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St. Anne's School seeks relieffrom 76~ year-old pa~es ~

Portuguese consul's • compassion remembered

More new modern windows are needed to keep the students and staff warm this winter.

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FALL RIVER - While the vintage windows at St. Anne's School on Forest Street have served decades of students well, no one is sorry to see them go.

"The huge wooden windows have done their job since this school was built in 1925, but they were long at the stage of rattling and letting wind, rain, and even snow enter the classrooms and offices," said Principal Felipe Felipe.

The school's administration began addressing the problematic windows a few years ago and at start of school this fall, just short of half of the school's 400 dilapidated windows have been replaced with new aluminum ones.

Last week, Felipe, Vice-Principal Brenda Gagnon and Development Director Joseph Castro, talked to The Anchor about the ongoing financial campaign to outfit the entire four-story school with the modern, double glass, low maintenance windows.

"Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., celebrated a special Mass last month and we held a luncheon afterward to show our appreciation for all those who contributed to the windows project and to everyone who assisted," Felipe said. . "Maintenance upkeep in a building this old is a continual struggle," he added.

The funding for the windows thus far has come from many sources.

Castro is in charge of the annual drive aimed at paying for the windows, ' measuring approximately seven feet by 40-inches, which cost approximately $700 apiece. The fund-raising has realized more than $140,000 thus far, and it is anticipated that it will take at least that amount to install more new windows throughout the school.

'The annual window drive will kick off on January 2, 2002, and it includes a mailing to the school's alumni as well as local businesses and parishioners of St. Anne's Church," Castro said.

Rather than set a target figure to be raised "we're simply asking for donations," Felipe said. "We honor those who contribute, or in whose memory they donate by putting a memorial plaque on each new window."

Some of the regular funding "comes

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THERE'S a sense of autumn at St. Joseph's Church in Fall River. Each fall season, parishioners Rosemary Gasperini and her father Dan Netto decorate the altar area in memory of Louise Netto, their mother and wife respectively.

(Photo by Irene Corey) ,

Thursday, November 1, is the feast of All Saints. It is a holy day on which Catholics are obliged to attend Mass.

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Diocese hosts equestrian order

By DAVE JOLIVET EDITOR

CAPE COD - Th'e Upper Cape was the setting for the Annual Investiture Ceremonies and Business Meeting for the Northeast lieutenancy of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem last weekend. Order' members from Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Rhode Island remembered deceased comrades and welcomed new constituents at a series of Masses, din-

ners and meetings.

The Order, which traces its origin back to 1099, has a fundamental aim to strengthen .the Christian way of life of its members, with absolute faith in the pope, in addition to sustaining and aiding works and institutions of the Catholic Church in the Holy Land. At present, the Order has more than 20,000 . knights and ladies, and is established in more than 29 countries with'49 lieutenancies, 20 Tum to page 16 - Equestrian

VESTED - Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., presents insignia of office during the solemn Mass and investiture ceremony of candidates for the Equestrian Order of the Holy 'Sepulchre of Jerusalem on October 19 in St. Elizabeth Seton Church, North Falmouth. (Anchor photo by Bruce McDaniel)

The late Aristides de Sousa Mendes put his life on the line for people of many faiths, said Bishop Sean R O'Malley, OFMCap.

FALL RIVER - People of all faiths gathered October 20 to remember a devout and heroic man who risked and lost everything as he helped 30,000 refugees flee from the Nazi horrors of World War II. At a 7:30 p.m. service in St. Anthony of Padua Church, hundreds from the area's Portuguese and Jewish communities paid tribute to Aristides de Sousa Mendes who was the Portuguese consul in Bordeaux, France in 1940 as thousands of refugees from all parts of Europe found themselves trapped.

His action and that of two of his sons, to laboriously within three days handwrite 30,000 visas allowing the refugees, including 10,000 Jews, to escape to freedom over the Pyrenees and into Spain was heroic but devastating to himself, his wife and his family.

"For what he did, in disobeying the expressed order not to issue visas given

by Portugal's dictator Antonio Oliveira Salazar, de Mendes himself died poverty stricken in 1954," said Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., one of the key speakers at the program.

In a later interview, the bishop said that "We gathered to bring attention and tribute to this very Catholic, very religious and courageous man whose decision to help these refugees was never recognized during his lifetime."

Among the speakers was one of Mendes' 14 children, 71-year-old son .John Paul de Sousa Mendes Abranches of Pleasanton, Calif., the guest of honor.

Abranches said he travels internationally hoping to share the legacy of his father's deeds and 'making them remembered. He described it as a story that shows how one person can make a profound difference in many people's lives and how much the world today needs to hear of such courage, dedication and commitment.

Other presenters included Dr. Ronald Schneider of Somerset, a practicing physician in Fall River as well as a noted historian and speaker; and Antonio Teles Fazendeiro, the Portuguese consul for greater Fall River and New Bedford.

The evening included a number of readings and talks that focused on de Sousa Mendes. '

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THE ANCHOR ~ Diocese of Fall River - Fri., October 26, 2001

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. NORTHATILEBORO-More' than one hundred Holy Uirion ofthe . Sacred Hearts Sisters apd associates gathered October 13 at Sacred Heart Church to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of their founder, Jean-Baptiste Debrabant.

A 10 a.m. Mass was celebrated

by Father David A. Costa and Holy Union Sisters from around the United States traveled from as far as Baltimore, Md., to share in the important milestone.

"We're here to, celebrate our fou'nder today," said Holy Union Sister Milry Lou Sullivan of Bos. ton. "It's a time to rejoice in his vision and charisma and in the gift that was given to him and the world."

Following the opening song ~d . greeting, Father Costa invited an religious to place a stone they had been given into a bowl ofwater with the pascal candle. In a moving display, all of the Sisters came up in pairs and celebrated their unity and existence as living stones.'

"We come today as liying stones,'" said Father Costa, "and I am blessed to be with you."

He said we must remember that the saCrament of baptism makes us' one' and added that the plueprint founder Jean-Baptiste Debrabant set" forth' ... a life of simplicity, solitude, «harity and obedience is a foundation that grew into this wonderful tree of devotion. .

"May the prayer and sacrifice of Jean-Baptiste Debrabant call us to follow Christ more closely,'-' Father Costa said. .

The Holy Union Sisters are a congregation of women religious whose origin dates back to 19th century France. In 1826 in Douai, .

Daily Readings Oct 29

Rom 8:12-17; Ps 68:2,4,6-7ab,2021; Lk 13:10-17 Rom 8: 18-25; Ps Oct 30 126:1-6; Lk 13:18-21' Oct 31 Rom 8:26-30; Ps 13:4-6; Lk 13:2230 Nov 1 Rv 7:2-4,9-14; 24:1-4ab,5-6; 1 Jri 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Nov 2 D n 12:1-3; Ps 23: 1-6; Rom 6:39 or 6:3-4,8-9; In 6:37-40 .

Nov '3 Rom 11 :1-2a,11'12,25-29; Ps 94:12-13a,1415,17-18; Lk 14:1,7-11 .

Nov,4 Wis 11 :22-12:2; Pi> 145:1-2,811,13-14; 2 Thes 1:11-2:2; Lk 19:1-10 .

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HOLY UNION of the Sacred Hearts Sister Celine Rainville, center, prepares to places a stone·in a bowl of water during a Mass at Sacred Heart Church, North Attleboro, celebrating the anniversary of the order's founder. (AnchodGordon photo) France, John Baptist Debrabani joined with a group of women who were living together in prayer and worked with the poor. He became the guide for them and helped establish schools in Douai and the surrounding area. Service to the poor, especiany women and children, resides at the heart of their ministry.

Over the years their mission led them to expand onto four continents.

Their ministry here in the United States began in 1886 when 10 sisters from Ireland, France and Belgium arrived in Fall River on October 13. ''They thaJ1ked God for their safe arrival in America,"said Sister Grace Donovan. "We remember those sis- . ters in our community today and we are grateful for those who guided us and introduced us to. sacramental life."

In additio~- to their renewal of baptismal promises, the sisters also renewed their vows during the Mass and associates renewed their com-

mitment to associate membership.

The celebration in the Fan River diocese coincided with those in France and around the world according to Sister Nancy Stiles of Baltimore. Sister Stiles was a member of the planning committee for the liturgy and said that it was a big day for th~ community. .

"It's great for everyone to get together and celebrate our community's heritage. It's an important milestone."

Jean Baptiste was remembered at the Mass for his constant prayer. It .was said that his prayer never ceased and in his nightlong vigils and travels he forgot himself for the sisters . and for the greater glory of God. The sisters were advised to"draw strength from his example. "We are called to place our trust in the Lord and be open to where the Spirit calls us," said Sister Grace in a closing reflection. .

A banquet followed in the church basement. . '

In Your Prayers .Please pray for the following priests during the coming week . Oct,30

1992, Rev. Msgr. Robert L. Stanton, Retired Pastor, St. Paul, Taunton .' Nov.l 1924, Rev. William H. McNamara, Pastor, St. Mary, Mansfield ·1927, Rev. Louis N. Blanchet, Assistant, St. Jean Baptiste, Fall River 1944, Rt. Rev. Msgr. John F. Ferraz, PastOr, St. Michael, Fall River ,1953, Rt. Rev. Msgr. GeorgeF. Cain,Pastor, St. Mathieu, Fall River 1987, Rev. William E. Farland; Pastor, St. Joseph, Taunton 1988, Rev. William F. Gartland, CSC:,Stonehill College, North EaSton 1994, Rev. John F. Sullivan, SS.CC., Retired Chaplain, Sacred Heart Home, New Bedford Nov. 2 . A memento for the repose of the souls of0!1r bishops, priests and pennanent deacons not on this list .

1923, Rev, Joseph S.Fortin, Founder, St.'Iean Baptiste, Fall River . ,1933, Rev. Michael V. McDonough, Chaplain, St. Mary's Home, New Bedford Nov. 3 .

1988,Rev. Jose M. Bettencourt Avila, 'Retired Pastor, Our Lady ofMt. Carmel, New Bedford . . '

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Nov. 4 1990, Pennanent Deacon James M. O'Gara

CRS to aid Afghan refugees BALTIMORE, Md. -Catho- Vardak and Ghazni provinc~s. In lic Relief Services has allocated an the event that the border is opened, additional $2 million in private the agency will also serve new Affunds to bolster relief efforts in Pa- ghan refugees. in Pakistan with kistan and begin winterization ac- household items such as blankets, tivities in Afghanistan. The agency buckets and cooking sets. While has to date allocated a total of$2.35 construction of new refugee camps million to provide for relief mate- has halted since the U.S. air strikes rials, including water and sanita- began, CRS continues providing tion facilities for Afghan refugees health and sanitation services in the in Pakistan as well as blankets, "Shamshatoo and Jalozai refugee sleeping mats and food provisions camps near theA.fghanistan border.

"We're concerned about the refor vulnerable populations in Afghanistan. With the onset of win- percussions of this stoppage since ter less than six weeks away, as delays in readying these camps will many as 300,000 Afghans may have a tremendous impact on how cross into Pakistan if the border is quickly and effectively the interopened, with millions more at risk national community can respond within the country. to a refugee influx," said Picard.

"We are gearing our efforts to- "Numbers are impossible to judge ward reaching those inside of Af- accurately, but millions are surely ghanistan before the winter sets at risk, and hundreds of thousands in," said Luc Picard, CRS Country Representative for Pakistan. "It really is a race against time to reach them before the snow cuts them off for months."

CRS is preparing to distribute 200,000 blankets inside Afghanistan along with cooking sets, hygiene items and food assistance for families in need in. Logar, Kabul,

Annual Father McCarrick breakfast is

November 4 FALL RIVER - The fifth annual Father Paul McCarrick Memorial Breakfast will be held Sunday, November 4 at White's Restaurant in Westport at 10:00 a.m, Bob Kerr, columnist for the Providence Journal will be the guest speaker. Well respected as a journalist for more than 20 years, Kerr was a personal friend of the late Father McCarrick. Kerr will speak on their involvement in community projects in Fall River.

Father McCarrick, who died in 1996, was well known not only as pastor of St. Joseph's Church, but also for his community work on behalf of the youth of this community.

A native of Revere, Father McCarrick was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Fall River on St. Patrick's Day, 1956. He spent the next 40 years ministering to the needs of parishioners at St. Mary's Cathedral, as director of the CYO, chaplain to the Fall River Fire and Police Departments and as pastor at St. Joseph's.

Proceeds from the event suppor~ scholarships given in his name to deserving local students.

Last June, four $500 scholarships were awarded.

James Rogers serves as chairman of the scholarship fund and Roger Dufour is the treasurer.

Dr. Philip T. Silvia, professor of history at Bridgewater State College, will be the master of ceremonies.

For information or reservations, contact James Rogers at 508-675-0800.

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CRS' office in Pakistan has peace building. The agency works worked in refugee camps near the with more than 180 national partAfghanistan border since Decem- ner organizations in Pakistan.

Catholic Relief Services is the ber 2000. As many as 180,000 Afghans crossed into Pakistan be- official overseas relief and develtween September 2000 and Sep- opment agency of the U.S. Contember 2001, escaping the ference of Catholic Bishops. country's relentless drought and Founded in 1943, the agency protwo decades Of war, adding to an vides assistance to people in more estimated two million Afghan refu- than 80 countries in Africa, Asia, gees who arrived in Pakistan dur- Latin America, the Middie East and . Eastern Europe. Catholic Relief ing the past 20 years.

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Serving' the common good Just when one thought. the ship ~as on course and heading in the right direction, the big wind of the Steamship Authority . threatens to alter the course. ' Long an autho~ity to itself, the Steamship Authority has waged a continuous defensive battle to save its dictatorial control of all ferry and freight service to the Islands. In the past few years this chokehold has created a monstrous traffic problem for all roads leading to the Cape and the shipping ,ports especially those of Hyannis and Falmouth. With the advent of freight service to the Islands from New Bedford, a glimmer of hope began to appear. It also has become obvious that passenger service from the same ports would indeed help to unclog access to the Cape. When the issue of a high-sp~ed passenger vessel was proposed, common sense wa,s left to founder on the shoals.

The' whirlpool of discontent was further enhanced when verbiage of disagreement reached an alltime low as New Bedford was likened to a terrorist. The Grey Lady of Nantucket reflected that the Whaling City was nothin'g more than a "terrorist." Quite a poor choice of words considering the context of usag y that was directly mentioned September 1'1.

At the heart of the matter is the fact that. some Steamship Authority members are determined at all costs to keep control. of this "state" agency in their own wheelhouse. While pursuing a very narrow vision of pub1!c service 'for the common good, their actions are in fact becoming a real threat to public safety. If freight service from New Bedford does not become a reality then it is estimated that an additional 11,000 trucks alone could clog the already archaic Cape Cod road system. As路 one commentato~. reflected, if that happens some residential roads on the Cape. would become "constant 9ff ramps" for buses and trucks carrying people, fuel, freight and dangerous cargo.

Granted that passenger and freight service from New Bedfordto~the.I!,!Iands is a crucial strategy iri the city's economic life, the request for high-~pee.~tser.v.ice.is not an unrea-. sonable one. Y~t, 'thl(. crisis':goes bey.ond the ~self-interest of . local communities. It is one that integrates the common good..

The common good concerns the life of all, not just a few. The , common 'good .requires' the social' well-being:,a.nd.develop- ' ment of the group itself. Development is the epitome of all social duties.. There is no question that it. is the: function of authority to arbitrate between various particular interests but always in the name of the common good. All authority should make. accessible to each what is required for safety, health and work. . , In ihis particular time of oUf lives, human interdepeQdence is not an option. World events certainly should make this quite vivid in our world condition. No state can become islands and no islands should condition a state. If the Steamship Authority cannot .or refuses to choose路 the path that services the common good, another agency should assume proper direction. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation should now ready itself to fill a void of public responsibility and accountability that seriously cannot be achieved by the cur, rent Steamship Author,ity. After all,. it is the role of the state to defend and promote the common good of all society.

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SULLIVAN OF BOSTON' LEADS THE PROCESSION AFTER MASS AT SACRED HEART CHURCH, NORTH ATTLEBORO. FATHER DAVID COSTA WAS PRINCIPAL CELEBRANT AND SAID HE WAS "BLESSED" TO BE WITH THE SISTERS AS THEY OBSERVED THE

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Ttie''''secret 'behind sucqessfUI"parishes

By FATHER EUGENE HEMRICK

liturgy. Th,is, they pointed out, virtues they possess.

Although not mentioned by adds weight to recognition by acWhen we think of successful name during the semiriar, the vir- centing the community context of parishes, stories of thriving com- tue of kindness often was implied ,the endeavors that are honored. munities, innovative programs .as a central ingredient for success.

Although prudence was not tailored to the particular needs of . A main' attribute of kindness is mentioned as such in the semiparishioners and staffs working empowering others and allowing nar, this virtue definitely was imtogether harmoniously com(~ to them to 'be themselves. The an- plied. 'One of the princ.iple at,tithesis to empowerment is a siJ- tributes of prudence is docility. .. mind.

But as,stirring as. these stories periority attitude tha~ leads to Thus, the virtue of prudence are, it is even. more inspiring to micromanagement that underval- would counsel parishes to study unearth the roots of their success, ues the gifts and talents of others. their demographics along with the to discover how they came about.

One pastor of a successful par- . various attitudes and practices On October 11 .. Washington ish emphasized that encouraging among parishioners. When parTheological Union in Washing- staff to use their unique talents ishes neglect such research, they .ton, D.C., hosted a seminar titled and gifts to the maximum is im- leave themselves open to igno"Involving the Laity: Lessons penitive to success. He was quick rance, substituting hearsay for the from Parishes of Excellence." The to point out that his entire parish truth, along with poor decision The Executive Editor seminar revolved around four par- operation is modeled on. this making and loss of credibility. ishes that are praised for their ex- Vatican Council II principle.

One pastor recalled'that his cellence in the book "Excellent Gratitude is yet another vital parishioners had been accustomed Catho~ic Parishes," by Paul virtue for parish success, and to thinking of people from imWilkes (Pauli&t Press, 2001). translates simply into remember- poverished cultures as poor parThroughout th~ seminar, one ing and rewarding those respon- ish supporters.'A survey he c~>n颅 indispensable principle continu- sible for that success. A word ducted revealed just the opposite. ously was heard: The moral fiber closely associated with gratitude This finding allowed him to give . of people supersedes innovative is "recognition," which reassures credit where credit was due, and programs when it comes to creat- co-workers by saying, in essence: also to prod wealthier people to ing successful parishes.

"We know what it took to achieve follow the example of the poor.

So often when we think of w~at you did; we are deeply apIt goes without saying that successful parishes, our focus preciative; we can't thank you there isn't a parish today that is on the design of programs, enough; you are a gift to us!" doesn't yearn for success. If suctheir uniqueness and appeal.

Several participants at the cess is to be achieved, parishes . EXECUTIVE EDITOR But to unearth the essence of a seminar stressed the importance need to employ skilled peqple 'Rev. Msgr. J.olln F. Moore. successful parish, our conver- of creating opportunities for pub- whose virtue it is to know, hear . EDITOR .

NEWS EDITOR, OFFICE MANAGER sation needs to go beyond pro- lic recognition at award dinners and recognize people~ This is the David B. Jollvet . , James N. Duntiar Barbara M. Rels . grams to people and. the unique and also within the conte,xt of the bottom line for parish success.

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Communicators urged to go the distance to spread tl)e faith ~

John E. Kearns Jr., Assistant Director of Communications for the Fall River diocese attended the gathering.

with Father David Garcia, the cathedral's rector, and Passionist Father Leo 1.

Gorman of Passionist Communications in Pelham, N.Y. Father Garcia opened the Mass by welcoming the 115

By JAN KILBY communicators attending the CATHOUC NEWS SERVICE assembly from around the counSAN ANTONIO - . Arch- try and acquainting them with bishop Patrick F. Flores told a his parish's history. group' of Catholic communicaHe told of the Franciscans' tors gathered in San Antonio to founding of San Fernando in be like the Franciscans who 1731 as the first parish in traveled long distances to spread Texas. The church, completed the faith in the Americas. in 1749, is the oldest cathedral "They didn't let distance in the United States, he said. stop them, and neither should "The cathedral has survived we," the San Antpnio prelate fires, floods, wars and plagues," said in a homily at the opening . Father Garcia said. "We will liturgy for the Unda-USA 2001 also survive terrorism, I'm general assembly, held October sure."

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As coordinator of the Unda-USA is the organiza- cathedral's television ministry, tion for Catholic.radio and tele- Father Garcia thanked those at vision broadcasters and commu- the Mass who helped to air its nication directors. for dioceses' broadcasts internationally. and religio'us orders. The orgaIn his homily, Archbishop nization derives its name from Flores asked the communicathe Latin word "unda," which tors to consider "how else can means wave. we reach more people?"

Amid the mariachi sounds of He said that getting young the choir in San Antonio's San people involved in the Church Fernando Cathedral, the arch- was one important way, and he bishop concelebrated the Mass shared the story of his success

in soliciting donations of guitars for youngsters in parish choirs.

"In the last II years, I've given away 5,582 guitars," he said. .

The archbishop also said that involving people of all nationalities in broadcast programs can help show that differences can enrich, not divide.

"It's good for them and good for the 'rest (of the Church)," he said.

J:he assembly's keynote speaker was Robert Wicks, whose address was on "The Simple Care for the Hopeful Heart," 'Wicks is a professor in the graduate program for' pastoral counseling at Loyola College's graduate center in Columbia, Md. He is also the author of 30 books, a consultant and a speaker.

He is known for his ideas about integrating spirituality and psychology, which is based on his experiences with medical professionals and those in the helping professions, like the relief workers at ground zero in New York City.

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THE ANCHOR - Diocese of Fall River - Fri., October 26, 2001 view that stressful times call for faith and reveal its healing power. ."In our darkest moments, our confusing moments, we look to Jesus," he said. , He said darkness can help people gain persptective on life and learn about cdmmunity, but said they have to ilearn to cope with darkness. : Coping requires having selfawareness, self-love and compassion, Wicks said.

These are needed, he said, because clients and co-workers can drain people's energy.

He also spoke of the value of one's presence.

"Our presence tq others, even when we least expect it, can be a great gjft," he said, explaining that it gives others the love and freedom they need to be themselves.

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"Darkness itself, in prayer, will turn into the loving face of God," he said .

Solitude, too, is important, he said. .

"One of the greatest gifts is the gift of our own peace. You can't share it if you haven't fe~ it," he said.

Wicks also said people should remember those who have been present to them duringtimes of despair.

"Think of what you can go to whe'n life's dark," he said.

He also said to view life simply as children do.

"Be a person without guile, which is countercultural in communications. Just (be) honest and direct," he said. :'You can't do it for others if you don't know for yourself that you are loved by God," he added.

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Neal Barlin, director of the . "For families who have relatives newspaper.

Families also can erect a monument for the missing person on a new grave site, he said. "Most people are looking to wait a little while longer for some sort of identification." .

Editor: Memorial services are being celAs w~ gathered for the U.S. Dominican Leadership Conebrated throughout the Rockville' ference Annual Meeting, we learned that the United States Centre diocese as families continue government and its allies have engaged in military action to search for some closure in the wake against the Taliban in Afghanistan. of the attacks.

We, who are preachers of God's love and reconciliaFather Robert Morrissey, vice tion, are profoundly saddened by this turn of events. We chancellor of the diocese, said, "If it deeply regret that military action was considered necessary. is possible to positively identify ashes Our Christian faith leads us to declare that violence, can .from any part Qf the cremated reonly breed violence. This action calls us to deeper prayer in mains of an individual's body, these solidarity with the innocent victims of violence and terrorism may be placed in a worthy container around the world. " and a funeral Mass may be celMany of our sisters, especially those who serve in New ebrated.", York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, have been touched The cemeteries office also will through losses within their own families and among those assist any family. experiencing ecowith whom they serve in their various ministries. Those who nomic hardship with the proper are teachers have shed tears with their students and ofburial procedures. fered a listening ear to their concerns for the future. Those Barlin noted that there is a plan in health care professions have offered comfort and supto construct a memorial monument port to those in their care. Many sisters have helped to raise at Holy Rood Cemetery in Westbury funds for the families of victims or made themselves availfor the victims of the trade center able for needed services. attack.

On September 11, in all our convents prayers were of"It allows the people in the diofered and we continue to join in prayer with all people who cese to have their names inscribed call for healing and reconciliation within the globalcommuhere," Barlin said, "especia:lly ifthere , nity. are no remains for that person," Sister Philomena Marie McCartney, O.P. "It's difficult for our staff because (Prioress) and Leadership Team we're dealing with so many young Dominican Sisters of Hope people with families, and our own (Ossining and Newburgh, N.Y., attachment to the situation," he and Fall River, Mass.) added.

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Mixed marriages: Promises about religious upbringing'

Understandably, stability in a Q. I am a practicing Lutheran might have made your decisions and was a widow with three chil- easier and perhaps have moved them marriage is as a rule more easily assured when both partners share the dren. I met and became engaged in another direction.

First of all, neither partner in a same faith. Yet, as Pope John Paul to a wonderful Catholic man. W~ intended to marry in my church . mixed marriage (between a Catho- II wrote some years ago, mixed after completing all the prepara- lic and a baptized person of another marriages contain numerous eleATTLEBORO - Singer-musi- vention will be held Saturday at tions with his priest. We hope to Christian denomination) is required ments that could contribute much cian John Poke will perform at the Bishop Connolly High School. It have a child though I am to the maniage, particularly Shrine churc~ tonight at 7:30 p.m. will begin with registration at 7 a.m. now 40 years old, and when both parties are faithThis evening of song and prayer and is themed "Love Bey<:md All ful to their religious duties chances are rapidly dewill include audience participation. Telling." For more information call (" Familia risCollsortio," clining. , The .Shrine church will be' the 508-678-2828.

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At our first meeting site for a healing service and Mass Toward this end, the prothe priest informed us we MASHPEE - A day of prayer on Sunday at 2 p.m. It will include spective bride and groom are were required to sign a the opportunity for people to be and reflection sponsored by the encouraged to establish conprayed over individually. For more Diocesan Department of Pastoral promise that children

By Father tacts with each other's minCare will be held November 17 at from the marriage would information call 508-222-5410.

John J. Dietzen isters and learn as much as Grief education programs at the Christ the King Church for all in- be baptized and raised possible about their partner's Shrine will feature the following volved in ministry to the sick. This Catholic. We had distopics: "Meditation: Reducing includes Eucharistic ministers and cussed religion in depth before to sign a promise that all children religious convictions and practices.

Since bOLh partners may feel seRisk Factors," November I; "Con- pastoral visitors. deciding to miuTy, and we agreed will be baptized and raised Cathonecting with.WharDoes not Die," . ' rious con '1itments to their respecthat all the ,children would be lic.

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November 5; "Holidays: PreservThe Catholic partner signs two tive relig'I' .IS denominations, they ing Memories," November 1"5; chairman of the Pax Christi USA Since we both feel the' differ- statements. (1) "I reaffirm my faith are encouraged to "discuss the ':Remembering: Sources of Com- National Council, will speak at ences between our two faiths were in Jesus Christ and intend to con- Catholic baptism and education of fort," November 19; "Unexpected Christ the King Parish during a day not extreme, we considered at- tinue living that faith in the Catho- the children they will' have, and Reminders," November 29. For of recollection tomorrow erititled tending Catholic services for a lie Church." And, (2) "I promise to where possible come to a decision more information call the Counsel- "Alive in Christ 20P I." It will be- time with the children before de- do all in my powerto share my faith on this question before the. margin at 8:45 a.m. and feature several ciding. ing Center at 508-226-8220. with our children by having them riage." (All these norms are found A seminar for women entitled speakers. For more information call We asked the priest what the· baptized and raised as Catholics" in the Official Catholic Directory on "Coping with Depression and Anxi- '508-477-7700 or visit the website: consequences would be if we did a significantly different kind of Ecumenism;' 1993, Nos. 143-151) ety," will be held at the Shrine No- www.aliveinchrist.ws.

I realize your decisions are now not sign the paper and were told promise than the one you describe. vember 3 from 9:30 a.m: to 4 p.m. It The non-Catholic partner signs finalized, and ofcourse your age and the marriage would not be recogwill be led by Christine Homen and NORTH DIGHTON or promises nothing.

The priest who ,your own children are considerable nized, and my husband would not feature several seminar topics. Pre- .Twenty-four-hour E~charistic is helping the couple prepare for the factors.

From my experience, howbe allowed to receive CommunAdoration is held at St. Joseph's' registration is requested by Octomaniage signs a declaration that the ever, you both might have profited ber 29. For more information call Church every first Fr.iday of the ion.

After this meeting with t~e non-Catholic partner is aware of this from some of these recommendamonth .. It·begins following the 8 508-236-9082. a.m. Mass and ends before the 8 priest and the way the options (or affirmation and belief of the Catho- lions as you were weighing your options. At least they may be helpful CENTERVILLE - The Drew a.m. Mass on Saturday. For more lack of them) were presented; we lie. . ,The couple then need to work to other couples presently anticipatFayne Memorial Blood Drive will information call Father James decided to stay with the Lutheran togethertoresolvetheirreligiousdif- inga mixed maniage. be held November 5 from 2-7 p.m. McLellan at 508-822-1425.

Church. at Our Lady of Victory Church. To We have since married and are ferences without either of them beA free brochure in English or .schedule an appointment ~all Mary ORLEANS -A Separated-Di- very happy. My reason for writ- ing asked to compromise their con- Spanish outlining marriage reguAn;her at 508-7'75-6591. ' vorced Catholics Support Group ing is to learn if this is truly the sciences. This has all been official lations in the Catholic Church will meet October 28 at 7 p.m. at St. policy of the Catholic Church or Catholic procedure since 1970. ·and explaining the promises in an EAST FREETOWN - Hearts Joan of Arc Church. Welcome is at just of the parish. The majority of Beyond this, Catholic ecumeni- interfaith marriage is available by and Hands will hold iis fourth an- 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker Sue my friends and neighbors, and my . cal directives emphasize that the sending a stamped, self-addressed nual memorial service for parents Dupuis will address the topic husband's family are all Catholic, Church's primary concern in such envelope to Father John 'Dietzen, and family members who have lost "Dealing with the Holidays." For and they have supported us. . maniages is to uphold the strength Box 325, Peoria, IL 61651. , a child, November 4 at 3 p.m. at St. more information call Father RichA. Unfortunately, if you' heard and stab,ility of the indissoluble mar-' Questions may be sent to FaJohn Neumann Church, 157 ard Roy at 508-255-0170. the priest correctly, you failed to re- riage union and the family life that . ther Dietzen at the same address, Middleboro Road. Anyone wish\ng ceive accurate information that flows from it. . . or e-mail: iidietzen@aol.com. to have their child remembered at . TAUNTON - The Taunton Disthe service and in a memorial book trictCouncil of Catholic Women will hold its Taunton-Attleboro sheuld call 508-991-5433.

Corporate Communion Supper OcEAST TAUNTON -:.... A Mass of tober 29 at St. Jacques Church.. It The Yankees are'not predestined battle the Yanks, an~ watching Derek Jeter, Alfonso Soriano, Remembrance will be celebrated will follow a 6:30 p.m. Mass celto win another World Series title Martin and Jackson battling in the Bernie Williams; Andy Pettitte?

November 3 at 10 a.m. at Holy Fam- ebrated by Bishop Sean ..,p. for the city of New York.

No Sp0rtdidn't get any New York dugout.

It Classy, classy, classy and classy.

O'Malley, OFM Cap. . ily Church, 370 Middleboro, Aving event can ever take away the better than that.

Actually, it was kind Qf fun to enue, for members of the parish who Buttoday's Yankees? There's no see the Yankees disassemble the died between Nov. I, 2000 and TAUNTON - Registration f9r pain and suffering of September , bickering. It's just not the same. Seattle Mariners with such ease; October this year. Deceased mem- Brownie and Girl Scouts and Jun- II. . No, the Yankees will the same Seattle club that bers of the parish will also be re- ior Girl Scouts interested in earnwin another championship tore through the American membered at the Mass and refresh- ing the "Family of God", or "I League during the regular ments will follow in the church hall. . Live ·My Faith" medals will be because they're just ·so held at Immaculate Conception darned good. And they're season. rt·\ FAIRHAVEN - A First ~riday Church November 3 at I p.m. For as good off the field as The Mariners,may have .

Mass will be h~ld November 2 at 7 more information call '508-823- they are on. more til1ent, but they don't p.m. at St. Mary:s Church. The 1633.

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By Dave Jolivet ' ';k. 'i of the Sacred Hearts, Fairhaven TAUNTON - Hospice Care of the Yankees. We all know - hearts and smarts. ,1'/ Chapter, and it will include a holy Greater Taunton i's in need of vol- that we will never see a More than likely, the hour following Mass. Refreshments unteers to care for terminally ill championship in our lifeYankees will win another will follow. patients during the day. They also time, but we took comfort when, Skipper Joe Torre is a class act and championship this year. And what are seeking volunteers to be tele- the Yankees didn't. consistently makes the Yankees bothers me most is that it doesn't FALL RIVER - A program en- phone companions, provide beI remember the days When guys look good, and they make him'look bother me more. titled "Moral and Spiritual Con- , reavement support, transportation ' .like Reggie Jackson, Goose good.

And kudos to the New England cerns: Dignity of the Human Per- and clerical assistance. For more Gossage, Mickey Rivers,' Willie His sidekick, Don Zimmer, is a version of the Brady Bunch. Secson," will be presented by Jesuit information call Linda Silva at Randolph and Craig Nettles used baseball genius in New York, while ond-year QB Tom Brady has made Father Edward Vacek on October 508-822-1447. to make Red Sox fans' collective . in Boston he was called a gerbil this Patriots season fun again. And 30 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Bishop by one of his own pitchers. all this wouldn't have been posConnolly High School. RegistraWESTPORT - A service for blood boil.

I still HATE the Yankees. It's sible hadn't Drew bled so. tion and refreshments will be at 6 peace and justice will be'held Sun- , It was fun to hate guys like Billy Dave lolivet is a former p.m. For more information call 508- day at 3 p.m. at Our Lady ofGi-ace Martin, thurman Munson and one of my jobs as a Red Sox fan.

But I don't hate the Yankee play- sports editor/writer and the cur678-2828.

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I can fondly remember being ers (with the exception of Roger rent editor of The Anchor. of the Blessed 'Sacrament and roFALL RIVER - The annual Di- sary. For more information call 508- at Fenway Park one Saturday af- Clemens who's hated by most base- Comments are welcome at ternoon in 1978 watching th~ Sox ball fans in general). ocesan Catholic Education Con- 674-6271.

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People power through law In early September I was lecturing in Bogota, Colombia, and had the chance to talk with a range of Catholic leaders in that strife-torn land. In trying to parse their country's continuing poverty, one group of Catholic scholars regularly blamed ~'neo-liberalism," which is often Latin America code language for the" global market. No dou bt there are ways in which the market could function better in Colombia, for the benefit of all Colombians.

But this instinctive anti-market reaction struck me as hollow - and perhaps even an evasion.

I got the same reaction from a senior churchman who said, in so many words, "This country's problem isn't the market. It's corruption. Entrepreneurship can't work here because there's no legal structure to protect entrepreneurs and small investors. The people who suffer most from this pervasive lawlessness and corruption are the poor. The greatest challenge for the Church's social doctrine in Latin America in the early 21 51 century is legal reform, which means mounting a sustained challenge to the pandemic corruption that afflicts Latin American countries."

It was an arresting thought, not least because it so closely

parallels the thinking of Hernando de Soto, one of Latin America's most imaginative minds. De Soto, an economist, has long argued that the prob: lem in much of the Third World is 'that people with economic

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energy, entrepreneurial skills, and real assets "haven't been inserted into the system" - meaning the market that would allow them to turn that energy, those assets, and those skills into value. What's missing in much of Latin" America is what De Soto calls "the ru les of the game," which he explains by a sports analogy: "It's like a soccer match. You can put up goals if you want to and you can put some white lines on the turf, but if there are no rules, you can kick your opponent, you can make a goal wifh your fist, one team can have 24 members and the other one only eight members. If there are no rules, there is no game."

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the four billion men and women on the planet who live in countries where the things they in fact have - including their imaginations, wits, and wills can't be turned into assets because of legal systems that'don't work and the corruption they engender. If you have a house, for example, but can't legally own it because the legal system is inefficient or corrupt, your house isn't an asset. It's "dead capital."

Of which, according to De Soto, there is a lot in the world. The Peruvian economist estimates that "the total value of real estate held but not legally owned by the poor in the developing world is $9.3 trillion." In Egypt, for example, De Soto estimates that the poor own, but can't turn into productive assets, some $240 billion of real estate which, he notes, "is equivalent to all investments in Egypt over the last 200 years, including the Suez Canal and the Aswan Dam." De Soto. doesn't blame the situation" so much on bureaucrats as on bad laws ~ a "wall of paper," as he puts it, that keeps the poor from turning dead capital into resources they can develop. That wall.of paper, in turn, ~reates wha. De Soto calls "property apartheid," in which the rules are rigged to

THEANCHOR-DioceseofFall River-Fri., October 26, 2001 protect the property of the wealthy but no one else.

De Soto applauds the legal reforms that have opened the Third World to foreign investors but then asks, what about the little people? Shouldn't the laws be made "hospitable," as he puts it, for the little investors, the people who" have, together, more assets than the foreigners, but who can't use those assets as assets because they have no way to demonstrate legal ownership?

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alism" isn't going to help the poor of Bogota. Laws that allow them to turn what they have into what they own, so that assets rise from the grave of dead capital,. would help.

So would national moral and cultural renewal that confronts the habit of corruption and breaks it, not just in courts, but in hearts. That's the Church's challenge.

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'The Great War': The horror of it We celebrate Veterans Day in the United States Many more soldiers on both sides were killed. "It I WOMEN DRESSED in purple and lace carry incense as each year to remember and honor the soldiers was the final convulsion of the most horrific and they walk behind the icon of Our Lady of the Clouds in Lima, Peru, recently. The image of the Virgin Mary was carried in who went to war, answering the call of the coun- costly war in history," Peter wrote.

For many, World War I is a forgotten war, procession with Peru's most revered icon of Christ, the Lord try. This day meant so much to my father.

We would go "to the yearly parade in our city, something that happened between the Civil War of the Miracles. The annual procession drew thousands of and he would tell me about why Armistice Day "and World War II. But if any war should be re- Catholic believers. (CNS photo from Reuters) - as it was then called - was so important. This membered,. it is this one, especially as we now day. in 1918 signaled the . again experience war. $$ EARN EXTRA MONEY $$ end of World War I, a This was the war that DELIVER THE NEWVERIZON TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES tragic 'horror story beforever changed how gun when he was just 12 war was fought. It set Men and women 18 and older with insured vehicles are needed years old, living in th"e pattern for future to deliver in Fall River, Freetown, Little Compton, Tiverton, southern Italy.

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J-I characterizes our foreign Call1-80Q-979-7978 between 7:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday burying food in the ground out in the fields, leav- policy. It spawned the rise of communism that through Friday. Refer to Job #3633-4. ing some for the soldiers who, out of their own would rule in Russia and its satellites for the next EOE necessity, would raid homes for food.

"70 years. " He left home at age 13, traveling by foot, hidThe war accounted" for the anger and madness ing out, doing whatever work he could as he made of Hitler, a German soldier in World War I, who it to north Ilaly and then to France, with a goal was infuriated by the peace treaty. Hitler planned DIRECTOR OF MUSIC of one day getting on a boat to America. He made his rise to power for another chance to get back A parish of approximately 700 families in the Taunton area it, a few months after the armistice was signed. " at the Allies. It was a precedent for the horror of I never knew how important World War I was the Holocaust. seeks an individual with organlkeyboard experience until my late son Peter, an expert historian on "Sadly, World War I made the 20th century what . knowledgeable in Roman Catholic Liturgy to I~d its singing war, wrote a book on this conflict. I was shocked it was. congregation and adult choir, provide music for all parish when he told me of a decision made by AIlied On Veterans Day, we should remember our solliturgies and develop the music min.istry in other ways, representatives on the early morning of Novem- diers, while we never forget the war that inspired (formation of a youth choir, cantor and song leader training, etc.) "bel' II, 1918. this day of remembrance. It was "the war to end The right person must understand the position to be that of At 5 a.m. Germany signed an armistice with wars." Wrong. ministry and be willing to work with others. Additional the Allies. But then someone got a brilliant idea.

But this still must be our mission: to work for stipend for weddings and funerals. Interes~ed persons should For the sake of "historical drama," news of the the lasting peace for which Christ gave his life. send resume (with references) including desired wages to: armistice could be held until II a.m. Then the War must go for a crucial reason. Our survival news could be catchy, reporting that the armi- as a human race is at stake. Even Gen. Douglas Music Ministry Search stice had taken effect on the II th hour of the MacArthur, who served in both world wars, came St. Joseph's Church 11th day of tne 11th month! to that conclusion.

19 Kilmer Avenue As Peter told me, this delay was taken by many When he was 71 he wrote: "Sooner or later, jf Taunton, MA 02780 com'manders as a signal for a final blood bath. civilization is to survive, war must go." Amen!

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Priest says Retrouvaille marriage ministry .is vital KANSAS cm, Mo. (CNS)The hope and healing that Retrouvaille ministers bring to couples in hurting marriages is vitally needed in a world still reeling from the September 11 attacks, Father Qaniel,F. ScWegel .told more than 1,000 Retrouvaille chaplains and lay ministers.

Hornilist at the opening Mass of the 2001 Retrouvaille International Council in 'Kansas City, the priest said' Retrouvaille ministry demonstratesthat nothing is hopeless. The ministry, devoted to helping couples in troubled marriages, draws its name from the French word for rediscovery. .

"When all seems hopeless, when destruction seems so complete, our God calls people of faith into service," said Father Schlegel, a Retrouvaille chaplain 'in Rocky River, Ohio.

Bishop Raymond 1. Boland of Kansas City-St. JoSeph celebrated the Mass at Kansas City's Hyatt Regency Crown Center Hotel.

Bishop Anthony J. O'Connell of Palm Beach, Fla, chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Marriage and Family Life, and' dozens ofRetrouvaille priest-chaplains from around the world concelebrated with him.

Father Schlegel told the Retrouvaille lay ministers, whose own troubled marriages had been saved by the unique ministry, that their own survival through the pain of a marriage on the brink of collapse stands as a beacon of hope.

"It is precisely into hopeleSsness and heartache that the people of

Retrouvaille are sent," he said. ''You mow the pain. Butyou say, 'It's not too late..We've been there. W~un­ derstand.' By sharing your stories, you send a message of hope and promise." .

Father ScWegel said newscasts and newspapers since the terrorist attacks in New York, Washington' and Pennsylvania have been filled with images and stories ofheroes ordinary people giving their lives to . save others, rescue workers anq charity workers toiling endlessly through the rubble of the W o r l d · '.

Trade Center towers in New YOlk TWELVE MEMBERS of the former Msgr. Coyle High School class of 1941 attended their Likewise, the' ministers of 60th anniversary reunion at Benjamin's Restaurant in Taunton recently. Their guests were Retrouvaille wade into marriages on .' Coyle and Cassidy High School Headmaster Dennis Poyant and the daughters of the .Iate the verge of co.llapse..

Coyle coach Jim Burns; Sister Mary Catherine and Pattie Brazil. In this class of 63 stud.ents, But the beauty of Retrouvaille, seven became priests. Seated from left: Emma and Joe Murray, Father Louis Boivin and Father ScWegel said, lies in the fact Fath~r Jude Morgan; middle row: Dennis Poyant, Father John Driscoll, Father Thomas that its work is the ministry of ordi- Connolly, Barbara Laughlin, Tom Burns, Eddie Malo, Sister Mary Catherine and Pattie Branary people, called by God to do zil; back row: Lois and Ed Downing, Ed Laughlin, James Curley, Albert Shovelton, Ann Malo "extraordinary things, but not with- a'nd Bob' Doherty. Doherty chaired the event with help from Joe Murray and Tom Burns. o~t his help and .hi.s grace."

He said the Retrouvaille experience of seeing' nearly broken marriages healed shows how God can bring hope and healing to the world after September 11.

'The events of September 11 have changed the way we think, the way we act, the way we live," Fa- . ,t theJ: ScWegel said. But in the wake of the attacks, the nation also has . seen an outpOuring of faith, he said. ''Our churches,' synagogues and mosques have been filled with people trying to sort things out," he said. . ''It is into this time of heartache that you have been sent. You are living proofthat God can transform any tragedy, any turmoil into a force for good," Father ScWegel said.

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FATHER TIMOTHY Goldrick, pastor of St. Bernard's Church, Assonet, recently conducted the annual "Blessing of the Animals" celebrating the Feast of St. Francis. Parishioners had the opportunity !obring their pets to be blessed. This year, in addition to several dogs and cats, was a six-week-old opossum. .

.Vatican's U.N. nuncio to give pea~e '. award .to Knights of Columbus NEW YORK (CN.S) - Archbishop Renato R Martino, Vatican nuncio to the United Nations, has annou.nced that the Champion of Peace Awarq given by the Path to Pea(;eFoundation would go this· year to the Knights of Columbus.

The foundation, an agency founded and leq by the archbishop to carry out projects related to the work of the. Vatican's. U.N. mission, initiated the Champion of Peace Award last year with a presentation to the Knights of Malta.

Announcing this year's award. reCently, Archbishop Martino said .. the Kllights of Columbus were "consistently devoted to support.ing the Holy Father and the Holy See on countless'initiatives for

spreading the Gospel Of Christ throughout the world, particularly in their uncompromising defense of the sanctity of human life and . the family."

In 1994, the Manhattan building where the Vatican mission to the United Nations and the Path to' Peace Foundation have offices .was bought with the help of a $2 million loan, later canceled, from the Knights of Columbus.

In 1999, Archbishop JeanLouis Tauran, who holds the Vatican post equivalent to foreign minister and oversees the U.N. mission, joined then-Supreme Knight Virgil C. Dechant in .un.veiling a plaque of recognition in the entryway of the building.

. "This building was acquired through the special gen~rosity of the Knights of Columbus as a gift to His Holiness Pope John Paul II as a means of assisting him in calling the family of nations to walk together on the path to peace," the plaque reads.

In addition to the Champion of Peace Award honoring institutions and the annu.al Path to Peace .

Award presented .to some prominent individual, Servitor Pads (Servant of Peace) awards are given annually to lesser-known individuals~

The awards are to be presented November 26 in connection with a fund-raising concert at Carnegie Hall.

A basic guide to elements of Islam WASHINGTON (CNS)- birth and the miracles he perWith an estimated one billion fol- formed. lowers, Islam is the second largest Islam does not recognize Jesus religion in the world. Islamic orga- as the son of God. However, it renizations say there about seven gards his mother, Mary, as the purmillion Muslims in the United est woman in all creation. In fact, States; ofthose, 85 percent are U.S.- the Koran contains more passages born. about Mary than does the New TesIslam draws its name from the tament.

Arabic terms for peace and loving Followers ofIslam emphasize its submission to God's will. Its fol- laws over theology and religious lowers consider it to be both a reli- practice over belief. These tradigion and guidelines for a complete way of life.

Historic records of Islam date from the time of the prophet Mohammed, who was born in Mecca, in what is now Saudi Arabia, in 570. Beginning at age 40, he began receiving revelations from Allah, the Arabic word for God, through the ' angel Gabriel.

These revelations received over the course of 23 years were compiled during Mohammed's lifetime in a book known as the Koran, or the Quran, the spelling preferred by many Muslims.

Muslims believe the Koran contains the exact words ofGod, conveyed in Arabic.

Islam's origins are generally the same as those of Christianity and Juda- tions are derived from ism. They share many of the same Mohammed's words and deeds, prophetic revelations - for in- known as the Sunna, which instance, Abraham's message that cludes reports from his companions there is but one God. Muslims be- about his life. ' lieve Islam was founded by Allah Comrrion to all Muslims, howand is a reiteration ofevents known ever, are five fundamental obligato Jews through the Torah and to tions, known as the five pillars of Christians in the Bible through the Islam. They are: time of Jesus.

- profession of the faith. SimThey recognize a chain of many , ply, ''there is no God but God, and prophets - a great number of them Mohammed is his messenger"; familiar to Christians and Jews. The - worship. Specifically, fiveKoran refers to 25 prophets, and times-a-day prayers known as treats Noah, Abraham, Moses, "safat'; Jesus and Mohammed as the most almsgiving, known' as significant. "zakat," which means purification The Koran considers Jesus one and' growth; ofGod's greatest messengers to hu- fasting. Muslims are oblimankind, acknowledging his virgin gated to abstain from fOod, drink

and sex from first light until sundown during the Islamic calendar's month of Ramadan; - pilgrimage. A pilgrimage, or "hajj," to Mecca, Islam's holiest city, at least once in a lifetime is considered obligatory for those who are physically and financially able to make the trip.

Like Christians, Muslims believe God forgives sins. The Koran contains many passages about the mercy oJ God Muslims also believe in a judgment day, resurrection, heaven and hell and angels.

Unlike Catholicism and other Christian denominations, Islam has no central authority structure. Dietary rules include a prohibition on eating pork, animals that were not killed in the proper way and products made with any animal's blood.

Alcoholic beverages also are forbidden.

As for wardrobes, men and women are expected to dress in a modest and dignifi,ed w~y, In some IslamiC cultures, women are required to wear a full-length robe called a "chador" and a face-covering veil. Likewise, Muslim men sometimes are required to wear beards and head coverings, depending upon the local culture.

Another Islamic term that has been widely used but little explained is 'Yihad," which means struggle and can apply to any kind of daily effort to please God. In some uses of the word, 'Yihatf' and spiritual discipline are similar in meaning.

Islamic scholars say the type of 'Yihatf' in which arms are taken up in defense of Islam or a Muslim country can only be declared by the religious leadership or a Muslim, head of state who is guided by the Koran and the Supna. There is great debate within Islam about whether anyone is qualified to invoke this kind of 'Yihatf' today.

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Scholars, Muslim leaders challenge ,bin Laden's Islam WASHINGTON (CNS) - In the weeks since plane hijackings painfully focused U.S. attention on suspected terrorist leader Osama bin Laden and Afghanistan's ruling Taliban, many people have tried to understand how such attacks could be carried out in the name of religion.

As the phrase "Islamjc terrorist became attached to the attacks,.religious scholars of many faiths decried the events and bin Laden's declarations as gross distortions of Islam. Far from encouraging such acts, they say, Islam considers war to be a last resort and strictly prohibits killing civilians.

"Islamic fundamentalism" is "a lot more political than religious;' said Azizah Al-Hibri, a law professor at the University of Richmond and founder of Karamah, a Muslim women's human rights legal organization. Al-Hibri edited a new Journal of Law and Religion volume on Islamic jurisprudence and headed a Washington panel discussion on stereotypes of Islam in early October.

AI-Hibri said bin Laden has turned his anger and frustration with the government of Saudi Arabia into a campaign against the United States and has very effectively manipulated Islamic teachings to justify his actions and recruit followers.

'The Koran tells us that if anyone kills another unjustly, it is as if he killed a whole people;' she said.

'The victims of the World Trade Center attack were notjust the miss'ing and the dead, but a whole country. How could such a violent act be committed by a person of faith?"

At the same event, Abdulwahab Alkebsi, executive director of the Islamic Institute in Washington, said distortions of Islam pain him and other Muslims.

"We are as ashamed of them using Islam you would be of Hitler representing Christianity," Alkebsi said. ''We are witnessing not a clash of Islamic civilization with the culture of the United States, but a gross violation of Islamic law;' said Edward McGlynn Gaffney, a Valparaiso University law professor and editor of book reviews for the Islamic jurisprudence volume.

"Osama bin Laden no more reflects the subtleties of Islam than TlTI1othy McVeigh reflected the Gospel of Jesus Christ."

AI-Hibri said ignorance about Islam among Muslims is a part of the problem.

For example, in Pakistan, where many of the Taliban's leaders were educated, Islamic schools, known as "madrasahs;' have been increasingly dominated by teachers who follow theTaliban's views oflslam, she said.

The U.S. State Department's 2000 report on International Religious Freedom in Afghanistan noted that most of the Taliban leadership attended rnadrasahs in Pakistan associated with schools of thought considered extreme by many other Muslims. , 'The Deoband school has long sought to purify Islam by discarding supposedly un-Islamic accretions to the faith and re-emphasizing the models established in the Koran and the customary practices of the Prophet Mohammed;' said the report.

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Priest says Islamic foreign ministers oppose terrorism JERUSALEM (CNS) - A Catholic priest who attended the recent Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers in Qatar said representatives of 57 nations declared themselves in opposition to terrorism.

- 'They expressed that firstly Islam must be distanced from (those extremists who) use it," said Father Majdi al-Siryani, legal adviser to the Latin-rite Patriarchate of Jerusalem and a member of the Palestinian delegation.

Father al-Siryani said that, while participants in the recent meeting seemed to align themselves with the war against terror, they noted that the war should not be seen as a war of Christianity or the West versus Islam, but

one against civilization.

In their final declaration, conference participants said Islam "calls for peace, coexistence, tolerance and respect among people, highly prizes the dignity of human life and prohibits the killing of the innocent."

"The conference stressed the need to undertake a joint effort to enhance dialogue and create links or contacts between the Islamic world and the West in order to reach mutual understanding and build bridges of confidence between the two cultures," said the final statement.

In addition, conference participants rejected any link- "

age between terrorism and "Islamic and Arab peoples' right to self-determination, self-defense, sovereignty, resistance against Israeli and foreign occupation." These they termed "legitimate rights enshrined in the U.N. charter and international law." . ''They stressed the need to define what terrorism is; otherwise it would include a lot of categories which we do not feel are terrorism, like Palestinian self-defense," said Father al-Siryani.

Representatives of Greek Orthodox and, Protestant churches also were included in the Palestinian delegation.

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"LIVES OF THE SAINTS: calendar of the Catholic Church, and substance as the author's preFROM MARY' AND ST. but. the book is useful for Or- vious "Lives of the Popes."

The promotional material deFRANCIS OF ASS lSI TO thodox, Anglican and Lutheran NEW YORK (CNS) - The ality of its performers. Some JOHN XXIII AND MOTHER Christians who are devoted to clares Father McBrien's book is following are home videocas- mild verbal vulgarities and a TERESA:' by Father Richard P. saints as well. Selections include "the first all-new compendium sette reviews from the U.S. fuzzy m,oral stance toward McBrien. HarperSanFrancisco founders and repre~entatives of that is truly international, ecuConference of Catholic Bish~ stealing, but the .film is basi- (New York, 20(1). 672 pp• various religious orders and menical and interreligious in ops' Office for Film. and . cally innocuous. The U.S. Con"ALL SAINTS: DAILY RE- martyrs, and historically signifi- scope." This is misleading.

Broadcasting: Each videocas- ference of Catholic Bishops FLECTIONS ON 'SAINTS, cant persons within and beyond Several years ago Robert sette is available on VHS for- ciassification is A-JI - adults PROPHETS AND WIT- the Catholic community. In this Ellsberg, editor in chief of Orbis mat. Theatrical movies on and adolescents. The Motion' NESSES FOR OUR TIME," grand array are supplementary Books, produced "All Saints: video have a U.S. Conference Picture Association of America by Robert Ellsberg, Crossroad figures such as Mohandas K. Daily Reflections on Saints, of Catholic Bishops c1assifica- . rating is PG ~parental gui~­ Publishing (New York, 1997). Gandhi, Florence Nightingale, Prophets and Witnesses for Our tion and Motion PiCture Asso- ance suggested. (Fox) Time," conl:isting' of 560 pp.' ciation of America rating. All "Play It Again, Sam" (1972) 365 images of wellRi:VIEWEDBY Woody Allen plays a baldreviews indicate the appropriknown and lesserWAYNE A. HOLST ate'age group for the video'au- ing, bespectacled loser who known humans CATHOLIC NEWS grooves on Humphrey Bogart dience. some Christian, some • SERVICE The following films were di- movies (and even conjures up not. Ellsberg pioneered recte'd by Herbert Ross, a Bogey for on-the~spot advise As of June, Pope the concept of looking Broadway .choreographer- in touchy situations). When John Paul II had canpast the specific reliturned-film-director who died his beautiful, brainy wife (Su- onized 451 saints and gious affiliation of the san Anspach) walks out on beatified more than in October. character he sketches , him, his best friends (Diane 1,000. During his pQn-. " "Max Dugan Returns" and also through their Keaton and Tony Roberts).de- tificate he has not.on,ly , ,>~7 (1983) personal flaws to see A long-absent father (Jason vote themselves to. setting 'up created more sain~s :~'.J how God is actively reRobards) turns up at the home' blind dates (Jennifer Salt, than any other pontiff \ vealed in their lives. of his daughter (Marsha Mac Viva, and Joy Bang). A very before him, he has ' ,\ ~ .

This is obviously son), an impoverished widow funny comedy directed by c'anonized more of ~'\'~\' . not a traditional collecwith a teen-age son (Matthew Herbert Ross, it's not a family Broderick). He has only six film, but one that most older months to live,. is remorseful, teens and adults will·thorand also has more than' a half- oughly enjoy for some witty today. Pe~ple on per' " ized·. Yet this usermillion in cold cash of dub'i- insights into the mating game. sonal spiritual quests. friendly, more popuous origin neatly packed in one The U.S. Conference of Catho- are looking to emulate larly written guide enof his suitcases. Bland, con- lic Bishops classification is A- earthy models of sanccourages readers to distrived comedy written by Neil III - adults. The Motion Pic- .tity rather than ethecover people through Simon and directed by Herbert ture Association of America· real miracle workers. whom God may be at Ross, it is mildly amusing. rati'ng is PG - parental guid-. Saints help us underwork - with or withthanks to the skill and person- ance suggested. (Paramount) stand that sanctity is out the Church's formal recognition. not just a concept but something that. is em~ Again, the breadth 'bodied and lived. of subjects chosen is COlltinuedfrom pageone Saints are ordinary awesome. Characters people who happen to from Old and New TesIt was sppnsored by the DioHis words would prove prolive the Gospel in extraordinary John Wesley, Anne Frank and taments appear alongside Chriscese of Fall River, the Jewish Fed- . phetic. eration of Greater" New Bedford, After having personally lead ways. The spectrum of sanctity the Rev. Martin Luther I\ing Jr. tian and non-Christian witnesses The narrative core of the book to the faith from the last two The Center for Portuguese Cul- many of the refugees to safety and is broad and deep.

In his book "Lives of the is introduced by a series of help- millennia. Ellsberg helps the ture and Language, and,the Cen- returning to Lisbon, de Sousa. ter for Jewish Culture at the Uni- Mendes was riot oll1y dismissed Sai nts': From Mary and S t. ful essays on the nature of saint- reader to appreciate that God versity of Massachusetts - from the fo~eign service, but dis- Francis of Assisi to John XXIII hood and of. spirituality. Saints, speaks through many persons and Mother Teresa," Father Ri- not only shape but mirror ~he within a'nd beyond the process Dartmouth. . barred asa lawyer.

Coordinators w'ere Father "Doors were closed to him and chard P. McBrien, a professor spiritual values of their eras. of canonization.

For those new to the saints Marc' H. Bergeron, ecumenical his family, and his ~hildren were of theology at the University of Some actually serve in retroofficer for the Fall River forced to go into exile, Notre Dame, has c.reated a schol... spect as "countersigns" of sanc- or a bit bored with reading too diocese, and Steven and he and his wife ar~y and a d~votlOn~1 ~,o~ko,~ tity when, for example, their many "authorized" narratives Gorban ofthe Jewish died In penury," saintly narra~lves. HIS LIves. psychologically unhealthy atti- and eager to begin the exciting Federation. Rabbi Bishop O~Malley are an offenng for the whole tudes toward their own bodies spiritual journey of discovering William Kaufman r e l a t e d . Church and for the world. His and toward the reality of sexual the meaning of sainthood, both of Temple Beth He added: "Be- selectio~s are co.mprehen.sive, intimacy sanctified by the sac- books (depending on your Iiter, EI, Fall River, . cause de Sousa . but obVIOusly, With so Wide a rament of marriage were cofi- ary tastes) are compelling. Read also attended.

Mendes was a selection to choose from, they tradictions, not affirmations, of the selections through an entire . . the Gospel.' . year. Return to them as resources Bishop third order are not. complete.

Stones are arranged as qatly This is a work of intellectual' for'personal reflection, sermons O'Malley in his Franciscan interview also ,and buried in readings according to the yearl~ vigor, written in the same spirit or talks. noted that "We his brown know that de habit, I ended Sousa Mendes' . the program decision. was with the, made following 'Peace Prayer three days in Of St. Francis' prayer and fasting in both .Portubecause he realized guese and Enthe consequences for

By CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE glish." two commercial breaks. Each includes a brief . . himself ... and when you . The bishop also holiday message from Msgr. Jim Lisante, direcNEW YORK Four half-hour holiday speARISTIDES presented to have a family you know cials that feature clay animated retellings ofclas- tor of The Christophers, a nonprofit organization the decision not only im- DE SOUSA MENDES Abranches a large sic holiday tales are available to television sta- fo.unded in 1945 to share the belief that each inpinges on your own' cabrass cross which in tions and cable systems free from TheChristophers dividual can make a difference. reer but on that of the welfare and America is known as The Portu. Previews of some of the' programs can be seen at in New York. : security and welfare of your wife guese Cross, as a remembrance of . Programs include "The First Christma~," the www.christophers.omttvprograms.html. The programs and children." his visit to Fall River. traditfonal story of tne birth of Jesus; "The are available for airing beginning November 20. . De Sousa Mendes is remem"That particular cross is very ..Chimes," a tale by Charles Dickens; and "Michael To secure broadcast rights for any or all bered as saying: "... I cannot stand much associated witli the Portu,'the Visitor" and "Martin the Cobbler," both based , "Christopher Closeup" holiday specials, send by while people lose their lives. guese people because it was the on stories.by Russian author Leo Tolstoy. an e-mail to Jacqueline Jehle at tvradioEven If I am discharged from my cross of Prince Henry the NaviThe programs, produced by BilIy Budd Films; . distribution@christophers.org; phone (212) duties as a consequence, I can only gator who was the discovereraild run 28 minUtes each with no breaks; they also are 759-4050, ext. 16; or send a fax to (212) 838act as a Christian and as my con- colonizer ofAzores and Madeira," available in a 24-minute format with room for 5073. science dictates."

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Au, the short name for influenza, is caused by viruses that infect the nose, throat and lungs. It can be life threatening in older adults or people with chronic iIInesses. Au viruses change year to year, and scientists must make new vaccines to treat them. That is one reason why flu shot'> will protect you for only one year.

In Massachusetts, the flu season usually begins in December and peaks as late as February.

According to public health officials, the annual flu shot can be more effective when received four-six weeks before the season's start.

Those at greatest risk for complications from the flu should get the flu shot as soon as the vaccine is available. The flu shot does not cause side effects in most people. One rare exception is people who have a severe allergy to eggs. Anyone who has this allergy should not get the flu shot.

What are the symptoms of the flu? According to information from the National Institute on Aging, "Au can cause fever, chills, dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, as well as headache, muscle·aches, and often extreme fatigue." Most people who get the flu recover in one to two weeks. But some people develop serious and possibly life-threatening complications. Older people' and people with chronic illnesses run the greatest risk ofgetting secondary infectioJ.ls, especially pneumonia. In an average year, flu leads to.about 20,000 deaths nationwide.

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ert Cresto,associate state director of AARP Massachusetts. He ~tated, "Even if you are 65 and in good health, you are among those who are at greatest risk for complications from the flu."

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For most people there appears to be more overall benefits to drinking tea than there is risk.

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According to the ,"Mover's Guide" published by the United States Postal Service there are The National Institute on Aging several tasks that you must complete suggests that if you get the flu, you to have a satisfactory move to a should rest in bed, drink plenty of new location. fluids, and take medication such as Once you have a definite date aspirin or acetaminophen to relieve set for your move, schedule a rental fever and discomfort. truck or a moving company. Ask "a For more infonriation you can moving company how they charge. get a copy of the "Nationallnsti- Is it by weight, distance, or hours tute Health Flu Sheet". Call the needed to load and unload the truck National Institute on Aging (NIA) or a combination? at 1-800-222-2225.

"At your local post office you can get an official mail forwarding *** According to a recent Mayo change ofaddress form. Besides this Clinic Health Letter, you might want form, you need to give your new to make a cup of tea.a daily habit. address to people who send you just for the potential health benefitS mail. Make a list of stores, busiof it. . nesses and magazines that need to Studies find that tea drinkers tend receive your new address. to have lower rates of cardiovascuYou have to make arrangements lar disease and cancer. The role of to have your electric, gas, satellite, tea in promoting health is not a new cable, water and other services conidea. The Chinese have used tea in a nected in your new home the day medical fashion for 4,000 years. before you move in. Have service Numerous studies have looked at turned off at your old address the the potential cardiovascular benefits day after you move. Remember to from drinking tea. It is thought that have your cable box picked up to the flavonoids found in tea help pre- avoid charges. vent alterations to low-density lipoMany movers create a "feel at protein (LDL) cholesterol· that set home" room on moving day, usuthe stage for damage to the arteries. ally the living room or a bedroom.

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Pope says priests, laity Dlust show hUlDility, reverence at Mass VATICAN CITY (CNS) Priests and laity must show attitudes of humility and reverence before the mystery ofthe Mass, Pope John Paul II said.

In a message to the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments, the pope said the Roman Missal- or Mass book - issued by Pope Pius V after the Council of Trent contained prayers that beautifully expressed those attitudes.

"The people ~f God need to see in priests and deacons a comportment full of reverence and dignity, able to help them penetrate invisible things even without many words and explanations," said the recent message to congregation members.

The message was gi ven to the members during their late-September plenary meeting; the Vatican provided no explanation of why its publication was delayed until Oc. tober 17.

"In the Roman Missal, referred to as that of St. Pius V, as in various Eastem liturgies, there arc very beau-

tiful prayers with wHich the priest sidered simply a tool for teaching . expresses the deepest sense of hu- the Catholic faith.

"The celebration of the holy mility and of reverence before the sacred mysteries; these reveal the mysteries is above all an act of very substance of any liturgy,". the praise to the sovereign majesty of God," an act which recognizes its pope said.

Every liturgical celebration, he need to be complemented with efsaid, must be marked by "a profound forts to fulfill· God's will in every part of life, he said. sense of the sacred."

"A liturgy which does not have The individuals at Mass and the community as a whole should have a reflection in life would become· the experience of being in the pres- empty and certainly not pleasing to God," Pope John Paul II said. ence of the holy, the pope said.

The pope also thanked the con"Consequently, the attitude required cannot help but be perme- gregation for the work it has done ated by reverence and by the sense since its last plenary session in 1996, of awe which flows from knowing inclucting the May publication of you are in the presence of the maj- norms for translating liturgical texts.

"On this subject, I exhort the esty of God," he said.

While he mentioned the prayers bishops and the congregation to take in the Tridentine Missal, Pope John every care so that liturgical translaPaul also praised the congregation's tions are faithful to the original" text efforts to ~pply faithfully the litur- in Latin, he said. "A translation, in gical guidelines ofthe SecondVatican fact, does not represent an exercise .in creativity, but a precise commitCouncil.

As the council taught, he said, ment to keeping the sense of the the Mass cannot be reduced to an original without changes, omissions aesthetic reality, nor can it be con- or additions."

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Nancy BolandJohnson is a parishioner of Our lAdy of VICtory Parish in Centerville.

Bay State religious leaders call interfaith tolerance 'holy work' BOSTON (CNS) - In a joint another impulse - the inclination statement more than 50 Massachu- of some to engage in verbal abuse setts religious leaders urged their and physical attacks on Muslims, people to take up the "holy work" of Sikhs, Arab-Americans and those _interfaith understanding, respect and who 'look different,'" they added.

They urged news media to avoid cooperation. .

Led by Cardinal Bernard F. Law "language that distorts religious and of Boston, the leaders issued the cultural realities" and appealed to statement at a recent press confer- talk-show hosts "to refuse to engage ence following a breakfast meeting in expressions of bigotry that could incite prejudicial acts against innoat the cardinal's residence.

It was the second time since the cent people."

At the press conference CardiSeptember I I terrorist attacks that key religious leaders across the Bay nal Law said, "We're focused speState met at Cardinal Law's home cifically on acts of hate, of prejuto discuss shared concerns and ajoint . dice, of violence directed against response to the terrorist violence and persons who might share some background with the alleged terrorits aftenilath.

Nearly athird ofparticipants were ists, and we condemn these kinds leaders of Massachusetts Muslim of acts."

Rev. Kessler said the leaders decommunities or of New England cided to promote models for good regional Islamic organizations.

Among the statement's signers interfaith worship, build on existwere the state's other Catholic dioc- ing speakers' bureaus and take other esan bishops; the Rev. Diane C. steps to foster better interreligious Kessler, executive director of the relationships and build a commuMassachusetts Council ofChurches; nity of dialogue.

A. Karim Khudairi, chairman of and a wide variety of Protestant, Orthodox, Jewish, Sikh, Buddhist and the Interfaith Committee of the Islamic Council ofNew England, said other religious leaders.

"In the midst of this unparalleled members of the Muslim community evil (of the terrorist attacks), we have were particularly grateful for the opall witnessed extraordinary deeds of portunity to get together and share compassion, concern and coopera- feelings and ideas. tion," the leaders said.

"We also, however, have seen

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Woman clings to faith, memory of hus,band

By CAROL ZIMMERMANN CA1l-IOUC NEWS SERVICE

Dickinson tried to tell her daughter that their prayers were being MANALAPAN, N.J. ~ Two answered, even if they weren't the weeks after the World Trade Cen- way either of them would want. ter attacks, a religious education "I've gotten stronger through all teacher went on with her scheduled this;' said the woman who has had lesson plan - teaching third~grad- to spend her days filling out forms ers that God is good. and making phone calls about her . Linda Dickinson told the stu- husband of II years instead of getdents at St. Thomas More in ting things ready for her new baby.

Manalapan that they couldn't blame "Withoutmy faith, I don't know the terrorist attacks on God. where I'd by, except in a comer "I wanted to help their faith somewhere," she said one month grow and let them know God is after the tragedy. protecting them," she said.

Dickinson met her husband 18 The lesson ~asn't from a text- 'years ago when they both worked book, but from the personal expe- at the same five-and-dime store. In rience of this 35-year-old parishio- all the time they've known each ner whose life was changed forever other, she said, they've never arby, the events, of September II. gued: That morning, her husband, "I'm hyper. He's laid back," she Patrick, who worked with the . said, still referring to him in the American Stock Exchange, was at- present tense. tending a ,"He is breakfast very easy , meeting at . going, laid 'back, deWindows 'on the ,World voted to his restaurant, famiiy, a on the 107th hard worker

By TRACY EARLY 'community to this act of terror- tred exploited by terrorists include floor of the and strong," CA1l-IOLIC NEWS SERVICE ism demands leadership of the poverty, lack of respect for huWorld Trade she said, notman rights, intolerable refugee ,UNITED NATIONS - A highest order," he said.

Center. ing that was situations and physical or psychoM~rtino said that Vatican statement delivered at the Archbishop . Dickinson, all she would logical 'oppression, Archbishop United Nations last week said a as the first response "those rewho is e x - s a y . But as .

Martino trend toward "more arms sponsible must be apprehended s~id. world pecting' ,a her 'eyes Archbishop Martino said that baby in Dewelled with, aI:Id more poverty'~ is leading to- 'and'brought to justice through due "the growing gap between the rich ward "disaster~ even greater than process." . cember, felt tears, she and the poor" was "a threat to the on) I Septem-' However, he warned that "this what we endured she' Jii~l(i tei.' !i4ded,"","~,so",: ber;': must be done in a way that does stability of the planet." talir~¥o'~ ''tiii'' "li~f\\;~Ys,': ."'A continuation of the unjust siu'd~nts Ju1t . " ~.., . "He"s'>" my' > .Archbishop Renato R. Martino,' iiO'tqexpose even'i'riore iniiocerit status quo will inevitably continue Vatican' nuncio to the United Nacivilians to death and destruction." as' she, had " ' .. ,~:~ strength. th~t, '~th,is(fimessing ...:·; ~'~Violenee, on top of violence tions, said -fueling conflicts' and will lead to spoken to her '" - ',' -. :-;, He's the love own seven=-"'~""~~''':-'':'',,:,~'':·.r:I''::'''·.:J': of"h1 y iife:' time must teach us that violence"'~ will only lead to more violence," even more conflicts in the decades he said. "This is a time for wis- ahead," he said. yea r - 0 d LINDA DICKINSON'S husband, .TQe. only and war are not inevitable." , "The basic requirements for, dom and perseverance. Justice, Turning to the question of arms daugpter.

Patrick, is among more than 4,500' bYe. I thank ' the peace we seek (are) the elimi- not veng~ance, must be our goal." control, the nuncio spoke first ',"I di~n' t people missing one month after the ter.: God eve.ry nation of weapons of mass deThe ar~hbishop said a failure about the "almost limitless quanknow what roristattackonNewYork'sWorldTrade day for glv- structiori, the curbirig of the arms to deal with the causes of violence tities of small arms and light they had Center.Atherp'arish St.ThomasMore ing him to trade and the eradication of mas- would "do' a disservice to those weapons" that he said were re" . me." been tJear- . sponsible for killlng some 10,000 ing. If 'I In Manalap~n, N,;J.,. she told Cat~ohc· . Shenoted sive, .endemic poverty," he said. who haye died i~ ihis tragedy."

In all the various causes, a com- people per week, mostly civilians. didn't' go, News Service" ,Wlthout my faith, I'thatthehard" "We have no choice if humanity mon denominator is a hate that The U.N. conference on small th~y ,might don't know ~h~re I'd b~:'The couple's est 'part will', is to survive." , Addressing a committee of the amounts to "hatred of humanity arms this past July made some s~y, 'Our second child IS due In. December. be 'raisi~g , dealing itself' and '''kills even the one who U.N. General Assembly progress, but was limited because o~~' CCD (CNS photo by Mary Knlghn children on its agreements were not binding t~acher ,is , ,her own, with disarmament, the nuncio hates," he said: But he said this hatred must be and in any case dealt only with abandoning us,''' she told Catholic even if she has hardly been alone , began by noting that "we meet in a time of profound distress" 'beovercome by qeilling with thefac- , illegal aspects of the arms race, News Service in an interview at St. in the 30 days since the attack. Each of terrorism has tors that produce it, not by "acts he said. cause "the evil Thom~ More, a parish located near ,day, family members, friends and of revenge."

Archbishop Martino also exsl?r,awlipg new neighborhoods, parishioners have stopped by with struck in unimaginable ways."

"The response of the. world Breeding grounds for the hapressed regret that "another setfaimlands and dozens offarm mar- bags of groceries and meals, wantcame in the failure of efback" .' kets overflowing with pumpkins. ing to do something, anything, to forts during the past year to It is a parish that seems to add help. strengthen the U.N. Biological new members each week and also They have been there ever'since ' Weapons Convention. ,has kept a steady supply of votive that fateful morning, when Regarding nuclear weapons, candles burning over the past month Dickinson didn't even know'her the. nuncio reminded the General to mourn the 'deathS of seven pac husband had the meeting at the Assembly committee that the rishio,ner.s from the terrorist attacks. World Trade Center. , Vatican repeatedly had called for "I believe with all my heart, and That's why Dickinson didn't implementation of the nonprolifI have taught my daughter, that this realize the impact of the collapseration treaty, and had itself rati(life) is not all there is," she said. " ing buildings as she; ~Iike nearly fied the Comprehensive Test Ban In fact, on the morning of Sep- everyone else in the country, was Treaty earlier this year. tember 12 she told her daughter glued to her television set that' He called for a change in the Erin, who had been wondering why morning' when she came back m~ntality of those who possess so many people had gathered at the from a walk. nuclear weapons and "cla.im that house the night before, that "if . Only later;. when she couldn't they are essential to security." ,daddy 'died, God protected him and' contact her husband did it sink in "Now is the time to dispel this he's in' a better place." that he and her sister'~ husbandhad AN AFGHAN refugee rid~s his cart f~om the Shamshatoo claim and to declare that the conBut in'the days and weeks after been together on one of the top camp near Peshawar, Pakistan. The U.N. High CommissIoner tinued possession of nuclear the trag~dy, both she and her floors of the tower and that both for Refugees said it expected more than one million Afghans weapons and other weapons of daughter held out hope' that maybe, were lost. mfracuh:~u'sly, the man ~ey' I,oved "I put my head in my hands and to head to neighboring countries in the wake of continuing U.S.- mass destruction is endangering was ~afe, in' an air pocket under the started crying, thinking 'Did I just led air strikes in Afghanistan~ Pakistan already hosts more than all humanity, and that they must be abolished," he said. a million Afghan refugees. (CNS photo from Reuters) , collapsed structure. see my husband die?'''

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was pregnant unexpectedly for a fourth time, doctors told her there VATICAN CITY - At the wasa99percentchanceshewould prodding of Pope John Paul II, the die unless she aborted the baby.

Vatican has 'found an "ordinary" The couple said they could not marrit<d couple to beatify and hold do that; a daughter was born in up as models of holiness for the 1914 and is still living. Maria whole Church. ,. . herself lived another 51 Lu igi and Mari a r::;:;--------,r-...--r~:1I!lI"-r----....,......--.. years.

Beltrame Quattrocchi, Faced with the risk of lawyer and homemaker, death, Maria Quattrocchi father and mother of four gave herself to "the myschildren, lived their marterious and loving design ried life in early 20thof divine providence," century Rome. On OctoCardinal Saraiva said. ber. 21, they became the As detailed in new bifirst couple in the history ographies, .Maria and of the Church to be elLuigi had an intense evated together to the courtship, documented in rank of "blessed." love letters they wrote Three surviving chiland saved. They married dren of the couple witin 1905 and had their first three children in the four nessed the historic event in St. Peter's Square. years that followed.

The beatification has People described their special significance for household as a happy and Pope John Paul. In 1992, noisy one, especially at he asked officials in his mealtimes, when everysaint-making congregaone seemed to want to talk tion to turn their atten~ at once. The couple put tion to lay people. In paran emphasis on prayer, ticular, he wondered why too, and had frequent visno married couple was its from a priest. on the Church's calendar After 21 years of marof saints. riage, when Luigi was 46 With Church leaders and Maria was 41, the promoting saintliness as couple gave up sexual re:.. .J lations, at the suggestion a vocation for all Catho- '--_ _-" lics, they needed lay ~UIGI AND MARIA Beltrame Quattrocchi of their spiritual adviser. people in all walks of life became the first couple-in the history of the', _ .Biog~aphers tre~t tlie' as examples of holiness Church to be elevated together to the rank 'of pomt WI~ great delIcacy "bl d" fth' . . and say thIS was not somein action.

Two years after the esse, one 0 e major steps toward canom- th' l' d . h "f . pope's remarks, the pa- zation, (CNS photo from Catholic Press Photo) perwork for the saintof chastity that could open hood causes of the Quattrocchi life, their activity in Church as- new avenues of spiritual growth. couple arrived at the Vatican. sociations, the "atmosphere of Luigi died in 1951 at the age Officials found that Luigi and mutual affection between the par-. of71. Maria cut back on her writMaria truly lived "the holiness of ents and their children," and the ing activity and, slowed by age a couple, in perfect communion fact that three of their four chil~ and disease, devoted much of her of views, of feelings and of dren became priests or nuns. final years to prayer. She died in spirit," said Cardinal Jose Saraiva When Maria discovered she 1965 at the age of 81.

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Martins, head of the sainthood congregation. . CardinaISaraiva,writinginthe路 Vatican newspaper, emphasized what he saw as the highlights of' the Quattrocchis' vocation as a married couple: their deep prayer

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Pope asks Church to launch new initiatives for defense of family

By JOHN NORTON CATHOUC NEWS SERVICE

VATICAN CITY - Warning that the family's central role in society was under attack, Pope John Paul II called on the Church to launch new educational and political initiatives in its promqtion and defense.

"Above all it is necessary to pass from a consideration of the family as a sector to a vision of the family as the criterion to measure all political action, because all the dimensions of human and social life are correlated to the good of the family," he said. . The pope made his remarks in a message to Cardinal Camillo Ruini, head of the Italian bishops' conference, who was organizing celebrations for the 20th anniversary of "Familiaris Consortio," a papal document dedicated to the family.

Praising the Italian initiative, the pope appealed for more Church-sponsored conferences, family events, and cultural, social and political initiatives to underscore the family's centrality.

He said consideration of the family should direct all political decisions, including norms for

the protection of life, health and the environment; city planning and regulation; school systems, "beginning with the right of the parents to choose" between public and private institutions; and labor and tax laws, "which cannot be based only on a consideration of single subjects, overlooking - or even worse, penalizing - the nuclear family."

-"Many ask themselves: Why is the family so important? Why does the Church insist so much on the theme of matrimony and the family? The reason is simple, even if not everyone succeeds in understanding it: On the family depends the destiny of man, his happiness, the ability to give meaning to his existence," the pope said.

"Man's destiny depends on that of the family, and that it why I will not tire of affirming that the future of humanity is strictly tied to that 'Of the family," he said.

The 81-yearcold pontiff met with Italian families in St. Peter's Square October 20 and celebrated a beatification Mass the following day for Luigi and Maria Beltrame Quattrocchi, the Church's first married couple to be declared blessed.

AFGHAN REFUGEE Haseeb Ullah, 13, shines shoes off a street in Peshawar, Pakistan. Haseeb works an average of 10 hours a day earning the equivalent of one U.S. dollar. (CNS photo by Martin I-ueders)

Bishops face full agenda in NoveInber

By JERRY FIlTEAlJ CAlliOUC News SERVICE

WASHINGTON - Three major documents face the U.S. Catholic bishops when they meet in Washington this November: A call to solidarity with Africa, an updated ProLife activities plan and a statement on the growing Asian and Pacific presence in the U.S. Church.

The bishops will elect a new president and vice president for the well as a treanext three years, surer-elect and 22 new committee chairmen or chairmen-elect They will vote on a budget, plans and priorities for their national offiees and complementary norms applying general Church law in the U.S. Church in the areas of lay preaching and the discussion ofCatholic teaching on radio and television. .

They plan to discuss the new norms for translation of liturgical texts issued last May in a Vatican instruction. A preliminary discussion wh芦n the bishops met in June revealed strong disagreements with some aspects ofthe new instruction.

They will vote on a motion to remand an English translation ofthe new General Instruction of the Roman Missal to the International Commission on English in the Liturgy fgr reworking in light of the new translation norms.

They will hear a report on the world Synod of Bishops, held this October in Rome, on the role ofbishops in the ChurCh today.

The November 12-15 meeting at Washington's Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill will be their first as the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. That name took effect along with new statutes July 1. Before that the bishops had a two-conference national structure, the National Conference of Catholic Bishops and U.S. Catholic Conference.

The statement, "A Call to Solidarity With Africa," has been proposed by the bishops' Committee on International Policy, headed by Cardinal Bernard F. Law of Boston.

It "seeks to generate a new sense of urgency and a more visible ex-

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pression ofcommitment toward the peoples and nations ofAfrica by the Catholic Church in the United States, the U.S. government and the international community."

The 57-page pastoral statement on theAsian and Pacific presence in the U.S. Church, titled "Harmony in Faith;' has been proposed by the Committee on Migration, headed by Bishop Nicholas A. DiMarzio of Camden, N.J. The committee said the statement seeks to express the bishops' appreciation ofAsian- and Pacific-American Catholics, underlirie the challenges they face in the United States and find practical steps "for their appropriate integration into the Church in the United States." .

The new Pastoral Plan for ProLife Activities, a comprehensive effort at all levels of the Church to combat threats to life at all stages, was proposed by the Committee on Pro-Life Activities, headed by Baltimore Cardinal William H. Keeler.

It takes into account new threats to life since 1Q85, such as partialbirth abortion and the destruction of human embryos for the sake of research on embryonic stem cells.

On U.S. Church legislation, the bishops 'will be asked to approve a norm giving diocesan bishops discretion to permit qualified lay people, in particular cases where it is needed or useful, to preach in a church or oratory, but never at the time reserved forthe homily at Mass.

They also will be asked to vote on norms governing permission for qualified priests, religious and lay people to talk about Catholic teaching and morals on radio or television or to participate in radio or TV programs which treat those topics. . With the November meeting Bishop Joseph A. Fiorenza of Galveston-Houston ends his threeyear term as USCCB president and Bishop Wilton D. Gregory of Belleville, m., ends his term as vice president.

If the bishops follow past practice, Bishop Gregory is the most likely to be elected president from among the 10 normnees for that post.

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lending a hand.

SENIOR ANDREW Carreras of Bishop Stang High School, North Dartmouth, is congratulated by Principal Mary Ann Miskel on being named a scholar in the National Hispanic Recognition Program. He was among only 4,200 students from around the nation to be so honored and .was chosen for his score on the PSAT test.

CHELSEA THIBOUTOT and Abaigeal O'Brien, second-graders at Holy Name School, Fall River, display Ted.dy Bears and a check from monies collected to help children of the September 11 disaster victims. The students raised $1,530 and 30 cuddly bears. The animals and the check were sent to the offices of the New York archdiocese. '"

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HEADMASTER DENNIS Poyant meets with members of the Freshman Class to discuss adjusting to high school. From left, seated: Amanda Medeiros, Poyant, Samantha Farias and Steven Amorim;.standing: Kayla Walsh, Ryan Wellman, S~ra Ventura, Jamie Sulliv~n, Ashley Correia, Vanessa Caramelo, Alyssa Gracia, Steve Moniz and Graig Martin.

IN RESPONSE to the call from President Bush for all children in America to send one dollar to the White House, students at Notre Dame School, Fall River, rose.to the occasio'n and prepared to mail their donations. .

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'Seniors nominated for national award FALL RIVER - Students representing the four diocesan high schools were recently nominated for the 200:4 Wendy's High School Heisman Award. It is awarded to those who achieve success in all walks of life: as students, athletes, role' model~ and leaders in their communities.

The award was created by Wendy's International, the National Association of Secondary School Principals and the Downtown Ath-

letic Club, and is awarded to an out- ments, community service and athstanding female and male senior. letic accomplishments. Twelve fiThose nominated are: Matthew nalists selected from among the R. Coute and Lisa A. Ramos of countries 23,000 high schools will Bishop,Connolly; DerekJ. Goguen receive their awards live on ESPN and Heather K. Johnson of Bishop 2 prior to the ESPN broadcast of Feehan; Amelia E. Monteiro and the College Heisman Memorial John P. Walsh of Bishop Stang; and Trophy Awards.

Michael P. Caputo and Katelyn E. To track a student's progress in Viera of Coyle and Cassidy. the award competition or find out Each was nominated by their more about the program go to: high school principal and will be wendyshighschoolheisman.com or judged based on academic achieve- call 800-244-5161.

COMMENDED STUDENTS - Six students from Bishop Feehan High School, Attl.eboro, were recently named Commended Students in the 2002 Merit Scholarship Program.

From left: Edward J. Kalafarski, Elizabeth Callahan, Katherine Rose, Marie Stewart, Kelly O'Keefe and Robert Pyne. They placed among the top five percent of more than one million students taking the PSAT exam in the United States. .

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How' not to h.andle anger

By CHARLIE MARTIN • CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE EVERY OTHER TIME

I said let's talk about it As she walked out on me and slammed the door But I laugh about it 'Cause she's always playin' those games Deep down I know she loves me But she's got a funny way of showin' me how she cares Last night she did a doughnut on my lawn And drove out with her hand in the air Oh, yeah Refrain: Sometimes it's black Sometimes it's white Sometimes she's wrong Sometimes I'm right Sometimes we talk about it Or we figure it out But then she'll just change her mind Sometimes she's hot Sometimes I'm cold Sometimes my head wants to explode But when I think about it I'm so in love with her Every other time Yeah; every other time Sometimes we sit around Just the two of us in the park bench Sometimes we swim around Like the dolphins in the ocean of our hearts But then I think about the time When we broke up before the prom And you told everyone I wasn't OK Sometimes I walk around the town .

For hours just to settle down But I take you back, and you kick me down 'Cause that's the way, uh-huh, uh-huh, I like it (Repeat refrain.)

Keep it up, homegirl.

Don't you quit.

You know the way you scre'am is the ultimate.

And when I walk away just watch the clock I bet I don't even get around the block. ' I said let's talk about it

rent chart hit "Every Other Time." The song gives an apt description about how not to handle conflict in a relationship!

The couple in the song go through a variety of histrionics as they deal with their problems.

They walk out and slam the door.

They lie about each other to 'mu~ , . tual friends. They destroy each ~,#~ aA~ other's property. ~kr «~~ Yet, given alI this melodrama, the guy in the song says: "But' ~ when I think about it, I'm so.in ~ love with her," that is, "every other time."

"Love" is one of the most misused words· in society, so it's difficult to know what his reference to this word means.

Certainly, their treatment of each other doesn't match any understanding of love that we who aspire to be today's disciples of Jesus would comprehend.

Dealing with conflict is an es•. ,If. sential part of any relationship.

When you are angry with someone you love, how you respond often determines whether you reAs she walked out on me and alIy do care about the other or if slammed the door you are just using the other indiOne day we'll laugh about it vidual to meet your own needs.

'Cause we're always playin' Christians need to take an apthose games proach that differs significantly Every other time from the behavior of the couple in (Repeat refrain.) the song. Because anger is a very (Repeat Verse 3.) intense emotion, it IS easy to overSungbyLFO .

Copyright (c) 2001 by J Records react. Unless we give,a!1ger time to cObl, we are likely to throw gas LFO's second album "Life Is on the fire. Once we bum up the Good" is receiving mixed reviews. caring connection in a relationship, Some critics like it and see de- love rapidly diminishes.

As a pastoral counselor, I ofvelopment in the group's music.

Others think this three-guy band ten encourage people to take a has sold out in the direction of a timeout before addressing their pop sound after their highly suc- anger with those they love. This timeout needs to .last at least 30 cessful first disc.

Off this new CD is their cur- minutes. Go for a walk, listen to

music, take time to pray. Do something that helps you diminish anger's intensity. It is difficult to be reasonable and appropriate when alI you feel is angry.

After this half hour, check yourself to see if you can talk about the situation without using words of accusation, blame or attack. If not,.take a 24-hour timeout. TelI the other person that you care about the relation.ship, and thus you need time so that your behavior won't be negative. It is amazing how different situations seem once we have slept and alIowed time to pass.

Of course this'is just one step in successfully handling difficult

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conflicts. However, when it is skipped, little that is constructive occurs.

Whether in a friendship, in a dating relationship or within a family, people who care about' each other need to make a deal that they will honor their shared love by always agreeing to a timeout when one of them calls for it.

Clearly, the individuals in the song need to make this commitment. Otherwise, they should stop using a word, "love," that in no way describes how they treat each other.

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

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CATECHISTS OF the religious education program at St. Bernard's Church in Assonet wash a truck as part of a fundraiser to benefit victims of disasters and the Knights of Columbus' fund for families of deceased.fire fighters, emergency medical personnel and police officers. The St. Bernard's Knight's of Columbus co-sponsored the program with the catechists and raised $657. Among those pictured are Daniel O'Leary, Barret Castro, Kaitlyn Mangels and Tiffany Levesque.

Do' not be afraid: Still good advice?

By AMY WELBORN CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE Fear.

Feeling it a bit more than usual these days?

Don't worry. You're not alone. In these strange, sad weeks since September 11, lots ,of people, no matter what age, are feeling a lot more fearful about daily life than they ever have before.

Sales of gas masks and guns are way up. Pharmacists have run out of Ciprol, the antibiotic used to treat anthral'. People are staying at home, not traveling as much as they used to.

Even celebrities aren't immune. In mid-October, Drew Barrymore canceled the premier of her new movie, to be held in New York, for fear of terrorist

attacks.

Perhaps you've felt it too.

Maybe tall buildings and airplanes evoke different feelings than they used to. You've wondered if you realIy want to go to a football game or concert at a stadium. What's in that big truck that just passed your car on the interstate, anyway? Is the water safe? The mail?

It's not just the terrorist threat, though. It's the war, of course. Everyone from the president on down is telling the country to get ready because this effort might take a long time.

How long? Long enough for your dad or mom who's in the reserves to see action? Long enough for you to turn 18 and .consider whether to join up or not?

Listen. I'm not going to sit here 'and tell you that there's nothing to be afraid of. At this point, there is. Our government

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September 11 declared the war. promise freedom from sufferIt's natural to be anxious, ing to his folIowers. In fact, he worried, nervous or even afraid. indicates pretty consistently that We almost can't help feeling that. the opposite is true and practiway, considering the news we're cally guarantees those who follow him that they will suffer. seeing and hearing every day.

But he still tells' them not to But here's some more news, and it doesn't come from the net- be afraid. Why? Because, quite simply, fear works, and it's n6t in the newsand faith just don't go together. paper: "Do not be afraid" (Mt 17:7). Mind you, when Jesus tells us That little verse from Mat- riot to be afraid, he's not telling thew isn't the only place you'll us to be foolhardy. He's not sayhear Jesus saying those words, ing we shouldn't be cautious or you know. He says them over try to protect ourselves and othand over, throughout the Gos- ers from potential physical harm.

But he's reminding us that fear pels, whenever he finds people trembling with fear: Do not be crowds out faith. When we live in fear, we're letting external cirafraid. cumstances and other people conIs Jesus being unrealistic? Is he telling his listeners that trol our lives - and guide our there's nothing to be afraid of? choices - instead of God. Do not be afraid.

Not quite. Jesus doesn't

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from individual benefactors as dow replacement work is being well as' alumni who we honored done in stages by one firm, Castro at the recent Mass and the reported. Some ancillary and mibrunch," said Gagnon. "And we nor work is usually needed after havedress-down-days, at which the installation, he added.

Currently all but three of the children pay $2 and that goes for . the windows, as well as school school's classrooms are in use to dances which raise about $300 accommodate the students in and that too is for the window grades kindergarten through grade eight, and those three rooms are fund." .

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-I' One of the events that benefits school-sponsored events tha't raise funds "are being tapped be- the school is the annual Harvest .~ cause the windows are our prior- Festival, slated for November 3 "'.: ~'. . ity spending at this time," Gagnon and 4 this year and held at the . *,' I.. r 1: school, sponsored by the school's -J ' added. "In the meantime we have i ~ put many other important areas of Parents' Group. . ''The monies raised go towards conceni on hold."

"There were times when the many of the school's projects and wind was strong that one could in the p~t some,of the money was feel' the cold coming in from earmarked for the windows," around the loose-fitting windows Gagnon noted.

Felipe urged that anyone who which often whistled loudly," graduated fi'qm· St. Anne's Gagnon ,noted. ,"Besides providing the comfort School to contact the school ofand warmth the 400 students and fice "so that we can put them on ' staff''of 22 teachers and aides and a list to be contacted and inBLESSING - Holding his crosier, Cardin~1 Bernard Law, with Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, support s~ need, the new win- formed about what's going on at OFM Cap., to his left; give final blessing during October 20 investiture Mass at Christ the dows .also prove economical'be- their alma mater and talk about King Church, Mashpee. On the day prior, the traditional memorial Mass and Vigil Service for cause they substantially cut down iis future."

Those interested. can call St. members 'of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre was celebrated in St. Elizabeth . on heating costs," Castro explained. . ,Now in its fifth year, the win- Anne's School. at 508·678·2152. Seton Church in North Falmouth.

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of which are in the United ,James F. Lyons and Father ner at the Seacrest. _, States.

Manuel P. Ferreira, as well as sev- .

A Mass at the Seacrest, celThe Diocese of Fall River was eral couples from across the dio- ebrated by Bishop Riley, wrapped __in line to qost this year's events. cese. up weekend's events on Sunday , The day concluded with a din- morning.

Every 'other year, the Boston Archdiocese hosts, with the remaining New England dioceses doing so on a rotating basis.

There was a Mas.s of remembrance for deceased members and promotions for cu~rent, members at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, North Falmouth . . Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., was the principal celebrant and homilist at the liturgy also attended by Bishops John B.' McCorm'ack of Manchester, N.H.; Thomas L. Dupre of Springfield; Auxiliary BishQp.George E. Rueger of 'Worcester and Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Lawrence J. Rile'), of Boston. Bishop O'Malley also blessed and presented' th~ medallions for the newly promoted members. . A dinner followed at the Coonamesselt Inn in Falmouth.

Saturday morning, at the Seacrest Resort in Falmouth, attendees listened to the director of the Near East Society report on events in and around Jerusalem.

Later that day, an Investiture Mass was held at Christ the King Church in Mashpee, where Cardinal Bernard Law, grand prior of. the northeast lieutenancy, was the principal cel,ebrani and homilist. .,..,., Also attending were Bishops . " 'f • O'Malley and Riley, and Auxiliary bishops .Richard G. Lennon KNIGHTED - Msgr. John A. Perry, pastor of St. Patrick's ~d Walter J. Edyvain of Boston., Church in Falmouth; kneels as he is knighted by Cardinal At the Mass several new mem- Bernard Law into the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulbers were 'welcomed into the or- ',chreof Jerusalem's Northeastern UeutenanGY in the United der, including Bishops Lennon States, at Christ the King Chu'rch, Mashpee. Msgr. Perry was and Edyvain, diocesan priests Msgr. John A. Perry, Father among seven priest-knights inducted at ceremonies last weekend, (Anchor photos by Bruce McDaniel) 0

GLAD LADS.- Seventh-grader Andre Azevedo and first-. graderTimothy Martins are happy with the tig~t .new windows at St. Anne's School that will keep them warm this winter. Upcoming f\,md-raisers will forward the ongoing window replacement project. (Anchor photos)

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, PRETIY TOO - New aluminum,windows colorfully depict the signs of the season at St. Anne's School on Forest Street. Seventh-grader Ashley Page and first-grader -Julie Lachance are among hundreds of students made more comfortable because of the window renewals.

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