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Diocesan youth are heading to Rome ~

The Anchor is sending staff writer-photographer Mike Gordon to cover the World Youth Day 2000.

SEEKONK - More than 80 young adults from the Fall River diocese heading to Rome for World Youth Day 2000 will attend a special, sendoffMass Sunday at 5 p.m., in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, as part of their spiritual preparation for the Aug. 14-21 pilgrimage.

Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., who will be in Rome for the events, will celebrate the Mass after which the young pilgrims will enjoy a tortellini dinner.

With the latest attendance estimates for the event's culmination - an August 19 vigil and August 20 Mass with Pope John Paul II - pegged at 1.2 million-l.5 million young.

I' people from J 63 ~. countries, the Eter, . nal City will seem , • eternally young. ~ The local youth ""","I will be among more IIDRI.D than 17,000 U.S. pilYOUTH grims expected to I g/.\": travel to Rome from' ...

130 U.S. dioceses, accompanied by 45 cardinals· and bishops, including Cardinals Bernard Law of Boston, Anthony J. Bevilacqua of Philadelphia, Francis E. George of Chicago, William H. Keeler of Baltimore and Adam J. Maida of Detroit.

At the first scheduled encounter on August 15, the pope will welcome Italian youths in an opening ceremony at the Basilica of St. John Lateran, then make his way to St. Peter's Square to meet with an unexpected 200,000 foreigners.

From August 16 to 18, particip'ants will be divided into three groups of about 200,000 people each to allow for better organization and movement through the city.

On a rotating basis, each group will have the chance to pass through the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica, a first-time opportunity for a World Youth Day event.

There are a variety of activities in store.

There will be 300 catechises prot .

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DEPARTING IN his famous popemobile, John Paul II is applauded by approximately 8,000 priests from across the globe who had concelebrated the Jubilee Mass for Priests. (Photo courtesy of Father Maurice O. Gauvin Jr.)

Diocesan priest recalls Jubilee for Priests in Rome ~

For Father Maurice O. Gauvin Jr., parochial vicar at St. AnFather Maurice 0. Gauvin Jr., was among thony Church in Taunton, finding himself among the pilgrim thousands ofpriests celebrating their priesthood priests' welcomed at evening ceremonies on Sunday, May 14 at and the pope's birthday. the patriarchal Basilica of Saint Mary Major was "an awesome

By JAMES N. DUNBAR TAUNTON - For five days last spring, 2,000 priests from across the globe gathered in Rome to celebrate their priesthood and during a prayerful retreat be nourished spiritually for their continuing ministry of service to God and his Church.

experience," he told·The Anchor in an interview last week.

First, the basilica, dedicated to Mary, the Mother of God, was most beautiful, Father Gauvin, the only priest from the Fall River diocese attending the retreat, reported. Then, in an inspirational welcoming address, Cardinal Dario Castrillon Hoyos, prefect of Turn to page 13 - Rome

Local groups become bridges for the. disabled ~

Providing those with disabilities with a link to their faith communities is the common goal.

By JAMES N. DUNBAR

FALL RIVER ~ People throughout the country are becoming aware that to live with a disability should mean to live in a supportive community, not hidden away in painful isolation.

Within the Diocese of Fall River, groups like Spiritual Explorations in Taunton are active interfaith committees which help to meet the spiritual needs of persons with developmental disabilities, allowing them to become val- .

In an interview with The Anchor this week, Deacon John Welch of St. Ann Parish Raynham, and Philip Bedard of St. Jacques Parish, Taunton, a candidate for the permanent diaconate, talked about the efforts to allow everyone to worship.

"Spiritual Explorations aims to make the handicapped active members of their parish community in whatever religious group they belong," said Bedard, the group's chairman. Welch is a committeeman.

"We are an ecumenical committee of interested citizens, clergy, and staff from provider agencies and the Department of Mental Retarda-' BEDARD Turn to page J 3 - Bridge

ued members of their various faith communities and to participate to the fullest extent possible.

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Gendreau, pastor of St. Michael Besides her priest son she Church in Swansea, died unex- leaves another son, Roger pectedly July 26 at Charlton Me- Gendreau, of Swansea; a brother, morial Hospital.

Lionel Proulx, of Somerset and a Born in Fall River, she was the sister, Alice Rousseau, of daughter of the late Napoleon Somerset; two grandsons;, three Proulx and the late Josephine great-grandchildren; and nieces (Rochford) Proulx. She was a,life- and nephews. tiine residentof Fall River, resid, Her funeral Mass was held July ing at 400 Columbia Street and 29 in Notre Dame Church. Interformerly at 175 Horton Street. ment was in Notre Dame CemShe worked in the textile indu's- etery.

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Calling AIDS "a global disaster," Terry Kirch, executive di-

fl;ct\Qn fut'!re:generations is deV:'; astatin~.~~," , .' ..::' I'li\~. \:,~':i According to U.N. estimates" .there will ~e 1.5. million AIDS oorphans·Hr southern Africa by , the'en,d of2001.

"Women and children bear the brunt of this terrible' plague," said Auxiliary Bishpp Reginald Cawcutt of Cap,e.

Town, who chairs the southern African bishops' AIDS COm'mittee. "We appreciate the trust CMMB has placed in us to help ameliorate the suffering of those afflicted with HIV/AIDS."

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Portuguese American Federatio'n plans,te~timo,nial to,Bishop O'Ma,lIf:!y,

BRISTOL, R.I. - The Por- Laranjo described Bishop University of America and was tuguese American Federation, O'Malley as "A true servant of later named episcopal vicar for Inc.; will sponsor a testimonial the people he serves and an ar- Hispanic, Portuguese apd Haitian dinner honoring Bishop Sean P. dent follower of St. Francis of communities in the Washington O'Malley, OFM Cap., on Septem- Assisi in his daily activities."

D.C. archdiocese. ber·8 at the Venus de Milo in In 1974, Bishop O'Malley was The Federation is a non-profit 'Swansea, Mass. ' . organization whose mission is to given the rank of Knight ComFederation President Charles 1. promote an understanding of the mander of the Order of Prince university in 1978 and was orPortuguese culture through edu- Henry the Navigator by the Pordained a year later. He gre~ up cational events such as the spon- tuguese government for his unin Cleveland'and graduated from Daily Readings derstanding of and friendship with sor~hip of the television program St. Edward High School in 1970. the Portuguese community.

"The Portuguese Around Us," as Father Seetch has served at Aug 7 Jer'28:1-1.7; Ps Tickets for the testimonial well as through tributes to those Notre Dame for the past nine years 119:29,43,79may be obtained directly from who have shown an interest such as a residence hall rector. Before' 80,95,102; Mt the Federation by calling (401) as Bishop O'Malley. , that he taught, coached and served 14:13-21 ' Bishop O'Malley obtained a 253-2061 or by writing to. the in administrative positions at Aug 8 Jer 30:1-2,12doctorate in Spanish and Portu- P.A.F., Inc., P.O. Box 694, NofreDame High School in 15,18-22; Ps guese Literature at The Catholic Bristol, RI 02809.

102:16-23,29; Mt Niles, III:., and Bourgade Catho14:22-36 lic High School in Phoenix. ,Aug 9 Jer 31 :1-7; (Ps) , , ' , j Jer31:10-13; Mt ,::' . OUR LADY'S 15:21-28 RELIGIOUS STORE , Aug 10' 2 Cor 9:6-1 0; Ps . ,,, 112:1~2,5~9;Jn ',r' Mon-~ - S~t; 10:00 - 5:30 PM ' 1'" ' ,':, .12:24-26,':':' Aug 11; Na2:1·,3;3:t.3,6,',G'I'FTS ,.. J ' " priests during,/he coming week I 'r' ; t' 7; (Ps),ot 32:35CARDS 36,39-41 ; Mt .,' , NECROLOGY 16:24-28 'J 'BOOKS ~7-' Aug 12 Hb 1:12-2:4; Ps ,9;8-13; Mt 17:141986, Rev. John F. Hogim, Pastor;St Jul,ie Billiart, North Dartmouth 673-4262, 20, 1987, Very Rev. Roger L; Gagne, Pastor, St. Mark, Attleboro Falls Aug 13 1 Kgs 19:4-8; Ps '936 So. Main St., Fall River 34:2-9; Eph Aug. 8 4:30~5:2; In 1880, Rev.William Brie, Founder, St. Joseph, Fall .River \'. , MAILING SERVICES 6:41-51 Aug.12 \ 1974, Rev. Victor O. Masse, M.S., Retired,Pastor, S,t. Anthony, New BedI1111III11111111111111111111111 THE ANCHOR (USP5-54S-Q20) Periodical ford . ;

Father Seetch Darned superior . NOTRE DAME, Ind. (CNS). Holy Cross Father William D. Seetch has been appointed religious superior of the approximately 80 Holy Cross priests and brothers at the Univer~ity of Notre Dame.

In the position, he also will serve as a trustee and fellow of the university.

A 1974 graduate of Notre Dame, Father Seetch earned his master of divinity degre<:: from the

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Tourism is means to global solidarity

FUND-RAISER benefiting the St. Mary's Education Fund that raised $375,000 found John McDermott, an original member of The Irish Tenors, sharing songs and stories with those enjoying "An Evening with an Irish Tenor" held July 28 at the Willowbend Country Club in M~shpee.ln bottom photo, Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., greets Mike and Janet Daley of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Osterville, who were among the guests. The bishop congratulated event Chairman Suzanne Downing and her committee as well as Cape Cod parishes which collectively contributed $50,000 to the event that provides need-based scholarships to students at Catholic schools throughout the dio- . cese. (Photos by John E. Kearns Jr.)

VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Tourists open to encountering new people and situations play an important role in advancing a culture of global solidarity necessary for the 21 st century, Pope John Paul II said.

In a message for the World Day of Tourism 2000, he noted, "Tourism, which now takes on international dimensions, can thus become

a precious contribution for the culture of solidarity and can promote that international cooperation which the jubilee encourages."

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grams focusing on the theme: guages; "cafes" - prayer sessions, "The Word became flesh and . concerts, plays and art exhibits set dwelt among us," in groups orga- . up expressly for the event - at nized according to 32 different lan- which young people from coun-

Diocese of Fall River

OFFICIAL His Excellency, the Most Reverend Sean O'Malley, O.EM. Cap., Bishop of Fall River, has announced the following appointment: Rev. Kevin J. Harrington, Pastor, S1. Hedwig Parish, New Bedford.

Effective August 1, 2000

tries traditionally hostile to each other, will gather in peace.

By August 18, organizers expect a total of800,000 participants, many of whom will march in an eve~ing Way of the Cross procession from the Church of Santa Maria in Aracoeli to the Colosseum, led by Cardinal Camillo Ruini, papal vicar of Rome.

The high points ofWorld Youth Day will be on the outskirts of Rome at Tor Vergata, the 3,500acre university campus where as many as 1.5 million young people are expected to arrive August 19 for an evening vigil with the pope.

At the August 20 closing Mass, Pope John Paul II will be surrounded by young people from around the globe who will perform songs and dances from their native countries.

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS The Diocese of Fall River, Massachusetts is currently seeking an assistant superintendent of Catholic schools to begin on October 1, 2000. Applicant~ must be active and committed Roman Catholics with a masters' degree iri school administration and at least 5 years of experience in Catholic schools.

The assistant superintendent works with the Director of Education and the Superintendent in a diocese of 30 schools (4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 24 elementary schools).

Experience in curriculum development and planning is necessary.

Send letter of interest and resume to: Reverend William T. Garland, O.S.A. Director of Education 423 Highland Avenue Fall River, MA 02720

Deadline: August 25, 2000

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Renewing the ideal As we immerse ourselves in the political process of democratic elections, it would be well for all citizens to become involved in this procedure in order to assure the safeguard of freedoms and rights.

As Americans, we have a tendency to be self-sufficient and independent. We have been spared from much of the internal and domestic violence that has ravaged so many nations on' our planet. For all practical reasons our world today is breaking up into smaller and poorer states. The madness of nationalism has fractured people into divisive factions. Look at Europe where we see the places like Kosovo, Serbia, Croatia and Montenegro battling for independence .and world recognition. Neither of these nations is self-sufficient.

They lack economic infrastructure, natural resources and global reference. Above all, in their narrow vision of government, they become oppressive, denying the basic human rights inherent in the . hearts and souls of their people.

As smug as it may seem, true democratic governments honor, respect and uphold hum;m rights. As strange as it might seem, democracies that do this reflect two important philosophies, JudeoChristian values and capitalism. Seventy years of communism and . a long history of intolerance. have divested communism of suppressed Judeo-Christian beliefs. Of course unrestrained capitalism also· has the ability of doing the same. However, as an economic reality with all the checks and balances in place, it would be hard to match the qenefits that can be derived' from 'personal; individual initiatives that capitalism espouses. This means in tum that the individual is a respective and vital force in' government. When individuals refrain from the expression of their rights and freedoms in government, they become victims, not citizens. Today, indifferent Americans who have removed themselves from the cares and concel1JS of government are allowing the elitist and the robber baron to rule their lives. This is contrary to everything this nation should stand for in the pursuit of its destiny. The participation of the citizenry is vital'for the safeguard of the democratic ideal.

The essence of what we should be all about rests in our value system. Promoting genuine religious freedom is a basic foundation on which a government can be firmly rooted. As. Americans be,come more secular and materialistic, they lose the purpose of heart and soul that is the essence of true democracy. If we are to reverse this trend, then each of us must work with one mind and purpose.

This will-happen one person at a time. It can eventually transform neighborhoods, communities, societies and the entire nation. An example of this is Poland. It became a democracy because religious values prevented the communists from taking complete control.

Religious values ignited solidarity and in tum, democracy.

As our politicians employ every media device for our vote and support we must keep in mind that democratic reform, which protects human rights, is indeed important. However, reform that splinters the world into minuscule and self~serving governments prevents everyone from attaining the developmental growth of true democracy.

As we enter the new millennium with a more than important election procedure we must safeguard our democratic tradition. When democracy declines, human rights violations increase; wh,en democracy abandons its Judeo-Christian heritage, it becomes amoral; when democracy allows capitalistic abuse, it ceases to be a government of the people. .Jesus told us that we should render to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's. This demands truthfulness, loyalty and righteousness from citizens and elected officials alike. If we believe in this ideal, then now is the time for it to be renewed in the person of each citizen and the involvement of each voter. This is a time to renew the American ideal..

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ALEX PERRIN GETS A BIT OF HELP FROM HIS MOM, CATHY, AS HE TOSSES A TOY FROG IN A GAME BOOTH AT ST. JAMES PARISH FESTIVAL IN HIGHLAND, IND., RECENTLY. THE PARISH HOSTED "SHARING YOUR BLESSINGS DAY" FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR SERIOUS ILLNESS DURING ITS ANNUAL FESTIVAL. (CNS '. PHOTO BY KAREN CALLAWAY, NORTHWEST INDIANA CATHOLIC) .

"THIS IS THE DAY THE LORD HAS MADE LET US REJOICE AND BE GLAD" PSALMS 118:24•.

Laughing at what we call progress

By FATHER EUGENE HEMRICK

ing of two Capitol police, visi- other four hours late returning. tors were further restricted from The reason for these delays is Have you ever stopped to re- freely walking into the Capitol that Amtrak shares its tracks with flect on the different types of building. Now they must wait in freight trains. If it is late leaving laughter? long lines and go through secu- a station and gets behind a slowTake, for example, light- rity checks that take up to an hour moving freight train, you can forget about keeping to a time schedhearted laughter, which usually is at times. caused by something humorous It's ironic. People from vari- ule. that tickles the funny bone. Then ous parts of the United States fly "Ah," you might say, "but we there is what I'll call' "pirouette' into Washington in a matter 9f have our airlines.". Well, if you laughter,"whiCh diplomatic hours, but spend almost as much haven't followed the saga of the people employ when they want , time waiting in lines once they airlines this summer, you might to dance around and away from a . get there. want to know that they have sticky situation..

One look at what has happened posted some of the longest delays Again, there is the !'I don't be- to auto transportation adds to the in recent history.

As I laughed at these ironies, I lieve it" laugh when something that ,irony. We,build powerful auto- . happens just doesn't add up. That's mobiles that can do 100 miles an thought to myself, "I would love the kind of laughter that hit me hour with ease. We also have to see a study on how much time while standing in a long, slow 'greatly improved the aerody-. is consumed waiting in lines and moving line waiting for a security namic efficiency 'and comfort of during traffic, flight and train check during a visit to the Library our automobiles, yet they often . delays. I would also love to see a of Congress in Washington. It oc- ..stand iri~bumper-to-bumper traf- study on how these delays affect curred tome that although we live fic for hours consuming the very people's blood pressure!" in an age of instant results, more fuel they were designed to save, My bet is that with all the often than not our lives move along creating discomfort for their oc- progress we've made speeding more slowly thap the lives of our cupants and causing their blood things up, we are being slowed grandparents did. pressures to rise beyond the medi- down more than we realize, and our blood pressure is rising faster Not too long ago" visitors cal "speed limit." ' could drive to' the U.S. Capitol, When we look at today's rail than ever.

Where does this leave us? I park in its parking lot and go right transportation, the irony thickens. into the building. But after fears A friend recently wrote me about· think we need to devise a new type of terrorism began to grip us, visi- his trip from Albuquerque to Los of laughter - one to help us extors no longer were allowed to use Angeles on Amtrak. He was four press how funny progress can be the parking lot. After the shoot- hours late getting there and an- ,at times and in our time.

CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

The lesser-known ·Hall of ·Famers Twice within the last few weeks, girl or boy who made the Little a fellow native New Englander was League team, but because they just inducted into a professional sports weren't "good" enough, spent most Hall of Fame. First there was New of their career riding the bench. The Hampshire-bred, former Red Sox kids whose gloves only saw action catcher, Carlton Fisk, who received at practice on Satur-day mornings. the honor at the National Baseball I'd like to honor those boys and Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., girls who tried out for their high and two weeks ago, Somerville native, Howie Long, became a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.

With their inductions, both men became members of the cream of the

By Dave Jolivet crop, the best of the best in their respective sports.

Did you ever wonder what road an athlete takes to end up in some kind of Hall of school basketball teams, and never Fame? For most, it was hard work saw their names appear on the team and dedication to their sport. For list after tryouts. The ones who gave most, it was honing a talent so sharp it all they had, but n.ever had a that it devoured everything in its chance in the eyes of the choosers. path. For most, it was outshining The ones who cried alone in their their cohorts throughout most of rooms in disappointment. their careers.

I'd like to call attention to those But there's one common factor girls and boys hitting the ice at 5 to every great athlete who ended up a.m. on a Sunday morning to prac: with a bust of their likeness promi- tice with their teams. The ones with nently placed in some hallowed old the wobbly ankles who putter along, room. All ofthem, male and female, while the "stars" streak up and down were blessed with a God-given tal- the ice. The ones who irritate the ent; something, over which they had good players because they take preno control. Something some disre- cious ice time away from them. spectfully take credit for, or take for I'd like to make mention of the granted. larger than usual boys and girls While I'm still in a Hall of Fame who make the football team and mode, even though I didn't watch are told, "Just stand there and either ceremony, I'd like to take a block.... don't TOUCH the ball." moment to heap a little praise on The ones who run as hard as they the forgQtten athletes - the ones, can, but don't seem to make any who for some reason, didn't receive forward progress. a helping of that God-given talent.

I'd like to pat on the back any Most of us know who they are kid, whether they made a team or through experience. not, who were ridiculed and taunted We're the ones who were (or still by the future Hall of Famers. I'd are) too short, too lanky, too chubby, like to praise those kids that loved too skinny, too uncoordinated, too their sport as much as anyone, gave timid, too nice, orjust plain - plain. of themselves as much as anyone, I'd like to givecreditto the young but just didn't have the skills to cut

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My View From the Stands

it as an athlete.

America loves a winner. That's why grown adults who play children's games very well are paid millions of dollars and receive the adulation of thousands each game.

That's why youngsters who' show athletic abilities receive more attention than their ordinary counterparts.

That's why high school jocks are revered and pampered during their four-year stay there.

That's why college-age athletes are given fouryear free rides when they struggle to read and write.

America loves a winner - but only ifits popular. Do Americans go gaga over an intelligent young man or woman who chums through college with a 3.5 GPA? Does the country adore the young man who goes to work every day to support his family? Do single moms, who have to be both mother and father to their children, gamer the respect of their peers? Are our faithful religious, who give up all to help all, thought of as heroes?

Not generally.

Athletes, rock stars, actors and actresses are the professions of choice in this country; people with Gpd-given talents that just happen to be the rage. Then there's the rest of us. Well to the rest of us, I say, "well done. Let's keep doing what we're doing, and the Good Lord will sort it all out."

Besides, it's us plain people that make the Hall of Famers look good.

So don't you think they should be just a bit grateful to us? If everyone had the same talents, no one would stand out, then there'd be no Halls of Fame. Hmmmmm.

Dave Jolivet is a fonner sports writer/editor, and current staff member of The Anclwr.

Comments are welcome at anchorpress@sneplanet.com.

Nobody who works for a living would be surprised to hear that we live ina period of rapid change, shifting boundaries and faint allegiances. Just look at the wild mood swings of the stock market and furious protests against globalization - the latest signs of these blustery times.

It is fair to ask whether it is even possible to lead a spiritual life in the 24-7 world economy. After all, what saint spent her workday behind a computer screen? How many famous holy men or women have we heard of who taught middle school kids, worked in the emergency room, prepared tax returns, or served as the CEO of a multinational Fortune 500 company?

Not many, but I have a better question: What are we doing, anyway, when we work? If you look at it through the lens of faith, you'll find a few surprising and hopeful answers.

On the good side, we can see that our work provides others with

needed goods and services. On the downside, there are dehumanizing organizations and systems that promote and reward not what is the best in us and for us, but what is worst in us.

Just where is God is all these creative and destructive aspects of human work? The answer is "all over the place." When we work and make life better in any way, we are not doing it·alone. We are in league with God, being led by the Holy Spi~t working within and through us. Now that's what I call the big leagues.

God's work is being accomplished in history, working its way over time. But toward what end, ultimately? Toward where we will live in profound peace, pervasive justice and joyful love. Now, that sounds like heaven on earth. Jesus called it the Reign of God. James L. Nolan (nolanjl@ gusan.georgetown.edu) is executive director of the Woodstock Business Conference, a program of the Woodstock Theological Center at Georgetown University

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The Vatican on Jerusalem

Q. During the recent negotiations between is- Tauran's address, Aharon Lopez, Israel's ambassador rael and the Palestinians with President ClintQn, to the Vatican, agreed that discussion and negotiations a newscast mentioned that the Vatican wants over religious concerns in Jerusalem are possible.

The political, territorial issue, however, is simply Jerusalem to be an open city. . What does that mean? Doesn't Israel consider not open for discussion, he said. Jerusalem "is the JerUsalem its capital? What is the Church's posi- historical and political capital of the country" of Israel. tion, or does it have one? (Massachusetts) )'his distinction between the religious question of A. The Vatican definitely has a position on the sub- ject. First of ail, the' city is sacred to all three mono- the holy places and the political or territorial question theistic religions: Christians, Jews and Muslims. That of Jerusalem is "unacceptable to the Holy See," ac. universal character of the city must be respected, says cording to Archbishop Tauran.

The "extraterritoriality" of the holy places (what the Holy See. Any political solution should have the . has been called an "open support of these three religions at the local and in- ....- __--------r-::iiiiiiiii:::-h city"), with freedom of reternational.level. ligious movement, must ~ '3 be accompanied by a reAs Pope John Paul II spect for the entire comhas said, no just peace or munity, with its schools, coexistence in the Middle § hospitals, and cultural and East is foreseeable witheconomic activities. ;out an adequate solution

By Father According ~o the archto the question of Jerusabishop, actions over the lem (" Redemptionis John J. Dietzen' past 50 years to gain teniAnno," 1984). torial control of the city Eor the Vatican the situation is not only a territorial problem. As it has have caused concern in the Vatican. These concerns, through the years, it insists that Jerusalem should be expressed by the popes and other Catholic documents, safeguarded by "a special internationally guaranteed have intended first "to prevent the holy city becoming statute" to secure equality of rights and access forresi- . a battleground and later to ensure that it does not bedents and pilgrims of all three religions.

- come, as the situation is today, a case of manifest inObviously, for the Church as for everyone else in- ternational injustice."

The Holy See has no competence to enter into tervolved, the issue is'a thorny one. An outline of the Vatican's position was offered less than two years ago, ritorial disputes between nations, said Archbishop in November 1998, by Vatican assistant secretary of Tauran. It does, however, have the "right and duty of reminding the parties of the obligation to resolve constate Archbishop Jean-Louis Tauran.

Speaking at a bishops' conference in Jerusalem, he troversies peacefully, in accordance with the principles explained the position of the Holy See that every ex- of justice and equity within the international legal . clusive claim, be it political or religious, is contrary to framework."

With these .realities in mind, it is not difficult to the nature of the city itself. "Exclusive claims," he LIFE. ISSUES - Father Mark R. Hession and former lawsaid, "cannot be backed up by numerical or historical recognize the frustrating impasse now hanging over criteria." the place Isaiah once called the city of joy. yer and jUdge John St. Cyr co-presented a workshop on "End A'free brochure answering questions Catholics This remains a major obstacle to a "peaceful and of Life Issues," at St. Joan of Arc Parish, Orleans recently. It ask about receiving the holy Eucharist is available just settlement" of the Middle East crisis urged by the was sponsored by the St. Joan of Arc Pro-Life Steering Compope, since it directly conflicts with the position of by sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope to ! mittee and attended by 78 people. the state of Israel, which claims exclusive final con- Father John Dietzen, Box 325, Peoria, IL 61651. trol over the entire city. .

Questions may be sent to Father Dietzen at the .Speaking several months before Archbishop same address, or e-mail: iidietzen@aol.com.

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Cardinal Law urges' Albright toeall for order , Aging isn't\l\,fhat it used .to be in Molueea Islands . By CA1liOU~

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WASHINGTON ~ The chair- . man of the U.S. bishops' Committee on International. Policy asked Secretary of. State Madeleine Albright to urge the Indonesian government to' end sectarian fighting in the Molucca Islands. . . In'a recent letter to Albright, Cardinal Bernard F. Law of Boston expressed concern' over origoing Christian-Muslim violence and paramilitary atrocities against people in the region, while the Indonesian military has failed to stop the ·conflict. .

Thousands of people have died since early 1999 in ChristianMuslim violence in the Moluccas, and many others have fled to other parts of Indonesia.

"It is essential thatthe Indonesian government take decisive action both to control its own military and to disarm the murderous militia armies," wrote Cardinal Law. . .He urged Albright "to make the strongest case possible that order be restored immediately and that international aid agencies be allowed-to carry out their essential humanitarian work."

Albright was to travel to south-

east Asia this week; but· her involvement jn -the Miqdle Ea~t summit .at Camp David in thurmont, Md., was making pl~ns for an Asian yisit uncertain.

Cardinal Law said Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid's declaration of a state of emergency in the Moluccas and use of troops who do not maintain neutrality are "clearly inadequate': steps toward halting the violence. Regional re-· ligious leaders, including the bishop of the Diocese of Ambon, have asked for the intervention of the United Nations, he added, but Wahid has rejected this. More than 2,000 Muslim extremist fighters have traveled to the islands to wage war against Christians.

Ayip Syarifudin of the Yogyakarta, Indonesia-based Ahlus-Sunnah Wal Jama'ah Forum told reporters last week: "In August we will send two more battalions there ... of around 1,300 men. We see an international conspiracy (toward Muslims) going on there."

While 90 p'ercent of Indonesia's population is Muslim, the Moluccas are almost evenly divided between Muslims and Christians.

Watching television news at graduation time, I how much she was on target.

Neugarten already had popularized the notion that caught an interview with a delightful college comwe have two groups of people in late life, the "youngmencement speaker. She was 96 years old!

Then, flipping to another station, ther~ was an- old," from 55 to 75, and the "old-old," more than 75. other venerable, lovely lady who had just earned her "Middle age might be the term we'll use right up to doctorate, making her children, in their 60s~ very age 75," she said, predicting that "instead of talking about society being youth-oriented, it will be youngproud. She was 90!

I think exclamation old oriented. We'll be in points are in order for an era characterizedby the peoplelikethiswhosevi- , . . - - - - . . . . ; - - - - - 'y.ourrgmg' of' older ·tality and interest'in life people."

Now that we've have rio connection toa calendar. As their lives reached 2000, I think we lengthen, they simply ~can say that Neugarten's ".,...' crystal ball was very clear. postpone what used to be called aging. They stay By -Antoinette Bosco This summer at a conalive, alert and admirable _ ference in Washington, in their cgntinuing .....----~-----__1_.L~:...._...J~ British psychologist achievemeritS: Elli6ttJacques, who popu_. -'A recent commentary in The New York Times asked larized the term "midlife crisis," now, at age 83, sugwhat people who used to be old should be called. The gested a new name for the time in life from 62 to 85. article asked, ''At what point does the change in lives He suggested this be called "third-stage adulthood," and habits require us to redefine what we lTIeap by old with the fIrst stage covering the years from 18 to 40 age?" My answer is: That should have been done yes- and the second from 40 to 62. I guess after age 85, we terday. simply revert to the more familiar term, old age.

We've known for quite a while that the belief that No matter how we play with words, the facts show turning 65 signaled the beginning of decline didn't we're outliving old concepts of aging. Millions of hold any more. I began to really notice that -wh~n people in their 70s, 80s and 90s are vital, healthy and Willard Scott,.a ''Today'' show weatherma,n who pre- alert. What kind of continuing progress does this sigsented birthday greetings to centenarians, started show- . nal for humanity? ing people who were 102 and up. .

Will we advance in grace and wisdom, as philosoScott would mention tidbits about them, noting phers have indicated should be the path of the old? Or that some of these "beautiful" people still liked to will we retreat into the more self-centered pleasures, cook, care for themselves, take walks, eat a hearty opting for leisure time over productive time and Ieavmeal, play checkers and so on. Youngsters of65 could ing the evolution of society to youth? take heart watching these venerable survivors of birthCarl Jung felt that the afternoon of life must have a days! significance. It cannot be a pitiful appendage to the Some 23 years ago I interviewed researcher Bernice morning. This becomes ever more true as we Ii ve Neugarten regarding her predictions on aging in the longer and longer, healthier and healthier, facing an year 2000. Going back over my notes, it amazes me era that is truly unprecedented historically.

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"And this here is a •••" S9 what did you say when U.S. Supreme Court justice. your second-grader walked up to C) The censer or vessel in you and whispered, "Daddy, which incense is burned at liturwhat's a sacrarium?" gical services.

Were you 'among those who' 4. "Reredos": snorted,. "Where in the world are you hearing words like that?"

And she said, "At •.. church." ~..

As I was reading ..... about the recent minor revisions in the way the

By Dan Morris Mass is supposed to be celebrated, it occurred to . me that a lot of Catholics were either not born when the A) Nickname for the Washinglast revision came out 25 years ton Redskins' cheerleading squad. ago or they were a little young to B) Spanish word meaning know was going on. Not that the painting something red twice.

C) Sometimes called the altar latter changed much, for a lot of us anyway. piece, it is a richly painted or orThus, your faithful columnist namented screen of stone or wood has prepared a little multiple- in back of the altar. choice, refrigerator-door "quiz" 5. "Sacred vessels": abol1t items and actions you can A) Noah's Ark. B) An aluminum, flat-botfind at just about any Mass: I. "Cruet": tomed bass-fishing boat with inA) A man's haircut featuring sulated beer and bait tanks, tuck c n-rolled captain's seats, a 250almost no hair.

B) A nautical term meaning the horse outboard, a sweet little eleccrew has eaten. tric motor for trolling and a nice C) One of two small bottles or trailer. vessels to contain the water and C) The utensils and receptacles wine used at the consecration of used in liturgical celebrations, the Mass. like a pyx.

2. "Tabernacle": 6. "Pyx": A) A Norwegian confection A) A small, winged fairy. created by dropping sizzling reB) The store on a military indeer fat into a bowl of snow. base.

C) A metal container in which B) A singing group, usually the Blessed Sacrament is kept or made up of Mormons.

C) A boxlike receptacle for the carried. exclusive reservation of the 7. "Baldachino": A) A snappy little beret'deBlessed Sacrament, usually covered with a veil and lined with signed for men suffering hair loss.

B) A famous Italian opera. precious metal or silk.

C) A domelike canopy over a 3. "Thurible": A) A lighter-than-air craft high altar, often suspended by made famous by The Hindenburg chains or supported by columns.

8. "Aspergillum": and also called a zeppelin.

A) The underwater-breathing B) The first name of a fam~us

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devices behind Kevin Costner's ears in "Water World."

B) A medicine for persons with severe allergies..

C) A small brush or other device used to sprinkle holy water during liturgical services.

9. "Ciborium": ' A) A glass building ~' where exotic birds live.

B) Cybill Shepherd's summer home.

C) Covered container used to hold the conse. crated small hosts, similar to a chalice but covered and larger. . 9. "Lavabo": A) A stylized Latin dance where men stomp their feet, and women yelp and wear sequined dresses.

B) Signage used to direct persons to restrooms.

C) The liturgical washing of hands by a priest at Mass. .

Hint: If you picked any answers other than a "C," you probably will be among those who already have looked up "sacrarium," an excavation or

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Our Lady's Monthly Message From Medjugorje

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"Dear Children! Do not forget that you are here on earth on the way to eternity and that your home is in heaven.

That is why, little children; be open to God's love and leave egoism and sin. May your joy be only in discovering God in daily prayer. That is why, make good use of this time and pray, pray, pray; and God is near to you in prayer and through p r a y e r . . .

"Thank you for havi.ng responded to my call."

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Doesn't that sound wonderful"" especially at this time of year!!! Each of us is looking to be renewed and refreshed during the heat of the summer.

We are inviting you to come to the water for a weekend to be renewed and refreshed in your relationship with our God before the hecticness of a new school year. The theme for this year's Come to the Water Retreat Weekend is "" OPEN WIDE THE DOORS TO CHRIST.

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This retrea:t is open to all young adults/adults who have completed Confirmation Preparation and older. It is helpful if participants have had some type of retreat experience and are looking to deepen their relationship with God. Parts of the weekend are quiet and contemplative; parts of the weekend are sharing and discussion; parts of the weekend are socialization and 'community building . . If you are interested in being 'with us "" just complete the bottom half and return,it as soon as possible along with a $40.00 deposit to Sacred. Hearts Retreat'Cent.c.r (226 Gre:c!ilt Neck Road, Wareham, MA 02571 "" please mark the envelop,e "" 'attention: Peg) Space is limited and will be filled on a first come; first ser'te basis. Upon receipt of the form you will receive information (by the end of July) as to whay you will need to bring, directions to Sacred Hearts and other pertinent 'information regarding the retreat.

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Name Phone FATHER EUGENE Tully, pastor of St. Theresa Church in Billerica, oversees the replacer;nent of sidin'g on the parish hall. Vandals had covered the side of the building with vulgar anti-Christian graffiti. The incident, which sparked widespread co,ncern in the community, is being investigated as a hate crime. (CNS photo by Peter .~mith, The Pilot)

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To genuflect orinot: Rome's instructions for Mass. ~

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Words are also suggested for exchange of 'sign of peace." .

ebrant: after the showing of the euchar-i-stic bread, after the showing of the chalice, and befor~ Communion." The words "by the priest celebrant" have . By JERRY FILTEAU been added to clarify the preCATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE vious instruction.

WASHINGTON - For the It goes on to say that when past quarter-century, one of the other priests concelebrate, they . more diversely interpret~d in- are to follow the rules of structions for the Roman Mis- concelebration spelled out elsesal concerned genuflections dur- where in the instruction.

After dealing with the speing Mass.

With the release last month cific genuflections by the priest of a new, papally approved at the altar during Ma.ss, the inGeneral Instruction of the Ro- struction t~Jrns to other genuman Missal, the Vatican Con- flectibns. .... HEALTH FAIR 2000 gregation for Divine Worship In place of the diversely in. was offered by St. Mary's and the Sacraments has settled terpreted one-sentence rule of Parish, Mansfield,. this sum. the 1975 instruction are three several points of debate. mer and provided blood The previous general in~ sentences: "If there is a tabernacle with the sugar and blood pressure Blessed Sacra- screening, first aid demonTHE, ROMAN MISSAL ment in the strations, safety tips, cholesREFORMED BY DECllEE OF sanctuary, the terol screening and many THE SECOND VATICAN ECUMENICAL COUNCIL pri.est, deacon other services to attendees.

PUBLISHED BY AlJrHORITY OF POPE PAUL VI and other min- . Registered nurses Lorraine JlE'<1SED AT TIlE DIRECTION OF !POPE.JOHN P.WL II isters genu- Peavey, Charlie Hopkins and flect .to it when Mary Fisher handle the regthey approach. istration table. The event was or leave the sponsored by the parish altar, but not nurses. during the celebration of ~ Physical therapist Judy' Mass itself.

Byrne demonstrates a neuro"Otherwi se, muscular stimulator to Kathy all who cross Cottuli. before the most Blessed Sacrament genuflect," unless thiy are involved in a ,procession, or when they are going to and from a station .

Institutio Generalis Missalis Romani July 2000 for Communion, An English Language Study Translation In路 the exby the Secretarial fur the Liturgy of the National Conference ofClllholic Bishops change of peace at Mass, Catholics have . struction, in forc~ since 1975, . been free to make up their own devoted two brief sentences, to appropriate words to w.ishon路egenuflection. another peace. Neither the VatiHowever, the new instruc- can nor the U.S. bishops had tion gives far more detailed established a required or' sugrules and clearly limits genu- gested formula. flections during Mass.

But the Vatican's new GenFor starters, the new instruc- eral Instruction of the Roman . tion spells out what a genuflec- Missal offers a suggestion for tion is and what it means: "A those who do not want to make genuflection, which is made by up their own greeting. It says: bending the right knee to the "While the sign of peace is beground, signifies adoration." ing given, the following .may This differs from a bow, which be said: 'The peace of the Lord is a sign. Of reverence, or the be with you always.' The rekiss of the altar or the Gospels sponse is: "Amen.:', by a priest or deacon, which The word "may''-signals that signifies veneration. the formula proposed is not The new instruction says, mandatory. Other appropriate "Three genuflections are made greetings continue to be accept- . during Mass by the priest cel- able.

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.~ ~ BISHOP SEAN P. 9'Malley, OFM Cap., recently celebrated Mass at the Sacred Heart Home, New Bedford, upon the opening of it's new Saint Joseph Unit for the' . treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Concelebrating were Bishop Aurelio Granada Escudeiro, of the Azores, Msgr. Edmund J. Fitzgerald, Executive Director of Diocesan Health Facilities; and Sacred Heart Father Paul Price, Sacred Heart's chaplain; and Msgr. George W. Coleman, vicar general. Following Mass, the bishop blessed the new facility. It will be home for 34 men and women suffering from Alzheimer's and related memory-impairing disordeis.

A luncheon for staff and guests followed.

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GOP vice-presidential pick is Methodist with Pro-Life rec9rd

TEXAS GOV. and Republican presidential candidate George W. Bush smiles with his vice presidential selection, Dick Cheney, July 25 in ~ustin, Texas. Cheney had served as secretary of defense under President George Bush. (CNS photo from Reuters)

For Bush, the VP choices were' Catholic, Pro-Life, both, neither

WASHINGTON (CNS)Dick Cheney, Texas Gov. George W. Bush's choice for the Republican vice-presidential nomination, is a United Methodist with a strong record of opposing abortion and assisted suicide.

The choice of the 59-year-old Cheney after several weeks of speculation was greeted with glee by leaders in the Pro-Life community and others.

Carol Long Tobias, director of the National Right to Life Political Action Committee, said her organization was "extremely pleased" at the choice of Cheney.

Cheney, who served six terms in Congress, "had a 100 percent Pro-Life voting record during his time in office and will be a great asset to the Republican ticket," Tobias added.

Cheney expressed support for a Human Life Amendment to the . Constitution, although there was no vote on the amendment during his tenure in Congress, and was a co-sponsor in 1988 of the President's Pro-Life Bill, which would have permanently banned federal funding of abortion, except to save a woman's life.

In 1983, Cheney voted against the proposed federal Equal Rights Amendment, partly out of concern that the amendment could be used as a legal weapon in favor of the "right" to abortion. ' "Dick Cheney has been unwavering in his support for protect-

ing vulnerable human life, including unborn children, the aged, and the medically dependent and disabled," Tobias said.

Equal enthusiasm came from David A. Keene, chairman of the American Conservative Union, who said Bush had chosen "a running mate of almost unrivaled conservative credentials."

The organization, which rates members of Congress on such issues as abortion, taxes, school choice, welfare reform, congressional pay raises and family leave, said Cheney had a lifetime rating of 90.8 percent, compared to an average rating of 75 percent for all Republican members of Congress.

As secretary of defense from 1989 to 1993, Cheney sometimes found himself on the opposite side of positions taken by the Catholic Church, as when he urged the Vatican to hand over Noriega, who had taken refuge at the papal nunciature in Panama City.

But his wife, Lynne Anne Cheney, had a cordial relationship whh the Church during their years in Washington, and she was among the winners of the National Catholic Educational Association's first Elizabeth Ann Seton Awards for outstanding contributions to U.S. education in 1991. Lynne Cheney was honored for her leadership in promoting academic excellence.

WASHINGTON (CNS) - For Govs. John Engler of Michigan, Keating.

Catholic voters, the process that led Tommy Thompson of WisconIf Bush had picked Keating, "it to the selection of Dick Cheney as the sin and Frank Keating of Okla- would have cemented the traditional Republican vice-presidential candidate homa.

Catholic vote in the Republican. might be more relevant to the NovemOther Pro-Life Catholics re- column," he said in a statement. ber elections than the man chosen. ceiving at least a brief mention . "Catholic voters are disapIn the months between April in the early discussions about pointed with AI Gore and uncerwhen Texas Gov. George W. Bush Republican vice-presidential can- , tain about George W. Bush," he chose Cheney to head up his selection didates were Sen. George ad~ed. "With so many Catholic team for a running mate - and July Voinovich of Ohio, Sen. Connie voters uncertain as to whom they 25 - when Bush announced that the Mack of Florida and former will vote for, organizing the Cathosearch had led him to Cheney himself presidential candidate Alan lic vote at the grass-roots level will - the names of half a dozen Catholic Keyes. be as important a swing vote as it Republicans had been mentioned as A bipartisan survey by The was in 1980 and 1992." possible running mates.

Polling Company and Global But none of them was chosen, per- Strategy Group, Republican and haps in part because of a Catholic Democratic polling firms, found bishop's interview in The Wall Street that 26 percent said they would Journal about Gov. Tom Ridge of be more likely to vote for Bush Pennsylvania. . . if he chose a vice-presidential Bishop Donald W. Trautman of candidate who favored legal Erie, Pa., Ridge's home town, told the abortion, while 24 percent said national newspaper that although he it would make them less likely was "definitely not" trying to prevent and 21 percent said they would Enjoy Events from the First-Ever Diocesan Eucharistic Congress held in June.

Bush from choosing Ridge, a Catho- never vote for Bush no matter The weeklong Eucharistic Congress offered numerous opportunities for spiritual enrichlic, as a running mate, he thought Bush what. The remaining 29 percent ment and catechesis. Now with VHS video and audiotapes, they can be experienced again should "seek someone .who represents said it made no difference, they his Pro-Life values and the values of were not sure or refused to anand again throughout the entire Jubilee Year and beyond. his Pro-Life constituency." swer. .

ON VIDEO On the Democratic side, few He quoted from the U.S. bishops' - Gongress Outdoor Closing Mass celebrated by Bishop路Sean O'Malley, OFM Cap., on the 1998 document, "Living the Gospel Catholics have been mentioned Solemnity of Corpus Christi at Kennedy Park, Fall River. of Life: A Challenge to American as running mates for Vice PresiCatholics," which calls on Catholic dent AI Gore. Long-shot candiVHS 1-$19. 9s politicians to "~eflect on the grave dates included Energy Secretary - Stirring Reflections on the Eucharist by Sister Briege McKenna, OSC, and Father David contradiction of assuming public roles Bill Richardson, Secretary of Reid, SS.CC, plus the lively homily of Father Stan Fortuna, CFR, at the Congress Youth and presenting themselves as credible Housing and Urban DevelopMa~s, all together on one tape!

Catholics when their actions on fun- ment Andrew Cuomo, Sen. RiVHS2-$19.95 damental issues of human life are not chard Durbin of Illinois, Sen. in agreement with Church teaching." Tom Harkin of Iowa, former - In Portuguese, the Reflection by Father Jos.e Lima, a leading theologian at the Catholic Shortly after The Wall Street Jour- Sen. George Mitchell of Maine, University of Portugal. VHS3-$9.95 nal interview appeared, however,' for!TIer Vatican Ambassador .

ON AUDIOCASSETTE Ridge's name began to fade from the Raymond Flynn and Maryland _ .

Great for the car & personal meditation "short lists" being circulated by me- Lt. Gov. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend. .

- Together in a multi-cassette series, Congress Closing Mass Homily by Bishop O'Malley, dia commentators.

Of that group of Catholics, OFM Cap., Reflections by Sister Briege McKenna, OSC, Father Robert Barron, and Father Another Catholic politician whose name was mentioned in the weeks .only Flynn is Pro-Life.

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lend slavery and the civil rights THE COMMON GOOD, by Mar- movement of the 20th century. tin E.. Marty, with Jonathan Sometimes huge advances can Moore. Jossey-Bass (San Fran- be made starting from "what a cisco, 2000). religioiJsly motivated citizen can contribute as an individual to the .

REVIEWED BY political'process," he says, citing NANCY FRAZIER O'BRIEN the historic decision of Rosa Parks CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE not to move to the back of a bus If you believe in the old adage in Montgomery, Ala. that religion and politics are topThe problem with religion and ics of discussion' to be avoided in politics today, Marty says, is that polite company, don't invite the there has been a loss of civility as Rev. Martin E. Marty to your next special-interest groups have someparty. times moved to target those who In his new book, "Politics, disagree with their political viewReligion and the Common Good," point as the Antichrist. written with Jonathan ,Moore, a The political power of religious doctoral candidate in the history America - formerly exercised by of Christianity at the University denominations- is moving inEDDIE MURPHY portrays Sherman Klump in a scene from "The Nutty Professor II: The of Chicago Divinity School, stead to "voluntary associations of Klumps." (eNS photo from Universal Studios) Marty argues that such discus- people who send in contributions, sions are essential to the welfare J lend their name to petitions, and of the United States and its citi- go to public. meetings, there to be visible in support of the .causes they promote or NEW YORK (CNS) - Reviv- DNA'" from his system. But this special effects are very much an afprotect," he adds. "They ing his role as the gentle, over- only leads to Buddy becoming his terthought in the viewer's mind. demand notice." . weight professor Sherman Klump own person and Sherman begins to And it all comes down to this: AuThe solution, accord- - as well as the whole Klump clan suffer a "Flowers for Algernon"- diences have seen it all before. ing to Marty, is a greater - Eddie Murphy garners few like loss of intelligence.

While "The Klumps" is a cervariety of faith-based laughs in the sluggish comedy seDirector Peter Segal's lethargi- tainly a showcase for Murphy's divoices in public debate, quel "Nutty Professor II: The cally paced film begins with some verse talents, it doesn't show him offering "a repertoire of Klumps" (Universal). potential, but its belabored scenes off in his best light. His portrayal humane options for deal- .

Based on the appeal the Klump never let it achieve more than a few of prissy Mama is by far the best, ing with problems," so family - and Murphy's portrayal guilty laughs. Sandwiched between )Vith Buddy being just a screamthat no single divisive ap- . of each of them - had in the 1996 the tiresome sexual references made ing, exaggerated lunatic with a lame proach dominates. "The revival "The Nutty Professor," the by Granny (Murphy, again), whose canine twist that comes off forced. outcome should not be sequel makes them the main attrac- eight)rsomething libido is in over- . Even though Jackson has mastered holy war, but a reckon- tion. But with each character being' drive, is a barrage of tasteless flatu- the ability to cry crocodile tears on ing with more view- no more than' a one-dimensional, lence and other body-function command, her acting range doesn't points," he writes. "Poli- rubber-clad caricature, movie ex- jokes. None of these is original or go much farther than that. tics doesn't divide reli- ecutives should not buy that sec- funny, and will likely make view" Had Segal narrowed the overgious groups; warfare ond homejust yet. And "Nutty Pro- ers squinn with disgust. loaded narrative's focus and not let does.'" . fessor II" suffers from more than' The visual effects are unremark- the film's positive message of Marty takes pains in just underdeveloped characters. The able. Even though Murphy under,- what's-in-one's-heart-is-more-imhis book not to ,provide myriad of unnecessary subplots and went laborious hours of makeup to portant-than-the-packaging get lost all the answers, to the side stories only manage to muddy make each one of the Klump kin in churlish comedy and dawdling questions he raises about an already far-fetched, and far less physically distinctive, the lacklus- scenes, ''The Klumps" might have the role of religion in pub- funny, narrative. ter results don't seem worth the ef- had a fighting chance. But as it lic life. The book someDespite his best efforts, Sherman fort. And the heavy makeup makes stands, the large Klumps orily mantimes bogs down" how- Klump (Murphy) has not been able his line delivery practically incom- age to muster little laughs. , zens, since neither religion nor ever, in trying to make sure ev- to control his obnoxious alterego, . prehensible at times.

Because of frequent sexual refpolitics is about to go away. ~eryone understands the terminol- "Buddy Love," who seems to pop No one would deny that almost- erences, crude toilet humor, mild The book's subtitle summarizes ogy being used; the introduction 'out and say the nastiest things at seamless scenes, such as where the fleeting violence, and several inMarty's goal in writing it:. "Ad- takes nearly 10 pages, for ex- the most inappropriate momen"ts. whole Klump family is sitting . stances of crass language, the U.S. vancing a Distinctly American ample, to define religion, politics Not about' to let Buddy ruin his around a table, interacting with one Catholic' Conference classification Conversation About Religion's and public religion. upcoming marriage to beautiful anoth.er and grossly gorging the!Jl- is A-III - adults. The Motion PicRole in Our Shared Life."

An ordained Lutheran minis- colleague Denise (Janet Jackson) selves at an all-you-can-eat buffet, ture Association of America rating Often, religion has played a ter and a past president of the and steal his latest invention, a mi- took a lot of creative talent.路 But is PG-13 - parents are strongly decidedly negative role in its ef- American Catholic Historical As- raculous youth serum, Sherman when the dialogue falls flat and the cautioned. Some material may be forts to shape American political sociatiori, Marty makes every ef- decides to extract the "Buddy story line fails to be engaging, the inappropriate for children under 13. decisions, the Lutheran theologian fort to reflect accurately the views and historian says. He cites the of all religious groups active in early Americans who tarred, beat the United States. woman (Vanessa Paradis) con"The Wind Will Carry Us" and imprisoned Jehovah's Wit"Politics, Religion and the templating suicide on the rail(New Yorker) nesses; anti-Semitic comments by Common Good" is the first in a ipg of a Paris bridge when an Slow-moving Iranian drama a Nation of Islam leader; and.the planned two-volume set by . itinerant professional knife about an engineer. (Behzad indoctrination that led hundreds Marty on the promise and chalthrower (Daniel Auteuil) reDourani) and his crew who to their deaths in the name of re- lenge of public religion. Those cruits her to be his new hutravel to a remote Kurdistan villigion in Jonestown, Guyana, and who have overcome their qualms lage hoping to clandestinely film man target. As directed by Waco, Texas. . about discus~ing religion and poliPatrice Leconte, the black and a macabre mourhing rite when But Marty also finds positive tics anxiously await the second white film has exciting thriller a sick~ elderly woman dies. Decontributions made to the nation's volume. l(:~i ~t,()viile路 elements with stylish camera spite its sweeping visual granpolitical life in the name of reli-.

O'Brien is deputy editor of work and an eclectic score, deur and curious characters, gion - most notably, the aboli- Catholic News Service and covbut the intriguing premise diswriter-director Abbas Kiartionist movement that fought to ers the Republican Party. appoints with an anti-climac- ostami's metaphoric film about NEW YORK (CNS) - Foltic conclusion. Subtitles. life and death requires a serious lowing are recent capsule reSome sexual encounters, mild commitment of attention on the M'ovies Online views issued by the U.S. violence and a few instances part of the viewer to be appreCan't remember how a recent film was classified by the Catholic C9nference Office of rough language. The U.S. ciated. Subtitles. Mature themes.

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ones," said a telegram signed by Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican secretary of state.

The pope offered his "deep sympathy and his spiriBy CATliOLIC NEWS SERVICE tual closeness to those touched by this drama, especially PARIS - Some 1,500 people gathered in the Church the family and friends of the deceased, the airline perof La Madeleine in the he rot of Paris for an interreli- sonnel and the rescue workers."

The telegram was sent to Archbishop Louis-Marie gious selvice in memory of the Concorde crash victims.

Bille of Lyons, president of the French bishops' conferThe July 27 evening service was led by Catholic, ence.

Protestant, Orthodox and Jewish representatives prayAn interreligious memorial service for the victims was held earlier ing for the more than 100 people .

July 27 in the culwho died when an I tural center of Air France Gonesse, the vilConcorde jet lage where the crashed shortly plane crashed.

Gonesse is a after takeoff July 25 near Paris. village about two The families minutes' flying of the dead pastime from the runsengers were way ofthe Charles de Gaulle-Roissy joined by those of airport, and on the dead hotel staff - including one average, a plane faf!lily flown in passes over the from Algeria village every two and by personnel minutes.

Msgr. Bernard from Air France and Charles de Lagoutte, general Gaulle-Roissyairsecretary of the port.

French bishops' German tourconference, and istswhohappened LUTHERAN BISHOP Horst Hirschler (right) and Father Stan to be in Paris Catholic Bishop Josef Homeyer of Hildesheim listen as Lalanne, bishops' gathered to pay German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder speaks at a me- spokesman, reptribute to their morial in Hanover, Germany, ·for the victims of the resented the compatriots, but Concorde plane crash. More than 100 Germans were killed Catholic Church. :-vere unable to get in the accident off a runway outside of Paris July 25. (CNS Pastor Jean'mto the church. photo from Reuters) , Arnould d.e French and Clermont, pres\German ministers of transportation, aided by staff mem- dent of the French Protestant Federation, and Rabbi bers from Air France in uniform, lit 113 candles - one Henri Atlan also took part. for each victim.

President Jacques Chirac and his wife were among As the ceremony began, the normally bustling air- the congregation. Chirac was at the airport the afterports of Paris came to a standstill, and a minute's si- noon the crash occurred; he had just arrived from the fence was observed.

Group of Eight summit in Okinawa, Japan.

Besides Scripture readings in French and German, During the ceremony, Msgr. Lagoutte read the mesthere was a reading from 'The Little Prince!" by Saint sage of condolence sent by Cardinal Sodano on behalf Exupery, author and pilot, who died when his plane of the pope. Then Psalm 23 was read.

After the service, some of the families went to the crashed into the Mediterranean.

The ceremony concludeo with music from German scene of the crash, and many left red roses marking the composer J.S. Bach's "Passion." places'where bodies were "found among the wreckage.

An ecumenical service was held July 26 in the CathoEarlier, Pope John Paul II offered prayers for the Iic Paviljon of the Universal Expo in Hanover, Germany. people who died in the crash.

The pope sent his cOJ,ldolences to "the familie~, It was led by the Lutheran and Catholic bishops of mainly French and German, who have lost their dear Hanover and was transmitted live on German television.

Bishops back, House approves ban on executing pregnant women WASHINGTON (CNS) -A bill punishment is extremely modes~, it unanimously approved by the House is also one over which Congress has of Representatives would ban "an es- especially clear jurisdiction, because pecially egregious misuse" of the it implements an international treaty death penalty - the execution of signed and ratified by the United pregnant women, according to an of- States," said Msgr. Schnurr in his letficial of the U.S. bishops' conference. ' ter to Ros-Lehtinen.

Msgr. Dennis M. Schnurr, general "Our nation's common law tradisecretary of the National Conference tion has long rejected the use of the of Catholic Bishops, expressed his death penalty on pregnant women in support for the Innocent Child Pro- particular, recognizing that no innotection Act in a letter to its chief spon- cent child should be killed for a crime sor, Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Aa. committed by someone else," he said.

The legislation, which now goes The bill, H.R. 4888, was introto the Senate, forbids states from ex- duced July 19, three days after Vice ecuting pregnant women. It passed President AI Gore said on NBC's the House by a 417-0 margin.

"Meet the Press" that he would have Such executions already are to "think about" whether a pregnant banned in the federal prison system woman on death row should be exand under the International Cov- ecuted. enant on Civil and Political Rights, Gore later told The New York TIme} which the United States signed in that "the principle of a woman's right 1976. to choose governs in that case."

"While this limitation on capital 1n comments on the House floor

before the vote, Rep. Chris Smith, RN.J., called the vice president's position "breathtakingly insensitive" and said it "punishes an innocent baby - or babies if twins are involved -.:. with electrocution or lethal injec~ tion."

According to the National Right to Life Committee, in recent years there have been 40 to 50 women at a time under death sentences imposed by states.

The NRLC rebutted arguments that the legislation was unnecessary, since women prisoners are unlikely to become pregnant. It mentioned that Rep. Lynn Woolsey, D-Calif., said recently in speaking for an unsuccessful amendment to remove a ban on the funding of abortions by the Bureau of Prisons, "We know that / women become pregnant in prison, from'rape and from having a relationship with one of the guards."

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Bishop says Chinese governm'ent, Middle East church leaders Church headed for confrontation regret failure, of peace talks

JERUSALEM (CNS)- announced Israeli Prime MinisMembers of the Middle East ter Ehud Barak and Palestinian Council of Churches said they leaderYasser Arafat we're unable "regret (the) painful failure" of to reach an agreement, but "sigU.S.-brokered talks between Is- nificant progress was made on the core issues." raeli and Palestinian leaders.

A main sticking point was the In a statement last week, the council membe"rs said they felt fate of Jerusalem, which Israesaddened "by the inability of the lis and Palestinians claim as national leaders of Israel and their capital.

"We trust that both parties Palestine - with the deft facilitation of the USA - to reach a will continue to 'talk peace' so just ami long-lasting accord that that'they can find solution that will pave the way for a true resQ- takes into consideration the undeniably ,le'giti'mate '(eality of lution of this conflict."

"We applaud the ....efforts of two peoples and three religions all leaders. We also remain con- living side-by-side and back-tovinced that peacemaking' re- back in the Holy Land;" the quires cburage. It is not easy to council of churches' statement ' . relent power, ,nor is .it easy to said.' turn spears into plowshares," . " C'ouncil members' urged all people, including themselves, to said the statement.

The Middle East Cou~cil of "be faithful to the truth, proacChurches, based in Beirut, tive in our neighborliness arid, LebarlOn, was founded in 1974 courageous in our choices."

"Let us forge a true peace,'so to promote Christian unity among the area's Orthodox, that the .words of the prophet Catholic and Protestant Isaiah ring true, that 'The former things shall not be rechurches.

The two-week peace summit membered or come to mind' and at Camp David in Thurmont, 'Then~ the LO'rd God ~iIl wipe Md., convened by President Bill away the tears from all faces,'" ' Clinton, ended July 25. Clinton the statement said.

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Consecration to the Divjne Will Oh adorable'and Divine Will, behold me here before the immensity of Your Light, that Your eternal goodness may open to me the doors and make me enter into It to form my life all in You, Divine Will. Therefore, oh a90rable 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. I do' not want the human will to have life in this heart any longer. I will cast it away from me and thus form the n~w Eden of Peace, of happiness and of love. With It I shall be always happy. I shall have a singular strength and a holiness that sanctifies things and conducts them to God. .

Here prostrate, I invoke tHe help of the Most Holy Trinity that They permit me to live.in the cloister of the Divine Will and thus return in rnetlie first order of creation, just <l$ the creature , was created. .Heavenly Mother, Sovereign and Queen of the Divine Fiat, take my hand and' introduce me into the Light of the' Divine Will.Yoil. will be my guide, my: most tender Mother, and will teach me to live in and to maintain myself'in the order and the bounds of the Divine Will. Heavenly Mother, I consecrate my whole being to Your Immaculate Heart. You will teach me the doctrine of the Divifle Will and I will listen most attentively to Your lessons. You will cover me with Your mantle "so that the ' infernal serpent dare not penetrate into this s~red 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 heari;andrwill keep the keys of my will in your hands. Yqu will keep my heart jealously and shall never give it to me again, that I may be sure of never leaving' the Will of God. My guardian Angel, guard me; defend me; help me in everything so that my Eden may flourish and be the 'instrument that dra~s all men in~o the Kingdom of the Divine Will. Amen.

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WASHINGTON - The Chinese government and the Catholic Church '~are coming to a confrontation," said the coadjutor bishop of Hong Kong.

"At this moment, the government is doing their thing and Rome is doing their thing," and the two remain in serious disagreement over Church authority, said C 0 a'd j iJ tor Bishop Joseph Zen Ze-kiun of Hong Kong. , The government is "very much afraid of eyerything they cannot control," which might lead to a crackdown, he told Catholic News Service last week during a visit to Washington.

Since the late 1950s, under pressure from the Chinese government, some Catholics have gone underground 'to practice their faith so they can maintain allegiance to the pope. Others, under pressure, chose to join the government-approved Chinese Catholic PatrioticAssociation, which spurns Vatican ties.

However, said Bishop Zen, "those who cooperate willingly with the government are very few," and up to two-thirds,of the bishops in the government-approved Bishops' Conference ofthe Catholic Church in China have secretly reconciled with the Vatican.

Bishop Zen said many priests chosen by the government-apc proved church to be bishops seek approval from the Vatican before their ordinations. He said the Vati-

ment-approved "church because they would then come under the control of the government. .

Bishop Zen said that when the Chinese government ordered the ordination of bishops in January on the same day the pope was ordaining bishops at the Vatican, "it was a clear sign that they were tell, ing the Vatican" not to hope for diplo, Bishop Zen said that matic relawhen,the Chinesegov- tions.

Many in ernment ordered the the governordination of bishops ment-ap路in January on the same proved church day the pope was or- also recognized the slap daining bishops at the at the Vatican, Vatican, "it was a clear and' only five 'sign that they were priests showed up to be ortelling the Vatican" not dained, he to hope for diplomatic said.

Several relations. bishops who were expected at the' ordination did not atten,d for the same "So the situation is very uncer, lain," he said. "We are at a crucial reason, Bishop Zen said. The bishop in Xi' an, who had reconpoint." ciled with the pope, "disappeared , Although reconciliation with for a few days," and the bishop of Rome is done in secret, he said, the government and the Catholic another diocese "went int9 the hosfaithful know which bishops have pital" just before the ordinations, reconciled with the Vatican, he said. he said.

When an agreement was Bishop Zen said he told Bishop reached that the pope would recLiu it was "difficult to understand" why he was going ahead with the ognize the government-approved bishop, the underground bishop ordinations when China had been saying'it wanted diplomatic relaand almost all of his priests began tions with the Holy See. Bishop working in the official church, Liu told him it was important to Bishop Zen said.

The former underground ordain the bishops because some bishop is teaching in the governdioceses had been without bishops ment-approved seminary; he is "not for too long, Bishop Zen said.

Bishop Zen said that no one in recognized as a bishop by the gov- ' .ernment, but by everyone else," , the current government is capable ofestablishing diplomatic relations Bishop Zen said. with the Holy See, because that However, he added, he would would mean admitting a long-term not'recommend that all under~ ground Catholics join die governerror and legitimizing the Church. can has set the condition that the new bishops be ordained by a bishop in communion with Rome.

In some cases, the Chinese government is refusing to allow a Rome-reconciled bishop to perform such ordinations, and the priests are refusing to be ordained bishops.

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'Father Chochol said the purpose of his trip was ST. L0UIS - Fathe'r Ronald Chochol wants , people to know that Catholics living in commu- to meet with bishops, priests, women religious and nist-ruledChina are people of great faith who need laity to find out what life is like for them in China spiritual and financial support. . and learn how the bureau can assist them. He visited seven cities, including Beijing, Xian and ShangFather Chochol, senior associate pastor of St. ,Stephen Protomartyr Parish in South St. Louis, . hai, but he noted that the situation of the Church visited China recently on behalf of the U.S. Catho- .there can be confusing.

"The real situation is that both the official and lic China Bureau, a nonprofit organization, which underground churches are lqyal to both the Holy he said "seeks to support the Catholic Church in Father and China," Father Chochol told the St. Louis China."

Chinese Catholics, as our "sisters and brothers Review. "But the government does not permit them of the faith, despite years of oppression, are an in- to complete the spiritual, ,doctrinal and pastoral spiration for our living the Christian faith," he told unity they have with the universal Church by bethe St. Louis Review, newspaper of the St. Louis ing in public communion with the Holy Father."

"Since the Church in China is very poor, we Archdiocese.

Founded jointly in 1989 by Jesuit and Maryknoll provide support for priests, seminarians and sisters missionaries, the U.S. Catholic China Bureau spon- to study in the United States. We also help with leadership development programs in China," Fasors study tours to China; evaluates material or fither Chocol said. "Many people don't know that nancial requests from churches in China and then passes them on to groups capable of giving such the Catholic Church in China is alive and growing," he added. support; sets up placement for Chinese scholars vis-

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the Congregation for the Clergy, reminded the priests of the historic importance of the Jubilee Year 2000 event.

"It is a time of a profound spirit of gratitude, conversion and reconciliation," the cardinal said. He reminded the priests that: "As evangelizers with the supreme pontiff, crossing the threshold of the Holy Door, we will show to the Church and to the world the holy Gospel, source of life and hope for the third millennium."

Having that event at Saint Mary Major is important because it is Mary who always points to her son Jesus to whom the priest is called to configure his life, the cardinal pointed out.

"We are here so that the Blessed Virgin may help us in this task which starts from personal sanctification to spread out to all the rest," asserted Cardinal Hoyes.

"All of the talks and homilies were given in Italian," Father Gauvin reported. "Because we all spoke different languages we were each given a printed handout of the address in our language so we

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On the Monday, the priests met in the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, the Cathedral Church of Rome, where, during morning prayer, they heard from Cardinal Camillo Ruini, the general vicar of Rome.

Speaking about the union of priests with Christ, the cardinal emphasized that "to be truly men of communion we must first of all continuously develop and nourish our interior life ... that communion ... which has an insuperable expression in the first letter of St. John: 'What we have seen, heard, we also announce to you, so that you too, may be in communion with us.''' And Cardinal Ruini asked that the grace of communion be given the assembly.

During a Mass that followed, Cardinal Angelo Sodano's homily might be summed up in one grand paragraph, Father Gauvin . said.

"The cardinal told us retreatants: 'I wish to draw your attention to four things: to Christ, to His

Church, to the past and to the future of human history. You will leave Rome quickened by a holy resolve to continue to be worthy ministers of Christ and' generous proclaimers of his Kingdom. The boat advances because you pull at her oars, but she will advance more quickly and more surely when the impetuous breeze of the Holy Spirit that blows from above swells her sails.'"

Father Gauvin said he and his fellow priests continued with eucharistic adoration, personal confessions and testimonies given by priests.

Evening prayer was recited in community gathered at the Paul VI Audience Hall and to hear another talk by Cardinal Hoyos.

On the Tuesday morning under sunny skies, Father Gauvin recalled, the 2,000 priests lined up outside the Basilica of St. Paul for a solemn procession through the Holy Door. As they processed they sang the Litany of the Saints and recited mid-morning prayer at which Bishop Crescenzio Sepe presided.

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tion," Bedard explained.

An employee of the Department of Mental Retardation, Bedard said the assistance is important "because by becoming active members of the church or congregation, those with disabilities also are becoming a part of . the general community they live in at all different levels."

Those at issue include the blind, the mentally retarded and those with various physical disabilities. They include Catholics, Episcopalians, Baptists, Congregationalists and those of the Jewish religion.

The approximately 12-member committee meets monthly to plan its strategies. The people involved are directed to the committee by various agencies and staff people caring for them.

"Some of our members are themselyes managers of group homes that house these people," Bedard explained, "and they know a particular person who wants to go to a particular church. One of our tasks is to contact the church or faith group pastor or leader or helpful companions and link them up." .

The helpful companions' duties include meeting the individual at the door and escorting him or her to a seat; introducing the person to other members of the congregation; providing transportation; and identifying opportunities where the individual can participate in religious and social activities.

The New Bedford group, Bridges to Faith, was founded by Bedard in 1994. He was employed there at that time. After a success there, he decided to establish Spiritual Explorations in Taunton. "However, the original group, Spiritual Connections, began in Fall River," said Bedard.

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Raynham and Attleboro, and now a group has started in the Brockton area. But each group is pretty much autonomous."

Bedard says his inspiration comes from approximately 100 such active faith communities helping the disabled in France and Canada, all begun by Jean Vanier some 30 years ago.

Although Vanier, an author, is Catholic, -he established such helping nondenominational centers to assist the disabled throughout the world, said Bedard.

Welch, who was ordained a permanent deacon in 1987, came to the committee after being asked and given permission to conduct a Catholic prayer service with holy Communion at the Dever Development Center in Taunton three years ago. This came after the Holy Cross Father from Stonehill College who was chaplain at the Center retired.

"After a search for a priest to replace the chaplain proved unsuccessful, they called me and what began for me was a most rewarding form ,of ministry," said Welch.

"The people I deal with are severely handicapped," Welch reported. "Most are non-verbal and none save ope or two are able to walk. For the most part they have lived afthis institution their entire lives. They are not children.

The youngest is 38 years old."

Welch said that the opportunity then comes to minister to those who care for the handicapped.

Bedard said getting total numbers of the handicapped being assisted is difficult, "because committee members generally don't do the actual assistance, but get others involved to assist them at various levels. It is mainly the staff people who have the responsibility of caring for them that we contact and help get involved ...

to get the handicap'ped to church.

At each meeting we hear reports from people about what is being done and share their stories, their experiences and the successes."

However, Bedard has been taking an 86-year-old man to church Sundays. "He had been living at Dever and now is in a group home and very capable of expressing himself. Because my parish is handicapped accessible, he now attends Mass and enjoys it ... especially because he gets to sit in the sanctuary."

"I'm sure there are many, many more 'handicapped people out there who could benefit from going to church or services if only we could get people from the various churches to befriend them, and sit with them," Bedard commented.' ."We would like staff from the various homes to do this, but there aren't enough of them to allow that."

Welch said that when three handicapped people began coming to his parish he had concerns of how they would be accepted by the congregation. "The people \Velcomed them wholeheartedly!~' According to Welch, state social workers have indicated to him that religious worship plays an important role in the lives of the handicapped. "Some of them place a great emphasis on the spirituality of their clients and the needs of their clients to have access to public worship."

The Spiritual Exploration group has provided brochures, a booklet and a video as educational means to getting the message out.

The booklet, "That All May Worship," is a step-by-step coaching manual written to enable congre- . gations to identify and break down the barriers preventing the disabled from worshipping fully.

A presentation is planned for August 8 at the Galleria in Taunton.

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Reminding the congregation of Peter's Square. "Our prayer for the priests of the sacramental charac- night was the rosary, mixed with ter of their ordination, Bishop Sepe song and reflections," said Father said that "each of us received a new Gauvin. "Then at 7:30 p.m., Pope identity card impressed with the John Paul II addressed us from his seal of the priesthood of Christ. apartment window. He began by This is our identity, an identifica- saying, 'My brother priests.' The tion card of our commitment to Holy Father then expressed his being servants of the Lord in all hope that the Jubilee for Priests the communities we are destined had been a time of spiritual growth for." and renewal for all those who took During the homily at the Mass part in the event."

On Thursday, May 18, the that followed, Cardinal Hoyos told the priests that their identity with 2,000 priests on retreat joined with Christ "is both a gift and a mys- approximately 5,000 more priests tery. The priesthood is not just the to concelebrate Mass with the pope carrying out of functiOns but a sac- on the occasion of his 80th birthramental representation of Christ day. the Good Shepherd calling each "This was indeed the high point priest to the responsibility to of the week for those who came achieve our model in each of us ." to Rome, for in the pope we see Father Gauvin said that Tues- the center and unity of the Church day night's gathering at the Circus on earth," Father Gauvin reported.

Maximus for the Stations of the "The outside Mass on the pope's Cross "was a moving celebration birthday very colorful and magof the final steps of Jesus. The re- nificent, with great music, and flections each focused on a par- with more than 8,000 priests was ticular aspect of the priestly life, said to be the largest concelebrated and from the expressions on the Mass in history. To be there for faces of the priests one could tell that was very moving indeed." they were moved with emotion."

"The Jubilee for Priests was a On Wednesday the priests met time for renewal and growth and in St. Peter's Basilica for morning those priests who took part in the prayer and Mass celebrated by Car- historic gathering without doubt dinal Lucas Moreira Neves, the left Rome renewed in the Holy prefect for the Congregation of Spirit to' face the Third MillenBishops. This was followed by pre- nium," Father Gauvin said.

"It was a wonderful experience sentations on St. Catherine of Sienna's teachings and reflections, and it came at a good time for me," on the priesthood; and a talk on he added. "I was ordained in 1986.

So to be able to take a break at St. Theresa of Lisieux.

The evening began with the this point for spiritual renewal was 2,000 priests keeping vigil in St. very important."

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Slim pickings on t.hat summer job?

By AMY WELBORN

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Ah, the pleasures of the summer job.

My first real summer job was at a large store the name of which I'll keep anonymous except for the _last part: "-marL" There. That Coming gives you at least two choices to keep you guessing~ I worked in the "deli" - the small little box in the front of th~ ·store where customers could buy popcorn, slushees and their choic~' FOR YOOT" • RBOOT YOOT" ·of. three kinds of sandwiches. , .. ' The job itselfwasri't so bad, but take him on. for the summer.

But that's not the way it is. For ."the h,ours were. Most days I had tq . ' ·w.drk..something like 11 :3'0. a.m. most of us, Jhe summer job in.' ,' ..to 9:.09 p.m., with a few bre~s to . volv~s long hours, hard, repetitive r--..;...:,.-:-.......,..,..,..,.~. -.-.-•. ......,....:.-...:,/" :;m:il~ejt come out to eigq~;houi.s. " work; not th~ greatest pay in the :.-,::~, ;..' '. :r~.trouble was thatl'qu'icRly. ':'wor!cl',"and' toe lessons that corrie' "; ';"! ','. ·:~~rapy semblance of a,.)if~;;'If . WIth a,il of·thar .' .. :; ,'.•' ;::·•.YJ;>U,'.T.e: ~n yq,ur., ~eet ..all d~y, {ne ., . ~ Firsr,Y~)l.i ~re:·nor as fab4!oUS . , ·'most. you can do".when· yOu ge.t and above it alI" as you think'you .homeFevetl if you'.reateen-age~,.. "are.. Sl!.r~, you..,think you're to.o ~,is collapse, sleep ~nd then geC up :',:.good'fC!f..ihjs job',but ho.w' can:that j.~Sl i~:tim~ to go back to work.··· :... p~·wt1en.'this.'~~de.nle~n:i.~g'.~job i,s ". · ::-J h~t~d It, except for the mqriey, ',"~ the oJ:Uy-job y(l'4 caR-get? '. ')ci~~ like my olde.st. soh hates·..his .' The.;-t,ruth is,',:fhere'S :riQthing . wrong -';with any of tho:S,e' jobs .. . 'summer Job rignt.qaw stocKing' .. '" · a g(bc~ry stor~;The hoursa;n,.get- TheY'J:e.necessary and just as imting'io hi'fi.i._H~ usually:w~.rks from. pqrtaot .~. any "profession:' 'and aro~nd 3 p.m. to 10 at night, and tn~ people, 'who 'spend their Ijves . .liis work involves a lot of physical d¢pendin-g on that kind of work labor. Unfortunately,' i.t also in- for a li~irig have just as much dignity,. strength and character as anyvolxes a lot of boredom..

And since. n.els not yet 18, ei- one who goes to work in a suit. ther union or ·government rules (Maybe more). restrict him from using certain ...:... Second, this is what life is. kindsofequipmen~" even the box All teens have the hope and fancutter! So there are lots of-things tasy that they'll spend the rest of he can't do, and he gets bored. their lives in the perfect job, do· Now my younger son, who's ing exactly what they want.

For most of us, thatjustdoesn' just tlirned 15, is trying to get a ·job. Unfortunately, he's presently happen. Even if you find ajob yOL infected with the same disease my like, there are aspects of it that wi!' oldest son had for a while, before . frustrate you.

So good luck with that summel ·necessity stepped in and cured him: He has to get ajob that is; for lack job. Instead of complaining, say i: of a better word, at, what he con- prayer of thanks for the opportu· ceives is the' exalted level of his nity you have - and take comfor~ G3 ownexistence. . in a fact that you never thought , ~.ohis firs~ ch.oice would be would ever give you comfOlt: andhe'soutforvictory.-He'ssay- ate .studeJ,l.t'.:.Jerry Britt of wor.king at ~ golf course.

Fast School'sjust around the comer. ing,'Lefs es'talJlish the culture of Steubenville didn't let blindness food; except for maybe a sub shop, Now, dor'tyou feel better? life. Christ has won. Lefs extend or nis (:; i'st birthdaypre~ent him' that victory.''' ', .. '.' ' ,fro in making the trek. The older , '. Romanoski said the walkers collegian~aryied a master's degree. have found the saying on their T~' in theology '~n May. shirts - "Ameri~~ is Pro-Life':. ' "I· ~alk 'in faith and not; by .: - is true. "Ifs n~~lly.,sa~.Wh~p.~; sight;" said .Britt. "It's be~n a " our laws don't refleCt· the Qu.blic,: g<;>od experience for me. All the :. opinion polls," he said.:> • ":. p(omises that God gives us·I see Crossroads was fo~eq.i(l19~~ ~ re'ali~ed in the walk." after Pope John Paul ask.edy.o~ths ..,; : H~ said th~ ·group has prayed, to help end the culture:of death: ", laughed and cried, "Theil: hand~ Its mission is "saviri'g li-.;es· and: have .been cracked and bleeding: changing hearts." .,.; t • ' from the cold in the Rocky Moun-', On their pilgrimag~, th~ col"' tains, their feet have blisters and.' legians are praying for,ari e~d to they've. had sprained an.kles," he abortion, counseling. t:xpectant: sa;id. "They have definitely suf. mothers outside abortion clinics,' fered, but they keep going with a . and speaking to individuals arid· . lot of joy. That inspires ·me." groups about the importance of . Franciscan University junior Pro-Life volunteer service.

Jane Heimlich of Springfield, Ill., In Indianapolis, they joined said she decided to make the walk archdiocesan Catholics at the her jubilee-year pilgrimage after SIX STUDENTS were declared winners in the annual sciHelpers of God's Precious Infants . praying about it. ence fair at St. Anthony's School, New Bedford. From left, Pro-Life liturgy at St. Andrew the "To be able to make this kind Apostle Church, prayed and of a sacrifice in such a year of seated, are Andrew Freitas, principal's recognition award; and counseled at an abortion clinic, grace is so important," she said.. Joshua Quintin, honorable mention. Standing are Christopher and spoke during Masses at five "Through our prayer and sacri- Ferreira, second place; Rebecca Greene and Amanda Defrias area parishes. fice, I believe that God is using who tied for first place; and Rachael Amaral, third place. It was organized by teacher Mary Molinski.

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Daphne .Cr-ulQ ~fldJerin.r-,· . fer Beadfleti c'ootdinated', the field trip. ., .... . "~ ~ "YOU'VE GOT to Have Faith;' was the message heard by~t~ents of Holy F~~j1y-Hqly.,Name, New Bedford;' at'~Hi endof-the-year a$sel'nbly and student Elise. Ouellette learns that firsthand as she balances on one chair. She is helped by presenter Jedlie of Jedlie's Interactive Presentation. ~

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He a,ntl<22 Pther students from the Frari:r;;is~a~' UJ1ivdsity of Steubenv·i.t!~, <!)hio, were midway through twi,l"<;Qast';to-coast walks - aloQg o9~rihef,l) :~nd southern routes·....:.;'·to :plo.m,ote: t'h,e sanctity and dfgrii~y' bf lif~..·" ":;:: As memQers~Qfthe university's Crossroads:l>ro"-Life In~., they are participati'1'g Jri its,:si;xth' annual Pro-Lif~ .pilgrimage.., "', ' .

The·walks end 'with aPio-Life rally Aug. 'ri·.outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington.

Romanosl<i, of Han:isbu,rg, Pa" told The' Criferioi~, Indianapolis archdiocesan newspaper, that the students were responding to Pope John Paul's challenge to proclaim the Gospel like the first apostles.

"With all the evil present in the world today, it can almost be overwhelming," he said. "Yet at the same time, our pope is calling for 'a new springtime of faith,'

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ATTLEBORO - La Salette Shrine will hold a Taize Prayer Night tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the FALL RIVER ~ The AcadShrine chapel. It will include Scrip- emy of the Sacred Hearts class of ture, petitions, prayers of reconcili- 1950 is holding its 50th reunion on ation and be led by Father Andre August 13 at 6 p.m. ai the Patenaude. Participants are asked , Quequechan Club. They are still to bring a candle in a holder or trying to contact classmates Jeanne drip-proof container.

Letourneau, Lillian McNeff, Composer/performer Tom 'Patricia Sullivan, Eileen Lessier and Kendzia will be at the Shrine for Janet Umbers. For more informaan' outdoor concert on Saturday at tion or if you know a classmate who 6:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged might be missing call Fran to bring lawn chairs and blankets. MacDonald at 824-1163 or Priscilla In case of rain it will be held in- Getchell at 672-1027. doors.

The II th annual Tent Revival NEW BEDFORD - A prayer will open at the Shrine on Sunday group meets every Thursday in the at 7 p.m. continuing nightly lower church meeting room at Holy through August 9. Guest speakers Name'of the Sacred Heart of Jesus include Father Robert S. Kaszynski Parish, 121 Mount Pleasant Street on Sunday, Mercy Sister Judy from 7-9 p.m. New members are Soares on Monday, La Salette Fa- always welcome. For more inforther Roger Plante on Tuesday and mation can Deacon Eugene La Salette Father Richard Delisle Sasseville. on Wednesday. Attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food item NEW BEDFORD -A Cathofor St. Joseph's Food Pantry. For lic Homeschool Support Group more information call 222-5410. meets every first Friday following the 12:10 Mass 'atOm Lady's ATTLEBORO - The Coun- Chapel, 600 Pleasant Street. Those seling Center at La Salette Shrine attending should bring a picnic offers Grief Education Programs lunch. For more information call for those dealing with the death of Brenda Peter at 991-6570. a loved one. August dates include "What Should Have Been," August NEW BEDFORD - The . 7 from 10:30 a.m. to noon; Courage Group will meet on Au-

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gust 1:4 lJ,t t!J,e rectory of Holy Name of the Sacred J1eart of Jesus Parish beginning at 7 p.m: Courage is a support group for Catholic men and women who are confronting same sex attraction issues and who are striving to lead chaste lives. For more information call Msgr. Thomas 1. Harrington at 992-3184. . ' NEW BEDFORD- The Calix Group will not hold its regular meeting this month but members will work on plans for an August

ONSET ~ A. Yoinig -Adult Beach Party will be held from noon to 7 p.m. at the Point Independence . Yacht Club on August 12. It is sponNORTH DARTMOUTH sQred路 by the Office of Youth and The next Retrouvaille weekend Young Adult Ministry. For more will be held Sept. 15-17 and of- information call Bud Miller at 675fers couples a chance' to heal and 3847. renew troubled marriages. RedisWEST HARWICH - A holy cover yourself and your spouse and a loving relationship in mar-' hour to celebrate life will be held riage. For more information call on August 6 beginning at 3 p.m. at 1-800-470-2230 or the Diocesan Holy Trinity Church, 246 Main Office of Family Ministry at 9'99- Street. All are invited to come and pray to stop abortion.

6420: 27, G()OjcOl-!t. for mQre infQnnation call Msgr. Thomas 1. Harrington at 992-3184.

Witnesses back bill to protect infants who survive abortions

By NANCY FRAZIER O'BRIEN CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

a procedure called "live-birth aborbaby survived an abortion.

- Jessen's testimony recounted the tion" is used there and "it is not WASHINGTON - An abor- details of her birth in a California uncommon" for live aborted bation survivor, a Princeton profes- abortion clinic after 18 .hours in a bies to survi ve "for an hour or two sor and a nurse who has comforted saline solution. or even longer." infants born after botched abor"Ladies and gentlemen, I She recalled one night when a tions testified before a House sub- should be blind, burned ... I should nursing colle_ague was taking a committee about a bill that would be dead! And yet, I live," she said. Down syndrome baby who was entitle those infants to medical "I come today ... to speak on be- born alive to the hospital's soiled care. half of the infants who have died utility room "because his parents The testimony on H.R. 4292, and those appointM to death." did not want to hold him, and she the proposed Born Alive Infants Born with cerebral palsy be- did not have time to hold him."

Protection Act of 2000, came be- cause of a lack of oxygen to the "I could not bear the thought fore the House Judiciary brain, Jessen said she now has only of this suffering child dying alone Committee's subcommittee on"the "a slight limp" after using a walker in a soiled utility room, so I Constitution, chaired by Rep. , or leg braces for years. cradled and rocked him for the 45 Ch~rles Canady, R-Fla., chief George spoke about the views minutes that he lived," she said. sponsor of the legislation. of fellow Princeton professor Pe"Something is very wrong with "If a child born alive after a ter Singer, who he said has recog- a legal system that says doctors are botched abortion does not receive nized '~a class of human beings, mandated to pronounce babies dead the protection of the law, what is including newborn infants, who but are not mandated to assess bato prevent an abortionist from are, in effect, nonpersons" and bies for life and chances of sursimply delivering a child and kilf- thus could'be killed. vival," Stanek said. "No other chiling it?" Canady asked at the hearStanek, who has worked for dren in America are medically ing. . five years at Christ Hospital, said abandoned like this."

Witnesses included Gianna Jessen, a 23-year-old survivor of a late-term saline abortion; Robert P. George, a professor of jurisprudence in the department of politics at Princeton; and Jill L. Stanek, a registered nurse who works in the labor and delivery department at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, Ill. All three spoke in favor of the legislation, but the National Abore tion and Reproductive Rights Action League said in a statement at the hearing that the bill "attempts to inject Congress into what should be personal and private decisions about medical treatment."

Helen Alvare, director of planning and information for the U.S. bishops' Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities, said the NARAL comment demonstrated a "frightening opinion" that "the decision to kill a fully born infant, at any stage Qf development, is a personal and private medical decision."

"Nothing could prove more persuasively the need for Congress to reaffirm the obvious fact that live-born infants are persons," Alvare said. "If our lawmakers do not take a stand now, whose life will be next?"

The Born Alive Infants Protection Act states that any jryfant "who is completely expelled or extracted路 from her mother and who is alive" .THE U.S. bishops' Seeretariat for Pro-Life Activities has is a person under federal law, rereleased this poster for the annual October observance of gardless of the child's lung development, his or her expected Respect Life Month. The text reads, "Every human life is a chances of survivalor whether the sign of God's love, a trace of ~is glory." (eNS photo)