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Holy Rosary Parish celebrates its centennial at Mass, dinner

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FALL RIVER - Recalling the founding families and clergy who ministered to the Italian community of faith since the turn of the 20 th century, members of Holy Rosary Parish gathered Sunday for centennial observances. Bishop George W. Coleman was the principal celebrant of a Sunday afternoon Mass and following that there was a dinner at the Venus de Milo Restaurant in Swansea. Father Barry W. Wall, pastor, as well as two native parish sons, Holy Cross Father Leo Polselli of Holy Cross Family Ministry in North Easton, and Father John J. Perry, pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Fall River, were among the concelebrants of the Mass. Another priest who hails from the parish, Jesuit Father Charles C. Wrightington, who is pursuing graduate studies in New York, was unable to attend. Father Gaspar Parento, who was also brought up in the parish, and who served the Diocese of Tucson, died in 1991. The celebrations were the fruit of an active committee chaired by Gerald J. Mauretti, which had been planning for the centennial. The vibrant parish in the city's Flint Neighborhood traces its beginnings to December 1902 when Father Roberto Parrillo, a native of Caserta, came to Fall River from Providence at the direction of Bishop Matthew Harkins of Turn to page J3 - Holy Rosary

Msgr. Hoye elected to lead national Canon Law Society ATTLEBORO - Msgr. Daniel

F. Hoye, pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish, has been elected to a top leadership post in the Canon Law Society of America. At the annual convention held in Pittsburg, Ohio, October II through 14, Msgr. Hoye was elected vice-presidentlpresidentelect of the organization, founded in November 1939 and dedicated to the promotion of both the study and application of canon law ecclesiastical law - in the Catholic Church. While the Society is incorporated as a non-profit organization in the District of Columbia, its membership currently includes more than 1,500 men and women who reside in 43 countries who collaborate in the promotion of the pastoral ministry of the United States within the context of its legal/canonical structures. For Msgr. Hoye, a native of Taunton, election brings a threeyear commitment on the 10-member CLSA board of governors. For the first year, he will serve as the CLSA vice-president, becoming the president in the following year; and in the third and

final year serve as past president. His immediate new ~uties will be to assist the current president, Mercy Sister Sharon Euart, in whatever she assigns. "It means I will be working with the board that runs the organization between conventions," Msgr. Hoye explained. The CLSA organizes its studies around standing committees, ongoing committees and ad hoc or project committees. Turn to page J3 - Canon Law

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Twenty-three interesting workshops are on the agenda.

and materials at the event. They include, the Columban Fathers, Donnelly's School Apparel, Loyola Press, Numonics Corporation, FALL RIVER - St. Joseph of Rochester Sister Pauline Books & Media, the Prospect Hill Company, Carol Cimino, a national consultant and author ofbooks Providence Col1ege and its Graduate Theology Proon education, wil1 be the keynote, speaker at the FaJI gram, RCL Enterprises, Inc., Tally's, and W. H. Sadlier, River diocese's annual Religious Education Conven- Inc. The theme of this year's tion on November 6, at convention is "Stewards of Bishop Connolly High Gifts" and the workSchool. Deacon Bruce J. Bonneau, direc- God's shops are designed to focus The co-director of the tor of religious education for the dio- on adult spirituality, enrichCatholic School Leadership cese, said that a variety of work- ment and general interest, Institute at Manhattan College, Sister Cimino has writ- shops led by talented presenters are adolescents and young adoten numerous articles for edu- scheduled for the all-day event that lescents, and elementary ofcational journals and is wel1 begins with registration and coffee ferings as wel1. Something special for the known as a keynote speaker at 7:30 a.m., and continues with a new or nearly new teacher and workshop presenter. Among her many accom- Mass celebrated by Bishop George include, ''Teaching Religious Education: A Unique Experiplishments she is proud of W Coleman at 9 a.m. ence" presented by Rose being the only woman reliAlmeida and Sue gious to be a three-day chamChapdelaine, directors of religious education at St. pion on TV's popular "Jeopardy." Deacon Bruce J. Bonneau, director ofreligious edu- Anne's Parish in FaJI River; "Connecting the Dots With cation for the diocese, said that a variety of workshops the Middle School Age Group" by Kathy HoW, direcled by talented presenters are scheduled for the all-day tor of religious education at Immaculate Conception event that begins with registration and coffee at 7:30 Parish in Taunton; and "How Do I Begin? Lesson Plana.m., and continues with a Mass celebrated by Bishop ning for New Teachers" by Dr. Doris Thibault, director of religious education at St. John Neumann Parish George W. Coleman at 9 a.m. Fol1owing Mass there wiJI be morning workshop in East Freetown. Priests, religious and theologians are among the sessions, a lunch, and two afternoon sessions, all conpresenters, as are many teachers of religious educacluding at 3 p.m. ' Turn to page five - Education More than a dozen exhibitors wiJI offer programs

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Weekly 'Life in the Spiri~ Seminars' seek to revitalize Catholics in their faith FALL RIVER - A series of Columb and Bernard Ryan of Holy weekly Monday night sessions pre- Name Parish, Fall River; Mark sented by leaders .of parish prayer 'Cosgrove from St. Patrick's Parish groups from November 1 through in Wareham; Mary Leite from St. December 6, at St.Anne' Church, is Anthony's in Taunton; and Barbara keyed at keeping people more keyed Craveiro and Paula Cabral from Our to their faith beliefs. . Lady ofMt. Carmel in Seekonk. "Each week, we will start with Part of "Life 'in the Spirit Seminar," the sessions, sponsored by the .;. prayer and praise, a short talk by our Diocesan Service Committee, will . presenters followed by small group be held on the Monday nightsfrom sharing," Father Murphy reported. 7 to 8: 15 p.m. . "This is a great opportunity for "Bishop George W. Coleman ·re- young and old in our parishes to parminded us recently at the rosary rally ticipate in these Spirit-filled meetclosing the diocese's centennial, that . ings." our Eucharistic Lord and the Blessed . On the fmal night, December 6, Vrrgin Mary are two very key pillars a Mass will be celebrated at 6:30 of our Church, and I believe the p.m., and following the Mass, priests weekly sessions of Life in the Spirit present ''will pray over each of the Seminar will help us keep faithful . participants for a new outpouring of to these pillars in the years ahead," the Holy Spirit in their lives," Father Father Edward A. Murphy, diocesan Murphy said. liaison to English-speaking prayer For more information call . groups, said. . Mary Leite at 508-822-2219 or The presenters will be,. Denise Denise at 508-675-2492.

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SEVERAL PRO-LIFE advocates in the Diocese of Fall River were recently honored for their dedicated service by Massachusetts Citizens for Life. Top photo, Father Stephen A. Fernandes, right, diocesan director of the Pro-Life Apostolate, was given the Ignatius O'Connor Award. With Father Fernandes are Bishop George W. Coleman and Peg Whitbred, presi.. dent of the MCFL Executive . . Committee. Honored with a Lqcal Community Award was . Vic St. Denis,above, from Fall River. Aime LaChance, above right, of Fall River, was given a Chapter Service Award. With LaChance is Bea Martins,' a member of the MCFL Executive Committee..

Please pray for the following priests during the coming weeks Nov. 1 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. George F. Cain, Pastor, St. Mathieu, Fall River 1987, Rev. William E. Farland, Pastor, St. Joseph, Taunton 1988, Rev. William F. Gartland, CSC, Stonehill College, North Eas-

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

On December 10,1925, Our Lady appeared to Sister Lucia (seer of Fatima) and spoke these words: "Announce in my name that I promise to assist at the hour ofdeath with the graces necessary for the salvation oftheir souls, aU those who on the first Saturday of five consecutive months shan: 1. Go to confession; 2. Receive Holy Communion; 3. Recite the Rosary (5 decades); and 4. Keep me company for 15 minutes while meditating on the 15 mysteries ofthe Rosary, with the intention of making reparation to me." In a spirit of reparation, the above conditions are each to be· preceded by the words: "In reparation for the offenses committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary." Confessions may be made during 8 days before or after the first Saturday, and Holy Communion may be received at either the morning or evening Mass on the first Saturday.

Rv7:2-4,9-14; Ps 24: 1-4ab,5-6; 1 In 3:1-3; Mt 5:112a Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:511; In 11:-17-27 'Phil 2:12-18; Ps 27:1,4,13-14; Lk 14:25-33 Phil 3:3-8a; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 15:1- . 10 Phil 3:17-4:1 ; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 16:1-

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ton 1994, Rev. John F. Sullivan, SS.Cc., Retired Chaplain, Sacred Hl?art Home, New Bedford Nov. 2 A memento for the repose Q, the souls of our bishops, priests and permanent deacons. \ \ . . 1923, Rev. Joseph S. Fortin, ~ounder, St.Jean:.Baptiste, Fall River . 1933, Rev. Michael V. McDonough,.Cnaplain,St. Mary's Home, New Bedford ~~\ (

Nov.}, 1988, Rev. Jose M. Bettencourt e Avila, Retired Pastor, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, New Bedford \ \\ Nov. 4 \ 1990, Permanent Deacon James M. O\Gara . Nov.S \ \ 1998, Rev. Daniel A. Gamache, Retired;-Cardinal Medeiros Residence, Fall River Nov. 6 1933, Rev. Patrick S. McGee, Founder, St. Mary, HebronviIIe 1999, Rev. Joseph Oliveira, Retired, Catholic Memorial Home, Fall River . Nov. 7 1985, Rev. 1. Edmond Tremblay, Retired Chaplain, Sacred Heart Home, New Bedford

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FalDily Ministry Office Awards honors dedicated volunteers By

MIKE GORDON ANCHOR STAFF .

NORTH DARTMOUTH The Office of Family Ministry held an awards banquet for its volunteers and staff at the Hawthorne Country Club and more than 100 dedicated people

enjoyed dinner and a chance to visit with old friends. Father Thomas A. Frechette, Family Ministry Office director, said he was glad to have so many volunteers gather as a community and thanked them for all the hard work they've

done for so many in the diocese. "Your efforts are what make possible the work of the Diocesan Office of Family Ministry," he said. The October 17 evening honored a host of people including those who work in the World Marriage Encounter Program which has helped make good marriages better for more than 35 years, bringing couples back to the Church. Others honored were those in the Retrouvaille Program, for couples in troubled marriages; those in EDICTAL CITATION DIOCESAN TRIBUNAL FALL RIVER. MASSACHUSETTS

BISHOP GEORGE W. Coleman presents the Office of Family Ministry Award for Outstanding Service to Jack and Julie Smith during a recent event at the Hawthorne Country Club, North Dartmouth. The couple has volunteered for 15 years as part of the Fall Riyer Marriage Preparation Team. Below, facilitators for the New Bedford Divorced-Separated Support Group, Joanne Dupre and Bob Menard, share a smile at the Office of Family Ministry award banquet. Each was honored for dedication to the divorced and separated within the diocese. (Anchor/Gordon photos)

Since the actual place of residence of ANTONIO CARLOS VALENZUELA is unknown. We cite ANTONIO CARLOS VALENZUELA to appear personally before the Tribunal of the Diocese of Fall River on Tuesday, November 9, 2004 at 2:30 p.m. at 887 Highland Avenue, Fall River, Massa· chusetts, to give testimony to establish: Whether the nullity of the marriage exists in the Couto·Valenzuela case? Ordinaries of the place or other pastors having the knowledge of the residence of the above person, Antonio Carlos Valenzuela. must see to it that he is properly advised in regard to this edictal citation. (Rev.) Paul F. Robinson, O. Carm., J.C.D. Judicial Vicar • Given at the Tribunal, Fall River, Massachusetts on this the 20th day of October, 2004.

ministry to the divorced and separated; RAINBOWS, for children who have experienced the loss of a parent through death or divorce; Marriage Preparation and preparation for remarriage; Natural Family Planning; Parish Family Ministry; and Bereavement Ministry. Program Director Jerry Foley said the volunteers are an inspiration to him and his wife Scottie Foley. "They are dedicated to the ministry and it's inspiring to us to have them here." The Foleys are full-time program directors for the Office of

Family Ministry and said it's been "very rewarding work." Scottie Foley said some of the volunteers have been doing good work for more than 20 years. "Their Catholic faith is very important to them and they care about families and that's so important." Scottie Foley was grateful for their efforts and for having several bishops that have been' strong supporters of their work. "We're very grateful," she added. "If we didn't have all these dedicated volunteers we Tum to page J3 - Family

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A voting conscience Next week, America faces an awesome challenge. There can be little doubt that the national election will indeed impact the national 路 destiny. The very concept of "one nation under God, and liberty and 路 justice for all" is truly at stake. This might seem to be a rather dramatic statement. However, consider some facts, which are leading this country into a completely secular state. The decisions which are leading us to this determination have been imposed on our public life by the courts and Congress. First, we must yet determine the absolute destruction of life imposed by the Roe v. . Wade decision of the Supreme Court. By adopting a culture of death as national policy, we have disregarded all life issues. Recently, the Dutch government instituted a policy of euthanasia affecting some children under 12 years of age. Will we be next in line to implement , this horrendous disregard of sick children? The next president will probably be able to choose new appointment for the Supreme Court. Will the proponents of death have the opportunity to extend their disregard of life to legally mandate euthanasia policies for all age groups? Life in America is becoming very fragile. Another cornmand given to the nation from Washington on high was the banishment of God and prayer from all of public educationl. 路 Since that decree from big brother, have our school systems become better places to mold and form the minds of children? Ethics and morals have become subjective selections. This negative effect has turned many of our schools into truly blackboard jungles, where. police and dI1.!g-sniffing dogs patrol school corridors. Young people who are seeking guidelines and structure for life and living are denied the very help they need to make positive and constructive choices. All of this is happening because elected officials refused to withstand the objectivity of truth and honesty. The third area of American life that is being furiously attacked concerns the family. In fact, here in our Commonwealth, one justice was able, without public consent, to destroy the very concept of marriage between a man and a woman. Before this imposed ruling, families were already having survival problems. The lack of serious commitment, the mores of the times and the selfishness of materialism all nurtured by lifestyles of limitless indulgence have influenced an ever-rising divorce rate across the land. Adults are fractured and children left behind. The concept of father, mother and children around the kitchen table is fast becoming a mere ideal. Our indulgent lifestyles are ripping families apart, and the government is unable or refuses even to acknowledge this massive social issue. We need political leaders who will help this imperative. On Tuesday next, we have a moral obligation to face these difficulties by making every effort to vote for the common good, not the individual candidate or the political party..The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches "that it is the duty of citizens to contribute, along with the civil authorities, to the good of society in a spirit of truth, justice, solidarity and freedom." If we are to serve the common good, we must as citizens fulfill our proper role in the political community. In the process, we have the obligation to select candidates who exercise authority as a service for-the common good. "Whoever would be the great among you must be your servant" (Mt. 20:26). No one can command or establish what is contrary to the dignity of the human person and the natural law. In this regard, we should reflect "Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's" (Mt. 22:21). "We must obey God rather than men" (Acts 5:29).

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PETER LEADS A PROC~SSION OF SArNTS IN THIS WINDOW FROM T~ BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH IN LA CROSS, WIS. WHILE THE CHU~CH MARKS THE FEAST OF ALL SAINTS ON NOVEMBER

THIS YEAR, THERE IS NO OBLIGATION FOR CATHOLICS TO ATTEND MASS BECAUSE IT FALLS ON A MONDAY. THE FEAST CELEBRATES THE BOND BETWEEN CHRISTIANS ALREADY WITH GOD AND THOSE STILL ON EARTH. (CNS PHOTO FROM CROSIERS)

"BECOME HOLY YOURSELVES IN EVERY ASPECT OF YOUR CONDUCT, AFTER THE LIKENESS OF THE HOLY ONE WHO CALLED YOU;REMEMBER,SCRWTURE SAYS, "BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY" (1 ,PETE~

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Taking care. of the poor, taking care of yourself By FATHER EUGENE HEMRICK

demanding than it may at first seem. Many saints we commemoReaching out to the poor is rate throughout the liturgical all about exercising the virtue of charity. Nonetheless, we year remind us to reach out to the poor. Take, for example, St. have to expect at times to be rebuffed, taken advantage of or Vincent de Paul, who devoted overwhelmed. his life to the peasantry of France. In his writings he tells In Washington, D.C.,we have many homeless people us that as Christ was born of a poor family, served the poor milling along Pennsylvania and picked his apostles from Ave. On cold days, I have seen the poor, so too should we be social workers try to distribute concerned for the poor. blankets and encourage them In the Mass for St. Vincent to go into shelters. Often this de Paul, the Gospel speaks of kind gesture is met by curses Christ pitying the crowds and rejection. because they are like sheep And then there are the without a shepherd. The homeless who hang around the train station and restaurants. immediate image this generates is that of sheep grazing on Some are truly in need, others a peaceful hillside with a are operators who know all the shepherd nearby to protect tricks of making you feel them. guilty. More disturbi'ng than Serving the poor involves .this, some use the money they caring for those who lack receive for drugs and alcohol. necessities in life. But there is Nonetheless, what is most another side of this: caring for agonizing about concern for the oneself. Giving hands-on care poor is that there are so many to the poor can be much more truly poor people who need CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

care. When we take this seriously, it tears the heart out of us. A rule seasoned caregivers follow, whether serving the poor or a loved one, is that being kind to others requires that you definitely be kind to yourself. There have been many who tried following the example of St. Vincent de Paul but dropped by the wayside because of burnout. They took on everyone's problems, but never took off time for themselves. In some circles, this is called the "Messiah complex." Another rule caregivers follow is to disconnect every so often. If we spend a lot of time with people who tend to lack hope, we may grow negative, leaving ourselves open to disillusionment and depression. Caretakers must take care to surround themselves with healthy, energetic people. Charity not only requires love. It requires wisdom.

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Please, let the beat go on I was flipping through the It's amazing how the way Yellow Pages the other day, something is said determines looking for the automotive the meaning. For instance, if I section. I happened upon the were to say, "No thanks to you, abortion listings and discovered we had a good time," then that wouldn't be too complimentary. Now, if I simply moved the comma from before the word "we" and placed it after the word "no," the phrase takes a complete 180By Dave Jolivet degree turn: "No, thanks to you we had a good time." just what a laissez/aire attitude Here's another one. Aborfolks have with "terminating" tion. At one time it meant an the unborn. operation to terminate a fetus. I checked the phone books Now it means choice, or more of large cities in each of the precisely, a woman's right to five Fall River deaneries and choose. It almost sounds quite found some interesting "selling noble.

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Father McCarrick Breakfast plannedfor November 14 SWANSEA - The Eighth Annual Father Paul McCarrick Memorial Breakfast will be held November 14 at 10 a.m., at the Venus de Milo Restaurant. Father McCarrick, who died in 1996, was well known not only as a pastor, but also for community work on behalf of the young people of the community. A native of Revere, Father McCarrick was ordained a priest for the Fall River diocese on St. Patrick's Day in 1956. He spent the next 40 years as a priest ministering to the needs of his parishioners at St. Joseph's and St. Mary's Cathedral, but also as director of the CYO and as chaplain to the Fall River Fire and Po-

Education tion from across the Fall River diocese. Jesuit Father John P. Spencer, adjunct professor of Social Work at Boston College, will offer "One Size Does Not Fit All," on identifying RCrsonality types; Dr. Patrick Reid, chairman and professor ofTheology at Providence College, will present "The Parable of the Sower in the Gospels;" Sister Dorothy Schwarz, provincial coordinator of the Sisters of St. Dorothy in the United States, will speak on "Using Gospel Stories in the Classroom;" and Congregation of Holy Cross Father Jose Esparza will host a talk in Spanish,

"Como Cruce La Fe." Among other presenters are Jane Ayer, director of Religious Education for the Catholic Schools Office in the Archdiocese of Boston, who will address "Prayer and Spiritual Maturity: Gifts to be Sowed;" Lisa M. Gulino, director of Adult EducationlEvangelization for the Fall River diocese, whose topic will be "Spirituality and the Catechists," and Marian J. Desrosiers, assistant director of the Pro-Life Apostolate in the Fall River diocese, who will present, "As in a Mirror."

lice departments. Dr. Philip Silvia will be the master of ceremonies for the breakfast. Proceeds from the event support scholarships given in Father McCarrick's name to deserving local students. James Rogers is chairman of the scholarship fund and Roger Dufour is treasurer. William Keating is chairman of the ticket committee whose members include James Gibney, Dr. Paul Raymond, Mickey Considine, Robert Stoico and Pauline Rogers. For information call James Rogers at 508-675-0800 or contact any members of the committee.

points" for abortion clinics. Here are a few examples: "assistance to minors," "Medicaid and student discounts," "gentle, compassionate, affordable," "confidential, compassionate abortion care," "caring registered nurses," "unsurpassed excellence in abortion care," and my favorite, "ample parking." How callous have we . beq)me to the dignity and respect of the unborn?!!!!! Where is the compassion for the babies? Who cares about them any more? Next Tuesday, most of us will enter the voting booth to select candidates we hope will make life better for us. l No one will know for whom we vote, or why. But I do hope people reflect before they

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select. Candidates are not cut and dried. There are Pro-Life Democrats and Republicans, and there are pro-choice Democrats and Republicans. When you enter the voting booth next week, I ask that you say a simple Hail Mary before you do anything else. There are many issues to think of when it comes to selecting a candidate, but none with such dire consequences as Pro-Life v. prodeath. The fate of more than one million tiny beating hearts a

year is at stake. Little human beings whose status has been reduced to a choice. And the choice isn't theirs. There are alternatives to abortion, when the mother and the child can go their separate ways. With abortion, only one gets to walk. On Tuesday, don't think Democrat or Republican. Think of our Blessed Mother who loves each of us, her children, and think of what she'd want us to do. Make her proud.

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John Collins, principal of Kane Elementary School in Marlborough, a consultant for Sadlier Company, will make a unique presentation, "Jesus Didn't Use Flash Cards ... But you Can!" Of special interest is a session, ''Talking With Kids AboutAbuse Prevention;' by Joanne Mathews, MSW, developer of the Diocesan Maltreatment Prevention curriculum. The first workshop will be from II :30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Others will be from 12:24 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., and from 2 to 3 p.m. Registration may be made by contacting the Office of Religious Education, 423 HigWand Avenue, Fall River, MA 02720-3791; or by calling 508-678-2828. Deadline for registration is November 1. Bishop Connolly High Scho.ol is at 373 Elsbree Street, Fall River. To get there from Rte. 195 east or west, take exit to Rte. 24 North. From Rte. 24 north or south, take Exit 5 to President Avenue and rotary. From rotary, take President Avenue, tum right at first traffic light (Elsbree Street). The entrance to Bishop Connolly High School will be on the right.

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Notes on doing nothing ATILEBORO - Singer-musician John Polge will p'resent his "Bethany Nights" program tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the National Shrine of Our Lady ofLa Salette. It will include music, prayer and healing. FatherAndre Patenaude, known as "Father Pat" will lead a healing service at the Shrine Sunday at :4 p.m. For more information call 508"2225410. BREWSTER - Mass will be celebrated by La Salette Father Richard Lavoie on November 7 at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of the Cape Church, 468 Stony Brook Road. A healing service will follow.

the 16th part in a series called "Christians Ask." MISCELLANEOUS - A pilgrimage to ournation's capital for the annual March for Life is being organized by the Pro-Life Apostolate for January 23-25. It will include Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and a Mass celebrated by Bishop George W. Coleman for diocesan pilgrims. A youth bus is also available. For more information call 508-997-2290.

enough to wear finely woven, richly dyed cloth as he I am on a committee at our parish that takes dines at his well-laden table. It is equally easy to Communion to the homebound. picture Lazarus, his sores being licked by the dogs as One of the people we bring the Eucharist to is a young man with a debilitating neurological disease. he yearns for a scrap from the rich man's table. Why, our deacon asked us, was the rich man He is in constant pain, and it is with great courage and forbearance that he and his wife continue to struggle consigned to torment in Hades? ''He did nothing." through this illness. What's that you say? Because he ... did ... nothing. One day this fall the deacon at our parish went to visit the couple, and as he was leaving he noticed two The Gospel gives us no indication that the rich young men arriving with a lawn mower. They were man was guilty of some overt malfeasance. He missionaries of another faith group. They removed may have been a good employer, a fair businesstheir jackets, he said, and man, a faithful husband. although he did not tell us He is not accused of which religious denomiviolence or nonobservance of the law. But nation they were from, we thought we could guess. with a beggar at the gate, When the deacon he does nothing. asked what they were Our parish community doing, they explained that is a symbol to the larger By Effie Caldarola in the spring, while doing community of Christ's presence in the world. A missionary work, they , visited the home and vital parish with good liturgy, generous outreach, solid educational profound that the couple needed help with the mowing. So each week they come back and mow the lawn. grams, social justice initiatives - the living family of Christ. ' As simple as that. ,At a recent committee meeting our members , But our parish is only as energetic and generous as discussed this. It is not the mission of our particular the willingness of each of us to do something - to committee to offer this kind of help, but we have a take a little step. parish outreach committee. We have confirmation The story of Lazarus challenges me, but it also in students required to perform certain hours of service. some way comforts me because I see that the Lord is We have Boy Scouts, Knights of Columbus, and, watching to see if I will do not everything, but one hopes, pews full of people willing to help their something. neighbors. I look out at our large parish on Sundays and think How was it that this need was observed and filled what a remarkable sign of Christ we would be to our by two thoughtful young men afIre with their own city if each of us would just volunteer for one area of parish life. . faith and not by this couple's own faith community? We felt ashamed. "You may be the only Gospel your neighbor reads It is stewardship time in our parishes. It is the time today," goes the saying. to ask how I can serve my parish family in some way. I think Christ dignified Lazarus with a name. He The same deacon also asked a question about the left the rich man nameless, because his name is legion rich man and Lazarus (Lk 16:19-31). It is easy to in all of us who choose to do nothing when we could imagine the rich man in this familiar reading: wealthy at least do something.

For the Journey

NORTH EASTON - The public is invited to participate in the praying of the 20 mysteries of the rosary on Sundays at 5 p.m. in the cl:iapel of FALL RIVER - The Hudner . the Father Peyton Center at Holy Oncology Center at Saint Anne's Cross Family Ministries, 58 WashingHospital invites area cancer patients ton Street. Daily rosary is recited at 9 to participate in an 'education and sup- a.m. and Mass is celebrated at noon port program held from 5-6 p.m. ev- every weekday. ery Wednesday in Room 220 of Clemence Hall. For more information ORLEANS - A Separated-Dicall Mark Theodore at 508-674-5600 vorced Catholics Support Group will ext. 2279. meet Sunday at 2 p.m. at the parish center of St. Joan of Arch Church. FALL RIVER - Father Edward Guest speaker Mercy Sister Betty Murphy and the Diocesan Service Doyle will address the topic "DiscovCommittee will sponsor a "Life in the ering Ourselves and God in Dreams." Spirit Seminar" beginning November For more information call Father Ri1 from 7-8:15 p.m. at Saint Anne's chard Roy at 508-255-0170. Shrine. It will continue on Monday evenings through December 6. ,TAUNTON - Members of the Taunton District Council of the St. FALL RIVER - The Fall River Vincent'de Paul Society will attend Area Men's First Friday Club will Mass November I at 7 p.m. at St. meet November 5 for 6 p.m. Mass Jacques' Church for the intention celebrated by Father Stephen Salva- of the canonization of Blessed dor, at Sacred Heart Church, 160 Frederic Ozanam and in memory Seabury Street. A dinner and guest of deceased members. The reguspeaker will follow. For more infor- lar monthly meeting will follow in Many non-Catholics have asked Irish Sweepstakes or, on the other mation call Normand Valiquette at the parish hall. me how Catholics decide the hand, a letter from the IRS. 508-672-8174.. appropriate amount of their Not once have I answered that TAUNTON - A Prayer Meetthe donation level depends in any FALL RIVER- A Catholic tele- ing will take place at St. Anthony income to donate to the Church. I am confIdent you have been way on how much one has won or vision program entitled "Boa Nova Church, 126 School Street, tomorlost in a particular week at bingo, da Vida," (Good News for Life) will row at 9:30 a.m. Barbara Wright will asked the same question and although a huge win on a blackout appear on Channel 20 in Portuguese . speak on "Forming Community." , probably answered the same as I does put a Catholic in a challengNovember 3 and 17 at 9:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Dioc- have: "This is a difficult issue for ing moral situation. Is it right to Sponsored by the Communications esan Service Committee. For more all of us. But the norm is an amount equal to, but not necessaruse bingo winnings to pay one's Department of the diocese; it will be information, call 508-822-2219. ily greater than, what will not make you feel guilty if someone you know is counting the collection." One way to have fun . FALL RIVER - Saint Anne's Nannery Conference Room, Saint with this method, of Hospital has afmounced a November Anne's Hospital: All ~dults with dia- course, is to write a check calendar of events that are open to 'betes and their families are invited to By Dan Morris for the envelope every community residents and has updated take part in this monthly education and 'other week and put in the information for its regularly sched- support program sponsored by the twice as much at a time, uled educational programs and support Caritas Diabetes Center at SaintAnne's thus saving the cost of one groups. New information is listed be- Hospital. Participants need not be paparish pledge and then just blow low, and all events are free of charge tients of SaintAnne's Hospital. Regis- check and perhaps tricking someone into thinking you are the savings on things like life unless otherwise noted: tration not required. For more inforinsurance premiums and gasoline? November 4: Lymphedema edu- mation, call 508-674-5600, ext. 2748. much more generous than you are. This probably does not set well On the other hand, can one cation and support group 6-7 p.m., November 17: 6-7 p.m., rationalize the cost of an evening Saint Anne's Hospital Rehabilitation FIRSTFED Center for Breast Care, with God in that you are tinkering of bingo as a donation and fudge Services, 222 Milliken Blvd., Fourth Saint Anne's Hospital "Colorectal with the truth, but you'd think he on the next week's contribution? Floor, Fall River, sponsored by Saint Care and Women's Health," with Dr. would be sort of OK with it in that There is also a rule of thumb Anne's Hospital Rehabilitation Ser- Robert Sandfort, a general surgeon the Church still receives the same that goes, "Give at least 10 percent vices for patients with lymphedema specializing in colon and rectal surgery amount. I haven't, however, seen their families and friends and facili- with Truesdale Surgical Associates, anything specifIcally directed at of your income - half to the tated by occupational therapists spe- Fall River. Bring yourquestions for Dr. this in the Bible other than perhaps parish and half to other Catholic cially trained in lymphedema therapy. Sandfort, who will discuss prevention a couple of hints in the Ten stuff." Protestants tend to like this This program meets monthly. Partici- ofand treatment for colorectal can~rs. Commandments and several answer - except the Catholic part pants need not be patients of Saint Part of the "Just for You" speaker se- passages on honesty and modesty - as it is clean and simple. Anne's Hospital and may attend at any ries, sponsored by Saint Anne's and not letting the left hand kllow This kind of simplicity, time. Advance registration requested. FIRSTFED Center for Breast Care. what the right hand is doing. however, can be troublesome for For information, call 508-646-9470. Limited seating, so reserved seating is I do explain that the aforemenCatholics who have spent generaNovember 9: Diabetes education strongly suggested by calling 508-235- tioned rule of thumb can be tions honing the distinctions an'd support program 6-7 p.m., 5289. impacted by things like hitting the between different kinds of sins and

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battling over when to stand, sit or kneel during Mass. There would be a tendency on a Catholic's part to ask if the 10 percent was, for example, to be based on pre- or post-tax fIgures. How should one compute capital gains here? Or long-term losses? Sure, in Leviticus (27:30-ish) there is the part about having one's herd of animals pass by and then snagging every 10th one for the Lord. And you are not supposed to distinguish between good animals and bad ones: Just take the one that comes along. That had to be hard on herdspersons, ya know? Here comes this healthy, hearty, outstanding animal, and you just know he or she is going to be a No. 10. Would there be a tendency to kind of stick the 01' shepherd staff in front of this one until a lesser tithe-beast dawdled by? Would God care all that much? It's this kind of deep theological reflection that confuses many nonCatholics when it comes to determining the correct level of stewardship. Point this out when you hear them say things like, "I just read that Catholics give at a level a lot lower than most ,Christians." E-mail Uncle Dan at cnsuncleOl@yahoo.com.

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Friday. October 29, 2004

Scrupulosity Q. For a long time I have had trouble with scrupulosity, according to two priests I have talked with. I haven't been to confession in months, and I know we should confess all mortal sins before receiving Communion. But they tell me I do not need to confess my sins in detail as I used to and that I should go to Communion. Can you help me? (Ohio)

counselor whose ability you trust best, and follow his or her guidance. Most of all, don't be discouraged. Even great saints have struggled with scrupulosity, accepted this cross with patience and worked through it. Scrupulosity always causes

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A. Yes I can. And I hope you will do as I say. Follow the directions the priests gave By Father you. John J. Dietzen Scrupulosity means that for any of several anxiety and suffering, but there reasons an individual has lost are encouraging signs. If you his or her sense of good./ pray and follow the course I've judgment about what i's a sin outlined, you either will solve and about personal culpability. the problem or learn how to live A scrupulous person tends to with it peacefully. see sin where there is no sin, Q. Once in awhile we are sometimes interpreting the most without a priest on the weekinnocent action as seriously end and a lay eucharistic sinful, perhaps because of "bad minister (I am one) conducts a intentions." Communion service. Prayers A priest is, or should be, are approved by the pastor or prepared to recognize signs of another priest. genuine scrupulosity in confesIt was once announced that sion and help the individual this fulfills the Sunday obligaresolve the difficulty. In some tion but does not take the cases where the problem has grown into a deeper neurosis, he place of Mass, which confuses some people. Can you help may even suggest professional what to tell them? (Illinois) psychological assistance. A. Your congregation is not Your best course, in fact your the only one confused about only helpful and healthy course; these Sunday celebrations is to go to a priest in whom you without a priest. Strictly have confidence and follow his speaking, it is better to say that directions, even about receiving when it is not practical or Communion. possible for the community to And don't float around attend Mass at a nearby parish looking for a priest who "really (which is why this Sunday understands" your situation. service is allowed), the people Chances are that the priests you are excused from their Sunday mention do understand and are Mass obligation. doing what is best to help you. When this happens, the Pick the priest or other religious

Campion Renewal Center bishop and pastor may arrange for someone to lead a liturgical service, using one of the ceremonies from the Church's ritual "Sunday Celebration in the Absence of a Priest." Usually the service includes , prayer and Scripture readings, similar to the Liturgy of the Word, and Communion. Laypersons may lead the service, says the ritual, "in virtue of their baptism and confirmation." While parishioners are urged to come together to be renewed spiritually through this type of ceremony, there is no related obligation corresponding to the obligation to weekly Mass. The Mass obligation does not transfer to a , l , Communion service. Sunday celebration without Mass is provided "so that in the best way possible the weekly gathering of the faithful can be continued and the Christian tradition regarding Sunday be preserved"( Sunday Celebration in the Absence of a Priest, 8). However, nothing truly substitutes for the eucharistic celebration, which is the summit of Christian life and preeminent celebration of the death and resurrection of the Lord. ,

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WOMEN CARRY incense as they follow a procession of Peru's most revered Catholic religious icon, Lord ofthe Miracles, through central Lima recently. Each year thousands of Catholics in Lima commemorate the image's survival in a devastating 17th-century earthquake. (CNS photo from Reuters)

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Embryonic stem-cell debate is 'phony issue,' says cardinal WASHINGTON (eNS) Washington Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick described the current debate over embryonic stem-cell research as a "phony issue" when compared to the benefits already proved with studies conducted with adult stem cells. In his column in the October 14 issue of the Catholic Standard, the archdiocesan newspaper, the cardinal emphasized that the Church is "not opposed to adult stem-cell research. As a matter of fact, that kind of research has already helped hundreds of thousands of people over many years." He said research on adult stem cells "should be encouraged and supported by public and private funds alike because it has proven to be useful and beneficial to human beings and does not destroy the lives of anyone." Embryonic stem-cell research, on the other hand, "does not have that kind of track record," he wrote, adding that it "really has no track record in human patients at all." The cardinal described embryonic stem-cell research as the "darling of some research groups and the multibillion-dollar biotechnology industry:' and he stressed that readers should "not take their exaggerated claims for granted. Ask the right questions and learn the difference between fact and fiction." , Cardinal McCarrick ,said adult stem-cell research is "continuing its healing work" and looks as if it can

work "in so many ways of curing people's diseases." "Let us not snuff out the lives of little humans through embryoniccell research in the desperate hope that there will be a miracle cure, especially since we already have started to find cur~s through adult stem-cell research," he said. The cardinal's column also mentioned abortion and euthanasia as a means of focusing on October as Respect Life Month, an observance designated by the U.S.. Conference of Catholic Bishops. "All we have leamed about human life and its beginnings underlines the fact that there truly is life in the womb from the moment of conception," he wrote. .The cardinal said it is "not always easy to be Pro-Life in today's ,. POLITICAL BUTTONS with a Catholic slant are available through online retailers this society, but we who believe have election year. Judging by the assortment of material available for purchase, partisans whose no choice." He also noted that assisted sui- interests spring from religious concerns were putting their beliefs into campaign slogans. cide is "always a slippery slope and (CNS photo illustration) the old, the poor, the handicapped and the disadvantaged are ready targets." "What society must do is reach out to help those in need and in pain, not to develop ways to get rid of them," Cardinal McCarrick added. By PATRICIA ZAPOR Massachusetts recently updated and how he would separate his faith "As a priest who has sat at many CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE expanded its exhibit on the 1960 from his political actions in office. sick beds," he said, he knows that WASHINGTON - ,Sweet- campaign. Library spokesman Tom The 2004 election is another those who bear their pain for the hearts may say it with roses and McNaught said there was no sign story altogether when it.comes to sake of others "can be filled with the deepest sense of satisfaction that chocolates, but political partisans of the kind ofreligion-themed cam- wearing religious-political sentienables them even to find joy in say it with buttons and bumper paigning that can be seen in this ments. year's election. For one thing, these days anytheir suffering and release from their stickers. judging by the assortment of No buttons. No bumper stickers. body can go into the button-makfears." material available to buy this year, No posters. ing business for a few hundred partisans whose interests spring "I don't think the campaign it- bucks to buy a machine and raw from religious concerns are happy self would have put anything out materials. Consequently, the to put their beliefs into campaign like that," he told Catholic News Internet is crawling with vendors slogans. Service. "Maybe others had them, willing to make and sell political "Catholics for Kerry" and "Vote but nobody's donated them to our buttons saying pretty much whatCatholic, Not Kerry," and their collection." ever somebody wants them to counterparts, "Catholics for Bush" Kennedy Library researchers say. and "People of Faith for Kerry," are and archivists explained that the But the Bush and Kerry camjust a few ofthe sentiments making Kennedy campaign was so focused paigns also sell buttons or stickers the rounds courtesy of campaign on downplaying fears about the can- aimed at very narrow segments of buttons this year in the presidential didate being Catholic that it would, the electorate, besides those tarrace between President George W. have been the last source for but- geted at Catholics. Bush, the Republican nominee, and tons or bumper stickers touting his Official campaign sites ofSen. John F. Kerry of Massachu- Catholicism. fer: "Young Professionals for setts, his Democratic opponent. McNaught said the only sections Bush," "W '04 Farm-Ranch There are also buttons for Chris- ofthe exhibit on the 1960 campaign Team," "Asian Americans and Patians in general and for Muslims and that focus on religion include some cific Islanders for KerrylEdwards;" Jews. The Kerry version of the lat- of the anti-Catholic literature, and "Sportsmen for KerrylEdwards," ter one features text in Hebrew. material about Kennedy's speech and, giving everyone equal time, It wasn't always this way. before the Houston Ministerial As- "Republicans for Kerry" and When John F. Kennedy ran for sociation in which he explained "Democrats for Bush." president in 1960, one of the important underlying issues of his campaign was whether his Catholicism would be an obstacle for the Protestant majority of voters. For much of the Catholic population of the country, Kennedy's nomination and election were a sign that Catholics had arrived, politically speaking. But Kennedy's name on the ballot also spurred a vicious anti-Catholic campaign which wamed that the pope would be running the United States if the MARIANNE KUHLOW, a member of St. Dominic Parish senator from Massachusetts were in Brookfield, Wis., takes in the fall colors at Lapham Peak elected. . State Park near Delafield during a women's walking retreat Yet while those sentiments were sponsored by the parish recently. Twenty-five women took a strong undercurrent of the 1960 COLORS OF fall are reflected in a waterfall along the Blackpart in the retreat, which included short talks and time for campaign, there's not much evidence berry River in Canaan, Conn. At a recent Vatican workshop on silent reflection along the park's walking trails. (CNS photo of it in campaign memorabilia water, participants discussed spirituality as another dimension to by Sam Lucero, Catholic Herald) The John F. Kennedy Library in concerns about the natural resource. (CNS photo from Reuters)

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Bishops to vote on adult catechism, elect new president, debate issues WASHINGTON (CNS) When the U.S. Catholic bishops meet in mid-November, they will be asked to approve a first-ever U.S. national catechism for adults and elect a new president to lead them for the next three years. They will be asked to vote on joining a new national ecumenical association, Christian Churches Together in the USA, which will be known by the acronyms CCT or

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approve the writing ofa pastoral letter on marriage making it the centerpiece for a multiyear National Pastoral Initiative on Marriage. The clergy sexual abuse crisis that emerged in 2002 will have a place on the Novemberagenda as the bishops are asked to approve the inclusion, in the annual diocesan child protection compliance audits, of yearly data on new reports ofalleged abuse in their diocese, how many cases were resolved during the year and associated costs. They will also be asked to adopt a contingency plan to assure a 2005 compliance audit ofdioceses in case the review and revision of the bishops' child protection charter, which calls for such audits, is not completed by June 2005 as planned. The proposed "United States Catholic Catechism for Adults" is a 456-page document in draft form. It follows the four-part general structure of the "Catechism ofthe Catholic Church" issued by Pope John Paul IT in 1992- creed, sacraments, moral life, prayer. But it is adapted in many ways to address specific issues, concerns and questions arising from the context in which U.S. Catholics must try to understand and practice their faith. Each of the 36 chapters opens with a story or lesson offaith. These often draw on examples from U.S. Catholic events or the lives ofAmerican Catholics whose names and contributions should be part ofthe common cultural awareness in the U.S. Church. Each chapter ends with a meditation and prayer. In between are a narrative exposition and application of the teaching ofthat chapter, sidebars, questions for discussion and a series of brief doctrinal statements on the topic.

One of the most controversial public issues they have faced over the past year will come up on the floor in the form of a report by their task force on how bishops should deal with Catholic public officials INMATES AT Puente Grande prison in Guadalajara, Mexico, raise their hands when whose policy stands contradict asked by U.S. Bishop JohnW. Vanta if they know someone in the United States. Bishop Catholic teachings on fundamental issues such as abortion. Vanta, of Amarillo, Texas, was among a group of bishops that visited the federal facilThis became a major issue in the ity recently during the 48th International Eucharistic Congress. (CNS photo by David 2004 presidential election because Maung) the Democratic candidate, Sen. John F. Kerry of Massachusetts, is a Catholic whose public policy stands on abortion and human embryonic stem-eell research are in opposition to Church teachings on the sacredness of human life and the obligation of government to defend it. By JASON LANGE Bishop Ochoa said: "You don't tional Eucharistic Congress OctoBy the time the bishops meet CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE have the gangs and racial divisions November 15-18, however, Election ber 10-17. Puente Grande holds some of among prisoners that you have in Day will be over. GUADALAJARA, MexicoOnly a few moments had passed Mexico's most notorious crimi- the U.S. The prisoners here seem Same-sex marriage has been ansince the bishops had left Cruz nals, although it is known for its more united." other hot-button issue this year with Later, before a few hundred in- more than a dozen states debating Tmjillo's jail cell, but the tears al- questionable security. In 200 I, Joaquin "Chapo" Guzman, one of mates gathered in the prison's out- state constitutional amendments to ready were starting to flow. The barrel-chested dmg smug- Mexico's most powerful drug door auditorium, retired Bishop protect the traditional definition of gler from the Mexican state of lords, escaped from a maximum- Thomas V. Daily of Brooklyn drew marriage as being between one man Sonora has not had many visitors security wing, reportedly with the raucous applause when he an- and one woman following the courtnounced he would speak to them ordered legalization of same-sex during the more than eight years aid of his guards. . Except for the visit to Trujillo's in Spanish. marriages in Massachusetts. he has spent in the 8-foot-by-1 0"You didn't have a chance to The bishops, who have called for foot cell in Jalisco state's Puente cell, bishops kept to the mediumGrande prison, more than 500 security wings, where most pris- participate in the eucharistic con- protection of marriage's traditional oners were locked up for offenses gress, so that's why we brought the definition by amending federal and miles from his home. congress here," he said. state constitutions, will be asked to For him and the other prisoners like robbery or dmnk driving. the prison's opAfter blessing who very rarely leave the narrow hall and adjoining cells of one of erating room, some of the bishops 1fltv@ (1flW£ 1J(]@ffjJ @f ~6JdllJrt 1f!(;err~lJ@ the prison's maximum-security commented among themselves wings, every visit is a memorable that the room appeared less than sterile, though it was evident occasion. "It's a blessing," Trujillo said, Puente Grande was well-prepared his voice choking as his eyes for the visit. Jorge Cardenas, a prisoner from welled with tears. For a few minutes, life was al- Ocotlan, said he had spent the premost normal for Trujillo as he vious five days working round-theplayed host to four bishops, excus- clock to refurbish the prison's ing himselffor the cell's grime and chapel- painting, varnishing and even offering them some of the doing carpentry work. Along the way, the bishops stew simmering on his hot plate. iY!i,~ (:' i:V "Life is very tough here. My shook prisoners' hands and led /""'i;'.",i ;". j,·"Lf t. family is too far away to visit very cries of "Viva Christo," or "Long often. We (prisoners) just hang in live Christ." In the wing for the mentally ill, there and try to help each other out," Tmjillo told Bishop Armando dazed inmates in tattered clothing X. Ochoa of EI Paso, Texas, who crowded around the bishops, beghad asked the inmate how he was ging for their prayers. Yet the bishops - several of getting along. Bishop Ochoa told Tmjillo that them from the United States and :I n a world Beeking miradeG, ayoung Jesus Christ, too, had been a pris- familiar with the prisons there /"./ woman BetB out on a journey of oner, and that a jail sentence could could name a few comforting GeliQdiBcovery and reveaw the path to hop~ not keep him from progressing qualities about Puente Grande. very "Even though things are spiritually. by /Sharing her 'Little Way.' Ochoa and 10 other bishops simple and you call see the povspent about three hours at Puente erty, there's a humanity you don't Grande, just outside Guadalajara. see in American prisons," said They moved from one wing to an- Bishop John R. Gaydos, who has other with many of the prison's nine prisons in his diocese in 4,000 inmates lined up along the Jefferson City, Mo. "In American liN THEATERS prisons there's always a lot of walkways. The bishops were in noise, always somebody shouting. PlIOVIJfIaAIIA 12 207.....MIll DIW. &lN1.... Guadalajara for the 48th Intema- But here its quite peaceful."

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eNS video reviews NEW YORK (CNS) - The following are reviews of video and DVD releases from the Of, flce for Film & Broadcasting of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Theatrical movies on video or DVD have a USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification and a Motion Picture Association of America rat, ing. "B'ait" (2000) Insubstantial seriocomic , actioner in which a bumbling , petty thief (Jamie Foxx) is used by the government to trap a computer mastermind (Doug Hutchison)' who stole gold bullion worth millions from the Federal Reserve. It's style over substance in director Antoine Fuqua's slick flick which starts , off promisingly then fizzles with a scrambled script, one-note characters and a too-neat Hollywood en9ing. A sexual encounter, intermittent violence and recurring rough language with fleeting profanity. The USCCB , Office for Film & Broadcasting classification is A-IV ~ adults, with reservations. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is R - restricted. (BFS) "The Butterfly" (2003) Entrancing French tale of a neglected eight-year-old Parisian (Claire Bouanich) who hides in the car of her crusty elderly neighbor, (Michel Se.rrault) headed to the Alps in search of a rare butterfly, a trip which brings the lonely twosome unexpected emotional dividends. Writer-director Philippe Muyl delicately explores the discovery of nature through a child's eyes as the old man reluctantly, then with genuine caring, embraces the role of grandfather figure. Subtitles. Brief sexual references and occasional profanity. The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification is A-II - adults and adolescents. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America. (First Run Features) "A Cinderella Story" (2004) Light but lackluster teen romantic comedy set in Southern California about a slaving high school senior (Hilary Duff) whose hopes of happily-ever-after with a quarterback Prince Charming (Chad Michael Murray) are stymied by her wicked stepmom (Jennifer Coolidge). Director Mark Rosman gives the familiar fairy tale a contemporary makeover, stripping its fantasy elements, while retaining its sweet sense of storybook romance~ Some mildly crude language, humor and innuendo. The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification is A-II ~ adults and adoles'cents. The Motion Picture Association of America' rating is PG - parental guidance suggested. , (Warner Bros.) "Hellboy" (2004) Unconventional superhero story about a cigar-chomping demon (Ron Perlman), who uses his

hell-spawned powers forgood by trying to stop a necromancer from opening a portal that will unleash dark forces upon the world. Despite moody Gothic atmospherics and a devilishly droll performance by its Luciferian lead, director Guillermo del Toro~s film, based on the popular comic-book series, leaves a lot to be desired in the way of plot, which, for the most part, doesn't make much sense. Abundant comic-book violence, recurring occult elements and some crude language. TheUSCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification is L - limited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling. The Motion Picture AssociatIon of America rating is PG-13 - parents are strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. (Columbia! , TriStar) "I'm Not Scared" (2004) Enthralling thriller about a 10year-old boy (Giuseppe Cristiano) living in a remote Sicilian village whose innocence is shattered when he makes a shocking discovery in an abandoned farmhouse and learns that the terrible truth behind it leads him closer to home than he ever would imagine. Director Gabriele Salvatores combines suspenseful storytelling, masterfully told through the eyes of a child, with hauntingly beautiful visuals of sprawling, sun-baked Italian vistas to craft an intimate coming-of-age tale of courage and compassion. Subtitles. Some violence and recurring rough and crude language. The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification is A-III - adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is R - restricted. "Van Helsing" (2004) Dreadful action adventure about a notorious monster hunter (Hugh Jackman) sent to Transylvania by a secret Vatican agency and charged with helping a local vampire slayer (Kate Beckinsale) rid the world of Count Dracula (Richard Roxburgh) and other fiendish creatures including werewolves and Frankenstein's monster (Shuler Hensley). Despite stylishly Gothic atmospherics, this long, loud and ludicrous monster mash, directed by Stephen Sommers, amounts to little more than overwrought special-effects sequences without any thought given to story - let alone characters to sink your teeth into. Incessant comic-book violence, an implied sexual encounter, some innuendo and frightening images. The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification is AIII - adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 - parents are strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. (Universal)

ROBIN WILLIAMS and Mira Sorvino star in a scene from the movie "The Final Cut." For a brief review of this film, see CNS Movie Capsules below. (CNS photo from Lions Gate) r

~""i Mt)~e ~ClVILIlel NEW YORK (CNS) - The following are capsule reviews of movies recently reviewed by the Office for Film & Broadcasting of the U.S. Conferenceof Cath9licBish,ops. ''Eulogy'' (Lions Gate) Uneven comedy about feuding family members (including Ray Romano, Debra Winger, Hank Azaria and Kelly Preston) brought together to moum the death of their patriarch (Rip Tom), who must survive the days leading up to the funeral without killing each other. Firsttime director Michael Clancy has assembled a solid cast and displays some sharp wit but the mean-spirited tone of the humor and overall cynical view offarnily life are more than a bit off-putting. Gay and straight sexual encounters, drug content, two attempted suicides, as well' as recmg rough and crude language and humor. The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification is L - limited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is R - restricted. ''The Final Cut" (Lions Gate) Gloomy sci-fi thriller set in a future where humans can have memory chips implanted at birth which record their entire lives and which are edited into sanitized memorial films to be shown at their funerals. The story centers on the best editor - or "cutter" - in the business (Robin Williams), who becomes entangled in a dangerous game with a former associate (Jim Caviezel) over the implant of a corrupt corporate bigwig. Directed by Omar Nairn, the film raises some intriguing ethical questions but is weighed down by'its cheerless performances and slumberous pacing. Briefviolence, an implied sexual en-

counter and some crude language appropriate for children under 13. and profanity. The USCCB Office' ''Surviving Christmas" for Film & Broadcasting classifica(DreamWorks) Uneven comedy about a successtionjs A-ill,- adults. The Motion Picture Association ofAmerica rat- flIl Chicago ad man (Ben Afileck) ing is PG-13 - parents are strongly who, tired of spending Christmas cautioned. Some material may be in- alone, pays the family living in his appropriate for children under 13. childhood house (headed by James ''The Grudge" (Columbia) Gandolfini) a small fortune to Stylish and spooky supernatural "adopt" him for the holiday season, thriller set in Japan about a young so he can relive the idyllic ChristAmerican student (Sarah Michelle mases ofhis youth. Directed by Mike Gellar), who becomes entangled in Mitchell, the film's screwball humor the strange goings-on ,at a cursed is a mixed bag of "naughty" and house haunted by the vengeful spir- "nice," making this yuletide yukfest its ofits murdered former residents. hardly the kind of family-friendly A remake ofhiS hugely popular 2003 '. entertainment it could have been. Japanese horror movie, director ,Fleeting erotic images on a computer Takashi Shimizu wisely resists the screen, brief comic violence, a drug temptation to indulge in a special- reference and some crude language effects orgy, avoiding gory excess in and humor. The USCCB Office for favor of more muted psychological FIlm & Broadcasting classification chills, which' offer viewers some is A-ill - adults. The Motion Picspine-tingling moments. Scary ture Association of America rating scenes, a suicide and some violence. is PG-13 - parents are strongly cauThe USCCB Office for Film & tioned. Some material may be inapBroadcasting classification is A-ill propriate for children under 13. - adults. The Motion Picture As"Team America: World Police" sociation of America rating is PG(paramount) 13 - parents are strongly cautioned. Intentionally outrageous advenSome material may be inappropri- ture-comedy, with songs, by the ate for children under 13. "South Park" creators, featuring surprisingly lifelike marionettes (strings ''Shall We Dance?" (Miramax) Delightful remake'of 1996 Japa- and all), about a governmental ponese film, now set in Chicago, about lice team out to thwart global terrora lawyer (Richard Gere) in arut with ists in Paris, the Mideast and Korea. his loving but preoccupied wife (Su- A Broadway actor is drafted to help san Sarandon) and two teen-age kids, the squad take on the nefarious Kowhose life is transformed when he rean dictator, Kim Jong II, who with secretly enrOlls in a ballroom danc- the help of Chechenand Middle ing school, after he observes a beau- Eastern terrorists is planning to untiful and sad woman (Jennifer leash weapons of mass destruction Lopez) looking out of the school's upon the world. Dexterous puppetry window. Director Peter Chelsom and eye-catching production design directs Gere in one of his best roles, - and yes, some humorous moSarandon is appealing as the wife ments - in Trey Parker's followwondering at her husband's late up to "South Park: Bigger, Longer nights, and Lopez has an ideal part. & Uncut," but puppets and humoras the emotionally damaged dance ous intent or not, the sexual content, instructor with whom the husband overall vulgarity and frequent viobonds, with the dancing scenes a lence go way over the top. Sexual路 special treat. Wonderful feeling of activity both straight and gay, exuplift in terms of following one's treme violence, including dismemdreams, and strong affirmation of berment and blood, ethnic stereofamily. A few instances ofrough and types, crude and profane language, crass language. The USCCB Office albeit all done by puppets. The for Film & Broadcasting c1assifica- USCCB Office for Film & Broadtion is A-ill - adults. The Motion casting classification is 0 - morPicture Association ofAmerica rat- ally offensive. The Motion Picture ing is PG-13 - parents are strongly Association of America rating is R cautioned. Some material may be in- - restricted.

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Catholic leaders cautious about Anglican report on divisions By JONATHAN

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OXFORD, England - Catholic leaders have reacted cautiously to a major Anglican Communion report that establishes guidelines for tackling controversial issues such as blessing same-sex unions and ordaining gay bishops. "We can't speak in one voice on this document until it's been .fully debated," said Auxiliary Bishop Philip Pargeter of Birmingham, England, head of the English and Welsh bishops' Committee for Christian Unity. "In the meantime, CatholicAnglican relations are ongoing. Any moves to keep the Church's traditional teaching would obviously be a good thing," he said. In the United States, Archbishop Alex J. Brunett of Seattle, Catholic co-chairman of the Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission, said although he had not yet read the fulf report, from what he had seen it would not resolve the issues that had stalled the

international dialogue. "I don't think the study, from what I've seen, has resolved the issue because ... there isn't any format or structure yet present in the Anglican Church by which they can resolve these issues," he said. The two prelates were reacting to the recent release of The Windsor Report, commissioned by Anglican Archbishop Rowan Williams of Canterbury, England, spiritual head of the worldwide Anglican Communion. Archbishop Williams commissioned the report a year ago after the ordination of an actively gay bishop in the United States and the blessing of same-sex unions in Canada's New Westminster diocese. The actions threaten to split. the Anglican Communion, which represents about 77 million An. glicans around the world. Among its recommendations, The Windsor Report called for a moratorium on consecrations of gay bishops and on blessings of

same-sex unions until the Anglican Communion's 38 self-governing provinces reach a consensus. It also urged bishops who participated in the November 2003 ordination ceremony of Bishop V. Gene Robinson of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire to withdraw from international appointments and meetings until they expressed regret for causing "deep offense" to other Anglicans. However, the report also criticized Anglican bishops who had intervened to support traditionalist parishes since Bishop Robinson's appointment. "We cannot avoid the conclusion that all have acted in ways incompatible with the communion principle of interdependence," said the report, produced by the 18-member Lambeth Commission on Communion, chaired by Anglican Archbishop Robin Eames of Armagh, Northern Ireland. "Our fellowship together has suffered immensely as a result," it said.

Vatican says society shouldn't press couples.on family size By TRACY EARLY CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

UNITED NATIONS - The world's population policies should encourage and enable married couples to exercise "a responsible kind of personal liberty" when they decide to become parents, the Vatican said in a statement delivered to the U.N. General Assembly in New York. 'The duty to safeguard the family demands that special attention be given to securing for husband and wife the liberty to decide responsibly, free from all social or legal coercion, the number of children they will have and the spacing of their births," it said. Msgr. Reuben Dimaculangan, first counselor of the Vatican's U.N. mission, delivered the statement last week to a session of the General Assembly that was reviewing the 1994 U.N. conference on population and development in Cairo, Egypt, in connection with the 10th anniversary of the meeting. The priest was acting on behalfof the nuncio, Arch-

A STATUE of the Black Christ is displayed to followers at a church in Portobelo, Panama, October 21. Thousands of Panamanians came to purge their sins at the annual Catholic festival of the Black Christ. (CNS photo from Reuters)

bishop Celestino Migliore, who was out of town. "Responsible parenthood is. not a question of unlimited procreation or a lack of awareness of what is involved in rearing children, but it also involves the right of parents to use their liberty wisely," Msgr. Dimaculangan said. The role ofgovernments and other agencies, he said, is to "help create the social conditions that will enable couples themselves to make appropriate decisions." Couples who decide to have large families "deserve to be supported," he said. During what was a contentious conference in Cairo, Vatican representatives argued that many participants were giving undue attention to population issues, particularly questions of"reproductive health," and shortchanging other matters essential for development. The Holy See, which holds U.N. permanent observer status, successfully fought to exclude abortion as a method of birth control in the final plan of action. "Development programs must respect the cultural heritage of peoples and nations, foster structures of participation and shared responsibility and empower our human capacity so that each one of us can become the person he or she was 'created to be," the Vatican representative said. Msgr. Dirnaculangan recalled that "an important milestone" of the Cairo conference was recognition of the link between migration and development. Although "migrants are now seen as proactive agents ofdevelopment," governments should now concentrate more on "creating jobs where people live," he said. One of the disputed issues at Cairo and other U.N. gatherings has been the provision of "reproductive health" services, including contraceptives, to adolescents. Also often discussed is the role of parents as guides for their children. In an allusion to this issue, Msgr. Dimaculangan said that parents "above all" must accept their "responsibility to lead young people to a deeper understanding of their own dignity." "It remains our task to challenge them with a demanding ethic which fully respects their dignity and which leads them to the wisdom which is needed in order to face the many demands of life," he said.

11 I Archbishop Brunett said the key question was: "What is the authority of the Archbishop of Canterbury? Nobody has the authority to really make an authoritative decision." In 1998 the Lambeth Conference - a gathering of the world's Anglican bishops held every 10 years - upheld a ban on ordaining or "marrying" homosexuals as

"contrary to Scripture." However, Archbishop Brunett said, Anglican reports or conferences do not "clarify what the autonomy of national church bodies is or the right of dissent in these churches. So you've got a major part of the Anglican Church that's dissenting, in a sense, from what they decided at Lambeth."

ANGLICAN ARCHBISHOP Robin Eames of Armagh, Northern Ireland, who chaired the Lambeth Commission, listens to questions from journalists during a news conference at St. Paul's Cathedral in London October 18 after the publication of The Windsor Report. The report set out guidelines for the Anglican Church in dealing with controversial issues such as gay marriages and episcopal consecrations. (CNS photo from Reuters)

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Our Lady's Monthly Message From Medjugorje October 25, 2004 Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina "Dear Children! This is a time of grace for the family and, therefore, I call you to renew prayer. May Jesus be in the heart of your family. In prayer, learn to love everything that is holy. Imitate the lives of saints so that they may be an incentive and teachers on the way of holiness. May every family become a witness of love in this world without prayer and peace. "Thank you for having responded to my call." Spiritual Life Center of Marian Community 154 Summer Street Medway, MA 02053路 Tel. 508-533-5377

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Massachusetts bishops is.sue election statement BOSTON - Archbishop Sean P. O'Malley of Boston, Bishop George W. Coleman of Fall River, Bishop Timothy A. McDonnell of Springfield, and Bishop Robert J. McManus of Worcester have released a statement before the November, 2004 election. It is addressed to "primarily [to] the Catholic community" but the Bishops "hope that our views are useful to the wider public debate about issues, poli. cies, platforms and parties." The Bishops stress the "civic responsi-

bility" to vote and the "obligation to participate in the electoral process with a wellformed conscience." The Bishops state that "at the heart of Catholic social and moral teaching stands the dignity of every human person" and assert that "human dignity is best protected while basic human rights and essential human needs are at the center of our political debates and decision making." The election statement urges voters to reflect on "the centrality" of the right to

life and the need to oppose abortion, assisted suicide, euthanasia and the death penalty as "assaults on human life." The statement also refers to key issues involving marriage defined as the union between a man and a woman, the family, the option for the poor, healthcm:e and housing, and national security.. The Bishops conclude that "Elections are about choices and choice involves moral judgment. ... To vote is to choose; to choose is to measure policies and people by moral vision."

CONTACTS: Gerald D'Avolio, director, 617-3676060, Boston, Mass. Catholic Conference. Ann Carter, Contact 617-443-9933 ext. 318, Boston, Communications Office. John Keams, director 508-675-0211, Fall River, Communications Office. Mark Dupont,' director 413-452-0648, cell 413-478-8516, Springfield, Communications Office. Raymond'Delisle, director 508-7915357, Worcester, Communications Office.

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The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in their statement entitled "Faithful Citizenship: A Catholic Call to Political Responsibility" (Oct 13, 2004) said this: "Ope of our greatest blessings in the United . States is our right and responsibility to participate in civic life." As members of the Bishops' Conference and as the bishops of this state, we strongly endorse this view and we commend the entire document of "Faithful Citizenship" to the Catholic community of Massachusetts. The civic responsibility of the right to vote creates a moral obligation to exercise this right as citizens. It also creates an obligation to participate in the electoral process with a well-formed conscience.. The Catholic moral and social tradition values the democratic political system. The Church seeks neither to act in the style of a political party nor to create a voting bloc. The role of the Church, while relevant to the political order, has its own distinctive contributions to make. The primary contribution is to make the content of our social and moral teaching available as a guide and resource for the formation ofconscience of citizens. A second moral contribution we make to the society is to sponsor: institutions for education, health and social service throughout our society. We focus here on our teaching role as bishops; we address' primarily the Catholic community, but we hope our views are useful to the wider public debate about issues, policies, platforms and parties. At the heart of Catholic social and moral teaching stands the dignity of every human person. The poI

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litical, economic and legal order of society is tested by how human dignity is protecteq and promoted. A unique test ofthis responsibility is how the needs of the poor and vulnerable members of society are addressed. Human dignity is best protected while basic human rights an~ essential human

tion that every human life is is uniquely tied to the well besacred from conception to natu- ing of children, physically, soral death. We must, therefore, cially and morally. Social oppose on both moral and l~- policy in our society should be gal grounds, abortion, assisted 'designed to reinforce the ecosuicide and euthanasia. We also nomic, educational, and secucontinue to oppose the death . rity needs of families. At the penalty as unnecessary in heart of the welfare offarnilies today's society. We appeal to all stands the institution of mar- . people of good will to reflect riage. As we have asserted of-

ELECTION needs are at the center of our political debates and decision making. The document "Faithful Citizenship" has an extended commentary on the issues which engage human dignity at the local, national and global levels of society. We endorse that broader agenda and select key elements from,their statement for our four dioceses. The Right to Life: This is the basic human right upon which all our rights are contingent. While the right to life must be protected and promoted throughout the spectrum of life, it is uniquely life in its beginning and its final stages, which confronts our society with its greatest challenge. As we have stated before, we must assert the basic moral convic-

upon the centrality of these issues and to oppose these assaults on human life.

The Option for the Poor: A just society must attend to the welfare and needs ofevery citizen; this is what the common good requires. But in addition . there should be a weighted, preferential attention to the most vulnerable numbers of our societY. The social and economic needs of the poor constitute a moral demand on our conscience. While policies to meet these needs can and should be debated, the basic obligation for the society should not be obscured. Marriage and the Family: The family is the basic unit of our social system; it sustains the welfare of its members and it

protected in our society; hence they should be part of any wellconceived domestic policy nationally and in our state. These are not optional goods, but basic human needs.

The United States in the World: We live in a dangerous time and some of the dangers are unprecedented. U.S. policy must be directed to the security of this nation and its people. But it cannot be limited to this . essential objective. Two moral qualifications are necessary: even in defense of life and nation, moral restraint on our objectives and our methods is obligatory. The U.S. role in the world is unique in terms of power, and its sense of obligation must extend beyond our own security and welfare. Elections are about choices and choice involves moral judgment. Parties; policies and candidates should be measured conscientiously. To vote is to choose; to choose is to measure policies and people by moral vision.

ten in the last year, we are deeply convinced that marriage shouldbe protected by law and public policy as a lifelong commitment between a man and a Archbishop .woman. Our understanding of Archdiocese of Boston 路the common good and natural law, which we share with others in society, together with our religious convictions, lead us to this c路onclusion. We believe' it Bishop can be sustained as a moral ar- Diocese of Fall River gument based on right reason, which should undergird civil law in our state and our nation.

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Holy Rosary Providence, R.I., to minister to the Italian community. , At that time the area was still under the direction of the Diocese of Providence. Prior to Father Parrillo's arrival, Father Christopher Hughes, pastor of St. Mary's Cathedral, who was fluent in Italian, cared for the earliest Italian immigrants. Father Parrillo gathered his flock initially at the former St. Rock's Church on Pine Street. Some of the men of the parish were stonecutters at Beattie's Quarry. Others were self-employed shopkeepers. Land was purchased on Beattie Street and on Dec. 6, 1903, the first stone of the new church was laid by Father Hughes. The lower church, constructed of local granite by parishioners, was dedicated on July 10, 1904 by Bishop William Stang, the first Ijishop of the new diocese formed that same year. The upper structure of the current church was completed and dedicated on Nov. 28, 1915 by Bishop Daniel F. Feehan. Noteworthy among the pas-

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tors are Father John J. Sullivan, the parish worship as lectors, who served from 1929 to 1937 ministers of Holy Communion, and is remembered for his de- choir members and ushers. votion to the young of the par- They serve on the Pastoral and ish, founding a Boys' Club with Finance councils, as teachers in a junior division called the the Religious Education proPiccolini; Msgr. Joseph R. gram and as Youth Ministry Pannoni, a native of the parish leaders. who served from 1948 to 1971 Young people are involved and who knew all of his prede- as Mass servers and youth cessors and remained in close group members. A parish conconta,ct with the parish until his ference of the St. Vincent de death in 1992; and Father Paul Society concerns itself Vincent R. Diaferio, who with the need'y, and parishioserved as an assistant in the ners contribute generously to a parish beginning in 1958 arid parish food pantry. The Holy who became pastor in 1971. Rosary Women's Guild has just Until his sudden death in marked its 50'h jubilee. 1998, Father Diaferio spent his For many years, parishioners entire priesthood at Holy Ro- organized and worked at the ansary and left an unforgettable nual Festa [taliana. mark on the parish and the The Feast of St. Joseph is obwider community as well. served each March with a As they gathered for the cen- prayer service followed by an tennial, parishioners recalled . Italian supper. the celebrations of the 50'h anAt the banquet, Bishop Coleniversary of the parish on Oct. man presented a rosary, given 4, 1945 with Bishop James L. to him by Pope John Paul II Connolly presiding, and the 75 th during a visit to the Vatican, to observances on Sept. 23, 1979, Mrs. Sarah Joseph, a member of when Bishop Daniel L. Cronin the parish, who will celebrate officiated. ' her own jubilee on her 100th Today, parishioners assist in birthday November 25.

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couldn't survive." One such volunteer is Mary Jane Camara who was awarded the Parish Family Ministry Award and has been volunteering in a wide variety of capacities for many years. She has worked in Pre-Cana counseling, Elizabeth Ministry, as a special minister of the Eucharist, volunteering at the St. Vincent's Home, and assisting in soup kitchens over her 40 years of service. "I love helping people," said Camara. "I work for Jesus. When I get up I see the picture of him hanging on the wall and I say what is your agenda for me today." Camara said that she and her late husband, Deacon Manny Camara, were constantly working for the Church and enjoyed it very much. "We always did work for God," she said. Bishop George W. Coleman was on hand for the gala and handed out awards to exemplary volunteers. He addressed the group following the presentation and encouraged them to keep making a difference even though there may be times they don't see immediate results. "Your work is like the work of a priest in many ways," the bishop said. "A priest doesn't always see the results of his work. What you do is essential and I thank you profoundly for all that you've accomplished." Bishop Coleman said he was overwhelmed at seeing the number of years so many vol-

unteers have put into Family unteers work for an organizaLife Ministry. "You are reach- tion called Family Life Mining out to Christ in need," the istry. bishop said. "That's some"Peer awards" went to: thing that is so important. We Mary Ann Eaton and Bob know that a strong family cre- Menard, Divorced and Sepaates a strong society and a rated Support Groups; Jerry strong Church. Be assured that and Marie DeSormier and Ray your work does that and may and Edna Morin, Engaged EnGod bless you." counter; David and Rosemary Bill and Vicki Award-winner Bob Akin, Menard, a facilitator for the Lawrence, Ken and Jeannine New Bedford Divorced-Sepa- Pacheco and Jack and Julie rated Support Group, said be- Smith, Marriage Preparation; ing a volunteer has been a Octavio and Rose Canhoto and "good experience," since he Jose and Lucia Ferreira, Porbecame involved helping Fam- tuguese Marriage Preparation; ily Life Ministry six years Bill and Sue Belmore, Preparation for Remarriage; John ago. "I wanted to help others and Celina Della'morte, Natuthrough divorce and it's a ral Family Planning; Fatima calling I had," said Menard, Branco and Mary Jane Branco, adding that he's glad to be Parish Family Ministry; Joan "giving something back to the Butler, RAINBOWS. . Outstanding Service Awards Church." Joanne Dupre, fellow fa- went to: Mary Ann Eaton, Bob cilitator with the New Bedford Menard and Joanne Dupre, Digroup and a parishioner at St. vorced or Separated; Arleen Mary's Church, South Dart- Booker, RAINBOWS; Mary mouth, said the dinner was a Jane Camara, Parish Family wonderful night. "It builds Ministry Award; Todd and you up," said Dupre. "It mo- Betsy Johnston and Dave and tivates you to continue the Joan Pepin, Natural Family Planning; Bill and Vicky ministry." Holy Union Sister Ruth Lawrence, Marriage PreparaCurry, who's been involved tion. The Award for Outstanding with the Office of Family Ministry for more than 20 years, Ministry, at one time the only was happy with the turnout for award given by the Family Ministry Office and its highthe evening. Sister Curry added that she est honor, was awarded to Jack enjoys working with many of and Julie Smith. The couple the volunteers because they has spent the last 15 years are "very devoted. They are a leading the Fall River Margreat group to work with." It riage Preparation team and shouldn't be a surprise to any- were recognized for their one that these dedicated vol- dedicated service.

Cardinal ,Hickey dies at age 84 WASHINGTON - Cardinal James A. Hickey, the retired archbishop of Washington who made Catholic education and service to the poor two of his top priorities during his years in the nation's capital, died Sunday after a long illness. He was 84. "He always showed the face of the Church to the poor," ~ardinal Theodore E. McCarrick of Washington told The Washington Post daily newspaper. "For me, that really summarized the whole kind of man and whole kind of vision Jim Hickey had." Cardinal McCarrick, who succeeded Cardinal Hickey in 2000 as Washington's archbishop, was to celebrate the funeral Mass for his predecessor tomorrow at the national shrine. Burial will be in the St. Francis Chapel at the cathedral. ,In a telegram to Cardinal McCarrick, Pope John Paul IT recalled Cardinal Hickey's "unfailing commitment to the spread of the Gospel, the teaching ofthe faith and the formation of future priests." Other immediate statements came from President George W. Bush, New York Cardinal Edward M. Egan, Vincentian Father David M. O'Connell, president of The Catholic University of America; and Supreme Knight Carl Anderson of the Knights of Columbus. Outwardly he was a quiet, softspoken man of faith, but behind the scenes Cardinal Hickey was a tireless worker and skilled administrator who built networks of Church and community partnerships to serve the poor and to provide better educational opportunities for children. A man who grew up in the small town ofMidland, Mich., he became a force for change in the nation's capital, a man who befriended presidents and diplomats but who

Canon Law "I see the post as a way to be of service to the organization that has been so very helpful to me over the years, with its different publications," among which are CLSA Publications, Canon Law Digest, CLSAAdvisory Opinions, and its quarterly Newsletter; and a variety of servict;:s to its members, Msgr. Hoye said. During his presidential year he will be the representative of the CLSA to various meetings and groups of canon lawyers. "It will probably take me on the road a bit,", he noted. He is no stranger to the CLSA having been a member for more than 30 years. Ordained a priest for the Fall River diocese in 1972, he was later sent by Bishop Daniel A. Cronin to The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., to obtain a licentiate in canon law. After his return to the diocese, he worked full time in the Mar-

felt most at home bringing the sacraments to people at parish Masses and visiting Catholic schoolchildren in their classrooms. Washington's archbishop since 1980, and made a cardinal in 1988, he oversaw the establishment of 16 new parishes or missions; food and shelter progrclITlS for the homeless; homes for the frail elderly and residences for active seniors; and numerous educational, medical and legal services for immigrants and the working poor. As a boy, he had seen how his father, a Depression-era dentist, provided free care for the poor. As archbishop of Washington, Cardinal Hickey convened a group of doctors in his living room to start the Archdiocesan Health Care Network. By his retirement in 2000, that network of volunteer doctors, nurses and dentists, with participating local hospitals, provided $2 million in free health care to more than 3,000 clients annually. James Aloysius Hickey was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Saginaw, Mich., on June 15, 1946, and served there as a pastor, vocations director and seminary rector. He became an auxiliary bishop of Saginaw in 1967. From 1969 to 1974 he was rector of the North American College, the U.S. seminary in Rome. In 1974 he was named bishop of Cleveland. Cardinal Hickey held doctorates in canon law from the Lateran University in Rome and in theology from the Angelicum. also in Rome. He received honorary degrees from nine U.S. colleges and universities. His death leaves the College of Cardinals with 187 members, of whom 122. are under 80 and therefore eligible to vote in a conclave.

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riage Tribunal. From 1977 to 1989 he served the National Conference of Catholic Bishops in Washington, first as its assistant general secretary and later as general secretary. His many duties during those years involved "much time" dealing with canon law matters, he reported. Asked whether he envisioned any major revision to the existing Code of Canon Law at this time, Msgr. Hoye said "No. The Code was greatly revised (from 2,414 to 1,752 canons) in 1983, which for us was a very substantial change from the previous Code dating back in 1918. That was plenty. I lived through that change and it took almQst 20 years." , Although canon law is always in a state of flux "because new issues arise and new understandings of the law take place, I don't seen the basics changing," the monsignor said.

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Feehan students excel in National Merit Scholarship Program

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STUDENTS AT Notre Dame School, Fall River, recently presented pastor Father Richard Chretien with a gift following the Red Sox' win over the Yankees in the American League Championship Series. Father Chretien displayed the banner, signed by each student, in the church foyer.

TAMMY PEREIRA'S third-graders at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, New Bedford, celebrated "Mexican Day" by tasting a variety of Mexican foods and dressing in traditional outfits. Student~ studied Mexico's geography, customs and culture as part of the recent social studies unit.

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ATTLEBORO - Bishop Feehat) High School Principal, Christopher Servant, has announcedthat 13 students have recently been named Commended Students in the 2005 National Merit Scholarship Program. A certificate was presented to each of these students on behalf of the school and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Commended students were: Daniel Beksha ofAttleboro, Daniel Brown of Norton, John Callahan of Mansfield, Jonathan Cardosi and Matthew Cardosi of Rehoboth, Matthew Hall of Attleboro, Kevin LaFlamme of Norton, David Libardoni ofNorth Attleboro, Miles Miller of North Attleboro, Meghan Moynihan of North Attleboro, Kevin Shanahan ofFranklin, Christopher Toleson of Attleboro and Joseph Webb of Franklin. The Commended Students placed among the top five percent of more than one million students who entered the 2004 competition.

by taking the 2002 Preliminary SAT (pSAT)/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. These students join John Avila of North Attleboro, who was recently named a Semifinalist in the National Merit Program. "Recognition of academically talented students and of the key role played by schools in their development is essential to the pursuit of educational excellence in our nation," commented a spokesperson for the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. "The young people being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding academic potential·by the their strong performance in this highly competitive program. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and that they will continue to pursue scholastic excellence and to develop their abilities to the fullest. These young People represent a very valuable national resource."

THESE BISHOP Feehan High School students were recently named Commended Students in the 2005 National Merit Scholarship Program. Seated left to right are: Miles Miller, Kevin LaFlamme, Meghan Moynihan, Daniel Brown, and John Callahan. Standing from left: Vice Principal of academic affairs Karen Brennan; Joseph Webb, David Libardoni, Jonathan Cardosi, Kevin Shanahan, Matthew Cardosi, Matthew Hall, Daniel Beksha; and Principal Christopher Servant. Not pictured: Chris Toleson.

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BISHOP STANG High School Student Council members display stuffed animals they collected to be distributed through the New Bedford Department of Social Services. More than 200 were collected at the North Dartmouth school. Seated from left: Megan Grandmont, Stephanie Kravitz and Jared Zelski. Standing from left: Lauren Garant; Matthew Fealy, Brendan Good and Stephanie Paquette.

SIXTH-GRADER Jarrid Batista and fifth-grader Elise Freitas of SS. Peter and Paul School, Fall River, share a moment during a recent school Mass. The two served as cantors for the celebration.

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Don't let loneliness break you By CHARLIE

A STUDENT holds a sign calling for equal rights for the "Pre-Born" as she stands in front of the Planned Parenthood office in Syracuse, N.Y., recently. After a Pro-Life Mass, people marched to the Planned Parenthood office, reciting the rosary as they walked. (eNS photo by Paul Finch, Catholic Sun)

BROKEN I wanted you to know that I lovethe way you laugh I want to hold you high and steal your pain away I keep your photograph, I know it serves me well I want to hold you high and steal your pain 'Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome And I don't feel right when you're gone away You've gone away, you don't feel me anymore The worst is over now, and we can breathe again I want to hold you high, you steal my pain away There's so much left to learn and no one left to fight I want to hold you high and steal your pain 'Cause I'm broken when I'm open And I don't feel like I am strong enough 'Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome And I don't feel right when you're away (Repeat this verse) 'Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome And I don't feel right when you're gone You've gone away, you don't feel me anymore Sung by Amy Lee with Shaun Morgan of Seether (c) 2004 by Wind-Up The hit song "Broken" has quite a history. Originally Amy Lee planned to record it two years ago with real-life boyfriend Shaun Morgan of the band Seether. When that didn't happen, Morgan put a version of the song on

Things technological By KAREN DIETLEIN CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE My little laptop and I have been through a lot together: It spent hours with me in a windowless, airless group-study room at the college library as stenographer for my senior thesis. It passed afternoons in the park with me, patiently taking in my bad poetry about leaves and bike riders. During late nights at home, it served as my digital-age connection to faraway friends. And now? My computer is rotting, and it's all my fault. A good fl}e wall could have assisted me/in the fight to save my hard drive from the pillaging effects of the Internet's dark side. I should have installed some halfway decent anti-virus software to catch the Trojan horses, worms and other

minions of nastiness that weren't evident in E-mail. If I weren't "too busy" with stupid, less important things, I would have taken the time to run antispyware checks more often. Coulda, shoulda, wQulda: famous last words. After all, my computer stores in its vast digital reaches some of the most important things I own. We're talking photos plus text everything I've ever written in my entire life, including personal journals, 100 papers for school, 15 versions of my senior thesis, even that 40-page fantasy novella I wrote in seventh grade. No amount of compensation would suffice if I lost those. Yet I left my hard drive open to the ravages of virus coders, spyware .sultansand Viagra-vending hackers intent on turning my computer into a zombie spam

spewer. I watched helplessly as my.,. computer crashed again and again. I poked fruitlessly at the keyboard as one virus systemati-

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Seether's CD "Disclaimer." Lee and Morgan continued to plan a new version of the song. They got their chance when their duet became part of "The Punisher" soundtrack. The soundtrack version appear~ on Seether's new "Disclaimer TI" disc. The song's character speaks of being "broken when I'm lonesome." She tells another that "I i

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don't feel like I am strong enougl)." and "I don't feel right when you're away." The song doesn't mention why they are apart or how long this time apart will be. She says she has hope in their relationship because "the worst is over now, and we can breathe again." The song describes well the pain ofloneliness we feel when we are separated from someone we counted on being with. Separation prompts different experiences of loneliness. For example, if you know the time apart will be brief, you might feel lonely, but you also look forward to the other's return. Other times things are uncertain,

as when a couple separate while they work through problems. \ Then there is the loneliness of a permanent separation. As the song suggests, facing this depth of hurt can leave a person feeling "broken" inside. There is no easy way to reduce the suffering caused by a permanent separation. You can only live with it one day at a time and reach out for the support of friends and family. Over time, life will emerge in a different way and you will heal from this loneliness. However, when loneliness is . brought on by a temporary separation, you can experience it much differently than the song describes. You can discover that you have a reservoir of strength within yourself. It is not healthy for a relationship to be your sole focus. In fact, you need to discover the right balance between time with a romantic partner and time spent . with others or in pursuing additional interests. When people spend time apart, they can refocus on other aspects of their individuality. Both can use the time apart to emphasize other preferences that may not have received the attention they deserve recently. Paying attention to other interests keeps you from becoming lost in loneliness. Most likely you will miss the person who is away. However, you can draw upon these other strengths. Don't just wait around and feel "broken." Engage with renewed passion in what life offers. Your comments always are welcome. Please write to me at: chmartin@swindiana.net or at 7125W200S, Rockport, IN 47635.

and human In the back of my mind the reminder repeated itself again and again that if I just had put forth the minimum amount of effort to keep on top of the fight against the evil forces laying siege to my data, I wouldn't be in this situation. In one week, after I've finished backing up those precious files to my CD burner (which, amazingly, still works), I'll run a full system restore from a factory disc, wiping software, data, viruses, spyware, wallpapers and all, replacing them with the content and settings first installed four years ago. I'll lose everything elseeverything. Thankfully, technology usually provides us with a way to wipe the slate clean if things go wrong in our digital exploits. If things go well, there's backup

and a second chance. As I watched my files bum onto the CD that would serve as their lifeboat in my digital version of ''Titanic,'' I thought about what life would be like if I treated my friends, family, fiance, and coworkers like I treated my laptop: continually pushing them aside in favor of silly, impermanent things that seemed to take precedence at the time. Ouch. In real life, the rust can't be beaten back with a silver CD. There's no restore disc for human relationships. Discovering what's gone wrong with my laptop has made me even more cognizant of the fact that human beings need to be responsible for what they do to each other. And for what they fail to do, as well- even if they're "too busy."

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Court ruling on veils may affect nuns in public schools By JONATHAN LUXMOORE

on habits to Catholic schools. "Church and government have a OXFORD, England - A Ger- good relationship here and cooperman court ruling that a school ban ate in many areas," he told CNS by on Muslim veils should be applied telephone. "Although politicians to Christian habits could affect nuns have various attitudes to the Church, teaching in public schools. there's no war between us, and we "For hundreds ofyears, the iden- don't want to start one." tity of nuns has been defmed by Germany's Constitutional Court their habits - they'll never agree ruled in September 2003 that the to abandon them," said Eckhard country's 16 states' could decide inRaape, spokesman for Germany's dependently whether to ban Mus, Rottenburg-Stuttgart diocese. lim veils. "Catholic sisters from the FranBaden-Wurttemberg became the ciscan, Scholastic and other orders first to do so a year ago, after acare teaching at schools and kinder- cepting claims that the head scarf gartens all over Germany. This was being used politically. Lower move would pose problems for Saxony, Saarland and Hesse soon many, many people," he said. made similar decisions. A German bishops' conference The prohibition was challenged spokeswoman said it remained un-. inJune by an Afghan-born Muslim, clear how the ruling would affect Fereshta Ludin, who was barred the Church. from teaching for refusing to reRUSSIAN DANCERS perform during a celebration at the Vatican marking the 26th anni"Opinions are divided among move her veil, or hijab. versary of Pope John Paul II's pontificate. The pope has wanted to visit Russia, but has jurists and legal experts about the In its recent ruling, the federal been unable to, due to tensions with the Russian Orthodox Church. (CNS photo by Alessandro full implications of this court deci- administrative court in Leipzig said sion," the spokeswoman, Martina the ban was legally valid, but added Paparaatti, Catholic Press Photo) Hohnf, said in an telephone inter- that failure to extend it to Christian view with Catholic News Service. symbols would violate "the prin"But there are clearly positive ciple of equal treatment for all and negative sides to religious free- faiths." dom in Germany right now. The The Baden-Wurttemberg educapressure is on to reconcile them," tion minister, Anette Schavan, told she said. Germany's Suddeutsche Zeitung By AGOSTINO BONO Hohnf said she believed the ban . daily that the current school law aldiction to each other there is a change and fear of weapons of CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE would affect only nuns who taught lowed for "exceptions for specified danger that growing religious in- mass destruction as new moral mathematics, languages and other forms of dress motivated by reliWASHINGTON - Religious fluence in public life can lead to reasons for going to war, he said. secular subjects at state schools, not gion," which included the "profes- views influence U.S. policy when increased religious strife. Using weapons of mass dethose leading religious classes of" sional dress" of nuns.. they are stated in ways underRegarding Catholicism, Fa- struction as an argul11ent also fered at all German schools except However, a constitutional expert, standable to a pluralistic society ther Hehir said: "Faith comple- lacks precision, he said.' those in Berlin and Bremen. Ernst-Wolfgang Bockenforde, told .and can stand the test of reason ments reason. It takes you be"Is it the capacity to produce However, Raape said calls were the same newspaper the court deci- and public debate, said Father J. yond reason but never beneath weapons of mass destruction? Is also being made to extend the ban sion ruled out exceptions. Bryan Hehir, Harvard University reason." it the desire to use weapons of professor of religion and public People cannot directly translate, mass destruction? Is it the buildlife. their religious convictions into ing of weapons of mass destruc"You can't translate all you politics without first developing tion? Is it the deployment of want into the laws of the land and moral standards which can draw weapons of mass destruction?" he the world," said Father said. Hehir, also president of There also seems to be a Ouu Catholic Charities of the E.J. Dionne, a native of Fall River, policy that "some countries Boston Archdiocese. can have them but others For the U.S. Catholic Mass., panel moderatorandseniorad- cannot," said Father Hehir. Church, the clergy sex viser to the Pew Forum, said the topic E.J. Dionne, a native of abuse scandals have been is important as there is '~ lot ofunease Fall River, Mass., panel "disastrous" in terms of in mixing morality and foreign policy" moderator and senior adChurch influence on public because of the "bloody history of wafS viser to the Pew Forum, policy, he said recently in of religion" an.d because 'today's ter- said the topic is important Washington. as there is "a lot of unease "We have to climb a rorism is justified by religion. " in mixing morality and formountain now of doubt and eign policy" because of the skepticism in addition to "bloody history of wars of making our point," he said. [p~[fl)[fl)~ the assent of others of different religion" and because "today's Father Hehir'spoke at a panel religious convictions or of no re- terrorism is justified by reli= discussion on religion and foreign ligious convictions, he said. gion." policy sponsored by the Pew FoFather Hehir cited just-war At the same time there is a trarum on Religion and Public Life theory as an example of a success- dition that people of moral conbased in Washington. fully developed moral standard viction cannot retreat from pubPanelists said there was a that comes from a religious tradi- lic responsibilities and "can't growing religious influence in tion but is now a "common prop- avoid getting their hands dirty," U.S. political life, but noted that erty." said Dionne. the religious views were themThe theory provides criteria Louise Richardson, executive selves pluralistic and sometimes for determining when a war is dean of Harvard University's contradictory providing positive justifiable. The main elements in- Radcliffe Institute for Advanced and negative consequences for clude that the war be in self-de- Studies, said that moral convicsociety. fense, the war is the last resort tions are never clearly right or There was a general consensus and civilians are not deliberately wrong. that society needs to judge how targeted. "We believe that we are acting people act out their religious con"There was a humanitarian di- morally. Our enemies do not," she victions in public life, distinguish- mension in Iraq in trying to rid it said. ing this from the convictions of a dictator, but this didn't trump "Terrorists believe their actions This Message Sponsored by the Following , themselves. Several panelists said everything else," he said. are morally justified. You will Business Concern' in the Diocese of Fall River that because the religious convicThe invasion of Iraq seems to never persuade terrorists of the GILBERT C. 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