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Bishop's study cited in Atlanta "right-to-die" case With NC News reports The doctoral dissertation of Bishop Daniel A. Cronin, written in the 1950s, is attracting intense interest in the light of current ethical controversies on prolongation of human life. The most recent citation of the bishop's dissertation came earlier this month in the Atlanta courtroom of Fulton County Superior Judge Edward Johnson who, after a 45-minute bedside hearing, ruled that Larry James McAfee, paralyzed from the neck down since a May 1985 motorcycle accident, .had the right to switch off the ventilator that is keeping him alive. At the court's request, the archdiocese of Atlanta submitted a friend-of-the-court brief in the case. The brief included conclusions
reached by Bishop Cronin in his definite hope of proportionate benefit. " dissertation, which studies teachHe defined extraordinary means ings of theologians over the past seven centuries and is entitled "The as "those not commonly used in Moral Law in Regard to the Ordi- given circumstances, or those nary and Extraordinary Means of . means in common use which this individual in his present physical; Conserving Life. " psychological and economic conThe bishop concluded that it was consistent church teaching dition cannot reasonably employ, that: "For the patient whose con- or if he can, will riot give him ~ope dition is incurable, even ordinary of proportionate benefit." The archdiocesan brief held that means (of preserving life) become extraordinary (morally dispensa- the use of a ventilator in McAfee's ble); and so the wishes of the case was an "extraordinary means of preserving life." 'patient, expressed or reasonably Morally that means the Catholic interpreted, must be obeyed." Church believes the patient is free The bishop defined ordinary means as those "commonly used in either to continue to use the ventilator or to decide to discontinue it, given circumstances, which this individual in his present physical, "even though such interruption psychological and economic con- will end in death," the archdiocedition can reasonably employ with san brief said.
Judge Johnson made the ruling Sept. 6 that McAfee was a rational, competent, intelligent adult capable of deciding whether to turn off the machine. The ruling followed the bedside hearing at which five of McAfee's family members and two friends testified that he had said he wished . to die. 'Single and without dependents, he asked the court for permission to turn off his ventilator himself and that he be given a sedative for the pain and distress he would experience before dying. McAfee, a civil engineer, with the help of a friend, designed a mouth-activated timing device to shut down the ventilator. McAfee planned to be moved from a nursing home in Alabama
to an apartment in the Atlanta area where he would shut off the ventilator. He did not say when he would do that. The church's brief said that "the archdiocese neither opposes nor advocates Mr. McAfee's petition, but is of the opinion that granting his request would not be assisting in suicide or undermining the state's and the Roman Catholic Church's interest in preserving life. " Church teaching has traditionally held that ordinary treatments must be provided to dying patients but that treatments that are extraordinary are not required. Most so-called "right-to-die" cases that have reached the courts have. involved comatose patients Turn to Page Six
Pope - Gorbachev meeting? .. ROME (CNS) - Soviet Presi-' dent Mikhail Gorbachev wants to meet Pope John PaJ,l1 II during a visit to Rome this November, said Nikolai Lunkov, the Soviet ambassador to Italy. It would be the first meeting between a pope and a Soviet leader and would come .at a time of increasing pressure on the Soviet government from Ukrainians seeking legalization of their Catholic Eastern-rite church. Pope John Paul has called for legal recognition ofthe church and has also expressed a wish to visit Catholics in the Soviet Union. Twice in two days, Lunkov confirmed Gorbachev's desire for a papal meeting. The first was at a
meeting of the Italian Communist Party Sept. 9. The second was during an interview on Italian radio Sept. 10. Asked if Gorbachev's visit to Italy would include a visit to the pope, Lunkov answered: "Yes, and why not?" Lunkov said he favored further development of relations between the Soviet Union and the Vatican as an aid to world peace. It is necessary "to interest oneself in the actions favoring peace and detente undertaken by the more than 800 million Catholics," he said. Lunkov spoke after The Associated Press reported that Gorbachev sent a letter to the pope expressing interest in a meeting to discuss furthering Soviet-Vatican relations. The AP story quoted an unidentified high-ranking Vatican. official. Previously, the Soviet news agency Tass reported that a letter had been given to the pope Aug. 24
by Yuri E. Karlov, a personal representative of Soviet Foreign Minister Edward Shevardnadze. But the report did not say whether the letter contained a request for a papal meeting. Tass said the Gorbachev letter outlined the "drastic issues," such as ending the threat of nuclear war, which should be discussed as part ofstrengthened Soviet-Vatican contacts. The Vatican has not commented on Lunkov's remarks nor the AP story. Last January, the papal secretary of state, Cardinal Agostino Casaroli, said the pope is "always available" if Gorbachev wishes to meet during a Rome visit. The cardinal added that prospects for furthe,:ing Vatican-Soviet relations were good. In June 1988, Cardinal Casaroli met Gorbachev in Moscow and raised the possibility of establishing a formal channel for VaticanSoviet contacts. Turn to Page Six
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) - The Vatican newspaper has praised' President Bush's anti-drug program but suggested that any fight against drugs should include the moral aspects of the problem. In the United States, an archbishop also suggested that values and morality must playa part in defeating drugs, while a priest threatened by drug dealers said Bush's plan is "too little, too late." The spread of drugs is a "dramatic situation" and a "growing international emergency," said the front-page editorial in the Sept. 10 issue of the Vatican newspaper, L'Osservatore Romano. The newspaper described Bush's' $7.9 billion initiative as "a syste-
matic plan against the very production, sale. distribution and consumption of this deadly poison." But it also said the "unprecedented mobilization against drugs" will be unsuccessful if it does not also attack the moral and social roots of the drug problem. "In the West, the widespread fact of drugs is the devastating product of permissiveness derived from an individualistic middle-class ideology," said the editorial. The plan "seems to be established more with a look toward the necessary repression rather than toward the more decisive economic, Turn to Page Six
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Pacemaker give, to Mother Teresa CALCUTTA, India (CNS) Nobel Peace Prize laureate Mother Teresa was talking and cheerful after being fitted with a pacemaker, said Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. "I was getting quite anxious about her health, and now I am slightly relieved to see her talking and cheerful," he told reporters . after a five-minute visit with Mother Teresa Sept. II. The 79year-old nun presented him with a rosary for his wife. She was admitted to the private Woodlands Nursing Home Sept. 5 complaining of high temperature and nausea. A doc~9r at the nursing home also said she had suffered an artery blockage that led to an irregular heartbeat. Pope John Paul II sent a telegram Sept. 10 to Mother Teresa assuring her of his "prayers and spiritual closeness at this time..
"Commending you to the intercession of our loving mother'Mary, help of the sick, I cordially impart my special apostolic blessing as a pledge of strength and comfort in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ," the English-language telegram said. Nursing home officials said they received cails from people in other countries inquiring about the health of Mother Teresa. Her cardiologist, Dr. Vincenzo Bilotti of Rome, flew to Calcutta to be with the ailing nun. A spokeswoman for the Missionaries of Charity said another physician, Dr. George Lombardi, flew from New York to help with treat- . . ment. Mother Teresa returned to Calcutta at the end of August after treatment in Rome for ischemia, a condition causing a shortage in the blood supply to the heart. Turn to Page Six
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The 'Diocesan Office of Youth Ministry is sponsoring a training program for adult volunteers in parish youth ministries. The program offers Phase One (first year) training for diocesan certification in youth ministry. The fall series began yesterday at St. Thomas More parish, Somerset, with the topic Designing Learning Activities for Teens, facilitated by Sister Barbara Scully, SUSC, of the Boston Archdiocesan Office of Religious Education. Adolescent Critical Issues will ' be presented at St. Thomas More from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 21 by Patricia Staebler and Sister Mary Ann McIntyre of Attleboro Catholic Social Services. In the final session at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28, Dr. Donna Boyle, principal of Coyle-Cassidy High School, Taunton, will discuss Adolescent Development. The topics will be repeated at Our Lady of Victory parish, Centerville, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 23; Cathedral Camp, East' Freetown, 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 21, 28 and Oct. 5; and St. Mary parish, Mansfield, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 12, 19 and 26.
WARSAW, Poland (CNS) Cardinal J ozef Glemp of Gniezno and Warsaw has canceled a trip to the United States after a dispute with Jewish leaders over a Carmelite convent at Auschwitz and an outcry over comments of his which . were seen as anti-Semitic. The official news agency PAP said the cardinal had postponed the visit, scheduled to begin Sept. 21, "because of circumstances unfavorable for the pastoral good." Sources close to the Catholic Church said Cardinal Glemp made . MEMBERS OF the Class of 1993 look happy and just a touch apprehensive as they start his decision after widespread criti- their secondary schc;>ol career at Coyle and Cassidy High School, Taunton. (Breen photo) cism of his August remarks attacking Jewish demands to remove the convent from the site of the former Nazi death camp of Auschwitz. Several U.S. bishops were among the cardinal's critics. Cardinal Glemp, who was due to visit Washington, Boston, ChiWASHINGTON (CNS) ~ The Treasury Department to force the fort in the fact that their political cago, Milwaukee, Detroit and ,Cleveland, has not withd~awn his 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals government to withdraw the tax opponents may not challenge their Sept. 6 dismissed a 9-year-old e~emption granted to parishes, tax exemption as a device to puncomments. Many Jews boycotted events in Abortion Rights Mobilization law- dioceses and other Catholic organ- ish them for engaging in the public Poland marking the 50th anniver- suit challenging the U.S. Catholic izations nationwide through the debate of controversial issues." Church's tax-exempt status. NCCB-USCe. sary of the start of World War II. Marshall Beil, attorney for ARM In a 2-1 ruling the three-judge At one early point in the lawsuit and the other plaintiffs, said Sept. "It's not just the Jewish reaction Sister Beth Mahoney, CSC, pasbut the position taken by some appeals panel denied the legal the NCCB and USCC were added 7 that he expected they would file toral minist~r at St. Joseph parish, American Catholics which would standing of ARM to sue. Its deci- as co-defendants along with the an appeal. Taunton, Will make perpetual promake the visit difficult for Cardi- sion could mark the end of a tor- government. The twin conferences f~ssion as a sister of the Congreganal Glemp," one source said. He tuous legal wrangle that went all Were subsequently dropped as detIOn of the Holy Cross in a 4 p.m. said many Americans had written ~the way to the U.S. Supreme Court fendants but were brought into the liturgy at St. Joseph's Church on case as witnesses. to Polish newspapers. criticizing on two separate occasions. Oct. I. A reception will follow in The first time the case reached Since 1986 the U.S. bishops the cardinal. the church hall.. the Supreme Court was in Februhave lived with the threat of A native of St. Kilian parish, The archdiocese of Milwaukee St. Anne's Hospital, Fall River issued a statement that "in light of ,$IOO,OOO-a-day fines hanging over ary 1986. After the appeals court will offer two programs on cance; New Bedford, Sister Mahoney endenied an IRS motion for sumCardinal Glemp's recent remarks their heads for their refusal to and a stop-smoking clinic this fall. tered the Holy Cross Congregamary dismi~sal ofthe case, the IRS obey a federal judge's subpoenas tion in 1982 in Groton, Conn. She and the tension that has arisen A free series of presentations for came to St. Joseph's one year ago made the same motion before the because of them, it is understand- for internal church records sought Supreme Court. The high court cancer patients and their families from St. Malachy parish, Burlingable that the decision was made to by ARM in the case. will be held on eight Wednesdays also denied it. The threat posed by the suit has ton. cancel his trip to this country." Three months later Carter cited beginning Sept. 20, from 3 to 4:30 also been a constant backdrop She is a graduate of the former In a speech Aug. 26, Cardinal p.m. in the hospital's Nannery the NCCB and USCC for conHoly Family High School, New Glemp accused Jews of violating affecting the style ofchurch involve- tempt of court for refusing to obey Conference Room. • Bedford, and Notre Dame ColPoland's sovereignty and told them ment in elections and public policy subpoenas for evidence. He levied issues since 1980. ~essions will be facilitated by lege, Manchester, NH. After renot to dictate terms that were The Sept. 6 decision of the appel- $50,000-a-day fines on each of the SOCial worker Jacqueline Duchin ceiving certification as a paralegal, impossible to meet over the conlate court was a dramatic reversal bishops' national agencies. and oncology nurse Paulette she was a legal advocate for batvent. The bishops consistently fought Many Poles maintain that the of its own holding two years ago, the subpoenas, arguing that ARM' Manssuer. Topics will include diet, tered women at a Manchester crinuns pray for the souls of all who when it said the National Confer- was a third party with no right to stress management"and the emo- sis center before entering religious ence of Catholic Bishops and U.S. tional effects of cance'r diagnosis life. Last year she earned a masdied at Auschwitz. sue and no right to see the church's and tre~tment. Richard Hellwig, ter's degree in pastoral care and Cardinal Glemp and other Po- Catholic Conference had no internal documents. MD, chief of medical oncology at / counseling from Boston College. lish bishops have called for talks to grounds to challenge ARM's right They argued that even the threat St. Anne's, will present the first to sue. Sister Mahoney's pastoral duties solve the dispute, which has The NCCB-USCC appealed that of such a third-party intrusion on session, "A Medical Overview of at St. Joseph's include adult edubrought Jewish-Catholic relations internal church matters through Cancer." Information: 674-5741 c~tion, youth ministry, visiting to their worst state for many years. 1987 ruling to the Supreme Court the federal courts was a violation . Sick, hospitalized and infirm paEarlier in. September Cardinal and in June 1988 the high court oftheir religious freedom and could ext. 2020. A seminar for professionals rishioners and counseling the beGlemp said the 1987 agreement ordered t,he appeals court to hear have a chilling impact on the inthe NCCB-USCe motion on its working with cancer survivors is r~aved and those with personal should be renegotiated. volvement of all churches in con- scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. difficulties. In the United States, most Cath- merits. In its new judgment the appel- troversial issues/of public policy. Oct. 5. Wendy Gobbie, RN, of the -olic leaders in the cities where the NCCB-USCC general counsel cardinal was to visit did not com- late court decided that ARM and Mark E. Chopko said the dismis- University of Rochester Medical rpent on the cancellation of the other plaintiffs had showed no , sal of the case brought "a well- Center, Rochester, NY, will dis.cuss physiological problems in can.trip. A spokeswoman for the Arch- "personalized injury in fact" that deserved measure of relief' to the cer survivors, and Kathleen Quigdiocese' of Detroit noted that no could be traced to the alleged failbishops, who "believed so strongly public events had been planned for ure of the Internal Revenue Serv- . in their cause that they took con- ley, RN, of Roger Williams Hosthe visit of CardinalGlemp, who ice to enforce the tax law against tempt (of court) to appeal the pital, Providence,will explore psychosocial issues related to surhad planned a private visit with the church. Since the plaintiffs had issue." . vival. 'Detroit Cardinal Edmund C. no legal standing to bring the lawAfter the bishops' conferences suit, the appeals court said, the Szoka, a former classmate. Bette Spear, director of Emowere excluded as defendants in the . H~wever, Rabbi James Rudin, federal courts have no jurisdiction tional Support Services for the III case, they had no standing to file preSident of the New York-based . to hear the case. and Bereaved in Somerville, will any motions concerning it until ARM and several other propo·International Jewish Committee ~ui~elines for organizing and list. they were charged with contempt. for Interreligious Consultations, nents of legal abortion had filed Legal experts said it was the first facilitating programs for survivors. the original lawsuit on Oct., 2, . said he thought a trip by Cardinal time any' national church body, Information: 674-5741 ext. 2480. Glemp would have been "unwise." 1980, in the U.S. District Couct A stop-smoking clinic will be Catholic or otherwise, had been He said the controversy follow- Southern District of New York. It ruled in contempt of court and ~ffere~ by St.Anne's in conjuncwas placed in the hands of U.S. ing the Polish cardinal's remarks slapped with major punitive fines tIOn With Charlton Memorial Hoss,howed the "hlner strength of District Judge Robert Carter. . _for failing to obey a court order. pital, Truesdale Clinic and HanThe plaintiffs charged that acCatholic-Jewish relations in the over Medical Associates, all in The appeals court said its distions by various U.S. Catholic United States." officials and groups had violated missal of the suit also meant that Fall River, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Internal Revenue Service regula- Carter's contempt ruling was void- and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 in the Nannery Room. The program seeks to Readiness tions prohibiting partisan political ed. As a result of the new appellate ~na~le participants to stop smok"Whether happiness may come campaigning by tax-exempt charor not, one should try and prepare itable or religious organizations. ruling, Chopko said, "all tax- Ing In two weeks. Information: SISTER BETH MAHONEY oneself to do without it." -Eliot They sued the IRS and the federal exempt groups should take com- (800) 877-7867.
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..JHE ANCHOR - Diocese of Fall River - Fri., Sept. 15, mundite Apostolate Center, "Forgiveness - The Hidden Power." Also, Mrs. Peg Hannigan, health teacher, Harwich school system, "Adolescent Stress and Crises"; Rev. James O'Brien, mission education .director, Columban Fathers, "How to Teach Global Awareness to Elementary Students"; Rev. Robert Oliveira, "Adolescent Morality: Becoming Real - The Journey Towards Identity Crystallization and Identity Christolization"; Elizabeth Sinwell, Sadlier consultant, teacher, "Methodology. "
The annual planning meeting for the Bishop's Charity Ball will be held at I:30 p.m.. Sept. 24 at White's Restaurant, North Westport. Members of the ball committee and of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, ball cosponsors, will discuss the theme, color and scenario for the Jan. 12 event and committee chairmen and members will be appointed: The next meeting of the committees will be held Jan. 9 for the purpose of decorating for the ball. Presentees and escorts will also meet at that time to rehearse the presentee ceremony.
Workshop III Dr. Ernest Collamati, chairperson of Religious Education, Regis College, Weston, "Why Aren't We What We Say We Are? Or, Sacramental Life Revisited"; Rev. Bruce Cwiekowski, "AIDS: A Christian Approach"; Sister Louise Levesque, elementary consultant for Providence Diocesan School office, "It's Not Wrong If You Don't Get Caught! Moral Development"; Jo Ann Mello, music director, Holy Ghost, Tiverton, "Lifting Voices in Prayer." Also, Marie Murphy, PhD, executive religion consultant, Sadlier, "New Images of Dying and Death";
Clergy to hear lecture on Islam Rev. Fuad Bahnan, pastor of Calvary United Presbyterian Church, Fall River, will address clergy members ofthe Greater Fall River Interfaith Council on Islam, one of the, world's fastest-growing faiths, at a noon luncheon Sept. 21 at St. John of God parish center, Somerset. The Rev. Bahnan, a native of Lebanon; is a consultant on Middle Eastern affairs to the World Council of Churches and the Uni, ted Presbyterian Church. The Interfaith Council will hold its annual dinner at I p.m. Oct. 29, also at the St. John of God center.
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. Mass for bishop A memorial Mass for Bishop James L. Connolly, the predecessor of Bishop Daniel A. Cronin, will be offered at 10 a.m. Sunday at St. Mary's Cathedral. The bishop died Sept. 12, 1986.
A WEIGHTY discussion claims the attention of Bishop Daniel A. Cronin and a member of St. Pius X parish, South Yarmouth. The bishop was making a pastoral- visitation to the Cape Cod church.
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Father Carrier will give Education Day address Rev. Paul E. Carrier, SJ, a chapman, Religious Studies, Providence College, "The Gospel of Matthew: A lain at Fairfield University, FairStory Reconciling Mercy and Judgfield, Conn., will give the keynote ment"; Rev. Jay Maddock, Judicial address at the fifth annual diocesan Religious Education Day to be· Vicar, Diocese of Fall River, "Church What? Why? How?" held Sept. 30 at Bishop Stang Annulments: Also, Sister Beth Mahoney, pasHigh School, North Dartmouth. toral assistant, St.Joseph, Taunton, Father Carrier, a former faculty "Why Do So Many Young People member at Bishop Connolly High Want to End It All?"; Rev. Robert School, Fall River, is a native of Oliveira, director of continuing formation, Diocese of Fall River, "Adult Notre Dame parish, Fall River. Education: A Journey of Heart and The theme of this year's ReligMind"; Sister Jeannette Serra, Staff ious Education Day is "Know and of the Edmundite Apostolate CenShare the God of Mercy. "The day 'ter, Enders Island, Conn., "Liturgy will begin with registration and is for Life and Life is a Liturgy"; coffee at 8: 15 a.m. and a liturgy Kate Simpson, Principal, Taunton will be celebrated by Bishop Daniel Catholic Middle School, "Early Cronin at 9 a.m. Father Carrier Adolescence: Issues and Answers"; will speak on "Religious Educa- Clara Weeks, assistant director. of tion in the 21st Century: Educa- Catholic Social Services of Fall River, "Women in Transition: The tion and Compassion" at to a.m. Effects of Divorce Upon Children." Three hour-long workshop sessions will follow the keynote adWorkshop II dress, beginning at II a.m., 1: 15 L. Adams, represenChristopher p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Catechists will consultant, Benziger Publishhave the opportunity to attend one tative/ ing Co., "Sexuality Catechesis in a of ·11 workshops offered during Catholic Family Life Program"; Rev. each session. Fred Babiczuk, parochial vicar, EsAdvance registration may be pirito Santo Parish, Fall River, made at the Catholic Education "Jesus' Vision of God"; Michaela center, 423 Highland Avenue, Fall Burke, Sadlier Books representative River, 02720, 678-2828. Those and consultant, "Practical and CreaMethods of Teaching"; Rev. wishing to make reservations for tive Bruce Cwiekowski, coordinator of lunch must register by Sept. 25; religious ministry, St. Luke's Hospiothers may register on Sept. 30. tal, New Bedford, "Grieving and Loss: A Difficult Task"; Robert A. A listing of workshop presenters Deluca, consultant, Brown Puband topics follows. lishing/ ROA Media, "The Children Beg For Food..."; Rev. Stanley Workshop I Deresienski, SSE, director of EdKathleen Burt, principal of SS. Peter and Paul School, Fall River, "How to Share the Territory: A Partnership in Educational MinisNEEDED try"; Sister Patricia Cocozza, SND, retreat director, LaSalette Center for Christian Living, "The Prayer of a Catechist - the Prayer of a Child"; Rev. Lawrence J. Donohoo, OP, Instructor of Philosophy and ReligOUR LADY OF ious Studies, Providence College, GRACE CHURCH "Commandments, Virtues and Ideals"; Rev. Mark Hession, pa569 SANFORD ROAD rochial vicar, St. Mary, New BedWESTPORT, MA 02790 ford, and Diocesan Tribunal, "Ethics For Further Information Call in Health Care: Fundamental Choices in End of Life Technology"; 674-6271 Rev. Terence J. Keegan, OP, Chair-
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the moorin&.-, Setting the Illiterate Free It's difficult to realize that close to 30,000,000 Americans are functional illiterates, lacking basic skills beyond the fourth grade level. An additional 35,000,000 are semiliterate, lacking skills beyond the eighth grade level. These facts surfaced in a recent report from the University of Michigan, "National Assessment of Educational Progress Proficiency in Reading - 1985-86." The report provides but one more proof that we are slowly being swallowed up in the quicksand of ignorance. It is evident on every level of our social life. From the bank to the new superstores, the lack of basic knowledge, understanding and interest abounds. Meanwhile our society is spawning new jobs for the ignorant, effectively keeping them on the level of intellectual subservience. So often such positions are filled by minorities who seemingly are denied the means to better themselves. Someone must fill the jobs to which the so-called educated will not stoop. The haves too frequently want the have-nots to keep their place._ The Michigan survey also pointed a finger at many of the conditions, factors and forces that exist in public schools and indicated that Catholic school students achieve higher levels of reading proficiency than their public school counterparts. This should come as no surprise. Parochial schools, despite their struggle just to keep their doors open, do not face the multitude of horrors that burden public schools. It's not the mere cutting back of services or the lack of funds that increase the frustration level of public school personnel. Too often the social ills of our times foster ignorance. Crack and heroin, as well as divorce, separation and the general collapse of families are but a few of the concerns that must be faced on a more intense level by public than by parochial schools. Parochial schools often have more effective standards of accountability and responsibility. Teachers in such schools can teach. They are not policemen or babysitters. Above and beyond lessened social difficulties, paro~hial schools are usually intellectual success stories. They work because the church has a long history of making them work. The motivation is there. The family support is there. Because the school can be all-encompassing in its approach to life, the whole person is its care and concern. This concept is at the heart of Catholic education. Were one to introduce similar ideas to all of education, there is no doubt that some light would penetrate the darkness of illiteracy. People have to know that they can find personal fulfillment and freedom through education, regardless oftheir ethnic or social background. The facts show that although white students achieve higher reading levels than do minorities in both Catholic and public schools, minority students in Catholic schools outperform their public school counterparts at all grade levels. This indicates that emphasis on academics and discipline plays a more than significant role in the Catholic system. There can be a great deal of argument about variables of education, but facts speak for themselves. If we are to make a reasonable effort to diminish national illiteracy, we must make a corresponding effort to support those elements of education that can deliver people from the plague of ignorance. The lessons that have been learned in Catholic schools could well be applied in public schools. The Editor
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MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CATHOLIC CHAPLAINS PLANT A PEACE TREE AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE NEW U.S. CATHOLIC CONFERENCE BUILDING IN WASHINGTON TO SYMBOLIZE SUPPORT OF THE U.S. BISHOPS' PEACEMAKING EFFORTS
"God is not the God of dissension, but of peace." I Cor. 14:33
Informed voters 'are needed By Father Kevin J. Harrington
The 1988 presidential campaign was considered by many experts to be among low points in the history of electoral politics. Many familiar with the campaign blamed the media for going along with the daily 10-second sound bites carefully crafted to give the networks coverage showing each candidate to his best advantage. The only intelligent recourse was to listen to the in-depth coverage ofthe McNeil-lehrer Report on public broadcasting or to cable TV's C-Span. An informed electorate is crucial to a working democracy. Of the $80 million raised by our presidential candidates, $60 million went into the coffers of our three major networks; yet over 50 percent of those eligible to vote failed to do so. While some 80 percent of registered voters did vote in 1988, the overwhelming majority of nonvoters had not registered, although eligible to do so. In 1960, by contrast, high school graduates were only' 15 percent less likely to vote than college graduates. Today the figure is closer to 50 percent. . Any extensive study of nonvoters surfaces an educated minority who deliberately do not vote because they are not impressed by the candidates. Most who shun the polls, however, are the uneducated and the undereducated who are either simply apathetic or do not feel informed enough to make a decisi~n.
Nevertheless, William F. Buckley Jr. was quoted once as saying that he would rather be ruled by the first 100 names pulled out of the phone book than by 100 Ivy League law school graduates. His astute point was that he preferred
an egalitariari democracy to an . elitist aristocracy. Rev. Jesse Jackson's effort to encourage his Rainbow Coalition to register voters is indeed laudable; but his companion effort to remove barriers to registration by way of permitting citizens to register and vote on the same day is far less so. Voting should never be a casual exercise. The period of time that elapses between registration and voting eligibility lessens the likelihood that votes will be cast on the basis of impulse or whim, Actually, I believe that many路 Americans simply feel that voting is irrelevant to their daily lives. A simpleminded cynicism has deep roots in our culture 路and is reinforced every time a politician betrays his constituents' trust; In the last election, the networks spent millions of dollars on exit
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polls to determine the political, socioeconomic, educational, religious, ethnic and racial background of those who voted. Armed with these surveys, political campaign specialists will develop strategies to help their candidates pander to the self-interest of each group. The networks can afford to spend those millions of dollars because candidates and major corporate advertisers are satisfied with the time allotted to political ads and the coverage provided on primetime network news. Yet in spite of the time and money expended on informing our electorate, the United States leads the world's democracies in nonvoters! It is easy to make the nonvoter the whipping boy. It is harder to make the ehanges necessary to improve the process whereby voters and nonvoters alike come to know their candidates. On a recent radio show, one voter was asked whether he would vote路 for Barney Frank again in light of the recently revealed scandal concerning the congressman's association with a male prostitute. "Of course I will," he replied. "You see, I'm a notch baby and Barney is working harder than anybody to get me my benefits!". (Notch babies are Social Security recipients who are receiving reduced benefits.) For working democracy, we don't need more voters. We do need better politicians and a more informed electorate. Unfortunately, neither the politicians nor the 路electorate seem motivated to change directions. They are content with mediocrity, thus there should be little wonder as to why there are so many nonvoters. Wake up, America! The dream of democracy is slowly becoming a disaster waiting to happen!
Who's religious? We don't have to face one for a few years but whenever we undergo a national election we're sure to hear about the religious qualities of candidates. Their church affiliation is discussed pro and con and we see photos of them coming out of a different church every week. Who arid what is the religious person? The question has intrigued psychologists and social scientists for a long time. Is it a Jimmy Carter whose unembarrassed faith embarrassed more sophisticated politicians? Is it a Ronald Reagan who voiced strong religious beliefs but rarely went to church? Or a Franklin Roosevelt who told his speech writers, "Make sure you put some of that God stuff in the speech''? Dr. Bernard Spilka, a University of Denver psychologist, classifies religious persons into three groups. In the first, religion is merely a habit. In the second, it is a convenience, and in the third, it is internal. Religion, he says, does little f5lr the first two groups but for those who incorporate religion into their lives, religion makes a big difference in how they live. They have a greater self-awareness, a higher sense of personal dignity and selfworth. They are more open-minded and tolerant than those without an internalized faith and they feel an obligation to themselves and others.
On a physical level, they are healthier-, tolerate pain better than others and are less likely to abuse drug's and alcohol. In contrast, those who practice religion as a habit or convenience tend to be more dishonest, narcissistic, prejudiced and insecure. They also drink more and have lower selfesteem. Their ultimate goal in life tends to be getting ahead even if it means bending the morals they profess. Religion can be a force for good, says Dr. Spilka, but there's no proof that it makes people more moral. He believes that motivation, or why people profess religion, is the key to one's religious profile. Some people ar~ religious for financial reasons, Le., if I attend church, business will get better. Others are religious for help with mental or physical problems and still others as a way of getting a job or being elected. Some are religious for superstitious reasons, like the man who collected every possible religious artifact with the explanation, "Why take chances?" Many of us begin practicing religion as a habit, an offshoot of our parents' behavior, and we continue to carry out our parents' faith without ever making it our own. Others, however, take religion
Two-religion homes路 Q. I am a Christian of the Protestant faith. When my husband and I approached his priest about our wedding we discussed the religious needs of our future children. The priest told us it was not necessary to sign any guarantee that the children would be Catholic. ' He said ours was to be a Christian home and that was all that mattered. Signing the note, he said, went back to early times when Christians wanted to marry pagans. The problem is that our children have chosen the Protestant church as their preference for worship. Our oldest is about to enter th~ confirmation class. My husband's family believes I have committed an unforgivable sin by not forcing the children to be Catholic. They refuse to speak to me or see their grandchildren, and refuse to believe I did not sign a paper promising to raise the children Catholic. Their anger is hurting our family and making my children feel as if they have done something seriously wrong. there anything you can say ,that might help our situation? (Delaware) A. The Catholic Church's current practice (since 1970) in such marriages is the following: The Catholic partner signs a statement that he or she (I) reaffirms his or her faith in Jesus Christ and intends to continue living that faith in the Catholic Church; and (2) intends to do "all in my power" to share that faith with the children by having them baptized and raised as Catholics. The non-Catholic partner signs nothing. The priest or other per-' son arranging the marriage signs a , statement affirming that the nonCatholic partner is aware of these beliefs and intentions of the Catholic.
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Several points need to be made about this. The declarations signed by the Catholic add nothing to what an ordinary knowledgeable and committed Catholic already believes. When people present themselves to the church for mar-' riage, the church normally assumes there is some minimal Catholic life there. If there is not, it must help clarify that belief in anticipation of their new state of life. . Assuming you reflect accurately what the priest told you, it seems to me he was not at all clear on the meaning and implications of this part ofthe preparation for a Catholic-Protestant marriage. If the church meant nothing more than "raise your children to be good Christians," there would be no point to the policy at all. Of first importance is that you and your husband clarify together your own religious convictions and re-establish your commitments. In effect, you and your husband have together agreed to say to your children through the years, We're not concerned which religious faith you choose as long as you are "good Christians," however you might define that. I stress that word "together" because your parents-in-law. are very unfair to blame you, let alone your children, for something you and their son in some fashion agreed upon. If I read correctly, beyond seeing to their baptism and first Communion, your husband, for whatever reason has not disagreed seriously with the policy you followed for your children. I understand his parents' disappointment, but I fail to see how their reaction is helpful in any way. It is surely giving your children an unfortunate experience of how Catholics deal with others.
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to heart. They realize if it is to become an integral part of their lives, it needs study, nurturing and sacrifice. At times it is inconvenient, as when we don't want to get involved in righting a wrong or when we turn down a lucrative offer because it has a shady side. But there is no question that there is a spiritual hunger in our nation of affluence. Those who have it may find themselves asking, "Is this all there is?" No, it isn't, we shout inwardly. There's more to life than comfort and a nominal church affiliation. We find it when we come alive through a scripture course, RCIA, Marriage Encounter, or soup kitchen. We find it when we are torn between the values of the marketplace and those of God. When we say no to a questionable deal, speak out on behalf of others, risk social censure, help the powerless, stand for morality and support those with values, we are integrating our beliefs into our lives. That puts us into group three, those who believe that this isn't all there is because there's much more to come.
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Learning to love Earth "Dear President Bush: "Our college community is planning to make a significant and forceful contribution to the awareness of enviromental concerns next April. And we would be greatly honored to have you participate. "The usefulness and beauty of creation have been, entrusted to humankind by our Creator, especially Earth. But in recent years we have become increasingly aware and alarmed at the many abuses to our environment that are occurring worldwide at an increasingly devastating rate. We feel compelled to take action that might begin to reverse such a disastrous trend.... "Sincerely yours, "Richard C. Becker ,"President, Illinois Benedictine College, Lisle, Ill." The president of Illinois Benedictine College recently showed me the above invitation to President Bush. Becker told me ,that the college is making an all-out effort to raise student sensitivity to the world's ecological problems. The college is planning conferences to discuss global warming, acid rain and ocean pollution. Students will learn through lectures and films about the greenhouse effect, the ,toll taken by acid rain , on upper New England and Canada, and the rapid destruction of the oceans. Students will study laws such as the National Environmental Pol-
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icy Act, the Clean Air Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control act amendments. They will learn about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and a host of other environmental institutions. Then, in honor of national Earth Day in April 1990, the college is planning a celebration to involve alumni and the college and local communities. The observance will be part of activities held across the United States for Earth Day, including TV and radio coverage. As I talked with Becker, my memory went back to earlier days at Illinois Benedictine. The college was and is blessed with woods, a garden and many types of birds and animals. In memory I once again saw Father Victor studying our community of birds and inspiring some of us with his love of learning from the world's beauty. I remember once climbing Mt. Rainier with an Illinois Benedictine student who admonished me not to walk on the meadow flowers. He had learned that nature needed protection. Then there was the monastery garden where the Benedictine monks taught me how to nurture Mother Earth, bring life from her and share her gifts with others. Each experience was a lesson unobtainable from classrooms, or by way of films. Each came from a community ofloving and concerned persons who were close to Earth.
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Meeting Continued from Page One Lunkov's remarks came at a busy time in Soviet-Vatican relations indicating improved relations. Last July 25 the pope named a bishop for Catholics in Byelorussia. It was the first time in 63 years that a bishop had been named in the Soviet republic, which has more than 2 million Catholics. Last .March, several bishops were named in the heavily Catholic Soviet republic of Lithuania. . In August, the pope also met a high-ranking delegation from the Russian Orthodox Church to discuss improving religious freedom for Catholics in the Soviet Union. The Ukrainian church was declared illegal iri 1946 and its members told to join the Russian Orthodox church. However, there remain several million Ukrainian Catholics in the Ukraine. Since Gorbachev has come to power, Ukrainian church leaders have begun to step up their campaign for legalization. Last year, Russian Orthodox officials expressed openness to dis,cussing the status of Ukrainian Catholics a~ part of overall Orthodox-Catholic ecumenical talks.
DOMINICAN SISTERS of St.. Catherine of Siena gather at their Park Street motherhouse in Fall River as Msgr. Henry T. Munroe blesses their newly renovated conference center.and ge~eralate offices in the context of a prayer service. The sisters did much of the renovation work themselves. (Gaudette photo)
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.world, observed "Inspiration Day," the anniversary of the day in 1948 that Mother Teresa was inspired to found the community. On the eve of Inspiration Day her blood platelet count dropped, occasioning anxiety among her doctors. However, by evening of the day itself, the count had normalized. Platelets provide a clotting mechanism for. blood. In July 1988, the diminutive nun underwent successful eye surgery for cataract removal at St. Vincent's Hospital in New York City.
A tiny woman with a wrinkled face, the Catholic nun first came to Calcutta 40 years ago to work among the destitute'and dying in In<iia's poorest and most populous city. Born in Yugoslavia of Albanian parents, Mother Teresa is regarded as a living saint by some of her followers. Asked in 1982 during a visit to the United States about that view of her, she replied, "Please, let me die first." She was awarded the Nobel prize in 1979, accepting it "in the name ofthe hungry, ofthe naked, of the homeless, of the blind, of the lepers, of all those who feel unwanted, Continued from Page One unloved, uncared for throughout s?ci~!, c~ltural and moral prevensociety." . . tlOn, saId the editorial. Dr. Bilotta said she has had Spending huge sums of money heart problems in the past, due in anti-drug programs is not in partly. to her failure to get suffi- itself a solution because the money cient rest. earned by drugdealers is "30 times On Sept. 10, the 3,000 members more powerful," it said. of her Missionaries of Charity, In Washington, Archbishop Joswho care for the destitute and eph T. Ryan of the Archdiocese dying in 87 countries around the for the Military Services agreed with President Bush about more law enforcement, education, rehabilitation and punishment. However, "I don't believe that in the long run our present policy of combating drugs in our society can succeed," he said in a Sept. 8 statement. "What is needed is an all-out effort within the entire countrY to restore basic moral principles and to develop strong family life," he .said. "Without these foundations we are merely attempting to treat the symptoms."
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Fall River, will be presented from I to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays Sept. 27, Oct. II and Oct. 25 at the Cape Cod office of Catholic Social Services, 261 Soutl) St., Hyannis. It will offer educational and pastoral material for use by those whose ministry includes work With AIDS patients and with those at risk for the disease. Last month in ceremonies in Notre Dame, Ind., Father Cwiekowski received a doctorate of ministry in pastoral counseling from the Graduate Theological Foundation, an ecumenical organization headquartered in Bristol, Ind. . Carried out over three summers, his course work included study of psychotherapy, pastoral ministry, the nature of guilt and the relationship between social change and pastoral care. His doctoral dissertation was a study of a program for pastoral ministers to the sick in hospitals, nursing homes and private homes that was conducted from last September through May of this year under auspices of the Diocesan Office of Pastoral Care for the Sick.
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or those who cannot make their wishes known to the court. McAfee, using his mouth was able to mark an X oil a docu~ent included with his pe'tition to th~ court, which stated he understood that he would die were his ventilator turned oft , The patient must be fully informed and understand the consequences of his decision, the archdiocesan brief noted, quoting the declaration that "in numerous cases, the complexity of the situation can be such as to cause doubts about the way ethical principles should be applied." Concerning the request for sedation, the brief said that such a request "is not offensive to the Roman Catholic Church. " In an interview with The Georgia Bulletin, newspaper of the archdiocese, Father Edward Dillon archdiocesan vicar general and director of the Pro-Life Office said the church disagreed with th~ rationale used by Attorney General Michael Bowers, who submitted a brief on behalf ofthe state. Bowers said that the state would not oppose McAfee's request because in Georgia suicide is not against the law. "From an ethical point of view, it is not suicide," Father Dillon said. "It is an extraordinary means of life support. One is not bound to utilize extraordinary means." Father Stephen Churchwell, a canon lawyer who assisted in drafting the briers section on church law, said the "decision to no longer use the ventilator, while it might lead to death, is not the equivalent of suicide. Nature is taking its course. It is the treatment that is maintaining life. If the treatment is ended, then life will end. What this man is doing is ceasing a certain form of treatment." . Responding to the interest in Bishop Cronin's dissertation, the Pope John XXIII Medical-Moral Research and Education Center in Braintree will publish it by the end of this year.
Faith helps brother PHILADELPHIA (CNS) The brother of an American held hostage nearly three years in Leban?n says "faith in God" is helping him get through the ordeal. Thomas Cicippio, whose brother, Joseph, was taken captive Sept. 12, 1986, said he is "very optimistic" that "it'll just be a matter of time and all the hostages will be freed." Thomas Cicippio added, "We have recei1led many calls and cards from people all over the world telling us they are praying for us. We can't ask for anything more. The power of prayer works wonders, as we all know."
Call for action WASHINGTON (CNS) There has been an "articulated Catholic response against racism" over the past 40 years but "these are words only. What is needed is action by the local churches," said Auxiliary Bishop Joseph A. Francis of Newark, N.J. Bishop Francis, one of the 13 U.S. black bishops, made his comments at a Washington press conference to promote a teleconference on racism to be aired Nov. 18 by the Catholic Telecommunica'tions Network of America.
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Bishop Cassata FORT WORTH, Texas (CNS) - Retired Bishop John J. Cassata of Fort Worth died Sept. 8 in St. Luke's Hospital in Hou~ton after undergoing surgery five times within·a month. He suffered from heart disease. Named the first bishop of Fort Worth on Aug. 22, 1969, Bishop Cassata, 80, was previously auxiliary in Dallas-Fort Worth. He retired in 1980 and was succeeded by Fall River native Bishop Joseph P. Delaney. Bishop Delaney was principal. celebrant and homilist at a funeral Mass yesterday at St. Patrick's Cathedral, Fort Worth. Tomorrow another funeral Mass is scheduled in Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral in Houston.
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NOI all of our sisters are nurses. but as THE STATUE of Good.Lord Jesus ofthe Stone is carried Born on Prince Edward Island, part of our apostolate. all direclly help in the care of the patients. Canada, she had lived in Somerset from' Immaculate Conception Church, ~ew Bedford, for the If you think you have a religious vocation and would like to know more aboul our work since the early 1920s. She was a 60-year-old feast and procession of the Society of Senhor da and community life. why not plan to visit with us. We would be happy 10 share with you member of the Somerset Catholic Pedra. See also letter on page 9. (Cabral photo) a day from our lives. . Women's Guild and the Hathaway Post American Legion Auxiliary, Somerset. Write: Please send me more information ahout your Congregation. Sr. Marie Edward Besides Father Buote, her surDOMINICAN SISTERS vivors include another son;' FranOFHAwrHORNE NAME cis L. Buote of Naples, Fla., Rosary HIlI Home ADDRESS five grandchildren, several great600 LInda Avenue Following an Aug. 28 Opera- New England Baptist and ChilHawthorne, grandchildren, and several nieces STATE ZIP CITY New York 10532 tion Rescue demonstration by pro- dren's hospitals, all in the Boston and nephews. or call: (914) 7694794 A-9f.lS/89 lifers at Womancare Clinic in area. He also later lost privileges at Hyannis, New Bedford pro-lifers Hahnemann Hospital, Brighton. demonstrated on Aug. 29 at WomanA funeral Mass was offered Sept. care Clinic in New Bedford. Both facilities are owned by Dr. 5 at St. Bernard Church, Assonet, for Jeffrey St. Onge, 19, of East Howard J. Silverman, a gynecoloFreetown, the son of Deacon and gist without hospital admitting Mrs. Lawrence A. St. Onge. He privileges who must have associates was killed in a one-car accident cover for him if his patients experience complications after an aborSept. 2. o'f the Diocese of Fall River ~ Born in Wareham, he lived most tion procedure. Mary Ann Booth, area coordi. of his life in East Freetown. He WILL SPONSOR was a 1988 graduate of Appone- nator of Massachusetts Citizens quet High School, Lakeville, and for Life and a resident of South was a student at the New England Dartmouth, said that some 25 perInstitute of Technology, Provi- sons picketed the New Bedford facility from 4 to 8:45 p.m. on dence. Besides his parents, survivors Aug. 29, praying.the rosary and include a brother, Brian St. Onge singing. of East Freetown, and two sisters, She noted that Silverman owns Kim McCormack of New Bedford a Brookline clinic as well as those and Lisa St. Onge of East Freetown. in New Bedford and Hyannis and • ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT - Dr. Donna Boyle that almost one-third of the estimated 38,000 abortions performed • DESIGNING LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS - Sr. Barbara Scully annually in Massachusetts take The Mass of Christian Burial place in his facilities. was offered yesterday at Sacred • ADOLESCENT CRITICAL ISSUES - Patricia Staebler & Sr. Ann Mcintyre The physician was placed on Heart Church, Fall River, for Sisprobation by the Massachusetts LOCATIONS , ter Jane Chantal, SUSC, 94, of Sacred Hearts Convent, Fall River, state board of registration in medTHURSDAYS • SEPTEMBER 21 - 28 and OCTOBER 5 • 7 - 9 P.M,. icine in 1987 on a charge of sexual who died on Monday. misconduct. Subsequently his privCATHEDRAL CAMP - EAST FREETOWN Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, the former Catherine Hannon was ileges were suspended by Brigham THURSDAYS • SEPTEMBER 14 - 21- 28 • 7:30 - 9:30 P.M. the daughter of the late James S. and Women's, Newton-Wellesley, ST. THOMAS MORE - SOMERSET and the late Katherine (McHugh) 11111I11I11I1111I11I11I11I11I11I11111111I1111111111I11I11I111I1111I11; Hannon. She came to the United THURSDAYS. OCTOBER 12 -19 - 26 .7:30 - 9:30 P.M. States as a young girl and entered School, Fall River, and was principal of St. Michael's School, also ST. MARY'S - MANSFIELD the Holy Union Sisters in 1912. She attended Catholic Teachers in Fall River. She also served at SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 23 • 9:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. College, Providence, and the schools in Rhode Island and New Sacred Hearts School of Educa- York. OUR LADY OF VICTORY - CENTERVILLE She retired in 1972 to St. Antion. 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. Our Lady of the Cape reigns over Brecwster parish Story and photos by Mary Eileen Foley, RGS It was just a year ago this July that I stood with the members of Our Lady of the Cape parish in Brewster as Bishop Daniel A. Cronin blessed the site where a new parish center would be built. At that time the bishop thanked parjsh parents for their efforts to hand on religious values to today's youth, bombarded as they are with 'competing demands for their attention. The Blessing After the liturgy the people followed the bishop in procession to the new building site-a quiet Cape Cod setting of green trees. "We are standing on holy ground," sang the choir and the parishioners. • With his cape billowing in the
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year in consultation and planning, the new center is a dream come true. In Our Lady ofthe Cape Church a window depicts Our Lady as she appeared at LaSalette in France in 1846. Seated, her face in her hands, she wept because the people of that day were self-indulgent. They neglected the sacraments and did not hold the Sunday sacred. I like to think that the faithful people of Brewster and their dedicated LaSalette priests have dried her tears by their devotion to the word of God and the Eucharist. In the words of Father Caissey, the new parish center "will enable people' of every age to enjoy, all . year round, a multitude of pastoral, social and educational activities in a pleasant atmosphere, accessible to all." . With the new center, they will be better able to hand on the tradition of faith to the young, guided by Mary, who watches over them as she did all those who have gone before.
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Profound thanks Dear Editor: On behalf of the 1989 Committee of the Feast of Senhor da Pedra of New Bedford, I would like to express my profound thanks to all who shared in making this year's Portuguese tradition a beautiful success on the 18th, 19th and 20th of August. The number of people who participated in the preparation, and worked so hard during and after the feast is staggering. Their\ personal and family commitment is surpassed only by their faith and fervent desire to keep alive a truly wonderful cultural tradition which originated in Saint Michael, Azores, Portugal, centuries. ago and was initiated about 60 years ago at Immaculate Conception Church in the city's north end. The spirit is united and continually grows in stret:\gth. Personnel from the church, especially Rev. Manuel Ferreira (pastor), Rev. Jose A.F. dos Santos and Rev. Maurice Gauvin guided us well in this and in past years. Officials of the Greater New Bedford area were most instrumental in making our Feast a success. Our .good and most helpful neighbors from the Club Madeirense S.S. Sacramento are truly appreciated. And who can ever forget the hard work poured into the making of beautiful Eugenia Street? We're getting better every year. This success results from the thousands of people from near and far who come to celebrate our tradi- . tional and cultural activities in our famous Whaling city. We welcome everyone to join us on the third weekend of each Augustto relive the beautiful Festa do Senhor da Pedra. The' more people, the merrier!. Thank you .very much! Muitissimo obrigado! Oliver M. Cabral, President Committee of the Feast of Senhor da Pedra
A Modest Proposal Dear Editor: One thing is being overlooked in all this flap over congressman Barney Frank, Namely, Mr. Frank's appalling insensitivity. He contacted Mr. Gobie in the first place and used him' for his own sexual pleasure. He knew what Mr. Gobie was right from the beginning. In spite of this, Mr. Frank then discarded him like an old shoe just because Mr. Gobie continued to ply his trade from the congressman's apartment. Well now, seems to me, Mr. Frank has a thing or two to learn a~out compassion. Due to the . obvious trauma he suffered by being expelled from Mr. Frank's residence and losing his $20,000 a year income, poor Mr. Gobie was forced to go public about their relationship. In doing so, the man's professional life is ruined. What self-respecting son of Sodom and Gomorrah would trust Mr. Gobie now, much less pay his $80 call boy fee? In addition to having his profes-
sional life go up in smoke, Mr. Gobie has had his puss plastered in newspapers across the country with the implication foisted by Mr. Frank that he, Steven Gobie, is the ungrateful one! To make amends, it seems to me, Mr. Gobie should be invited to become a resident of Massachusetts. That way the same people who idiotically continue to send Ted Kennedy, Gerry Studds, and Barney Frank to Congress may send him as well. After all, it does appear that Mr. Gobie possesses all the qualities we have come to associate with Massachusetts' congressmen. Harry J. Booth South Dartmouth
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Dear Editor: I'm new to the Fall River area and am generally quite happy with The Anchor. I'm writing tp acknowledge my sadness over your choice of picture in The Living Word in your Sept. 1 edition. Accompanying a quote from the Book of Wisdom, you are featuring a B-1 bomber! If anything, the B-1 bomber is a profound statement about our society's lack of wisdom. I'm not sure this irony was your intent. Please be more careful. Dennis M. Martin Fall River We goofed! The guilty staffer is currently taking a crash course in airplane identification and is inseparable from her textbook,Jane's "All the World's Aircraft." Editor.
Sept. 16 1925, Rt. Rev. Jean A. Prevost, P.A.,P.R., Pastor, Notre Dame, Fall River Sept. 17 1983, Humberto Cardinal. Medeiros of the Boston Archdiocese 1970-1983 1954, Rev. Thomas F. McNulty, Pastor, St. Kilian, New Bedford Sept. 18 1945, Rev. Luke Golla, SS.CC., Seminary of Sacred Heart, Wareham 1964, Rt. Rev. EdmundJ. Ward, Pastor, St. Patrick's, Fall River Sept. 19 1859, Rev. HenryE. S. Henniss, Pastor, St. ~ary, New Bedford 1985, Msgr. Arthur W. Tansey, Retired Pastor, Immaculate Conception, Fall River Sept. 20 1918, Rev. Simon A. O'Rourke, Chaplain, United States Navy 1958, Rev. Orner Valois, Pastor, Sacred Heart, New Bedford Sept. 21 1988, Rev. William H. Crane, SM, superior at National Shrine of Our Lady of Victories, Boston 1882, Rev. George Pager, Founder, Sacred Heart, New Bedford . 1938, Rev. George Jowdy, Pastor, Our Lady of Purgatory, New Bedford
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Alphee Arcade Labadie recently celebrated his 100th birthday at a gathering at New Bedford Moose Lodge 914, of which he is one of the oldest members, having joined in 1913. He has also been a member of the Association Franco-Americaine for 60 years. Labadie was born Aug. 7, 1889, in Grande Pointe, Ontario, Canada, the second of seven children. The family came to the United States in 1902. A lifelong mill worker, Labadie lived in Berkeley, R.I., and then in New Bedford until 1983, when he moved to Fairhaven to live with a daughter. Labadie married Anna Bosse in 1915 and was widowed in 1964. The couple were the parents of Joseph Emile Labadie of Acushnet; Brother Albert Labadie, SC, of Pascoag, R.t.; Edward Labadie of Hartford, Conn.; Sister Irene Labadie OP, of St. Philippe de la Prairie, Quebec; and Therese Landry of Fairhaven.. In 1987, Sister Irene celebrated her golden jubilee as a Dominican Sister of St. Catherine of Siena. She made her vows in' Fall River in 1937 and now serves at the sisters' convent in St. Philippe de la Prairie. This year, Brother Albert celebrated his golden jubilee as a Brothers of the Sacred Heart. He took his vows on Aug. 15, 1939, in Granby, Canada. Labadie was honored at his centennial celebration by five children, 11 grandchildren, 17 greatgrandchildren and relatives and friends.
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A first step might be to ration you might find it convenient to go your prohibitions. Cut down on to the bathroom or someplace them. Say no only when you can where he cannot get at you. If you stick to your position. Say no less cannot leave the scene, put on often, but mean it when you say it earmuffs or earphones. and don't give in. . 4. Turn discipline into a game. Even if you are able to limit Invent a special word to stop the your nos, your son will continue to whining. One child suggested the whine for some time. After all, this word "peanut." Whenever his technique has worked well in the mot~er said "peanut," he was to past to break you down. Here are a stop talking and whining. If he was few dos and don'ts to help you deal able to stay quiet until she said "butter," then he received a small with his persistence. treat. It worked for this mother. \. Say what you mean. Don't 5. Keep a chart to record the make unnecessary or impossible prohibitions. Limit what you intend good times. Put a "happy mouth" chart up on the wall. For each half to forbid. day (or two hours) that he is able .2. Mean what you say. Once to refrain from whining, give him a you say something, follow through "happy mouth" point. Every five and stay with it. Don't argue with points can merit a small reward. your son, and don't let him wear Constant whining can wear a you down. parent down. Good luck in your -3. Leave the scene. Don't stay efforts to ignore the whining and around to debate with him. You hold the line. have already said you can't win. Questions are invited by The He can wear you down: State rea- Kennys; Box 872; St. Joseph's sons for your refusal orice. Then College; Rensselaer, Ind. 47978.
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All parents want to see their . children do well in school, graduate and then maybe go on to higher education. But for all too many this will never happen. Attention has been focused recently on the issue of teen dropouts because of an action taken by West Virginia. The state passed a law that revokes the driver's licenses ofschool dropouts. In other words, if a teen-ager in West Virginia wants to drive a car the message is: Stay in school until you graduate or reach the age of 18. On the face of it, this would appear to be a quick-fix attempt at solving a serous problem. It seems like a carrot-stick approach that does not consider the problem's root causes. Certainly the reasons why youths drop out of school are complicated, as are the reasons why they sometimes need to drive. I have known teens, for instance, who had the responsibility of caring for a sick or incapacitated parent, or who had to earn money to help support the family. But most dropouts Ihave known had much more private reasons for not wanting to stay in school, . such as a drug or alcohol problem, a disillusionment with education, a sense of failure, low self-esteem and the deadly feeling that nothing matters anyway, so why bother? What is interesting about the West Virginia law is that a jUdge has upheld it in court and now it is said to be a model for proposed federal legislation. It could be argued, however, that there is a violation of civil rights here. After all, a driver's license is something earned. You cannot get it until you have met the requirements of your state and passed tests. A driver's license is a legal document and it would seem to be a violation of civil rights to take that .document away from a person who has not committed a driving offense. Chances are this law will' have the effect of keeping more students in school. But the dropout problem goes much deeper and must. ultimately be solved by something more than a punishing tactic.
Our educational system needs real reform. It is worth noting that many educators are starting to say this. Mary Futrell, the outgoing president of the National Education Association, said that what we need in the United States is a complete overhaul of the educational system. I agree. We have to ask seriously what kind of education is valid for our children growing up in the last years of this~20th century: young-
ters exposed to every stimulus imaginable via television and film; with access.to drugs and alcohol; swaddled in money, but deprived of parenting; or, on the opposite end, mired in poverty. Many of these young people have never'been told they have a soul or that there is a God who loves them. A tactic such as revoking licenses may be somewhat successful, but does not get to the real reform needed - the overhaul ofthe edu- . cational system itself.
The first day of school By Hilda Young It is not true that mothers across the country are doing handsprings because the school year has begun. I know a lot of mothers. And I'd be surprised' if many could do a respectable somersault, much less a handspring. "I did try to jump in the air and click my heels while the bus was driving off," admitted Suzanne this morning at the annual T.H.I.S. (Thank God It's School) breakfast meeting ofthe Caffeine Club. "But my feet never left the ground." "You must have looked like a take 'of a Toyota commercial," laughed Liz. "Come to think of it," replied Suzanne, "I did have the urge to sing 'Who could Ask for Anything MoreT" I nodded. "Oh, I could ask for someone to rake the motorcycle parts off the lawn, sandblast the garage floor and resurface the bathroom sink, but I'll settle for listening to the refrigerator catch its breath." "You too?" said Liz. "The only thing my kids said more this summer than 'What's there to eat?' was 'I'm bored,' and 'Will you drive me to.. .' " She made a level motion with her hand that indicated "fill in the blank. " "I'm going to miss my little Emily so much," sniffled Carla. We had forgotten Carla. How insensitive could we be? Her 6year-old had left for her first full day of first grade. "Did you see the way her lip was quivering when she stopped and looked back at me from the top step of the bus?" Carla asked tear-
ily. "Then how she pressed her nose to the window and waved until the bus was out of sight?" It brought back memories of my own "babies" leaving home for school after summers of picking berries together, making cobblers, visiting grandma, grocery shopping, killing weeds, going to the swimming pool, playing Old Maid. It brought back memories of the days when mom was at least as much fun to be with as their buddies. I wondered if Suzanne and Liz had similar thoughts. I detected moist smiles. Suzanne put her arm around Carla. "It's OK, honey. She'll be home pretty soon." "I know," cried Carla. "But she's growing up. Know what I mean?" We did.
Additional funds HARRISBURG, Pa. (CNS) Pennsylvania Catholic schools will get additional funding during the 1989-90 school year for transportation, drug education, computer lessons and therapy for speech and hearing problems thanks to $3.7 million in new state aid. Some 260,000 students in Pennsylvania Catholic schools and their parents should benefit from state aid allocated for the coming year. The education director of the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference, Henry Aschenbrenner, said in the statement that increases affecting Catholic schools were "equivalent to the increases in the state's subsidy to local school districts."
. Respec~ Life Walk will draw thousands to B.oston. Oct.t Boston streets will be filled with thousands of pro-lifers on Oct. I, the' date of a festive celebration of life known as the Respect Life Walk, in which people of all ages, many in strollers and wheelchairs, will participate. Celebration will continue after the walk, as the monies raised will go to 43 organizations which offer .women alternatives to abortion. Registration will begin, rain or shine, at I p.m. at the Boston Common, on the corner of Beacon and Charles streets. Boston Cardinal Bernard Law will lead off the walk at 2 p.m. Members of the Fall River diocese are urged to participate in the . walk and may call Mary Ann Booth, tel. 636-4903, for information on transportation. She is area coordinator for Massachusetts Citizens for Life.
zations are among those which will benefit from walk proceeds. Others include New Beginnings Home, which supplies housing for women who need a place to stay with their babies and Project Rachel and Women Exploited by Abortion (WEBA), which minister to women suffering abortion's psychological aftereffects. Por Cristo helps handicapped children who may need medical care; the Knights of Columbus work with the physically and mentally challenged; and Doctors For Life provides medical assistance to pregnant women.
"Pro-Lifers have long been criticized for caring strictly about stopping abortion" said walk organizerTheresa Hanley. "However, as the roster of organizations participating in this walk indicates, prolifers have been and are concerned with the physical, emotional and psychological needs of women and children as well." Among the participants will be Episcopalians for Life, Lutherans For Life, Presbyterians For Life and the New England Christian Action Council. "The pro-life movement really is most ecumenical," said Mrs. Hanley.
"It is crucial that as many people as possible participate this year," she added. "The eyes of the political world, the media, and the pro-abortion community will be upon us. They will witness our caring for the needs of women, and our commitment to respect for all life, from conception until natural death."
Mrs. Hanley also noted that prayers are needed. "While not everybody can walk, all can pray for the health and continued success of these worthy benefiting organizations," she said.
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Dioceses score low on minority hiring
Five of the dioceses surveyed accounted for more than half the minority employment, said the Washington-based' conference. Eleven dioceses reported no minority employment.. Office and clerical workers made , up the largest segment of minority employees, with 160, or 39 percent. Next largest were officials, with 126, or 30 percent. Professionals comprised 80, or 19 percent ofthe total, followed by manual laborers with 50, or 12 percent. The report called the latter number"very interesting," since "it is assumed that more minorities are hired as manual laborers than in any other category." Among minority groups identified by survey respondents, Hispanics totaled 175 employees, followed by blacks with lSI, Asian Americans with 38, and Native Americans with 8. Dioceses reporting the greatest number of minority employees were Miami, 79; Galveston-Houston, 42; Detroit, 38; St. Louis, 31; and Oakland, Calif., 26. The conference will conduct a formal, written survey of minority employment of all U.S. dioceses this fall. The conference is also developing an affirmative action work plan for use in dioceses that is targeted for January 1990 introduction. The plan will cover not orily employment but inclusion of. minorities on parish councils and other parish organizations.
At short rallies preceding and following the walk, George Bullock and the Bullock Brothers will entertain participants. The Brothers are gospel singers who began in the 1950s in North Carolina. Two ofthe original brothers are still with the group, as well as three of the sons and assorted sons-in-law. The Brothers' music is appealing to people of all ages, with traditional gospel hymns welcomed by older folks, while more upbeat songs appeal to the young.
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She said she, her husband and her small children will be walking the five kilometer (3 1/2 mile) circular course through the streets of Boston. Others walking will be Robin Hartley of the Lifeline Action Committee of New Bedford and Anne and Gordon Baker of Birthright of New Bedford.
WASHINGTON (CNS) - Minorities comprise only a small portion of employees in U.S. dioceses, acc~rding to a study conducted by the National Catholic Conference for Interracial Justice. The informal telephone survey, taken during April an(f May, reached 40 of the more than 170 U.S. dioceses. It found that 416 of the more than 3,000 employees of those 40 dioceses were minorities, defined as Hispanics, blacks, Asian Americans and Native Americans.
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1. Ancient Order of Hibernians 2. Beacon On A Hill Presbyterian Church of Concord 3. Birthright of Massachusetts 4. Boston Coalition For Youth & Family 5-. Brockton Catholic Charities Community Center for Young Families 6. Cardiac Kids - Por Cristo 7. Cardinal's Fund for the Unborn 8. Catholic league 9. Healing Ministry / Fr. McDonough 10. Charismatic Renewal Services 11. Concerned Women For America 12. Crisis Pregnancy Center / Haverhill 13. Democrats For life 14. Doctors For life 15. Family life Center of Fitchburg 16. Feminists For life 17. The Fisherman, Inc. 18. Friends of the Unborn of Hull 19. Gift of New life Ministry 20. Knights of Columbus
21.ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians 22. legal Action For Women 23. lifeline Action Committee I New Bedford 24.lutherans For life 25. Massachusetts Citizens For life 26. Merrimac Valley Right To life 27. Morality in Media 28. Morning Star Home of Oxford 29. N.O.E.L. / Episcopalians For life 30. New Beginnings / Waltham 31. New England Christian Action Council 32. PLAN (Pro-life Action Network) 33. Por Cristo 34. Pregnancy Help 35. Pregnancy Testing Center /leominster . 36. Problem Pregnancy / Worcester, 37. Project Rachel 38. Pro-Family Forum / South Shore 39. Pro-life Office / Boston Archdiocese 40.S1. Coletta's / Massac;:husetts 41. Value of life Committee/(Dr. Jos. Stanton) 42. WEBA (Women Exploited by Abortion) 43. Worcester Catholic Charities
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路 DU~ING A V~~ican aUdience,. Pope John Paul II talks with Raoni, right, a Brazilian Indian chief and Bntlsh pop star Stmg, second right. The pair were touring Europe seeking support for efforts to save the Amazon rain forest. (CNS/UPI-Reuters photo)
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LONDON (NC) - Pope John Paul I died of a blood clot in the lung, possibly from not taking his anticoagulant drugs, and not of a heart attack as the Vatican announced, says English author and journalist Johri Cornwell. In his new book, "A Thief in the Night: The Death of Pope John Paul I," Cornwell accuses the Vatican of neglect and suggests that rumors surrounding the pope's death detracted from "the most obvious and shameful face of all" - that he died "scorned and neglected by the institution that existed to sustain him." Pope John Paul was found dead Sept. 29, 1978, after only 34 days as pope. "A Thief in the Night" will be published in the United States by Simon and Schuster in October. Cornwell wrote the book with the cooperation of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications. The Sunday Times in London and the Italian magazine L'Espresso began serializing the book in mid-May. Its initial pages focus on U.S. Archbishop Paul C. Marcinkus, whom Cornwell interviewed over a two-year period. The archbishop, long associated with the Vatican bank, spoke of how
NOMADELFIA, Italy (NC)- threats - "the abuse of private fields, stables and kitchens of the Thirty-five years ago Nomadelfia, capitalism and the abuse of state community. a Catholic experiment in commu- capitalism." Community decisions must be nalliving, was labeled by one car"This time at all costs we must approved unanimously at a general dinal as "occult communist mysti- unmask and scatter" the "exploit- assembly of all adult members. An cism" and a "heretical social move- ers of the people," despite the elected president carries out deciment." accusations of "the false Catholics sions thus arrived at. Recently another churchman and their atheist accomplices," he Adult members joining Nomagave a quite different assessment wrote. delfia sign its constitution, which of the community, now nestled in Later his criticism of the Chris- declares that they "are poor and ROME (CNS) - The educatian Democrats and an investiga- accept being poor, in the sense of the low hills of central Italy. "I ask you to love the church, tion by the Holy Office,- now the being neither rich nor miserable, tional mission of Catholic univerbecause it loves you and appre- 'Vatican Congregation for the Doc- but of having what is necessary for sities must remain distinct from the evangelizing mission of the ciates your experience,~' Pope John trine of the Faith ~ Father Zeno a dignified life," church, says a revised Vatican draft Nomadelfia's houses, school, hall Paul II told the members of Noma- was ordered to leave Fossoli and 'delfia during a two-hour visit to abandon his life's work. He obeyed. .' and chapel are prefabricated, to document on Catholic higher edutheir 2.5-square-mile farming com- He was later laicized, at his own underscore Father Zeno's idea that cation. But Catholic colleges and uni~ request, by Pope Pius XII. The "we are guests of the earth, not its munity. The pope's praise for Nomadel- community, which at its peak had masters," said Maria Giovanna, a versities can contribute to the task fia's efforts to live in the commu- numbered more than I ;150, includ- member for 25 years and respon- of proclaiming the Gospel, the new draft said. nal style of the first Christians was ing 800 children, was dispersed by sible for Nomadelfia's school. The document, obtained by . received by its 315 residents as the civil authorities. ' Maria Giovanna has nine childfinal seal of church approval on Father Zeno joined remnants of ren, including those adopted. She Catholic News Service in Rome, is the community.founded by Father Nomadelfia on the present site accepted her first, a girl, when she less than halfthe length ofthe prenear Grosseto. The former marsh- returned to Nomadelfia following vious working paper, released in Zeno Saltini. November 1988. -,the name means Nomadelfia lands, shaded by cork trees and her honeymoon in 1967. It incorporates changes recom"the law offraternity" - is claimed edged by soft hills, became a farm About 5,000 children have passed mended by some 230 representaby its members to be the first of grape vines and olive trees, through Nomadelfia, Maria Giovanna said. All are free to leave tives of Catholic colleges and unicorrimunitarian society ever' deIt was here that Father Zeno clared a parish. ' celebrated his second "first Mass" and begin their own lives when versities meeting in Rome last It was first founded in 1947 in a when Pope John XXIII allowed they are 18. Members can also April. "This document is written to former concentration camp in,Fos- him to become a priest again in leave Nomadelfia at any time. soli; nea~.the northern Italian city 1962. Nomadelfia is strongly Catholic encourage Catholic universities and of Modena. The community grew Father Zeno died in 1981 at age in its identity, and followers of their communities, and to assist out of Father Saltini's desire to 81. The community danced at his Father Zeno stress his obedience them in preserving and strengthenbuild a society where there was funeral, fulfilling his 'request that to the church, even during his ing their identity and renewing their dedication," the revised draft ' "neither servant nor master," and ,they celebrate his passage to the darkest days. said. 4 which would take in abandoned "What the pope says is law for next life. A 15-member commission apand orphaned children while reToday Nomadelfia consists of us," Maria Giovanna said. "That pointed at the end of the April nouncing all personal possessions. 315 residents, including more than is why the visit of the pope is so Father Zeno, as he was known, 140 children. There are 50 families important for us. He can ask us meeting worked on the latest draft had long been active in working divided into II family groups, each anything he wants, and we will do last week in Rome. Its recommendations were exfor the poor and disadvantaged in living in a cluster of buildings. it." pected to be forwarded to the full northern Italy, founding one group Each family has its own residential Characteristically, Father Zeno ' called "The Little Apostles." Ital~ quarters, but meals and other activi- was even more blunt about the membership of the Vatican Conian socialists in the 1930s said ties take place in a common cen- 'point: "He who does not love the gregation for Catholic Education. Faiher Zeno "would be the only tral structure. The families rotate pope is a putrefying cadaver," a priest saved if there were a revolu- every three years to different groups Nomadelfian quoted him as once tion." , to avoid excessive attachments. saying. The community allows no perDuring the war, he earned the Maria Giovanna said Nomadelhostility of Italy's fascist govern- sonal possessions and last names fia wants simply to "build a society ment. A price was put on his head, are dropped. Residents simply give acording to the Gospel" and the and six "Little Apostles" were killed their first names, followed by "di Beatitudes. Nomadelfia" ("of Nomadelfia"). for their anti-fascist activities. When asked if perhaps NomaAll needs are met from com- delfia is too utopian for the real After the war it was members of the ruling, church-backed Chris- munity supplies of clothes and world, she responded with a questian Demmocratic Party who dis- other materials. No money is cir- tion. "Do you think the Gospel is culated. The school does not give to be lived on earth or in heaven?" liked his'sharp criticisms. In a 1946' pamphlet titled "The grades or class rankings. 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Pope John Paull came from Venice - "a small, aging diocese, 90,000 people in the city, old priests" - to a place where he did not even know the location of the offices. "They called him the 'Smiling Pope,''' Archbishop Marcinkus told Cornwell. "But let me tell you something ... that was a very nervous smile." Cornwell quotes Bishop John Magee of Cloyne, Ireland, one of the pope's two secretaries, as recallingthat Pope John Paul would say at every meal, "Why did they choose me?" Bishop Magee added: "He was constantly talking of death, constantly reminding us that his pontificate was to be of short duration, constantly saying that he was to go so路that he would ~e replaced by the 'foreigner.' " Pope John Paul's other se~e颅 tary, Father Diego Lorenzi, told Cornwell, "He was fed up with this world and he only wanted to die. " In his 1984 book "In God's Name," author David Yallop accused Archbishop Marcinkus of ,being involved in a plot to murder Pope John Paul. Yallop said that also involved in the murder plot were Cardinal Jean Villot, Vatican secretary of state, and Chicago CardinalJohn Cody, both of whom have since died. Archbishop Marcinkus told Cornwell, "The furthest thing from my mind ... is that anybody would think of getting rid of a pope." Cornwell asked Archbishop Marcinkus about the rumor that after his only audience with Pope John Paul, the archbishop returned to'the Vatican bank and said he would not be around much longer. ,The U.S. archbishop denied the rumor. "I'll be blunt: That's a lot of B.S. I had one audience with him for about an hour. I came down and I said to my people here, 'Gee, he looks tired!' "I told them it was a wonderful audience, a magnificent audience, that he wanted me to stay on, he'd be calling me back. I never said anything about him pushing me out - never! Later on, when I read these things about him want-, ing me fired, I said that's the funniest way to fire a guy! He couldn't have been nicer." The author also talked to the archbishop about his relationship with Roberto Calvi, the head of Italy's failed Banco Ambrosiano who was found hanging dead under a London bridge in 1982. f "People say I knew Calvi," said Archbishop Marcinkus. "I met him two or three times. I had lunch with him once, I blessed a building of his once, but I never knew him or spent any time with him; I never visited his house or anything. I couldn't have spent more than nine hours with him in my whole life. Maximum'"
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diocese of New York had put "substantial" funds into housing for the poor as a matter of charity. But he said housing was primarily a responsibility of government, for which it was a matter of justice, and that he had to question prop.osals for the archdiocese to put more money into housing when its workers were not-properly paid. However, although strongly supporting the rights of church workers, Cardinal O'Connor warned archdiocesan teachers that he did not see how he could give them a big raise in a new contract being negotiated. He said he had raised their pay 36 percent since he became archbishop in 1984, but would readily acknowledge that salary levels were still too low. But the archdiocese already has
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a $31 million school deficit, expected to reach $35 million in the coming year, the cardinal said, adding, "I cannot bankrupt the church." He held out hope, however, that significant increases could be made the next time the contract comes up for renewal. He said the archdiocese was going to undertake a major effort "with professionalism" to raise funds from industry. At the Labor Mass, Cardinal O'Connor said he also had a study under way of the possibilities for selling air rights over church properties. Under New York loning regu.!ations, builders can get permission to put up higher buildings if adjacent owners give up the right to build anything higher, and com~ pensation is offered for this relinquishment of air rights.
Inadequate reimbursement causes personnel cuts at St. Anne's St.. Anne's Hospital, Fall River, recently ~nnounced personnel changes that will allow the hospital to balance its budget despite inadequate reimbursement by state_ and federal.governments. 'Hospital President Alan Knight said the changes will ensure that current levels of service at St. Anne's remain intact. The plan involves elimination of 42 positions at the hospital, including eight fulltime and three' parttime. Positions now unfilled,. including one as a vice president and several middle management, supervisory and support positions, will either remain vacant or be combined with other positions. The reduction in, payroll will
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Oceans apart day after dayAnd I slowly go insane I hear your voice on the line But it doesn't stop the pain If I see you next to never How can we say forever Wherever you go Whatever you do 111 be right here waiting for you Whatever it takes Or how my heart breaks 111 be right here waiting for you I took for granted all the time That I thought would last somehow I hear the laughter, I taste the tears But I can't get near to you now Oh can't you see it, baby You've got me going crazy I wonder how we can survive This romance But if in the end if I'm still with you 111 take the chance Oh can't you see it baby You got me going crazy ,
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Written and sung by Richard Marx, (c) 1989, EMI USA, a division of Capitol Records, Inc. WHEN ONE person wants time away from a dating relationship, how long should the other wait? ' . Richard Marx's "Right Here Waiting" offers "forever" as the answer. The song is his followup release to his No. I smash, "Satisfied." Both recordings are off his new album, "Repeat Offender." When it comes to waiting, the person in the song
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states, "Wherever you go, whatever you do, I'll be rig~t here, waiting for you." These lyrics help create a romantic mood, but realistically, forever is a long time'. Waiting, can be a sign of one's dedication and commitment to another, or it can be simply a waste of time. During a time-out period it can be helpful to honestly evaluate the relationship. Here ale
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Is it some problem with your studies? Could you talk with a school counselor about getting to the heart of the problem? Maybe it's as simple a thing as finding out how to study more efficiently. Do you feel you are lacking in certain social skills, that you can't make small talk and that you lack a sense of humor? Then how about studying people who have these skills and, according to your capacity, trying in some way to imitate t)lem until you feel more at ease? Has someone been sending you, either bluntly or subtly, negative messages about yourself? This could be done by a member of your family or by people you know at school or in your social life. Such messages can be devastating, especially if they are inaccurate and totally unnecessary. If they continue over a long period,' they can lead to the deep unhappiness that is indicated in your ques, tion. You can begin to believe you really are no good - and then why
often two people who are dating fight over the same problems. This may mean that one or both are not seriously working on the problems. If no progress is noticeable, waiting will not help. On the other hand, it can make sense to wait while both individuals try new approaches to solving problems. 2. Does mutual respect guide your dating relationship? No love is genuine without respect. It can help·to keep in mind the respect Jesus showed others. When respect for each other's needs, values or points of view is present, conflicts still may occur, but neither person feels put down by the other. If respect is present in a relationship, it can be worth waiting to see if the difficulties can be overcome. 3. Even though you may be sad or depressed over the time apart, can you carryon a productive life outside of what is happening in the relationship? The person in the song seems to , be falling apart and says, "You've got me going crazy." Being totally wrapped up in a relationship is a sign of dependency, not love. Take the time apart as an opportunity to get out of this dating relationship and use what you have learned as a guide to forming healthier relationships in the future. Times apart are difficult, but they can also bring perspective. Use the time. to decide if you need to wait for the conflict to be overc'ome,or if you need' t9 move out of a particular dating relationship and 'on with your life. " Your comments are welcomed by Charlie Martin, RR 3; Box 182; Rockport, Ind. 47635.'
shouldn't you begin to hate yourself! So what to do in such a situation? Over a period of two or three , weeks try making a list of your pluses, your good and desirable qualities. If you're a generally cheerful person, write that' down. If you plug ,away at your studies even when you're discouraged, consider that a plus. If you hit a walloping home run last July, put it on the list. If you gave someone an encouraging smile today, it's a plus. Nothing good should be considered insignificant. Maybe at first the list won't be long. But keep trying to remember the things you have done for others. Examine your life thoroughly, searching for the pluses you may tend to overlook ordinarily. The length of the list is likely to grow as the days go by. When you feel you really have finished it, read over all the items and see if you don) look pretty good to .yourself. Even if some of those negative messages are true, they are not the whole story. Not by a long shot. The truth is, you're a pretty good - well, you finish the sentence. You deserve that pleasure. And repeat the sentence every now and then.
Correction St. John Evangelist School, Attleboro, was incorrectly identified in last week's Anchor as St. Joseph School, Taunton. The Anchor regrets the error.
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Bishop Connolly Students and faculty at Bishop Connolly High School, Fall River, celebrated the Mass of the Holy Spirit today. Following the first full week of classes, the Mass marks the opening of the 24th' academic year at Bishop Connolly and has long been a tradition at Jesuit schools worldwide. The Rev. Stephen F. Dawber, SJ, academic vice principal, was the main cele-
brant. Music was provided by the Connolly chorus, directed by John Dacey. Connolly bC?gins the year with 535 registered students, slightly higher than projected. The student body is composed of young people from 25 towns and cities in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Newman lectures set at SMU The Newman Association, the Catholic student organization of Southeastern Massachusetts University, directed by Father Richard Degagne and Sister, Madeleine Tacy, OP, is sponsoring a series of free lectures on current and historical topics. Open to the public, the lectures will be held on the second floor of the Campus Center in the Governors' Room, adjacent to the Sunset Room, from noon to I p.m. Participants may bring lunch. Information: 999-8224, 999-8872. Scheduled dates, topics and speakers are: - Sept. 18, "Symbols of Christian Liturgy," Father Degagne; ~ Sept. 25, "Ostpolitik: The Church in Eastern Europe," Anthony J. John, SMU professor emeritus and former Newman Association advisor; - Oct. 2, "Domestic Violence and the Bible," Rev. Susan Lee, St. Luke's Episcopal, Fall River; , - Oct. 10, "A Contemporary View of the Old Testament," Theodore
Parazzi, Bishop Stang High School, Dartmouth: - Oct. i6, "Medical Ethics: A Personal Point of View," Prof. Susan Leclair, SMU associate professor of medical technology; - Oct. 23" "The PortugueseJewish Connection," Prof. Robert Waxler, co-director of the SMU Judaic Institute and assistant dean of the College of Arts and,Sciences; - Oct. 30, "Catholics, Divorce a.nd Annulment," Father Marc Bergeron, ·St. Joseph's Church, New Bedford; - Nov. 6, "Responding to God's Grace,': Lillian Corre; - Nov. 13, "Spiritual Development throughout the Life-Span," Virginia Hadley, director of the SM U Counseling Center; - Nov.' 20, "Father Damien's Spirit Today: The Sacred Hearts Community's Work with the Poor and Marginalized," Father William Pendergast, Sacred Hearts Provincial House, Fairhaven; -Nov.27,Dec.4,ll,18,Advent Lecture Series, topics to' be announced.· '
MEMBERS OF Bishop Stang's Fall sports teams attended a week-long camp before the North Dartmouth high school opened for the school year. Each day's practice sessions began with a Mass celebrated by Father Stephen Avila of S1. Julie Billiart parish, North Dartmouth, school chaplain.
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By Christopher Cantens "You'll end up dropping out of "Just say no." It sounds pretty school and wasting your life" may easy. Merely pronounce the magic or may not be an accurate predicword and peer pressure melts away. tion, but it will certainly provoke a Unfortunately, in the real world of debate. The same is true for other real teens, life isn't that simple. predictions, from "Your father will "No" is not a magic word, and kill you" to "This stuff will rot even after you say it, you may find your brain." Such arguments don't work, beyourself doing a lot of explaining. If your friends are drinking or cause teens believe those things using drugs and you don't go along will happen to somebody else, not with them, you can feel like the to them. The harder you argue oddball. That has nothing to do your point, the harder, they will with how strong or weak a person insist that it won't happen. you are. Everybody wants to be So, what do you say? Just sayliked, to fit in, and going your own ing no isn't enough, and "Buzz off, way takes effort and determination. you creep, I never want to see your It's even harder when the other druggie face again" is a bit too kids try changing your mind. No- much. How do you turn down body thinks, "Golly, I sure hope drugs or 111cohol in a way that you get addicted and drop out of makes it clear that you have made school," or "Let's see if we can get up your mind without putting othMartha drunk and then watch her ers on the defensive? crash her car." Instead ofarguing about the morRather, they'rejust being friendly, ality or the safety of 'Yhat your truly believe that you will enjoy friends are doing, keep the focus whatever they are offering. They on yourself, on your own tastes think you'll have a better time at and preferences. Instead of saying the party after a few beers or a few no, say, "I don't like it." It isn't lines. magic, but it works. Once you say no, somebody is Others can quarrel about what likely to ask "Why not?" That's is right and wrong, but they can't when the conversation can get dispute what you lilce or, dislike. tense. Lots of explanations teens Taste is personal and not debatagive are perfectly true, but they ble in the same way as predictions j~st make things worse. of the future. So keep it simple. For example, many teens don't If they offer you beer, and you use alcohol or drugs for moral rea- don't want any, say "I don't like it" sons; they think it is the wrong or "It tastes gross!" If you are' thing to do. However, if you say, offered Crystal Meth, for exam"Only immoral lowlifes drink beer," ple, say "I don't like the way it you will probably encounter some makes me feel," or· "I can't stand resistance. Nobody likes hearing anything that makes me dizzy, I that what they are doing is wrong. just hate that feeling." Using moral argument only makes your social situation worse, as the After you have decided not to others work on convincing you , use drugs or alcohol, you will need and themselves that what they are to say more than no. Keep the doing is OK. ' focus on your own tastes and prefAnother hopeless approach is erences, and you won't find yourpredicting the dreadful consequen- .' self in as maQY uncomfortable ces of using drugs or alcohol. confrontations: '
Symbols following film reviews indicate both general and Catholic Films Office ratings. which do not always coincide. General ratings: G-suitable for general viewing; PG-I3-parental guidance strongly suggested for children under 13: PG-parental guidance suggested; R-restricted, unsuitable for children or young teens. Catholic ratings: AI-approved for children and adults; A2-approved for adults and adolescents; A3approved for adults only; A4-separate classification (given films not morally offensive which, however, require some analysis and explanation); O-morally offensive. Catholic ratings for television movies are those of the movie house versions of the films.
NOTE Please check dates and times of television and radio programs against local listings. which may differ from the New York network schedules supplied to The Anchor. New Films , "Uncle Buck" ({Jniversal): Limited laughs in a situation comedy about what happens when a boorish bachelor is given charge of his brother's three children. The movie is little more than a vehicle for John Candy's comic talents as a screen buffoon with a heart of
gold. Some sexual situations, double entendres, vulgar language. A3,PG "Wired" (Taurus): Muddled movie about the self-destruction of media personality John Belushi (Michael Chiklis), who died of a drug overdose in 1982. Diverse and contradictory elements fail to mesh in the narrative told mainly in flashbacks, bui the movie's antidrug stance is .clear. Some vivid depictions of drug and alcohol abuse, much foul language. A3,R "Babar: The Movie" (New Line Cinema): Delightful animated adaptation of the Jean and Laurent de Brunhoff books for children. King Babar recalls how he first saved Elephantland from the rhinos and became an unlikely hero. His adventure underscores the value of commitment to friends and family, and fears shared by Babar and friends in an alien jungle will be identifiable to young children beginning to explore unfamiliar turf. Al ,G "A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child" (New Line Cinema): Freddy Krueger(Robert Englund) is back, stalking teenage Alice (Lisa Wilcox) through the dreams of her unborn, illegitimate child. Although the acting is better than average and the special effects are inventive, there are grue-
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EGG-BABIES nap in student-designed cribs at Sacred Heart School, Ocean Beach, Calif., where eighth-graders cared for hard-boiled eggs as a lesson in child care. The babies had to be attended night and day for a week. At week's end, 11 of 22 had survived and the students had new respect for the rigors of parenthood. (CNS photo)
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O.L. ANGELS, FR Holy Rosary Sodality, 8 a.m. Mass followed by breakfast and meeting, Sunday. Appreciation night for work" ers of the Feasts, Catholic Charities, CCD teachers, Mass ushers, altar boys, choir members, lectors and sextons; 6 p.m. Sept. 24, White's of Westport. Registration for CCD classes, this weekend for grades 1-4; Sept. 16-17 for grades 5-12. Classes begin Sept. 17. Senior citizens meet. ings, noon Wednesdays; information: Mary Velozo, 672-9737. IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, TAUNTON Parish golf tournament and cookout, 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Par 3 Rt. 138 Nite and Day Golf. Religious education registration'this weekend; , classes begin Sept. 24 (K-5), Sept. 26 (6-10).
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CATHOLIC NURSES, NB Meeting of NB chapter, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sacred Heart Nursing Home, 359 Summer St., NB. Speaker from Birthright; shower for Birthright; DIOCESAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMAN Fall River council will hold first quarterly meeting, 2 p.m. Sunday, St. Mary's Center, 365 Central Ave., Seekonk. The meeting will be hosted by members of District 4. LaSALETTE CENTER FOR CHRISTIAN LIVING, ATTLEBORO A "Prayer Moments" program will be held 9:30-10:30 a.m. Mondays between Oct. 2 and Nov. 13 at the center. The meetings will be conducted by Sister Patricia Cocozza, SND, and will involve guided imagery prayer. Information: 222-8530. ST. ANNE, FR Commissioning of CCD teachers, 10 a.m. Mass Sunday. Religious education classes begin Monday. St. Anne's Girl Scout troops registration, 6 p.m. Monday. Meetings begin 6-8 p.m. Sept. 25. Information: Cecile Michno, 674-8120. Changes in evening novenas: St. Anne, 6:20 p.m. Tuesdays. St. Jude, 6:20 p.m. Thursdays. Holy Hour on Fridays; exposition of Blessed Sacrament after 11:30 a.m. Mass until Holy Hour. ST. STANISLAUS, FR Christian Living classes begin 45:15 p.m. Monday for grades 1-7. Meeting for parents of Confirmation candidates, 2-4:30 p.m. Sunday. Both parents sho~ld attend. Confirmation candidates' retreat, beginning with 10:30 a.m. Mass followed by sessions at Nanaquaket Retreat House, Tiverton. Confirmation classes begin 6:30 p.m. Oct. 2. The parish thanks Mr. and Mrs. Dennis J. Cunningham for their $500 memorial gift.
ST. KILIAN, NB Mass and healing service with Father Andre Patenaude of LaSalette Shrine, Attleboro, 7 p.m. Sept. 27, St. Kilian church. . , CATHEDRAL, FR A third anniversary Mass for the repose of the soul of Bishop James L. Connolly win be offered at 10 a.m ..Sunday. Following the Mass special prayers will be offered for Bishop Connolly at his路tomb in the episcopal crypt of the cathedral. Mass for the opening of catechism classes, 11:30 a.m. Sunday. All registered students are expected to attend. ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA, FR Council of Catholic Women meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday, Father Reis Hall. New members welcome. HOLY NAME, FR Children's Mass, 10 a.m. Sunda'y. Beginning Oct. I, the7 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Sunday Masses will be replaced by one Mass at 8 a. m. The rest of the Mass schedule will remain the same. Youth group general meeting, 2 p.m. Sunday at the school. Installation Mass and brunch, 10 a.m. Sept. 24. Meeting for parents of Holy Name students, beginning with 7 p. m. Mass Wednesday. ST. MARY, N. ATTLEBORO Centennial activity for September, "Banjos and Barbershop," 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30. Adult volunteers needed to help form parish youth ministry program. Information: Father Tetrault, rectory. ST. THERESA, NB Religious education registration, this weekend at the back of the church. Father William Slight, MS, will speak at Masses this weekend on behalf of the LaSalette Missions in the Philippines and India. ST. MARY, SEEKONK Women's Guild opening meeting and pot luck supper, 6 p.m. Monday. RSVP: Dot Palana, 336-8322; Tricia Keane, 761-4862. Mass for catechists, coaches and youth ministers, 10 a.m. Sunday. Religious education classes begin tomorrow for grades I and 2; Monday-Wednesday for grades 3-8. Details will be mailed to families. Parent and student meeting for grade 9/ Confirmation, 7 p. m. Oct. 10. HOLY GHOST, ATTLEBORO Religious education program begins Oct. 3 and 7.
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Sunday, September 17, 1989 12 Noon to 7:00 p.m. Parish Hall- North Front St FEATURING: Hand Crafts. White Elephant Table. Christmas Crafts Chinese Auction. Children's Comer. Plants Fresh Vegetables. Baked Goods Special Entertainment during the hours of the Festival. POLISH MUSIC
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From Fall River, Taunton and West: On Interstate 195 get off at'Exit 16 (Washburn Street). At Stop sign make an immediate right. At traffic lights take a left on Coggeshall Street Second street on Right' make a right hand tum on North Front Street. The Church and Parish Hall are fifty feet from the comer. From Fairhaven, Wareham and East: On Interstate 195 get off at Exit 17 (Coggeshall,Street) Ample Parking Available After Traffic lights continue for two blocks Second Street on Right make a right hand tum on North Front Street. The Church and the Parish Hall are fifty feet from the comer.
ST. LOUIS DE FRANCE, CORPUS CHRISTI, SANDWICH SWANSEA Catechists needed for St. ThereOpening meeting of Ladies of St. sa's grades 4 and 7, Corpus Christi Anne's Sodality, following 7 p.m. grades 4, 6 and 7, special needs First Mass Wednesday. The program for Communion class. Catechist meetthe evening will feature Angie Snell, ing for grades 1-6, 7 p.m. Tuesday, image and color consultant. Infor- Father Clinton Hall. mation: Cecile Levesque, 679-2260; Marie Dumont, 672-3319. Commis- LaSALETTE SHRINE, sioning of catechists, 9:30 a. m. Mass ATTLEBORO Triduum of prayer for the SolemSunday. nity of the Feast of Our Lady of ST. PATRICK, WAREHAM LaSalette, Sept. 14-16 at the Shrine. Meeting of catechists, 7-8:30 p.m. A 6:30 p.m. Mass and candlelight Monday. Pre-school and babysitting begin during the 10 a.m. Mass Sun- vigil will be held each evening. Mass Sunday at 3 p.m. celebrated by day. ' Bishop Daniel A. Cronin, Diocese. CATHEDRAL CAMP, of Fall River. Information: 222-5410. E.FREETOWN Holy Cross Church, S. Easton, HOLY ROSARY, TAUNTON The Orchard Lake Schools presretreat, Saturday and Sunday. ' ent a pre-recorded radio Mass in SS PETER AND PAUL Polish 7:30 a.m. every Sunday over Parish Council meeting, 12:30 p.m. station WICE (550). The Chapel of Sept. 24. Meeting for parents of SS Our Lady of Czestochowa at the Peter and Paul students, 7 p.m. National Shrine of the Immaculate Sept. 28 in the Father Coady Center. Conception, Washington D.C. will CYO meeting, 6:-30-7: 15 p.m. Sept. hold a silver jubilee celebration with 19, Father Coady Center. a 2 p.m. Anniversary Mass rededicating the refurbished chapel, Sept. ST. JOSEPH, N. DIGHTON Installation Mass for pastor Father ,~o. Robert Donovan, II: 15 a.m. Sun- SEPARATED/DIVORCED day. Msgr. Daniel F. Hoye, Vicar of CATHOLICS, N. DARTMOUTH Attleboro-Taunton, will represent Meetings 7-9 p.m., second WedBishop Cronin. A reception will folnesdays and fourth Mondays, Famlow in the parish center. Junior ily Life Center, 500 Slocum Rd., N. bowling league for ages 8-21 begins Dartmouth. Topics and speakers: at I p.m. tomorrow at Capeway Sept. 25, Grieving and Loneliness, Bowl; information: Ralph CharI- Holly Fitzgerald, Counselor at Cathwood, 823-3720. Postpartum depress- olic Social Services, NB; Sept. 19, ion support group is forming with Planning Board meeting, 3,Adams meetings to be held in the center. St., Fairhaven; Oct. I I, tips to mainInformation: Carol Bedard, tain cares; Oct. 30, Effects of Divorce 823-9164. on Children, Clara Weeks, assistant director of Catnolic Social Services ST. JAMES, NB CYO meeting, 2-3:30 p.m. Sun- for Fall River Diocese. First meeting for Cape Cod and day. CYO dance, 7-1 I p.m. Sept. 30, church hall. Parish council meeting, Islands chapter, 7-9 p.m. Sunday, St. Pius X, S. Yarmouth. Informa2 p.m. Sept. 24. tion: 77 I-4438. O.L. CAPE, BREWSTER Enrichment for catechists, 7-9 p.m. HOLY NAME, NB on four consecutive Tuesdays at St. Religious education classes begin Francis, Hyannis. All teachers are the week of Oct. I. Registration will .expected to attend. Mass of Anoint- take place after Masses this weekend. ing for the sick and elderly, 2 p.m. COUPLE TO COUPLE LEAGUE Sunday. Series of Natural Family PlanST. MARY, FAIRHAVEN ning classes, beginning 3 p.m. Sept. Ladies of St. Anne meeting and 24, St. Mary's parish center, Manspot luck supper, 6 p.m. Tuesday in field. Continues on Oct. 15, Nov. 12, the rectory meeting room. Thursday Dec. 3. Information: Jon and Mauevening Scripture discussion group reen Howey, 339-4370. has resumed meetings at 7 p.m. at the home of Elaine an~ Larry Fer- ST.STEPHEN,ATTLEBORO Mission retreat with Father Robert reira, N. Dartmouth. Everyone welOliveira, Catholic Education Office, come. Parish cub scout meeting, 7 this weekend: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Saturp.m. Sept. 25, church hall. Boys ages day, "Vision": Learning to see the, 6-10 and their parents are invited. face of Christ; 2-3 p.m. Sunday, FAMILY LIFE CENTER "Initilitive": Walking on thejourney Information night for married with Christ; 7-8 p.m. Sunday, "Perscouples interested in helping couples pective": Who is Jesus in my life and with troubled marriages, 7 p.m. Sept. what does he ask from me? St. Ste29 at the Family Life Center, N. phen's seniors meeting, 1:30 p.m. Dartmouth. Information: 999-6420. Tuesday. Beta Community Services for the mentally retarded needs SACRED HEART, volunteers, training provided. InN.ATTLEBORO Commissioning of religious edu- formation: Mary Handanyan or Pam cation teachers, 10:30 a.m. Mass Bliss, 222-70 II. Sunday. ST. MARY, S. DARTMOUTH The Cursillo retreat experience ST. DOMINIC, SWANSEA will be explained at a meeting at the Meeting for eucharistic ministers, parish center, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18. 7 p.m. Monday in the lower rectory. Folk choir rehearsals, 7 p~m. Thursdays; traditional choir rehearsals EMMAUS/GALILEE Evening of prayer to begin new resume 8 p.m. Sept. 21. Meeting for parents of CCD students, 'grades 1- Emmaus year with Father Dick 6, 7-8 p.m. Sept. 26. Landry of LaSalette Shrine, Attleboro, 7-10 p.m. Sept. 22, Cathedral ST. JOSEPH, FAIRHAVEN Camp Chapel, E. Freetown. Monthly Religious education classes begin reunion, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 8;, Sheila tomorrow at St. Joseph's School. Dorgan will speak on "Emmaus: Its Commissioning of religious educaYesterdays, Today and Tomorrows." tion teachers, I I a.m. Mass Sunday. Emmaus #80, Nov. 10-12. IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, O.L. VICTORY, CENTERVILLE FR Commissioning of religious eduWomen's Guild membership meetcation teachers, 9:30 a.m. Mass ing, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2. Officers: Noreen (OLV) and 10 a.m. Mass (OLH) Jean, president; Dorothy Nicolau, vice-president; Jeanne Aguiar, sec- Sunday. Meeting for all {eachers 7-9 'p.m. Sept. 21 in the parish center. retary; Margaret Wills, treasurer. Opening meeting for High School DEANERY OF CHARISMATIC Youth Ministry, 6-8 p.m. Sunday, RENEWAL,NB religious education center. Parish Gathering at Cathedral Camp, E. Council elections this weekend; Freetown 9:30-11:30 a.m. Sept. 23 meeting 8 p.m. Tuesday, religious with guest speaker Father John Oli- education center. veira, St. Michael's parish, FR. Topic will be "A Call To Evangelize." SACRED HEART, FR Meeting for CCD teachers, after 9 ST. ELIZABETH SETON, a.m. Mass Sunday. Classes begin N.FALMOUTH Sept. 24. Senior group may sign up Father Sereno Baiardi, OFM, will speak on behalf of the Franciscan' for the annual birthday party to be held Oct. 24. missions at Masses this weekend.