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Announce First Candidates For Permanent Diaconate A- historic beginning is now underway in the Diocese of Fall River with the announcement of the formation of the first class of prospective candidates for the restored order of Deacon. With the approval of the Most Reverend Bishop, the Office of the Permanent Diaconate, under the direction of Rev. John F. Moore, has released today the names of the 18 men who will begin for-
Senator Brooke Waters Down Abortion Curb AT REGINA PACIS Father Charles 50to, OFM, checks路 WASHINGTON (NC) - The Senate has voted to withhold summer program schedule with David Oliveira. federal funds for abortion, ex-
He Serves Hispanics
In New Bedford Sooner or later, says soft-spoken, curly-haired Father Charles Soto, almost every Hispanic person in New Bedford comes through his friendly door. For nearly two years the young Franciscan, himself a Puerto Rican native, has been director of Regina Pacis Center, which occupies the old St. Hyacinth Church building at Rivet and County Streets and serves the Hispanic population' of the Whaling City. Low-key in manner, Father Soto describes himself as a political moderate. But he generated some sparks in May when he resigned from New Bedford's Human Relations Commission both because of lack of time and'because "I could see no concrete evidence of the Human Relations Commission being an advocate for the poor." He noted that the poor had no representation on the commission, organized as response to summertime rioting in New Bedford some years ago, and felt in general that "it hadn't fulfilled its purpose." Problems such a group could and should investigate, he added, would include equal employment and the plight of minority construction workers. Fears have been expressed, he said, that this will be "a long hot summer" in Ne w Bedford, but his opinion is that there are enough influential persons in the Spanish and other minority communities in the city to control any disturbances. Regina Pacis will contribute
its share to summer activities. A five-week program for 8 to 12year-olds has already begun, including study of Puerto Rican culture, religion, music, arts and crafts, swimming, sports, outings and a tutoring service. It will end with a two-day "Olympics," complete with medalawarding ceremonies. For teenagers there is a Tum to Page Three
Catholics 18 % Of World Total VAnCAN CITY CNC) - The total number of Catholics in the world at mid-year 1975 was 717 million, or 18.2 percent of the world's population of 3.94 billion, statistics just released by the Vatican indicate. The statistical Yearbook of the Church 1975, edited by the Church's Central Statistics Off路 ice, is the sixth volume it) a series begun in 1970. It contains statistics gathered from around the world on Catholic popula路 tion; parishes and dioceses; numbers of priests, permanent deacons, men and w{)men Religious and seminarians; numbers of infant and adult Baptisms, and marriages; and actions taken by diocesan and regional marriage tribunals. The highest proportion of Catholics in the total population was in the Americas with 61 Catholics for every 100 people. Then came Europe with 40 percent, Oceania with 25 percent Tum to Page Fifteen
cept in cases of rape, incest, danger to the life of the mother, or when deemed "medically necessary" by a doctor. Senator Edward Brooke (R-Mass.) offered the "medically necessary" language as a substitute for several specific exemptions offered by the Appropriations Committee. The Senate-passed stipulations are part of a $60.6 billion funding bill for the Departments of Lab"or and of Health, Education and Welfare. Although the House version of the bill, passed June 17, contains no exceptions, the Senate vote assures that the final bill - to be worked out in conference committee - will include an anti-abortion provision. The key vote in the sometimes tense debate came on a move by Sen. Robert W. Packwood {R-Ore.) to kill the entire antiabortion section and to allow continued funding of abortions under the Medicaid program without restrictions. The Senate rejected that move, on a vote of 56-42. Several senators who opposed the abortion funding limitation last year voted for it this time. Four of the 17 were Catholic: Democrats Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts, Patrick J. Leahy of Vermont, Thomas J. McIntyre of New Hampshire, and Edmund S. Muskie of Maine. Although some abortion foes complained that the concept of Tum to Page Twelve
They Live the Gospel At Casa Maria See page 3
mal studies in the three-year course in September. Seventeen men are Catholics of the Roman Rite and members of the Diocese of Fall River; one man is a Catholic of the Melkite Rite and a member of the Diocese of Newton. The selection procedures for this first class have been in process for the past seven months. Over 60 men initially made inquiries concerning the Permanent Diaconate and 51 obtained pre-application interviews. Of these, 29 men received application forms. With the realization of the importance of the screening process, the following 18 men have been selected as prospective Deacon Candidates: Fall River Diocese Francis J. Camacho, Our Lady of the Cape, Brewster; Manuel H. Camara, St. Anthony of Padua, Fall River; John W. Cwiekowski, Holy Family, Taunton; Oscar T. Drinkwater, Our Lady of Victory, Centerville. Albert L. Gallant, St. Mark, Attleboro Falls; Maurice Lavallee, St. Joseph, New Bedford;
John A. Malloy, St. Pius X, So.. Yarmouth; James J. Meloni, Jr., St. Mark, Attleboro Falls. Paul G. Metilly, St. Theresa of Child Jesus, So. Attleboro; Fran路 cisyek (Frank) W. Mis, St. Stanislaus, Fall River; Amedee G. Monast, St. Joseph, New Bedford;Benjamin A. Nogueira, Our Lady of Victory, Centerville; Eugene L. Orosz, St. Dominc, Swansea. Leo W. Racine, St. Joseph, New Bedford; Eugene E. Rauner, St. Patrick, Somerset; John H. Schondek, St. ,Paul, Taunton; Vincent P. Walsh, Holy Trinity, West Harwich. Newton Melkite Diocese Andre P. Nasser, M.D., St. Anthony of the Desert, Fall River. All the prospective candidates are married men. They have the full consent and support of their wives and families. This support is considered to be one of the most important aspects of the screening process. Each wife has been interviewed separately and with her husband to deterTum to Page Seven
Abp. Lefebvre Case Presents Dilemma By John Muthig VATICAN CITY '(NC) - Very tough choices face Pope Paul V, as he decides what to do about the ever more defiant rebellion begun by traditionalist Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre. Paradoxically, the Pope who fathered a new atmoshpere of openness, justice and due process in Church life following the Second Vatican Council, is now tempted to issue a blunt, medieval-style excommunication against the rebellious archbishop. And, ironically, it is the postconciliar atmosphere of openness and dialogue - so openly hated by Archbishop Lefebvrewhich has so far helped save the French prelate from the sting of excommunication. Since the archbishop was suspended from exercising all his priestly functions last year after he ordained a group of priests illicitly, the Pontiff has repeatedly urged him through lengthy personal letters, through emissaries and public appeals, to end his disobedience. When he scheduled the ordination of 14 more priests this June 29, he evoked a new round
of public and private pleas from the Pope, including a strong warning that his proposed action would make his breach with the Catholic communion "irreparable.'" Now that the ordinations have taken place, the ,Pope must answer Archbishop Lefebvre's chalTum to Page Seven
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ill People.Places.Ev~nts-NC News Briefs ill Money Talks, Again WASHINGTON - The quality and quantity of children's television shows is simply a matter of dollars and, cents, according to a West Coast lawyer specializing in communication law. "Because the revenues from children's television are quite limited, networks do not generally pay for excellent work," said Beverly Hills attorney Geoffrey Cowan at a children and advertising seminar sponsored by Georgetown University Law Center.
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telegram was sent, Waldheim personally intervened to end a nine-day hunger strike by 26 relatives of missing Chileans at hte UN office in Santiage, Chile.
Will Stay ROME - The 47 Jesuits in ElSalvador who have received death threats from right-wing organizations have volunteered to remain at their posts according to Jesuit headquarters in Rome. The Jesuits have been warned that they may be killed if they do not leave El Salvador by July 20, said the Jesuit provincial in El Salvador, Father Cesar Jerez.
VATICAN OITY - Mother Teresa's Abortcon Halted Missionaries of Charity have opened in ST. LOUIS-Abortions have been stopAddis Aibaba, Ethiopia, their 106th house ped at two city-owned hospitals in St. fOr' abandol)ed persons, Vatican Radio reo . Louis and abortion referrals suspended " ported. by St. Louis County after a June 20 U.S. CalIed the House of Peace, the founda- . Supreme Court decision upheld the city's refusal to pay for the abortions of poor tion is located in the northern zone of women. tpe Ethiopian capital.
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WASHINGTON - The Senate Human Resources Committee has voted 13-0 to require disability insurance plans to pay benefits for pregnancy and related conditions.
Likes Them WASHINGTON Supreme' Court Justice Lewis PowelI offered strong praise for parochial schools in an opinion explaining his vote on an Ohio auxiliary service bill.
Oppose Nationalization
Bishop Donnelly NEW HAVEN-A funeral Mass was celebrated yesterday at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford for Auxiliary Bishop Joseph F. DonnelIy, 68. who died unexpectedly July 1. Known for his interest in labor and ecumenism, he was chairman of the Farm Labor Committee of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops. From 1943 to 1964 he was director of the Hartford Archdiocesan Labor Institute and he was fomer chairman of the Connecticut State Board of Mediation and Arbitration.
Asks Probe WASHINGTON - In a June 22 tele gram to United Nations Secretary General Kurt waldheint, Father J. Brvan Hehir, USCC associate secretary for international justice and peace, asked the UN to give "most serious consideration" to establishing an international investigatory committee to probe the disappearance of about 500 persons in Chile over the last several years. The day after the
PARIS - The French bishops have restated their support for Catholic schools and said they would oppose any changes in the law that would make those schools accessible only to the welIto-do. At the end of a two-day meeting ·in Paris, the Permanent Council of the French Bishops'. Conference . issued a statement calling proposals ~o nationalize Catholic schools "contrary to the rights and interest of the youngsters, parents and teachers of this country."
Best Investment STEUBENVILLE. Ohio Longer prayer hours have been "the best investment of my life," Franciscan -Father Michael Scanlan told more than 800 priests from 46 states and 14 foreign countries at the Third National Conference for Priests on the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, held in Steubenville, Ohio.
Mass in Field ROME - Pope Paul VI's vicar for the Rome diocese, Cardinal.Ugo Poletti, cele·
brated Mass in a barren field in a Rome suburb where the leftist-dominated regional government has blocked construction of a new church. The parish of St. Bonaventure has been waiting a year for the green light to build a church.
Support Patriarch LAWRENCE, Mass. - Delegates to the 18th national Melkite-rite convention have thrown their support behind Patriarch Maximos V. Hakim of Antioch, who has been rebuked by an unnamed Vatican official for ordaining three married men to serve as priests in North America. More than 300 delegates stood and applauded after Archbishop Joseph Tawil of Newton, Mass., spiritual leader of nearly 22,000 Melkites in the United States ,read his and the patriarch's statements..
BBshops Blasted COLUMBIA, S.C. - Newspaper editorials in three of South Carolina's largest cities have blasted the Southern bishops for their stand in the J. P. Stevens Co. and Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union dispute. The seven bishops, including Bishop Ernest L.· Unlerkoefler of Charleston, whose see compromises the state of South Carolina, have made an uns6licited offer to mediate the 14-year dispute.
Christian Hero v ATICAN CITY - The Church needs heroes - and St. John Neumann was a fine example for all Christians. That's the reaction of three Protestant leaders from Philadelphia - Methodist Bishop Fred Pierce Corson and two officials of the Metropolitan Christian Council, its chairman, Dr. John Shetler, and its executive director, Dr.. Rufus Cornelsen, who took part in the celebrations marking Bishop Neumann's canonization.
NOBC Head Resigns WASHINGTON - Marianist Brother Joseph M. Davis has resigned as execu:" ti,ye director of the National Office of Black Catholics (NOBC) and has taken a post as assistant for education in the Cincinnati Province of the Society of Mary. He'· will also serve on the Cincinnati provincial council,
Second Black SOUTH UNION, Ky. - Benedictine Father Joseph Alexander recently became the second black major superior of a Benedictine monastery in the United States when he took over (June 1) as prior-rector of St. Mark's Benedictine Monastery in South Union, Ky.
Nearly Even Split
CHICAGO - Respondents to a survey Praises B-1 Decision of some priests in Ohio and Kentucky are nearly evenly split on whether priests WASHINGTON ......: ~etwork, a religiwho have. resigned and married should ous lobby()n socoi~1 "ssl,les~ h~, calI~d '. be.alIowed tp. resum~c.th~ir priestly actiPresident Jimmy Carter's' decision to halt· ',..,itleS. -, . .. _ productiori of the cohtroversiitl B~l Born... ,', ' ber "wise and courageous." Conducted by CORPUS -..:. an association of priests who have married - the "HopefulIy," Network said, "this desurvey polIed 2,633 priests "involved in cision signals a shift in budget priorities pastoral ministry" in the two states. so that alI federal spendfng will get continual critique ,especialIy for the DepartRe-Appoint Chicano Head ment of Defense.. SAN ANTONIO - Father Virgil ElizIn other action. Network has asked ondo has been re-appointed president of Car.ter to withhold military aid from Nicthe Mexican American Cultural Center, aragua because of human rights violaBasilian Father, Ricardo Ramirez has tions there. The action came after the been named its executive director. The House of Representatives voted 225-180 center trains Religious, priests and laity to restore $3.1 million il) military aid to involved in providing educational, pastorNicaragua. The Carter Administration al and other services to the Spanish has supported the aid, arguing it would speaking. Similar centers are located in give the U.S. "flexibility" in pressuring Los Angeles, New York, Chicago; South Nicaragua to rest~re human 'rights. .Bend, Ind: El'Paso and San Jose, Calif. 0• • • . • "
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They Live the Gospel At, Casa Maria MILWAUKEE (NC) - Cas a Maria Hospitality House doesn't look much different from the other weather-beaten homes along a block in Milwaukee's central city. But ;inside the house, on the door of a playroom, hangs a tattered piece of paper with these words: "Come into my house and have fun." That's just one of the elements of Casa Maria. For 10 years, the Catholic Worker hospitality house has opened its doors offering fun and much much more - to "guest families" who need some time to get a steady job, find a permanent home or otherwise get back on their feet. The founder of the home, Michael Denis Cullen, would have liked to be in MilwaUkee'foi the' home's 10th aniversary on June 26, but red tape prevented it. Cullen, now 35, was deported to his native Ireland three and a half years ago for his part in a 1968 anti-war protest in Milwaukee. He served 11 months in Sandstone Prison before his deportation. He has applied for reentry as a permanent United States resident, but incomplete paperwork prevented his attending the June 26 celebration. In a letter sent to friends in Milwaukee, he said, "Now that the Vietnam era has passed, and a new Administration is in Washington, it is the ·hope of my wife Annette, our six children, and myself that we be allowed to return to the United States as a family." Mrs. Cullen and four of the Cullen children are U.S. citizens, and the youngest two - born in Ireland - are applying for u.s. citizenship, he said. A seventh child, Patrick, was born in the spring. Cullen said the work he plans to do in the United States would be Church-oriented. Since his return to Ireland, he and his wife have been active in the Catholic charismatic renewal movement. Their home just outside Dublin is run by them as a charismatic hospitality house. But Cullen's first hospitality house, Casa Maria, was founded in 1967 to provide physical and emotional shelter for the needy. There's a prayer of St. Francis.of Assisi hanging in the hallway of the rambling old building. It says, "Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where
there is hatred, let me sow love." The house structure has undergone a decade of changes, but that philosophy remains the same. The principle of "do unto others" has been the life force behind Casa Maria, which is based on Catholic Worker movement ideals. Guest families live in second floor rooms in the home. The five-person staff lives on the third floor. During a recent week, there were families of nine, eight and five living in the home, in addition to the staff. The families were white Hispanic and black . ' Families stay an average of two or three weeks. They are referred tQ the house by other ·agencies or by friends. Often the people themselves ask to stay, and occasionally a police car will deliver a family found sleeping in a car because they have no home. Casa Maria services are free, with expenses taken care of by donations. Several house workers have outside jobs and contribute to the budget. The building is owned by a local housing cooperative. Furniture, dishes and other household items are collected and given away. A food bank is open daily and a clothing bank ,is open three days a week. Most guests help with the housework, although it isn't required. Parents are asked to supervise their own children. "We want them to treat this as they would their own home," says 34-year-old Don -Timmerman, a staff member. 'Casa Maria is. religious in its own independent way. A crucifix hangs on the dining room wall, and liturgies are occasionally held there. But there is not a preachy do-gooder atmosphere prevalent. The power of community, however, is a strong belief, one that goes far beyond simply sharing a meal or a plate of cookies. And according to staff member Mike Trokan, "That's what has kept the house alive and active."
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Continued from Page One "youth shack," open several nights a week, and there will. be trips outside the city and, hopefully, a camping experience. Three Teens Encounter Chr,ist (TEe) retreats will be offered, with weekly follow-up meetings thereafter. The TEC program will continue next winter, said Father Soto, and it is matched by a similar retreat for adults. Also for adults are a charismatic prayer group and Marriage Encounter weekends and soon the Cursillo retreat will be offered. Because these programs are in Spanish, noted the director, participants must usually travel outside the diocese for them. But despite that added obstacle, he has built up a center community of 30 to 40 committed Christians, "beautiful people" who help make a wide array of activities possible. One such was a recent picnic at Sacred Hearts novitiate in Wareham, which combined a folk Mass commemorating the feast of St. John the Baptist, patron saint of Puerto Rico, with a traditional roast pig barbecue, games, sports and swimming. Spiritual, Material Regina ,Pacis is under the auspices of the Diocesan Department of Social Services, said Father Soto, and as a diocesan agency he sees its role as including a pastoral dimension. Mass is offered daily at the center, attended, he noted, by some former St. Hyacinth parishioners as well as by Hispanics. And spiritual concerns will come to the fore at a national "Encuentro" meeting for Hispanic Catholic leaders to be held The Question in Washington in August. It will "At the day of judgement 'it be attended by Father Soto and shall not be asked of us what by Father James E. Murphy, in we have read, but what we have charge of the Spanish apostolate done; not how well we have in the Attleboro and Taunton said, but how religiously we areas. have lived." - Thomas a Kempis Father Soto estimates that
there are from 6000 to 8000 Hispanics in New Bedford, nearly all of Puerto Rican origin, aIthough some, he explained, were born in New York or New Jersey or brought up in that area, as he was. "They feel New Bedford is a more peaceful environment for families, so they come 'here," he said. They find, however, high unemployment, causing many to leave. Those who stay often need th~ whole range of social services' and Father Soto averages about three calls a week from families needing housing, food, furniture and clothing. The center truck, he said, is available for pickups "almost anywhere in the diocese" and he is grateful for donations of stoves, refrigerators, furniture "and especially beds." In the social service department, the priest is aided by
Mrs. Michael J. McMahon, St. Mary Cathedral Parish, Fall River, national chairman of the Organization Service Commission of the National Council of Catholic Women, and Mrs. Richard M. Paulson, Immaculate Conception parish, Taunton, director of the Boston N.C.C.W. Province, recently attended an executive committee meeting at Maryhill Retreat House, St. Paul, Minn. Mrs. McMahon was named to the program committee for the national convention to be held in San Antonio, Texas, in November. She will also chair workshops for the Organization Service Commission. Mrs. Paulson, a member of this year's national nominating committee, has been named to the resolutions committee. On the national level, Mrs. McMahon will seek the office of second vice-president for the term 1977-1979 and Mrs. James Leith, Holy Name parish, New ,Bedford, Fall River Diocesan Council president, will be a' candidate for the 1979 nominating committee. More information concerning attendance at the national convention, open to all Diocesan Council members, may be obtained by contacting either Mrs. McMahon or Mrs. ,Leith.
Passion of Joy "The wild goats that l~ap along those rocks have as much passion of joy in all that fair work of God as the man that toils among them." -John Ruskin' '
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themoorin~ A Special Place for a Select Few Well, they have done it again. The forces on Beacon Hill have once more set the boundaries of the state in the neighborhood of Boston. A state - funded documentary film has been made to glorify the benefits that the state provides for commercial development. The 26 - minute film cost $35,000 to produce and is a part of a $120,000 campaign budget. The film is aimed at a national and even an international audience with hopes that viewers might see Massachusetts as an industrial paradise. , Aside from this rather debatable concept, the vast majority of film reviewers have panned the film, not for its professional quality but rather for its narrow view of the Commonwealth. Outside of fleeting glimpses of other parts of the state, the film, from all reports, is Bostoncentered. Very little time is spent promoting any other area of the state. Now, for most of us who live in Southeastern Massachusetts this should not come as a surprise. For years the forc~s in the General Court and the entrenched civil servants of the state house have considered us and other areas of the state as mere orphans. Only in election year~ do they feel that they must condescend to admit that we exist. At all other times, their energies are concentrated upon preserving the priorities of the state's capital. Those who are promoting the Commonwealth as an ideal area for industrial development should broaden their horizons (at least to the Newton line). Hopefully, as more people flee from the Hub to other areas of the state, the rank provincialism that has been ,the hallmark of. state government in Massachu~etts will dissipate. As the people of Southeastern Massachusetts attempt to revive and renew their old cities and industries, they should make it quite clear to their legislators that they should have an equal share in any promotional efforts under- taken by state government. It would be well also if these same representatives of the People in the General Court would of their own accord be more vocal and active in their own opposition to the use of state funds in any further activities of the Department of Commerce and Development that would deliberately neglect to represent all the people who sustain them in office.
A Fragile Peace The province of Quebec for most of us is only next door. In reality it is another world, another way of life. It is difficult for most Americans to understand the present problems that exist between the national government of Canada and the province of Quebec unless they fir&t attempt to realize this basic fact. The present situation of tension that has developed between the two Canadas is historic, ethnic and cultural and thus very serious and complex. Unfortunately, the rift between the two is widening. The telltale signs of a worsening situation are beginning to be evident. From all reports, Quebec in general and Montreal in particular are splitting into factionalism. Efforts to help resolve some of these tensions have to date been in vain. Let no one on this side of the border doubt -this reality. As one prominent businessman in Montreal states, "I am afraid this could become something like Northern Ireland~ God forbid." As discussion proceeds and solutions are offered, let us hope that the voices of moderation and common sense prevail. Only in this way will the problems of the province of- Quebec be solved and the government of Canada as a whole strengthened. It would be tragic if violence replaced reason. Unfortunately, the signs of the times do not bode well for our northern neighbors. We have a special relationship with the Canadian people. May the American people be constantly aware Qf the problems that Canada faces and ever willing to help reduce the factionalism that is so clearly evident. We as a nation should not interfere in the troubles of our neighbors but neither should we ignore our friends in their time of need.
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Three women sit quietly . . . eyes closed , heads slightly bowed . . . during an informal prayer experience. They seem peaceful . . . as they take time . . . from work and worries . . . to become more conscious · . . of God's gracious presence . . . to grow more sensitive . .'. to the guidance of His Spi,rit . . . to become more responsive ... to the signs of His love. Prayer is not all stillness and peace : .. Work can be a prayer ... So can play ... Serving one's neighbor · . . or one's family : . . may be an active, dynamic form of worship . . . Living can become an ongoing liturgy . . . of praise and thanksgiving. But a prayerful life .' . . thirsts for moments of stillness . . . of focusing heart and mind and feelings · .. body and spirit ... on God with us ... moments ... of simply being present to Him . . . becoming attuned to His desires responding with love ... to His love. To be still in God's presence to momentarily is not easy in center one's whole being ... on Him our hectic . . . scattered lives . . . But God invites us · . . challenges us . . . encourages us ". : . through the Psalmist ... to ... ' .:-. ~"''', "Pause a while . . . Be still . . . and know that I am God." (Psalm 46:10-11) -:'4',
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Grain Reserve Plan By Jim Castelli WASHINGTON (NC) - Bread for the World, an ecumenical citizens' group lobbying on the hunger issue, is stepping up work in support of a national grain reserve program as the House of Representatives nears a floor vote on a major farm bill. The Senate has already approved a grain reserve program which Bread for the World considers adequate. Last March, 35 U.S. religious leaders - including evangelist Billy Graham and Archbishop Joseph Bernardin of Cincinnati, president of the National Conference· of Catholic Bishops signed a statement asking Con-
gress and the Carter Administration to support the Bread for the World grain reserve plan. The religious leaders said the national grain reserve would be a first step toward an international grain reserve. Grain reserves will help avoid future famine and stabilize food prices, they said. Bread for the World origin. ally prQPosed a 25 million ton grain reserve and a separate 10 million ton reserve for dealing with hunger emergencies. The Senate and the Administration have backed an 8 million ton reserve. Bread for the World then drafted a new bill which was
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introduced by Rep. James Weaver (D-Qre.). That bill would establish reserves of 25-35 million tons with an emergency reserve of 2 million tons. The emergency reserve could increase to 6 million tons if other nations join, in an international reserve system. Brennon Jones, Bread for the World issue analyst, says the timing may be right to estabish a reserve. There has been a bumper crop of wheat worldwide this year, he said, and farmers have had to accept lower prices because of the large wheat supply. "Grain shortages hurt," Jones said, "but uncontrolled surpluses can be equally destructive." U.S. farmers are pressing for export sales to make up for low U.S. prices and a crowded market. If too much U.S. grain is sold to developing countries, it will depress prices there and fill limited storage facilities, Jones said. He explains the details of the Bread for the World grain reserve plan this way: "Suppose you're a farmer who takes in his crop of wheat in June when wheat is selling for $2.35 a bushel. You don't want to sell for that because you expect the price to go up. You can get a loan from the Secretary of Agriculture, through the Commodity Credit Corporation, for $2.25 a bushel. You have 11 months to pay the loan back· when the price of wheat goes up. You pay the storage costs for the grain. "You can also get a loan for three to five years. The government pays the storage costs and you .,agree, n9t. ,t~ reIt:a,s~, the grain unt'if'the 'price teaches a ceitalnlevel"':"'~-~"
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·Bread for the World would establish government loan rates at the higher of two figures: 80 percent of the average price for the past three years or 90 percent of the current average price, with a loan rate floor of $2.25 a bushel for 1977 and $2.35 a bushel for 1978-81. This protects the farmer from unfair low prices caused by a big crop, Jones said. The Secretary of Agriculture could call for repayment of the loans when the price of grain went to 165 percent of the loan price or 130 percent of the threeyear average price, whichever is higher. Calling in the loans would induce farmers to sell their grain, increasing the amount of grain on the market and protecting consumers from unfair high prices, Jones said.
Alexander Gomes Father John Gomes of the Catholic Ministry to the Union Division of Union-Truesdale Hospital, Fall River, was principal celebrant last Friday at a funeral Mass for his father, Alexander Gomes, a member of Immaculate Conception parish, New Bedford. Representing Bishop Daniel A. Cronin was Msgr. G. Mendonca, Vicar General, and many diocesan clergy were concelebrants.
Cannot Compel "The devil can suggest evil, but he cannot compel you against your will." - St. Cyril of Jerusalem
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She Likes Cats, Detective Stories, Writing for Children By Pat McGowan Marigold Hunt is a cheerful lady who likes cats, detective stories and writing for children. Because of the lastnamed predilection, Catholic youngsters are the richer for four books, shining examples of the difficult art of religious writing that neither talks down to children nor assumes adult-level understanding of complicated doctrine. Recently she visited Fall River and talked, somewhat reluctantly, for she is not the greedy for exposure type of author, about. her life and work. Her involvement with Catholic literature began nearly a half century ago, she said, when as a young London art student she came in contact with the Catholic ,Evidence Guild, which had as its most brilliant members Frank Sheed and Maisie Ward, who were to marry and found the Catholic publishing house of Sheed and Ward. Guild members took as their arduous apostolate streetcorner speaking about Catholic doctrine, she explained, and she joined them "in a shy and alarmed manner." Soon, however, she developed into an excellent outdoor speaker and was reluctant to leave London when her family, living in the English countryside, thought it was time for her to return home. . ·:.~'1~tE!~d:~ ..~he. l:clat.e.d, '''1. gol a silly job demonstrating dribble
glasses in a department store so two children's preparation for that I could support myself and first communion; The First Catholics, a telling of the Acts of stay in London." When the Sheeds heard what the Apostles; and A Book of their star speaker was doing, Angels, an account of the place however, they quickly found a of angels in Church teaching. There is also Hester and the job for her at their infant pubGnomes, an enchanting story lishing house. "It was all bills and misery," about the adventures of a little recalled Miss Hunt, describing girl with a Tolkien-type colony herself as the world's worst ac- of gnomes. The books are unfortunately counts clerk. But she enjoyed the fringe benefit of reading out of print and available only every Sheed and Ward book in libraries or secondhand bookpublished, including works by shops, but A Book of Angels is Chesterton, Belloc, Ronald Knox, due to be re-issued by Our SunJacques Maritain and Christo- day Visitor press, said Miss Hunt. pher Dawson. Today, following absorption a Because of her familarity with the firm's output, she said, she few years ago of Sheed and was chosen to help open its New Ward by a midwest conglomerYork City branch in the early ate, she is an aide to Frank 1930's. She has been a Mimhat- Sheed, who has remained active tanite ever since, except for the lecturing and writing on the years of World War II, "when Church. She is equally active, I rather thought I ought to be coordinating his travels and "sorting out his manuscripts." back in England." In this way she continues the Returning to New York, she became the firm's advertising work she recommended to the manager and editor of Sheed & young readers of A Life of Our Ward's Own Tl'1Jmpet, a bulletin Lord: "Since Penteoost the work of commentary on and excerpts of teaching the whole world has from Sheed· and Ward books. been going on. Of course it takes Among its most popular features a long time, especially as parts was a newsletter she wrote for of the world have a way of comeach issue, relating staff hap- ing unconverted as soon as you penings and the activities of turn your back. Altogether there is plenty more work to do beFrank Sheed and Maisie Ward. Throughout the years she con- fore the whole world has heard tinued h~r own writing and al- about Our Lord. That is why so illustrated and wrote poems everyone must learn all they can for children's books by other about the King and the Kingauthors. Her religious books are dom so that we can all do our : A .Life' ufo Our Lord;- St: Pat- , part." rick's Summer, a story about Marigold Hunt is doing hers.
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Liked Issue Dear Editor: Your editorial "Human Rights and Carter's Sincerity" was excellent, as well as other items in the June 23 Anchor. I thoroughly enjoyed Father Greeley's chiding the editor of "America" for his remark that the movie "Jesus of Nazareth" must have caused dismay in thousands of ethnic households because they were probably surprised to find Christ a Jew and not Irish, Italian or PQlish! Glad to see a real intellectual take on "America'" Father Miceli, whose book, "The Gods of Atheism," I found an educational treat, took on Msgr. Higgins in superb fashion on page 7 - which thousands of concerned Catholics have been hoping for these many years! The Higgins column this week concerning labor movement leading for "a real living wage" and how the "liberals" and "radicals" have no concern about such, really amused people knowledgable about the Monsignor's overbearing AFL-biased writings. Does he now want to try to persuade us that he ever had support from the conserva-
tive community? Also, one wonders when he ever worked out in the cold wide world for a living and saw the stranglehold the labor unions have on the middle class society today? So - The Anchor certainly gave me a lift and some chuckles this week! Kathryn Ellis Nowak Marion
Disagrees Dear Editor: In the Anchor, June 16, you recount the growth of the Church in South Africa over 40 years 1920-1960 - "there can be little doubt where the Church's sympathy rests." Unfortunately, 'Africa's record is bad and growing worse with the passage of time in spite of all the sympathy and foreign aid. The media chant of "Human Rights, Liberation, Freedom" produce a Jomo Kenyatta, Uganda's Amin, and chaos. President Kennedy's peace corps and billions of U.S. money bring bankruptcy to Zaire, formerly the Belgian Congo. Angola after one year of Black rule and Cuban soldiers is a sorry, miserable mess. We never run out of solgans, "an end to White Supremacy, Black Freedom." Common sense is missing. Our new Ambassador
Young marches to the same drummer. Do we not need a reappraisal of this wild haste for African reform. We will guarantee more misery for South Africa unless sober analysis is applied. Can anyone with the capacity to think conclude that after Western European expulsion, the complexities of modern government in South Africa can be managed by Africans. In our zeal and concern for the Church in South Africa, may we, First Do No Harm. John Falvey New Hyde Park, N.Y.
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You Learn How To Be A Priest By Being One By
were rector I'd resign first thing. He persisted.
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So I ~nded up saying that I would abolish all clinical-pastoral requirements, all field work, all deacon year programs and turn the seminaries into educational institutions, concerned with books, ideas, and literary creativity - ' i.e., places which teach future priests how to read, how to think, how to write, how to speak.
ANDREW M. GREELEY
A semmarian asked me the other night what I would do if I were rector of ,a seminary. I told him I'd make my books required purchasing for all seminarians (doesn't matter whether you read them, fellas, just buy them). He insisted he was serious. I said that if I
Seminarians should engage in some ministerial activity, like all young men and women. If they want special clinical pastoral training, that ought to be an available option; but it's no sub-
stitute for the intellectual and creative development which seminaries are supposed to be all about. But then, came the response, you won't be prepared to be a priest. My answer was that there was no way one could be prepared to be a priest. You start to learn how to be a priest after ordination and it takes the rest of your life. Seminaries should cease trying to do the impossible; they should be content with what they can do not too badly: teach the Catholic tradition, challenge young men to think, help them to learn how to express themselves.
Motherhood True By
MARY CARSON
The television film "Jesus of Nazareth" indicated that Mary had a normal delivery at Jesus' birth. Since then I've read many complaints that this distorted "the truth" of Mary's delivery. To summarize, these complaints say: Mary was conceived without sin; it was because of sin that women were to deliver their children in pain the curse of Eve. Therefore,
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MSGR. GEORGE G. HIGGINS
For all practical purposes, the dialogue between Christians and Jews has been going on for only a decade, growing out of the Second Vatican Council. In the beginning, the partners to the dialogue, at least in the United States, were
Mary could not have had pain in childbirth. I find it interesting that these comments have practically all come from men, though I'm sure some women believe the same things. My own feeling is that it really makes little difference because the Church has no positive information. As long as what you believe helps you draw closer to Mary, you can believe that she had no pain, if that helps you understand her Immaculate Conception. But I cannot believe that way. It seems to me that the argu- ' ment over whether or not Mary had pain in childbirth is unimportant. What I find important, however, is the attitude underlying these arguments, which seems to stem from a belief that motherhood makes you "un-
In other words, teach them how to preach. For preaching is the most important skill of the ministry; it summarizes all the essential requirements for a priest: grasp of the symbols of the Catholic tradition, the ability to translate those symbols to contemporary life, the, capacity for systematic thought and disciplined work, the skill to express oneself intelligently, and the responsibility to focus one's resources on important tasks. So they should read Tracy and Lonergan, Kung and Metz, Kennedy and Eliade, Thomas (saint) and Shakespeare. Augustine and Hopkins. And they should write, write, write.
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clean." Mothers do all sorts of unsavory things, like menstruating and giving birth. These things are dirty, but Mary was pure. To preserve that image we must not believe that she did these terrible things. These beliefs about mothers are not my invention. Look how long it was necssary (and continued as customary as recently as the birth of my children) for a woman to be "churched" after childbirth before she returned to the Sacraments. You don't purify something you believe is already clean. The Church tried to upgrade "churching" to a prayer for the spiritual and physi~al health of both mother and child. But it became a tokenism that does not offset the centuries long tradition that women are inferior,
I realize that this is a total dissent from the conventional wisdom. But the conventional wisdom is wrong. Ask the laity: preaching is what counts and most priests are rotten preachers. It may be too late to do anything for those who are already priests. But there's still time for seminarians. It's nice to be able to have the right bedside manner in the hospital (and I'm all for visiting the sick). ~ut, still, the only contact most laity have with the priest is the Sunday sermon. If you don't do that well, you're a failure as far as most of them are concerned.
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and women who have given birth are the lowest of all. (My own belief is that this attitude stemmed from thinking all intercourse - even in marriage is somewhat shameful. A woman who has given birth cannot deny having shared intercourse. A man is preserved from having to publicly admit this shame.) For myself, I found the birth of a child exhilarating . . . the fulfillment of the love between my husband and myself . . . the true meaning of "two in one flesh." Our child was a tangible expression of our love, our visible link i)etween heaven and earth. My own belief about Mary is that she was a very real woman. If I remove her humanity, she
becomes antiseptic - the virgin in a vacuum. I can't identify with that image. To relate to her I must find her a wife and mother, a woman with all the problems and pains, joys and love that are motherhood. From that motherhood, she achieved heaven. From my own motherhood, I have that opportunity too. Her humanity shows me the way. Possibly others do not need this image of Mary. Possibly, if you are not a mother, you can identify with only her spirituality. ,'. But if yOti. s~e 路Childbirth as -Such a lerriblelliing; -...:.:." the curse of Eve borne out in pain how can you develop a healthy mental attitude about raising a family?
Catholic-Jewish Theological Discussions concerned almost exclusively with social issues, in the broadest sense of the term, and tended to shy away from theology. Now that the ice has been broken, however, both parties are prepared to move into the second stage of the dialogue and to discuss theological issues in a spirit of mutual understanding and esteem. This matter was discussed formally and informally at the third annual Christian-Jewish Workshop recently held in Detroit. The majority of the 200 participants - Catholics, Protestants, and Jews - seemed in agree-
ment that the time has come to expand the Jewish-Christian agenda to include even the most delicate theological issues. Catholic participants were particularly impressed by Father Edward Fla~nery's argument, in his roundup commentary on the workshop proceedings, that a profound study of our Jewish origins is absolutely essential to an understanding of the Christian faith. The same point was made by a number of the delegates who took part in the March meeting of the international Catholic Jewish Liaison Committee in
Venice, Italy. The symposium the best of its kind I have ever attended - was a model of how to dialogue about theological issues in a Catholic-Jewish setting. I came away from it convinced that the future of Catholic-Jewish relations is very bright indeed. But, while the progress made thus far is irreversible, much remains to be done. On the Catholic side, perhaps our biggest problem has been a lack of upto-date literature on CatholicJewish relations. This gap is currently being filled, however, by competent
theologians. Within recent weeks, for example, Servite Father John Pawlikowski, acting president and associate professor at the Chicago Theological Union, has published an excellent paperback volume entitled, ,"Sinai and Calvary: A Meeting of Two Peoples-" (Benziger Bruce and Glencoa, Inc., Beverly Hills, Calif.). This is an easy-to-read but scholarly summary of the best Catholic thinking on, all phases - historical, sociological, and theological of Catholic-Jewish relations. It will do mUCh, I am sure, to promote and deepen the dialogue. I recommend it enthusiastically.
Summ1er' 5 Hardly Here When Fall Fashio,ns Appear By
MARILYN RODERICK
The impact of summer hasn't fully hit us when suddenly the stores are beginning to fill up with fall fashions. I find this disheartening
when I for one haven't spent one full day on the beach but I suppose this is what's called modern living. If you do have the appetite for fall shopping, 'then look for coordinates because they will reflect the spirit of this year. Blazers will go with gentle dirndls and easy T-knits. The blouson jacket is going to bethe number one topping. 'Many of us will remember them as the old Monty or Eisenhower jacket, only this coming fall
they will be layered with shirts or turtle necks. Softness will continue from day into evening with the look of separates going even into the twilight hours. This use of separates for day and evening will give your wardrobe a great deal more mileage. However, here is the big fashion news for this coming fall and winter. The designers have recognized the energy crisis and the majority of designs for fall are layered heavily. Stoles,
heavy skirts, capes and layer upon layer of sweaters will keep you warm and save you fuel at the same time. Look for plaids, tweeds and bulky fabrics to go with this type of look and the fashionable look will be one of keeping warm. Even though I don't mind writing or reading about fall I still find myself looking for cool and bright summer outfits. Holpefully summer is going to remain around for a few
more months and if you haven't already completed your summer look, keep an eye open for the really good sales that are happening in all of the stores. One plus for the consumer at this time of year is that the early rush to display fall clothing forces stores to empty their racks of summer merchandise. So get in on the sales and you can still get a preview peek at what you'll be wearing when autumn arrives.
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.F'irst Candidates
Sister Rita Pelletier of the Di~ Continued from Page One ocesan Office of Religious Edumine the extent of support that cation was one of two recipishe .bas offered and will contino . ents ofplaql!es from. the New ue to offer as -the 'Permanent England Conference of Diocesan Deacon Program progresses. Directors of Religious Education at the organization's .meeting at The entire program, with -few Salve Regina College, Newport. rilre excepti(;jns, is open to the ...It may be that, in our Ituman She and Brother Martin 0' wives. Programs are plllnned for and very understandable coo.- Brien of -Norwich, Conn. rethe entire family and at the cern that God's graeitRUJ gift In ceived the awards for their effort present time, the Office of the Christ, and espeeiaIIy in His ana involvement on behalf of the Permanent Diaconate is in the body and blood. be not abused, conference. '!':!;ocess of Home Visitations. the diocese at the Representing we risk f0l1tettlng Jesus' .own retHereby encouraging the !lUpport tort that He came to share His meeting in addition to Sister of the childr~n of each prospecearUdY .d heavenly table with' Rita wer:e Rev. George W. Cole- tive candidate. . those who needed HIm ••• We man, diocesan director of edutend to think that because God cation, Sister Theresa Sparrow, It is also most important to gives His pace freely He gives Rev. Michel G. Methot, and Rev. note that every man selected for WHAT IT'S ALL ABOut: Summer's spirit is captured this class of the Permanent beaMarcel H. Bou~ard. it grudgingly." After 'a coneelebrated Mass by barefoot youngsters enjoying sand, sun, sea and sky. Father John Mahoney, SJ con program has the full sup'opening the- three-day meeting, Heythrop College. London port of his parish priests and • • * Bishops Gelineau and Angell of church community. All candi"Behind modernism is the as- ,Providence and Bishop Reilly of _ date§ ~av:e jQng been active in sumption that the. new is _true, NOl'Wich participated in a dis~ cp'#b ,.,:P\ihistries. Thus. the ~~.~~~,,~~, ~6~i~t5'~cii~ at ~ul\ifatiOn' Of service has been whereas i~ pbiI9SOPhy and tm;Ql~ eus$ion ,of.; evangelizatioJl. In· ~: ;, C~~1W~~m J!!iaeC)ne. ogy the opposite is nearly al- sessions following, Father Regis lenge. But t~e question is, what the mention of "self-exclusion," '-set in place in their own para .concept which-leaves unclear ishes. response can hemaIre? ways the -case.I' _-' -: .DUffy. gave / four presentl1tlobs Canon lawyers in Rome can the -legal status of the archbisCarol Jac;kson Robinson on' adult spirituality and preparaIt is interesting to note the hop. ' at Wanderer Fonun tions were made for participa- find no easy solutions. • • '!' Most agree that Archbishop In general, the age of strong different backgrounds of the tion in the New England Religi-. "Redtlng the rosary Is like ous Edueatjon Congress to be Lefebvre, has- violated no canon disciplinary measures as a, Vat- prospective candidates. From un-dancing to a slow tune with your held at the University of Massa- which would inflict an automa- ican response to dissent or con- dertaker, to school teacher, phybestgid friead. The words to ,- chusetts in Amherst Aug. 19 to tie excommunication on him. sieian to telephone man, from troversy seems to be over. the rosary 8Dd the lyrics to the '21. :This was vividly illustrated in cable splicer to advertising exMany feel that technica}Jy -the music are used merely to set the Vatican will have to begin a full January, 1975, when the Vatican ecutive, the present class is amood. Tbe words are lIkebaekblown legal procedure, which Doctrinal Congregation avoided true cross cut of the labors of ~ music to set the mood .would include two trials, to ex-, taking stem disciplinary action man. The· candidates range in for meditation on the events the rebellious -pre- against controversial Swiss thea- age from 38 to 62. Among them NEW APPOINTMENTS: ,communicate they have 69 children. late. logian Father Hans Kueng. that went into Christ'. life and Father MarC H. Bergeron that of His mother." . Father Kueng received only a The' trials, which would proJIt is quite thrilling to note (top) ha$ been named Pre- bably be presided over by.a warning for his controversial Father DaVId -Knight the importance of this moment Cana program director for sp~ial commission of cardinals, interpretations of basic teachNazareth House in diocesan history. As we now Memphis, Tenn. the Greater New Bedford or by officials of the Roman ings. remotely prepare to celebrate the area, ,succeeding.- -Father RotlJ."high Church 'court or the < Besides, F,ther Kueng is only 75th anniversary of the diOCese, * * * ~B ",fM~AJp Jih f~!~eft.,*eir 'Cfeniehf oJ DUfour; . F~t.h~r 'doctrinal Congreg$:tion, would a priest.U the :Vatican finds it it may truly be said that we are ~igjgJ,ls~ . ~ds,r ~ii~aJ" . Q94?s 'pla:yitntb ·tM·li~tidst)f the arch- lliffieult to discipline a priest, also preparing for a, new age presence' of another; -. minister Martin Buote will succeed bishop. would find it even more difficult and a new community of orto one another's -hurts and sus- Father Roger J. Levesque as They would set him up on the to impose its strongest discip- dained ministers in the Church tain each other in faith and hope diocesan director of Cath- supreme soap box, in the heart line, excommunication, on a bis-of Fall River. With this anand love even in circumstances olic Scouting. of the Vatican, where he could hop. nouncement, the diocese underof the greatest difficulty. PerChurch history adds other dif- takes a new work with a faith denounce before the. whole haps, more often than not, they world what he has repeatedly ficulties. dimension which will produce do these th~ngs in their families called the..conciliar "heresy" of Historians scratch their heads limitless possibilities' of spiritand neighborhood and parishes ecumenism .and the "adultery" when asked to come up· V{ith ual service among the peoples in spite of and not because of of dialogue with Communists. precedents for excommunication of this area. our plans and programs and Other canonists see another of a bishop, appointed by the modest labors. . . . They are way _outo' Pope. what God intends His Church to They Cite Canon 1325 which be: His presence 'in the world." The last excommunication of HALLETT says that anyone who refuses a 'bishop was in 1976 when reDavid O'Briento subject himself to the Pope of Stonehill ,College, tired Vietnamese Archbishop Funeral1tome Inc. is a schismatic and is excom- Pierre Martin Ngo-Dinh-Thuc or~ -at COllference of 283 Station Avenue municated by that very fact daiJied as bishops several leadMajor Superiors of Men (CaQ.On 2314). SoutbYarmouth, Mass. ers of a condemned Marian cult .* * * Yet other canon .lawyers hold in Spain. "The priest "is the, very ., Tel. EXeter 8-2285 . hinge of the life of the Church. that the Vatican would still Director-.,-Norman A. Hallett But this case was very differ_Unless there are priests, there have to 'prove in a trial that entfrom the Lefebvre affaie The wiD be no Eueharist and no ncArchbishop Lefebvre, who denramental life for the people of ies being schismatic, is really in 'Vietnamese archbishop, who has since been' reconciled with God. • • • Their loves rooted In schism. Rome, incurred automatic exfaith and in- prayer, priests must The Pope, being the supreme illicitly orcommunication for most btlportantly show themlawmaker in the Church, could daining bishops. selves unambiguously as men of simply decree that since so joy, not the silly, feigned joy of much scandal and harm has Archbishop Lefebvre has or· Dignified Funeral Service the professional do-goOders, but been provoked by the archbis- dained no bishops. And there is the -deep joy which Is, calm and hop that he has earned an ex- - no automatic excommunication WAREHAM profund and is the resonance of communication without trial. prescribed for bishops - even the HOly Spirit In the. depths of 295·1810· _Blit ,such an abrupt slamming suspended ones - who ordain \ the heart." ' priests illicitly. of the door would seem to run Archbishop John QuInn against principles of justice ex-~ at Serra International pressed by the Pope in his 14ConventiOn year pontificate. 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Schedule effective July 2 - Sept. 4 --Masses: Sunday-8:30. 10:00. 11:15 A;M. Saturday-5:00 P.M. Daily-8:30 A.M.
Masses: Sunday-7:30. 8:30. 9:30. 10:30. 11:30 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Saturday Eve.-4:oo. 5:00 and 7:00 P.M. Daily-7:30 AM. Confessions: Saturday-3:00-3:45 P.M. and _6:15- . 6:45 P.M.
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Masses: Sunday--7:30. 9:30. 11:30 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. Saturday Eve.-5:00 and 7:00 P:M. Daily-7:30 A.M. and 12:00 Noon Rosary before Daily Masses Confessions: Saturday-4:oo-4:45 P.M.
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Masses: SJlIlday-7:00. 9:00. 10:00. 11:00 A.M.• 7:00 P.M. Saturday Eve.-7:00 P,M. DaiIy-9':oo A.M. and 5:30 P.M., (except , Saturday) Confessions: Saturday~:OO - 5:00 P.M. and 6:45 P.M.
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Schedule effective June 25 thru Sept. 4 Masses: Sunday-7:0J). 8:30. 10:00, 11:30 A.M. Saturday Eve.-5:00 and 7:30 P.M. Daily-7:00 and 9:00 AM. Confessions: Saturday-4:15 - 5:00 P.M.
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sin in the Christian tradition is any form of idolatry exalting In its early modern begin- and eventually worshipping nings, racism was an ideol- one's self while rej~cting God's ogical device of justification gift of life and redemption. RacDoane ·lkaJ 'Ame~ for the political and econom- ism. therefore. cannot but be .by the Christian as a deic power expressed in colon- , viewed FUNERAL structive human idolatry. ialism and slavery: For any SERVICE For the Ameri<:an Christian one who grasps the basis of the S• .."iftg All 'a"h$ this moral insight into the horSift,e1926 Christian understanding of huror of racism will always prove manity. racism must be recogpainful. For it is imPossible to Robert l. Studley, Trea~, nized not merely as yet anQther lIoward C, Doane Sr. Gordon l. Homer Howard C, Doane Jr. . Robert l. Studley aberrant ideology. but as a vi- forget that J!1any of the racists HYANNIS 175-8114 olent sin against God and hu- in the modern world have. in Soutlt Ylnnoutll .·2201 manity. The deepes! meaning of fact. also considered themselves Hlrwicll ...rt 432-oH3 Christians or. at least. the true heirs of a Christian civilization. · • • • • • • • • • • ; • • • • • : 0 . ; ; ; • • • • • • • . • • • • • • • • • •, • • • • • • In our own country. can there remain any doubt that racism has been the greatest single moral stain upon our ideals and INDUSTRIAL and DOMEsnc lives 'as a people? ' For the Christian., racism is a blasphEm10us idolatry whic;h must be fought ~n soeiety and'in one's' i own heart with all the resources of Ctdistian "-seIf-undetStanding. For the American Christian. moreover, racism must be con..' 312 Hmman Street New Bedford 997-9162 'Sidered the American moral dil-. . •••• ·?·ee·.·.····o •. emma demanding constant and !lllllllllmllHlIllIIll.! ".~ , Hi H~.I II I.,IHI nl"lllllllllIIlDllll!l5 ' communal reflection and. action. = 'In the Catholic tradition of ~ ethical reflection" both faith and reason are employed to ilIumhtate moral dilemmas. From either viewpoint. for the Catholic. ra- ' cism must be totally rejected as destructive of both faith and Complete O..,ical Service - j reason. From the viewpoint of faith. Catholics hold to the fundamental belief that each human 450 High Street Fall River _ bei~g is created by God as His § For Appointments Call 678-0412 § image. That belief should defnlrijllh.lt.;.... I~iill.II••I..."II".II••II.....n'....u••",....ni".dltlDlltIIIlIJIIIIII stroyat its J tOots any temptation' Jto beiiew that; ·iny. ~ human being 'can be considered $UPER $AVE $PECIALS Raynham Prescription in any way less an image of Carels • Gifts .' Candy • Cosmeiks the same God. Center RAYNHAM SHOPPING CENTER In Christian doctrine of radiRte. 44 Between Mammoth Mlrt & BPM cal equ~ity, we are all equal RAYNHAM. MASS. 02767 because God has created us in FuR Un. of Summer & V~cation Needs Jhe divine image and called us Diabetic & Hospital S~pp1ies • Vitamins
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all to genuine redemption. To reverse t1;lat doctrine. as in the more virulent forms of racism. is to strike at the heart of Christian self-underStanding. To water it down with more subtle forms of racism is to treat it to "death by a thousand qualific:ations." As expressed in all its major doctrines of creation and re~ demPtion. of sacrament' and- of Church as the mystical body of Christ. the logic of Christianity is the nonnegotiable affirmation of the radical equality of all. The logic of racism, as the Nazis knew all too wen. is genocide. To a!tempt to live an existence -faithful to Christian ideals except on racial matteb is an attempt to live a contradiction. • Indeed. the Catholic theologi-cal tradition of social ethics has made the following insistence: As Christians we believe in the radical equality expressed in the doctrines of creation arid redetription.. As·' human· inquiters with God-given powers 'of reasoning. we also find that central to any proper understanding of our humanity is a rational ,'be-" lief in the radical equality Of all persons. Considered in the . light of both faith and reason. \ therefore. racism in any form is both un-Christia~and intrinsically irrational. . In investigating specific moral issues one may distinguish three levels of reflection. On a first level. one articulates fundamental and usually fairly abstract moral principles iAs jn6tbeiareatneom_mand:..-!·~
the first level as in the middle axiom "racism is. in all circumstances, immoral" or. more recently and more concretely, "integration is a moral good de· manded by the moral principles of both Christianity and the American ideals of democratic equality." On a third level, informed by the earlier basic ethical principles and middle axioms. the Christian ethicist. studies concrete social policies, such as whether busing is a pI'Qper . means to achieve integration. On this most concrete level. there is. of course. acceptable and often wide disagreement among persons who in fact re~lly do agree on both general principles and middle axioms. What must remain clear, howeve,. amidst all responsible' and informed disagreements" about ~uch concrete.,sod~ "policies is that' a.n~, attemptl10wever ~well 'irrtentiO,ned.to, 1i~~loud, the fundamental ethica1 stances of the Chiistian ethic cannot go unchallenged. For any responsible American Christian. 'whatever. one's specific views. for ~ .ample. on busing will hold that 1) the radical equality of all persons is a central doctrine of Christiariity; 2) racism, therefore, is in all circumstanc.es immoral for the Cl\ristian; 3) integration seems a desired goOc:l for a just. democratic society: Two" facts, above all, must thereby remain clear for the American . Christian seriously at-
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ops can recommend or require it in their own diocese, and many do. The importance of such activity on the parish level is indeed urgent, more urgent, than most Catholics realize. Parishlevel responsibilities will become increasingly critical during the next few years in the national effort to pass a Human Life Amendment, to which American bishops have given highest priority in the area of respect for life. So I applaud your interest, and wish there were more like you. Keep trying to acquaint your parish priest, and any others, with the reasons you think your suggestion should be listened to. And don't neglect the wider pro-life actiyities in your area; they too are helpful and may indirectly have a beneficial in.fluence on attitudes in your own parish.
will depend on a number of factors, the main one of which is this: Are the parents able and willing to honestly promise to raise their child as a Catholic? As I'm sure you realize, being baptized as a Catholic means much more than simply that a priest performs the ceremony. A Catholic baptism formally receives the individual, child or Q. My husband says that adult, as a member of this parwhen bishops are consecrated ticular community of Christians which we call the Catholic they take on divinity, which Church. The newly baptized makes their opinions and decommits himself, personally or cisions the same as those of through parents and godparents, Christ. Is this true? He says to a life of faith, worship and even when bishops are wrong mutual support within the Cath- in their decisions according to olic comlllunity.. At. the s~e people.. they are still right in time, hls'tellow C"atholics oblige God's eyes. Do bishops believe themselves to the same for him. this? (La.) At least twice during the BapA. No, Virginia, bishops do tism ceremony, the parents for- not become divine. In fact, God mally and explicitly profess that Himself is likely happier .than they understand and accept this anyone that He is not a bishop. belief of what is being done, and He probably couldn't take the they promise that they will as- hassle. sist their child in fulfilling that (Questions for this column responsibility through the coming years. Also, immediately pri- should be sent to Father Jolin or to the solemn profession of Dietzen, The Anchor, P.O. Box faith before the pouring of the 7, Fall River, Mass. 02722. baptismal water, parents receive the serious admonition: "This is NCCL Will Sponsor the faith of the Church. This is the faith in which these child- Human Rights Week ren are about to be baptized." IOWA CITY, Iowa (NC) Are the parents you describe The National Council of Cathable to make such a promise? olic Laity (NCCL) will sponsor It is entirely possible that they a nationwide Human Rights and can, if they themselves are com- Justice Week from'Oct. 16 to 22 mitted to living as full a Catholic in an effort to increase public life as circumstances permit. One awareness of the injustices and point in their favor, in ·this par- violations to human rights in ticular matter, is that they both the United States and abroad. have at least some Catholic The observance will include background and roots in the' educational programs at school Catholic faith. That doesn't re- and adult levels, a special liturmove all the problems, but it gy on human rights and other does give. them a bit of a head features. Diocesan education destart in a different task. partments, justice and peace The final decision, of course, commissions, national and diocerests with the parents and their san lay organizations, ecumeniparish priest. cal, ethnic and human rights groups, and the media have been Q. Is it mandatory for each invited to participate. parish to have some type of The program will be direcpro-life organization or coordin. ator? My parish is the only one ted by Ferd J. Niehaus of Cinrve heard' of that doesn't have cinnati, chairman of the NCCL's anything like this. I would as- global affairs committee. It has sign myself the task, only my been endorsed by the National parish priest seems negative to- Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on the Laity headed wards the idea. (Ohio) by Coadjutor of Catholic BishA. There exists no church law ops' Committee on the Laity that would demand a pro-life headed by Coadjutor Archbishunit or representative in each op Edward A. McCarthy of Miparish, though individual bish- ami.
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Color Process FRED R. DOLAN has been appointed parish communications director, it has been announced by Msgr. Patrick J. O'Neill, pastor of 55. Peter and Paul parish, Fall River. Establishment of the position was recommended by the parish activities committtee as a means of coordinating reports on parish activities to the news media. Dolan's duties will include editing and transmitting releases prepared by various parish organizations, as well as seeking out interesting aspects of parish life and preparing stories on them, the pastor said. The activities committee, which Dolan serves as secretary, is one of five formed to channel proposals for a well-rounded program to the parish council. Also recommended by the committee was a senior citizens' group and organization of a committee to promote parish bingo. Both won council approval. The new director retired in 1971 after 45 years as reporter and sports writer for the Herald News. His wife is the former Marion Broadhurst. They have one daughter, Mrs. Donald H. (Marilyn) Ralph and three granddaughters.
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KNOW YOUR FAITH NC NEWS
Loving Service of Others
Authority a Stumbling Block?
By Msgr. Joseph M. Champlin
By Father Alfred McBride last hours may stretch out to several days, even weeks and This column will start in Ful- the ideal for this committee is Screen these images of auton, New York, move to Mem- to provide around the clock at- thority before your eyes. Judge. phis, Tennessee, then cross the tendance by the bedside of the King. Law Library. Justice lady Atlantic to a suburb of Rome. dying patient. Their minister con-' holding the scales. Supreme The tonic, however, remains the tinues to call upon the infirm Court. Crown. Miter. Bible. Exsame: the care of lonely and person regularly, but his other pert. University professor. Sciabandoned persons, particularly duties prevent more extended entist. Doctor. Newspaper colthose nearing the end of their visits. umnist. Mayor. Bishop. Presilives. dent. Pope. Priest. Millionaire. The Catholic diocese of Mem-, In Fulton we have a modern, Mother/Father knows best. You pleasant, efficient, county owned phis initiated last summer a new will notice that the very comand operated nursing home which office of ministry to the sick. plexity of the images makes .the cares for about 80 elederly resi- Its primary goal is to maximize question of discussing authority dents requiring some type of pastoral care provided for the and personal freedom a compliarea's infirm and dying. The medical attention. cated matter. Despite the tender love immediate objectives are to imJust take the idea of authorshowered upon them by nurs- prove the quality of such efforts, ity alone. In "Fiddler'on the to coordinate the activities of ing personnel, social workers Roof," Tevye sings about what and various volunteers, there are those ministering to the ill and it would be like to be a rich man. hours in every day, especially to offer a diocesan educational In his musings he sees himself on holidays, when these elderly program for clergy, religious and at the synagogue debating with remain alone, perhaps even for- latity. the learned man. He notes them A top priority in the early days gotten. deferring to his opinions, because to enlist the of operation was I was quite impressed to dis"if he is a rich man, he must be - cover a local Protestant congre- help of lay volunteers who would right." gation had developed a corps spend several hours each week But authority comes in many of parishioners who will visit visiting sick persons, preferably packages: parents, political apparently abandoned individ- on a one-to-one basis. leaders, judges, the clergy, exuals as they near death. Those Turn to Page Thirteen perts in various fields. How is one to make up one's mind with so many signals of authority coming from so many directions? Before trying to respond to this, a word must be said about Sermon on the Mount: "Jesus By Father John J. Castelot freedom. Adult responses to the finished this discourse and left 'Christians may be the people the crowds spellbound at his demands of authority ought to of God, but they are still people teaching. The reason was that be intelligent and free. Ideal as and, human nature being what he taught with authority and not this statement may be, it must it is, people need authority, like their scribes" (Mt. 7, 28-29). take into account the difficulty leadership. This has always been The apostles, in their turn, were of making rationally informed, true, of course, and God pro- conscious of sharing in His au- free acts of duty and loyalty. No one can take the time to vided authoritative voices for His thority. study all the data. If one's freepeople in the pre-Christian era, We are especially well in- dom were to depend on being too. Ultimately, it was the prophets formed about St. Paul on this fully informed on every matter, who spoke in God's name, try- score, since he frequently had there would be precious little ing to avert disaster or to bring to defend his apostolic author- freedom anywhere. order out of chaos. For both ity against the attacks of the Another thing to remember kings and priests, with a few enemies. His letters give lasting about freedom is that it is relanotable exceptions, had been testimony to his use of this au- tive to that of others. Space, consistently derelict of duty. thority in the governance of his time and the rights of others Disinterested men, with no con- churches. He used it firmly, un- always limit my personal freeflict of interests, with no con- flinchingly, but also warmly, dom. cern but the will of God were compassionately, with a fine So then what is to be done? needed, and God sent them. As pastoral sense. He was no stern To render a reasonable and authoritarian, setting up an unthe result of a divine commistherefore free obedience to ausion they spoke in His name and endurable system of precepts and prohibitions. On the contrary, he thority, one must be able to with His authority. was the champion of Christian make an informed judgment When the Word became flesh possible. As to freedom. As a former Pharisee, wherever in Jesus, the people were amazed straight-out authority and writhe had had his fill of legalism, at the authority with which He ten law, one should try to probe spoke, and they expressed their and he reminds the Galatians: the reason for the law and the "It was for liberty that Christ amazement on several occasions. principles behind it. The law of Typical is this conclusion to the Turn to Page Thirteen traffic lights is to preserve the principle of order and life in the face of chaos and possible death. That's easy to figure out. 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"If he is a rich man, he must be right." authority is acting justly and the expert is telling the truth. Sometimes such ttust is all one has the time or the inclination to go on. In serious moral dilemmas, one will naturally, without much prodding, also insist on a reason for the decision that one is asked to make. Playing by ear may work on a daily
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basis as one makes the hundreds of small decisions about this or that, but playing by "faith informed intelligence" is more desirable when facing critical moral challenges. Lastly, let it be said that as a Christian, one has the inner guidance of the Holy Spirit upon which one can rely.
The Nature of Moral Truth By William E. May
At the conclusion of the Gospel according to Matthew, Jesus commissions His apostles to go forth into the whole world and teach all men to "carry out everything L have commanded you." He invests them with His own authority, the authority given Him by His Father. As Catholics we believe that God Himself teaches us authoritatively through the Church. At the same time we believe that to' be a human being is to be a free person. Unless we were free, God could not love us, nor could we love Him. God can no more force us to accept His love and to love Him in return than I ~n force my wife to accept my love and to love me in return. In addition, the Church teaches us that we are to act in accord with our 0\iVn conscientious judgments. Thus is seems that we are faced with a paradox: on the
one hand, we are to listen to the authoritative voice of the Church; on the other, we are to listen to the voice of our own conscience. And freely to act in accord with our own conscientious judments. We hold, in other words, two truths: first, that the Church has been given the authority to teach; second, that we are under the moral obligation to determine our lives freely in accord with our own conscientious judgments. The key to reconciling these truths lies, I believe, in the nature of moral truth itself. By this I mean that neither the teaching of the Church nor the judgment of personal conscience makes something to be morally good or evil. From our own experience we recognize that we can be mistaken in our own judgments of conscience, and although we did not make ourselves sinners by acting in accordance with our Turn to Page Thirt.een
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Loving Service of Others Continued from Page Twelve The program's founders view this as an opportunity for Memphis Catholics to exercise their baptismal commitment to the mission of Jesus Christ to "keep God's commandments as Christ taught us, by loving God and our neighbor." On' the" outskirts of Rome about 50 Missionaries of' Charity (Mother Teresa'" of Calcutta's community) gather at 7 a.m. in their barren but beautiful, heatless but warm chapel for the daily Eucharist.:>An hour or so later they leave for various parts of the city, some to study, some to care for the most abandoned ,. of Italy's poor. Their task, however, is not merely to distribute food, supply clothes or provide medical assistance. Nor is it soley to pick up homeless persons near the train station at midnight and offer them a room for the night. Instead, they consider their
Moral Truth Continued from Page Twelve mistaken judgment, we realize that we have the obligation to seek the truth and to rectify our judgments. Moreover, we recognize that nothing is morally good or evil preciselly because the Church teaches us that it is. Rather, we believe, and the Church teaches, that the Church teaches authoritatively that something is morally good or evil because it really is so and that we can, by being faithful to the call of conscience to seek the truth, come to see for our~~'¥f~~s the a1!tnOiftaitfet.~cnin~ of the Church in no way diminishes our personal responsibility to search conscientiously for the truth about our i1ves as moral beings; rather it is intended to put us on the alert, to awaken our minds to the truth, and to remind us that we are living images of God.
prime fuvction is to show these needy ones Christ's love. Thus, they do not simply give them a meal; they sit down and eat with them.
Leadership Continued from Page Twelve freed us. So stand firm, and do not take on yourselves the yoke of slavery a second time!" (Gal. 5, 1). The principle on which he operated seems to have been the one stated in 1 Theologians: "Do not stifle the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies. Test everything; retain what is good. Avoid any semblance of evil" (5,1922). In the apostolic Church, then, we find a strong unity amid a rich diversity and likewise firm authority along with creative freedom. Perhaps the reason lies in the fact that authority in the Church is specifically Christian, the kind described by Jesus Himself when the apostles were jockeying for position: "You know how among the Gentiles those who seem to exercise authority lord it over them; their great ones make their importance felt. It cannot be like that with you. Anyone among you who aspires to greatness must serve the rest; whoever wants to rank first among you must serve the needs of all. The Son of Man has not come to be served but to serve - to give his life in ransom for the many" (Mk. 10, 42-45).
Vincentians To Meet 'F'alflti\fer- Council~of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will hold a general meeting at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 10, at- St. Vincent de Paul Camp,Westport, beginning with a' Benediction service. Members are invited to bring their families. Camp facilities will be available for use.
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ST. GEORGE, WESTPORT, New officers of the Couples' Club are Mr. and Mrs. E. James Steadman, presidents; Mr. and Mrs. Armand Duquette, vicepresident; Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Yergeau. treasurers; Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Bouchard, secretaries. They were installed at a dinner dance at which Rev. Timothy Place, moderator, gave the invocation and Rev. Rene Levesque, pastor,. gave the benediction.
HOLY TRINITY, WEST HARWICH The Ladies' Association will hold its annual summer fair at the church hall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 13. Features will include hand knit items, Christmas gifts, aprons, stuffed animals, jewelry, homebaked goods and a white elephant table. A snack bar will be open.
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Continued from Page One "medically necessary" was so broad and permissive that it almost nullified the anti-abortion language in the rest of the provision, it was adopted, 56-39. After disposing of the aborHOLY NAME, tion issue, the Senate passed the NEW BEDFORD funding measure on a vote of The annual parish pICniC is 71-18 and sent it to conference slated for 1 p.m. Sunday, July with the House. 10 at Cathedral Camp, East FreeThe Senate action came on town. Family cookouts will be the same day that the Supreme followed by competitive events Court told a lower court to refor adults and children and the camp waterfront will also be view its finding that a ban on open for use. The program is the use of federal funds for medsponsored by the Couples' Club icaid abortions not needed to and CYO and tickets are avail- save the life of the mother able at the ,rectory or from Ed the Hyde amendment - is unconstitutional. Wheelden, telephone 993-5948. The court said a federal disST. STANISLAUS, trict court in Brooklyn should FALL RIVER look at the case in light of the Pilgrimages are in the plan- June 20 Supreme Court ruling ning to Poland and to the Holy that states do not have a conLand, with further information stitutional obligation to pay for available at the rectory. such abortions. Rep. Henry Hyde Golabki will be made in the (R-Ill.) won passage o( the proschool Monday, July 11 in prep- hibition last year. aration for the summer festival. During the Senate debate, Packwood argued that while SACRED HEART, Congress does not have a conFALL RIVER stitutional obligation to pay for CCD teachers are needed for abortions, it had a "moral obSeptember and may contact Mi- ligation." To deny abortions to chael Cote, parish religious ed-I poor women because senators ucatiOli coordinator, after 6 p.m. view the practice as immoral, at 673-4992. he said, "is a disdainful, haug. During the move to the Sea- hty, arrogance that should debury Street parish center, Father mean this Congress." FoIster and Deacon Raposa may Sen. Jesse Helms (R-N.C.) be reached at 678-0873 and called abortion "deliberate termFather Viveiros and Father Car- ination of an innocent human ter at 673-0852. life," and said, "I don't think A special month's mind Mass she (a pregnant woman) should will be offered at 7 p.m. Friday, have a right to terminate anJuly 22 for Fa~her Alexander other life for her convenience." An amendment by Helms to Zichello. All parishioners are ineliminate all exceptions to the vIted to par~icipate. bill's anti-abortion language exST. PIUS X, cept the one involving danger SOUTH YARMOUTH to the mother's life was beaten, A bazaar in the parish hall 65-33. The Carter Administrafrom 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednes- tion is said to favor the Helms day July 13 will offer plants, language. which would have surprise gifts at a children's been a substantially stronger chance table, old and new jew- ban on federally funded aborelry and gift items. Donations tions than the language actually may be brought to the parish adopted by the Senate. hall Wednesday. July 6, from 10 Neither the House nor Senate a.m. to 3 p.m., and plants may language forbids a woman to be brought the day of the ba- have an abortion under' nongovzaar. Candy and food tables will ernmental auspices, if. she pays be open and luncheon will be for it herself. The language apserved. plies only to federal funding of abortion under Medicaid proST. ANNE, grams for low-income women. FALL RIVER St. Anne's Fraternity will sponsor a French Night at 7 Concerned for Rights p.m. Saturday, July 9, with a VATICAN CITY (NC) - Pope family style dinner at the Fra- Paul VI has received in private ternity Hall on Guild Street fol- audience President Kenneth Kalowed by dancing to the music unda of Zambia and the Maltese of Les Intervals. prime minister, Dom Mintoff. Members have been appointed After 40 minutes of private disto the School, Youth Education cussions with ,President Kaunda and Adult Education committees Pope Paul reassured the African of the parish Board of Education leader of his concern for human by Charlotte Sherman, president. rights.
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focus on youth ... by Cecilia Belanger
I think,l've reached the point where a certain kind of hypocrisy is getting to.me! It reached its climax whe~ some young people asked me to spend some time with them for the purpose of talking about.) many subjects. But the "many subjects" turned out to be just one: the so-called "holy people" and the so-called "secular people." Through the years one grows up and one observes and one makes discoveries. Number one is that all of life for all of the people is a ministry. One's heart should not reach out more for a priest than to a lay person. One is not better than the other. Demands can be made on both, fatigue sets in for both, impossible tasks face both, illness faces both. These young people made it plain that they, too, were tired of the hypocrisy. That moral demands are made on all of us, not just clergy. High standards are demanded of all of us, not just clergy. If we expect clergy to be firm in convictions, to identi(y with all sorts of people with integrity and courage, then we should demand the same of ours'elves because our lives too, are a ministry! No Dual Standards If one dares to express an unusual opinion, someone who has been put down all his or
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her life will whimper, "But we're not priests'" What has being a priest got to do with right or wrong? God has no dual standards in this matter. There is in God a demand for equality, an outrage against duality, and a hostility to double standards. It's A Privilege I don't think men sacrifice their lives by becoming priests. On the contrary. Were I a priest, I would never call it a sacrifice. We can all present our bodies as "a living sacrifice" and many do. We all belong to God and are called to serve Him. There are many altars in life, many ministries, many services. When God intervenes in our lives He does not compel us to be other than the full persons we must be. Self-determination is not denied but rather encouraged. In Jesus Christ, God is saying that everything is not closed, but that everything is _ open. Recently I was discussing with a friend this fear that so many Catholics have in regard to expressing themselves or asking the searching question. She told me that all her life she felt brainwashed and conditioned so that she could not use her highest faculty - her mind. I think we must all beware of that at any age and from any quarter, in government, religion and education.
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JET AIRLINER Leaving on out on the road I've been down before Riding along on this big ole jet plane I've been thinkin' about my home My love life seems so far away, and I feel like it's all been done Somebody's trying' to make me stay You know I've got to be movin' on. Big ole jet airliner, don't carry me too far away Big ole jet airliner, 'cause it's here that I've got to stay. Goodby to aU my friends at home Goodby to people I've t~sted I got to go out and make my way I might get rich, you know. I might get busted But my heart keeps calling me backwards, as I get on the 707 .Riding, I got tears in my eyes You know, you got to go through hell before you get to heaven Touching down in New England town, I feel the heat coming down I've got to keep on keepIn' on You know, the big wheel keeps a spinning around And I'm going with some hesitation You know that I can surely see That I don't want to get caught up in any funky kicks going down in the city (c) 1977 Sailor Productions - Written by Paul Pena "Jet Airliner" not only has a good heat and is, no doubt, a popular song to dance to, but it also reflects a person who is sensitive to those things which can make life meaningful. It reflects the life of a person who knows the roots of love are in his life. He seems to realize that even in moments of sharing talents, and being exposed to a different lifestyle, the real heart of life is ~at home." As we have just celebrated graduations, we are aware that there are times when we have to "travel," to move on in order to develop. Whether changing jobs or schools, or moving from one city to another, we know the excitement of change, yet fear and hesitation are part of it. What helps are the friends at home, the people who love us and whom we trust. In search of the greener grass, even with "tears in our eyes," it is always comforting to have that special place called "home."
Altar Boys Meet At Camp Day The image most people have of altar boys is that of angelic creatures in white or black and white outfits, surrounded by candles, hands folded in deep devotion. But anyone present at Altar Boy Day held last week at Cathedral Camp, East Freetown, would have had this notion corrected, discovering that no matFATHER NIEBRZYDOWSKI ter what altar boys look like as they perform their sacred duties, out of the sanctuary they play as hard, have as much fun and get as dirty as anyone else their NEW YORK {NC) - Father The show is written before he age. The camp brought together Walter Niebrzydowski, a tall, gets to the studio, so when 200 boys from 16 parishes and athletic-looking Latin teacher, Father Niebrzydowski arrives, was a "thank you" from parish might well be New York's most all that is needed is a quick conference with the engineer to get priests for services over the long unusual radio broadcaster. His show, "Rock Pulpit," is it on the air. winter months. Participants in"I first line up the show musicluded youngsters from as far sponsored by the New York communications cally and artistically," he said. away as North Attleboro and archdiocese's Norton, with Father John Mag- ,office and combines rock music "You want a good, strong beginning, and something that inanani of Norton even providing and commentary by the priest. troduces your message. Then you hamburgers and hot dogs for his' Father Niebrzydowski, who want variety in your music:":'" contingent of 25 boys. has pastoral duties at a ManOn the day's program were hattan parish in addition to his you don't want it all upbeat or swimming, boating, golf, basket- teaching job at Cathedral Prep down. You also want a nice ball, volleyball, baseball and Seminary, develolops a single ending, that wraps it up in good. track and field events,' with theme for each show by select- taste." Father Niebrzydowski avoids counselors irom Cathedral and ing six or seven currently pop-, Our Lady of the Lake camps in ular songs and using them to tackling head-on such subjects as abortion. "On my first charge o.f activities and priests form an essay. Mother's Day show," he said, busy cheering their boys to vic"I use what resources I think "I put on a section about the tory. At day'S end individual and are appropriate, whether it is Church being a mother because parish tl'Ophies were presented quoting from the Psalms, a theol- she gives birth to life and reby Rev. Leonard Mullaney, ogian, or my own personal view- spects life, which is why she point," he said recently at the fights a contraceptive mentalcamp dire"tor. Individual awards went to radio station 28 floors above ity. But I take a very noncon-. Derek Vincent, St. Theresa, 42nd Street. "I don't set out to demning attitude with anything South Attleboro, for aquatic make a 'Catholic show specifi- that happens in reality. skills, and to Karl Brabent, Im- cally." The priest's favorite show is maculate Conception, Fall River, one that dealt with friendship, for athletic prowess. but the most mail response was ,Parish trophies were earned generated by "Love vs. Romby Immaculate Conception, Fall ance," which dealt with interRiver, first place; 'and Holy personal relationships. One topic ALBANY, N.Y. (NC) - "If a he hasn't touched is suicide, Name, New Bedford, and Sacred Heart, Taunton, second human life amendment is passed, since he fears there are too we will not be regressing to a many people who would be adplace finishes. set of old-fashioned morals," versely influenced by any men· says a former president of the tion of the subject. REBELLO'S National Youth Pro-Life CoaliBefore he took the job, Father tion, "but moving ahead to a NURSERY INC. Niebrzydowski knew little about completion of the American Rev"On The Cape" olution in the sense that we are rock music and had never been "WE BEAUTIFY OUTDOORS" in front of .a microphone. Asked guaranteeing rights for all." Evergreens, Flowering Shrubs, Trees if he would be interested in startlawn Fertilizer - loam - Annuals "Since it is the people in my ing the program, he took 15 allandscape Design generation, for the most part, bums home from the station. 442 MAIN ST., EAST FALMOUTH who get abortions, we 'have a "I was delightfully surprised," 548-4842 unique. ministry to kids our own he recalls. "When I analyzed the' age," he said. "Outside of the lyrics, I felt that they were a ~ family, the peer group has the valid expression of human feelmost influence on young adults." ing, not the romantic claptrap Asked if he felt the pro-life that has been the fare of popuPHOTO SUPPLY movement is linked too closely lar music for so long." Leica • Nikon • Bolex • Hasselblad The show's success, he says, with the Catholic Church, Ampex • Sony • Panasonic Strand, an Episcopalian, said is due to his taking the lyrics many different denominations, seriously. "I never do violence 267 MAIN STREET especially Orthodox Jews and to the meaning of a song, and I FALMOUTH - 548-1918 Baptists, are involved' in the think that this is appreciated by , ARMAND ORTINS, Prop. movement. the. people," he says. ~
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By BILL MORRISSETTE
Nobrega Leaves Coaching Post "I have enjoyed my 17 years of coaching at Holy Family High. I've met a lot of good people during that time, and, I am indebted to the people at Holy Family for the co-operation they gave me and for the opportunity to coach there." In those few words, Jack Nobrega, who has retired as head coach of basketball at Holy Family High, New Bedford said it all, and there is no questioning his sincereity. Over that 17-year span, Jack's teams won 285 games against 97 losses for a rather respectable showing jn itself, a showing enhanced by the fact that Nobrega's Holy Family basketballers won the state Class C championship in 1967 and 1969 under the old format sometimes kno\yn as the Tech Tourney. They again won the title in 1972 under the present format of Eastern Mass. and state playoffs. Additionally, under Nobrega's tutelage, Holy Family won the Class B Catholic Tournament in
1966 and 1967. A native of New Bedford, Nobrega graduated from New Bedford High in 1949 and attended New Bedford Tech, now part of Southeastern Mass. University, before a four-year stint in the United States Air Force. He is married to the former Barbara Constantine. They reside at 18 Tremont Street, New Bedford, and have a son, David, 19. who is sophomore at Salve Regina College, Newport. Although no longer involved in coaching, Jack is kept busy in his position as Assistant Executive Director of the New Bedford Housing Authority and as vice-chairman of the New Bedford School Committee. , His parting words in a recent interview were that he would miss coaching. No doubt, he too will be missed but his record of accomplishment at the Holy Family basketball helm will long live as a monument to his devotion to instilling sportsmanship as well as the spirit to win in his boys.
Whiting, White Top Durfee Baseball Kevin Whiting was the leading hjt!~r,a,nd ~aYi White ,th/il leading pitCher for the Durfee High baseball team, according to available statistics. Whiting, who batted for .380, led the team in doubles, 5, and shared honors with Jeff Aguiar in the runs-batted-in department with 10. White, who pitched the Hill-
toppers to 10 of their 12 victories, had a very respectable batting average of .364. On the mound Ray was 10-2. In 68 innings he gave up only 50 hits, struck out 102 batters and walked only 22. He was charged with 22 runs, 16 earned. Aguiar and B. J. McDonald, with .288 averages, shared third place in the batting statistics.
Remy Is_Angels' Captain Although this does not directly involve scholastic sports of this time, it is worthy of mention that the appointment of Gerry Remy, former Somerset High baseball star, to the captaincy of the California Angels of the American League was indeed well received by his host of friends and followers in the Southern Massachusetts area where his exploits at the plate and afield are still well remembered. Gerry is only the second Angels captain and the first major league player from the Greater Fall River area to serve as cap-
tain of his team. Now in his third season with the Angels, Gerry has without question solidly established himself as a major leaguer. He leads the American League in stolen bases and is hitting not much below the .300 mark. Holy Name of New Bedford. 6-3, was leading the Eastern Division of the Fall River CYO Baseball. League entering this week. In the Western Division, Somerset was the leader with eight wins and three losses.
Call For Wide Program Range ST. PAUL (NC) - The U.S. bishops' young adult ministry board has urged parishes to establish programs for the divorced, the unemployed, homosexuals and others who "ache fur a sense of community." The 15-member board also recommended that: - The Church at all levels begin a study of human sexuality; - Pastors create liturgies and homilies that 'reflect the lifestyles of aU parishioners; Sexist language be eliminated
from Church prayers and music. Keynote speaker Scott Hope, a young adult minister from San Francisco, spoke on the "unchurched" in the 18-35 age group. "Rarely does a person become unchurched because of dogma," he said, but rather because of "unpleasant experiences" with church people or because they feel that churches do not recognize or speak to their special concerns.
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IN AN EFFORT to call attention to Guatemala's critical need for water, Eddie Fischer, 21, is walking from that Central American country to Philadelphia. He hopes to raise $300,000 for water improvements by the time he finishes his 4100 mile journey this fall. (NC Photo)
He's Walking for Water Although Eddie, Fischer is making his journey on foot, it is his heart that is doing the walking. The 21-year;0Id man is walking from Guatemala to his parents' home in Newton Square near Philadelphia to raise money for Rabinal, Guatelmala, whose 30,000 citizens have been short of water since last year's earthquake damaged their outdated irrigation system. A former Georgetown University student who says he has a "personal relationship with the Lord," Fischer is trying to raise $300,000 to install a new water' system for the Guatemalean city. "We've tested the soil in the Rabinal valley and it's rich, but it turns into powder in the long hot season," ·he said. "The underground water is there to be tapped. If we can plug into it. the people can have three harvests a year, which means more than enough food for them to .eat and to market to other parts of the country which have the same problems of malnutrition and even starvation." Fischer stayed in Guatemala after he, his brother and his father visited the country last summer. He first worked in Concepcion Las Lomas and moved to Rabinal after his brother returned to Georgetown University. At present Fischer is nearly 2000 miles into his 4100-mile journey. Averaging 35 miles a day, he plans to reach his suburban Philadelphia home by the fall, about six months after he began his walk.
"I might have chosen another way to do this," he said, "but I wanted to really call attention to the people of Rabinal and what they're going through. And I'm finding as I walk that many people respect this kind of thing where I'm not just asking but I'm doing something to get the money I'm asking for. My feet .hurt sometimes, but when I accepted Jesus into my life I decided to give Him everything I have." After soaking his feet at home, Fischer plans to return to Rabinal with the money he collects. Next year, he hopes to begin studies for the Jesuit priesthood and expects to work in Central America. Donations to his cause may be sent to Walk for Water, P.O. Box 188, Villanova, Pa. 19085.
Alhambra Meeting Region One Counoil of Caravans of the International Order of Alhambra will meet at 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 8 at Moose Hall in Everett. The order, which has caravans in Fall River and Falmouth, is an organization of Catholic men dedicated to aiding retarded children.
Continued from Page One and Africa with 12 percent. The lowest percentage was in Asia, 2.5 percent. The United States has 47, 075,000 Catholics in a total population of 213.6 million, or 22 percent, the Vatican yearbook reported. The most Catholic country in the world was the tiny republic of San Marino, 99.9 percent of whose 19,000 inhabitants were Catholics. Most Central and South American countries had populations more than 80 percent Catholic. Among European countries, those with the greatest number of Catholics were Spain - 34.9 million (98-.6 percent); Portugal - 8.5 million (98.1 percent); Italy - 54.4 million (97.5 percent); Malta - 301,000 (94.4 percent); Poland - 31.9 million (94 percent); and Belgium - 8.8 million (90.6 percent). Ireland, including Northern Ireland, had 3.4 million Catholics in a population of 4.6 million, or 74.1 percent. Among the least Catholic countries were Iran and Turkey, both with only 0.1 percent of their populations belonging to the Church. From 1974 to 1975, the number of Brothers decreased by 0.3 percent and the number of Sisters by 1.4 percent, while the number of permanent deacons increased by 34.8 percent from 1.993 to 2,686. There were more priests in the United States (5,357) than in all of Africa (15,978), Asia (24,092) or South America (32,530). Italy remained the .country with the greatest number of priests, 62,452. Countries with the greatest losses of diocesan clergy were France (151 departures and 756 deaths); Italy (115 departures, 731 deaths); and Spain (257 departures, 421 deaths). The country with the greatest net increase in the number of diocesan clergy was Poland with 453 ordinations, 16 departures from the ministry and 242 deaths.
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