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Varied Agenda Faces Bishops' Fall Meeting
State To Recall T'extbooks from Parish Schools
WASHINGTON (NC) - The nation's Catholic bishops will discuss statements on the Middle East and on ministry to handicapped persons, a national communications collection and changes in Communion practices at their semi-annual general meeting in Washington Nov. 13-16. The bishops, meeting as the National Conference of Catholic Bishops and the U.S. Catholic Conference, will also elect several new committee chairmen, hold workshops on vocations and changing church-state relations, hear several information reports and approve a budget for 1979. Here is a subject-by-subject rundown of the bishops' agenda: - The Communicaitons Collection. Last year, in a close vote, the bishops fell short of the two-thirds vote needed to establish a national collection for Catholic communications media. They will vote on the proposal again this year. - The Handicapped. The bishops will vote on a pastoral letter on the handicapped developed by the usec Committee on Social Development and World Peace and the usec Advisory Committee on Handicapped Individuals. - The Middle East. The bishops will vote on a statement concerning developments since the bishops' 1973 statement on the Middle East which called for considering the legitimate claims of all parties involved in the Midlle East dispute, including Israel and the Palestinian Arabs. Turn to Page Seven
In the wake of implementation of the Massachusetts Supreme Court decision of last July holding that private school pupils may not borrow textbooks from public school systems, Father George W. Coleman, diocesan director of education, has reiterated his statement at that time. He said that a directive from the state department of education to public schol superintendents that loaned textbooks should be recalled no later than the end of the first semester of the current school year will impose "additional financial burdens on parents who are struggling to exercise their right to choose an appropriate education for thei!' children." In cities and towns throughout the diocese, Catholic school principals have been notified of the impending recall of texts they had expected to use throughout the current year. Reactions have varied from astonishment to bitterness, with some parents voicing doubt as to whether they will be able to strain already tight budgets to keep children in Catholic schools, with the burden of buying additional textbooks in addition to those already purchased separately. In another development on the education scene, the U.S. Catholic Conference has accused the Internal Revenue Service of "unjustifiably intruding into the internal affairs of Catholic schools." George Reed, USCC general counsel, made the charge in writ¡ Turn to Page Seven
POPE JOHN PAUL II AND BISHOP DANIEL A. CRONIN (FeUcl Photo)
Reflections on a Memorable Trip By Bishop Daniel A. Cronin Many months ago plans were made for me to be in Rome in mid-October to fulfill the canonical requirement that all diocesan ordinaries have of making, at stated intervals, the so-called "Ad Limina Visit." This visit consists primarily in going to the thresholds ad Iimina of the tombs of the Apostles
Peter and Paul. By long and hallowed tradition, this act of journeying to Rome to visit the Basilica of St. Peter and the Basilica of St. Paul and praying at the tombs of those great Apostles is a significant expression of faith, eccl~sial communion and loyal adherence to the truths revealed by our Lord
and Savior Jesus Christ and preached so authoritatively and effectively by Peter and Paul. Another element in the "Ad Limina Visit" is the opportunity to present personally to the Holy Father the expression of loyalty and respectful obedience of the bishop and the clergy, religious Turn to Page Ten
Bishops of Commonwealth Issue Statement The four Catholic bishops of Massachusetts, Cardinal Humberto Medeiros of Boston, Bishop Bernard J. Flanagan of Worcester, Bishop Daniel A. Cronin of Fall River and Bishop Joseph F. Maguire of Springfield, have issued an election message to be read in all Catholic churches of the Commonwealth this weekend. It follows: As citizens of this Common-
wealth are once more inundated by pre-election campaigning, it is necessary for all voters to keep primary issues and
basic facts in focus. Because of the resulting confusion of conscience, a certain urgency is now evolving in relation to the November election.
filling this moral responsibility, it is imperative that Catholics realize the law of God extends to the polling booth as much
To avoid the problems of misrepresentation, it is necessary to remind Catholics in this Commonwealth that they must be informed politically as well as morally.
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Leaving party labels and personalities aside, Catholics should nevertheless realize that they have the serious obligation of facing the basic election issues and not leaving them to someone else's determination. In order to be effective in ful-
as to every other area of life. It is well, then, as we approach the November election, to remind Catholics, and indeed all people of good will, that they best exercise the virtue of pa-
triotism by prayerful, intelligent involvement in the democratic process. The right to cast a ballot has been won and defended by the blood, sweat, and tears of millions of Americans. It should not be viewed as a mere exercise in politics but as ~ responsibility requiring an informed decision in order to vote effectively. The right to cast a ballot should no longer b( viewed simply as a privilege. It now must be seen as a duty. Approaching the use of their franchise in this way, Catholics can vote with the courage and conviction of faith on such issues as abortion, health
care, poverty, human rights and crime, knowing that they are fulfilling the role that God re: quires of them as responsible citizens. For Catholics, the right to vote is a trust that not only protects the freedoms of our religious heritage but also preserves the very climate in which freedom is allowed to fulfill its destiny. Never should we be misled by the propaganda that would have Catholics leave their faith aside when they vote. May God continue to guide all who seek to foster responsible and life-supporting government through the electoral process.
THE ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River-Thurs., Nov. 2, 1978
INFORMATION FOR VOTERS At the request of many readers we offer this survey prepared by Massachusetts Citizens for Life. In no way is it an endorsel1Y'ent by The Anchor of any particular candidate or political party. It is presented to our readers simply as a public service and a reminder of the moral obligations of all Catholic citizens.
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Senate, House; Mass. Governor
Repres'entative Candidates
Positions of candidates on the pro-life issue were compiled through roll call votes of incumbents and by responses to questionnaires sent by Massachusetts Citizens for Life to non-incumbents. Three "Yes" responses indicate a consistent pro-life commitment by a candidate for restoring legal protection for the unborn through (I) passage of a constitutional Human Life Amendment to overturn the U.S. Supreme Court decisions legalizing abortion on demand; (2) support for legislation to prohibit the use of tax funds for abortions; and (3) support for legislation to provide positive alternatives to abortion. y - Supports Pro-Life Position N - Opposes Pro-Life Position
Senate Candidates Edward Brooke (R): Has been a leading spokesman for tax-funded abortions and has led pro-abortion forces in the senate
Paul Tsongas (D): As a congressman has voted consistently for government funding for medicaid abortions.
Representative Candidates Margaret M. Heckler (RlOth Congressional District): Has a 100% pro-life voting record. John J. Marino (D-IOth Congressional District) NYY.
Gerry E. Stcdds (D-I2th Congressional District): Has voted consistently for government funding of medicaid abortions; has voted to include abortions for military families in the defense budget.
Gubernatorial Candidates Edward J. King (D) YYV: He believes abortion is morally wrong and that citizens of Massachusetts should not be forced to pay for statefunded abortions with their taxes.
Francis W. Hatch (R): As a state representative, has voted consistently to use tax money for abortions and has voted against pro-life resolutions supporting a Human Life Amendment· to overturn the Supreme Court abortion decisions.
Mass. Senate, Representatives Names of incumbent state representatives and senators are capitalized. An asterisk next to an incumbent's name indicates he or she has made a special contribution to the unborn by maintaining a 100% pro-life voting record in the State House and by actively supporting MCFL legislation. Y and N have the same meaning as for the U.S. Senate and House, and dashes indicate either no response to the MCFL questionnaire or, in the case of incumbents, no clear public pOsition taken.
Senatd Candidates First Bristol District *JOHN F. PARKER (R) Taunton yyy
Bristol & Plymouth District Robert M. Hunt (D) --New Bedford
Second Bristol District "MARY L. FONSECA (D) Fall River YYY
Cape & Islands District
'" JOHN F. AYLMER (R) Barnstable YYY
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First Bristol District Robert J. Kane (D) Easton YYY LEON J. LOMBARDI (R) Easton NNY Second Bristol District Stephen J. Karol (D) Attleboro YYY John H. Parker (R) Attleboro - -Third Bristol District THEODORE J. ALEIXO (D) Taunton YYY Regina J. Calvey (I) --Taunton Fourth Bristol District ANTONE S. AGUIAR (D) Swansea YYY Fifth Bristol District Joan M. Menard (D) Somerset - -David A. Rosa (R) Dighton YYY Gabriel T. Andrade (I) Fall River NYY Sixth Bristol District *THOMAS NORTON (D) Fall River YYY seventh Bristol District "'ROBERT CORREIA (D) Fall River YYY Eighth Bristol District JOHN J. LONG (D) Westport - - Y Ninth Bristol District RAYMOND S. PECK (D) Dartmouth YYY William H. Markson (R) Lakeville - - Tenth Bristol District ·WILLIAM Q. MacLEAN (D) Fairhaven YYY Eleventh Bristol District "'ROGER R. GOYETTE (D) New Bedford YYY Donald M. Sorenson (R) New Bedford YYY
Twelfth Bristol District . *EDWARD P. COURY (D) New Bedford YYY David R. Nelson (I) New Bedford YYY Gregory Williams (I) New Bedford - -Thirteenth Bristol District Denis Lawrence (D) New Bedford YYY Fofi Papas (I) New Bedford --Fourteenth Bristol District James K. Madden (D) Plainville - - *KEVIN POIRIER (R) No. Attleboro YYY First Barnstable District James F. Connors (D) --Harwich Haden Greenhalgh (R) . Harwich Port - - Mary H. Hagler (I) Dennis Second Barnstable District THOMAS K. LYNCH (D) Barnstable NNY Bernard Wilber (R) Barnstable YYY Third Barnstable District JEREMIAH F. CAHIR (D) Bourne NNY Daniel M. Blackmon (R) --Bourne Cape & Islands District
Wm. G. Litchfield (D) Chatham NNY HOWARD C. CAHOON (R) Chatham NNY Second Plymouth District CHARLES N. DECAS (R) Wareham YYY
The Anchor encourages all registered voters of the Com.monwealth to learn about their candidates for state office and ~o vote in the November 7 election. This paper, reflecting the ideals of democracy, actively promotes political responsibility by encouraging informed and active participation of all citizens regardless of race, color or creed, in an issues that bear upon the future of Massachusett•• THE EDITOR
THE ANCHOR-Dioces-e of Fall River-Thurs., Nov. 2, 1978
Father Coleman At CACE Parley NEW ORLEANS (NC) -"In all probability our culture as we know it now will not even exist in 10 years, and we must change our educational goals to meet that challenge," Sister Ann Ida Gannon said at a conference of Chief Administrators of Catholic Education. held here last week. Her "Challenge to Catholic Educational Leadership" was the keynote address at the conference, attended by 300 vicars and directors of education, including Father George Coleman of the Fall River diocese. Workshop discussions dealt with integration, role of women in schools and government intrusion in private education. Wallace J. Duner, principal at St. Edward School in Youngstown, Ohio, called for "a special underlying sense of justice" in handling personnel problems within the church institutions. Specific areas discussed for eventual policy resolution covered the rights to organize, wages and fringe benefits, due process, rights of women and minorities, and freedom for personal lifestyle.
Urgent Appeal The following mailgram has been received from Msgr. John G. Nolan of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association: MONSIGNOR JOHN MEAN· Y, OUR FIELD DIRECTOR BIERUT, CONFIRMS UNITED NATIONS REPORTS THAT 750,000 WOMEN AND CHIL· DREN IN LEBANON BOMBED OUT OF: THEIR HOMES SUF· FERING BEYOND BELIEF (STOP) PLEASE PLEASE AD· VISE YOUR READERS AGAIN MONEY NEEDED IMMEDIATE· LY FOR SURVIVAiL - FOOD, CLOTHING, TENTS, BLANK· ETS, COOKING STOVES (STOP) YOUR RECENT HELP MAGNIFICENT (STOP) WE PROFOUNDLY GRATEFUL (STOP) ALL GIFTS MARKED LEBANON TAX·DEDUCTIBLE IF SENT TO CATHOLIC NEAR EAST WELFARE ASSOCIA· TION (STOP) MONSIGNOR MEANEY GUARANTEES ALL HELP WILL ¥ACH THE NEEDIEST DIRECTLY WITH NO OVERHEAD COSTS (STOP) FOR GOD'S SAKE PLEASE PLEASE HELP (STOP) AGAIN WE THANK YOU (STOP) SINCERELY MONSIGNOR JOHN G. NOLAN CATHOLIC NEAR EAST WELFARE ASSO· CIATION 1011 FIRST AVE NEW YORK NY 10022
Discrimination Probe WASHINGTON - The Alliance for the Preservation of Religious Liberty, a two-year-old organization formed primarily to fight deprogramming, has asked more than 600 religious leaders in the United States whether they have ever been discriminated against by government agencies or other religions. About one-tenth of the leaders have already responded, according to Ralph Wood, executive secretary of the group.
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New Bedfordite Is Honored Sister Mary Mercy McAuliffe was recently awarded the medal of Meritorious Recognition by the ancient Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem. The investiture took place at Tufts University, Medford, Massachustts at the conclusion of a two day sympo- . sium co-sponsored by Tufts University, Office of Continuing Medical Education and the Order of St. Lazarus. Sister McAuliffe's award was given in recognition of her service to the Church in education, and particularly in the field of continuing education.
She is a native of New Bedford, and served in the diocese ~f Fall River for over 20 years as teacher in Mt. St. Mary Academy, Fall River, and principal of Bishop Feehan High School, Attleboro. In 1969, she was appointed to the administration of the Sisters of Mercy, Province of Providence, and served the order in that capacity until 1976 when she completed her term as Provincial Administrator. Since that time she has been . associated with The Newport College, Salve Regina as Conference Director of Continuing Education and Director of Summer School.
Three Diocesans At LCWR Meet
SURROUNDED BY LOVE is infant cared for by Somerset's Glendye family. From left, with mom and dad Jim and Gail Glendye, are Jennifer, Jonathan and Jill.
Foster Parents Sought By Pat McGowan The only hard part of being temporary mom to a newborn baby is parting from him or her. That's the reaction of Gail Glendye of St. Patrick parish, Somerset, to participation in the Foster Parent Program for Newborns of the Diocesan Department of Social Services. With her husband Jim and her three lively children, Jonathan, 10, Jennifer, 5, and Jill, 3, Gail has since July provided family love and care for a newborn who arrived at age four days and left last week for her adoptive home. "We hated to lose her," said Gail, "but we wanted her to have her own home, so from that point of view we're happy." The Glendye family is one of several in the Newborns program, but more such families are needed, said Mrs. Mary-Lou Mancini, its coordinator. "Our placement program for newborn babies can't function without them," she said, explaining that temporary placement gives the mother, usually an unwed teenager, an unpressured opportunity to decide whether or not to place her infant for adoption. Great care is exercised in choosing foster homes, stressed Mrs. Mancini. "I tell the girls that I'd put any of my own children in one of them. We look for families who'll treat the babies as their own, with lots of tender loving care." IFor the most part, she said, babies stay with families from two weeks to three months, there's a period of about three weeks between babies and usually a family has only one baby at a time. Those interested, she said, should apply to her at Catholic Social Services, telephone 6768481. Although most foster par-
ents -are couples with children, she noted, one of the most successful mothers is an elderly single woman. Applicants will have a form to complete and will then be interviewed and provide various records and references. A home visit concludes the procedure, which takes from six weeks to two months. Once a family is approved, the fun begins. Ask the foster parents, most of whose rewards come in the shape of gurgles, coos and baby smiles, not in the $3.46 daily stipend they receive, "which just about covers food and disposable diapers," admits Mrs. Mancini. But there's treasure in heaven.
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Over 50 women religious leaders from the 11 New England dioceses attended the fall meeting of Region I of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, held in Holyoke. They included Sister Barbara McCarthy and Sister Joanne Bonville of the Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena of Fall River and Sister Gail Fortin of the Sacred Hearts Sisters of Fairhaven. Father Anthony Bellagamba, IMC, executive secretary of the U.S. Catholic Mission Council,
was keynote speaker, discussing the concept of mission in the contemporary church. Sister Miriam Sharpe, RSM, provincial of the Providence province of the Sisters of Mercy, gathered insights for a task force developing a contemporary theology of religious life and delegates also made plans for implementation of peace and justice goals proposed by an August meeting of major superiors of men's and women's communities.
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the.moori~ Vote Faithfully On Tuesday Tuesday once more brings us to the excitement of election night. Glued to the television for returns, some will be happy, others will be sad. There will also be many who couldn't care .less as they wail for their missing programs. It is to this latter group that these few words are addressed: Never mind your favorite program, get out and vote! This election, one of the most controversial in the history of the Commonwealth, certainly brings to the surface lurking issues that plague us all. Abortion, capital punishment, tuition tax credits and the welfare system are but a few of the items whose future course will be deter:: mined by Tuesday's returns. As one sits before the TV wading into popcorn, major concerns are put out of mind, as if they might go away. But it is this indifference to important and grave issues that must be overcome this election weekend. The Catholic bishops of the four dioceses of the state have together voiced their concern for voter apathy. Point~ ing out that the right to vote is something that had to be earned and defended by the blood of countless Americans, the Bishops urge us not to take this fundamental liberty for granted. They urge every Catholic Massachusetts voter to make a sincere effort to get out and vote on Tuesday. In addition, the bishops remind Catholics that they cannot leave their religion at home when they go to the polls. Many issues the voters will directly or indirectly be asked to decide are basic issues that have been taken over by the civic sphere. Thus it is that basic beliefs of the Judeo-Christian heritage have been placed on the firing line by politicians who seek to remain in power rather than to help society safeguard its moral foundations.路 Catholics must not be misled by路 the tremendous pressure of political advertising that would encourage them . to leave their faith aside when they vote. On Tuesday, urge your family and friends not only to make a real effort to cast a ballot but also to have the confidence to vote with the assurance of faith.
Proven Road A serious question that has not been completely faced in connection with ethnic power is that of education. While people are being urged to picket and protest, withdraw and deposit, few words have been addressed to the question of encouraging new immigrants to remain in school. The proven road to success and influence in this country for all ethnic groups has been by way of the wonderful opportunities offered to new Americans by the nation's educational systems. Could not some of the present reflections of self realization be directed toward a renewed interest in educational pursuits? Could not parents be encouraged to realize that true ethnic recognition can be won through education rather than large bank balances? Could not all of us in the community do everything we can to motivate children not to leave school at the age of 16? The history of immigration in this country has demonstrated that it is by way of the classroom that one will achieve the American dream. Educational opportunities for today's immigrants are many. Today's world is quite different from that-of the depression days which were an enormous obstacle to all immigrants in the late 20's and early 30's. From those days we learned that materialistic success is not the answer to the problems that currently exist. A dollar might bring instant power but it never brings lasting success. Education can and will break down the ethnic barriers that so often divide and disperse. Education can and will give a new arrival to these shores a chance for a new beginning. Education can and will give the immigrant the encour~gement that is needed to look forward to a successful future.
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USCC Cutbacks Draw Sharp Protests WASHINGTON (NC) - Two recent staff cutbacks announced by the National Conference of Catholic Bishops-U.S. Catholic Conference have drawn sharp protests from both inside and outside the Church. Bishop Thomas Kelly, NCCBusec general secretary, says the cutbacks were sparked by inflation and the threat of a budget deficit. But critics see the announced early retirement of Msgr. George Higgins, a social action leader who is virtually a church
institution, as a downgrading of the issues with which he is identified. Other critics see a decision to eliminate the secretariat for human values, which has worked on the relationship between ethics and science and technology> as a step backward in dealing with contemporary problems. The Higgins move has caused by far the stronger reaction. Msgr. Higgins, 63, has worked for the bishops' conference for 33 years.
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He was scheduled to retire at the end of 1980, but the NCCBusee moved his retirement up to the end of 1979. Msgr. Higgins himself says he has no complaints with the way he was treated. But others are unhappy. Msgr. Geno Baroni, who has worked with Msgr. Higgins on many issues and is now an assistant secretary of housing and urban development, called the move "a disgrace" which may signal a retreat on social issues. Msgr. Higgins' friends could easily raise the $45,000 his office would have cost in 1980, Msgr. Baroni said. Bishop Kelly said "the only message we were sending out" with the Higgins move "was that inflation is getting to us too." He said the decision to retire Msgr. Higgins a year early was "expedient" because it would allow the conference to avoid another cut elsewhere.
Letters to the editor II letters are welcomed. but should be no more than 200 words. The editor reserves the right to condense or ed it, If deemed necessary. All letters must be signed and Include a home or business address.
Sorry About That Dear Editor: I am expecting an apology from Mary Carson for what was written in The Anchor ("Who's for 'Messier Homes and Gardens'?"). Sister Rita Messier, SRC
Auguri! Dear Editor: Congratulations to the Cardinals and to the Poles! All liberals and traditionalists lend an other nation better deserves such an honor? While Catholics ear! The ways of the Lord are election of a Polish Pope? What clear! Why the surprise at the are practicing the silent majority, the Polish people are practicing the silent prayer. While Catholics are wringing their hands at the empty seats and blaming the young and the times; the Poles are ploughing and not with swords. What other nation has overflowing seminaries while the seminaries all over the rest of the world are being converted into hostelries? Ninety per cent of the people are Cath· olic and attending church. While churches are closing everywhere, they are building more despite great obstacles. What does this tell us about oppressed people? What does this tell us about certain people and what does this tell us about the new Pope whose name we must learn? Being an Italian Catholic and proud of it, it tells me much. Auguri to the Polish people
Necrology November 11 Rev. A. Gomez da Silva Neves, 1910, Pastor, St. John Baptist, New Bedford November 12 Rev. James H. Looby, 1924, Pastor, Sacred Heart, Taunton Rev. Bernard Boylan, 1925, Pastor, St. Joseph, Fall River November 13 Rev. Louis J. Deady, 1924, Founder, St. Louis, Fall River November 14 Rev. Francis J. Duffy, 1940, Founder, St. Mary, South Dartmouth Rev. William A. Galvin, 1977, Retired Pastor, Sacred Heart, Taunton November 15 Rev. Daniel E. Doran, 1943, Pastor, Immaculate Conception, North Easton Rev. Thomas F. LaRoche, 1939, Assistant, Sacred Heart, Taunton .,."''''''''''''''''''".."'''".."."'''''''.,,,,
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and let us all eat our hearts out with old jokes. Ciao, Mrs. Marianna Averbuch Falmouth
Complaint Dear Editor: The most outrageous antiCatholic program on television has now been introduced by CBS in a new Norman Lear Production, "In The Beginning." This abusive presentation not only ridicules Catholic religious rites but also adds smutty jokes about the sex lives of both the priest and the nun main characters, before they entered the religious life. Catholics have a right to expect television producers to present their comedies without making Catholic religious practices, as well as priests and nuns the butt of their jokes. I would suggest that any citizen, regardless of religion, should express indignation by writing to CBS at 51 W. 52 St., New York, N.Y. 10019. In addition, since sponsors will not support this show if they feel their sales and reputation might be affected, they should be contacted. Frank J. Maguire Chairman, Americans Against Anti-Catholicism Dearborn, MI
Abortion Views Dear Editor: It has' recently come to my attention that many readers of The Anchor, based on the results of a survey appearing in the September 14 edition, have drawn false conclusions concerning my position on the issue of abortion. Due to an oversight during my primary campaign, I failed to reply to a questionnaire received from the Massachusetts Citizens for Life. The results of the survey, as published in The Anchor, obviously did. not include my views. Unfortunately, many of my supporters interpreted my lack of response as support for public funding of abortion on demand. Nothing could be further from the truth. My position has been unchanged from the beginning. 1 am opposed to abortion on demand. As a legislator, I will oppose any such legislation. I have stated, however, that I would not oppose funding for abortions performed to save the life of a mother, or in those rare cases where a pregnancy can be proven to have been caused by acts of rape or incest. Beyond these instances, I will continue to oppose funding for abortions which are performed for social convenience. I would greatly appreciate the printing of a clarification in The Anchor. I thank you for your kindness and cooperation. Stephen J. Karol Democratic Candidate State Representative Second Bristol District
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THE ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River-Thurs., Nov. 2, 1978
Dear Editor: It is time to thank The Anchor for publishing the positions of primary candidates on the pro-life issues. Thanks are due again for the correction printed the following week noting that John Marino does not support a Human Life Amendment. Nonsupport for a Human Life Amendment denotes that a candidate agrees with the 1973 Supreme Court abortion decisions legalizing abortion, for all practical purposes, for the entire nine months of pregnancy. A Human Life Amendment would halt the creeping 'abortion mentality' that is trying to dictate each new life must pass a test: one must be planned, totally convenient, and genetically perfect before he is allowed to draw his first breath. Our children need not be taught that abortion is a legal solution to a problem pregnancy. Our children need to know our society deems it illegal to kill another individual, no matter how small. Pamela Smith Greater Fall River Chapter Mass. Citizens for Life
Padre Pio . Dear Rosemary Dussault: I would like to personally thank you for your time and effort in our behalf. We were surprised at the beautiful coverage your paper gave to the Anniversary of the death of Padre Pio. Many of your readership wrote to us, telling us how pleased they were to see the article on Padre Pio. II know you went out of your way for us and all of us here deeply appreciate your interest and concern. Rev. Norman Van Cor, M.Ss.A. Director, Padre Pio Foundation Cromwell, Conn.
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Ball Chairmen Named Mrs. James W. Leith, Holy Name parish, New Bedford, and Charles T. Rozak, St. Theresa's parish, South Attleboro, have been named honorary chairmen for the 24th annual Bishop's Charity Ball, to be held Friday, Jan. 12 at Lincoln Park Ballroom, North Dartmouth. Mrs. Leith is president of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women and Rozak heads the Attleboro area Particular Con-
ference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. The organizations annually co-sponsor the ball, which will form part of the 1979 celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Fall River dio· cese. Those wishing listings in the traditional souvenir booklet distributed at the ball may contact Ball Headquarters, 410 Highland Ave., Fall River 02722, telephone 676-8943.
F'aiths Schedula Fellowship Mea I The Greater Fall River Council of Churches, the Fall River Jewish Community Council and the Diocese of Fall River will sponsor a Brotherhood Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27 at Venus de Milo restaurant, Swansea. Father Robert S. 'Kaszynski, pastor of St. Stanislaus Church, Fall River, will be the dinner speaker. "This interfaith gathering will afford a wonderful occasion for
mutual fellowship among various religious denominations of the city of Fall River," said Father Horace J. Travassos in announcing it. He is co-chairman of the diocesan ecumenical commission and among organizers of the dinner.
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Love and Hope: What Religion's All About By
REV. ANDREW M. GREELEY
The headline in the Italian magazine said, "Thirty Days of Hope." "He was a priest," said the taxicab driver to me, "a real priest." These two lines sum up not only the September papacy of John Paul; they sum up what religion is all about, the purpose of Catholicism and, heaven save us, what priests ought to be. There are all sorts of folks who are
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MARY CARSON
On St. everyone's seems since John Paul
willing to apply the lesson of John Paul to the papacy and don't see that it applies to all of us. The only reason for religion is that it provides us with hope. You can believe myriad doctrines, engage in countless religious activities, but if you haven't hope, you're simply not religious. The surprising thing about the impact of Pope John Paul on the world is that it was surprising. If we understood the desperate need for hope, we would take it for granted that when finally a religfous leader emerged with smiling and transparent hopefulness, he would
- the next best thing is being a little bit Polish. Haven't you already heard someone claim his great-great-grandfather's mother-in-law's sister was Polish? That, by no means makes him Polish, but it seems the desire to have an affiliation with the new pope is so strong that any stretch of the family tree is acceptable.
Patrick's Day Irish. But it the election of Where were all these people II Poles have when derogatory Polish jokes emerged from all corners of the were flying? Few wanted to
earth. Stories in the papers are full of comments from people who met John Paul II on one of his trips as a cardinal, trips that apparently touched every Polisn national parish, every Polish community. If there hasn't been a direct link - actually having met him
claim association then - and with the level of the humor of most of those jokes I can't say I blame them. But things are different now. There is a Polish hero in today's time. Watching John Paul on TV has given millions of people a desire to identify with him. And
within a few days own the world. Those of us who spoke before the first conclave of the need for a hopeful holy man who smiles, were ridiculed by the press and dismissed by the cardinals as meddling in things that were none of our affair. Then, when John Paul turned out to be a smiling, hopeful pope and was greeted with the world's acclaim, not even a cardinal could question that our point was proved. The papacy's strength comes not from infallible definition, not from obsolete Renaissance protocol, but from holiness, humility and hopefulness. It is not merely what. the
papacy is all about, it is what Christianity is about and especially what the priesthood is about. The demand for a' "hopeful holy man who smiles" is also a demand for every Christian to make of his clergymen, and it is a valid demand for the nonChristian world to make of all of us Christians. John Paul's catechetical style was simplicity itself. In the audience in which I heard him talk he spoke of love, a simple, uncomplicated reflection on the old act of love we learned in grammar school. Everyone was charmed, awed, impressed, and went out feeling a little better. We will complain about all the years when we did not have
a pope like John Paul; but we might ask ourselves about our own failures to be hopeful, holy Christians who smile. Life is complicated. There are deep and difficult intellectual questions and many world problems. Simple homilies on love are not enough, but if Pope John Paul taught us anything, it is that without them no one will take us seriously when we talk about something else. Each of us should aproach our ministry the way the new pope, John Paul II, is approaching his. When asked by a reporter whether he would be a symbol of hope to the world the way his predecessor was, he smiled and said, "I hope so."
why not? He conveys an image that combines admirable traits: the diplomacy of a head of state, the intelligence of a scholar, the vigor of an athelete, the spontaneity of a TV personality, the sense of theatrics of an actor ... and the warmth of a favorite uncle.
enthusiastic response of a great number of Italians. The Papacy has been their domain. How shattering it could have been to have that tradition broken. His handling of the situation - his first greeting to those gathered in St. Peter's square - came across with personal sincerity. Possibly that was why it was more effective than a "prepared message" that gives the feeling it is calculated for its political effect. Under circumstances, having won the hearts of so many Italians who could have felt betrayed, I have hope that John Paul II may be the greatest peacemaker since Christ.
gives me the impression that h~ is comfortable with himself . . . a most necessary development of personality. For if he isn't at ease with himself, who else would be likely to have confidence in him?
Who could be unmoved by his rumpling the hair of the little boy after his installation. How much humanity in this acknowledging that the ceremony had been enough . . . now it was time for lunch. How challenging his holding back on reappointments of the Curia. How touching his warm embrace of Cardinal Wyszynski who a few days earlier had been his superior. Admirable too, has been the
Maybe the most powerful reason so many want to identify with John Paul is his use of the word "I" when he speaks. It
The impact that John Paul II has had is so strong that I wouldn't be surprised if there soon is a skit on "All in the Family" where Archie Bunker finds out that his great-grandmother on his mother's side was Polish ... and he doesn't object. I've searched my family history quite thoroughly. I've found a lot of things, but no Polish ancestors. I'll have to rely on what I'm sure millions are feeling these days. I'm a little Polish on my pope's side.
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The 95th Congress acted on a number of programs which had strong church backing. They include:
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It is still not too late to
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- A weakened version of the Humphrey-Hawkins Full Employment Bill recognizing the right to a decent job and setting a 1983 target of four percent unemployment. - 路Passage of food stamp reforms, effective in January, including ending the requirement of paying cash to obtain food stamps. -
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a group look much better than when planted singly or in rows. The same can be said for daffodils and hyacinths. Lilies are a different matter, since they tend to reproduce themselves and form clumps over the years. Planting bulbs is simple. I usually dig a hole with a spade rather than a trowel in order to go deep enough to loosen the soil under the bulb as well as around it. If I am planting tulips, I usually spade an area at least a foot across and eight to 10 in-, ches deep. Then I place the bulbs about four inches apart in
eral funds for abortions and provision of services for pregnant teens. - Requiring disability insurance programs to include coverage for women on maternity leave. - Authorization of various education programs. -Expansion' of the WIC program, providing food for needy pregnant women and pre-school children.
a circle and cover the bulbs while filling the hole. I also make it a point to hill a mound over the bulbs so that after the loose soil settles it does not leave a depression, which becomes a well in which water can collect and eventually rot the bulbs underneath. The point with all bulbs is to be sure that the planting area is well drained. One should buy l~lrge-size bulbs if available. The difference between them and small bulbs is often as little as five cents per hulb. This difference is translated into significant
- Authorization of a grain reserve to help stabilize food prices and farm income and be available in case of food shortages.
- Strengthening Social Security. - Extending the Indochina
refuge aid program. - Creation of consumer coop banks. - Regulating coal strip mining. Ratifying the Panama Canal treaties. - Ratifying a $7.4 billion foreign aid bill and tying aid to human rights considerations. - Approving "Food for Peace" program reforms.
bloom size almost immediately, plus quicker reproduction in a year or two. Large bulbs are available from almost all reputable dealers. Bulb plantings are a simple,
economical way to bring color to the garden when it is most appreciated. There is nothing so marvelous as the first daffodils of April or the tulips of May!
- Raising the minimum wage, creating a teen job program and expanding the CETA program.
Interregnum Coin VATlCAN CITY (NC) - The Vatican has authorized the design for the 500-lire interregnum coin (worth about 60 cents in Italian currency) which will go on sale shortly. One side bears the image of the Holy Spirit in the form of
a dove. The reverse carries the coatof-arms of Cardinal-chamberlain Jean Villot, custodian of the assets of the Holy See during the interregnum. Above his seal is the umbrella, symbol of the vacant see.
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Taunton Area Series Starts· Tonight Taunton area directors and co. ordinators of religious education programs are sponsoring a Faith Enrichment Series for parents and catechetists at five locations. All preseptations are from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. and there will be no admission charge. Speakers, their subjects and locations follow! Sister Mary Roger, RSM, of Brooklyn, N.Y. will offer teaching techniques for grades one through six, including sacramen_ tal preparation and special education needs. Those attending this presentation are asked to bring- scissors. The program,. "How Green Is Green?" will be offered Wednesday, Nov. 8 at
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St. Joseph's Church, North Dighton; and Thursday, Nov. 16 at Holy Cross, South Easton. Father Bill Baker, St. Patrick's Church, Falmouth, will discuss religious needs of 7th through 12th graders, addressing discussion techniques, confirmation preparation and use of popular music. He will be heard tonight at Holy Cross, South Easton; Thursday, Nov. 9 at Immaculate Conception, Taunton; and Thursday, Nov. 6 at St. Joseph's, Taunton.
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Sister Barbara Walsh, SUSC, principal of Holy Name School, Fall River; will address the topic "CCD Teacher and Parent as Leader and Model," explaining how family and teacher can work together. She will discuss the effect of TV on children, the place of sacraments: prayer, music and the teaching of Jesus as Friend and Savior. Her talk will be given Thursday, Nov. 9 at Immaculate Conception, North Easton and Wednesday, Nov. 15 at Sacred Heart, Taunton.
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Textbooks Continued frQm Page One ten comment on proposed IRS anti-discrimination regulations. Reed said the USCC supports civil rights and is sympathetic to IRS efforts to prevent private schools from discriminating. But, he said, the proposed regulations could force Catholic schools "to go outside their parish boundaries and affirmatively recruit minority students, whether or not Catholic, to meet IRS-imposed standards." The regulations could also force Catholic schools to change their hiring, financial assistance and governing policies, Reed said. IRS issued the proposed regulations on Aug. 22. It set a deadline of Oct. 31 for public comment and has set a public hearing for Dec. 5 in Washington. The regulations are aimed at "segregation academies," private schools established to subvert public school desegregation programs.. The regulations would require private 'elementary and secondary' schools established or greatly expanded at the time of public school desegregation programs to prove they do not discriminate on the basis of race or to lose their tax-exempt status. . Reed said Catholic schools have cooperated "extensively" with IRS in implementing the existing anti-discrimination policy. He said partial results of a
national survey show 89 of the approximately 160 Catholic dioceses have "no safe haven" policies to insure that parents do not' enroll students in Catholic schools to avoid public school desegregation. "To date," Reed said, "our office has not been informed by IRS or anyone else of any challenge having been made against the tax-exempt status of any Catholic school because of its failure to operate in a racially non-discriminatory manner." While no such charges have been made against Catholic schools, civil rights groups charge that many segregation academies, particularly in the South, are run by other Christian churches.
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The judgment of God shall turn topsy-turvy the judgments of men.'" - Edward F. Garesche
How do you love a baby? You hold it in your lap, cuddle itJn Y0cYr arms, give it a gentle kiss. The baby laughs;"you hug it, and suddenly you smile. How can you not love a baby? .. How can you refuse it milk'and medicine, even if you go hungry instead? ..Only once in all our 18 countries have I heard a native Sister in an orphanage complain! Evenings you see the Sisters handwashing diapers by the hundreds because there are no washing machines. You see them making coats and dresses out of rags, "walking" the babies who are sick, putting soles' on worn-01.!t shoes, correcting schoolpapers for tomorrow's class..'when food is scarce the Sisters eat last. Do you wonder the orphans Jove them? ..Happily, you too can have an orphan's love, simply by 'adOPting' a boy or girl by mail. We'll send you the child's name and photograph, you may write to him (or her) whenever you wish, and the Sisters will keep you informed as often as they can about his progress. All your child needs-for food, clothing, schooling, and medical care-is $14 a month ($168 a year), less than a smoker pays for cigarettes!... Can you pass up this opportunity to love? Mail the coupon below with $14 for one month's support, and you'll sleep better tonight. You'll know you're giving a chiid a chance!
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LEODORE RICHARD and Brother Francis Kreutztr, OFM -look at Holy Land souvenir that includes pebl)es from Mt. Calvary and the Holy Sepulchre. Crusader cr(Ss worn by brother is emblem of -Fraficiscans of the Cust<lly of the Holy Land. (Torchia Photo) about fiva months recovering from the effects of the attack. And after a total of 26 years as Sepulchre sacristan, he had to leave his post, since he could no longer climb the stairs that lead to Calvary. Instead, he said, he was assigned to Mount Tabor, 120 miles from Jerusalem, where the shrine cared for by the Franciscans is "all on the level." At present Brother Francis is serving at Mt. Holy Sepulchre in Washington, D.C., but he expects to return to the Holy
Land in 1980. He explained that the Frill· ciscans 'of. the Custody of ~e Holy Land have cared for Hjy Land shrines for 600 years aid that young men entering lIe community do so with Hl,y Land service in mind. In totl, he has served 39 years at va:· ous shrines. Richard, his host, is a FouJll Degree Knight of Columbus ad before his retirement was Ul attendant at Notre Dame ms· soleum, Fall River.
Reflections Continued from Page One and laity of the diocese which the bishop is called by God to shepherd. This audience of the Pope was scheduled for the bishops of Regions I and III of the United States Catholic Conference, namely, the bishops of New England, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, for October 19th, and was to have been with Pope Paul VI. The unexpected death of that great Pope in August seemed, at first, to indicate that plans might have to be changed. Then the qUick election of Pope John Paul I immediately gave apparent assurance that the audience would take place as scheduled. The world, however, was not permitted to have Pope John Paul I very Jong at all. The "smiling Pope" was called to his Master after one of ,the shortest pontifi. cates in history. Since I had already forwarded to the Holy See the required "Quinquennial Report" on the status of the Diocese of Fall River and because it was possible to fulfill the requirement of praying at the tombs of the Apostles, I decided to go through with the scheduled plans for the "Ad Limina Visit," even though I feared that it would not be possible to have an audience with the new Holy -Father who would he elected to succeed Pope John Paul I.
However, I am happy to be able to say that my journey to Rome was made extraordinarily joyful by the fact that during my stay the newly-elected Pope John Paul II solemnly entered into his ministry as SUpreme Pastor. I was privileged to be at that ceremony. The world received the news of the election of Pope John Paul II when Cardinal Felice an· nounced it from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica to the throngs gathered in the square below, an announcement instantaneously transmitted throughout the world by the marvels of radio and television. Shortly afterwards, the smiling, vigorous, manly figure of Pope John Paul II appeared. Cardinal Wojtyla, Archbishop of Krakow, was the new Pope! The son of Poland, a land so dear to him and so dear to the Church, had accepte4 to assume the awesome responsibilities of Successor to Peter as the Bishop of Rome and Vicar of Christ on earth. The Gospel words echo in the background: "Peter, do you love me? Feed my lambs . . . feed my sheep." . Indeed, those very _words seemed to echo tlirough the square in front of St. Peter's Basilica during the moving homily which the Pope delivered during the Mass marlting the beginning of his ministry as Supreme Pastor. That liturgy on October
22nd was a thrilling experiene.. Not since my student days in tie Holy Year of 1950 could I ~ member seeing St. Peter's Squae accommodating so many peope. As a matter of fact, the crmd spilled over into much of tie Via della Conciliazione. There, in the presence of tie Cardinals of the Church, h\l~· dreds of bishops, throngs of priests, religious and faith/Ill laity, together with numeralS official delegations representing so many churches, ecumenical groups and governments, tie strong, vigorous, young new Pope came out of St. Peteis Basilica and formally initiatEd his Pontificate. The talents and leadership qualities with which God has e~· dowed our new Holy Father be· came immediately evident. One receives a tremendous sense ~f security and reassurance upon seeing this new ~ope. Likewise, one immediately senses the quiet warmth of his personality which comes through his ever-smiling face and his almost inviting gestures of greeting. He is a man of deep faith, nur· tured and developed in his native country which has ever been proud of its Catholic faith. a land tenderly devoted to Mary, Mother of God and Mother 'of the Church, and loyal' to 'the Pope of Rome, Peter's successor. Turn to Page Sixteen
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Seminary Dean BALTIMORE (NC) - For the first time in its 187 years, St. Mary's Seminary and University, Baltimore, will have a nun-dean. Sister of Mercy Patricia A. Smith will be academic dean of the School of Theology as of Jan. 1. Sister Smith; who holds a doctorate in theology from St. Michael's College, Toronto, currently is an associate dean. She will succeed 'Father William R. Jenkinson, returning to pastoral work in Providence, R.I. Sulpician Father Leonard R. Foisy, seminary rector, said the appointment is "consistent with and further implements St. Mary's openness and responsiveness to guidelines reaching as far back as Vatican II." The nun said there is no connection between the appointment and the Second Conference on the Ordination of Roman Catholic Women, set for the Baltimore Civic Center this month. "My appointment is a very separate issue from the ordination of women," she said. Father Foisy said the nun's specialization in the work of German Jesuit Father Karl Rahner first attracted the seminary authorities' attention. Sister Smith joined the Sisters of Mercy in 1956. She currently teaches the sacraments at the Baltimore seminary, oldest in the United States.
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For Children By Janaan Manternach
By Mary Coo Maher
John the Baptist was a man with one desire. He wanted people to know and love Jesus. He had conh' to beliew that Jesus was sent by God to brin~ healing and new life to people. John had a small group of followers who 1iYl"'d with him and helped him baptize the crowds that came out into the desert to see him. One day John was standin~ with two of his disciples. One of them was named Andrew. They were at the Jordan River. not far from where John had baptized Jesus. As they were talking. they saw Jesus walking beside the river. John said to the two disciples. "look! There is the lamb of God!" That was John's poetic way of saying Jesus was sent by God to bring life and freedom to pt'ople. The disciples were struck by John's words and attracted by Jesus. They had watched him for the past few days. Now John was telling them how special Jesus was. So they follo\\'ed Jesus, each wondering what he was really like, what difference getting to know him might make. Suddenly Jesus turned around and noticed the two men. "What are you looking for?" he asked them. "Did you lose something?" The question touched their hearts. They realized that they were looking for something more, something that would help them Ii\'e more fully. "Rabbi" they said, "where do you stay?" Rabbi is the Hebrew word for teacher. They knew Jesus was a teacher about life and about God. "Come and see," Jesus answered. They went with him to where he was staying. By the end of the day they knew they had found what they were looking for. They were so happy about Jesus that they immediately told their friends. Andrew had a brother named Simon. He too became Jesus' friend. We are all looking for something, someone, to help us make sense out of our lives, to help us find our way. "What is it we are looking for?" That is Jesus' call to us. "Come and see," he says. "Be my friends. Stay close to me. That's how you will find what you are most looking for."
TIll' ,word "nourishment" usually indicates food or affection given us by others. Yet this word, when transferred to spiritlIal contexts, is capable of a far wid,'r range of meanings.
WE WRONG OURSELVES "One does not fear God because he is terrible, but because he is literally the soul of goodness and truth, because to do him wrong is to do wrong to some mysterious part of oneself."-Joyce Cary.
Spiritually, people arc nourished to their own fullness in the reC'Ognition that contraries dwell in each of us. Learning to deal with and balance them gives strength and wholeness.
THE DISCIPLES FOLLOW Jesus into Jerusalem in this scene from the television film "Jesus of Nazareth." (NC Photo)
The Call of the Disciples By Father John J. Castelot
The call of the first disciples is recorded in all four Gospels. These accounts furnish excellent examples of how the evangelists adapted transitional material to their own individual purposes. The Gospels are not lives of Christ in the modern sense of the term. Rather, they are interpretations of the Christ-event in the light of post-Resurrection faith. Their authors were concerned, of course, with history, but they were more concerned with conveying the meaning of that history. Mark's account is the earliest and simplest. It tells Us that Jesus, walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, saw Simon and his brother Andrew fishing. He stopped and called out: "Come after me; I will make you fishers of men." They immediately abandoned their nets and became his followers. Farther down the shore he spotted another pair of brothers, James and John, who were getting their nets ready. He called them; they left their father Zebedee and went off with him. Putting this event at the beginning of the public ministry, Mark has recorded no previous activity of Jesus which might have prepared the disciples for such an abrupt call and mysteriously immediate response. Is he perhaps trying to suggest the power of Jesus' personality? At any rate, he conveys the idea that following Jes)ls demands renunciation. Matthew follows Mark almost to the letter, both in the placing and the description of the call (Mt. 4,18-22). Luke, however, uses the material in his own way (5,1-11). He tells first of Jesus' preaching at Nazareth and
Capernaum (4,14-32), the cure of a demoniac (33-37), of Simon's mother-in-law and many. others, with his renown spreading throughout the area (38-44). Only then does he recount the call of the disciples, and he concentrates almost exclusively on Simon Peter. The setting is the same as in Mark and Matthew, by the Sea of Galilee. Jesus gets into Simon's boat and from 'the bark of Peter' addresses the people on the beach. Then he tells Simon to move into deep water and let down the nets. Simon objects that they've been at it all night and there's not a fi"sh anywhere around, but agrees to give it a try. The catch is so huge that the nets almost break and they have to signal for help, finally filling two boats.
Then comes one of the most touching scenes in the Gospel, Peter, an experienced fisherman, is flabbergasted. He realizes vaguely that he is in the presence of something, someone, beyond the ordinary. He falls at Jesus' knees, saying, "Leave me, lord. I am a sinful man." Jesus must have loved him deeply at that moment and, far from leaving him, gave him assurance and a commission. "Do not be afraid. From now on you will be catching men." luke records, almost in passing, the amazement of James and John and their response; "With that they brought their boats to land, left everything, and became his followers." The fourth Gospel has a notably different, pro'bably paralTurn to Page Thirteen
ASpecial Gift from God By Sister Irene Hartman
"Obedience and Peace," the motto of Pope John XXIII, ruled his life. At one point he wrote ,in his diary: "I am becoming ever more dogmatic about the efficacy of this: 'Thy will be done,' " John saw in this prayer a call to be willing to let the times mature for the kingdom of God without wanting to rush things. He developed this basic insight with reference to Chapter 12 of Book 3 of the "Imitation of Christ" which he knew by heart: "My child, I will teach you now the way of peace and true liberty. "I. Seek, child, to do the will of others rather than your own. "2. Always choose to have less than more. "3. Look always for the place
and seek to be beneath all others. "4. Always wish and pray that the will of God be fully carried out in you," In suming up the spirituality of Pope John, we find the constant search to know and do God's will in his life and work combined' with a peace and confidence in God the Father that was a special charismatic gift. For a 78-year-old pontiff to convoke a council demanded a deeply rooted trust in God. During the first session, the pope said humorously, "I would like very much for our Lord to appear to me and tell me when the council will end. To get it started, I am in command, but to finish it ... " He had mixed feelings about what results the council would bring and said, "I Turn to Page Thirteen
Many of us expect religion to nourish only our light side. Bread to block out our brokenness is what we ask for. We want rituals that relax us rather than reach into and out of our lived awareness. Our religious expectations have often made us passive dependents, longing to be less responsible rather than more. We see this graphically in the response of many to the revision of the Communion rite. People are often afraid to feed themselves the bread of life. Attitudes such as "Do not touch the host" take a long time to readjust. And so congregations have been fed rather than asked to respond to Jesus' invitation to active participation: "Take and eat," In this revised rite we will find ourselves symbolically feeding ourselves the bread of life which invites fuller human life of us. Jesus stressed again and again in his public ministry that the kingdom of God, metaphorically and symbolically a banquet was a full meal for a full life, not surrogate food for those who simply wished to survive. To be in touch with this aspect of Jesus' ministry is also to work so that no one on earth need suffer from the loss of human basics. Jesus invited out the potential of each person he met but not by asking anyone to deny less agreeable aspects of himself or herself. In our time the human potential movement is an active agent in "nurturing unto fullness," This movement including gestalt therapies, . encounter groups and running for meditation need not frighten us. Such ways of nurturing richer life may say much to us about the nature of human fullness and our need to create new ways to achieve and receive it. We are learning that a lot of the nourishhment we long for lies inside us waiting to be brought to fuller life. We just need to be brave enough to feed upon it. LOVE AND FEAR "We must fear God through love, not love him through fear," -Jean Pierre Camus.
. Special Gift Continue'd from Page Twelve expect a lillie fresh air from it . . . we must shake off the imperial dust that has accumulatl'd on the throne of 51. Peter since Constantine'." John saw the duty of the church not simply as guarding the sacred treasury of truth but dedicating itself with an earnest will and without fear to the work which this era demands of God's people. "We arc not here on earth to guard a museum but to cultivate a garden flourishing with life and promise to a glorious future." He loved the past and respected existing institutions, yet he shook them and set in motion a renewal of the institutions from their foundations. The windows, he knew, needed to be opened. He was anxious to do God's will. From the hundreds of pages in his spiritual notebooks, we can draw some idea of the priority he put on his methodical search for God's will. He wrote, "The Lord brought me forth from 'poor parents and took care of everything. I have let him do it all. My humble and already long life has developed like a skein under the sign of simplicity and purity. It costs one nothing to acknowledge and repeat that I am, and that I amount to, really nothing." This humble, faithful effort to find God's will in all the events of life offered the vision and confidence for Pope John's priestly and papal ministry. No one was more a pastor of souls than he. The whole world felt his unbounded love and friendship for every man, his unwavering hope for the grace of God at work in the nearts of all men East and West - Christian or communist - saint and sinner. He expressed his thoughts this way, "Here I must make
some distinctions. I should not Ill' a master of politics, st ratl'gy or human sciellce; then' are plenty of men who are masters in these areas. I am to be the mastl'r of mercy and I ruth."
The Call Continued from Page Twelve lei, tradition of the call of the first disciples '(In 1,35-51). The disciples appear on the scene as followers of John the Baptist, who points Jesus out to them. The setting is the Jordan valley in Judea, where John is baptizing. The first two to meet Jesus are Andrew and an unnamed companion, probably John, son of Zebedee. Andrew brings Simon to Jesus, who changes his name to Cephas (Peter). Next are Philip and Nathaniel. The incident covers two days and is arranged in such a way as to bring out many points of Johannine theology. There is a rapid crescendo of recognition on the part of the discip~s, beginning with "rabbi," then "the messiah," then "the one Moses spoke of in the law the prophets· too," and finally "son of God, king of Israel." Thus John telescopes into two days a long process of slow recognition which was complete only after the Resurrection.
Among the F'irst VATICAN CITY Among the first bishops received by Pope John Paul II were three from Baltic countries taken over by the Soviet Union in 1940. They are Bishop Giuliano Vaivods, apostolic administrator of Riga, Latavia; Coadjutor Bishop Liudas Povilonis of Kaunas and Vilkaviskis, Lithuania; and Bishop Romuald Kriksciunas, apostolic adminstrator of Panevezys, Lithuania.
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sanlo t; 0 herGi do dia-a-dia e a vIda hojc e rica em modalidades forjadoras de hcrorsmos Impensados. No interior de cada homem pode dormir urn her6i, esperando apenas pelo som do despertador do tempo e da oportunldade. Sonhamos ser her6is e urn honito sonho quando ancorado numa vontade de ferro. 0 que no entanto, costuma acontecer e que, quando se nos depara a oportunidade de transformarmos 0 sonho em realidade, quando chega 0 momento de sermos her6is de verdade e n~o s~ de sonho, ent~o, faltam-nos as for 1as e deixamos cair os ombros em atitude de vencidos. o heroismo tece-se no dia-a-dia. quem pense que 0 hero{smo depende da ousadia dum momento, da tenacidade de um ins tante, talvez impensado, mas 0 destino hrindou como oportunidade de algu~m se sagrar her5i disto ou daquilo neste ou naquele campo de ac)~o. H~, e certo, quem tenha beneficiado, sobremaneira de actos impensados, inconscientes, e tenha subido ao "podium" do hero{'smo por rapidez de acS-;'o Ihes n~o ter dado tempo de pesarem os pros e contras da sua actua~ao, que bem poderia'ser frustrada, se a sorte declaradamente os n~o empurrasse para diante. Poder-se-ia falar de hero{smo X%, Na esc ala 'de valores, ningu~m duvidara que 0cupa 0 primeiro posta aquele hero{smo construido no dia-a-dia, em cada momenta que passa, nesse momento em que se joga a possibilidade da derrota ou da vit~ria. A santidade ~ tambem herofsmo, 0 hero[smo do dia-a-dia de quem se comprometeu com Cristo na mesma tarefa dos irm~os. Ser santo ~ ir embarcado com cristo. No dia do nosso Baptismo, todo 0 Crist~o embarca numa aventura salvadora. Na quarta vigflia da noite, a barca ~ batida, fustigada, e 0 medo apodera-se de n5s como se apoderou dos disclpulos, que julgaram ver um fantasma. Para os bons cristros, para os que vivem para Deus, Cristo e a Igreja n!o ., ser~o nunea fantasmas de fazer gritar; nao serao nunea oportunidades iguais as intuidas pela mae de Zebedeus. Para os bons, P?ra os que tem tempera de santos, Cristo e a Igreja est10,ao' serviJo dos outros, da humanidade. E preeiso deixarmos 0 Senhor embarcar eonnoseo. Se Ele n~o tem lugar, n~o pode acalmar tempestades, mesmo que esteja a dormir. Se temos medo da Igreja que nos pareee enveleeida, avanjada ou retrograda, ~ porque n~o vamos com Cristo. "Embarcar com Cristo" exige dos santos (dos eristros) que mostrem Cristo nas suas vidas, sem 0 desfigurar, para que, por seu interm~dio, os homens sejam Seus companheiros de viagem. Para 0 eristao, Cristo n~o pode ser uma ideia, mesmo personifieada. Ate aos 15,16,17 anos, 0 amor e~ apenas uma ideia. sonhos, ha ilusoes. Depois, esse amor vai-se personificando em cada um que leva-o para toda a parte. Quando 0 erist!io'incarna 0 "papel" de Cristo, leva-O para toda a parte. A partir de entro, Cristo ~ conheeido porque 0 cristao 0 "apresenta" na sua vida. Os conhecidos do crist~o s~o, assim, eonhe'eidos de Cristo. S~o Paulo esereve, "a vontade de Deus que sejais santos." uma exigeneia e um eompromisso no Baptismo.
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Caller: Some mornings I feel I cannot face another day. It gets harder and harder to cope with the ordinary things. Ans.: No one said it was going to be easy. Life is a struggle from the very beginning. That's why we need a strong workable faith. At no time did Jesus add everything together and make sense out of life. He stressed the inner life, its purpose, a sense of personal unity, significant relationships with people. You also mentioned insecurity. Who knows but what we must accept the painful fact that spiritual growth takes place when we feel insecure and frightened. To avoid anything demanding discipline is to remain a child, never to discover the power that sleeps within one. That spiritual growth takes place when you walk through the valley of the shadow, knowing somehow as you walk that there are deep r.esources within you. Caller: I am awestruck by the fall foliage but my friends say, "You see it. every year. Don't make such a fuss about it." Ans.: Your companions lack a sense of wonder. As Chesterton said, "The world does not lack for wonders, only for a sense of wonder." We must be as children - wide-eyed. People travel from everywhere to view New England foliage, )'et some dismiss its beauty. This is what I mean when I say how hard it is to find the right friends. This is why so many are lonesome in a crowd. Caller: We boast too much about what we do. Aren't "caring Christians" supposed to do these things? Why do we shout our deeds from the housetops? What is "caring," anyway? Ans~ I believe caring is instinctive and comes from God. Without it there would be no human race. An infant is totally dependent on others. If we brag about achievements, about what we give
Holy Family Editor Cathy Jupin and her aides Corey Cardoza, Elizabeth DeFarias and Tina Torres have every right to be proud of "Hy Fy Spy," this year's first edition of the New Bedford school's newspaper. Unusual quiet pervaded classrooms as the paper was distributed and' students eagerly read it. Driver education classes are now in progress and swimming and bowling teams are being directed by Sister Charlotte and Mrs. Mary .Ann. Rapoza, respectively. Repr~sentatives from New Hampshire, Florida and Massachusetts colleges were available for student consultation during the past week.
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I picked up the paper this morning, and read all the daily blues The world is one big tragedy, I wonder what I can do About all the pain and injustice, about all the sorrow Living in a danger zone, the world could end tomorrow Tomorrow I might go as far as suichP..l But I'm not going to let it bother me tonight Life on the streets is a jungle, a struggle to keep up the pace I just can't beat that old dog eat dog, The rats keep winning tn.t rat race But I'm not going to let it bother me tonight The world is in an uproar and I see no end in sight But I'm not going to let it bother me tonight Lord, Lord, Lord, we got nothing but trouble I've done all I can today But I'm not going to let it both:lr me tonight Written by Bluie • Nix - Daughtry, Sung by Atlanta Rhythm Section, (c) 1978, Polydor, Inc.
others, we are not living as we ought. True caring is essential to our being. It can be painful, but it can also be a healing factor in our lives. When we feel caring love, it is the pull of God's spirit. Don't let the world take it away from you. Crisis Living I receive many cal1s from people of al1 ages telling me they find it difficult living in the midst of crisis and change. They give in too easily! We must be-
Iieve that God is searching for us, testing us, coming to where we are, like a shepherd seeking his sheep. I get hored with people who talk as if the Spirit were stored in one place. He is busy all over the world. For someone to say join this group or that group is to cut off free choice, alternatives and maybe that uncontrollable wind of the Spirit which means to extend the branches of the Church, not prune them.
This song asks "What can I do about all the pain in the world?" Unfortunately, its answer leads nowhere. In fact, it undermines the question's importance.
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Consequently, practicality is a necessity. It is better to be committed to one area of interest than to dabble in many problem areas. Further, one's sense of vision must never overlook the world found immediately within one's sphere of existence. There may be people in one's family who feel unappreciated, lonely or fearful.
Yesterday students at Feehan High in Attleboro attended the Liturgy of All Saints Day in the school auditorium. Music was under the direction of the Folk Group, whose moderator is Sister Mary Evangela. Rev. George Bellenoit, chaplain, was the main celebrant of the Mass. Seniors and Juniors look forward with trepidation to the College Board Scholastic Apitude Tests (SATs) to be administered on Saturday. Next Wednesday, freshmen will select officers, under direction of the Student Council. French III and French IV Students will attend a performance of "Le 'Petit Prince" by the French Theatre of Boston at Concord Carlisle High School next Thursday. They will be accompanied by Mrs. Thomas Brennan and Sister Rita St. Laurent. Senior Joanne Chaput will be included in the upcoming edition of "Who's Who among American High School Students"· and is eligible for an associated scholarship program. She is design editor of the Feehan yearbook and Key Club vice-president. Her interests include tourism and the health field. A scholarship fund for students at Attleboro and Feehan high schools will benefit from a dol1house and miniature exhibit and sale to be held at Feehan on Sunday, Nov. 19.
Colleen Farrissey is choreographer and Dr. Robert Duquette has the leading role in "Damn Yankees," a musical comedy to be presented tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday at Bishop Connol1y High School, Fall River. Directed by Ralph Martin with Irene Monte as musical director the production will also feature Lee Carreiro, Marilyn Duquette, Kenneth Raposa and Claire Canuel, supported by 46 singers, dancers and bit players.
Hot Line Gives Colleg'e Info BOSTON (NC) - By making a single telephone cal1, Catholic high school students throughout the country now can receive free recruitment information from colleges and universities. A computerized hot line service, sponsored by Catholic Career Council in New York and Boston, has gone into operation for students headed for colleges and trade schools. Pupils outside New York can call the hot line tol1 free at 800431-2484. They must give their name, address, school, major field of study and guidance counselor's name. They will then receive recruitment material and a description of th~ school they are interested in attending. If students have no school in mind, they may select a major subject and the computer will match them with appropriate schools.
The first response is .a mere echo of the title. The secondary response suggests suicide as a way out of world dilemmas, but the attitude conveyed is hardly serious. One feels this idea was chosen because the words fit rythmically. While the answers in the song show little imagination or serious concern, it's a question Christians need to face. World problems, however, are beyond a personal approach. A modern Don Quixote will soon discover that the windmills of 1978 social problems are rarely conquered alone.
Our calling asks for both - a sensitivity towards the lives of the people with whom we live plus a vision of hope for a world caught in its own selfishness and injustice. The greatest temptation and perhaps the most killing to the Christian spirit is the choice to do nothing. Christ's example is one of action and our response must follow this example.
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Greater New Bedford Voke-Tech in Division Two action, while Coyle-Cassidy's Warriors will entertain Dighton-Rehoboth in inter-division play. In soccer, the Bishop Connolly High Cougars were in third place, one point ahead of Stang, in the conference's Division Two, going into yesterday's last card of the season. Division One winds up its season tomorrow with Taunton at New Bedford, Falmouth at Dennis-Yarmouth, Diman Voke at Barnstable, and, Westport at Durfee. After being held scoreless for 10 games, Westport _ at long last _ broke into the scoring column with goals by Ken Webb and Kevin St. Martin against New Bedford last week but in a losing cause.
Mansfield Loses Hockomock First Place Previously unbeaten and untied Mansfield dropped' out of first place in Hockomock League football as a result of a 28-15 loss to North Attleboro. Franklin and Canton, which had been tied for second place, posted victories last weekend and are now deadlocked for the league lead. Manchester is still the top team in the Mayflower League, with six league wins and seven
overall against no losses. Last weekend Manchester defeated Apponequet Regional, now 4-1 in league play. Blue Hills Regional is now the other undefeated, untied team in the league with five wins in as many outings. Saturday's games have Bristol-Plymouth at Apponequet, Manchester at Blue Hills, West Bridgewater at Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket at Southeastern Regional.
South Continues To Set CYO Pace Fall River South edged Fall River North, 2-1, in the Driscoll Rink, Fall River, last Sunday night and maintained its two-point lead in the Bristol County Catholic Hockey League. Somerset-Freetown, which had been tied with New Bedford and Taunton for second place, gained
undisputed possession of the runnerup spot with a 4-2 win over· Taunton. New Bedford tied Rochester 2-2. Next Sunday's 9 p.m. games have Taunton vs. South, Rochester vs. Somerset~Freetown, and, New Bedford vs. North.
Special Olympics Swim Meet The Bristol County Special Olympics swim meet, hosted by Nazareth Hall, was held last Saturday at the Fall River Durfee High School. Participants came from Attleboro, Taunton, Wrentham as well as Fall l'Uver. All first and second place winners will compete at a state meet Dec. 2 at Keefe Vocational Technical School, Framingham. In order to give each child the best chance of competing and winning, each age group is divided into competition divisions based on actual performance. Nazareth Hall's first place winners in the 25 yard freestyle event were Brian Blanchette, Lisa Breault, Linda Carreiro, Pamela Deda, Denise Demers, Madeline Duhon and Christine' Jupin. Second place winners were lJeth Ainsworth, Tom Beane, Deborah Caisse, Marie Chaberek, Jennifer Demers, Gerry Froment, Tim Paul, Theresa Ravenalle and Danny Renehan.
Fifty yard freestyle first place winners were: Madeline Duhon, Gerry Froment, Danny Renahan and Carmel Rosa. Winners of second place were Tom Beane, Mary Garro, Christine Jupin and Tim Paul. Placing first in the 25 yard backstroke were Brian Blanchette, Lisa Breault, Deborah Caisse, Linda Carreiro, Mary Garro and Carmel Rosa. Pamela Deda and Theresa Ravenalle placed second. Nazareth Hall's relay teams also did well. The 15 and under girls team comprised of Beth Ainsworth, Lisa ~reault, Mary Garro and Theresa Ravenalle won first place. The 16 and over girls team of Christine Jupin, Linda Carreiro, Carmel Rosa and Madeline Duhon won first place while' the team of Denise Demers, Jennifer Demers, Deborah Caisse and Pamela Deda came in second.
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Feehan, Stang Win Championships They may not have set the world afire in football and soccer but Bishop Feehan and Bishop Stang Highs are not without crowns to wear in other fall sports. Feehan's Shamrocks are the Division Three Southeastern Mass. Conference cross-country champions and Stang's Spartanettes are the titlists in Central Division conference field hockey.
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"Comes A Horseman" (United Artists) In this western, Jane Fonda is a small rancher determined to resist the encroachment of cattle baron Jason Robards. She sells some of her land to discharged serviceman James Caan, and after a gunman in Robard's pay critically wounds him and kills his friend and partner, Caan throws in his lot with Miss Fonda. "Watership Down" (Aveo Embassy) This animated version of Richard Adams' novel about a band of brave rabbits making a dangerous journey in search of a new home has been done with taste and intelligence. Two or three scenes - blood running out of the mouth of a rabbit caught in a snare, for example - are on the strong side. Because of this, the film has been classified A-II (PG) On TV Breast cancer is the leading cause of death for women in their middle years. The struggle of Betty Robbin of NBC News against these medical odds is told in the moving drama "First You Cry," airing Wednesday, Nov. 8, from 9-11 P.M. on CBS. Sunday, Nov. 5, 10-11 P.M. (NBC) "Lifeline." This week, the new medical-actuality series profiles Dr. Joan Hodgman, chief of the newborn division, Women's Hospital, Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center. Saturday, Nov. 11, 5-5:30 P.M. (PBS) "Studio See." This program offers young viewers a look at how America's top young gymnasts train for future
Olympic competition and also features a report on two kids making a science fiction film in Nebraska. Films on TV Saturday, Nov. 4, 8:30 P.M. (CBS) - "The Poseidon Adventure" (1972) - On its last voyage over a New Year's holiday, the S.S. Poseidon is overturned by a massive tidal wave, which kills nearly everyone but leaves just enough survivors to exemplify every sterotype and cliche in the old-fashioned movie bag of tricks. We warn you about occasional rough language - all in a time of crisis, you understand.
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ILifeline l Tops ruPELO, Miss. (NC) - "Lifeline," NBC-TV's new non-fiction medical program, makes the most "constructive contribution as entertainment and/or information" of all new network series, according to the National Federation for De~ency. Federation monitors ranked new network programs on a 1 to 10 scale during the first weeks of the fall schedule. "Lifeline" scored 9.75. Other series receiving high scores were "Centennial," at 8.8; "Paper Chase," 8.27; and "Grandpa Goes to Washington," 7. Least constructive series were "WKRP," "American Girls," "Vega$" (3.10) and NBC's "Who's Watching the Kids."
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DOMINICAN TERTIARIES, FALL RIVER Members of the Third Order of St. Dominic will meet at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10 at the Rose Hawthorne Lathrop Home. Father Giles Dimock, O.P., chaplain, will offer Mass and will then speak on the eucharistic liturgy.
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HOLY HOUR PROGRAM, SACRED HEARTS, FAIRHAVEN A monthly Mass celebrated for all Holy Hour program participants. This month's Eucharist will be offered today at St. Mary's Church, New Bedford. Those interested in the Holy Hour program, conducted at Sacred Hearts Church, Fairhaven, may contact Angelo DeBortoli, 996-0332. OUR LADY OF FATIMA, SWANSEA Jean Caya Bancroft will discuss handwriting analysis at the Women's Guild meeting to be held at 7 p.m. Monday, with Mrs. Rosaline Palana as chairwoman.
ST. JOHN OF GOD, SOMERSET CCD schedules are now complete and children should report to their classes at the assigned time. All classes are one hour, except seventh grade, which is one and a half hours. ST. ANNE, FALL RIVER
ADOPTION INFORMATION NIGHT, EZRA BAKER SCHOOL, DENNIS An Adoption Information Night will be held at 7:30 tomorrow night at Ezra Baker School, Dennis. Six social workers from various parts of the commonwealth will be on hand to answer queries on adoption of children from foreign countries. There will also be a slide presentation.
A Mass for deceased parishioners will be offered at 11:30 a.m. today. Brownies will meet at 2:30 ·p.m. tQday in the school cafeteria. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed following 11 :30 a.m. Mass tomorrow and there will be an hour of adoration from 2 to 3 p.m. New members are sought for the Parish Committee and may contact Father John Foister or a committee member. GIFT weekend for adults will be held the weekend of Nov. 17 through 19 at Peacedale, R.I. Application forms are available in the rear of the church.
Directions to the school are available from Sandy Amaral, 394-7294 and Ronnie Mulligan, 775-6887. FIVE HOUR VIGIL, FALL RIVER First Friday vigil of reparation will be held from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. tomorrow at Our Lady of Health Church, Cambridge Street, Fall River, beginning and ending with Mass. Refreshments. will be served at 10 p.m. and all are invited to participate. SACRED HEART CEMETERY, NEW BEDFORD An All Souls' Day Mass will be offered at noon today in the chapel of Sacred Heart Cemetery No. 2 on Mt. Pleasant Street.
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SS. PETER AND PAUL, FALL RIVER New senior CYO officers are Robert Boulay, president; Scott MeGarty, vice-president; Sandra Jeffrey, secretary; Kevin Depin, treasurer. The Women's Club will havea potluck supper at its meeting Monday, Nov. 6. The annual Christmas party will be held Tuesday, Dec. 12. Reservations may be made with Mary Tyrrell or Barbara Lee. ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL, FALL RIVER Music of Richard Proulx and Robert Kreutz will be heard at the 10 a.m. liturgy on Sunday.
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enabled Pope John Paul II to develop the spiritual life that has prepared him for the pastoral responsibilities for the Universal HOLY NAME, Church to )Vhich he has now FALL RIVER The parish will sponsor a day been called. On Wednesday, October 25th, trip to the Burlington Mall Saturday, Nov. 4. Reservations may I was present at the first General Audience in the Nervi Audience be made at the rectory. Hall, built during the Pontificate FIRST FRIDAY CLUB, of Pope Paul VI. The Hall was FALL RIVER filled to capacity and there were Fire Chief Louis A. Shea Jr. well over 10,000 pilgrims present. will discuss the arson problem The Holy Father first completed in Fall River at the supper- an audience for German-speakmeeting of the First Friday Club ing pilgrims in St. Peter's Basiltomorrow night in the Sacred ica and then came into the AudiHeart parish hall, following 6 ence Hall. He was given a thunp.m. Mass in the church. derous ovation, and as he walked down the aisle, it seemed that ST. STANISLAUS, the reception increased in FALL RIVER The parish grotto and grounds strength and volume until the will be dedicated at 7 p.m. to- final outburst of love and affecmorrow. A prayer service and tion was expressed by the crowd blessing presided over by Bish- as the Pope reached the stage op Cronin will be followed by a and turned to face the assembly. reception in the school auditori- It was a very emotional experience and frankly made me very um. Blood pressures will be proud indeed of our new Holy checked following all Masses Father and thankful to God for this weekend as a free service.. him. At the end of the General AuA free magic program will be dience, during which the Pope presented at 4 p.m. Sunday in talked on the virtue of prudence, celebration of the grounds dedication. Refreshments will fol- the bishops present were escorted to smaller rooms adjoining low, also at no charge. the large audience chamber and there the new Holy Father reo ceived each bishop. I was deeply moved. The Holy Father conveys immediately the warmth of his personality and for pregnancy help the sincerity of the interest he confidential manifests in the conversation. He was happy to convey his free pregnancy testing blessing to all of us in the Diolet us help you. We Care cese of 'Fall River, and I was privileged to be able to assure the new Pope that he has the affection, loyalty and support of OUR LADY'S the People of God of the Diocese RELIGIOUS STORE of Fall River. 936 So. Main St., Fall River I left Rome to return to Fall (Corner Osborn St.) River with a renewed appreciaPut Your Nativity Set tion of our Church, the People of " On lay-Away God, united in one faith, calling For Christmas upon the one Lord and Savior And Religious Articles Jesus Christ, devoted to his Blessed Mother, shepherded by Tel. 673-4262 the bishops who are the successors of the Apostles and who are in collegial unity with one another and together with and H·A L LET T under the head of the College of Funeral Home Inc. Bishops and of the Church, the Pope, Bishop Of Rome, Successor 283 Station Avenue of Peter and Vicar of Christ. South Yarmouth, Mass. May Almighty God grant Tel. EXeter 8·2285 health, strength and length of years to our new Holy Father, Director-Norman A. Hallett Pope John Paul n.
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CAPE COD & ISLANDS CATHOLIC NURSES The area chapter of the Council of Catholic Nurses will meet at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday in Centerville. Sister Madeleine Clemence, retired dean of Southeastern Massachusetts University SchOOl of Nursing, will speak. Prospective members are invited.