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World Mission Sunday is this weekend Reflections on Mission Sunday

Pope: Proclamation of Gospel is great service to humanity

By JOHN NORTON CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE VATICAN CITY - When Christians proclaim the Gospel, they do a service to all humanity, Pope John Paul II said.

"We must be profoundly convinced of the fact that evangelization is also an excellent service rendered to humanity, in that it disposes (humanity) to fulfill God's plan," the pope said in his message for this year's celebration of World Mission Sunday.

Dedicated to reflection on the Christian obligation to spread the Gospel and to support the Church's missionary activities, World Mission Sunday will be marked this weekend in most dioceses.

God wants all people to unite with him, the pope said, "to make them a people of brothers, free from injustice and animated by feelings of authentic solidarity."

By proclaiming Christ, the Church opens to each person the possibility of "becoming 'divinized' and in this way becoming more human," the pope said.

"This is the only way by which the world can discover the high vocation to which it is called and to realize (its vocation) in the salvation wrought by God," he said.

For believers, the desire to proclaim the Gospel should

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By MSGR. JOHN J. OLIVEIRA This annual celebration of World Mission Sunday is a consistent reminder to look beyond ourselves to the universal Church. We can become so myopic concentrating on our own parish or diocese that we lose perspective.

Each year the Holy Father asks us to be conscious of our sisters and brothers throughout the world and their need to know Jesus. This challenge is not only to remind us of our need to be missionaries, but to ask our prayerful and sacrificial support of those in mission areas of the world.

This year in the Great Jubilee of Salvation we commemorate the 2000th anniversary of the birth of Christ.

That is when the mission of the Church began. As the pope has stated in his Mission Sunday message this year: "To recall the 2,000 years since the birth of Jesus means to celebrate also the birth of mission."

Over the years the Diocese of Fall River has sent missionaries from its members to foreign lands. Over 140 missionaries have served whose home is the Diocese of Fall River. While most of these belonged to religious communities with a missionary charism, all were tied to their home. Among the many missionaries were two bishops - both from the Maryknoll Society, Bishop Joseph Regan and Bishop Frederick Donaghy.

Missionaries are a special group of people. They are given special gifts and talents to proclaim the Good News UNVOICED CALL for the Gospel arising from across of the Gospel away from home. While each of us is chal-

the world must be answered, Pope John Paull! said in his message for World Mission Sunday on Oct. 22.

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Attleboro parish celebrates 125 years of service ~

Founded in 1885, Sf. Stephen's is one of the oldest parishes in the Fall River diocese.

ATTLEBORO - Completing a year of events marking the 125th annivers"ary of the founding of S1.

Stephen's Parish, parishioners joined in a jubilee Mass on Oct. 1 at which Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., was the principal celebrant and then held a reception at the Knights of Columbus Hall in South Attleboro.

Concelebrants included pastor Father William L. Boffa and former pastors Father Roland Bousquet and Father Richard Gendreau, and Father Bruce Neylon of St. Mary's Parish in Seekonk.

Parishioners attended a Mass and enjoyed an evening of memories last March that featured a look at parish

history, with French music and cuisine; and later held a dinner-dance on the Bay Queen that also keyed on the history of the Dodgeville-Hebron area; and a family picnic in August in the fields across the street from the church.

At the Mass kicking off the celebrations last March, parisl1ioners heard from Father Roland Bousquet, pastor at St. Stephen's from 1976 to 1983, who recalled some of the parish history.

St. Stephen's is steeped in the history of two dioceses. The Attleboro area was initially part of the Diocese of Providence, R.I. and its priests from St. Mary's in Pawtucket, R.I. ministered to the mission churches serving the French-Canadian immigrants from the French-speaking Province of Quebec, Canada, who had come to work Turn to page 12 - Attleboro

MAKING HISTORY - Surrounding Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., following the 125th anniversary Mass at St. Stephen's are, from left, Bob White, Eric White, Jessica Desmond, Father Roland Bousquet, Emily Parenteau, pastor Father William Boffa, Father Richard Gendreau, Father Bruce Neylon, James Charron, Secretary to the Bishop Father Richard Wilson and Michelle Drummey.

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Men's Ministry meeting theme is 'Seize the Hope' TAUNTON .:..- The Diocesan Committee for Men's Ministry will host a meeting of the Diocesan Conference for Catholic Men Dec. 2, beginning with registration at 8 a.m., at Coyle and Cassidy High School.

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The free event will conclude with a Mass celebrated by Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., at II :30 a.m.

The keynote speaker will be Father Philip Merdinger, superior and founder of the Brothers of Hope Community.

Well known liturgical musician John Polce will coordinate the music ministry for the event.

Msgr. Thomas J. Harrington, secretary for Spiritual Formation and the Apostolates, said the several workshops being planned will be offered in English, Portuguese and Spanish.

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PROCLAIMING the Gospel at his first Mass as a transitional deacon, Rodney Thibault ()f Notre Dame Parish, Fall River, is at the lectern in the chapel of the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome where Pope Pius V is buried. At right are Father Gerard P. O'Connor, a Fall River diocesan priest studying in Rome; Father Michael Racine of St. Mary's, South Dartmouth; Father Edward J. Healey, rector of St. Mary's Cathedral; Bishop John R. Gaydos of Jefferson City, Mo., and Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., who was the principal celebrant. Rev. Mr. Thibault and Rev. Mr. David Pignato of St. Mary's in Foxboro were ordained to the diaconate in Rome on Oct. 5. They will be ordained to the priesthood this June and serve in the Fall River diocese. (Photo courtesy of Gene Thibault)

Anglican Church musician to lead ecume'nical hymn festival FALL RIVER - Lutheran and Catholic traditions of hymn singing will be celebrated Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m., in St. Anne's Church when Peter Lea-Cox, a visiting English church musician, will lead Christians in an ecumenical hymn festival ''Together in Song."

The event will link St. Anne Lutheran Church in the city of London, where Lea-Cox is cantor and composer under the pseudonym Pietro Lecosaldi, and St. Anne's Catholic Church here.

It will follow an ecumenical meeting ofarea clergy observing the first anniversary of the Joint Declaration on Justification and other is-

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hymns will be sung by the congregation with preludes on the hymns played on the organ. Gillian Humphreys Lea-Cox, soprano, the wife of the visiting musician, will also sing.

The service will conclude with "0 God Our Help in Ages Past," sung to the familiar tune" St. Anne."

Mr. Lea-Cox will play Johann Sebastian Bach's magnificent organ fugue in E-Flat, "The St. Anne," because it is based on the hymn tune.

Interested singers are invited to come at 6:30 p.m., on Tuesday night to rehearse the hymns.

An informal reception fol,1owing the service will be held in S1. Anne's rectory.

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sues signed by the Vatican and the Lutheran World Federation on Oct. 31,1999.

Sponsorship of the festival is by the Ecumenical Office of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fall River headed by Father Mark R. Bergeron, pastor of St. Anne's here; St. Anne's Parish, and Southeast Massachusetts Conference of the New England Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in American.

The Rev. Ronald T. Englund of Falmouth, dean of the Southeast Massachusetts Conference, who served the London church for 15 years, will provide brief commentaries on the hymns.

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In Your Prayers

Eph 2:1-10; Ps 100:2-5; Lk

12:13-21 Eph 2:12-22; Ps 85:9-14; Lk 12:35-38 Eph 3:2-12; (Ps) Is 12:2-6; Lk 12:39-48 Eph 3:14-21; Ps. 33:1-2,4-5,1112,18-.19; Lk 12:49-53 Eph 4:1-6; Ps 24:1-6; Lk 12:54-59 Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6: 1216 .

Jer 31 :7-9; Ps 126:1-6; Heb 5: 1-6; Mk 10:46.52

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Oct25 1935, Rev. Reginald Chene, O.P., 'Dominican Priory, Fall River . 1950, Rev. Raymond B. Bourgoin,\Pastor, St. Paul, Taunton 1988, Rev. James W. tonnerton, CSC, Founder, Stonehill College, North Easton \ 1999, Rev. Msgr. John ,. Steakem, Pastor, St. Thomas More, Somerset Oct. 27 1918, Rev. Francisco L. Jorge, Assistant, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, New Bedford 1967, Rev. Edmond L. Dickinson, Assistant, St. Mathieu, Fall River 1990, Rev. Joseph F. O'Donnell, Pastor, Immaculate Conception, North Easton

Oct. 28 1923, Rev. Alfred E. Coloumbe, Pastor, SI. George, Westport 1956, Rev. Stanislaus Kozikowski, OFM Conv., Pastor, St. Hedwig, New Bedford

Taunton parish places new focus on novena to 81. Jude TAUNTON - When Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., presides at the St. Jude Novena and evening prayer at Immaculate Conception Church here on Monday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m., he will inaugurate a renewal to the traditional novena.

Beginning then, the Monday night prayer will be offered for the many Pro-Life causes that battle such issues as abortion, euthanasia, assisted suicide and capital punishment, as well as seek healing for their victims and a change of heart for their proponents, said pastor, Father Richard E. DeGagne.

The novena at Immaculate Conception Parish has been prayed continuously for more than three generations. Traditionally, under the patronage of St. Jude, the patron of "hopeless cases," it has been offered as a prayerful plea for intercession on needs which have seen all other attempts fail.

"For all who work in the ProLife apostolate, it is often a seemingly hopeless cause. But it is also very clear that heeding Pope John Paul II's call to prayer and fasting is a vital part of this ministry," Father DeGagne said.

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tiously maintain that life must be regarded as absolutely sacred at every moment of its existence, from the moment of conception

THE ANCHOR - Diocese of Fall River - Fri., October 20, 2000 to natural death, must make prayer and sacrifice a significant part of their efforts to promote life," he added, as he invited all to join with Bishop O'Malley on Oct. 30 and every Monday there-

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"It is the communion of our prayer and sacrifice which will strengthen our attempts to bring about healing and change," Father DeGagne asserted.

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The three said they were drawn to the community by its single apostolate as well as the strong prayer life that is the core and center of the sisters' whole existence and the means to getting one through rough times.

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themoorin~ Peace, the only answer Americans want to be globally well-liked; when people or nations criticize us we usually stomp away inevitably insulted. Our recent rounds of diplomatic intrusions .once again clearly show that the world in general does not heed the call to our claims of being the number one global nation. With the collapse of communistic Russia we have been propelled into first place. Like the Britain of the past, America is becoming the target of the present. You simply cannot be at the top and be well-liked at the same time. By their very nature, individuals and nations are always trying to put down the one in first place. Placing this mind-set alongside our dire need to be accepted, i" there any wonder why we remain naive in world affairs?

This certainly has been the case of our dealings with the everchanging and evolving world of Islam. Most Americans have a very limited insight into that vast world of differences. The cultural, religious and tribal reflection of Islam stand in stark contrast to our view of living and life. Because of the ignorance that is so often c:overed up by a false bravado, our interpersonal relations with Islamic nations are juvenile at best. Our many failed interventions into their world are vivid reminders of our failure to truly understand the mystic and explosive nature of the world of Mohammed. Lebanon, Iran, Iraq and Palestine are clear reminders of our limitations and in some cases, our failure.

The tragedy of the USS Cole is an extension of the terror of embassy bombings. The World Trade Center bombing was but another piece of evidence that there are those in the world who resent our intrusions. This litany of evidence, sad to say, is ever increasing as we attempt to police the world.

Yet we live in a world that is becoming more and more dependent, not independent. As we travel into the new space of the Internet, the future becomes almost instant. At the same time the gap between the have's and the have-not's widens each day. As a people, few could relate to the poverty and the debasement of the Gaza.

The Palestinians' cry for justiCe' and human rights has been ignored by the powerful American media. Few realize that Jew' and Palestinian will ever like each other. That is a practical impossibility. What is possible is that these two peoples might coexist as recognized international realities.

Currently there is a sense of disappointment that America has not brought peace to these people. All our weapons and show of military force have only brought division and fear. The Oslo Peace Accord has been dissolved. The factions have gone back to their old days.

We pray for peace in the land that is holy to so many. Eventually people in places like Serbia will see that peace is really the only answer. But, what a terrible price will have to be paid until peace is recognized as the only lasting solution. Mr. Arafat cannot play the dove while he arms children; Israel cannot come to the negotiating table while expanding settlements in Arab land. There has to be an honesty that has yet to be seen on the part of both sides.

In the meantime, Americans will continue to be the targets of hate and derision. As a nation we will continue to question why no one likes us. Perhaps we have to enter our adventures into foreign affairs with more honesty as well. The times are fragile. There are no package deals. Goals will be achieved only after agonizing details bring out the worst in all. Yet, we all know peace is the only answer.

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Keeping priests healthy By

FATHER EUGENE HEMRICK CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

ber of fears he never had before began to grip him.

Seven close priest friends of He began to worry about enmine have become victims of the during the meetings and smalJ. sort of burnout that triggers seri- tasks he once took in stride. ous medical problems over the Thoughts of losing his beloved past four to five years. mother or of something terrible One of them I'll call John. happening to his brothers and sisFrom the moment he entered the ters terrified him. Worst of all, the seminary, he was considered the things he thought important lost perfect candidate for the priest- their meaning, and he began to hood. He led his class in grades, have terrible dreams. All he played sports well, was liked and wanted to do was to go to sleep, was deeply spiritual. hoping things would be better After ordination, he enjoyed one when he awoke. success after another. Parishioners His greatest fear came true loved his thoughtful homilies. He when friends convinced him to The Editor never forgot a name, and he was commit himself to a hospital. He forever being asked to be the cel- was beyond being able to help ebrant at weddings and baptisms himself. even though they were in other parThe story of Father John is not ishes than the one he served. an isolated incident. Many good As his popularity grew, he re- priests I have known, and bishceived numerous invitations for ops I might add, are burning out talks and dinners; his bishop was because they are too good at beforever him to assist with ing a priest, which causes them OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF FAll RIVER diocesanasking affairs. to go at a torrid pace.

Published weekly by The Catholic Press of the Diocese of Fall River In many ways, Father John's This alarming trend of priests 887 Highland Avenue P.O. BOX 7 schedule resembled the schedules burning out or who wis.h to retire Fall River. MA 02720 Fall River. MA 02722-0007 ,of senators, CEOs and bishops. before retirement age is a loud Telephone 508-675-7151 He was forever on the go. wake-up call prompting us to reFAX (508) 675-7048 Just when everything was go- examine parish life before it Send address changes to P.O. Box 7 or call telephone number above ing exceedingly well, he suddenly snuffs out more of the life in our awoke one morning and found he priests. It is ti me to stop the EDITOR GENERAL MANAGER NEWS EDITOR couldn't meet the day. Not only merry-go-round and to reflect on Rev. Msgr. John F. Moore Rosemary Dussault James N. Dunbar did he feel he didn't have the the dizzying effect it has on us. ~ LEAl''' PRESS - FALL AIVEA strength to carryon, but a numPresently, we know that the

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majority of viable parishes around the country are growing in size and are increasing expectations for service, while at the same time priests are becoming fewer. We know that most priests who are responsible for running a parish are older than in the past and that a fair amount of them are administering two or three parishes.

We know that these trend~ will intensify, and as they do the probability is great of seeing more Father Johns burn out.

If we are going to keep our priests mentally, physically and spiritually healthy, I believe the time has come for a new parish policy regarding a priest's capacities. A new clearsightedness needs to be established about the responsibilities a priest fulfills and how much he can realistically extend himself.

This clearsightedness not only applies to parishioners understanding their priests, but also to priests better understanding themselves. Priests and parishioners need to reflect on how the hectic pace of the business world conditions the Church to follow its lead. We need to study - and pray about - the means Of replacing a frantic way of life with the more humane life our faith stands for.

Former ambassador Flynn to be Education Fund dinner speaker WESTPORT - Former U.S. ambassador to the Vatican Raymond L. Flynn will be the featured speaker at the St. Mary's Education Fund Fall Dinner, Thursday, Oct. 26 at White's of Westport.

Proceeds from the dinner support the St. Mary's Education Fund, which provides need-based scholarships to students attending Catholic elementary and middle schools in the Fall River diocese.

Flynn himself is a product of a Catholic grammar school, having attended Gate of Heaven School, South Boston, from grades one through eight.

Before becoming ambassador, Flynn was the mayor of the City! of Boston from 1984 to 1993, during which time he also served for a year as president of the U.S. ConRAYMOND ference of Mayors.

He is now the national president of the Catholic Alliance, an independent, nonpartisan, issue-focused Catholic citizens' movement working to bring faith-based values into political and public discourse.

As America's envoy to the Vatican from 1993 to 1998, Flynn assisted the Vatican in establishing full diplomatic relations with the State of Israel.

He represented U.S. efforts that helped win Vatican support for the nuclear non-proliferation treaty, for U.N. peacekeeping efforts in the

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communities who are in need.

Anyone wishing more information should contact the Diocesan Development Office at (508) 675-1311.

Balkans, and for U.S. -backed honor" to the St. Mary's Eduefforts to restore democracy in cation Fund program that Haiti.

Flynn is willing to participate.

While ambassador, he also "His work as ambassador to represented the United States the Vatican, his involvement 1600 Bay Street in relief efforts around the now with the Catholic Alliworld. He helped established ance, and his reputation as 'a Fall River, MA 02724 a compact between the U.S., mayor of the people' while in (508) 673-2322 the Catholic Church and other Boston combine to make him religious and non-profit orga- an ideal speaker for our fall ~ree !Jfedth. Care for incuraÂŁIe aznur ;xztient.s wfw nizations to deliver humanitar- dinner, and he's a graduate of ian aid to countries suffering a Catholic elementary school cannot afforr! 10 IJl!J for nursing core efseuIrere. from natural disasters and po- to boot," Hodgson comIntBvitfuafiad core attention in an attrIOSfIim of peace ~ litical unrest. mented. where lOve, uruferstanding tXJIttlXlSSim pmN1if.

As Boston's mayor, Flynn's Planners of the fall dinner 'Beautiful setting (JrJerCoofjng !Mt. :Jfope 'Bay. day-to-day involvement in the are still taking reservations life of the city, his tireless energy and handson style led him to be called the "Mayor of the Neighborhoods."

He led the city during a record The Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm period of development and is cordially invite you to an OPEN HOUSE celebrating widely credited the Fifth Anniversary of Carmel Terrace with ensuring an Independent Assisted Living Community that the people of Boston's neighborhoods shared WEDNESDAY, NOV. 1ST 11:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M. in the prosperity L. FLYNN of the city's CARMEL TERRACE downtown.

He is a graduate of Provi933 CENTRAL STREET dence College and of.Harvard FRAMINGHAM, MA University where he earned a master's degree in education.

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Letter to the editor Editor: Your article on Holy Trinity in West Harwich, taught me things I did not know about the parish. I appreciated that. As a parish it should be proud of its many organizations from the Blue Army to the parish nurse.

It can also proudly boast of Holy Trinity School, staffed by the Sisters of Mercy of the Regional Community of New Hampshire. Sister Carol Clifford RSM and Sister Terence Gallagher RSM, have been part of the school since it reopened it doors seven years ago. The current school year will mark the first class to graduate from the eighth grade.

Long before the sisters and the dedicated men and women teachers came to Holy Trinity, Marie Mann was and is still coordinating the Religious Education Program in the parish. They are a most significant link in the enduring heritage of Holy Trinity Parish. May we join in the hymn of tlTe Deum"for them in this year of jubilee.

Sister Dympna Smith RSM

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Understanding the Scriptures

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Diaconate candidates instituted as readers

By PAT MCGOWAN

TAUNTON - Nineteen men studying to become permanent deacons in the Fall River diocese were instituted in the ministry of reader at ceremonies last Sunday in St. Anthony's Church.

As a step to the diaconate the candidates will exercise that ministry and later be instituted as acolytes for service at the altar. After completion of studies and ordination, they will be able to proclaim the Gospel and preach, officiate at baptisms and weddings, wake services and funerals, preside at benediction and prayer services and be an ordinary minister of the Eucharist Sunday's ceremony, in the context of a Mass, included calling of the candidates by Deacon Lawrence A. St. Onge, assistant director of the Permanent Diaconate Program, and a homily

by Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. The bishop pointed out that the candidates were offering themselves in service to their fellow parishioners and those to whom they minister in hospitals, nursing homes and in their daily life.

Referring to the day's Gospel of the Rich Young Man who found himself unable to give up his possessions and follow Christ, Bishop O'Malley noted that deacons should make it their business to help the poor and reach out to those in

need of other than financial aid.

He then distributed Bibles to the candidates, asking them to read sacred S~ripture regularly and abide by its teachings.

Admitted to the ministry of reader were: Gregory 1. Beckel of Christ the King Parish, Mashpee; Philip E. Bedard of St. Jacques', . Taunton; David R. Boucher ofCorpus Christi, East Sandwich; Ernest 1. Gendron of St. Margaret's, Buzzards Bay, Richard J. Gundlach of St. Mark's, Attleboro Falls.

Peter M. Guresh of St. Elizabeth Seton, North Falmouth; Arthur L. Lachance Jr., ofCorpus Christi, East Sandwich; Fred G. LaPiana of St. Augustine's, Vineyard Haven; Theodore E. Lukac of Our Lady of Victory, Centerville; Douglas R. Medeiros ofSt. Joseph's, Fairhaven.

Jose H. Medina of St. Anthony's, Taunton; Dennis G. O'Connell of Corpus Christi, East Sandwich; Maurice A. Ouellette of St. Lawrence's, New Bedford; David B. Pepin of Our Lady of Fatima, New Bedford; Albertino F. Pires of Immaculate Conception, New Bedford.

Joseph E. Regali of Sacred Heart, North Attleboro; John E. Simonis of St. Patrick's, Falmouth; Raymond L. Vaillancourt of SS. Peter and Paul, Fall River; and Thomas M. Wrobel of St. Stanislaus, Fall River.

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Q. If the Scriptures are the word of God, why that is never talked about or explained in the Bay are we told that so many parts of the Bible are area, at least that I know of. It seems few put tongue-in-cheek tales or parables? Obviously they money in the basket What is the Catholic University? Where is it? were written for a different culture, but we still Do only Catholics attend? Since it is a university, need to deal with them.

Our parish has very good homilies that relate I assume it grants degrees above the bachelor's. these stories to our lives. But I'm confused about Can you solve the mystery? (California) A. No, there is no mystery. Unfortunately, howthe basic interpretations of Mary's virginity, Joseph's role, some ofJesus' miracles, not to men- ever, the university and its illustrious history are not tion the flood and the Garden of Eden. (Wiscon- as well known as they deserve to be.

The Catholic University of America was estabsin) A. I know of no genuine Bible scholar who says lished by the Catholic bishops of the country in 1887 any part of the Bible is "tongue-in-cheek." It is all as a graduate and research center. It is the only higher education facility true, but that truth is prefounded by the bishops sented in many literary ....-----------r:~::::;;jjjj and the only university in forms:poetry,legaldocuthe United States with ments, short stories, Church faculties to grant parables, war stories and canonical degrees in thea variety of others. ology, philosophy and.

Each of them presents canon law. in its own way the truth

By Father For more than a cenGod wishes to reveal to John J. Dietzen tury, the university has us. held a: prestigious role in Obviously I cannot the American Church, ofdeal here with all the specific subjects you raise. Again, however, I would re- fering 56 doctoral programs and appropriate profesfer any Catholic who is seriously interested in learn- sional degrees in all its 10 schools. Its undergraduate ing the fundamentals of the Catholic Church's ap- and graduate schools are open to men and women of proach to understanding the Scriptures to the "New all faiths.

Seventy-thousand graduates have served, and still American Bible," St. Joseph edition.

Jt includes, among other helpful features, official serve, the nation and the Church in numerous major Catholic teachings on the subject, with an explana- fields, from sciences, music and architecture to thetion of various literary styles found in the Bible, how ology, education and law. The university has eduthey help us to know the meaning of different pas- cated 9,000 priests - from most, if not all, dioceses sages of Scripture, plus a lot of notes on specific in the country - and hundreds of bishops.

The school is still a significant feature of the U.S. verses.

Get a copy, and read those parts carefully. If you Catholic Church. Located in the nation's capital, it is devote a little serious attention to them, you'll find frequently a resource for research and statistics for the American bishops in their Congressional hearthem enlightening and quite interesting.

Q. I hope you can clear up something for me ings and other legal activities. The archbishop of Washington, D.C., is the university's chancellor. and, I'm sure, a lot of other Catholics.

More information is available by writing to the We recently had a collection for The Catholic University ofAmerica. Usually people are.gener- CUA Office of Public Affairs, 620 Michigan Ave. ous in these "second coUections;' but this is one NE, Washington, D.C. 20078-5216.

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In recognition of wisdom Margaret Mead, the distinguished anthropologist,

husband and father, holder of a degree in broadcast journalism and film from Boston University, whom ful citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only we listed simply as "an advocate for humanitarian thing that ever has." causes."

The problem is that so much good worle by people I had met Weller several years ago when I was a goes unrecognized in this world, where we seem to newspaper editor interested in doing a story on a fambe hooked on bad news. ily television show he produced. It was later that I disTo put a focus on the covered the other qualities need to reverse this disof this man, a Catholic torted situation, Sister convert, beginning with Rosemarie Greco, direchis yearly Thanksgiving Day party. . tor of an interfaith retreat ministry in Litchfield, He and his wife Lise Conn., came up with the own a leather goods store idea ofeach year seeking in Danbury, Conn., and

By Antoinette Bosco each Thanksgiving for 10 out two people who are exemplary in work that years they have set up a benefits their communicorner on Main Street, ties and bestowing an .... with some tables loaded with food, and others with warm clothing and blanhonor on them, a "Wisdom Award."

This was a most appropriate designation, since Sis- kets. This bounty is for several hundred people in need, ter Greco is a Daughter of Wisdom, running Wisdom many homeless, who become their guests.

House, her order's retreat oasis in a lovely country Weller works continuously for others through area of the state.

AmeriCares, a nonprofit, humanitarian relief organiTo select a person who has "exhibited qualities of zation based in Connecticut, which since its establishdivine wisdom," as Sister Greco expresses it, this very ment in 1982 has delivered more than $1 billion of warm and human nun seeks help from her advisory medicines and relief supplies to people in the United board, of which I am proud to be a member. She has States and 90 other countries. This worle has taken helped us understand the qualities of wisdom, using him to Honduras, North Korea, EI Salvador, Albania, the Old Testament Book of Wisdom as a source. and last year, Kosovo.

A wise person is "someone who draws people toBack in Danbury he helped establish an AmeriCares gether in a sense ofcommunity, who heals differences Free Clinic, which provides free health care to the city's among people and groups, who 路exhibits a creative, working poor, the uninsured and underinsured. I feel intuitive manner in achieving these goals and who honored to know this man whose work for others is teaches the way to live the good life," Sister Greco way beyond what I have space to report. says.

Sister Greco said, "We chose Mr. Weller for the This is our second year to offer a Wisdom Award, type ofhumanitarian qualities that come from the depth and we have happily leamed that there are many people of his own spirit - the way he makes God present in who have lived wisely and deserve recognition. This society and in his own life." year we selected Margaret Reventlow, founder and I wish Wisdom awards could abound from coast to president of Connecticut Voluriteer Services for the coast so we could be reminded that good people are Blind and Handicapped, and Frank Weller, a devoted all around us. oncesaid;"Neverdoubtthatas~a1lgroupofthought-

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Discipline that works Dear Dr. Kenny: I want my time. Catch your child in the act of children to learn right from being good. Reward the good bewrong, and I want them to obey. havior.

I think spanking hurts their bod3. Start small. ies, harsh words hurt their souls Begin where your child is, not and taking away privileges does where you want him to be. Begin not work that well for us. What with what is already happening, and is the best way to discipline chil- respond to any small movement in dren? (Pennsylvania) Too many parents use the LYP method (lecture, yell, punish), After misbehavior occurs, parents begin by explaining at length. The lecture fades to nagging, and someWith Dr. James & times even to demanding Mary Kenny and shouting by parents.

When that doesn't work, the parents may threaten and punish. the right direction. Break up larger Try "positive discipline." It's a tasks into smaller units, and reward better way to change behavior. The each small success. steps are simple.

Cleaning up a messy room is a I. Target the goals carefully and good example. Instead of simply selectively. demanding that your child clean his You cannot discipline every- room, divide the job into smaller thing. There is wisdom in being se- component parts: Make bed, pick lective. up floor, put dirty clothes in ham2. Be positive. per, clean off dresser top. Give toFind a way of rewarding suc- ken credit for each completed task. cesses rather than punishing failures 4. Be concrete and specific. or misbehavior. Time and attention Much discipline fails to work are rewarding, even when they are because the target is too vague. negative. How many parents have Goals like "improving attitude" and cried, "He's just doing it to get at- "showing respect" and "a sense of tention." Of course he is. responsibility" are too general. InWhy reward bad behavior with stead, ask yourself what your child attention? As most parents well needs to "do" to show respect. Then know, the LYP method does not reward those behaviors when they stop bad behavior, even though the happen. lecture may sound compelling..

The ab,sence of bad behavior can First, identify a bad behavior, be targeted as a good behavior. You such as fighting or too much noise may target "happy mouth" as the or coming home late. Then choose opposite of disrespect and reward the opposite, such as playing co- half days when your child does not operatively or coming home on use certain unacceptable words,

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raise his voice or slam doors. The key is to notice and pay attention when you are getting the behavior you want.

5. Be consistent.

Consistency means parents must stick to their word. Parents need to agree with each other and to follow through on rules.

Consistency does not mean that parents cannot change their disciplinary goals. If and when parents change their expectations, however, they must keep their child aware of what they expect and why.

6. Keep score with charts.

Charting is a good way to implement a new discipline plan.

Parents do well when they keep statistics on the good behavior of their children.

Charting behavior is a fun way to keep track of the behavior you want. The chart is a written record ofthe date and the target behavioral goals, with a space left blank for smile faces or stars or plusses to note the desired behavior when it occurs.

Charting is effective. So is positive discipline.

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WASHINGTON -Officials in at least nine of the 32 states requiring parental notification or consent before a minor's abortion say the same requirements will apply to the use of the French abortion pill RU-486.

Other states with such laws were expected to follow suit following the Food and Drug Administration's recent approval of RU-486 for use in the United States. The drug, known generically as mifepristone, is used along with a prostaglandin drug to cause abortion in the first few weeks of pregnancy.

Danco. Laboratories in New York was expected to begin marketing the drug under the name Mifeprex by the end of this month.

"I know the parents of South Carolina would want to be notified whether it's an office procedure or a pill," said South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon.

Other states whose officials had indicated that parental notification or consent laws will apply to RU486 were Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Nebraska, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.

Although Loretta Kane, vice president of the National Organization for Women, said her organization was considering legal action against the requirements in Virginia and South Carolina, others who support keeping abortion legal said they thought the laws would stand.

Betsy Cavendish, legal director of the National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League, said such laws "were not written with either surgical or (chemical abortion) in mind but rather with the intent to get parents involved and to discourage minors from having abortions."

In South Carolina, Condon said he would ask the state medical association to remind doctors that at least one parent or legal guardian must be notified when a girl younger than 17 seeks an abortion.

In Virginia, Attorney General Mark L. Earley's spokesman said that the state's three-year-old parental notification law "applies with regard to RU-486."

But the office has made no ruling on whether the state law forbidding the use of public funds for abortions, except in cases of rape, incest or to save the mother's life, would also apply to RU-486.

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Buchanan says he'd appoint Massachusetts bishops Pro-Life Supreme Court

issue electioll statement to Catholics ~

'Stand for Life' by voting for candidates 'Who Stand With Us,' the bishops urged.

ful attention and informed reflection, there are three which seem to us to have particular relevance in this Jubilee Year.

First is education. As citiFALL RIVER - Bishop zens we are all called to supSean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., port good public education. and the bishops of the three Standards are too low and chilother dioceses in Massachu- dren are being cheated in too setts have issued an election many government schools. statement calling on Catholics However, public eduqtion is to exercise their "moral obli- not the only way to educate gation" to vote and to rec'og- children and it should not have nize the "absolute centrality" a monopoly on educational reof the protection of human life sources. Parents always have when choosing candidates on the primary right to determine Election Day, Thesday, Nov. 7. the education they want for The statement was signed their children. In justice, the

by Bishop O'Malley, Cardinal government should find ways Bernard Law, archbishop of to make parental choice real Boston; Bishop Thomas L. and effective, including votichDupre of Springneld; and ers so that the poor and middle Bishop Daniel P. Reply of income families willhave the same choices as the wealthy, Worcester. ", using these funds to send chilThe statement reads: ''The Bishops' Conference of dren to the school of their the United States has called all choice.

Health care is a national Americans to exercise faithful citizenship in this presidential . problem that needs to be adelection year. The primary way dressed both nationally and loto do that is by voting. There is cally. All citizens should have a moral obligation to participate access to affordable health in the democratic process by care. Special provisions must always be made for the poor. casting a ballot on Nov. 7.

Before Nov. 7, we all have Health care providers, hospia responsibility to become in- tals, doctors, nurses, have a formed about the candidates right in justice to be compenand the issues so that our sated for the real cost of the choices will be based on the services they provide.

Violence has become a truth and will reflect the principles of our faith and our na- mark of our culture. Our leadtion. In the process of choos- ers must be able to provide ing candidates, we Catholics safety and security for all citiare helped by the conference's zens. The guilty must be given statement "Faithful Citizen- swift and appropriate punishship" that sets before the voter ment, short of use of the death four areas of concern. They are penalty. The media and others the protection of human life who glorify violence must be from the moment of concep- met with legitimate opposition. tion to that of natural death; Racism and discrimination of promoting family life; pursu- any and every kind are aspects ing social justice; and, solidar- of violence that must be rooted ity with other peoples and na- out of our land.

The choices we make on tions around the world.

We, the four bishops of Nov. 7 will help shape the new Massachusetts, recommend millennium. It is our responsithat document to all Catholics. bility to vote for candidates We endorse the content of that who will promote life and the statement and, in a particular culture of life over the culture way, wish to underscore the of d~ath. Such persons will absolute centrality of the first care for all the people of this issue, the protection of human country, including' the poor. .life. Support and promotion of -Such leaders will support famiabortion by any candidate, is lies in their choices and enalways wrong and can never be courage communities to take justified. We will never cease up responsibility for bettering to denounce abortion and eu- their own neighborhoods. Such thanasia arid teach all Catho- leaders will show the world lics that to support those posi- that we are a nation of peace tions is to support death over and that we live in solidarity life. with all peoples and nations of There are many other issues this world. As Catholics, we that the candidates wilL be ad- stand for life. As citizens, we dressing in this campaign. can do no less than vote for While each deserves our care- candidates who stand with us." ,

By JULIE ASHER CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

BALTIMORE - Reform Party presidential candidate Patrick J. Buchanan said he would take several steps to reverse abortion laws in the United States, from appointing Pro-Lifejustices to the Supreme Court, to reversing President Clinton's executive orders on abortion to urging Congress to vote on a human life amendment.

Buchanan also said that, despite Pope John Paul n's recent opposition, he is in favor of capital punishment in cases "where the crimes are heinous and it is the only justifying penalty," and when the judge is certain of the defendant's guilt.

In a wide-ranging, 35-minute interview with Catholic News Service, conducted last week as Buchanan headed for Washington after an TV news appearance in Baltimore, the Catholic candidate also talked about his view on limiting immigration, his support for school choice, his opposition to the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, why he disputes the notion of a Catholic vote, and his belief that the United Nations should be moved to a neutral country, like Switzerland.

On abortion, Buchanan said the most important thing the president of the United States could do "is to alter the character of the Supreme Court and reconvert it into aPro-Life constitutionalist court which respects America's religious heritage and tradition and respects the Constitution as originally written."

Roe vs. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion, "was an abomination, not only from the moral standpoint but a constitutional standpoint,': he said. "So I would appoint only Pro-Lifejustices who had the courage to overturn (it)."

He said he would reverse five executive orders Clinton signed in the first days of hi's presidency that, according to Buchanan, "virtually made abortion on demand the policy of the federal government."

Buchanan said he would cut off

funding to Planned Parenthood, the U.N. population council and fetal tissue research, would push federal legislation to outlaw RU-486 or give the states the freedom to do so, and would outlaw abortions at all military hospitals.

Asked about Pope John Paul's strong plea in recent years that capital punishment be eliminated in all but the most extreme cases - and avoided even then - Buchanan said

Regarding school choice, he said parents should have "maximum freedom" to pick the education they think is best for their children and send then to "public, private, parochial, synagogue, Christian, magnet or home school."

He did not specify use of tuition vouchers, but his campaign material says he supports "tuition vouchers that can be redeemed at all schools ... but have no government strings attached."

Does Buchanan think there is:a "Catholic vote" today?

"I would say that is an exaggeration," he said, adding that the Catholic vote isn't like it was when John F. Kennedy ran in 1960, or even in 1972 when, he said, Richard Nixon's campaign "consciously courted the Catholic vote on social and cultural issues" and got 55 percent of it.

Today "there's certainly not any monolithic Catholic vote," he said.

"It is not as cohesive and unified as it once was on social and cultural and moral and patriotic issues, and also it's much more ethnically diverse now."

As a Catholic running for office, Buchanan said his faith informs his positions on issues, as does his upbringing "and the natural law tradition that dates back tQ Aquin~ and .r Aristotle. It's all interwoven." ~uchanan attends Latin Mass regularly at St. Mary Church in Washington or goes to church in the parish where he grew up, Blessed Sacrament in Chevy Chase, Md. He and his wife, Shelley, live in McLean, Va. Buchanan, who will tum 62 on Nov. 2, is a native ofWashington. A journalist and book author, he is a regular panelist on the TV show "Crossfire" and othet: political discussion shows. He has never held elected office but was a senior adviser to both Presidents Nixon and Ford and was a Republican candidate for president in 1992 and 1996.

He thinks a Gore-Buchanan race would have sparked greater interest this election year.

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Buchanan is opposed to banning tests of all nuclear weapons, weapons which he feels are not "inherently evil."

On the issue of immigration, Buchanan said he thinks the United States should cut the number of people allowed in each year by about .two-thirds, to about 300,000 legal immigrants.

Even under his policy, the United States, ,would still·have. "the most , generous immigration policy of any nation on earth," he said.

"I think we're in danger of pulling apart over issues of race and ethnicity and culture and language and religion," he said.

He called the United Nations a "bloated bureaucracy" that is "dominated by regimes most of which are envious of and hostile to American national interests."

He supports the Vatican's presence at the United Nations and favors having a U.S. ambassador to the Vatican, he said.

Asked what his campaign offers to poor people, Buchanan said he feels "we all have obligations to the poor,:' but thinks that welfare "is in some cases indefensible because it's a destroyer of families."

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THOSE GATHERED for the Jubilee for Families cheer as Pope John Paul 11 makes his way through St. Peter's Square. (CNS photo from Catholic Press Photo)

Pope defends family, human life at Jubilee for Families VATICAN CITY (CNS) - With the sound of rain pattering behind him and thousands of umbrellas shielding mothers, fathers and infants before him, Pope John Paul II urged families to place children first and respect the traditional family.

More than 150,000 people thronged St. Peter's Square despite heavy rain on Sunday for an outdoor Mass marking the culmination of the Jubilee for Families.

"They represent the flowering of conjugal love," said the pope, stressing children's "message of life" and, with their newborn neediness and dependence on their parents; an "appeal to solidarity." . , "They are not optional," he said, "but a very precious gift, inscribed in the structure itself of conjugal union."

Calling on the faithful to "reverse this trend" of regarding children as a burden; the pope called the contemporary situation of children a "challenge to all of society."

He criticized the widespread acceptance of divorce, saying many children "will always bear the psychological sign of the,trial that the division of their parents subjected them to."

At the same time, the pope said the "Church feels called not to express a severe and distanced judgment."

Even those who have divorced and remarried civilly, while in a state of "objective moral disorder," are invited to participate in the life of the Church, he said.

"The tendency to use practices which are morally unacceptable in the generation (of children) betrays the absurd mentality of the right to a child," he said, "which takes the

place of the correct recognition of the right of a child to be born and then to grow in a fully human way."

The pope encouraged couples who may not be able to have their own children to turn to adoption, a "true exercise of charity that places children's well-being before parental needs."

Whether conceived naturally or adopted, he said, children need both a mother and father united as one flesh in the sacrament of marriage.

"It is not a step forward for civilization to support tendencies that place this elementary truth into the shadows and claim to assert themselves'legally," said the pope, anapparent reference to recent laws in some countries recognizing homosexual unions.

Appealing to Catholics around the world to promulgate respect for human life from the moment of conception, he expressed hope that governments and international organizations like the United Nations would come to recognize the truth of the Church's emphasis on the family.

Afflicted by a neurological disorder commonly believed to be Parkinson's disease, which severely limits the pope's facial expressions, the 80-year-old pontiff broke into rare smiles as he blessed youngsters. Several children remained at the pope's side to whisper in his ear, and he repaid their gestures by speaking with them in return and embracing them fondly.

After he imparted his blessing on the newlyweds and thanked pilgrims for their "perseverance and courage" in braving the elements to attend the Mass, the pope invited all families to the Fourth World

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mor, brief nudity and recurring crude language. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-III - adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is R - restricted.

"Lost Souls" (New Line) Forgettable thriller about a spiritually minded young IC~~ woman (Winona Ryder) who discovers a satanic conspiracy in lCa.IV~Ulllle~ which a faithless crime writer NEW YORK (CNS) - Fol- (Ben Chaplin) will be translowing are recent capsule re- formed into Satan unless she can views issued by the U.S. Catho- stop it. More hokey than horlic Conference Office for Film rific, the tangled script of direcand Broadcasting. tor Janusz Kaminski's heavy"The Contender" handed film minimally develops (DreamWorks) its characters before surrenderPolitically charged drama in ing to an ends-justifies-thewhich a Democratic senator's means conclusion. Demonic (Joan Allen) vice-presidential theme, some violence and fleetconfirmation is derailed by the ing profanity with a few indiscovery of an alleged sexual stances of rough "language. The misadventure in her past by a U.S. Catholic Conference clasvengeful Republican congress- sification isA-IV - adults, with man (Gary Oldman). Director reservations. The Motion PicRod Lurie's left-leaning, wordy tureAssociation ofAmerica ratthriller has some engrossing ing is R - restricted. moments, but it loses its appeal "Pay It Forward" in its portrayal of politically (Warner Bros.) conservative characters as cariPoignant drama about an 11catures. Brief, vivid scenes of year-old boy (Haley Joel sexual encounters with nudity Osment) whose classroom asand recurring rough language. signment to. change the world The U.S. Catholic Conference blossoms into an altruistic classification is A-IV - adults, movement with far-reaching re,with reservations. The Motion suits including bringing. toPicture Association of America gether his alco,Jiolic mother rating is R - restricted.

(Helen H:unt) and. his facially "The Ladies Man" 'disfigured' teacher: (Kev-in (Paramount Pictures) Spacey). As directed by Mimi Dopey comedy about a Leder, the flll1)'s exemplary dirty-mouthed talk radio host message and admirable perfor(Tim Meadows) who is fired mances are .under~ined by an from his love advice show and overly.sentimentalscript. Some hopes a. rich ex-girlfriend willsexu,al situations"brief yiQ;come' to his rescue. Based on, lence., som~,Profanity and crass an unexceptional "Saaurday J~nguage.,The' U,;S. Catholic Night Live" skit, director' Cohf~rehce classificationjs,K Reginald Hudlin stretches aIII2:':·aclults. The MotiH~,eic;­ thin p-remise to the breaking ..,,~~re Associa~ion of,Aro~ric,a point, garnering only a few rating is PG-13 ,- parents are ,chuckles with the predictable, strongly ,cau'tioned. ,Some, maslugg(sh'film. A few'sexual en- terial may be inappropriate for counters; much sex-related hu- children l,mder 13;· :' ,

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NEWYORK (CNS) - Raw talent clashes with raw machismo in the stirring coming-of-age tale "Billy Elliot" (Universal).

Set during a 1984 coal miner's strike in Northern England, director Stephen Daldry's debut feature is strictly by-the-numbers in its progression, but beautiful in its execution. The intoxicating tale tells the story of ll-year-old Billy Elliot (Jaime Bell), the son of a widowed striking coal miner, who finds himself inexplicably drawn to dance.

During'a boxing lesson at the local youth club, Billy becomes fasci~ nated with a ballet class being conducted in the samehall: D~d tojoin the class by the sharp-tongued' teacher, Mrs. Wilkinsbn(Julie Walters);' Billy displays a 'visceral talent that convinces Mrs: Wilkinson of his untapped potential. But Billy S~9!1 discov~rs that slipping on a pair ofballet slipPerSreqllires more courage than donning a pair of boxing gloves; There are many obstacles on the way to making Billy's newfound , I 0

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dream come true, not the least of which is his chauvinistic father (Gary Lewis), who aims to thwart Billy's ambitions and force him down a more conventional path. The coal miners' strike functions as a backdrop underlining the friction between Billy's expressive hoofing and the masculine culture of the town. Yet even after his out-of-work father realizes his son's fleet-footed flair, lack of money threatens Billy's chances to audition for the Royal Ballet Schdol in'London..

The film tenderly presents Billy's moments of weakness and doubt,' especially when faced with being automati~atly branded as a lloino-: sexual for his, interest iri ,dance."

When BiI,ly's b~st friend, Michael (Stuart Wells), hints that he is attracted to him, Billy's'simple, honest answer that dancing doesn't make him a, "poof,''' creates a mutual understanding and'respect between the boys. These poignantly acted scenes lend an air of authehticity to the film that is refreshing.

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dance sequences during emotionally intense scenes without sacrificing realism and fluidity. Bell, who has been dancing since the age of six, is particularly impressive during these scenes, showing off his gift while remaining true to the character. His crooked grin and exhilarating spirit take in the audience, transporting viewers to the difficult pre-pubescent time of discovery and self-definition. ,Also delightful to watch, is Walters, whose chain-smoking, smart-mouthed instructor is all the more compelling for not being the perfect role model.

'The pervasive cursing is unfortunate, as the 'otherwise engaging story could have been inspirational to many young ones striving to fulfill their own dreams. .

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MONMOUTH, Ill. (CNS) - Young Catholics searching for "cool tunes and serious talks" on their radio dial can now tum to their personal computers for an around·theclock offering of Christian music and Catholic teaching.

Father Bailey Clemens, assistant pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in Monmouth, has launched a Catholic Web radio station that airs music and short messages on faith and morals over the Internet.

Called OmegaRock, the youth-oriented Web station utilizes a technology called "streaming communications'~ that allows fa· ther Clemens to upload music and spiritual talks fr9m his studio at Immaculate Concep· tion School. Listeners tune in through their computersby accessing www.omegarock.com on the World Wide Web. While similar to a traditional radio station, OmegaRock has the potential to reach a larger audience at a fraction of the co~t, Father Clemens said during an interview in his studio with The Catholic Post, Peoria's diocesan paper.

Father Clemens, who is also pastor of St. Patrick's Parish in Raritan and St.'Andrew's Mission'in' Oqua~ka," graduated from hroad-

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casting schooI-in Portland, Ore., and spent five as euthanasia, chastity and modesty. talks" - is a third ministry for Father Clemens, years working as a disc jockey in Oregon and OmegaRock plans to add an evening pro- following his duties at his three parishes and Texas before entering the seminary. gram of talks by the late Archbishop Fulton J. as chaplain of the Newman Club at Monmouth Following his ordination to the priesthood Sheen, the famed author, speaker and televi- College. in 1998, he produced a one-hour Sunday ra- sion personality and native of the Peoria dioSo far, most of the work has involved redio program called "Journey to the Kingdom" cese, and talks by the Brothers of St. John, a cording the scenarios and uploading Archwhile serving as an assistant pastor. religious congregation that serves the Brad- bishop Sheen's talks into the computer. "Once After arriving in Monmouth, Father ley University Newman Center in Peoria. you put it together, the program runs itself," Clemens developed an interest in creating Eventually, Father Cle.mens hopes to in- ,he said. some form of Catholic radio programming, clude some live programming, including a The music and scenarIos are "broadcast" particularly so.mething that would appeal to round-table discussion with college students on a rotating basis from a computer in Father high school and college students. ,that could address questions from listeners Clemens' studio, which is a second-floor room ' "My intention was to reach more and more over the Internet. in the former convent attached to Immaculate young people,". he explained: "Today, music Other possible features include "signs of Conception School. is a way to reach them." hopes" highlighting positive actions of young The studio - which contains three comAnd so are computers and the Internet. Sta- people; a calendar of youtIi events across the puters for recording and editing music, a mixtistics show that 70 percent of college students United States; and a regular Mass broadcast ing board, a microphone and keyboard for listen to music over the Internet, Father live from a college Newman Center. sound effects - was made possible through Clemens noted.

"I hope more Catholic youths will start lis- donations, Father Clemens said.

So far, OmegaRock has offered a mix of tening to this type of music, which will feedTo hear OmegaRock, listeners must downrock, rap and pop songs by Christian and their soul in the search for truth," Father load the Winamp music player software, which ' Catholic artists interspersed with "scenarios" Clemens said. "They may also relate to some is available from the website.

As OmegaRock expands, the ministry - short dialogues between two youths that of the scenarios and listen to some of the talks offer a moral message. and catch the wave of youth around the world could grow big enough to require a full-time worker. In the meantime, Father Clemens said, Designed to be "brief and to the point," Fa- who are really starting to live their faith."

OmegaRock - whose motto is "The "I'm just going to let the Holy Spirit guide it ther Clemens said the scenarios address various 'aspects of the faith and moral issues such Catholic source for cool tunes and serious and see where he takes it." o

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THE ANCHOR - Diocese of Fall River - Fri., October 20, 2000

Senior issues Staying in touch with family and friends can be a key to living longer and healthier. Studies show that people who enjoy social support age better.

Older age can be a lonely time, but it does not have to be. It can be a time of opportunity.

You may have more free time to make new friends, forge new bonds with family or volunteer in your community. According to a Mayo Clinic Health Letter, "Studies have shown that older people who stay connected to others by volunteering live longer than those who do not volunteer."

There are many health benefits from social support. The Mayo Clinic reports that staying connected helps: - boost recovery. A study of nearly 1;400 people with heart disease found that those with a spouse or contidant died at about one-third the rate of those who had no one in whom to confide; - bolster immunity. Stress can suppress immunity. Love and friendship help to lower stress. One study found that people with more diverse social networks were less susceptible to the common cold; - keep you sharp. Stimulating conversations may help slow agerelated memory loss; To widen your social circle try the following:

- join a community organization, a special interest group or book club; - if you are new in an area, check your community calendar in

Nancy Boland Johnson the local paper; - contact a travel agent about tours for older people or singles; - take classes in a new sport or join and exercise club; - check area community colleges for adult education classes.

Most offer special fees for elders; - volunteer to work at a local shelter, food bank or meals program; - attend worship services. Studies show that older people who attend religious services live longer than those who do not attend services.

The Mayo Clinic Health Letter suggests that you encourage family members to communicate on a regular basis. E-mail can be a handy and inexpensive way to stay connected.

Also, make time to do something regularly with your friends.

It may take some effort to stay socially connected but it is important for your mental and physical

Iteering pOintl A1;TLEBORO - Singermusician Eric Larivee will perform at the next La Salette Shrine coffeehouse tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. For'more information call 222-5410.

ATTLEBORO - The Diocesan Young Adult Conference themed "Be Radical, Be Catholic," will be held on Nov. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the La Salette Shrine Church. It will include guest speakers, music, prayer and worship. For more information contact Bud Miller at 675-3847.

EAST FREETOWN - The next Emmaus Retreat weekend for young adults ages 20-35 will be held Nov. 10-12 at Cathedral Camp. This coeducational gatheringoffers a chance to experience God's love and share in a Christian community. For more information call Ana Burke at 824-1295 or Paul Hodge at 3997418.

FALL RIVER - Holy Name Parish will host spiritual enrichment seminars at the Holy Name School parish center each Wednesday beginning Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. They will end on Nov. 22.

For more information call 6796732.

FALL RIVER - The Fall River Widowed Group will meet on Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. in the St. Mary's School hall. All widows and widowers are welcome. For more information call Annette Dellecese at 679-3278.

FALL RIVER - A fourweek introductory course for new catechists entitled "Catechesis: Sharing Faith and Forming Disciples," will begin on Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Parish Education Center. For registration information call 6728340.

FALL RIVER - Catholic Social Services seeks English as a Second Language volunteer teachers and tutors for the cities of Fall River and New Bedford.

Prior teaching experience is not required and teaching materials, training and supervision are provided. If you would like more information about helping Spanish and Portuguese immigrants in the area call Eva dos Santos at 674-4681.

MATTAPOISETT Heart's and Hands will start a new bereavement group on Oct. 31 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for parents who have lost a child. It will be held at the Heart's and Hands

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AARP has published a Voters Presidential Guide to help older Americans and their families evaluate the candidates on issues that are important to them.

According to AARP, by getting involved in the election process you help select our nation's leaders and you get action on important issues that affect all older Americans.

AARP/VOTE sent a questionnaire on a broad range of topics regarding major issues to the candidates. Responses to selected questions included in the Voters Guide are printed verbatim from answers submitted by the presidential candidates.

Chryste Hall, AARP state communications director, said, 'The goal of AARP's nonpartisan voter education effort is to increase the amount of information available to the electorate. Take a look at the candidates and where they stand. Pass this guide on to friends and family members who may have concerns about the issues it raises."

The guide gives the candidates views on Social Security, Medicare, Long-term Care and managed care.

To receive a free copy of the AARP Presidential Voters Guide, call AARP Massachusetts at 617-7205600. You can also read it on-line at www.aau?Org/election2000.Remember to vote on Nov. 7.

Office, 2 Center Drive, and to register call 758-1300.

NEW BEDFORD - The Prayer Group of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church will meet on Oct. 24 following the noon Mass. New members welcome.

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NORTH DARTMOUTH - Father Michael Carvill will speak at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth as part of its Newman Lecture Series on Oct. 23 at noon in its campus center. It is sponsored by the school's Catholic Student Organization.

NORTH EASTON - A program entitled "Facing History and Ourselves," will be held on Oct. 29 at 3 p.m. in the Martin Institute Auditorium at Stonehill College. For more information call 565-1131.

SEEKONK - Leonardo Defilippis will give a one-man performance of "The Gospel According to 10hn," on Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. For more information call 3365549.

SW ANSEA - The Fall River District Council of Catholic Women will hold its annual living rosary in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Sunday at 2 p.m. at St. Louis de France Church.

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THE ANCHOR - Diocese of Fall River - Fri., October 20, 2000

Church leaders appeal for end to new crisis in Middle East ~

Terrorist attack, death of sailors 'aboard USS Cole deplored.

By CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

PALESTINIAN DEMONSTRATORS burn an Israeli flag in the Gaza Strip town of Khan Yones recently. (eNS photo from Reuters)

Consecration to the Divine Will Oh adorable and Divine Will, behold me here before the immensity of Your Light, that Your eternal goodness may open to me the doors and make me enter into It to form my life all in You, Divine Will. Therefore, oh adorable Will, prostrate before Your Light, I, the least of all creatures, put myself into the little group of the sons and daughters of Your Supreme FIAT. Prostrate in my nothingness, I invoke Your Light and beg that it clothe me and eclipse all that does not pertain to You, Divine Will. It will be my Life, the center of my intelligence, the enrapturer of my hemt and of my whole being. I do not want the human will to have life in this heart any longer. I will cast it away from me and thus form the new Eden of Peace, of happiness and of love. Wilh It I shall be always happy. I shall have a singular strength and a holiness that sanctifies all things and conducts them to God. Here prostrate, I invoke the help of the Most Holy Trinity that They permit me to live in the cloister of the Divine Will and thus return in me the first order of creation, just as the creature was created. .

Heavenly Mother, Sovereign and Queen of the Divine Fiat, take my hand and introduce me into the Light of the Divine Will. You will be my guide, my most tender Mother, and will teach me to live in and to maintain myself in the order and the bounds of the Divine Will. Heavenly Mother, I consecrate my whole being to Your Immaculate Heart. You will teach me the doctrine of the Divine Will and I will listen most attentively to Your lessons. You will cover me with Your mantle so that the infernal serpent dare not penetrate into this sacred Eden to entice me and make me fall into the maze of the human will.

Heart of my greatest Good, Jesus, You will give me Your flames that they may bum me, consume me, and feed me to form in me the Life of the Divine Will.

Saint Joseph, you will be my protector, the guardian of my heart, and will keep lhe keys of my will in your hands. You will keep my heart jealously and shall never give it to me again, that I may be sure of never leaving the Will of God. My guardian Angel, guard me; defend me; help me in everything so that my Eden may 路flourish and be the instrument that draws all men into the Kingdom of the Divine Will. Amen. ( In Honor of Luisa Piccarreta J865~J947 Child ofthe Divine Will)

JERUSALEM - As spiraling violence in the Middle East brought Israelis and Palestinians to the brink of all-out war, Church leaders appealed for a change of heart and a return to the negotiating table.

In Jerusalem, Latin-rite Patriarch Michel Sabbah called for "forgiveness and redemption" and said justice for the Palestinian people was the only lasting way to break the chain of violence.

At the Vatican, Pope John Paul II made an impassioned appeal for an immediate end to the new wave of fighting, which left 100 people dead and thousands injured.

"With great anguish," he said following a recent weekly general audience, "we are following the serious tension in the Middle East, once again shaken by events that have caused numerous victims and have not even spared holy places."

The pope called on both sides to end the conflict and take up the "path of dialogue in order to find again the joy of being children of God, their common father."

The violence erupted Sept. 28 when Ariel Sharon, an Israeli politician, visited a Jerusalem site holy to Muslims and Jews under the protection of riot police. The visit, which Palestinians saw as a provocation and a defilement of the religious compound, sparked riots throughout Israel and the Palestinian territories. Israeli soldiers responded with gunfire; almost all those killed were Palestinians or Arab Israelis.

The fighting escalated dramatically after a Palestinian mob in the West Bank city of Ramallah beat two Israeli soldiers' to death Oct. 12. In reprisal, Israel fired rockets at Palestinian targets in Ramallah and Gaza C i t y . ' .

The same day, a terrorist bomb blast killed 17 U.S. sailors and wounded 30 others in Yemen. Car-

Attleboro in the textile mills.

St. Mary's Parish was founded in North Attleboro in 1856 and that city took over the DodgevilleHebronville Mission, which sporadically offered Masses and sacraments to workers in the mills owned by the Dodge family in those two villages.

Subsequently the area came under the jurisdiction of S1.

Joseph's in Pawtucket until 1885 when Bishop Hendricken of Providence established S1.

Stephen's on Feb. 6, 1885 and appointed Father Patrick S. McGee its first resident pastor.

Of French-Canadian ancestry, Father McGee spoke fluent French and remained as pastor for 21 years. According to a compiled history of the parish, under his leadership the parish expanded, the cemetery was established and the current rectory was built.

The church too underwent a drastic renovation, the floor raised to provide for a parish hall and adding a sacristy and interior metal sheeting. Statues, banners, an organ and stained glass windows were added.

St. Stephen's established its own mission church in Hebronville, buying land and eventually building St. Rose of Lima Church. It was severely damaged in the 1938 hurricane and later demolished.

dinal Anthony Bevilacqua of Philadelphia was among those who asked for prayers for the victims, calling for a "quick termination to the bloodshed and killing throughout this part of the world."

On Monday, Israeli and Palestinian leaders met in Egypt to try and find a way out of the crisis.

Patriarch Sabbah, speaking to members of Jerusalem's 13 Christian churches a few hours after the Israeli soldiers were beaten to death, said that "violence must never be our goal nor our destiny."

"This is a holy land, a land of faith and prayer.

It is written nowhere that it should remain a land of hatred and blood. On the contrary, in the mercy of God, this land is determined to be a land of redemption and love."

"I am sad for my people and am even sad for the Israelis killed because they are also human beings,~' said Father Ibrahim Hijazin, the parish priest in Ramallah, West Bank, who watched as the missiles were launched from Israeli helicopters hovering over ~ci~ .

Members of the I ,300-member Israel Interfaith Association expressed their "deep sorrow and pain" that Jerusalem, the "most sacred place for the Abrahamic religions, and a symbol for the source of their one belief and (what) unites them," has turned into one of the causes of recent bloodshed.

At the Vatican, Shimon Peres, Israeli minister for regional cooperation, met with Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican secretary of state, and Archbishop Jean-Louis Tauran, secretary for relations with states. Peres told reporters that a Vatican call for a stop to the violence "may be of value and can help pring things back to normalcy."

Peres criticized Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat for not doing more to quell Palestinian rioters.

In Rome, an expert in Vatican-Israeli affairs, Franciscan Father David Jaeger, said the new round of violence 'demonstrates the wisdom of the Vatican's long-standing call for international guarantees to protect the sacred character of Jerusalem.

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In 1904, St. Stephen's established as a French-Canadian National Parish, became part of the newly formed Diocese of Fall River.

Looking at the various histories and memoirs, one thing becomes most clear, the early years of the parish were difficult, especially financially. Parishioners lived within the fluctuations of the cotton industry. The workers lived in a community in which the same company owned all the real estate where the workers lived, as well as the company store to which all employees were indebted. Although St. Stephen's included some farmers, railroad workers and storekeepers, it was mostly the mill operatives who comprised most of the parishioners and contributed to its support.

While Father McGee was virtually the practical, as well as the spiritual pioneer for the parish, certainly the courage, determination and sacrifice of the parishioners contributed greatly to the continuing of the parish in the difficult times between the Civil War and World War I. But the prosperity of the "Roaring Twenties" ended in the stock market collapse in 1929 and the Great Depression of the 1930s, and the greatest blow of all, the textile industry leaving

New England for the South, hit the parishioners at St. Stephen's hard.

Both village mills were closed, property auctioned and employees scattered to seek employment.

The church suffered too. Attendance declined and pennies fell into the collection baskets instead of dollar bills. Long before it was full, the Poor Box was emptied to care for the needy. And all were needy.

The lean years persisted until World War II which give birth to a new prosperity, and a new community. The agricultural fields and livestock became a suburbia with ranch style homes and young families. The automobile brought new parishioners from the communities of Seekonk and Rehoboth.

Although French-Canadian descendants are still much in evidence, the parish now welcomes and embraces members from many different cultures.

While many pastors have come and gone from St. Stephen's their spiritual and administrative efforts reflected the highs and lows of the economy and financial status. While many improvements have been made to the church property over the years, it continues to retain the flavor of the little country church built 125 years ago.

.THE ANCHOR - Diocese of Fall River - Fri., October 20, 2000 jubilee, the pope said celebrating Christ's birth also means celebrating the birth of the Church's mission.

"Christ is the first and greatest missionary of the Father," he said.

The Church's mission at the dawn of the third millennium is far from complete, said the pope.

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"Two thousand years after the start of the mission, there are still vast geographical, cultural, human and social areas in which Christ and his Gospel have not yet penetrated," he said.

"How can one not feel the appeal which emerges from this situation?" he said.

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flow naturally from their personal encounter with Christ, said the pope.

"Whoever has known the joy of the encounter with Christ cannot keep it closed inside - he must irradiate it," the pope said.

He highlighted the work of catechists, especially in countries where ordained ministers are few.

"Working with great effort and missionary zeal, (catechists) are without a doubt the most effective support for missionaries in numerous tasks," he said.

"Not rarely, because of the scarcity of ministers, they have responsibility for large areas, where they follow small communities, fulfilling the role of prayer animators in the liturgical celebration of the Word of God, in the expla,ining of doctrine and in the organization of charity," he said.

Because their role is so important, the pope said, the education and formation of catechists "is a pastoral priority."

Though some believers are called to make missionary work "their reason for existence," all baptized Christians, no matter their circumstances or resources, have a duty to promote missionary activity, the pope said.

"No one, in effect, is so poor

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lowed by monetary aid, "which is vital for many local churches."

Noting that World Mission Sunday this year falls during the

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lenged to live out our baptismal commitment among relatives and friends, missionaries go among strangers to bring Christ. While we can witness to Christ in the relative comfort of our homes and workplaces, missionaries do it in distant lands without many of the comforts they are accustomed to.

In the years I have served as mission director, I have not met a missionary who was not anxious to return and be with their community. It is nice to visit family and friends, but missionaries have other family and friends who are part of their lives as well.

In this current Jubilee Year we in the diocese have a great joy of finally having a mission.

Dec. 15-17, '00 Led by Father Paul Canuel, the mission in Guaymaca, Honduras, will benefit from the generosity of those missionaries sent there, and the generosity of the People of God of the Fall River diocese.

It is exciting to know this venture has begun so successfully. We must recall as well that we never give to God what is not returned. We will lose neither financially nor with personnel.

God will see to it that we are never without because we were concerned about the salvation of others.

In this Jubilee Mission Year, please do your share to make it all happen. Be as generous as you can with your time, talent and treasure.

Msgr. Oliveira is director of the diocese's Missionary Cooperative Office and pastor of St. Mary Parish, New Bedford.

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Dio<;ese of Fall River - Fri., October 20, 2000

~ BUDDY THE DOG receives a blessing from Father James Tuxbury OFM, during a recent blessing of pets in honor of St. Francis of Assisi at St. Margaret Regional School, Buzzards Bay. The dog belongs to fifth-grader Kerri Sullivan who holds his leash while altar servers Andrew Berghane and Rachel Davies look on.

~ NEW FACULTY MEMBERS Cheryl Souza and Donna Cote were recently 路路welcomed to Espirito Santo School, Fall River. Souza is a graduate of Bridgewater .State College and teaches grade two. Cote holds an associate degree in early childhood education from Bristol Community College and is the new Pre-K teacher assistant. 掳

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School, New Bedford, cool off with a popsicletreat during a recent break at school.

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PRINCIPAL MARY Ann Miskel of Bishop Stango:High . School, North Dartmouth, congratulates seniors Jill Szaro and Derek Roy on being nominated for the Wendy's Heisman Award;

Two Stang seniors'~ nominated for award NORTH DARTMOUTH Bishop Stang Seniors Jill Szaro and Derek Roy were recently nominated for the Wendy's Heisman Award, a national awards program which recognizes high school men and women who demonstrate excellence in academics, community service and athletics.

Szaro is daughter of Jay and Sheila Szaro of Westport. She

ranks third in her class academically and is captain of the field hockey, winter track and spring track teams. She is also a member of the National Honor Society.

Roy is the son of Leo and Robbin Roy of Mattapoisett. He is a member of the football, basketball and baseball teams. He is also a member of the National Honor Society and Fishing and Ski clubs.

THE ANCHOR - Diocese of Fall River - Fri., October 20, 2000

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Washington youths bring Jesus to the streets By

LYNNEA PRUZINSKY MUMOLA CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

WASHINGTON - Squinting into the bright sunlight, thousands of teens and adult youth ministers processed from the Washington Convention Center onto the street praying the rosary.

"We're about to go out to D.C. and say we are all Christians. We are all Catholics. We believe in the Eucharist," said Larry Savoy, a moderator for the youth track at the Washington Archdiocese Eucharistic Congress.

The teens, carrying backpacks and wearing sneakers, jeans and T-shirts, walked two-and-a-half blocks to a park for adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

Lining the route to the park were volunteers in red T-shirts leading the prayers on bullhorns and keeping the procession moving.

Members of the police, including the chaplain of the Washington Metropolitan Police Department, Msgr. Salvatore Criscuolo, assisted in the procession as the Eucharist was carried under a yellow canopy from the convention center to an altar set up in the park.

The police chaplain, riding a motorcycle alongside the procession said the teens did a doubletake when they saw him, first ad-

dressing him as an officer, then seeing his clerical collar and shouting out, "Hey, that's cool."

"I told them to join the priesthood, and then you can ride one," M s gr.

Criscuolo said in an interview with the Catholic Standard, archdiocesan newspaper of Washington.

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kneel, I looked down and saw the dirt. Too often I'm afraid to get my knees dirty for Christ - to kneel down and pray," said Father Patrick Smith, pastor of St. Teresa of Avila Parish in Washington. "Jesus died for you and he rose for you and that is more than enough to kneel," said Father Smith L--J during his efforts of the MEMBERS OF the Bishop McNamara High School Gospel homily at the District po- Choir of Forestville, Md., sing for the Archdiocese of Washington outdoor adolice, who, de- Eucharistic Congress recently in Washington. (CNS photo by ration. spite a busy Michael Hoyt, Catholic Standard) "The Lord weekend, does not want were able to help keep the young us to have any doubt that he is people safe during the proces- knelt on the dusty sidewalk as here in the flesh - and he is sion. Only a few impatient car Washington Auxiliary Bishop real," he added, saying that even horns could be heard as the teens William E. Lori placed the Eu- the difficulties in life can't keep passed one intersection that was charist, displayed in a gold monstrance, on the altar. temporarily closed to traffic.

"As the Blessed Sacrament Once they arrived at the park, the ~eens and' youth ministers came in and we were asked to

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Idolizing skinny icons of fashion

By CHRISTOPHER

CARSTENS CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

A haircut comes into style, and everybody wears it. A year later it's hopelessly dated. Clothes are the same. What is in today will be "totally over" in just a matter of weeks.

Magazines like Elle and Mademoiselle and Seventeen tell people what beauty is - this week. That's why they sell them in the grocery store. Like milk and eggs, fashion statements go stale in a few days.

It's easy to change your clothes or hair with the fashion. No harm gets done. However, there is an unhealthy fashion trend out there, visible in the fashion mags, on television and in the movies.

Body styles go through fashions, too.

Right now, skinny is in. Really skinny. Dangerously skinny.

The high priestess of style is the fashion model, and models. never have been thinner than today. I'm struck by two things as I look at the bony faces and sunken eyes of these icons of beauty.

First, they look unwell. Second, they look terribly unhappy. ''I'm starving to death," they seem to say, "and isn't it glamorous!"

You see the same skinny bodies on television and in the movies. These days, even mannequins are made so thin that their ribs show.

At the same time the models

Jesus from being present.

For Krissia Molina, the procession and adoration offered an opportunity to "praise the Lord," Molina, 13, attended the youth track with youths from her parish, Our Lady of Sorrows in Takoma Park, Md. Father Lee Fangmeyer, the director of the Washington Archdiocesan Office of Youth Ministry, said the Eucharistic procession drove home the point of bringing Jesus into the streets and saying, "We believe in the presence of Christ among us."

For youth minister Nancy Vawter of St. Nicholas Parish in Laurel, Md., the procession and adoration helped the teens learn the long-held prayers and traditions of the Catholic faith.

Vawter, who helped bring about 50 youths by subway to the Eucharistic Congress, said the day was worthwhile even if the youths got nothing else from it other than the fact that "We were out in the streets with the Eucharist."

"We're coming to offer this day," she said, "in a day of praise and worship of a Lord who is alive."

are getting thinner, real teen-agers are getting heavier. Maybe it's too much television and fast food, and maybe it's because they don't require as much PE in high school,

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but the data are clear. American teen-agers weigh more than they used to.

Trapped between a skinny ideal and their real bodies, teens are trying all sorts of ways to trim and slim and look more like what they see on television and in the mags.

Some teens have made a religion of "fat free" foods. If everything you eat, the thinking goes, is fat free or low fat, you'l1 be fat free too. However, commercial fat-free foods are often full of odd chemicals and additives, and you can get just as heavy gobbling fatfree brownies as regular ones.

I read recently that more than half the teen-agers in America are trying to lose weight. As a psychologist, I've seen the risks teens will take to get thin.

Anorexia (compulsive dieting and abnormal weight loss) is widespread among teen-agers. If you yearn to be model skinny, losing weight feels good. People

tell you you're getting thinner, and that feels good. Then they say you're too thin, that they worry about you, and that feels good too.

These kids, most of whom are girls, are addicted not to being thin but to getting thinner. There's only so thin you can be and still be healthy.

Other kids make themselves vomit after they eat. It seems like the perfect diet: Eat whatever you want, and then throw up. Like anorexia, self-induced vomiting (known as "bulimia") can become a habit out of control.

Sometimes, both anorexia and bulimia become life-threatening.

There's a point of starvation when the body stops feeling hunger, and with the slow death from starvation comes a sense of emotional calm that is completely out of touch with the reality of declining health.

Kids who develop anorexia or bulimia need help. First, they often need medical help to get their body back in good health.

Then they need counseling and often a lot of it - to remold the thinking that drives'their desperate attempt to match the dangerously skinny bodies and faces they see held up as the beautiful ideal.

Your comments are welcome. Please address: Dr. Christopher Carstens, c/o Catholic News Service, 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017.

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