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Bishop celebrates Mass· for peace as U.S. strikes begin The following is the homily delivered by Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., at the Peace Mass that included a procession held Monday night at St. Anne's Church, Fall Rive·r: "Needless to say, this year's Peace Mass takes on a new meaning. The false sense of security occasioned by the demise of the 'Cold War' was shattered onSeptember II as a terrorist attack in New York, Washington, and Pittsburgh left thousands of innocent civilians dead. We now know that our· peace and personal security are very precarious. Innocent people· going to work, traveling on planes, walking down . the street are suddenly in mortal dan_. ger at the hands of people who hate so much that they are prepared to sacrifice their own lives in order. to perpetrate their crimes against people they have never met. This national tragedy has sparked a generous outpouring on the part of our people to help the victims' families. We have seen firefighters and rescue workers risk their lives 'in the attempt to save others. The terrorists who were determined to weaken us have actually strengthened us. We feel our need for God and for one another. We have rediscovered our 'connectedness' and our determination to be a people, a community that stands together. Today we stand to-

gether in faith and prayer in this annual Peace Procession and Mass. I thank all of you for your presence here today. The story of Jonah is so rich in meaning for us. Jonah has received a message from God. The message is directed at the powerful people of

the great city ofNineveh. God wants to send Jonah to condemn their wickedness. Jonah knows that people often kill or blame the messenger for bad news, and so instead of doing what God asks of him, he flees. He thinks that he can hide from God. He takes a ship from the Port

of Joppa on its way to Tarshish; but Jonah soon discovers that you cannot hide from God. A violent storm besets the ship. Jonah confesses to the sailors that he is the cause oftheir misfortune and tells them to cast him into the sea. The Lord has a whale swallow him and carry him to the

BISHOP SEAN O'Malley, OFM Cap., and hundreds of others process behind a statue of Our Lady of Fatima during the 15th annual Peace Procession and Mass in Fall River. (Photo by John E. Kearns Jr.)

51. Mary's Education Fund Fall Dinner set for October 25 By JOHN E. KEARNS JR. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

WESTPORT Dr. Jean F, MacCormack, who was formally installed as chancellor of the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth two weeks ago, will be the featured speaker at this year's annual St. Mary's Education Fund Fall Dinner. The dinner will be held October 25 at White's ofWestport, beginning with a 5:30 p.m. reception. The dinner and program follow at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds from the evening support the St. Mary's Education Fund, which provides need-based financial scholarships to students at Catholic elementary and middle schools in the Fall River diocese. As chancellor, MacCormack oversees

the overall operation of UMassDartmouth, the only university in Southeastern Massachusetts which comprises five academic colleges and a School of Marine Science and Technology and has an enrollment ofapproximately 7,000 students. John G. Hodgson Jr., who is chairing the Fall DinnerCommittee, said he is grateful that MacCormack accepted the invitation to speak. ''As the leader of this region's university, Dr. MacCormack has a strong grasp of the challenges, both educational and economic, that we face in our communities;' he said. "Her observations will be most welcome, I am sure, by a group gath. ered with the purpose of supporting the Tum to page 13 - Dinner

Dr. Jean F. MacCormack

shore. When Jonah finally does preach to the Ninevites - they reform their lives and their great city is saved. . Like Jonah, we too have received a mission to make disciples of all nations, to announce the good news of His Gospel, and to denounce sin and injustice. Oftentimes, we are like the reluctant prophet of today's first lesson. We, too, fear being the messengers of bad news, of being ridiculed, of being persecuted; yet our message can save the 'City of Nineveh' and help them turn their hearts to the Lord. The message of the Scriptures is that love is stronger than death. The Lord has taught us that the law and the prophets can be summed up in one word: love. Love of God, love of self, love of neighbor, and even love of our enemy is what our religion is about. It is· important for us to refocus on this, the central point of Jesus' teaching. We are all still in pain, shock, and disbelieffrom the events ofSeptember 11. The whole world witnessed the monumental act of hatred that resulted in the deaths of thousands of innocent persons from 80 countries working in the World Trade Center or traveling on those ill-fated flights, or working at their desks in Washington. Tum to page 13 - Peace

MCC pamphlet to advise of parent's rights BOSTON .:- For the past few years, Catholic parents have been seeking assistance in understanding the issue of sex education in public schools. In response, the Massachusetts Catholic Conference, the Church's public policy office in the Commonwealth, is releasing a guide to parents in Massachusetts to educate them of their rights as parents. Entitled ''Who will teach your children about life and love ... and what will they say?" the pamphlet reminds parents that they have both the opportunity and duty to be teaching their children about responsible sexual activity in the context ofloving relationships and that they have the right under Massachusetts state law to know what is contained in their public school cm:ricula on the subject. In their letter to parishes, the bishops of Massachusetts noted that in the Commonwealth ''the establishment of the Comprehensive Health Frameworks has Tum to page 13 - MCC

THE ANCHOR - Diocese of Fall River'- Fri., October 12,2001

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School followed by two years HARWICH - Religious· of (Sephton)O'Kane, she was educated Pointe, in ministries to children, as of college studying psychology the Good Shepherd Sister Mary in Woonsocket, R.I., and graduated a dqmestic science teacher and also and biology. Julitta, the former Alice Anita from Marlborough High School in as a cook. After many happy years of "Ann" O'Kane, 86, who had Marlborough.' She leaves'a sister, Mary Cecilia marriage and the death of her served her community for 59 Sister Mary Julitta entered the O'Kane, of Harwich. husband, she entered the convent years, died October 1 at the Cran- Novitiate of the Sisters of the Good Her Mass ofChristian Burial was on August 28, 1982 in Dix Hills, berry Pointe Rehabilitation and Shepherd in Peekskill, N.Y., pro- celebrated October 4 in the Go~d Long Island, N.Y., fulfilling her Skilled Care Center after an ilI- fessing her first vows on Aug. 28, Shepherd Center Chapel 10 desire to become a religious sis- ness. 1944. She subsequently served in Marlborough. Interment was in ter. Born in Boston, the daughter of New York, Morristown, N.J., and Mount Benedict Cemetery, West Sister Claire used her knowl- the late James and the late Alice Marlborough, as well as Cranberry Roxbury. CAPE COD edge and experience by working at a nursing home in Long NATIONA~ Island, N.Y., as'a certified nursMORTGAGE LOWELL - Holy Union Sis- , sister, she taught the primary grades her life. ing assistant. Low, low rates starting at Besides her Holy Union sisters, She dedicated her life to , ter Lucienne Guilmette, 82, died in Catholic schools in North O praying for all persons, espe- September 27 at D'Youville Senior Attleboro, Groton, Taunton and she is survived by a sister, Rita Lawrence. In 1983 and 1984 she Guilmette Plourd of Methuen; and cially those served by the Good Care Center in Lowell. No points, no closing costs Born in Southbridge, the daughwas a nurses' aide at Mary Immacu- nieces a,nd nephews. Shepherd Congregation. She 1st, 2nd. 3rd MORTGAGES Her funeral Mass was celebrated also assisted in the making of ter of the late Arthur Guilmette and late Nursing Home in Lawrence. Purchase or Refinance Improvement & Repair altar breads for various parishes the late Delia (Robidoux) Guilmette, 'After voluntary ministry as a tu- October 4 in St. Mary's Convent in Debt Consolidation as well as serving within the she entered the Holy Union com- tor, librarian and visiting the sick and Lowell. Interment was in St. Credit Card Pay Offs Home Equity Loans munity in 1935 and continued her elderly, she retired to St. Mary's Bernard's Cemetery, Concord. community. Commercial Loans education at Sacred Hearts School Villa, the Holy Union Retirement Donations may be made in SisDiagnosed with cancer, Sister 2nd Homes ter Lucienne's memory to the Claire came to Cranberry Pointe of Education in Fall River and at Community in Lowell. Tuition Self Employed In 1999, Sister Lucienne was Holy Union Sisters Development on October 20, 2000. She won the CatholicTeachers'Collegein ProviNo Income Verfication dence, R.I. transferred to the D'Youville Cen- Fund, P.O. Box 410, Milton, MA hearts of the staff as they cared , Poor Credit - No Credit During her years as a Holy Union ter where she spent the last years of 02186. for her and made her year there a Pay Off Liens & Attachments Foreclosure - Bankruptcy comfortable and happy one. Application taken on phor.e She leaves devoted friends No application fee, Fast service. Call Now - We Can Help! and members of her religious community. A Mass of Christian Burial Free application on Intemet was celebrated Tuesday at the http://www.ccnm.com MB# 1161 Good Shepherd Center Chapel By DEACON JAMES N. DUNBAR \... ·APR 7.375, 30 yr $10k min. ~ gather the necessary signatures to our society," Bishop O'Malley said. in Marlboro. Bishop O'Malley's statement and ./ FALL RIVER - A statewide place the initiative on the statewide initiative aimed at amending the ballot. You may permit the collec- action follow that of a bipartisan Massachusetts' constitution by ex- tion ofsignatures at appropriate par- coalition of legislators, who earlier pressly defining marriage as the ish events and at weekend Masses this year filed the Protection of Marat a Reasonable Price union between one man and woman, outside the church. Your support riage Act seeking to have MassachuLet us quote your auto & homeowners has received the support of Bishop would greatly aid the Massachusetts setts follow the lead of34 states. The "WE GIVE AUTO DISCOUNTS" Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., and Citizens for Marriage in reaching measure received a hearing before the three other Massachusetts bish- their goal of acquiring over 57,000 the Joint Committee on the Judiciary signatures by the third week in No- on May 17, but the committee has ops. vember." In an effort to obtain the needed not yet acted on the proposal. CENTERVILLE INSURANCE In his letter, Bishop O'Malley voters' signatures to place the initiaNot content to wait indefinitely AGENCY, INC. tive on the November 2004 ballot, noted that n.ot only is the Massachu- on the legislators, the Massachusetts "Steve" ----= "Jay" - "Kevin" Bishop O'Malley is urging Fall River setts Citizens for Marriage involved Citizens for Marriage launched an 259 Pine St., Centerville • 508-775-0005 in the effort, but also the Massachu- initiative petition for a constitutional diocese parishes to assist. In a letter to his priests, Bishop setts Family Institute. amendment to be placed on the balHe infonned his pastors that the lot in November 2004. O'Malley wrote: "You and your parish are free to Protection ofMarriage Amendment The Massachusetts Catholic Conassist supporters of the Protection is in response to a lawsuit, Goodrich ference, the official public policy of Marriage Amendment as they v. Department of Public Health, that voice of the Roman Catholic was filed in Boston last spring to Church in the Commonwealth, and urge the courts to authorize couples providing a strong, unified voice Daily Readings other than those consisting of one for all the dioceses of the state Oct 15 'Rom 1:1-7; Ps man and one women to obtain mar- Boston, Fall River, Worcester and 98:1-4; Lk 11 :29riage licenses in Massachusetts. Springfield, backs the amendment 32 " As Pope John Paul II has stated because it would preserve the comOct 16 Rom 1:16-25; Ps repeatedly, altering the essential na- mon-sense understanding of mar19:2-5; Lk 11 :37ture of marriage would threaten the riage as the exclusive union between 41 family, .the most basic institution of a man and a woman. Oct 17 Rom2:1-11; Ps 62:2-3,6-,7,9; Lk 11 :42-46 Oct 18 2Tm4:10-17b; Ps 145:10. 13ab,17-18; Lk 10:1-9 Please pray for the following Oct 19 Rom 4:1-8; Ps priests during the coming week 32:1-2,5,11;Lk 12:1-7 Oct. 15 Rom4:13,16-18; Oct 20 1996, Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Considine, PA, Retired Pastor, St. William, Ps 105:6-9,42Fall River 43; Lk 12:8-12 Oct 21 Ex 17:8-13; Ps Oct. 16 . FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES 18:1-8;2Tm 1987, Rev. Raymond M. Drouin, O.P., Former Pastor, St. Anne, Fall River 3:14-4:2; Lk . 465 County Street, New Bedford Oct. 17 18:1-8 1984, Rev. Gerald Lachance, Missionary Father

HARWICH --.-..:. Contemplative Sister of the Good Shepherd Claire Hayden, 72, died October 4 at the Cranberry Pointe Nursing Center, Born in Pontiac, R.I., the daughter of the late Herbert and the late Rose (Allaire) Snow, she attended Providence High

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Assonet' parish to sponsor lecture series on' illness and death issues ASSONET - St. Bernard's Parish here is sponsoring a trilogy of seminars focusing on tasks surrounding serious illness and death. The events, called "Now and at the Hour of Our Death," will present important information concerning medical treatment, finances, death and funeral arrangements. The first of the seminars will take place on October 18 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at St. Bernard's hall. , Presenters for "Legal and Financial Information," will be Attorney Barry LaCasse and financial consultant Gary Petercuskie. . Topics addressed will be: making a will; durable power of attorney for financial management; managing and using your assets while living; asset disposition at death; beneficiary designations; incapacity and long-term care; tax reduction through charitable giving and charitable trusts; insurance and death benefits; pension benefits for survivors; bank, savings and loan, and credit union accounts, real estate, mutual funds, stocks and bonds and safe deposit boxes. On October 25, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., at the church hall, Father Frank McManus, SJ., Father William Condon and Sister Elaine Heffernan, RSM will present a seminar on "Medical and Ethical Information." Topics will include: advance directives; donation of organs and body; living will; health care proxy; assisted suicide/euthanasia; pain management; comfort & hope for the dying; and allowing death. The final seminar will take place on November 1, again at the church hall, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Msgr. Stephen J. Avila and Fathers Raymond Robillard and Philip Hamel will discuss "Funeral and Bulial Inform'ltion."

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The Gospef According to St. Matthew A Bible Study sponsored by the Office of Adult Education Lisa M. Gulino - Director ofAdult Education Embark on a spiritual journey with others as together we read, study, and pray over the Word of God. Together we 1Eii1'.!l1'I'L. will contemplate the Person of Christ, His Mission, and our call to discipleship. Our text will be the ~ Gospel of St. Matthew. Dates and times are listed l~.= I 1::j below.

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America's hopes It is more than interesting to note the instant rebirth of American patriotism. The attack of September 11 has unleashed a wave of red; white and blue across the face of the land. A whole new generation has unfurled the Stars and Stripes that for so long were culturally dormant. After Pearl Harbor and the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the country covered itself in the flag. Then along came Vietnam, the. de~pised war, and flags were burned in our streets. Old . Glory was folded up and put in the forgotten recesses of the national closet. Patriotism was no longer popular. Our political life centered on taxes, benefits and the proverbial pork barrel projects so dear to the interests of our congressional delegates. Sacrifice and the common good were meaningless words in a social order gone .amuck in its greed and hedonism. Patriotism became a mere hiding place for conservatives and the scorn of the liberals. The flag might be unfurled for a Memorial Day or Labor Day parade. It was not a popular symbol. As the World Trade Center Towers crashed to the earth the roar of patriotism rose from die dust and the ash. Instantly the flag appeared amid the debris. It became a beacon to a nation in shock and disbelief. Civic interest was renewed by the overpowering loss of life among those who serve the common good in everyday life. Firemen, policemen and pori authority workers became the civilian heroe搂. of the land. Civic communities left in the shambles of grief . and heartbreak rallied 'round the flag ~ a sign to bring people together and begin some sort of healing process. The American soul was stunned into a reality that remained latent for a generation. Americans began to cry together because all were attacked together. Patriotism was once again reborn. Yet amid this renewal of the American spirit there lurks a new difficulty that could infect the land, namely, nationalism. patriotism is an emotion ever needing boundaries. It is ever to be kept in check. When it becomes hysterical then the worse side of reactions seem to surface. Abuse of civil liberties, religious bigotry and racial violence have a way to be sublimated by exaggerated patriotism. Minorities, immigrants and those thought to be different become the scapegoats for national hooliganism. Vengeance and revenge become the motivating forces for ruthless oppression. In the ensuing days, justice and equity should become the banners that will balance the fervor of patriotism not allowing it to become a subterfuge for national vindictiveness. Today the American flag represents all the people of the land who come together to mourn, remember and rebuild. It becomes a wake-up call for each of us to evolve from the self-deceit of the past. decade. Waving the flag can do much to help all who love this land . build a common spirit of unity and onenes路s. OUr times are witnessing profound changes in the institutions of people and in' the ways people are joined together. These changes will have a great impact on the life of the political community and also with regard to the relations of citizens among themselves. At this particular moment in our national life no better way exists for attaining a truly human political life than by fostering an inner sense of justice and service to the common good. Amid our hurts and heartaches, our fears and uncertainties, and our cries and tears may we be upheld by the strengthening basic belief about the true nature . of our political community and about the proper exercise and limit that it inherently possesses. As we wave our flags let us keep in mind the thousands who have died, the thousands who are now in the active service of the. nation and the thousands who pray for our president and national leaders. In this sense patriotism and prayer are currently America's best ~ope.

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dissertation that studied the effects of terrorism in Northern Ireland. How to cope best with the strain Its main conclusion was that young of the horrific events of Septem- children who see people lying dead ber 11 and the uncertainty they cre- on the street become hardened and ated about the future is now the accept this as part of life. greatest challenge facing AmeriIs the cruelty the terrorists discans. played the result ofan environmeJ.lt Several options present them- , that fostered hardness of heart? selves. We can allow paralysis to Could we be seeing the results of grip us, and stand still. We can di- people living in a culture o(death vert our attention to more pleas- marked by abject poverty, disreant thoughts. We can squarely face spect for human life and it lack of why this happened. sound moral principles? If this is ' I believe the latter option is best the case, does it indicate that 'cul- { for}ecovering our equilibrium. It . tures rather than individuals need helps us to avoid denial. to' be reformed, and if so, who'is When we seek the facts, we el- to achieve this? evate our thinking powers, lower The terrorists were young men our emotions and better enable who most probably were idealisourselves to find the answers that tic, impressionable, gullible. Did will give us peace. those who trained them take ad. Ho~ could men board a plane, vantage of their gullibility? Were rub shoulders with families, chil-' these young men immersed in hate dren and old people, and still com- and duped into the false ideology mit coldbloodedmurder? What is of vengeance? behind this perversion? Did these terrorists really die Could it be that the terrorists for Allah and victory over the "inwere repeatedly exposed to fidels," or were they pawns in the coldblooded killings in their child- hands of unprincipled people who hood? Are these deaths the result twisted their minds? If that was of what Pope John Paul II calls the case, how do people reach the the "culture of death"? 'point of corrupting the morals of Several years ago I directed a youth? Perhaps such people rise. CATHOUC

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up in cultures that foster centuriesold grudges; perhaps a background of poverty and a locality lacking good role models is accountable. Or could it be that we are seeing the age-old desire for world domination that hearkens back to the fall of Adam and Eve, who desired to be like God? Is it possible that terrorism does not represent a perverted culture but is the sin of individuals, regardless of their heritage, who want to be God? The United States has adopted a multifaceted approach to counter terrorism. This approach involves increased security, military intervention, economic restraints, international cooperation, propaganda and postmodern warfare of a new type. This effort deserves praise, but if terrorism is to be defeated we must first better understand the culture that spawned it. This means we need to avoid labeling a culture as totally evjl and lumping everyone together. It means understanding our opponents. . It means painstakingly sorting out the good from the bad in order to expose evil to the light, which has the greatest power to overcome it.

His number's up When I was a lad growing up Monsieur Bourque was a great At the FleetCenter ceremonies in the 60s, my formative years to retire his number, Bourque's athlete, a holder of many NHL were spent at St. Anne's School address was both eloquent and and Bruins' records, a Stanley in Fall River. While there, three classy. His first words were words Cup winner. But that's not what things captured my young heart of thanks to his family - his we Bruins' fans will remember during those tumultuous times - wife, daughter, two sons, father, most about him. We'll remember the Boston Red Sox, the _----------.,...--~-....,I_. his class. He always gave everything he had to the Boston Bruins and a game - through the lean blonde-haired, blue-eyed years, and in the nearsubstitute teacher named Miss Prescott. miss years with the Bruins. He arrived early and I've since gotten over left late. He didn't com/J, plain, he didn't squabble have long since remained By Dave Jolivet ~ l .• over contracts, he didn't entrenched in the chamI give cheap shots, he bers of my blood-pumpdidn't quit. ing muscle, tugging it every which late mother, brothers and sisters. On Ray Bourque night at the He thanked coaches, players, FleetCenter last week, Number 77 way through the years. Last week the old ticker was trainers and staff. In French, he was as skilled and graceful off the again taken out for a spin. But thanked the people of Montreal, ice as he was for 22 years on it. this was a pleasant ride watching from where he came. He thanked Everybody loves Raymond. If the Boston Bruins raise Ray the fans of Boston for embracing you don't, then class doesn't mean Bourque's Number 77 to rafters him, and amidst a chorus of boos, much to you. It's rare to find an of the FleetCenter. Never mind he thanked former Bruins' gen- athlete so talented, and so the fact that Bourque finished his eral manager Harry Sinden, first humble. Yet on the frozen surface . career as a Colorado Avalanche. for giving him his shot in Boston of a hockey rink in Boston last He always was and always will two decades ago, and second for week we saw the jersey number be a Bruin - a team he faith- allowing him to pursue a Stanley of such a man lifted to the heavfully served for 20-plus years. Cup with another team in the ens, where it will shine down on Everyone knows it. today's and tomorrow's Boston waning years of his career. In an age where a sports role Ray Bourque began with ~ Bruins. Since the 60s, the Red Sox and model can be considered an ath.- litany of thank you's, and conlete who's never be~n charged with cluded with an apology. He ex- the Bruins have taken me on an murder, doesn't beat his wife, or pressed remorse to Bruins fans for emotional roller coaster ride. isn't a regular at a seedy sports bar, not bringing them a champion- Watching Ray Bourque has been Bourque was the consummate ath- ship. It doesn't get much classier one of the greatesnhrills of that ride so far. And Miss Prescott? It than that. lete and human being.

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Father Murphy had taken command, And his word was "Law" to his little band. He expected, he said, the men on the site To help build the church the following night. So they gathered together and brought their tools; Hammers and saws and levels they pooled; Whatever was needed, Father made all the rules. I'm sure there were arguments, loud and clear, Of what went there, and what went here; Who'd heard of a group of Irishmen Without a friendly fight or afriendly grin? But the church became more than wood and nails, And mortar that they'd mixed in pails. Each night they saw it grow and rise, It took its shape before their eyes. Some, from an Irish village or farm Recalled their own church that had come to harm. They remembered the laws of Penal Days When a priest risked his life forthe Mass he'd say. This little church, too, would feel the torch; But it stood. - It's the church that Faith brought. But the Parish grew and the Church was small And again Father Murphy sent out his call.

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A Cathedral! This had been'God's first home In this little Mill Town, and built by her own. They'd use native granite from Fall River's hills Paid for from the labor of those in the mills. A Cathedral! With strong gray granite walls; And stained glass Saints in the windows tall. First church built here So it has the claim of "Cathedral," in Our Lady's name. A monument to Faith and toil A Cathedral would stand on New England soil. So remember the men who came home from their work And gave up their nights to build a church; Remember the cost in toil and time To the men who began St. Mary's climb; And their joy at seeing the slender spire With its Cross of gold rise higher and higher. And later on, others came, From Canada, Portugal, Poland they came, English Catholics from English mills, And Italians from Italy's sun-drenched hills. How many immigrants raised their eyes To that golden Cross against the skies? How many whispered a thankful prayer That their journey was' over? One less care. So look up at the Cross as you pass our church, Look up, and remember your Ancestor's search For freedom to live by his Faith alone In the House of God and the Church of Rome.

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OF OUR DEATH Aseries ofseminars presenting Important Infonnation Concerning Medical Treatment, Finances, Death and Funeral

Saint Bernard Church is sponsoring three presentations offering practical information on the tasks surrounding serious illness and death. These seminars are open to you, your family, and your friends. There is no charge. Refreshments will be served. • LEGAL AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION . Thursday, October 18, 2001, 6:30-8:30 pm, St. Bernard Hall PRESENTERS: Att. Barry LaCasse & Mr. Gary Petercuskie, financial consultant Making a Will - Durable Power of Attorney for Financial Management - Managing and Using Your Assets While Living Asset Disposition at Death - Beneficiary Designations - Incapacity and Long-term Care - Tax Reduction Through Charitable Giving and Charitable Trusts - Insurance and Death Benefits Pension Benefits for Survivors - Bank, Savings and Loan, and Credit Union Accounts - Real Estate - Mutual Funds, Stocks and Bonds, Safe Deposit Boxes • MEDICAL AND ETHICAL INFORMATION Thursday, October 25, 2001,6:30-8:30 pm, St. Bernard Hall PRESENTERS: Rev. Frank McManus, S.J., expert on medical ethics; Rev. William Condon, Chaplain of Rose Hawthorne Lathrop Home; Sister Elaine Heffernan, RSM, Diocesan Coordinator for End of Life Issues. Advance Directives - Donation of Organs and Body - Living Will - Health Care Proxy - Assisted Suicide - Euthl!nasia - Pain Management - Comfort & Hope for the Dying - Allowing Death • FUNERAL AND BURIAL INFORMATION Thursday, Nov. 1,2001,7:30-9:30 pm, St. Bernard Hall PRESENTERS: Rev. Msgr. Stephen J. Avila, Diocesan Director of Worship; Rev. Raymond Robillard, Diocesan Director of Cemeteries; Rev. Philip Hamel, licensed funeral director Praying for the Dying and for the Dead - Death Certificate Persons to Notify - Preparation of the Body - Funeral Director Wake and Funeral Arrangements. Obituary, Death Notice, and Memorial Card - Memorial Requests - Cemetery Arrangements The Funeral Liturgy - Burial and Cremation - Memorial Marker and Inscription DIRECTIONS: From Rt. 24, take Exit 9 onto Rt. 79 North (South Main St.). Follow 1/2 mile to St. Bernard Church,Assonet Village, Freetown, Massachusetts. TO REGISTER IN ADV~NCE, PLEASE PHONE 508-644-5585

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Cancer education and supp.ort prog-rams listed

For reasons too complex to dis- are, the body of Christ. Q. We believe that during 'the St. Augustine, in an Easter homcuss here, by the 13th and 14th Eucharistic Prayer of the Mass, FALL RIVER - Saint Anne's portive environment for women ily about the year 410, spoke centuries Communion with bread the bread and wine each become Hospital an~ounces the. following .whb have diagnosis of breast canmovingly of 'thisfunction of the alone became increasingly comthe body and blood of Christ. fall schedule of education and sup- cer. It meets Tuesdays at 4 p.m.; - "Pathways": a weekly edu- Why then do eucharistic minis- mon. The sacrament was received Eucharist in Christian life. "This port programs for patients with a cational series for any person with ters say ''the body ofChrist" when less and less often, until even many bread," he said, "is the body of cancer diagnosis: - "Get Fit, Live Fit": a total an active cancer diagnosis. Also ministering the host, and "the men and women religious consid- Christ, to which the apostle (Paul) . fitness programs for women with open to family members. Meets blood of Christ" when minister- ered once a year more than suffi- refers when he addresses the Church: 'You are the body ofChrist, ing the cup? cancer, it meets Mondays from Tuesday from 4-5:30 p.m. and his members.' That Why not just the body There is no charge for these 4:30-5:30 p.m., and Wednesdays which you receive,' you and blood of Christ? The programs. Patients do not need to 9:30-10:30 a.m.; yourselves are by the grace - "Common Ground": an be patients at Saint Anne's Hos- present practice can lead of the redemption, as you education and support program pital and may join a~ any time. people to believe that the acknowledge when you rebread is the body only for men diagnosed with prostate All programs are held at the hosspond Amen." and the wine is the blood cancer. It offers speakers on a va- pital. By Father The American bishops' only. I'd wager that the For more information about riety of related topics and meets Committee on the Liturgy John J. Dietzen any of these programs, call majorit)"of people believe Mondays from 9-10:30 a.m.; explains this as the reason - "Reflections": a comple- KaryI Benoit, oncology out- this. (Florida) ministers of the Eucharist A. I believe by far most mentary breast cancer program reach coordinator, at 508-674do not say "This is the body of Catholics are sufficiently well- cient. offering encouragement in a sup- 5600, extension 2515. This later prompted some lead- Christ" or "This is the blood of founded in their eucharistic faith not to be confused by the words of the ers of the Reformation to contend Christ," but si,mply "the body of Communion ministers. The way that Communion under the form of Christ" and "the blood of Christ." It seems perhaps a trivial differthey readily accept the host and the bread alone was invalid since Jesus cup, separately or together; as the said we must eat his body and drink enct<, but it expresses a remarkable body and blood of the Lord is proof his blood. In reaction, Catholic au- .reality of our faith. As Augustine, . enough of that. thorities discouraged, even forbade, we believe that what we receive in You do raise a significant point, Communion with both forms, to Communion, ~e ourselves already however, in understanding our emphasize that Christ is wholly are, the body of Christ, a truth we WORCESTER - Two Sis- principal celebrant. Lord's intention and graciousness in present under each species, bread and proclaim when we respond with our Sister Bibeau is a campus minters of Saint Anne from the Fall I\rnen ("The Body of Christ," Bishgiving the Eucharist as the food and wine. River diocese will be among col- ister at Bristol Community Coldrink which forms us into his body, This custom continued until ops' Committe~ on the Liturgy, leagues honoring the official lege, while Sister Dubois is a'coVatican Council II, when the bish- 1977, pages 22-23). the body of Christ on earth. proclamation of the beatification ordinator of pastoral care/chapWhile, therefore, the eucharistic The meaning begins to become of the world restored rhe pracops of Blessed Marie-Ann Blondin, lain at Charlton Memorial Hosbread and wine are each the entire more clear when we realize that for tice of Communion under twospepital, both in Fall River. on Sunday. ' living Christ; together they recall Blessed 'Marie-Anne BlonOin . at least the first 12 centuries ofChris- . cies and recommended instruction Sisters of Saint Anne Annette tianity, people regularly received explaining, among other things, how more explicitly and symbolically the Bibeau and Jacqueline Dubois will founded the Sisters of Saint Anne Communion under both kinds, Communion with both bread and words of Jesus: "This is my body attend a Eucharistic Celebration in 1850 in Vaudreuil, Quebec, bread and wine. It was assumed that wine better reflect Catholic eucha- given for you, and my blood shed in St. Paul's Cathedral in Worces- Canada. Her goal was to provide this is the fullest response to our ristic theology and spirituality. The for you." The words of the euchater that pays tribute to their education for poor children as Lord's command to eat his flesh and "one bread and one cup" we share ristic ministers before Communion foundress. Bishop Daniel P. well as to tare for the poor and drink his blood (In 6:53). . make us into, and declare that we. reflect that truth. Reilly of Worcester will be the the sick.

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Saint Anne Sisters to attend liturgy marking their founde~'s beatification

Finding God in a prison cell Getting a Christmas card in late September was a bit tional,transient family dominated by an abusive, incesof a surprise until I took a closer look at it. It had been tuous father," had lived nearly half his life behind bars. sent to me by SisterCamille D'Arieilza, a Sister ofMercy He was on death row because he had killed his cell mate well kno~ to me for her decades of work against the Andrew Marti, a vicious act that made no sense, even to death penalty; a belief and mission paralleling my own. Hammer. The card is lovely, the Bethlehem event, with a difWhen he saw the pain in Marti's family in the COUltference. Here, the earthy scene of animals, straw, bam room, Hammer was overcome with remorse. From then on he was determined to and manger is p a i n t e d ' boldly. But the central figspend what time he had left ures - Jesus, Mary and making amends in some Joseph-are done in adif0 way for the evil he had ferent way. They express a L i done. presence, yet a transparency, A stay ofexecution came eyoking the sense that they through, and after meeting are not set in place, but By Antoinette Bosco Sister Camille, Hammer rather, belong to everyone, asked to take instructions in everywhere.. the Catholic faith. He chose Somehow I was not surprised to leam that this im- her to be his godmother and spiritual adviser at his bapage had come from the soul and brush of a prisoner on tism. death row. Calling Sister Camille, I found out about Now, awaiting.a new execution date, he wants to David Paul Hammer, No. 24507,077 at the U.S. Peni- devote his remaihing time to helping abused children tentiary in Terre Haute, Ind. I wanted to know why he and those working with them. When Sister Camille dishad painted this scene and why she had used it for a covered he was an artist, she proposed producing a Christmas card. . Christmas card, with all funds received going to help Their story began in Advent, 1998. Hammer, sched- abused children in Hammer's name. uled to be executed the following month, saw an AssoGod bless Sister Camille for her caring. I think it is ciated Press stOlyabout the Cherish Life Circle. This important to reach out to prisoners who are trying to do group was founded by Sister Camille and others seek- good work from their prison cells, and,there are many. ing a change in the hearts of American people who. For the past five years, all the cards and note paper support the death penalty. Hammer wrote to the Cher- and bookmarks I have used have beautiful artwork done ish Life Circle asking for their prayers, and asking if by Dennis Lenno.n, a prisoner at Angola, La. His work someone could offer him spiritual guidance. has come to light, thanks to Stephen Mickey, a poet, . That has been a question from many inmates that who heard of Lennon and gave him the opportunity to Sister Camille has never ignored. On December 30, . have his artwork presented in his Poetic Expressions she and Ed Doherty from the Cherish Life Circle went business. to the prison to meet David Paul Hammer. It was clear To receive a sample Christmas card from Cherto her, Sister Camille said, that he had "undergone some ish Life Circle, e-mail CHERILIFE@AOL.COM. kind of conversion, an 'enlightenment,' as he called it." For stationery from Poetic Expressions, write 1500 Now 40, Hammer, who began life .in a "dysfunc- N. Third St.,Apt.137, Manitowoc, Wis. 54220-0137.

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ATTLEBORO - A Mass and healing service in Portuguese will be held Sunday at the La Salette Shrine. It will be led by La Salette Father Manuel Pereira and include the opportunity to be prayed over individually. A day of charismatic prayer will be held October 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Shrine theater. It will be led by La Salette Father Richard Lavoie and pre-registration is requested by October 15. For more information call 508:222-5410. ATTLEBORO - St. Joseph's Church has 24-hour Eucharistic Adoration beginning after the 9 a.m. Mass every Friday and ending before the 9 a.m. Mass on Saturday. Support from persons ofall ages is needed. For more information call Pauline L'Heureux at 508-222-7047. CENTERVILLE - The parish nurses ofOur Lady ofVictory Church will co-sponsor a retreat entitled "Living as the Beloved," Sunday from I:30-5 p.m. at the church. For more information call 508-775-5744. FALL RIVER - Catholic Memorial Home, 2446 Highland Avenue, will sponsorTheAmerican Red Cross annual blood drive today until 6 p.m. FALL RIVER - Classmates from the 1977 graduating class from Bishop Gerrard High School are be-

ing sought for its 25 th annual reunion. If you are a member of the 1977 class orknow someone who is please contact Pauline Dumais at 508-673-7454 or via e-mail at: BishopGerrard77@a6l.com. Note last week it was reported as the class of 1979. The correct date is 1977. FALL RIVER-Theclass ofl95 I from Mount St. Mary Academy will hold its 5()'h anniversary celebration October 21 beginning with Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral. It will be followed by lunch at Magoni's Restaurant, Somerset. For more information call 508-679-0623. MISCELLANEOUS - The annual meeting of the New England Region Mariological Society of America will be held October 20 at St. Thomas Aquinas Priory Chapel at Providence College. It will begin with registration at 9:30 a.m. and include a keynote address by Auxiliary Bishop Robert 1. McManus ofProvidence. For more information call 401-865-2482. MISCELLANEOUS - The annual Respect Life Walk to aid mothers and children will take place in Boston Sunday at I p.m. Please join Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., Pro-Life leaders and thousands more in this peaceful march for life. The Greater Fall River Massachusetts Citizens for Life is sponsoring a bus to the walk. For more information call Rita

Pavao at 508-672-8483.

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MISCELLANEOUS - A Cursillo Liturgy will ~ held at the Diocesan Family Life Center, North Dartmouth, tonight at 7:30 p.m. For more information call Barbara Gauthier at 508-823-4116.

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NEW BEDFORD - A Bible study entitled '"The Gospel According to St. Matthew," will be presented by Lisa Gulino ofthe diocesan Office of Adult Education at Our Lady of Fatima Church from 7-8: 15 p.m. beginning October 16. Meetings will take place every other week: Future dates are October30, November 6, 20, December4 and 18. Refreshments will be served. For registration call 508678-2828. NORTH FALMOUTH - The Catholic College Alumni of Cape Cod with hold its fifth biannual luncheon October 16 beginning with a social hour at II :30 a.m. at the Sea Crest Resort. Notre Dame Sister Janet Eisner, president of Emmanuel College in Boston, will be guest speaker. For more information call 508-5483159 or 508-432-6117. NORTH EASTON - The United Irish Historical Society is sponsoring a Mass and rosary in honor of Our Lady of Knock. The rosary, in five languages, and benediction will take place at I p.m., and Mass will follow. For more information, call 508-697-4477.

Just this week - and this has Actually, they combine the sac- of them have anything to do with probably happened to you - I was raments of initiation - first Eu- the "Rock of Ages"? thinking about the Vatican's approval charist, <>onfirmation and baptism We have it on good authority that last August of the U.S. bishops' - into an action called chrismation. the "age of discretion" often refers Sure, it can be argued that all of to the age at which one can make decision to resolutely and firmly (and with straight faces) "establish" the religious education and forma- lifetime decisions about one's state of life, but more comthe confirmation age for young Catholics "between monly has to ao with the ' age at which a person is able the age of discretion and to make free acts of will, about 16 years of age." not that the two are mutuNot that there is much difference between a ally exclusive or that you ,... '\. ., have to live in just one seven-year-old who reI. â&#x20AC;˘.......:-1\. state, especially if the taxes cently learned to color beBy Dan Morris tween the lines and a perand housing costs are really son "about 16 years ofage" bad. We Catholics usually who is driving, thinking aboutjoining the Navy, shaving and tion provided through preparation . peg this at about age seven, alshowing heightened awareness of for confirmation goes down the though we all know 20-month-olds tube, to say nothing of sort of over- who are pretty good at acts of will. persons of the other gender. The "age of reason," on the other OK, that's almost sarcastic, and l~oking the confirmand's assent and hand, is about age sev.en. This is I apologize. After all, it is not like knowledge. However, it eliminates protests the time of life a person can distinwe are going to have kids being confirmed willy-nilly from parish from 15-year-olds who have been guish between right and wrong, and to parish - like age seven at St. known to say things such as: "I grasp moral responsibility. It is good we made these disMonica and age 13 over at All don't want to be confirmed now. I want to be sure about my faith com- tinctions. Saints. In summary, do not be overly Not on your life. We are goihg mitment." Or from seven-year-olds to have them confirmed willy-nilly who have been heard to ask, "Daddy concerned about the raging debate from diocese to diocese because has never been confirmed, so why over the age of confirmation. The new policy won't even be impleeach bishop sets his own confirma- do I have to?" Orthodox and Eastern Catholic mented until next July. Until then, tion policy. Personally, I have a soft spot in parents can say, "Nanner, nanner. the longtime temporary U.S. my heart for the way the Orthodox Too late. Confirmed you already. norm remains in place - between the "age of discretion" and about and Eastern Catholics handle con- Confirmed you already." I know what you are wonder- 18. firmation. They do it way before a Comments are welcome. Eseven- or 16-year-old can ask, ing. Just what is the difference beUncle Dan at "Why do I have to be confirmed to tween the "age of discretion" and mail the "age of reason," and do either cnsuncle@yahoo.com. be a Catholic?"

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WESTPORT - In response to the recent terrorist attacks on America, a service for peace and justice will be held at Our Lady ofGrace Church, 569 Sanford Road, each Sunday in October at 3 p.m. It will include prayer of the rosary and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. For more information call 508-674-6271.

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End of Life Decisions:

Tuesday, Oct. 23 7:00-8:30 pm

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Moral & Spiritual Concerns:

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Religious honored for many years of service. EAST FREETOWN ---.:. A Day of Recollection was held for religious September 29 at Cathedral Camp and included Mass concelebrated with Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. Religious celebrating significant anniversaries this year were recognized following the Mass and each received a gift for his or her many years of service. Mercy Sister. Elaine Heffernan, Episcopal Representative for Religious, coordinated the event. Those honored were: - 40 years: Father Tom McElroy, SSCC and Father William Penderghest, SSCC. - 50 years: Sister Claire Kittredge, RSM; Sister Davida

Dunne, RSM; Sister Doreen Donegan, SUSC; Sister Robert Romano, O. Carm; Sister Jean Marie Lyonnais, SSJ; Sister Ann William, MSBT;' Sister Louise Synan, OP; Sister Christine Boadway, OP and Sister Ann William Publicover, MSBT. - 60 years: Sister Marie Emilia Gauthier, OP; Sister Cecelia Michaud, OP; Sister Mary Margaret Rommal, SUSC; Sister Celine Teresa Rainville, SUSC; Sister Mary Noel Blute, RSM; and Brother Roger Millette, FIC. - 70 years: Sister Madeline Vaillot, OP; Marie Eva Ford, CSc. - 75 years: SisterVera Herbert, SUSC.

MEMBERS OF Boy Scout Troop 93 of East Wareham, above right, share a smile at the annual Fall River Diocese Scouting Retreat. The weekend s~w a variety of team-building and spiritual oriented activities for hundreds of "Boy and Girl Scouts and was held at Cathedral Camp in East Freetown. Above left, Fred Goldblatt and his son Aaron, of Troop 5 in New Bedford, take a break from a capture-the-flag game. At right is the scouting jamboree emblem. (Anchon'Gordon photos)

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BISHOP SEAN P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., concelebrated Mass with Sacred Hearts Fathers'Tom McElroy, left, and William Penderghest as part of a Day of Recollection for Religious at Cathedral Camp, East Freetown. Both priests were honored for 40 years of service.

EASTON .:....1 Was it happenstance, fate or divinely' inspired? Holy Cross Family Ministries had ordered a different one of Family Theater Productions' new prayerful posters for a billboard down the street from its international headquarters. On September 10, the day before the terrorists' aCts thrusting the nation into prayer, the advertising company inadvertently put up ''A World at Prayer is a World at Peace" featuring many colorful photos of people of different cultures and religions, including Christian, Jewish, Moslem and Hindu. The organization's founder, Servant of God Father Patrick Peyton, the famous ''Ro,sary Priest," is shown in the middle praying his rosary. A design. featuring the organization's famous slogan, 'The Family That Prays Together Stays Together;' was to go up in September. No one knows how the switch occurred and no one is complaining. As part of its 53-year-old public service billboard campaign, on August 31, Family Theater Productions, a member of the Holy Cross Family Ministries, offered outside companies nationwide both posterS to use Or! their vacant billboards. Supplies of 1,000ofeach pOster. were depleted in two weeks. ,- . "Little did we know how appropriate and timely this ' new poster design and distribution would be;; said Holy Cross FatherJohn Phalen, president ofHoly Cross Fam-

ily MinistrieS. . . '." "J . 'We hope the posters will help keep us all praying together, especially for the victims, their families and the rescue workers," he added. 'We must remain calm even in the face of all the destruction we see. Our commitment is to prayer and within that prayer to tum ourselves over to an all-knowing, all-loving God," he said. Father Phalen was also directly touched by the tragedy. Father Frank Grogan, 76, of Easton, a fellow priest ofthe Eastern Province ofthe Congregation of the Holy Cross, was on United Airlines Flight 175, the second hijacked plane to strike the World Trade Center. He was going from Boston to visit his sister in Los Angeles, Calif. 'Those who knew him believe that Father Grogan's gentle, peaceful presence must have consoled the other passengers aboard the ill-fated flight," said Father Phalen. Father Gf9gan worked with Father Peyton at Family Theater from 1961 to 1965 and also was on the team for Father Peyton's Rosary crusades in San Francisco, . the Philippines, Spain aI)d South America. -. Father Phalensuggested that the Family Rosary is a powerful prayer fot this troubling time. "It is calming and peaceful while keeping us focused on the major mysteries of the lives of Jesus and Mary." . He added tha~"May this horrendous moment keep us all praying and staying together." .

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MEMBERS OF the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women at the recent national convention included, seated, from left, President Betty Mazzucchelli, Lynette Ouellette, Past Boston Province Director Theresa Lewis, Mary Andrews, Madelyn Clancy; and standing, Pat Costa, Joanne Quirk, Mary Mikita, Claire McMahon, Marguerite Ronan, Mary Galvin, and Holy Union Sister Jane Sellmayer.

Local DCCW reps attend 50th national convention NASHVILLE, Tenn. Twelve members of the Fall River Diocesan Council of Catholic women were on hand as former ambassador to the Vatican Corinne "Lindy" Boggs, this year's recipient of .the National Council of Catholic Women's Distinguished Service Award, linked memories of service and of conflict during her address at the group's September 27-30 convention in Nashville. The Fall River group was led by President Betty Mazzucchelli. Du"ring the meeting, Theresa Lewis completed her term as Boston Province Director and was elected to the NCCW Nominating Committee. The assembly collected $6,041 to be sent to the families of vic-

tims of last month's terrorist attacks, as well as $3,886 for the Women Refugee Fund which assists in the plight of women refugees throughout the world. Boggs, 85, told the assembly that "I had expected to just talk about a great many things about my experiences, but in the light of the present circumstances (the September 11 terrorist'attacks), I feel obliged to go back to 1941. "We were a generation of people who were the children of war veterans, and we were mostly interested in peace and l,lnderstanding. We were very apprehensive about military activities and so on," she said, comparing the currently emerging crisis to the times surrounding the attack

CORINNE "LINDY" BOGGS, former U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, accepts the National Council of Catholic Women 2001 Distinguished Servic~ Award from president K. LaVerne Redden at the organization's annual conference. (CNS photo by Dan Epright, Tennessee Register)

on Pearl Harbor. "It was a very amazing thing when my husband was elected to congress in 1941," she added, referring to Hale Boggs, who served in the House until 1972, when he disappeared in a plane trip over Alaska. Lindy Boggs ran for his seat and won, serving as a Democratic representative from Louisiana through 1990. During her tenure as ambassador to the Vatican from 1998 to 2001, Boggs grew to know the difficulties European countries experienced in absorbing immigrants and refugees from the Balkans and the Mediterranean basin. With political instability in many parts of the world, Boggs devoted much of her time to dealing with the links between the trafficking of humans, especially women and children, and the absence of economic opportunity. Convention enrichment sessions and workshops included topics such as grief and bereavement, the needs of rural women, NCCW and technology, "Spirituality and Service," creating family testimonies of faith, refugee and displaced women, food and justice, liturgies and prayer for women, and mobilizing on the grassroots level. National Executive Director Annette Kane announced that after 22 years with NCCW she will retire in January. "If the events of the past two weeks have shown, us anything, it is that Gospel values, spirituality, leadership and service are needed more than ever," said Kane. "NCCW is a powerful beacon which can point Catholic women in that direction."

Theme will be 'Love Beyond All Telling.'

FALL RIVER - Father Richard Fragomeni, a professor at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago and a well known author and lecturer, will be the keynote speaker at the Catholic Education Convention to be held October 27 at Bishop Connolly High School. Deacon Bruce Bonneau, director of Religious Education for the Fall River diocese, and coordinator for the convention, said the theme for the day is "Love Beyond All Telling." He said the main purpose of the convention "is to provide assistance to catechists and teachers in our par'ishes and schools in the 'handing on of the faith.'" Father Fragomeni is a writer and contributor to the ''First Eucharist" and "First Reconciliation" series for Silver Burdett & Ginn, and author of a number of books and tapes. One of the keynote speakers for the Diocesan Eucharistic Congress in the Jubilee Years, Father Fragomeni is noted for his engaging and motivational style while delivering a thought provoking message. "We are very pleased that Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., will be able to celebrate Mass with us as both the principal celebrant and homilist," Bonneau said. . Priests in attendance are invited to celebrate with the bishop at the

Mass. The convention committee has been working since last spring to ensure a well-balanced and varied selection ofworkshops and presenters in the areas of elementary catechises, adolescent faith formation and spiritual enrichment. The doors will be open at Connolly at 7 a.m. on October 27 for registrations, coffee and Danish, and to allow time to review exhibitors that include publishers and religious goods stores in the gymnasium. The keynote address will formally begin the day at 9 a.m. The first workshop will be from 10:15 to 11:05 a.m., followed by Mass at 11 :25 am. Lunch periods will be held from 12:30 to 12:50 p.m., and from 12:55 to 1:15 p.m. The lunch will be catered by the Roasted Bean. The second set ofworkshops will follow: one from 1:20 to 2: 10 p.m., and another from 2: 15 to 3 p.m. Directors and coordinators of religious education, principals, priests and deacons of the diocese have received the schedule for the day and registration forms, 'as well as a preliminary copy of the workshop of. ferings. The cost for the day is $20. To

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VATICAN CITY - S.S. George and Christopher have survived a 20-year scrutiny, keeping their traditional feast days in a Vatican list of saints approved for public dyvotion. The martyr Str-Philomena did not make thi:Gut, though, in the revised "Roman J Martyrology" released October,.2 at a Vatican press conference. . The new martyrology is. a 773-page book listing saints and blesseds by their feast days and indicating that their public veneration is approved by the Church., said Archbishop Francesco Pio Tamburrino, secretary of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments. The absence of a name like Philomena's "denotes the lack of an officially authorized cult," usually because there is not enough historical evidence to be certain that the person existed, he said. However, in the case of St. Christopher and others, even if much of the information surrounding the saint is considered to be legend, evidence of public devotion going b'ack to the first centuries of the Church's existence is considered to be "empirical proof' that such a pe'rson existed, Archbishop Tamburrino said. . The archbishop and Cardi~ nal Jorge Medina ,Estevez, prefect of the congregation, said others besides St. Philomena were removed, but they could not remember otlter nameS. M.any of the namenremoved were <;tiiplicates, they said. The research showed that the same persoI!'~s.name would be spelled s~~y differently and entered on separate dates because the feast was celebrated' on different days in different towns. . In 1969, Pope Paul VI,removed St. Philomena from the universal calendar of feast days of the Roman rite and downgraded the celebrations of S.S. George and Christopher, leading some to believe they would be removed from the martyrology. But Cardinal Medina, who proudly claims St. George as his patron saint; said: "St. George was never taken off the calendar. His feast was lowered from a mandatory to an optional feast, but no one ever said he did not exist." Although the martyrology's name refers to its roots as a listing of Christians who were martyred for their faith, over the centuries it was expanded to include all men and women

beatified or. canonized by the Catholic Church. Archbishop Tamburrino said the fact that someOne is not listed in the martyrology does not mean he or she is not a saint. The tome is simply a liturgical book for authorized devotions in the Roman rite; it does not claim to be "a complete list of all the saints from Abel up to today." The last edition of the martyrology was published in 1956, so the most noticeable difference in the new volume is the addition of the hundreds of people beatified or canonized by Popes John XXIII, Paul VI and John Paul II. In fact, Archbishop Tamburrino said, the new martyrology also includes the seven men and Women beatified October 7 by Pope John Paul. Although the congregation and its expert historians, archeologists and theologians spent more than '20 years working, on the revision, "I could not tell you the number of saints" included in the volume, Cardinal Medina said. Many of the more than 6,500 entries in the book include the name' of one saint, then t:efer to 'his or her "companions" in martyrdom. Modern records include the, exact number of companions and their names, but many of the older. martyrologie,s used to compile the new book did not. With the exception of truly infamous Roman emperors, the volume also excludes most references to the rulers under whose reign the martyrs died as well as to the popes who canonized or beatified them if the information was provided simply as a "chronological allusion," the archbishop said. The volume published in early October by the Vatican was in Latin .only. Bishops' conferences are expected to prepare translations ofthe volume, which Archbishop Tamburrino said he hopes will include other indexes. The text of the Latin' edition is organized as a calendar, beginning with saints and blesseds whose feast day is Jan. 1. The only index lists individuals by the Latin version of their first names, providing their date of death and referring readers to their feast day. The archbishop said it would be helpful to have an index organized by the person's last name and perhaps others by category such as bishops or religious, by geo-' graphical area as well as a chronological listing.

'Hearts' touches the heart NEW YORK (CNS) - The who says his eyesight is fading. of childhood. "Hearts in Atlantis" is friendship between a young boy arid Quietly and naturally, Ted and an end-of-childhood memoir. a mysterious older man makes an Bobby strike up a friendship, with Bobby experiences his first puppyindelible made on each of their lives Bobby benefiting from Ted's knowl- love romance with neighborhood in the touching film, "Hearts In edge of great books and life in gen- girl Carol (Mika Boorem), from Atlantis" (Warner Bros.). eral. And Ted fills the fatherless void whom he and his best buddy Sully " Screenwriter William (Will Rothhaar) are insepaG~dman has skillfully rable as they knock around town and are tormented by . adapted Stephen King's 1999 same-til~d collection by tlle local bullies. By the end of the film, Bobby's childcombining ~o of its stories, hood is quickly slipping ."Low Men In Yellow Coats" and "Heavenly' ~hades of away as he heads for adolescence. .Night Are Falling," to create a film that conveys human Hopkins captivates viewfrailties and vulnerabilities in ers with his magneti~ performance, particularly in his a beautiful manner. But, paradoxically, it is "satta voce" delivery of a thisvel)'strengththatbecomes monologue describing a the film's downfall. Its slow memorable football perforand purposeful development, mance he witnessed years which oftentimes can pull in before. Yelchin holds his own the viewer, also serves to exnext to Hopkins' masterly pose Scott Hicks' heavyperformance, but both actors handed direction. And his are bound by Hicks' smothcareful construction diminering direction, which leaves ishes the film's ability to deno room for spontaneity. light, maneuvering the emoThis is also evident in tional and dramatic elements Davis' performance. Her Liz to elicit a specific audience cannot conceal her bitterness reaction. at being stuck as a single However, the film still has mother unable to pursue her dreams, whether they be for many moments of pleasant diversion that might be espea bettercareer or another man cially appealing to baby -........---'--~--'-----'" in her life. She is also a boomers who came of age at ANTHONY HOPKINS and Anton woman who ignores the rethetimethefilmisset-1960 Yelchin star in "Hearts in Atlantis:' (eNS alities 'o~~tuations, which - and would remember the photo from Warner Brothers) leads to bad choices and a film's many pop tunes, the violent episo~with a man . popular Quaker Oats TV commer- in Bobby's life. Equally fascinating she foolishly trusted. ButDavis plays cial, or their desire for a "real swell" to the young boy is Ted's hazy back-her in a most unsympatheti2manSchwinn bicycle. ground, which has led to his pursuit ner, filtering out any of tile The bulk of the film takes the by "low men" intent on taking him character's complexities to create a"'" form of a flashback as fiftyish away. black-and-white figure. ~ Bobby Garfield (David Morse) visNever made perfectly clear is the Engaging in parts, while disapits his boyhood town. It's the sum- reason these men, who wear dark pointing in others, "Hearts in mer of 1960, much of which 11- clothing and lurk about in shadowy Atlantis" is a mixed blessing most year-old Bobby (Anton Yelchin) alleys, are looking for Ted. Thefilm enjoyed if one looks beyond its spends with Ted Brautigan (Anthony hints that they may be after Ted's sometimes stifling presentation. Hopkins), an enigmatic older man clairvoyant gift, for what purpose Due to brief violence including who rents a -room in the Connecti- the viewer can only guess. But what- a rape scene and fleeting crass lancut home Bobby shares with his ever lies in Ted's mysterious past, guage, the U.S. Conference of mother, Liz (Hope Davis). this side of him remains hidden and Catholic Bishops classification is ASince mom spends long hours at quite irrelevant to the qualities he ill - adults. The Motion Picture work and his father died when he exemplifies to Bobby. Association ofAmerica rating is PGwas six, Bobby is only too happy to As in his other books, King re- 13 - parents are strongly cautioned. accept Ted's offer to pay him a dol- turns to a seemingly favorite sub- Some material may be inapproprilar a week to read to the old man, ject: the freedom and imagination ate for children under 13. "

TV film fare for week of October 14 By GERRI PARE AND ANNE NAVARRO CATHOUC NEWS SERVICE

NEW YORK - Here are capsule reviews of theatrical movies on network television the week-of October 14:

fication of the theatrical version was A-I - general patronage. The Motion Picture Association of America rating was G - general audiences.

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Saturday, October 20, 8-11 p.m. EDT (ABC) "Goldfinger" (1964). British superagent James Bond (Sean Connery) is on the

Friday, October 19, 8-10 trail of international smuggler p.m. EDT (UPN) "Booty Call" . Goldfinger (Gert Frobe) and his (1997). Dully repetitive sex ,chiefhenchman, Oddjob (Harold

Sunday, October 14, 7-9. p.m. EDT (ABC) "The Emperor's New Groove'; farce in which two men (Jamie (2000). Wonderful animated fea- ,Foxx and Tommy Davidson) ture in which the cocky emperor (voice of David Spade) of a mythical South American kingdom is turned into a lowly llama by his wicked adviser (voice of Eartha Kitt) and must rely on a good-hearted peasant (voice.of John Goodman) to regain his empire. With its simple message that kindness is best, director Mark Dindal's sprightly film tickles with crisp animation, bouncy music and an excellent ensemble cast of voices_ The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops c1assi-

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overcome complications before bedding their respective dates (Vivica A. Fox' and Tamala Jones). Directed by Jeff Pollack, the result is a nonstop exercise in witless sexual situations with blue humor that leaves nothing to the imagination. Exploitative sexual situations and constant rough language. The U.S" Conference of Catholic Bishops classification of the theatrical version was 0 - morally offensi ve: The Motion Picture Association of America rating was R - re-

Sakata), and with a little help from the ladies (Shirley Easton and Honor Blackman), he thwarts their plan to rob Fort Knox. Directed by Guy Hamilton, the fastpaced plot contains the usual assortment of gimmicky action and tongue-in-cheek sexual references but adults who enjoy escapist entertainment will find it harmless campy fun. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops classification of the theatrical version was A-III - adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating was PG - parental guidance suggested.

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DOMINICAN SISTER of Hope Cynthia M. Bauer, left, was recently named the new director of pastoral care at Sacred Heart Home, New Bedford. Sister Bauer is a member of the National Association of Catholic Chaplains and completed her pastoral care training at the Clinical Pastoral Education Program at Saint Anne's Hospital, Fall River. ELIZABETH L. GRAVEM, right, was recently named as the new food service director at Our Lady's Haven, Fairhaven. She will oversee food service operations and was recently food service manager at the Grace Barker Nursing Center in Warren, R.1. She is a graduate of the Katharine Gibbs School and the University of Rhode Island. . ~

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Flu epidemic causes fear' ofbioterrorism in Philippines. By CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

ber she called "alarming." De La Salle Brother Ricardo MANILA, Philippines When reports spread 'of flu-like Laguda, school director, said parsymptoms affecting hundreds of ents panicked:because news was students in Catholic schools in exaggerated. Philippi'ne Presiden.t GloriaManila, some parents, fearing biological warfare, rushed to pick Macapagal Arroyo declared her support for a U.S.-led war against up their children. Nearly a thousand elementary terrorism following the attacks in and high school students sought New York and Washington. Saudi medical help from their clinics in fugitive Osama bin Laden and his two days. UCA News, an Asian backers, with alleged ties iIi .the church news agency' based in Philippines, were the main sus. Thailand, reported that the stu- pects. dents came from at least fixe difAt an afternoon televised news ferent schools and were complain- conference, Health Secretary Manuel Dayrit identified the viing of fever, cough and cold. At Xavier School, a Jesuit-run rus affecting. the students as inschool for boys in San Juan, east f1uenzaA of the HINI strain, ofof Manila, nurse Lorrie Medina ten active during the rainy season said parents inquired about the from July through October. spreading disease, and some susLa Salle and Xavier schools pected biological warfare related called off classes Oct. 3. St. Paul to the terrorist attacks in the College in Pasig City suspended United States. classes after some 500 students She told UCA News that at reportedly fell ill. The schools least 100 students, an "unusually planned to sterilize their premises. high" number, were sent home in . Maria Concepcion Roces, mantwo days. The school had. yet to ager of the health department's identify the cause of the illness, Field Epidemiology Training ProMedina added. gram, told UCA' News that At nearby La Salle Greenhills, misreporting of the incident classes were suspended at midday ,caused hysteria among parents. as more students came down with City officials said the virus the symptoms. might have spread faster in priOn October I, nurse Jess vate schools becau'se air condiMojeres said the school clinic tioning recirculated the inside air; treated 219 sick students, andÂˇ97 most public schools are not air of them were sent home, a num- conditioned.

CARDINAL ROGER ETCHEGARAV, Saudi theologian Abdoullah Quid Biya and Syrian Orthodox Mar Gregorios lohanna Ibrahim attend an Islamic-Christian sUA)mit in Rome recently. The summit was arranged by the Rome-based Community of Sant'Egidio, a lay group involved in peace work and interreligious dialogue. (CNS photo from Reuters)

Religious leaders urge care against ' making terrorism scapegoats BV.CINOVWOODEN CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

theologian and director of the Sunna Research Center in Qatar, said IsROME - An international lam "categorically prohibits the killgroup of Christian and Muslim' ing of noncombatants" and "terrorleaders, supporting the fight against izing peaceful people or unjustly terrorism, said great care must be killing the innocent," which is why taken to avoid making all Muslims, Muslim leaders around the worlg or all members of any nation scape- ~ondemned the attacks. goats for the September II attacks Out of ignorance or calculation, in the United States. he said, some people are present"The terrorists must be identi- ing the war against terrorism as a fied and disarmed, but that cannot conflict between Islam and Chrisbe done if an entire culture, reli~ tianity. gion or nation is held responsible," Cardinal Roger Etchegaray, Italian Cardinal Carlo Maria Mar- former president of the Pontifical tini of Milan told leaders attending Council for Justice and Peace, said Martin said. a Christian-Muslim dialogue meet- the terrorist attacks should force "Indeed it s!lOuld be clear to ing in Rome. religious and political leaders to look all, including the business The Rome-based Community of at the phenomenon of extremism. world, that globalizatiol} will be Sant'Egidio, a lay group involved The cardinal said real Christiansustainable in the long termpnly in work for peace and interreligious Muslim dialogue cannot take place in the manner in which it equidialogue, called the leaders for an without the partnership of Jews tably integrates social and enOctober 3-4 "summit" as the ~nited because all three recognize the vironmental concern's," he said. States and its allies prepare to same God as their father and creThis means that basic norms launch an attack on terrorism. ator. on the environment and human Political and military action "Jerusalem is the real test of a health must be adopted, re-, aimed against terrorism around the (rue and lasting peace, not only for spected and enforced, he said. world "must be well-reasoned and the Middle East but for the whole Any gaps in international relaavoid going after scapegoats," Car- world" and all the children of tions that al10w evasion of redinal Martini said. "We must be on Abraham must prove that they are sponsibility should be elimiguard against all simplifications and able to live at peace within its walls nated, he said. temptations to identify one religion and to open its gates to all human "There should be no impuas the source of evil and violence." caravans," he said. nity for individual and corpoYus'uf al-Qaradawi, a Muslim Abdullah Omar Nasseef, the rate criminal behavior which seriously damages human COUNTRY DATA health or the environment," he ChIna PClfIlWIOI 26.8 milJon said. IJR EJI'ECWI('f 46 JlICII5 aid Archbishop Martin said part I/IWC( tAlI 321' of the global effort should inIBJ8lClt ~ Mdin clude technical assistance to AlIA countries still dealing with a 250.000 sqUIR m~es. a bll smail_mill TIllIS legacy of past neglect in areas 80VIIIIUIBIr of environmental degradation. ne Taliban mnlnll ClIpiIlII and The overall challenge, he ahaut 9QlI 01 the CllUnIry. Opposlno tadlons lomd the said, is to combine three ele,esl. The u.N. daes nat ments: protection of human nmprlzI the TaUban Pakistan Iegilinall goAIIIIlIIII. rights, the search for solidarity in global development and environmental protection.

Vatican says protecting environment goes along with globalization By JOHN THAV'IS CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

VATICAN CITY - Environmental protection needs to go hand-in-hand with globalization,' and corporations should be made to answer for actions that damage human health or the natural environment around the world,' a Vatican official said. Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, the Vatican's permanent observer to U.N. agencies in Geneva, made the comments recently when he addressed a, preparatory meeting of the World Summit on Sustainable Development, scheduled fOf September 2002. The text of his speech was made available at the Vatican. Archbishop Martin said the current dri ve for open markets and economic growth can be combined with strong environmental concern. â&#x20AC;˘ "Economic growth in any part of the world is not incompatible with the enhancement of an environment which is clean, healthy and is able to refleq the beauty given to it by its creator," Archbishop

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THE ANCHOR - Diocese ofFall River - Fri., October 12,200 I happy note. He went to Nineveh and announced God's disapproval of rica. He was saved by a miracle drug West, it is the results of generations That hatred was no doubt planted the people to pray the rosary. The their wicked way of life. The people called penicillin. The drug had been of conflicts. in the hearts of those suicide terror- Turks staged an invasion of Europe of Nineveh had recourse to prayer recently invented by Dr. Fleming, We need to change history, to ists when they" were very young. that would have absorbed Europe and fasting, and the city was spared. the Scottish farm boy who had re- make a brighter future, a world withTheir parents, teachers, politicians, into the Muslim world. The inva- Our modem world also has much ceived a scholarship from Churchill's out terrorism. The secret lies in the and religious leaders taught them to sion was repulsed at the Battle of corruption and wickedness that can father, Lord Churchill. liberating message of Jesus Christ hate America, the Great Satan, and Lepanto, under Don Juan of Aus- be corrected only by prayer and . Goodness, kindness, and compas- who teaches us to love God, to love to demonize all that America stands tria. The Christians won the battle fasting. sion have effects on generations to one another; and, yes, even to love for. We, who live in this country, on October 7, 1498. Among those Today's Gospel is also very fa- come. If there is tension and misun- our enemies; and whenever possible know thatAmerica has many faults; wounded was Miguel de Cervantes, miliar to us all: The story of the derstandings between Islam and the tum enemies into neighbors." but we also know the goodness and the author of 'Don Quijote.' Pope Good Samaritan. Jesus tells us this generosity of the American people, Pius V declared that date, October parable in response to a question: their strong commitment to democ- 7, the feast of the Holy Rosary. In 'Teacher, what must I do to inherit Continued from page one racy, human rights, and to the ad- fact, now October is the Month路 of everlasting life?' The response, of vancement of humanity. the Rosary. The present Holy Fa- course, is: 'Love God above all else, 'increased the likelihood that many of all parents to instruct their chilWe must not respond to the ter- ther has asked us to pray the rosary and love your neighbor as yourself.' and potentially a majority of public dren in the matters of morals." The pamphlets will be made rorists by imitating them by teach- for peace and an end to terrorism. Jesus' response generates a fur- schools ... may be presenting mateing our children to hate. If We teach We are here today to pray for peace. therquestion: 'And who is my neigh- rial on sexuality contrary to Catho- available over the coming months. our children violent words and sen- We know that there can be no peace bor?' Today we need to ask our- lic teaching. These frameworks are The Knights of Columbus councils timents, expect violent actions to fol- if we cultivate hatred in our hearts. selves the same question: Who is our written as guidelines ... [which] in- across the state will be helping to low. . Our message must be one of love. neighbor? Jesus doesn't reply that clude discussions with children as distribute pamphlets to the pmishes.. Some people think that all Arabs Our governments need to bring our neighbor is every person with young as age four regarding the are our enemies, but half the Arabs the terrorists to justice. Their crimes the same zip code or telephone ex- definition of 'sexual orientation usOUR LADY'S in the United States are Catholic, 70 cannot go unpunished, lest more acts change. He tells a beautiful story that ing the correct terminology.'" RELIGIOUS STORE 'The purpose of the pamphlet is percent of the Arabs in the United of terrorism be encouraged. What has lost some ofits punch after 2,000 Mon. - Sat. 10:00 - 5:30 PM States are Christians (Catholics, Or- is needed is an international police years. Jesus' original audience would to let parents know that they have thodox or Protestant). Many of them action. Great care should be taken have been quite shocked by the Par- rights within this state to be part of GIFTS have suffered at the hands of terror- to spare the innocent bystanders and able of the Good Samaritan. The their child's formation about sexual ists in their own country. civilian populations. The aid being Samaritans were looked down upon activity," according to Gerald CARDS Some people think that all Mus- offered to the refugees in Afghani- by the Jews, they were of another D' Avolio, director of the MCC. BOOKS lims are our enemies. There are one stan is an important gesture on our religion, race, political persuasion. 'The bishops are making it clear that billion Muslims in the world. Most part. The United States must not be People were suspicious of Samari- it is not our intention to impose of them are people like us, leading seen as being at war with the Mus- tans, prejudiced against them. They Catholic teaching on the public 508-673-4262 ordinary and peaceful lives, trying lim world. did not associate with Samaritans. schools but rather to have all public 936 So. Main St., Fall River to be good parents and good neighOne thing that the terrible events If Jesus were telling this parable here schools respect and honor the right bors, struggling to feed, clothe, and of September 11 have taught us is today, he would change the parable Sunny l8x20 room available for one. With harbor view. educate their children. They pray to just how small our planet has be- a little. The man mugged and left Allah who is the Same God wor- come. If the United States has a lead- for dead would be a Catholic, or Has 8x6 kitchen. Furnished. All utilities included. shipped by Jews and Christians. The ership role, we must use that to pro- maybe anAmerican, and the SamariBathroom shared. On busline. Safe. Homeowner on Portuguese and Spanish will recog- mote justice, development, recon- tan who helps him out would be a premises in historic New Bedford. nize the expression oxaLa (ojala), ciliation, and solidarity. A world di- Muslim. Call 508-992-8368 which means 'may God will it' Do you see what Jesus is trying to vided between 'have's' and 'havea little reminder of the Arabic roots not's' is a global war waiting to hap- do? Parables always have a surprise of your beautiful languages. Indeed pen. Terrorism thrives where social in them. The Jewish people were surthe city of Fatima is named after evils go unaddressed. prised that a Samaritan would go out Mohammed's favorite daughter. War is the sacrament of sin. An- of his way to help a Ie\'{. Jesus is telling us that the comThe history of the relationship ger, revenge, greed, andjealousy are 1600 Bay Street . between Christians and Muslims has emotions that lead to war and vio- mand to 'love our neighbor' is to been difficult, filled with wars and lence. The antidote is prayer. Prayer love without boundaries, and to love Fall River, MA 02724 violence, but also with years of transforms and unites us and calls in a special way those whose need is 508-673-2322 peaceful coexistence. This is particu- down God's grace on our troubled greatest, even if they are of another larly the case in Spain and Portugal. world. religion, race, or country. The Puerto Ricans routinely refer 'Who was the real neighbor?' Let us listen to the voice of our !fru :Jka[tn. Care for inaJ.ra6fe. canar patients wfw to an unbaptized baby as a Morp Holy Father who transmits, once Jesus asks. cannot afjorrf to pay for nursing care elsewliere. (harkening back to the conflicts in again, the message of Fatima: 'Pray The answer came: 'The one who lnaivUfudizet{ care cuuf attention in em atmospliere of peoa Spain between Moors and Chris- the Rosary.:We havejust introduced showed compassion.' tians), and many Spanish-speaking the cause'of Father Patrick Peyton And Jesus said: 'Go then and do cuuf wanntFr. wliere Cove, uruferstantlintl cuuf eotnpassion prevail. people use the expression Hay moros who is buried at Stonehill College likewise!' 'Beautifu{ setting overfooking !Mt. 9Iope 'Bay. en La costa to indicate some impend- in our diocese. This great apostle alJust as hatred is contagious and ing danger. ways taught: 'The family that prays poisonous, kindness and compassion In this beautiful St. Anne's together stays together.' is contagious also. I always like to CATHOLIC EDUCATION CONVENTION Church, if you lift your eyes to the Certainly the recent tragedies recall the story of a British aristogallery of saints - all of whom are have made us feel the need we have crat who was hurrying out to a cruBishop Connolly High School, Fall River either Dominicans or french"':"" you " for God and for each other. The cial session of Parliament. His carSaturday, October 27, 2001 will see one pope, aDominican friar, unity we long for can be achieved riage was mired in the mud. A ScotPope Pius V. It was he who led the only by the power and the witness tish farm boy pulled him out with a '''Love BeyondAll Tel/inK" Church during a very dangerous of prayer. Look for those moments team of oxen. The gentleman reperiod of war between Christian as a family: try to pray at the dinner warded the lad with a scholarship. Convention Schedule Europe and the Muslim world. table, to gather for the rosary, or "to Years later, at a crucial moment in 7:30 - 8:45 Registration/Exhibits/Coffee World War n, Winston Churchill lay The pope called for a campaign come together for the Eucharist. 9:00 - 10:00 Keynote Speaker dying of pneumonia in North Afof prayer, he appealed especially for The story of Jonah ends on a 10:15 - 11 :05' Workshop I 11 :25 - 12:25 MASS 12:30 - 12:50 1st Lunch* / Exhibfts** 12:55 -1 :15 2nd Lunch* / Exhibits** Continued from page one 1:20 - 2:10 Workshop II education and advancement ofyoung through grade 12. from the' University of Massachu2:15 - 3:00 Workshop III students.". Within a few years she became setts-Amherst. *Catered by: Roasted Bean MacCormack became chancellor acting dean of the Graduate College From the 1995-1996 school year **Exhibitors from major publishers and religious in February after leading the uni- of Education that was established through the current one, more than goods stores on exhibit in the gymnasium. versity iii an interim capacity for with the merger of Boston State $2 million has been distributed from several months. Prior to that she College and UMass-Boston, and she the St. Mary's Education Fund to Principal celebrant and homilist for Mass served in a key administrative post is credited with playing an impor- more than 2,500 students. will be Bishop Sean O'Malley, OFM Cap. at the University of Massachusetts- tant role in shaping the new college Planners of the Fall Dinner are KEYNOTE SPEAKER - Rev. Richard Fragomeni and its programs. Boston. still taking reservations from Rev. Richard Fragomeni is associate professor of liturgy and homiFrom there she was appointed businesses and individuals who In all, she has more than 20 years letics and chairperson of the Department of Word and Worship at ofexperience in educational admin- deputy chanceHor, then vice chan- want to host a table that evening Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. He is author of the Silver istration at the secondary and higher cellor for Administration and Fi- to support the St. Mary's EducaBurdett Ginn Sacrament Program publishing Come to the Feast: nance for UMass-Boston, with pri- tion Fund and, through it, chileducation levels. An Invitation to Eucharistic Transformation, and Come to the Light: She joined the UMass-Boston mary responsibility for fiscal and op- dren in area communities who are An Invitation to Baptism and Confirmation. He is also a contributor administration in 1980 as director erations resources. in need. to Dianne Bergant's Preaching the New Lectionary: Year B (liturgiMacCormack eamed a bachelor's Anyone wishing more inforof the Institute for Learning and cal Press) and published an aUdiotape set entitled The Christian Response to the New Age Movement (St. Anthony's Press). Teaching, where she led the expan- degree in literature and fine arts from mation should contact the Diocsion ofthe university's outreach pro- Emmanuel College and a master's esan Development Office at 508Registration fee is $20. Call 508-678-2828 to register. grams to students in kindergarten d~gree and a doctorate in education 675-1311. Continued from page one

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DIOCESE OF FALL RIVER 47 Underwood StreetJP.O. Box 2577 Fall River, Massachusetts 02722-2577 508-675-1311

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October 2001 Dear Youth and Young Adults of the Fall River Diocese,

FACULTY OF SS. Peter & Paul School, Fall River, share. presentations with each other during TeGhnology Day. The entire staff participated in Advance Microsoft Word classes and PowerPoint basics presented by Ines Bates, technology coordinator for the school.

Peace and blessings to each of you! I would like to personally invite each of you to join me in pilgrimage to Toronto., Canada, for World Youth pay, next July 21-29, 2002. I will be traveling with our young people (16-35 years of age) to celebrate our Catholic faith and gather with Pope John Paul II for this international celebration next summer. I encourage you to join me for this great occasion. I have asked the Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry to postpone the deadline for registration from September 30 to October 31, 2001. Many young people and adult leaders have already signed up for this wonderful event, However, I would like to see even more young people be part of our pilgrimage group. I strongly encourage pastors to send pilgrims from every parish. World Youth路 Day is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for young Catholics to experience the, richness and vitality of our Catholic Church. We will gather with young people from every continent, diverse in culture and language. I have very much enjoyed my time spent with young pilgrims at World Youth Days of years:past, and I would very much like to spend it with you next year. This pilgrimage is very important for the Diocese of Fall River. Experiences such as this strengthen our parishes, and families, and offer the young people a faith and cultural experience that they will never forget. Please prayerfully consider this invitation to travel with me and the young people of our Diocese. I look forward to seeing you. Devotedly yours in Christ,

BISHOP FEEHAN High School students held a prayer service recently in mourning for victims of the terroris~ attaGks on America. It was organized by the Attleboro school's student council officers and featured prayer, song and talks. Hundreds of students signed a banner that read "United We Stand." Front row from left are Shauna Crounse and Brenna Dion. Back row: Foreign language teacher Nancy Miranda, Ashley Spillane, Natalie Stoke, Alexis Jovanovic and Mercy Sister Pat Harrington. .

St. Anne's faculty, students dedicate walk to beloved teacher

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FALL RIVER - A former Park where children will do teacher at Saint Anne's laps. It will include music, School will be memorialized food and games and monies tomorrow when the school .raised go directly to students' holds its annual walk-a-thon . tuition. and dedicates it in her honor. Director of development Denise Piekos, a third- Joseph E. Castro and several grade teacher at the school for teachers decided that Piekos the past 16 years, died Sep- should be memorialized and tember 29. The Fall River the best way would be to dedinative was the wife of John cated the event and future J. Piekos and taught in the walk-a-thons in her honor. Fall Ri vel' diocese for 24 "She was the first person to years. volunteer .to \:1elp for the "She was a great and fun walk-a-thon," said Castro in loving person," said school a letter to parents announcing secretary Lola Valcourt. "The the dedication. "I know how kids loved her." much she enjoyed this day. The walk-a-thon will take She wa"s always there to help place at 10 a.m. at Kennedy in any way she could."

Btzt~~ For more information ahout the World Youth Day 2002 pilgrimage to Toronto, Canada, contact Bud Miller at the Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry at 50X-675-3X47.

SHOW .OF SUPPORT - Fourth-graders in Marianne McGlynn's class at the St. Anne School, Fall River, display a flag they created to express their support of our country in the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 11. It hangs in the school's main stairwell.

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For and about our yo-uth---;;;··=-Parents who program and parents who love By AMyWELSORN CAlliOUC NEWS SERVICE

I was in a department store, waiting for the clerk to finish with my purchases. Next to me, being waited on by a different clerk, was a woman with a small child. The little girl looked to be about four. The mother was tall, thin, perfectly coiffed and impeccably dressed. The clerk was complimenting her on her daughter, saying how cute she was and (this is when my nerves started to fray) what a real "little girl" she was. Now, you know what the implication of that is, don't you? If you don't, I'll lay it out for you. The clerk meant that the child seemed to be really interested in her own appearance. If you don't believe me, listen to what the mother said, ob-

viously thrilled that the clerk had picked up on her daughter's personality. "Oh yes," she cooed, "she loves all that stuff already: clothes, having her hair done, makeup!" I could write a column - or five - just about that, but I won't. Just be assured, young women, if you're not particularly fascinated by those externals, you're no less female than a girl who is. No, what really set me back was the mother's next statement. "And I'm so happy about it! I have really, really been working hard to program her to be that way ever since she was born." Wow! There's a lot of room for comment in that little story, but what I want to focus on is this: Sometimes, as kids struggle to figure

out who they are, they may feel as if their parents are, indeed; trying to "program" them to be a certain type of person.

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flge Be assured that most parents aren't doing that at all. But also be assured that most parents aren't totally prepared for the uniqueness that is you either. Even if you're basically buying into your parents' values and what they've tried to teach you, you're probably going to come up against some conflict in this area. You're going to feel a pas-

The kind of friend to be By CHARLIE MARTIN • CATHOUC NEWS SERVICE

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I don't need you to tell me I'm pretty To make me feel beautiful I don't need you to give me your strength To make me feel I'm strong I've got all of the strength that I need Here inside my own two hands All trat I want is your love And respect for who I am What I really need Comes from deep inside of me Refrain: Don't need you to tell me I'm pretty To make me feel beautiful, no Don't need you to make me strong 'Cause I'm strong on my own Doesn't come from outside This beauty I know Comes from inside my soul Don't need you to tell me I'm pretty I don't need you to believe in me To make me know I'm worth only even end I don't need you to lift me up high To know I can stand tall, I can stand tall I can stand' my own ground I can stand proud upon my own two feet . Don't have to be part of somebody else to be complete What I really need Comes from deep

inside of me (Repeat refrain.) Don't need to come to you for confirmation Because I've finally come to this revelation What I really need (what I

In the song a girl sings, "I don't need you to tell me I'm pretty to make me feel beautiful." Neither does she "need you to make me strong" or "to believe in me." She recognizes that "what I really need comes from deep inside of me." She adds ;~~11I:' that "respect comes when you II:~~.II/ respect yourself." ' .. ,.- . /. , I agree with her thoughts, but I think she needs to expand her understanding. Indeed, we

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Are you the type of person who finds positive things to say to your friends? When they are down on themselves, do you accept their feelings, but see these emotions as a passing assessment? Do you mirror back to your friends their forever connection to the Creator as the source of their innate goodness? Living our lives in an enjoyable andsatisfying way depends

tiens and concerns with love. They deserve it. Finally, be understanding. Understand that your parents want you to be yourself, but they've also been where you are.. They've made the mistakes that every young person makes in following what they think are their dreams, and they don't want you to make them too. Understand that you're not infallible. Older people, especially your parents, might have something to say that's worth hearing in helping you clarify which ofyour hopes are grounded in reality and which ones are really just fantasy. God made you to be someone unique, but he also gave you parents to help that unique person bud, grow and flourish. That's not programming. That's love.

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sion and drive to spend time on some activities they re~ty don't see the point of. Even if tbey've not "programmed" you, there's a chance that some things that interest you aren't what interest them at all, and they might have some words to say about that. What do you do? Be patient, that's what. Be loving. Be understanding. Be patient with your parents as they slowly but surely let you fly on your own. Sure, it seems to you as if it has been a very long'time since you were a baby, but to parents it's like the blink of an eye. Be loving as you've been loved. Your parents have given years and years to your care. If you find yourself uninterested in going on the path they seem to want for you, react to their ques-

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really need,yeah) You'll find inside of me (find inside of me) Not in somebody else Respect comes when You respect yourself (Repeat refrain.) Sung by Samantha Mumba Copyright (c) 2001 by A&M Records Off the soundtrack of the movie "Legally Blonde" is Samantha Mumba's latest hit "Don't Need You (to Tell Me I'm Pretty)." The song reminds us that most of the qualities needed for a successful life lie within ourselves.

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goodness. Yet, we also need others to mirror these qualities because sometimes we have trouble discovering how ·they dwell within us. This is one re.ason our friendships are so important. Life often presents us with surprises, some of which may be painful and disappointing. Other times we have to admit to failures and mistakes. Further, most of us are not immune to the hurtful effects of another's rejection, especially from someone we've loved. Consequently, the support of friends assists us in keeping perspective. Yes, belief in oneself comes from within one's soul, and certainly friends can't make us feel strong, beautiful or good. However, they help! When things are not going well, their continuous caring reinforces this inner sense of value. When the clouds of painful situations keep us from perceiving who we really are, we need our friends to help us see more clearly. This point brings additional insight into how to bea friend.

SIXTY YEARS - Brother of Christian Instruction Roger Millette, left, is congratulated by Anthony Nunes, principal of Bishop Connolly High School, Fall River, as he celebrates his 60 th year of religious life. Brother Millette has served as an associate principal at Connolly for 24 years and although now retired he still finds the time to help out wherever he's needed.

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POPE JOHN Paul II made an appeal to people around the world to pray the rosary daily to help protect humanity from the "evil scourge" of terrorism. (eNS photo by Na~cy Wiechec)

Pope urges people to pray rosary for protection VATICAN CITY (CNS) ing for peace," he said. Pope John Paul II asked people He ended his remarks with a around the world to pray the ro- prayer to Mary, asking that "hasary daily to help protect human- tred and death never have the last ity from the "evil scourge" of ter- word." rorism. The pope's comments were folIn the wake of deadly attacks lowed carefully by those trying to in the United States, the pope said gauge the Vatican's position on the Church wants to make a pro- potential U.S. military strikes phetic call for world peace - a against terrorists and countries that peace that involves justice but that have protected terrorists. During his, papal visit to is motivated by moderation and love. ' Kazakstan and Armenia, Vatican '.'The pope rnade the-remarks at spokesman Joaquin Navarroa noon blessing at the Vatican af- Valls said the pope was not a ter celebrating Mass with more '''pacifist at any cost" and would ,than 240 bishops at the start of a understand if the United States decided to go after terrorists in , monthlong Synod of Bishops. "I ils}c everyone ....,- individuals" "self-defense," even if this were families, communities - to recite an "aggressive" action that leaves the rosary, if possible every day, SOIlleone dead. The papal spokesman noted for the cause of peace, so that the worl9 will be preserved from ~e ' that the Church's teaching on just evil scourge of terrorism," he said. war requires consideration of proRepeating a phrase he has used portionality and the potyntialloss iiI recent weeks, the pope said the . of innocent lives. But he said that, suicide hijackings September 11 while the Church places a very . marked,a "dark day in the history high value on peace, "the common of h~riJ.anity." , good ... is sometimes above it." ,,' "In response, the Church in, While some of his aides have " tends to be faithful to its prophetic' called for bringing the terrorists charism and remind everyone of to justice and discussed the postheir duty to build a future of peace sibility of military strikes, the for the human family. Certainly pope has kept his remarks more peace is not unconnected to jus- general. But he made it clear that tice,but it must always be nour- he has been thinking about the ished by mercy'and love," he said. problem a lot. . The pope emphasized' that "We cannot fail to remember Jews, Christians and Muslims all the victims of the grave terrorist worship the same God and thus attack that has recently shaken have 'a common vocation of peace America and the world. I do not and unity. , cease pr~ying and invoking the "May God grant that, the mercy of the Lord for the dead, church's faithful be in the front support and comfort for the stirvilines in searching for justice, in vors and the precious gift ofpeace banishing violence and in work- 'for the whole world," he said.

In our last two articles (July 20, August 24), we began to explore the subject of music in the biblical world. In this third installment we will conclude with music in the culture, theology and religion of the world of the New Testament. It is a safe statement to make that the New Testament is nearly silent on the subject of musIc. With the exception of the eschatological literature of St. John's ~evelation, and that there are five metaphorical references and the repeating of one in the Gospel accounts, there are less than 12 verses that deal with music or musicians. Along thai line, as in the subject of ancient Near Eastern ' and Hebrew cultures concerning music, there is precious little in the way of artifacts or archaeological data to sup-, port any solid opinions on the subject. Most of what is said is basically specula~on, albeit based upon ancient documents and scholarly interpretation of writers in antiquity. Some have taken this biblical silence to indicate that there is a Christian prohibition against music, and especially musical instruments, in the Church. This, of course, is a narrow view, which denies the solid foundation of exegetical interpretation, history and tradition. ' The music of the New Testament'period was alive and well, and, as centered in the Jewish thought, was basically as it was in the Old Testament time - a vehicle of functionality. It was used to express acts of life, in community. Also, as in the period 2,000 years 'earlier, nothing in Scriptures (or. in archaeological eyidence) is given to suggest how, how much, in what style or with what sensory intentions or benefits music was performed. However, from a careful reading of St. Paul's instructions to the young churches in Corinth, Ephesus and Colossae, we can gather that the music in the liturgical and spiritual application was an important part of the New Testament life. St. I:'aul exhorts his readers to sing and praise God in mind and spirit and for edification through psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. And even though he does not give a detailed listing of the orchestration or instruments necessary, there is the undeniable fact that, given the Jewish tradition with which early Christianity was fostered, this was one

of the functions of their culture. One of the beautiful and final acts of Jesus was to sing a hymn with his disciples on the night of his betrayaland arrest. (Mark 14:26). I imagine in my mind's eye, that one, of his followers - maybe even St. Peter with his big, burly fisherman's fingers - quietly plie~ the strings on a Kithara or small harp, as the sad and brokenhearted voices of Jesus and his friends sang a final time together. Be that as it may (and J hope it's true) the early Church found great value in music not only in ,prayer forms, but in reciting Scripture. And the worshipers, no doubt, found solace and comfort in the soothing voices and melodic sounds of harps' and lyres - just as we do today when our . parishioners and pipe or'gans ring out praises and petitions to God. It may have been a vehicle of function, but we would not be too far removed to imagine that our predecessors in faith also felt the presence of God in their hearts so like our hearts today when we participate in Mass, and in one of the essential elements of community music. ASK DR. DIG Were there any archaeologists in the' \ , ancient times? Did they also seek knowledge of 'the past? - Sandra, Hawaii . Dear Sandra: That's a good question! Although archaeology is amodem term (relatively speaking - it's Greek) no doubt every. generation in every society had someone who sought, not only to understand, but preserve their past. There is speculation that one of the four dozen sons of Pharaoh Ramases the Great, Prince Kahemwaset, (ca. 1250 B.C.) was not only the priest of the Apis (bull worship) cult at ancient Memphis, but was also a grea~ historian and preserver of the monuments and artifacts of the Egypt that was ancient to him too.

Dr. John Heird is a Bible historian and archaeologist. He is a writer and lecturer on biblical backgrounds and is the development director for the Diocese of Little Rock. Write him at drdig@lampcom,com.

These are early harps used in the ancient world.