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ROME-BOUND - Pilgrims from across the diocese, chaperones and Father Scott Ciosek, kneeling, far right, take time for a candid shot outside Bishop Stang High School in North Dartmouth before heading to a Boston flight taking them to World Youth Day 2000 celebrations with some two million others.

More pictures on pages three and 16. (Anchor/Dunbar photo)

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Young adults from Fall River diocese join Bishop O'Malley in Vatican Square for opening ceremonies.

By MIKE GORDON ANCHOR STAFF

VATICAN CITY - Rome, a city usually known fo~ ancient splendor and timeless atmosphere, took on a younger face Tuesday moming as the first wave of pilgrims from the Fall River diocese arrived in the Eternal City to take part in the great Jubilee Year's World Youth Day 2000.

The groups of 24 and 60 young people, chaperones and priests found themselves among an estimated two million pilgrims for a host of activities both spiritual and cultural.

On Monday moming, after many months of fund-raisers, preparation and shared spirituality, parents and friends helped carry lilggage and checked last minute lists as a group of 24 that included Father Hernando Herrera of the Youth Apostles boarded a bus at Bishop Stang High School in North Dartmouth. After hugs and kisses the travelers motored to

Boston and then flew to New York for a stopover and then directly to Rome, arriving early Tuesday morning.

Then, on Monday afternoon, the scene at Stang was repeated as a second diocesan group comprised of 60 pilgrims and including Father Scott Ciosek, headed by bus to Boston

Bishop offers condolences FAL.L RIVER - Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., who is in Rome this week with young people of the diocese participating in World Youth Day 2000, has issued the following statement on learning of the death of Fall River Police Officer Richard G. Magan.

"I join the citizens of Fall River in mourning the unexpected death of Officer Richard Magan and offer my condolences to his family Turn to page. three - Condolences

for a flight to Frankfurt, Gennany and then on to Rome arriv. ing Tuesday afternoon.

Following the arrival of the second group at the Hotel Princess, the entire 84-member diocesan entourage traveled with Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., to St. Peter's Square and St. John Lateran for the opening celebration wilt! Pope John Paul II. It included a "Presentation of the Continents" - a mutual exchange of typical gifts which will become an expression of a com~union of prayer and faith, of celebration and friend- . ship.

It was followed by a prayer by the Holy Father and the theme of World Youth Day: "And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us," was proclaimed.

After the ceremonies the local pilgrims attended a Mass celebrated by· Father Ciosek observing the feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven, the theme of the celebrations being: "Mary of the Magnificat."

In an address to young people on the eve ofWorId Youth Turn to page 13 - Trip

Holy Name Society's regional convention set in Fall River ~

The all-day event on October 21 will be held at Espirito Santo School on Alden Street.

FALL RIVER - Hundreds of men from Holy Name Societies throughout the region are slated to gather for the fourth, New England Region I,.Holy Name Society Convention set for October 21 at Espirito Santo Parish School.

The theme for the convention is "The Holy Name in the Holy Year," with 17 workshops planned in English, Portuguese

and Spanish and three meals on . the agenda.

"We have also scheduled time for private devotions and will have daylong adoration of the Blessed Sacrament available and a closing Mass with Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., as principal celebrant," reported Jose Sardinha of Fall River's St. Anthony.of Padua Parish, dioc-

esan president of the Holy Name Society and chairman of the convention.

Sardinha made it clear that the convention "is open to all, and you need not be a member of the Society to attend."

The co-chairman is Humberto Vieira of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, New Bedford.

The keynote address will be given by Father John J. Oliveira, pastor of St. John the Baptist Church, New Bedford.

Deacon Joao A. Moniz of Espirito Santo Parish, a spiritual moderator for the Holy Name Society, will be the master of ceremonies.

The regional conven~ion, held every two years, was last held in Springfield. The Holy Name Society is a parish branch of a worldwide confraternity founded to proclaim publicly Jesus as Lord. and savior. Charged Turn to page 13- Society

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Sister Maria Isolina Ferre MSBT

FALL RIVER - Word has been received here of the death on'Aug. 3 in her native Ponce, Puerto Rico, of Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity Sister Maria Isolina Ferre, who had received world-wide . recognition for her educational and humanitarian activities.

A member ofone of Puerto Rico's most influential families, Sister Isolina, 86, entered the Missionary Servants in 1935.

'Her missionary work took her to St. Patrick's, Wareham for three y~ars, and missions in Puerto Rico.

But it was at the Dr. White Community Center in Brooklyn from 1956 to 1968 that she began the work that was to fill her life, a min-.

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istry that subsequently contributed to a better quality of life for the poor, abandoned and marginalized wherever she served.

Sister Isolina received 14 honorary d(xtorates from institutions such' as The Catholic University M America. She was honored with the Albert SchweitzerAward for humanitarianism, the Andrus Award from the AARP, the Good Sainaritan Award and most recently the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

She is survived by her brother, Don Luis Ferre, former governor of Puerto Rico; nieces and nephews; and her religious community, Her funeral Mass and interment were in Puerto Rico.

Sister Gabrielle Moge SUSC .

FALL RIVER - Sister Gabrielle Moge (Josephine Collette), 88, a member of the Holy Union Sisters for 69 years, died Aug. 11 at the Catholic , Memorial Home. .

Born in Cambridge, the daughter of the late Arthur and the late Josephine (Gabriau) Moge, she entered the Holy Union community on Sept. 18, 1931. She taughtEnglish and . French at Sacred Hearts Academy in Fall River from 1943 to 1946, and subsequently taught at Sacred Heart School in Lawrence, Rose Hawthorne High School in Concord where she also was principal, St. Jean's Academy

in Pawtucket and at the Country Day School in Groton.

From 1984 to 1988 Sister·Gabrielle· was archivist for the former Groton Province of the Holy Union Sisters.

She retired to St. Mary's in North Attleboro in 1988 and has resided at the Catholic Memorial Home since 1998.

Besides her Holy Union Sisters she is survived by a sister, Colette Griffin of Wakefield; and many nieces and nephews.

Sister Gabrielle's funeral Mass was celebrated Wednesday at the Catholic Memorial Home. Burial was in St. Patrick's Cemetery.

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Diocesan CYO'golf t~urnament to be hel.d at Segregansett CC, . TAUNTON - Father Jay Maddock, diocesan director of the Catholic Youth Organization, has announced that the 40th Annual Fall River Diocesan CYO Golf Tournament will be held on Aug. 23 at the Segregansett Country Club here.

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division of those tournaments have qualified to compete at Segregansett.

The four divisions are: Seniors, born on or after l/ln4; Interrnediates, born on or after 1/1/81; Juniors,- born on or after 1/1/84; and Cadets, born on or after "1/1/86.

Father Maddock offered special thanks to the area tournament directors: Deacon Ralph Cox (Cape, Cod), Neil Loew (Attleboro), Larry Masterson (Taunton) and Everett Smith (Fall River). Masterson will once again serve as director of the

diocesan tournament.

Trophies will be awarded to the first and second place finishers in each division. Again this year, the Bill Doyle. Trophy (honoring one of the forrnertoumament directors) will be awarded to the Outstanding. " Golfer of the Day. Father Maddock also gave special thanks to the board of directors and members of. the Segregansett Country Club for their generosity in welcoming the young golfers of the diocese for this tournament.

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1884, Rev. Peter IE. Bedard, Founder, Notre Dame de Lourdes, Fall River , 1962, Very Rev; James F. Gilchrist, CPMVG., Vicar General ofthe Congregation of the Fathers ofMercy 1987, Msgr. James E. Gleason, Retired P~tor, St. Patrick, Falmouth Aug..25 .'

1974, Rev. Joseph F. Hanna, Founder, Holy'Cross, South Easton Aug. 27

1960, Rt. Rev. Francisco C. Bettencourt, Pastor, Santo Christo, Fan River 1978, Rev, Msgr, Hugh A. Gallagher, Pastor Emeritus, St. James, New Bedford

THE ANCHOR - Diocese of Fall River - Fri., August 18, 2000

EARLY BIRDS - The first wave of 24 pilgrims that included guides and Mike Gordon from The Anchor, kneeling far left with Father Hernando Herrera of the Youth Apostles, offer a cheerful good-bye prior to leaving for World Youth Day. At left, Matt Raposa of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Seekonk, displays the T-shirt that will identify the diocesan travelers in Rome. (Top photo Anchor/Dunbar; left photo Anchor/Gordon.)

Condolences

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and fellow officers of the Fall River Police Department. Mindful that Officer Magan met his death while fulfilling his duty, I take this opportunity to express my gratitude to our police officers who encounter danger in the fulfillment of their duty.

Over the next few days I shall celebrate Mass here in Rome for the young people

from the Diocese of Fall River who are participating in World Youth Day 2000.

In the course of this Mass will we shall pray for OfficerMagan, his family, and the members of the Fall River Police Department.

May the Lord come to his aid, have mercy on him, and comfort his family and friends."

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There can be little doubt that tQ~",candidates from both parties have placed God on the, ballot. George Bush kicked off his campaign with a big. fracas at Bob Jones University, The far right religious vote was overjoyed. The following uproar had religious leaders of all stripes involved in endless controversy. We also sh9Uld recall that Bush in a primary season debate announced that his number one political philosopher is Jesus Christ.

The fallout from the American Civil Liberties Union was predictable. However their protests have not stemmed the God tide in the election process. The Clinton problems have given riseto all the moral and ethical issues that were swept under the carpet by a fearful Congress. Now, every candidate is trying to dress in a shining suit of polished armor, riding the wave to a rigtiteous renewal. , Their approach has brought Al Gore into the religious limelight by his attempts to shy away froin his association with Clinton. His choice ,of Senator Lieberman has once more placed God in the forefront, not because Lieberman is Jewish, ,rather because he'is obsefYant. Right from the outset, he thanked God for bringing him to this particular moment in his life. He also has referred to his running mate as a "servant of God." We can be sure in the effort to iun路as inaral reformers, God will be everywhere i,n the campaign.

On the surface their political pitch to grasp the. religious vote seems to be paying off. There are some who doubt路that such a vote does exist. However those in charge of the smoke~filled rooms where real politics comes to life, know that religion has played an historic role in American, politics. The God revival comes as no sUl-prise in this ~lection year. " Yet one can be quite wistful in hoping that all this God talk would be for real.. For example, Lieberman's position on abortion is quite apart from true Orthodox Judaism. In his intervit?w on "The Larry King Show," Lieberman danced around the life issue and basically upheld the idea that all religious belief is subjective.

This of course follows the pattern of so many ,Catholics in ,Congress. They draw the line between private ,belief ana imolic:poli-' tics. What has happened among American Jews, Protestants and Catholics is that religion has become a God-provided buffet. They go through the line and pick and choose religious beliefs on a subjective and personal basis. When they have filled their plates with their choices, it is impossible to recognize any religious beliefs or concepts. Their plate is' one big doggy dish of leftovers.

This is why it is almost impossible to recognize any objective religious meaning in the lives of so many leaders apart from the, matter of pure convenienc路e. As we continue the countdowri to November, it would be wonderful if all those who invoke God in pub, lic would also follow God's will in their political expressions. We indeed live in a pluralistic social order. Every citizen regardless of religious belief has the right to represent all the people in the pursuit of the common good. However, when it comes to those issues that affect the very heart and soul of people, there should be no posturing or ambi valence. Let those electe'd and seeking _election who claim that they have religious convictions or belong to a specific religious denomination live these beliefs in their public lives. America' needs men and women in public life who are simply not afraid to express their convictions nn an atmosphere of freedom and'liberty that is guaranteed by the Constitution. In God we trust should not be a mere slogan used for political convenience. Rather, it should be our guiding governmental motivation.

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How loneliness loses its power over us

By FATHER EUGENE HEMRICK CATHOUC NEWS' SERVICE

It functions like a panic attack.

It makes you want to fall asleep, hoping that ~hen you awaken the reality of your life will be different.

The "it" of which I speak is loneliness. With the recent death of my mother, I have experienced all its symptoms. ' Although I enjoy marvelous friends, celebrate Mass every morning with Wonderful parishioners and -talk with numerous people throughout the day, loneliness often strikes without warning, leaving me paralyzed.

Once when it hit late at night, I told myself; "You have to get to its roots and stop letting it cripple you!" I attempted this and concluded that I must make it a pri~ ority to "realign" my memory.

In analyzing loneliness, I discovered it is strongest when I recall the days of 'my youth. This creates a longing to recapture all the times when I could just pick up the phone and share with my parents the happy events or problems I was experiencing. I know that they wouldn~t say much, but

I also know their mere presence days, tears come to my eyes. Mom would be the comfort I'd need. often said that when you cry for Loneliness also hits hardest the past, you are crying for yourwhen I hear certain sounds or self. ' , come upon certain scents that reThere is much truth in this. In mind me of enjoyable times in the one way, my loneliness is selfish past. because my needs aren't'being The smell of garlic and sim- met; it's as though I still want to mering tomato sauce frequently be a child surrounded with permeated our home. Often we friends, laughter, a happy home would invite friends over and, and caring parents. But it is also wink, at e~ch other when they true that I deeply loved them. This asked for extra helpings of spa- leads me to conclude that if-you ghetti' and soaked up the sauce, love deeply, you are going to be with their bread. hurt because you can't hold onto The sounds of happiness that ' love forever in this world. vibrated through our home were I have come to believe that this loudest when Italian ane! Irish hurt serves a good purpose. It relatives came for dinner: The compels us to rely more heavily Italians all talked at the same time on the only love that lasts, God's in Italian, making you wonder if ' love for us and the need to love anyone was listening to anyone. God more.

At first f thought the Italian lanI also conClude from my reguage promRted this, but I finally flections on loneliness that fond concluded that they just liked to memories must always be cheremote, that the more they did so ished and preserved, but they the fasterthey talked and the hap- can't be allowed to hold us hospier they got. tage to the past. Rather they must . My Irish relatives had a great encourage' us to pass on to others sense of humor and always made the blessings we've received. me feel like a grown-up when I Once we realign our thinking was young. in this manner, loneliness loses its When I think back on those power over us.

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Politics is no game As deep as my passion is for dren legally murdered in-this' coun- how he has consistently voted the home teams, there are certain try every week boils my blood. against a woman's right to choice conditions that prevent me from What I didn't want to see on (translation: a women's right to kill watching them play in the "big TV this week was the Democratic her unborn child). She said that games." My disdain for seeing rhetoric about how good this coun- many times a cOI1gressman eventhem lose sometimes is stronger try has had it for the past eight tually becomes au'S. Senator, and than my desire to see them win years. I can't discount that - but we don't need a man like that in so I don't watch. all this prosperity has come at the the Senate, because they choose Foe instance, back in May of expense of millions of children the Supreme Court judges. this year, the Red Sox . My jaw dropped as I hooked up against the watched the commercial.

Yankees in N.Y. on a SunThat's what this country day night game on ESPN. has come to. Not only First of all, I hate the Yanhave politicians lost all rekees, and second of all, I spect for life, they now see can't stand Roger that as a selling point. I Clemens.

So with cannot understand this.

By Dave Jolivet Clemens pitching for the How did this happen? . . A few years ago, my Yankees against Pedro wife and I had a son, born Martinez at Yankee Stadium with a hostile crowd, I de- who will never see the light of day, one month premature (abortion cided I did not want to watch in and of what's left of our morals in material in this country). We case we lost. Well, I missed one of the good old U.S.A. watched him gallantly fight to live the greatest regular season pitchI didn't want to see our two for two days, before he lost his ing duels in the modem era, but "Catholic" U.S. Senators, John battle. There's no doubt, every that's the way I've always been.

Kerry and Ted Kennedy, gloat human being, in any stage, wants I've missed the Celtics in the abou~ how good we have it, as they to live. But lives like his are of no Bird Era against the Lakers when consistently take a pro-choice value to today's politidans the games were in L.A., and I've stance. both Democratic and Republican. missed Bruins playoffgames when I didn't want to see our First Animals seem to have more rights they were on the road for much Lady campaign for her N.Y..Sen- and supporters than humans do in the same reas()ns. ate seat at the convention podium this country.

There are good, and bad in each Well this week I had to make a riding on the coat tails of her point not to watch another "big husband's "successes," while chant- . party, but there is NO way, a event," - the Democratic Na- . ing about a woman's right to abort Christian politician can vote prochoice and contend her or she is tional Convention from L.A. Let her child.

Unfortunately, what I did catch . a true Christian. And there is NO me make it clear that I'm not a Republican or a Democrat. I'm a on the tube this week was a politi- way Christian voters should put registered independent. But, the cal commercial on a local station them in office - but we do.

I don't like the path America same passions course through my for the congressional seat in R.L's veins when it comes to the abor- second district. The entire ad for has taken, and the future is sus- tion debate in this country. Only one candidate "trashed" his oppo- pect. Other mighty nations have thing is, the losers in this contest .nent on one issue alone: abortion. fallen in the past and much of their pay with their lives.

A women spoke disgustedly demise had to do with a lack of Now, a game-winning home about the incumbent's track record respect for God. This country is run by Derek Jeter against the Sox on abortion in the House, saying not immune to such a consequence. can make me see red, but to hear he has voted against abortion 12 If we still believe that we, as priof the thousands of unborn chil- times already. She went on to say vate citizens still have a say in what

My View From the Stands

Oregon Pro-Lifers to educate state_ on respect life issues PORTLAND, Ore. (CNS) - Oregon Pro-Life leaders say they want to transform the culture in their state to one that respects life.

They want to educate residents of one of the nation's most unchurched states about the sanctity oflife and the many threats to it.

"I believe we can enhance our efforts toward building a culture of life," said Father Michael Maslowsky, charged

by Archbishop John G. Vlazny of Portland with addressing educational efforts regarding life issues.

"I am particularly interested in how to share with Catholics and the larger community the teaching of the Church, especially in regard to abortion, physician-assisted suicide, and moral means of pain control," Father Maslowsky told the Catholic Sentinel, Portland's archdiocesan newspaper.

He was one of about two dozen Pro-Life leaders who met at the Portland archdiocesan pastoral center

earlier this silmmer to discuss how to reach Oregonians on those issues.

In the early 1990s, Oregon's Pro-Life movement swelled with participants after the introduction of a measure allowing doctor-assisted suicide for tbe terminally ill. The law passed in 1994 and went into effect in 1997. An estimated 50\people have died so far using the law.

Many groups, including the' Catholic Church, have said the law is risky public policy for the vulnerable.

Meanwhile, activists continue to decry the estimated 13,000 abortions performed in the state each year.

"There is a tremendous misunderstanding and knee-jerk reaction to Pro-Life issues, especially in Oregon," said Rose Fuller, executive director of Northwest Family Services.

"As the social service arm of the Church, the life issue is a core defining value for tis," said Doug Alles, social services director at Catholic Charities.

"Sadly, a lot of organizations

in a secular community don't understand that value. Most of them take a value-neutral approach.

There is tremendous potential forus to share the good news," he said. "This value that we hold is that life is good. What we hope is that we as Church will proclaim th~t more effectively."

Kelly Fitzpatrick, coordinator for Catholic Charities' Project Rachel, said "The more information we share the better it is. We have a lot of people go through here who have no faith background or another faith background," she said.

Gayle Atteberry, executive director of Oregon Right to Life, said the meeting 'was important for building a team spirit, especially when Pro-Lifers at times feel lonely and discouraged.

"I was very encouraged," Atteberry said. "Pro-Lifers are mainly found in churches, be they Catholic or Protestant. We are grateful to be able to network through the archdiocese: I think I will appreciate it and parishioners will appreciate it also."

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THEANCHOR- DioceseofFall River- Fri., August 18, 2000 happens to us, then each of us must vote our conscience, even if it means taking a hit in the wallet.

No argument has yet been made to change the mind of most promurderers. How about this one: Let's tell them that by killing millions of children each year, they are exterminating millions of potential

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voters. Hit them where it hurts. . In sports, I hate to 10se.But the abortion issue is no game. And the losers never had a chance.

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

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Q. I h~ve a ;dilemma. It says in the'New:Tes-,. we give, probably not many chances will come our tament that we should, gi"e to whomever asks. way;I~s,awfully hard usually, oftenimpossible, to There ar~ a lot of paphandlers in'the city where know for su'reWhere."it.'vill do the most good."

Even charitable and missionary.organizations I live. But I would rather give to charities that ' help .the poor and homeless, and to the mis- cannot guarantee that everything will be perfect, that only "deserving" people (whatever that means) sions.

I'm under the impression t)lat some, of the will benefit from our gifts. , Jesus does not ask us to ~it in judgment of the men who ask for money spend it on liquor. I of those who come to us for help. Maybe some lives , don't make much and can't afford to do everyof the desperate and destitute people we see need a thing, but I don't think that is right.

I defInitely want to give, but I want to give bit of wine more than they need a lot of other things.

In any case, while we obviously need to use some where it will do the most good. Am I obliged to common sense, approprigive to the panhanate use of what we give dlers, to everyone that r - -__----------1m7::iiii is not ours to judge; it is asks? (California)

,MSGR. GEORGE Higgin~ smiles after receiving the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of' Freedom, at a White House ceremony. The priest, recognized 'for his lifelong commitment to workers', rights, sits with fellow honoree, the Rev. Jesse Jackson; (eNS photo

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By Father the graced opportunity John J. Dietzen when it stands in front of !"'""" us.

On a personal note, I detachment here that is have often and.honestly attributed much of whatWe give to those in need because, as unfortunate. you say, we are obliged to by our Lord. The poor ever good has happened in the parishes I have served and the hungry are Christ, he told us, and what we , to the fact that we tried, never to tum anyone away who asked for help, but to give what was possible, do we do to and for him. . if sometimes only a kind word.

Furthermore:it's important to keep in mind that That is possible and, I truly believe, greatly rethe graces God give~ us are to be used, not saved up for a more ideal situation that better fits my ideas. warding for all of us. I'm glad you are exploring Havin!fan,opportunity to assist someone in need is the best way to do thi~. God wonderfully blesses such efforts. such a grace.

A free brochure in English or Spanish outWhen grace-filled opportunities present themlining marriage regulations in the Catholic selves, it's not smart to tell God this is not exactly what we had in mind. We need to do the best we can Church, and explaining the, promises in an inand not wait for something better. If there is a next terfaith marriage, is ;1vailable by sending a time, and there may not be, the graces and gifts to do stamped, self-addreSsed envelope to Father John what God wishes us to do will be there when that Dietzen, Box 325, Peoria, IL 61651.

Questions may be sent to Father Dietzen at time comes.And it maybe another "panhandler."

If we're always determined to be "safe': in what the same address, or e-mail: iidietzen@aol.com.

A. Your problem is one that most people of 'good will have to deal with. We need to consider some basic spiritual truths when confronting '\ these kin.ds of questions.a, "a..;.

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Noted labor priest gets Meqal of Freedom" " For whom the church bell tol,ls .

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By JERRY FILTEAU

_ One blessing in being a syndicated columnist is diocese to toll the bells. leader Mildred McWilliams Jef"I called Bishop Sullivan to determine if anythat I get to hear from, so many people who want to , frey.

Msgr. Higgins, 84,' is a Chi- , comment on something I wrote or to tell me about thing was being done to promote the effort 'on a WASHINGTON - Msgr. national level. No such attempt was being made, and work they are involved in.

George G. Higgins, since the cago priest Who has spent most I was encouraged to do so if I wished," Sister Briggs When I wrote about the outrageous cost of phone 1940s one of America's most of his life in Washington workexplained.

"Charlie continued to encourage me, calls charged to families of prisoners greatly profnoted labor priests, received the ing nationally andi,nternati<?nally though by this time I didn't need much encourageiting' both states and phone companies I heard Presidential Medal of Freedom in on rights of ~orkers and other ment. I called Kay Perry, from Siste~ Dorothy , White House ceremonies last socialjustice issues. ' Briggs, a DotTIinican nun . - - _ director of the Michigan week.

He said he was "pleased the chapter of CURE, to exfrom Massachusetts, who' "For more than ~O years now, WilY they (the:White House) deplain the project. She has been'involvedin min, he has organized, marched, scribed the honor - 'that it was shared our enthusiasm. istry for prisoners. She prayed and bled for the social and because of my work in labor. If it "We have now economic justice of working brings attention tothe labor cause, ' told-me she was worklaunched For Whom the ing with a grassroots Americans," President Clinton then that's a good thing."

Bells Toll to encourage all criminal-justice rdorm said in conferring the award.

Ordained in 1940, Msgr.

By Antoinette, Bosco organization called religious communities "His.faith and his courage have Higgins spent 36 years of his CURE (Citizens United , throughout the country to strengthened not only our nation's priesthood working for the U.S. for the Rehabilitation of L-------:------t.....!._.J..__J-J toll their bells for two labor unions, but our American ' bishops' national conference ih minutes at 6 p.m. on the Errants) on tha,t very, union," Clinton added. social action and the other 24 at problem.

We stayed in touch. date of any execution.

The award citation focused The Catholic' 'University of Now she has informed m~ that CURE is assisting "We recognize that many churches no longer have mainly on Msgr. Higgins' work America - as a graduate student her 'with a new ministry that she calls "For Whom bells. We are encouraging them to place a black drape in the labor'movement, but it also in economics in the early 1940s the Bells Toll," an action inspired by a cardinal and a over the outside door of the building and/or to tie . highlighted his pioneering efforts and as a lecturer or professor bishop to bring attention to the inhumanity of ex- black ribbons aro'und the trees and utility poles surin Catholic-Jewish relations and emeritus ,since 1980, teaching ecutions and to mourn those killed by the state. rounding the church. ' his leadership in civil rights and courses on social ethics and on A,S she explained, throughout history bells have "The tolling bells will be a reminder to all who religious 'tolerance. labor. been tolled forgqod news and bad news: fOf dangers, hear them that all of us are diminished by continuing Fourteen others also received Shortly after joining the bishthat approach and for war's end; for happy occa- acts of state-sponsored murder. The churches, monthe Medal of Freedom, the ops' conference he began writing sions such as weddings and sad ones such as death. asteries, abbeys, temples and synagogues that join in nation's highest civilian honor, in "TheYardstick," a weekly column the East Room ceremony. in the Catholic press that still ap- ' In the I?hilippines, Cardinal Jaime Sin asked the this effort will go a long way toward stopping the '' Catholic churches to toll bells to mourn' an execu- death penalty....

Among them were the Rev. pears, now on it biweekly schedtion.

It turned out' that Bishop Walter Sullivan of carnpaign will continue until there is a mora"The Jesse Jackson, Harvard economist ule. It is syndicated by Catholic Richmond, Va., learning of that practice'in the Philtorium on the death penal!y or until the death penNews Service.

-, ' , ' John Kenneth Galbraith; former ippines, sent ,this message to all the churches. in' his alty i~ abolishe~ in this country."

Sen. George McGovern, D--S.D., He played a key role in helpdiocese: ' , , Voices are being raised - and now bells will be and Sen. Daniel Patrick ing to mediate the settlement of "I ask all diocesan churches and chapels with bell ringing - bringing mbre hope that the momentum Moynihan, D-N.Y., for the past grape strikes and first United towers to toll their bells at 9 p.m. on Nov..9; 1999,' that has been building against the death penalty will 24 years one of the most promi- Farm Worker contraCts with grape and on the evening ofevery execution until we bring continue to gain strength so that one day soon we may nent Cath91ic figures in Congress. growers in California in the an end to this inhumane practice." see an end to preventable violent death at official hands.

- Other' Cath'olics among the 1970s. , ,Sister Briggs heard about this from Charlie' . A website providing current information about honorees included anti:drug , Cardinal Francis E. George of Sullivan, director of CURE, who had just learned impending executions is: www.essentia1.org/dpic/, leader James E. Burke and vet- Chicagbcalled the medal "a wellthat Bishop Sullivan had asked the churches in his , executionalert.htm. _ . era!}, union and women's rights deserved honor."

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Don.t feel obligated to cheer admittedly ha:; societal drawbacks, and send fan mail, but just so you yet the attention to detail and dewill know (I am not bragging here light is a compelling lesson. An or anything), we have two (not 18-month-old's ability to outline one, but two) new grandchildren his or her nostrils in chocolate due in the next couple of months. If there is anything more wonderful than that, it has to be way off the Wow-and-Wonderful Scale. ?0 ' _ .

Just one of the kajillion reasons this is

By Dan Morris such a great thing is that "yours truly" is a slow learner, and these new short people always teach me and pudding is an inspiration. remind me of many things.

Truly the world would be a At the top of the list is how to better place)f we took closer to enjoy food. Grandson Otto (aka heart these roly-poly little folks' Donovan) just yesterday showed innate abilities to: . me again how to "immerse" one-confirm love with a gentle self in an incredible bowl of pud- touch of soft fingers on your eyeding. "Immerse" might be too lid and a slurpy, open-mouth kiss weak a word, but it is certainly on the face; the right idea.

-inspire trust and courage While I have not used both when they grip your index finger hands to eat chocolate pudding in wi~h their whole hand, and hang a long time, Otto's gusto at dip- on tight; ping all four fingers of both -greet the day with huge chubby paws into the bowl and smiles as soon as their eyes blink then stuffing them alternatively open; -sleep anytime and anywhere into his mouth has a kind of native appeal. they feel like it - from a backThe smearing-it-on-your- pack at the mall to their bowl of cheeks-and-ears-and-eyelids part spaghetti on the highchair tray;

-light up your life when their own little faces light up when you come into the room; -be real clear about what they consider "theirs" - be it a blanky or a caterpillar crawling across a blade of grass; -focus with incredible intensity on things you might not otherwise consider wondrous - the ., wad of fuzz under the foot of the sofa; the seam on the toes of his or her bundle-bag; your nose hair; the button eyeball of the rag doll Aunt Martha gave, him or .her.

Perhaps other grandparents and parents out there can confirm this, but looking into the eyes of a newborn at times seems like a window to the wisdom of God. Of course, your conviction on this can vacillate when they stand on bouncy, stubby, short legs on your lap and head-butt you under the chin, especially if it involves nearly severing your tongue.

I like to think of it as God making a point.

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"Joan makes me groan." "Sam is a ham." "Tom likes his mom."

Make up a brief story about an item you need to remember. Put the item to be recalled in a larger context where the recall of any part

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As a busy mother you may well have too many things to remember. Ordinarily, our minds can With Dr. James & keep track of only six to seven items at one time.

Mary Kenny Mnemonics are mental memory devices or tricks.

The key is to connect what we want to remember with what of the story will trigger the train of we already have in our mind. Stage thought that leads to the key item.

It you want to remember to inpersonalities have used mnemonics to perform incredible feats of quire about the health of John's father, make up a story in your mind memory.

Mnemonics is based on "asso- about John helping his father with ciation psychology." Ads do this by an illness. Seeing John will then associating the product for sale with remind you to make the inquiry. an attractive object like a good- The mnemonic trick is to tie things looking person, a famous athlete or together or to embed them in a larger context. When you see part a positive scene.

You fit the new learning into a of the picture, you are more likely readily available place, next to to recall it all.

Location or place can be used as something you can readily recall.

There are three main types of mne- a mnemonic device. Place what you want to remember in its context. monics: rhymes, stones or places.

Rhyming is a common way to When you meet someone, look remember. Make up an attractive around. Listen. Use all five senses rhyme where the sound or the con- to flesh out the situation. Go betent is attractive and easy to recall. yond the visual to .include the You say that you have trouble sounds, smells, taste and feel of a with names. Names can make good place. The more senses involved, rhymes. Select some fact related to the easier recall will be. Insert the the person that rhymes with his or item to be remembered within the her name. For example, if Mary larger setting.

Mnemonics are not the only were, an ornery lady, the nursery rhyme that begins "Mary, Mary, memory aid. Use other obvious quite contrary" might be helpful in helps.

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By JERRY FILTEAU

Lieberman's support for Church- funding for school choice. backed legislation on human On the other end of the life WASHINGTON -:.... Connecti- rights, religious freedom, gun spectrum, however, he is one of cut Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman has control, affordable housing, end- the sponsors of the Church-backed been supportive of Catholic policy of-life issues "and so many dif- Pain Relief Promotion Act, which positions on many issues, with the' ferent things that we've asked him would improve palliative care for the terminally ill while barring "glaring" exception of abortion, for support."

"I'm certainly disappointed assisted suicide.

Connecticut's top Catholic leader with his position with reference Marie T. Hilliard, Connecticut said.

Archbishop Daniel A. Cronin to abortion and partial-birth abor- Catholic Conference executive of, Hartford spoke with Catholic tion," he added. "I have to say that director, said Lieberman's voting News Service by telephone last candidly. The glaring lack, of record on the unborn "has not week, the day after Vice President course, is the abortion question." been compatible with the consisArchbishop Cronin said that tent ethic of life to which the conAl Gore formally announced his choice of Lieberman to fill out Lieberman, an observant Ortho- ference is so deeply committed, the Democratic ticket for this dox Jew, deserves his reputation but his rejection of.euthanasia and as a man of moral compass. "He's position on many other issues is fall's presidential election.

Before Gore's announcement, a very upright man, and known supportive of the conference's legislative agenda."

Lieberman was best known na- to be."

Lieberman, who missed his Lieberman has sponsored or tionally for his campaigns against obscenity and violence in own state's nominating convet\- supported legislation supportive the media and his leadership tion for his first run for the U.S~ of the policy positions the bishamong Democratic senators in Senate because it was on the Sab- ~ps hold, such as being in favor 1998 in publicly taking President bath, is the first Jew in U.S. his- of gun control, affordable housSUE KORLAN of South Bend, Ind., makes her way Clinton to task for his affair with tory to be selected as a major- ing~nd funding for shelters and down state Route 41 near Lowell, Ind., recently. A mem- Monica Lewinsky. party nominee for president or transi~ional housing, adequate ber of the Pilgrim Cross Ministries, she walks over 15 miles Archbishop Cronin, who is vice president. funding for our hospitals and a day in an attempt to visit all jubilee churches and shrines also president of th~ Connecticut Both in the Senate and earlier medical education programs, inin the state. (CNS photo by Karen 'Callaway, Northwest Catholic Conference, the public posts as a state official, he has long ternational debt relief, a safety net Indiana Catholic) , policy arm of the' state's bishops, been one of the few Democratic for welfare reform and said in his dealings with politlcians to support voucher or brownfields remediation.

Lieberman, "he's always been tax credit legislation to promote Born in Stamford, Conn., Feb. extremely courteous and very private school choice, especially , 24, 1942, Lieberman graduated friendly and helpful i,n many. for lower-income families. from Yale University in 19M and ways." , In 1995, delivering'the 13th 'earned his,law degree there in "He was with us on the school annual Setori-Ne'umaim lecture to 1967. choice question'and anti-violence" a gathering of the nation's CathoHe was a member of the Con,,' in the media, he said. . lic bishops, he u'rged them to' necticut Senate, 1971-81, and was

By GAYLE RUSBASAN her Rottweiler mix dog, Paducah, The archbishop also cited lobby Congress personally for majority leader, 1975-81. He was CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE Church at St. John the Evang~list .

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ST. JOHN, Ind. - Sue Korlan in St. John. and entered the U.S. Senate in She walks approximately 15 took Jesus' invitation to "take up 1989. his cross daily and follow me," to miles a d~y and then depends upon He received wide national atsomeone to offer her a ride back heart. tention in September 1998, after A South Bend resident, she is to her car. In return for the ride, Clinton acknowledged his affair carrying a cross through the state she will pniy for the drivers' pe-' with Lewinsky, when he was the of Indiana.. titions. first Democrat to take the Senate "One man (who gave her a Her spiritual journey began in floor and criticize Clinton.

1989 at a regional prayer meet- ride) was just returning to work "Such behavior is not just inafter a car accident. I will pray ing in Lansing, Mich. appropriate. It is immoral," he "God got me right on the spot," for his health and that ail' goes said. He added that the affair's she told the Northwest Indiana well with his job," she said. "harmful" message to American Korlan, who is a doctoral canCatholic, newspaper of the Gary children "is as influential as the didate at The,Catho1ic University Diocese. negative message that is commuBefore this conversion experi- of America, will also pray for the nicated by the entertainment culence, Korlan was, by her own needs of anyone with whom she ture." admission, "a Catholic when it comes in contact, since'she is In the impeachment trial he was convenient." , largely dependent upon the kindvoted to acquit Clinton but called In 1991, she discovered the ness of others .along her route. for his censure.

"God picks them;" she said.

Pilgrim Cross Ministries, whose Matthew Boyle ofBridgeport, Along the way she visits local participants have made a number Conn., executive director of the , of pilgrimages: Michigan, 1989; churches, where she attends Mass Connecticut Federation ofCathoOhio, 1990; Kentucky, 1991; na-- and participates in prayer meetSEN. JOSEPH Lieberman and his wife, Hadassah, arrive lic School Parents, said tionally, from St. Augustine, Fla., ings, and shrines, especially those in Nashville, Tenn. The senator from Connecticut is AI Gore's Lieberman "is definitely in favor to Sonoma, Calif., 1992~94. designated as pilgrim churches.. of school vouchers" as a mea!1s .

This year Indiana was chosen "Because the pope has declared , choice for Democratic nominee for vice president. (CNS photo of "empowering parents to exerfor the pilgrimage, which has this a jubilee year and asked those. from Reuters) cise their choice of schools." of us who cannot go to Rome for unity as its theme.

Carrying a tall, narrow wooden the jubilee year to visit specific cross, Korlan walks along the local churches instead, we will recto~es roadside and sidewalks. The cross visit all of these pilgrim churches SAN fRANCISCO (CNS) - Archbishop William 1. basic chores such as filing and answering the phone. is inscribed with thewords: "Jesus in the state," she said.

Archbishop Levada said he planned to meet with Levada of San Francisco has suspended implementaChrist Our Savior."

Korlan has been walking the tion of a proposed policy to halt employment of mi- deans, the Council of Priests and others for consulta"Anyone who walks carries the route by herself, though at a nors in rectory settings so the plan can be studied tion on the details and parameters of the policy. . cross," she said. "A pilgrimage couple of stages she has been further.

The archbishop expressed "regret" that news of the , with a cross is a form of prayer joined for a few days by friends.

In a recent letter to priests of the archdiocese, he policy came to the priests' attention through press reand a witness to the power of Jesus The Indiana pilgrimage began said the suspension came in response to "several ques- pprts. He also "regrets very much" any impression that in the lives of his people." , June 11. As ofAug. 5, Korlan was tions about the scope of the poli<;y and at the request the policy, which he said w'!s "under study and in Dressed in a denim jumper and taking a hiatus from the walk but of several pastors for an opportunity to review its imple- early development," implied "a lack of trust on' my T-shirt, comfortable shoes, and a planned to resume sometime dur- mentation." part of my brother priests." visor emblazoned with the words ing the Labor Day, weekend, Sept.

The archbishop's letter suggested a policy addressPublic furor over'the proposed policy was prompted ' "I love Jesus," she walked'down 2-4. when news outlets reported during the Aug. 5-6 week- ing minors ,working in rectories could prevent instances U.S. Highway 41 in northwest: InInformation on her pilgrimage end that the archdiocese had decided to no longer of improper conduct of priests with minors wqrking in rectories, which contain both office space and living is posted on the website employ minors as rectory workers. diana.

Churches often hire teens at minimum wage to do quaiters. .

This day she left her car and www.pilgrimcross.org.

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Ricardo Montalban to receive Gabriel achievement award . ,

DAYTON, Ohio (CNS) Actor Ricardo Montalban will recei ve the Gabriel Personal Achievement Award from the awards' sponsor, Unda-USA, at a Sept. 30 awards banquet and presentation in Orlando, Fla.

Off stage, Montalban founded Nosotros in 1970. It is an organization to help improve the image of Spanish-speaking people and to increase employment for Hispanics on both sides of the carriera.

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YOUNG WINNEBAGO dancers join the pow-wow at the 61st Tekakwitha Conference Aug. 5 in Winnebago, Neb. More than 1,000 Native American Catholics from 33 states attended the annual meeting. (CNS photo by Kimberly Nebgen, Catholic Voice) ,

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ity and other issues.

Workshops focused on topics such as Scripture in daily life, forgiveness and reconciliation 'and "building a culture of life for all

"When the pain is very strong," says Primosi Mujemula, a 35-year-old Tanzanian with AIDS, "[ pray. Then it does not hurt so much." Each day, Sister Gratiana Nunuga travels up to 100 miles to help care for, and pray with, the 195 persons with AIDS who live in the Mwanza Diocese. At every visit, Primosi asks Sister Gratiana to pray with him. When she gives him her hand, her smile is reflected in his face; Primosi is immune to despair. Often, when medicine offers no answers, only people like Sister Gratiana can help. You can, too. Please pray for Sister Gratiana, Primosi and the people of the Mwanza Diocese. And, please, support the work of the Church in the Missions through the Propagation of the Faith.

tern pole in the Catholic Church today," she said.

LINCOLN, Neb. - We come Sarah Berridge, conference chair from different languages, tribes and and member of the St. Augustine Indian Mission in Winnebago, said customs but are one people, Archbishop Elden F. Curtiss of communication between Native The Society 'for THE PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH Om$a told more than 1,000 Americans and the Catholic Reverend Monsignor John J. Oliveira, V.E. "We have to be proud to be Na- Church is getting better. Native Native Americans gathered in 106 D1inois Street â&#x20AC;˘ New Bedford, MA 02745 Nebraska for the 61st Annual tive Americans," Archbishop Americans are beginning to feel Attention: Column ANCH. 08/18/00 Tekakwitha Conference.

Curtiss said. "We have to be proud ownership of the Church, she ,0 $100 $50 0 $25 0 $10 0 $ _ _ (other) "We have to be proud to be to be Catholic. We don't have to said, as they are allowed to in- Name - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NativeAmericans," Archbishop elude native customs in the Address _ Curtiss said. "We have to be apologize to anybody for those two Mass.

City State _ Zip _ proud to be Catholic. We don't realities.'~ For example, the Mass in have to apologize to anybody Winnebago included the use of for those two realities."

Americans." Other activities in- drums, a blessing of burned cedar Please remember The Society for the Propagation ofthe Faith "Kateri 2000: Walking in the cluded a talent show and healing and the Our Father recited in when wnling orchanging YOlJ~ Will.

Heartland" was the theme of the service in Lincoln, and a Mass, a Winnebago sign language.

Tekakwitha Conference held at the traditional meal and a pow-wow at University of Nebraska at Lincoln. the Winnebago reservation.

Hosted this year by St. Augustine Ben and Betty Kelly' of Indian Mission on the Winnebago Hogansburg, N.Y., said they have reservation in Nebraska, conference attended the conference for six years. sessiol').swerealsoheldinWinnebago. The Kellys are members of the The annual gathering and the Mohawk tribe from "Kateri's counMontana-based Tekakwitha Confer- try" - Kateri was born in 1656 in a ence organization - both named in village on the Mohawk River called honor of Blessed KateriTekakwitha Ossernenon, which is now - focus on the role of Native Auriesville, N.Y. Americans in the Catholic Church. ''We seem more alike than we are This year's participants included different," Betty Kelly told the Mohawk, Pueblo, Navajo, Sioux, Catholic Voice, Omaha archdiocesan Eskimo and Cherokee people. At- newspaper. tendees came from 33 states and six - Ella "Little Hower" Simmons countries to celebrate their mutual agreed: She is director of African, identity and common faith as Na- Caribbean, Haitian and Native tive American Catholics.

American ministry for the Diocese 'dchildren will love visiting you at Carmel Terrace. And not just because they enjoy Father Tom Gall, associate mis- ofJacksonville, Ha. Her mother was being with you. They'll also like your spacious, comfortable apartment. The delicious, gourmetsion director at St. Augustine, said part Cherokee and her father was quality meals. The beautiful wooded campus, perfect for outdoor visits. And don't be surprised the purpose of the conference was African-American. threefold: to pray for Blessed Kateri's Participants say the Tekakwitha if they want to participate in lots of the same daily activities that you do. canonization, to evangelize the Na- Conference provides a safe haven Add to this our meticulous service and a rare commitment to caring, and you can see why tive American people and to pro- within the Church for NativeAmerivide fellowship for Native Ameri- cans to embrace their heritage.

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NEW YORK (CNS)-A mot- Sugar Bowl a few years back. The (Brooke Langton) ends up filling LONDON (CNS) - Sir Alec film of the G.K. Chesterton novels. ley crew of forgotten football play- other members on the has-beens, her cheering squad with a bunch Guinness, a convert to Catholicism The film was released in the United ers is recruited as stand-ins for wannabes and never-were~ list are of exotic dancers, who provide who died Aug. 5 in London at the States as "The Detective." striking pro players in the winsome an ethnically' diverse yet stereo- some pretty racy distractions for age of 86, was perhaps best known Having finished filming one gridiron comedy "The Replace- typical lot who are lauded as much the opposing team. to the current generation- of movie~' -evening, Guinness, still dressed as a ments" (Warner Bros.)

But the pigskin comedy's pep for their talent as for their heart. goers for a part he almost turned priest, decided to walk back to his . peters out with time-worn When his football team down. hotel. A young boy of seven or eight路 cliches and a predictable goes on strike with only Guinness was initially put off by approached him and held his hand, four games left before the romantic entanglement the science fiction label on the script calling him "Man Pere" ("Father"). between Shane 'and playoffs, Washington Sen~ for "Star Wars." But after he read the The boy, chattering away, accomAnnabelle that follows the tinels owner Edward script, he was fascinated by the role panied Guinness all the way back resist-then-surrender love O'Neil (Jack Warden) of Obi-Wan Kenobi, the knight of to the village. pattern of frothy films plucks veteran coach the Jedi.

"I reflected," Guinness wrote, such as this one. .The part "was a rather simple "that a church which could inspire Jimmy McGinty (Gene . . Playing themselves, outline of a good man who had some such confidence in a child, making Hackman) from retirement sports announcers Pat and gives him one week magical powers," he told Time maga- its priests, even when unknown, so Summerall and John Mad. to assemble a winning zine. "I tried to make him uncom- easily approachable, could not be den liven up the game plicated. I'm cunning enough now as scheming and creepy as so often team of replacement playwith upbeat banter lacecl to know that to be simple carries a made out. I began to shake off my ers. with humorous cynicism.

Although director lot of weight." . long-taught, long-absorbed preju-.

And the film's toe-tapping Howard Deutch's strictly Commenting on the film's con- dices." pop tunes create a contacept of a benevolent power in the ,When his son Matthew, then 11, cookie-cutter script is obuniverse, Guinness said, "I'm an al- contracted polio, Guinness said he viously based on the true-' gious root-for-the-homeleged Christian, so to that extent, . made a "negative bargain" with God' life misadventures of reteam spirit that may have yes, I do believe that something like - if his sori recovered, he prayed, placement players hired some viewers doing the the force exists. But not as expressed he would not stand in the way of his during the actual 1987 wave in their seats. in 'Star Wars.'" becoming a Catholic'. Matthew did NFL strike, the incident is The movie's moralOne of Britain's most outstand- recover, and after being educated at surprisingly neve'r menif such a word can be used ing actors, Guinness was equally at a Jesuit-run boarding school just out- tioned.

- is that a team of poor home on the stage, on television or side London, became a Catholic at nobodies who play with The film also makes no in films. the age of 15.' heart can win. And since bones about whose side Guinness was received into the He starred in a series of postwar controversies over highly Church himself in 1956, after it's taking' as it depicts being instructed by Father striking professional playHOLLISTON COLEMAN stars as Cody in paid professional sports Henry Clarke, parish priest of ers as pampered million- the thriller "Bless the Child." For a brief review players are hotter than St. Lawrence's Church, near . aire jerks quibbling over of this film, see CNS Movie Capsules on this ever now, the film may spark some heated debates the family's home in a $7 million instead of a $6 million salary. And the page. (CNS photo from Paramount Pictures) am<;mg sports fans.

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"The Replacements" is "In some ways I was strikebreaking scabs are troubled at how easily every- portrayed as blue-collar heroes Among the most valuable sup- a surprisingly charming film that thing fell into place. All was who passionately play for the love porting players are Rhys Ifans, doesn't require the audience's .acso natural, apart from indul- of the game. . . who plays Nigel "the Leg" Gruff, tiye attention, but scores with gences and papal infallibilHackman squeezes out a win- a chain-smoking Welsh kicker lighthearted laughs and goodity," he wrote. After his confir- ning performance from what is whose amazing talent路for booting hearted fun. Touchdown! mation by Bishop Henry objectively a paper-thin role. When the ball is equaled only by his nasty Due to some sexualIy suggesKing of Portsmouth later that he is undaunted by the task of re- gambling.habit; Orlando Jones as tive gestures, brief violence and year, Guinness said that he was cruiting a team within seven days a speedy sprinter whose butterfin-' an instance of rough language "as happy as a fool." . because - despite being out of the gers can't seem to hold on to the with recurring crass language and "There have been 'mo- football loop for a long time ball; and a bulked-up Jon路Favreau profanity, the U.S. Catholic Conments when I have wished to he has kept a running list of over- as a psychotic SWAT cop-turned- ference classification is A-III tug away from Roman Calooked or promising' players for linebacker whose Tasmanian-devil adults. The Motion Picture Astholicism," he wrote later, "but just this situation, you believe him. antics earn him a bloody nose each . sociation of America rating is .they have been moments of Top on this list is Shane Falco time he is on the field.

PG-13 - parents are strongly SIR ALEC GUINNESS personal dejection and acedia, (Keanu Reeves), a once-promisApparently the regular cheer- cautioned. Some material may be and soon dispensed of."

In addition to "Blessings in Dis:' ing college quarterback who lost . leaders are also on strike as head inappropriate for children under classic films including "l:awrence his confidence after choking at a .rah-rah girl Annabelle Farrell 13. of Arabia" and "Dr. Zhivago." He gui~e:' Guinness published two ofdiaries, "My Name Escapes books won the best actor Oscar for his role vs.-evil premise has a convincworshipping inferences and conas Colonel Nicholson in the 1957 Me: The Diary of a Retiring Actor" ingly spooky edge with a refreshstant rough language. The U.S. film, 'The Bridge on the River Kwai" (1996) and "A Positively Final Aping emphasis 0l! the selflessness Catholic Conference classification and in 1980 received an honorary pearance" (1999). All three books of love, but is marred by a cheesy is 0 - morally offensive. The MoOscar "for advancing the art ofscreen contai.n reminiscences of pilgrim.ending. Recurring violence with tion Picture Association ofAmerica acting through a host of memorable ages to. Rome and meetings with a . succession of popes. some gore, occult theme, briefdrug rating is R - restricted and distinguished performances."

In 1945 he met Pius XII and said use and minimal rough language.

"The Original Kings of He was made a Commander of Comedy" (Paramount) The U.S. Catholic Conference clasthe British Empire in 1955 and later: "I felt for the first time in my life that I had met a saint." Later, in sification is A-IV - adults, with A sometimes hilarious comedy knighted in 1959. reservations. The Motion Picture . revue showcasing four standup Michael Slater, master ofceremo- 1958, just days before Pius' death, (c~, ~tl()viile comics (Steve Harvey, D.L . . Association ofAmerica rating is R nies of the Catholic Stage Guild, said Guinness and his wife, also a con- restricted.

Hughley, Cedric. the Entertainer Guinness had been "extremely sup- . vert, joined a group of plastic sur"Cecil B. DeMented" (Artisan) and Bernie Mac) filmed during a tCallJ)~UIII(e~ portive" of the work of the guild, geons for a private audience. He also Repulsive and ridiculous comtwo-night concert in North Caroand had been its vice president for met John XXIII and Paul VI. . In 1994 he was among the piledy about afamous Hollywood aclina. While the foul language is NEWYORK(CNS) - Follow. many years. ing are recent capsule reviews is- . tress (Melanie Griffith) forced to star repelling, the humor is never "He never turned down any re- grims in St. Peter's Square for the sued by the U.S. Catholic Conferin a radical underground movie afmean-spirited as director Spike quest for help or assistance," Slater Easter morning Mass celebrated' by Lee aptly splices behind-theence Office for Film and Broadter she is kidnapped by fanatical told Catholic News Service in a tele- Pope John Paul II. "I decided that casting. movie purists (led by Stephen scenes takes with the on-stage perphone interview. "He was a man'of his voice is the most beautiful and dignified speaking voice I have ever formances as the four acerbically ''Bless the Child" (paramount) Dorff) bent on destroying "multi~ tremendous, but private, faith. poke fun at themselves, their AfriAbsorbing thriller 路inwhich a plex America." The latest offering Guinness was reluctant to discuss heard," he said.. . Alec Guinness was born April 2, psychiatric nurse (Kim Basinger) from writer-director John Waters can-American culture and race rehis faith in public, but in his 1985 suspects that her six-year-old niece lations. Some crude sex-related starts energetically with clever filmmemoir, "Blessings in Disguise," he 1914. He was illegitimate and never (Holliston Coleman) is being tarhumor with constant rough lanindustry barbs but quickly loses wrote about the events that led to knew the identity of his father.

'This was another .aspect of his guage and profanity. The U.S. . what he described as his "reconcilimomentum as the slapdash plot gets geted by members of a satanic sect Catholic Conference classification planning to misuse the child's ex- . mired in gratuitous brutality and ation with the holy, Roman, catho- greatness," said Michael Slater. "He came from such humble begil:mings is A-IV -adults, with reservations. traordinary powers to fulfill a bibnasty humor. Recurring violence, lic and apostolic church."

The Motion Picture Association of an orgy, several lewd sexual referlical prop.hecy. As directed by In 1954 he was filming in the . ~ when he. s~arted out he had just America rating is R -'- restriyted. ences, intermittent drug use, devilChuck Russell, the familiar goodBurgundy region of France, play- four pence in his pocket.. And he ing the part of Father Brown in the achieved so much."

Senior issues Many Americans rely on their pension plan to take care of their retirement. Anyone who plans to retire within 10 years should try to project what their needs will be.

The sooner you decide on the changes.you will need to make to pay your bills and.live comfortably when you are earning less money, the happier you will be in retirement. One way to save money for your later years is to start by paying your credit cards. The money you save on credit card interest could be placed in a savings account.

"Feathering Your Nest - The Retirement Planner,"

by Lisa Berger suggests the following: - do not pay for services that are free. Look into free checking accounts and free rental car insurance when you use a credit card; - ask for discounts. Membership organizations like AAA and AARP offer discounts on car rentals, hotel rooms, prescription drugs, health club fees, and restaurant meals; - cut your insurance premiums. Your premiums are partially determined by the deductible. Go . for the highest, you will save in lower premiums; - be a smart shopper. Expensive items like televisions and re-

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frigerators are often sold with When the time comes to pay expensive service contracts. Pass off the loan, you should rememon the contract, most likely the ber that you will owe both the item will not break down and is loan and the interest that has been probably covered by a charged during the life of the loan. manufacturer's warranty; Like ottJ,er kinds of home financ- save your tax refund. In- ing, reverse mortgages are not stead of an unexpected vacation, free. Berger stated, "In fact, they put the money in a savings ac- are quite expensive, and homeowners may end up paying fees equal to a third or even half of their home's value." A good rule to remember is that reverse mortgages are not the answer for all homeowners.

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Hundreds of senior citizens will celebrate, dance and bring the music of the 20th century into the 21 st count. century at the fifth annual UnforA reverse mortgage or home gettable You Dance honoring seequ~ty loan may be tempting if nior citizens. The dance brings you want to make major repairs senior citizens of every culture to your home or have high col- . together. The event is organized lege tuition bills to meet. How- by Self Esteem Boston. ever, you should check all your "It provides one of the few financial options before taking a daytime opportunities fpr senior chance on jeopardizing the secu- citizens to meet, socialize, dance . and have fun, uniting elders tority of your home.

With a reverse. mortgage or gether across Massachusetts home equity loan, a lender makes neighborhoods," said spokesperpayment to the homeowner. The son Jerri Levitt.

This year's event will be held amount is based on the value of the house, prevailing interest rates on Oct. 7, from 1-5- p.m. at the and the borrower's age. Accord- Hynes Convention Center in Bosing to Berger, "It's a loan that is ton. Seniors will be able to dance eventually paid off in cash or with to the Bob Bachelder Totem Pole proceeds from selling the house, Orchestra. The 26-piece band will when the seller either moves or play the traditional ballroom dies." . dances of the old Totem Pole

COA information Chatham COA The COA is in need of colorful pictures or art work that could' be placed on loan or given to the Senior Center. Call the. COA at 945-5190 if you can help out or would like to see your art work displayed. Exercise classes are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:30 a.m. The Walking Club meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 a.m. A grocery bus is available Monday through Thursday at 12:30 p.m. and at 8:15a.m. on Fridays. Hearing tests will be conducted on Aug. 23 from 1-3:30 p.m. Computer classes are offered at the eOA. Call 945-9800 for more information or to leave your name and phone number. Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 10 a.m.

Their next meeting is Aug. 28.

Blood pressure clinics are held every Wednesday from 9-11 a.m.

Dennis COA A Young at Heart exercise program is available. Call the COA at 385-5067 for more information. Personal fitness exercise classes will resume the week of Sept. lIon Mondays and Wednesdays from 8-9 a.m. A lecture and video presentation 0'0 the last flight of the Hindenburg will be given at 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 22.

The Friends of the Dennis Senior Citizens Group will hold its annual meeting on Sept. 18 .at 2

p.m. at the COA. All welcome. A flea market will be held at the COA on Aug. 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A Parkinson Support Group meets on the second Monday of each month at I :30 p.m. A Glucose Screening Clinic will be held on Aug. 23 from 9-10:30 a.m. Fasting required.

A walking club meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 a.m. A blood pressure clinic' is held every Wednesday at noon and a weight watcher class meets at 6 p.m. on Thursdays.

Harwich COA On Aug. 31 at 8 a.m. the Dennis-Harwich Lions Club will serve a free breakfast of eggs, pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee. Call the COA at 430-7550 for more information. The COA is in need of volunteers for many activities including a mini-bus driver and aide, greeters for its desk, thank you note writer and someone to help with its newsletter. A blood pressure clinic is held on.Mondays and Fridays from lOIl :30 a.m. and hearing tests are available at 9 a.m. 'on the second Tuesday of the month. Call for an appointment. The Mile High Walking Club meets on Mondays and Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m. A movie is shown every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. .f\n ice cream sing-along with Robert Miller on organ will be held at I :30 p.m. on Aug. 30. A meeting of the Seniors and LawmenTogether Group will b~

held at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 29. A minibus is available for trips to the grocery store, bank and post office. Call 432-6872 Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. Friendly Visitor and Telephone Reassurance Programs are available. Interested seniors should call the COA for details.

Mansfield COA The Seniors Law Project of the Southeastern Mass. Legal Assistance Corp. will provide Mansfield seniors with legal aid at no charge. Eligibility is based on ilge, residence and project priorities directed' at those elders with the greatest economic and social need:Calll-800-287-3777 between 9 a.m and 4 p.m. to make an appointment.

Provincetown C;OA Outreach coordinator Chris Hottle .is available to talk with you over the phone, in your home or at the Senior Center about resources in the community or problems you might be having.

Call the COA at 487-7080'for an appointment. A blood pressure clinic is being held every Wednesday at the COA from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is usually held on only the first and third Wednesdays of the month. On Aug. 31 bank manager Frank Tironis will be at the COA from 10-11:30 a.m. to give confidential personal checkbook assistance. The Ask a Nurse Program is available every Monday Turn.to page)3 - CO(\... .

Lounge. Also, there will be line dancing every 30 minutes. According to Levitt, "Everyone will be dancing with each other at this event."

"Two of the mos.t important things to keep senior citizens young are keeping active physically and socially," said Marion Davis, president of Self Esteem.

"Elders will have an opportunity to stretch their legs and dance to a 26-piece big band during the event. Additionally, they will have an opportunity to see old friends and make new ones from other communities. This helps keep our bodies and spirit young."

The event is made possible through Self Esteem Boston Educational Institute, a nonprofit charitable organization which provides programs for people of all ages.

The planning committee'is comprised of representatives ofover 20 senior citizen organizations in the Greater Boston area. The proceeds. will benefit Self Esteem Boston's charitabie programs.

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Curator and Preservation staff will discuss the hfstory of the gold rush era, the site, its buildings and uses of many artifacts. Instruction is provided for any special skills needed to complete projects. For more information, call 1-877426-8056.

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Church report says Guatemalan army Philippine Catholics pray kidnapped hundreds of Mayan children THEANCHOR- Diocese ofFall River- Fri.,August 18,2000

.for end tQ civil violence'

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GUATEMALA CITY - A re~ Manila cardinal leads Development, liberation and port by the Catholic Church in GuaAct of Consecration to peace can be achieved ~nly temala charged the country's army through solidarity and faith, Car- , with kidnapping hundreds ofMayan tlJe Blessed Virgin. ' dinal Sin said. He prayed that the Indian children during the 36-year MANILA, Philippines (CNS) Immaculate Heart of Mary "ban": civil.war that ended in 1996. , "What we have in our hands is _ Cardinal Jaime Sin of Manila ish all'hatred, violence and conthe confirmation that children were led prayers in the capital during a ,flict" in the hearts of Filipinos. national vigil for peace in At the time of the national used as war booty, that forced disMindanao; th(l southern Philip- prayer vigil, villagers in troubled appearance was uS,ed as an instru, pines, where violence continued places in central Mindanao con- , ment of war against those ~most vuland'fefugees waited. tinued to flee fighting between nerable, 'the children," said Neri Dioceses across the country Moro Islamic Liberation Front Rodenas, director of the human held prayer vigils last week as part rebels and government troops. rights office of the Archdiocese of of the Act of Consecration to Civilians have been injured Guatemala City.

Mary for Mindanao Peace. The and killed ,in the war, and hunLast week, the office released day was designated by Archbishop dredsof thousands were uprooted. ,to the press the results of a sevenOrlando Quevedo of Cotabato, Towns around the fpur main month investigation into 86 docupresident of the Philippine bish- battle zones have had to cope with m.ented cases of minors who were ops' conference, reported UCA the influx of evacuees. reported disappeared during the News, an Asian church news One day before the national civil war;' ,; pr~yer ~igil, 16 p~6p~e, four of agency based in Thailand. . The 200-page document, "Until Cardinal Sin said at the Ma-, them children, were killed along We Find You: The case of children nila cathedral, "I firmly believe a hi~hway in North ~otabato ' disappeared in Guatemala's civil that peace is still possible, but ... proVInce, east of MaguIndanao.

DCA News was told that the war," - presented officially at a reit needs to be implored from God as his' gift." n.um~er of peopl~ ~isplaced by the cent Mass - said that 86 percent of Peace needs to be built day by fl~htmg was difficult to deter- the children were abducted, almost day with 9 0d 's help through mme because. some go to th.e exclusively by the army, but in some "wor~s of justice and love," not homes of.relatIves. Church estI- cases by guerrillas or pro-govern. through military conquest, he said. 'mates are In the range of 200,000- ' ment militia.

The cardinal appealed to Fili- 600,000., Only three of the children have , pinos never to grow tired of pu~. E~en areas where there IS !10 been reunited with their families, the suing the "difficult and often dis- flghtlpg are affected by the VIO- 'report said. couraging" path to peace. , lence. , ''This report aims to prevent such instances ofpain and suffering from occurring again in Guatemala," said, Auxiliary Bishop Mario Rios Montt of Guatemaia City, coordinator of the human rights office. , Most of the victims were from ' 0

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Consecration to the Divine Will Oh adorable and Divine Will, behold me here before the' immensity of Your Light, that Your eternal goodness may open , to me the doors and make l1!e enter into It to form my lif~ all in You, Divine Will. Therefore, oh adorable Will, prostrate before Your Lig~t, I, the least of all creatures, put myself into the little group of. the sons and daughters of Your Supreme FIAT. Prostrate in my nothingness, I invoke Your Light and beg that it clothe me and eclipse all that does not pertain to You, Diyin'e' Will. Ii will be my Life, the center of my intelligence, the enrapturer of my heart and of my whole being. I do not want ' the human will to h~ve 'life in this heart any longer. I will cast it away from me and thus form the new Eden of Peace, of happiness and of love. With It I shall be always happy. I shall have a singular st~ngth and a holiness that sanctifies all things and ' condJ,lcts them to God. Here prostrate, I invoke the help of the Most Holy Trinity that They permit me to live in the cloister of the Divine Will and thus return in me the first order of creation, just as the creature ' was created.-' ' _ Heavenly Mother, Sovereign and Queen of the Divine Fiat, take my hand and introduce me into the Light of the Divine Will. You will be my guide, my most tender Mother, and will teach me to live in and to maintain myself in the order and the bounds of the Divine Will. Heavenly Mother, I consecrate my whole being to Your Immaculate Heart. You will teach me the doctrine of the Divine Will and I will listen most atteritively to Your lessons. You will cover me with Your mantle so that the infernal' serpent dare not penetrate into this sacred Eden to en, tice'me and make me fall into the maze of the human will.

Heart of.my greatest Good, Jesus, You will give me Your . flames that they may bum me, consume me, and feed me to ' form in me the Life of the Divine Will.

Saint Joseph, you will be my protector, the guardian of my heart, and will keep the keys of my will in your hands., You , will keep my heart jealously and shall never.give it to me again, that I may be sure of never leaving the Will of God. My guardian Angel, guard me; defend me; h~lp, me in ev, erything so that my Eden may flourish and be the instrument that draws all men into the Kingdom of the Divine Will. Amen. ,

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the majority Mayan indigenous the investigators, Claudia Anleu.

Roberto Cabrera, deputy direcpopulation, which took the brunt of 路the army's repression in the coun- tor of human rights office, said that tryside. ' the military authorities sought to According to a U.N. truth com- , "destroy the hope" of those who mission, more than 400 indigenous might support the guerrillas. ''The children were a symbol of villages were razed in the early 1980s by the military in an attempt to sup- that hope," he added. . Among those children reunited, in Guatemala is Denise Becker, whose real name was Dominga Sic, and who; as a young Mayan girl, Hasta t:ncontrarte survived an army massacre in 1982.

She was taken by the army llnd then adopted by a family from Iowa. In June, she returned to Guatemala and was reunited with her surviving relatives.

Investigators believe that uncov-ering evidence, about the whereabouts of other children will be an uphill task, especially since Guatemala became renown for easy adoptions by foreigners in the 1980s and '90s.

Bishop Rios Montt urged Guatemalans to confront the problems left over by the civil war, and called on the authorities to take up the investigations, as recommended by the truth press support for the guerrillas. Most commission. of the cases documented by the huIn April 1998 the human rights man rights office were of children office released a report "Never who disappeared in the western high- Again" on army abuses commitlands, the scene of some of the cru- ted during the war. Two days after elest treatment of the Mayans at the its publication, the report's principal architect, Auxiliary Bishop hands of the army. ''At first it was thought that there Juan Gerardi Conedera of Guatewere no children disappeared ... that mala City, was bludgeoned to death the war had been so cruel that survi- outside his parish home in the capivors had not been left," said one of tal.

Priest: Irish church must build system for preserving artifacts DUBLIN, Ireland (CNS) , The Catholic Church in Ireland needs to establish system for preserving its'church artifacts, which sometimes end up as pub ornaments; said a priest expert on church heritage conservation.

"We have no real system in ,place for protecting our heritage, or even for identifying and prioritizing what needs to be protected in terms of architecture, archaeology and cultural objects. In some cases valuable church artifacts are ending up ion junk shops or used, as ornaments in pubs and hotels," said Father Tomas O'Caoimh.' ' "We need to establish standards for storing our treasures in museums and repositories. Unusually, Ireland has only a few small diocesan museums, whereas in Europe nearly every diocese has its own large museum," he said.

For 10 years, Father O'Caoimh has been a member of the Irish government's Heritage Council, and now has been appointed as a consultor to the Vatican's Pontifical Commission for the Cultural Goods of the Church. , In Ireland, the Catholic Church's biggestconservation difficulty js that there is no central catalogue of church treasures and ,valuable artifacts'.

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A penal chalice is a chalice from "Having a catalog system with detailed descriptions and photo- penal times between 1695 and' graphs of artifacts would also help 1829 when practice of the Cathous .to recover stolen' property. lic faith was outlawed in Ireland.

Father O'Caoimh is currently There is a huge amount of traffic across Europe in stolen liturgical serving as a curate, in , Ballyferriter, on. the Dingle Penart and objects," he added.

"Already, a sanctuary lamp has insula, in southwestern Ireland.

IRISH FATHE~ Tomas' O'Caoimh surveys a sixth-century hermitage on Skelig Micheal, a series' of islands eight miles off Ireland's Kerry coast. The priest was recently appointeq consultor to the Pontifical Commission on Cultural Heritage. (CNS photo byValerie O'Sullivan) .

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Youth Day, Pam Niles said. "To exThe Holy Father told the hun- perience the spirituality of the dreds of thousands gathered: "Con- Church in Rome is wonderful." template and reflect! God created us Jennifer Mote said good-byes to to share in His vety own life; He calls her parents, Dinarte and Kathy Mote us to be his children, living mem- of Seekonk, and said. it was hard to bers of the Mystical Body of Christ, believe the pilgrimage time had arthe luminous temple of the Spirit of rived. love. He calls us to be His; He wants "It's a great experience for her to us all to be saints. Dear Young see the pope and so many other people, may it be your holy ambi- young Catholics," Kathy Mote said. tion to be holy, as He is holy."

Dinarte Mote said he was enthusiAlthough the pilgrims were tired astic about his daughter being able and suffeling from jet lag, the open- to realize Church history first hand. ing ceremonies were something that The history of the <::hureh was a they will not soon forget. It was the topic Bishop O'Malley addressed realization of what they and their during his homily at a sendoffMass families had talked about for many a few weeks ago. months.

"Bishop O'Malley's words came At the sel1doff at Stang, parents to mind as we were en route to Pam and Bob Niles had last minute Rome," wrote The Anchor staffer instructions for son, Rob, who is Mike Gordon in his copy filed timely going away from home for the first on Tuesday.

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"Bishop O'Malley told us that we would 'find great joy in going to Rome where we will see people from every country and realize that the Church is tmly C;atholic. We all belong to that community of faith.

Rome is the city of Peter and Paul.

There we have the tombs of the apostles and it reminds us our spiritual heritage.'" .For Matt Raposa of Seekonk, the journey to Rome is something he's looked forward to for close to two years. "I'm excited about seeing the pope and meeting people from around .the world. I hope I take a lot of graces home with me."

Like most of the pilgritns, Matt said that prayer will be an important part of the trip. "I'm praying for my family, friends and the Church community."

According to Bud Miller, director ofYouth and Young Adult Ministry, who accompanied the first wave ofpilgrims, "It's going to be a prayer-

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The day's events will begin with breakfast and registration from 9 to 10 a.m., when greetings will be given by Father James Ferry, pastor of Espirito Santo Church, Father John E. McLaughlin of Boston, spiritual moderator to the Society's Region I; and Jeny Novak of Baltimore, Md., president ofthe National Association of Holy Name Societies.

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Participants will be free after that held in Portuguese, will include "Euuntil the closing Mass at 4 p.m. charist" by Dionisio DaCosta; "ViThe convention banquet will be- sion of the Holy Name Society In gin at 5:30 p.m., during which vari- 21 st Century" by Deacon Moniz; ous awards will be presented. and a third yet to be chosen with The following workshops in En- presenter Jose Rocha of St. Francis glish and presenters are included in Xavier Parish, East Providence, R.I. the first series: "Pro-Life" with The final set of workshops, in LindaThayer ofMassachusetts Citi- Spanish, will include" "Healing zens for Life; "Youth" by Paul Power" with Candelario Flores; Devine of St. Nicholas Parish, "Neo-Catechumen" by Antonio Abington; "Religious Education" by Enrique; "Music Ministry" with author Jim Drummey; "Man, Com- Luis Reino; "Maniage Encounter" puter, Ape or Angel" by Raimondo with Father JoaqujmMartinez; "LeDiBona," president of the Sacred gion of Maty" by Elise Rodriguez; Heart Society in Weymouth; "How and "Liturgy and Catechism" by to Start a Holy Name Society" with Daisy Gomez.

Registration is underway and John Bradley, past president of the NAHNS; "Catholics and the Inter- the deadline is October 12. For innet" with John Thompson of formation and to register write to: Weymouth; "Tribute to a Friend" Diocese of Fall River HNS, care with Pal McQuillan, president, of Jose Sardinha, 883 Walnut AUHNS, Boston; and ''WorldApos- Street, Fall River, MA 02720 or tolate of Fatima" with Doris Philips. call (508) 673-7585 after 5 p.m.

ElderServices of Cape Cod offers a free money management program to seniors who need assistance paying their bills on a timely basis. For more information call Joe Ryan at 1-800-244-4630. A walking group meets every Mond~y and Wednesday at 8 a.m. To join them call Jan Timmons at the COA at 888-4737. Memory testing will be conducted at the COA by Dr. Robert DuWors. To schedule a free and confidential appointment call the Senior Center. A blood pressure clinic is held on the second and fourth Fridays of each month from 2-4 p.m.. in the Human Services Building. Outreach assistance is available to seniors who need questions answered about resources and programs they may be entitled to.

A SHINE counselor will be at the COA office on Aug. 23 to answer all health insurance questions. Call for an appointment. Legal assistance is available by appointment also. Home visits can be arranged.

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On either Wednesday or Friday the group will be allowed to pass through the Holy Door at the Vatican and visit the tomb of S1. Peter.

Thursday's schedule includes a bus trip to Assisi, while Friday will center on Stations of the Cross at the Colosseum. Saturday will be spent in a walking trip to Tor Vergata, a satellite of the public University of Rome, and a night under the stars for those wishing to camp out. On Sunday the pilgJims will be at a closing Liturgy with the Holy Father at Tor Vergata and a farewell dinner.

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Rehoboth COA A Tai Chi exercise program is held every Tuesday at 9 a.m. Call the COA at 252-3372 to register. A Contract Bridge Program is being taught by Avis Kinder.

All experience levels welcome. For more information call 252-4402. A class on how to make handmade soap will be held on Aug. 23 at 10 a.m. Class size is limited to six so call the COA today to sign up. A Fun Day Sundae afternoon will be held on Aug. 30 at I p.m. Grandchildren welcome. Flu shots will once again be available on Oct. 21 from 10-11 a.m. at the SeniorCenter. Pneumonia shots will be avail- . able to those who have not had a flu shot in the past 5-7 years.

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Caitlin Murphy of Seekonk agreed. "This is a great way to celebrate my Catholic faith. I'm so very Dappy to be on this pilgrimag~."

Each day the pilgrims will attend Mass, and part of the evenings will be spent in cultural celebrations, free time and shopping.

While there are many activities available each day, Wednesday will offer the pilgrims the opportunity for the sacrament of reconciliation at the Circus Maximus from 7 a.m to midnight with 300 confessionals and

classes being 'offered this summer they will resume in the fall. To sign up call the' COA a~ 394-7606.

Memory screening. will be held at the Senior Center on Aug. 25 from 9-11 a.m. Appointments are necessaty and can be made by calling 3984500. State Rep. Tom George visits the COA on the first Friday of each month from 9-10 a.m. to listen to local concerns. Outreach services are availal:ile at the Senior Center and provide information, referral and support to seniors and their families.

Call the COA for details. Aerobics are held in the morning each day of the week. Call the COA for more information. Diabetic screening is held on the second Thursday ofeach month. Appointment necessary.

Walking groups meet on Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week at 8 and 8:30 a.m. A Psychotherapist is available every third Thursday of the month by appointment.

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Taunton Catholic Middle School seeks alumni TAUNTON Taunton Catholic' Middle School is planning on holding its fir~tever Grand Reunion for the 30 . years of graduating c1asses at the school, on Nov. 24. It will take place at Ann's Pla<;:e Res': taurant, 48 Bay Road, Norton from 7-11 p.m. Any TCMS graduates who have not re, ceived information by mail by' .Aug. 30 should contact Development Director Gail

~ FATHER JOHN P. Driscoll, administrator at Holy Family-Holy Name School, New Bedford; greets several families at the school's annual "fun" raiser. With Father Driscoll are Gwenn Giammaluo and her daughter sixth-grader Jessica as well as Beth Mitchell and her daughter Alexandra Paige. '

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Seventy-five class agents have been notified of a meeting ,?n Aug. 24 at 7 p:m. at - TCMS to organize the reunion . and contact 'as many "classmates as possible: The event will iqclude a reunion reception, in addition to the dinner aQd m'any or: the school's former t~achef;; and administrat.ors will be, i'n attendance.,·. "

Bishop ,Connolly teach'er help's" grade AP ~xam$ FALL RIVER ---:- Michael A. Vieira, the Social Science Department chairman and a history teacher at Bishop Connolly High School, recently participated in the annual reading and scoring of the College Board's Advanced Placement Examinations in United States History.

He was among 4,800 faculty c.onsuftants' from high schools and universities across North America 'to examine the rigorous tests ard executive director at the College Board Lee Jones said "We are grateful for the contributions of talented educators like Vieira."

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.... THE BISHOP Feehan Summer Cheerleading Clinics taught students in grades K-9 cheers, dances, spirit activities and conditioning techniques.

The camp was staffed by the Attleboro school's varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders. ~ SEVEN BISHOP Feehan students were selected to participate in the National Merit Scholarship Program based on their outstanding SAT scores.

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The native of Ben Tre province sive meals.

Na said her only wish is to see also said that the students get fish, "These two inexpensive restau- the youth become good, healthy meat and vegetables for every meal rants serve as a meeting place for citizens with a strong spiritual life and can be sure of their quality.

Catholic students who live away so that they can serve the country.

Hoang Van Quyen, one of five from home to share common conPierre Nguyen Trung Phat, a non-Christian students who are ccrns and attend to each other's student from Ba Ria-Vung Tau regular clients, told UCA News: needs," Marie Tran Thi Na, "I felt a bit reluctant at first to the restaurants' manager, told - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - share meals with my Catholic¡ UCA News, an Asian church "Our common concern is to meet classmates. But to my surprise news agency based in Thai- together regularly and support each I found that they are open, sinother while living out our faith in the cere and very friendly." land..

The 56-year-old melllber secular environment of today's uniThe meals at the students' of the cathedral parish in Nha versities." restaurant cost less than a third Trang Diocese said her clienof meals at other restaurants, tele come from poor families - Pierre Nguyen Trung Phat, he noted. in various provinces. Local Student He also said that he likes to benefactors contribute some - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - hear Catholic students pray be1.3 million dong (US$92) a fore'the meal and feels moved month to subsidize "the low-cost province, told ,UCA News that even by their prayers. but nutritious meals," she added. before using the restaurant as a A Catholic student in Nha The first of the two restaurants regular meeting site, the students Trang told UCA News that many in the coastal city of Nha Trang, had already been meeting every more non-Christian students want 280 miles northeast of Ho Chi Sunday to help each other with to eat in the two restaurants, but Minh City, opened in 1998. studies and to share their joys and there is not enough space to acAgatha Nguyen Thi Tinh, one sorrows. commodate them. of the cooks, told UCA News that "Our common concern is to He said that an informal struc"to keep students in good physical meet together regularly and sup- tu~e for students' ministry with a health" she tries to choose the port each other while living out priestchaplain in the NhaTrang area freshest and best food, even though our faith in the secular environ- was set up in 1995. It provides reguthe students pay only 2,500 dong 'ment of today's. universities," the lar activities to some 200 Catholic (US$0.18) each for a meal. fourth-year student added. student members, he added.

"I care for them as if they were Marie Pham Thi Kim Ngoan, Nha Trang has two universities, ... my family members," said the another fourth-year student, said, one college and one technical Catholic woman, a former cook "1 feel more comfortable eating school.

Last May, at the end ofthe school year, I had the wonderful privilege of leading a retreat for a small group of eighth-graders. They were stu~ dents in the Catholic school my own children had attended, so some of the faces were familiar as were a lot of the last names..

It was a fun day, as those kinds of things u~ually are. It was also, after a couple of hours of warming up and getting comfortable, a day of honest reflection and decision making.

For you see, the transition from grammar school to high school may not be as dramatic as the other, similar life steps that frame it: starting school for the first time and then, 12 years later, graduating and going on to college. But it's still a pretty big deal, and these kids knew it.

They were going from a. small school which some of them had attended. since kindergarten, and a small class of about 15, to a completely differcnt scene. Big campuses, lots of strangers, a slew of different teachers all with different expectations, more responsibility and fllore pressure.

How, we wondered together, could these students make this transition go as smoothly as possible?

They put their heads together, and after a few minutes the answer came ~ and pretty consistently from group to group: Be prepared. Have the little things in life all lined up and ready to go, so when mishaps and minidisasters happen, as they are bound to do, at least one part of your life will be under control.

The kids knew that their classes in high school would probably be harder and that the social scene might be a challenge in any number of ways. That was a given, they said.

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And there's one more thing the students caJ:l1e up with: Pray. It's a good thing to remember any time and' all the time. Pray. No matter what the transition, no matter what the situation.

Remember as you're going to that new school or even just starting a new year in your same old school: You're not alone. There is, indeed, someone who understands how stressed out you are, and how worried you are about fitting in and succeeding.

That someone is God. So, the eighth-graders said, it would be a good idea to take two minutes the moming of the first day of school, get quiet and remember that God's right there with you. Tell him how you're feeling. Tell him what,you're worried about. Then be quiet for a minute, letting him talk to you.

Listen.

Yup. That's what those eighthgraders said they were going to try to do. It's what they said you should do.

Pretty good advice, wouldn't you say?

Vatican raised millions to help Third World youth get to Rome VATICAN CITY - The Vati- tion were asked to contribute $10.

Attendees from one developcan raised millions of dollars to help facilitate World Youth Day ing nation, Congo, were chosen 2000 participation from devel- to stay with Pope John Paul II oping countries, an official an- during the weeklong youth event.

Following the pope's example nounced.

At a news conference Aug. 11, of hospitality, several members Marcello Bedeschi, the event's of the Roman Curia also have chief accountant, said contribu- thrown their doors open to young tions to the Vatican's WorldYouth people.

U.S.' Cardinal 1. Francis Day solidarity fund totaled $3.5 Stafford, president of the Ponmillion.

He said the money was sent tifical Council for the Laity, Carto several countries in Africa, dinal Camillo Ruini, papal vicar Asia, South America and East- of Rome, and Archbishop ern Europe, including 27 nations . Cresceozio Sepe, secretary of the Vatican's jubilee committee, were racked by civil conflict.

"Many young people are com- among the Church officials exing because we helped them," pected to host youths in their homes.

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The developing world was set He said most Africans, for example, would not have been to take center stage as well at the able to afford the plane fare to Aug. 19 papal vigil at Tor Vergata, where as many as 1.5 Rome.

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Saint Anne's Hospital and conSOUTH YARMOUTH ATTLEBORO - Father Pat tinue on the nrst Tuesday of each Bishop Sean P. O'Malley OFM will perform at the La Salette month as follows: Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Cap:, will celebrate a Jubilee Shrine Garden 'Concert on Satur- and Dec. 5. For more information Mass-jat 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 3 at day beginning at 6:30 p.m. Those call Rita Quinn at (401) 635- St:Pi.us X Parish. For more informalion call 398-2248. attending are encouraged to at- 8773. .~ tend the Shrine's 4:30 p.m. Mass before 'the show. The Holy FALMOUTH - The annual S(;)UTH YARMOUTH Apostles Choir of Cranston, R.I., Cape Cod Lifechain will take "SweaJ:§J'nQPs.and Child Labor," is will perform on Aug. 26. For place on East Main Street in the tOpIC ot·"'t'.bf A ";"'-."1. monthly more information call 222-5410. Falmouth on Respect Life Sun- meeti,ng of Pa}o' ChnstJ-Cape COCb..

A Healing Service in Portu- day, Oct. 15 froin 3-4 p.m. rain. It will be hf')~m 7:30-9: 15 p.m:' guese will be held on Sunday at 2 or shine. Lifechaih is'a peaceful at t~~~~ry s Hall of St. Pius p.m. It will be led by La Salette and silent public prayer 'against X~~~:~~ll those searching for Father Manuel Pereira and in- abortion. Those participati'lg pea~~e'~lc6iTIe.For more include the opportunity for people should arrive at 2:30 p.m. For" fOITlf.d~n ca!L!.11-6737. to be prayed over and anointed in- more in.formation call Mike '~...sTJiAim~ .....

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Serra Club elects new officers ATTLEBORO - The Attleboro District Serra Club recently announced its officers for the 2000-2001 year. They are Edward G. Lambert, Jr., president; Robert A. Araujo, vice president of programs; Kevin Poirier, vice president of membership; Joseph E. Doran, vice president of vocations; Paul M. Rockett, secretary; Thomas O. Castro, treasurer; Kenneth P. Fitch, first year trustee; Hugh L. Donnelly, second year trustee; A. James

Grenier, third year trustee; Father John M. Sullivan, chaplain. The Serra Club is dedicated to encouraging vocations to the priesthood and developing an appreciation for all religious vocations in the Catholic Church. It was founded in 1956 and is made up of laymen fromAttleboro, North Attleboro, Mansfield, Norton and Seekonk.

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Enjoy Events from the First-Ever Diocesan Euch,aristic Congress he~d in June.. ~...

The we~klong Eucharistic Congress off~red n~~erQus,~pportunitles for spiritual enrlchment and catechesi,s. Now withVHS"ideo and.audiotaRes,they can be experienced again and again throug~out the entire Jubilee Year and beyond.. '

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- Congress· Outdoor Closing' Mass celebratedby.Bi~hop Sean\O:Malley, OFM Cap., on the \ Solemnity 9f Corpus Christi at Kennedy Park,! Fall River.

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'- StirringR~flectionson the Eucharist tiy Sister Briege McKen,ha, OSC, and Fath~r David Reid, S~.CC, plus th!i! lively' homily of Father Stan Fortuna, PF;R, at th~ Congress You\th Mass, a~together on one tape!

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- In POr1\lguese,the Reflection!Jy Father JoseLima.,.a_I_-:a~~llg, theologian at the Cathq'lic University of Portugal. VHS3-$9.95 '.

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Please send me the following tape(s): VHSI @ $19.95 each VHS2 @ $19.95 each VHS3 @ $9.95 each .

AUDI @ $15.95 each _ AUD2 @ $6.95 each $ _ _Amount Enclosed Cost includes shipping charges

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Clip and return form to the munications, Diocese of Fall River, P.O. Box 7, Fall River, MA 02722

MEETTHE PRESS - Pilgrims Mark Connelly of St. Francis Xavier Parish, Acushnet and Alexis Oliveira talked to the newsmedia about the excitement and spiritual goals they set for themselves as they headed to' World Youth Day'in Rome after months of prayer and planning. (Anchon'Gordon photos)