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Bishop, faithful say good-byes By

DEACON JAMES

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will pray for you: and in the words of the lovely song I learned in the West Indies, 'All I ask of you is forever to remember me as loving you.'" With that, Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., in his last official appearance Monday night at a peace march and farewell Mass in St. Anne's Church, during his homily bade good-bye to the people of the Fall River diocese he has served for the past 10 years. . On Saturday, Bishop O'Malley will be officially installed as the new bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach in Florida. It was a night of many tearful good-byes from a faith community unhappy in seeing their beloved bishop leaving them. A crowd estimated by police as close to 3,000 people joined Bishop O'Malley and hundreds of clergy and religious outside St. Mary's Cathedral to begin the annual peace march. But before that, Bishop O'Malley, with a black cape covering his Franciscan's brown robe and wearing a purple biretta, took time to answer questions from the massed newsmedia, bless rosaries and BISHOP SEAN O'Malley, OFM medals, warmly shake people's hands, and Cap., and Auxiliary Bishop Robert J. .proffer many thanks for their devotedness McManus of Providence walk in the towards him. Following cross bearers and acolytes, peace march that began at St. Mary's Tum to page nine - Good-bye Cathedral.

FALL RIVER - "Thank you. Thank You. Forgive me for the times I disappointed you or failed you. Pray for me as I

SCORES OF diocesan priests process from the peace Mass at St. Anne's Church as the congregation waves white handkerchiefs. (Anchor photos)

ColuDlnist and TV CODlDlentator to speak at Fall Dinner

> THE NEW perpetual adoration chapel on the north end of the Holy Trinity Parish property in West Harwich was blessed and dedicated last Sunday. The Gothic-style facility will be open round-the-clock for prayer, meditation and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

< IN HIS last public appearance on Cape Cod, Bishop Sean O'Malley, OFM Cap., speaks to the faithful gathered at the blessing and dedication of the new chapel of perpetual adoration on the

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WESTPORT - Mark Shields, ton Post referred to him as "a the witty and insightful political walking almanac of American analyst seen regularly on CNN politics." Shields can be seen every Satand PBS, will be the featured speaker at this year's annual St.. .urday night on CNN as the modMary's Education Fund Fall Din- erator of that news network's public affairs roundtable The Capital ner. The dinner is set for Wednes- Gang featuring Robert Novak, Al day, October 30, at White's of Hunt, Kate O'Beirne and MargaWestport, beginning with a 5:30 ret Carlson. He also serves as co-host of p.m. reception. The dinner and program will follow at 6:30 p.m. CNN's weekly interview show, Proceeds from the evening Novak, Hunt & Shields, again support the St. Mary's Education alongside Novak and Hunt. On PBS for the past nine years Fund that provides need-based financial scholarships to students at Shields has offered his insightful Catholic elementary and middle observations as one of the princischools in the Fall River diocese. pal political analysts on The Shields has spent some 30 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer. Shields has been writing a colyears covering politics as a columnist, analyst and author. Blend- umn on national politics since ing wisdom and humor in all of 1979. It is syndicated and pubthese roles, he is recognized for lished in newspapers around the his unique ability to make people country. He followed-up his coverage laugh and think. The Wall Street Journal called of the 1984 presidential election him the ''wittiest political journal- with a well-received book chroniist in America" and The WashingTum to page nine - Dinner

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Memorial Mass to air nationwide

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BELLEVILLE, Ill. - A re- and remember loved ones who membrance Mass to be held atthe have gone before us. As a Church of Our Lady of the means of honoring deceased Snows, located on the grounds of loved ones, the church will be the National Shrine of Our Lady adorned with thousands of of the Snows in Belleville, Ill., roses. will be broadcast nationwide on The air date on the Hallmark ' Network is November 3 at 11 a.m. the Hallmark Network.,,\ . The Mass ~in 'Belleville ~ilI I'-~hec.~ your: 10t~1 list,ings.for the take, place on November 2 at 5 f .locatlOn of the Hallmark Network p.m'. and is meant to recognize; on your cable system: I

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

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On December 10, 1925, Our Lady appeared to Sister Lucia (seer of Fatima) and spoke these words~ "Announce in my name that I pro;nise to assist at the hour ofdeath with the graces necessary for the salvation oftheir souls, all.those who on the first Saturday of five co,tsecutive months shall:. . ; I. Go to confession; 2. Receive Holy Comm.union; 3. Recite the Rosary (5 decades); and 4. Keep me company for IS minuies while meditating on the IS mysteries ofthe Rosary, with the intention of making reparation to me." In a spirit of reparation, the above conditions are each to be preceded by the words: "In reparation for the offenses committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary." Confessions may be made during 8 days before or after the first Saturday, and Holy Communion may be received at. either the morning or e~ening Mass on the first Saturday.

ATTENDING THE National Black Catholic Congress with Bishop Sean O'Malley, OFM Cap., last month were, from left, Jack Livramento, the bishop, Mary Houtman and Dorothy' Lopes. The three are parishioners of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, New Bedford.

New B~dford 'parishioners attend National Black Catholic Congress CHICAGO, III. - Several members of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in New Bedford joined Bishop Sean O'Malley, OFM Cap., at the ninth annual National Black Catholic Congress here·last month. The theme of this. year's;Congress was "Solidarity in ActionLeadership in the 21st Century." Among the issues of concernJor the Congre'ss were:1 spirituality, parish,life, youth' and young adults, Catholic education, social justice, racism, Africa, and HIV/ AIDS. From the Congress, a pastoral plan of action was adopted outlining steps to take during the next 12 months, three years, and five

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years in order to address the eight pIinciples named. The first year is to plant seeds, the ensuing two years to nurture growth and within five years the goal is' to establish roots in addressing the pastoral plan. "Now with the Congress ses- .. sions behind us, the taskto implement the pastoral plan lies ahead," said Dorothy Lopes, a' parishio-

ner.of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, New Bedford, who attended along wi th . Jack Livramento and Mary L. Houtman. . "Witt-i' support from dioceses across the country which sent delegates to the Congress, we anticipate progress in realizing the . goals set forth in Chicago," she ' . added.

In Your, Prayers Please pray/or the following priests during 'the co~ing week ·~.Oct.

1937, Rt. Rev. 'Msgr.-Edward J~ Carr, P.R., Pastor, Sacred Heart, • Fall River; Chancellor of Diocese,1907-21" 1942, Rev. Francis E. Gagne; Pa~tor, St. Stephen, Dodgeviile (Attleboro) . 1979, 'Rev. Walter 1. Buckley, Retired Pastor; Sl. Kilian, New Bedford '-\,

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1940, Rev. John E. Connors, Pastor, St: Peter, Dighton 1983, Rev. Jerome F. O'Donnell, OFM:Our Lady's Chapel, New Bedford Oct. 23

1970, ChorBishop Joseph Eid, Pastor, St. Anthony of the Desert, Fall River . Oct. 24

1982, Rev. Marc.Maurice Dagenais, O.P., Retired Pastor, St. Anne, Fall River Oct. 25

1935, Rev. Reginald Chene, O.P., Dominican Priory, Fall River 1950, Rev. Raymond B. Bourgoin, Pastor, St. 'Paul, Taunton 1988, Rev. James W. Connerton, CSC, Founder, Stonehill College, North Easton . _ 1999, Rev. Msgr. John 1. Steakem, Pastor, St. Thomas More, Somerset Oct. 27

1918, Rev. Francisco L. Jorge, Assistant, Our Lady of Ml. Carmel, New Bedford 1967, Rev. Edmond L. Dickinson, Assistant, St. Mathieu, Fall River 1990, Rev. Joseph F. O'Donnell, Pastor, Immaculate Conception, North Easton

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THE ANCHOR - Diocese of Fall River'- Frj., October 18, 2002

Swansea parish to host noted Christian musician

IN GOD'S SERVICE - These five Holy Union Sisters have ministered for a total 300 years. Seated, Sister Florence Richard, 70 years; Sisters Ruth Kindelan and Alice Pare, 65 years each; and standing, Sisters Therese Theroux and Joan Guertin each with 50 years of service. ." ,

Holy Union Sisters celebrate centuries of· service to Church FALL RIVER -.:. The Mission Team of the Holy Union Sisters comprised of Sisters Mary Catherine Duerr, Theresa Horvath and Mary Lou Sullivan, recently hosted a Jubilee Dinner in honor of colleague Sisters marking 70, 65, 60 and 50 years of service to the community. Among the locals honored were Sister Florence Richard (Sister Marie Florencia), with 75 years of service. Born in New Bedford and raised in Pawtucket, R.I., she is co-administrator at St. Mary's Convent, N0I1h Attleboro. She had taught in elementary, middle and high schools.

Sister Lucille Guay (Sister ment ministry and as a retreat diTherese Lucille) has 60'years of rector and spiritual. advisor. service. She is a native of Taunton Sister Grace Martin (Sister and currently the principal of Paul Dolores) observed '50 years Country Day School in Groton. of service. A native of Taunton She taught in elementary schools and a resident of Wareham; she and was principal of Sacred Heart has taught on the elementary School in Lawrence. level. . SisterAnne Marie Lebrun is also Also marking 50 years of mina native of Taunton and has spent istry was Sister Cecile Mousseau 60 years in service. She taught in (Sister Blanche Albert). A native elementary schools and was also of Attleboro, she resides in administrator of schools in Massa- Pawtucket where she is a substichusetts and Rhode Island. tute teacher and religious educaAlso celebrating 60 years was tion teacher. She has also been Sister Virginia Sampson (Sister involved in service to the elderly Helen Lucy) a Fall River native and a teacher t6 Indo-Chinese in involved in Spiritual Develop- Providence.

SWANSEA' - St. Louis de France Parish, 65 Buffington Street, will sponsor a presentation by the renowned Christian musician and song-writer, John Poke. The concert will be held on November lOin the church at 2 p.m. Poke, an internationally recognized composer, vocalist and guitarist, has devoted his life and talents to communicating the 'message of the Gospel of Jesus arid the love and the mercy of God. , Catholic, Protestant and independent churches have endorsed and welComed his work. The concert is in celebration

of the 75th annivcrsary of the founding of St. Louis de France Parish. Admission is free and open to the public.

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AT THEIR 11 th General Chapter that took place recently at the Congregation's . Motherhouse in Germantown, N.Y., the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm elected a new leadership te~m. From left, Sisters M. Teresa Stephen Pereira, councilor; Marie Richard Carmel Brusca, secretary-general; M. Veronica Robert Bien, treasurer~general; Mother Mary Suzanne Sapa, re-elected to a six-year term as superior general; Sisters M. Kevin 'Patricia Lyncl:1, vicar-general; Ann Elizabeth Brown, councilor; and M. Anthony de Lourdes Veilleux, councilor. The Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm. care for the elderly in skilled nursing, independent living and assisted living facilities throughout the U.S. and in Ireland. The Sisters serve in the Fall River 'diocese at Catholic Memorial. Home, Highland Avenue, Fall River.

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usual "Good morning" before or after Mass, the exchange is: "How . No doubt those of us who love are you doing?" "Is the pastor reo' the Church would like to see it ceiving support?" "If I can do anything just let me know." . . progressacco~ding to a wellIt is true that we have parishthought out, smooth plan. --:. according to our timeline and d~ ioners who ·are so angry that sign.-It'seems God has a plan far .they've stopped coming to the different: hot so smooth. and by parish or have withdrawn pledges . no means of our inaking, but mag- , for funding our building project;' but they are the minority. nificent nonetheless. Examples of a similar sensitivity Recently, .in the parish where I serve, our pastor was removed. and involvement can be seen on the At fir.st parishioners were con- national level. The newly created fused, angry and divided. It was .Website www.thankyoufather.coni just !ike ·a bomb exploding-; contains hundreds of inspiring letters from around the country in suppeople walked around in a daze. Now that the dust is settling, .port of priests. They attes.t to a lathe parish is experienCing a - ity that doesn't abandon its priests wholesome togetherness that goes or Church when they are in diffideeper than before: People who culty. More heartwarming than ' normally stayed in the back- this, they attest to the unshakable ground are coming forward and faith of Catholics whose' belief offering to make repairs on our goes beyond the confines of the 1869 church, to enhance it with church building and translates gardens and'to' volunteer in its into action. Also coming to the aid of the various ministerial services. Interestingly, old.parish inner circles larger Ch~Irch are Catholic uniare beginning to mesh ·with new' versities .that ·sometimes are at odds with the bishops. Recently, parishioner circles: More'inspiring than .this is a Boston College, Georgetown deepening of sensitivity that I've University and the University of witnessed. Instead of hearing the Notre Dame all announced that

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they would serve in various ways as an "intellectual leaven" for the Church by helping it fo~mulate . and lest ideas on how to restore trust, stre'ngthen its structures and better respond to the challenges encountered in society. Their goal is to revitalize the Catholic community and promote a more 'involved and informed community of Catholics. , Historically, CatholIC universities have been the heart of the Church ~s· vitality. In these institutions, young people form ideas, dreams and aspirations. And these samte young people go forth as the future of the Church. . Although some won't admit it, both the universities and bishops have' been going their ~eparate ways. As difficult as the recent scandals are to accept, they are now serving to reinforce the Church's right arm: universities at the service of the Church. As often happens - though not according to our own .neatly planned agenda - good is being drawn' from the bad: In various ways we. are being shown that God still has a plan for us - a great one!

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Catching up I feel asJhough I have some around! . lar 2- I win over the Cup-favored catching up to do. While preparing Well, whatever the reason, this Colorado Avalanche. All indications a Pro-Life special edition and a will begin t9 separate the wheat from point to a Jekyll and Hyde season. Bishop O'Malley farewell edition the chaff in New England football We can only hope they won't be there just wasn't time or room for fandom. Hydeingcome playoff time. any SpOI1S commentary. Now I don't Moving on to baseball, how What this all boils down to is this know where to begin. pleasant was it to see the Angels fi- is the best time of year in the world I guess I'll have to slalt Qf sports. With basketball opening its season soon, all with that which affects the _ - - - - - - - - - - - Anchor region most-'the four major sports will be New England .Patriots. playing meaningful games When last we met, our deat the same time, and we fending Super Bowl have a chance at another champs had the look and championship this Sunday feel of defending champs ,with the New England - with a sweet opening. By Dave Jolivet Revolution going for the night trouncing of the' . soccer title at Gillette StaSteelers followed by andium. other trouncing of the Jets and then nally rid themselves of their not-soSo many games to be played a thrilling OT win against the Chiefs. splendid playoff past? Before last so much to complain about. We looked invincible. Now, I week, Anaheim most resembled the Dave Jolivet, editor of The Anwish we looked invisible. Watching Red Sox in finding ridiculous ways the Pats for the last three weeks felt to lose a championship. But now the eerily similar to watching the Pete monkey on their backs has transCarroll Pats. It appears the players' formed, into a rally monkey in the and coaching staff are as dumb- stands. And they had to beat the founded, as are we fans, as to what Yankees to do it! How can you not FALL RIVER - Bishop happened to the defense, offense, like them? Connolly High School hosts a self-discipline and football smarts And like him or not, Barry Bonds diocesan professional day today all of which have disappeared. belongs in a World Series. There is from 8: 15 a.m. to 2: \.5 p.m. There have been many schools no getting around the fact that he is The theme of this year's of thought on the Patriot,s' recent 'the most feared and potent hitter in event.is "Spreading the Word of demise. Yet for me, the most fea- baseball ... by far. the Lord." sible is the one my wife 'came up It should be a very entertaining Featured speakers at the daywith. She speculates that the indi- World Series despite the fact that long event include La Salette vidual with which Tom Brady we'lI'all overdose on rally monkeys Father Richard Delisle, who swapped uniforms in a donut shop and thunder sticks for the next two . speaks on "The Joy of Being commerCial is still quarterbacking weeks. But any World Selies with- Chosen," and Dr. Ernest the team. And with the Patliots hav- out the Yank.ees and Braves in it is Collamati speaking on "The ing scored only 39 points in the last fun. . Harvest ,is Plentiful, but the Lathree games, it sounds logical. And the Boston Bruins hit the ice borers are Few. Another thought is that since the again last week, inaugurating anDiocesan Supe,rintendent of Super Bowl last February, sports other season after having done noth- Schools George A. Milot will adfans. in this region have been wishing to improve the team over the off- dress the gathering and Assising that the Red Sox and the Pats season. Their opener was a pathetic tant Superintendent in Charge of could be more alike ... unfOltu- 5-1 loss to the expansion Minnesota Personnel Kathleen A. Simpson nately, we meant the:other way Wild. That was followed by a stel- will offer opening prayer.

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Annual Father McCarrick breakfast slated for NoveIllber' 3' FALL RIVER - The siXth annual Father Paul McCarrick Memorial Breakfast will be held November 3 at the Venus deMilo Restaurant in Swansea at '10 a.m. Il will feature Ric 'Oliveira, publisher of the Gjomal, as guest speaker. Oliveira will speak on. the need of youth involvement in the city, a fa. vorite cause of the late priest. Father McCarrick, who' died in 1996, was pastor of St. Joseph's Church but was perhaps best known for his work with young people in the community. A native of Revere, Father McCarrick was ordained a priest on St. Patrick's Day in 1956. He spent the next 40 years ministering to the needs of, his parishioners at both St. Joseph's and St. Mary's, as director of the CYO and a chaplain for the Fall

River fire and police departments. The Fall River CYO building now bears his name, an honor he shares with the late Father Walter A. Sullivan. Oliveira has served as a reporte'r f~)f the Taunton Daily Gazette, The Herald News and the Standard Times. At age 30 he became publisher of the Gjomal and transformed it into 'an English and Portuguese newspaper. Proceeds from the breakfast' support scholarships that will benefit deserving local students. Last June three $500 scholarships were presented. ' - Dr. Philip T. Silvia, professor of history at Bridgewater State College, will be the master of ceremonies. For more information about the event c'all James Rogers at 508-675-0800.

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Editor: As a worker in a nu'rsing home for seven years I have a different insight into the latter years of life ,than the one in The Anchor article 'on "The Meaning of Old Age." The conditions the aged suffer are horrendous 'and a sin. For most the reality is darkness and time a foe. Il is impossible for only one assigned nurse and three certified nurses aides to serve 44 residents in the manner the state

demands. The inevitable fear and abuse going on in nursing homes needs to be dealt with. Abuse is not just physical but emotional and mental as well. Not being fed or given the weekly shower are only two happenings unacceptable in our modern world. Missed afternoon snacks deprives some of the residents of much needed nutrition or a drink to prevent dehydration. There is a decline in the attention received. We are at

a crucial stage in what the nursing home provides despite the incredible amount of money they receive for each patient. I am sure it would blow your mind! 'Indeed, none of us welcomes old age~ but even less do we welcome poor treatment, no dignity, no respect ... hope missing,. '!t any age. We have nuns living among the hardships I have spoken of.

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Q. Is it wrong to shop on Sundays? We're not you on Sunday. Do them and enjoy them. , This is what "keeping holy the Sabbath day" means sure what keeping holy the Sabbath day means any. , more. Is it a sin to work or· do unnecessary activi- for us Christians today. Q. My wife and I find your ,explanations of ties? Is it a serious sin? (Ohio) ,A: Many Catholics, it seems, are still unaware that Church law and doctrine enlightening and interestthe "forbidden" Sunday 'work concept developed in a ing. Lately I notice that hand jewelry (rings, braceradically different culture than our own, one that Was lets) is not uncommon for priests at Mass. In my Catholic education I recall that one con' ATTLEBORO - A Mass and' unique q"ristmas, mangers from' primarily agricultural: gregation was grapted the Today, as the Church healing service in Portuguese will be . around the world will be held No- ' held Sunday at 2 p.l1).. at the Shrine. It vernbel' 3 from II a.m. t03 p.m. at understands observance of r-----,------...;.,-.r-:::iiiiiii::::--.., privilege of weariitg rings. will be led by La Salette Father the Cape Codder Resort. It is~pon ,theLord'sday,itmissesthe Did the Church' change Manuel Pereira and include the op- sored by the Cape Cod chapter of Point entirely to discuss, as the general rules about portunity to be' prayed. over and the national society of Friends of we used to, whetherwork, this? (nlin~is) , anointed individually. the Creche. For more information' A. There has been no call St. Bernard's Church at 508- . or gardening, 01' changing change. Canon law (284) rethe oil in the car are al" ATTLEBORO FALLS - The 644-5585. quires that clergy wear suitlowed on Sl;lnday. ' By Father image of Our Lady of Guadalupe will able ecclesiastical garb acHYANNIS - Catholic Social Whatever obligations , John J. Dietzen be at St. Mark's Church, AttleboroFalls cording to norms issued by the Church asks will hold an infonmitioh sesus to obServices on October 29. There will be prayer, . the conference of bishops rosary and adoration. For more infor- sion October 27 from I:30-3:30p.m. ' serve on Sunday are meant . mation or a list of other parish vis- at its office at 261 South Street for as an aid to keeping a spirit of reverent-reflection, wor- and in accord with legitimate local customs. : its, call Evelyn Bolyer at 508-761- all persons interested in adopting a ' ship ami rest: Vatican Council IT calls Sunday "the origiThe latest general instructions on the subject 'are in 4017. ' child from a foreign country or a do- . nal feast day" and lirges that it in fact become "a day of the 1994 "Directory for the Life and Ministry of Priests." mestic newborn. For more informa- 'joY and freedom froin,work" ("Constitution on the Lit- Clerical attire, it explains, must be different from lay CENTERVILLE -: The first in tion call 508"674-4681. urgy," 106). dress, confomi to the dignify and sacredness of his mina series of four lectures on medical istry, and observe the style and color established by bishMASHPEE -...: The Third Order . The "Catechism of the Catholic Ghurch" (Nos. 2185ethics, will take place in the parish hall of Our Lady of Victory Church, 230 of Carmelites will meet'Sunday'at 2187) and'the "Code of Canon La",'~' (Canon 1247) ops' conferences. 'In 1998 the American' bishops established appropriSouth Main Street, on October 22 5:30 p.m. in St. Jude's Chapel at say the same. The faithful '!should avoid, any work or from 3:30-5 p.m. The topic will be Christ the King Church' for prayer, business which might'stand in the way of the, worship ate nonns for priests (black suit and Roman collar, or "Human Sexuality: Procreation & rosary and study. For more infonna- that should be given to God, the joy properto the Lord's' perhaps a cassock in church and at home), particularly Pre-marital Relations," presented by tion call Dottie Cawley at 508-477- day orthe needed relaxation of mind and body." in the exercise of their ministry. . Christopher Klofft, a professor of the- 2798. Clearly, the aim is to have our homes and activities None of these or other documents mention 01' ·forbid ology at Assumption College. Rereflect, on that day above all, the peace, joy, content- "hand jewelry." If these adornments are worn, they freshments and registration are at' 3 , MASHPEE-A Mass for fami- ment and love that should be ours because of what Jesus should, of course, conform to the symbolic value the p.m. For more information, call 508- lies and individuals- touched by has done for us.' Church urges for priests' attire. " 775-5744. ' adoption will take place at Christ Members of several religious communities, men and If work or shopping seriously conflicts with that , J the King Parish on November 3 at ,EAST FREETOWN -St: IO a.m.' For more information call ' purpose, then one should of cpurse reconsider it care- women, wear rings as patt of their garb. Theil' symbol'Mary's Church, Fairhaven, is spon- Mark or Peg Linse at 508-5.39- fully. In a society like ours, however, sometimes people ism varies somewhat according to each community's , must shop or fulfill other duties that cannot be cared for mission and spirituality, but they are appropriate to the soring a retreat entitled "Women in 0120.' on other days. Even legitimate entertainment activities Church's intentions for c1elical dress. " Scripture," November 1'6 from 9a.m. to 5 p.m'. at Cathedral Camp. It will NEW BEDFORD ...:- St. An- like movies, concerts, sports,progranls a'nd so on re-' A free brochure answering questions Catholics be led by Father Michael Racine and 'thony Ch~rch will heM its annual, quire working people to make them available. 'ask about the sacrantent of penance is available by inClude Mass at 4 p.m. For more in- ' Holiday Bazaar November 2 and 3 ~ If you participate in the Mass regularly and keep up sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Fafonnation call Kathy Boucher at 508:. from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 'p.m. There your_prayers and other relationships with God as well • ther John Dietzelf, Box 325, Peoria, IL 61651. ,~97.-3919. will be crafts, games and food. For as you can', none of these activities - watching televi- , 'QuestiOIl$ may be sent-to Father Dietzen at the more information call 508-993sion, ~nitting, washing the car - need tq be wrong for same address, or E-mail: iidietzen@aoI.com.' FALL RIVER - A healing ser- 1691. vice 'will take place {ll St. Anne's' Church onSunday at 2:30 p.m., and NEW BEDFORD - Catholic a healing Mass, will take place at Social Services is looking for volHoly,Name Church on October 22 unteers to facilitate conversation , 'at 7 p.m. The Holy Name Healing '. groups Jor its EnglisQ as a second Ministry will be present at both, language program. Tr~ining is proevents. vided and rio experience is needed. , Call Suzanne Pelletier at 508-997_, I have found it nard to write about endure and that nothing evil "will tions, 2002) - reintroduces us to 7337 for more information. / sex-abuse scandals in the Church. prevail against it." I keep quotes Catherine in a chapter underscoring FALL RIVER - Holy Name Perhaps it is because I found the , from the, great Christians of the past "God's words of hope for today." , C1iurch is hosting Spiritual EnrichNORTH EASTON'- The' whole media blitz On this too dis- and lately found comfort in what St. As he wlites, "She provides us with ment Seminars beginning on Ocl()-, bel' 30 at 7 p:m. An Explanation of Catholic Jewish Dialogue Commit- 'turbing. Maybe I simply did not Catherine of Siena wrote when she a stattIing, even outrageous portrait Life in the Spirit Seminars will take tee of Stonehill College announces want to add to the voices that, in ' felt such sorrow over the corruption of a Church in desperate need of re- ' place on October 26 at 10 a.m. For the annual James 1. Kenneally lec- honesty, had to express so much dis- in the 14th-century Churc~: form, much like the Church of our more infonnation, call 508-674-9877. ture with keynotespeakerEugeneL. may, anger, revulsion and sadness: "You must despise the clergy's day." Pogany, author of "My Brothers ImWith so much wlitten sensation'Morehohestly,Icouldn'tgetpast sins and try through your prayers to FALL RIVER- The Youth age." It will be heJd October 23 at clothe them in clean garments of ally about the, sexual scandals inApostles Institute will' host a Fall 7:30 p.m. in the Martin lnstitute Au-, the other hurt I felt - about how all volving some errant pIiests, River Youth Ministry Seminar on ditorium. For more information call the good piiests working . I would highly recommend ' hard in their parishes a n d , r - - - - - - - - - - November 5 at its residence on 42 508-565-113 I. communi~ies were being . Chicago Street., The .topic is "Start- . Thigpen's book as a gujd~ , TAUNTON - A program en- tainted by the crimes and ing from Scratch: How to Begin' to help us understand not Youth Ministry at Your 'Parish," pre- titled ''Theology on Tap,"· will be failings of some of their only how 'such a scandal sented by Joe Sollecito and Donna held October 24 at 6: 15 p.m. at ordained brothers. could happen, but also what Martyniak., Mass is at 7:30 p.m. and Muldoon's Saloon ResJ<\urant. It : Then I felt a personal responsibility we, as Catho-, the seminar begins at 8 p.m. For more , is open to'single and married disbelief in the reported lics who love our Church, , information call 508-672-2755. people in their 20s and 30s and By An~oinette Bosco magnitude of the problem. have regarding this. He has will feature guest speaker Father in spite of the facfthat For, brought together 14 CathoFALL RIVER'- Catholic Me~ Vincent Nagle addressing the topic lic leaders, each focusing on , morial Home is ,co-sponsoring "The of Islam. For inore information , ·1 have been a Catholic , Better Breather's"Club;" for those call Bud Miller at 508-675-3847. writer since the ;50s, aSsociating in prayer and holy love, washing away a different aspect of the clisis, all in-· these years with hundreds of priests, tbeirevil with your sorrow. God has c'n~dibly honest in seeking how we with respiratory illness. They will meet October 22 from 1-2:30 p.m. WEST HARWICH - The Cel- I never, ~ver, experienced one off- , appointed them to be angels and can deal with these dark days. For more information call Cornel eb'rate Life Comm'ittee of Holy Trin- color word,' suggestion or action suns on earth, and when they are less Sadly, the media blitz also has Boudria at 508-679-00 II. ' . ity Parish will meet October 27 at from'a man in a Roman collar. I ' than that you must pray for them. , spawned clUelty in the form of soI:30 p.m. in the church. Join thein in could,. though, remember countless But never judge anyone." caned humor. I've personally heard HYANNIS - A free exhibit· of ' praying to end abortion. good works done by so many of Thank you, St. Catheiine! snide, snickering remarks about them for others out of love for tne To my surpnse, I have no~ been priests spewed out to get a laugh. Lord. alone in remembering this great ItalIn "Shaken by Scandals," Jesuit In spite of the darkness that the ian wo'man,'who died at age 33 and Father Mitchell C. Pacwa tells of FALL RIVER - "How to ReThe event is free and open to incessant publicity has placed on the . was made' a ,doctor of the Church boarding a plane. "A woman standally Do Breast SelfoExamination," ,the public. However, seating is Church, this has not had a presumed by Pope Paul VI. Paul Thigpen, edi- ing near me, thinking it ajoke, asked . 'will be the topic of a presentation limited. fallout: that Catholics would find tor of a book which caught my at- me, 'Abused any kids today, Faon October 23 from 6-7 p.m: at the To register or learn more, or their faitheroded.rm not at all sur- tention - "Shaken by Scandals, ther?' I had not expected that, and I FIRSTFED Center for Breast Care for a full calendar of events call prised. This is,after all, the Church Catholics Speak Out About Priests had no answer." It's sad that mass at Saint Anne's Hospital. . ,the center at 508-235-5353. . built on Chnst's promise that it will Sexual Abus~" (Servant.Publica- media can so pollute our thinking.

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The Church in 'the Rest' Philip Jenkins, a distinguished in "the Rest;' the supernatural is as historian and professor of religious real as the natural world; Jesus is "the studies at Penn State, is an intellec- embodiment of divine power, who tual provocateur who backs up his overcomes the evil forces that inflict provocations with data. Cutting calamity and sickness upon the hustraight across the academic grain, man race;" authority is respected; deProfessor Jenkins recently argued in the Atlantic _ - - - - - - - - - - Monthly that religion will replace ideology as "the prime animating ... force in human affairs" in the 21 st century - although he concedes that religion's impact on the new century By George Weigel may also lead to serious conflicts. Professor Jenkins's Atlantic essay also had a challenge for votionallife is vibrant - and no one North American Catholics. is clamoring for a "democratized" Beset by scandals and mired in Church. endless debates over doctrine and Part ofthe fascination of Jenkins' practice, Catholics in the United argument comes from his often-surStates and Canada are virtually prising numbers. To take a few nooblivious, Jenkins suggests, to the table examples: basic fact of Catholic life in the 21 st - Three quarters of the Cathocentury: that world Catholicism is lics baptized in 1998 came from "the becoming a predominantly Third Rest" Latin America (eight million), World religion. Moreover, he ar- Africa (three million),Asia(a bit ungues, the overwhelming majority of der three million). Latin American and African Catho- There are more baptisms perlics don't give a fig about the issues formed in the Philippines these days that absorb so much Catholic energy than in Italy, Poland, France, and here and in westem Europe. The Ca- Spain - combined. - In the early 1950s, there were tholicism of what he nicely calls "the Rest" (as distinguished from "the some 16 million Catholics in Africa. West") is lived in a milieu strikingly There are 120 million African similar to that ofthe New Testament Catholics today, and there will likely

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be 240 million in 30 years. -.:.. By 2025, in sum, aImost threequarters of world Catholicism will be located in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Furthermore, these numbers tell us something about a distant, and now often-maligned, past. As Professor Jenkins puts it, "the likely map of 21 st-century Catholicism represents an unmistakable legacy of the Counter-Reformation and its global missionary adventures." Turns out that the Cou n ter- Reform ati on wasn't all about the Inquisition, religious wars, and burning heretics, after all. The Counter-Reformation of the 17th century made possible the world Catholicism of the 21 s1. (Which in tum raises an interesting question about the concept of "reform" in the often self-absorbed Church of the western world today: can we say that ours is a time of genuinely Catholic reform when the missionary impulse has become so attenuated in the West?) Jenkins also challenges those proponents ofsecularization who are accustomed to thinking that intensely supernatural religion is something from the sticks - something that people "get over" when they make it to the big city. The truth of the matter, Jenkins argues from

the numbers, is that what's going on in "the Rest" is often a "direct byproduct of urbanization." The new megalopolises in the global "South" usually lack social infrastructure and health services. As people feel adrift on an alien and sometimes brutal urban landscape, religious communities that provide basic health care, elementary education, and social welfare services (as well as a way of making transcendent sense of suffering) are immensely attractive. Which is, interestingly enough, precisely the argument that another against-the-grain scholar, Rodney Stark, made about the Christian situation in the ancient Mediterranean world: from a sociological point of view, primitive Christianity "made it" in late antiquity because it pro-

vided networks of support and care in violent, cruel urban environments. "Progressive" Catholics often dream ofa Third Vatican Council that would bring the Catholic Church more in line with secular modemity on issues of sexual morality, gender, and authority. Philip Jenkins suggests that a Third Vatican Council, led by bishops from ''the Rest;' would do precisely the opposite: it would vigorously re-affirm classic Catholic doctrine and morality. All of which suggests that the relationship between "theWest" and "the Rest" is going to be very interesting indeed, in the Catholicism of the new century. George Weigel is a seniorfelJnw of the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, D. C.

Starting a wave for Jesus "Mommy, where is that voice ing the wave they could control the It is Tamas Vicsek's fault. If it crowd and train us to their heart's weren't for him, I would never have coming from?" "What voice, honey? It's prob- content. (Yes, many, many liturgists been tempted to think how fun it might be to see if a "wave" could ably your little brother asking for do have hearts.) Vicsek's mathematibe started at Mass. Vicsek is one of the Hungarian re- _-----------r---:::::;;::::---,... cal models show a wave starts when two to three searchers who have published the results of their 0 dozen people stand up simultaneously. It is unanalysis of what it takes to W0 clear if this number is af~~:t~ "wave" at a sporting fected by the number of beer venders in the stands I guess they do these. By Dan Morris at any given time. Howthings at the University of -I!~ Budapest because someone Lever, it is safe to assume beer venders would not said there is money in doing be available at most research on weapons of Masses without prohibitive negomass destruction. (Get it? Mass his Zip Lock of Cheerios." "She wants people to pay atten- tiations with state and local liquordestruction? Har, har.) control agencies. Actually, I do not think a wave tion to her." However, pews could be outfit"Your brother is not a she, he's would "destruct" a Mass at all, noted with electronic stimulation detably if it was done before and/or a he. As in hee, hee." ''There she is. See her up there vices that would encourage people after the actual liturgy begins - a in a "jump-start" section to "stand ti me nonnally reserved for the choir by the altar?" "See who? I don't see anyone simultaneously." and/or song leader to beg the paTo inject even more enthusiasm, rishioners dragging into the pews but some woman waving her arms perhaps voltage could be raised and to pay attention and practice the and pulling her hair." lowered depending on the weather ''That's her! That's herl" "gathering song" and the Commun.''That's who, honey? Where are and song leader's mood. ion hymn. It is an open question whether These "please practice the tune those Cheerios?" . ''The lady who wants us to sing." or not the pastor should be allowed folks" are brave, brave people. "Mass hasn't started yet, access to the stimulator devices durSome arm themselves with guitars ing his homily. The same kind of Sweetie. That's when we sing." so that, a) people assume they have "But she wants us to know the device-control access issues could something to do with music, and/ be raised for Capital Campaign or b) they have a weapon with words." ''The words are in the hymnal Committee members during fundwhich to defend themselves when worshipers shove by them on their or a handout or something. Besides, raising season. Canon lawyers might need to be this is Mass. We sing during the way to sit down. consulted here. While unrelated research has not Mass not before and after it." OK, we are getting a little ahead "Dad doesn't sing." yet confirmed this, it is estimated "That's not necessarily a bad of ourselves. Still, the idea of "dothese courageous pre-Mass, ing a wave for Jesus" has some apwarmer-upper individuals are invis- thing." Training on how to create a pre- peal. ible to roughly 67 percent of all Comments are welcome. EMass wave could produce massive Catholics. Uncle Dan at At church before Mass you hear (har, har) benefits for those fine mail folks alone. Once they got us all do- cnsuncle@yahoo.com. things like:

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President Bush urged to press China' on religious; human rights WASHINGTON (CNS) - A coalition of human and religious rights advocates called on President Bush to make human rights a top agenda item in meetings with Chinese President Jiang Zemin in late October. Advocates said they were concerned that human rights would not play an important role as the Bush administration seeks economic and political gains in China. "By trading with China, what we are doing is sanctioning human rights abuses," said Harry Wu, executive director of the Laogai Research Foundation, dUring a recent protest outside the U.S. ~upreme Court in Washington. Wu, a Catholic and a former Chinese political pri~oner, said the human rights situation in China is worsening. He said that while certain high-profile political prisoners have been released from prison and have left for other countries thousands more remain imprisoned for their religious or political beliefs. Given the country's poor record in upholding human rights, Wu questioned U.S. foreign policy with China. He said the White House has never hosted an official state visit from the leader of a communist country. "Why China?" he asked, given the country's ,poor record on human-and religiQus,rights. , w4;,:w:b{{iP ,~9$9~~b~lik a 19-

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CAPUCHIN FRANCISCAN Father Donato Lippert, left, and Pedro Gonzalez hold a sign from the Washington-based Spanish Catholic Center, where they both work, during a rally supporting immigration reform in Washington. Father Lippert is executive director of the center, which provides education, health and social services to newly arrived immigrants. (CNS photo by Bob Roller)

IDlDligrants rally for legalization; bishop calls issue 'justice' By PAmCIA ZAPoR CATHOUC NEWS SERVICE

The cry "Si, se puede," Spanish for "Yes, we' can," echoed from downtown Washington recently as thousands of immigrants rallied for a legal resid~ncy program. Speakers, iricluding the president of the nation's largest laIJPr union, the House nllnority :leader and the chairman ofthe U.S. bishops' Committee on Migration, were enthusiastically answered bypeopIe from across the country who ~ame to WaShington to deliver a million postcaids calling for legaliZing the status of illegal immigrants already in the country. ''From the perspective of Church teaching, legalization is a matter of justice," said MiamiAuxiliary Bishop Thomas G. Wenski, chairman of the bishops' migration committee. ''As pastors, we witness the moral and spiritual consequences of a system which decries the presence ofthe undocumented and at the same time it benefits from their hard labor." Speaking to the group alternately in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole and Polish, Bishop Wenski said the nation must not "acquiesce to a system which creates a permanent underclass of people, who are expected to wash our clothes, pick our food in the fields, clean our houses, take care of our children and manicure our lawns, but are not expected to fully enjoy the fruits of their labor because of their legal status." ''We must not let the current situation stand," Bishop Wenski said. ''Migrants come to our nation in order to survive and, once here, work hard for meager earnings in order to support their families. While they contribute taxes to our government coffers and industry to our communities, they are not protected under our labor laws and become subject to exploitation:' Farmworkers, hotel employees, clothing manufacturers and taxi

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drivers were among the groups represented in a crowd organized by churches, labor unions and organizations such as the Polish American Association and the Guatemalan Chamber of Commerce. The Los Angeles, Washington and San Francisco archdioceses and the dioceses ofOakland, Calif., Galveston-Houston, Cleveland and Richmond, Va., also participated. The crowd included people carrying signs and banners from New York, Chicago, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and California A Franciscan priest carried one end of a banner from the Spanish Catholic Center in Wash~ ington, while next to him a Hispanic man in a union T-shirt waved a small American flag. Flags from the United States, Honduras, Mexico, EI Salvador, Guatemala and Colombia dotted Freedom Plaza, which is a few blocks from the White House and across the street from the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center. At one end ofthe plaza is a statue of Polish nobleman Thaddeus Kosciusko, who served as an engineer and cavalry officer for the United States during the RevolutionaryWar. Boxes filled with the million

postcards calling for legalization were accepted by Rep. Richard Gephardt, D-Mo., who hosted a press conference the next day to introduce the Earned Legalization and Family UnificationAct The bill was unlikely to make any progress in the current legislative session, which had already run past the scheduled date to adjoum. Gephardt, the minority leader, said the bill would certainly have a hard time getting to a vote, let alone being passed. ''But we are deadly serious about passing this bill," he said. "Hard work should be rewarded with fair play." Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-ID., said a legalization program is necessary so that the people who care for "our most precious prize - our children" - can return home to take care of their own children without fear of being deported. John Sweeney, president of the AFL-,CIO; saidunion members have to make it clear that the labor movement stands shoulder-to-shoulder with immigrants who seek to become legal residents. IDegal immigrants "pay taxes and help build our communities," Sweeney said, ''we should reward them with full rights and respect."

A MAN holds up a sign calling for immigration reform and the legalization of immigrants working in the United States at a rally in Washington. (CNS photo by Bob Roller)

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BISHOP O'MALLEY marches in the annual Respect Life Walk in Boston. At right, he chats with some of the delegation from the Fall River diocese. (Photos by Joseph Mador and Barbara Wenc.)

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the marchers, massed from curbAnd he talked about the holiness will repair the brokening to curbing, carried lighted Church, the need for its members ness in our Church and bind up candles and recited the rosary and to be people of prayer, a deepened the wounds in our world." sang hymns all in Portuguese as need for vocations not just to the In a warm good-bye, Bishop they slowly processed south on priesthood but to marriage, devo- O'Malley told the congregation, South Main Street for a quarter tion to Our Lady of Fatima, and ''Today I am sad to be leaving you of mile to St. Anne's where hun- lastly, his happy life as bishop of all, but my overriding sentiment dreds had already gathered. at this moment is gratitude. I am Fall River. Saying that Christ does not live thankful for my vocation as a The crowd filled the upper church and galleries .to overflow: separately from his bride, which Franciscan Brother, as a priest, ing, and those unable to find seats .is the people who are the Church, and as a bishop. I wish I had been were ushered into thi lower -Bishop O'Malley explained that better in all these roles, but I pray church where a large video screen . "To love Christ is to love his for the grace of renewal and conversion. I thank God for the priviallowed them to participate in the . Church, they are inseparable." . He added: "The Church is not lege of having been the chief ceremonies. They watchÂ˘d as the s(atue.of a dub, an optional organization shepherd of the Church of Jesus Our Lady of Fatima that had been or multinational corporation. The Christ in Fall River." carried in the procession was en- Church is God's plan for our SalFinally, he told his people, "I throned before the: altar and the .vation. We must ... work to make thank God and I thank you for rosary :ecited in several' lan- . the Church's spiritual reality these last 10 years. In the darkest shine forth by ... rededication to hours, I felt the consolation of guages. . God's mercy and the friendship At the Mass which followed, Christ's mission." Bishop O'Malley said that vo- of support of my priests and felBishop O'Malley was the principal concelebrant. Other cations to the priesthood and mar- low Catholics and other persons concelebrants included Bishop riage are crucial to the future of of good will in this community." There was a moment of silence Robert J. McManus, auxiliary the Church, and asked support of bishop of Providence, R.I.; retired and prayers for both. before he continued..Then, "All I "The message of Fatima is ask of you is forever to rememProvidence Bishop Louis E. Gelineau; retired Archbishop clear: prayer, penance and conver- ber me as loving you." After the final blessing of the George H. Pearce, S.M., also of sion. This will lead us through the Providence; and Abbot Mark present crisis," he said. He de- Mass, the statue of Our Lady of scribed that crisis as "the liberal! Fatima was carried out in proces- . Serna of Portsmouth Abbey. Hundreds of priests were also conservative polarity, cultural sion with the people - including among the concelebrants and wars and partisan politics ... Bishop O'Malley - doing the tramany deacons assisted at the (which) can take their toU on our ditional waving of handkerchiefs Mass, with seminarians and par- mission to repair the world. Only in honor of the VIrgin Mary. ish altar servers also taking part. During his homily, delivered in Spanish, Portuguese and English, Bishop O'Malley quoted from Francis Thompson's "The Hound of Heaven" which he said used the unlikely metaphor of a hound dog to portray Christ. ''Too often we forget that we have a God who is looking for us, pursuing us, who breaks into our history. The Hound of Heaven is chasing us constantly. In his love he wants to capture us and take us back to our heavenly Father," the bishop said. "Sometimes we think that we are looking for God. If we are really looking, it is because God has PEACE MARCHERS make their way from St. Mary's Caalready found us," he asserted. thedral to St. Anne's Church in Fall River. (Anchor photo)

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cling the race entitled, On the Campaign Trail. Through the years, Shields has also found time to teach courses in American politics and the press at Harvard University and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. A native of Weymouth, he holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame; and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. The Fall Dinner is one of two annual fund-raising events for the St. Mary's Education Fund. From the 1995-1996 school year through the current one, more than $2.6 million has been distributed through the fund to some 3,000 students. Planners of the Fall Dinner are still taking reservations from businesses and individuals who want to host a table that evening to support the St. Mary's Education Fund and, through it, children in

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'Christopher Closeup,' retrospective to air By GERRI PARE CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE NEW YORK - Saluting a remarkable half-century on television is the two-part retrospective, "Christopher Closeup,"airing in syndication the weeks of October 20 and 27 (check local listings). Current "Christopher Closeup" host Msgr. James Lisante introduces the two special programs and recalls the 1945 founding of The Christophers by Maryknoll Father James Keller. Adopting the old Chinese proverb "Better to light one candle than curse the darkness," as their motto, The Christophers' emphasis on positive action formed the basis for the weekly program that began in 1952. Among the marvelous clips featuring major Hollywood stars that haven't been seen for years is James Cagney giving an impassioned speech in his first-ever television appearance. Father Keller is seen with celebrities as diverse as Bing Crosby and Bob Hope, Mario Lanza singing "Santa Lucia," former president Herbert Hoover, and Harpo Marx playing his own composition of "The Guardian Angels." There's no absence of humor, either, in more recent clips with Flip Wilson and Dom DeLuise. Since Hollywood is so often associated with shallow glitz and glamour, it's heartening to see Robert Young, Danny Thomas, Rita Moreno and John Forsythe speaking from the heart about their spiritual'lives. While these black-and-white, talking-heads vintage clips may look dated, their message - that with God's

help each individual can change the world for the better - is timeless. Bill Moyers' comment that he most admires the anonymous little heroes who quietly do their jobs and help others every day is well articulated, but the most striking clip is probably that of an aging Dorothy Day explaining in simple words how feeding the hungry from her soup kitchen makes it easy to see Christ in them, not the addict, the prostitute or the alcoholic. Other clips feature Father Keller's successors, Fathers Richard Armstrong, John Catoir and Tom McSweeney talking with more contemporary guests. But, as current host Msgr. Lisante mentions, the program never strays from its point that each person is unique and has a role to play in the world that no one else has. Viewers are likely to be .touched by how football star Dennis Byrd now believes it is importalit to serve others, hoW' Protestant Jane Pauley was profoundly moved when Pope John Paul II blessed a photo of her young twins, and how news correspondent Cokie Roberts emphasizes turning to God in good times more than bad. Father Keller's ministry on television has undoubtedly affectedmany lives, and hopefully this worthy weekly program will continue to shine brightly for decades to come. If "Christopher Closeup" is not carried in your area, it might be worth a phone call or an E-mail to your local broadcasters and ask them, "Why not?"

T,HE VEGGIES - Junior Asparagus, Laura Carrot, Percy, Annie, Bob the Tomato and Archibald Asparagus - star in the animated feature "Jonah - A Veggie Tales Movie." (CNS photo from Artisan Entertainment) ,

Vegetables tell the tale of Jonah and the whale DAVID DICERTO CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

from each other and lack the enangelic vegetables . Their rousing "Second dearing personality of a Buzz NEW YORK - "Jonah: A Chances" prompts a change of Lightyear or cowboy Woody. Veggie Tales Movie" (Artisan) heart for Jonah. His resolve Several scenes are overly peis a whimsical, computer-ani- strengthened, escapee Jonah dantic, with dialogue borc!ering mated retelling of the biblical proceeds to Nineveh, whose in- on preachy. This moralizing story of Jonah and the whale, habitants have a nasty habit of may work better in an episodic based on the popular direct-to- slapping foreigners across the series, but seems contrived in a video "Veggie Tales" series. face with fish. God's message movie. All in all, it may prove Written and directed by Mike of boundless love wins the day. difficult for "Jonah," despite its Nawrocki and Phil Vischer, it Nineveh repents. Jonah leaves, positive message, to attract a features a salad bar of Christian perplexed over how God's love wider audience beyond its vegetables who sing and dance could extend to even such an un- "Veggie Tales" fan base. their way' through this parable worthy people. Highlighting the positive, the of God's unconditional love. The film closes with Bob To- filmmakers deserve kudos, While the computer-generated mato and his merry legumes showing courage in tackling a animation is a few notches be- having learned an important les- story as sublime as Jonah - eslow recent Disney-Pixar offer- son about God's limitless mercy pecially taking into account the ings, parents and fans of the se- and compassion. juggernaut-like merchandising ries will find this an appealing Much of the picture's short- engines fueling most children's alternative to the glut of mer- comings hinge on the inevitable entertainment. "Jonah" breaks chandise-driven flicks geared to comparisons to bigger-bud- complex moral concepts into the younger audience. geted, animated features. In ad- child-sized bites that are more The tale opens with Bob To- dition to taking a back seat tech- easily grasped in a lighthearted mato and his mates en route to nically to what Disney or guise. see Twipo, an Elvis-like aspara- DreamWorks release, "Jonah" The U.S. Conference of gus, in concert. Sidetracked by unfortunately offers less than Catholic Bishops classification a van mishap, the intrepid band memorable musical numbers. is A-I - general patronage. The encounters a bungling trio of pi- The celery, asparagus and as- Motion Picture Association of rates, eager to recount to the' sorted crudites, while cute, are' America rating is G - general landlubbers a yam about a re- at times difficult to distinguish audiences. cent call in a foreign port. From here, the film picks up the familiar Old Testament story of Jonah, a prophet of ancient Israel, currently incarnated as an asparagus stalk, sporting a monocle and proper British accent. Jonah is instructed by the Lord to bring his message to the citizens of Nineveh, a godless Assyrian city and Israel's hated ri val. Jonah refuses and tries to flee, setting sail for distant Tarshish aboard a ship crewed by the loony troika of pirates. A storm overtakes the vessel and Jonah is tossed overboard, along with Khalil, a fast-talking, scene-stealing caterpillar. The unlikely duo soon becomes JONAH, played by Veggie Tales character Archibald the whale hors d'oeuvres, and the Asparagus, rides his camel Reginald in the animated feature recipients of a gastrointestinal "Jonah - A Veggie Tales Movie." (CNS photo from Artisan visitation by a gospel choir of Entertainment)

Catholic University to honor singer Aaron Neville WASHINGTON (CNS) The Catholic University of America's alumni association will honor singer Aaron Neville with its highest honor, the James Cardinal Gibbons Medal, during an October 19 ceremony at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington. Neville is receiving the award for his "devotion to music that touches the soul and serves as an inspiration to many," said a statement by Vincentian Father David O'Connell, Catholic University's president. "His music, as an expression of his faith, has made a real difference in the world." From his 1966 pop and rhythm-and-blues hit "Tell It Like It Is" to the present day, Neville - sometimes solo and sometimes with three siblings as The Neville Brothers - has explored the musical junctions of pop, soul, and the jazz and Creole influences of his native New Orleans. Neville experienced a resur-

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ignored the past century of bibCATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE lical research and its historical VATICAN CITY - On the and critical method. 10th anniversary of the "CatAccording to these critics, he echism of the Catholic Church," said, "it would be in'genuous, for Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger deexample, to cite passages from fended the text against some the'Gospel :of John to outline the theologians' "hostile reje.ction" historical" figure of Jesus; one because of its alleged failure to would be ,inspired by a literalist incorporate modern biblifaith that could even be cal research and ecumenicalled fundamentalist." cal sensibilities. But he said that because "But faith is not primarily a mateThe cardinal, head of biblical research. positions rial for intellectual experiments but the Vatican's doctrinal change rapidly and are ofcongregation, also said the the solid foundation ... on which we ten disputed among scholcatechism has been 'wel- can live and die," he said, quoting ars, the catechism, which is comed in many parts of the St. Paul. . intended as a long-term Church and eventually teaching guide, approaches_ may help eliminate "deviaScripture instead as a tions" in liturgical practice. happy with the idea of a univer- "present word" and "living Cardinal Ratzinger made his sal catechism "because of the un- source." remarks at the opening session derstandable desire of the intelOther criticisms of the catof a recent, four-day Vatican lectual to be able to experiment echism have centered on its almeeting to assess the reception as much as possible in an open' leged failure to reflect an ecuof the catechism a decade after space," he said. menical sensibility, .the cardinal its release. About 200 people par"But faith is not primarily a said. ticipated, including representa- material.for intellectual experiBut he said "~ln essential ecutives of bishops' conferences and ments but the solid foundation ... meniclll contribution" in the catechetical experts from around on which we can live and die," document was its treatment of the world, he said, .quoting St. Paul. the doctrine of justification The Vatican's clergy congreCardinal Ratzinger said some the teaching on how one is saved gation, which organized the of the "strongest attacks" on the - at the heart of its discussion meeting along with the doctrinal catechism focused on its use of of ethics. congregation, broadcast the pro- scriptural texts, which some said He said the catechism's un-

Vatican prepares draft directives against adInitting gays as priests' By JOHN THAVIS CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE VATICAN' CITY - The Vatican has prepared a draft document containing directives against the admission of homosexuals to the priesthood, informed Vatican sou!:.ces said. The document takes the position that since the Church considers the homosexual orientation as "objectively disordered" such people' should not be admitted to the seminary or ordained, the sources said. The question of excluding homosexuals from the priesthood had been quietly considered at the Vatican for years without finding a consensus. It received new and more urgent attention in the wake or'U.S. clerical sex abuse cases, many of which involved homosexual acts. The Congregation for Catholic Education prepared the draft document in collaboration with the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and other Vatican agencies, the sources said. At the same time, the education congregation has finished work on a separate document that examines how ps'ychological sciences can be used in discerning vocations - another hotly debated issue at the Vatican in recent years. Its publication was expected before the end of the year.

derlying theme of the search for instruments, which (are) preunity can be seen only if it is read cisely (what) the new ge.neration as a whole. awaits," he said. Cardinal Ratzinger highlighted the catechism's approach to liturgy and sacraments, especially its emphasis on the "cosmic dimension" of their cultural. forms. Low, low rates starting at Unfortunately, he said, liturgical reform had been understood in some Church sectors No points, no closing costs solely as a "form of religious 1st, 2nd, 3rd MORTGAGES training" and had led to "culPurchase or Refinance Improvement & Repair turalimpoverishment" in Debt Consolidation Church architecture, music and Credit Card Pay Olfs images. .Home Equity Loans Commercial Loans "Against these deviations, the 2nd Homes. catechism offers the necessary Tuition

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However, the draft document ing the candidate's suitability" on homosexuals· will take the for receiving the sacrament of form of directives or norms, to orders. Church law says if such be used throughout the univer- a doubt 'exists the person should sal Church, they said. not be ordained. "The document's position Father Baker said homosexu(on admission of homosexuals. ality was a "disordered attracto the priesthood) is negative,. tion" that can "never 'image' based in part on what the 'Cat- God and never contribute to the echism of the Catholic Church' good of the person or society." says in its revised· edition, that He cited potentia1 difficulties the homosexual orientation is for homosexual seminarians or 'objectively disordered,'" said priests; they included problems. one source. dealing with their tendencies in "Therefore, independent of a largely heterosexual society, any judgment on the homo- questions about adherence to sexual person, a person of this Church teachings, afld possible orientation should not be admit- temptations presented in male ted to the semi'nary and, if it is environments like the seminary discovered later, should not be or the priesth9od. ordained," he said. . The pope said the support Last year. Archbishop from psychological sciences Tarcisio Bertone, secretary of should be used iii a balanced the Vatican's doctrinal congre- way as part of the overall vocagation, said in a Catholic News tional path, integrated in a Service interview, "Persons candidate's formation program. with a homosexual inclination He said recourse to psychologishould not be admitted to the cal methods can only be underseminary." stood in the context of the "cliIn September a U.S. Vatican mate of faith" that marks the official at the Congregation for vocational decision. Bishops, Father Andrew R. Many Vatican Qfficials have Baker, articulated arguments privately voiced apprehension against acceptance of homo- . about over-reliance on psychosexuals as priesthood candidates logical methods to ·screen carin an article published by the didates to the priesthood. The Catholic magazine America. doCument is said to address Father Baker said that if a those concerns 'by stressing man has a predominant or ex- balanced approach that recogclusive 'same-sex attraction that nizes the potential contributions in itself is grounds for bishops of psychology, but within a limto have "a prudent doubt regard- ited sphere of competence.

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sponsored the Mass in,the Washington Archdiocese. Normally held at WASHINGTON - LawI:J1ak- the Cathedral of St. Matthew in ers, lawyers and government offi- downtown Washington, it was cials have a sacred duty to ensure moved this year to the Basilica of pCac~ and liberty for American citithe National Shrine of the Immacuzens and to protect society's weak late Conception because of extenand vulnerable"the president of the sive'restoration work on the cathe-: U.S. Conference of Catholic Bish- dral. ,ops said at the annual Red Mass in ,Bishop Gregory said government Washington.. offiCials must "carry the responsi:The burden of public service, bility to exercise wisely, fairly, and when'rightly lived,' is indeed a' in a personallx disinterested fashion heavy burden," said Bishop Wilton the call for justice and solidarity that D. Gregory of Belleville, Ill., God intends for lis during our liv~s LOUISIANA. BISHOP Michael Jarrell meets members of the Vincent family from Chauvin, homilist at the recent Mass. "That ' on this earth." La., at'a temporary shelter for evacuees in Houma recently. The bishop of Houma-Thibodaux service is a sacred trust. We thank He noted that in the wake of last 'visited and prayed with some 150 people who fled storms that recently hit the coastal region. God for the leaders and public ser- year's terrorist attacks, cOlporate fi~' . , . vants of our own time, who truly nancial scandals arid the sex abuse (CNS photo by LawrenceChatagnier, Bayou Catholic)' strive 10 protect our country's jus- crisis in the Catholic Church, many' tice and peace (and) ensure for us in the nation have "doubts about theopport~nity to work for the fulleadership." fillment of God's plan'in our lives "We cannot allow matters to reand in socidy.'" main that way. It is neither our hisTjle Red Mass - so named for tory as Americans, nor our nature \ , the red vestments worn by the cel- 'as men and,women of faith to give HOUMA, La. (CNS) Bishop Michael Jarrell of ' CRS and Catholic Charities of the Miami Archdioebrants and the color of fire, a sym- in to pessimism or resignation," the Houma-Thibodaux said the 150 or so Hunicane Lili cese were working with Caritas Cuba, the social serbol ofthe Holy Spirit- is celebrated bishop said. " He called on 'lawmakets to re- -evacuees lie met and prayed with at a shelter in t10uma vice arm of the Catholic Church in Cuba, to provide annually the Sunday before the new relief. Catholic Charities sent about 77,000 'pounds of U.S. Supreme Court session begins. member that 'justice, morality and were "quite aware of the ordeal ahead.", 'The news media moves on to other things, but these emergency food supplies to hunicane victims there. -The liturgy invokes blessings and good' governance, indeed the esIn'the Houma-Thibodaux diocese, evacuees were' guidance on judges, attorneys, gov- sence ofleadership, are not the arbi- people's lives will be changed for weeks, mqnths, maybe ernment--: officials and Supreme trary re-creations ofeach generation. : even years," said SisterMiriam Mitchell, diocesan chan- ' spending daylight hours away from their shelter, located CouI,tjustices in their administration Rather, they ar~ based in the will of cellor. The Sister of Holy Spirit and Mary Immaculate in a gym, to return to their homes to survey damage and is also an American Red Cross-trained shelter manager. ' ' work on cleanup. of justice. God himself." "People can survive a few nights bunking out, but it Washington Cardinal Theodore ' The bishop also 'lamented that . According to the MiamiBerald, Hunicane Uli ,caused only two reported injuries along the GlllfCoast, gets stressful not being in their usual surroundings," E. McCarrick was the main cel- men and women of faith have not but it caused about $600 million worth of damage in Sister Mitchell said. 'The shelter needs to move toward , ebrant. In addition to about 20 challenged "the assertion that relipriests, concelebrants included Car- gion is ,a strictly,private matter and the United States, flooding large regions and knocking some stability." The Knights of Columbus from around the dioce'se dinal James A. Hickey, retired arch- . that faith in God and its accompa· out power to a half-million people., Hurricane Lili also was responsible for a dozen deaths .cooked hot meals for the community as cleanup efforts bishop of Washington; Washington nying moral and social values have in the Caribbean. News reports said Lili landed in Cuba continued. Auxiliary Bishops Kevin J. Farrell, no role to play in our national life." Bishop Jarrell celebrated Masses at several area Francisco Gon~alez and ~onard 1. Before the Mass, noting that the with winds of up to'120 miles per hour, did extensive damage to housing and public infrastructure and dechurches, including St. Lucy in Houma, which was Olivier; Bishop Paul S. Loverde of nation is involved in "a struggle . stroyed rice and, tobaccocrops'. flo'oded during Isidore a week earlier. Mass attendance , Arlington, Va.; and Archbishop against terroris'm," Cardinal Lili was preceded by Hunicane Isidore, which cre- was low in some parishes, as many victims worked diliGabriel Montalvo, papal nuncio to McCarrick ~aid, "We ask the Lord the United States. ' to bless these United States of ated 18-foot_waves and brought nearly 30 inches of rain gently at cleanup. "I have been praying and will continue to pray for About 2,500 people attended the America and all those who lead'- it, to western Cuba and Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, where the Mexican government declared a state ofemer,you," .the bishop told residents of the flooded areas. Mass. They included numerous 'guide it and serve it." ,' , . "You've been through this bet8re and you know the judges, lawyers, diplomats and othIn calling for God's blessing on' gency in about 45 communities. Catholic Relief Services, the U.S. bishops; over- scenario all too well ... but you will pull together to help ers involved in government and law. judges, government officials and the ,se~s relief and?evelopment agency, ,allocated each other through this difficult time." This is the 49th year the john diplomatic corps,' Cardinal $240,000 for emergency supplies for the regions hardThe bishop 'asked parishioners to give thanks, deCarroll Society, a group of Catholic McCarrick asked God to "give us "est hit: Cuba's Pinar del Rio and Havana' provinces, spite losses, for their lives. professional men and women, has right judgment." and the Yucatan Archdiocese and Campeche diocese "God is our strength - especially at this, time in Mexico. and will continue to be," he said. CAll-tOUC NEWS SERVICE

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WASHINGTON (CNS) - The same old organizations were get- - the grant process," P~rter said of 'director of the U.S. Department of ting the funding' year after year'" the conferen,ces' itinerary. "Our EdLication's Center for Faith-Based because of a "hesitancy" amol)g' mission isn't to increase the numand Community Initiatives saId tho,se groups ,"to work with faith- ber (of community and faith based he's. hopeful about collaboration based groups" and a lack of famii- ' organizations), but rather to not disbetween Caiholicorganizations and' , iarity with the grant application pro- 'criminate," he sai,d. "We want to ... the department in the future. cess. end the antagonism between'govThe center is "a catalystand col- , Porter called the process "very' ernment and Church (in America)." ,Iaborator with all the various' arms complicated and bureaucratic and He' said he sees "an anti-reliof the U.S. Department of Educa- hard to understand.;' gious discrimination" in society,. tion," said John Porter, its director. "We're looking at how can we : adding that "religious people are It was created to "level the playing get the word out and explain the' told to keep your faith to yourself. field, " he said, by providing reli- grants process," he said in an inter"It's been said that we're creat, gious and secular organizations view with Catholic News Service. ing- a slush fu'~d for religious a]ike an equal opportunity to re- One way the center did that was groups," he said. "We're not. We're ceive government funding for af- With, a series of six conferences held saying you have the same chance ter-school and -extracurricular around the country focused on as anyone else-if you prove yourschool programs. . training and education, which, he , self to be effective - of getting CHIEF JUSTICE William -H. RehnqJ'ist walks with Wash- ' A' department ~udit, institute'! ,estimated" was attended by some federal funds." ington Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick following the Red Mass shortly after the center was created 3,800 people and indirectly influThe president, accon;ling to Porat the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Con- - a mere 10 days after President enced an additional 10,000 people. ter, "has seen the power of faith~ ception in WaShington. (CNS photo by ~artin LU'eders) Bush took office - revealed "the '''We try to give an overview of based groups." "

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RESIDENTS OF Montgomery County, Md., attend a prayer vigil at St. Mary's Church in Rockville. A shooting spree in the Washington area claimed the lives of nine people and terrorized the community. (CNS photo from Reuters)

Parish holds funeral Mass for, victint gmined down in s~ooting spree' SILVER SPRING, Md. - In eighth child, and always made room, something else walked an almost .prophetic letter, Sa- everyone laugh, her younger sis- with' her ttiat fills your soul with rah Ramos thanked God for her ter said. warmth and love," said Larry life and asked the Lord to take Before learning of her sister's Gaffigan" 'Ramos' employer care of her family, especially her murder, B~nilda Rivera had who gave a eulogy during the husband and her son. taken her daughter to school and Mass. "I know you will take care of attended ,Mass. . Ramos became like a family them. You will not abandon , "I received the Eucharis't that· member to Gaffigan and his them," she wrote in Spanish at day, and he gave me strength to family, for whom she worked as a retreat she attended just days accept this," said Rivera. "I have a nan,ny. "Her presence made before she died. been going to Mass every day your heart happy," he said. Little did Ramos know the since that Gaffigan learned of Ramos' , day because . the Eubench where she sat in death shortly after he learned of the murder of front of a suburban Maryland post office October 3 his friend, Jaines Martin, "She had many hopes and wishes who was shot October 2 at would mark the spot where she would take her to always do better, and always the beginriing of the ramlast breath. wanted to follow the path of Christ," page, apparently by the A recent immigrant Ana Ramos, 24, said about her older same assailant The Marfrom EI Salvador, Ramos, tin family donated James' 34, who came to live in sister. "She was always happy and vehicle to Carlos Ramos, . whom they learned from Silver Spring, was the hardworking." Gaffigan was in need of fourth victim to be gunned transportation. ' down by an elusive killer She was such a beautiful girl, in a shooting rampage that charist gives 'me strength." Rivera, 39, framed the letter said Cindy Mayorga, 21, about claimed the lives of eight others and wounded two more in less Ramos wrote during her week- her friend. "She was full of energy and never had a negative than a month. Ramos fulfilled end retreat. her dream of coming to America Marta Ramos,' 41, did not attitude." If she had time to think about. just two years ago with her hus- have the chance to say goodbye band, Carlos Cruz, and their to her younger sister before her death, she probably would leaving togo home to Los An- have thought, "God does things seven-year-old son, Carlos Jr. for a reason, He put me here for "Christ wants to share in-our geles this summer. "She was asleep when I was a reason. Maybe I did my job suffering," said Father Luis Marrioquin, a friend of the fam- leaving, and I didn't want to , and it's time for me to go," said ily, during his homily at the fu- wake her," she said in Spanish Mayorga about the strong faith neral Mass for Ramos last week _as her voice cracked and tears of Ramo,S. Ramos was buried at Gate of at St. Camillus Church in Silver welled in her-eyes. "I will re~lIy Heaven' Cemetery in' Silver miss her." Spring. . Gloria Argueta of nearby Spring. The plot of land at the "She had many hopes ·and wishes to al.ways do be'uer, and Beltsville described her cousin cemetery was donated to the Ramos family by the Archdioalways wanted to follow the as a deeply religious woman. "She was very close to her cese of Washington. path of C~rist," Ana Ramos, 24, Gaffigan described her mursaid about her older sister. "She Catholic faith and participated was, always happy and in many religious activities," der as God falling short of help Argueta said as she clutched a "up there." He said, "God was hardworking." short of angels; and Sarah was Ramos, who had six sisters framed picture of her cousin. "When she walked into the called ahead of time." and three brothers, was the

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THESE STUDENTS from Bishop Stang High School, North Dartmouth" w~re named· Commended Students in the 2003 National Merit Scholarship

Competition. From.left: Michele Theroux, Riley Williams, Heather Johnson, Ryan McGeough and Academic Principal Mary Ann Miske!. PARENTS AND STUDENTS gather at SS. Peter and Paul School, Fall River. for the annual blessing of the pets.

Students- at SSe Peter and.Paul celebrate .pets FALt RIVER - Students and par- ture is important and pets are not only ents of SS. Pete~ and Paul School gath:' companions, but members of one's ered together' October 4 on the Feast.. .family. of St. Francis to show that every creaThey participated in a blessing of pets led by pastor Father Stephen B. Salvador iri which n;iore than 50 animals ' were sprinkled with holy water arid prayed for. Children carried cats and dogs, lizards and rabbits, bowls with' goldfish and qne even brought a turtle. "The kids absolutely love it," Principal Kathleen Burt said. "It was a fun event for students andparents and a good charic~ to celebrate prayer and the peace our- pets bring us." The event was held in. the school yard and inspired by St. FranCis of Assisi who believed that every creature. was impor': .tant. lISt. Francis wa~ very humble and loved all of God's creatures," said Burt. "Pets are a part of our lives and this isawonderful opportunity for our ~tu c,ients to appreciate ,the creatures that God created SS. PETER and Paul pastor, Father Stephen and the' nature that surrounds us." B. Salvador reads' a blessing for pets.

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McGeough is the son of Richard and Lisa McGeough of South Dartmouth; Theroux is the daughter of Marc and Jennifer Theroux of Tiverton, R.I.; a,nd Williams is the son of Carol and Tedd WilliamS of Osterville. Miskel presented the students with official lette~s of commendation. Commended students placed among the top five percent of more than one million students nationwide.

SIX BISHOP~Connolly High School, Fali River, students are beneficiaries of the Timothy J. Cotter Scholarship this year. Cotter was the former presiqent of the Fall River Five Cents Saving Bank and did much for the community and-Catholic education. From left: Sarah Beers, Andrew and Alex '~u"'owski, Noreen Cotter, Sarah Souza; Michael Falcon and Principal James McNamee. Recipient Kathryn Sullivan was not present for the photo.

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Love doesn't mean disrespect By CHARLIE

A FOURTH-GRADE student from St. Michael School in Schererville, Ind., reflects over the 4,000 crosses that he helped plant outside St. Margaret Mercy Healthcare Center in Dyer, Ind., recentiy, to mark Respect Life Month. The crosses represent the number of abortions that occur each day in the United States. The U.S. Catholic October campaign emphasizes education on thr~ats to human life, including abortion and euthanasia. (CNS photo by Karen Callaway, Northwest Indiana Catholic)

FOOLISH Refrain: See my days are cold without you But I'm hurting while I'm with you And though my heart can't take no more I keep on running back to you (Repeat refrain.) Baby, I don't know why you treat me so bad You say you love me, no one above me And I was all you had And though my heart is eatin' for you I can't stop crying I don't know how I allow you to treat me this way and I still stay (Repeat refrain twice.) , Baby, I don't know why you want to do me wrong See when I'm home, I'm all alone And you are always gone And boy, you know I really love you I can't deny I can't see how you could bring me to so many tears After all these years (Repeat refrain twice.) I just need you, I just need you So sad, so sad what love will make you do All the things that we accept Be the things that we regret To all my ladies, feel me C'mon sing wit' me See, when I getthe strength to leave You always tell me that you need me And I'm weak 'cause I believe you And I~m mad because I love you So I stop and think that maybe

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You can learn t~ appreciate me Then it all remains , the same that You ain't never gonna change (Never gonna change, never gonna change) (Repeat refrain twice.) Baby, why you hurt me, leave me and desert me? Boy I gave you all my heart

And all you do is tear it up Looking out my window Knowing that I should go Even when I pack my bags ,This something always holds me back Sung by Ashanti Copyright (c) 2002 by Def Jam Ashanti's"Foolish" is about staying in a relationship that you know you should leave. Ashanti's debut CD zoomed her into national recognition, and she has become one ofthe new "divas" ofR&B/soul. Her sensual, low-key vocal style accentuates the emotional content of her songs. In the case of "Foolish," the listener can feel the frustration and hurt caused by rejection. The girl in the song is trapped in tangled feelings. She says, "I don't know how I allow you to treat me this way and I still stay." She

says, "I stop and think that maybe you can learn to appreciate me. Then it all remains the s~me that you ain't never gonna change." It can be difficult to end a relationship when you can say what this girl expresses: "You know I really love you"! Still, it is important to find a way beyond false hope. Th.at requires accepting the grief of los- ' ing this person and, gradually, rebuilding your life. When you attempt to leave someone who does nonreat you with respect, you need the support of trusted friends and family. Do not be embarrassed to tell others the truth of what you have experienced. Sure, every romance encounters emotional ups and downs, but the ongoing pain the girl in the song endures does not fall into these normal cycles. It is a message from her soul that she needs to let go of the relationship. While she seems to accept this message, her resolve to leave gets sabotaged by her guy's manipulative behavior. She says, "When I get the strength to leave, you always tell me that you need me, and I'm weak 'cause I believe you." Consequently, when you deci,de to leave a disrespectful dating relationship, don't tum your announcement into a long discussion. In a letter or a short conversation, simply announce your decision. It does not require a lengthy explanation that the other is not likely to accept '01' honor. Ending a relationship is often painful. Staying in one in which you are harmed or disrespected is worse. Choose the path that supports the reality that you are made in the image and likeness of your Creator.

Your comments are always welcome. Please address: chmartin@swindiana.net.

The problem with making enemies By AMY WELBORN CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE Do you have any enemies? I hope not,. but it's perfectly possible that you do, no matter what I think. Two of my kids, as it happens, are observers right now of situations that have something to do with the issue of enemies. On one end of the seriousness scale, my II-year-old daughter has reported that there's a girl in her class who has taken up a role as a bestower of popularity. It's not a huge problem now, but I can see it growing into something big, as those of you who already have endured your early teen years probably can attest. (For some reason, this whole "popularity" thing dies out around junior year, doesn't it? Did you

ever wonder why'?) So this little girl has begun to sow seeds, not of hatred yet, but certainly of division. A bunch of the girls still like to play tag at recess. The popularity girl approached one of these girls, who'd been her own best friend for years, and informed her that "girls who play tag are only semipopular." Huh? As I said, this isn't a major war, and there doesn't seem to be any bitterness yet, but the seeds, unfortunately, are being sown. Labeling, division and snobbery have taken root. Now, let's move onto the other end. Recently in our town there was a terrible incident in which a mob of kids had gat"'ered at a party at a certain girl's house. By early

Saturday morning, three had been shot dead and two others injured.

The details have emerged slowly, but they're pretty scary. The conflict apparently centered around two guys who were former students at - gulp - my son's high school. The groups associated with each guy had gotten into fights two days during the week on school grounds, and the word was that the two had been

planning their shootout at Friday night's football game, but had, as it turned out, killed each other later instead. As I said, scary. The two situations are really quite different. Exile over semipopularity is nowhere near as serious as being 19 and dead on a street at two in the morning. But if you look deeply enough, you can see the same s,ource. And it just might be the same source, if you're honest, of your own dislike of others. It doesn't matter who it is: your ex-boyfriend who betrayed you; the parent who initiated a divorce; the teacher who seems to have it in for you; the kid whose existence just irritates you for no good reason you can express. Of course, people hurt us. Of course,

people bug and irritate us, and are different from us. But does that mean we should forget that they're human beings? Jesus has an opinion on this. You might have heard it: Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. You notice that there's no qualification or "if' there. It's pretty much an order, but an order from the one who loves us, knows what's best for us and also knows the only path to a peaceful world: never forgetting that each person, no matter how different, is God's child, too, andhard to believe, but true - is loved by God just as much as we are. It's a hard road, sure. But look where the other road leads.

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five thousand; he was also present at the feast of Continuing in our search for the Twelve the Passover and introduced many more to the Apostles and their stories, the fourth disciple on Lord; he' was ,present With Peter on the Mount of our list is a, man whose heritage is linked to a Olives and he is li~ted in Acts as an Apostle. There are.impressiv~,reliable,traditions about "Garden of Eden." Andrew was a native of Galilee, born in the ministry of this gentle and persuasive disciple. BENJI SANTIAGO, center, leads members of the Natibu Bethsaida, and later lived by the sea in The early Church writer Eusebius indicates AnDance group in procession to the new church of ,Merizo, Capernaum. Perhaps Andrew's temperate and drew went to Scythia (southern Russia) after the gentle character was forqied in this charming death and resurrection of the Christ. Early.'apoc,Guam, recently. Following a Spanish custom, the,churchN~,s country, but he was not a farmer. He was a fisher- ryphal writings attest to his involvement with a double name -'- San Dimas and Our Lady of the Rosary preaching the Gospel in Russia. According to this man, son of Jonah the fisherman; and at Church. (CNS photo by Paul'Sorja, PClcific Voice) " ' tradition, he was stoned and crucified in the invitation ofJesus, he became a , "fisher of men." Scythia. Another tradition Qas Andrew min- ' istering in Greece, where the Andrew was the first Apostle proconsul Aegeates, for chosen by' Jesus, Some converting his wife have surmised he was in Maximilla, crucia way a successor of John the Baptist.' As ' fied him. By TONY DIAZ There are many John the Baptist intro- ' home for the priests and parish CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE other traditions, duced Jesus to a nation staff of San Dimas. Both the bell some farfetched. For HAGATNA, Guam - About; tower and the convent are listed and tothe world, so An- , drew, is noted for intro-, ': ;::::;ii""C".Jr-...........~ example, one account 30 minutes before the start of a in the National Registry of His' ducing Jesus to individu~:' , claims Matthias (who Mass to dedicate the first new toric Places: ' replaced Judas Iscariot) church of the new milleI,lnium to , The most recent Malesso " , also , , Andrew ,was bor'n 25 be built on Guam, a light rain'de- , church was closed in 1998 be~ , was imprisoned by cannibals in a distant land and scended from the skies, sprinkling cause of damage from age and, :'miles east of Nazareth, on , theshores'of the sea,'from the hills of Malesso and cooling , termites: For the past four yecirs, Andrew after a perilous voyvillage Catholics used a tempo- ; a lineag~,of fishermen. the throngs of parishioners'. ' age not only set Matthias free The welcome rain was thought' rary wood and tin buildingne,ar; , , Apparently, Andrew, but also converted the cannibals ,, ' , by some to be a blessing from the convent. by spectacular miracles. Perhaps concerned ~ore :about The design of the new church ' God on the proceedings belo~. ' matters' of the soul' than of the a portion of all the accounts makes Parishioners from the historic follows the Spanish mission:style up his remarkable ministry. net, for he left that trade .to .follow village of Malesso in the U.S. ter- of the Malesso Konbento and'pre~ , Johri the Baptist. "Though th,e BapMost accept that Andrew went ':' ritory gathered recently to cel- vious church buildings. tisthe'was introduced to the Lamb to Scythia and on to Byzantium , of God"(Jri 1:29~30r:Andrew was ebrate the opening of San Dimas "Now the community of San and then to Greece and finally to Ii f<;jllower' irri~ediately: and went and Our Lady of the Rosary Dimas here in Malesso is tasked the Patrae City of Achia where Church with a three-hour Mass with ensuring that this beautiful straightaway, to ,tell his brother Aegeates ordered Andrew to forsake followed by a feastthat went well edifice is' used worthily for pubPeter and John (the soon-to-be beloved disciple) his religion or be tortured. Aegeates, under presinto the night. lic worship and for church celabout Jesus. Andrew became a "fisher of individu- sure from his estranged wife, urged Andrew not als," proclaiming the Good News of the Messiah. to throw his life away. Archbishop Anthony Sablan ebrations," Archbishop Apuron Apuron of Agana was the main told the congregation in his homHis name was inscribed on the original list of Andrew urged Aegeates not to throw his soul celebrant and homilist. He was ily. "God will continue to bless the Twelve; he was present at the feeding of the away. Enraged, the proconsul ordered the Apostle joined at' the altar by you if you are faithful in conservtied to an "X" shaped cross where he hung for concelebrants Father Crisostomo, ing and preserving this house of three days exhorting all to believe in the Christ. Father Eric Forbes, the vice pro- God." He died on the last day of November in the vincial of the Capuchins on Jeff Barcinas, 46, is an acolyte year 69. His last words were reported to have Guam, two dozen priests from and one of many parishioners been: "Accept me, a Christ Jesus, whom I saw; around the island and two dea- who served on committees to help whom I love, and in whom I am." , cons, as well as several thousand build the church. Capernaum fostered many things of beauty and "I felt blessed and just very parishioners, community leaders endurance and value, not the least of which was and other guests. happy to have (the) church after one of its own, Andrew, son of Jonah the fisherConquering fund-raising ob- many years and working with man. stacles, daunting land exchange many priests. It's like a journey Happy Digging! procedures, a change in pastors alongside a lot of the pastors," and natural calamities, the people said Barcinas, a lifelong Malesso Ask Dr. Dig of Malesso built a church reflect- resident. ing hundreds of years of tradition. "It was a privilege and a very What's the story on the inference in Jude 9 A small but devout Catholic com- big honor for me in my lifetime about the devil and Michael the archangel fightmunity of about 300 in a historic that I was able to experience and ing over Moses? village located in the southern- witness the birth of a new, -Robbie , most tip of Guam, Malesso is church," he told The Pacific Voice, Guam's second oldest Catholic newspaper of the Agana ArchdioDear Robbie, parish. cese. "I know people have been More than likely this reference is from the JewFather Francisco Esguerra, who talking about it and it has a lot of ish tradition about the death of Moses that stems was part of the first group ofSpan- sentimental feelings for many from an apocryphal book, The Assumption of ish Jesuits to bring the Gatholic people." Moses. According to the early Church writer faith to Guam, founded the first The Capuchin vice provincial Origen, this passage is a direct quote from that Catholic church in Malesso 330 and former pastor of San Dimas, writing. It is evidently part of an elaborate years ago - in 1672. Father Forbes, won the hearts of angelology formed in post-exilic Hellenistic Since then, the community has the people with nostalgic recoltimes. had four other churches, includ- lections of the parish he once ing one that was destroyed by a called home. Dr. John Heird is a Bible historian and artyphoon in 1962. "1qeseconcrete stones that are chaeologist. He is a writer and lecturer on bibThe village retains a Spanish here could only be built if the livlical backgrounds and the development direcbell tower dating back to 1910. ing stones that make up this partor for the Diocese of Little Rock. Write him Even more historic is the parish ish came alive and gave their heart at drdig@lampcom.com. convent. The Malesso Konbento, and soul to this project of buildEL GR~CO'S PAINTING OF as it is known in the local lan- ing this San pimas Church," Fa, ANDREW THE ApOSTLE guage, is 146 years old and is still ther'Forbes said. ' "

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