.

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BCC summer program aided by St. Anne's

AT TOP, Amy Desrosiers and Ross Fortin are honored as outstanding members of the incoming freshman class at Bishop Stang High School, North Dartmouth; bottoin, third grader Michael Quintin learns how.to exit a burning building from New Bedford firefighter Louis Luiz.

Other Activities In other activities at Saint Anne's four members of its nursing staff were recently inducted into the school's Mary Garden, playground Theta Kappa chapter of Sigma and front hiwn. New additions Theta Tau International Honor included two butterfly bushes in Society of Nursing at the College of Nursing at the University of the playgrou.nd area.

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Youngsters in nursery through The in.ductees are Mary Dias, grade 5 visited Roger Williams RN,BS, and Judith Harrison, Park Zoo and were especially imRN,BS; both in the hospital's inpressed by the dinosaur exhibit. tensive care unit; and Dina Mello, • • • It was a very big day for Sean RN,BS, and, Kristine Walker, , Murphy of St. Mary-Sacred Heart RN,BS, both from the hospital's School, North Attleboro, who won pain management center.

"We're all proud that they're first place in an International Aviation Art contest for his drawing part of the'Saint Anne's Hospital of a stamp for the fictional land of~ family," said Charlene DiNobile, Aeromania. His prize was delivered vice president of Patient Care by helicopter to Community Field Services. in North Attleboro, courtesy of Joe Oliveira, of the hospital's the Massach usetts -Aeronautics Environmental Services DepartCommission, and he and his ment, is Employee of the Quarter schoolmates had the opportunity for the April quarter of the year. to climb aboard the whirlybird. ' With the honor he receives a $100 savings bond, reserved hospital parking for three months and announ~ed placement of his name on an EmThe St. Stanislaus Women's ployee of the Quarter plaque, Guild, Fall River, has announced its Paul Cassado, Environmental 1997 scholarship winner, Services Manager, noted that OliChristopher Kinnone is this year's veira possesses commitment and recipient. He has been active in the leadership skills, adding "You can parish, serving as an acolyte, and was always count on Joe. He comes in a member of the school drama clu,b early, always has a great attitude, and CYO basketball, and he gives 110 percent every A 1997 graduate of St. Stanislaus day."

School, Fall River, Kinnone will atOliveira, a Fall River resident, 'tend Bishop Connolly High School, has been employed at the hospital Fall River, this fall. since 1990.

Diocesan school happenings Amy Desrosiers and Ross Fortin of St. Mary's School, New Bedford, were honored at the Awards Night of Bishop Stang High School, North Dartmouth, as two of 10 outstanding members of the incoming freshman class. Amy is class president and an honor student at S MS and Ross is an honor student and basketball team player.

Also at SMS, sixth grader Heather LaCroix crowned a statue of Our Lady of Fatima at May Crowning ceremonies, accompanied by second grade first communicants. All students joined in praying the rosary. ' Third graders were visited by New Bedford Fire Department members who demonstrated fire safety measures for school and home. The children were encouraged to discuss home fire drills and safety precautions with their fam' ilies.

All classes participated in creating miniature theme gardens to be displayed inSt. Mary's Memorial Chapel. Themes included The Secret Garden and Make Way for Ducklings books, Fenway Park and a golf course. The school's annual outdoor planting project was directed by parent Michelle Tapper-Racine, who directed planting of new flowers in the

Saint Anne's Hospital, Fall River; has aided in funding Headstart to Nursing, a new summer program at Bristol Community, College ,designed to enhance the education of nursing.students.

A grant of$8,OOO by Saint Anne's to the program will be half-matched by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through its Public Higher Education Endowment Incentive Program, providing BCC with $12,000. However, said BCC officials, if they are to maximize funds available to them through the program, the community college would need to raise an additional $55,100 by June 30.

Headstart to Nursing targets students who qualify for a place in the program but may need additional development of study and academic skills for maximum success.

It will offer workshops in math and technical writing as' well as study techniques.

"As a community-based hospital, Saint Anne's mission is to ensure that all members of the Greater Fall River community have access to high quality health care," said Joseph Wilczek, President and CEO of Saint Anne's Hospital.

"Funding the Bristol Community College's nursing program ensures that we will continue to offer the latest in health care by highly trained staff members. It is also a critical component of our commitment to community outreach.

"We're grateful to Saint Anne's for its vision and support of this important effort, which will give us the opportunityto provide extra ' assistance to students," said BCC President Eileen Farley. "It's one more way the hospital demonstrates commitment to both the community and the nursing profession," she added.

AT BISHOP Feehan High School; Attleboro, sophomore Catherine Servant, left, accompanied by her proud mother, Elise Messier Servant, a 1968 Feehan graduate, was recognized at the school's Acade~ic Award Evening as a Boston Globe Scholastic Art Award Gold Key winner. The Servants are members of St. Mark parish, Attleboro Falls.

Elections, awards at Feehan New officers of the Latin National Honor Society at Bishop Feehan High School, Attleboro, are Kate Bedard, president; Monique Le Blanc, vice-president; Stacy Lombardi, secretary; Stephen Smith, treasurer. For the French National Honor Society they ~re Maura Nelson, president; Jonathan Crowley, vice-president; Laura Sullivan, secretary; Margaret Taylor, treasurer. Councilors of the National Art Honor Society, each of whom will chair an event , during the next academic year, are ,Sarah Rando, Elizabeth Scallon, Erika Reynolds, Shawn Le Marier and Burgundy Applegate.

Award Winners Sophomore Sarah Conca set four teenage national reco-rds for her weight class at the recent AA U Teenage Powerlifting Nationals at Walt Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, FL.; and total scores for the year for all sports show 175 wins, 94 losses and 9 ties, a record that places Feehan among top finalists for the prestigious Dalton Cup awarded to the top private school athletic program in Massachusetts.

The school year concluded June 18 and classes will resume Aug. 27.

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LABOR OMNIA VINCIT (work conquers all) i:; the motto of the National Latin Society and these students at Bishop Feehan H'igh School, Atth:boro, proved it true when they were named among medalists in the National Latin Examination. From left, Maxima Cum Laudt:,silver medalists Megan Kearns, Courtney Campbell, Jeffrey Bears, Allison Rizzolo; Summa Cum Laude gold medalists Stephen Smith, E~izabeth GUll~ta" Corey Byrnes, Amanda Poholek.

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By Charlie Martin

A Long December A long December and There's Ireason to believe Maybe this year will be Better than the last I can't nlmember The last thing you said As you were leaving Now the days go by so fast And It's one more day Up In the canyons And It's one more night In Hollywood If you think I could be forgiven I wish you would The smell of hospitals In winter And the feeling that It's all a lot of oysters, But no pearls All at once you look . Acr08sa crow~ed room To see the way that light Attaches to a girl .

And It's one more day .

Up In the canyons, . And It's one more night In Hollywood If you think you might Come to California I think you should Drove up to Hillside Manor Sometime after 2 a.m.

And talked a little while About the year I guess the winter makes you Laugh iB little slower Makes you talk A little lower About the things You would not show her And It's been A long December And there's reason To believe Maybe thIs year will be Better than the last I can't remember All the times I tried to tell myself To hold on to these moments As they pass And It's one more day Up In the canyons And It's one more night In Hollywood It's been so long Since I've seen the ocean I gueSIJ I should Written by Adam F. Durltz. Sung by Counting Crows Copyright (c) 1996 by Geffen Record Inc. SUPPOSE YOUR life isn't going well. How do you help it change?

The character in the Counting Crows' new hit "A Long

December" has obviously been through a tough time. However, in his words, "There's reason to believe maybe this year will be better than the last."

Fall River offers free lunch for kids The Fall River Community Development Agency has announced a Lunch in the Park program for youngsters 18 years old and younger in that city June 30 through Aug. 22 (except July 4).

The program, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture & the Mass. Department of Education, offers free lun<:hes from 12 noon to I p.m., MOnday through

Friday at designated sites throughout Fall River.

The lunches, served on a first come, first served basis, must be eaten on site, and on rainy days, they will be served irtdoors.

The following is a list of program locations (rain site, is in parenthesis): Griffin Park, Branch & 4th Sts. (N. B. Borden School, 45 Morgan St.); Kennedy Park, Bradford Ave. & Bay St. (Doran Annex.

He appears to be hanging on to a hope that his girlfriend will come back to him. Weare not told what went wrong. He tells her, "If you think I could be forgiven, I wish you would."

However, the song gives no indication whether these statements are just wishful thinking.

No matter what month it is when life becomes difficult, that month will feel "long." During such times, we need a reason to believe that chal1ge can occur, that life will get better.

While there is no sure recipe for successful change, the following steps can help teens, or anyone who is hurting, create a better life.

1. Face the truth of your currect situation. What is causing the pain in your life? If you are not sure, talk with trusted friends. Ask them what they see you doing that might sabotage your happiness.

2. Bring this "whole truth" to God. Tell God about your desire for change; ask for guidance.

Make this prayer a part' of your daily routine.

3. Design a: plan ·for change.

Be as specific as pOSSible, breaking long-term goals :down into weekly action plans. Few of us can make quantum leaps of change, but small steps are usually attainable. Set realistic, weekly objectives.

4. Make sure that your goals are the kind of goals you can pursue effectivdy. For example, in the song, the guy may want his girlfriend back, but he cannot make her love him. Indeed, he can recognize what he might do to t:nake himself a more attractive person, but whether she will reenter the relationship is solely up to her.

5. Look to friends for support.

Tell them that you welcome their encouragement and maybe their willingness to challenge you a bit. Also ask them to pray for you.

6. Keep your sense of humor.

There are likely to be ups and downs as you work for change.

Don't take setbacks too seriously. Accept your mistakes while resetting your goals, perhaps with a bit 'm'ore understanding as to what it's going to take to achieve lasting change.

God wants us to grow and have satisfying lives. Don't settle for each month turning into a "long December."

Your comments are always welcome. Please address: Char· lie Martin, 7125W 200S, Rockport, Ind. 47635.

403 Division St.); Lafayette Park, Eastern Ave. (Talbot Middle School, 125 Melrose St.); Maplewood Park, Stafford Rd. (Brayton Ave. School, 425 Brayton Ave.); Diman Regional High School, 251 Stonehaven Rd. (indoor I outdoor site, lunch ~nly); Ruggles Park, Locust St. (YMCA, 199 No. Main St.) In addition, to parks will have activities from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

For more information on lunches, call 1-888-660-3663. for park activities 679-0922.

TATUM CHARROW is presented the Sister Mary Faith Harding Spirit Award by George A. Milot, principal of Bishop Feehan High School, Attleboro. The award, named for Feehan's former principal, is given to the senior who embodies great spirit and enthusiasm.

MARISA TOOMEY, of Holy Name School, Fall River, receives a 1997-98 Jesuit Scholarship from Anthony Nunes, scholarships is awarded to the girl (and boy) scoring highest on the Connolly placement exam.

MATTHEW LUSITANO (top photo at right), from Holy Name School, and Lindsay Rousseau, Dominican Academy, were among dozens of Fall River Catholic and public school fourth graders who were awarded savings accounts for their winning entries in the American Dream Scholarship Essay Contest. Area businesses, banks and churches sponsor the scholarships which are named for local heroes: among them Fall River Mayor Edward Lambert, Police Officer Thomas Giunta killed in the line of duty, and Bishop Sean O'Malley. Dr. Irving Fradkin (top photo at left) is the founder of the Citizens Scholarship Foundation. Jennifer Fitzgerald (bottom photo), S1. Anne's School, receives her award from Tom Cotter of BankBoston. In the background are Dennis Poyant, principal of Holy Name School, and Mrs. Fradkin. (Anchor/ Mills photos)

Prayers, Donations Urgently Needed

Indian Mission Director ~leads for Help Spedal to The Anchor THOREAU, NM - As Catholics around the world celebrate the season of Pentecost, 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 American Indian children in their care.

These children "do without" as a way of life ... will you help them?

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 most basic reading and writing skills. Today over 300 children, most ofthem Native

A nearly 40-member strong American,join in prayertQ keep of dedicated lay missionaries corps their school from closing.

For many of our students, teach and carry out the other work of the school at St. Bonaventure the Mission. This "other work" includes maintaining the buses and vans Mission is their "last hope."

The Indian boys and girls which travel the remote mesas' to attending St. Bonaventure Indian bring the children to school; preparMission and School live with ing two nourishing meals daily for the children; and bringing both food the following realities: and water to aging Navajos living in • 55% oftI,e Navajo populapoverty in remote areas of the barren tioll call1lot read or write; Reservation.

• McKillley Coullty (where New lay missionaries often ask, the Missioll is located) llOS "Can this be America?" the highest poverty 'rate They've experienced failure in (43%) ill the state,' other schools or inability to get to • The suicide rate amollg Naschool from great distances. l/{gO teellagers is tell times Will you help,? higher lllO/z jOr ,their age Gifts made to St. Bonaventure group i/z the u.s. populaIndian Mission and School are taxtioll at large.

• McKiilley Coullty llOs the -_ deductible. The school also qualifies for ~'Matching Gifts." highest alcoholism rate liz the Ullited States.

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• Dear Anchor Readers, I'm turning to you for help. I pray you will join me in a : • partnership of prayer, love and concern. :' My concern is for the children at St. Bonaventure Mission .School. Without caring friends like you we can't exist.

• Many of the 300 children coming to us from the eastern Navajo : Reservation live in near Third-World conditions-some have no • electricity or running water; despair bred by poverty; and poverty : of spirit due to neglect, dysfunctional family life and alcoholism.

• In our school we provide education which gives hope for the • future to these children, two meals a day, and a nurturing • envIronment. .

• Our needs are great. Costs of supplying water to people in : isolated parts of the reservation, food for,needy elderly, plus • preparing our classrooms for the comi,ng school year have me • asking God how we'll meet these expenses.

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