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VOL. 49, NO. 37 • Friday, September 30, 2005

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ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH, Attleboro, was the sight of a special Mass recently celebrated

by Bishop George W. Coleman marking the 100th anniversary of the parish.

St. Joseph's Parish in Attleboro celebrates centennial jubilee.-....ATTLEBORO - Parishioners at St. joseph's Parish marked the 100th birthday of their parish on September 18 by recalling the past, dedicating the work of their hands, and asking God's blessing as they broke bread together in hopes of another century of evangelization.

Bishop George W. Coleman was the principal celebrant of a Mass in the church that resulted from the petition of 13 FrancoAmericans in the early 1900s,

when they asked Bishop William Stang, the diocese's first bishop, to give them a parish to serve the needs of the French-speaking community of Attleboro.

Concelebrants of the Mass included Father Michael Carvill, FSCB, the pastor; Father Vincent Nagle, FSCB, the parochial vicar; Father Roger Levesque, a retired priest and former pastor; and Father John Sullivan, MS, from the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette.

Following Mass, Bisbop Coleman blessed and dedicated the newly installed elevator, bathroom suites, and a "warming" kitchen. They were projects in the refurbishing done as part of the parish's jubilee.

Later, a parisb dinner was held at the Venus de Milo Restaurant in Swansea.

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WESTPORT - The annual St. Mary's Education Fund Fall Dinner will take place this year on October 27, at White's of Westport, beginning with a 5:30 p.m. reception. A multi-course meal will follow at 6:30 p.m. and a program at 8 p.m.

The St. Mary's Education Fund provides need-based scholarships to students at Catholic elementary and middle schools in the Fall River diocese. Proceeds from the dinner benefit the Fund.

Volunteer lay committees in four regions of the diocese are reaching out to businesses, community and academic leaders, and individuals to extend an invitation to sponsor a table or purchase a ticket in support of scholarship assistance.

In the current academic year, more than $650,000 will be awarded in partial tuition aid from the St. Mary's Education Fund to more than 650 students.

Most parents make sacrifices to send their cbild or children to a Catholic school, but sometimes that isn't enough, explained Principal Brian M. Cote of St. Mary's School in Taunton.

"For these families, many times the St. Mary's Education Fund is the difference between a child attending St. Mary's or not," he said.

Holy Union Sist~r Marie Baldi, the principal of St. Michael School, Fall River, agrees.

"Students receiving aid from the St. Mary's Fund would not be able to come to this school without it," she said. "It's a wonderful resource that helps tremendously."

Cote added that as costs increase so must tuition and that higher tuition leads to greater need. He encourages families who are unable to afford tuition costs to apply to the St. Mary's Fund.

In total, since the 1995-96 school year up through the current one, the St. Mary's Education Fund will have distributed $4.5 million to 4,400 children in elementary and middle schools, and more than 300 in the high schools.

Fall DinnerChmrman Nicholas Christ said that he is grateful to the area committee members who are now bard at work contacting potential contributors to solicit their support of the dinner and the St. Mary's Education Fund.

They do so, he noted, "because they believe in the Fund's objective to make Catholic schools in the diocese even more accessible to children, regardless of their family's [mancial status."

Assisting at the Fall Dinner are four area chairmen and their

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St. Mary's School students win national fame as authors Fourth grade students' book "Haiku Hike" is 2005 national non-fiction prizewinner.

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MANSFIELD - Twenty-one fourth-grade students at St. Mary's School have walked off with the top prize in the Scholastic Book Fairs' Kids Are Authors national essay writing contest, besting thousands of entries from across the nation.

The St. Mary's students won the Grand Prize for their 31-page picture book titled "Haiku Hike," that they conceived, wrote and illustrated.

The book is already being published and is being distributed through Scholastic Book Fairs in schools across the nation.

"We're absolutely excited that one of our schools had taken the prestigious national grand prize," diocesan Superintendent of Schools George A. Milot, said. "This is a big time award. There are thousands of schools and students vying for this honor annually."

St. Mary's School Principal Joanne Riley said "the whole school celebrated this outstanding achievement by our talented fourth-graders from last year. We were overwhelmed."

According to Riley, "Haiku Hike" offers an introduction to the art of Japanese Haiku poetry. The storyline tells of two friends out for a walk, when they realize they have forgotten their camera. So they use Haiku, the ancient form of Japanese poetry, as their notes, to capture their pictures instead. .

A delightful mix of silhouettes and watercolor art complement the story and encourages readers to write their own stories. Fun nature facts are included.

At an awards ceremony September 16 at St. Mary's School auditorium, acclaimed children's author and illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi, Scholastic Book Fairs Project Manager Carolyn Longest, Riley, and Susan Tamul, who taught the fourth-graders last year and coordinated the writing of the book, made awards to the students.

Those included a medal for each student, a commemorative certificate, and a copy of their published book.

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ILLUSTRATOR AND co-author of the Caldecott Honor Book "The Spider and the Fly," Tony DiTerlizzi, chats with Will Palanza and Olivia Pires, two of the 21 "Haiku Hike" authors, at recent award ceremonies at St. Mary's School in Mansfield.

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Letters to the ·Editor more advanced notice of youth Editor: Congratulations on the most edi- events. Ifwe are to be fishers ofmen fying columns that we are reading and women we must include ourextended Church family to other dein The Andwr.

"Putting Into the Deep" by Fa- nominations. A serious conclave of ther David Pignato spoke to a Il1.1th U.S. bishops should consider a look that needs constant defending. I'm at women in the Church ... and an . looking forward to reading all of indult for the purpose of allowing FatherThomas i<ocik's series on the women deacons. We need to address Mass. Msgr. Gerard O'Connor's ar- the issues of the day so we can beticle involves us in a simple and di- come more conversant and knowlrect way, and responds to questions edgeable messengers ofthe Church. frequently asked about our popes; We need to be careful not to overand Father Tun Goldrick's "Ship's extend with constant requests for Log" is teaching me that humor can funds. Catholics like to smg, but why are we stuck in a time warp of armake a teaching digestible.

I know nothing about sports, but chaic, hard-to-sing music, which Dave Jolivet's "My View From the does ariythitig but inspire. Latin or Stands," is giving me some handy Gregorian chant is more meaningresponses to my grandson's com- . ful and inspiring. Lastly, we need to ments. Thank you also for your own be reminded that we are beloved thought-provoking editorials. I await children of God - all humanity, with anticipation the next issue. without exception. Isn't that what Dorothy Peluso God has requested of us?

Sandwich Anita Mathews Yannouthport Editor: Father Pignato's September 12 Editor: column, 'The Tune Has Come," alI am just writing to let you know though noble, is strikingly inad- I think you are doing a wonderful equate, especially in regard to "the job as executive editor of The Anplan'" for changes to bring back chor. I am enjoying the publication lapsed Catholics and generally, the more now than ever. resurrection of the Church to its John DeUaMorte former glory. Aconsll1.1ctivedialogue Barnstable between the clergy and. laity is crucial and begs to be heard. We must Letters are welcome but the ediwork together to rebuild in the spirit tor reserves the right to condense of a ll1.1e family ... and not suggest or editfor clarity if deemed necesto laity we· alone must begin by sary. Letters slwuld be typed, no ''training in holiness." We must all longer than 100 words and slwuld be the consummate examp~e oflove., include name, address, and teteWe must educate at every opportu- plwne number. Send to: The Annity, with the RCIA, homilies, adult . clwr, Letters to the Editor,·P.O. Box education classes, family activities, 7, Fail River, MA 02722-0007.

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BvDANAVlLA may provide the key to answerLast month, I wrote about a ing the question of God's intent book by Christopher West, 'The in using marriage as a window to Theology ofthe Body Explained," the divine.

There are, of course, all kinds which reflects on the insights of Pope John Paul II. I applied some ofattractions that draw people toof those insights to the question gether in so many ways and for a of same-sex marriage. I argued variety ofends. But Coolidge, and that rede~g marriage by mak- others such as philosopher Pruing the institution "gender-neu-. dence Allen, who has written extral," that is, making it indifferent tensively on sexual identity from to the absence of either sex, will a Catholic perspective, point to the profound correspondence bescramble divine revelation.

As the ''first'' sacrament exist- tween the design ofour bodies and ing from at least the ti,me of Gen- th¢ deep potential that a bond beesis, marriage between a man and tween man arid woman offers for a woman communicates some- a biological, psychological and thing so significant about God's emotional fruitfulness.

Is this bond uniquely fruitful? inner essence and about Christ's . love for us that we ought not dis- Certainly at the biological level it miss what happens when the two . .is. Only the union between man sexes bond together. and woman carries the natural More specifically, it is not just capacity to beget new life. the love between the two spouses, But the campaign for same-sex but the manhood and the woman- marriage challenges any assumphood of each, which mirrors the tion that the bond between man complete mystery. Why did God and woman is at all unique with require that the human image of respect to the other levels of podivine realities include the faces tential fruitfulness.

Forexample, this past summer, of both the one man and the one wonian? What, by God's intent, the United Church of Christ bedoes the combination of the two came the first mainline Protestant denomination in the United States sexes symbolize?

I did not attempt an answer last to endorse same-sex marriage. month. Ijust concluded that with- That body's General Synod issued out both sexes in the picture, the a remarkably far-reaching statedefinition ofmarriage will lose its ment, "In Support of Equal Marrevelatory character, and what a .. riage Rights for All." It contends that "there are also many biblical shame that will be.

So, what is the answer about models for blessed relationships God's intentions? A fellow by the beyond one man and one woman" naine of David Coolidge, who and that "Scripture neither comtragically died at a young age a mends a single marriage model couple of years ago froni a brain nor commands all to marry; but tumor, and who in his short pro-:' rather calls for love and justice in fessionallife dedicated himself to all relationships."

The "Resource Collection," exploring questions such as this, has written that sexual difference produced by the General Synod and the attraction based on that to accompany its policy statement, difference is ''the prin}ordial dy- asks on page 52, "What then does namic ofhuman society, the drive the Bible describe and endorse for for 'community' at its most basic family forms?" and then on page level."

53 lists 13 arrangements that inPope John Paul II, influenced clude "polygamous marriage,"

by Vatican II, stressed throughout "trial marriage," "adult siblings his writings the importance of sharing a home," and "Christian "communio" as a description of communes."

God and as a prescription for the The implication is clear: beChurch and society. This concept cause they supposedly "give life

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profession on March 12, 1940, and her fmal profession on Aug.' 16, 1943. She received a bachelor's degree in education from the Catholic Teachers' College in Providence; a bachelor of arts degree in Spanish from Salve Regina University in Newport; and a master of arts degree in Spanish/education from the University of Notre Dame in Indiana.

During her professional ministry she taught at the Tyler School in Providence and at Bay View Academy. In 1964, Sister Ludivine became vice principal at Mount St. Mary Academy in Fall River, and superior ofthe convent. In 1971, the school became Bishop James J.

Gerrard High School, and she remained there until its closing in 1980.

Sister Ludivine then began her final ministry at St. Vmcent's Home, where she remainep for 25 years until illness forced her retirement.

In 2003, she was the recipient of the Mission Award at St. Vmcent's.

She leaves a sister, Mary Jacqueline Maher of North Providence, R.I.; and nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Robert S. Perry.

Her funeral Mass was celebrated September 23, in St. Mary's Cathedral. Burial was ·in St. Patrick's Cemetery.

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FALL RIVER - Sister of Mercy Mary Ludivine Perry, 87, the former Catherine Barbara Perry, 'died September 19 at the Catholic Memorial Home afrer a brief illness.

In September 2002, Sister Ludivine celebrated the 65th anniversary of her entrance into the Sisters of Mercy.

Born in Providence, R.I., the daughter of the late Robert S. and the late Teresa A. (Foley) Perry, she was educated in the Providence School System and graduated from St. Mary's Academy - Bay View in Riverside. .

She.entered the Sisters ofMercy on Sept. 8, 1937. She made her first

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and gladden the universe and the heart ofGod" (words found in the Resource Collection), these and otherforms of"intimate" relationships should not be excluded from the institution of marriage. Once you change the definition by eliminating any reference to the union between man and woman, you are hard-pressed frOm stopping anywhere else.

This bold but logically·necessary mov~ represents the future of a theology and philosophy bent on disassociating the body from ethics. The body, and its "nuptial" design as reflected in the male and female forms, are dismissed as inessential. What counts are the choices we take, not the bodies we are given. We become the authors of marriage.

According to Christopher West, Pope John Paul II believed that the devil's ''ultimate goal is to have man deny God's existence," and that in the beginning as described in Genesis, "Satan sets out to convince man that God is not be to Il1.1sted; that he is not a loving Father, but a tyrant, an enemy, against whom man has to defend himself." The devil attacks God through the core ofmarriage, the bond between man and woman. The Holy Father summed this up by saying "Original sin at~mpts, then, to abolish [God's] fatherhood." .

The image ofGod found in the Church ofChrist materials offers a further tum, envisioning God not so much as a father who can't be trusted, but as· an indulgent father who trusts us so unconditionally as to endorse any revisioning of marriage we see fit to accomplish. Fatherhood and motherhood, manhood and womanhood, are erased from the chalkboard. From this time forward, as it is hoped in our enlightened era, these terms won't mean anything anymore.

What a loss that will be!

Daniel Avila is the Associate Director for Polity & Research of the Massachusetts Catholic Conference.

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Diocesan Vocation Office launches new 'Operation.- Planting Seeds'

By DAVE JOLIVET, EDITOR

FALL RIVER - The diocesan Vocation Office, under the direction of Father Edward E. COlreia, has recently announced a new program to raise awareness of a possible career choice of a vocation to the priesthood for area young men.

Titled "Operation: Planting Seeds," the effort is a series of events and endeavors by clergy and laity to call attention to the need for new vocations.

'This is an exciting new program we hope will touch some of the young men who are being called by God," said Father Correia.

The program, which began in July, is scheduled to run through' May 2006.

Playing a big part in the program kick-off was newly ordained Father Karl C. Bissinger who recently completed a four-month tour of the Diocese of Fall River speaking about vocations at area parishes at weekend Masses, and visiting 18 diocesan schools across the five deaneries.

"Many thanks go to Father Bissinger for the fine work he did at the local parishes and at our diocesan schools," said Father Correia. "It's important for our . young people to see a young priest who's full of zeal, energy and happiness. It sends a very good mes·sage."

Father Bissinger is off to continue his studies in Rome, and picking up where he left off will be Fa-

ther Michael C i r y a k . .

"Father Ciryak will be available to preach about vocations in parishes on weekends," added Father Correia. "Parishes are encouraged to give me a call at 508-673-2808 to schedule an appointment." Pastors and Religious Education coordinators are asked to participate in another stage of Operation: Planting Seeds. Father Correia told The Anchor he's asking these people to send in names ofcollege and high school men who may have a caIling to a vocation.

'These individuals will be invited to a monthly meeting to pray and speak about vocations," said Father Correia, who added that the college and high school participants will meet separately. .

The program will also offer a Day of Reflection for each group.

The college event will be in January 2006 and the college day will be in April.

The faithful of the diocese are also asked to participate in the vocation process by attending one of several monthly Holy Hours to Pray for Vocations. The most recent schedule is as follows: .

October 25 - 7 p.m. at St. Thomas More Parish, Somerset.

November 14-7 p.m. at Holy Rosary Parish, Taunton.

December 5 - Noon at Our Lady of Fatima Chapel, Swansea.

January 24, 2006 - 7 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Parish, Acushnet.

February 12 - '-] p.m. at St.

Mary's Parish, Mansfield.

March 16 -4 p.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Osterville.

April 17 - SS. Peter & Paul Parish at Holy Cross Church, Fall River.

May 7 - 3 p.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral, Fall River.

In a letter to all diocesan pastors the Vocation Office encourages priests to share their vocation story on Priests' Day on October 30. . Also in the works for Operation: Planting Seeds, is a monthly vocation newsletter beginning in January. Highlights from the newsletter will be published in The Anchor. . FinaIly, Father Correia made it known that SerninarianGregory Bettencourt and Barbara Dunn, both members of the diocesan Vocations Team, are available to speak at any parish about forming parish vocation teams.

For further infonnation contact Father Correia at 508-673-2808.

THE REV. JOHN Ensor, left, of the Park Street Church in Boston, and Bishop George W. Coleman attended the dedication and open house of A Woman's Concern in Fall River recently.

The Fall River center providing pregnancy health services is now the sixth such facility in the state. (Photo by Bea Martins)

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THE LANDING Intelligent dt:sign Earlier this week in Harrisburg, Pa., a federal district judge began hearing argumentS in a highly watched case pitting a legion oflawyers from the American Civil Liberties Union against the Dover, Pa. school district.

The Dover schoolooard requires ninth- grade biologyteachers to read the following statementas they study the section onevolution: "BecauseDarwin's theory is a theory, it continues to be tested as new evidence is discovered.

Gaps in theory exist for which there is no evidence. futelligent design is an explanation of the origin oflife that differs from Darwin. With respect to any theory, students are encouraged to keep an open mind."

The ACLU is sUing on behalf of ll·parents, alleging that by requiring teachers to read that rather balanced and general statement, the district is violating the principle of the separation of church and state. In their press conferences, ACLU attomeys are claiming the case is analogous to the famous 1925 Scopes Monkey Trial, when a Tennessee teacher was convicted of violating· a state law against the teaching of evolution that had been promoted by fundamentalist Christians, who believed that evolution was contrary to the creation accountS in Genesis.

But the theory of intelligent design is not the same thing as a literalistic underStanding of the Biblical creation accounts. Intelligent design is not even opposed to evolution. It is opposed, however, to a philosophical atheism that some have misused the theory of evolution to advance.

The theory of evolution, first advanced by Charles Darwin in the 19th century, states t:J:1at species evolve from each other via random genetic mutations when those changes make them more capable for survival. Some have taken the notion of"random" mutations - which, scientifically, basically means that you cannot predict in which direction a change will occur - to claim that evolution happens completely by chance. But this is a philosophical presumption rather than a scientific conclusion. To say that the mutations appear random to us does not mean necessarily that they are in fact random or unguided. . .

This is the unscientific conclusion that those who advance the theory of intelligent design challenge. Scientists who promote it genei"aJ.ly agree with their colleagues that the world is billions of years old and that'th.e human race began aoout 150,000 years ago. But they say that when you examine the data given by extinct and extant biological life, there is an intelligible order to it.

The Seattle-based Discovery Institute, the leading scientific backers of mtelligent design, do not say that God is behind that order, but it is an easy inference to draw on the basis of the data. The classic example·is that of a watch and watchmaker. A Swisswatch, even with millions ofyears, would never randomly be able to put itself together and function: Since the world and the human race are infinitelymore complex than such a watch, it would be even more unthinkable to look at the order in the world and in biolo~cal life and not intuit a ''watchmaker.''

Some say that the induction ofa watchmaker is an unscientific observation, and strictly speaking, they're right: But to induce the absence of a watchmaker from the same data is at least as unscientific. Scientific theories, it should be added, are made precisely by deductions and inductions based on observable data, and the evidence in favor of an inference of design is simply much stronger arid more plausible than one denying it.

A 2004 document ofthe International Theological Commission, chaired by then Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, crisply stated: "In the Catholic perspective, nea-Darwinians who adduce random genetic variation and natural selectio~ as eviden~e that the process of evolution is absolutely unguided are straymg beyond what can be demonstrated by science. Divine causalitY can be active in a process that is ooth contingent and guided. Any evolutionary mechanism that is contingent can only be contingent because God made it so. An unguided evolutionary process - one that falls outside the oounds of divine providence --; simply cannot exist" ("Communion and Stewardship," 69).

The Church is not opposed to the theory ofevolution, but does object to the unscientific materialistic inference that random mutation in evolutionary mechanisms somehow "proves" that the process of evolution is unguided - and therefore that there is no "guide." .

Catholics listening to the press accounts of Kitzmiller et al. v. Dover Area School District should remember to check their watches.

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The presupposed 'communion One of the more challenging which it seeks to consolidate and tasks for me as the chaplain of a bring to perf\Xtion" (No. 35). This Catholic high school is the notion of an antecedent, or occasional need to explain to those presupposed communion among students and faculty members who those who celebrate and receive are not Catholic why they are not the Eucharist is one that is able to receive holy Communion at intuitively sensible to many, even our school Masses. Although these while it is overlooked or avoided .by some. conversations can be somewhat delicate, I always welcome them The first requirement of this as God-given opportunities to presupposed communion is the explain what we believe aoout the visible dimension of membership Eucharist.

My effort, along with the effort of many Catholics in this regard, has been greatly assisted . by the last encyclical of Pope John Paul the Great,

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Ecclesia de Eucharistia; . which focuses on the significance and importance of the Eucharist in the life of the Church. In this last encyclical letter to the Church, setting the stage for this present· Year of the Eucharist, Pope John Paul II.explained why and how theEucharist builds communion . within the Church.

Any explanation of the guide.lines for"receiving the Eucharist must always begin with the .

Catholic belief in the real presence.

As the Holy Father explained, because the Eucharist is the real presence of Jesus among us, due to transubstantiation of the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ, the celebration and reception of the Eucharistperfects our communion with God. By receiving Jesus in the Eucharist, we are intimately united with God; hence, the term "communion" has becQme one of the names given to the Eucharist (No. 34).

But, Pope John Paul II was careful to point out that "the celebration of the Eucharist cannot be the starting-point for communion; it presupposes that communion already exists, a communion

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.in the Church founded by Christ (No. 35). The Eucharist is one of the sacraments celebrated by those who count themselves among the true Church and accept and follow . her teachings. But, even among those who are visible members of Christ's true Church, there is an additional requirement of an invisible dimension ofcommUnion, whlch is manifested by a genuine life of grace - a faith life lived with charity and ~tegrity (No. 36). It's not enough merely to go through the motions of becoming a Catholic. It's also necessary . to be serious aoout living the Catholic faith, in union with other members' of the Church.

Once these visible and invisible dimensions of communion are fulfilled, then reception of the holy.

Eucharist can bring to perfection the communion of those in the Church. Another reason why the Eucharist is called "holy Communion" is that it is received by those who are in true communion of faith, by sharing the same beliefs and trying to live by the same

moral teachings. As the late Holy Father wrote, the Eucharist is the "supreme sacramental manifestation of communion in the Church" (No. 38).

The requirement of a presupposed communion among those who receive the Eucharist is why the Church teaches that a person must be properly disPosed to receive holy Communion, and that those who "obstinately persist in manifest grave sin" may notreceive the Eucharist (Canon 915). It is also why St. Paul wrote, 'Therefore whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord unworthily will have to answer for the Body and Blood of the Lord" (l Cor .

11 :27). And being united to God and with each other before we receive the Eucharist is also why announcements are often made at weddings and funerals, at which fallen-away Catholics or non-Catholics might be present, reminding those in attendance of the requirements for receiving the . Eucharist. As Pope John Paul II . taught, "Christ is the truth and he bears witness to the truth; the sacrament of his Body and Blood does not permit duplicity" (No. 38).

Because the Eucharist is Jesus himself, it is received only by those who truly believe in Jesus and sincerely follow him, as members of his Church. A "legitimate celebration" of the Eucharist and a "true participation in it" depend on this presupposed communion (No. 35). And so, one of the greatest ways that we can celebrate this Year of the Eucharist is by committing ourselves to deepen the presupposed communion of faith, which is strengthened and brought to perfection each . time we receive holy Communion.

Friday, September 30, 2005

The tolling of the Bell-horn Question: When dpes a former Red Sox designated lovable, kind-hearted, compas- . strikeout; the same Mark sionate pastor lose the aforemen- Bellhom the Evil Empire tioned qualities? scooped up after he cleared Answer: When he's a fellow· waivers when ,the Home Towne Red Sox sufferer - I mean fan.

Team designated him for assignI won't mention his name, but ment last month. the pastor of Notre ' .

Before Father's bombshell, Dame Parish, who is also the parochial administrator of Immaculate Conception Parish, both in Fall River, recently told my wife a horror story that pretty nearly curdled my ,

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This normally placid priest told her a tale so that thought never, EVER, unthinkable that's it difficult.to crossed my mind. In fact, I was even write it down now.

The setting for the frightening looking forward to the series that fable is this weekend's showbegins tonight, so Red Sox down at Fenway Park against the Nation could again watch our ' heroes send the Pinstripes evil New York Yankees for the packing.

American League East title.

But now, I don't know. Now He told my stunned wife that he fears the Yankees will capture' my confidence is completely rattled. Now the Sox seem SO the Eastern crown, AND elimi,set up to be knocked down. nate the Sox from the playoffs I can't even begin to imagine behind the heroics of - get this the Big Apple arrogance if one of - Mark Bellhorn!

Yes THAT Mark Bellhorn; the our own comes back to bite us.

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Horrifying. And the worst part about it is that it all makes perfect sense - the perfect irony - and ironic disasters are what fuels the Red Sox. Knowing Father as I do, perhaps he was just trying to be funny, but some things shouldn't be fooled with.

There are just so many things in this life to worry about '- like will our pitching staff hold up or will someone get hot other than David Ortiz?

- without someone creating more problems.

Once the Yankees and Red Sox get"down to business tonight, I will try to remain positive.

But in the back of my mind is ' the possibility of an outcome more gruesome than the Hunchback of Notre Dame - thanks .entirely to a tale from the pastor of Notre Dame!

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My husband and I and our two young children journey of faith is not without its challenges. Our moved to Cape Cod from Califomia four years ago. commitment to our faith may be challenged by the He is a Worcester native who moved to California stress and anxiety of trying to "do it all" in our to attend law school and I, a California girl, a present culture, by the eg()-driven anq pleasurestudent of theology who fell in love with Cape Cod seeking values, that surround us that may affect the and the beauty of New England. Yes, I do love the choices that we make, and by our own distractions snow. It must be a genetic link to my Swiss ,and temptations.

The problem is that it's perfectly acceptable, grandparents who were raised in the Swiss Alps surrounded by mountains of snow! even encouraged, in our culture to have ego-driven values and make ego-driven choices. It is counterIn contrast, when I was a child, I lived in the Central Valley of California, in an area where cultural to be selfless, pious and humble. So triple-digit summer temperatures are the norm. somehow we have to bring the love of God, the Surrounded by rich grace of God to all of our worldly endeavors: to be farmland, our town had a .... population of only 2,000 competitive, yet kind; people in the 1960s, and successful, yet humble; a we were fortunate that in star, yet someone who our little town, a new gives others a chance.

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By Greta MacKoul nuns from San Jose, journey of faith, with Sacred Heart Catholic stories and reflections of School opened as I began second grade. I loved my own, and also with , , those of others. I feel that we learn and are inspired their long white habits and was inspired by the simplicity and beauty of the Sisters, who were by hearing the truth of God's great love for us in many different words, with many different voices. I instrumental in deepening my faith formation. would like to tie in the teachings of the saints and I received my first holy Communion in the reflections upon the Scriptures and how these can second grade and it was also that year that I had an experience that-has always remained with me. be instrumental to a foundation in faith.

Walking out of church one Sunday, I looked up at Tomorrow is October 1, and the feast of St. Therese of the Child Jesus. I would like to close the blue sky and the words came into {lly heart, with her beautiful reflection; ''The good God does ''The only reason you are here is to know God." not need years to accomplish his work of love in a They were not audible words, not words that I soul. Love can supply for length of years. Jesus, could hear with my ears, rather words that walked because he is eternal, regards not the time, but only barefoot across my soul, the kind of words that the love." .many people receive in prayer, in meditation.

I look forward to sharing "Our Journey of Faith" The only reason you are here is to kI10w God. with you.

These are words that I think we all understand ,Greta MacKoul received her master of arts in on a very deep level. It is the essential core of our journey of faith: to seek God, to know him, to love Pastoral Studies from Loyola Marymount Univer· sity in Los Angeles and is the author of"The Ocean hirri. And we in the Catholic faith are so fortunate Flowers, A Parable. of Love," and more than 150 to have so many gifts that allow us to embrace the published articles. She was the director ofReligious - love of God: the sacraments, (especially the Eucharist), the Scriptures, our pope, bishops, Education and confirmation at St Martin of Tours Parish in Los Angeles and a teacher in Catholic priests and religious, our Church teachings, our schools. She and her husband George, with their saints, our ministries, our prayer life and our faith community.. children Maxwell and Marysa, make their home in . Yet even with these many gifts of our faith, our Mashpee.

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Parables are funny things.

Just about the time you think .you have finally understood it, you listen to it again and an entirely 'different understanding comes 'to mind. Most of us have heard the parable of the vineyard and the landowner in Isaiah and Matthew and usually interpret it in the same - sort of way. We see the evil tenants as unworthy of the charge they have been given.

We agree that they should be displaced for their evil. Why don't we look at the Gospel passage from a slightly different point of view.

Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. He could feel the impending doom coming. He knew that the officials were looking for a way to destroy him. He felt that his disciples still weren't grasping the _ mystery of the Kingdom. He knew this was true when they were traveling through.

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They call m~ 'Tiger' my one-and-only golf practice laurels. did nothing for my game.

These golf tournaments The Knights. of Columbus Baseball's first doubleheade.r happened to be on a Sunday. The Council to which I belong (Providence vs. Worcester, Emmaus people insisted on decided to have a miniature golf . including the c~.lebration of Mass 1882) , family outing. The teams were I'm athletically challenged. I

by Father Jeff Cabral and divided into categories. I" was don't "do" golf. The gentleman myself. The day was very hot assigned to the "single men over and humid. We were all tired and golfers among us diocesan 50" category. Guess what :- I hungry. I announced I would skip priests come to mind - Fathers WON! I was presented with a the homily. Don't report me to Frank McCarthy and John huge golf trophy. Somebody took . the liturgy police! The sermon Steakem, the very best. Then there were the legendary Fathers a photograph. The picture found was, I told the,group, available it's way into the magazine of the anyway on my Website, if Art Considine and Davey Knights of Columbus - ColumO'Brien; Those two made the anyone was really interested.

(Young people are very tournament circuit. They Internet savvy). Just then, appeared frequently in there came a housethe sports pages, but shaking clap of thunder under assumed names so and a terrifying flash of as not to attract the lightening. Okey-dokey, attention of Bishop as my father u~ed to say.

James Cassidy. , Other golfers include Scratch that. Let's have a nice long homily after Fathers Bill O'Reilly, all, shall we?

Roland Boulet, Bernie Iii"';';"--.;,;;O:"';"";;...:i;..;... ....;;001..~ Then the torrential Unsworth, John Hogan, bia. Golfers across the country rains began. The final event, a Dan Carey, Neil KeUeher, Bert cookout at the home of John Chabot, Armando Annunziato~ turned green with envy. The editors happened not to mention and Jane Griffin of Stoughton, Lou Phillipino, Frank it was a miniature golf tournaended up being a "cook in."

Mahoney, Dan Carey, and Ed ment - and that I was one of Fortunately, their house was Mclssac and Bishop James only two players (the other guy able to accommodate 50 or so ConnoUy himself. These men gotdisqualifled. 1\rrns out he guests. were golfmg when Tiger Woods was married. Celibacy does have Finally, the tournament was in diapers. Msgr. Tom its benefits). After this national winners were announced. First Harrington now has the perfect exposure, some Knights call me place in "Goliath Golf' went to schedule in retirement - after ''Tiger Tim." "Everybody's the team of Mark Aguiar, Dave Mass, nine holes a day! Some of famous for 15 minutes," said Roderick,-Peter Mathieu, and our younger gents can be seen Andy Warhol. I still have 14 Norm Barton. The winner of the occasionally on the links: minutes to go.

"Little David Mini-Me" miniaFathers George Harrison, Jim Somehow, the little silver ture golf tournament was the Fahey, Marcel Bouchard, Steve guy's club broke off of my team of Father Jeff Cabral, Salvador, George Scales, and trophy. Now it looks like a Kung Joan Creighton, and Tim and Tom Kocik.

Fu award. Whatever. I still use it Barbara Hayden. Jeff, my Joe and Betty Mazzacchelli brother, a word from the pro of Mashpee introduced me to this to impress all my friends.

Tuesday 27 September 2005 quit while you're ahead! priestly sport. My first tee-off - Port-O-Call, Stoughton - St. Thursday 29 September 2005, was on a course at an assisted Vincent de Paul Day feast of the Archangels living facility. We all laughed at A committee of Emmaus You hear a lot these days my incompetence - until a Retreat people, under the about how the Church has lost foursome coming up behinq leadership of Chris ~reighton young adults. Well, who ever called for permission to play and Marie Guy planned the heard of a golf tournament, through. 1\vo in the group were group's two simultaneous golf ending with the celebration of on walkers, one used a cane, and tournaments recently. There was Mass - at the request of the the fourth was visually impaired. the serious tournament, dubbed players? I work with the Emmaus 'Thanks, sonny," the old men "Big, Bad Goliath Golf Tournaprogram. Lost the young adults? shouted as they whizzed past. ment." Then there was miniature I don't think so.

That did it. Game over.

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Speaking at a noon blessing at his summer residence outside Rome, the pope said bishops around the world were studying the working document of the October 2-23 synod, which will focus on the Eucharist.

The pope asked the entire Church to join in preparation for the synod, especially through prayer and reflection. He said the synod would highlight the importance of the Eucharist as "the true treasure of the Church."

Pope Benedict recalled that Pope John Paul convened the special year in order to rekindle "faith, wonder and love" toward the Eucharist. He said it was an attachment his predecessor lived in a spe-

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Artist says shroud's image left on cloth at moment of Resurre.ction LOS ANGELES (CNS) World-renowned Los Angeles liturgical artist Isabel Piczek earned accolades for her breakthrough theory "opening new doors of research" at the International Shroud of Turin Conference in Dallas September 8-11.

The conference drew 160 scientists, artists and physicians from around the world to share the latest research on the shroud, believed by many to portray a fulllength image of the crucified Christ.

A Catholic and also a theoretical physicist, Piczek believes the image was left on the shroud at the moment of Christ's resurrection.

Using a statue she created as a visual aid that measures one-third the actual size of the man depicted on the shroud, Piczek presented her explanation of the image's "concealed bas-relief effect." She theorizes the image of the shroud was transported onto a straight and taut linen above and below the man's hovering body.

"One of the puzzling mysteries of the shroud is that the image transported to an absolutely straight, ,taut surface is not flat. It is semi-three-dimensional, very much the ·same as a bas-relief is in art," explained Piczek. "In art, the bas-reliefimage always curves out of a straight background that radically eliminates the rest of the space behind the bas-relief."

Refuting theories that the figure on the shroud was painted, Piczek said the image's strong foreshortening of the body combined with the lack of a continuous film of a paint medium on the cloth's surface are "decisive arguments" that the shroud is not a painting. \ According to Piczek, the foreshortening of the legs, reflecting the reclined figure's elevated knees, excludes the possibility of a contact image of any kind.

"An unknown system obeying laws different from optics created the image with strangely similar visual results," she said.

Piczek said she arrived at her theory during the creation of the shroud statue a month before.

"A heretofore unknown interface acted as an event horizon," explained Piczek. "The straight, taut linen of the shroud simply was forced to parallel the shape of this powerful interface. The projection, an action at a distance, happens from the surface and limit of this, taking with itself the bas-reliefimage of the upper and, separately, the underside of the body."

Piczek, who holds degrees in art and particle physics, thinks this new explanation of how the image appeared warrants greater investigation of the nonimage area of the shroud. Such research could yield scientific clues to the "unknown information field" that caused the projection, according to her.

Concurring with French physicist and shroud researcher William Wolkowski, Piczek believes that the transdisciplinary study of the shroud will give birth to a new scientific age. "The shroud shows the future of science," she said.

"The old· thought that the shroud has been vacuumed is not true. The dirt on the cloth is historic," said Piczek, a founding board member ofthe Dallas-based American Shroud of Turin Association for Research.

During the conference, botany expert Alan Whanger indicated that pollen and flowers on the shroud reveal plants native to Jerusalem at the time of Jesus.

Other conference presenters discussed their analysis of. the shroud's human bloodstains as well as biblical references to the shroud and an explanation of the cloth's "lost years" before itresurfaced in France in the 13th century.

PARTICIPANTS IN the campus ministry program at Wheaton College, Norton, share a moment with Father Michael Ciryak following the celebration of Mass at Cole Chapel. They meet each Sunday night for Mass at 5 p.m. followed by pizza and fellowship. (Anchon'Gordon photo)

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FALL RIVER- At seyeral colleges in the Fall River diocese there are young Catholics taking classes and earning degrees. At the same time they growing in their faith through campus ministry programs.

While the strength of such pr0grams varies, the message is that young Catholics are searching for acloser relationship with Christ and are interested in helping·otherS who are less fortunate.

When asked what college students get out ofbeing involved with campus ministry, Father Scott A. Ciosek, campus minister at Bristol Community College, said 'They get a sense of belonging. They are able to share their faith and witness that faith in others. They see it grow."

He also said it gives them the opportunity to grow in the social mission ofthe Church through various programs.

'They see the response of the Church in caring for those that are less fortunate and it gives them the opportunity to be alight in the midst of a very secular culture on campus."

He went on to say that students , on local college campuses stand up for what they believe in and those in his program are strong in the belief that they are disciples ofChrist 'They are an influence on campus."

Father Ciosek has worked with BCC students since 2001, and said one of the ways he's seen the faith of students grow is through their involvement with the diocesan Mission in Honduras. Students have traveled to the mission for several years and Father Ciosek said they are planning another visit in May. "They have a common love for ISABEL PICZEK, a Los Angeles liturgical artist whose art- the people there and it really work is displayed at the Vatican, was a featured presenter at changes their lives to experience the Intemational Shroud of Turin Conference held recently that," he said. "They do it as an alin Dallas. (CNS photo by Paula Doyle, The Tidings) ternative spring break and instead

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Aparochial vicaratSt Michael's Parish, Fall River, Father Ciosek said it's been challenging to do campus ministry at BCC because it is a commuter school. He has a core of 15 students involved in the Catholic Student Association and stresses that campus ministry can't·take the place of the students' parishes.

Since they're not living on campus, they must think of the program as a bridge to their home parish.

Dominican Sister Faye Medina works at the school several days a week and is invaluable in her role, according to Father Ciosek.

The group meets once a week - Mondays at 11 a.m. in the ministry's office. They organize student retreats once a semester and Masses are held on holy days, usually in the school atrium. Theyalso set up a Giving Tree in December.

'The important part is being a ministry of presence," said Father Ciosek. 'The meetings are an opportunity to let the students bring up is~ues in the faith. To share that faith and to talk about how the journey is going. Our goals are to cootinue to build our commwiity on campus and be present.to the students whenever we can. We want to give them the experience of Church and encourage them to bring what they receive from campus back to their parishes."

At Massachusetts Maritime Academy in Buzzards Bay there are a lot of Catholics, according to Franciscan Father Gilbert J. Silverio. Because the school is a small military academy, most ofthe students go home on the weekends and there is no active campus group.

They do however come back for Mass late ·on Sunday. Father Silverio said "I will be celebrating

Mass every Sunday at 7 p.m."

Father Jim Houston of . Northboro celebrates Mass on Wednesdays and said he is available to the students as a military chaplain might be.

"I go on their winter training course at sea, a very rigorous program, and I sometimes get 100 students at the daily Mass," said Father Houston. "It's really beautiful to celebrate Mass at sea and I hear more cOnfessions out there in two weeks than I do in two months on land. Ibere is a lot of soul searching by students," he added.

Father Houston said that students of the academy are encouraged to volunteer their time at local parishes and many do. 'There is a keen· interest on the part of college students in religion There are many benefits of an active campus ministry program as young adults in college are setting the roots oftheir lives. These times will shape their future lives."

At the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Dominican Sister Madeleine Tacy said their program is thriving and they are "providing a good Catholic presence on campus.

"It makes an impact and we have a good relationship with the college," she said.

Sister Tacy has been involved with campus ministry since 1976.

She said seeing students mature and develop a closer relationship with Christ is something she's enjoyed. ''We'll be having studentretreats this year and they'll be involved at a soup kitchen sponsored by the Pilgrim United Church in New Bedford, as well as an alternative spring break trip to Honduras in conjunction with students from Bristol Community College."

The group is headquartered in the Newman House, which provides a place for quiet study and Turn to page 16 - Campus

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Pope says reading of Scripture could help spiritual life

By CAROL GLATZ

even using "carefully considered new methods" as a mainROME - The ancient tradi- stay in biblical pastoral activtion of "leetio divina" or sacred ity, the pope said. reading of Scripture should be The pope described "leetio promoted as a way to enrich the divina" as "the assiduous study spiritual life of the Church, of holy Scriptu're, accompanied Pope Benedict XVI said in an by prayer, (which) initiates that address to biblical experts. intimate exchange" between "The Church must always re- God and the individual. new and rejuvenate herself" "By reading, we listen to through "the Word of God, God who speaks and, by praywhich never gets old or ex- ing, we reply to him with faithpires," he said. ful openness of heart," he said.

The pope urged a renewal of "One must never forget that this ancient tradition, saying he the word of God is the lamp for was convinced it would "bring a our feet and a light to our path," THESE MEMBERS of the Fall River Diocesan Council of Catholic Women attended the new spiritual springtime to the the pope said. recent national convention in Atlanta, Ga. Seated, from left: Joanne Quirk, past president: Church if promoted effectively."

In an address to congress The pope's message came in participants at the meeting's Maureen Papineau, president; Dolores Ferro, first vice president; and Theresa Lewis, past president. Standing: Patricia Finn, District Five (Cape Cod) president; Helen Flavin, District a recent address' at his summer venue in Rome, Cardinal Walter One (Fall River) president; Claire McMahon, past president; Sister of St. Joseph of Cluny residence of Castel Gandolfo to Kasper, head of the Christian some 500 biblical experts, unity council, also called for a Eugenia Brady, moderator; and Lynette Ouellette, past president. scholars and pastoral leaders at- renewal of the sacred reading tending an international confer- of Scripture. ence in Rome.

While "leetio divina" was The Catholic Biblical Fed- "not a panacea that solves everation and the Pontifical Coun- ery problem in one fell swoop," cil for Promoting Christian the cardinal said it was "an imUnity sponsored the congress portant pastoral task" that commemorating the 40th anni- would help remind the faithful versary of "Dei Verbum," the that the Bible dealt "with God's

By DAVE JOLIVET, EDITOR tional council, the Boston Province, devotion to the mission of Christ Second Vatican Council's docu- word and God's reality" and not WITH REPORTS FROM THE NCCW of which the Fall River diocese is a inspires us to be more faithful and ment on Scripture and revela- "human words and theses."

Cardinal Kasper said the ATLANTA, Ga. - More than member, has relatively small num- loving and devoted to the service tion.

Pope Benedict reminded his word of God "is not intended 1,200 members of the National bers compared with other areas of of the Church."

Council of Catholic Women, in- the country," said Papineau. "So for Antoinette Bosco, an award- audience that he was "a young as instruction on some supercluding nine from the Diocese of Lynette to be elected is a nice winning and long time columnist theologian" who took part in natural facts or doctrines to Fall River, gathered for the group's feather in our cap. Also, Irene for Catholic News Service, re- the "lively discussions" at the which mankind has no access 52 annual national convention last Sylvain of the Portland, Maine dio- ceived the NCCW 2005 Distin- time that resulted in "Dei Ver- through the intellect alone." week. Themed "Women United- cese, also a member of the Boston guished Service Award for her bum."

Revelation is "a communica"The Church and the word of tive process from person to perMaking A Difference," the writing and witness to the women listened to speakers, healing power of love and God are inseparably linked," he son" in which God speaks to received valuable infonnaforgiveness and her coura- . said. people "as friends out of the Maureen Papineau, president of tion, shared experiences and geous advocacy to end the The Vatican II document af- abundance of his love." recommitted themselves to the Fall River Diocesan Council of use of the death penalty. firmed that "the Church does The sacred Scriptures, there"act on behalfof families and Catholic路 Women, told The Anchor Bosco thanked the council not live off herself, but off the fore, do "not give us somecommunities to nurture and that the convention "was a great in- saying "everyone of you here Gospel, and it is from the Gos- thing"; rather they give people support human life, to serve spiration to the nine of us who at- could wear the badge of dis- pel that the Church always and "access to the Father" and althose without hope, and to tended. Through the speakers and tinguished service and life- again draws guidance for her low the faithful "to participate end violence and division time achievement. No journey," he said. in divine nature" and be in "felthat threaten human life and other members, we all came away achievement comes easily, The practice of "leetio lowship" with God, Jesus and we can with the feeling that unite, without pain or price, but we dignity in every region of the divina" should be encouraged, one another, he said. make a difference." have a mission to make this globe."

God's world."

Maureen Papineau, presiAt the closing liturgy, dent of the Fall River Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, Province, was eleeted national trea- Archbishop John Vlazny of PortWALK THE ROAD TO EMMAUS told The Anehor that the conven- surer. We have rme representation land, Ore., told the women, "Congrnnuations on the wonderful ways tion "was a great inspiration to the for a smaller group."

NOVEMBER AT CATHEDRAL CAMP Papineau told The Anchor that in which you promote our nine of us who attended. Through Approved by the Diocese of Fall River, an Emmaus the speakers and other members, we John Carr, director of the United Church's evangelization mission, all came away with the feeling that States Council of Catholic Bishops leading and guiding our families retreat weekend is for people ages 20-40 who are seekunited, we can make a difference." Department of Social Develop- .and parishes and communities in ing to grow in their relationship with Christ, regardless of The council elected national of- ment and World Peace, gave a very the ways of God, helping us aptheir current level of faith. ficials to serve for the next two uplifting presentation. "John truly preciate and cherish God's Come experience what years during the three-day gather- made an impression on me with his thoughts and God's ways much more than 3,000 others in more than our own." ing. Among the newly-elected of- supportive message," she said.

Carr praised the NCCW as "an Other elected officials were: the diocese have over the ficers was Lynette Ouellette, former Fall River DCCW presi- organization that takes its social president - Ellen Bachman, Diopast 30 years. dent, who garnered more national mission seriously. The NCCW is the cese of Palm Beach; Region I vice For an application or votes than all but one candidate. most reliable partner we have. The president- Barbara Ericson, Archinformation, please Ouellette was elected to the Na- human person is not only sacred but diocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis; visit the Website at social.

How many in our Church do Region II vice president Bobbie tional Council Nominating Comemmausretreat.com or mittee. "Lynette's committee will not understand what you under- Hunt, Diocese ofSalt Lake; Region be responsible for electing the next stand - that our faith is profoundly III vice president - Shirley contact John Griffin at Radican, Archdiocese of Atlanta; slate of national officers in 2007," social."

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Atlanta Archbishop Wilton D. and secretary - Janie Southerland, said Papineau.

Application deadline for the November weekend is October 24.

"In the large scheme of the na- Gregory told the gathering, "Your Diocese of St. Augustine.

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DVD/vi.deo, reviews .... NEW YORK (CNS) -The fol- 'In Italian (except for a lengthy spo.. lowing are capsule reviews ofre- ken English prologue prepared for ".cent DVD'and video releases from the film's original release) with · the Office for Film & Bn;Jadcast-' optional English subtitl~s. The · ing of the U.S. Conference of handsomely packaged'DVD, , .Catholic Bish6ps. . . which comes with a 32-page book"~" ''Ben-Hur'' (Collector's ' let, featUres three interviews of:lO~ .

Edition),(1959) " 15 minutes in length, each taped· ':'. . Director William Wyler'sclas-' in 2004. In one, Isabella Rossellini .; . sic Hollywood epic follows t~e speaks with extraordinary elo,':" Jewish prince of the title (Charlton quenceabout her father's work, ,'Heston) after he's betrayed by his, and the intentional simplicity of ' .. Roman boyhood friend (Stephen this film with its artful use of Boyd) and subjected to much mi~- nonactors; she says the fIlm helped' · 'e'ry until finally achievingretribu- recreate a postwar image of Italy " ,tion for all 'his suffering. The that had been "the enemy for · narrative's melodrama is trans- 'America, loved again." Her father ·formed by the' grand scale of its chose St. Francis because he was ,' . spectacle, especially the chariot . 'loved by everyone everi if they , race, and by the stirring. perfor- weren't Catholie. Another is an mances of its prinCipals. The hand- Italian-language talk with film hissoinely packaged four-disc. torian Adriano Apra, who believes , ".collector's edition is a must have' Rossellini made the fIlm· as an '.'oafor any home film library. Discs sis ;of peace and serenity" at· the '. one and two contain a glorious time of his scandalous liaison with "digital transfer that restores the lav- Ingrid Bergffian, which had caused · .ish movie to its original grandeur such an enormous furor, and as,and proper widescreen format (too serts the episodic nature of the film narrow.for some tastes), with au- led to its being a commercial didio commentafy by Heston and saster when first released. The fifilm histori~ T. Gene Hatcher. The n~ interview is with Father Vttgilio box set also includes a beautifully Fantuzzi, a fIlm critic who recolremastered transfer of the 1925 si- lects his interviews with Rossellini , lent version starring Ramon in the filmmaker's last years, and Novarro. Worth the price alone, opines that Rossellini "abolished disc four contains two documen- iconography" with this film by pretaries tracing the history ofthe fIlm senting St. Francis as an ordinary ...:..- from the strongly religious Lew man who walked the streets. He Wallace novel (subtitled "A Tale relates that when the future Pope of the Christ") through its earlier John XXIII saw the film he restage and screen adaptations marked, "Poor man, you don't while examining its cinematic im- know what you've done," while :: portance a.nd influence on stroking Rossellini's arm. The moviemaking (including inter- USCCB Office for Film & views with current Hollywood di- BrO<ldcasting classification is A,rectors like' Ridley Scott and I - general patronage. (CriteGeorge Lucas), vintage newsreels rion) · of the film's star-studded New "The Hitchhiker's Guide York and Hollywood premieresto the Galaxy" (2005) as well as its Japanese debut, atWacky and whimsical sci-fi , tended by then-Emperor Hirohito comedy about the space travels of ·- highlights from the 1960 Acad- an ordinary guy (Martin Freeman) ·emy Awards ceremony wliere it who escapes Earth moments bewon an unprecedented 11 Oscars 'fore it is destroyed and travels (including Wyler accepting his aboard a starship to the farthest· Best Director statuette from John reaches of the galaxy with an exWayne), theatrical trailers, and rare traterrestrial researcher (Mas Det) screen tests (including - believe for the guidebook of the title; the :it or not - a young Leslie Nielsen buffoonish galactic president; a auditioning for the role ofMessala, depressed robot; and the sole other which eventually went to Boyd.) 'remaining earthling. Based on the "The USCCB Office for Film & ' popularl979sci:.finovelandBBC · Bro~dcastfug classification isA-I : radio play by the late 'Douglas .,........ genera,lpatronage.. (Warner; Adams, the adaptationis.an'en- . ,Bros.) '; . . tertaining, if disjointed,surreal, , ''The Flowers of St. Francis" : istically silly' potpourri of space (1950) , adventUre, absl.irdist philosoPllY Remarkabl~ Itali ll1l productiOIi and rib-tickling satire. Someir, ,about the ",beginnings of the . religious humor, comic violence Franciscan order as.its founder sets' and mildly crude language. ..the example humility, simplic- . ~andsome DVD presemation ,ity and obedience for his first fol- 'loaded with brief extras: 1O~' ,lowers at' Portiuncula, •a little minute "making of' featurette, chapel near Assisi, from which some unremarkable deleted 'they depart into the world to preach scenes and outtakes, a singalong, peace. Directed by Roberto and a choice of two audio com-.

Rossellini from a script co-written mentaries, one with director with Federico Fellini, the movie's Garth Jennings, producer Nick form is as simple and sincere as Goldsmith, Freeman, and actor the subject of the narrative which Bill Nighy, the other with exec relates a series of little incidents producer Robbie Stamp and Sean realistically yet marvelously con- SolIe, a colleague of Adams. The veyed with an infectious sense of USCCB Office for Film & joy by an anonymous cast of Broadcasting classification is Amonks from a Roman monastery. III - adults. (Touchstone)

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Modestly involving teen thriller set in a posh prep school where, following an off-campus murder, a group of students (including Lindy Booth and Jared Padalecki) initiate a new arrival (Julian Morris) into their clique and, as a prank,con- ' coct a story about a masked killer only to find themselves menaced by areal stalker-eerily echoing their fabrications - with no one to believe them. Directed by Jeff Wadlow, the low-budget film's "Ten Little Indians" story line is reasonably suspenseful despite genre cliches, and its better than average script - littered with red herrings. and capped with a surprise twist ~ emphas~s psychological terision over slasher gore. Some bloody via-: lence, sexual humor and suggestiveness, and sporadic crude language.: The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification is L..;..;. liniited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling. The Motion'

Picture Association ofAmerica rating is PG-13 - parents are strongly cautioned. Some material. may be inappropriate for children under 13.

"Everything Is D1uminated" (Warner Independent) Reflective road movie about a young Jewish-American (Elijah Wood) 'who travels to Ukraine where - guided by a colorful 10cal (Eugene Hutz) and his crusty grandpa (Boris Leskin) - he searches for the woman who saved his own grandfather from the Nazis. Lyrically directed by Liev Schreiber, the intimately scaled adaptation of Jonathan Safran Foer's complex novel is by turns poignant and mutedly funny, resulting in a moving meditationon' family, identity, memory, guilt, anti-Semitism and the human need for connectedness. Suggested wartime violence, including discreet death images, a suicide, a brief scene of a boy looking at a pornographic magazine, an instance ofrough language, as well as some crude expressions and profanity. The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification is AIII - adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is . PG-13 - parents are strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. ''The Greatest Game Ever Played" (Disney) Absorbing and inspiring true-life story of a young amateur workingclass golfer, Francis Ouimet (Shia LeBeoi.d), who played against British golf chamPion Harry Vardon (Stephen Dillane) in the 1913 U.S.

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Open. Director Bill Paxton's filin is filled with ,excellent period detail, and though the pace is leisurely, the color palette muted, and the dialogue low-key, the themes of class conflict, achievement against improbable odds, loyalty, and good sportsmanship are vividly drawn, and the golf sequences are grippingly suspenseful. This film contains minimal, inild language. The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification is A-I - general patronage. The Motion Picture Association ofAmerica rating is PG - parental guidance suggested. ,~ Burton's Corpse Bride" (Warner Bros.)

Darkly enchanting animated love story based on a Russian folk tale about a timid groom (voiced by Johnny Depp) whose arranged marriage to the shy daughter (voiced by Emily Watson) ofstuffy aristocrats, is derailed the night before they are to wed when, practicing his vows alone in the woods, he finds himself betrothed to a dead girl (voiced

by Helena Bonham Carter) he inadvertently reanimates. Though a bit morose for young children, codirectors Tim Burton and Mike Johnson have crafted a delightfully macabre fable that imparts a gentle message of selfless love which should warm most hearts "'"7"" beating or not. Mature thematic elements, a villainous clerical character and folkloric fantasy content.

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Broadcasting classification is A-II - adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Associatiori ofAmerica rating is PG - parental guidance suggested. .

Study examines link between radio indecency, ownership concentration WASHINGTON (CNS) ~ A new study on ra- titled "Ownership Concentration and Indecency in dio indecency notes the "striking" fact that 96 per- Broadcasting: Is There a Link?" c'ent of the fmes levied by the Federal Communi"They were responsible for just four percent of cations Commission for indecency were against . all FCC radio indecency violations, a fraction of , the United States' four largest radio chains. their national audience share" of 51.4 percent, and The 96 percent figure, the study added, was an even smaller fraction of the 88 percent of the twice as big as the combined audience, 48 percent, U.S. radio stations they own, said the study,jointly of all the radio stations owned by those chains. issued' in September by the' Center for Creative "In contrast, all the other radio stations in the na- Voices in Media, Jesuit~run Fordham University tion were responsible for just four of the total of in New York and Free Press, a journalism advo101 FCC indecency violations," said the study, cacyorganization.

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. Fall River pastor honors friend and classmate at memorial Mass Editor's note: A story ran in the September 9 edition of The An· chor about a memorial Mass for Fall River native Bishop Joseph P. Delaney on August 29 at St. Mary's CqthedraL The story incorrectly identified Bishop George l¥. Coleman as the llOmilist at the Mass.

Infact, the llOmily was given by Father Barry Wal~ pastor ofHoly Rosary Parish, Fall River, and a classmate and friend of the late Bis/~op Delaney.

The Anchor regrets the misin· formation, and·elects to run Fa· ther Wall's homily in its entirety, as a tribute to the friendship and brotherhood of Bishop Delaney 'and Father Wall. It was aslollows:

follow me... the one who loses his life for my sake will find it. Our understanding of these words is often very narrow.

Perhaps we need to be reminded that we deny ourselves when we strive to see Christ as he is, not as we would like him to be, to see the Church as it is in God's plan not as we would like it to be. To follow Christ is to share. in his mission of saving the world; in that way the crosses of our daily lives take on an infinite meaning.

The disciple who truly finds his life by losing it is the one who sur-' renders to God's plan - and to work as the Lord wishes for the salvation of the world - to work in ways we may not have anticipated "Saturday was the feast of St. or in ways we may not have choMonica. After praying for years for . sen but rather as God wishes. the conversion ofher wayward son, Joseph Delaney was such a dis: Augustine, Monica saw him bap- ciple, one open to God's plan, a plan tized and shortly thereafter became that led him in his ministry from Fall ill. Her sons were anxious to see her River to Brownsville, and then to safely home to North Africa but she Fort Worth. God's plan for him insaid 'Bury me wherever you will. .. volved suffering from various medi- .

I ask only that you reJ.l1ember me at cal problems in spite of the fact that the altar of the Lord wherever you he never carried an extra pound, and may be.' that he loved to swim, to run and to Today we gather at the altar of ski. the Lord to remember Bishop JoThe man who met me at the airseph P. Delaney who was born here port the day of the funeral recalled in Fall River 71 years ago today and the story 1 knew to be true. When who died on July 12, in Fort Worth Bishop Delaney went Fort Worth he Texas where he had been bishop for was suffering with back problems. almost 24 years. Although he had He' traveled to many confirmation been severely disabled by the ef- celebrations in a van stretched out fects of surgery and treatment for in the back to give his back ~ome pancreatic cancer, his death was relief and to rest for the ceremony sudden; and all the more traumatic ahead. corning the day before the ordinaHis style was understated but tion of the new coadjutor bishop direct. He may not have been a dywho then became his successor narnic person but he was authentic; there was nothing unreal in him. 1 rather than his helper.

Bishop Delaney left instructions suspect people could say of him that the homilist at his funeral was what was said of Christ. He speaks to preach on the Scriptures not on with authority - with complete. him but as we come together here integrity. today those who knew him can't When a decision was to be made help remembering - a classmate his closest collaborators said he inat Sacred Heart School, neighbor, sisted on hearing the opinion of a fellow "seminarian, a brother . every single person at the table no priest, a neighboring curate, a class- matter how long it took. Then he mate or later a religion teach~r at could make his decision - with Coyle High School. In that reminis- authority and work with great encence there are lessons as well, les- ergy to implement it. This dedicated· sons about the call to discipleship and deliberate exercise of his disin the universal Church. cipleship is undoubtedly whatAt the funeral the newly or- evoked such sincere expressions of dained Bishop Kevin Vann said he sorrow and respect from the people was grateful that Bishop Delaney of the Diocese of Fort Worth at his had come into his life and that in passing, from the clergy, the many these past few months he was able involved lay men and women, from to get to know him and to discuss the Hispanic community whose the future with him. Then he said growth he nourished and from the the bishop.and 1 ~ad our plans and· Vietnamese people he welcomed~ God had his. .

Bishop Delaney's going from In the Gospel we heard at Mass. . this local church to Brownsville and yesterday, Jesus revealed to his dis-then to Fort Worth also underlines ciplesGod's plan ofredemption that for us the universality of the neCessitated his dying and rising. Church. For him the decision to go Peter, very likely representing the· 'to south Texas was an uncomplifeelings of his brothers, balked at cated matter. As he later recalled this idea of a suffering messiah and Brownsville had the lowest ratio of Jesus rebuked him. Get behind me priests to people in the country.

Satan. You are not thinking as God There were only 14 diocesan priests does but as humans do. Peter does .and 66 religious priests working not yet comprehend God's plan. with Bishop Humberto S. Medeiros Jesus goes on to say to the be- to care for 250,000 Catholics and liever and the disciple in every age, here, in Taunton alone there were deny yourself, take up the cross, : 13 parishes and over 30 priests for.

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His commitment to his new flock was firm and soon made permanent. Nonetheless he treasured the people and the places so familiar to him here: He said you could have a sailboat on the Gulf in south Texas but there was no place to sail You turn to them for newS ' . to. There was no Cuttyhunk, no Menemsha, no Hadley's Harbor off about your faith ... , the Texas coast. When he was here Now they're turning to you three years ago for the 50th anniversary of his graduation from for help, Coyle High School, after visiting relatives he drove to Provincetown an~ back because he hadn't seen the Cape' for sometime. He was very The Catholic Press Association has established the disappointed he couldn't come for Hurricane Katrina Publication Assistance Fund the 100th anniversary of the diocese. to help rebuild Catholic publications in the Gulf Coast My last conversation with that were devastated by the storm.

Bishop Delaney was about the fIrSt of May and it concerned Fall River Contributions may be sent to: things. He had in his possession a' Catholic Press Association gold watch that had belonged to 3555 Veterans Memorial Highway, Unit 0 Bishop Cassidy and which he gave Ronkonkoma, N.Y. 11779 to Bishop Delaney's uncle, John For more information e-mail cathjourn@catholicpress.org Burke. Many will recall John was 'the caretaker at the Bishop's House . I.!=================::::;::::==~==::!,I and Chancery Office for many years, from the time of Bishop' Feehan up to the early days of Bishop Cronin. Joe was anxious to see that the watch returned to Fall River. When Bishop Coleman visited him earlier this year he sugSpiritual Director: FR. JOSEPH P. McDERMOTI, gested he send the watch tq me for.

Pastor, Immaculate Conception Church the Diocesan Archives. He did and 122 Canton St., Stoughton, MA 02072 he wanted to be sure that 1 knew the story behind it. It seems John Burke was late for work one day; when questioned by the bishop he allowed he didn't have a watch, whereupon Bishop Cassidy opened his drawer and placed three gold" pocket watches on his desk and told' John to take one. He did; at which the bishop commented you' have' . taken the best one. The watch is' engraved Rev. Jl,IIlles E. CasSIdy; PROPOSED ITINERARY: Christmas 1898, his first Christmas as priest. Inside the case there is a Date: June 19 • 29,2006 (11 days, 10 nights) little hand painted disk inscribed: Amount: $2,999.00 per person, Double Occupancy This watch is presented to John $485.00 (additional), Single $upplement· Burke by Bishop Cassidy, January' Inclusive Features: 15, 1945, God Bless You. In the Gospel of John (17:24- Round trip air - St. Anthony of Padua . - Round trip transfers to your hotel - Venice 26) just read, Jesus calls his dis_Baggage handling _St. Catherine of Siena ciples gifts from the Father <and _Hotel accommodations _St. Francis of Assisi he prays 'I wish that where 1 am . . _Hotel taxes & service charges - Loreto (Our Lady's House) they also may be with me, that . _Nine (9) breakfasts & - Lanciano (Bleeding Host) they may see my glory that you' nine (9) dinners - San Giovanni - St. Padre Pio gave me, because you l~ved me - All sightseeing per itinerary by - Monte Cassino before the foundation of. the . private bus with the service - Rome / St. Peter's Basilica, world.' Our prayer today is that of English-Speaking Guide Vatican, Sistine Chapel Joseph Patrick Delaney, son, - Ordinarily, daily Mass - Catacombs brother, bishop, disciple, may be' For further information you may contact: among those disciples rejoicing as .

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FIRSTFED Center for Breast Women's Health Network at Care at Saint Anne's Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital provides, corner South Main and Middle services to qualified residents at Streets, Fall River. 508-675no cost.

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Mammograph'y services are, October 13: Noon-3 p.m., provided at the hospital's Healthfirst Family Care Center, FIRSTFED Center for Br,east 102 County Street, Fall River.

Care. Additional breast and/or 508-679-8.111. cervical diagnostic testing are October 15: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., t), 111 i'lN' , also provided if recommended FIRSTFED Center for 'Breast II h~ nh'"du, by the physician, as well as sur- Care at Saint Anne's Hospital, gical or gynecological consulta- corner South Main and Middle GRAND PRIZE winners of the ,Scholastic Book Fairs' national essay contest and their tions if needed. Trained Portu- Stree.ts" Fall River. 508-675- teacher Susan Tamul, take to 'the stage at Mansfield's St. Mary's School, t~' display their guese-speaking staff and inter- 5686. national awards and medals. . preters for other languages are October 1.8: 6:30 to 8:30 available. p.m., FIRSTFED Center for Massachusetts residents (men Breast Care at Saint Anne's HosContinued from page one and women) may qualify forfree pital, corner South Main and services' if they: Middle Streets, I:all River. 508The school will also receive a Rubino, Evan Sommerich, and "We were the non-fiction win- have no other insurance 675-5686. $5,000 merchandize certificate Gaston Touafek. ner, because the book teaches that covers the service; October 22: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., . from Scholastic Book Fairs and The Kids are Authors compe- ' about Haiku, and it is wrapped ' - are able to meet income FIRSTFEI? Center, for Br~ast 100 copies of the printed book. ' tition was established in 1986 to around the story of the children's guidelines; Care at Samt Anne s Hospital, And as famous authors also do encourage children to read and to notes on their hike. While the - are 40-64 years of age. corner South Main and Middle the 21 student-authors were o~ become involved in the creative story is· fiction, because it is a If under age 40: Streets, Fa,ll River. 508-675- hand to sign autographed copies process of writing, Principal Riley teaching book on Haiku, it is non1. have a personal or family 5686. , , of their winning work. told The Anchor. fiction," Riley explained. history of breast or ovarian canCancer EducatIOn and SupSpecial guests included State Since then; thousands of chilTamul, who resides in cer; port J:'rograms" for October Rep. Elizabeth Poirier and State dren have written and illustrated Norton, said she is "thrilled" 2. have symptoms and are re- 2005: .

Sen. James E. Timilty. They pre~ . books as' participants in the com- that her fourth-graders entry was ferred by a physician to rule out General cancer support sented the students with certifi- petition. The winning books are chosen for the top award and she breast or cervical cancer; group. Weekly support for all cates and the school with a cita- published by Scholastic Book praised the students for the co3. are between the ages of 18- peopl~ with an active cancer <;ii- tion. They also invited the student- Fairs, Inc., and distributed, and operation and dedication to the 39 and have never had a Pap ,agnosls to speak freely about authors on a trip to the State are available at all the company's project, which centered ori the smear or have not had a Pap concerns, thoughts, f~ars,and House. bookfairs nationally.

J~panese poetry. She said the smear in the past five years. joys. Spouses, 'famIly, and The students and illustrators According to Riley, the entrees poetic form involves three lines, If Over age 64: friends also welcome. Meets include, Amber Baurley, Brendan for the cOl:Jlpetition must come with five syllables in the first, 1. are not eligible for Medi- W~?n.esdays, 5-~, p.m.

Bousquet, Daniel Caughey, from a group of students whose seven in the second, and fi·ve in care; Life, Part II, ,a general sup- Kelsey Christian, Brendan work is guided by a teacher ~nd the third.

2. do nbt have Medicare Part ~o~t program ~or all ~~ncer p~- CrowleY,Meghan DeLang, Shan- sponsored by a school. The thouThe students had learned about B. tlents an~ theIr famlhes. ThIS_ 'non Dempsey, Michael Griffin, , sands of submissions go through· Haiku in her class, and she said Free brochures are also avail- 'program IS held Thursdays at Robin Hill, Morgan Jones, Eliza- five levels of judging. the story about a hike and the use able in English, Portuguese, The ,Oncology Center, 480 Haw- ,beth Kawa, Collee~ Kelly, Myles "Besides the Grand National of Haiku to capture what they saw Spanish, and Khmer. Appoint- thorn Street,North Dartmouth. Kincaid Shana-Lynch Connor winner, which we are, there are and experienced, was the.innova~ents are ne~essary for all s.er- For more informatio~ about this Monks, Bridget Nolan: William also 25 honorable mention win- . tive theme that contribl!ted to winvices by ,calhng the followmg program, call David Molloy, Palanza Olivia Pires Caroline ners too," she said. ning the award. host sites. For additional infor- ' LICSW, 508-979-5858, ext. ' , b

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Our Lady's Monthly Message From Medjugorje , September 25, 2005 Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina "Dear Children! In love I call you: convert, even though you ,are far from my heart.' Do not forget, I am yoUr mother and I feel pain for each one who is far from my heart; but I do not leave you alone. .I believe you can leave the way of sin and decide for holiness.

"Thank you for having responded ~o my call."

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Attleboro feast of St. Joseph.

Historic ledgers show that St. Joseph's Parish was established on Sept 19,1905,andFatherNapoleon Messier appointed its first pastor.

The parish was named in honor' of St~ Joseph, who, the French-Canadian descendents said, resembled their lifestyle of hard work and devotion to Jesus and 'the Blessed Mother.

Until 1907,Mass was celebrated iIi Latin and French at a rented facility in the Second Congregational Church on Park Street.

Under Father Messier's direction, property at South,Main and Maple streets was purchased and building of the church's basement was started in July 1906 at the cost of $15,750. Bishop Stang presided as the cornerstone was laid on Oct. 7,1906.

During' Fath,er Messier's five-

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year pastorate, the parish grew from, 180 to 370 families, and a school , and convent were built.

The second pastor, Father Arthur Savoie, arrived in 1910. He died in February 1913 and was succeeded

by Father Antoine Berube. Under his long pastorate· he obtained the services 'of the, Sisters of the Holy Cross from Montreal to run the school.

By 1924 the parish considered completing.the church, but a costly fire in the spring of 1925 ravished the rectory.

However the dream became a reality when Cardinal Rouleau, Archbishop of Quebec, who was a friend ofFather Berube, blessed and dedicated the new church.

Father Philias Jalbert was the next pastor and reduced the debt and made improvements. The debt was eliminated underpastor Fathe~

Albert Masse, who took over in 1937. His death in 1950 brought the parish great sorrow.

Pastor Father Anatole Desmarais raised funds for a new school, and his successor, Msgr. Ubalde Denault, led the' parish during the 50th anniversary celebrations.

Father Roger Poirier assumed the pastorate in 1970 and had the sad decision to close the parish school in 1972 because of economics.

The church was renewed and refurbished under Father Ernest Bessette, who became pastor in 1974.

Subsequent pastors were Father Roger Levesque, Father Paul Canuel, and Father Kevin Harrington, while Father John Sullivan was the administrator of the parish in the late 1990s.

Father Carvill has been the pastor since Aug. 1,2000.

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35th anniversary of the living rosarythere.

HEALING MASSES ATTLEBORO - A Hispanic Healing Service will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette.

La Salette Father John Sullivan will lead it and music will be provided by the St. Charles Music Ministry. Reconciliation will be available from 1-2 p.m. For more information call 508-222-541 O. SHREWSBURY - Father Ralph A. DiOrio will be at the Calvary Retreat Center October 25 for a healing service at noon. For more information call 508-7910233.

STURBRIDGE - Father Ralph A. DiOrio will be at the Sturbridge Host Hotel on October 16 to celebrate a Mass at noon. A healing service will follow. For more information call 508-791-0610.

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preach on eucharistic and perpetual adoration. For more information call 508-996-8274.

NEW BEDFORD - Father Michael Carvill, FSCB, pastor of St. Joseph's Church, Attleboro, will present a series of five lectures entitled "From the Religious .

TAUNTON - The Franciscan Sense to Christianity: A Seminar Friars of Our Lady of Holy Rosary on the Works of Msgr. Luigi Parish will lead a blessing of aniGiussani," at St. Mary's Parish mals Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Center, 106 Illinois Street. They church parking lot. People are enwill be held from 7-8:30 p.m. on couraged .to bring pets for the October 3, 17,24 and Novem- blessing through the intercession ber 7. Refreshments will be of St. Francis of Assisi. Fpr more served. For more information call information call 508-823-3046.

Bob Sampson at 508-995-6235.

RETREATS NORTH DARTMOUTH - A diocesan gathering for youth celATTLEBORO - A Hispanic ebrating the Year of the Eucha- Pilgrimage Day will be held Ocrist will be held October 16 from tober 8 at the National Shrine of 1-6:45 p.m. at St. Julie Billiart Our Lady of La Salette beginning Church and Bishop Stang High at 1 p.m. It will include the recitaSchool. Mass will be celebrated tion of the rosary, eucharistic adoby Bishop George W. Coleman. ration and reconciliation. For For more information call 508- more information call 508-222. 5410.

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SOCIAL EVENTS ATTLEBORO "Saint Faustina: Messenger of Mercy," a one-woman drama about the Divine Mercy saint, will be performed tomorrow at 7 p.m. at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette, 947 Park Street. Nancy Scimone portrays the saint and the performance includes music and a script that comeS directly from the diary of St. Faustina. For more information call 508-2369056.

FALL RIVER - The Fall River Area Men's First Friday Club will meet October 7 at St. Anne's Church, 818 Middle Street, in honor of its centennial celebration. Mass will be celebrated at 6 p.m. by Father Marc R. Bergeron and a meal will follow in St. Anne's School hall, 240 Forest Street. A guided tour of the church will follow. For more information call Normand Valiquette at 508-6728174.

HYANNIS - "Adoption by Choice," ari adoption and pregnancy counseling program of Catholic Social Services will be held for individuals and families interested in adoption Sunday from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the .Hyannis office, 261 South Street.

Information will be available on domestic and intemational adoption. Refreshments will be served.

For more information call 508674-4681.

NEW, BEDFORD - Our Lady's Chapel, 600 Pleasant Street, will host a special eucharistic celebration for the Year of the Eucharist tonight at 7 p.m.

Father Victor Warkulwiz of the Missionary Priests of the Blessed Sacrament in Pennsylvania, will

RAYNHAM - Members of the Taunton District Council of the St. Vincent de Paul Society will host a Mass October 3 at 7 p.m. at St. Ann's Church for the intention of the Canonization of Blessed Frederic Ozanam and in memory of deceased members.

Its regular monthly meeting will follow in the parish hall.

ATTLEBORO ---The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette will welcome singer John Polce tonight for his Bethany Nights Program. It will begin at 7:30 p.m. and includes music, prayer and healing. For more information call 508-222-5410.

NEW BEDFORD - The Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate will mark the third year anniversary of perpetual .adoration with Mass at Our Lady's Chapel, 600 Pleasant Street, Sunday at 5 p.m. For more information call 508-996-8274.

MISCELLANEOUS FALL RIVER - The Catholic Memorial Home is seeking special ministers of holy Communion to distribute Communion to residents on Mondays and Wednesdays following the celebration of moming Mass. For more information call 508-6790011.

FALL RIVER - Massachusetts Citizens for Life is sponsoring the annual Respect ute Walk to Aid Mothers and Children, Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Boston Common. Buses will be leaving the Fall River diocese from Immaculate Conception Parish on County Street at 11 :30 a.m. A second pick-Up will be at the Taunton Galleria Park-and-Ride at 11:45 . a.m. For more information call Dot Nicolau at 508-674-8695.

NEW BEDFORD - A living rosary will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at St. Joseph-St. Therese Church. It is sponsored by the Legion of Mary and marks the

DIGHTON,- The annual DCCW Day of Recollection will take place October 15 at the Dominican Sisters of the Presentation facilities, 3012 Elm Street.

Director and speaker will be Dottie Levesque. The day begins at 8 a.m. and includes breakfast and lunch. The event concludes at 3:30 p.m. For more information call Claudette Armstrong at 508-672-1658.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION FALL RIVER - First Saturday devotion will be held tomorrow beginning with the celebration of Mass at 9 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral. Exposition and adoration of the Blessed Sacramentwill follow. Benediction will be held at noon.

NORTH EASTON....., Public adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place on the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary; October 7, at the Father Peyton Center, 518 Washington Street. The observance begins with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and rosary at 9 a.m. and condudes with Benediction at 4 p.m.

Mass will be celebrated at noon.

For information call Holy Cross Family Ministries at 508-2384095.

WEST HARwiCH - A day of prayer andJasting will be held October 7 at Holy Trinity Parish beginning with moming prayer at 8:30 a.m. to celebrate the Year of the Eucharist and the opening of the Our Lady of Life Adoration Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. For more information call Jane Jannell at 508-4300014.

Archbishop Dolan sees 'genuine 路renewal' of priests on horizon WASHINGTON (CNS) - "I believe we're on the brink of a genuine renewal of life ofthe priests of the United States," Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan of Milwaukee said at a recent symposium on priests' spirituality.

He said American priests have undergone "intense upheaval" in the past four years, but in the Church's long history "seasons of defeat and decline unfail!ngly lead to renewal."

Archbishop Dolan, chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Priestly Life and Ministry, was keynote speaker at the half-day symposium. Held at the Life Cycle Center of The Catholic University of America in Washington, the symposium focused on the recently published book, "Stewards of God's Mysteries: Priestly Spirituality in a Changing Church."

The book was developed out of a series of consultations sponsored by the National Federation of Priests' Councils. It is intended to offer practical guidance in' priestly spiritual development similar to that given over the past three decades by 'The Spiritual Renewal of the American Priesthood," long a staple in many priests' libraries.

Archbishop Dolan said the development of an authentic priestly spirituality calls for recapturing three things: priestly identity, holiness and a love for the Church.

'The priesthood is not something we do, it's someone we are," he said. "Priesthood is a radical reordering of one's life."

He described holiness as "intimate contact with Jesus" and said, "Our people expect priests to be holy, to remind them of the divine.

They want us to bring them into contact with the transcendent."

Drawing on the image of the Church as the spouse of Jesus

Christ, he said a priest should be "so configured to Christ that he shares his love for the Church."

Other speakers at the symposium included Catholic University sociologist Dean Hoge, the three coauthors of the book and two priests who described the results ofwork~ ing with the book - one with a diocesan convocation of priests, the other with the formation of seminarians who are near ordination.

Hoge summarized the findings . of several studies of American priests he has conducted over the years. One notable trend among younger priests, he said, is a turn away from the "servant leader" model of priesthood prevalent among older priests,.toward a more "cultic" model that stresses the differences between priests and laity and sees priests as "set apart" from others..

He said those largely generational differences have become "the No. one source of the tension" in presbyterates around the country today.

Correction In a September 23 story on the St. Vincent de Paul Council, it was reported that one of its soup kitchens is at Sacred Heart Parish in Fall River. That soup kitchen, held Mondays from 5 to 6 p.m., is run solely by the parish, officials there said.

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In honor of Sister Lucia dos Santos, seer of Fatima, who died February 13, 2005, age 97.

Lucia p~ay for us.

S1. Anne's Prayer "Good St. Anne, Mother of Mary, and Grandmother of Jesus, Intercede for me and my petitions. Amen."

PRACTICE THE DEVOTION OF THE FIRST SATURDAYS, AS REQUESTED BY OUR LADY OF FATIMA

On December 10, 1925, Our Lady appeared to Sister Lucia (seer of Fatima) and spoke these words: "Announce in my name that I promise to assist at the hour ofdeath with the graces necessary for the salvation oftheir souls, all those who on the first Saturday of five consecutive months shall: 1. Go to confession; 2. Receive Holy Communion; 3. Recite the Rosary (5 decades); and 4. Keep me company for IS minutes while meditating on the 15 mysteries ofthe Rosary, with the intention of making reparation to me."

In a spirit of reparation, the above conditions are each to be preced'ed by the words: "In reparation for the offenses committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary."

Confessions may be made during 8 days before or after the first Saturday, and Holy Communion may be received at either the morning or evening Mass on the first Saturday.

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Students return to Taunton Catholic Middle School TAUNTON - Father Edward joined the students and staff for Murphy, chaplain of Morton Hos- opening Mass. pital, celebrated a Mass for the The ceremony of rememopening of the school year, at brance was arranged by William Taunton Catholic Middle School Ruggiero, a social studies and rerecently and told students how ligion teacher. Ruggiero selected happy he was to share in the Mass student essays to be read and preand the ceremony of remem- pared certificates to be presented brance that followed. to representatives of the Taunton The students at Taunton Catho-. Police Department and Taunton lic'Middle School have a gre&t Firefighters. TCMS students deal to celebrate, as they begin the Thomas Kelleher, Mercedes 35th anniversary of the school. Dunham and Abigail Alegi read New principal, Margaret Menear, essays and then presented the' welcomed parents to a meeting certificates of appreciation to the evening before and spoke of Taunton Police Officer Steve the advancements she hopes to Turner and Lt. Bob Casey and put in place and the work required . Taunton Fire Safety Officer Nate to reach the goals. Many parents' Vasconcellos,

THE BISHOP FEEHAN St. Vincent De Paul Society recently held a Red Sox raffle to assist victims of Hurricane Katrina. Prizes ranged from Red Sox tickets to jackets and blankets~ Above, three members of the society that were running the raffle, from left: Meg Cesarz, Lauren Smith and Lauren Stokes. With the overwhelming support from the student body and faculty the event garnered more than $3,000. '

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STUDENT COUNCIL members Kerrin Gallagher, Andrew LaPerche and Caroline Fitzgerald of St. John the Evangelist School get ready 'for a lollipop fund-raiser. Students at the . Attleboro school were able to raise $240 to help victims of Hurr.icane Katrina: Below, second-grader Matthew Habershaw recently brought his pet rabbit, Scooter, to school to show to his classmates. The students were invited to pet Scooter" and ask questions about the responsibilities that come with owning a pet.路 "

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EIGHTH-GRADERS' FROM Holy Family-Holy Name school, New Bedford, display a sign following the annual'opening of school. Mass was celebrated by Fathers John Sullivan and Robert Oliveira. The eighth-grade class planned the celebration, Which included the commissioning of seventh- and eighth-graders for Christian seryice, a profession of faith by the fifth- 'and sixth~graders, and re-cons!3cration of the entire school community to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

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Assets for facing painful changes

By CHARLIE MARTIN -

CHILDREN PLAY soccer in St~ Peter's Square at the Vatican before a weekly audience with Pope Benedict XVI recently. The pope told soccer enthusiasts that sport can have "important human and spiritual values." (CNS photo by Alessia Giuliani, Catholic Press Photo)

Soccer players, big and small, get top billing at papal audience VATICAN CITY (CNS) - The leaders of Europe's professional soccer association and 500 pintsized soccer players from Italy and 16 East European countries got top billing at a recent general audience.

The executive committee of the Union of European Football Associations was giving its support to a project of the Italian soccer federation and the Pontifical Council "Cor Unum," the Vatican's charity coordinator, to provide balls, shirts, shoes and other soccer equipment to schools and orphanages in Eastern Europe.

Pope Benedict told them, "Your presence gives me an opportunity to underline the importance ofsport, a discipline that when practiced with respect for the rules becomes an educational tool and a vehicle of important human and spiritual values."

The pope said he hoped the initiative for Eastern Europe would

help people see that sports could contribute to building solidarity and respect among peoples.

At the end ofthe audience, three ofthe under-12 soccer players gave gifts to the pope: a bouquet of yellow and white flowers, an equipment bag and a soccer ball.

Before and after the audience, several sections of St. 'Peter's Square were cleared for the children, who could go home and tell their friends they played soccer at the Vatican.

In his main audience talk, the pope offered his reflections on Psalm 132, particularly God's promise to King David that if his people kept God's covenant and decrees he would bless them, sustain them and send them a savior.

What God has promised has "nothing to do with magic," the pope said, but is the result of God and human beings freely entering into a relationship with one another.

WAKE ME UP WHEN SEPTEMBER ENDS Summer has come and passed The innocence can never last .Wake me up when September ends Like my father's come to pass Seven years have gone so fast Wake me up when September ends Here comes the rain again Falling from the stars Drenched in my pain again Becoming who we are As my memory rests But never forgets what I lost Wake me up when .

September ends (Repeat Verses 1,3,4 and 1.)

Like my father's come to pass Twenty years have gone so fast Wake me up when September ends Sung by Green Day Album: American Idiot (c) 2004 by Reprise Records Change: How do you feel about it? How do you deal with it?

Green Day's latest hit "Wake Me Up When Sept~!ll­ ber Ends" looks at the reality of change. The song is off their megasuccess album "American Idiot."

Change affects us in many ways. Sometimes change is very positive. "Wake Me Up When September Ends" speaks of those times when life presents painful changes. In this case, the song is a personal reflection by Green Day front man Billie Joe Armstrong

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on the occasion of his father's death.

When we face difficult changes that cause emotional hurt, we need three spiritual assets: - Personal patience.

- Openness to recognizing and dealing with our feelings.

- Safe, loving support from others. .

us with: suggestions for avoiding hurtful feelings. But we cannot successfully ignore the soul. The path to healing is through what hurts, and this means facing emerging feelings. Feelings are unpredictable, and when we are dealing with painful change, we can never be sure what will arise from .within. At times, we may be blindsided by a surprise, intense wave of feeling.

When this occurs, try to acknowledge the emotion.

God did not make us as robots. Our feelings are fundamental to what it means to be created in God's image and likeness.

This is where the third spiritual asset - loving support - is helpful. God created us as interconnected beings. We need others who can love and support us as we The song hints at the first of leam to accept the change that has occurred. these spiritual requirements, No one can fix hurtful patience. The song's character change. But when we can says, "As my memory rests, share what we are experiencbut never forgets what I lost, . ing, we do not feel so alone. wake me up when September By receiving others' love we ends." These words suggest discover a way to feel our that he needs time before he'll sadness without becoming lost be ready to re-engage life. He in it. needs space for grieving.

Patience, dealing with This essential inner process cannot be rushed. Furthermore, feelings and connecting to caring support: These three how long this process will last spiritual qualities help us to can be different for each face changes that are painful person. This is a time for for us. patience, living one day at a Your comments are always time and trusting God. welcome. Please write to me Next, encountering painful at: chmartin@swindiana.net change calls for a willingness or at 7125W 2005, Rockport, to deal with the emotions th,at IN 47635. surface. Society often presents

The blame game

By KAREN DIETLEIN CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE We've all been watching the "blame game" these past few weeks.

A large-scale "blame game" erupted in Hurricane Katrina's aftermath. Directly after the storm, Louisiana officials blamed the federal government for not sending in relief fast enough; conversely, the federal government blamed Louisiana for not giving the green light to troops or relief, or declaring a state ofemergency early enough.

The rest of us, watching one of the biggest finger-pointing matches of the century, didn't know who was in the right.

None of us are immune from becoming contestants of this sort in daily life. Three days before a group presentation in one of my sophomore-year English classes, the four of us discovered that only one actually had done the work assigned.

None of us wanted to come clean and say that we'd been too busy with other things; all of us wanted to cover up our own

blunders and lay the blame on somebody else.

That blame turned into fmgeT-pointing, which morphed into an all-out fight. It was then that we realized we were so far down the rabbit hole that it was almost impossible to see the truth of the . . matter. It was time to own up and say where we went . wrong. ..._' \ J"" It's easy to play the blame game. All you have to bring is an excuse and an outstretched finger. You can play it if you're guilty - or even if you're innocent. You can playas an uninvolved bystander armed with the barest of facts. And when people playa full-on, no-holds-barred version, the truth is shoved into obscurity in favor of something that's less than justice and more than unfair.

I think the only way to win at the blame game is to break the rules completely and

Nobody stood up in Louisiana during play the responsibility card. Responsibilthat ftrst week and took responsibility for ity, wrongly portrayed as toil and drudgwhat went Wrong. As a result, the losers ery, is really one of the oply things that were the residentS of New Orleans. Things . differentiates leaders who can handle are getting better, but that's because crazy situations successfully from indipeople are starting to step up to the plate, viduals who can't rise above the blame admit where they went wrong and turn game.

It's understandable that their eyes toward concrete solutions.

Responsibility isn't glamorous or easy, taking responsibility for but nobody is as qualified to ftx mistakes Coming one's actions isn't as the person who made them. Taking . everyone's favorite charge of patching up the blunders we option. After all, who actually make always gets the boat back wants to stand up and admit to people who were on course quicker than laying blame on someone else. People also look up to and counting on you that you admire people big enough to admit where watched a "Frasier" marathon instead of they went wrong. getting your work done -like I did?

As for my group, we finally decided to But the blame game isn't the "way out" admit that we hadn't done the work. As a that I used to think i~ was. It isn't concerned with fixing the problem; it sweeps , result, we were able to commit ourselves to hard work over the next few days and issues under the rug and tries to shove got an A on the project instead of the F we cleaning supplies into somebody else's would have received if we'd just kept on hand - somebody who is often innocent playing the blame game. of the whole thing.

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prayer with a small chapel housing the Blessed Sacrament . Father Michael Ciryak, OFM, director of campus ministry, is . available for the sacrament of reconciliationduring the week. He said dinner is prepared at the Newman House on Wednesday nights each week so students can have a homecooked meal. ''We offer students a welcoming place and it's an important program," .said Father Ciryak. "It strengthens my own faith and it's great for them to know that there is a place they can go; aCatholic presence on campus."

Mass is celebrated e,ach. Sunday evening at 8 p.m in the Sunset Conference Room of the Campus Center an<;l on Wednesday's at 12:10 p.m Sernor Joe Poles first became involved with campus ministry at UMass-Dartmouth when he was a freshman and said it got him started on campus.

'They were very welcoming and I've met a lot of friends through campus ministry," he said. "There is a strong sense o( community and it's like a home away from home."

Poles said that Father Ciryak has been doing a good job of getting students involved and expanding the program and Sister Tacy is "always there if you need to talk to someone."

According to Poles, there are quite a number of students involved in the program and it's something that "has enriched my Catholic faith. It's made me a deeper person."

The small program at Cape Cod Community College is being developed by a core of students, a campus advisor and Father David C. Frederici, chaplain for Cape Cod Hospital.

Father Frederici said Bishop Coleman asked him to work with the college to develop a Catholic presence there and they are in the process of developing an official campus ministry group. ''We have a core of students that meet now for the celebration of Mass at 6 p.m at Our Lady ofHope Chapel and I'm encouraged because they are interested and looking for spiritual growth," said Father Frederici. The chapel is part of Our Lady of Victory Parish, Centerville, and a meal follows the Mass.

He hopes the program will grow more during the year and said "it's already taking shape and many faculty members have been very helpful."

The. students advertised the group during a recent club fair and a kick-off Mass was celebrated Thursday at 5:30 p.m The group meets on Mondays at 12:30 p.m in the student common buildinQ. At Wheaton College in Norton, Father Michael Ciryak is serving as campus minister. He said students meet for the celebration of Mass at 5 p.m. each Sunday in the Cole chapel and share a meal of pizza afterwards.

"It's a springboard to see what

the needs of the students are," said Father Ciryak. There is iDterest in . doing retreats and students are active volunteers, but he hopes to have even more involvement this year. .

"I'm hoping to build a better faith community and would like to do some retreats with the students," . he said.

Students do outreach programs in the Norton community and are involved in the Giving Tree Pr0gram each December.

Stonehill College in Easton has a very active campus ministry program with six members making up its campus ministry team including graduate Marty Kelly. Kelly is one of several campus ministers and said over the course ofthe year they expect to have 300 students involved in various programs.

THE SECULAR Franciscan Order of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish, Taunton, One such program is called Enrecently elected new officers and welcomed new members to its ranks. The new officers ter the Streets, a national campus from left to right are: Jacqueline Remy, secretary; Mary Mello, formation; Holy Union of outreach that provides a learning the Sacred Hearts Sister Adrienne de Champlain, spiritual director; Cathleen Clifford, experience through volunteer work. treasurer; Mary Bonner, vice minister; Irene Boutin, minister. Below are new members, According to the campus ministry Website, the program "challenges front row, Sabina Strojny, Thelma Kable, Deborah Ogram, Eunice Grant and Dorothy students to understand their educaCormier. Back row, Rita Manley, Carol Spoor, Deacon Philip Bedard and Doris Branco. tion as a tool for the improvement Not in the picture is Anne Tremblay. of society." There are 12 service I --,-------------. groups on campus and students are ! l' encouraged to volunteer at those and more than 40 other local agencies. ''We have a lot of programs going on right now," said Kelly. ''We have students volunteering at nursing homes, being Big Brothers and Big Sisters, tutoring after school, teaching religious education in our parishes and working at our hospitals."

Each semester students are welcome to attend a retreat on Cape Cod and there is a retreat just for seniors offered in January.

"It's a very successful campus ministry program and for our students to be taking part in programs like alternative spring break destinations ofPern, Tennessee and New York City is phenomenal," declared Kelly. "Students that get active here, stay active here. Anyone that comes to Mass on Sunday sees a vibrant community of faith."

Mass is celebrated on campus at 11 a.m., 7 p.m and 9 p.m each NORTH DARTMOUTH Eucharistic Pilgrimage with Aquinas where he acquired a Sunday. of Mary will sponsor The Legion Mary," and talks will include "Be master's degree in spiritual theKelly has been involved with the a weekend retreat October 14-16 Not Afraid: The Eucharist and the ology. He came to the United program for two years and said the students at Stonehill are showing at the Family Life Center, 500 Queen of Martyrs;" and "Giving States in 1995 to assist in the work their "determination to make their Slocum Road, for men and What is God's: The Worship of the of the friars and has conducted several parish missions and refaith an active faith. They're women. It will be led by Father Holy Eucharist."

Martin Mary, a Franciscan Friar Father Martin Mary is a native treats.

He heads the Media Publistrengthening their relationship with of the Immaculate and guardian of the Philippines and entered re- cation Apostolate of his order for Christ."

Whether the program is big or of Our Lady's Chapel in New ligious life in 1985. He studied for the United States. his theology in Rome at the PonFor more information call small orjust starting out, the impor- Bedford.

The路theme of the retreat is "A tifical University of St. Thomas Alice Beaulieu at 508-995-2354. tance路of campus ministry is that it brings young Catholics together to share their faith and work together to help others.

For Father Ciosek, being involved with campus ministry gives him a "sense of hope to see our NORTH DARTMOUTH - Bishop George W. ference at the parish center. young people developing a deeper Coleman will be the principal celebrant at the an11le day begins with light refreshments at the belief in Christ." He reflected that of Recollection for Religious at nual Bishop's Day St. Julie Billiart Parish Center at 9:30 a.m. Welour young people are looking for St. Julie Billiart Chapel, tomorrow. . come and opening prayer will begin at 10 a.m. folmore in their busy lives. He's hopDuring the Liturgy, Bishop Coleman will rec- lowed by a conference led by Father Reid. ing they can find what they're lookognize area religious celebrating 25, 50, 60 and 70 Liturgy with Bishop Coleman begins at 11:15 ing for in the campus ministry projubilee years. 路in the chapel, followed by lunch and a conference grams.

Sacred Hearts Father David P. Reid will talk on dialogue with Father Reid. A closing prayer serFor more information visit "The Eucharist, Sacrament of Unity," during a con- vice is scheduled for 2 p.m.

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Legion of Mary to sponsor retreat

Day of Recollection for Religious is tomorrow at St. Julie Billiart Parish