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August's Jubilee Mass set at St. John Neumann Parish Editor's Note: This is sixth in a lO-part series on the pilgrimage churches in the Fall River diocese. The series runs once a month in The Anchor to assist diocesan Catholics in making their pilgrimages to these sites. According to guidelines published by the diocese, those who travel to St. Mary's Cathedral or any of the designated pilgrim churches and fulfill the simple conditions of the indulgence, will receive for themselves, or for a soul in Purgatory, the same indulgence as if they have traveled to Rome or the Holy Land for the Jubilee Year.

It went to say that: "It's a handsome building, rugged as a Catholic church should be. It harmonizes well with its pristine country setting." Already visited by many people and groups since being designated one of 10 stational or pilgrimage churches in the diocese marking Jubilee Year 2000, the parish will host Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., as principal celebrant at a special Jubilee Year Mass on August 6 at 11 a.m. When it was dedicated by Bishop Daniel A. Cronin on October 8, 1988, it was said that the scene of the freshly-carved wood in the EAST FREETOWN - In October 1988 new house of worship "was clean and invigowhen St. John Neumann Church was dedicated, rating ... it brings to mind the confidence Cathoa story appearing in The Anchor described the lics have in their parish communities." new structure "as a treat for the eyes." Turn to page 13 - Jubilee

Cape Cod parishioners revisit "Canterbury Tales" on pilgrimage ~

Members of St. Pius Church in South Yarmouth completed a memorable, one-day prayer-filled pilgrimage to eight stational churches across the Fall River diocese.

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BISHOP SEAN P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., imposes hands on Father Gerard O'Connor during ordination ceremonies last Saturday at St. Mary's Cathedral. (AnchodGordon photo)

Father O'Connor ordained a priest By MIKE GORDON ANCHOR STAFF

By JAMES N. DUNBAR SOUTH YARMOUTH - While the 32 pilgrims in Geoffrey Chaucer's, 15th Century "The Canterbury Tales," had an unlimited time to travel only 50 miles, 80 modern day pilgrims from St. Pius X Parish hop-scotched the length and breadth of the Fall River diocese in a single day to visit seven, off-Cape parishes hosting Jubilee Year visits. "We all have our own wonderful Turn to page 12 - Tales

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PILGRIM PLANNERS - Members of the Women's Club of St. Pius X Church, South Yarmouth, who coordinated trip include: Seated, from left, Nina Griffin and Val Guerra; and standing, Louise Lanciani, Pat Sherman, Harriet Harrington, Jan Pellegrini and Terri Atkins.

FALL RIVER - Transitional deacon Gerard O'Connor answered the call to priesthood during the 11 a.m. Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral July 22 and was ordained by Bishop Sean P. O'Malley OFM Cap. He joins five other new priests ordained for the diocese on June 3. The 35-year-old O'Connor is from Kingston Upon Hull, East Yorkshire, England and announced his readiness and willingness to enter into the priesthood at the beginning of the rite of ordination. Following election by the bishop who told the congregation at St. Mary's such a ceremony brings him "great joy," those gathered"including the ordinandi's brother Philip, showed their consent with applause. Bishop O'Malley spoke about the holy woman Mary Magdalene, whose feast day was Saturday, during his homily and advised the new priest to follow her example of devotion to Christ. "Mary is penitent. She is contemplative," said the bishop. She served an apostolate ministering to Jesus. She washed his feet and was a myrrh bearer. "The priest is too. He is a healer of the Body of Christ. As a priest, Gerard, your priestly powers will restore those to life who are dead with sin," advised the bishop. Turn to page 15 - Ordination

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Father Daniel R.Perry SSCC TOMOBE, Japan - Sacred Hearts Father Daniel R. Perry, 75, a native of Fairhaven, Mass., and a missionary for nearly 50 years, died July 11 at Sacred Hearts Monastery here. The son of the late Frank R., and the late Maria (deMello) Perry, he graduated from St. Joseph's Elementary School in Fairhaven and Fairhaven High School. He entered the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary in Fairhaven on Sept. 14, 1943. He made his final profession in Wareham" Mass. on Sept. 14, 1946 and was ordained to the pries~liood onJune 7, 1949 in Washington, D.C. FoUo.'!Ving ordin:ation he, ,.. .. ,-,

was assigned to Japan as a missionary. He served in various parishes in the Ibaraki Prefecture including Mito, Tsuchiura, Shimodate, Kashima, Koga and Tomobe. He is survived by two sisters, Sacred Hearts Sister Mary Rose Perry of Fairhaven and Mercy Sister Angela Perry of Rye, N.Y.; a brother, Frank Perry of Holbrook, Mass.; and nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late George, Antone, Alexander and John Perry. He ",as buried on the ,grounds of the monastery in Tomobe, Japan. A memorial Mass was,cele,bra~ed jUly 15.' at 'St. Joseph Church in Fairhaven.'

FATHER ROGER Landry, Dr. Patricia Tranter and State Rep. Robert Correia recently spoke at an "In Support of Life" forum at SS. Peter & Paul Parish in Fall River.

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FALL RIVER -"We have to of physician-assisted suicide. She islators on the matter. hear your vQice," said Slate Rep., pointed out that psychologi~aJ issues , :"You'v~ got to exert influ,enoe on Robert Correia (D-FalIRiver)jlt a : such..i1S depre~s~Qn c.au~e peqple to.. pe<>ple who are'going to make the forum ~ntitled "Phy~iSi~-A~sisted . wish to end their life. Medical sci-deCision,'; Correia asserted. S~icide:,::rhe· Political, Th~"M¢ical:~ eqqe now has the means to effectively Represent!tivesJrom various par: arid the Theological" held. at SS: Pe- ;, relieve adyingperson's pai,fi, she said..., ish~ in. Fall River have met ~veral ' , ; tet: and Paul Paris~ 'a~ Holy,fross 1~ 'No legislation has been filed o'n ... times"to coordinate ~'Iri Support of, Church.'· '. .: ,.' ..." . . .:. Beacon Hill to legalize physician-as- Life" efforts and to discuss, raising; PROVINCETOwN" -.:.:... A' day. St. Mary' ~(ih~'·Harbo~·Chutch.·Correiaw~ joined bypasw r Fa- .: sisted suicide, but Correia sees it as a a"Yareness of issues surrounding the of reflection for persons living:: ,The progril m will be ,centered " ther Stephen Salvado~, ~ather Roger _ possibility in ,the near ~utute. He~ , physician-as~isted s~ic!dequestion. . "th HIV/AIDS d th flO: t d ' th th . ·"Th· A t f S .. Landry and Dr. Patncla Tranter at would oppose such a bill, but he Any parish Wlshmg to learn WI an ose alec e ,on e erne e r 0 pm- th J 7· b b ' ' . fti uId .'. f '1' f·' d t l·t· E b' . th 'S'I ,,' e uly I event attended ya out emphasized that those at the forum moreaboutthise ortsho conby' th e ViruS ami les, nen s, ua I y. m racmg e I ence. 40' I ' 'th F th F d .. d ak d' tI ·th th . I S H 677-4525 caregivers _ will be offered Au- . Dr. Krysten Winter~Green,'direcpeop e 111 e a er' eman es nee to spe rrec y WI elf eg- tact teve ug at • . ConferenoeCenter. gust 10 , 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., at S t. tor 0 f d'IOc.esan AIDS M'mistry, Fath Land fre h fro tud' Mary of the Harbor Episcopal· , will facilitate the program. . R er kry, b s th mCs lli~s, '.1'· . • Th' l': 111 orne, spo e a out e ath0 c . IS Ch urc h , 519 C ommercla . treet. ere IS no lee to attend. thinki ardi h" . ted reg g The Fall River Diocesan AIDS For registration and infor"dngH 'dnth PCYhslclanh-asSIS M"1I11Stry Off'Ice IS . cosponsonng . t' t th AIDS M' SUlCI e. e SID TUCSON, Ariz. (CNS) - The the intricacies of the publishing prorna Ion contac e 1 0 - . ti d th b et urc rtsopposes all first of what is planned to be an cess within the context of a Cathothe program with the istryOfficeat674-5600,exten- ~SIS ng ale~ 'thUt suppo thr oW annual conference of Catholic writ- lic community of writers," he said. Provincetown LIfe Ministry and sion 2295. Ithng na~dr ea tra° 0rdic~ur oug eavOi anoeof ex 0 nary means ers will be held Feb. 2-6,2001 at a The conference will include exto sustain life in some circumstanoes, retreat center outside Tucson, the changes among authors and pubTranter, who authored "In Sup- planners announced. Iishing professionals, group workport of Life" training materials for The conference, sponsored by shops, presentations by publishers, the Massachusetts Catholic Confer- the Alphonsian Institute at and time out for prayer, reflection ence, touched on the medical aspects Redemptorist Picture Rocks Retreat and celebration of the Eucharist. Center, will be hosted by The conference, recommended Redemptorist Father Thomas M. by the Catholic Book Publishers Daily Readings Santa, former president and pub- Association, will feature four open Iisher of Liguori Publications, and round-table discussions on writing July 31 Jer13:1-11;(Ps) Charles A. Roth of Roth Advertis- as an expression of faith experience; On 32: 18-21; Mt ing, an agency for religious book exploring the Catholic religious 13:31-35 publishers. imagination; writing from the Aug Jer 14:17-22; Ps The conference will provide a heart/writing to the need; and 79:8-9,11,13; Mt unique gathering place for estab- Catholic identity - who is the 13:36-43 Iished and new writers "sharing a Catholic author? ' Aug 2 Jer 15:10:16-21; For a brochure with informaco'mmon Catholic spiritual base and Ps 59:2-4,10tradition," Roth said. Attendance tion onhow to apply, write: Tho11,17-18; Mt Will be limited to 50 par,ticipants. mas M. Santa, Picture Rocks Re13:44-46 :"Attendees will have the oppor- . "treat Center, P.O. Box, 569, ; Jer 18:1-6; Ps Aug 3 tunity to explore their interests, .Cortaro, AZ 85652 or phone 146:1-6; Mt concerns and challenges, including (520) 744.3400, Ext-·l2. 13:47-53 Jer 26:1-9; Ps Aug 4 69:5,8-10,14; Mt 13:54-58 Aug 5 Jer 26: 11-16,24; Ps 69: 15-16,20Please pray for the fo~llowing 21;Mt14:1-12 \ . "' Aug 6 On 7:9-10,13-14; priests duringJhe~tomfng week Ps 97:1-2,5-6,9; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Mk -":NECROLOGY, \ \. 9:2-10 .'

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effort and dedication in building a new education center at a Mass and groundbreaking ceremonies on July 16. The new center will be located directly behind the church and will serve as a parochial school, eventually housing children from kindergarten through grade eight. It will help alleviate the burden of space needed Jor the parish's

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ever-growing religious education needs. The current parish center, constructed in 1987, will be incorporated into the project. Bishop O'Malley reminded the parishioners that the Catholic Church "is still a missionary Church." He asserted that "we live in an age that is sometimes hostile to the Gospel," but that the Gospel "calls us to a change of heart." He reminded those assembled that every person has sins and faults, but that

when people are led to Christ, the burdens of the Gospel are lightened. The bishop in commending the parishioners noted that they were carrying out the task of evangelization by teaching a new generation about Christ. "The new educational facility will present the opportunity to inculcate the hearts of the young Turn to page 12 - Center

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A city of peace As Muslims and Jews wrangle over the status of Jerusalem at ,Camp David; the voice for Christian participation seems to be ignored. Intervention by Pope John Paul II this past weekend again reminds the world that Jerusalem is also a holy place for the world's Christian communities. "The Holy See continues to maintain that only a special status internationally guaranteed can 'effectively preserve the most sacred areas of the Holy City,"he said. This papal hope is re~lIy not new: It follows a long-standing position based on the 1947 United Nations' plan to make Jerusalem an internationarcity. This ideal was accepted by former Israeli Prime Minister David BenGurion and the Zionists. However, it all came to gridlock when the Arab armies attacked the city and it was divided in two, one part controlled by Muslims, the other Jewish. For about 20 years that condition was tolerated. Then in 1967 Israel took all of Jerusalem. Since that time to the present the holy places have been subj~ct to the stricture of the Israeli government. This control is reflected in the long negotiations that took place before a papal visit to Jerusalem was finally ap'proved this year. The turmoil of Jerusalem is emerged in emotional tensions that border the frenzy. There exists in Jerusalem a level of sensitivity not found in any other world city: The centuries do not ~ie buried in Jerusalem. The hurts and horrors of the: past have never been forgotten; but surface daily. From its founding, its destruction by Rome, the blundering crusade,s, the legacy of Saladin, the English intervention and tIle Zionist ze~l are but a few of the historical events that have created today's hysterics. From Genesis to the Book of Revelation, Jerusalem is mentioned 933 times in holy Scripture. For Jew and Christian there. is no more sacred ground. The world of Islam also holds that it was a place of visitation~by Mohammed and theDome of the Rock is the third most, h,Oly,-~ite 'in Islatp. Realizing that the scope of nations whose populations are religiously centered on the Holy City, international 'oversight'seems to be the only answer to assure freedom of religion and worship for all faithful in the region and the entire world who look to Jerusalem as a crossroads of peace andcoexisteJ:lce. The thoughts of the pope are indeed the best way to bring some sort Of solution. H~wever, bringing the. ideal to reality is like running blindly through a minefield; one can never tell when an explosion will occur. Sad to say, Israel's current foreign minister dismissed the' papal appeal simply saying, "It's not on the table." As the debate 'over the Holy City continues to make headlines, let,'s pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Folk etymologies often connect the origin of the word Jerusalem with the words Shalom and Salaam, meaning,peace. This. connection really is not historically accurate. However, ip the literary sense, it would have special meaning in today's context. Jerusalem as a city of peace where all people may freely come to worship without fear or bodily harm and where religious fellowship binds up all past wounds should not, be shelved as the ideal. Mayall who truly care, especially the Catholic world which views the city as a holy place, never lose the vision and zeal to make Jerusalem a city of peace. The Editor

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Thanks for being the priest you are, Father Hesburgh . By FATHER EUGENE HEMRICK

Ted." Busy as he was, Father On July 13, influential leaders Hesburgh always had time for stufrom around 'the United States dents. Late at night, they would gathered in the rotunda of the U.S. climb the fire escape outside his Capitol to witness Holy Cross room seeking to see him. This Father Theodore M. Hesburgh's openness to students became reception of the Congressional known as "Father Ted's open-winGold Medal. .. dow policy." On the podium sat President On one occasion early in his Clinton, Speaker of the House J. priesthood, doctors were unable Dennis Hastert (R-Ill), Congress- to resuscitate a premature baby. men Richard Gephardt (D-Mof As Father Hesburgh poured cool and Tim Roemer (D-Ind), Sen. baptis~al water on the baby's Thomas Daschle (D-S.D.), Sen. head, the infant let out a cry. The RiChard Lugar (D-Ind) 'and Sen. premature baby is now a 6-foot 2 Evan Bayh (D-Ind), Holy Cross Notre Dame graduate. Father Edward Malloy, president Throughout the Cap!tol cerof Notre Dame university and emony, speakers pointed to the extraordinary vision Father other dignitaries. . Three distinguished champions Hesburgh brought,to Notre Dame. ofsocialjustice-Msgrs. George Among his many roles, Father Higgins and Jack Egan, and Je- Hesburgh was a charter member suit Father Walter Burghardt of the U.S. Civil,Rights Commissat w~th Not're Dame alumni and sion; involved in the Middle East admirers of Father Hesburgh. peace p'rocess, and he participated During that historic afternoon, in a U.N. fact-finding mission on touching, inspirational st~ries .. refuge~s,~1) Ko~ovQ .. ' As I marVeled' at these accomabounded; Father Hesburgh not only plishments, I recalled the first served as president of Notre time I met Father Ted at Notre Dame, he was also directly in- Dame. He, with George Schuste~, volved with major domestic and a highly respected scholar and international issues. No wonder former president of Webster Colstudents at the university, upon lege,had established the research passing a statue of Moses with one center where I worked. Father Ted popped in one day finger pointing up to the sky outside the Hesburgh library, were to say hello. Upon seeing him, I heard to say: "Th'ere goes Father remember thinking, "All those CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

brains, and he's handsome to boot." What impressed me most was his presence. He would speak with each person in a room, and he never forgot a name once he 'heard it, mirroring Cardinal John Henry Newman's definition of a . gentleman par excellence. President Clinton's talk at the Capitol went to the heart of Father Hesburgh's greatness when he said, ''The most important thing about you and the greatest honor you will ever wear .around your neck is the collar you have worn for 57 years." That couldn't be more true. Father Hesburgh prides himself on having celebrateQ Mass every day since his ordination. Unlike some priests in the public light, Father Ted first and foremost reminds you he is a priest. When he speaks, his prayer life becomes immediately evident. He doesn't wear religion on his sleeve, rather it is quiet, always present and always raising the revel of conversation to a higher level of dignity. , When the Capitol ceremony concluded and the University of Notre Dame Glee Club sang the university's alma mater, my sense of pride swelled. It is the same pride I feel every time I meet a brother priest who reflects the best of our priesthood. . Thanks Ted!

One banquet, many tables A few days after the. Supreme ish law so that Jewish people Court further damaged the First could be integrated into the French Amendment's religion clause, nation. In a gesture no less reveal- • deeming it a grave threat to the ing than the kosher table in PhilaRepublic and the Constitution if delphia, Napoleon's Minister of voluntary prayer precedes high the Interior scheduled the first session to be held on Saturday, school football games, I attended an international conference in Lisbon on the relationship between biblical religion and liberal democracy. One of my fellow speakers at the conference, Professor Michael McConnell of the Uni versity'ofUtah, concluded his paper with this suggestive story: "In 1789, there was a great [i.e., the Jewish Sabbath, a day public feast in Philadelphia, then reserved for religious obserthe nation's capital, to celebrate vance]. "Here we see the alternatives. the ratification of the Constitution. The feast included a fitting Under the old regime, Jews would symbol of the new nation's atti- be excluded from the celebration, tude toward religious diversity: a for they could not be citizens. Unspecial table where the food con- der the secular state, Jews would be welcome to attend, but they formed to Jewish dietary laws. This was a fitting· symbol be- would be expected to eat the same cause it included Jewish Ameri- food that other citizens ate. If they .cans in the celebration without re- wanted to keep kosher, they could quiring that they sacrifice their do it at home, in private, at their own expense. distinctiveness as Jews. "Under the pluralist vision, "A few years later,- in France, Napoleon summoned the leaders multiple tables are provided to, of the Jewish community to a ensure that all citizens can par'Great Sanhedrin.' Their task was ticipate in the commonwealth, and to make modifications in the Jew- that their religious differences

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would be protected and respected. The French Revolution created a secular establishment. The American Revolution presupposed that religion is consistent with liberal democracy and protected religion by making it free." Would someone please remind the Supreme Court of this? Over the past 50 years, 'the court has acted as if French rationalistic secularism, rather than a dis. tinctive blend of religious conviction and liberal political theory, set the foundations of American democracy. Since 1947, the court has treated biblical religion as a threat to democracy, rather than as one of democracy's safeguards. The results? A weakening of the bonds of civic frIendship in our society and a barely-concealed contempt for the court among many Americans.. It .has been said hundreds of times before, but it bears saying again: There are not two "religion clauses" in the First Amendment, one enjoining "no establishment of religion" and the other guaranteeing "free exercise" of religion. As Father Richard Neuhaus and others have argued, there is

Catholic, Orthodox bishops urge end to em~argo against Yugoslavia BRUSSELS, Belgium (CNS) - Catholic and Serbian Orthodox bishops called for an end to the economic embargo of Yugoslavia by

NATO countries. The sanctions hit the poor the hardest and "are one ofthe obstacles to a new beginning in Serbia's and

Letter to the editor Editor: In an age when political and judicial leaders embrace character education as the ideal means for teaching values to our children, it's disturbing to hear that our nation's leaders continue to make decisions that are not only morally repugnant, but also flawed in reasoning. How can we effectively teach our children to "do the right thing", when our leaders make decisions based on convenience, expediency, and personal autonomy, all of which are values that preserve our "right" to take the easy way out For • this reason, I feel the need to respond to the recent Supreme Court decision that struck down Nebraska's ban on partial-birth abortions. As I am sure you are aware,in a partial-birth abortion, labor is induced, the fully viable baby is rotated into the breech position, and when all but the head is delivered, the child's skull is crushed and the brain "sucked ou!:' President Clinton and now the Supreme Court have argued that these abortions should be available to women whose lives are endangered by the pregnancy. But how can anyone argue that this procedure is less risky than the natural delivery of a fully viable baby? The reality is that there is no legitimate medical.reason. Could you imagine, without anesthesia, crushing the skulls and removing the brains of our most hardened criminals or abandoned animals? Not only would the Supreme Court recognize such treatment as "cruel and unusual" punishment, but they would also label it as barbaric and uncivilized. It is time that we, as a society, recognize that the debate over partial-birth abortions is not about the right to privacy superseding the right to life. There is no question that a human life is at stake here. Instead, partial-birth abortion is about providing a woman with a last c,hance to destroy a child who she, for whatever reason, now considers to be a 'burden. Such choices are not allowed after birth, why then are they allowed at the moment of birth?

Mary Patricia Tranter director of guidance Coyle and Cassidy HighSchool

Yugoslavia's cooperation with neighbo~ng countries," said a joint statement released last week by the Commission of the Bishops' Conferences of the European Community in Brussels. The statement was written by a delegation of bishops from the Serbian Orthodox Church and representatives of the Catholic bishops' commission after a July 14-17 meeting in Belgrade. "Through its history, tradition and culture, Yugoslavia belongs to Europe," the Catholic-Orthodox statement said. "For this reason it is with great pain that we try to understand the causes of the present crisis - causes about which we do· not always agree." One thing the bishops said they did agree on, however, was the need to allow the return of "all Serbian and other refugees from Kosovo," th~ region in .southern Yugoslavia which was at the heart of the 1999 'dispute between the Yugoslav government and the NATO countries. In the meantime, the Catholic and Orthodox bishops said their aid organizations would study ways to work together more closely. They also promised to organize a meeting in Serbia of young people from the Serbian Orthodox Church and from Catholic dioceses in Western Europe. '~s bishops we ~ish to build spiritual bridges between young people in Europe," they said. "Our churches have a common future. Serbia and Yugoslavia have a place in Europe. We wish to encourage young people to live in truth and love."

THEANCHOR - Diocese ofFall River- Fri., July 28, 2000· only one "religion clause," in which "no establishment" serves the goal 'of "free exercise." The federal government is prohibited from establishing a national church so that all religious communities are free to live as their teachings require, all are free to make their proposals to the wider society, and all are free to serve the common good. Is that so .terribly complicated? Isn't that tableau in Philadelphia in 1789 - free men and women, celebrating their common citizenship while respecting the diversity of their religious beliefs - far more compelling, in human terms, than the subsequent scene in Paris, in which an arrogant secular state informs believers that they must strip themselves of their convictions in order to be considered part of the commonwealth? How can the latter be considered "liberal" in any meaningful sense of the term? The next president will likely

appoint three, perhaps four, justices to the Supreme Court. If those appointees continue to enforce an establishment of secularism as the official ideology of the American commonwealth, our course will be set for the next severalgenerations and the erosion of civil society in these United States will accelerate. During the months ahead, some imaginative reporter should confront Mr. Bush and Mr. Gore with Mike McConnell's story of the difference between James Madison's understanding of democratic pluralism and Napoleon's statist secularism and ask how the candidates propose to reverse what seems, now, to be Napoleon's victory. George Weigel is a senior fel-

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role models" and that Catholic schools provide the right model with OFACE OF COMMUNICAllONS an educational program founded on FALL RIVER - With sumChristian values. mertime at its peak, any thought Hodgson's interest in his comof school for most are hazy and munity is reflected in his commitments over the years to a number of belong to a very distant shore. Not so for members of the St. concerns. He served for almost 20 Mary's Education Fund Fall Dinyears on the board of St. Luke's ner Committee whose collective Hospital, three of which were as chairman. He was chairman of the interest in providing financial assistancetoCatholicschoolstudents drive to .restore New Bedford's is never out of season. Zeiterion Theatre for performing As soon as one Fall Dinner arts and of the 1985 United .Way fund-raiser is over, plans begin Campaign in that city. anew for the next year's with genHe started his business in 1974 eral committee and area commitas Hodgson & Company and has JOHN G. HODGSON JR. since worked with clients to develop , tee meetings happening throughout the year. , Recently, Hodgson described his long-term business and tax planning Financial consultant John G.' work for the St. Mary's Education strategies. He is a certified public accountant and certified financial Hodgson Jr" founder and manag- Fund 'as important and rewarding. He said that the Fund offers chil- planner. ing partner of New Bedford's Hodgson, Pratt andAssociates, PC, .. dren of our local communities an opIn 1992 he was inducted into the last year accepted the invitation of portunity "to begin to build a good Business Hall ofFame of southeastBishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM "spiritual f~undation that will hopefully ern MaSsachusetts in recognition of Cap., to chair the 2000 Fall Din- set the tone for the rest of their lives." his business acumen and civic conner, set for Thursday, Oct. 26, at .Without scholarship help, he noted, tributions. White's of Westport. some families cannot even consider the Hodgson and his wife Mary are Proceeds from the dinner sup- option of a Catholic school education. members of St. John the Baptist port.the St. Mary's Education He is one of 13 children who went Parish in Westport. They are the Fund, which provides need~based through the Catholic parochial school parents of three sons and two daughfinancial scholarships to students system. For years, eight of them were, ters and have a grandson. Working with Hodgson on the attending Catholic elementary and in Catholic schools at one time. Remiddle schools in the Fall River calling the tuition system possible St. Mary's Education Fund Dinner diocese. then, $10 for the first child, $5 for are committee members Patrick Hodgson was the vice chairman the second, $3 fot the third, and free Carney, Michael 1. Donly, Joseph H. for the 1999 dinner, assisting chair- after that, he says one "can imagine Feitelberg, Augustinian Father Wilman Timothy 1. Cotter with the the enormous debt we owe to Cat:4o- liam T. Garland, Richard ,L. coordination of a successful lic education." Lafrance, Father Michael K. evening, and prior to havi'ng served To him, it "seems unarguable that '. McManus, James M. Riley, and John as a committee member., good citizens are the result of good E. Kearns Jr. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR,

THE ST. ISIDORE Knights of Columbus Council #4373 of New Bedford recently unveiled'and dedicated a monument in memory of all the innocent victims of abortion at the Sacred Heart Cemetery. From left are Knights Alfred Lewis, financial secretary and treasurer; Grand Knight J.L. Roger Pelletier; and treasurers Russell Fontaine, Aurelle Ledoux and Alfred Martel. .

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dedicate memorial to the' unborn By MIKE GORDON

pressed why such a memorial is important. "The Knights have NEW BEDFORD -- The worked very hard and are very Brothers of St. Isidore Knights of dedicated," said Father Chretien. Columbus Council #4373 of "Anytime one can raise awareness Dartmouth-Wellfleet recently held about the plight of the unborn it's an unveiling and dedieation'cer- a positive thing." , emony for a monument in Father John P. Cronin, Diocmemory of all the innocent vic- esan Director of Cemeteries, was tims of abortion. It is located in 'also on hand and spoke wor4s of the Le Carre Des Anges (The encouragement and congratula-, Square of the Angels) on the tions to those assembled. "This grounds of the Sacred Heart Cem- monument memorializing the inetery south east " noce'nt victims of the chapel.' - - - - - - - - - - - - of abortion will The project "TI K' 'ht h stand as a place was brought 7e mg s' ave of consolation to about by the gen-' worked very hard and all who 'will erosity of the are very dedicated," said view it. It will Knights and Father Chretien. "Any- b' Grand Knight tifJJe one can raise flng pea~e tQ. J.L. Roger Pel- awareness about the 'ma~:!t~e?J~~~e ' . h let,'er sa,'d he ,'s plight of the unborn it'S a representmg t e ANCHOR STAFF

The Church. and indulgences

Q. My question concemsindulgences. As a con- reduced. Why was this? vert to the Catholic faith 10 years ago, I don't rePope Paul VI explained the reason. ''The main conmember hearing any discussion about them. cern," he wrote, "has been to attach greater importance I understand that during this jubilee year we to a Christian way of life and lead souls to cultivate a have several indulgences available, butI'm still not spirit of prayer and penance, and to practice the theosure~hattheymean.What is an indulgence? Even logical virtues (faith,hope and charity) rather than merely now we don't hear much about them. (Florida) repeat certain formulas and acts" (Enchiridion of InA. It's true that the Church'is extremely careful in dulgences, 1968): speaking6findulgencestoday,partlybecausethisasSecond, partial indulgences, as distinct from plepeet of our faith has been nary, are granted using only so badly misunderstood in those words, with no detervery p'leased ppsitivething."I' State Council of the past. mination of days or years as with the monu, Knights in MasCatholic tradition on the was common previously.â&#x20AC;˘ ment and that it sachusetts were subject is founded on the This avoids confusion, "makes a powerful statement." District Deputy John Griffin, his fact that every sin is not among other things. Con"I hope when people visit the wife and two children who only a disobedience of trary to what'many Cathomemorial they can find peace," placed a rose at the foot of the God's law; it also violates By Father lics believed, an indulgence he added. monument followingthe dedica- theharrnonyofcreationesJohn J. Dietzen of one year, for example, The monument also stands to tion. , tablished by God and is, at did not mean "one year off memorialize and honor past an<;l The Knights expressed thanks least to some degree, a reof purgatory." present members of the cOllncil to Father Chretien for assisting jection of his love. It meant, rather, whatand Pelletier declared "When during the ceremony and to FaForgiveness then requires not only conversion, but a ever alleviation of purgation or punishment. might be we're gone, it will still be there ther Cronin for his cooperation reintegration of that llivine order, which itself normally achieved by one year of fasting or other pe'lance. Thus and generosity and that of the involves some sort of pain and cleansing (purgation) it did not directly address the subject of time in purgafor a long time." The idea for the monument Cemetery Office. Pelletier before entering the eternal presence of God. tory., came out of a meeting of trustees thanked his' Memorial Commit-' In 1967, Pope Paul VI c~ed for a reform and better Great pains are taken in reCent years, by Pope John who wanted to honor the inno- tee of Russell Fontaine, Aurell understanding ofthe whole indulgence structure. In light , PaulIIandotherle~ders,tokeeptheunderstandingof cent victims of abortion. 'Ledoux and Alfred Martel for of the doctrine of the Communion of Saints, he said, indulgences in harmony with the Gospel and with other D' h . P 11 . d d' . the Church "undertook various ways of applying the Catholic teachings. ' UrIng t e unveiling e etIer their e ,cation to the proJect. He fruits of oUf Lord's redemption to the individual faithIt is good, and very helpful spiritually, to remember was assisted by his grandsons John gave special thanks to Brother ful and of leading themto cooperate in the salvation of, that in all its devotional practices, including indulgences, Matthew, and Gregory Padrick Robert Albanese of Too Tell their brothers so the entire body of the Church might, the Church desires that we, the faithful, "will be more Hutson. Monument Works for an excep- be prepared'~ for the fullness of God's kingdom (Ooc- effectively moved to live holier and more useful lives, Chaplain for the Knights, Fa- tional job of design and installa- trine of Indulgences, No'. 6)., , thus healing the division between the faith which many ther Richard L. Chretien of Notre tion of what Pelletier said the Remission of temporal (as distinct from eternal) profess in their daily lives" (Enchiridion, observations Dame de Lo'urdes Parish, Fall Council feels is a great monument punishment for sins has been called "indulgence" for 4).' River, led the 50 assembled paying homagetothe'unborn and hundreds of years. Indulgences were formally attached A free brochure answering questions Catholics Knights and their wives in the all those involved. by the Church to certain prayers and actions;and could ask about Mary, the mother of Jesus, is available prayers of dedication. He exFollowing the 'blessing and be applied to oneself or. to one who has died. , by sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope to pressed gratitude to the Council .dedication of the memorial a colA few important points should Âˇanswer most of Father John Dietzen, Box 325, Peoria, IL 61651. for its work in initializing and lation was served at Thad's Res- your questions. 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GEARING UP - The planning committee for an Oct. 28· Jubilee Year Convention, "Teaching the Gospel of Life," hosted by the Qiocesan Department of Education and the Pro-Life . If you .have any ques,tions r,egarding 'the retreat or would like further inforApos,tolate set at ·St. Julie Billiart Church and Bishop Stang mation, please contact Peg at .508-824-3578 or 508-295-0100. Hoping High School, North Dartmouth, include, seated, from left: and praying that you will join us for this weekend retrec3 t . Cathy Couet of New Bedford's Pro-Life group; Pro-Life Apostolate Director Father Stephen Fernandes and Assistant Di- ~~~,-----------------------------Retreat Weekend Preliminary Registration Form - due as soon as possible along with a rector Marian Desrosiers, and Director of Education Augus$40.00 deposit made payable to Sacred Hearts Retreat Center. tinian Father William 1. Garland; and standing: Superintendent Name Phone of Schools James A. McNamee; Bishop Stang High School Academic Principal Mary Ann Miskel; Assistant SuperintenAddress dent of Schools Notre Dame Sister Anne M. Landry; Director ---------------:-:"-:----:----:----:---;-:--;---(zip) (city/town) (state) of Religious Education, Holy Trinity Parish, Fall River, Patricia Grade in Sept. School in Sept. Parish Pasternak; and Diocesan Director of Religious Education ----Deacon Bruce J. Bonneau. Keynote speaker Elt the convention will be Dr. Mary Ann Glendan of Harvard Law School. Parent's Signature (if under 18 years of age):

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Priests for' Life launch giant Pro-Life media campaign By Lou PANARALE

the human person." "We are not endorsing candiWASHINGTON - Priests for dates, commenting on any elecLife has launched a massive me- toral races, or presenting any podia campaign to remind Catho- litical strategies," he emphalics of their political responsibil- sized. "We represent no organiity to support life during the 2000 zation here today but ourselves." election season. He said Priests for Life bases Father Frank Pavone, national its message on the 1998 document director of Priests for Life, an- of the U.S. bishops, "Living the nounced the start of the "Cam- Gospel of Life," and the 1999 paign for Life 2000" at a recent statement of the bishops' Adminnews conference at the National istrative Board, "Faithful CitizenPress Club in Washington. He was ship." flanked by nearly two dozen First, he said, Catholics and all priests from 14 states. believers have an obligation to "The educational effort we vote, and should do so in an inannounce today is unprecedented formed and responsible way and in the magnitude and variety of should never cease to be believthe ways we are getting the mes- ers when they enter the voting CAPUCHIN FATHER Solanus Casey is seen in this Depression-era photo standing at sage out," Father Pavone said. booth. "We intend to employ every "Our message here is not that left with plates of food to serve to the needy at St. Bonaventure Monastery in Detro.it. Admirmeans known to humanity," he we want to control the way ers of the simple priest are hoping he will be beatified and eventually named a samt. (CNS said. "We will utilize the people vote. The message is one photo from Michigan Catholic) churches, by means of preaching of integrity: don't claim to be a and teaching. We will take the believer if you don't act like one, message to the streets with peace- and don't claim to be a member ful demonstrations and other First of the Church and then misrepreAmendment activities. sent its teachings," he said. "We will mail information to "Anyone who identifies himclergy across A~,erica. We ,will, self\~s 'pro-choice' on abortion utilize phone bankS to encourage: contradicts the teachings of the the clergy in this effort. We will='Catholic Chui'th," he said.' ' By AUDREY SOMMERS· " Followers ofFathercasey are awaiting word from ~ubmi.t articles and purchas~ ad~\ '. "Th~re is n~t more·than .one CATHOUC NEWS SERVICE the Vatican Congregation for Sainthood Causes on m major newspapers," he sllld.· < Cathohc teachmg on abortIOn. DETROIT _ Capuchi~ Franciscan Father ,whether he will be beatified. In 1995, Pope John II "What we are doing here to- Furthermore, this is not only a Solanus Casey was a. simple priest, but he touched declared him venerable, the first of three steps to day is exactly what the Church Catholic issue, but one of funda- the lives of thousands of people before he died in being declared .a saint. He was the first U.S.-born has done for centuries: defending men~al human rights," he said. 1957. ' male to reach that stage. human life, and challenging the ' Addressing supporter,s of , He still touches thousands as throngs of CathoBernard Francis Casey was born in 1870, the sixth government to do the same," Fa- abortion who profess a faith ,lics visit his tomb in Detroit to seek his healing of 16 children of Irish immigrants in Wisconsin. At ther Pavone said. . other than Christianity, or pro- biessings and pray that'he will be made a saint.' 17, he left the family farm and worked variously as The weekly Wedne'sday afternoon healing devo- a lumb~rjack, prison.guard and streetcar motorman. Calling the campaign "COnl- fess no faith at all, Father Pavone pletely nonpartisan," he salid, said, "We say that your position tion in the chapel at St. Bonaventure Monastery is He had entered the Milwaukee archdiocesan "Lawmakers and voters in both contradicts the Dec;laration qf In- '<.regularly packed with people seeking cures,' seminary but left after having difficulty major parties have' a wide range dependence and its assertion that ,just as it was when father Casey was still "'c • ",'C " with courses taught in German and of positions" on abortion. we all have an inalienaole right alive. In 1987 his body was moved from Latin. He joined the Capuchin Father Pavone said he wanted to life." the St. Bonaventure Cemetery and Franciscans in Detroit in 1896, to make it clear from. the outset ' , . To those, support.ers ofabor- reinterred inside the church. taking Solanus as his religious : name. that Priests fo'r-Life was speaking tion who profess 'Christianity,' .. "My 17-year-old daughter Because of his academic "as clergy, enunciating the teach- Father Pavone advised,'"Stop be- needs a life-threatening operadifficulties, he was ordained ings of our Church in matters re- iog a scandal to the Gospel of tion to remove a tumor," said Diane Goward of St. 'in 1904 as a "simplex" garding the fundamental rights of Jesus Christ." Lawrence Parish in Utica, (simple) priest - one who could celebrate Mass but had Mich. "Someone came here , for us several weeks ago for no faculties to preach, or the little relic from Father hear confessions. Solanus. The last set of XFather Casey worked in several parishes in New rays showed the tumor was To those gone. So doctors want to do York, and was appointed to supporters of an ultrasound tomorrow, beSt. Bonaventure in 1924. cause they don't believe it's Over the years his reputaabortion whO' gone. I believe it is." tion grew as a holy man whose profess ChrisPeople come to the innerblessings made things happen city monastery by the busload, and transformed people's lives. tianity, Father but others who can't come send Healings were attributed to him. Pavone adin requests. When he died at the age of 86 an vised, "Stop "We get requests from all over ... estimated 20,000 people attended his from Puerto Rico, England, Germany, funeral. being a scanFrance, Italy, Spain," Brother Albert Although he has been declared venerdal to the GosSandor told The Michigan Catholic, Detroit able, public devotion is allowed only after a person archdiocesan newspaper. "People have requests for is beatified. pel of Jesus healing in family problems, addictions, and heal"People can go to the tomb for private devotion. Christ." ing of cancer - we have a lot of requests to help But they couldn't have a Mass in honor of him, unthose with cancer. ' less he has been beatified," said Msgr. Rick Bass, "They ask me if I would go to the tomb for them Detroit Cardinal Adam J: Maida's episcopal delegate since they can't come to the United States. So I'll ,for the cause during Rome's investigation of an,algo to the tomb and write on a piece of paper their leged miracle attributed to Father Casey's intercesname and put it in the basket for them," he said. ' sion. CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

Father Casey's tomb' draws pilgrims, some seeking cures

Pro-Life spokeswoman resigning to become CUA law professor By NANCY FRAZIER O'BRIEN CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

WASHINGTON' - If the fight against abortion were seen as a war, many would consider Helen Alvan~ a war hero. But her own admiration goes to the foot soldiers in the ProLife movement. Alvan~, director of planning and information for the U.S. bishops' Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities since 1990, is preparing to hand over the role of chief Catholic Pro-Life spokeswoman to someone else. The Philadelphia-born attorney recently announced that she will become a law professo'r at The Catholic University of America in the fall. In an interview with Catholic News Service, she reflected on the changes in the Pro-Life movement and in her own life over the past 10 years. "The soul of the Pro-Life movement has been, is and I think always will be the smart, committed individuals at the grass-roots level who never say die," Alvare said, "and I do mean that as a pun." Twice in recent years, media commentators have tried to write off the Pro-Life movement as dead or dying, Alvare said. The first time was after the U.S.

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Supreme Court's Webster deci- bate her can sometimes be their sion in 1989, when "some very own worst enemies. powerful forces in politics and She said she sometimes allows media were wishing the Pro- opponents "to talk until everyLife movement out of existence body is bored out of their and trying to make it so," she minds," which makes the intersaid. viewer and the viewers more inThe second time was when terested in hearing her comments. Bill Clinton was elected presi- Those media tips are just a few dent in 1992 and told his allies of the lessons Alvan~ has learned who wanted to expand legal over the past decade. Many of abortion that he would sign the the other lessons she has learned Freedom of Choice Act if it got relate to balancing her work life to his desk. But the leadership and a personal life that now inin Congress "could never bring cludes husband Brian, who runs it to the floor," she said, because a trade association, and three of grass-roots efforts against the children - Catherine, six; Julian, legislation. nearly four; and Paul, who just In the first few years, turned one. Alvare's job took her on the road Although Alvan~ has limited about 100 days a year - to na- her travel to about 30 trips a year tional conferences, Pro-Life since becoming a mother, she gatherings, priests' conferences, has no live-in help and somecolleges and universities, and times finds herself arriving Catholic high schools. It was home just as her husband is there she met the people she con- leaving for a trip for his own siders the backbone of the Pro- job. She has even been known Life movement. to hire a baby sitter for the hour As Pro-Life spokeswoman, between 5 a.m., when Brian has Alvare has appeared more and left for the airport, and 6 a.m., more frequently over the years when she has returned. Her own personal "guide to on television news programs everything from local cable ac- . not going crazy" has included cess stations to "Good Morning things like a one-day trip to HaAmerica" and "Nightline." She waii that packed in "two talks, has found that the supporters of lobbying two senators, a tour of legal abortion brought in to de- the city and a little reception" but no overnight stay, "so that I didn't have to-be away from the kids." And during one Senate debate on partial-birth abortion, "I lob-bied until I was in labor," giving birth just two hours after arriving at the hospital, she said. The move to Catholic University's law school will not mean more free time, at least in the first few years, said Alvare, who is now beginning the "very grueling work" of getting upto-speed on developments in the law since she stopped practicing more than ~.O yea,rs ago.

lHEANCHOR- Diocese ofFall River- Fri., July 28, 2000 She admits to wondering if her new job will be something she can "love as much" as she has loved her Pro-Life work. "But I've always imagined myself a professor. And I do think they should have at some point another, younger person" with "new ideas and new energy."

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Thomas Schlamme, co-executive producer of "The West Wing," LOS ANGELES --:- Writers of addressed timeliness of the winthe Oscar-nominated film "The ning episode's subject matter, notInsider" and the new NBC drama ing that the death penalty has been "The West Wing" were among the attracting increasing attention on winners at the 26th annual a nationwide scale as of late, causHumanitas Prize luncheon July ing politicians and private citizens 12. alike to examine it from a myriad Held at the Hilton Universal of angles. City Hotel, the 2000 Humanitas "And it's really about time," Prize awarded a total of $130,000 Schlamme told The TIdings, newsin prize money to writers whose paper of the Los Angeles Archproduced scripts "communicate diocese. those values which most enrich For Eric Roth and Michael the human person." Mann, co-writers of the film "The "Not all ofAmerican entertain- Insider," their "penetrating depicment is superficial and dishonest," tion of the soul-shattering price said Paulist Father Ellwood·-1 one man paid" to reveal truths Kieser, president of the about the tobacco industry earned Humanitas Prize organization. each their first Humanitas award. "There is now an abundance of Based on the true story of Jeffrey well-written shows that consis- Wigand, former head of research tently go beneath the suJface, get and development for Browri & inside their characters and reveal Williamson Tobacco, "The Insome piece of sider" highlights the truth about ,Wigand's admi"Not all of American rable courage in what it means to be a human bethe face of gr,owentertainment is super- ing adversity. ing." Winners were ficia/ and dishonest," '''(Our goal selected in eight said, Pau/ist Father was) to teU a motion picture Ellwood Kieser, preSi- story," . said and television Mann upon accategories, in- dent of the ·Humanitas cepting the cluding: feature Prize:...organization. $25,000 award film; Sundance ,e:: .. with RQth, "that feature film' I.. • . ,! '3 rev.ealed the children's a~imation and, (fullness) of human"integrity." Other Hu~anitas Prize winchildren's live action (on cable or network TV);,90-minute or ners for 2000 included: - Gina Prince-Bythewood, longer (PBS or cable); 90.·minute, 60-minute and 30-minute on net- the first winner in the new work TV. Sundance feature film category Lauded for its "compelling dra- for her 1<;lOk at the ups and downs matization of the age-old truths" of love and sportsmanship in about capital punishment, the "Love and Basketball" ($10,000). "Take This Sabbath Day" episode - Harvey Fierstein for "The of "The West Wing" placed first . Sissy Duckling," an animated epiin the 60-minute television cat- sode of "Happily Ever After" on egory, earning the script and story HBO. , writers a $15,000 prize. Aaron - Paris Qualles for "The Sorkin, one ofthree executive pro- Oolor of Friendship" on The ducers for the series, accepted the Disney Channel ($10,000). award as scriptwriter of the epi- Ann Peacock for "A Lessode alongside story contributors son Before Dying," an HBO preLawrence O'Donnell, Jr. and Paul sentation ($25,000). Redford. - Tom Rickman for the ABC "This is an award for writing movie "Tuesdays with Morrie" stories that are populated by ($25,000). people of great character and it's - Jay Kogen for "Something really a great compliment tp re- About Dr. Mary," an episode of ceive this," said Sorkjn of the NBC's "Frasier" ($10,000). Humanitas Prize. In the winning Initially established with three one-hour drama, the president categori~s and a total of $50,000, (portrayed by actor Martin Sheen) in prizes in 1974, the HumanHas must decide whether to ,follow his Prize has.dispensed more than 190; conscience as a Catholicimd com-' awards ;and 'an' estimated $1.9 mute the death senten({~ of a fed- million in p'rize in6neyto'date via eral prisoner , - or abl}le by the an endowment fund provided by will'of the people and allow 'it to . the bro,!dcast and entertainment proceed. ~ 'industries. ,

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'Thomas' lacks luster but is on track for youngsters By ANNE NAVARRO CATHOUC NEWS SERVICE NEW YORK - Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends on the magic railroad fear destruction by a surly diesel engine in the children's movie "Thomas and the Magic Railroad" (Destination). Adapted from the television series by writer-director Britt Allcroft, who first brought Thomas and his friends to the little screen, ''Thomas and th~ Magic Railroad" is missing the gentle, captivating touch that seemed to have pervaded throughout both the book and the series. The film's simple plot centers around the thfeatened destruction of Thomas (voice of Eddie Glen) and his friends by a surly diesel engine, Diesel 10 (voice ofNeil Crone), who is jealous of the steam engines. Together with his bumbling sidekicks Spatter (Crone again) and Dodge (voice of Kevin Frank), Diesel 10 hopes to wreck not only the steam trains on the magic railroad, but the legendary "Lady," a steam engine lost long ago and believed to be

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'ICatrV~UlII(eS , NEWYORK(CNS)'~Follow ing are recent capsule reviews issued by the U.S. Catholic Conference Office for, Film and Broadcasting. "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" (Lions Gate) Strangely appealing documentary about the chaotic, campy life of former televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker. Frequently melodramatic, directors Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato's shamelessly flat-

somewhere in Muffet Mountain. Alec Baldwin plays Mr. Conductor, an 18-inch railroad man with a magical touch. He travels between the human world of Shining Time Town and the fantastical Island of Sodor using his sparkle dust. Only the powder is running out quickly, and unless he can find its source, he may not be able to get around at all. In gearing his peJformance toward childreQ, Baldwin. seems to have deliberately overacted. But the result is a mediocre performance. As the lonely grandfather who holds the key to getting the magic back on the railroad, Peter Fonda is a one-note peJformer. He makes Grandfather Burnett Stone seem like an embittered, crotchety old man, instead of just a forlorn widower. His dour disposition and comatose delivery suck the energy out of every scene he is in. "Thomas" works best when the focus is on the trains. The delightful faces that convey such emotion with just upturn of the mouth and the lively banter between the engines are

a pleasure. Human interaction lessens the chemistry. And as the movie chugs along, tots squirming in their seats may wonder if it is not only Mr. Conductor who is running out of magic sparkle dust. The combination of traditional animation and digital effects works well, although there is nothing particularly innovative about it. Children will most likely be charmed by ,the sparkle d!Jst effects that :appear from the opening credits until the very end. The dialogue is witty, but some words may go over younger children?s hea'ds.' The mostly forgettable '70s-style music is a bit corny. Although endearing in parts, with its message of being responsible, reliable and really, really useful, ''Thomas and the Magic Railroad" is best saved for a rainy day when young kids may be bouncing off the wall. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-I - general patronage. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is G general audiences.

adults. The Motion Picture Assotering film ignores objectivity while presenting the human side ciation ofAmerica rating is PG-13 - parents are strongly cautioned. ofTammy Faye, who was often ridi~ culed for her exaggerated makeup Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. and hair. Shadowy nudity and ref"Pokemon the Movie 2000" erences to adultery. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A(Warner Bros.) '. Silly Japanese animated film III ~ adults. The Motion Picture based on, the television cartoon AssoCiation of America rating is series in which a human teen PG-I3 ~ parents are strongly cautrainer of Pokemons ,is t~e only tioned. Some material may, be inhope for a doomed world ~pen the ,appropriate for children under 13. peaceful co-existence'01' three pow, "Loser". (Columbia) . 'Lame romaQce in which a erful Pokemon birds, who keep in balance the elements 61' fire; light. sweetly nerdycollege student (Ja, son Biggs) pines over a classmate ning and ice, is disturbed. With colorful but unexceptional anima(Mena Suvari) who is foolishly involved with their ~nooty litera- tion, director Michael Haigney's film has a nonsensical plot, which ture professor (Greg Kinnear). will likely not matter to the hordes Writer-director Amy Heckerling's of child fans, but is a snore for bland blend of teen angst tinged with a few frail comic moments is adults accompanying the tykes. instantly forgettable. An implied The U.S. Catholic Conference clasaffair, fleeting violence, crass ex- sification isA-I - general patronage. The Motion Picture Associapressions and an instance of rough tion ofAmerica rating is G - genlanguage. The U.S. Catholic Con, eral audiences. ference classification is A-III -

Decree sets qualifications· for acolytes and lectors· By JERRY FiLTEAU CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE ,

WASHINGTON - The Vatican has recognized legislation adopted by the U.S. bishops on admission standards for laymen to be formally installed as acolytes or lectors. Bishop Joseph A. Fiorenza, president of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, decreed July 10 that the 'new legislation will take effect Sept. 1. The decree was released after it was mailed to the bishops in mid-July. Under general Church law, only men can be formally installed as acolytes or lectors on

a stable basis, although women may also exercise those minis~ tries. The new U.S. law says, "A layman who is to be installed in the ministries of lector or acolyte on a stable basis must have completed his 21 st year of age. The candidate must also possess the skills necessary for an effective proclamation of the Word or service at the altar, be a fully initiated member of the Catholic Church, be free of any canonical penalty and live a life which befits the ministry to be undertaken." The legislation applies to U.S. Latin-rite Catholics. The bishops approved it last November,

but before such laws can take effect, they must recei ve "recognitio," a form of review and approval, from the Vatican Congregation for Bishops. In his cover letter to the bishops, Bishop Fiorenza said the congregation suggested modifying two other decrees - on preaching by lay people and on the place for sacramental confessions - before they are enacted. He said he has asked the Committee on Canonical Affairs to review the Vatican observations and decide on the appropriate action. Most U.S. dioceses do not require that those who serve or read at Mass be formally in-

stalled in those ministries in a stable or permanent way. When the bishops discussed the new legislation last November, one bishop asked whether it was intended to change the practice in dioceses which until now have limited stable installation in those lay ministries to installing seminarians during

Hearing screenings will be held on July 26 from 1-3 p.m. at theCOA. Call 945-5190 to make an appointment. Exercise classes are· held at 7:30 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. A walking club meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 a.m. A blood pressure clinic is held every Wednesday from 9-11 a.m. and a grocery bus is available every day at 12:30 p.m. To sign up for a service call the COA. Health benefits counselors are available at the se~ nior center on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1-4 p.m. If yoti have a problem with your health insurance, a question about coverage or wish to make a claim call the COA to make an appointment.

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Provincetown COA A reading group meets on ~ regular basis at the COA to discuss books and authors. Call the COA at 487-2700 for their schedule. The open meeting of the Council on Aging Board is held on the first Thursday ofeach month at 3 p.m. If you have ideas, suggestions or concerns plan to l:\.ttend. A Yoga group meets on Tuesdays from 8:30-9:30 a.m. A group exercise program entitled "Stretch On' Strength" will be given by Dot Anderson at 10 a.m. on Mondays. The Ask a Nurse Program is held every Monday from 9-10 a.m. and a Cancer Support Group meets fn41m 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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with Gospel values so that they Father Bellenoit, and Fathers might be architects of a 'better Daniel W. LaCroix and Dariusz world," the bishop said. He con- . Kalinowski, parochial vicars at St. eluded the homily by asking pa- Mary's. Deacons Thomas Palanza rishioners to "keep' up the good and WalterThomas of St. Mary's work - and I am sure God will assisted at the Mass. The readers were Ellen continue to tiless the evangelization begun here at St. Westlund, religious education coordinator at St. Mary's, and Mary's." , Pastor Father George Bellenoit, Joanne Riley. Following Mass, there was a welcomed the parishioners and introduced Diocesan Superinten- procession of elergy and laity to dent of School James A. the groundbreaking site. Prayer' McNamee'and Dick Jones of and Scriptural readings were ofR.A.D. Jones, Architects, who fered and the location was blessed by the bishop designed the new.center. A reception and ~efreshments Bishop O'Malley was the principal celebrant. He was joined by followed in the Parish Center.

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mighty God." DUBLIN, Ireland (CNS) The night of July 17, intruders Bishop Patrick Walsh of Down and Connor, Northern Ireland, de- broke into Our Lady the Mother of scribed an arson attack on a Catho- Christ Church in Harryville, a sec- . lic church in Ballymena as a "sac- tion of the largely Protestant town of Ballymena, and attempted to set rilege.'" Visiting the church July 18, the church ablaze. Th~ damage was Bishop Walsh said: "Over the past· not discovered until the church was weeks many houses, buildings and . opened Ju.1Y 18 at 7:30 a:m. ,- " churches have suffered arson at- . "I know that all right-minded . tacks.... It is a sacrilege, for a church people will have great sympathy for is a sacred place set aside for one . the priests and people of the parpurpose only - the worship of al- ish,'~ said B~shop Walsh.

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Oh adorable and Divine Will, behold me here before the immensity of Your Light, that Your eternal goodness may open to me the doors and make me enter into It to form my life all in You, Divine Will. Therefore, oh adorable Will, prostrate before , Your Light, I, the least of all creatures, put myself into the little group of the sons and daughters of Your Supreme FIAT. Prostrate in my nothingness, I invoke Your Light and beg that it clothe me and eclipse all that does not pertain to You, Divine Will. It will be my Life, the center of my intelligence, the' enrapturer of my heart and of my whole being. 1 do' not want the human will to have life in this heart any longer. I will cast it away from me and thus form the new Eden' of Peace, of happiness and'of love. With It IshaIl be always happy: I shall have' a singular strength and a-holiness that sanctifies all things and . conducts them to G0d. Here prostrat~, Iinvok6 the help of the:'Most Holy Trin,ity that They permit me to live in the cloister of the Divine Will and thus return in me the fIrSt order of creation, just as the creature . '. was .created. ., . . . Heavenly Mother, Sovereign and Queen of the Divine Fiat, take my hand and introduce me into the Light ofth~ Divine Will. You will .be my guide, my most tender Mother, and will ' teach me to live'in and to maintain myself in the order and the bounds of the Divine Will. Heavenly Moth~r, I consecrate my whole being to Your Immaculate Heart. YQu'wiUteach me the doctrine of the DivineWill and I will listen-< most attentively to YOI¥ .lessons. You will cover me with Your mantle so that the i¢ernal serpent dare not penetrate into this sacred Eden to entice me and make me fall into·the maze of the human will. Heart of my greatest Good, Jesus, You will give me Your flames that they may' bum me, consume me, and feed me to form in me the Life of the Divine Will. Saint Joseph, you will be my protector, the guardian of my heart, and will keep the keys of my will in your hands. You will keep my heart jealously and shall never give it to me again, , . that I may be sure of never leaving the Will of God. My guardian Angel, gUard,me; defend me; help me in everything so that my Eden may flol,lrish and be the instrument that draws all men into the Kingdom of the Divine Will. Amen. ( In Honor of Luisa Piccarreta.1865:1947 Child of the Divine Will)

IN FREETOWN - in the charming St. John Neumann Church, the pilgrims stopped for a candid portrait before prayers and devotions asking for Jubilee Year spiritual indulgences.

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memories, but eyeryone aboard home parish ....:... which is one of visited St. John Neumann Parish the two buses on the all-day trek the stational· pilgrim parishes in East Freetown. found it spiritually fulfilling as the pilgrims received the blessing "Everyone loved that beautiful well as a challenging adventure," of pastor Msgr. John J. Smith and church. We missed then-pastor, said Terri Atkins of St. Pius X boarded the hired buses where they Msgr. John Perry, because he was P~rish, who initiated and chaired breakfasted on, coffee and leaving that day, but we were the event. cornbread. greeted by a parish staffer. V'fe It is not Terri's first endeavor. In So that the travelers would be were wonderfully impressed by the May, she chaired a trip by the parish's acquainted with the various sites beautiful stained glass windows," Men's Club - accompani~d by beforehand, \they had been fur- Terri reported. wives - to the National Basilica in nished with a brief history of the At St. Anthony Church in TaunWashington, D.C. .parishes or churches. And everyc ton, the group made their devoSo successful was that and the . one was given a folder explaining . tions with some haste as the trip neariy 12-hour pilgrimage sortie, how the jubilee indulgence for was running behind the 'allotted that the group - some 120 mem- themselves or for the dead may be times'. "But we prayed with ferbers - is planning a four-day pil- obtained..' , vor," Terri added. grimage to the Shrine ofSt: Anne The first stop was "most memoIn Mansfield, at St. Mary's de Beaupre in Canada in "Septem- rable for us, because when we en- Church, pas~or Father George ber. tered Our Lady of Mount Carmel Bellenoit welcomed the pilgrims In an interview with The An- Church in New Bedford, we were "and talked about the excitement chor this week, Terri recalled that greeted by the thunderous sounds. and challenge of building a new when 'she and her husband Rich- of the great organ," Terri said. school jusras We are at St. Pius'," ard learned late in 1999 about the" "And who was playing it but pas- Terri said. 10 designated pilgrim churches tor Father Henry y. Arruda himAt this point the trip was really approved by Bishop Sean P: self." After a welcoming address behind schedule, Terri said. "But , O'Malley, OFM 'Cap., at which at the p'a~ish founded by Portu- at La Salette Shrine we were wel.Jubilee Year indulgences coul\i be guese immigrants in 1902, the coined by Father 'Pat' Patenaude gained, they decided-to make it an , .group.was again motoring, to. Fall who was great. He kept the gift all-day affair. River and the first of two stops,. shop open and had coffe,e and ,. alit after realizing:that many of St. Anne Church. ,pastry for us, and. we attended her fell.ow 'parishioners'.were un"It was so bealitiful and we had Benediction. Afterwards he sang able to drive from the Cape to as , much to do just in visiting the for us too. We saw the new chapel far as Attleboro and spend all day shrines," Terri stated. "We don't and the ruins of the old monasbehind the wheel, Terri said she have' many shrines like this.· We tery.". knew buses would be needed. . had,tnembers of the Knights of, The weary· pilgrims, then Women's Club President Eileen Columbus with us on the journey boarded the buses for the. return Powers and the 120 members' gave and they prided in the fact that the jaunt to the Cape and home: 'Some unhesitating support and the trip', marvelous statue of Mother Teresa : napped, sOlne listened to the reliwas on. of Calcutta' was funded by the gious music tape played on each 'bus. . "The entire day plus dinner cost Knights'." each pilgrim just $30 dollars. We ' , Then it was off to St. Mary's "What a day! We were back at conJactedeve'ry church'to be vis- Cath~dral, the principal church in St. Pius' at 8:30 p.m., and were ited to determine if a piiestwas the Jubilee Year 2000 program, in we tired," Terri said with a grin. available to lead us in prayer. Af- the diocese. ". "I had asked people at different ter learning tflat, we decided what. . "We were greeted personally by points did they want to continue we would do as the liturgical. or th~ rector, Fati:ler Edward 1. Healey,. and they all said 'Yes, we want to pious devotion or. exercise, such who came out to our buses, pro- do the whole 'trip.' They all had as the Stations of the Cross or the vided us with a grand tour and an . special reasons for making the pilrosary, in addition to prayer for interesting history of our diocese's grimage." . the intentions of the Holy Father, mother church," Terri added. '''He Two more immedia,te upcomthe Creed, Our Father, and a prayer was great and gave us calendars." ing pilgrimages will be the two to the Blessed Virgin Mary," Terri The pilgrims then took time for other on-Cape pilgrim churches of explained. 'a heartening lunch at The Abby the 10 in the diocese: Christ the On the morning of June 14, Restaurant in Fall River. King in Mashpee and Holy Trinfollowing a 7 a.m., 'Mass at their Back on the buses, the group ity in Harwich. '

'I'HEANCHOR- Diocese ofFall River - Fri., July 28,2000 Seasons ofSalvation." A stone quarried from high aboye Rockport on Cape Anne was sculptured into the church's baptismal font by Daniel Blair. Father William Boffa succeeded Father Hamson as pastor. In 1995, Father John A. Perry, who was named a monsignor in 1999, became pastor. The current pastor is Msgr. Stephen 1. Avila, former secretary to Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. MonsignorAvila became pastor on June 28. Bishop O'Malley will formally

install Msgr. Avila as pastor during the jubilee Mass. Masses at St. John Neumann are celebrated at 7:30 a.m., Monday through Friday and on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. as well. Weekend Masses are on Saturday at 5 p.m., and Sunday at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Confessions are heard Saturdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration is in Mary, Mother of All Nations Chapel Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. The rosary is recited following all weekday momingMasses.

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When the church was started in 1984 it was noted that it comprised the geographical area of Precinct 2 of the Town of Freetown. Many will remember that it was .adjacent to Cathedral Camp on scenic Long Pond. When it was erected it had already been functioning informally for several months and had in place a parish council, Couple's Club, a prayer group and religious education and youth ministry programs. . In its early days, the parish used Assumption Chapel at Cathedral Camp as a place of worship. The parish began with 550 families and from the beginning, according to founding pastorFather George . E. Hamson, found the chapel too small to meet it needs. Father Hamson, a Fall River native, was orjginally assigned in 1983 as director of the camp with pastoral responsibilities in the East Freetown area. He had been among the seminarians who staffed the camp. One of the dormitories of the camp

\Vas r~novated ,for use for Masses when Massgoers could not longer squeeze into Assumption Chapel. The white house I.1sed as the caretakers house became the rectory for the new church. The church is named for Philadelphia Bishop John Nepomenucene Neumann, a European immigrant from Bohemia, born in 1811 and educated at seminaries in Budweis and Prague. The future saintjoined a mission project for America when his ordination at home was deferred because there were so many candidates for the priesthood at the time. He was ordained in New York in 1830. The young priest worked among foresters near Niagara Falls for four years, then entered the Redemptorists. In 1852 Father Neumann was named Bishop of Philadelphia where he established more than 100 schools and was known for his love of the poor. He is famous for writing the "Baltimore Catechism" which was abulwark of

the faith. He died suddenly. on Jan. 5, 1860. . When St. John Neumann opened in 1988 it had about 800 families. Its building waS designed by the Boston architectural firm ofHolmes and Edwards: It features large exterior and interior gathering spaces and windows affording a view of Cathedral Camp and Long Pond, a spacious parish library/meeting room, and a small chapel off the narthex. The narthex has as a focal point ''The Family Tree," a wall sculpture with brass路 leaves bearing the names of "pioneer families" who made the initial sacrifice to build the church. There is also a bronzed mold of a Madonna and Child statue. Radial pews seat 500 and a striking crucifix hangs in front of the altar. The church's Stations of the Cross were completed in Canada. The many, beautiful stained glass windows were created by a parishioner, Barbara E. Cunha. The eight main windows are themed "The

In addition to St Mary's Cathedral, the following churches have been designed by Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., as pilgrimage sites in the Diocese of Fall River for the Jubilee Year. Bishop O'Malley will be the principal celebrant at Masses at the churches on the following dates and times: - St. Mary Church, Mansfield, held in March; - Saint Anne Church, Fall River, held in April; , - St. Anthony <:;hurch, held in May; - Concluding Mass for the Eucharistic Congress, held in June; - Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, New路 Bedford, held in July; - Sunday, August 6, .St. John Neumann Church, East Freetown, 11 a.m.; "- Sunday, September 3, St. Pius X Church, South Yarmouth, 10:30 a.m.; - Sunday, 'October 1, Holy Trinity Church, West Harwich, 5 p.m.; - Sunday, November 5, Christ the King Church, Mashpee, 11:30 a.m.; - Sunday, December 3, La Salette Shrine, Attleboro, 4 p.m.

Jubilee Year guidelines 1ubileeYearguidelines state that . ther," the Profession of Faith and a person on pilgrimage to the a prayer to the Blessed Mother. churches should do at least one of Sacramental confession leading to the following: attend Mass or Ves- a genuine' conversion of heart is pers, make the Stations of the also a condition for the indulCross, say the rosary, or spend time gences. This may be fulfilled sevin eucharistic adoration and pious eral days before or after the church meditation, ending with the "Our visitation. Other ways to gain the Father," the Profession ofFaith and Jubilee indulgence includes: the aprayerto the Blessed Virgin Mary. undertaking of charitable works, Those seeking indulgences visits to the sick, imprisoned or must receive holy Communion, elderly, almsgiving and abstainideally on the same day that the ing for a whole day from the unJubilee Church or shrine is vis- necessary consumption of cigaited. They must offer prayers for rettes, alcohol, or fasting and abthe Holy Father along with other stinence according to the general prayers ending with the "Our Fa- norms of the Church.

Program helps to build the young Church of today FALL RIVER - In response to Pope John Paul slides and witness by artist Rob Surette. Other topII's challenge and call to new evangelization and to路 ics included "Be Radical, Be Catholic," "Meditapr~pare the ground for a revitalization of Christion on the Passion of Christ," and "How We are tianity in our diocese, the Office ofYouth and Young Saved." Many took the opportunity to discuss and Adult Ministry recently sponsored a new evangeli- experience the sacrament of reconciliation as well zation and apologetics program called ACTS 29 for as reflect upon the gifts of the Scriptures and Euhigh school teen-agers. Over a five-day period teens charist. and young adult ministers from throughout the dioFor Anqy Nystrom of St. Anthony's Church, cese gathered for discussions, faith reflections, Taunton, the experience was one he will not soon prayer and worship in S.outh Carver, MA. forget. "It was moving, spiritual and really touched Adult leader Ryan Levesque said he was im- me," said the teen. "Acts 29 is a building block for pressed with the teens and their commitment to the me in my faith life. I met people my age who shared new evangelization that the Holy Father has called the same intensity for the Church and Jesus." for. "This experience and the teens gave me a lot of Presentations included a focus on the Eucharist hope and excitement about the future of the Church and the Mass, a talk on "Praying with Scripture" by and our diocese," said Levesque. .Jean Revil of Bishop Stang High School, North The program is based on the Acts of the Apostles . Dartmouth, and "Devotion to Mary," by路 Lisa which tells of the spread of the faith by the first Gulino, director of Adult Education and EvangeliCatholic Christians who accepted the call to be wit- zation. Team leaders included Vic Bergeron, Steve Byers, nesses of Jesus. Acts ends with chapter 28 and the five-day program of worship aims to continue the Michele Colon, Michelle Fober, Jessica Kozak, story of the spread of the Gospel, hence its name Christina Mendez, Bud Miller, Sandy Mullensky, ACTS 29. . . Monica Fivera, Alexis Oliveira, Mario Correia, Jim During the gathering, teens and adults explored Usowicz and Fathers Hernando Herrera, Michael th~pasch~l Mystery through reflec,tion, painting, F. Kuhn and David M. Sharland.

PARTICIPANTS IN the five-day program ACTS 29 share a smile during an afternoon break in festivities. It brought teens and young adult leaders together to reflect on their Catholic faith, pray and worship. It featured many presentations and was sponsored by the Diocesan Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry.

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Wanting what you want - and right now! By CHRISTOPHER CARSTENS CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

Hailey was out with her mother and her grandmother for a threegeneration "girls lunch out." On the check stand was a jar of pencils with cute little carved animals on them, Hailey was charmed, "Mommy," she said firmly, "I want it, and I want it now." "We don't ask for things that way," her mother responded. Hailey rephrased her request in more appropriate terms. Hailey is not quite three, and in a little girl her age that kind of talk can almost be cute. ' Later, over lunch, the two , women mused about where she CHAMPIONS - the girls softball team from Coyle and Cassidy High School, Taunton, might have picked up that exprescaptu~ed the, Division II State Championship this year. Th~y .were coached by Russell Hunt sion. Finally it strock them - that, and his staff. " very phrase was rePeated again and , again in Hailey's favorite video movie,' "~illy ,Wonka and the Chocolate Factory." • STUDENTS AT Our Listening to the story, I found Lci<;ty, of. -Mouht '6ar.mel myself th~nl\ing· that little Hailey School, N~W, BedfoJd, was repeatfng a.;Phrase from a '';~nd~d the school year'yiith movie, but ~h~~~lso was reciting a common thell1e',in many people's .a, sqcial studies fair in vynich l.ives: They want what they want, th.ey'shared projectsr.eand they~ant.it',now. : "searching a state and one There is a fai1'ly'simple distincof it's famous people. tion between people who are imDaniel Barbas, portraying mature and those who are more Thomas Jefferson, gives a grown up. It's the ability to look presentation to schoolinto the future a!1d to pass up immediate gratification in order to mates Taylor Bolarinho, pursue something better later on. Patrick Gouveia and Adam requit"ement for It's a fundamental DeFrias. success and achievement. Life often presents a clear choice between having simple fun now and having a really rich experience later on. People who consistently choose today's good time often fall short of their long-term dreams. Let's say two guys are both born with great pitching arms. The ~ NICOLE GARCIA, first thinks about his future. He Kirsten Pereira, Rebecca spends extra hours with the coach Ybarra, Stacie Costa, working on his game. He watches fourth-grade teacher good pitchers, studying how they Philomena DoCouto, Sean work hitters and keep the man on Barbosa and Kenny first base. Every month he gets a little better. Paulino also took part in the The other guy has exactly the festivities. same physical capacities'.' In junior high he stands on tp.e mound

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"The Gospel of Life is at the heart of Jesus' message ... It is to be preached with dauntless fidelity as 'good news' to the people of every age and culture."

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ATTLEBORO - Singer/musician John Polce will perform at the La Salette Shrine chapel on Friday at 7:30 p.m. He' will lead a Bethany Nights program and it will include song, witness and prayer. There will be the opportunity for people to be prayed over individually. A Mass and healing service will be held at the Shrine on Sunday at 2 p.m. For more information call the Shrine at 222-5410. Father Robert I(aszynski will be the guest preacher at the opening of the Shrine's tent revival on August 6 at 7 p.m. Music: will be led by Polce and it continues un~ til August 9. For more information call the Shrine. BREWSTER- A Mass with healing service will be held on August 2 at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of the Cape Church, 468 Stony Brook Road. It will be led by La Salette Father William Kaliyadan. For more information call 3853252. EAST FREETOWN - A Young Adult Retreat Day entitled "Encountering the Word of God," will be held on August 5 from 9 a.m. to'S p.m. at Cathedral Camp. It is open for young adults in their 20s and 30s and will be a d~y of prayer, reflection and friend~hip. The sacrament 路of reconcili'ation will be available during the day. For more, information call'the Youth Adult Ministry 路Office 'at 675-3847.

FAIRHAVEN - The Legion of Mary of the Fall River diocese will hold its annual picnic em July 30 from 12:30-4 p.m. on the grounds of the Sacred Hearts Fathers across from St. Joseph

Church. It will include the rosary and Benediction of the Blessed sacrament. Those attending' should bring' a chair and lunch. FALL RIVER - Young Adult Ministry Activities are offered for single and married young adults in their 20s and 30s. Call Bud Miller, director of the Youth and Young Adult Ministry Office at 675-3847 for more information. Upcoming activities include a beach party on August 12.

NORTH DARTMOUTH A Separated-Divorced Catholics Support Group meeting will be held on July 31 from 7-9 p.m. at the Diocesan Family Life Center, 500 Slocum Road. NORTH DARTMOUTH The Diocesan Office of Family Ministry is offering a three-part series entitle<;l ''The Agony and the Ecstasy of Parenting," on August 9, 16 and 23 from 7-9 p.m. at the Family Life Center adjacent to Bishop Stang High School. Dorothy Levesque will serve as facilitator and for more information call 999-6420.

ORLEANS - A Separated-, Divorced Catholics Support Group meetipg will be held on Sunday at 7 p.m. 'at the parish center of St. Joan, of Arc Church, FALL RIVER - A. Mass with 61 Canal Road: New members are healing service will' be held on , always welcome. Topic for the August 1 at 7 p.m. at Holy Name , evening will be "The Impact of Church. The Tuesday night ser- Divorce." For more information vice will include the opportunity call Father Richard M. Roy at for people to be prayed over in- . 255-0170. Gathering time is at dividually. ' 6:30 p.m. FALL RIVER - The Fall River Widowed Group will meet July 30 for the 10 a.m. Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral. It will be followed by a brunch. There are no scheduled meetings for August. For more information call '679-3278. HYANNIS - The Cape Cod Chapter of Massachusetts Citizens for Life will hold its 10th annual Tom McGrath Yard Sale on August 16 and 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Route 28. It ,will be held indoors and for more information call John Giorgio at 394~ 7038. NEW BEDFORD - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held each Monday following the 8 a.m. Mass until 4 p.m. during the month of August at St. Joseph-St. Therese Church. It will end with Benediction.

'SWANSEA - Daylong Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held on the first Friday of each month following the 8 a.m. Mass at St. Dominic's Church. It will continue until 6:30 p.m. at which time a holy hour and Benediction will occur. Devotions to Our Blessed Mother follow the 8 a.m. Mass each first Saturday of the month. TAUNTON - The Youth Apostles Institute announces a seminar entitled "Sharing the Pro-Life Message with our Youth," on August 1 from 8-9 p.m. in the Dolan 'Center of St. Mary's ,Church. Mass will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the side ,chapel prior to the program. Marian ,Desrosiers, assistant director of the Pro-Life Apostolate will be guest speaker. For more information call the Youth Apostles at 672-2755.

AN ISRAELI border guard sits in a window of the Damascus Gate as he guards the Old City of Jerusalem recently. Pope John Paull! appealed to Israeli and Palestinian negotiators at the Camp David peace talks to remember the spiritual importance of Jerusalem, where 'Jewish, Christian and Muslim holy sites are found. (CNS photcffrom. Re_l,!ters) ........ - ..

Area woman puts her faith into action By DAVE JOLIVET ANCHOR STAFF

NEW BEDFORD - Laura Brousseau once gazed upon the face on the Shroud of Turin in a leaflet, and her life hasn't been the same since. Instead of just warmly remembering that encounter five years ago, the St. Casimir parishioner has turned that faith into action. Since then, she has been a member of the Association of The Holy Face of Jesus of the Holy Shroud, based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. "I've been doing Jesus' work of reparation for four years," she told The Anchor. "I'm also a member of the Legion of Mary, and I believe that the Blessed Mother directed me to this ministry. I have witnessed miraculous healings and many souls going back to Church." Brousseau said she too was the recipient of a miraculous healing. 'Part of her ministry includes spreading the belief she has in, adoring the face of the Lord Jesus Christ. "I give medals, prayer' leaflets, novena booklets and books to others," that they may gain the blessings promised by Christ to those who adore him. Through Brousseau's efforts over the last four years, four New Bedford parishes have received and enshrined large photographs of the Holy Face: St. Joseph-St. Therese's, St. Kilian's, Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and St. HedwiglNuestra Senora de Guadalupe. Father Roger J. Levesque, pastor of St. Joseph-St. Therese, the first New Bedford church to enshrine the photo, says it has been favorably received. "People pray before the Holy Face, near the altar of St. Joseph before and after Masses," he said. "People have responded to it very well." "Especially during Lent, it helps remind people of Jesus' passion and death," added Msgr. Thomas J. Harrington, pastor of Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish. Additionally, four New Bedford parochial schools, St. Joseph-St. Therese's, St. Anthony's, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and Holy Family-Holy Name schools, have received medals, prayer leaflets and 4x6inch picture cards of ,the Holy

Face for distribution to the students and faculty. "Over 1,000 students received Holy Face medals," said Brousseau. "And, they were on chains hand-made by my son." On the back of the picture cards are the promises of Our Lord Jesus to those devoted to his Holy Face. Brousseau dispenses the information not only at churches and schools, but ~'when I'm on the New Bedford ,city buses, I hand out the medals andIeceive some very good responses," she said. "I even sent a magnetic picture to Pope John Paul II for his Popemobile, and the Vatican sent me a nice thank you letter in return." W hi I e theauthenticity of the Shroud has long been debated, and will . - continue to be so, countless Catholics believe it is the burial shroud of JesusChrist. Pop e John XXIII once said of the Shroud, "This can only'be the Lord's own doing." The Holy,FaceAssociation is sponsoring an exhibition of a cloth replica of the Holy Shroud of Turin from Aug. 26 through Sept. 19, 2000. The presentation, at Le Gesu Church, 1202 Bleury St., Montreal, will include lifesized photographic negatives and photographs of the Holy Shroud; its history; the evidence of the icons, geography, microscope, medicine, science and the coins.. Also, the exhibit will discuss the Resurrection, the scourging, the crown ,of thorns and the tomb. The exhibit hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 11: 15 a.m., and 1:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. There is no admission charge to the exhibit. 'For more information on the exhibition write to the Holy Face Association at P.O. Box 1000 Station A, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3C2W9, or P.O. Box 821, Champlain, N.Y. 12919-0821, call (514) 747-0357, or visit the Holy Face Association website at www.holyface.com. For information on church or school programs regarding the Holy Face of Jesus of the Shroud ofTurin, contact Laura Brousseau ,at P.O. Box 6633, New Bedford 02742.