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NORTH DARTMOUTH - Hundreds gathered at St. Julie Billiart Parish and Bishop Stang High School on Oct. 28 for the annual Pro-Life Convention and were energized by keynote speaker Professor Mary Ann Glendon of Harvard University and a dozen workshops focusing on various Pro-Life topics.

The conference was co-sponsored by the Catholic Education Center and the Pro-Life Apostolate of the Diocese of Fall River.

It began with a prayer service led by Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. He thanked all those who worked hard to put the event together especially Deacon Bruce J. Bonneau, director of religious education; Father Stephen A. Fernandes, director of the Pro-Life Apostolate; Marian Desrosiers, assistant. director of the ProLife Apostolate; Augustinian Father William T. Garland, director of education; and James A. McNamee, diocesan superintendent of schools. .

Glendon told those gathered that she came to Fall River to talk about the ProLife cause because "I care about the society young people are going to live in. I'm

thought the speakers and gathering were never know enough about Pro-Life." worriell about the state of our culture."

Following the keynote address many atShe said that although the last eight years excellent. "It's nice for people to get tohave been difficult because of the partial- gether and share ideas and their faith," said tended workshops on topics such as reprobirth abortion decision and laws restrict- Mello, while Medeiros added that "you can Tum to page J3 - Pro-Life ing people demonstrating at abortion clin. ics, "we just have to try harder."

Glendon addressed the legal setbacks for the Pro-Life cause since the 1973 Roe v. Wade Decision and said that heralds for the Pro-~ife cause must continue to teach the Gospel of life. "We must be the Paul Revere's of the Spirit. People need to speak up. Education, persuasion, prayer and witness are the keys for us and we must be lights in the world."

Father Fernandes called Glendon's keynote address "outstanding," and he was "very grateful for her taking the time to be with us." Father Fernandes added that he hopes the day and information people hear will "give people a spark to do more."

Presenter Chris Godfrey, who played on the 1984 N.Y. Giants Sliper Bowl championship team, who is president of Life AthPROFESSOR MARY Ann Glendon, keynote speaker for the sixth annual letes Inc., said "Professor Glendon is a hero Pro-Life Convention, receives applause following her address. She is flanked for what she's fighting. I appreciate the by Marian Desrosiers, Father Stephen A. Fernandes and Bishop Sean P. work she's doing."

O'Malley, OFM Cap. Glendon, the Learned Hand Professor of Law at Harvard Doreen Mello and Rose Medeiros from St. John of God Parish, Somerset, are in- University, spoke on the challenges facing the Pro-Life movement. (Anchor! volved in the Pro-Life movement and Gordon photo)

FJoly Trinity parishioners celebrate unity

Educ'ation Fund dinner raises $630,986

By JOHN E. KEARNS JR. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CoMMUNICA11ONS

By MIKE GORDON ANCHOR STAFF

WESTPORT -A check totaling $639,986 was presented to Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., at the sixth annual St. Mary's Education Fund Fall Dinner Oct. 26 at White's of Westport, and will be used to benefit children who would not be able to attend Catholic' schools without tuition assistance.

The bishop told the more than 400 attendees: "We owe a debt of gratitude for the great sacrifice teachers make that teach here in Catholic schools and I'm very grateful to all those involved with the S1. Mary's Education Fund. What an important thing it 'is you are doing. Keep up the good work."

The fund has raised more than $1.4 million since 1995 in needbased scholarship aid.

Sacred Hearts Father William Heffron, pastor of S1. Joseph's Parish, Fairhaven, said he is constantly impressed by the spirituality and education provided by Catholic schools and we "need to support it as best we can."

Sacred Hearts Sister Muriel Ann Lebeau, principal of S1. Joseph School agreed with Father Heffron and said "Catholic education makes a difference in kid's lives."

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MEETING THE BISHOP - Eighth-grader Sara Vasconcellos from Taunton Catholic Middle School and her brother, fifth-grader Edward, share a moment with Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., at the sixth annual St. Mary's Education Fund Fall Dinner. Both students enjoy going to school at TCMS and Sara said "it's nice to learn about Jesus in schooL" (Anchor/Gordon photo)

FALL RIVER - With work just about complete, the refurbished Holy Trinity Parish Church cast a warm glow last Sunday as Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., celebrated' a Mass of Thanksgiving for the diocese's newest parish.

The new community of faith was established in late June to serve Catholics in the Maplewood section of Fall River who previously attended three area parishes: S1.

Elizabeth's, S1. Jean Baptiste and S1.

William's. .

Bishop O'Malley asked that the three come together to form one, new parish, using the former S1. Jean's Church as its worship site.

Since then, extensive renovation work has gone on both inside and outside the new Holy Trinity Parish Church.

In his homily, Bishop O'Malley called it "one of the most beautiful churches in Turn to page six - Holy Trinity

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Father Thomas E. Morrissey, Church, all addressing the theme: Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM pastor of St. Jacques', welcomed "Lov~ Changes Everything."

Cap., was principal celebrant and the nurses attending Mass in their Seminar presenter Sister Ruth homilist 'at a Mass honoring de- uniforms. He noted that while some . Rosenbaum of the Tikki Commu- ceased council members. Citing the in nursing perform their duties as nity, told the nurses, that Scripture Scriptural readings of the day he career and for the salary, others do teaclies about sharing, and she fo- told the nurses that if they want to it with love because it is a ministry cused on the legal, ethical, moral lead, they must first serve. a vocation.

Father James Hosie, moderator - At its business meeting, Joan of the Boston Council of Catholic Morin from Centerville was'reNurses, was among the elected president of the New EnDaily Readings concelebrants. . . ' gland Council. She and other offiFather Mark R. Hession, mod-' cials were formally installed at the Nov 6 Phil 2:1-4; Ps erator of the Fall River Council of weekend Mass. Chailman for the 131:1-3;Lk Nurses, speaking at the banquet annual conference was Betty 14:12-14 Nov 7 Phil 2:5-11 ; Ps event on the Saturday night, said Novacek of Somerset.

22:26-32; Lk 14:15-24 Nov 8 PhiI2:12-18; Ps 27:1,4,13-14; Lk 14:25-33 Nov 9 Ez 47:1-2,8D Please pray for the following 9,12; Ps 84:36,8,11; 1 Cor priests during the coming week 3:9c-11,16-17; Jn2:13-22 Nov. 6 _ Nov10 Phil 3:17-4:1 ; Ps 1933~ Rev. Patrick S. McGee, Founder, St. Milly, Hebronville 122:1-5; Lk 16:11999; Rev.-Joseph Oliveira,Pastor, Our Lady of Lourdes, Taunton 8 Nov 11 PhiI4:10-19; Ps .__ Nov. 7 112: 1-2,5~6,8-9; Lk 16:9-15 1985, Rev. 1. Edmond Tremblay, Retired Chaplain, Sacred Heart Home, Nov12 1 Kgs 17:10-16; New Bedford Ps 146:7-10; Heb 9:24-28; Mk Nov.S 12:38-44 or 1984, Rev. Pacifique L. Emond, OFM, Retreat Master, Writer, Montreal, Canada· .

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Father McCarrick breakfast setfor Nov. 19 SWANSEA - The fourth, annual Father Paul McCarrick Memorial breakfast will be held Sunday, Nov. 19 at 10 a.m., at the Venus de Milo Restaurant here.

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

A native of Revere, Father McCarrick was ordained a priest for the Fall River diocese on St. Patrick's Day, 1956. He spent the next 40 years as a priest minister-

ing to parishioners at St. Mary's Cathedral, as director of the CYO and as chaplain for the Fall River Fire and Police departments.

Proceeds from the dinner will support two, $1,000 scholarships given in his name to deserving local students.

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OFFICIAL His Excellency, the Most Reverend Sean O'Malley, O.EM. Cap., Bishop of Fall River, has accepted the nomination of the Very Reverend Arthur J. Colgan, C.S.c., Provincial Superior of the Congregation of the Holy Cross, and has made the following appointment: Rev. Robert Wiseman, C.S.c., Parochial Vicar, SI. Mary's Parish, Taunton.

Effective November 1, 2000 His Excellency, the Most Reverend Sean O'Malley, O.EM. Cap., Bishop of Fall River, has accepted the nomination of the Very Reverend David P. Reid, SS.CC., Provincial Superior of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts, and has made the following appointment: Rev. Richard Lifrak, SS.CC., Pastor, Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, New Bedford.

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A saint for all seasons This week Pope John Paul II named S1. Thomas More the patron of politicians. This announcement could not have come at a better time especially here in the United States. The world knows well of S1. Thomas More. He has been the subject of countless biographies beginning with one by his dear friend Erasmus. His rise and fall at the court of Henry VIII is a meteor on the annals of English history. "A Man for All Seasons" was a brilliant Academy Award winner. This latest accolade is but another reflection of the wonder of the man.

There are many sides to Thomas More, but one, which rises above all others, is his integrity. He brought to his life, family and office a God-inspired honesty and wholeness. It was not a morality that was Pl!t on the shelf for the sake of expediency or political party. His very human wit and charm made him a favorable actor. The presence of completeness was always present.

As we prepare to vote on the national and Ipcal levels the image of Thomas More is more than relevanf'for our times. There are those who would say if any group needed a patron saint it would be politicians. That our times have tarnished people and politics, is, sad to say, painfully evident. Power and money have taken a horrendous toll on many men and women who began their political life with ideals and principles. Few have taken time to reflect on their political journey from the viewpoint of ethics and' morality. As a result we view many elected officials with at least'.a shadow of skepticism.

There ar~ few who would deny that the .human race is currently passing throl!gh a new stage of its history. Profound and rapid changes are spreading in various degrees throughout the world. Stimulated by intelligence and creative energies, these changes are imploding on our decisions and desires, our manner of thinking and our actions in regard to people and tqings.

In a very real way, we are in the throes of a true social and cultural transfiguration, one which has a tremendous impact and repercussion on one's total life. People are being fractionalized.

Many seem to.be going im so many directions at.,one time;~ma..nY simply lose their way. In such a situation there is a need for stability and solidarity in one's living. This is especially true when it comes to public .life and the probity of politics. As we strive to penetrate the deeper recesses· of mind and intelligence, more and more people become unsure of themselves. In a na.tion where prosperity and economic power have become a dominant force in all of life, we honestly can say we have on the one hand gained much, but on the other hand we have los,t much. We really are creating a culture of self-destruction.

The reinforcement of the relevance of Thomas More in our society is needed more than ever. In government he was a politician in the best sense of the word. He had many talents, which he recognized as gifts of God, and he used them to serve the public good. He was never afraid that he was first and foremost God's good servant.

Imagine if this mind-set could be reflected in oUI: Congress, White House, Supreme Court, state legislatures., and city halls.

Standing on principle with a clear view of right and wrong, Thomas More has given a nobility to the voc~tion oJ politics;,one that is desperately· needed in our times. Every citiz~n in this country sharing in the political freedom that is 'uniquely American should do everything in his or her power to restore civic pride to our land. It takes courage to move in this direction. Sometimes one even has to give up his life for this noble purpose. St. Thomas More did just that. May he pray for us. ; The Editor

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ATTENDEES OF THE ANNUAL DIOCESAN PRO-LIFE CONVENTION VENERATE A REPLICA OF THE ICON OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE AT ST. JULIE BILLIART CHURCH, NORTH DARTMOUTH. THE LIFE-SIZED REPLICA WAS BROUGHT TO THE DIOCESE BY THE FALL RIVER DISTRICT COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN TO CELEBRATE THE JUBILEE YEAR.

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Ele.c.tion reflections strong and in our not-too-distant in a country like Holland. past, quitt< understandable. One We are definitely at a,crossroad.

Catholic president. in 200 years What kind of society do 'YIe want speaks volumes about our history.· for future generations? Are we goWhat saddens me even more is that' ing to care about each other and the next Ca~oliC' president prob- .:_pull together to protect and nurture ably will not be Catholic in any rec- human life, or are we going to opt ognizable way beyond an Irish or for a society that wants to ~olve Italian surname-;:- with an'''o'' at·· Jsocial problems by eliminating one end or the other. The faith of people in cold blood? our ancestors, tested by dungeon, fire Think about that when you go

By BISHOP SEAN P. O'MALLEY. and sword has succumbed to the into the voting booth and the curOFM CAP., PH.D Brooks Brothers suit and secular hu- tain closes behind you. "GoVern"Let the law be observed! Rise, maoism, the new state religion. ment for the people, by the people." then, for this is your duty! We will The legalization of the partial- There is no Catholic party and many stand by you, so have courage and birth abortion procedure should be Catholic politicians aren't. Rememtake action!" (Ez. 10:3-4). a wake-up callforAmericans. Life, ber that, "Thou shalt not kill" is so revered in our Constitution, is written on your heart by the finger Recently, someone asked me: no longer sacred in our country. It of God. We must look beyond sec"Who are you voting for?" Of was once touted that abortions had tarian politics, beyond personalities, course, my initial reaction was "It's to be legalized to allow for safe beyond the hype and examine the none of your business!" However, abortions for women in dire cir- issues and the issue is life. To say it is a question that bears asking. cumstances. The argument was a that, "it is a matter of life and death" When we go into the voting booth, charade. The argument was the is no longer a cliche.

If you are a politician and you it is in some ways like going into camel's nose under the tent that has the confessional box. The curtain led to an avalanche of millions of feel that you cannot be in favor of closes behind us and we stand there abortions for convenience as the life and enjoy the support of-your before God and cast a ballot sup- 1987, survey of the Allan party or constituency, it is time for posedly for the one whom we be- Guttmacher Institute (a very pro- you to seek other employment believe in conscience to be the best abortion group) has shown. People· fore it is too late. Yet, I still hope person. The difference is, I fear, seem to forget that abortion is never that a politician of whatever party, that whereas we leave the confes- safe for the baby. with the courage of his or'her consional unburdened and peaceful The systematic killing of mil- victions, could be elected by a conwith the joyful excitement of tast- lions of unborn children is part of scientious electorate where so many ing God's mercy, we can leave the a growing disregard for human life profess to be believers. We. must .voting booth with a heavy heart in Ameti<;:a. Abortion has coarsened encourage our political parties to because perhaps we have said "Yes" us, and we are now poised to start make room for men and women to evil forces at work in this land. eliminating people who, because of who are defenders of life.

Recently, a book has appeared a chronic or life-threatening con1 have not said for whom I shall whose thesis is that the German dition, are inconvenient. Human vote, but I will tell you for whom I population, in general, was a will- beings tend to be inconvenient and will not vote. I will not vote for any ing participant in the holocausts. expensi ve at both. ends of their politician who will promote aborMany articles and reviews have lives. tion or the culture of death, no matpointed out the regime was ruthWe can learn much by looking ter how appealing the rest of his or less in crushing opposition and dis- at Holland's experience, where pub- her program might be. They are sent. What will history say about licacceptanceofassistedsuicidehas wolves in sheep's garments, the us? Future generations will say that led to the legalization of medical KKK without the sheets, and sadly we were paralyzed by political cor- killing without the patient's con- enough, they don't even know it. rectness, or more probably that sent. Close to 10 percent of all If I were ever tempted to vote everyone voted according to their deaths in the Netherlands are due for simply selfish reasons, tribal alpocketbook for the politician who to euthanasia ... half of them with- legiances, or economic advanta~es promised the most tax cuts, or the out patient consent. In our country, rather than on the moral direction most benefits, or best pork barrel. it is safe to predict that managed of the country, I should beat a hasty I am Irish enough to understand care medicine, and the high cost of retreat from the curtain of the polIthat the tribal allegiances that bound nursing home care would cause an ing booth to the curtain of the conus to the Democratic Party are very even higher rate of euthanasia than fessional.

Editor's note: T,his reflection written by Bishop S'ean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., was published prior to the national elections in 1996. Because its hard-hitting message needs to be heard as Catholics head to the polls next week, it is being reprinted in its. entirety.

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Letters to the editor Editor: This letter is about abortion and voting. In sports and entertainment there are two sides, participants and onlookers.

In politics there are no onlookers, only participants: office seekers and voters and both are equally responsible for the laws that ensue.

Abortion has been'nurtured and become commonplace, in large part, due to the vote of many Catholics. Much of the abortion legalisms can be stopped cold if the Catholic vote were withheld from pro-abortion office seekers. Some with a Catholic voice criticize Pro-Life members of the Church as"single issue" people and urge fellow Catholics to use their own interpretation by countering the office seekers' pro-abortion stand with the sum of the good causes he or she champions.

The misguided "summation of goodness" voting philosophy was measured in the 1996 presidential election. Within weeks of vetoing a law that would have prevented the killing of infants at birth, President Clinton received 49 percent of the general vote against his receiving a disturbing 92 percent of the Catholic vote!

Just how far reaching is the blood of these little ones who have been lost in the "killing fields" of America?

The Catholic vote alone could stop this horror in a single election, or if unchanged, propel abortion to an even higher level of infanticide.

Francis X. Classon Orlando, Fla. Editor: "Calls to advance human rights are illusions if the right to life itself is subject to attack" (U.S. Bishops, "Faithful Citizenship," 1999).

Our elected officials are obliged to do their best to advance all human rights. Our bishops point out, however, the common sense insight that because all rights depend on life itself for their very existence and exercise, the failure to recognize the right to life undermines the effort to advance any other rights.

"Bringing a respect for human dignity to practical politics can be a daunting task. There is a wide spectrum of issues ... and good people frequently disagree on which to address, which ... to adopt and how best to apply them The basic principle is simple: we must begin with a commitment never to kill, or collude in the killing of any innocent life, no matter how broken, unformed, disabled or desperate that life may seem" ("Gospel of Life:' 21).

It is deeply disturbing to hear candidates and public officials express their commitment to human rights, yet ignore the rights of an entire segment of humanity - the unborn - to even exist. How can one be a public servant while turning his or her back on an entire segment of the public that is being destroyed?

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RCIA parish teams retreat planned at Cathedral Camp EAST FREETOWN - Those on parish teams bringing others together in faith in the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults will have the opportunity for their own renewal at a retreat day Nov. 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Cathedral Camp.

"It's a time for those involved in a common ministry to be strengthened by the Eucharist and one another," said Father Henry J .. Dahl, director of the RCIA ministry.

The retreat will include a Liturgy of the Word, a time for refreshment and renewal by stories of conversion and faith testimonies, Eucharistic adoration and a small group sharing. A lunch will be provided.

Registration forms, provided to each parish, should be sent to the Office of the RCIA, 423 Highland Ave., Fall River, MA 02720. For more information call the RCIA office at (508) 678-2828.

In new study, bishops say RCIA renewing life of u.s. Church WASHINGTON (CNS) -greater adaptation of the rite The 'Rite of Christian Initiation and openness to such adaptation of Adults is renewing the life of to meet pastoral needs arising the U.S. Church and must con- from the great ethnic and regional tinue to be a major priority in all diversity of America. . local churches, according to a new The new study, published by study by the U.S. bishops. the U.S. Catholic Conference as Titled "Journey to the Fullness a 58-page booklet, contains exof Life: A Report on the Imple- ~cutive summaries of the five mentation of the Rite of Chris- main components of the study. tian Initiation of Adults in the They are: a survey of 700 United States," the study was re- people initiated into the Church leased jointly last week in Wash- between 1993 and 1996; a series ington by five committees of the of regional consultations with National Conference of Catholic more than 600 diocesan and parBishops. ish RCIA leaders from 46 dioceses The committees, which worked in 1997-99; a survey of 107 together over a three-year period people who withdrew from the to produce this first comprehen- RCIA; a 1998 survey of U.S. sive national study, are those on bishops; and statistics on the RCIA ecumenical and interreligious af- collected in 1998 from 103 diocfairs, education, evangelism, lit- esan offices. urgy and pastoral practices.

Accord.i~g to the survey of . RCIA norms and rituals con- . RCIA participants, 61 percent alstitute the process by which the ready were baptized in another Church prepares, receives and Christian community, 25 percent supports new adult members and were never baptized, and 14 perchildren of catechetical age. The cent already were baptized Cathorite has ancient roots but was re- lics. newed and reinstituted by the SecTheir average age was 37, and ond Vatican Council.

64 percent were female. Their To improve future RCIA main motivation was "to unify an implementation nationwide, the ecumenical or interchurch marstudy identifies four key needs: riage," followed by "a spiritual - ongoing formation for need and hunger." . RCIA leaders, including catStatistics collected show that echists, pastors, Clergy and pas- the average number of people per toral staff members, as well as for diocese who were initiated neophytes, the name given new through the RCIA in .1998 was Catholics once they have received 640 adults and 255 children. the sacraments of initiation; Those surveyed about why they - greater distinction b~tween withdrew from the RCIA ,cited catechumens, who are preparing four main reasons: either they or for baptism, and candidates, who their spouses needed an annulment; already were baptized in another busyness with work or school; disChristian tradition and now are agreement with some Church preparing for full communion teachings or loss of faith; and with the Church through confir-. busyness with a baby or family. mation and Eucharist; The bishops' committees con- earlier pastoral facilitation Cluded that some people found out in addressing irregular marriages too .Iate in the RC~A process that - that is, marriages not fully in ac- an. Irregular mar?age would be cord with Church law or teachings an obstaCle to their full commun- among inquirers and candidates; ion with the Church.

Holy Trinity the diocese," and rerninqed parishioners that it would be impossible to build that kind of a church today.

Holy Trinity Parish will now celebrate its liturgical rites in a holy site that combines pieces from all of the churches from which the parish was formed. Incorporated into the church throughout the renovation project were liturgical items from those churches. In many cases these items were restored and reconfigured to blend into the overall architectural design and space of the church.

The altar of sacrifice from St. Elizabeth's is now the altar of reservation containing the Holy Eucharist for the new parish and its ambo or pulpit was created from St. Elizabeth's altar of reservation.

The tabernaCle, baptismal font and Stations of the Cross are among items from St. Jean the Baptiste that now adorn the parish church From St. William's come Holy Trinity's altar of sacrifice, the crucifix hanging in its sanctuary and its side altars.

A beautiful stained glass window was added to the sanctuary by cutting through an 18-inch masonry wall. The window itself is another legacy from a former Fall River church, St. Mathieu's.

Circular in design and depicting the four evangelists, Mark, Matthew, Luke and John, the window was created from four smaller windows taken from St. Mathieu's.

Holy Trinity Parish Church has been painted inside with warm, light colors, its beautifully-textured woodwork refurbished, new flooring and carpeting installed and was given additional lighting.

Structural improvements were also made to the church building and its exterior brick wails were repointed. It has a new entrance

'Generation X'is topic for Nov. 12 talk at Pius X SOUTH YARMOUTH - Lecturer, teacher and author Thomas Beaudoin will profile today's young adults in their 20s and 30s, know!J as "Generation X'; in a workshop Nov. 12 at 7 p.m., in St. Pius X Parish Life Center.

Beaudoin has dedicated his life, education and ministry to understanding the challenges of "Generation X," those who were born in the first generation after Vatican II. He will relate ways that the Church can open its doors to the spiritual search of young adults to find the Holy Spirit in traditional and nontraditional ways.

Young people and those in parish ministry to young adults are invited to attend this workshop.

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for the handicapped and has been equipped with an elevator providing full accessibility. The basement hall was also renewed.

Bishop O'Malley said that the creation of the new parish was not without its challenges, but that with its creation, "We are building for the future." Its mission for the new millennium, the bishop added, is to form a new family of faith as it continues proClaiming the holy Gospel in the Maplewood neighborhood.

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David Andrade spoke briefly at the end of Mass, offering his路 gratitude to Bishop O'Malley and to the many who worked on the project, particularly Deacon Thomas Palanza, a consultant to the diocese on construction and design, whose vision and talent, he said, were behind the beautiful renovations.

The bishop also thanked parishioners for their support and said he looked forward to working with them to build a vibrant community of faith.

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He must have been very troubled over someSurely taking one's own life is a serious matthing, but some people ter. But how much was say the sin of suicide is the individual capable of never forgiven. That genuine reflection on Sacred Hearts Retreat Center in Wareham, would be more than I what he or she was doMA plans to hire an administrator (religious or could bear. ing? How much true conlayperson). The ideal candidate will be a sent of the will was How is suicide treated Catholic having experience in not-for-profit in the Catholic faith? Is there?

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Circumstances surrounding these deaths gave strong this earth. (Ohio) hints to everyone who knew them that the deceased The Center hosts a variety of Adult A. First:'I am pleased that you had priests who were hampered mentally or emotionally, often to (Charismatic, AA, Marriage Preparation/ supported you and your faith in such a good way. I a highly. serious degree, at the time of death.

Enrichment, etc.) and Youth (College Students, hope you tak~ faith and confidence in what they Sometimes those hints are positive, with obvitold you. ously erratic behavior pointing to some crippling .Confirmation Candidates, Parish Youth Groups, The "Catechism of the Catholic Church" reflects psychological dysfunction. etc.) retreats as well as private/directed/guided this same good theology when it says we each have Sometimes they are negative, when such Ii selffor priests/religiousllaypersons. responsibility for our lives, but we should not despair destfU~tive action contradicts our every experi- , Candidates must be willing to be guided by of the salvation of persons who take their own lives. ence with that person. There is no evidence of any By ways known to him alone, God has ways of plans: or reflection beforehand~ To all appearances, the charism of the Sacreo Hearts Congregation. providing for them spiritually, and the Church alsom~thing inside just cracked, and we likely will Please send resume and salary requirements to: ways holds them (as it does all the departed) in its nev~r know what that might have been.

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Attention grieving children need Many books have been written in recent years trauma his children would undergo to grow up acknowledging that the loss of a loved one causes without their mother. a mourning that in some ways never ends. These He found that bereavement counseling was books and programs on grieving are filling a void. available for him, but he kept asking: "What about They teach that the process of dealing with grief my kids? Do you have anything that will help them?" is highly irrdividual.

When he met silence, Emswiler acted. He Yet one' group of people has been largely igfounded what he called nored when this subject the New England Cenis brought'up. Children - - - - - - - - - - . . ; have been forgotten. It ter for Loss and Transiis as if we ,simply can't tion,' and set up a special program in his believe they feel loss as hometown of Guilford, deeply as an adult does.

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Almost immediately who began to cry when she talked about losing an older sister. Oddly this l5'ecame a model program, picked up by menenough, she had never met this sister because she tal health professionals in other parts of the state. had died before my student" was born. But watch- Now, Emswiler said, he really understo'Jd the need ing her mother cry year after year as she talked for such programs. He discovered that in his state about the daughter Who had died, this girl had be- alone, 38,000 children under 18 had experienced come attached to the sister she never knew, enough the loss of a parent. "Nationwide, an estimated to mourn her loss. No one could understand her 3.5 million grieving children are struggling to make pain, and she felt the loneliness of grieving, with- sense of the frightening new world created by the loss of a parent" or another loved one, he said. ' out getting respect or help.

Now Emswiler and the fine woman he met and Earlier this year I met a couple who have faced head-on this need to understand grieving married a few years ago have written a book they children. James and Mary Ann Emswiler, mem- have accurately titled "Guiding Your Child bers of St. Rita's Church in Hamden, Conn., Through Grief' (Bantam). It is rock solid in its had invited me to speak in a program they were wisdom and information, a'must resource for counsponsoring on "healing our hurts." They un- selors, family members, spiritual guides and older derscored the need to reach out to hurting chil- relatives trying to learn how to help a grieving child'heal. dren.

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WASHINGTON - Voters face a clear choice between the major presidential candidates, speakers agreed at aWoodstock forum recently at Georgetown University in Washington.

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By CATHOUC NEWS SERVICE She said at the time of the sur- . .only thing that Washington Post WASHINGTON - On Elec- vey the Democratic candidate, syndicated columnist E.J. . tion Day Catholics could play the Vice President Al Gore, led his . Dionne and Peter M. Robinson, decisive role in who is the next Republican opponent, Texas Gov. a research fellow at the Hoover U.S. president, according to a George W. Bush, 42 percent to Institution at Stanford Universtudy by the Center for Applied 35 percent among Catholics who sity, were able to agree on dur. ing the 90-minute forum on Research.in the Apostolate. were likely voters..

"Perhaps more than in any Bush had an eight percent edge "Election 2000: The Values Beother recent national elections, over Gore among Catholic men, hind the Issues."

Mary McGrory, also a syndiAmerican Catholics are poised to . but Gore was ahead by a 17 percatedcolumnist for The Washplaya decisive role in the presi- cent margin among Catholic ington Post and the third paneldential e!ections in 2000," said women, she said.

CARA researcher Mercy Sister "Bush also leads among young ist, took a different approach, adult Catholics, those between the . saying that her fellow speakers Mary E. Bendyna .

Not only do Catholics form the ages of 18 and 39," by ~ margin had presented a good picture of largest religiously identifiable of 43 percent to 36 percent, she "the forest," but "I only do trees." group of citizens and tum out to said. .

The forum' was sponsored by vote in higher proportions than Within that young adult group, the Woodstock Theological Cenothers, but they are "concentrated she said, Bush's lead comes from ter and was moderated by its diin the so-called' battleground or among men, rather than women, ,rector, Jesuit Father James L. and from among those in their 30s, toss-up states,~' she said.

In addition, they form more rather than among those 18-29 Connor.

Father Connor told an audi-' of a "swing \iote" because while "years old. ence of several hundred that more tend to be Democrat than )1 When CARA researchers compacked Georgetown's Gaston pared Catholic . Republican, "Catholics voters' candi-' Hall that the Jesuit center had organized the forum to help votare somewhat "Perhaps more than in date prefer- ers "evaluate the two candidates more likely ences with to vacillate any other recent national their religious more accurately in order to vote in their votelections, American practice, Sister ing, regardCatholics are poised to Bendyna said, less of party playa decisive role in the "Gore's lead affiliation," presidential elections in over Bush is she said" . greatest among 2000," said CARA reOne-fifth of those who parsearcher Mercy Sister ticipate least in tho'se surveyed said Mary E. Bendyna. church life and among those they had not yet d e c i d e d . who say that which candidate to vote for on' their faith is not important to Nov. 7. . them." Tho~e two groups, howA panel of experts in politics ever, form a very small percentand sociology largely agreed with age of Catholics, she added. ·the CARA findings but, less than She said Cat~olic support for two weeks from Election Day, Bush "generally increases as relifound themselves still baffled giosity increases." /. about what Catholic voters would Within .that general area, howdo in swing states and unable to ever, she said the only subgroup predict what it would mean. in which Bush had a statistically The 62-page CARA study, significant lead over Gore was "The Political. Preferences of among "those who attend Mass at American Catholics on the Eve least every week" - a group comof the 2000 Elections," was based prising 37 percent of those suron telephone survey interviews of veyed. In all other groups Gore a national sampling of 1,200 self- had a significant lead or the maridentified Catholic registered vot- gin of difference was insignificant.

At the same time, she said, ers who said they were likely to vote in November. It had 11 2.8 "those who participate more frepercent margin of error. It was quently in church life, especially conducted Sept. 13-18. those who say their faith is very Sister Bendyna said the extent important to them, actually are to which Catholics ar,e influenced more 'likely to identify with the by their religious fai th varies Democratic Party than with the greatly and "even among those Republican Party." " who share high levels of religious The report said Catholics form commitment, there is a great deal 21 percent of likely voters in the of variation in the way Catholics West, 26 percent in the Northeast .apply their faith and values in the and South, ang 27 percent in the SoGrt1: CaIbolk AdYertising NnoTt public square."

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"The race will turn not on Dionne, the first speaker, called the 2000 race a "very, 'personality, not on Bill Clinton, very strange election" and said but on what it ought to turn on that there are many factors con- - the issues," Robinson added.

"And on the 'issues, there' is a sidered important to voters.

"Some think it's about (Presi- nice clear choice."

McGrory, who attended all dent) Clinton, some think it's about the economy, some think three presidential debates this it's about big government, some year, as well as the vice presithink it's about (Vice President dential debate between DemoAI) Gore's personality, or lack cratic Sen. Joseph Lieberman of it, and some think it's about and Republican, Dick Cheney, .

(Texas-Gov. George W.) Bush's criticized both Bush and Gore experience, or lack of it," he for "the contradictions and inconsistencies that pile up every. said. "It's about all'of these."

But Gore, the Democratic- day.'" nominee for 'president, and But McGrory said she feared Bush, the Republican nominee, that personality will be a key is"offer two very different sue in the election, and suggested .choices of direction" for the- that most voters prefer Bush on country over the next decade or that score. so, Dionne said.

Speakers at the forum did not The key questions before vot- cite the specific stands taken by ers, Dionne said, are "what we Gore and Bush, instead paintwant our government to be able ing a broader picture Of Bush as to do and do we think there are the "compassionate conservaunmet social needs" that gov~ tive" who would return tax . ernment should address. money to individuals and Gore Robinson, a former as a candidate concerned for the speech writer for President poor and the working class who Ronald Reagan, agreed that would use government's reAmerican v,oters face "quite a sources to assist them. clear choice" in a "tremendously' Absent from the taiks was any important" election. serious discussion of abortion as "The two candidates seem to . a campaign issue, although have fumbled themselves into Robinson said the "relentless fopositions of stark contrast," 'he cus on the swing vo~ers" has led said, accusing Gore of "propos- . both candidates lQ blunt their ing one large .government pro- 'stands on some issues. "Bush is gram after another, more in the more of a righHo-lifer than he mold of (former Democratic wants to let on and Gore is more presidential nominees Walter) ·in favor of gun control than he M;ondale or (Michael) Dukakis wants to let on," he said.

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ROME - Pope John Paul II" appealed for a return to negotiations in the Middle East, saying that mutual trust and respect for international law were needed to breathe new life into the peace process.

Addressing some 70,000 people gathered for Mass and a jubilee sports event in a Rome soccer stadium last Sunday, the pope said no one should forget that in the Middle East, "people continue to suffer and die."

In recent weeks, more than 140 people - almost all of them Palestinians - have been killed in an escalation of violence between Palestinians and Israeli security forces.

"Once again I want to invite all sides involved in the peace process to spare no effort to reestablish the climate of dialogue that existed. until a few weeks ago," the pope said at the end of the liturgy. .

"Mutual trust, the repudiation of weapons and respect for international law are the only means capable of bringing the peace process back to life," he said.

"Therefore, let us pray for. a return to the negotiating table an~ for a dialogue that leads to the much-desired goal of a just and lasting peace, which can guarantee for everyone the inalienable right of freedom and security," he said.

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World Communications Day to stress Church use of global media VATICAN CITY (CNS)Catholics should reflect on how well they are using their access to instant, global communication to spread the Gospel, the Vatican said.

Pope John Paul II will lead the reflection in his message for the 200I celebration of World Communications Day. "Preach from the Housetops: The Gospel in the Age of Global Communications" is the theme chosen by the pope for the annual observance, which will be May 27 in most dioceses.

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new evangelization at the dawn of the new millennium," said the Vatican press release.

"In fact, the command of Jesus to teach all nations can now be realized almost instantaneously and universally, since global communications make it possible to reach hundreds of millions of homes with the same message," the statement said.

While the pope's choice of a theme for World Communications Day usually is announced in the fall, the text of his message for the celebration traditionally is released Jan. 24, the feast of St. Francis de Sales, patron saint of journalists.

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JORGE NAZZAL, six, holds his damaged stuffed toy in~ side his bedroom hit the night before by machine gun fire from Israeli troops. Israeli soldiers returning fire with Palestinian snipers in the West Bank neighborhood of Beit Jalla endangered the Nazzal family and caused damage-to their home. (eNS photo by Debbie Hill) killed in Gaza and the West Bank the day the pope spoke, as Israeli tanks attacked sites in Gaza and Israeli soldiers closed off the West Bank town of Jericho.

Meanwhile, the fate of the peace negotiations appeared to rest in large part on internal Israeli politics. Prime Minister Ehud Barak was trying to form an alliance with Ariel Sharon, a rightwing politician whose visit to a Jerusalem holy site sparked the Palestinian riots in late September.

Sharon's party opposes much of

the land-for-peace policy that Israel has pursued in its negotiation's with Palestinians in recent years.

In a personal letter to the pope a week ago, Palestinian leader Yasser Ar}lfat urged the pontiff to condemn what he called a "bloody and brutal war" waged by Israeli forces against Palestinian civilians.

"We appeal to Your Holiness, with your exalted spiritual and religious standing, to raise your voice ... against this intentional barbaric war waged against our people, our towns and villages," Arafat said.

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The hundreds of Catholic women who attended ,the- assembly also discussed ways to counter pornography, stop assisted suicide and guide women to . holy lives.

Keynote speaker Victoria Ries, pastoral life director of S1. Catherine's Parish in Seattle, spoke of the present era as "in-between times."

It is also an "in-between time" for the NCCW, Ries said, pointing to a failure to attract new members and the fact the organization does not have all the funding it needs. ' Discouraging trends that she pointed to in society in general include the extreme busyness of life, the gap between rich and poor and decreasing numbers of volunteers. But she also found example~ of hope in the Church's stand on social justice, sisterhood among council members, support for women in advocacy and the commitment of women in the Church.

She said NCCW members should look at this time as a "moment of possibility and new 'life, of

vision and hope" that would provide a "reawakening of spirituality and a commitment to justice."

Ries stressed that even if NCCW members could do nothing but pray, they should not lose heart but ' "go for· the long haul," and remind themselves that "this is all God's work, not ours."

During Mass at S1. Mary's Cathedral, Portland Archbishop John G. Vlazny praised S1. Katharine Drexel, who gave her fortune and life to the service of Native Americans and African-Americans.

"She is a model for all women, especially Catholic women of the United States," he said in his homily. "We are called to be saints of the new millennium, to an era of new evangelization."

During a legislative forum, Robert Castagna, general counsel and executive director of the Oregon Catholic Conference, asked participants to urge U.S. Senators to pass the Pain Relief Promotion Act, which would clarify the federal government policy on pain management and effectively block Oregon's physician-assisted suicide law.

NCCW president K. LaVerne Redden said that as the organization marked its 80th anniversary it was time "to shape our future so a new generation of Catholic women finds a place in the work of the council."

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eNS book review:~ 'Prove it 'God'

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By taking some· pretty 'weighty philosophical ideas My throat still tightens and my (such as the principle of excluded breath still quickens when I rec- middle), some basic logic prinollect the question of some of my ciples (for example, either a . former students when I taught thing is or it is not; God can't high school. "Miss Bolger, how both exist for some people and can I prove God exists?". "Why not for others), and lots of exdoes God allow innocent people amples from everyday life, to suffer?" "Does it matter if I Welborn successfully addresses 13 of the most common quesam Catholic?"

Looking out at the mass ofanx- tions about God and religion~ Even more ious faces, any helpful, she folgood schoollows each teacher knpws chapter with a . that teen-agers page entitled deserve a lQgi"So the point is cal and convincing answer._ ..." whiCh summarizes and reTeachers also pe'ats the key need the tools of .ideas in the right reason and chapter. This logic to be able repetition of to explain and ideas and higharticulate their lightil)g of beliefs .. Amy Welborn's book, main concepts "Prove' It!: keeps the book .

God," offers from being logical reasonoverwhelmed by too much ing in an easyinformation to- u nde rs tand r::--~~;;:;;:::~~ and turns it into 'manner so that .. the teen-ager can. I3l!m~..x:~w an easily acceslearn to express sible learning and articulate our faith and be- tool. liefs. ~Unlike so many authors for.

Welborn, a veteran high school teens who really talk to the partheology teacher and -regular col- ents and then the parents anxiously umnist for Catholic News Service prod their child to listen, Welborn and Our Sunday Visitor, is no .writes to the teen. She has a real stranger to writing to and for knack for meeting the teens at youth. their own lever, respecting their· The first book in a series en- position and then inviting them titled "Prove It!," the book suc- to a higher level.. . ceedsin teaching and truly drivOverall, the book would make ing home the truths of our faith. a great gift and a fantastic textAfter years of religion classes, book for any teen in seventh to many youth possess the intellec- 12th grade. Theologically precise . tual knowledge of Catholicism and genuinely funny, the book but lack (like many adults) the provides the needed resources for ability to verbalize and articulate a teen to logically explain and artheir faith. . ticulate his faith. .

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crass attempt to further a '~Blair Witch" movie and merchandising franchise is a debasing film whose cop-out ending should disgust anyone unfortunate enough to endure this shrill, pointless mess.' Recurring ~tabbings, violent sexual situations, recreational substance abuse, intermittent nudity and constant rough language. tC~, The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is 0 -:- morally offensive. The Motion J>jcture AsNEW YORK (CNS) - Folc .sociation of America rating is R· lowing are recent capsule reviews - restricted. . . issued by the U.S. Catholic Con"Lucky Numbers" ference Office for Film and (Paramount) Broadcasting.

Nasty comedy in which two ''Book of Shadows: Blair greedy TV station employees (John·Travolta and Lisa Kudrow) Witch 2" (Artisan) .'

Pytrid' sequel ill which four rig a lottery drawing to win milyoung people and their local lions but have trouble collecting guide go into the woods wbere a after their accomplices (Tim Roth previous group supposedly vanand Michael Rapaport) resort to ished only to experience similar .' blackmail and murder to avoid paranoia and. murderous vioexposure. The self-obsessed charlence. Director Joe Berlinger's acters and mean-spirited tone

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WASHINGTON - To Sisters in Song's thinking, 70,000 Catholics can't be wrong., That's the number of copies the ' all-nun choral group has sold of its first two albums. So it's released a third, "Sisters in Song Rejoice!"

Ifs entire~y made up of hymns old and new that reflect the sisters' own sense of rejoicing. Sister Theresa LaMetterey, who is project director for the new album, knows that's so because when the 675 nuns auditioned to appear on the new album, they were asked on the audition form what rejoicing meant to them. '.'

Sister Theresa, a Sister of St. A national choir Joseph of Orange, Calif., said that of Catholic Sisters. with the exception of 11 solos under tlle dircction~ol:·.I::· ~~~:::,,: throughout the 15 songs - includ'h . I Inl~~ •• " •... 1 \1 ",.:...

• ing her own on the verses of the C nstop ler \~."'P'h't:. !': " .', ~"t. ,••..1). .• ,: • • '.. ,. ..:~ .• ~ .. ~3", ~••~. ~ • .;.~::, .•,.:...: • contemporary hymn "You Are ..' ~'.'~:'.' ..•.... ;,.-,. ~ .. ~ii ~... c.. ... :~ .... : : . ~ • Near" - "anytime you hear a choir singing you're hearing an 80-voice choir." . used for special needs grants that weekdays were morning rehearsThe first two" 'Sisters in Song' keep religious communities from als, after-lunch auditions for solos, projects featured the voices of 60 having to dip too deeply into their and evening recording sessions. nuns, beduse thafs what the bud- own treasuries. Projects SOAR has "Sometimes we were up until 11 at get called for. But when Sister funded, she added, include eleva- night," Sister Theresa recalled.

Some of the sisters who had Theresa and Christopher Walker, tors, nurse call systems; specially the liturgical music composer who equipped vans, and renovations to never been to the West Coast were conducted the sesl'ions, heard and meet the needs of the ~andicapped. treated to trips to the Getty Mureheard the audition tapes, they Proceeds from the first two al- seum, the vibrant Hispanic com~ouldn't whittle the list to anything bums have garnered $500,000 for munity centering on Olivera Street less than 8 5 . ' SOAR, and with relatively little jn Los Angeles, and the Pacific Ocean.

But thanks to lunch and trans- . publicity. _ Saturday marked the wrap-up of portation donations from groups as "When you come across sisters varied as the Serra Club and the who haven't heard of the project in recording, plus a concert that night.

Sisters of St. Joseph health system their own communities, you know "By the following Sunday they in southern California, 80 of the we haven't had enough publicity," were on their planes home again," Sister Theresa said.

85 invited sisters were able to sing, Sister Theresa said. .

Oregon Catholic Press, which Sister Theresa said.

The singing nuns ranged in age Staying within budget is impor- from 35 to 78. They came from 28 .also markets the first two "Sisters tant, because proceeds from the CD. states and 58 religious orders. Two in Song" albums, "got its first orand cassette sales go to Support Our were blood sisters; Rosalie and der (shipped) last week and they Aging Religious, a nonprofit orga- Rosemonde Deck of the Congre- just called in an order for more," nization in the Washington suburb gation of the Sisters of Divine she added.

"Sisters in Song Rejoice!" is of Silver Spring, Md. Known by ..ProvideJ.lce in Kingston, Mass. its acronym~ SOAR, it helps out The album was recorded in less available by calling Oregon Cathoreligious orders in financial need. .tfian a week. On a Sunday, the nuns lic Press at (800) 548-8749 or on SOAR president Rita Hofbau~r flew to Los Angeles. Monday was the Web at www.ocp.org or said "Sisters in Song" proceeds are dedicated to rehearsal. The other www.sistersinsong.org. make directQr Nora Ephron's Nick's annual visit, but the narcomedy decidedly unapp~aling. rative proves tiresome in padding A sexual encounter, bri~f vioout the thin concept, despite all its·stylish puppetry and ghoulish lence, recreational drug use, much, rough language and interhumor. Considerable menace and mittent profanity. The U.S. threatening atmosphere. The Catholic Conference classifica- 'U.S. Catholic Conference clastion is A-IV - adults, with ressification is A-II - adults and ervations. The Motion Picture adolescents. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is.

Association o~ America rating is R - restricted.

PG - parental g\Jidance sug"The Nightmare Before gested. , .Christmas" (Touchstone) "Stardom" (Lions Gate) Re-release· of the minor fanSatirical look atthe meteoric tasy of t!Ie: macabre with puppet . rise of a Canadian teen (Jessica animation telling the t~le of Pare) to international supermodel Halloweentown's. skeleton king. status with all its attendant mereplacing. the kidnapped Santa dia frenzy, rash romances and her Claus to spread. ChriStI!las fear inevitable replacement by a with scary toys until·stopped by . younger face. Director Denys a missile, then returning home Arcand mocks tabloid journalism to free Santa in time to make his and the materialistic values they accustomed rounds. Producer lavish attention on,.but such faTim Burton's story centers in the miliar and obvious targets lessen dark world of hobgoblins and the satire's impact. Implied promonsters suddenly.intruding on miscuity, fleeting sexual encounthe bright expectations. of St. ter with nudity, briefviolence and

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intermittent rough laI:1guage. The U.S. Catholic Conferen~e classification is A-III - adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is R - restricted.

"The Yards" (Miramax) Engrossing crime drama set amid corruption in the New York City subway construction industry in which a newly released excon (Mark Wahlberg) hides from a wrongful murder."charge that would implicate a volatile friend .(Joaquin Phoenix) and family member (James Caan). Director James Gray orchestrates a dark tale of moral dilemmas enhanced by muted performances but un~ dermined hy some glaring script implausibilities. Brief violence, much rough language,' a sexual situation with fleeting nudity and occasional profanity. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-III - adults. The Motion Picture Associati'on of America rating is R - restricted.

Iteering pOintl ATTLEBORO - A program entitled "Our Concern for Haiti," will be held Nov. 10 at 7: 15 p.m. at the La Salette Shrine. It will include the opportunity for questions and discussion. For more information call 222-5410.

The musical group "Spirit" will perform at the Shrine Nov. II at 6:30 p.m. as part of its fall coffee house series. Attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food donation.

EAST TAUNTON - Members of the Taunton Distlict Council of the St. Vincent de Paul Society will attend Mass Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Church for the intention of the canonization of Blessed Frederic Ozanam and in memory of deceased members.

The regular monthly meeting will follow in the parish hall.

FAIRHAVEN - Holy Family High School Class of 1951 will hold a reunion organizational meeting on Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. at 75 Cedar Street. For more informa-

New Bedford Catholic Women's Club will hold it's regular monthly meeting Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Century House, 107 South Main Street, Acushnet. For more information caIl 995-4053.

tion call 996-2812.

FALL RIVER - On Monday evenings from 7-9 p.m. now through Nov. 27 a course exploring Church teaching on end-oflife issues will be held at the St. Stanislaus Parish hall.

MASHPEE - A day of prayer and reflection will be held for all involved in ministry to the sick, those in nursing homes and the homebound on Nov. 11 beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Christ the King Church.

NEW BEDFORD -Auditions for the play "Nunsense" will be held Sunday at I p.m. at Holy FamilyHoly Name School. For more information call Maulice Ouellette.

NEW BEDFORD - A program entitled "Divine Mercy, A Way of Life," will be held Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. For more information call 992-9378.

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NORTH ATTLEBORO -A First Friday celebration will be held Nov. 3 beginning at 6:30 p.m. with intercessory prayer at Sacred Heart Church, 58 Church Street. Mass will foIlow and then a musical program at 8 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration will begin at 9 p.m. and continue until 3 p.m. on Nov. 4. For more information call 699-8383.

NORTH DARTMOUTH The Uni versity of Massachusetts Dartmouth Catholic Student Organization is sponsoring a lecture

by Mary Lou Frias entitled "The Colors of Christ in the Fall," at noon Nov. 6. It will be held in the Campus Center.

SEEKONK - A five-week series of adult education classes will be offered beginning Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish. It will involve an in-depth study of Jesus' early life and public ministry.

For more information call 3365549.

SOUTH DARTMOUTH A Diocesan Ultreya will be held Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary's Parish center. Jackie Roy will be guest speaker. The Diocesan Steering CQmmittee will meet prior to the Ultreya group at 6:30 p.m. For more information call Barbara Gauthier at 8234116.

TAUNTON - Registration for "Family of God" and "I Live My Faith" religious emblem award programs for Brownies and Junior age Girl Scouts will take place on Nov. 11 at the Immaculate Conception Church hall. For more information call Susan Rogers at 823-9448 or Mary Powers at 824-4452.

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Ruling issued on Communion cups; U.S. indult is proposed

By JERRY FILTEAU CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

WASHINGTON - The U.S. bishops have received a Vatican ruling that extraordinary euchalistic ministers may pour consecrated wine into chalices for Communion.

They may seek a U.S. exception allowing those ministers to help purify sacred vessels after Communion when .new Church liturgy laws take effect.

The bishops' Secretaliat for the Liturgy has urged diocesan worship offices and pastors to be patient and not rush prematurely into pending liturgy changes.

"My strong advice to anyone is not to change the present practice until such time" as the new law takes effect and its interpretation is made clear, said Father James P. Moroney, executive director of the secretariat.

The Vatican document under which the changes are to be made, the revised General Instruction of the Roman Missal, does not yet have an official date to take effect. When it is implemented, it will replace the general instruction issued in 1975.

Among provisions in the new document that have caused concern in the United States and some other parts of the world are restrictions on the role of extraordinary ministers of Communion before and after Communion.

Father Moroney told Catholic News Service in October that publication of the new Roman Missal itself, originaIly expected ear-

lier this year, has been pushed back - probably to next February.

Although the Vatican released the revised general instruction in July, it is intended to accompany the revised missal. It will not take effect until the missal is published.

On the actions surrounding Communion, the new instruction specifies that: - "The breaking of the eucharistic bread ... is reserved to the pliest and the deacon"; - "The vessels are cleansed by the priest or by the deacon or (formaIly instituted) acolyte after Communion or after Mass, if possible at· a side table. Water alone or wine and water together are used for the cleansing of the chalice, then drunk by the one who cleanses it."

Father Moroney told CNS that in August the bishops' Committee on the Liturgy discussed "at some length" the question of extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist participating in the consumption of remaining consecrated wine after Communion and the cleansing of the vessels.

He said the committee has "unanimously approved a motion agreeing to place an action item before the National Conference of Catholic Bishops asking the president to request an indult" - an exception to the law - that would aIlow extraordinary ministers to carry out those tasks when circumstances warrant in the United States.

Such an indult would not be sought until the effective date of the new legislation is known, he said. In its August monthly newsletter the liturgy committee notified bishops and diocesan worship offices that the Vatican has confirmed the U.S. Pastoral Introduction to the Order of Mass.

It quoted the introduction's provision that in "those instances where large numbers of chalices are required for the distlibution of the Eucharist under two species, extraordinary ministers of holy Communion ... may assist with the pouling of the Precious Blood into ancillary chalices during the singing of the Lamb of God;" "In such instances, the extraordinary ministers come to the altar as the Lamb of God is sung," the newsletter said.

It added that they "do not, however, assist with the breaking or distribution of the consecrated hosts into ancillary vessels."

Father Moroney that cleansing the vessels is not just a "utilitarian" act, but an integral part of the "sacred actions of the liturgy."

He said that is why the missal caIls for the priest or deacon while cleansing the vessels to pray silently, "Lord, may I receive these gifts in purity of heart. May they bring me healing and strength, now and forever."

Father Moroney said that even if the one cleansing the vessels is not a priest or deacon, "it is always commendable to pray during such an action, and use of that prayer would be appropriate."

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Eduardo Azcarate, founder and director of the Youth Apostles Institute will be guest speaker and attendees are invited to attend a 7:30 p.m.

Mass in the side chapel prior to the program. For more information call 672-2755.

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Catholic elected speaker of Britain's Hf?use of Commons

By PAULINUS BARNES • CATHOLIC NEWS SERVIC~ .

LONDON - A Catholic has been elected speaker of Britain's House of Commons for the first time since the Reformation.

Glasgow Member of Parliament Michael Martin. 55, was elected by his fellow members in a complicated series of votes recently He has been a member of Parliament since 1.979 and was a deputy to the previous speaker, Betty Boothroyd.

The high-profile role involves taking control of proceedings in the House of Commons and guarantees the officeholder international celebrity status because of international broadcasts from Parliament on cable and satellite channels.

On being elected, Martin said he was conscious of the great honor which had been placed on him and asked his colleagues, "Please pray for me."

A former sheet-metal worker, Marti!) was brought up in a singleparent family of five children. .He told· members of Parliament before his election: "A

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speaker has a clear duty to every side of this House, especially to the backbenchers, the minority parties and the opposition parties.

The speaker's duty is to serve this House, not the executive power.

"That someone from the poverty of Glasgow can stand before you seeking the great office of speaker, my origin should be no reason for me being elected. Nor should my origin be a reason to debar me," he said.

After Queen Elizabeth II approved Martin's election, Prime Minister Tony Blair and the leader of the Conservative opposition, William Hague, congratulated him on his success.

The 16th-century Reformation led to the establishment of the Protestant churches. A battle with Pope Clement VII over King Henry VIII's failure to obtain an annulment for his marriage with Catherine ofAragon led to a split between English Catholics and the Vatican.

King Henry VIII established the Church pf England, and today the queen of England holds the title of supreme governor of that church.

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Oh adorable and Divine Will, behold me here before the immensity ofYour Light, thatYour eternal goodness may open to me th~ ?oors and make me enter into It to form my life all iu You, Dlvme Will. Therefore, oh adorable Will, prostrate bef0re YoUr Light, I, the'1east of all creatures, plit myself into the little group of the'sons and daughters of Your Supreme·FIAT. Prostrate in my nothingness, I invoke Your ,Light ~d ~g that it clothe me and eclipse all that.does not pe~ .to Yo~, Divine WIll. It will be my Life, the center.of my intelligence, the enrap~r of my I:!eart and . ofmy whole bemg. I do not want the human will to have life in this heart any longer. I wi)1 cast it away from me and thus form the new Eden ofPeace, of happiness 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 G o d . , Here prostrate, I invoke the help of the Most Holy Trinity that They permit me'to live in the cloister of the Divine Will and thus return in me the first order of creation, just as the creature was created.

Heavenly Mother, Sovereign and Queen ofthe 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 myselfin the order and the bounds ofthe Divine Will. Heavenly Mother, I consecrate my whole being toYour Immaculate Heart. You will teach me the doctrine ofthe Divine WIll and I will listen most attentively toYour lessons. You will cover me withYour mantle so that the infernal serpent dare not penetrate into this sacred Eden to entice me and make me fall into the maze ofthe human will.

Heart ofmy greatest Good, Jesus, You will give meYourflames that they may burn me, consume me, and feed me to form in me the Life of the Divine Will.

Sai~t Joseph, you will be my protector, the guardian ofmy heart, and w.ill keep the keys ofmy 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 everythmg so that my Eden may flourish and be the instrument that draws all men into the Kingdom of the Divine Will. Amen. ( In Honor ofLuisa Piccarreta 1865-1947 Child of the Divine Will)

The proposals were heavily criticized by the Vatican, by ProLONDON - Catholics and Lifers and also by the European .

Pro-Life groups in' Britain will try Parliament.

Cardinal Thomas Winning of to persuade the British Parliament to oppose proposals that would Glasgow, Scotland, chairman of the Catholic bishops' of Britain permit human cloning.

In a pastoral letter read in all and Ireland joint committee on churches in the Archdiocese of bio-ethical issues, said "therapeuBirmingham, England, Arch- tic cloning" was "the ultimate bishop Vincent Nichols urged misnomer - for ,it actually Catholics to contact their mem- means killing." ,But the British government has bers of Parliament to express opindicated that it broadly supports position to the proposals.

"The Catholic position is the committee's recommendaclear," he said. "We cannot agree tions. Members of Parliament to the generation and use of hu- will, however, be allowed to vote man life through cloning for the their consciences on the issue.

The Society for the Protection sole purpose of experimentation and the generation of new cells . of Unborn Children is writing or organs, since this involves the each parish in Britain, asking that direct and deliberate destruction pastors urge parishioners to lobby of innocent human life," he said. their members of Parliament In June 1999, the British gov- against the proposals. ernment set up a committee, John Smeaton, the society's chaired by its chief medical ad- national director, said Archbishop viser, Liam Donaldson, to exam- Nichols' pastoral letter was an ine the ethical and medical issues "inspiration and a sign of great involved in human cloning. hope at a difficult moment in hisThe committee's findings, pub- tory." . lished in August, recommended Smeaton told Catholic News that a form of human cloning Service that scientists were atknown as ovum cell nuclear re- tempting to draw a distinction placement should be permitted for between "therapeutic" and "remedical research and the extrac- productive" cloning. .'

"We reject!hat distinction,'; he tion of embryoniC stem cells.

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said. "Both types involve the creation and destruction of human embryos. You are talking about the creation of a complete human being in both cases. Both techniques involve the destruction of huge amounts of human embryos," He said a recent poll of scientists, published by the London newspaper The Independent, had indicated that most believed that "therapeutic" cloning would inevitably lead to "reproductive" cloning.

"The danger of so-called thera· peutic cloning is that you are creating a category of human being simply for the benefit of other people, not because a human being has a right to exist. It is totally subject to the requirements of the particular scientific or medical protocol that has been adopted," Smeaton said.

The British government committee concluded that stem cells had "enormous potential to create new forms of treatment for currently incurable diseases."

Asked to evaluate the Pro-Life movement's chances of victory in the battle against cloning, Smeaton said: "The only answer is what our Lord said - to men things might seem impossible but to God all things are possible."

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timable value of the conjugal and family bond, which cannot be placed on an equal footing with other types ofrelations." Legal recognition ofnontraditional famiBy CATHOUC NEWS SERVICE lie.s, he said, woul~ "destroy the ttssue of society and LEUVEN, Belgium - Ahead of the expected render children'and young people more vulnerable." adoption. of a European charter of human rights, the The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the Eurocontinent's ~ishops' generally praised the document but pe~ Union was expected, to beadopted:at ~ Decemcalled several sections unacceptable. .. . ' , . bel' Counc.il of Europe meeting in Nice, Fhmce.

At an assembly of the Councjl of European BishIn their statement, Euro~' sbishops said the Catholic ops' Conferences, held late last month in Belgium, Church and other Christian communities can make a deleg~tes called the ch~r "part of the process of "great contrib~tion to. promoting the religi'ous, spiristrengthening the institu- . , . tual and moral heritage ofour tional framework of the Eucontinent." ropean Union."

They encouraged indi'The conflict in the Balkans," said A council statement said vidual states and Europe as a the human rights document the pope, "reminded all European whole to renew the continent's "represents something posi- countries of the fragility ofpeace and cultural terrain, "shaped in tive in itself' by promqting the need to work to consolidate it ev- great part by Christianity ... "the development of peace, eryday." together with other traditions," justice and solidarity on our in order to promote the unity continent." of all European peoples.

But the council, made up of the presidents of Representatives also discussed the process ofEuroEurope's 34 bishops' conferences, criticized the pean integration and the democratization of Balkan document's sections on cloning and the family. countries, calling for an intensification of dialogue While the charter prohibited reproductive cloning, between Christian churches and European government the bishops expressed concern over the possible future institutions. legalization of therapeutic cloning.

In the pope's message, he said the "great project" By drawing a distinction between the right to mar- of a united Europe was not the task ofChristians alone. riage and the right to a family, the council said the All people, he said, must work to build a "true comdocument is "seeking to recognize relationships that munity of nations that want to bind together their desare different from marriage and to call them fami- tinies, to live as brothers, respecting cultures and spirilies." tual journeys."

In a message to the assembly, Pope John Paul II "The conflict in the Balkans," said the pope, "recalled on the European Church to remind society of mind.ed all European countries ofthe fragility ofpeace the "basic principles of social life." and the need to work to consolidate it every day."

Faced with advances in science, most notably in During the assembly, bishops also expressed hope genetics, "Europe can and must work to defend ev- for peace in the Middle East and discussed vocations, erywhere human dignity from the moment of con- immigration, Islam and plans for the April 2001 Milception," said the pope. lennium Encounter, to be organized with the ConferTheco.ntinent must always keep in mind the "ines- ence of European Churches.

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~ GOOD CAUSE - More than 400 people attended the St. Mary's Education Fund Fall Dinner at White's of Westport recently and helped raise money for need-based scholarships. Among those gathered were: Nancy LeBlanc, a nursery school teacher at St. Mary's, New Bedford; Msgr. John J. Oliveira, pastor of St. Mary's; Principal Cathy LaCrolix and Jim LaCrolix; Roger Desrosiers and Kathy Desrosiers, a firstgrade teacher. ... GUEST SPEAKER Raymond L. Flynn, president of the Catholic Alliance, addresses the gathering. (Anchor/Gordon photos)

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Keynote speaker was former U.S. ambassador to the Vatican and Boston Mayor Raymond L. Flynn.

"If thc future is going to be promising and bright you have to have a good educational environment and kids get a quality education from Catholic schools," he said.

"You make a difference in the lives of so many young people and the Church," he added.

Dinner chairman John G. Hodgson Jr., addressed the group several times and said that the evening is "our community acting together, a gathering of dedicated men and women who sow the seed of values in our children."

He added that education is one of the most important ministries of the Church today.

Augustinian Father William T. Garland, diocesan director of education, and James A. McNamee, diocesan superintendent of schools, presented recognition

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awards following the dinner to five honorees.

Dr. Jerl?miah J. Lown'ey, Jr., received the pistinguished Alumnus Award; Mercy Sister M. Margretta Sol and Dominican Sister Beatrice LaPalme received the Distinguished Teacher/Administrator Award; and Father John P. Driscoll and Atty. Joseph P. Harrington received The Timothy J. Cotter Friend of Catholic Education Award.

Cotter, who was a longtime champion of Catholic education and last year's chairman, died earlier this year. Hodgson said Cotter "had a passion for education, great generosity and compassion."

Christine Franco, a student at St. Michael's School, Fall River, told to the gathering how Catholic education has made a difference in her life and the lives of her brothers, Thomas, and Michael, the youngest, who hid

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"The teachers are kind and helpful," said Franco. "When I g'row up I'd like to be a teacher in a CatholiC school. Thank you for making that dream come true."

The evening also brought an announcement from Sto.nehill Colfege President Holy Cross Father MarK T. Cregan of a new scholarship program to benefit students from all diocesan high schools who attend Stonehill.

The scholarship will provide a minimal award of $5;000 per year to students who maintain their grades and was designed to give back to those who attend Catholic schools.

Entertainment was provided by students from Taunton schools: Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Mary's; Taunton Catholic Middle School, and Coyle and Cassidy High School; and Bishop Stang High School, North Dartmouth.

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ductive technologies, chastity, the death penalty and abortion while students from Bishop Stang High School who volunteered their time, acted as guides.

The icon of Our Lady of Guadalupe was on display at St. Julie's as part of the day and many people venerated it. It was brought to the diocese as part of the jubilee yea.r by the Fall River District Council of Catholic Women and.Bishop O'Malley said he was "grateful" for their efforts.

"I hope her presence here will bring an end to human sacrifices in our country," the bishop said.

Maddie Lavqie of Our Lady of Grace, Westport, said that seeing the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe "moves people. It gives them a feeling of grace."

Claire Twitchell of Christ the King Parish, Mashpee, added that she "wouldn't miss it for the world."

Bishop O'Malley was the final speaker and spoke about his most recent pastoral "For the Love of Life," that focuses on abortion and euthanasia.

He told attendees that "we're defending the most basic of rights -life," as described in the Dec-

laration oflndependence. He was visibly moved as he delivered his message and said that "the ultimate goal of the Pro-Life move-

ment is to change people's hearts.

I thank all of you for your efforts. Keep fighting for the cause of life."

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"Dear Children! Today I call you to open yourselves to prayer.

May prayer become joy for you. Renew prayer in your families and form prayer groups. In this way, you will experience joy in prayer and togetherness. All those who pray and are members of prayer groups are open to God's will in their hearts and joyfully witness God's love. I am with you, I carry all of you in my heart and I bless you with my motherly blessing.

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

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NOTRE DAME Sister Patricia McCarthy gives a workshop on "The Death Penalty: It's Myths, Reality and the Gospel;' at the Pro-Life Convention at Bishop Stang High School. It was themed "Teaching the Gospel of Life," and featured a dozen speakers addressing such topics as euthanasia, domestic violence, chastity and abortion. (Anchon'Gordon photo)

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"Dear Chi Idren! Today I desire to open my motherly heart to you and to call you all to pray for my intentions. I desire to renew prayer with you and to call you to fast which I desire to offer to my Son Jesus for the coming of a new time -- a time of spring. In this Jubilee year many hearts have opened to me and the Church is being renewed in the Spirit. I rejoice with you and I thank God for this gift and you, little children, I call to pray, pray, pray -- until prayer becomes a joy for you.

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~ NEW TEACHERS were welcomed to the staff of· Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, New Bedford, this year. From left they are: Maxine Bonneau, fourth grade; Antonio Borges, eighth grade; Sara Josefek, kindergarten; and Elizabeth Mota, second grade.

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SEVENTH-GRADER Nathan Macedo and eighthgrader Kelly Raulino of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, New Bedford, search for shells at Horseneck Beach, Westport, as part of a recent field trip. While there students performed science experiments dealing with the ocean and sur.rounding landscape.

KINDERGARTNERS - Clockwise, Aiyah Pacheco, Christopher Sousa, and Kayla Leandro, enjoy a recent class activity at Espirito Santo School, Fall River.

CYO basketball readies for new season FALL RIVER - The new season of Fall River Area Cya Basketball will kickoff on Nov. 9 with a series of games in the Girls Junior Division and the annual Cya DIOCISI 0' Jamboree on Nov. 10 from 4-10 p.m. at the SullivanMcCarrick Cya Center on Anawan Street.

The Jamboree will feature exhibition games between the Junior Boys teams, music and food.

Many young people will participate in this year's league and diocesan director of the Cya Father Jay T. Maddock said he is "excited" about the new season. "We've got 900 kids regis" tered for Fall River and ifs a

positive experience for all involved."

The league has several divisions with age requirements as follows: Senior Division, born on 'ALL .,VI. or after Jan. 1, 1979; Prep Division, born on or after Jan. 1, 1985; Junior Division, born on or after Jan. 1, 1987.

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1, 1986 and Dec. 31, 1986 who are below the ninth grade must play in the Junior Division.

Those born in that time period who are above the eighth grade must play in the Prep Division.

For more information contact AI "Val" Vaillancourt at 672-9644 or 672-1666.

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HAVING FUN - The fourth- and fifth-grade soccer teams from S1. Margaret Regional School, Buzzards Bay, recently completed their fall season. They are coached by physical education teacher Karen Hoffmeister.

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By CHRISTOPHER CARSTENS CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

My son was seven - just starting second grade. That was the year that "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" was a great hit, and in steamy recess whispers the second-grade boys of the world told each other, "He eats a soup that's got eyebal'ls in it! I And monkey'brains."

My son,had heard the reports.

When I asked what he'd heard about the movie, he responded with a bit of second-grade wisdom I've remembered ever since.

"Dad, don't even ask me. You don't want to have that stuff in your brain."

During a recent evening of casual TV watching, I again re,called his words. It was Sunday night, and I poked around with the channel zapper for about an hour. Here's some of what I saw.

I briefly tuned in to a pro wrestling match. One hairy combatant was digging into the other's head with some kind of a weapon - blood was pouring from the victims ,scalp, covering his face. Sure, I figured it was fake, but I turned the channel anyway.

I saw a few minutes of a show featuring videotapes of cars being.chased by the police ' - each ending in a horrific crash. That was hardly uplifting.

I'd heard about a new pro-

gram staring a comedian I've always liked for his il)tensity and fluid wit. 'But I only caught the last segment, a rap singer.

brain. I turned off the tube and found something better to do.

It takes a great deal of time and skill to craft a story with convincing characters, people you care about. It's hard to write '=~:=:1l .~. .~ ~ . ' ~ good comedy week after week.

But it's easy to shock people, to say something just a little nastier, to show something just a bit sexier - or more frightening.

The problem is that last year's FOR YOUTH • ABOOT YOOTH , shock is this year's ho-hum. So, to keep your audience; you need Around him writhed three to go a bit farther each time women dressed in gold pants that and with 10.0 or so cable chanlooked sprayed on. nels, there seems to be a race to No part of the rap - not even get to tpe very bottom of the barone sentence - could be prin~ed ' rel. in this newspaper. Every single What's to be done? One' an~ line contained an obscenity, a ra- swer is simple. Turn it off. cial slur or an explicit descripYou can tell when a program tion of sexual acts. Five minutes .is going in the direction of the of that was plenty. darker sides of human life, and Finally I took take a chance you can turn it off or simply with a show that's a huge hit, one leave the room. They can put on which I understand has won any trash they like, but you don't Emmy awards. It features a have to watch it. You don't want group of single women who share that stuff in your brain. with each other the details of Christopher Carstens is their love liv,es. writing a book for parents . My low poin,t came about 10 about kids and television. He minutes into the program when is· doing phone interviews with a woman - certainly nearly 40 parents who have chosen to - had a one-night fling with an limit their children's TV view18-year-old college freshman, ing. If you would like to be basically just for the fun of it. part of this project, contact This is all played for laughs. him c/o Catholic News Service, Well, I'd had enough. I didn't. 3211 Fourth St.. N.E., Washneed any more of this in my ington, D.C. 20017.

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Canadian organizers says WYD 2002 journey to kick off in April OTTAWA (CNS) - World About 4,000 Canadians ages Youth Day 2002 in Canada might 18-35 joined with more than a seem a long way off, but organiz- million others from around the ers say it actually begins in about . world at the international event in five months.

Rome in August.

On Palm Sunday, April 8, Participants from 150 countries 2001, Pope John Paul IT is to en~ will be staying with Catholic famitrust the Pilgrim Cross to Canada, . lies across Canada beginningJuly sending it on a journey that will 18,2002, taking part in various take it to virtually every Canadian spiritual activities and pilgrimages diocese and region. The cross is to along with Canadian youth. They serve as areminder ofWorldYouth are to travel to Toronto July 22 Day in Toronto July 18-28,2002, and take part in the opening celand to help Canadians prepare for ebration with the pope the followthe world's largest youth confer- ing day. ence.

Exhibition Place, near downBasilian FatherThomas Rosica, town Toronto, is being touted as national director of WYD 2002 the likely venue for the opening said the pilgrimage of the more celebration, to include singing, than 13-foot high cross, to be dancing, Scripture readings and a transported by Air Canada and a welcoming message from the security company. is expected to pope. Teaching sessions led by start in Ottawa. It will then go on hundreds of cardinals and bishops tour to the various dioceses and re- are to be given to participants at gions, ending up in Toronto, where locales. throughout the Toronto hundreds of thousands of people area from July 24-26, 2002.

'These moming sessions will are expected to gather for the closingdaysofWorldYouthDay, when offer a chance to learn about their the pope is expected to attend. faith, discuss the challenges of livCanadian youths are to -pray ing it and to ask questions to the together around the cross during bishops leading the sessions," said its tour and reflect on the themes the event organizers.

They will also have a chance to thatthe pope will be providing them attend Mass and confession, take for World Youth Day. World Youth Day is celebrated part in spiritual, social and enterannually around the world in local tainment activities, and visit a macommunities, and every other year jor art exhibit that contains pieces an international celebration is held. loaned by the Vatican Museum.

Jubilee for' Athletes includes papal Mass, soccer match·

By BENEDICTA CIPOLLA CATHOUC NEWS SERVICE

A CHILD REACTS in front of Pope John Paul II as Italy nearly scores a goal during an exhibition soccer match in Rome's Olympic stadium recently. The 80-year-old pope, an avid sportsman earlier in his life, celebrated a Mass and attended the match for the Jubilee for Athletes. (eNS photo from Reuters)

ROME - As 'Sydney basked in post-Olympics bliss and New York recovered from the excitement of a Subway, Series, the 'Vatican celebrated its own sports extravaganza.

Rome's Olympic Stadium played host to the highlights of the Oct. 28-29 Jubilee for Athletes: a Mass celebrated last Sunday by Pope John Paul II, followed by a soccer game between the Italian national team and foreign stars who play in Serie A, Italy's premier ,league. , While the Holy Year event marked the first time a pope officially attended a stadium soccer match, one Vatican observer's re,search found that Pope Sixtus IV sporadically watched a game , vaguely resembling the contemporary sport way back in the late 1400s - a violent, all-day affair that brought the pontiff to his window every few hours to check on the teams'progress.

Archbishop Crescenzio Sepe, secretary of the Vatican's jubilee committee, said the last soccer game Pope John Paul saw before the Holy Year face-off was a televised 1982 World Cup match between Poland and Italy.

The pope, a goalkeeper during his boyhood in Poland and an avid skier and hiker throughout much

of his 80 years, said the Jubilee for Athletes brought to mind "many' memories of my life tied to sporting experiences." ''Today, playing sports takes on great importance, because it can encourage young people to affirm significant values like loyalty, perseverance, friendship, sharing (and) solidarity," he said to a cheering, banner-waving crowd of 70,000.

Sports' positive values, common to all countries of the world, can also overcome "differences between cultures and nations," said the pope.

"Sports can, in fact," he said, "make a valid contribution to_ peaceful understanding (among) peoples and help the worldwide spread of a new civilization of love."

- To illustrate sports' cross-cultural message, after lighting the stadium's Olympic flame, athletes released doves, a traditional sign of peace, into the air.

The jubilee event, said thepope, should spur athletes and sports officials to heed Holy Year 2000's call to reflection and conversion.

While promoting the positive aspects of sport, he said, industry leaders also must recognize instances that cloud over sport's educational and spiritual potenti-al.

Among those present at the Mass, and at a Vatican-sponsored conference on sports was Juan Antonio Samaranch, president of the Inter-

national Olympic Committee.

"Every care is necessary for the safeguarding of the human body from every attack on its integrity, from every exploitation, from every idolatry," the pope said.

Expressing his hope that the "Sports Manifesto," presented after the Mass, would lead to a "new creative and propelling energy," the pope called on all involved in sport.~ to protect the weak, free young people from apathy, encourage a healthy competitive spirit and work to wipe out intolerance. , Following the Mass, a 100meter dash by junior sprinters and a 200~meter wheelchair race, representatives of five continents presented the manifesto to the pope.

In the document, athletes, coaches and officials pledged to promote sports' healthy ideals, without falling prey to the "cult of physical perfection" or the inability to accept defeat.

The highly anticipated soccer match took the place of regular Sunday Serie A games, which were postponed to allow team members to participate in the jubilee event.

The match turned into a veritable ecumenical and interreligious event, with Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox, Muslim and Buddhist players participating.

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