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Thousands descend upon La Salette for Steubenville East Youth Conference By MIKE GORDON ANCHOR STAFF
ATTLEBORO - The annual Steubenville East Youth Conference, themed "Experience the Glory," was held July 8-10 and 1517 at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette and welcomed more than 5,000 teens to the Fall River diocese. Sponsored by the Shrine and the Franciscan University of Steubenville, it offered young people an opportunity to strengthen their relationship with Christ and enjoy fellowship with other likeminded teens from New England and the Tri-State area through prayerful talks, the celebration of Mass and song. "We enjoy having them," said La Salette Brother Ron Taylor. "It's a
great experience for them and for us. They really love their faith and it's nice to see young adults with a strong faith in Christ. It strengthens our faith." The participants had a full weekend of activities beginning with· their arrival on Friday. The opening session, entitled "See the Glory," went from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and was followed by small group time. Time was set aside each day for the sacrament of reconciliation. Joe Sollecito brought 12 young people from St. Mary's Church, Taunton to the first weekend. He said it was the fourth year his youth group had participated and the teens ARCHBISHOP SEAN P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., of Boston, leads a Eucharistic adoration "had a great experience." service for children at the Northeast Family Conference held at Stonehill College July 16-17. Sollecito told them to "keep their (Photo courtesy of Holy Cross Family Ministries) Turn to page J3 - Steubenville
Family Fuel First-ever Northeast Catholic Family Conference hailed as successful event By DEACON JAMES N.
REPRESENTATIVES OF Holy Ghost Parish, Attleboro, gather for a photo at the Steubenville East Conference held at The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette. (AnchorlGordon photo)
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NORTH EASTON - It was billed as a family affair, a two-day conference July 16-17 aimed at rejuvenating and inspiring every member in Catholic families to live his or her faith for all the world to see. Themed "Making the Faith Visible," it offered an opportunity for Catholics of all ages to gather in prayer, learn and celebrate faith through liturgies, keynote talks, dozens of quality and interesting
workshops, reconciliation, music, and join in eucharistic adoration on the campus of Stonehill College. And it offered models for making the faith visible such as saints and sainthood candidates including St. Gianna Beretta Molla, Blessed James Alberione, Servants of God Michael J. McGivney and Holy Cross Fathers own Father Patrick Peyton, known as "the rosary priest"; and Blessed Mother Teresa of
Calcutta. So how did ·it go? "It was most successful, with approximately 800 people of all ages from Catholic families taking part," reported Congregation ofHoly Cross Father Leo Polselli, who is chaplain of Holy Cross Ministries at the Father Peyton Center... "I think we will do it again." While the adults were taking part in more than 27 workshops Turn to page J2 - Families
Bishop Delaney of Fort Worth dies; was a native of Fall River By DEACON JAMES N. DUNBAR AND CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE FALL RIVER - The Anchor had just gone to press when word came on July 12 that Bishop Joseph P. Delaney, head of the Diocese of Fort Worth, Texas for the last 24 years, had died in his sleep at his Fort Worth home. While his death was sudden, it was known throughout the Fall River diocese that the 70-year-old prelate who called this city home, had been battling pancreatic cancer for the last two years. Even though the cancer was in remission, he had struggled with declining health in the wake of surgery and other treatment. Local clergy, including priest colleagues, said Bishop Delaney had hoped to celebrate his 25th anniversary as Fort Worth's bishop next year.
Bishop George W. Coleman issued a statement on the death ofthe former diocesan priest, whose service in the South, where he was to spend the greater part of his ministry, came after he accepted the invitation of Cardinal Humberto Medeiros, former bishop of Brownsville, Texas, to help out there in 1967. "On behalf of the Fall River diocese I extend prayerful condolences to the clergy, religious and laity of the Diocese ofFort Worth on the sad occasion of the death of Bishop Delaney," Bishop Coleman said. "Bishop Delaney is remembered well here for his gifts of intellect and spirit and for his willingness to serve the Church in whatever capacity was asked ofhim. Over the years from time to time I would meet Bishop Delaney and our conversations always turned to Fall Turn to page J3 - Bishop Delaney
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NEW BEDFORD The roFALL RIVER - On August 10 . sary is recited along with a Chaplet of at6:30p.m. Immaculate Art Ministries Divine Mercy, every Tuesday at 7 p.rn. will present "I Thirst," a holy hour in- . at Our Lady of Fatima Church. For corporating dramatic prayer and mu- more information can 508-995-7351. sic at Holy Trinity Church. For more . information call Christin Jezak at 508NORTH DARTMOUTH-The DiocesanDivorced-Separated Support 679-4348. Group win meet August 8 from 7-9 FALL RIVER - First Saturday p.m. at the Family Life Center, 500 . Devotion will begin with the celebra- Slocum Road. Refreshments win foltion ofMass at 9 a.m. tomorrow at St. low. For more information call Bob Mary's Cathedral, concluding with Menard at 508-673-2997. Benediction at noon. TAUNTON - The 23rd annual FALMOUTH- Abingo night to Polish Picnic will be held-August 14 benefit Mission Honduras win be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Holy Rosary August 13 at the Knights of Colum- Church. Mass will be celebrated at 11 bus hall, Brick Kiln Road. Doors open a.m. Music will be provided by The at 4:30 p.m., first game is at6:40 P.ln. Maestro's Men Orchestra. For more information visit the Website: MASHPEE - Ablood drive, co- www.fastIink.to/polka.
, SEVERAL MEMBERS of a committee representing parishes in the Som~rset-Swansea area of the diocese meet to finalize plans for the first-ever Marian Family Festival to take place on the grounds'of St. Louis de France Parish in Swansea. Committee members include Fathers Raul M. Lagoa, Marek S. Tuptynski, and Edward E. Correia, and seminarian . Peter J. Fournier.
Somerset, Swansea parishes join forces for Marian Family Festi1!aIAugust 1-4 SWANSEA - For several concelebrated by priests from area told The Anchor. "This commitweeks this summer, a committee of parishes, with Father John J. tee was born out of the vision that dedicated Catholics in· the ,- Oliveira, pastor of Our Lady of we Catholics go beyond the Somerset~Swanseaarea ofthe dioMt. Carmel Parish, New Bedford, boundries ofparishes. We are one cese have been planning a ground- as guest homilist. A free cookout family in Christ Jesus and with breaking event focusing on family. follows the Mass. that vision we have come together The first-ever "Marian Family Later that evening, well-known to plan this wonderful event." The festival, to be held rain or Festival," is the brainchild of this guitarist, singer-song writer John committee and is scheduled to be Polce will conclude the festival shine, will also include face painting for the children. All are welheld on the 'grounds of St. Louis ~e with an outdoor concert. France Parish on August 14. "This event is such a wonder- come to attend, and are encourThe event will consist ofmu- .ful example of cooperation and aged to bring along a lawn chair sical entertainment from tal- fellowship between -parishes," to enjoy the festivities. ented groups from area parishes. Paulette Normandin, a parishio-. For more information contact There will be a 4 p.m. Mass ner ofSt. Louis de France Parish, 508-676-0029.
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Mexico and five laboring in the home missions among the Mexican-Americans in the Diocese of Brownsville, Tex. Last year, the Congregation sent two priests to begin a missionary community in Artesia, N.M., working with the poor. It also maintains a two-year pre-novitiate program in India where there are seven candidates, as well as a novitiate and postnovitiate formation program in the Philippines where there are 10 men in vows. Locally, it oversees six parishes, three community houses, one house of study, and a growing vocations program. The Donald D. Lynch Foundation is a foundation which gives primarily to Roman Catholic organizations that endeavor to relieve human suffering and proVide a hand-up. The foundation's priority is given to job training, right-to-life projects, evangelization and missionary work both domestic and international.
Bethany House hosts Legislative Breakfast _ TAUNTON - The Bethany programs throughout the state. House Adult Day Health Care, a . The program outlined the scope member ofDiocesan Health Facili- of services provided by adult day ties, recently hosted a Legislative health care programs and was also Breakfast attended by legislators intended to help focus the legislaand seven other organizations that tors' attention to upcoming legislaare members ofthe Massachusetts tion that would increase adult day Adult Day Services Association, program's reimbursement rates. representing more than 100 health The cost of running an adult day
health program is 20 percent greater than Medicaid reimbursements. Speakers included Phoebe Worcester, program director at Bethany House. Several employees gave testimonies about what the program means to them and about a day in the life of an adult day health care participant.
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Diocesan judicial vicar explains role of parochial administrators By
MIKE GORDON ANCHOR STAFF
FALL RIVER - Official changes made by the diocese June 10 involved several priests taking on the role of parochial administrator instead of that of pastor. To help explain the difference The Anchor sat down with Carmelite Father Paul F. Robinson of the Diocesan Tribunal. Father Robinson said that an administrator by definition is a
temporary job, while that of a pastor is considered more stable. "The parish is a stable institution that is usually defined by territory, but not always," said Father Robinson. He said that the expectation is that a parish will be headed by a pastor. "A parochial administer has the same rights and duties as a pastor,just not the stability," said Father Robinson. "He serves at the pleasure of the bishop." A
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OFFICIAL His Excellency, the Most Reverend George W. Coleman, Bishop of Fall River, has announced the following.appointments: Reverend Rodney E. Thibault, J.c.L. to Judge ofthe Diocesan Tribunal, while remaining Parochial Vicar of Corpus Christi Par- . ish, Sandwich.
pastor must give his permission to be removed from a parish. According to the Code of Canon Law, "A parochial administrator is bound by the same duties and enjoys the same rights as a pastor unless the diocesan bishop determines otherwise. It's much more complicated to move an unwilling pastor than it is an unwilling parochial administrator." Father Robinson went on to say that in many places it's not unusual to have a parochial administrator instead of a pastor. "It leaves the options open if there is a need to do something," said Father Robinson. Years ago it took a long time for a priest to become a pastor, but because of the shortage of priests they are now moving more quickly into those roles. Although there is nothing to say that a newly ordained priest cannot be named a pastor right away, in most cases they work with a pastor to gain experience before tak-·
ing over a parish themselves. The Anchor also spoke with Father Brian J. Harrington; former pastor of81. Julie Billiart Parish, North Dartmouth, and current parochial administrator of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Seekonk, who said parishioners asked about the distinction. "I got questions from the new and old parish," said Father Harrington adding that some people wondered if it was a de-
motion. He told parishioners that "right now that's the term they are using because of the pastoral planning process and because of the more permanent stability of a pastor." "My responsibilities are the same and the work of the Lord continues," Father Harrington stated. Father Thomas L. Rita went from pastor of Holy Trinity ParTurn to page J0 - Administrators
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To believe in Jesus Christ as the Son-of-God-made-man means, minimally, to trust in what Jesus said and did. It is not possible for a true disciple to think that Jesus could have make a mistake with regard to something essential to the Church and to our salvation. To do so would . be to place oneself above God, as if a creature could know better than God what God should have done. Such would be the arrogance of a Lucifer, not the humility of a disciple. When Jesus chose the 12 apostles, and when, later, during the first Mass, he ordained them priests to "do this in memory ofme," he didn't explain to us why he was choosing only men. But a believer trusts that Jesus did what he did for a reason, even ifhe didn't tell us that reason. We know that the reason couldn't have been because Jesus shared the ancient cultural discrimination against women. He showed time and again, on the contrary, how to treat women in accordance with the dignity he gave them from the beginning ("Mulieris Dignitatem," 13). We know that it couldn't have been because Jesus was afraid to "rock the boat" ofmisogynist culture. He wasn't afraid ofanyone, even when they were threatening to kill him. We know that it couldn't have been because he just wasn't thinking through the consequences of his actions. When we review how great a preparation he had taken for the celebration ofthilt first Mass, we seefrom the disciples' finding the man with the waterjug onward (Lk 22: 10) - that Jesus didn't leave any detail to chance. IfJesus chose to ordain only men, then a believer trusts that he did so deliberately, and that, because he is God, he did the unmistakably right thing. Moreover, if the Church he founded - from the apostles on down - and to which he promised the Holy Spirit to guide her into all truth (In 16:13), has never ordained women, then the reason must be that that is what the Holy Spirit wants. The only alternatives are that the Holy Spirit has either been asleep for 2000 years or just hasn't considered the issue ofpriestly ordination important enough to intervene until now. . This is the context to understand what happened on the Saint Lawrence Seaway on July 25, when Marie David of Harwichport and Few days in my priesthood three other women claimed to be ordained priests by a woman pwporthave been as fulfilling and as ing to be a Catholic bishop. inspiring as the three days I The reason why the ordination of women is invalid is because we, recently spent at a camp in who are not God, do not have the ability to change the substance ofthe Louisiana, preaching a chastity sacraments established by God. If a priest preferred to celebrate Mass retreat to a father-son Catholic with filet mignon and cognac instead ofbread and wine, after the conse- fraternity, known as "Kepha." At cration he would still have only steak and liquor. If someone tried to the request of these fathers and baptize a baby with some other liquid than water, the only change that sons, I was invited to reflect on would ensue would be that the child would get wet. 'It's the same thing what the world would be like, if with the sacrament ofholy orders. The Church believes, and has always only everyone would accept and . believed, that, because ofChrist's choice to ordain only men at that first practice the truth about chastity. Chastity. It is understandably Eucharist, the proper.matter for the sacrament of holy orders is a bapa sensitive subject, but tized male. A lay woman who participates in an ordination rite finishes also one that our Church the rite as a lay woman, deeply loved by God but in serious and perilous error. _O/i>'
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that the modem world experiences are linked with that more basic discord and disorder which is rooted in the heart of man ("Gaudium et Spes. " 10). And the answer to these and many other problems is chastity. Anything less than holy chastity offers only a temporary, "BandAid" solution to these thorny problems, while the virtue and discipline of chastity promises the complete answer, with no harmful side-effects. In the end, no souls will really be helped, if we surrender to the prevailing cultural belief that chastity is unnecessary or impossible. The solution of chastity, of course, would not be effective, if it were not actually feasible, as so many today would have us believe. But another great truth in this sensitive subject is that chastity is possible, as many holy and noble souls have shown throughout the ages. It is chastity, not false notions of "safe sex," that will get souls to Heaven. And nothing short of chastity will be truly effective. No one has ever regretted being chaste,.but countless souls have spent their lives recovering from the failure to embrace chastity. 'As our Catechism teaches, the virtue of chastity consists of "a training in human freedom" and requires "long and exacting work" (No.s 2339, 2342), and the decision whether or not to be Turn to page 10 - Bayou
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The morality of vaccinating our children This is the second column of a raise any moral red flags, since the cancer had been removed for monthly series where we look at medical reasons, and since some of the hot new topics in informed consent could be bioethics, attempting to simplify the jargon, and sort through some obtained from the girl's parents to use the cells for research. On of the latest controversies. the other hand, using cell lines There were lots of headlines derived from fetuses after an last week after a summary induced abortion raises vexing document was released from the moral problems. Informed Pontifical Academy for Life in Rome dealing with a topic of practical imporMaking Sense tance to many parents. The question addressed Out of by the document was this: is it OK for parents Bioethics to vaccinate their children By Father tad if the vaccines were Pacholczyk made by a process that uses cells derived from an abortion performed 30 consent cannot be validly or 40 years ago? obtained. It's clearly not possible To make a vaccine, it is often to ask fetuses themselves necessary to use a cell line; these are special cells that can be grown whether their tissues may be used after they are terminated, endlessly in'the lab. Cell lines are and the parents cannot give valid different from regular body cells consent either. Parental consent which may grow for a total of70 given on behalf of a child always or 80 doublings during a person's implies that parents have the best lifetime before they run out of interests of that child in mind. steam and die. Because cell lines Parents who choose abortion grow practically forever, they are widely used in many research labs prove by that very fact that they around the world. These lines can no longer have the best interests be obtained in morally acceptable of their child in mind, and they consequently lose the ability to ways, or in immoral ways. In most cases, the use of these give valid informed consent for the use of their own child's cells is not controversial. As a organs or mortal remains. graduate student, I used a cell Thus it is not morally permisline obtained from a cancer that sible to procure organs from had been surgically removed from a four-year-old girl in 1970. intentionally aborted fetuses for transplant purposes, and simiThe use of these cells did not
larly, cell lines can never be morally derived from such fetuses. Vaccines should also never be prepared using cell lines from aborted fetuses. Nevertheless, a number of vaccines'have been prepared in this way by various pharmaceutical companies, using cell lines from abortions that happened 30 or 40 years ago. In some cases, these vaccines are the only ones available to inoculate against particular diseases, for example, chicken pox and rubella. Some parents worry that it seems immoral to vaccinate their children using vaccines made in this way. If a school district has a policy requiring vaccinations for enrollment, some parents have gone so far as to suggest that their children should be exempt from the requirement as a matter of conscience. The Pontifical Academy of Life document reaches a different conclusion, namely, that even when a vaccine is made from aborted material, and when no other form of that vaccine exists, parents may indeed vaccinate their children. In fact, in many instances, parents should feel a strong obligation to do so, considering the gravity and severity of the diseases involved. The document also stresses that parents and others must vigorously and persistently apply pressure to
Is this the end of the road? We've been riding high for four - health and family. The brain area has also taken a years now, with a slight bump in hit with the exodus ofour offenthe road in 2002. But I think we sive and defensive gurus, Messrs. should prepare ourselves for what Weiss and Crennel. is bound to happen sooner or later To the outside world, the - the day the New England Patriots are not world champs. I cringe just typing out the words. My View For the last four years, the New England Patriots From have been the team against which all other the Stands NFL teams are measured. The Pats have quietly, By Dave Jolivet confidently, and consis- . tently shown the football world what it takes to win - an unselfish attitude and work ethic that ultimately leads to teamwork. The reigning world champs opened training camp last week on the cusp of what could be the end of a great run. Less than a week after winning their third Super Bowl in four years, the Pats had their heart and soul virtually ripped away when Tedy Bruschi suffered a mild stroke. No one was surplised when Tedy rightfully opted not to play this season, but it didn't soften the TOM BRADY, right, problow when it became official. poses offensive ideas to Then a big hunk ofmuscle was Coach Bill Belichick at Patriots tom away when Ted Johnson retired, also for all the right reasons camp. (AnchoriJolivet photo)
champs appear against the ropes before the season begins. But these are the New England Patriots, and somehow, some way they will find a way to fight to the finish. I took my daughters to a training camp session last week and I was amazed at how Tom Brady has emerged as a leader on this team, perhaps picking up the slack left by Bruschi. His demeanor on the practice field and his word offit simply scream leadership. Along with grizzled veterans like Willie McGinnest, Troy Brown and Rodney Harrison, Brady can carry this team further than most think possible. This may be the season the Pats don't win the last NFL game of the season. This may not be their most successful campaign, but it sure will be their most courageous. Perhaps we should prepare for a rough reentry into the real world. But then again, these are the New England Patriots. There won't be any Manny Moments here. Comments are welcome at dave;olivet@;anchornews.org.
pharmaceutical companies to reformulate their vaccines in lines from non-objectionable sources. If such alternatives already exist, parents should request that their doctors use those vaccines instead. What, then, are some of the reasons it is permissible (and advisable) for parents to vaccinate their children with vaccines derived from aborted matenal if this is the only source available? I. Parents may vaccinate their children because by doing so, they are not involved in any illicit form of cooperation with the original abortion. Many Catholic experts concur that cooperation today is not really possible in an event that was over and done with many years ago. Because the abortion occurred long ago, and for reasons completely unrelated to vaccines, it is untenable to conclude that vaccine recipients today somehow cooperate in the
original abortive event. Moreover, there is no ongoing use of recently aborted material for vaccine preparation; the lines obtained 30 or 40 years ago are the only abortion-derived lines being used currently for vaccine production. In sum, then, by vaccinating their children, parents do not illicitly cooperate in evil, nor otherwise engage in wrongdoing. If pharmaceutical companies or other agencies derive fetal cell lines from elective abortions, those companies or agencies, not the parents, are guilty of immoral cooperation in the evil of abortion. 2. Parents may vaccinate their children because any risk of scandal which may arise when Catholics use these vaccines can be reasonably minimized by various steps. Even without any danger of cooperation in the original abortion, there is another danger that can arise from Turn to page 10 -
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Homily ofthe Week-19th Sunday in Ordinary Time able nature, were traditionally under-. stood by the ancient rabbis as symbolizing chaos. So, Jesus reveals himselfas God Christ is the Lord ofCreation. The by showing his power and authority passages we have heard from the Gospel ofMatthew, this Sunday and over creation. But the very fact that last, together form an integral unit- he is revealing himself implies a relationship betWeen himselfand oth(Mt. 14:13-21) the feeding of the ers. There is a caveat, however. One 5,000, and (Mt 14:22-33) the walking on the water. In these readings cannot hope to encounter the divine and remain unchanged. It is not Jesus reveals himself in his divinity. enough simply to be a spectator. We He issues a call for our response to are, by his infinite grace, participants. him, and teaches us how we are to do this. Let us learn through Peter and the In Genesis 1:2, when God looks others. "During the fourth watch of the out over the earth he has created, he night, which extended from three to sees it is "formless and void." It has six in the moming, he came toward no shape, no order, it is chaos. Subsequently, it is also empty, no one and them walking on the sea." The Lord needs us to be defeated, broken down nothing in it. Last week Jesus recaof any hope of self-reliance and pitulates the second problem, voidpower, to be open to him. It already ness, and reveals his divinity by mihad been stormy in the evening, and raculously providing sustenance for his flock in the wilderness from noththe disciples were hard at work and ing. He trumps even his own action in mortal peril at the hands of these with the Israelites in the desert when chaotic waters for 10 to 12 hours alhe had manna and quail descend ready! Then they see what can only upon them (Ex 16:13-14), by pointbe a ghost, or perhaps the spirit of ing all the way back to the act ofcrethe waters coming to destroy them ation itselffrom nothingness. once and for all, "and they cry out in This week, he addresses the even fear." It is avery visceral, primal fear deeper problem of formlessness by of annihilation. Ironically the first . showing his effortless mastery and mention of'fear' is in relation to see. exercise of dominion over the waing Jesus. This is often the case. He ters, again harkening back through emerges not from outside our trials Moses and the Red Sea (Ex 14:21- and fears, but from their midst, and 31) to creation itself Water and seas, he issues a command: "Take heart, I in their great power and unpredict- . AM, have no fear!" God is so wholly Sunday homilies written by preachers in the Fall River diocese will be offeredweeklyin TheAnchor.
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other, that as he reveals himself to us, we naturally fear. But he quells our fear by his powerful Word, and by his name: "lAM." It is no coincidence that Jesus uses the name that .God gave to Moses from out of the burning bush. It is no coincidence that upon hearing these words of command spoken by the Word, that their fear is immediately controlled and
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begins to be dispelled. The Church has always known this. That is why traditionally blessings begin with the quote from Psalm 124: "Our help is in the Name of the Lord." It is also no coincidence that it is not in seeing the Lord, but hearing him that the disciples are consoled. That is why St. Paul teaches that, "Faith comes through hearing." God is pure spirit. Can you see pure spirit? No. But can you not communicate, as understood through hearing? Is it a coincidence that our Lord is revealed to us as the Word? Is it a coincidence that when we receive Our Lord in the Eucharist we call it Communion - as in communicate? "Perfect love casts out all fear" (Un 4:18} Filled with faith by the voice, where amoment before he was in mortal terror, St Peter heroically, and somewhat路 impetuously, abandons the last vestige ofhis own skill and ability at self preservation, gets out ofthe boat, and runs to the Lord, thereby becoming like him -showing dominion overcreation by treading chaos under his feet too. Poor Peter. We all know what happens. It is important to note two things, though. First, Peter made it very close to Jesus. He only. had to reach out and catch him. And second, he only began to sink when he was distracted by the raging wind and waters and focused on them, thereby breaking Jesus' command: "Have no fear!"
The consequences are swift and immediate, like trying to break the laws of physics. We. end up broken, not them. It is an illustration of the fact that as soon as we are self-conscious and aware of an experience we are precisely cutting ourselves offfrom the experience. Peter also teaches us something else. When he was falling and failing, he didn't try to regroup. He didn't try to meditate and collect his thoughts and try harder. He called out to the one who could save him. "Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand ..." and yelled "Here, grab on." The text stresses first of all the immediacy ofJesus' response: he was ready. And then"... (he) caught Peter." He snatched Peter up. Peter didn't do anything to contribute, but had the humility to ask for Jesus' help. And so it is for us. All we must do, especially when falling and failing, is fall into Christ's arms; to call out to the one who saves, and be caught up out ofthe depths ofourselves and carried to safety. But y<e must be willing to go with him. And we must be willing to allow the encounter to change us. We have all encountered Christ. St. Peter was never the same again. Am I? Lord, give me the grace even to have the desire to callout to you for help. Father Michael Fitzpatrick is a parochial vicar at St Mary's Parish in Mansfield.
Loving andLiving tfie 9rtass Following Well the Lord's Comrriand Editor's note: This is the first of Father Kocik's four-part series on Loving and Living the Mass. By FATHER THOMAS M. KOCIK Do you enjoy going to Mass? Be honest. You may be a very good Catholic and still feel that Mass attendance is something of a chore having little to do with "real life." Many Catholics go to Mass on Sunday or Saturday evening because it would be a serious offense against God not to, or because they have become so used to going .every week that it has become mechanical. These reasons are good enough as far as they go, since the primary purpose of the Mass is not to please us but to worship our Creator. Still, if one's fidelity to Sunday Mass rests on nothing more solid, one's attitude at Mass is likely to be nothing more than penitential obedience. If we really understand what is happening at Mass and how the Mass should impact our lives, we should find Mass anything but boring. This series, "Loving and Living the Mass," is meant to help you deepen your appreciation of the Catholic Church's supreme act ofworship, and to live the meaning of the Mass in your daily life. Over the next few months, we will "walk through" the Mass from its beginning to end, explori~g the significance ofits various prayers, sym-
boIs and gestures. Before we begin our tour ofthe Mass, however, some background information will be helpful. Let's start with the word "Mass." In the early centuries of Christianity the Mass was known by other names, such as the
to dismiss the people formally from the service. "Go, it is the dismissal," he said. The phrase in Latin is ~'Ite, missa est.'? And missa, "dismissal," is in English "Mass." Eastern Christians, both Orthodox and Catholic, refer to the Mass as the "Divine Liturgy." Whatever the name used, the Mass is the Church's obedient response to Jesus' command at the Last Supper: "Do this in remembrance of me" (Luke 22: 19). What, in fact, we are doing - and what, if anything, Christ is doing in our doing of it - will be explained next week. After that, we will look at a broad outline of the Mass and what happens in each section. Next, we will take note of the. various items used at Mass, including the church building itself. By then, we should be well prepared to begin our tour, which will carry us over several weeks. Father Kocik, an author of Don't worry about remembertwo books, one on the liturgy, is ing everything. After all, the chaplain at Charlton Memorial Apostles didn't fully understand Hospital, Fall River and resides all that was happening at the Last at St. Thomas More Parish, Supper. They were told only that Somerset. the bread which Jesus broke was no longer bread but his .actual "Breaking ofBread," the "Eucha- Body, and that the wine in the cup rist" (from the Greek for "thanks- was no longer wine but his Blood. giving"), and the "Lord's Supper." Accepting this mystery of faith, The name "Mass" was not used the Apostles understood enough until many years later and only in to make them active participants the Western or Latin Church when in our Lord's act. They were sharthe custom began for the deacon ing in what was, with the cruci-
fixion that was to take place the next day, the first Mass. So you don't have to be a theologian to "get something" out of the Mass, or to put your best into it. Of course, the more you know about the Mass, the better you can appreciate its indispensable role in your spiritual life. A wise Benedictine monk said that for a Catholic to become holy without the Mass would be as impossible
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Run-away bridals- Page two Log Entry: 1 August 2005: St. Alphonsus Liguori Day; Herman Melville's 186th birthday. Wedding preparations involve more than renting a hall and then finding a church. The Diocese of Fall River requires at least an 'eight-month advanced notice of a wedding. I make initial wedding plans only with the bride and groom in person. More than one hopeful mother has tried to make arrangements for a daughter's wedding. I sometimes wondered if the bride even knew! I was walking the dog's when a Lincoln drove up. Down buzzed the window. There sat a portly gentleman. In the back seat were the young woman and her mother. "Are you the priest?'~ A light in my brain flicked to "orange alert." "I am planning my daughter's wedding. Wave at the priest, dear." She waved limply. "We wish to inform you that our daughter will be married in this church. It's convenient to the reception hall." Click. Red alert. Houston, we have a problem. Once I received a phone call. "Hello, I'd like to order a wedding please." Here or to go? Want extra cheese on that? Turns out, the busy guy was on the road someplace in Texas. Wouldn't you know, the cell phone connection was lost. Can you hear me now? Can you hear me now? No? That would be a good thing. He never called back. Log entry: 2 August 2005: Anniversary of the official signing of the Declaration of Independence. (Only two men signed on July 4, 1776 and what they signed was actually a draft). Group preparation consists of eight hours of
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like Paul, perform weddings write: "You're off to a great on Sundays as well as Saturstart. We enjoyed the maiden voyage and will look forward days. This can lead to a busy must be planning your wedweekend. On a recent weekto the coluI11n each week. ding here?" Answer: "Actu- . . end, I presided at one wedWhere do you find the time?" ally, no. We're both Protesding, one funeral, three parish Well, actually, there are slow tants. Some of our Catholic Masses, a TV Mass, an days in Assonet. (But let's just friends told us about anointing of the sick, a first keep that between us, shall FOCCUS. Can we take it Communion, a baptism, heard we? I wouldn't want the word too?" ':I'm confused: No wait, confessions - and then . to get around.) maybe not. Sure, come on in." brought the holy Communion Previous columns of "The Other rectory meetings to the homebound. I suspect Ship's Log" are archived include completing the weekends in the missions may online at stbernardassonet.org. documentation and discussing be more restful! Father Goldrick is pastor the spirituality of the sacraLog entry: 4 August 2005: ofSt. Bernard's Parish, St. John Vianney Day, patron ment. I pay close attention at Assonet. Comments are the liturgy planning of parish priests. Eleanor and welcome at meeting. "Do you John Girard of Berkley StBernardA ssonet@aol.com. really think it's a good idea to have your pit bull 'Jaws' as the ring bearer?" "I know you'll be flying to Aruba for your honeymoon, but does 'I'm . Leaving on a Jet Plane' make the best recessional hymn?" "I'm sure your In95 for each little niece is as cute as a membersl button. But she's only four months old. Would you $500 consider choosing a flower $200 girl who has learned to walk? . $100 You say you plan to tie her up in a little red wagon and drag her down the aisle?" The Honduran wedding, Yearty membership: $100 upfront or $10 per month says Father Paul Canuel, is most often a group ceremony SSJ 500 Club performed at a Saturday Vigil clo Development Office Mass. There are no other 34 Lower Westfield Rd., Ste 1 liturgicat,choices available. Holyoke, MA 01040·2739 Lots of parishioners are (413) 536·0853 present in addition to the development@ssJspringfield.com wedding guests. I have never married more than one bride and groom at the same time. I,
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Divorced Catholics must be welcomed, pope tells priests . By CINDY WOODEN
not optimal, he said, "it is not nothing; it is involvement in the mysVATICAN CITY - Divorced tery ofthe cross lU).d resurrection of and civilly remarried Catholics who Christ." suffer because they cannot receive "Given that it is the sacrament Communion must be welcomed in ofthe passion ofChrist, the sufferparishes as Catholics who witness ing Christ embraces these persons to the importance of the Eucharist, in a special way and communicates Pope Benedict XVI said. with them in a different way," he At the same time, he said, if a said. "They can feel embraced by priest, acting out ofcompassion for the crucified Lord who falls to the their suffering, gives them the Eu- earth and dies and suffers for them charist, he risks undermining the and with them." Priests and parishioners must dignity and indissolubility of the sacrament of marriage. share the suffering of those ex"We all know that this is a par- cluded from the Eucharist, he said, ticularly painful situation," the pope but they cannot act in a way that said during a recent meeting with casts doubt on the unbreakable about 140 priests, religious and dea- bond of sacramental marriage. cons from the Valle d'Aosta region The pope said he understands where he was vacationing. . the exhaustion of priests who care The pope added that he knew the for numerous parish communities issue could get complicated and and the suffering ofthose who consaid, "Given these people's situa- tinually encounter people who do tion ofsuffering it must be studied." not seem to want Of need to hear The meeting, which was closed the Gospel they preach. to the press, lasted about two hours. The modern Western culture of The pope's opening remarks and "rationalism closed in on itself' has responses to questions from the made it very difficult for people in priests were transcribed and pub- those countries to believe in God lished in the Vatican newspaper. and in the Church, he said. ''The pope is not a prophet," he "And if it is difficult to believe, told the priests. "He is infallible in it is even more difficult .to offer very rare circumstances, as we all one's life to the Lord to be his serknow." Therefore, he said, in try- _vant," which accounts for the lack ing to fmd ways to spread the Gos- . ofpriestly vocations, the pope said. pel, to strengthen the faith ofCatho''This certainly is a suffering tied lics and to help the suffering, "I to our moment in history, a moment share your questions. I, too, suffer." when generally we see that the soAsked specifically about minis- called mainline churches appear to try to divorced and civilly remar- be dying. This is happening eSperied Catholics, Pope Benedict told cially in Australia and also Europe, the priests, "None ofus has a ready- but not so much in the United made solution, including because States," he said. each person's situation is different." Pope Benedict said faith is not Pope Benedict said that Catho- "a package of rules that we load lics must keep two things in mind: onto our shoulders like a heavy First, that even ifdivorced and civ- backpack." illy remarried Catholics cannot re"In the end, faith is simple and ceive the Eucharist, they are part of rich: We believe that God exists, the Church and are loved by Christ; that God is important. But what and second, that suffering out of God? A God with a face, a human love for God and for the Church is face. A God who reconciles, who "a noble suffering." defeats hatred and gives the strength While participating at M.ass of peace which no one else can without receiving Communion is give," he said, CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE
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AUXILIARY BISHOP Anthony Dang Mingyan, left, leaves St. Francis Cathedral in Xi'an, China, after being ordained by Xi'an Bishop Anthony l:.i Du'an JUly 26. The new auxiliary bishop, seen as a successor to Bishop Li, was ordained with the approval of the Vatican and the Chinese government. (CNS photo from UCAN) .
POPE BENEDICT XVI is seen on vacation in the Valle d'Aosta region of Italy. The pope remained on vacation until JUly 28, when he traveled to the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo. (CNS photo from L'Osservatore Romano)
Groups focused on abortion quick to' weigh in on Supreme Court nominee By CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE
"Roe v. Wade is the settled law Rehnquist's eloquent dissent in WASHINGTON '-:"Organiza- of the land," he said. "It's a little the Roe v. Wade decision on the tions with a main interesfin abor- more than settled." basis that this decision was mortion law and policy were among The National Right to Life ally and constitutionally erronethose to quickly weigh in on Judge Committee issued a press release ous." John G. Roberts' suitability for pointing out that the court has acOrganizations that support leserving on the U.S. Supreme cepted two cases dealing with gal abortion also were quick to Court. abortion for the coming term. Oral comment on Roberts' nomination. President George W. Bush arguments in both cases will be The Religious Coaliti9n for nominated Roberts, 50, to Reproductive Choice said fill the vacancy on the court Roberts' nomination "is created by the retirement of clearly the next step toward Justice Sandra' Day Father Frank Pavone, national the extreme right wing's O'Connor, on July 19. director of Priests for Life, issued a stated mission to overturn Clarke 'Forsythe of statement also warning Senate Roe v. Wade and end conAmericans United for Life, Democrats "especially those seek- stitutional protections for a public interest law firm . .. . women's health and safety." The Feminist Majority specializing in abortion and mg re-electIon next year ... that we other life issues, said Rob- will be watching them carefully. If. Foundation's president, erts is "an experienced ju- they again attempt to attack a Eleanor Smeal, said rist with impeccablecreden- nominee's faith or Pro-Life convic- Robert's record suggests he tials. Judges are not legisla- tions, their constituents WIll know "will b~ a s.olid vote against tors. We should all appreci't d th ey WI'/1 be heId a c- women Wade." s nghts and Roe v. ate the president's determi- a bou t I an nation to nominate someone countable." Frances Kissling, presihe is confident will interpret dent of Catholics for a Free the law rather than make it." Choice, which supports leA federal appeals court judge heard November 30. gal abortion, claims that the stanfor the District ofColumbia, RobFather Frank Pavone, national dard used to judge Catholic erts is a Catholic who has repre- director of Priests for Life, issued nominees to federal courts have sented both Bush and the Reagan a statement also warning Senate constituted religious discriminaadministration in pr,ivate practice Democrats "especially those seek- tion. and as a deputy U.S. solicitor gen- ing re-election next year ... that we Fidelis, a group organized to eral and as an aide to the attorney will be watching them carefully. support the election ofcandidates general and the White House If they again attempt to attack a and the confirmation of judges counsel. nominee's faith or Pro-Life con- who are "Pro-Life, pro-family and While working for the Justice victions, their constituents will pro-religious liberty," said in a Department, he helped write at know about it and they will be statement that Roberts' confirmaleast one brief to the Supreme held accountable." tion hearing would be "ripe for Court which said, "We continue The National Pro-Life Action anti-religious bigotry." . to believe that Roe (v. Wade, Center said Roberts is "uniquely Fidelis president Joseph Cella which legalized abortion nation- qualified" to meet the said the statements ofevery senawide) was wrongly decided and organization's ideal that "any tor about路 Roberts "will be should be overruled. " nominee to the Supreme Court watched. If any senator crosses In confirmation hearings for. must meet the 'Rehnquist stan- the line and attacks Judge Robhis current seat in 2003, Roberts dard.' Simply put, this means that erts because of his Catholic faith said that brief "was my position the nominee must concur with or family life, they will be held as an advocate for a client. " (Chief) Justice (William) accountable."
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BISHOP GEORGE W. Coleman meets with children from S1. Pius X Elementary School, South Yarmouth. The children performed a variety of songs for more than 270 guests at the S1. Mary's Education Fund Event on Cape Cod at Willowbend Country Club in Mashpee. (Bruce McDaniel photos)
St. Mary's Education Fund Dinner on Cape is scholarship fund-raiser MASHPEE - Knowing they could make an immense difference in the number of need-based students who would receive a Catholic education, more than 270 people gathered at the S1. Mary's Education Fund summer dinner fund-raiser at the Wil\owbend Country Club. Bishop George W. Coleman greeted the guests at the eighth annual event held on Cape Cod on July 22.
According to Jane Robin, executive fund-raiser for the fund, the event traditionally raises $300,000. A silent auction at the dinner raised a reported $13,000. The evening began under a large white tent where the cocktail reception and silent auction were held. Students from S1. Pius X Elementary School in South Yarmouth delighted the audience. A gourmet dinner in the beautiful dining room at Wil\owbend
was accompanied by entertainment by The Legends, starring Sharon Zee, Sigy Moller and Ronnie Howe. Dave Read, morning host on Ocean 104 and weatherman on WQRC, was the master ofceremonies for the event and explained the importance of its worthy cause. Event chairmen, Albert and WASHINGTON (CNS) - L. Maureen Makkay of Centerville, and co-chairmen Thomas and Mary Francis Rooney III, an Oklahoma Doherty ofWest Falmouth, worked and Florida businessman who conwith the St. Mary's Committee to tributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to recent Republican politiplan the spectacular event. All proceeds from the fund- cal campaigns, has been nominated raising evening benefit the S1. by President George W. Bush to be Mary's Education Fund, which ambassador to the Holy See. The seat has been vacant since provides scholarships for Catholic education. The fund makes it former ambassador Jim Nicholson possible for students in need of was confirmed as secretary ofVetfinancial assistance to attend di- erans Affairs in January. Senate confirmation is required before ocesan schools. Since 1996, more than 3,000 Rooney officially takes the post. students have been awarded need- The Senate is in recess until Sepbased scholarships because ofthe tember6. Rooney, 51, is a graduate of generosity of the many individuGeorgetown University and its law als who contribute to the fund. school who serves as chairman and chief executive officer of Rooney Montie Plumbing Holdings. & Heating Co. He and his wife, Kathleen, also
the support ofcountless hundreds of business and professional members oftheir respective communities. The efforts of these committees are focused on gamering as much support as possible from their respective communities prior to the 11 th Annual Fall River Scholarship Dinner scheduled for October 27 at White's ofWestport. The efforts ofthe Cape Cod and Islands Committee was realized in the annual summer event held July 22 at the Willowbend Country Club in Mashpee. The objective ofSt. Mary's Education Fund Scholarship Committees is to make the schools sponsored by the diocese even more accessible to our children, Donly stated. "The goal of the fi.md, and obviously of these generous volunteers and donors, is to offer hope to needy families and their children, who wish to experience one ofour schools." This year alone, the fi.md had approximately 950 applications for need-based scholarships and as a result, nearly 650 children will be receiving more than $630,000 in tuition assistance. For more information aboutthe St. Mary's Education Fund, how you might become involved, or if you would like to make a donation, ronwdmeDwc~anD~d~m~t
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FALL RIVER - Although the 2005-2006 school year is four weeks away from beginning - and a lot further in the minds ofstudents who feel theyjust left classes for the summer - there are business and professional leaders in the Fall River diocese whose focus is on the 20062007 academiC year. "These dedicated men and women make up the area committees for the St. Mary's Education Fund, sponsored by the diocese, that grants need-based scholarships to children who wish to attend the elementary and middle schools ofthe diocese but other otherwise would be unable to because of financial hardship," said Michael Donly, diocesan director ofDevelopment. From 1995-1996 through the 2005-2006 school years, more than $4.5 million will have been distributed from the St. Mary's Education Fund to more than 4,400 children in the elementary and middle schools thanks to the tireless efforts ofthese workers, Donly reported. The committees, under the leadership ofWilliamAdairofthe Bristol County Savings Bank for the Attleboro area, Nicholas Christ of Citizens Union Savings Bank in the Fall River area, James Kalife of Fairhaven Lumber, the chairman in the New Bedford area; and Harold Rose ofRockland trust in the Taunton area, work relentlessly soliciting
a Georgetown graduate, have been active in Catholic, political and civic circles in both Tulsa, Okla., and Naples, Fla., where Rooney Holdings has corporate offices. In the 2004 election cycle, the Rooneys contributed hundreds of thousands ofdollars to political campaigns for Republicans, including Bush and candidates for House and Senate races around the country. Rooney's work in Catholic organizations includes serving as a member of the strategic planning committee ofthe St. Francis Health System in Oklahoma; a board member of Cascia Hall Preparatory School, an Augustinian middle and high school in Tulsa; a member of the School ofArchitecture Council of the University of Notre Dame; and a Knight of Malta.
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ish i9 West Harwich to parochial' administrator of St. Mark's Parish in Attleboro Falls and said aside from the canonical differences there has not been much change for him. "My responsibilities to this parish will be the same including the administrative duties," said Father Rita. He said that a good number of parishioners were curious about the change in titles and he "responded to questions as they came." Father Rita agreed that recent changes were made in lieu of the ongoing pastoral planning, but he was unsure
Vaccines vaccinating one's child, namely giving scandal. Scandal can be caused by doing something which has the appearance of evil, even if it is not in fact evil. Those who choose to be vaccinated may provide the appearance of evil because of the remote abortion link, and others may take scandal from their decision. Traditionally, the remedy for this has involved educating those who might take scandal. Such education could involve explaining: - the facts about vaccines; - the lack of any illicit cooperation on the part of the parents; - the parents' frustration (even anger) regarding the lack of al~ernative, morally-derived vaCCInes; - the upright intentions of the parents and their concern for their children's health.
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' how;~fo~g:;thatpr~cess,wotild take; Father Rita has enjoyed his work at St. Mary's so far and praised the former pastor 'and said "there are a lot of good' people here who help with the administrative aspects and that makes things easier." Father George E. Harrison, former pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Seekonk, and current 'parochial ,administrator at Holy Name Parish,. Fall River, said when he made the move to parochial administrator for Holy Name Par-
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When this education is coupled with efforts to pressure pharmaceutical companies to reformulate their problematic vaccines in morally acceptable ways, the issue of scandal diminishes and moves into the background. 3. Parents may vaccinate their children because vaccinations are critical to preventing very serious, life-threatening diseases, and to safeguarding large segments of the population from cataclysmic disease outbreaks and epidemics. Father Tadeusz Pac1lOlciJIk, Ph.D. earned his doctorate in neuroscience from Yale and did pO$t-doctoral work at Harvard. He is a priest ofthe Diocese of Fall River, and serves as the director ofeducation at The National Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia.
ish he didn't receive' questions from the parishioners about his role and said there is really no difference. ' "The souls are still entrusted to our care," said Father Harrison. He stated that it is easier for a bishop to transfer a parochial administrator than a pastor and these changes are being made because of the current pastoral planning that is underway. "We are still pastors. My role is to preach and teach and sanctify. My job description is the same."
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chaste is, in the end, the decision whether or not to be happy. "The alternative is clear: either man govems his passions and fmds peace, or he lets himself be dominated by them and becomes unhappy" (CCC, No. 2339). As Catholics, we will put out into the deep when we summon the courage and the confidence to preach the Gospel message of chastity, without apology. And we will be better able to catch souls for Christ when we become convinced, and convince others, that chastity is one of the keys to lasting happiness. So, what would the world look like if everyone accepted and practiced the Gospel message of chastity? Take a few moments and let your imagination run. I think you'll love what you see.
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NOTES FROM THE HILL This brief synopsis ofpolitical goings on in Boston and Washington is provided by the Massachusetts Catholic Conference (MCC), the public policy voice ofthe Catholic Church in this state and governed by the bishops in each of the dioceses in the Commonwealth.
ter urging a veto. Although the institutional integrity of Catholic healthcare was preserved, problems remained with the bill generally. The mandate to provide emergency contraception in rape cases even when it may act as an abortifacient would still apply to public hospitals. The letter quoted from documents issued by the neutral Food and Drug Administration, and by Planned Parenthood, among other advocates for emergency contraception, acknowledging that its use in some cases could fail to prevent conception and then prevent the implantation of the embryo. The failure to implant causes the embryo's death. In addition, the letter raised concerns about the over-thecounter part of the bill. Emergency contraception, like any
Rogers, who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to defend the hospitals' right of conscience, made it clear during the floor debate on July 21 that the House blocked the Senate amendment so that the 1975 conscience statute would continue to have full effect. An amendment expressly applying that statute's terms Update on Emergency would have reinforced the hosContraception Debate On July 25, Governor Mitt pitals' position, but since the new C.C. NATIONAL '"" Romney vetoed a bill, S. 2073, bill does not expressly nullify the that deals with emergency contra- older statute, the conscience proMORTGAGE ception. The bill would require tection already on the books still hospitals to give emergency con- remains in force. Problems Remain traception to women victimized When S. 2073 was sent to the by rape. Also it would allow a Low, low rates starting at pharmacist to work with a doctor governor, the Massachusetts to dispense emergency contracep-. Catholic Conference wrote a let3 % * tion without a prescription to sexually active women and girls. NO POINTS, NO CLOSING COSTS 1ST, 2ND, 3RD MORTGAGES It appears that the MassachuPURCHASE OR REFINANCE setts Senate and House will take IMPROVEMENT, REPAIR up the veto after Labor Day. SusDEBT CONSOLIDATION CREDIT CARD PAY OFFS, taining a veto occurs only jf more HOME EQUITY, COMMERCIAL than a third of the legislators in 2ND HOMES, TUITION, SELF EMPLOYED each branch back the Governor. NO INCOME VERIFICATION POOR CREDIT - NO CREDIT The Senate sent the bill to the PAY OFF LIENS & ATTACHMENTS governor by a vote of 37-0; the FORECLOSURE· BANKRUPTCY APPLICATION TAKEN ON PHONE House approved it by a vote of NO APPLICATION FEE. 128-24. FAST SERVICE. WE CAN HELP! Conscience Rights CALL NOW Remain in Force Cape Cod 508-362-7777 The House worked to make New Bedford 508-992-1400 sure that the conscience rights of Catholic hospitals and medical Free application on Internet workers would not be stripped www.ccnm.com away. As a result, private hospi. MB#1161 tals will not be forced to dispense 'APR 5.78, 30 yr $10k min. emergency contraception in rape cases where the pills may be abortifacient. The House added an amendment to S. 2073 expressly applying the protections of a 1975 Church Supplies and Furnishings Massachusetts statute authoriz.J150 Amtiac Avenue. Cranston, RJ 03930 ing private hospitals to opt out of 401.331.4400 FAX: 401.751.7597 abortion, sterilization, and contraception. The Senate objected A Dedication and Open House Come visit us; we are to the House amendment and ofconveniently off Route 37. will take place on Tuesday, fered its own-stating that the August 23'" at 11:00 am. emergency contraception bill The Most Reverend Thomas should be enforced "notwithJ, Tobin, DD, Bishop of standing" any other existing law. Providence will bless the score The House objected to this counand sign copies of his book, termove. Under the Senate "Without A Doubt: Bringing amendment, Catholic hospitals Faith to Life" until 2:00 pm. would have lost their conscience Nationally acclaimed liturgical protection under the 1975 statute, musician Tom Kendzia will also forcing them to give emergency contraception to pregnant women appear mid-day. For detailed at the risk of causing an early information, visit the company's abortion. website www.tallys.com or call In the end, neither amendment 401.331.4400. was included in the bill. Even 'Without though the House amendment was taken out, the Senate amendment Bringing Faith to Life was rejected too. By avoiding the worse-case scenario ofadding the Bishop Thomas F. Tobin Senate's "notwithstanding" lan232 pp., Softcover, Price: $13.95 guage, Catholic hospitals achieved a substantial victory. Store HOW'SI M~;"-FrL9100AM - 5:00 PM" Sat. 10:'00 AM - 3,00 PM House Majority Leader John
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Other organizers also had people come 'up to them help of the Daughters of St. Paul many people attending, Father to talk about their first experience as well as the Catholic Daughters Polselli said he found it "a beauat such and event and ask if it of America, Holy Family Minis- tiful experience." Retired Worcester Bishop tries and the Boston Archdiocese to assist them in the first major Daniel P. Reilly celebrated the undertaking. And at the sugges- Mass on Saturday. The four bishtion of Fall River Bishop George ops in Massachusetts had given Sales And Service W. Coleman, the collaboration strong support and endorsement found Holy Cross Family Minis- to the conference. Fall River's Largest tries open tohaving Stonehill ColAt the workshop sessions at the Display of TVs lege as the location. Father Peyton Center the reports Father Polselli said that when from those coming and going he went over to the Ames Com- "was that those were terrific and ZENITH • SONY plex, where the main concentra- phenomenal," Father Polselli said. "I sat in on a talk from a lady tion of people was, "the first 1196 BEDFORD ST. FALL RIVER thing that. impressed me was the who has six birth children and five 508·673·9721 number offamilies there ... fami- adoptees, and who gave us her experiences on being Pro-Life, and I though she was outstandSt. Anne's Prayer ing." And this first conference was "Good St. Anne, Mother of Mary, and a learning experience as well, he Grandmother of Jesus, Intercede for me and my said. "There might not have been petitions. Amen." sufficient time between workshops to get around the campus. In honor of Sister Lucia dos Santos, Perhaps they were a little rushed. But I also heard the peer sessions seer of Fatima, who died went well with the groups of February 13,2005, age 97. grade, middle and high school stu, Lucia pray for us. dents. My overall com,ments to Susan· Wallace" marketing director for Holy Cross Family minisPRACTICE THE DEVOTION OF THE FIRST SATURDAYS, tries, were that it was inspirational AS REQUESTED BY OUR LADY OF FATIMA and I hope we can do it again. It is an expensive proposition, but On December 10,1925, Our Lady appeared to Sister Lucia perhaps we can do it for one day (seer of Fatima) and spoke these words: "Announce in my instead of two the next time name that I promise to assist at the hour ofdeath with the graces around." necessary for the salvation oftheir souls, all those who on the first Wallace said, "You couldn't Saturday of five consecutive months shall: help but feel a very positive en1. Go to confession; 2. Receive Holy Communion; 3. Recite the ergy with all the families there. It Rosary (5 decades),' and 4. Keep me company for 15 minutes while meditating on the 15 mysteries ofthe Rosary, with the intention of was very uplifting." making reparation to me. " She recalled that one of the In a spirit of reparation, the above conditions are each to be most amazing sights was Father preceded by the words: "In reparation for the offenses Antoine Thomas leading the chilcommitted against the Immaculate Heart of Mary." dren in adoration of the Blessed Confessions may be made during 8 days before or after the Sacrament. first Saturday, and Holy Communion may be received at "It was so very powerful to see either the morning or evening Mass on the first Saturday. the children so quiet and so in awe being in the presence of Jesus," Wallace noted. "You could see it on their little faces. On Sunday, Archbishop O'Mall.ey joined the children at adoration. They were so attentive and silent. It was incredibly moving." Gerry and Scottie Foley, directors ofFamily Ministry Programs July 25, 2005 for the Fall River diocese, noted Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina that those at the conference spanned the generations, with infants as well as elderly in wheel "Dear Children! Also today, I call you to fill your day with chairs. The families participating short and ardent prayers. When you pray, your heart is open and represented an ethnic diversity, God loves you with a special love and gives you special graces. and that everyone enjoyed and took part in the singing. Therefore, make good use of this time of grace and devote it to The walls of the Ames ConvoGod more than ever up to now. Do novenas of fasting and renuncation Center were lined with ciation so that Satan be far from you and grace be around you. I book vendors' tables offering inam near you and intercede before God for each of you. formation and resources on all "Thank you for having responded to my call." areas of faith that included encouraging Catholics to vote, pray the rosary, and find information Spiritual Life Center of Marian Community on natural family planning, fam154 Summer Street ily ministry, Marriage Encounter Medway, MA 02053· Tel. 508:533-5377 and Retrouvaille.
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Bishop Delaney River. It was evident that the years away had not diminished his love for the city of his birth." Bishop Coleman said he last saw Bishop Delaney in January when he was attending a medical-morals conference for bishops in Dallas. "I was able to include some time to travel to Fort Worth to see him and I am grateful for that. Though he was weakened by his illness, his faith in God and his devotion to the Blessed Mother remained strong, and he was prepared to accept God's will." Bishop Delaney's death came one day before the schedule episcopal ordination of Bishop-designate Kevin W. Vann, appointed as coadjutor bishop of Fort Worth in May. The ceremony. was held as planned, but instead of being ordained as coadjutor, Bishop Vann was installed as head ofthe diocese. He also was principal celebrant at the July 18 funeral Mass for Bishop Delaney in Fort Worth's St. Patrick's Cathedral, followed by interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Father Barry W. Wall, pastor of Holy Rosary Parish in Fall River and diocesan archivist, was the diocese's delegate to the funeral Mass, joining approximately 50 permanent deacons, 150 priests and 12 bishops and retired bishops representing the dioceses of San Antonio, Galveston-Houston and Santa Fe. The homilist was Msgr. Joseph A. Schumacher, vicar general ofthe Fort Worth diocese. He noted that although Bishop Delaney directed that the homily be on the Scriptures, he felt compelled to simply say Bishop Delaney "was a true disciple ofthe Lord who came to serve, that he was eager to welcome all newcomers, and to hear as many opinions as possible before making decisions." Before the final commendation, Bishop Vann said ofBishop Delaney, "I am grateful he crossed my life in these days ... the bishop and I had our plans, and God had his." Two ofBishop Delaney's nieces served as lectors. At the conclusion of the Mass, his brother, Dr. Thomas P. Delaney of Olean, N.Y., offered words of heartfelt thanks to the bishop, clergy and people ofthe diocese for their extraordinary kindnesses. Bishop Delaney also leaves another brother, Dr. Daniel 1. Delaney of Norfolk, Va.; a sister, Ann M. Carruth ofJackson, Wyo.; an uncle, William Delaney of Swansea; an aunt, Irene Crowell ofGeorgia; and many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. He was also the brother of the late Edmund T. Delaney. Bishop Delaney was only the second bishop ofFort Worth and led the 28-county diocese during a time of growth and change. During his tenure the Catholic population in his diocese increased from approximately 95,000 to 400,000. He was responsive to the changing demographics of Catholicism in north
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Texas, instituting the area's first Spanish-language Masses. Hispanic Catholics comprise approximately 40 percent ofthe population and there is a significant Vietnamese community. At the time of his death, Bishop Delaney was a consultant to the U.S. bishops' Subcommittee on Lay Ministry. He had previously chaired the subcommittee and the full Committee on the Laity. Though he was by nature' reserved, Bishop Delaney displayed personal magnetism in working with people on a one-on-one basis. He inspired great loyalty from his staff and diocesan employees as well as both priests and parishioners of the Fort Worth diocese. Joseph Patrick Delaney was born in this city on Aug. 29, 1934. The son ofFall River Police Officer Joseph Delaney, whose beat included North Main Street and High- . land Avenue, he was the eldest of five siblings and grew up with a sister and three brothers, first on Read Street and later at 424 Linden Street. His mother, Jane (Burke) Delaney, was originally from Tipperary, Ireland. In 1981, on the occasion of her son's ordination as Fort Worth's bishop, she told a reporter that growing up her oldest boy had always aspired to be a priest. Joseph Patrick - as he was always called by his mother to distinguish him from his father- was baptized and grew up in Sacred Heart Parish. He aftended Sacred Heart Parochial School and served Mass at the Sacred Heart Convent Chapel on Prospect Street. He graduated in 1952 from the former Msgr. Coyle High School in Taunton, now known as CoyleCassidy High School, and having discerned a vocation, entered Cardinal O'Connell Seminary in Boston. He was at The Catholic University ofAmerica in Washington, D.C. from 1954 to 1957, where he earned a bachelor's and a master's degree, and then studied at the North American College in Rome, where was to receive a licentiate in . sacred theology from its Gregorian Institute. After ordination he earned a master's degree in Education from Rhode Island College ofEducation. As a seminarian, the tall, lean priest spent his summers teaching swimming and sailing to boys at Cathedral Camp in East Freetown. A fellow seminarian-counselor at the camp was Msgr. John F. Moore, past executive editor of The Anchor. Following ordination as a priest in Rome on Dec. 18, 1960 by Archbishop Martin J. O'Connor, Delaney returned to this diocese and served at a parochial vicar at Sacred Heart Parish in Taunton from 1961 to 1967, and also taught religion at Coyle High School. At that time Father Moore was assigned at the same parish. "We saw a lot of each other," Msgr. Moore recalled. "He had a wonderful sense of humor but was also well disciplined too. He was a very good sailor and loved sailing
... except when he became seasick. I remember sailing with him and Father (later Msgr.) Patrick 1. O'Neill, out to Menempsha. The Delaney's and the O'Neill's came from the same neighborhood. On the return boat trip back the sea was rough and Joe turned green and was very sick." In 1963, Father Delaney was named assistant superintendent of Fall River Diocesan Schools and later became superintendent. Things began to change for Father Delaney in 1967, when another former Fall River priest, Cardinal Humberto Medeiros, told him ofhis need for priests in his Brownsville, Texas, diocese, were he was bishop at the time. Father Delaney sought and received permission to go to Brownsville on a temporary basis to bolster a staff of only 14 diocesan priests. Another Fall River priest, Father Agostinho Pacheco, also went to Texas about the same time and is still serving as pastor in the Brownsville diocese. "Brownsville had the worst ratio of priests to people of any diocese in the United States, "Bishop Delaney recalled on a visit home to Fall River in October 1981 after being ordained bishop of Forth Worth. "In Taunton alone we had 13 parishes and 36 priests to serve 25,000 Catholics." He told=the news media: "It wasn't long before I knew I would be staying in Brownsville," Bishop Delaney added. "I went to Mexico for two months to learn Spanish and came back to inherit six acres of barren land for a parish." During his 14 years in the Brownsville diocese, Father Delaney served as assistant pastor ofSt. Jude Parish in Pharr and Our Lady of Sorrows in McAllen. He was later pastor ofboth Good Shepherd and Christ the King parishes in Brownsville. He was also appointed superintendent of schools and co-chancellor of the Brownsville diocese as well as chief judge of the diocesan marriage tribunal. In July 1981, when the phone rang at the Brownsville Chancery Office, it was Archbishop Pio Laghi, apostolic delegate to the United Nations. He wanted to talk to Father Delaney. But because the priest was out, the archbishop had to talk to talk to Bishop John 1. Fitzpatrick, bishop ofBrownsville. And so it was Bishop Fitzpatrick who had to tell Father Delaney that he was to become the second bishop of the Diocese of Forth Worth, a swatch cut 13 years before from the Diocese of Dallas. "I talked with Bishop Fitzpatrick a half hour before I called to accept," Bishop Delaney recalled. "Five days later the official appointment was announced. It was a difficult secret to keep from his family," he said. Bishop Fitzpatrick would later say the appointment "was a blow to us, but great for the universal Church as well as for Fort Worth."
His former chancellor, he said, "loves people and possesses every characteristic and quality a bishop ought to have. It was really a wise appointment." Back in Fall River, the bishopdelegate's family readied to make the trip to Texas. Bishop Delaney was ordained as the second bishop ofFort Worth on Sept. 13, 1981, by Archbishop Patrick F. Flores of San Antonio, who is now retired, and Bishop John 1. Cassata, the first bishop of Fort Worth, now deceased.
That ceremony took place in the Tarrant County Convention Center, now called the Fort Worth Convention Center, and was attended by more than 7,000 participants. Among the Fall River contingent at the Episcopal ordination was Msgr. Moore. "Bishop Joe had looked forward to celebrating his 25th anniversary as bishop and I had planned to attend," Msgr. Moore reported. ''Now I guess the next time we'll see one another will be in heaven, please God."
Steubenville hearts open to the gifts of Christ," because they would get something from the experience. "The speakers and music were awesome and to see 3,000 young people worshiping Christ together was a powerful experience." That enthusiasm for their faith "builds me up," declared Sollecito. Shrine Director Brother Robert Russell provided a message to the participants via their conference brochure encouraging them to "enjoy the time you're spending at the Shrine. In our sacred grounds you can find many beautiful places. Places of faith, prayer and peace. May the time you're spending here relaxing and praying lead you deeper in your fiiendship with Mary and her Son, our Lord, Jesus Christ. Saturday saw breakfast from 6:15 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. followed by morning praise and worship. Mass was celebrated at 9 a.m. and then the women and men broke off for separate conferences. The afternoon was filled with a variety of workshops featuring many wellknown speakers. Sessions were entitled "The Glory ofthe Eucharist," "The Glory ofReconciliation," and "The Glory of the Saints," among others. During the session on "The Glory of Peace," speaker Brian Kissinger of Steubenville told his audience that ifthey wish to quench their thirst they must "dig a well to God." He spoke about how God time and time again proves his love to his people and we must stop looking for love and nourishment in . other places. "Jesus told the woman at the well I will give you everlasting water." He also said understanding the Eucharist is not an easy thing. "It wasn't easy then for the 12 either. Jesus wasn't walking around with a halo over his head like you see in children's books. The Eucharist is something that's not easy to believe. It's a mystery. It's hard," said Kissinger. "Remember that after Mass the glory of God resides in you. You become a living tabernacle." Saturday night featured the program "Experience the Glory" followed by Eucharistic adoration, which for many attendees is the most moving experience of the weekend. "It's amazing," said first-time visitor Victoria Charette of Holy Ghost Parish, Attleboro. "This has been a very powerful experience and it's nice to celebrate and share
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my faith with other teens." Sixteen-year-<>ld Lori Pasqualino, also of Holy Ghost said "I feel at home here because it's like my family." Pasqualino was enthused about the many speakers and said "everyone here is excited because God loves them." Her youth group leader Pedro Texeira said the annual Steubenville experience strengthens the parish's youth group. "They are building fiiendships through Christ and it has been a powerful experience for these young people. They see that God is here for them and this experience is something they will cherish," he added. Although the weather was hot, it didn't damper the enthusiasm of participants. Young people sat around conversing with new fiiends, some sang prayerful songs as they explored the grounds and others anxiously waited for the next round of speakers to begin. Another speaker, Tammy Evervard of Boulder, Colo., addressed the topic "The Glory of Freedom." She told her audience that "we live in a world that tells you to do whatever you want whenever you want, but that's not freedom." She advised that "true freedom is being free of the demands and expectations of the world and nothing external good or bad we find will create contentment in us. The only place we fmd freedom is in Christ." Evervard's talk centered on topics that bog teens down like alcohol, drugs, pornography and eating disorders among other things. "God didn't want us to be shackled," said Evervard. "That's why he died on the cross." On Sunday the young people began with an early breakfast again followed by separate sessions for men and women. Praise and worship followed and Mass, featuring the message "Be the Glory," was celebrated at 11 a.m. The conference ended with lunch as participants prepared for the journey home and to share what they experienced with their friends and families. "These weekends have been a tremendous success," declared coordinator Lisa Laliberte. "We had 2,650 and 2,574 young people on each of the weekends and they really responded well to the message. Organizers hoped that young people would come to "Experience the Glory" and Laliberte said participants are finding "the glory of God is within them."
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New Bedford youth group seeks donations for needy NEW BEDFORD ' - This month the Youth Group of St. Lawrence Martyr Church, 565 County Street, is sponsoring a food drive to support the parish food pantry. In their efforts to k~ep the less fortunate in mind, the group has set a goal of obtaining 3,000 non-perishable food items. The kick-offwill be Sunday at 1p.m. during the annual St. Lawrence Roast. They will
be collecting at the Shaw's Supennarket on State Road in Dartmouth August 1~ from 1 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations can be left at the back of the church before or after Masses or at the parish rectory located at 110 Summer Street. For more infonnation call Crystal-Lynn Medeiros at 508-992-4251 or via E-mail at youthgroup@htbn.org.
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STUDENTS AND family members gather in the gymnasium of St. Mary's School, Mansfield for the first annual Luminaria Prayer Service. Nearly 300 luminaria bags, each remembering a loved one living or deceased, were lighted in the school gym. A prayer service was held, led by St. Mary's School sixth-graders. It was attended by parish members, St. MarY's Pastor Father George Be,"enoit, and Fathers Darius Kalinowski and Michael Fitzpatrick.
NORTH DARTMOUTH - Bishop Stang High School recently announced a new book scholarship for five incoming freshmen with the highest scores on their placement tests. These, five students will receive complimentary new textbooks for their freshman year. The announcement
came as new students selected courses for the-fall. The recipients are: Ellen Carroll of Portsmouth, R.I.; Emily Domain of West Yarmouth; Sean Gilmore of Plymouth; Daniel Mello of Adamsville, R.I.; and Matthew Pelletier of Dartmouth.
JOANNE RZASA, a first-grade teacher at St. Stanislaus School, Fall River, and her daughter Elena', lay a wreath in front of the World War II memorial at the school during a recent ceremony. Joanne Rzasa's father is among those from the parish who was killed in the war. . PRE-KINDERGARTEN students from 51. Anthony's School, New Bedford, were all smiles during an end-of-the-year class activity. '
MEMBERS OF the National Junior Honor Society at 51. Francis Xavier Preparatory School, Hyannis recently raised $1,040 for Habitat for Humanity'of Cape Cod.
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II Latin Mass will be celebrated during World Youth Day VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Apparently "Inviting us to WYD without enabling for the first time in the history of World us to bring the richness of our own tradiYouth Day, young Catholics dedicated to tions would be like inviting a violinist to a the pre-Vatican II Latin Mass and devotions philharmonic orchestra without allowing will have Vatican-approved opportunities him to play his instrument," the statement to pray with the old liturgies. said. Organizers ofthe "Juventutem" pilgrimOfficials at the Pontifical Council for the age said they expect at least 2,000 young Laity confirmed that the World Youth Day people from 20 countries to join their World celebration is open to all Catholic youths; Youth Day activities August 10-15 in ancJ those operating under the special terms of , around Dusseldorf, Gennany, before mov- "Ecclesia Dei" are not excluded. . ing to Cologne for the international gathThe Juventutem Website also expressed ering with Pope Benedict XVI. hope that pilgrimage participants would The movement brings together youth help bring more dignity and decorum to the groups from a variety of parishes and or- World Youth Day gathering, particularly the ganizations operating under the terms of Masses. "Ecclesia Dei," Pope John Paul II's 1988, "One way to help improve the situation norms for maintaining union with the is to pray and offer sacrifices for more reCatholic Church while using the Tridentine spect toward the most holy sacrament and Mass.. for more dignity and modesty in behavior," "We have made iJ explicit to WYD au- the movement's Website said. 'thorities that we expect our liturgical iden"Another way is to be physically present tity to be recognized and indeed wel- on the spot and behave in an exemplary comed," said a statement published on the manner and favor contacts with all those group's Website, www.juventutem.com. who ask about us," it said.
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SCENES FROM Steubenville East - Three young men from the Manchester, N.H. diocese wear their hearts on their T-shirts. Below, hundreds of young people listen attentively to one of several speakers at the regional conference held at La Salette National Shrine in Attleboro on consecutive weekends last month. Complete coverage on page one. (Anchor/Gordon photos)
THE LONG AND WINDING ROAD The long and winding road That leads to-your door Will never disappear I've seen' that road before It always lead me here Leads me to your door The wild and windy night That the rain washed away Has left a pool of tears Crying for the day Why leave me standing here Let me know the way Many times I've been alone And many times I've cried Anyway you'll never know The many ways I've tried But still they lead me back To the long and winding road You left me standing here A long time ago Don't leave me waiting here Lead me to your door (Repeat) Sung by Paul McCartney Album: "1967-1970 - The Beatles" Copyright (c) 1993 by Capitol Today's column continues my reflection on the most attended and viewed music event ever, this July's Live 8 concerts. Nine cities around the planet hosted venues for Live 8, and billions watched via the Web or TV. Live 8 's producers and performers asked us to make poverty history, especially for the world's poorest in Africa. They encouraged us to make this dream possible by taking "the long walk to justice." At the London concert, pop music icon Paul McCartney sang The Beatles' hit "The Long and Winding Road." You can find a 1993 CD version of the song on "1967-1970 - The Beatles," put out by Capitol Records.
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The "long and winding road" to justice for Africa's impoverished requires vision and commitment. The Live 8 musicians crafted a vision of how to get there. Now it is up to us to sustain the commitment to tum vision into reality. Of course, Live 8's community of musicians are not the only
ones encouraging us to stand with our brothers and sisters in Africa. In their statement "A Call to Solidarity With Africa," the U.S. Catholic bishops said, "We want to amplify the voice of Africans so that they can be heard by a sometimes distracted world." We can respond to this message: We on this planet are one family of God. Addressing Africa's complex problems requires economic and political strategies. That's why Live 8's message was timed to coincide with the gathering of representatives of the world's eight most powerful nations. However, one does not need to be a trained economist or a politicalleader to help "make poverty history." If you follow this
column, you know that I often stress practical, everyday actions as very important to what it means to be disciples of Jesus. Consider these suggestions for, acting on the message of Live 8's organizers and musicians: - Sponsor a Live 8 party at your parish. Check out the many Websites offering replays of the concert's music and message about justice for Africa's poor. - Ask your high school or parish religious education teacher to teach some classes about the difference between justice and charity. Explore why political and economic change by the world's most powerful countries is needed if God's people are to experience better lives in places like Africa. - Hold a letter-writing party. Tell President Bush, Prime Minister Martin of Canada and other government leaders how Live 8's message affects you. Mention specifically why your faith prompts you to request changes that will empower Africans. - Foster global citizenship. See this decision as part of your discipleship. One way to do this is to wear the symbol of Live 8, a white wristband. Ifyou don't have one, they are easily attainable from htt.p://www.one.org or http:/ /www.whiteband.org. In every age, disciples ofJesus have translated the Gospel message into specific ways of helping others. Now it's our tum. The "walk to justice" may require a journey on "the long and winding road," but the time is now for making poverty history.
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Don't let cynicism stop charity By KAREN DIETLEIN CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE
A friend and I were walking home recently when an excited man in a sedate tie approached us and related a tale of woe. While he and his wife were at the theater, a tow-truck took his car, which he'd accidentally parked illegally. His wallet was inside, and now he had no money to get home. Could we spare a few dollars to help him with taxi fare? I expected my friend to say no, like I did. I thought the stranger may have been a con man. But my friend shocked me instead. He told the stranger we'd drive him and his wife where they needed to go. The stranger stammered something about going to find
his wife, and we arranged a place to meet. I was still suspicious: Why wasn't he with his wife if they were stranded? Why did his speech sound rehearsed? Why did the little details in his story sound contrived? My friend then told me why he responded as he did. Years ago, a man from his parish - a man he didn't even know - loaned him the keys to his minivan to use in moving out of his apartment. Now my friend wanted to repay that generosity by doing something for someone else. It was the kind of generosity Christians should offer, he felt. I was touched but still had questions, so I called the towing company. The receptionist told
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conned. They really want to trust, but they're afraid their money will be used to buy alcohol or commit a crime. And it's true that desperation and addiction can cause this. Giving to the poor should be simple, but for many reasons it rarely is. That's why some food pantries institute methods of verifying that someone is in need of assistance before offering any. It's why charities ask clients about their lives so as to make sure the right kind of aid gets to them - so a homeless alcoholic can get treatment and housing or a single mom can get job training. Even Jesus sometimes needed to ask questions. When a Canaanite woman asked him to heal her sick daughter, he
refused, saying that he "came only to the lost sheep ofIsrael." But the woman insisted, retorting that "even dogs ate crumbs from their masters' tables." Her answer prompted Jesus to help. It's not easy to engage in Christian service in a world where con men work and good intentions can be turned for profit. But the woman is a reminder that it's not OK to be stingy or cynical simply because this can happen. She reminds us that our society needs to redouble efforts to make sure our resources for the poor are used in the best ways possible. It certainly reminds me that I shouldn't let things like these disillusion me from attempting the kind of generosity my friend wanted to exhibit.
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Taunton Knights hope to march to a new tune saxophone, tube, French horn, clarinet, flute, drums, and for the Concert Band, piano/keyboards, bass guitar and rhythm guitar. As an organization that has always made every effort to foster friendship and assistance, whenever possible, to neighbors in the community, the Taunton Council sees this endeavor as an added way to bring wholesome family entertainment to the area. It will also allow for the opportunity for fathers and sons, uncles and nephews and grandfathers and grandsons to come together to share'talents and treasures with family and friends of the community. To sign up or for more information, contact Paul J. Camara at 508-822-7314.
TAUNTON - The Knights of Columbus No. 12252, of St. Paul's Parish, Taunton, lS exploring the possibility of creating a semi-regional K of C Marching and Concert Band, to begin early this fall. The St. Paul's Council is sending a communication to fellow Knights of other local councils in the area to consider joining the newly-formed group. There is a need for at least 40 members for the marching unit. The Knights are opening the invitation to younger and older men who aren't necessarily Knights. The requirements are that the individual be able to read music and play one of the following instruments: trumpet, trombone,
DOMINICAN SISTERS process from the convent to Mass on the grounds in Dighton last month marking their 100th year of service in the Diocese .of Fall River.
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THIRTY PARISHIONERS of Our Lady ofthe Cape in Brewster recently participated in the Housing With Love Walk from Provincetown to Falmouth, to raise funds for housing n~eds on Cape Cod. The six-mfle segment from Brewster to Dennis be~ gan with Mass celebrated by Our Lady of the Cape Pastor Father Bernard Baris. FollOWing Mass, Father Baris had the congregation pray over the walkers. Phyllis Biron, chairman of the parish St. Vincent de Paul Society, organized the walk.