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Mothe:r Teresa remembered on anniversary of her death •

Hundreds from across the diocese crowded St. Lawrence Church, New Bedford, to recall the 1995 visit of the holy woman who affected so many people's lives by her words and example.

By JAMES N. DUNBAR NEW BEDFORD - When Mother Teresa of Calcutta came to the Whaling City in June 1995 and swept people off their feet by her presence, she sat in the first pew of St. Lawrence Church for . the liturgy celebrating her visit.

As hundreds crowded into the church on September 5 for a Mass celebrating the day of her death in 1997, members of the Missionaries of Charity, the community of nuns Mother Teresa founded to serve the poor, left the seat vacant in her memory.

It didn't go unnoticed. Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, who celebrated the Mass called attention to it and recalled the visit of the simple, beloved nun and Nobel Peace Prize recipient who became one of his favorite people.

Following the Mass Bishop O'Malley, who said he was pleased at the turnout at the liturgy, met with the news media

gathered near the altar and the questions and talk were of Mother Teresa and her nuns.

"Her visit here made such an impact on all of our lives that just the mention of her . . . . . name elicits a response from people of New Bedford and of the area," the bishop said. Her spirit lives on, he said, in the work her sisters are doing, "and the lives of the people who have been RECOLLECTIONS - Bishop O'Malley touched by her as seen by this turnout talks to the news media following a Mass today, at a Mass on for Mother Teresa in St. Lawrence Church, a Saturday morn- New Bedford. lier in his homily, the bishop said ing."

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Two parishes eager to attend liturgy at Holy Cross Church •

Although SS. Peter and Paul and Holy Cross parishes merged a year ago, the refurbished house of worship will serve both beginning Sept. 20 By

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AT PRAYER - Picture of Mother Teresa rests atop a blue and white sari, the garb of her Missionaries of Charity, in the sanctuary during the Mass marking the anniversary of her death in 1997.

Survey: Churchgoing teens less lilfely to use drugs By

PATRICIA ZAI)OR

CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

WASHINGTON -- Teens who are regularly involved in religious services are less likely to smoke, drink alcohol oruse marijuana than those who do not attend services, according to a new national study on teen substance abuse.

The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University found that 8 percent of teens who attend religious services at least four times a month smoked cigarettes. That

compared to the 22 percent of teens who smoke among those who participate in religious activities less than once a month.

The study also found that 13 percent of teens who go to a church or synagogue once a week or more have smoked.marijuana, compared to 39 percent of those who are less involved in religious activities. The results were released in Washington Sept. 1 by the center's president, Joseph A. Califano Jr., former secretary of Health, Education and Welfare.

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P. O'Maney, OFM, Cap., will celebrate a 10:30 a.m. Mass at Holy Cross Church and rededicate its main altar on September 20. It win mark the first Mass celebrated at Holy Cross since renovations began on the building almost a year ago.

SS. Peter and Paul Church and Holy Cross merged a year ago and parishioners have been attending Mass at SS. Peter and Paul.

At the end of September work win begin on the second part of SS. Peter and Paul's capital campaign, when the first floor of the school building win be renovated. Father Stephen A. Fernandes, pastor of SS. Peter and Paul, said they are in the midst of a "very exciting time in the parish." "The merger has satisfied the needs of both parishes very nicely," he added. The first floor of the school has served as SS. Peter and Paul Church since a fire destroyed the original church building.

The project will also include the

construction of a new daily Mass chapel, but until then the 8 a.m.

Mass will take place at Holy Cross.

The morning of September 20 will also mark the last Mass celebrated in what has been SS. Peter and Paul Church for over 20 years.

It will begin at 8:30 a.m. and be followed by a procession to Holy Cross.

Last September, when the parishes merged, several icons were brought

to SS. Peter and Paul and those will be part of this procession. They include an icon of Our Lady of Czestochowa, a cross, and a picture of Pope John Paul II with his papal blessing of the merger.

Following the 10:30 Mass at Holy Cross a luncheon will be held in the Father Coady Center for parishioners. Preregistration is required.

Annual St. Mary's Education Fund Fall Dinner is planned FALL RIVER - Businesses, academic and community leaders and interested supporters are invited to make a commitment to helping students in financial need and also enjoy an elegant, multicourse meal at the fourth annual St. Mary's Education Fund Fall Dinner, Oct. 15 at White's of Westport.

A reception will be held at 5:45 p.m., and dinner will be at 6:45 p.m.

Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has named Richard L. Lafrance, chief executive officer of White's of Westport, as chairman of the dinner. He will be assisted by dinner vice-chairman, Timothy 1. Cotter, CEO and president of the Fall River Five Cents Savings Bank.

First held in 1995, the dinner seeks to raise money for the St. Mary's Educa'{"' . t ion Fun d , w hie h provides " ! .• scholarships to children attending Catholic schools in the Diocese LAFRANCE of Fall River.

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He added that he is continually amazed at the individuals and businesses that have been appreciative of the different gifts they have been given and want to give something back. "These people and firms are· those to support these children and invest in their education."

To help defray the financial burden, the Diocese of Fall River established the St. Mary's Education ' Fund, Inc., in 1991 from the proceeds of the sale of the former St. Mary's Home of New Bedford.

The interest from the fund provides partial tuition assistance to needy students.

Proceeds raised through the fall dinner will help the fund grow to meet the requests of more and more children. In July, a summer event was held on Cape Cod also to benefit the fund.

Lafrance and the Fall Dinner Executive Council hope that individuals in the area with the means to offer support \\fill do so, in a spit:it of thankfulness and with the desire

Though parishes provide significant financial support each year to many Catholic school students, the need exceeds their ability. The mission of the St. Mary's Education Fund dinner is to reach out beyond parishes to individual and corporate members of communities in the diocese, extending an invitation to host a table in support of scholarship assistance.

James Riley, dinner coordinator, said that "the situation is that we have children attending schools that can pay most of their tuition but ar~ struggling to pay the last few hundred dollars. We have put together a fund to help them."

The bigger challenge, he said, "are those who are not attending Catholic schools and don't even know of a resource out there to help them pay the tuition so they don't even consider Catholic schools as an option."

Riley said he is involved "bec.ause·I enjoy seei,ng C~tholic schools teach the three 'Rs' - not the traditional ones but rather respect, responsibility and religion."

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Dariusz Kalinowski SEEKONK - Parishioners at St. Mary Church are getting to know Dariusz Kalinowski, a seminarian of the Fall River Diocese currently in his fourth year of theology who has been working there during the past two summer vacations.

He was born in Topy, Poland, where his 'mother Halina lives with his brother and married sister, His father, Czeslaw Kalinowki, died in December of last year.

Educated in Poland and graduating from high school there in 1990, Kalinowski at..: tended the seminary in Bietystok from 1990 to 1992 and completed his philosophy studies.

The following year he entered SS. Cyril & Methodius Seminary in Orchard Lake, Mich., where he is currently studying. ' Since his affiliation with the Fall River diocese, Kalinowksi

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"away'froni 100-degree-plus temperatures ~s more than 1,300 Oro. ': ange' Diocese CatholicS welcomed their new bishop, Tod D. Brown, during installation ceremonies at Holy Family Cathedral in Orange.

Cardinal Roger M. Mahony of Los Angeles installed Bishop Brown as the third bishop of Orange in,a two-hour ceremony attended by 38 bishops, including Archbishop Agostino Cacciavillan, papal pro-nuncio to the United States, hundreds of clergy and religious and a standing-room-only. crowd of900 representatives from throughout the diocese.

Another 400 Catholics, mostly Latino members of various parish youth and devotional groups, stood outside the cathedral strum~ ming guitars, singing and waving to their new bishop before and: after the ceremony.

The 'eclectic mix of language,: worship styles, ages and ethnic backgrounds at the installation of~ fered the new bishop a glimpse of both the pastoral challenges and opportunities he faces as he takes over'as the spiritual leader of this fast-growing diocese of 606,000 Catholics. .

Retiring Bishop Norman F. McFarland of Orange then came forward to give Bishop Brown the pastoral staff, signifying that the act of transfer of pastoral authority had been completed.

At the beginning of his homily, Bishop Brown thanked those gathered for their "eager and openhearted welcome." And, in acknowledgment of his new surroundings, he repeated his "thank you" in Spanish, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Korean and Chinese.

The 61-year-old bishop also expressed gratitude to the people the Boise Diocese, where he was ordained a bishop in 1989 and where he, served prior to being appointed to Orange by Pope John Paul II. "With God's grace, I come to serve the church of Orange as best I can. I hope to lead us, together, into the new millennium," he said.

A large number of priests and lay people from Bishop Brown's former diocese made the trip from Boise to Orange to witness his installation. Among those of the Boise contingent who spoke to . The Tidings, many expressed the same sentiments as Father Joseph Muha, pastor' of St.Joseph's Church in Pocatello, Idaho, and former diocesan consultor. .

"I'm very happy for him," Father .Muha said. "I've seen him grow and develop and change as he's become more comfortable as a bishop. He's become much more open and personable."

Daily Readings Sept. 14 Nm.21:4b-9; Ps78:' .1-2,34-38; Phil 2: 6-11;Jn3:13-17 Sept. 15,1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31 a; Ps 101: 1-3,5-6; In 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Sept. 16 1 Cor 12:31-13:13; Ps 33:2-5,12,22; Lk 7:31-35 Sept. 17 1 Cor 15:1-11; Ps 111:7-10; Lk 7:36-50 Sept. 18 1 Cor 15: 12-20; , Ps 49:6-10,17-20; Lk 8:1-3 Sept. 19 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; Ps 50: 10-14; Lk8:4-15 Sept. 20 Am 8:4-7; Ps 113: 1-2,4-8; 1 Tm 2:1-8; Lk 16:1-13 or 16:10-13

has worked in parishes, ministered in nursing homes, served in pastoral care at a county jail and worked with physically and mentally challenged. men at a group home in Orchard Lake.

His great ambition in priestly ministry is to help people strengthen their relationship with God. Listening to people share their life journey is an opportunity to help them recognize God's presence in their life, he said.

Dariusz recognizes that prayer is an integral part of fostering vocations to church ministry. The roadto the priesthood is not easy, but prayer provides the support that seminarians need. .

A vocation is like a seed. A seed cannot take root or grow in just any kind of soil or climate.

To reach its fullest flowering, it must be cared for and cultivated.

Each Christian family is called to provide the proper atmosphere

DARIUSZ KALINOWSKI for growth and development of this precious seed. For more information about starting a prayer team for vocations, contact the Diocesan Vocation Office at (508) 675-1311. Let us create the environment for cultivating vocations!

In Your Prayers . Please pray for the following priests during the coming week NECROLOGY September 12 : 1962, Rev. John J. Galvin, Assistant, SS. Peter and Paul, Fall River 1986, Most Rev. James L. Connolly, Fourth Bishop of Fall River 1951-1970 1995, Rev. John R. Foister, Pastor, St. Louis de France, Swansea

September 13 1949, Rev. Charles AJ. Donovan, Pastor, Immaculate Conception, North Easton

September 14 1982, Rev. Stanislaus J. Ryczek, Retired, Lauderhills, Florida

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"Spirit 2000" is heralded as a regional convention with III theme of healing and hope, "a week-end aimed at transforming lives and announcing hope."

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EDICTAL CITATION DIOCESAN TRIBUNAL FALL RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS Since the actual place of residence of DORIS A. (MATIOS) MELANSON is unknown.

We cite DORIS A. (MATTOS) MELANSON to appear personally before the Tribunal of the Diocese of Fall River on Tuesday, September 22, 1998 at 10:30 a.m. at 887 Highland Avenue, Fall River, Massachusetts, to give testimony to establish: Whether the nullity of the marriage exists in the Melanson· Mattos case?

Ordinaries of the place or other pastors having the knowledge of the residence of the above person, Doris A. (Mattos) Melanson, must see to it that she is properly advised in regard to this edictal citation.

Paul F. Robinson, O. Carm., J.C.D. Adjutant Judicial Vicar Given at the Tribunal, Fall River, Massachusetts on this 2nd day of Sept~mber, 1998

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,Two months ago, the country was riding an economic and governmental tidal wave. Now it seems we are well on the way to crashing ashore.

Congress is near adjournment and very little has been accomplished. As members leave to seek reelection, the issue of cam- , paign reform has been ignored. Token rhetoric' without sincere resolve has made most of Capitol Hill's reform attempts a fiasco.

The Democrats and their Jameduck leader have not kept their promises on such items as new schools, child care support or Social Security reform. With the future of the president so dubious, many Democrats are shying away from supporting him. Others are running very scared. The donkey is not even kicking. . The Republicans have not fared much better. All their talk about tax reform and school vouchers has not materialized into action.

The facade of party unity is cracking. Their leadership is also flawed by extremism on social issues. ,The~e are many unhappy campers in the elephant tent.

This bickering infrastructure is not very helpful to a nation apparently creeping towards a recession. Many people might feel that the present antics of Wall Street are a mere correction. Indeed, as a market fallout engulfs the country, the merchants of greed are facing a future that could land them in the poorhouse.

The turmoil in Asia has only begun to surface. Remembering that Japan is the second largest economy in the world and that it has failed miserably to stop the yen from plummeting, we should brace ourselves for more very difficult market days. Commodity prices in South America are becoming more and more depressed as international exports begin to dry up, while the Russian crisis is SURROUNDED BY HIS ADULT CHILDREN, 105-YEAR-OLD PAT PACnTI fueling headlong downward trends. All in all, the pipe dreams of PREPARES TO BLOW OUT THE CANDLES ON HIS BIRTHDAY CAKE AT many are beginning to experience reality.

AMERICAN HOUSE IN FARMINGTON HILLS, MICH. IN BACK FROM In the long run, this could be a good thing. So many talk about LEFT ARE VIRGINIA PANACKIA, EARL PACITTI AND rLORA JACOB Y. the market making a correction. The real need is for the country to do the same. People need to take charge of their lives. Living in a "So with old age is wisdom, and with length of days understanding. world where money is plentiful and ethics ignored is really existing between the devil and the deep blue sea..

With him are wisdom and might." Job 12:12-13 In the haste to get on the good life bandwagon, too many are forgetting their purpose and direction in life. Many have been, lulled into believing that economic growth is the mainstay of life.

With this materialistic mind-set, departing from standards of moral responsible behavior becomes an acceptable norm. We are no longer shocked when leadership crumbles under the weight of its By MSGR. GEORGE G. HIGGINS Catholic Church'in which he was course, their earnest hope and CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE own lies. confident expectation that Labor baptized as an infant.

But once a lie is uttered, only other lies can support it. Then one Free societies and free trade McGuire and his associates Day would dramatize the imporhas a hard time telling the difference between an individual's fan- unions go together, as history has conceived of Labor Day in the tance and necessity of strong, eftasy and his or her standard of truth. In general, most Americans demonstrated during the violent United States largely in idealis- fective labor organizations. do want national honesty; however, given the material prosperity century now coming to a close tic or spiritual terms. They inA generation ago there was of the times, it's very easy to ignore the deception and hypocrisy - one which has shown that dic- tended it to symbolize and pro- reason to share their optimism, of the world. tatorships on both the left and the mote the dignity of human labor but unfortunately the labor Nevertheless, our present circumstances may return us to a sense right undermined freedom and and the brotherhood of man. movement since then has been on of what is real. Leaving the world of speculation, we are often . democracy by first destroying inIn 1897, on the holiday's 15th , the decline, at least in ':erms of forced to a more frank and upright evaluation of a situation. This dependent and freely elected anniversary, McGuire wrote that numbers. Many labor-manageis good in the long run, despite the difficulties that may accom- unions. it is "dedicated to peace, civili- ment experts believe that the pany it. It's what the healing process is all about and healing is I want to reflect in this column zation and the triumphs of indus- movement is in a state oJ serious jus~ what we need at this time in our history. on the origins of the American try. It is a demonstration of fra- crisis. A few of these experts We have enjoyed a period of peace and prosperity and we have Labor Day, which we've just ob- ternity and a harbinger of a bet- even have suggested that the crihandled it poorly. Now is the moment when we must call for help served, and its meaning at the ter age - a more chivalrous time sis may be terminal.In my opinto heal our national spirit as well as ourselves. The process of end of the 20th century. when labor shan be honored and ion, they are dead wrong about healing can hurt, yet in the long run itcan give us a chance to see It is difficult to determine rewarded." that. things more clearly and can lead us into the light rather than leav- from. the printed historical record A year later Samuel Gompers, The labor movement is on the ing us to stumble ar~':lnd in the dark. precisely why Peter J. McGuire, an intimate friend and associate move again. It faces many obWe've been enjoying the dark for far too long. In the light we founder of the Carpenters' Union of McGuire's and the first presi- stacles, but the leade:rship is . will have a new vision. and originator of the American dent of the American Federation moving at a fast pace to overThe Editor Labor Day in 1882, selected the of Labor, developed the same come them. first Monday of September in- theme. Labor Day' in the United A former U.S. Secft~tary of stead of the first of May for its States marks a new epo~li in the ' Labor wrote some years ago that observance. There is reason to amlals of h'uman history;"it is we should be concerne!J about belie've, however, that he imd his fo~nded upon the highest prin- the weakening of our labor orcolleagues 'wanted' to disassoci- 'ciples of humanity ,l!nd is as ganizations because we, are not the American labor move- broad in its scopeas the universe" likely to have a free ani! demo.OFfiCIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF FALL RIVER ate ment {rom the negative connota- he said.~ cratic society without a :free and Published weekly by The Catholic Press of the Diocese of Fall River tions of the traditiopal European It is clear, then, that while democratic labor movement.

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Fall Riv'er Diocese has diverse religious groups active in ministry

By MERCY SISTER MARY NOEL BlUTE

FALL RIVER - More than 540 religious men and women in the Fall River Diocese are currently engaged in a wide variety of much needed ministries.

Among the many congregations of women religious, the areas of service are diverse. Some sisters serve in hospitals and allied health fields such as pastoral care in institutions and home care programs; in all aspects of education: day care, preschool, and at the elementary, high school and college levels. Other groups are involved in education

programs such as giving spiritual direction and retreats, working in the Hispanic ministry and teaching English as a second language.

While most of the congregations of men are engaged in parish work, others teach and offer pastoral care.

The diocese has two centers, the La Salette Center for Christian Living and the Shrine in Attleboro and the Sacred Hearts Center, Wareham, which offer spiritual services, retreats, counseling and programs of enrichment. The Chapel of Our Lady in New Bedford also serves the area.

Many religious are engaged in

service areas within their communities, such as general or provincial administration, health care within community facilities, formation programs, financial, archival and domestic services.

Currently there are 95 retired sisters and about 20 of them offer volunteer services. Among the men religious, approximately 30 are retired.

There are five provincialates or administrative centers for religious communities in the diocese. They are: the Sacred Hearts Community of priests and brothers in Fairhaven; the La Salette fathers and brothers in Attle-

boro; the Sacred Hearts Community of women religious in Fairhaven; the Sisters ofthe Holy Union in Fall River and the Dominican Sisters of the Presentation in Dighton.

To assist the various congregations to make their areas of service known, the Diocesan Vocation Committee was formed. Comprised of diocesan and religious priests and other religious, the group plans programs offering assistance to men and women seeking information about discerning a vocation.

Their programs include visits to diocesan high schools, the "Busy

Religious leaders meet to name human rights priorities MILWAUKEE, WIS. -The in the poorest U,S. cities. heads of U.S. Catholic religious orLeaders at the gathering passed ders of sisters, priests and brothers resolutions making the U.S. Cathomet at a Milwaukee conference last lic religious part of the worldwide month to examine their commitment movement to cancel the international to human rights and name priorities debts of impoverished countries and for human rights work in the future. committing them to advocate for a It was themed "Human Rights at the moratorium on the use of the death Heart of Our Mission," penalty. They also advocated a naRepresenting local rdigious were tional health care policy to ensure more than 30 leaders of the congre- adequate and affordable health care, gations serving in the Diocese of Fall the closing of the School of the River, as well as Mercy Sister Mary Americas and ensuring human rights Noel Blute, episcopal representative for immigrant people entering the for religious. Regional and local U.S. because of political, social and meetings of those who attended this economic upheaval. conference have been planned in Keynote presenters and facilitaorder to implement some of the rec- tors, Jesuit Father Jim Hug and Doommendations of the Conference of minican Sister Maria Riley identiMajor Superiors of Men (CMSM) . fied the purpose of the assembly as and Leadership Conference of a time for the religious leaders to Women Religious (LCWR). create a convenant that recognizes Those recommendations in- the ancient roots of human rights. cluded actions for individual lead- "No one gives us human rights; they ers, congregations and future U,S. are our birthright. We do not have conferences calling religious to con- dignity because we have human version in attitudes, understanding rights; we have human rights beof and complicity in racism, sexism, cause of our human dignity as sons unjust economic systems and other and daughters of God," declared human rights violations. They also Hug. ''The task of religious is to asked for a commitment to promote break into the new millennium with human rights globally and hope to sacred energy; to bring a sense of concentrate resources and personnel kinship to all God's people."

Pope John Paul II Dear brothers and sisters, In our continuing preparation for the Great Jubilee of the Vear 2000, we reflect todcJy on the Holy Spirit in humanity's religious quest.

The church rejects nothing that is true and hollJ in tbe world's great religious traditions; she recognizes the presence in them of "seeds of truth" which are a reflection of the unique Word of God, "the true light that enlightens every man" (In 1:9). The HollJ Spirit inspires the human spirit's search for tr'uth and goodness, and uttimatellJ for God, even outside the visible confines of the MlJstical BodlJ. The Spirit, mlJsteriousllJ present in every human heart, gives rise to ever'd authentic ellpression of pralJer and gives each person the possibilitlJ of coming into contact, in a manner known to God, with the saving m'dsterlJ of Christ's death and resurrection (cf. "Gaudium et Spes," 22J. The church therefore has on attitude of sincere respect, profol.l'ld SlJmpothlJ CI1d cordial collaboration towcrd other religions. At the some time, the ch\Tch ellists to proclaim that Jesus Christ is the l.I'lique mediator and savior of the hurnon race. In obedience to his commond, she must ccrrlJ out her missioner'd task in ever'd age ond in ever'd -pert of the world.

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Parents can help children mourn the loss of a pet By

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ALBANY, N.Y. - In a nine-month period Laurie Galish experienced the death of her two-year-old black Labrador retriever Jake and her nineyear-old yellow Lab Abby Rose. .

Galish, a member of St. John the Baptist Church in Schenectady, did get another dog, but it took her time to work through the deaths; , "Grief is legitimate and real," said Donna Reittinger, professor of psychology at The College of St. Rose in Albany. Reittinger presented a workshop on dealing with the death of a pet at the National Center for Death Education's summer institute in Newton, Mass.

While the death of a pet causes very real feelings of grief, the pet owner is often not allowed to grieve publicly. "There are volumes of literature that indicate that the death of a pet is trivialized," she said.

People hear, "It's just a pet," she said, but what is forgotten is that pets are often faithful companions for 15 or 20 years. When they die there is a void in their owner's life.

Friends and family who want to support someone whose pet has died should reach out with compassion. "The single biggest thing they can do is to treat them as if they've experienced a significant loss," said Reittinger.

"Validate the grief. Make them feel their grief is worthy of support. It is real pain, it's a normal response. They are not immature."

"A lot of people get angry," she said. "This is usually displaced. Vets take a lot of the displaced anger. In fact, when people get ~ new pet they often change vets."

Another common feeling is guilt. "Most feel guilty," Reittinger explained. "They feel 'I failed in my obligation to protect this animal.'"

Guilt is especially prevalent if the pet died because it was euthanized, she said.

Another common feeling is what Reittinger called plain old pain.

"There's crying and yearning," she said. "They have to take time off from work, they can't eat and sleep and in some cases they become clinically' depressed." , The death of a pet provides parents with the opportunity to talk about· death with their children. According to Reittinger it is important for adults to be honest with children about death. .

"Avoid saying 'Fluffy has gone to sleep.' That will create sleep problems," Reittinger explained. "Don't say 'Fluffy's gone on a long vacation' because the child will be afraid of vacations~ Died is not a dirty word." . Reittinger recommends that children see the deceased pet if it is still intact. "If they don't see it they think 'Maybe it didn't really die,''' she said.

If the pet had been sick and in pain and children see it resting in peace they tend to find it comforting. "It's important to see the deceased pet at rest," she said.

Just as it is important for a grieving adult to talk about the pet it is also important for children to talk. She suggests that the family could look at pictures of the pet as a way to start conversation.

A ritual like a funeral is also helpful for a child. "The more they participate the better they'll be," she said. Some things children can do are draw a picture, write about the pet, or gather flowers to put on the pet's grave.

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Teens ask tough questions I spent an uplifting couple of hours recently with a group of seven teenagers who interviewed me for Fairfield County News Radio station WNOK in Norwalk, Conn.

When I got the invitation I really didn't know what . to expect. All I knew was that the show was called "A Voice in the Crowd," and it was billed as "a weekly· live call-in radio show by and about teens."

To my surprise these young people had copies of my two latest books and, more surprising, had really examined them. Their questioris focused on the basic bottom line in my books - that regardless of the bl9WS and confusions life brings, we are not alone. The God who gave us life did not leave us orphans; if we open our hearts and our minds, we can feel and see the ways God is present in our world.

The dialogue with the young men and women around the radio studio table affirmed what I always believed: Most teenagers are seeking direction about how to live their lives; they are good, caring individuals who want to make a positive contribution to their world; and they do, indeed, listen to adults so long as we are communicating and not preaching.

Meeting with these youths convinced me that we adults should be more respectful of youth. Most of them are going to ·do us proud as they go on to take over where we must leave off in the work of continuing this world.

Unfortunately, a lot of adults today don't believe this, maybe because the press keeps emphasizing bad news, with headlines like this one I saw only two days before I met with the seven teens: "One in Five Teenagers Carries a Weapon." Such negative reports panic a lot of adults.

"A Voice in the Crowd" is an antidote for the prevalent bad news about kids. A publicity brochure says the program is a forum for discourse that is "honest,

deeply human, creative, innovative, up to date and courteous," allowing teenagers "to discuss their questions, experiences and viewpoints" on issl::es which affect their daily lives like teen pregnancy, drugs and alcohol, the Internet, college life and community service projects.

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The teens had invited me because they wanted to talk about spiritual issues. Their questiom: covered human relations and how we must treat on;l another with love and respect; which values should be passed on from parents to children; whether there is conflict between science and religion; the death penalty and how one who had been hurt by a murderer can yet forgive. And then, a sudden and profound question took me by surprise: "In' one word, how do you define life?"

Without reflecting, I said what came from my heart: "mystery." And I paraphrased Harry Emerson Fosdick, an American clergyman, who, praising the: wisdom and goodness of the Creator, said, "I'd rather live in a world where my life is surrounded by mystery than live in a world so small that my mind could comprehendit."

The youngsters thanked me for the honor of being with them on their show. On the contrary, it was I who was honored.

Sleep problems Dear Mary: When I was raising my family I never had trouble sleeping. Now that my children are grown (I'm in my 60s) I am often wakeful during the night. Perhaps I'm just less active and less worn out at night. I wonder if this is normal. Is there anything I can do? - Massachusetts . Apparently sleep concerns many people. Research on sleep has greatly increased in recent years, and consequently our knowledge has improved. Many books and articles now deal with sleep, its normal course and problems that can occur.

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feine after 2 p.m., alcohol before bedtime and vigorous exercise in the evening. Note that regular exercise during the day, particularly in the afternoon, seems to contribute to good sleep. You might begin or continue a daytime exercise program as a step toward more restful sleep.

If you li'e awake with a racing mind, get up and write down what is bothering you. If the ndxt day's activities distress you, make a schedule for the next day. If you are afraid of forgetting something, get up, and write it down. Figuring out how you will cope the next day may allow your mind to rest during the night.

If you awake in the night and cannot go back to sleep, get up and do something. Sometimes r';lpeating the bedtime ritual, such as a warm bath, a W~il'm noncaff~ine drink or pleasurable reading, willie!. you fall back to sleep.

Most experts agree that sleeping pills are best avoided. Short- acting sedatives, including 'alcohol, can help you get to sleep, but you might be wide awake at 4 in the morning. Longer-acting sleeping t1ills may leave you groggy and feeling hung over when it is time to get up and get ready for work. Sleeping pills might be necessary for a brief period at a cl'itical or particularly stressful time, but as a reguhir sleep aid they are best avoided. . Try aerobic exercise during the day to help keep you healthy and active. Then try a regular sleep schedule, a comfortable environment and a bedtime ritual to enjoy a good night's sleep.

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Q. Would you seU:le an argument for us? What is the largest Catholic church in the world?

I say it is St. Peter's in Rome. Others in our group, however, believe some churches in the United States are larger.

Who is right? (California)

A. Until about five years ago, you would have been correct. In 1993, however, that distinction passed from St. Peter's to the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast, West Africa.

The controversial edifice, in a small village of that impoverished nation of perhaps 1.5 million Catholics, was completed with his own money and on his own land, according to then President Houphouet-Boigny.

Pope John Paul II declined the president's invitation to officiate at the cathedral's consecration.

The structure must be an awesome sight. It is higher and longer than St. Peter's, and boasts a plaza of seven acres surrounded by 272 columns and floored with Italian marble tile.

Four thousand different tints of French stained glass cover an area four times larger than the windows of Chartres Cathedral in France.

It is the largest Christian church in the world.

Q. I have had a longtime confusion about the forgiveness of God. In "Crossing the Threshold of Hope;' the Holy Father says that God will judge us on our actions, words and thoughts, "even the most secret."

Compare this to what we believe about forgiveness when our sins ~Ire confessed and absolved.

Hebrews 10:17 sa.ys, "Their sins and evildoing I will remember no more."

Does that apply only to the Jews, and not to 11IS who corne after? (Indiana) A. Isn't it interesting and puzzling how we tend to feel that, in our relation to God, the only thoughts, words and actions that really count, the ones on which we will be mainly judged, are the bad ones?

Every Our Father and Hail Mary we say, every Mass in which we participate and Communion we receive, every good act we perform out of love for God involves expressions that also are secrets of the heart, expressions of sorrow, hope, love, generosity, and desire for forgiveness and healing.

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It is in those times, St. Paul affirms, that the Holy Spirit intercedes within us with inexpressible groanings, and "the one who searches hearts" knows and understands what the Spirit is praying (Romans 8:26-27). : In the book to which you refer, Pope John Paul II speaks often, of course, of the moral demands placed upon us to respond in love to the outpouring of God's gifts.

The predominant theme, however, to which he returns in a major way at the end is, "Don't be afraid," the exhortation, he says, which Christ has given so often through the lips of his mother. . There is mystery, but no contradiction, between the fidelity God asks of us and the faithful compassion he asks of himself.

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The perils of parish youth ministry positions It does not surprise me that there is a huge turnover in parish youth ministry positions. For one thing, the young people for whom the ministry is intended: 1) On average, don't exactly throw their video game joy sticks into the air and tear off toward the parish hall when told, "Hey, it's youth ministry night."

2) Refuse to stay youth, rebelliously growing older no matter how good the parish program might be. Thus, just when you've formed the program to their liking, they take: off.

Still, while teens can be a challenge, they often receive poor press despite the fact that they have many tlseful purposes, notably: -They serve as a terrific market for all those oversized pants too large for anyone else to wear.

-Without their tennis shoe purchases, the international economy would crumble.

-Spread-eagled over a picnic table, they work well to hold the area while you park the family car.

-They know how to make the "12:00" stop flashing on the VCR. -At age 16 they are willing to drive to Costa Rica to pick up a loaf of bread for you with only the offer of car keys.

Regardless, so many Catholic publications contain classified advertisements for youth ministers!

Some even offer wages and benefits.

It is my theory that these poor folks are often victims of poor screening on the part of those in the parish who hire them. I am told the interviews often go along the lines of: Parish council president: '1'ell us your experience in youth ministry."

Candidate: "I was 15 once for nearly a year, and I have organized several car washes."

Pastor: "Did the car washes make money?"

Candidate: "Yes." Parish council president: "You are hired."

The newly hired and idealistic youth minister puts a notice in the parish bulletin: A youth program is forming at 7 p.m. Tuesday night. Three teens show up. A youth with a letter jacket and a buzz haircut holds up his hand. "Is this going to last long? I have driver's ed. pretty soon."

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CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICIE It said the pope wanted to asVATICAN CITY - Pope sure "those close to people inJohn Paul II offered prayers and volved in the accident that he condolences after a Swissair pas- shares wholeheartedly the pain senger jet crashed off the coast of the families." of Nova ·S<.:otia;'leaving 229 "He commends to the' Alpeople dead. . mighty the victims, as well as the The plane, which carried 137 people affected by this catastroAmericans, had d~parted from phe. Th,e pope asks the Lord to New York and was on its way to console and assist those who Geneva when it reported' smoke "have lost a loved one;" it said. in the cockpit and requested an. , Those killed included several emergency landing. Soon after," officials of the United Nations, it crashed into the Atlantic which maintains offices in Ocean, and no sur-yivors. were Geneva and New York. In addition to the Americans, the pasfound.

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dividual. one came up any higher than Sister Priscilla accepted the large Mother Teresa who could .give us gold medal imprinted with Mother guidance in how we should Live our WASHINGTON - Nearly one Teresa's image, saying, "If Mother lives and give our lives back to year after Mother Teresa's death, were here, she would say, 'I accept God." At last year's ceremony, :Mother members of her religious order this in the name of the poor.'" were presented with the CongresShe also read a statement from Teresa rose from her wheelchair sional Gold Medal their foundress Sister Nirmala, Mother Teresa's three months before her death to was honored with, but didn't actu- successor as superior general of the accept the honor and repeatedly ally receive, in June 1997. '.

Missionaries of Charity, saying, asked for prayers for thoHe who The recent ceremony at the Gift ''Today Mother must be watching serve the poor, hungry, homeless, of Peace House, a home forAIDS this beautiful ceremon,y from : sick and dying.

"I wan~ you all to pray for us," patients run by the Missionaries of heaven and praying for each of you Charity inWashington, was'in stark - and for all our beloved peop}e of she asked. "Pray that we will concontrast to last year's Gold Medal the United States of America," tinue to do God's work." ','Pray for us that we m!1y-conThe sisters continue her work in ceremony in the Capitol R9tunda. , . In the'more recent ceremony, tinuefollowing the footsteps of our' small ways, too. Just as Mother visitors satin folding chairs, while dearest Mother and do God's work .'Teresa often dis'tributed Miraculous sisters in their white saris lined the' wi~,greatlove for his glory and for ,Medals to those who visited her, the back wall in a room without air con-the good' of his people," she said. .sisters handed:olJt med~!~: 'to all ditioning. The walls were blank" "Please pray that we may not spoil' '. those who ,<arne to the rec{:nt cerexc'ept for one largtf blatk-and-. God's work." ,,;' : , . ~,mony. .' t white photo of Mother Teresa'. " Brownback said he was "deEven Brownback did not leave .. The Congressional Gold Medl:!-l lighted tomake this presentlltion," _ ,the convent. empty-handed. ,In exwas presented to Sister Priscilla, and wished it could have l:>eeQ made change for giving Sister Pris(:illa the secretary general of the Missionar-'" "to Mother Teresa laSt year." But the"' Congressional Gold Medal, he was ies of Charity, by, Sen. Sam ,medal made by the U.S:Mwt was. ,given a bag of silver Mir~:culous Brownback, R-Kan,., one of the p'ri- not ready at that time. " .

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More than 'anyone, National "was not too optimistic~' about peace in the region, where 'more CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE Concerned staffers from the Right to Life is keeping an eye on nearby National Right to Life Com- the new organization. The similarBELFAST;Northern Ireland ---:. 'than 3,000 people have been killed The great~s~ CI:ll~J;lC,e\for pea.c~ (no>, in.nearly threedec~des of violence.

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Life has received a call. will spend whatever future y~:ars are .

The conference was spon.The callers, saying they will dressed the group.. ~, allotted to me as shepherd of the "Northern Ireland women are sored by the U.S. Sfate Depart- lobby Congress to ban partial-birth • Pope invites the Archdiocese ofPhiladelphi~ in sur-, an inspiration," Msgr. Linder ~~ld ment; British Secretary of State for abor~ion, have convinced some archbishop, who render to God's providence and in Catholic News Service.

Northern Ireland Marjorie people to donate by giving their has submitted his service to the faithful of tht: arch"They have been working for Mowlam; and the first and deputy credit or debit card numbers. resignation, to diocese and the universal Church," ·yearS here to end the.violence," he first ministers of the Northern Ire"They are bogus," said Gayle remain as head of he added.

Atteberry of Salem-based Oregon Cardinal John 1. O'Connor of Right to Life. "It is a tragedy that Philadelphia New York, 78, and Cardinal James to make money." they are using this .Msgr. Linder, pastor of Sf. Rose of Lima Parish in archdiocese' A. Hickey of Washington; who Atteberry received a soliciting Newark, said he was surprised at how women in the turns 78 in October, have remained phone call from American Right to

By CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE British province had worked for peace "although they in their po~ts after similar requests .

Life early in August and has fielded PHILADELPHIA - Cardinal . by the Vatican. inquiries from other local pro-lifers were separated by religion and lived only a block Anthony 1. Bevilacqua of Philade1who have been called. apart, not really knOWing each other."

"It's a total scam," says Steven phia has been asked by Pope John Ertelt. He operates an Internet clear- Paul II to remain as head of the said. "Their attitude is strong be- land Assembly, David Trimble and ing house of pro-life infprmation Philadelphia archdiocese.

Cardinal Bevilacqua submitted and organizations. cause they say, 'We have lost Seamus Mallon. enough of our fami!ies, and this ,Clinton told the more than 400 Officials at the U.S. Catholic his resignation on June 17, his 75th has got to stop.''' bishops' pro-life office report they birthday, as required by ,canon law. ~omen at the conference that their "His Holiness invites your emihave never heard of the group or its Msgr. Linder, pastor of St. Rose challenge "starts as we leave." of Lima Parish in Newark, said he "How will each of us work to activities, said policy analyst Rich- nence to continue in your ministry as archbishop of Philadelphia 'donee was surprised at how women in the fulfill the promise of peace?" she ard Doerflinger.

British province had worked for, asked. "That, of course, will be up But little is known about Ameri- aliterprovideatur;'" or until another peace "although they were sepa- to the men arid women of North- can Right to Life, principally be- provision is made, said a telegram rated by religion and lived only a ern Ireland to decide. cause the group's leaders have from Archbishop Agostino block apart, not really knowing Vital Voices began in July 1997 failed to answer repeated inquiries Cacciavillan, the Vatican's pro-nuneach other." when women leaders from Central from the Catholic Sentinel, Portland cio to the United States.

"With an awareness of my un"The women here have con- and Eastern Europe, the former archdiocesan newspaper, other vinced me they can build peace," Soviet Union and the United States news organizations and even other worthiness and in humble obedience, I accept, as an expression of he said."Their suffering renews met in Vienna, Austria, to discuss pro-life groups.

American Right to Life has a God's will, the invitation of the their commitment to peace." women's participation in building After the late-August explosion open and democratic societies. A Washington, D.C., phone number Holy Father, Pope John Paul II, to that killed 29 and injured more third Vital Voices conference is with an answering machine. A continue my ministry," Cardinal than 200 people in Omagh, North- scheduled for Montevideo, Uru- young man's voice gives a greet- Bevilacqua said in a statement.

"It is my hope and prayer that I CARDINAL BEVILAClJUA ern Ireland, Msgr. Linder said he guay, Oct. 1-3. ing and a Washington, D.C., street COLCLOUGH CATHOLIC NEWS SERV'ICE

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them into their Advent issues because of the lead time they need for thl;ir publishing and distribution schedules.

Dennis McManus, associate director of the secretariat, said three publishers - Liturgical Press in Collegeville, Liturgy Training Publi-

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cations in Chicago, and Catholic Book Publishing Corp. in Totowa, N.J. - plan to have ritual editions of the new Sunday Lectionary ready be- ' fore Advent. A ritual edition of the Lectionary is one intended for use by the priest, deacon or lector at Mass.

WASHINGTON - When many U.S. parishes start using a new Sunday Lectionary for Mass this Advent, some publishers of worship booklets for use in the pew will be ready.

At least three publishers - Sunday Missal Service, Liturgical Press and American Catholic Press -- have confirmed that they plan to introduce the readings from the new Lectionary into the seasonal missals going out soon for Advent. The Lectionary conthe U.S. bishops' Committee on the tains the Scripture passages read at • The proper name for Liturgy, asking it to stop using Mass. the booklet found in the "missalette" as a generic term for such The bishops of the United States pews is 'w.orship aid.' . worship booklets. gave final approval to ,a new It made the request early this year Lectionary for Sundays and some as the committee was consulting with

By JERRY FILTEAU major feasts a year ago and a new publishers in updating its guidelines CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE Lectionary for weekdays and the for the content and form of such worother feasts this summer.

WASHINGTON _ That worship ship aids. The old guid~lines, issued This June Bishop Anthony M.·. booklet in your church pew that prac- in the 19808, used "missalette" generiPilla of Cleveland, president of the tically everybody calls a "missaletteT cally for worship ,aid$, both in the text National Conference of Catholic It's not-unless it's the "Seasonal and the title: "Guidelines for the PubBishops, decreed that parishes may Missalette" put out eight times a year lication of Missalettes." . begin to use the new Sunday by World Library Publications, a diviCatholic' News Service - which Lectionary beginning the first Sunday . sion of1.S. Paluch Co. in Schiller Park, had also been following widespread of Advent, Nov. 29. He said then that Ill. practice of using "missalette" generia date for optional use of the week"It's trademarked," said Laura cally - learned of the word's traqe" day Lectionary and a date when both Dankler, World Library managing edi- mark status this August when it asked new versions become mandatory will tor. "It's just like Kleenex or Xerox: Father James P. Moroney, director of be set after the Vatican confirms the It's the name of a brand, even though the bishops' Secretariat for the Liturgy, weekday volume., people use it in a generic sen~e." about changes in Scripture tninslations Linda Schulte of Liturgical Press . A trademark word is supposed to .that may be introduCed in "missalettes" " in Collegeville, Minn., said it will in- be capitalized and spelled as the owner this fall. corporate the readings of the new does it and notapplied to similar prod"We don't call them 'missalettes' .

Sunday Lectionary into this. year's ucts put out by others - like using any more. We call them 'worship Advent issue of "Celebrating the Eu- "Coke" only for Coca-Cola and not for aids,''' Father Moroney said with a charist," its five-times-a-year seasonal other cola drinks. ' laugh. He then explaiI).ed the note from worship aid.

Several other Catholic publishing Paluch on the question.

Joan Termini of American Catho- companies produce inexpensive worPaluch's owner and president, Bill lic Press in South Holland, Ill., said ship booklets several times ayear like Rafferty, told CNS, ''We're dedicated its November-December issue of the "Seasonal Missalette" for use by to serving the Church, and we're not "Leaflet Missal," which comes out people in the pews. Only Paluch calls going to onerously enforce" restrictive eight times a year, will have the new its publication a Missalette. use of the word. version of the readings starting with Pete Pellegrino, chief financial of, He added that "there are times the first Sunday of Advent. ficerof1.S. Paluch, said the company's when I consider it a compliment" that George Haubrich of Sunday Mis- ownership of the trademark goes back people use "Missalette" to refer to any sal Service in Quincy, Ill., said its decades, "well before my time." ' seasonal worship aid, just as many use "Pray Together" seasonal aid, which He said the Missalette qademark "Xerox" for any photocopy. , comes out five times a year, will use was not an issue'until recently when a "It means that our product has bethe new Lectionary for the readings competitor wanted to publish a new come a standard in the field," he said. in its Advent issue. worship aid using "Missalette" in ,the Among former trademarks that are Father James Moroney, director of title. It immediately found a !lew name now generic words are "mimeograph" the bishops' Secretariat for the Lit- when it learned that Paluch owned the and "cellophane." urgy, said other worship aid publish- trademark.

Along with Kleenex, Xerox and ers he has talked with have said they Paluch's attorneys advised the com- Coke, other trademarks often used as plan to use the new version of the pany to take other steps if needed to if they were generic terms include readings as soon as they can, but some protect the word's trademark status.

Band-Aid, Dixie cup, Scotch tape, have said they could not incorporate One thing Paluch did was to write Kitty Litter and Jell-O. And Missalette.

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By CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE 54,0 (R) , Firelight, A-IV (R) NEW YORK - Here is a list of G recent films the U.S. Catholic ConGodzilla, A-III (PG-B) ference Office for Film and BroadGone With the Wind, A-II (G) . casting has rated on the basis of H moral suitability.

Halloween: H20, A-III (R) The first symbol after each title Henry Fool, A-IV (R) is the USCC classification. The secHope Floats, A-III (PG-B) ond symbol is the rating of the The Horse Whisperer, A-II Motion Picture Association of (PO-B) America.

How Stella Got Her Groove USCC classifications: A-I general patronage; A-II -adults Back, A-IV (R) L and adolescents; A-III - adults; ALethal Weapon 4, 0 (R) IV - adults, with reservations (this M indicates films that, while not morMadeline, A-I (PO) ally offensive in themselves, are not Mafia!,A-III (PO-B) for casual viewing because they reThe Mask ofZorro, A-II (PO-l3) quire some analysis and explanaA Merry War, A-III (no rating) tion in order to avoid false impresMulan, A-I (G) sions and interpretations); 0 - , N morally offensive.

The Negotiator, A-IV (R) MPAA ratings: G - general auNext Stop, Wonderland, A-IV diences, all ages admitted; PG parental guidance suggested, some (R) o material may not be suitable for The Opposite of Sex, A-IV (R) children; PG-13 - parents are Out of Sight, A-IV (R) strongly cautioned that some ma.P terial may be inappropriate for chilThe Parent Trap, A-II (PG) dren under 13; R - restricted, unA Perfect Murder, A-III (R) der 17 requires accompanying parR ent or adult guardian; NC-17 - no Return to Paradise, A-III (R) one under 17 admitted (age limit S may vary in certain areas).

Saving Private Ryan, A-III (R) .-A路 Six Days, Seven Nights, A-III Air Bud: Golden Receiver, A(PO-B)' I (G) Slums of Beverly Hills, 0 (R) Armageddon, A-III (PG-B) Small Soldiers, A-IV (PG-B) The Avengers, A-III (PG-13) Smoke Signals, A~II (PG-B) B Snake Eyes, A-III '(R):' "'Baseketball; A-IV (R) The Spanish Prisoner, A-III Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss, (PG) o (R) T Blade, 0 (R) - Titanic, A-III (PG-B) C There's Something About Can't Hardly Wait, A-III (PG-' 13) ..

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Front 'Dorothy Day' to serit~s: Moira Kelly seeking stardoJm

By MARK PATIISON CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

a firefighter, and Sean's other two brothers are on the police force with him.

The Ann Cornell character "reminds me of myself in a lot of ways.

I think she has a lot of characteristics that I adore in women, and I haven't played in female characters, so I'ill looking forward to it," Kelly said.

"I was looking for a change, and this seemed like a nice challenge.

And when I read it, it was intelligent and smart. I love the dialogue.

I love the nurturing quality of it and the neurotic quality of Ann." Waters suggested to TV writers in Hollywood that Sean, being older than Ann, was the "the one she could never get because she was younger. So he was always like the older guy, the football player, the

HOLLYWOOD - Moira Kelly, the Catholic actress best known for playing the title role in "Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day Story," is taking the big leap to series TV, starring in the CBS romantic comedy "To Have & To Hold."

I For KeIiy, it may not be so big a leap. You see, for home buyers, it's location, location, location. For actors, it's writing, writing, writing.

"Finding good films to partake in isn't an easy thing. It's hard to find good material nowadays.

You've got to take it where you can get it," Kelly told Catholic News Service. , "I think 'To Have & To Hold' is very well-written, it's very welldeveloped, there's gre~t opportunity for inspiring story lines, so I g 0 r g e 0 u.s went with it."

"To Have & To Hold" debuts one."

I Wednesday, Sept. 23, 9-10 p.m. think it's EDT on CBS. Kelly, a New York native, is im- possible. pressed by the writing of Boston I think it native Joanne Waters,'the Catholic doe s who created the series and is one happen," of the show's executive producers. Ke II y "There's a spirituality to it. It's t 0 I d Joanne's concept and what she C N S brings to it," Kelly said. when She said Waters is "an easy per- asked son to be around, because she helps about you to see situations for what they Waters' are by presenting the lighter'side of s c, ~ nario. "I it.

"What.I like about the charac- kind ,of ters is that tragedy and hard times wish it don't have to amount to tears and had hapdepression. There's a,way you can pened to get through it by laughing a bit and me. It taking a big sigh of relief, knowing would that y.ou're surrounded by your h a v e loved ones. I think it's nice." bee n 'Kelly, who pursued a degree in ,n i ce." drama at Marymount College in S h ~ New York, plays Ann Cornell, a did n' t public defender newly married to elaboBoston police' d~tective Sean rate.

StilI, McGrail (Jason Beghe), who grew up in the same neighborhood.

To make family matters even more tightly knit, Ann's sister is married to one of Sean's brothers,

MOIRA KELLY and Jason Beghe star in ''To Have

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,Odyssey channel to offer three new shows

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NEW YORK - Three new shows of interest to Catholics will debut this fallon Odyssey, an interfaith cable channel.

"Catholic Common Ground" debuts Thursday, Oct. 1, 10-10:30 a.m. EDT. It is an outgrowth of the Catholic Common Ground Initiative formed in 1996 by the late Cardinal Joseph Bernardi!) to promote dialogue in the Church.

The six installments scheduled are: ''Women in Religion: Where Is Their Future?"; "Let Us Pray: Mystery and Community at Sunday Worship"; "Faith' Formation: In a Culture of Choice"; "Faith Formation: The Nurturing of Faith in a Challenging Time"; "Sin and Forgiveness"; and "The Death Pen, alty."

Golden Dome Productions is producing the program.

"We hope to bring together a variety of viewpoints to address issues of concern to the Catholic commu-

nity and other people as well," said a statement by Msgr. Philip Murnion, executive producer of "Catholic Common Ground" and a member of the initiative's committee.

Following "Catholic Common Oround" will be "Among Friends," to debut Thursday, Oct. 1, 10:3011 a.m.

Hosted by Msgr. Jim Lisante of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, N.Y., the show features guests who discuss some of their most personal life experiences, including their relationship with God. Among the guests scheduled to appear are Cardinal William H. Keeler of Baltimore; Rabbi Mordecai Waxman, president of the National Council of Synagogues; Mary Cunningham Agee, founder of the Nurturing Network; retired New York Giants tight end Mark Bavaro, who has been active in the pro-life movement; and, William Baker, head of PBS flagship station WNET in New York.

the Ann-Jason romance is "like a fairy tale in a way, a ::ontemporary fairy tale. In a lot of ways, Jason's character is Ann's hero. He's her knight in shining armor."

Kelly also has had roles in "With Honors," "Dangerous Beauty," "Unhook the Stars," "Billy Bathgate," and a dual role in "Chaplin." She was also the voice of Nala in the Disney animated movie "The Lion King."

She will also appear on CBS later this season in "Monday After the Miracle," a TV adaptation of the stage sequel to "The Miracle Worker." .Kelly plays an adult Helen Keller, whose friendship with teacher and mentor Annie Sullivan (Roma Downey) nears the breaking point when Annie falls in love.

abuse, promiscuity and theft, as well as brief nudity and :much rough language.

The U.S. Catholic Con"Among Friends" is a producference classification i~: 0 - mortion of the Catholic Communication ally offensive. The Modon Picture Campaign of the U.S. Catholic Association of America rating is R Conference along with the - restricted.

Rockville Centre Diocese's televi"Firelight" (Hollywood) sion station.

Both shows have a 13-week Gauzy British period romance scheduled run through Dec. 24. begins in 1838 when an impoverThe other new Odyssey series is NEW YORK (CNS) - The fol- ished Swiss governeHs (Sophie "Pioneers of the Spirit," which fea- lowing are capsule reviews of mov- Marceau) is paid by an anonymous, tures half-hour profiles of some of ies recently reviewed by the U.S. gentleman (Stephen Dillarie) to history's most renowned religious Catholic Conference Office for bear his child, then give up the infigures. It will air Wednesdays, Film and Broadcasting.

- fant for him to raise, but ,ieven years noon-12:30 p.m. EDT starting Sept. later she finds the two when hired 30.

"54" (Miramax) as governess to the little girl. WriterSegments will be shown on St. Empty retelling of the rise and director William Nicholson fashAugustine of Hippo, St. Ignatius of demise of Studio 54, New York's ions intriguing charactl~rs for the Loyola, St. Teresa of Avila, St. wildest disco in the late 1970s, as trio, but lets the narrativl~ gradually Julian of Norwich, Hildegard of seen through the eyes of a pleasure- descend into romanticized meloBingen, and Dante Alighieri, who wrote the epic poem 'The Divine seeking bartender (Ryan Phillippe). drama. Ambiguous treatment of Written and directed by Mark euthanasia, discreet sexual encounComedy."

"Pioneers of the Spirit" is pro- Christopher, the movie proves a ters with nudity and an instance of lifeless assemblage of decadent rough language. The U.S. Catholic duced by Trinity Television.

Odyssey is available to 30 mil- disco scenes in search of a story and Conference classification is A-IV lion U.S. homes over 1,500 cable the result offers no lessons to be - adults, with reservations. The franchises, plus satellite and C-band learned from life in the fast lane. Motion Picture Association of delivery systems: Uncritical portrayal of substance America rating is R - restricted.

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that people "have grown cynical in very poor health. about our heroes and our public "Well, when she arrived here, figures. So when you see some- she was bounding around, giving one who is so authentic and so everybody hugs and passing out completely immersed in others, medals and blessing everybody one who is so completely trans- and she spent endless hours greetformed by God's love, it: becomes ing the people as long as they a source of encouragement for all, were here for her," Bishop that we can be better."

O'Malley recalled. "It was a very Asked by the media "What rainy day but people were outsii:le about Mother Teresa's saint- everywhere and just kept coming. hood?" the bishop smiled broadly. It was a magnificent response. It "I think so. People always ask, really made an impact on her. And 'When will she be canonized?' when she spoke, she could bring Well, whenever it is, I think it will people to tears." be redundant."

Members of the media also Asked why people, like him- asked why, with vocations to the self, are not sad but always smile priesthood waning, do so many when they recall Mother Teresa, women join the Missionaries of the bishop, who had met the nun Charity that Mother Teresa many times across the world, said: founded in the 1950s. "There are "We were so blessed to have her. 4,000 of them now," the bishop This has been such a difficult cen- said. "That's why I talked about tury, what with the world wars, Mother Teresa's religious life and the Holocaust, racism and abor- consecrated virginity, things tions, and someone like Mother which in the modern world seem Teresa lived through it all and very medieval and passe. And yet never lost sight of God's love for when we see that if a person has us. She was a sign of that to ev- really received this vocation and responds with the kind of genereryone."

What wou Id Mother Teresa osity she had, then such a person have thought of the day's tribute can become an instrument of God to her? "Mother Teresa was al- and make God's beality and love ways quick to deflect things to much present to people. Mother God, as I think it should be. She Teresa's spiritual energy brought was the great woman she was be- these thousands of wornen during cause of the special graces that her lifetime to follow her, as did she received. But unlike other others who founded religious orpeople who often turn down those ders."

Bishop O'Malley praised the opportunities to respond to God, she responded all her life. She was Sisters of Charity, "who lead very always putting her life in God's difficult lives. They never allow a washing machine or a refrigerahands. She trusted God." The media took up the bishop's tor in their Ii ves."

Earlier, Sister Leonard, supemention in his homily that the New Bedford trip was Mother rior of the group of Sisters of Charity who reside across the Teresa's favorite.

"It waS just that," the bishop street from St. Lawrence Church, said excitedly. "It was not one of told the media that "This is a day her favorites; it was her favorite," of joys and sorrows for us, behe said laughing. "I think it was cause Mother is gone lind yet we the response of the people. They know she is really with us. I didn't think about leaving the seat vastayed for hours to meet her."

Before the trip, the bishop said cant until later. If she could be he was told to be careful that no here to speak today s,he would say one touch the nun, who at age 85 'Praise God for all the people who was described as being fragile and came here to come to know Jesus

and share his love.'"

Asked if she and the others were looking foward to seeing Mother Teresa canonized, Sister Leonard smiled and said: "God knows her best. He had chosen her to give us the message that God is love and every century he sends someone to give us that message.

This century it is Mother Teresa.

She taught us to love God and pay attention to each other's needs.

When she visited, she took time for both the poor and the rich, each person, and that's what made her visit so important and why she loved it so much. That is the heritage she left us ... God's love."

During the bringing of the gifts to the altar, one of the nuns placed a wreath around a picture in the sanctuary showing Mother Teresa in prayer. The picture was mounted atop a column draped with a blue and white sari, the garb worn by the Missionaries of Charity.

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Germans urged to ·favor' human 'needs in upcoming electi,ons The bishops said that the in- cial Democratic Party have called and Christian Social Union by a in politics and going 10 the polls. stitutions of marriage and the for a more stringent asylum policy few percentage points in the lat"As Christians we :lre called to family constituted the "founda- in a bid to stem the flow of immi- est public opinion polls. present our views and work to see tion of our society" and - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - , In their commentary, that our political demands and exliAs Christians we are called to the bishops lamented a pectations come to flUitibn. Our should be strengthened. ~ d kt th t "religious alienation",in yardstick is the understanding of , By RICHARD NYBERG en~~ t~naa~J:~:~:e~~~i present our views an wo~ a,see a the former East Ger- people as God's creatures and CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE by the Social Demo- our political demands and expecta- many and said that a God's image," said committee BONN, Germany ~ German cratic Party to legalize tions come to fruition. Our yardstick is "growing apathyre- leaders..

A study by Cologne-based sobishops and ray leaders have homosexual unions on a the understanding ofpeople as God's garding faith in the West is leading to heightened ciologist Christof Wolf indicated called on voters consider the par with those ofheteroneeds of families and immigrants sexual marriages, the creatures and God's image,"said com- spiritual erosion and that in the 1994 elections, some 47 before voting' in federal parlia- bishops said: "Whoever mittee leaders. percent of Catholics voted for the loss of direction." mentary elections Sept. 27. by supporting equal . Earlier this year, the Christian Democratic Union/ . "A clear awareness of values treatment of other forms of living grants, especially those seeking leadership of the lay Central Com- Christian Social Union, while 33 mittee of German Catholics urged percent of eligible Catholic voters in politics is of utmost importance together restrains or denies the employment. in issues (from) geneticS to envi- fundamenta I sigm'fiIcance 0 f marThe SocI'al DemocratI'c Party Catholics to exercise their "ethi- preferred Kohl's main challenger, ronmental ethics, in health and so- riage and family destroys the life- leads the Christian Democrats cal obligation" by becoming active the Social Democratic Party. cial politics, in education, the pro- giving power of our society." tection of the unborn child, marThe bishops also called for riage and fam~ly policies that fall policies that guarantee Germans' in line with the order of creation," ,peaceful cohabitation with milGermany's bishops said in a pre- lions of immigrants, refugees and election statement. . asylum seekers from other countries. Anti-foreigner sentiments small faith-sharing groups, he "We are one people, one race. and attacks on immigrants have • Korean cardinal says COWNSCONSlRUcnON said, is powerful in Asia, a vast Koreans for over 5,000 years of our reassessment been prominent in Germany since Co., INC: continent of many great religiQns have always been the same the unification of former West and lifestyles includes a GENERAL CONTRACTORS and ancient cultures. ' people," he said, expn~ssing sadEast Germany in 1990. hard look at our "There is (also) a need for ness at the more than 50 years of In recent weeks, German 33 Swindells Street spiritual revival. preferential love for the poor, not separation of South Korea from Chancellor Helmut Kohl's ruling Fall River, MA 02723 just love for the poor. We must communist-controlled North Christian Democratic Union and

By MARK ZIMMERMANN be with the poor," the cardinal Korea.

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"The church itself, spiritu"The best way (to promote Social Union as well as the SoWASHINGTON - The eco- ally and in (its) lifesty Ie, must be unification) is to collaborate, to nomic crisis gripping Asia and poor." dialogue. We have to trust each g--Ag ~me other parts of the world should The cardinal has been a vocal other," he said, praising recent wilt Ae done on eaU.6 fM be a time for people'to reassess supporter for the future reunifi- business contacts between the ~ their priorities in life, said a cation of Korea. en JleaPen two countries.

South Korean cardinal dl.!ring a visit to Washington.

Cardinal Stephen Kim SouOh adorable and Divine Will, behold me here before the imhwan of Seoul, South Korea, mensity ofYour Light, that Your eternal goodness may open to who retired as Seoul archbishop me the doors and make me enter into It to form my life all in in May after serving for the past You, Divine Will. Therefore, oh adorable Will, prostrate before 30 years, was on a monthlong who marry according to tradiYour Light, I, the least of all creatures, put myself into the littl~

By CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE pastoral visit to the United States tional customs without the bengroup of the sons and daughters of Your Supreme FIAT. Pro~­ and Mexico.

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy efit of holy matrimony, and at the trate in my nothingness, I invoke Your Light and beg that It In an interview, the 76-year- - Pope John Paul II encouraged high incidence of irregular marclothe me and eclipse all that does not pertain to You, Divine , old cardinal said people and na- bishops in Zimbabwe to counter riage situations and the continuWill. It will be my Life, the center of my intelligence, the tions needJo reach out to others continuing practices of polygamy ing practice of polygamy," he enrapturer of my heart and of my whole being. I do not want in this challenging time and re- and irregular unions among their said. the human will to have life in this heart any longer. I will cast it sist the temptation to be self-cen- faithful, saying the future of the He said the Church also needs away from me and thus form the new Eden of Peace, of happitered.

Church and society depends on to be attentive to public policies ness and of love. With It I shall be always happy. I shall have a "The only way to overcome family stability. that. help undermine the family. singular strength and a holiness that sanctifies all things and this economic crisis (is) we have In a talk handed to the bishops The bishops should take the lead conducts them to God. to be united. We have to help Sept. 4, the pope also appealed for in speaking out, he said.

Here prostrate, I invoke the help of the Most Holy Trinity' each other. We need (the) love of an end to violence and massacres "As bishops, we need to have that They permit me to live in the cloister of the Divine Will and neighbor," he said. in Africa. The bishops were mak- the courage to look truth in the thus return in me the first order of creation, just as the creature The South Korean economy ing their "ad limina " visits re- eye and to call things by their was created. . has been especially hard hit in quired every five years to the Vati- proper name, without yielding to Heavenly Mother, Sovereign and Queen oftheDivine Fiat; the last year, and the cardinal has can. .. convenient compromis(:s or selftake ITlY hand and introduce me into the Light of the Divine urged that country's Catholics to The pontiff said he was reflectdeception," he said.

Will. You will be my guide, iny most tender Mother, and will reject' materialism and live lives ing ttte bishops' own .worries The pope said that to get its teach me to live in and to maintain myself in the order.and the of simplicity and sacrifice.· when he spoke of the "difficult message across; the Zimbabwean bounds of the Divine Will. Heavenly Mother, I'consecrate my "This is an opportunity to trials" endured by the family in Church should take advantage of whole being to Your Immaculate Heart. You will teach me the change our minds, our value sys- Africa. a '~priceless treasure," I:he thoudoctrine of the Divine Will and I will listen most attentively to tems, our lifestyles, from egoisis high; the "The divo'rce rate sands of catechists who teach the Your lessons. You will cover me with Your mantle so that the tic to (being centered on others AIDS crisis remains critical, leav- faith to young people aDd adults infernal serpent dare not penetrate into this sacred Eden to enin the) community," he said. ing no segment of the pop41ation in the southern African country. tice me and make me fall into the maze of the human will.

"This crisis can be for us a immune. from its devastating ef- He encouraged the Church to inHeart of my greatest Good, Jesus, You will give me Your chance for revival." fects," he said. The bishops told vigofate its pastoral programs for flames that they may bum me, consume me, and feed·me to Witnessing to, the faith is es- him,AIDS was expected to leave youths, who represent more than form in me the Life of the Divine Will. pecially important for Catholics I million orphans in Zimbabwe half the population of Zimbabwe.

Saint Joseph, you will be my protector, the guardian of my on the eve of the new millen- by the year 2000.

The country's young people need heart, and will keep the keys of my will in your hands. Youwill n'ium, he said.

One element in the Church's help facing unemployment, the keep my heart jealously and shall never give it to me again, that Cardinal Kim,who served:as response to these crises, the pope harmful effects of mass media and I may be sure 'of never leaving the Will of God. a president at the Synod ofBish- . said, was to clearly teach the "the allure of religious sects," he My guardian Angel, guard me; defend me; help me in every. ops for Asia held at the Vatican moral law regarding human sexu- said. thing so that my Eden may flourish and be the instrument that earlier this year, said a key theme ality and the holiness of married The pope spoke a week after draws all men into the Kingdom of the Divine Will. Amen. of the synod was evangelization. life. , an attack on a Catholic mission Sharing the faith by simple ( In Honor of Luisa Piccarreta 1865-1947 Child of the Divine Will) "You are rightly con.cerned. at in Gongo left more than 200 witness, such as participation in the number of Catholic couples people dead.

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WEST PALM BEA('U, Fla. In 1990, Father Ludovid Minde was one ofjust five Tan:tanian seminarians to receive schola;ships to study in Rome following a papal visit to Tanzania that year.

An agricultural country about the size of California, Tanzania is full of men and women interested in Catholic religious life, but limited funds mean most of the applicants are turned away, according to Father Minde. This August, Father Minde traveled throughout the United States to thank benefactors for making it possible for other young Tanzanian men to study for the priesthood in their homeland.

"We have a lot of vocations in Tanzania," he said during a recent visit to West Palm Beach. ''We have 126 seminarians and 22 were ordained this year at just one of our three major seminaries."

A member of the Holy Spirit Fathers!Apostolic Life Community of Priests, Father Minde te~ches at a major seminary in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. The priest holds a master's degree in scriptural stud-

This AugustjF.ather fy1inde traveled (hioughout the United States to thank benefactdrs for making it Pos#I#le fo'.: other young Tan~anian men to studyl6{ the priesthood in-their homeland. ies from Urban University in Rome and is a native of the Mount Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania.

While in Rome, Father Minde said, he was inspired by a meeting he had with Mother Teresa. "She spoke briefly, but her thoughts were meaningful: she said the Church

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North American College welcomes largest student body in decades.

By JOHN THAVIS CATHOLIC NEWS SEF\VICE

ROME - North American College, the U.S. seminary in Rome, is welcoming the largest student body in 28 years this fall, including an incoming class of 56 new s(:minarians.

The "new men" celebrated their arrival with a visit to Pope John Pa.!!l IT's summer villa at Castel Gandolfo, where they caught the pope's attention with their vigorous cheers.

The pope bantered with the crowd Aug. 30 during his Angelus blessing, offering tongue-in-cheek asides on the response to his multilingual greetings. There was silence after his reading in French, prompting the pope to remark: "No Frenchspeakers here today." Likewise, his comments in German were met with stillness.

But when he greeted the North American College students, the courtyard echoed with the seminarians' intense cheering and applause.

The pope said that, unlike other nationalities, there was no doubt about the Americans' presence.

Msgr. Timothy M. Dolan, rector at the college, said that in addition to the 56 "new men," the incoming class had five students who were returning after having left !,he seminary for a period of time. He said he and other school officials were encouraged by the high enrollment figure of 170 seminarians for 1998-99.

Msgr. Dolan said the increase reflects well on the school's program, which he said is recognized as good and solid. He said there are other reasons, too.

"I think priestly preparation in Rome has a new appeal. The bishops appreciate it and see advantages in a Rome-based education. The towering personality of the pope is an attraction, and the jubilee for the year 2000 is a bit of an attraction, too," he said.

He said many U.S. bishops who made their "ad limina" visits to Rome earlier in the year either stayed at North American CQllege or visited the school and were impressed with what they saw. Afterward, some may have been more enthusiastic about sending students there, he said.

VATICAN CITY -A 15th-century pope whose name became synonymous with corruption has turned up for year-2000 celebrations - on a Vatican postage stamp.

Pope Alexander VI, Ole infamous Rodrigo Borgia, was chosen to grace the 1,300-lira stamp used to.send airmail letters from the Vatican to the United States. Il's part of a special jubilee series featuring popes and the holy years.

The Borgia pope's commemorative appearance is someiliing of a sur-

needs holy seminarians and holy priests," he said. "She told me to struggle to be holy."

Funding from the United States is helping educate 10 seminarians for the Holy Spirit Fathers, a missionary society, according to West Palm Beach resident John Becker, chairman and founder of Worldwide Seminarian Support.

Established five years ago in Portland, Ore., Worldwide Seminarian Support funds seminarian support for the Holy Spirit Fathers.

Becker said the Church in the United States is facing a decline in priestly vocations while some parts of Africa have an abundance of vocations.

"We 'can have a huge impact," said Becker, a national marketing executive. "What Americans spend on just a shirt or a meal can support a seminarian for a week."

After their ordinations, most of the African priests will serve in Tanzania, India, Italy, Germany or Australia. But a few will serve on renewable three-year assignments in the United States, helping to staff parishes with the permission of local bishops.

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But the Vatican stamp office is highlighting his role in celebrating tile jubilee of 1500. PopeAlexandercodified ilie holy year ritual iliat is still in use, began the tradition of opening and closing the holy door, and stressed a lasting ilieme: penitence.

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Use of alcohol also was less common among religiously involved teens', with 19 percent of those who regularfy attend reli-' giou,s se'rvices sayin'g th~y' had h'ad an 'alcoholic drink in the.last 30 day's, ,co~'p~ed' t'o 37 percent of those who participate in church activities less than once a month., "Religion is a most significant factor'in 12~ to 17-y~ar-olds.stay­ ing Off. drugs; cigarettes '.. ' . and al~.

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By FATHER EUGENE HEMRICK sues the Clinton investigation in- they've said. who do not smoke poi credit their the Luntz Research Companies CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE When we put prejudice and false volves and what this is doing to our parents for this, decision. Paren- during May, June and July. It moral standards. innuendo side-by-side with untruthA lawyer friend once re1Jlarked, tal involvement is a critical pro- questioned 1,000 teen-agers aged is the matter of truth. fulness, which reaIly is Worse? Are First there "I believe that most of the morality , '12 to 17, 824 teachers and, 822 t~ctive factor.

Truthfulness is an accord be- gossip, backbiting and slander any "The more often teens eat din- principals. The data have a statis- the public hears these days comes via television. People spend endless' tween what is actually in one's mind less a sin than lying? ner with their parents; the less' tical margin of error of plus or miRespect is another virtue we've hours watching it, and most of it is and how that reality is presented. If likely they are to smoke, drink or nus 3.1 percent to 3.5 percent. The about one or another value being we say something which is not in seen trampled upon. When does use marijuana," he continued. project was funded by a grant defended or broken." , accord with what we know, color it tearing apart a person's personal life "Parents who insist on know- from the Robert Wood Johnson become disrespect? When does There is much truth to what he or change it, it is a lie. ' ing where their teens are after Foundation. said, which makes me wonder how Some have come to expect Iy- planting a listening devicl~ on othschool, who eat dinner with them ing as part of life. After all, it is all ers, or causing a mother to reveal around us. How many times have private conversations with her frequently, 'who are home after we been told that a product is this daughter, become disrespl~ctful? school and who talk to their kids, or that, only to learn it isn't that at , A fourth moral- issue repeatedly are likeliest to be,parents oqeens all.

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by Christ i~ that of being who don't,smojce, use :marijuflpa .. , say things that we know are untruth- Pharisaic. Wilen 90, overly righor drink." , , ,, ,, ' , ful. teous and condemnatory persons Among the survey's other findAs one noted philosopher points who are sinners the~elv(:s border ings:, '" " out, untruthfulness never should be on being Pharisaic? When does this ; - seventy-eight percent of the accepted as a way oflife: ''The most threaten the virtues of mercy and teens surveyed said 'religion 'is im~ hideous manifestation of tyranny is ~7 'forgiveness; and'reach ifiepoint of portantin their-lives, while"22 per-' this, when a person's conscience becoming hardhearted?,~ cent described it as not important; , and consciousness of truth arebroAlthough the,~l,inton investiga-' " ken, so that he or she is no longer tion involvlfd: m~Q;Y ,additional ; - forty-~ine,AArsehtsaid:th~y.., , able to say, 'This is so.... This is not moral issues, ~one fi'nal'one needs attend cnurch aCtivi'ties or"reli- ' ' " so.' Those who bring this about to be menti'oned: In, P3:s~',c(:nturies, gious services at least: (our ~times ;' in political and judicial affairs, or hangings and,burr/lrigs at the stake a month; elsewhere - should realize clearly • were done pubiitly and drew mobs.

- teens who get drunk' oj-' what they are doing. The are depriv- The atmosphere. was 'much like a smoke pqt. r~gularlyare two' ti~es . ing humankind of its humanity. football game in which people likelier,to say,religion is ut;limpor- ,," This realization should crush and called for blo~" as they ate their tant in. their li~es than those wQo .' destroy them." lunch and visited with friends. do not; , ',' That is a very strong but true "When does a spectacle like the - s~venty-eight percent of statement which dramatically em- one we've experienced reach the teens said drugs are used, sold and phasizes the consequences we can point of reducing human dignity to expect when truth is desecrated. the level of the barbaric? kept at their schools; Another moral issue that surThe moral issues involv(:d in the - teens were more likely than faced in the Clinton investigation is Clinton investigation raise a crititeachers and principals to conprejudging or prejudice. cal issue for us: If we are going to sider drugs the most significant Neither the public nor the press continue to be a civilized people , problem they face; ever read the actual testimony of the and to serve as leaders of the world, Twenty-nine percent of 12- to investigation. Yet commentator af- we would do well to reeducate ourSUPER SLIDE - A mother and her son enjoy one of the 14-year-olds and 28 pe'rcent of ter commentator gave opinions on selves on moral principles. If we 15- to 17-year-olds said drugs rides at the annual La Salette Fair Labor Day weekend. Many it as if they had possession of the don't take it upon ourselves to do were the most important problem, 'families came out to experienc~ the games, rides and differ- absolute truth. this, the media will do it for liS, leavcompared to 18 percent of teach- ent food booths of the festival. (Anchor photo/Gordon) Ironically, a good number of re- ing us with a second-rate education.

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Our Rock. and Role Learning to see ourselves

By CHARLIE MARtiN

Looking Through Your Eyes worthwhile." Even more important, when she looks at herself she can say, ''Whoever I am now, it feels like enough."

She no longer feels that she has to prove her worth. She is free to be the person God created her to be. This more accurate inner vision may seem like magic!

Doubts about worth and whether one is good enough are I see the heavens common to most of us. When Each time that you smile. someone begins to value us, these I hear your heartbeat doubts diminish. ' Just go on for miles.

Yes, another's friendship and And suddenly I,kn~w . love can make a difference in My life is worthwhile.. how we see ourselves. However, That's what I s~e •the most important seeing comes Through your eyes. from within. We need to recognize that we are good enough Refrain: even when others are not allo~­ ing us to look through their eyes.

Here in the night This means working at selfI see the sun. value.

Perhaps the term "workHere in the dark ing" seems strange. Yet, in my exOur two hearts are one. perience, valuing oneself is It's out of our hands. something that we learn; it is not We can't stop a given.

What we have begun.

Part of the "work" is to put And love just away the yardstick of compariTook me by surprise. sons permanently. Each of us must be an individual, and this I look at mysel1 means discovering our own unique blend of talents, aspiraAnd instead I !;ee us. tion&; achievements and dreams.

Whoever I am now Sure, we set goals for improving It feels like enough. in certain areas, for example, And I see a girl grades or financial earnings.

Who is learning to trust.

However, the GPA and the bank That's who I see account have nothing to do with Through yO,ur eyes. self-w.orth.

Each of us carries the imprint (Repeat refrah1) . of our divine Creator. No matter , what we do or don't accomplish in life, our worth is innate.

And there are some things' Yes,God does want us to.

We don't know charlge, grow, to become the best Sometimes a heart' we can be.

And the teen years are Just needs to go. an important time to take on new And there is so much challenges.

Yet, whether we sucI'll remember ' . ceed or fail we never will stop Underneath the open sky being made in God's image and With you forever. likeness. So our worth is always great.

(Repeat refrain) Perhaps the song's message can be better expressed by slightly expanding upon its title: Written by Carole' Bayer Sager/David Foster We can see more clearly by lookSung by LeAnn Rimes ing through each other's eyes.

Copyright (c) 1998 by Warner Bros.

We need both to give and reCAN YOU see 'through pop's most famous ~een vocalist, ceive the type of vision the song another's eyes? According to so using her vocal talents i~ a sure describes. We can help each other LeAnn Rimes' hit "Looking way to get a film and soundtrack to see who we really are and the divine legacy that we bear.

Through Your Eyes," you cer- noticed.

Because of her relationship tainly can.

Your comments are always The song is from the the girl in the song sees many soundtrack of "Quest for things more deady. When she welcome. Please address: Camelot," an animation film looks through her friend's eyes, Charlie Martin, 7125 W 2005, from Warner Brothers, Rimes is "Suddenly I know my life is Rockport, Ind. 47635.

Look at the sky, Tell me what do you see?

Just close your eyes And describe it to me.

The heavens are sparkling With starlight tonight.

That's what I see Through your eyes.

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That's embarrassing!

By CHRISTOPHER CARSTENS' CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

Sometimes parents can be really embarrassing, like wearing a tacky outfit and following you in the mall.

But there are bigger ways than thatways that make big chunks of your life pretty miserable.

Years ago I knew a 14-year-old fel~. low whose dad was a lawyer who ian annoying TV ads. You couldn't avoid seeing his dad. The TV spots were dreadful, and everybody in town made jokes about them.

The kid once told me his fondest wish: ''I'd like to live in some town where they'd never heard of my dad."

I've known teens whose parents did worse. I've met teens with both parents in jail. I knew one family where the father was a Protestant ministeruntil his drug addiction cost him everything. The entire congregation knew that he had ended up broke and homeless - and the mother and the kids still kept going to the same church.

I wonder what it's like for the children of movie stars and politicians when Mom or Dad is on the cover of the tabloids. Whenever one of those dreadful national scandals breaks, I know somewhere there are teen-agers thinking, '1'd like to live in some town where they've never heard of my dad." But ifyour dad is on the coverofthe National Enquirer, there isn't any such town. ' If your parents embarrass you by wearing black shoes with a brown belt, you just need to gr()w up and g~t over it. But if your parents have made Jjig mistakes and other people kriow about it, having a plan really helps.

First, remember the most basic fact: You are not your mom or dad, and you aren't respon,sible for their choices. Of

course, you know this, but it can feel like somehow the whole problem is your fault. It isn't.

Also, nobody blames you for what your parents do. Nobody. If your dad is an alcoholic and comes to your sohool drunk, it's humiliating, but people don't think you caused it.

The truly heartless may tease you, but mostly kids will feel your pain and will be just as embarrassed by the situation as you are. They instinctively will know how you feel, and the worthwhile ones will try to make it easier for you.

Second, you don't need to talk about these things if you don't want to. If somebody asks you uncomfortable questions about your parents, just say: 'Thanks. I know you're trying to help, but I'd rather not discuss it."

Third, you need at least one person you can talk with freely. If yOu have a good friend - somebody you can really trust to keep your secrets secret you'll feel less alone ifyou can tell your story. If there isn't such afriend, maybe a counselor at your school can help.

And don't forget your parish priest.

Some kids see therapists, and that's often ~ good idea. Just remember that having an embarrassing parentdoesn't mean you have an emotional problem. Rather, you have aproblem that makes you emotional. Those aren't the same things.

The bottom-line need is at least one other hl,lman whQ know,s the whole story, who can listen to your feelings.

The problem with having an embarrassing parent is utterly public - "everybody knows" ...:... and utterly private, because nobody knows what you're going through. The healthiest thing you can do is tell the truth about your experiences to somebody you really trust

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THE ANCHOR - Diocese of Fail River - Fri., Sept. 11, 1998

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ATTLEBORO - The .Office of AIDS Ministry invites you to attend "Embracing the Mystery," a paraliturgy of healing and remembrance for persons living with or affected by HIV disease' and AIDS. It will beheld at2 p.m.

Sept. 13 at Holy Ghost Parish.

For more information call Michelle at the Office of AIDS Ministry 674-5600 ext. 2295.

ATTLEBORO - The 152nd anniversary of the apparition of the Blessed Virgin at La Salette, France, will be celebrated at the La Salette Shrine on Sept. 18-19.

A 6:30 Mass will be celebrated on Sept. 18 in the Garden ofWorship with Bishop Thomas Dupre of Springfield, Mass'. A prayer service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sept. 19 in the Garden of the Apparition. A multicultural Mass will be celebrated at 4:30 p.m. with Bishop Robert Mulvee of

Providence as principal celebrant and homilist. A candlelight procession will take place at 8 p.m.

All welcome.

The Solemnity of the Feast of Our Lady of La Salette will be celebrated at the shrine on Sept. 20 with a 2 p.m. Mass. This will be the only service ofthe day.

The La Salette Prayer Community is hosting a "Born of the Spirit" seminar on five consecutive Monday evenings, Sept. 21 . to Oct. 19,from7:15-9p.m. Itis for anyone wanting to strengthen their relationship with the Lord.

Meetings will be in the Shrine' Theater. For registration call Eleanor Lagace at 822-6219 or Lucille Metivier at 222-2123.

CENTERVILLE - Rainbows, a support group for children who have suffered a loss in their family, is in need of volunteers to organize its program and workshops. For more information call Linda Harding at 375-6455.

FALL RIVER St. Michael's Parish wiIl hold a special Mass on Sept. 19 in honor of Cardinal Humberto Medeiros.

The 5:30 p.m. Mass will be cel-. ebrated by Cardinal Bernard Law of Boston. No 4 p.m. Mass will be offered that day. All welcome.

FALL RIVER - The Fall River Diocesan Council of Catholic Women District I will hold its next meeting on at 7:30 p.m. Sept.

17 at St. William's Parish. Affili-

NORJ'H EASTO:S - MemMANSFIELD -Catholic Social Services will hold an in- bers of the Taunton District Counformation session for individual~ eil of the St. Vincent de Paul Soand families interested in domes- ciety will celebrate Mass on Sept.

FALL RIVER - A healing tic newborn or international adop- 14 at 7 p.m. at the Immaculate Mass to celebrate the first anni- tion on Oct. 11 from 1:30-4:30 Conception Church for the intenversary of the parish prayer meet- p.m. It will be held atSt. Mary's tion of the canon::zation of ing will be held at Holy Name Parish Center, route 106. For reg- Blessed Frederic Ozanam and in Church, 709 Hanover Street, Sept. istration or more information call memory of deceased members.

22. It will begin with a 7 p.m.. the Fall River office at 674-4681. Its regular monthly meeting will rosary. Mass will be held at 7:30 Refreshments will be served. All follow in the parish ha.ll. p.m. and Benediction and a heal- welcome.

OSTERVILLE - The Capeing service will follow..For more NEW BEDFORD - The Islands Chapter of Catholic information call 679-6732.

Hyacinth Circle Daughters of Nurses will hold its 14th annual FALL RIVER St. Isabella meeting scheduled for Mass at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 27 at Our Vincent's Home at 2425 Highland Sept. 15 hasb~en moved to Lady of the Assumption Church.

Avenue will hold its Eighth An- Wednesday Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. due All Catholic nurses, members and nual Children's Festival on Sept. to a conflict with city elections. non路members, are wekome. Re12 from noon to 3 p.m. It will The meeting will be held in' the freshments will follow. For more include a wa1k-a-thon, a road race Holy Name Parish Hall. information call Jackil: McGorty at 428-6746. and family entertainment. All NEW BEDFORD - On the welcome.

ROCHESTER- The Hearts first Thursday of each month, the FALL RIVER - The next men of St. Joseph gather at.7 p.m. & Hands Group extends an invimeeting of the Friends and Fam- at St. James Church for an evening tation to its Bereavement Program ily AIDS Support Group will be of prayer, reflection and support. beginning Oct. 6 from 6:30-8:30 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. Mass is celebrated and under the p.m. It will be held Oll Tuesday 15 in room 128 of Saint Anne's spiritual guidance of Brother John evenings for six weeks at 707 Hospital. Call the Office ofAIDS Sweeney, FPO;men from through- North Ave., Rochester. Parents Ministry at 674-5741 ext. 2295 out the Greater New Bedford area who have lost a child will find share and grow in faith. New faces helpful ways to cope during their fOf more information. difficult time. For mow informaA meeting of Reflections, a always welcome. support group offering encourtion or to register call the Heart NEW BEDFORD - Cour- & Hands office in Mattapoisett at agement and support for women diagnosed with breast cancer will age, a support group for homo- 758-1300. meet on Sept. 15 from 4-5:30 p.m. sexual Catholic men and women For more information call Lisa who are striving to live chaste SOMERSET - An eightlives will meet at Holy Name Rec- week Bible study coverillg the letYanku at 674-5741 ext. 2270. tory, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. For more ters of St. Paul will begin on Sept.

HYANNIS - St. Clare's, a information call Msgr. Thomas 23 from 7-9 p.m. at the parish cenresidential program fot women Harrington at 992-3184. ter of St. Thomas More. It will who have lived a Residents EnThe next meeting of Calix will be led by Pat Pasternak and use a counter Christ (REC) weekend at be held at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at DeSales video program as the bathe Barnstable House of Correc- the Holy Name Parish Center. sis for its program of prayer and tion, is in need of volunteers for Calix enlists Catholics who are study. For more inform.ation call three hours a week/month. Help gratefully celebrating recovery the St. Thomas More Church Rethese ladies with their recovery and from alcoholism, drug addiction ligious Education. Officl~ at 679attend' an information night at and other dependencies. It 1236.

Catholic Social Services Sept. 17 supplements the spirituality of the at7 p.m. For more information 12-step programs of AA, NA and TAUNTON - The drama call Christina Largay at 362-5917 Alanon with specific Catholic el- "Maximilian: Saint ofAuschwitz" or Patricia Donahue at 775-8708. ements including Mass and the will be performed at Coyle sacraments. New friends are al- Cassidy High School on ,sept. 12 ways welcome. at 7:00 p.m.Father Maximilian . Kolbe came forward and took the Montie Plumbing 'place of a married rom con& Heating Co. demned to death at Auschwitz SHEET METAL concentration camp. Suitable for Over 35 Years J. TESER, Prop. all ages. of Satisfied Services RESIDENTIAL Reg. Master Plumber 7023 INDUSTRIAL WEST HARWICH- The JOSEPH RAPOSA, JR. COMMERCIAL St. Francis of Peace Fraternity 432 JEFFERSON STREET 253 Cedar St., New Bedford will meet Sept. 13 at Holy Trinity FALL RIVER 675路7496 993路3222 Church. Mass will be'ce:lebrated at 1:30 p.m. and a meeting and refreshments will follow. Inquirers are welcome. For more information call Kay Fitzgerald at 3940323. ates' are asked to bring in two dozen pastries. All women welcome.

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Since 1991, $650,000 h,is been raised for the St. Mary's Education Fund, benefiting more than 970 students.

There are 23 elementary, two middle and four high schools proVioing 8,564 students with a Catholic education throughout the Fall River Diocese.

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