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Catholic Education Convention draws hundreds to Connolly High FALL RIVER - Catechists, teachers, coordinators of religious education as well as priests, deacons and religious from across the Fall River Diocese joined at Bishop Connolly High School here on Oct. 23 for the annual Catholic Education Convention.

More than 600 participants enjoyed coffee and pastries as, well as the presentations offered by 19 exhibitors who

had set up booths.

Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., celebrated a morning Mass which was enhanced by the musical. adaptations of the psalms provided by Denise Morency Gannon and others.

Following Mass, Bishop O'Malley welcomed the attendees, congratulated them for their work and called on them to consider their ministries as a highly re-

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Halloween: The communion of saints vividly remembered.

By JAMES N. DUNBAR FALL RIVER - While the Church on Nov. 1 and 2 celebrates two similar but distinct feasts, I recall that the subtlety between All Saints Day and All Souls Day escaped me as a young elementary school student.

Maybe it was because I didn't yet know that "Halloween" was a contraction of "All hallows eve," really meaning the vigil of the feast of all those holy people who were in heaven - as opposed to a day remembering all Christians who have died.

All Saints Day will be celebrated Monday. Traditionally is a holy day of obligation, except that this year it falls on a Monday and so does not bring the obligation for Catholics to attend Mass. But it marks a real emphasis of the bond between those who are in God's presence in heaven and those of us still Tum to page J3 - Halloween

spected vocation in the Church.

Keynote speaker Thomas Thibodeau, who had arrived in the early morning hours from Wisconsin after encountering , turbulent weather in Chicago, "was compaSsionate, thoughtful and energized all who heard him," said Deacon Bruce Bonneau, diocesan director of Religious Education and coordinator for the convention.

Thibodeau, an assistant professor of theology at Viterbo College in Wisconsin as well as a pastoral assistant and parish catechist, addressed the theme, "God the Father: A People of Forgiveness and Justice." He spoke of the catechist's mission to be engaged in the fundamental option for the poor. He also explained to th~ audience that 'this essentially means to bring the good news of Jesus Christ to those who only seem to hear the bad news of life.

The audience broke into spontaneous applause when Thibodeau asked all catechists and teachers under the age of 25 to stand. He then recognized them as signs of hope and courage for the Church and the young people it serves.

Thibodeau was thanked for his presentation and drew a standing ovation himself.

The remainder of the day consisted of more than 25 workshops in different areas of catechesis, teaching methods, spirituality and social justice issues which were integrated into three sessions which concluded at 3:15 p.m.

"The success of the day is in the gathering of so many who share in the common purpose of teaching the Catholic faith regardless of any particular venue," said Bonneau. He also expressed his gratitude to the convention committee "which had worked so diligently throughout the year and during the day resulting in such a successful convention."

DEACON LEO W. Racine processes past Bishop Sean P. O'Malley with Venerini Sister Maria Cra'ledi, left, and Mercy Sister Dympna Smith at Sunday's White Mas$ at St. Mary's Cathedral. (Photo by Kim Rivard)

Healthcare workers honored at ,White Mass FALL RIVER - Healthcare professionals throughout the diocese gathered Sunday at St. Mary's Cathedral for the annual White Mass that paid tribute to them for the physical, mental and spiritual care they provide.

Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., was principal celebrant. Concelebrating were Msgr. Edmund J. Fitzgerald, secretary for Health Care and executive director of Diocesan Health Facilities; Father Edward J. Healey, director of Pastoral Ministry to the Sick; and chaplains of hospitals and nursing homes as well as other diocesan priests.

Special homilist was Dominican Father Romanus Cesario, professor of moral and sacramental theology at St. John's Seminary, Brighton. He reflected on the significance of Catholic healthcare providers and the commandment of love in preserving the Godgiven goodness and personal dignity of their patients.

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Born in Terrebonne, Province of Quebec, Canada, the daughter of the late Albert and the late Albertine (Huberdeau) Mathieu, she moved to New Bedford; Mass., to live with an aunt and uncle after the death of her parents. She graduated from the Betsy B. Winslow Primary School and New Bedford High School.

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'Msgr. Steakem also served 'in final vows in 1930. She attended of His Holiness at a formal investithe Pius X School of Liturgical ture just 12 days ago, died Mon- diocesan appointments that inMusic in New York. day in Saint Anne Hos- In 1932, along with nine oth-' . pital following a battle ers, she formed the original Con- with cancer. templative Community. She was Born in the Bronx, known for her life of fidelity to N. Y., on March 13, Jesus and MaryknQlI, her organ 1933 the son of the late playing, her generous service James and the late, and her joyful spirit. Declining Margaret (O'Rourke) health brought her to the Resi- Steakem, his family'" dential Care Unit at the moved in 1940 t6 Maryknoll Sisters Center in Pawtucket, R.I., where 1997. he grew up in St. Sister Mathieu is survived by _ Joseph's Parish and atfour nieces, all in Canada; and tended the parish_ the Maryknoll community. school. He graduated Her funeral Mass was cel- from St. RaphaelAcad~ ebrated Wednesday at the Cen-. emy in 1951 and from ter. Intermen,t was in the Providence College in Maryknoll,Sisters Cemetery 1955 with a bachelor's there. degree.

Msgr. Steakem studied theology at St. John Seminary in Brighton and was ordained a priest on Jan. 30, 1960 by Bishop James L. Connolly in St. Mary's CathedraI,'

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MONSIGNOR JOHN J. STEAKEM

cluded being chaplain and a teach~r at Bishop Feehan High School in the 1960s; a member of the Marriage Prepara~ion Team from 1970 to 1975; was chaplain and tea~her at Bishop Stang High School in Dartmouth from 1971 to 1978; was director of Catholic Charities in theAttleboro area from

1990 to 1995 and was assistant director of the Charities Appeal in 1988 and 1989; served as a member of the Diocesan College of Consultors from 1988 to 1993; was a member of the Priests' Council from 1985 to 1998 and was also its chairman in 1997; and was the director of Taunton Catholic Cemeteries from 1987 until his death.

Last August, Pope John Paul II elevated Father Steakem to the rank ofPrelate of Honor of His Holiness with the tftle of monsignor. The formal investiture ceremony, at which Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., presided, was held in St. Mary's Cathedral on the afternoon of Oct. 17. .

An avid golfer, Msgr.

Steakem was the winner of the Priests' GolfTournament for several years at Segregansett Country Club in Taunton. He was also the chaplain of the Fall River Clover Club.

He is survived by a sister', Margaret A. Rivard of Pawtucket, R.t; and nieces and nephews. He was also, the brother of the late William Steakem and the late James Steakem.

A pontifical funeral Mass was celebrated Thursday morning in St. Thomas More Church, Somerset,

by Bishop O'Malley. Burial was in St. Mary 'Cemetery, Pawtucket, R.I.

In Your Prayers Please pray for the following priests during the coming week NECROLOGY November 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. 10hn F. Ferraz, Pastor, St. Michael, Fall River 19~3, Rt. Re~. Msgr. George F. Cain, Pastor, St. Mathieu, Fall River 1987, Rev. William E. Farland, Pastor, St. 10seph, Taunton 1988, Rev'- William F.~Gartland, CSC, Stonehill College, North Easton 1994, Rev. 10hn F. Suhi~an, SS.CC., Retired Chaplain, Sacred Heart Home, New Bedford \ '\ . , November 2 A m~mento for the repose 'of the souls of our bishops, priests and perma. . . nent deacons not on this li~t \ \ 1923, Rev. Joseph S. FOrtID, 'Founder, St. Jean Baptiste, Fall River 1933, Rev. Michael V. M~Donough, Chaplain, SLMary'~ Home, New Bedford \ \ . ~/ / / / / , .

November,3/ , ' , 1988, Rev. Jose M. Bettencotirt' e-AvIia, Retired Pastor, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, New Bedford _~~:~"\ \ ' . ~ .'-- November 4 1990, Peonartent.DeiC;;n James \M\ O'Gara .---::--/ Nov~ni!Jei-<>5 I 998;Rev. Daniel A. Gamache, Retired, Cardinal Medeiros Residence; Fall \ .

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All-day event on Cape Cod will focus on moral decision making ~ "Alive in Christ: Moral

Decision Making for the New Millennium," set at Christ the King Parish, Mashpee, on Nov. 6.

MASHPEE- A day of discussion, thought and evaluation aimed at encouraging a thoughtful response to the various moral issues of our times will be held Nov. 6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at Christ the King Parish here.

Seven lectures on such topics as life, death, marriage and family, sexuality, Church identity, social justice and on women and men' in the Church, are scheduled. A lunch will be provided and the public is invited to attend.

"Because Christians must always be seeking a better understanding of Church teachings, in order to determine their modern implications, 'Alive in Christ' is an attempt to address many of the pressing moral issues of our day, particularly those which are frequently misunderstood and/or a source of struggle, specifically for Catholics," said J. Christopher Boyd, coordinator of the event.

"It is intended to help others better identify how the teachings of Jesus can translate into· viable moral positions qn modern moral issues, thereby enabling one to better apply those 'teachings to one's life and, thus, the way one interacts with the world," Boyd added.

The topics to be addressed and their speakers include: "Issues of Life," Marian Desrosiers, assistant director, Pro-Life Apostolate, Diocese of Fall River; "In Support of Life: Ethical Issues at the End of Life," Father Mark R. Hession, diocesan director of Continuing Education; "Mar- ' riage and the Family,: Gerry and --Scottie Foley, diocesan directors of Family Life; "Issues of Sexuality," Dr. Ernest Colamatti, chairman of the Theology Department at Regis College in Weston.; "Women, Men and the Church," Mrs. Margaret B. Diggins, columnist, The Catholic Free Press; "Church Identity," Rev. Msgr. Ronald A. Tosti, pastor, Christ the King, and diocesan director of Pastoral 'Planning; and "Social Justice Issues," Douglas Rodrigues, associate director of Pastoral Plan-

Saint Anne's Hospital names new director FALL RIVER - Susan Benetti Oldrid has been named director ofdevelopment at Saint Anne's Hospital.

Most recently directOl: of developmen.t and public relations for the southeastern Massachusetts region of the American Red Cross, Oldrid brings 14 years of fund-raising and community affairs experience to her new post.

A graduate of Bridgewater State College, Oldrid has participated in numerous professional development programs as a participant and presenter. She has also served in leadership roles at the Easter Seal Society of Rhode Island and Volunteer Services for Animals and the Davinci Center for Community Process, both in Providence, R.I. Oldrid is a member ofthe National Society of Fund Raising Executives

and has 'earned the society's Certified Fund Raising Executive status.

She resides with her husband and daughter in Somerset.

Merger involves nuns in Fall River and Groton, along the East Coast and in California.

FALL RIVER - The Holy Union Sisters of the Fall River and Groton, Massachusetts provinces officially merged on Oct. 22 ,to establish a new province of the Holy Union Sisters in the United States.

The new province was created in an effort to greet the new millennium as the sisters are challenged to respond to the needs of the times.

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A team of sisters will lead the new province until a new superior is chosen, it was reported.

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For the past three decades, PBS has been the nation's television radio system. During this time it has also become a national sacred cow. It exists as_a personal domain of a rather elitist group which has as a hallmark the disdain of all criticism. The result is that PBS has moved into a world of its oWn which is very thin skinned.

In all forums, PBS has,jn many situations, been a salvation for discriminate television viewers and radio listeners. It has brought to the nation some superb programming and for that it should be commended. For years it has been a place of refuge from the juvenile and foolish world of commercial broadcasting.

Yet, for all its concerns it has remained in a blind vacuum, something like the ostrich with its head stuck in -the sand, letting the world pass by. The advent of a new focus of television is taking its toll. For example; the world of cable and satellite televi-, sion currently offers choices Jar beyond the capability of PBS. History, cooking, classic films,opera and tr&vel now:have their own channels and many of the programming concepts of PBS have been absorbed by these new forums.

As our electronic Internet and satellite races into the future; it would be best if PBS geared itself for tomorrow. In the coming years, innovations and processes will flood the world of the' media. It is beyond the imagination to know where the compute.r world will take us, .especially in the area of communications. Einail and Websites were the stuff dreams were made of just a few short years ago. The question many are now.asking is whether PBS can survive given its current situation.

Much of PBS' efforts depend on general public funding. It demands much time to pay its bills in this manner. But, is it really public? Does it lack true bipartisanship and integrity? The recent disclosure of its dealing with the sale of subsidy'listings cast an ominous cloud over its financial methods. While very defenSive in its response, it truly failed to clear the air on impartiality. There are many who feel that PBS in some areas is outrageously biased in its liberal bent. When this concept surfaces, PBS' response is ofteq vague and guarded. Those who criticize its lack of vision in THREE-YEAR-OLD TWIN SISTERS SAMANTHA, FRONT, AND SAVANNA the area of the common good are sometirriJs projected as enemies ROSALES INSPECT PUMPKINS ON A FARM IN BROOMFIELD, COLO. THE of PBS. This is unfortunate. PBS should realize that there is a speGIRLS AND THEIR PARENTS WERE CHOOSING PUMPKINS FOR HALLOWEEN cial need fer people to develop and form an open and upright OCT. 31. (CNS PHOTO FROM REUTERS) conscience on topical issues which have come under heavy debate. A media with public support has the added responsibility of upholding its political and ethical aspects without in any way be-"GATHER路A FRUITFUL HARVEST" PSALMS 107:37 ing in conflict with the common good of all the people.

There can be little doubt that the future of PBS is a most challenging one. In the ~a of funding and government support, new initiatives must be made if it is to survive. New directions and . , . . formats should be developed so that it may serve the'public while' at the same time place itself beyond bias and partisanship. Perhaps it should listen to its critics and ,sift through their reflection'S in order to maintain a media forum _in the new millennium. If it

By FATHER EUGENE HEMRICK does, it- will achieve a renewed openness and sense of public re'it is a momentous question churches if he went out of.town. Instead, he CATHOUC NEWS SERVICE' sponsibility. Above all, it must free itself from any political back~ must face as the pressure mounts to would make a video ofhis lecture and stage shenanigans.. .

Electronic technology is reshap- stampede into the electronic world and require students to attend class and The country has enjoyed PBS from its beginnings in 1969: and ing our sOCiety and churches, and it is to make greater and greater use of the take notes as if he were physically present can continue to do so if those who control PBS open their minds creating new patterns in the way we Internet in communications. do things.

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What is One humorous student drew a carIn our discussion about the advanto possible funding sources and new policies that will free it from not so certain is what those patterns tages of the Internet, it pastor told us toon of 40 desks facing the video an ever-growing suspicion of elitism. At a time when media choice are and what they are doing to us. of a meeting he had with his congre- screen on which were placed 40 tape is limitless, PBS cannot sit back and watch .th.e parade pass it by. It What is it in electronic t09ls like gation in which he complimented it recorders that were recording the if does, it will have simply pulled the blind and plunged itself into the Internet that inspires us, and what for supporting one of their missionar- professor's voice, although no students darkness. concerns us most about their" influ" ies in Pakistan. ' were present The foolishness in the Then he turned on the church com- cartoon reflected the foolishness that The Editor enceon us? ~d

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These questions, raised by David Wood, -associate director of the Louisville Institute, opened a spirited ecumenidl symposium on religion and the electronic media'held in October 'i1i Louisville, Ky. One of the first questions of conCern to participants was whether the Internet is a way for churches to in~ crease or decrease their sense ofcommunity. When we communicate through a computer, we indeed talk to' each other and can even have an intimate conversation, but there is no bodily presence. .

-Ho~ much does that matter? Although .the question was never answered fully at the meeting, there was a consensus among p~cipants that

puter, and the people present communicated with the missionary, who had a digital camera, and at that very moment was sending pictures ofhis work to them via the Internet.

Not only was the congregation one with the missionary ihrough their'donations and prayers, but now they were virtually with him because ofthis magnificent electronic wonder. It was an excellent example of the virtual-reality worlds created through technology.

As movirig as stories like that one are, a number ofparticipants still were not willing to accept electronic media fully. A pastor who had doubts about churches becoming virtual-reality churches told ofus ofa professor he had who would never cancel class

some find in virtual reality.

At the end of the symposium; the participants reflected what most ofour congregations must feel: There is a deep passion for the electronic media, and there is a deep passiqn against it -and skepticism. As with so many technological advances, this entire area has a good side and a dark side. It can either make us more understanding and respectful toward each other, more prudent and wise in the ways of God, or it can accomplish the very opposite.

With the advent of the electronic world, religion finds itself facing another new and awesome responsibility. For, without religion society tends to misuse and abuse God's gifts to us.

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In the Durfee Hi Fall River, DIACONATE CANDIDATES - Representing parishes from all corners of the diocese these men were recently admitted to candidacy for the permanent diaconate at ceremonies during a Mass in Corpus Christ Church, East Sandwich, at which Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, at center, was the celebrant, and accepted their declarations. The candidates comprise the sixth class for permanent deacons in the diocese and are currently in their second year of the formation program.

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Young adults gather for 'Celebration of Faith' SEEKONK - Dozens of young adults gathered in Seekonk recently for an afterl'!0on and evening that included contemporary Christian music, speakers, a multi-faith experience, Mass, food and friendship to prepare for the Great Jubilee Year 2000.

The afternoon began with the incredible talent of Rob Saurette, a 27-year-old artist who has created a prayerful and reflective program using music, slide presentation and live painting. His focus was on the passion, death and resurrectiol'l of Jesus ,and he led participants in a reflection on the love that Jesus has for us and to what extend Jesus has . gone to show his love.

In mid-afternoon, Angela, a 23year-old Catholic pop singer, who is reaching the national Christian music charts, gave the young adults a real treat. With her amazing voice and her powerful personal witness, she sang upbeat faith-fil1ed songs, as well as meditative devotional selections. She also shared experi-' ences of how Christ has worked in her life in powerful ways.

Later in the afternoon, James Drummy, an educator and Catholic author from Framingham, led the participants in a reflection of the top 10 reasons to be Catholic. This

catechetical and highly interesting presentation broke open the richness of Catholic Church teachings, Tradition and life.

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Catholic bishops speak onton marriage prep,cohabitation ating "self-fulfilling prophecies," those 1992; Glenn, 1990).

Editor's Note: The recentfoeus by MacDonald, 1993).

- When previously married_ preparing cohabiting couples for marthe National Catholic Bish~ps' Com- Desire to avoid divorce (Nicole , mittee on Marriage and Family on and Baldwin, 1995; Thornton, 1991; cohabitois marry, their subsequent di- riage can help them identify and work vorce rate is higher than that ofcohab- with issueS around commitment, fidelthe growing practice of unmarried Bumpas.<, 1990). coupleslivingtogetherand the ancll- Desire for economic security iting couples who have not been pre- ity, individualism, pressure, appropri~ Iary issue of marriage preparation, (Rindfuss and Van den Heuvel, 1990; viously married (Wineberg and expectations.

Many studies explore why McCarthy, 1998; Wu, 1995; Bumpass points up theundennining of~ety Schoen and Owens, 1992). cohabitors are more at risk when they itselfand the lack of.commitment in - Stage ofpersonal development, and Sweet, 1989). many Christian marriages. In order escape from home, ''rite of passage" - Those who cohabit more than marry. The research suggests that there once prior to marriage, serial or repeat are two overlapping and reinforcing for clergy, pastoral ministers and the (Nicole and Baldwin, 1995). laity to have adequate infonnation -Desire for stability for raising of cohabitors, have higher divorce rates sources for risk: ~ Predisposing attitudes and charon the issues, TheAnchor,inupcom- children (Wu, 1995; Bumpass, Sweet .wheri they do marry than those who ing editions, will offer the text of the and Cherlin, 1991; Manning and cohabit only once (Brown and Booth, acteristics they take into the marriag~.

- Experiences from the cohabita1996; Stets,1993; Thomson' and report as publishedin the CNS docu- Lichter, 1996). tion itself that create problem patterns mental'y service, "Origins." ......,. Pressure to conform to current Colella, 1991).

- There is some indication that and behaviors.

The following is the ~ install- mores that having a cohabiting partPredisposingAttitudesand Charment ofthe series: ner is a measure ofsocial success, per- the divorce' rate is higher for people PART!: sonal desirability, adult transition who cohabitfor a longer period oftime, acteristics - Cohabitors as a group are less ,.(Rindfu&s, Van Den Heuvel, 1990; especially over three years. The data EMPIRICALINFORMATION committed to the institution of Schoen and Owens, 1992).

ABOUT COHABITATION marriage and more accepting of ANDMARRIAGE - Desire to test the relation3. W1¥zt Are the Reasons for Co- ,ship (Nicole and Baldwin, divorce. As problems ~d issues habitation?

"1995; Bumpass, Sweet and arise to challenge the marriage! they are more likely to seek diThe declinmg significance of mar-' Cherlin, 199'1; Bumpass, vorce as the solutiori (Lillard, riage as the center of family is in large 1990).

Brien and Waite, 1995; Bracher, part a result of growing secularization - Rejection of the instituSantow, Morgan and Trussell, and individualization in first-world tion of marriage and desire for cultures. Aversion to long-term com- an alternative to .marriage' 1993; Thomson and Colella, mitments is one ofthe identifying char- (Sweet and Bumpass, 1992; 1991; Bennett, Blanc, and Bloom, acteristics of these trends and a major Rindfuss, Van den Heuvel, 1988). reason for cohabitation. Key milestones 1990): , .

- "Sexual exclusivity" is less previously associated with marriage, 4. What About Cohabitors an indicator of commitment for such as sexual relationships, childbear-and MllITiage? cohabitors than for noncohabitors. ing and' establishing .couple houseOverall, less than halfofcoIn this regard, cohabitation is more, holds, now occur without marriage. habiting couples ever marry. like dating than marriage. After Individuals choose to cohabit under Those who do choose to many marriage, a woman who cohabthe influence of these cultural values' ate in some part counterculture ited before mariiage is 3.3 times but also for very individual reasons. to the growing view that it is more likely tobe sexually unfaithSome are seeking to ensure a good fu- certainly not necessary and perful than a woman who had not ture marriage and believe that a "trial haps not good to marry. Those cohabited before marriage (Forste marriage" will accomplish this; many who choose to magy instead of and Tanfer, 1996). .- Cohabitors identify themare simply living together because it continuing to cohabit are the seems more economically feasible or "good news". in a culture that is selves or the relationship as poor because it has become the social norm. increasingly anti-marriage. , .. .• • ' risk for long-term happiness mo~ The NCCB s committee mfor-' often than do noncohabitors.

In general, cohabitors are not a homog- Those cohabiting couples who enous or monolithic group, however move to marriage seem to be mationalreport offers no recom- There is evidence that some fully their general characteristics can 'the "best risk" of a high-risk mendations for action but rather cohabitors do have more problem- ' be described. The reasons for choos- group: They have fewerrisk facreflects on the state ofthe issue. a~c, lower~qu~ty relationships , ing cohabitation are usually mixed: tors than those cohabitors who With more mdlVldual and couple Cohabitation may be in equal parts an choose not to marry. Even so, problems than noncohabitors. altema,tive to marriage and an attempt they still divorce at a rate 50 percent .on this are mixed (Lillard, Brien and Often this is why"they feel the need to to prepare for marriage. higher than couples who have never Waite~ 1995; Thomson and Colella, test the relationship through cohabitaThere are both broad cultural rea- cohabited. 1hey are a high-risk group 1991; Bennett; Blanc and Bloom, tion. There is the probability that some sons and a range of individual reasons for divorce, and their special risk fac- 1988). ofthese significantproblems will carry . for cohabitation. tors need to be identified and addressed, , - Cohabitors who marry break up over into the marriage relationship - The cultural reasons are descrip- especially at the time ofmarriageprepa- in the earlier years of ·marriage. (Lillard, Brien, Waite, 1995; Thomson tive of most first-world countries: ration, if the couples are to build solid Cohabitors and noncohabitors have the and Colella, 1991; Booth and Johnson, ' changing values on family and decline marriages. same rate of marriage stability if the . 1988). in the importance of marriage Only 50 percent to 60 percent of marriage remains iritact over seven - Cohabitors tend to hold indi~ (Bumpass, National.Survey of Fami- cohabitors marry the persons with , years (Bumpass, Sweet and Cherlin, vidualism as a more iinportant value lies and Households No. 66, ,1995; whom they cohabit at a given time. 1991; Bennett, Blanc, and Bloom, than noncohabitors do. While marClarkberg, Stolzenberg and Waite, Seventy-six percent report plans to 1988). ried persons generally value interde-' 1995; Parker, 1990). marry their partner, but oOly about half - Cohabitors who do choose to pendence and the exchange of re- Declining confidence in reli-' do. The percentage of couples many- marry appearto beoflesserrisk fofIater sources, cohabitors tend to value ingious and social institutions to provide ing .after second and third cohabita- divorce 'than those cohabitors who dependence and economic equality. guidance (Nicole and Baldwin, 1995; tion is even lower (Brown and Booth, choose not to. mai:ry ~ould be. Th~y These values do not necessarily Thornton, Axinn and Hill, 1992).

1996; BumpaSs and Sweet, 1989). appear to be the best risk of a high-risk change -just because a cohabiting - Delaying of marriage for eco- Up to 30 percent of cohabitors group (Thomson and Colella, 1991). couple decides to move into marilage nomic.or social reasons while sexual intend never to marry (Bumpass and 5. What Are the Factors ThoJ Put (Clarkberg, Stolz~nberg and Waite, relationships begin earlier. Eighty-five Sweet, 1995).

Cohabitors WIw Marry at Risk?"

1995; Waite and Joyner, 1992; percent of unmarried youth are sexu.- Twenty percent· of cohabiting Individilals who choose to cohabit Bumpass, Sweet and Cherlin, 1991). ally active by age 20. ''Marriage no partners disagree'about whether or not have certain 'attitudes, issues and pat- Cohabitorscanallow themselves longer signifies the beginning ofsexual they intend to marry (Bumpass, Sweet terns that lead them to make the deci- to marry because ofpressure from f\UIlrelationship, the beginning of child- and Cherlin, 1991). sion to cohabit These same attitudes, ily and others, and because ofpressure bearing or the point at which couples - When cohabitorsdo many, they issues and patterns often become the to provide a stable home for children. establish joint households" (Bumpass, are more at risk for subsequentdivorce predisposing factors to put them at high While it is generally better for the chilNo. 66, 1995). (popenoe and White- than those who did not cohabit before risk for divorce when they do choose to dren in a cohabiting household or a head, 1999; Peplau, Hill and Rubin, marriage. in the United States the risk move from cohabitation to marriage. child to be born to a cohabiting couple 1993; Rindfuss and Van den Heuvel, of divorce is 50 percent higher for The cohabitation experience itself ere- to be raised in a stable marriage, this is . 1990). cohabitors than noncohabitors. In some ates riskfactors, bad habits, thatcansabo- . not by itself sufficient reason for the The individual reasons for cohabi- Western European countries, it is esti- tage the Subsequentmarriage. These at- marriage. While family and mends are tation are varied: mated to be 80 percent higher titudes and patterns can be identified often right to encourage marriage for a - Fear Of or disbeliefin long-term (Bumpass ~d Sweet, 1995; Hall and and brought to the couple p'reparing for cohabiting couple, a marriage made commitment (Nicole and Baldwin, Zhao, 1995; Bracher, Santow, Morgan marriage forexaminatiQ/1, decision mak- under such pressure is problematic un1995; Bumpass, DeMaris and and Trussell, 1993;'DeMaris and Roo, ing, skillbuilding, change. Wi~out ere- less the couplechooses itfor more sub-

stantial reasons (Barber and Axinn, 1998; Wu, 1995; Mahler, 1996; Manningand Smock 1995; Teachman and Polanko, 1990).

- Cohabitors are demonstrated to . have inappropriately high expectations of marriage that can lead them to be disillusionoo with the ordinary problems or challenges of marriage.

Cohabitors generally report lower satisfaction with marriage after they marry than do noncohabitors. There is danger that they think they have ''worked out everything" and that any further challenges are the fault of the institution of marriage (Brown, 1998; Nock, 1995; Booth and Johnson, 1988).

Experiences From the CohabitationltseIf - The experience of cohabitation changes the attitudes about commitment and permanence, and makes couples more open to divorce (Axinn and Barber, 1997; Nock 1995; Schoen and Wei nick 1993; Axinn and Thornton, 1992).

- Cohabitors have more conflict over money after they marry than noncohabitors do. Often they have set patterns of autonomy or competition about. making and handling money during the time of cohabitation, and this carries over to the marriage. Many couples have one pattern of money handling in the cohabitation h9usehold and have not discussed clearly how one or the other individual expects this pattern to change after mar. riage (Singh and Lindsay, 1996; Ressler, Rand, Walters and Meliss, 1995; Waite, 1995).

- Domestic violence is a more common problem with cohabitors than with. married persons, and this pattern will carry over to a subsequent marriage relationship. Cohabiting partners can have a lesser-felt need to protect the relationship while they are cohabiting because they do not &ee it a& permanent If this is the case, some will begin dysfunctional patterns of problem-solving. The existence of the partner's children in the relationship or s~ over the permanency of the relationship are common causes of conflict and sometimes violence (Jackson, '1996;, McLaughlin, Leonard and Senchak'1992; Stets and Straus, 1989).

- Cohabitors who marry are less effective at conflict resolution than those who did not cohabit Eithera fear of upsettiDg an uncommitted relationship or the lack of need to protect a temporary relationship can be factors thatlead cohabiting couples into poor patterns of conflict resolution which illey then carry into marriage (Booth and Johnson, 19~8).

- Using sex as acontrolling factor can be a negative pattern, which c0habiting couples can bring to their subsequent marriage. Reinforcement of negative family of origin patterns can also have occurred in the cohabiting relationship and be carried over to marriage. Both of these patterns are common issues that dating couples carry into marriage, but they can be exaggerated by the cohabitation exPerience (Waite and Joyner, 1996; Waite, 1995; Thornton and Axinn, 1993).

To be continued with: Part 2: Pastoral Issues With Cohabiting Couples in Marriq.ge Preparation

in the November 5 issue.

Catholic and Lutheran leaders hail signing of historic agreement .

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Pact to be signed this weekend looks towards a goal of full unity between the two communions.

FALL RIVER - Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., and all other Catholic bishops heading dioceses in New England, and the bishop of the New England Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America have issued a pastoral statement hailing the signing of an agreement between Catholics and Lutherans that will be signed in Augsburg, Germany, on Sunday.

To mark the historic event in the Diocese of Fall River, a day of prayer and a luncheon will be held Monday at Corpus Christi Church in East 'Sandwich.

Lutheran ministers residing in the Catholic Diocese of Fall River, as well as priests of the Cape Cod deanery, have been invited to attend.

The pact, to be signed by representatives of the two communions in Germany, is known as the "Joint Declaration on Justification." It marks a significant milestone in the reco'nciliation of Lutherans and Roman Catholics, for it was the doctrine of justification - how sinners are set right with God ~ that was at the heart of the 16th-century controversy.

By acknowledging that a basic consensus has be~n reached on this crucial article of the Christian faith, a theological divide that has separated both churches for nearly 500 years has been bridged.

Now, in the words of the Joint Declaration, "We can confess together: by grace alone, in faith in God's saving work and not because of any merit on our part, we are accepted by God and receive the Holy Spirit, who renews our hearts while equipping and calling us to good works."

The declaration marks the first time that such an affirmation has been recognized officially and jointly by the Lutheran World Federation and the Catholic Church.

Vito Nicastro, chairman of New England Region I of the National Association of Diocesan Ecumenical Officers, says the work now is to make sure that some form of thanksgiving is offered at liturgical celebrations as well as making known in all area parishes the signing of the declaration.

The Joint Declaration comes after more than three decades of sustained dialogue that began following the Second Vatican Council in 1965, by theologians from both churches, who were "aware that Our Lord Jesus continually calls those who are baptized in His name to unity." The pastoral statement also notes

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that: "Though formidable barriers yet remain, this new understanding on justification is itself evidence that obstacles which once seemed insurmountable can be tr~nscended."

The represeiltati ves, saying that they looked forward "towards a goal of full unity," said that the events in Germany this weekend, "provide both an op-

portunity for thankful celebration for what has taken place and profound hope for what is yet to happen under the guidance of the Spirit!"

The two groups urged for prayer: "Pray with us that we may all be open to the work of the Spirit who often moves among us more quickly than we plan."

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Bristol County Sheriff Hodgson askedto stop chaining prisoners on community work details. -

out being chained."

The group was brought to-. gether for dialogue with the sheriff on the issue by the InterChurch Council of Greater New Bedford, the Fall River Council of Churches, the Attleboro Coun. . FALL RIVER - Clergy and re- dl of Churches and the office of ligious leaders from across the Father Marc Bergeron, ecumeniSouth Coast region have united cal officer for the Roman Cathoin opposition to work crews in lic Diocese of Fall River. chains throughout Bristol County . Following the talks, the group decided to issue a statement as a and have issued a statement.

Calling it "a cruel form of pub- way of providing spiritual leadlic humiliation that enchains not ership in Bristol County. only the ...---, In an body, but In an editorial published in editorial published also the human spirit," The Anchor on June 25, editor in The An75 members Msgr. John F. Moore characterchor on of the clergy ized the, shackling ofprisoners June 25, and reli- on public works programs as editor Msgr. gious called John F. on' Bristol "horrifying ... dehumanizing and Moorechar~ County outrageous. In addition, prisonacterized Sheriff Tho- ers involved are dressed in a the shackmas Hodg- brilliant red and one simply canlin~ of prisson "to stop oners on , immediately not dismiss the charade." public the chaining ~• • • • • • • • • • • • • • works proof prisoner grams as ,on community ·work,crews." "horrifying ... dehumanizing and They also called on Hodgson outrageous. In addition, prisonand the Bristol County Commis- ers involv~d are dressed in a brilsioners "to expand programming liant red ;~nd one simply cannot that would contribute to the re- dismiss the charade." Msgr. Moore , form, rehabilitation and personal 'also asked the question: "Do we' - and spiritual renewal of those im- .really need to parade human be- . . prisoned in Bristol County." ings in such a manner?" .

The broad-based group of In the statement, the clergy Protestant, Roman Catholic and and religious.leaders wrote: "We Jewish 'leaders declared that believe in a God who calls us chaining prisoners "suggests that 'to proclaim liberty to the' capthe purpose of the prison is to tives (an opening of their eyes) degrade and punish, instead of and release to· the prisoners' focusing on rehabilitation, re- (Isaiah 6 i: I). That is to say, 'we form and, reintegration of inmates believe in a God who calls the into the com'munity.'~ They called imprisoned to a spirit of repenthe practice which Hodgson re- tance for misdeeds, to a' new cently introduced as "completely sense of self as God's beloved unnecessary'" and asserted that and to a deeper sense of inner "with the use of effective alter- freedom as they prepare fora native security measures, prison- time when they will be released ers can contribute to the commu- fr9m prison and return to the . nity safely an-d efficiently, with- community."·

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Walter A. Sullivan and Paul F. said that both priests loved McCarrick who_ served as di- working with youJlg people.

-FALL RIVER - The dedi- rectors of the Diocesan CYO "They were very dedicated to helping young people," said cation ceremony of .the_ for more than 30 years.

Father Jay T. Maddock, di- McCue, now a lawyer in BosSullivan-McCarrick CathoIfc Youth Center 'was held on Oct. rector of the Diocesan CYO" ton.

Msgr. Daniel F. Hoye of St. 22 and many turned out to welcomed attendees to the cerhonor the memory of Fathers emony which featured several John the Evangelist, Attleboro, speakers and the unveiling of gave the invocation and reflectwo bronze plaques, depicting tions were given by several a likeness of each priest in the people including Bishop Sean stairwell leading to the gym- P. .o'Malley OFM, Cap., who gave the blessing. nasium.

One of the speakers was Father Maddock said he thinks of the two priests often . James Gibney, superintendent and th.at the evening was a of Fall River Schools, who rech!ince to ·"gather to honor flected on the importance the their memory and give thanks, Ii ves of Fathers S ulli van and to God for their many years of McCarrick as he was growing service to the youth of the dio- . up in Fall River. '''Both of these priests had a cese."

The bronze plaques were un- tremendous impact on my life veiled by relatives of the late and the lives of many young priests and will stand as a tes- people," said Gibney. He comtament to many years of work mented that when young and dedication for young people found themselves in people. _ .trouble or a bad situation they Father Sullivan served as would ask themselves, "what CYO director from 1959-1970 would Father Walter or Father and Father McCarrick suc- McCarrick want us to do in a ceeded his long-time friend particular situation?"

"Their lives made a differserving from 1970 until 1994.

Peter McCue was a counse- ence because they did so much lor at Cathedral Camp when he for so long for so many first met Father Sullivan and people," Gibney added. . ANCHOR STAFF

SUPERINTENDENT OF Fall River Schools, James' Gibney above left, chats . with Father Jay Maddock at the newly' dedicated Sullivan-McCarri,ck Cya Center in Fall River last week. Gibney related the importance of having Fathers Sullivan. and McCarrick around the Cya when he was growing up. .

At right are the commemorative plaques which hang in the complex. (Anchor/Gordon photos)

St. Jean, Baptiste, St. Patrick's seen as housing' new faithco~m~nities.

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become the churches tQ remain open and to welcome the FALL RIVER - Parishioners in six to-be-cldsed par- members of the to-be-closed faith communities. ishes in two areas of the city were advised at Masses last The announcement in essence said that Bishop Sunday of where their new worship sites will probably O'Malley's recommendations came after investigating the issues and were based on facts presented. At the same be located. . .On Oct. 8, The Anchor published a story saying that .time the bishop has also requested that members of the three parishes in the city's South End: Blessed Sacra- Planning Task Force involved in the mergers and closment, Our Lady of the Angels and St. Patrick's, would be ings review and respond to his recommendations. joined to create a new parish entity in the wake of which, Reportedly, the bishop has requested that each of the two of the churches would be closed. parish committees formulate a response to be discussed Also, in the Maplewood section of the city,. St. at a meeting to be held in mid-November.

Elizabeth's, St Wl1liam's and St. Jean Baptiste would Current pastors of all six churches made it unders~ood join as one, again with two of the three to be closed. that the ultimate decision is not open to a fmal vote, but A declining availability of priests to serve the 111 that parish input will help the bishop make an informed parishes in the diocese; the fact that churches at issue in decision, since this change will affect so many people. closing are so closely adjacent; and changes in me deIt was also reported that a facts sheet to undergird the mographics of the diocese, especially in.the older cities, rationale behind Bishop O'Malley's reCommendations were among the principal reasons given for the closings. Will be provided to each task force for their responses.

At the time of that announcement, no mention was ' The merger and closings process is expected to take sevmade of which church would house the merged parishes eral months. in each area. . . . Besides the projections of avrolability of-priests, other: However, at last Sunday's Masses in all six parishes, it factors said to be included in Bishop O'Malley's deciwas announced that it was the recommendation ofBishop sionincluded sacramental accessibility for the faithful, Sean P. O~Malley, OFM Cap., that St. Patrick's'in the parish statistics, availability of ministries, administraSouth End and st. Jean Baptiste in the Maplewood would tion of properties and parish plant facilities.

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Stanley Wnuc, a parishioner ofImmaculate Conception Church in Indian Orchard, is not ashamed to work for Springfield's Smith & Wesson, the largest handgun maker in the world.

"Everyone i'n our building knows that the things we make can be used as a killing machine," he told The Catholic Observer, Springfield diocesan newspaper, adding that he is a supporter of strict gun control legislation.

Twenty-four years ago" the U.S. bishops caIled for "effective and courageous action to control handguns, leading to their eventual elimination from our society." Since the bishops' statement, issued on Sept. 11, 1975, the Church has continued to speak out about a growing culture of violence, some of it enabled by the easy availability of handguns.

Despite enactment of new gun control measures in recent years, a growing number of Americans say a product that was once widely hailed as the pride of Springfield is just too harmill to modern society.

"We like to think that we are making guns for pleasure (hunting and target shooting) and for law enforcement," Wnuc said. "But I also believe that we will never solve our problems in society if people treat guns like candies on a table."

Wnuc and retired Smith & Wesson employee Chet Grondalski, also from Immaculate Conception Parish, believe that their liveli- , hoods are not, in and of themselves, immoral occupations.

"It's like working for, General Motors. Lots of people are killed by cars every year," said Grondalski.

To be sure, they appreciate the relatively high salaries and fringe benefits that Smith & Wesson, a division of the British manufacturing conglomerate Tompkins PLC, offers its 800 current el}lployees and retirees.

But they also believe that the company that was once one of Springfield's largest employers has been a responsible corporate citizen since Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson began making lever-actionpistols on Stockbridge Street in Springfield in 1852.

Grondalski notes that he was recruited to the company in 1946, not because he was a gun enthusiast, but because he could play basebaIl. Like other employers in Greater Springfield, Smith & Wesson sponsored a semi-professional baseball team whose games sometimes drew thousands of spectators in the years after World War II. "Don't say ltnything against that company" is Grondalski's response to critics who feel that his former ' employer is guilty of corporate irresponsibility.

Wnuc agrees, but adds, "I believe we'll event\Jally stop manufacturing guns."

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A WORKER assembles a handgun at ,the Smith & Wesson plant in Springfield, Mass.The company has been in the community since 1852 when Daniel B. Wesson began making his leveraction pistols. (eNS photo by Fred LeBlanc, Catholic Observer) Spurred in part by the success- yers who hope to further expand ful, multimillion dollar lawsuits the definitions of liability law. But against the tobacco industry, gun he also admits that some who are control groups and a growing num- trying to shut down his industry ber ofcities across the United States have purer motives. are initiating iawsuits against the For decades, the U.S. bishops gun industry. have been promoting a society The suits claim that Smith & where handguns would be largely Wesson and other firms have acted unavailable to civilians.

Citing the 1973 figure of 28,000 irresponsibly by manufacturing products that they know are unsafe. ' firearms deaths (a figure that peaked They also charge that the distribu- at 39,595 deaths in 1993, then tion procedures of the gun indus- dropped to 32,435 deaths by 1997), try help provide handguns to the the bishops called in their 1975 wrong people. statement for handgun registration, L.E. "Ed" Shultz, the president the licensing of handgun owners, and CEO of Smith & Wesson, vig- and a seven-day wait for the purorously denies the claims of the chase of a handgun. lawsuits, which have been In the long run, the bishops said, launched by cities like Boston and handguns should only be available Bridgeport, Conn. to "the police, military, security In a lengthy interview with The guards and members of pistol clubs Catholic ObserVer, Shultz outlined where guns would be kept under . the measures - some legally re- secure conditions."

But has the Church sail! that quired, some voluntary - that his company takes to mjnimize the Catholics and others who are inchance that its products are mis- volved in the making or using of handguns are somehow sinning? used.

"Obviously, a nuclear warhead Since 1997, before the issue was raised in Washington, SIQL~h & has only one purpose, whereas a Wesson has installed gun lOCKS on gun is not necessarily designed to every handgun it ships. In earlier do the same thing," said Daniel years, each' gun was shipped in a Misleh, a policy adviser for the bishops' Office of Domestic Social lockable box.

In Shultz's view, Smith & Development.

Workers in nuclear munitions Wesson and other mainstream gunmakers are being penalized in factories were challenged by bishthe courts for their history of re- ops to examine their consciences sponsible mariufacturing. He said in the 1980s. As Church teaching Smith & Wesson topped the list of evolved to question the idea that firearms traced to crimes in 1998 the only way to prevent nuclear war because it produces a large num- is to build nuclear weapons as a deterrent, workers were encouraged ber of long-lasting guns.

"I can take you into our museum to examine their role in the arms and show you the serial numbers race.

"Does someone working in a gun for every gun we've made since 1856. Other companies can't do factory fall into the same category?

Probably not, but Catholics always that," he said.

Shultz believes that the lawsuits have an obligation to form their his industry now faces are being consciences about the things they driven in part by ambitious law- do in their lives," Misleh said.

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"By the grace ,of God we have LAS VEGAS - Actress Della changed the face of TV." On "Touched by An Angel," Reese, famous fOf portraying an angel in the CBS program Reese portrays Tess, a tough but "Touched By An Angel,"receiv~d loving supervisor angel who helps the 34th Gabriel Award forPersonal guide her trainees and the humans they encounter on the right path.. .

Achievement from Unda-USA. "Every week we say 'God loves The presentation took place you' and that he's constantly aware of yout love," she added. "I promise we, will continue to do the best we can"to hold God as high' as he'des'erves."

Reese's career began at the age of 13, when she toured with gospel great Mahalia: Jackson'; then, at18, she formed the'Meditation Singers and beca~e the firs.! performer to bring gospel music to the casinos of Las Vegas.

In additio'n to her entertainment back c ground, Reese is a minister at Los Angeles' Un" derstanding Principles for Better Living, the church she founded in' :.....'"--O-E-LL-A-R-E-Es-E-_..........;.;..._.J 1983. She has l) bestselling autobiography, "Angels Along the during Unda's annual Gabriel· WaY.':~ Awards ceremony last week, which Previous recipients of the per~ honors programming that uplifts sonal achievement award have inthe human spirit. Unda-USA, whose cluded Steve Allen, Walter name is Latin for "wave," is the or- Cronkite; Hugh Downs,HeJen , ganization for Catholic communi- Hayes, Bob Keeshan, Ted Koppel, ' Charles Kuralt, Michael Landon, cators in the United States.

The award for personal achieve- , Angela L~nsbury and Fred Rogers.

During the ceremony, 45 other ment is presented to those whose work and career have "provided 'Gabriel Awards were presented to a outstanding leadership in promot- variety of networks, producers and ing the ideals of the Gabriel Awards local television and radio stations, to the broadcasting community." including NBC, Lifetime and ABC. "I appreciate and thank you for The ceremony concluded Unda's ' supporting 'Touched by An Angel,''' annual meeting, held this year in said Reese in accepting the award. Las Vegas.

Upconrlng TV of Note

By HENRY HERX C ATHOUC NEWS S ERVICE NEWYORK-A blind woman and dyslexic boy help each deal with their disabilities in the warmhearted but dramatically convincing tale, "Anya's Bell:' airing Sunday, Oct. 31, 9-11 porn. EST on CBS. Del1a Reese stars as the title character, anaging blind woman who faces being sent to !in institution for the blind unless she can learn to cope living alone after her mother 's death.

Scott (Mason Gamble) is a 12year-old boy whom Anya befriends, then comes to depend upon.

When Scott tries to teach her, to use a blind person's cane, she insists he learn to read Braille, then discovers he has a reading problem.

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between the older person and the young boy, both of whom are lonely and also in need of someone they can trust.

Scott's single mother, Jeanne (Kelly Rowan), tries the best she can to help her boy and gets a big assist from Anya in learning about dyslexia.

Scripted by David Alexander, the story is set in °a racially harmonious community in 1949, and though some of the events are overly contrived, they play con. . Iy un der the dOrrecbon . 0f vmcmg Tom McLoughlin.

But it is the lovely perforinances of Reese and Gamble which capture our hearts and eventually our tears in a nicely emotional ending.

It's the human story that matters here, and that's why viewers will effortlessly learn a positive lesson about disabilities, especially dyslexia.

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KELSEY GRAMMER (left, standing) stars as Dr. Frasier Crane in the NBC-TV show, "Frasier," which a Jesuit media critic said is an example of how sitcoms can be contemporary versions of medieval morality .plays. Also shown are, from left, seated, David Hyde Pierce, Jane Leeves, Saul Rubinek ana Amy Brenneman. (CNS photo from NBC-TV)

Sitcoms like medieval morality plays, says Jesuit media expert

- WASHINGTON (CNS) - The ing soap operas, late-night TV, best television comedies are like "trash talk" daytime shows, dramas, the morality plays of the medieval news and children's shows. era, says a Toronto Jesuit priest who "' . , A.BC's "Sports Night" "is one of has devoted much of his ministry the best shows on television," Fato media literacy. ther Pungente said. ','Although it is Father Jqhn Pungente, 60, ex- certainly not a comedy, it's real. ecutivedirector of the Jesuit Com- There's stuff there worth taking a munication Project in Toronto, said look at."

The family in Fox's "The the best TV sitcoms "take our lives and hold it up to us. We can recog- Simpsons" is "im extremely spirinize each other, and laugh at our- , tual group of people," he added. selves. We can see how we should Even though "the family fights all act." the time," Father Pungente said, Among the priest's favorite cur- "there!s a basic love ..:- and possibly even more, a basic respect rent sitcoms are "Sports Night," "The Simpsons," and "3rd Rock for each other. Maybe it's easier to From the Sun." -. do in a cartoon" than to show such In fact, Bart Simpson gets in the love 'and respect in a live-action first words in a new book Father show, he suggested. , NBC's ''3rd Rock Fiom the Sun," Pungente co-wrote with Canadian journalist Martin O'Malley called according to Father Pungente, is "More Than Meets the Eye: Watch- "so wonderful about family, so ing Television Watching Us." wonderful about looking at what S",,~Ir;ng to his dad, Homer, Bart the American lifestyle is." As space P""4"-' says: "It's just hard not to listen to aliens trying to conform to Earth TV - it's spent so much more time ways, he added, "they talk about the value of family: Family"is where raising us than you have."

Father Pungente recalled the you.can always go."

In ~ book he notes the aliens words of an Australian bishop who marveling in one episode at the said that TV had joined the Church, th~ state and the school in giving long lines' and paperwork needed v ues to people. "Some would say to get a driver's liCense. One of them it's taken overi' he told Catholic remarks, "Imagine what it must take News Service in a telephone inter- to get a gun!"

Father Pungente also likes view from Toronto. He took time out from watching a lape,of "Sports NBC's "Frasier," although he beNight." lieves the show has declined as of Schools are told to include a late. "What makes a show is the value-free curriculum, he noted, and people hold less confidence in Movies Online the" state and the Church. Even Can't remember how a recent when values are taught at the home, film was classified by the USCC? he said, they are liable to be taught Want' to know whether to let the in scattershot-fashion because both kids go see it? Now you can look ' parents are working or it is a singlefilm reviews up on America Online. parent 'household.

Once you're connected to AOL, just But "TV is always there:' Father use the keyword CNS to go to Pungente said. '' , Catholic News Service's online "More Than Meets the Eye" site, then look for movie reviews. ' fooks at several TV genres, indud-

quality of the writing,;' he said.

-"That's what saved 'Murphy Brown' for many years. (Show creator) Diane English was involved with the show." Father Pungente pointed to the series' final episode .near the end of the series' run when Murphy Brown was having surgery for breast cancer and had an interview with God. God told her the cancer was "a gift" and her celebrity was "an in, vitation to service.... If you get cancer people sit up and take notice.

Maybe they'll work harder to find a cure."Jf God cured it himself, he continued, "then you wouldn't have a purpose. You still have work to do, Murphy. You use your work to make a difference. That's what you're all about." .

"You couldn't ask for a better homily," Father Pungente said. 'It's not pedantic, it's not boring, it's not sugary 'Touched by an Angel' spirituality."

Father Pungente doesn't have much time for those who damn TV without looking critical1y at it. ''Let's stop damning the media. I don't blame television for what's hapPening (in society), I really don't. ' Television is really neutral," he said.

He recalled a Jesuit axiom, which in Latin is "Tantum quantum": "Things are good insofar as they lead you to the good, and bad insofar as they lead you to the bad."

But there is hope for better viewer analysis ofTV, with Canada requiring media literacy as part of , the English-language arts curriculum, and 48 U.S. states saying it should be taught. .

In North America, TV's content is "80 percent junk and 20 percent good," Father Pungente said. In England, where media literacy training has been in place since the 1920, he said the percentages are "just the opposite."

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ST. CLOUD, Minn. - ''Please look after these bears," said a note accompanying the delivery of35 teddy bears to the St. Cloud Diocesan Pastoral Center. 'They are looking for boys and girls to love them."

Addressed toTavieMaroncelli,coordinatorofCatholic Charities' center for children and youth, the note and bears were from Mary Ellen Held, a member ofSt Augustine Parish. " Held was responding to an item published earlier this year in the St. Cloud VISitor; diocesan newspaper, that began: ''Wanted: Teddy bears for kids dealing with a loss." ''A lot of places aren't willing to take gently used bears," said Held, who began collecting stuffed animals as a child in the 1960s and '70s. In 1980 she began to focus on collecting teddy bears, stuffed and otherwise, and her menagerie of beloved creatures once numbered as high as 400.

But after her doctor confmned she was suffering severe dust allergies, she began packing her stuffed animals away.

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She said she had once tried to give away some bears to other charities but ''they said they couldn't take them unless they were store-bought new," she said. "(A cardboard box) is not a life for a teddy bear," she said. ''Teddy bears are ambassadors of good will. They need to go on to do their teddy bear duties."

And her ''hug'' of bears - c Held says a group of teddy bears is called a hug - made its way to the pastoral center.

Maroncelli said the teddy bears provide their own kind of therapy to children helped by the Catholic Chari.ties program. "It gives the children a sense of security," she said,explaining that each child is invited to adopt a bear. "So many of them really cling to their bears and some bring them back for each session."

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The act would promote the use of federally regulated drugs for pain management and would reverse a June 1998 ruling by U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno which permits use of the drugs only where state law permits it. Oregon is the only state that permits assiste~uicide.

"It should be a cause of profound shame that current federal policy allows physicians in Oregon to use federally controlled drugs and Drug Enforcement Administration prescription forms to write lethal prescriptions for patients' suicides,"

Cardinal Keeler said.

"It is a matter of grave concern that Congress has not done more to promote the use of these drugs for pain control," he continued, "so that these patients will not think that suicide is their only escape from the intractable pain of terminal illness." .

Cardinal Keeler said many in the medical field who opposed an earlier bill - the Lethal Drug Abuse Prevention Act - have endorsed H.R. 2260 as a boon to doctors in pain management. He said the American Medical Association, the ,National Hospice Organization and the American Academy of Pain Management were supporting enactment of the Pain Relief Promotion Act. "RR. 2260's provisions foreducating both health professionals and law enforcement personnel in the legitimate use of controlled substances for pain relief will also help alleviate much needless suffering among seriously ill patients," said Cardinal Keeler.

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WORKERS SPRUCE up the grounds around Sacred Heart Cathedral in New Delhi, India, in preparation for a visit by Pope John Paull!. The pope w,ill meet with bishops from Asia Nov. 6 at the cathedral for signing of a post-synodal exhortation. (CNS photo byT.C. Malhotra)

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At parish in India, children, adults prepare for papal visit

"'Dear Children, Do not forget: this is a time of grace; that is why, pray, pray, pray!

"Thank you ,for having responded to my, call."

FARIDABAD, India (CNS) him in person ~ "if my dad takes me of support and ·consolation to the Eight-year-old Raymond Britto shows along" for the public Mass Nov. 7. Pope Church going through a lot of persehis Hindu friends five picture cards he John Paul will celebrate Mass that cution:' he said; Father Claude D'Souza, parish cut from old calendars an<J books. His . morning in New Delhi's Jawarharlal friends give him an inquiring look: Nehru Stadium to cortclude the Synod priest, said that the papal visit will "bring in grace to the country, as we are Theydo not see a film orsports star, but of Bishops for Asia Anto Thomas, nine, who waS also going through a lot of communal vioPope John Paul n.

Since the announcement of the "very eager to see the pope:' has a slim lence and atrocities against priests and .

Nov. 5-8 papal visit to New Delhi, chance ofjoining the papal Mass since religious."

"I appreciate the generosity of our Raymond has been busy with a ~If­ . his unemployed father cannot "afford assigned project: to show pictures of to contribute" 40 rupees (about DS$l), parishioners, who have sacrificed one day's salary to meet the expenses for the pope to his friends and to tell them the fare for a parish-arranged bus.

Faridabad, 15 miles southeast of the papal visit," he told DCA News. about the pontiff: DCA News, an Asian church news· New Delhi, is an industrial city in Joseph Scaria, president of the paragency based'in Thailand, reported he lfaryanastate. The five-year-old Catho- ish unit ofthe St. Vincent de Paul Sociand other children of St. Andrew's lic parish has 180 families, mostly qti- ety, said the parish has set up a "papal Church in Faridabad have another task grants from the southern state ofKerala visit committee" to help "as many given by the parish prieSt and their parThe parisH has some 25 tribal fami- people as possible" see the pope and ents - to say special prayers daily for lies from central and eastern India and join the Mass. the papal visit's success. a few from Tamil Nadu state in southScaria expressed hope that the only Raymond's friend, Percival Holt, ern India. public function of the pope in -New six, also aCatholic, said his family prays ''Most tribals are very poor. Except Delhi will help Catholics not only to every night for the pope'sjourney. for a few ofus, others will not be able to show their communion with the pon, - Soosai Anthonysamy,' 10, said that join the papal Mass:' saidAjit Trrkey, a tiff, but also to gain strength to withevery day at the end of the family parish lay leader. stand the persecution of Christians in pray~, "we pray for the pope's intenTrrkey;35, who represents the tribes India tions, and these days we pray specially in the parish, said the tribals hold speHe said he wanted the pope to ask for the success of his visit." cial prayers for the su~ ofthe papal the nation to treat Christians on a par . Percival said he had seen the pope visit. . with people of other religions and to in pictures, but wants very much to see '''The pope's vjsit may be a source .end attacks against them. o

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

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

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

Sarnt Joseph, you will be my protector, the guardian of my heart, and will keep the keys of my will in your hands. You will keep my heart jealously and shall never give it to me again, that I may be sure of never leaving the Will of GOd. My guardian Angel, "guard me; defend me; help me in everything so that my Eden may ,flourish and be the instrument that draws all men into the Kingdom of the Divine Will. Amen.

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HONG KONG (CNS)-The Chi- printed th~ book in China, nor could book at one time, the Hebei priest said. ,nese-language "Catechism of the the Church survive, because such . '''The universal Church authority Catholic Church" printed by a Catho- words are against communism," a insisted on keeping the 'problematic lic publishing house in China omits'a priest in Hebei who requested ano- words,' but the Chinese government sentence that rejects atheism and nymity told DCA News. kept refusing the printing pennit. Afseems critical of communism.

The frrst two sentences of Para- tei repeated negotiations with both The passage in Paiagraph 2425 of graph 2425 in. the official English sides, Faith Press finally reached the the 1994 Vatican-approved catechism version of the catechism read: '''The compromise of printing with a blank, .' prevented Faith Press in Hebei prov- Church has rejected the totalitarian- and the pennit was then 'sought," he ince from obtaining a government ism and atheistic ideologies associ- said. printing pennit, required for all publi- ated in modern times with 'commuA Hong Kong priest who observes cations in China, said a priest familiar nism' or 'socialism.' She has likewise the Church in China told DCA News with the situation. . . refused to accept, in the practice of that the omission is not a big deal DCA News, anAsian church news 'capitalism,'individualism arid the ab- given the reality in China. It does agency based in Thailand, reported. solute primacy of the law of the mar- not hurt the integrity of the book, he said. . that Volume 3 of the Faith Press cat- ketplace over human labor."

Chinese Catholics are divided into echism, issued in August, has two The corresponding Faith Press text blank lines mthe entry. The niissing reads:. '''The Church ... refused to ac- an underground Church, which main- _ section is in Article 7, Section ill, '''The cept, in the practice of 'capitalism,' tains loya~ty to the Vatican, and an Social Doctrine of the Church" in the individualism and the absolute pri- open, government-approved church, treatment of the Seventh Command- macy of the law of the marketplace which rejects Vatican ties. flit Faith Press, run by the Hebei Proment, "You shall not steaL" overhumanlabo~' "It isn't a (big) matter to omit those The press published the 1996 Vati- vincial Catholic Church Affairs Comwords, as. this Faith Press version was can-approved Chinese version of the mission, pu1?lishes the bIweekly buledited only for use in the special situ- four-part catechism in four volumes, letin Faith, which has a nationwide . ation of China Should those words , because it did not have the money ,circulation estimated at tens of thouappear, the Church could not have and manpower to print the whole sands of copies.

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Halloween on earth. Its origins began in early Christian times when believers would gather for Mass at the tombs of martyrs on the anniversary of their deaths.

All Souls Day, which is now referred to as the Commemoration of All the Faithful, and to be celebrated next Tuesday, commemorates all Christians who have died, with, our prayers and Masses asking that they may rest in peace. It was a feast instituted in 998 by an abbot, St. Odilo of Cluny, and recognized as an official observance in the 14th century.

Throughout the centuries, the Church community honored saints by reading their names during the Eucharistic Prayer at Mass and by celebrating their feast days on the annual Church calendar. This practice gave rise to numerous feasts, sometimes seeming to rival the more important liturgical cycle that remembers the basic events

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and mysteries of Christianity. tively expressed and celebrated Because of that, from the early whenever people gather for the centuries of the Church, the litur- Eucharist. gical calendar has observed one Traditionally. this fellowship of day to collectively honor all the the faithful includes the Church saints, those officially recognized triumphant (saints in heaven);the and those known only to God. Church militant (those of us here, It began as a "catchall" re- the Church on earth); and the membering martyrs whose names Church suffering (those in Purgawere not known and who there- tory). This doctrine was reaffirmed fore did not have their own fes- by the Second Vatican Council tivities. It was introduced in some 30 years ago. In "Lumen GenRome on May 13, 610 as the tium," the Dogmatic Constitution "Feast of All Holy Martyrs" by on the Church, the Church Fathers Pope Boniface IV. First celebrated wrote: "For all who belong to on May 13, it was transferred to , Christ, having His Spirit, form one November 1 in 835. By then it Church and cleave together in included all the saints.

Him. Therefore, the union of the The reason for the new date may wayfarers with the brethren who have been a practical one. It seem's have gone to sleep in the peace of th'at so ml!ny pilgrims gathered in Christ is not in the least interRome for the feast that it was rupted. On the contrary. according moved to the fall when more food to the perennial faith of the would be available after the har- Church, it is strengthened through vest. the exchanging of spiritual Another reason for the Nov. 1 goods." date is that the vigil of he festival, The "Catechism of the CathoAll Hallows Eve, was designed to lie- Church" makes it very clear counter the Celtic pagan feast of that our prayers for the dead can the Druids honoring Samhain. have an impact: "Because it is a their lord of death. The pagan cel- holy and wholesome thought to ebration ushered in the dark win- pray for the dead that they may be ' ter season of cold, death and de- loosed from their sins." And it also cay. It Was believed that on that says: "Our prayer for them is canight, evil spirits, demons and pable not only of helping them, witches roamed freely to greet the but also of making their intercesseason and would scare, threaten sion for us effective." and play tricks on people.

Two of the saints foretold of Christian traditions brought an their intent while they were entirely new and different focus. alive. The dying St. Dominic is with masked children going door- said to have told his brothers: to-door on Halloween to pray for "Do not weep, for I shall be more departed loved ones in return for a u'seful to you after my death and treat.

I shall help you more effectively A reform of the official calen- than during my life." St. Therese dar of the universal Church by the of Lisieux, the "Little Flower" is Second Vatican Council was "so quoted as saying: "I want to that the entire cycle of the myster- spend my heaven in doing good ies of salvation may be suitably on earth."

Jesuit Father Karl Rahner, recalled. lest the saints should take precedence." The new calendar (1904-1984) considered one of the (1969), kept only those feasts that outstanding theologians of the remember saints who have a mean- 20th century, in describing saints, wrote: "The saints are those who, ing for the entire Church.

The practical faith of Christians in some partial way, embody regarding saints is a living out of literally .incarnate - the challenge the Church's understanding of it- of faith in their time and place. In self as a "communion of saints." doing so, they open a path that This belief, already found in others might follow." the Apostles Creed by the late 5th If you attend Mass on All Saints century, goes back much further Day, you might listen attentively in popular practice. It describes , as the priest recites the Preface of the Ch\lrch as a community or fel- the Mass. It reads: "Around your lowship of .all the faithful, living throne. the saints, our brothers and and dead, called together by God sisters, sing your praise forever. and transformed in Christ and the Their glory fills us with joy, and Holy Spirit. This whole commu- their communion with us in your nity is present and it most effec- Church gives us inspiration and

White Mass said. "God alone is the master of life. It belongs to him because he and only he can create it."

Several members of the health-care ministry participated in the Mass. Servers included: Mercy Sister Shirley Agnew of the Pastoral Ministry to the Sick. Mercy Sister Dympna Smith-of Cape Cod Hospital, Venerini Sister Maria Cravedi of Our Lady's Haven, seminarians David Goodrow and Ramon Dominquez and Cathedral parish altar servers.

Lectors were: Michael Metzler, president and chief executive officer of Saint Anne's Hospital, and Jeannine St. Laurent of Charlton Memorial Hospital.

Reading petitions were: Char-

strength as we hasten on our pilgrimage of faith, eager to meet them. With their great company and all the angels we praise your glory as we cry out with one voice: 'Holy. holy, holy......• Not everyone is called to be another St. Dominic or St. Therese. But there is a path to

holiness that lies within our individual circumstances, that engages our own talents and temperaments, that responds to the needs of our own neighbors and our particular moment in history.

The feast of All Saints strengthens and encourages us to create the path by walking it.

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ity Sister Gilbert Masson of the Sacred Heart Home, Presentation Sister Noella Lussier of Morton Hospital, Ann Marklin of Tobey Hospital, Margaret Clemente of Cape Cod Hospital, and Sheila Kesse of Sturdy Memorial Hospital.

Presenting the gifts were Joann Wilson ofMarian Manor; Mercy Sister Margaret Jackson of the Catholic Memorial Home, and Mmjorie Morris ofOur Lady;sHaven.

Msgr. Stephen J. Avila, secretary to the bi~hop, served as master of ceremomes.

Cantor Patrice Tiedemann and the St. Francis Xavier Choir.

Acushnet, under the direction of Denise Morency Gannon, provided music for the liturgy.

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Kindergarten students and their teacher Patricia Loveridge of St. Mary's School, New Bedford, visit their local fire station. The stl,Jdents have been studying fire safety and preventi5n. Fire Safety Officer Louis Luiz explained the importance of fire prevention to students during their visit.

. THE BISHOP Stang High School cheerleaders received several awards. at cheerleading camp including the All-American Award, the Spirit Award and the Superior Award. Because of their skills and techniques they also won a路 bid for the National Championships in Dallas, Texas. They are coached by Joanne F<?rtier, Jodie Xavier and Martha Rivet.

KATHERINE HASKINS receives the Massachusetts Association of Land Surveyors and Civil Engineers scholarship from Trustee John Halmon, Jr.-Haskins, a sophomore majoring in civil engineering at the University of Vermont; was awarded the $3,000. award on the basis of her academic record. She is a Bishop Feehan alumna.

JUNIOR CLASS officers were recently elected at Bishop Stang路 High School, North Dartmouth. From left, . Treasurer Zachary Baumgart, Secretary Teresa Flynn, Vice President Meaghan Fortier and President Joshua Bonneau will be. commissioned tomorrow at a junior class celebration and Mass.

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Power beads, indeed ,

By A~ WELBORN CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

Let's make one thing really, really clear before we go on. Wearing a string of rocks on your wrist will not - repeat - not mi\ke you smarter, stronger, more successful or healthier.

It's just not going ~o happen.

According to everybody, the, hot fashion trend for fall is the wearing of "power beads." These bracelets, each made of a single type of semiprecious stone, are modeled after the Tibetan Buddhist "mala" or prayer beads.

And they're suddenly everywhere.

Madonna and Richard Gere have been spotted wearing them. So has Ricky Martin. They're selling for as little as $7 and as much as several hundred.

What's going on? Do they just look good or is there something else?

As their name and origins suggest, some people put more meaning on the wearing of these rings of stone than others. For the most part, "power beads" are being marketed not just for their looks, but for what they can supposedly do for the wearer, too.

It all goes back to the idea, promulgated by some foUowers of New Age practices, that gemstones are fiUed with and radiate energy which can be thera-

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pictures of saints. But we know that mysticism. I tend to agree with the Dalai ,those objects don't have power within Lama, a fellow who knows a bit about themselves. They're reminders to us of these things, being the head of Tibetan God's power and of how close God is Buddhism (remember the origins of to us always and everywhere. power beads).

So sure, power beads are pretty, but In a recent speech, the Dalai Lama before you get excited about sporting "bemoaned current consumer trends that exploit religion for profit, such as 'power

beads.'"

So here's what's important to remember about power beads, especially peutic.

Individual stones even have distinct if your own Catholic Taith is important powers, they say. Those who sell power to you.

They're attractive pieces ofjewelry. beads will tell you all about it: -Jade aventurine brings success.

If they appeal to you on that level and - Thrquoise, health. you feel like spending your money that -Rose quartz increases your way, go for it. chances for love and romance, But don't, even for a second, enter, -Onyx assists you with those pesky tain the fantasy that these rocks have 'any "power." That's superstitious. Those self-control issues.

-And mother-of-pearl ushers in who believe that are buying into aniwealth and prosperity. mism, the belief that earth and the obIn a recent article in The Washing- jects of the earth have spirits and forces ' ton Post, a marketing expert explained, dwelling within them., Animism isn't compatible with your the popularity of power beads by saying: "Americans today are taking a Christian faith.

It's not that Catholics are opposed to me.ntal account of what is important in life. They are more mystical and inspi- using objects to remind us of spiritual rational. Power beads fall right into realities. Notat all ...:. we're the ones accused of worshiping statues, rememthat." .

They fall right into something, there's ber?

No, Catholics love medals, beads and no doubt, but I'm not so sure I'd call it

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And remember - the rocks can't help you. Only Jesus, the Solid Rock, can do that.

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Our Rock and Role, Teens: Wanting to be the same, yet different

By CHARLIE MARTIN· CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

You'll Be In My Heart Come stop your crying It will be all right Just take my hand Hold it tight I will protect you from all around you I will be here Don't you cry For one so small You seem so strong My arms will hold you Keep you safe and warm This bond between us Can't be broken I will be here Don't you cry

Refrain: 'Cause you'll be in my Don't listen to them heart 'Cause what do they know?

Yes, you'll be in my heart We need each other From this day on To have, to hold Now and forever more They'll see in time, I know When destiny calls you You'll be in my heart No matter what they say You must be strong I may not be with you You'll be in my heart, always Why can't they understand But you've got to hold on The way we feel?

They'll see In time, I know They just don't trust Written by Phil Collins What they can't explain Sung by Phil Collins and Glenn I know we're different but Close Deep inside us Copyright (c) 1999 by Edgar Rice We're not that different at all Burroughs and (Repeat refrain.)

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PHIL COLLINS' hit "You'U Be in My Heart" from 2. "Do not judge, lest you also be judged." These the Tarzan animated film soundtrack asks: Though we words of Jesus ask much of us. There is a natural tenmay be outwardly different, aren't we basically all the dency to see difference as wrong. I,t is easy to gossip same? about others and make fun of their differences. ChrisAs followers of Jesus, we know that the answer is a tians attempt to resist this temptation. resounding yes! Every human being, in fact, every PaI1 ' 3. 'There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the of creation, reflects the Creator's goodness and holiness. same Spirit gives them all." These words, also from St. However, God also likes lots of diversity. There are Paul, celebrate the various ways of being different. Teens so many ways that difference is found in our world, who discover their deepest interests and passions, and including how we exist as distinct human beings. Yet, then pursue them, put joy into their own lives. One's as the character in the song states, "Deep inside us we're unique interests and abilities reflect the individual exnot that different at alt." pression of the Spirit's gifts. However, Paul soon foiI have noticed thatduring the teen years, this Sameness- lows up the above words with this remark: difference question can cause struggle. Some teens fall 4. "Set your hearts, then, on the more important heavily on the sameness side. To be seen as different is to spiritual gifts." He quickly defines the greatest indirisk rejection by one's group. Other teens see being dif- vidual gift as something that we all, in our sameness, ferent as the way to establish who they really are. Often, can experience: the ability to love. With our peers, parthough, they bond together with other teens who seek ents, teachers or anyone we meet, We are called to be alternative ways to express their identities. "patient and kind," "not jealous or conceited," not "selfThe complexity of this sameness-difference issue ish," and keeping "no record of wrongs." What a chalcannot be adequately addressed in a short column. How- lenge to live like this! Yet, to follow Jesus is to accept ever, our Christian belief provides some insights. Con- this challenge. sider these words from Scripture as you deal with these Yes, as you experience your friends and peers, see issues: both the differences and the sameness. Thank God for I. "Do you not know that the Spirit of God dwells who you are, as you reflect both of these realities. Has within you?" These words from St. Paul remind us that your youth group or religious education class discussed every human being is sacred. This sacredness is not this important topic for teen-age life? I would like to limited by race, ethnic culture, sexual preference, intel- hear your comments. lectual abilities, personal interests or individual skills.

Your comm~nts are always welcome. Please ado' Rather, God's Spirit dwells in each of us. This is one of dress: Charlie Martin, 7125 W 2008, Rockport, Ind. the ways we are all the same.

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Sick is offering its annual Day of . cese. Food donations may be NORTH DIGHTON - The Prayer and Reflection for eucharis- dropped off at the main' office of tic ministers and pastoral visitors the school. For more information Taunton District Council of the St. Vincent de Paul Society will sponto the sick in hospitals, nursing call路996-5602.. sor a Mass on Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. at homes and the homebound on Nov. NORTH DARTMOUTH-A St. Joseph's Church for the inten13 at 'Christ the King Parish. All those involved in pastoral ministry Separ'ated- Di vorced Support tion of the canonization of Blessed . are welcome. For more information Group will meet on Nov. 8 from Frederic Ozanam and in memory 7-9 p.m. at the Diocesan Family of deceased members. It's regular encouraged to attend. All ,welcome. call 477-7700.

Life Center, 500 Slocum Road. monthly meeting will follow. All MASHPEE- A Young Adult Elizabeth Fortin will be guest welcome.

FALL RIVER - Saint Anne's Hospital is seeking volunteers路 for Prayer Group will meet on Nov. 3 its new Patient Care Liaison pro- at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Christ the .gram to help provide an important King Parish. It is open for _single part in the daily activities of its and married people in their 20s and nursing and clinical departments. 30s. For more information call Volunteers will perform a variety Heather Kirby at 548-2364. of duties including bed-making NEW BEDFORD - The fourth and patient transport. Training will be provided. For more information annual Father Justin J. Quinn Memorial Basketball Games will be call 674-5600, ext. 2080. held on Nov. 26 at 5 p.m. at the FALL RIVER - Holy Name Kennedy Center/CYO on County Parish will conduct a consecration Street. It is sponsored by Holy Famto Jesus through Mary on Nov. 5 at . ily - Holy Name School, New Bed7 p.m. They will use the St. Louis . ford. For more information call de Montfort booklet as a guide and 993-3547. all are welcome. They Will meeton .

NORTH ATTLEBORO - SaMondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Consecration will cred Heart Church, 58 Church take place !it the Vigil Mass of the Street, will host a First Friday CelFeast of the Immaculate Concep- ebration on Nov. 5at 7:30 p.m. It tion on Dec. 7at 7 p.m. For more will feature a' Sacred Music Concert and Vespers by the Stonehill infomiation call 679-6732..

College Chapel Choir. There will FALL RIVER ---: As part o( a be no Mass, but Adoration will beBoy Scout project, Michael Canuel gin at the close of the concert and of Troop '15, Notre Dame Parish; is cQntinue through the night until 3 . arranging a canned good,drop off p.m. Saturday. For more informaPARISHIONERS OF St. Bernard's Parish, Assonet find at each of the city's polls on elec- tion call 699-8383. All路 welcome. out about 'its' Disabilities Committee and Rosary Crafters tion day, No~. 2. Voters are asked to Group at its third annual Ministry Fair. The fair showcased bring one' or-two non-perishable NORTH DARTMOUTH parish groups and ministries and showed stewardship in accanned goods to donate for area . Bishop Stang High School is sponneedy individuals. soring a Thanksgiving Food Drive tion. Parishioners stopped by tables ~fter Masses and found to provide food baskets for St. out ways they can volunteer their time towards helping othMASHPEE - The Diocesan Vincent's Home in Fall River and ers. (Photo by Bob Adams)

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Iteering pOint, ATTLEBORO - A Healing Service will be held at the La Salette Shrine Sunday at 2 p.m. It will be led .by Father Pat and include music, celebration of Eucharist and the opportunity for people to be pray~d over and anointed individually. All welcome.

The second Coffee House of the fall season will take place at the Shrine Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and feature singer/guitarist Mary - Matthews. For more information call 222-5410.

BREWSTER - ECHO (Encountering Christ路in Others) weekends for high school juniors, seniors and college freshmen are now being scheduled for the fall and winter. The weekend offers an opportunity for participants to deepen their relationship' with Jesus and the Church and includes prayer, worship and friendships. For more information check with your pastor or write ECHO of Cape Cod, 79 Puritan Road, 'Buzzards Bay, MA, 02532.

FAIRHAVEN - Our Lady's Haven, 71 Center Street, will be the site of a dis~ussion of the novel, "Another Country," by Mary Pipher on Nov. 10 from 78:30 p.m. The book offers coping strategies for caretakers of elders, and professional caregivers are

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