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Diocesan pro-life convention: success By Christine Vieira At 12 weeks aftl~r conception, his heart is beating and brain waves can be detected. He can make a fist, has fingerprints and can kick hard enough to make his mom feel it. He is sensitive to heat, touch, light and noise and can assurely feel pain. All his body systems are working, he weightsjust an ounce, and could fit comfortably in the palm of your hand. He even sucks his thumb. He's a growing baby who, after his birth, could giggle and fingerpaint, re'ad and write, teach and have children of his own. He could change the course of history, discover a cure for disease, or aid world peace. He won't though. He and more than 4,000 others who might have been his classmates, friends, maybe even his wife, will die today at the hands of abortionists. More than 250 people gathered last weekend at St. Julie Billiart Church and Bishop Stang High School, both in North Dartmouth, to discuss the horror of abortion and the Church's stand against it, euthanasia. and capital punishment at the first diocesan pro-life convention. The theme of the conference was "to reverence lIlnd honor the dignity of human life," said coordinator Rev. Stephc~n A. Fernandes, director of the diocesan ProLife Apostolate office. "The purpose of the convention is to promote an awarenes:; of and perpetuate the pro-life movement." Bishop Sean O'Malley began

the day with prayer and scripture readings. He was followed by the keynote speaker, . Rev. Richard John Neuhaus, president of the Institute on Religion and Public Life, NY, who spoke with passion on the importance of the pro-life movement as it moves into the 21 st century. "The third millennium will be the springtime to the Christian tradition," he said. "We need to appreciate the excitement of this cause and not get Qogged down in the mundane or the frustrating aspects of what we are doing." "We can never despair," he added, his voice echoing throughout the church. "We have not the right or the reason to ~espair, for the cause of which we are a part will prevail." On January 23, 1973, headlines read the the Supreme Court 'had settled the abortion issue with the Roe vs. Wade decision. Today there is no more unsettled question in American'life, he said to the audience which varied in age from high school students to senior citizens. "We are inextricable embroiled in the pro-life movement by vitue of our baptism. So much rests on this cause for which you have been signed up for the duration." On euthanasia and capital punishment, he asked, "How can we debate about who belongs to the community for which we will accept common responsiblity? By what measure will you e'fclude humans? Turn to Page 13

HELEN ALV ARE, ESQ. spoke to clergy and laity during last weekend's Pro-Life Convention. (Vieira photo)

FROM LEFT, Deacon John Moniz of St. Michael's, Fall River, Bishop Sean O'Malley, and Father Stephen Avila prepare to begin the Migration Mass Oct. 29. (Vieira photo)

Migration Mass unites many diocesan ethnic groups by Christine Vieira Children in brightly-colored ethnic costumes processed down the long center aisle of Bishop Connolly High School auditorium, Fall River, carrying statues and pictures of the Blessed Mother to adorn the altar at last Sunday's Migration Mass. Bishop Sean O'Malley celebrated the Mass, designed to recognize the contributions of immigrants to our society and to emphasize that almost everyone is a descendant of immigrants and should be tolerant of other cultures. In his homily, Bishop O'Malley reflected on the story of Christ's birth. "Three kings came to worship the Christ Child; one African, one Asian, and one Caucasian," he said. "It's a beautiful tradition that represents the universality of the Church because all three migrants brought gifts that were graciously

received by the Holy Family. So too, all immigrants have talents to offer the Body .of Christ." "We are part of something bigger than ourselves," he continued, noting that all the Church is dear to God and unconditionally loved. "We are called to be color blind. Racism and prejudice are learned and evil. They disfigure the Body of Christ." Reflecting traditions of other countries, Scripture was read in Portuguese and French and the Prayer of the Faithful was offered in Polish, Portuguese, Cape Verdean, Spanish, Lebanese, Italian, French and English. The celebration was also enhanced by the rich harmonies of the 22-voice choir of St. Stanislaus parish, Fall River, singing in several languages and accompanied by piano, organ and guitars. The bearers of the gifts were

preceded by seven young Cape Verdean women in traditional costumes who danced to the altar carrying candles. At the close of the Mass, Ayana Pilgrim, a senior at Bishop Stang High School, North Dartmouth, and president of its Multicultural Club, told the congregation that "as members of the Multicultural Club, we are working to promote awareness among students and the community that we all, regardless of cultural background, have values and worth in common." The celebration continued after the Mass with Portuguese folkloric dancers, musicians, several ethnic vocalists, and no shortage of pastries from around the globe. More importantly, though, the event was a time of camaraderie for those of differing ethnic backgrounds but the same faith in Christ.

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',Although principal planning for the 1996 Bishop's Charity Ball in the Diocese of Fall River is ably conducted by laymen and women, clergy of the diocese are also lending a hand with considerable enthusiasm. Msgr. Thomas J. Harrington, diocesan director of the Catholic Charities Appeal, has reported that his brother priests are collaborating with lay leaders in preparing for this year's ball. Joining Msgr. Harrington'in coordinating overall efforts is Father George Scales, recently named by Bishop Sean O'Malley as associate director of the Appeal. The 1996 Bishop's Charity Ball will be held Friday, Jan. 12, from 8 p.m. to midnight at Venus de Milo Ballroom in Swansea. When he enters the ballroom, Bishop O'Malley will be escorted by Mrs. Katherine Lancisi, president of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, and by Joseph Motta, president of the Attleboro, conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Young ladies from 37 diocesan parishes will be presented to the bishop in the formal highlight of the evening. Assisting Msgr. Harrington and Father Scales in preparations are Fathers Bruce Neylon and Robert Oliveira of the Attleboro area, pastors respectively of St. Mary's

parish, Seekonk, and St. Mary's parish, North Attle~oro. Father Ralph Tetrault, pastor of St. Patrick's parish, Wareham will lead ball workers in the New Bedford area and Father Manuel P. Ferreira, pastor of St. Anthony's parish, Taunton, and Father Paul A. Caron, parochial vicar at Immaculate Conception' parish, ,North Easton, will coordinate efforts in greater Taunton. Father Thomas L. Rita, pastor of Our Lady of the Assumption parish, Osterville, will organize preparations for the Cape Cod deanery. In the Fall Riverdeanery coordinators will be Father John F. Andrews, pastor ofSt. Patrick's parish, and Father Vincent F. Diaferio, pastor of Holy Rosary parish, both in the See City. During Advent, two of the television Masses, broadcast at 8 a.m. each Sunday on Channel 6, will feature mention of the Bishop's Ball. On Dec. 10, Father Thomas L. Rita will be principal celebrant of the liturgy, and on Gaudete Sunday, Dec. 17. Father Manuel P. Ferreira will be celebrant. Persons or organizations wishing to support the 1996 Ball Booklet may contact the Diocesan Office at 344 Highland Avenue, PO Box 1470, Fall River, 02722, or by telephone at 676-8943 or 676-3200.

Lay spirituality may be nuns' task ST. LOUIS (CNS) - Religious formation was the focus of the meeting, but one of the speakers, said helping lay people develop a full lay spirituality may be the main task of members of religious orders today. Immaculate Heart of Mary Sister Sandra Schneiders raised that issue during the Ninth National Congress of the Religious Formation Conference, held in St. Louis recently. The theme of the congress was "Friends, What Shall We Do?" - the question raised by some of Jesus' disciples to the Apostles at Pentecost. About 520 religious formation leaders, mainly

women religious, attended the meeting. Sister Schneiders, a doctoral faculty member at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, Calif., said the current situation in religious life is like that of the earliest Christians, filled with joy but facing many challenges and uncertainties. But with aging members, declining vocations and financial woes, many congregations are facing what she called the "membership question": Should orders open their membership to others besides those willing to commit for life to vows of poverty, chastity and obedience?

The Mass of Christian Burial was offered Oct. 14 at St. Antt.ony's Church, East Falmouth, for Father Normand Ricard, and re:tired priest of the diocese of Springfield, who had lived in retirement in East Falmouth since 1985. A native of Worcester, hll prepared for the priesthood in M ontreal and was ordained in Springfield in 1948. Following service as a parochial vicar in two diocesan parishes, he was commissioned as a Navy chaplain in 1952. During his years as a cha:?lain, he was the first Catholic priest at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT, serving there from 1962 to 1966 and again from 1972 to 1976. He was also wi th the Third Marine Division in Vif:tnam from 1986 to 1967. He retired in July 1982 with the rank of Commander. Father Ricard's df:corations included the Purple Heart, Navy and Coast Guard commendations and a Combat Action Ribbon. After retirement, 'he returned to the Springfield diocese, sf:rving successively as a parochial· vicar and pastor in Holyoke and Springfield parishes. He is survived by a brother, Joseph Ricard of Oxford,. and cousins, nieces and nephews.

AIDS Action seeks Heroes The AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts is seeking nominations for the 1996 Comm unity Recognition Awards which pay tribute to "unsung heroes" with extraordinary response t,) the AI DS epidemic. "The Community Recognition Awards are intended for people who go the extra mile in their commitment to combating AI DS," said Larry Kessler, executive director of the AI DS Action Committee, founded by volunteers in 1983 to combat the epidemic of AI DS and HIV through service, education, advocacy and outreach. AIDS Action's eighth annual Community Recognition Awards dinner/ dance will be held on February 3, 1996, at the Swissotel, Boston. At this special ceremony, hosted by AI DS Action Committee's Board of Directors, these individuals will be honored by several hundred friends and colleagues for their leadership, service and their extraordinary contribution to the fight against AI DS. AI DS Action, which prc,vides confidential, free services for more than 1,500 people living with AI DS, encourages anyone who knows of an unsung hero to fill but a nomination form available at AIDS Action's offices or by calling (617) 437-6200 for a mailed or faxed copy: Return the form no later than November 17 to: Chris Marrion c/o AI DS Action Commit-. tee, 131 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116 or fax to (617) 4376445. Past a wardees have inc.. uded journalists, homemakers, hc:althcare workers, AIDS activist!.. students. educators and others from every part of Massachusetts. A selection committee made of representatives of AIDS Action's clients, staff. volunteers and Board will review all nomination!, and submit its recommendations to the Board of Directors for approval.

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The current congressional rage over the present status of immigrants is nothing more than nativist reactionaries protecting their own turf. As the Washington purists debate so-called new and revised immigration legal standards, it would be well for them to be honest and open about the facts at hand. To listen to the rantings and ravings of a Congress that seems to adhere to a Know-Nothing mentality, one may not know that undocumented "illegal" immigrants constitute only about 1.5 percent of the total national population:- In other words, about 99 percent of the U.S. population consists of legal immigrants and citizens. One would think from 'the exaggerated polemics of our· Congress that the nation was being overrun with illegals. In fact, most of the undocumented immigrants in this country did not cross the borderillegally. Six out often entered legally with stud'ent, tourist or business visas and became "illegal"when the visas expired. The facts clearly indicate that more than 85 percent of the, over 1 million immigrants who come to this nation each year join close family members already' living here. The argument that immigration control is simply unattainable is really a nonissue. There are those who attempt to abuse the system; however, the vast majority of immigrants come to this country legally and fully documented. The present clamor comes from those who either do not recognize this or refuse to look at the statistics objectively. Our present Congress is attempting to reduce taxes and fulfill its contract with America, but in the process, the immigrant is becoming a whipping boy. As the harsh voices of nativists push for restrictive legislation, it should be noted that undocumented immigrants pay $7 billion per year in taxes and legal immigrants pay an additional $64 billion. At the same time the combined groups receive only $43 billion in services . such as education and public assitance. As one would expect, immigrants' greatest sin§.le cost to th~ nation is that of public education, a cost that Has remained unchanged over the past 150 years. Why is it that many in our Congress fail to acknowledge that they are themselves the c'hildren of immigrants and have derived tremendous benefits from the investment made by the public in their education? American families who receive relatives from abroad for the most part provide strong support networks to help them get started in their ,new surroundings without relying on outside services. Indeed, such immigrants use welfare less than natives. It is important for all who wish to see an end to illegal immigration not to throw out the baby with the bath water. If we as a people look at the facts they should convince us that we should not support radical immigrant reform. It is all too easy to create an atmosphere of distrust and division when people do not look, speak or even eat like Anglo-Saxons. Too many in our current Congress aresimply trying to pull up the ladder because of their bias against peoples whose looks, speech and religious practices do not accord with their own narrow vision of what and who an American should be. It would be well for the members of our Senate and Congress to open their doors to new peoples and let a breath of fresh air sweep away the cobwebs of the establishment. Let's keep America an open society, not turn it into a private club. . The Editor

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"A great assembly met together to consider what they should do for their brethren that were in trouble." 1 Ma 5:16

At 50 UN must redefine its goals By Father Kevin J. Harrington Last month marked the 50th anniversary of the ratification of the United Nations Charter. At least 150 of the world's leaders converged on New York to rededicate themselves to the UN ideals. The organization was conceived in San Francisco's Opera House on June 26. 1945, where delegates from 48 states signed the UN Charter. A war-weary world entertained high !lopes for the infant organization. The UN was constructed on the assumption that the Big Five - the United States. Russia, China, Britain and France - would work together. That assumption proved false as the famed veto power over Security Council decisions was exercised during the 40-year Cold War. Great hopes were again entertained when the Cold War ended and the Berlin Wall came down in 1989. President George Bush proclaimed a "New World Order," but the UN failed to reinvent itself, suffering embarrassing peacekeeping fiascoes in Somalia, Rwanda and Bosnia. The peacekeeping role has become a great financial burden to the UN. From 1945 to 1987 the Security Council authorized 13 such operations but Cold War vetos limited thei.r efficacy. Nevertheless, in the next six years there were 20 more such operations. costing some $3.5 billion a year. The Republican-dominated US Congress has been severely critical Of the UN. but such criticism should be put into perspective. The entire UN system received only. 7 percent of the $285 billion the US has spent in each of the last two years on international security. That translates to a price per US citizen of less than $7 a year. Scapegoating the UN for its inability to meet the explosion of demands that have been placed on it during the post-Cold War years has become a popular activity as a growing xenophobia among some political leaders who' seem more concerned with problems closer'lo.

home has made UN funding less and less popular. In my opinion, one of the the best speeches delivered during the anniversary celebration was given by French President Jacques Chirac who called for directing a larger share of bilateral and multilateral aid to

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countries that are least developed, particularly those in Africa. An anniversary is an OpP,)rtunity not only to look back 'Jut to look ahead. Looking back to the Charter reminds us that the UNset itself a formidable list of goals: among them saving "succl:eding generations from the scou::ge of war and promoting the eco::lOmic and social advancement of all peoples." Lookingahead, PopeJohn Paul II made an impassioned plea to rescue humanity from its current predicament. He warned against indifference, especially when it expresses itself by denying tht: rights of others. Injustice is perceived when the gap between self and other seems larger than th(: common ground. There should be little wonder that the Holy Father expressed these sentiments in Arabic and Chinese, to two cultures whl:re the Roman Catholic faith ha~: little representation. The bridgebuilding pontiff acknowledged that the fundamental split between me and you, between us and them is at the root of all conflicts. Terrorism and violence are the scourges f~(:ing us in the next millennium and the pope was adamant in insisting that the UN go beyond articulating a minimum standa'rd of conduct toward fellow human beings and begin envisioning an ethic based on a positive code of inclusion and respect. Listening to the rhetoric of world leaders, it is easy to agre': that governments desire these noble ends but watching their actions, it is hard to perceive that th,:y are willing to meet those end!:. The pope pointed out that fr(:edom andjustice cannot simply be defined by the absence of tyranny and oppression. Freedom is a mt:asure of humanity's dignity and greatness. The UN will orily function' effectively when its member states take the papal words to heart and lay aside narrowly defined na tional interests for the sake of a greater g<;loq .. , _ ." ,

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Eucharistic ministers and pastoral visitors to the sick of the dioceses will attend one-day retreats Saturday, Nov. 4, at S1. Anne's parish, Raynham, and Christ the King parish, Mashpee. Sister Patricia Conlan, RSM, and Sister Carole Mello, OP, both pastoral care ministers at St. Anne's Hospital, Fall River, will conduct the Raynham retreat; and Sister Kathleen Schmith, RSM, and Father Francis J. McManus, SJ, both at St. Luke's Hospital, New Bedford, will present the program at Mashpee.

By DR. PATRICK V. REID worthy of his call, and fulfill by his power every honest intention and work of faith. The gospel sel~ction presents the unforgettable story of Zacchaeus as an illustration of all that Christian repentance involves both for the penitent and for Jesus as the agent of God's,salvation. As ~ tax collector and rich man, Zacchaeus represents the despised sinner in Luke's gospel because he had acquired his wealth through dishonest means. Yet this stereotypical sinner, like many others in Luke, is attracted to Jesus when he enters his town of Jericho and makes an extraordinary effort "to see what Jesus was like." Because he is "small of stature" Zacchaeus cannot see Jesus in the huge crowd so he climbs a sycamore tree. His efforts are 'matche9 by Jesus' outreach; he announces his intention to stay at Zacchaeus' house: 'Zacchaeus. hurry down, I mean to stay at your house today.' In contrast to Simon the Pharisee (see Luke 7:36-50), Zacchaeus delightfully and hospitably welcomes Jesus. When everyone murmurs against Jesus' going to this sinner's as a 'guest (see also Luke 15), Zacchaeus defends himself as a penitent. 'I give half my belongings, Lord, to the poor. If I have defrauded anyone in the least, I pay him back fourfold.' In contrast to the rich young man in the previous episode (Lk 18: 1830), Zacchaeus knows that his possessions are to be used in charity for the poor, and that he is obligated by the law to make appropriate restitution to anyone he has overcharged in collecting taxes. The story concludes with Jesus affirming that Zacchaeus has discovered what it is to be a true child of Abraham. 'Today salvation has come to this house, for this is what it means to be a child of Abraham. The Son of Man has come to search out and save what was lost.'

Nov. 6: Rom 11:29-36; Ps 69:30-31,33-34; lk 14:12-14 Nov. 7: Rom 12:5-16a; Ps 131:1-3; lk 14:15-24 Nov. 8: Rom 13:8-10; Ps H2:1-2,4-5,9; lk 14:25-33 Local Hall of Famer Nov. 9: Ez 47:1-2,8--9,12; Ps 84:3-6,8,11; 1 Cor 3:9cNew Bedford resident, William 11,16-17; In 2:13-22 J. Butler, Sr., a communicant of Nov. 10: Rom 15:14-21; Ps S1. Lawrence Church in New Bedford. was inducted into the Soccer 98:1-4; lk 16:1-8 Hall of Fame at U Mass DartNov. 11: ROllA 16:3-9,16, mouth's Hall of Fame banquet 22-27; Ps 145:2-5,1.0-11; lk held on October 1'3. 16:9-15 Mr. Butler a graduate of the Nov. 12: 2 M<: 7:1-2,9-14; New Bedford In$titute of Technology - Class of '63. became the Ps 17:1,5-6,8,15; 2 Thes 2: 5th New Bedford Textile graduate 16-3:5; lk20:27-38 or 20:27, to j~in the Corsair Hall of Fam~. 34-38 L-..,...,..,...,..,..,..,.....J •.••.•t•.I!1!1111!'1. . ." " _....-

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Wisdom 11:22-12:2 2 Thessaloninn:i 1:11-2:2 Luke 19:1-10 Today's readings emphasize God's mercy that continuously offers the possibility of repenta nce, even to those whom we, in our self-righteousness, may view as unworthy of God's love. Let us praise the Lord's compassion in the words of our responsorial psalm: "I will praise your name forever, my King and my God!" (Ps 145). The reading from the book of Wisdom is an apologia for God's loving providence. It is written in Greek and uses phi:osophical terminology that would make sense to its original audience: Jews living in Egypt during the first century B.C. God is thl~ transcendent Lord before whom "the whole universe is as a grain from a balance or a drop of morning dew come down upon the earth." But he is also the merciful one who "overlooks the sins of men that they may repent." All that exists is potentially good and is sustained by God's love. For you love all things that are and loathe nothing that you have made: for what you hated, you would not have fashioned. God's love and compassion point to an eternal destiny that transcends this material order. But you spare all things, because they are yours. 0 Lord. and lover of souls, for your imperishable spirit is in all things. The second reading from 2 Thessalonians warns the Thessalonians not to be seduced into believing that the day of the Lord has arrived: ... we beg you, brothers, not to be so easily agitated ·01' terrified, whether by an oracular utterance or rumor or letter alleged to be ours, into believing that the day of the Lord has arrived. The Pauline author urges them to endure their perseclltions and trials in the assurance that God's justice will triumph over their persecutors. He prays that God will make them worthy of their calling so that God's name may be glorified in them. We pray for you always that our God may make you

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Is America less" caring? The immigration debate has been heating up in the hallowed halls of Congress. While I agree that attention must be given to the problem of illegal immigration, what has upset me has been the tone of the debates. I sense a meanness, especially when bills are proposed that would require schools to turn away children of illegal immigrant parents, or that would cut off health care to these children. What pleased me to no end is that Pope John Paul II seems to be even more unhappy than I. am about the 'new mean tone in this country when it comes to immigrants'. , During his October visit to the United States, the pope called upon Americans to preserve their openness to' immigrants, and he appealed to their social conscience, asking that they serve the poor. Here is what the pope said in his homily at the Mass he celebrated at Giants Stadium in East Ruther'ford, N.J.: "Quite close to the shores of New Jersey there rises a universally-known landmark which stands as an enduring witness to the American tradition of welcoming the stranger and which tells us something important about the kind of nation America has aspired to be. It is the Statue of Liberty. , with its celebrated poem: 'Give me

your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free .... Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me.' Is presentday America becoming less sensitive, less caring toward the poor, the weak, the stranger, the needy? It must not!" . Those are words for all of us to ponder, not that U.S. bishops have been silent on the issue. Last fall, California voters approved Proposition 187 denying medical and educational services to illegal aliens. Cardinal Roger Mahony of Los Angeles denounced this measure as a "social sin." . I found it appropriate that the pope's October visit included a stop in New Jersey where he was, greeted by Archbishop Theodore McCarrick of Newark, who has been an outspoken opponent of anti-immigrant sentiments in the United States. Archbishop McCarrick ,has formed a' committee on migration and issued a pastoral letter, "One Family Under God," pointing out that Catholic social teaching insists that immigrants be treated with hospitality, not hostility. As Catholics we should realize that the ethnic composition of our parishes is changing, with people arriving from Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America. ' The New York Times reported that in the Archdiocese of New

Helping the p'oor reader Dear Dr. Kenny: Our 9-yearold daughter, who is big for her age, was promoted to third grade even though 'she is far behind in reading. The school thought that she would do better overall with others her age and size. Now the teacher is worried,that she will fall fa'rther behind. She has average intelligence, a very short attention span an'd problems with immediate memory. How can we help her' at home? - New Jersey What a practical question! You didn't ask what the school should do. Instead you asked what you, the parents, can do at home. The teacher says your daughter needs help with her memory and her reading. You can do a lot. The first rule is not to repeat the same procedures that the school uses. Your daughter is probably already frustrated, and another hour or two of drills may make her lose heart. Find another way to the same goal. Imagine if school were basketball and you were the worst player in the class. Then one day your parents told you they had hired the coach to practice with you after school.. You'd probably feel very discouraged. If only your parents had found another way. First do a simple check of your daughter's memory. Not how good it is, bu't how she goes about remembering. Name three items. Tell her you will quiz her on them in five minutes. Do that, and ask how she went about trying to remember. Build on her techniques for remembering. She may surprise you. Start with the way she works now at recall. Try this several times. In addition to memory problems, poor readers may have trouble with the meaning of words. Words are so abstract. They don't even picture or sound like what they mean. . ' To help make words more con-

crete and memorable, it is wise to apply as many of our five senses as possible. Teach your daughter how to do this. Another wise technique is how to break large tasks into smaller ones. Here are some fun examples that are more easily done at home: ~ Add extra senses. As you learn a word, ask what it looks like, sounds like, tastes like, smells like and feels like. I had one supposedlylearning-disabled child show me his technique for making each word into a picture of what it meant. He drew legs on the word "mouse," had smoke coming out of the "h" on the word "house" etc. He invented' his own pi~ tographic language. -. Draw a picture of the key word in each sentence. Or even .underline it, - Sing the spelling words. Ask your daughter to invent her own melody for each set of letters. Isn't this how most of us originally learned our ABCs? - Change positions after each

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York, Mass.is celebrated in 38 languages. And Archbishop McCarrick said that in his diocese he began one Sunday hearing Portuguese at one Mass and later heard Slovak and Polish, and if he had more time he could have heard Masses in Vietnamese and French Creole. As the daughter of an :immigrant, I feel especially off,~nded when I hear hateful statements that would impede or stop others from seeking a new home in a new land. Many of those seeking a .home here are poor; many are refugees ,fleeing violence or the lack of freedom in their homelands, many are skilled workers. And~ as Pope John Paul. said, all, are "our brothers and sisters." I think the pope has strongly reminded us of who we are as Americans, and he has challc:nged us to end our irrational fear of immigrants. We must remain the compassionate country we were when our ancestors came to these shores.

By Dr.JAMES&' MARY KENNY sentence. Stand to read onl~ 'sentence. Sit down to read the next. This is a concrete way of breaking a task down into smaller parts and is a boon to active, fidgety chi Idren. - Help your daughter ma:(e her own talking book. Have her. make up a story and record it on your tape recorder. Type the story . out , one sentence to a page. Ll:t her illustrate each sentence with c:rayon drawings. Bind it and let her listen to her own story on the tape recorder as she follows it in "her" book. Good luck. Keep your goals (reading and memory) in mind, but change the techniques. Limit the time to one-half hour per night. And have fun.

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One man's pet is all0ther man's insect As much as I hate to admit this, our family's history with pets has been pretty dismal. Mr. Kitty (her real name, unchanged to protc~ct the not-soinnocent) stayed long enough to teach us how expensive allergies to cats can be and to embroil us in controversy with Sparrows Union Local 18. Leaky, the dog, was plagued by hygiene problems, was expelled from obedience school and ultimately became a victim of his own IQ (slightly less than an average carrot). Ou r gold fish, Gold ie (wha t else?), suffered from illusions she was an incarnated bird. She frequently jet-skied from her bowl with no thoughts of how to climb back in or of when we might come home to scrape her off the counter top and plunk her back whc~re she belonged. Goldie laid on her side so long during one of the seascape attempts that herstarboard-sidescales kind of dried up and gave her the goldfish version of instant osteoporosis. She spent her final days swimming in wobbly, right-handed circles and making obscene gesturc~ at us with her pectoral fin. Thus I have corne to believe with great confidence that my recent adoption of Arachnidia as my very own pet is justified, practical, moral and even inspiring. My concern, however, is- that spouse seems to disagree. I picked this up after she screamed, "Kill it, kill it, kill it," after secing me visiting with Arachnidia. one recent morning. "Big A," as I'V(: nicknamed her (Arachnidia, not wife), lives in a home of silken splendor she built with awesome flare and ab~olutely

By FATHER JOHN J. DIETZEN an erroneous idea about the resurrection of our Lord. I! could imply that, after the resurrection, Jesus was alive "again" the way he was alive before the resurrection. St. Paul makes clear time and again that our belief in the resurrection goes far beyond that. (See for example almost the whole of I Corinthians 15.) Jesus was not merely resuscitated the way Lazarus was, for example, when Jesus brought him back to life at Bethany. Lazarus and the others ra,ised from death by Jesus in the Gospels died finally, later on. Jesus, however, has entered a wholly different kind of life where now he will never die. I! is this spiritual, incorruptible body which he possesses definitively now in an eternally glorified life and which he calls us to share alongside him with the Father. Thus it is more than a little misleading to say that Jesus rose to life again, because he never had that kind of life, that kind of body/ soul/ self. before his death and resurrection. The apostles and other witnesses

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no blueprints outside our frontroom window, soon to be featured in Webs of the Rich and Famous. "She's my pet," I explained, pushing lower lip into pouty mode. Before the anti-pet woman could quit rolling her eyes, I went on: "Please can't I keep her? I won't ever bring her in the house. She doesn't need a license or shots or baths in the bathtub." She (wife, again) started to say something, but I rattled on: ..... or· a leash, a feed bowl, store-bought food or toys that get jammed under the couch." Leaky's former caretaker shook her head slowly. "OK. We'll try it for a week. But if I once have to clean up after it, or it causes problems with the neighbors or it catches a bird in its web, it's outa here." She paused. "Is that clear'?" I nodded vigorously. Slowly she shook her head side to side (wife. still). "Y ou arc certifiable. you know." "Thank you, thank you, thank you," I smiled. After spouse wandered away, I turned and tapped lightly on the window. "Did you hear that. Big A? I get to keep you. But you'd better behave yourself." Taking three fingers from my left hand and combining them with all five from my right, 1 gave her (Arachnidia) a "high eight." '''Right on," she signaled with a bounce in her sparkling web.. Your comments are welcome always, Please send them to Unele Dan, 25218 Meadow Way, Arling,ton, , Wash. 98223. ' .•

to the resurre.ction in the Gospels testify unmistakably to that fact. Nevertheless, the vernacular texts of these creeds are so deeply rooted in our cultures that they are not likely to be changed. Wejust need to understand them as the church intends. Q. My sister very much wants her marriage blessed by the Catholic Church, but does not want a traditional wedding. She and her fiance plan to elope. If this happens, is there a place you could recommend where a priest would perform the ceremony as opposed to a justice of the peace or a judge? (Indiana) A. I am not sure what you mean by a traditional church wedding. Such a wedding need not be an elaborate affair with a church full of flowers and a half-dozen bridesmaids. It can be as simple and uncomplicated as your sister wishes. Some preparation programs do need to be fulfilled by the bride and groom if they are married in the Catholic Church (and in many other churches today). But if they seriously desire a happy and good marriage, it seems to me they will be anxious to take advantage of every opportunitythat might help that to happen. I've known couples who, only half jokingly, became so exhausted by hectic preparations that they threatened to elope. I'm assuming your sister and her fiance are like this, but a re serious about their marriage and genuinely desire many years together. If this is so, I ho'pe they reconsider their threat to elope. Family and friends who love them sincerely want to share the occasion, not dominating the preparations, but desiring to be part of their special day. This couple will very much need the presence and support of family and friends as times goes on. I think they will come to regret any decision that shuts these special people out of being with them on their biggest day. A free brochure answering questions Catholics ask about the holy Eucharist is available by sending a stamped self-addressed envelope to Father John Dietzen,' Holy Trinity Church, 704 N. Main St., Bloomington, III. 61701. Questions for this column should be sent to Father Dietzen at the same address.

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Habitat for Humanity active in Fall River diocese By Marcie Hickey Since its 1976 founding, Habitat for Humanity International has built more than 35,000 homes around the world as part of its mission to eliminate poverty housing and homeless ness. The orga nization has added affiliates at an incredible rate, growing from the one original group to III in 1985 and now to 1,200, as Habitat celebrates its 20th birthday. In the past few years, this ecumenical Christian ministry has taken root in various parts of. the Fall River diocese, with affiliates on Cape Cod, in Attleboro a.nd Fall River, and in the initial stages in Marion. Coordinated. by HFHI headquarters in Americus, G A, affiliates operate autonomously, each with a board of directors, various committees, a volunteer corps and donated funds and materials. The affiliates obtain land for building or acquire homes in need of rehabilitation and ready them for families who otherwise could not afford to own homes. The future homeowners contribute "sweat equity," working side by side with volunteers to complete a home; make a down payment; then pay nonprofit, no-interest mortgages, proceeds of which support construction of more Habitat houses. H FHI has its goal the provision of "a decent house in a decent community for God's people in need." Members consider their work a religious ministry and affil-

iate members are largely, though not exclusively, Christian. "There's a lot of Catholic involvement. ..and ecumenical is where it's at," said Dick Casey, a board member of the Cape Cod affiliate and a member of St. Patrick's parish, Falmouth, who points out that Habitat is an opportunity for Christians of various denominations to pray together and put their faith into action on the common ground of a good cause. Local affiliates are actively seeking to "partner" with churches or church groups willing to support Habitat projects, said Albert Mathieu, president of Habitat for H umanity of Fall River. Partnering is what makes Habitat work, he said: companies and banks provide resources, lumber businesses and hardware stores provide materials and sometimes labor, other organizations hold fund raisers and supply volunteers. There is enthusiastic participation by high school and college students; for example, Attleboro's Bishop Feehan High School chapter of the Spanish National Honor Society recently worked for the Attleboro affiliate as a service project. Bishop Stang High School, North Dartmouth, working with Habitat's Providence affiliate before the Fall River group was established, held a conteSt to name a senior" M r. Stang" last spring, raising $1.720 for the Fall River ,I" affiliate. Par~nering provides "a good sup~ .

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efforts are devoted to housing come through," Mathieu said (:onrehabilitations, with existing houses - fidently. "Meanwhile, it's exciting obtained and renovated for Habi- to see the response you get f:;om tat-selected families, and repair people." So far there are nearly ministry, with needy homeowners 700 on the mailing list and Mathieu being aided in fixing up their anticipates having some re:Jair property. A lot of the latter, Casey projects in the near future. said, are "emergency calls - things The Fall River affiliate is in,:orare falling down around a person's porated to operate in Somel'set, head!" . Swansea, Westport, Freetown, Such a job was the first project Dighton, Assonet and Tiver-:on, for the Fall River affiliate, involvRI, as well as in Fall River. ing work on the Westport house of The Cape Cod affiliate, eSl:aba single mother of two. About 24 lished in 1989, has three chapters volunteers turned out for the prowhich serve 15 Cape towns. The ject, Mathieu said. affiliate built its first house in 1989 - The Fall River affiliate began on a lot donated by the town of Nov. 25, 1993: initiated by Clare Wellfleet; by last "year four more Altmann, who had just moved to houses had been built in Wellfleet the area from North Carolina, and Mashpee and a donated hCluse where she had been involved with in Centerville was renovated for a HFHI. "She kriew all the ins and family with six children. This year outs and it was great," said Ms. the affiliate has worked on a house Howard. also a member of the in Yarmouth and plans call for Habitat public relations commithouses in Wellfleet and Sandwich. tee. "But by the time we got a steerTo help fund the Sandwich -ing committee together in 1992, house, for which ground was her husband was transferred back recently broken, a sale of old and to North Carolina!" new tools will take place fro m 9 But the new Fall River group a.m. to I p.m. Saturday, Nov. II, persevered, discovering that like at the Sandwich Knights of Col llmall such groups, it had to do a lot of "bus Hall, 330 Quaker Meetinghouse groundwork before it could begin Road, just off Route 6 in Sa.ndworking on houses. wich. Joe or Linda Publicover, tel. Committees had to be formed 833-8674. may be contacted by for site selection, fund raising, pubthose who wish to donate toois or lic relations, family selection and to obtain futher information, :;aid family nurturing. The family-selecCasey. tion committee accepts clients Originally from Salem, Ca.sey based on need, willingness to invest - became involved in Habitat aFter their own time and labor in the- retiring from 29 years-in the Coast program, and ability to repay the Guard and deciding "to go learn loan to be made to them. The nurhow to build houses." He studied turing committee assigns a me-mber construction for two and a half to new homeowners to provide years in California, then·retur:Jed support, information and resourto the Cape area, where he had ces over the yearsbefore the mortpreviously been stationed. One: of gage is paid off. . his priorities, he said, is the repair The Fall River affiliate held a ministry, for which he seeks clients couple of orientation meetings to through social agencies and serviinform potential homeowners ces for senior citizens. about Habitat and 10 applications. were submitted, said Mathieu. Information about local groups Members then went to work to can be obtained from: "get people active and involved in Attleboro Area Habitat for committees," work on a newsletter Humanity, P.O. Box 3086, N. and speak in the community about Attleboro 02761; 226-8833. Habitat, Mathieu continued. "And - Habitatfor Humanity of Greater if someone wants to donate a piece Fall River, P.O. Box 1604, Fall of land ..." he added wistfully. River 02722-1604; 675-4289. A Westport bank did donate Habitat of Cape Cod, 658 Main three lots to the group, but two St. (Rt. 28), W. Yarmouth 026'73; had wetlands which precluded the 775·3559. possibility of building, so they Interna~ional headquarters 'Iue were sold. The suitability of the ilt Habitat for Humanity Internathird site has yet to be determined. tional, 121 Habitat St., Americus, "Sooner or later something will GA 31709-3498; (912) 924-6935.

Delores Santos of Hyannis. They reported 170 nurses in attendance, representing all New England councils. New officers of the Fall River council were installed by Rev. Mark Hession, spiritual moderator, after Eucharistic liturgy,. They are Sister Theresa Bergeron, New Bedford, president; Barbara Gauthier, Taunton, vice-president; Alice LeBlanc, New Bedford, secretary; Elizabeth Novacek, Fall River, treasurer; and Sister" Rachel Lafrance, New Bedford, director. Saturday speakers at the parley included Mrs. Jeanne Watson Driscoll, whose topic was Empowerment; and Carolyn Casagrande, a nursing student at Fitchburg State College, who presented a paper on "The Patient's Spirituality: A Student's Perspective." The paper was the winning entry in a contest for New England nursing students sponsored by the Fall River Diocesan Council of Nurses. Ms. Casagrande's prize was an allexpense paid weekend on Cape Cod that included attendance at the conference. Awards Presented At a Saturday night banquet the New England Council's medal recognizing dedication to God and service to the nursing profession was presented to outstanding nurses from member councils by Bishop Sean O'Malley and Rev. Joseph Kierce of the Boston archdiocese. Honored from the Fall River council were Barbara Gauthier, RN, from Morton Hospital, Taunton, a graduate of the former St. Anne's School of Nursing in Fall River, and Elizabeth Novacek, LPN, volunteer services coordinator at St. Anne's Hospital, Fall River. Bishop O'Malley was principal concelebrant at a Sunday Mass with 10 modera.tors from the New England council as concelebrants. Following the Mass, the bishop installed new officers of the New England Council of Catholic Nurses: Mrs. Novacek, president; Joan Morin, Fall River, first vice-

president and president-elect; Mary Foley Moran, Boston, secretary; Annetta Romano, Boston, treasurer; Sister Rachel Lafrance. director. Among the convention guests was Mrs. Eileen Lamb of England, president of the I nternational Council of Catholic Nurses and Social Workers, who brought greetings

from that organization. Also present were nurses from New York and Chicago. Registered and licensed practical nurses are welcome to join the Diocesan Council. Information on membership is available from Mrs, Novacek at telephone 674-5741, ext. 2080.

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Caring for a grumpy parent By Monica and Bill Dodds situation presents a high risk of It's hard to be patient .when abuse: The adult child simply loses you're taking care of an aging par- control and smacks the aging parent who's crabby. ent. Obviously, that's never right. Maybe Mom or Dad has always Nor is it right for an aging parent been grumpy. When you reached to hit an adult child. adulthood there was a real sense of Here are some suggestions for relief because you could move out dealing with a difficult parent: and be on your own. -Even when the going is rough. But now your parent needs your keep in mind the basic gu'idelines help. He or she doesn't necessarily for taking care of Mom or Dad. want it - and may resent it - but An aging parent should be reneeds it. Each time you approach spected and treated with dignity. his or her front door you feel as if - During a calm period. sit down you're getting ready to enter the with your parent and tell him what lion's den. You hope you'll be he is doing that bothers you. Be lucky 'enough to come out un- specific. Your mother or father scathed. may not even be aware that someThat's how it is in some cases, thing is upsetting you. but not all. Sometimes a parent -Get away completely - out who has been pleasant most of his of the house - and calm down or her life suddenly turns grumpy. and try to analyze the situation That isn't surprising and, most more objectively. Maybe you can't stop Mom or Dad from pushing likely, it's temporary. A change in disposition can be . your buttons, but you can control triggered by other changes Mom your reaction by quickly changing or Dad is going through. It's easy the subject, by letting her go on for to smip at the people around you, a time without arguing in response, even those you love the most. by realizing and accepting that no when you don't feel well, or you matter what you do or how well hurt, or you aren't getting enough you do it your parent may never be sleep. or you see your indep~nd satisfied. ence quickly slipping away or you -Maybe you can't be your parare fearful of the future. ent's primary. caregiver. Your parIf the personality change con- ent simply isn't able to allow that tinues.however, you need to talk and so fights it - fights you to your parent's doctor. It could be every step of the way. Look into related to a medical, mental or getting someone else to do' the emotional problem that can be cleaning. the laundry, the personal addressed. Perhaps a new medica- caregiving. etc. tion has left your parent feeling - Talk with others who underanxious. Even a prescription Mom stand what you're going through. or Dad has been taking for a long . A support group can be a wondertime can cause a new and different ful release. So can a long lunch reaction because of changes in with a good friend. You need to your parent's body chemistry. remember to take care of yourself. Whether your parents' crabbi- not just for your own sake but for ness is lifelong or temporary. it's the sake ofyout parent. your spouse important to recognize that this and your children.

Two area students wero~ recently awarded a certificate of merit at Emmanuel College's annual Family Weekend ceremonies, fl)rachieving 1995 spring semester dean's list status. Michele M. Torres of Somerset. daughter of Richard and Fernanda Torres, is a member of the class of 1997 and majors in economics and accounting. This summer she participated in the Fund for American Studies - Engalitcheff Institute in Comparative Political ;:\Od Economic Systems at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Katie Papuga of Tiverton, R.I., daughter of Erica Fiero of Fall River and Richard Papuga of New Port Richey, Florida ·i:~ also a member of the class of '97. Ms. Papuga majors in painl:ing and printmaking and works as a peer tutor at the Academic Resource Center at Emmanuel College. Located in the center of Boston's cultural, medical and educational communtiies on the Fenway, Emmanuel College i.s a fouryear Catholic, liberal arts college for women in the arts and sciences.

Catholic hefllth care will sur'vive NEW YORK (CNS) - Catholic health care will survive despite the challenges confronting it because Catholics are committed to serving "the individual human person made in the image of God," said Cardinal John J. O'Connor recently. "We will struggle to survive because we care," he said., speaking at the annual Al Smith dinner, which raises funds for medical charities. The dinner, hdd each year in the grand ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria .Hotel in New York, marked its 50th anniversary. The program includc:d showing of a video history with excerpts from such previous speakers as Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyn.don B. Johnson and Richard M. Nixon. Cardinal Francis J. Spellman of New York launched the dinner Oct. 4, 1945, to inaugu:,ate the building of the Alfred E. Smith Wing at St. Vincent's Ho:,pital in Manhattan.

Abortion viE~ws should be known WASHINGTON (CNS)-Catl1olic journalists must work to keep candidates for president from hiding their true views on a.bortion before the 1996 elections, a prolife House member told a Catholic press gathering in Washington. Rep. Christopher H. Smith, RN.J., addressed a luncheor.~ session during the Eastern regional convention of the Catholic P:,ess Association, held recently in Washington. Smith, who is' Catholic and co-chairs the House Pro-Life Caucus, said it was diffi,~ult for him to watch President Bill Clinton and first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton greeting Pope John Paul II at Sacred Heart Cathl:dral i'n Newark, N.J., Oct. 4. "1 t::lOught, 'He's going to get the Catholic vote again' (in 1996) and that scares me," said Smith. "I don't know his heart, but I know his polkies (on abortion), and his polic:ies are awful." , -.; - '

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Barbosa who speaks Portuguese and was previously employed by the Fall River Department of Social Services, explained that cancer affects each member of the family, "In many cases patients lose their role in the family structure and society due to the nature of the disease. Managing these changes largely depends upon'how the family unit has functioned prior to the diagnosis." , Depending upon· patient and family needs, social workers teach them how to advocate for themselves on governmental matters, such as social security and disability benefits, Medicaiq and employment options. Each patient's situation is different and the social worker assesses the degree to which help is needed. In addition to the time patients and their families spend with a social worker, the Center sponsors monthly breast cancer and' prostate cancer support groups, which allow patients to learn from each other and express their feelings in a safe and supportive environment. The Center also offers a cancer education series presented by various speakers, who provide a broad medical overview of cancer treatment options and related topics. Center social workers also assist patients in making decisions such as utilizing the services of Hospice Outreach Inc., a 24-hour on:call emergency st:rvice tq terminally ill patients and their families. Hospice Outreach provides nursing care, home health aides, pastoral care and volunteer services. For more information on the programs and ser~ices offered at the Hudner Ol).cology Center of Saint Anne's Hospital I?lease call (508) 675-5688.

Saint Anne's Hospital is pleased to announce Donald P. Corriveau, Ph.D., has joined the comprehensive Pain Management Center of Saint Anne's Hospital. Dr. Corriveau's expertise is in behavioral medicine and its relationship to the management of pain., Dr. Corriveau plans to expand the behavioral medicine aspect of the Center to include pain management programs for people suffering from headaches and for those who suffer from fibromyalgia; a condition caused by repetitive motion in the workplace. In addition to providing care to patients, Dr. Corriveau is a professor of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. Dr. Donald P. Corriveau received his Ph. D., in Psychology from the University of Rhode Island. Prior to joining Saint· Anne's Hospital, Dr. Corriveau was Director of Psychology Associates, which provided clinical specialty services including, anxiety disorders, depression, stress management and behavioral medicine. Previous to working in private practice, Dr. Corriveau was an instructor at the Brown University Program in Medicine.' Dr. Corriveau is a member of the American Psychological Association, Society of Behavioral Medicine, Massachusetts Psycho'logical Association, Association for the Advancement of Behavioral Therapy and the Southeastern Massachusetts Psychological Association.

To make an appointment with Dr. Corriveau or for more information on the Pain Management Center at Saint Anne's Hospital, call (508) 6741-4625 or (508) 6744626.

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eSPECIAL AUCTION • FRIDAY 6:00 P.M. ] UNITED INTERFAITH Action presented 250 voter registration forms, the result of their drive in New Bedford. Rear, left, Rev. Richard Kellaway, First Unitarian, Rev. Nehemiah Boynton, Pilgrim Congregation, and Rev. Scott Helferty, Grace Episcopal. Second row, left, Rev. Clement Dufour, Sacred Heart, Rev. Joyce Whetston, St. Paul's United Methodist, Maria Tomasia, City of New Bedford Elections Commissioner, Rev. Edward Correia, St. James, and Rev. Jack Oliveira, St. John the Baptist. Front, left, Joseph Andrade, Catholic Social Services, Sr. Mary Anne Sylvester, Our Lady of Assumption, and Rev. Alphonsus McHugh, Our Lady of Assumption. The UIA, a group of religious lead~rs, develops ways of working with officials to enhance the quality of life in neighborhoods, cities, and the region. '-

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ST. BERNARD, ASSONET An introductory program on the Little Rock Scripture Study course will be offered at 8:00 p.m. Nov. 14 at St. Bernard's parish hall, 32 S. Main St., Assonet. All welcome. The course itself will begin in January. ST. PATRICK, FALMOUTH St. Vincent de Paul will sponsor an Anointing of the Sick Mass Nov. 5 at the 11:15 a.m. Mass. ST. VINCENT de PAUL, TAUNTON District meeting and Mass Nov. 6 at 7:30 St. Peter's conference, Dighton. Intention:'beatification of Frederic Ozanam and deceased members of St. Vincent de Paul Society.

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ST. THERESA'S CHAPEL SAGAMORE An afternoon of recollection for women will be held Nov. 13 at S1. Theresa's Chapel, Rte. 6A, Sagamore. Confessions will be heard from 2:30 to 3 p.m. and at 5 p.m. All area. women are welcome. MORTON HOSPIT AL, TAUNTON . Dr. Jack Gilmore will offer program on "Stress Management" on Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. in the Margaret Stone Conference Room. Information: Sanford Epstein, tel. 824-7551 ex. 127 or Dorothy Bingham, tel. 824-691 L SECULAR FRANCISCANS St. Francis Peace Fraternity, West· Harwich, will hold its monthly meeting on Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church. Father Edward Healey will speak on "Evangelizing the New World-A Franciscan Approach." Business meeting, discussion and refreshments will follow. Rosaryat I:30 p.m. to end abortion. All welcome. Information: Dorothy Williams, tel. 394-4094. SACRED HEART, N. ATTLEBORO "Tales of Wonder,:' the story' of salvation history told through song and dance, willbe presented tonight at 8 p. m. in the church following 7 . p.m. Mass. All are welcome; no admission fee. LaSALETTE SHRINE, ATTLEBORO Beginning Nov. 5 at 7 p.m., LaSalette will host three consecutive Sunday evenings in the Shrine Theater for people who have been away from the church for whatever reason. Titled "Come home ... We miss you," Father Ernest Corriveau, M.S., Father Richard Delisle, M.S., and Brother David Dumaine, M.S. will welcome interested persons and answer their questions. Free, no registration, all are welcome any or all evenings. Christian Action Group will present a "Choose Life" weekend focusing on ecology Nov. 4 at the 4:30 p.m. Mass and Nov. 5 at the 12:10 p.m. Mass and at a 2 p.m. talk in the theater. CATHEDRAL CAMP AND RETREAT CENTER, E. FREETOWN The following events are scheduled: Corpus Christi Confirmation Retreat, Nov. 4; Day of Prayer - Central Square Congregational Church, Nov. 4; Emmaus Retreat, Nov. 3 through Nov. 5; Emmaus Galilee Nov. 5.

-CAPE COD WIDOWED SUPPORT GROUP Meeting Nov. 19 from I:]0 to 3:30 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church (lower church), Hyannis. Topic is Catching up - readjusting - your terms! Information: Dorothyann Callahan, tel. 617-267-5258,. SACRED HEART, FR A Mass for deceased members of the Women's Guild will be clilebrated Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. A business meeting and refreshments will be served in the parish hall. ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL, FR A concert of sacred musi.c will be held Nov. 19 at 8 p.m., by the choral group Sine Nomine, under Ihe direction of Mr. Glenn Giuttari, former music djrector at S1. Mary':;. Works by Bach, Des Pres and others will be sung and performed. All wdcome. FIRST FRIDA Y EVENTS Corpus Christi, East Sandwich Blessed Sacrament exposed Nov. 3 at the parish center beginning 10 a.m. and ending with Benediction at 7 p.m. Mass celebrated at Sl. Theresa's Chapel at 5 p. m. . S1. Mary, North Attleboro - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Nov. 3 following the 7 a.m. Mass. ending prior to the 9 a.m. Mass Nov. 4. Evening prayer Friday a1. 7 p.m. Our Lady of the Cape,. Brewster -Exposition ofthe Bles~ed Sa.crament Nov. 3 following the 8 a.m. Mass until Benediction at 3 p.m. S1. Patrick, Fall River - Holy hour, Nov. 3 from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. with Scripture, meditation.. rosary, homily, private prayer and )Ilenediction. FRCCW, DISTRICT I Meeting Nov. 9, 7:30p.m. at Santo Christo Church, Columbia St., Fall River. STONEHILL COLLEGE, NO. EASTON Stonehill College and the E. Nakamichi Foundation will present a classical music concert Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. at the Martin Auditorium on campus. The free concert will fea. ture James Fiste, cello, and Ann Sears, piano, performing ",arks by Beethoven, Schubert and Bowldy. Information: tel. 230-1120. Philosophy professor Richard Velkley will speak Nov. 8 on "Ambitions absurd and sublime: Some thoughts on philosophy" at '7 p.m. at Alumni Hall. Information: tel. 2301243. ST. MARY'S, MANSFIElU Single women in their 20':;, 30's or 40's interested in learning more about religious life are invited to an evening gathering Nov. 29 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Types of religious life, ministries, daily life, prayer, consecration and vows are topics to be discussed. There will be lime for questions. Information: Siswr Blute, tel. 999-9921.

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THE ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River-Fri., Nov. 3, 1995

darkening the human conscience." Barbara Thorpe, director of the Pro-Life Office of the Boston archdiocese, conducted a forum for laity on successful strategies for parish pro-life committees. "In communicating about life questions, there are ample opportunities to do good," she said. "Many times we don't realize how we reach people in small but mean-

ingful ways." She also opened the floor to participants wishing to share their successes and concerns with regard to their parishes. Bishop O'Malley called his listeners to action: "We must have the courage to embrace the prolife position and to teach it from pulpits and in schools. I am grateful for your presence today and for your dedication to this cause."

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Dio!cesan Pro-Life conventiOlrl Continued from Page One Can we make a list of others who are candidates for termination?" Father Neuhaus concluded his talk with a charge to youth: "Young people are electrified and galvanized. They should settle for nothing less than spiritual greatness. We are all signed on for life to be beacons of light in a world of darkness." The response was a standing ovation. Following the keynote address, workshops ran conl:urrently for clergy at St. Julie's and laity at Bishop Stang. Atty. Helen Alvare, the director of planning and information for the U.S. Bishops

Pro-Life Secretariat, in Washington, D.C., gave a lively, humorous and very informative talk on the ways in which the Catholic Church speaks about abortion. "The Catholic Church views true human rights as universal and comes to the issue with a love for life," she explained. "The Church understands that abortion is the intersecting point of many issues and the woman needs to deal with each issue separately." She attributes the pro-choice appeal to a distorted view of freedom. Real freedom, she said, is a responsibility to do what is good. "A person who acts according to

his or her integrity is free from society and fads. It's an abuse of freedom to arbitrarily choose, using one's own will as the reference point." Rev. Walter Woods, of the Boston archdiocese,a professor of moral theology at St. John's Seminary, Brighton, spoke to clergy on Pope John PaulH's recent encyclical, Evangelium Vitae (The Gospel of Life). "We have lost our respect for· life. The problem gets worse because we can kill so much more efficiently," he said. "Culture has also provided a climate that permits the killing of human life, thereby making it acceptable and

Nonagenaria Sisters Bea and Jeanne are wonderful ads for old age By Jean .Judge "Everybody loves Sister Bea!" Ask Sister Jeanne Rivard. When the 92-year-old Dominican Sister of the Presentation walks down the corridors of St. Anne's Hospital, Fall River, to do the work she loves in the pastoral care department, people invariably ask about her older sister, "How's Sister BeaT' Sister Beatrix Rivard, also a Dominican of the Presentation, spent most of her life working at the hospital and was known to hundreds and hundreds of maternity patients. Her bonnets for babies are heirlooms in many families. Over the years, few infants left the hospital without her handmade gifts. N ow in residence at the order's Provincial House in Dighton, she marked her 75th anniversary in religious life last Aug. 9. The senior sister in the congregation, she was 96 last Aug. 26. The former Loretta Rivard, number 12 in a family of 16 children, entered the 299-year-old community of the Dominicans of the Presentation Sept. 'I, 1918, just before the end of World War I. Moving from her family home on Fall River's South Main Street one block to St. Anne's Hospital, she made her novitiate, professed first vows and began her life's work, all at the hospital. "We were nurses by experience," says Sister Jeanne" who entered the community almost a decade later.

They and their older sister, Irene, who also entered the community, becoming Sister Margaret, had attended St. Anne's School for eight years. Then it was time for a job. Sister Bea was a cashier for the Letendre and Boule grocery stores. When she left, Sister Jeanne took her place. At St. Anne's, Sister Bea was involved in all aspects of patient care, from the babies she dressed so tenderly to their mothers, whose nightgowns she tHed to color coordinate with the then handembroidered bed linens, and to the elderly, for whom she was known to provide taste-tempting treats and, on the occasion of holidays, a nip of brandy. Neither was she above washing windows or those hand-embroidered sheets. Patients never forgot her matterof-fact kindness or her wit; family members, too, have their favorite Sister Bea stories, as do the nurses and staff members, many of whom still remember her fondly. If ever there was a "busy bee", it was she. South End residents still recall her rushing along the street, often with children; they were the only ones who could keep up with that diminutive, fast-moving figure who, the doctor predicted, would not live 1011g because she was so tiny as a baby. Sister Jeanne, the former Arline Rivard, had also "heard a call" to religious life, but felt "I coul? not leave Ma" because her two sisters were so missed at home. But when her mother died, she too entered

the congregation and, like Sister Margaret, went to France for her novitiate, making her first profession of vows on Feb. 28, 1929. Sister Jeanne spent a number of years working in hospitals in France, and, as an American had to flee when the Germans invaded during World War II. "I was Mary something from somewhere," she recalls of that period when false identity papers were issued for her. After Sistl:r Maragret died in 1947 at age 49, Sister Jeanne returned from France to St. Anne's, where she remains to this day, living at the sist'ers' nearby residence. I n her earlier years, she worked in the hospital operating room, assisting surgeons and administering anesthesia. Later, she worked in X-ray, and today she spends two mornings a week as a member of the pastoral care department, visiting and comforting patients and families. She is also always to be found in the hospital chapel preparing the altar before daily Mass. Meanwhile in Dighton, where she has lived since her health began to decline several years ago, Sister Bea also makes regular chapel visits, escorted by Sister Margarita, OP, who cares for her. "Talking to God" is still the most important part of her life and her vocation 01'75 years has never seemed to diminish," observes Sister Jeanne. As for herself, Sister Jeanne says simply, "I do wHat I should do."

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Coyle and Cassidy High School, Taunton, is inviting interested eighth graders to join the Coyle and Cassidy community as members of the Class of 2000. To this end, the school will be holding a series of events within the next month. On Nov. 14. the school will hold a parents' 'information night for the parents of all interested eighth grade students in the school library. There will be a slide presentation. EIGHTH GRADERS at S1. Margaret's CCO, Buzzards literature will be distributed. and a question and an~wer period will Bay, volunteered to sell tickets for a breakfast social last follow. month . . """:"''".''";.~: "'. , On Nov. 20.from 6-9 p.m., the THIRD GRADERS Ashley Gomes (left) and Sarah Bris- school will be sponsoring an open son of ~1. James-S1. John. School, New Bedford, have their house for all interested eighth evenl~s math skills sharpened with the help of seventh grader Tabitha graders and· their parents. Tours . ' ~ wiil be conducted. materials disAvelar, as part of the peer tutoring program at the school. The student council of Bishop parish Mass at St; 'Julie's instead tributed, and refreshments served. Stang High School, North Dartof at the Stang chapel. Teachers, students. members of mouth, is gearing up for its favorQuestions' may. be directed' to the administration, and coaches ite community project: working Mary Jane Roy, Alumni/ae Direcwill be on hand to discuss areas of A peer tutoring program began worth, knowing they have helped with Sr. Rose Gallogly of Market curriculum. athletics, and other extra- Ministries in New Bedford to pro- tor or Suzy Burke, .Development at St. James-St. John School in someone and also that their own Director, at 993-8959. ' curricular activities. New Bedford this year. The pro- skills. have been fine tuned. The vide a traditional Thanksgiving The annual' placement test for The' '1995-1996 Bishop Stang gram consists of Mrs. Lavigne's grade seven students have mentidinnerforthe Market Ministriescommu~ Coyle and Cassidy will be given on .seventh grade class working with oned that teaching li~tJe one,s can nity. The meal, for over 200 peo- Math Team· had an excellent Dec. 2 at 8 a:m. at the school: It is Sister Barbara's third grade class.. .sometimes b~ difficl,llt. , ple, will include everything from inaugural appearance at the recent open to all eighth grade students. Math Meet at Da'rtmouth High. The elder students recently ,!lc~ Each seventh grader. is responsible' turkey to pumpkin pie. The testing fee is $10 and students· Perfect rounds were scored by for two third graders, helping them companied the third grad~rs,to St. Students and faculty at Stang improve their math and/ or writ- John the Baptist ,Church. to visit, should bring two. number two are involved in this major under- senior Jacob McGuigan of Westpencils with them .. There is no port, junior Josh GiguE>lC of the exposition of the Bles~ed Sacing skills. . r :: taking. Students sell tickets to each In return, the .seventh graders rament, explaining to them what . need to pre"register. Refreshments other for a "non-uniform day" and. Rochester and junior Ka,thryn will be served and the test will.last Elbert of: Tiverton: Two perfect gain a feeling of confidence and they were ab.out.to experienc~. collect non-perishable foods in until about II a.m. rounds were scored by seniN Leshomerooms. Money from the For more'information, contact lie Brito of 'New. Bedford, junior "non-uniform" sale purchases turthe Director of Admissions at Sarah Walde of Berkley, junior keys and other items. 823-6164. Philip Pereira of. New Bedford, The faculty cook the turkeys at and sophomore Chris Grzegorczyk "There is \l bright,and pr,omising Mr. Anthony S. Nunes, Princihome and bring them to Stang the of Dartmouth. Perfect meeB of 18 future ahe~q f~>r Bi~liop Connolly." p'a·I' of. Bishop Connolly High Wednesday morning before Thanks~ . points were wr·ittenby sophomore said M r. N une.s: "W,e plan tQmeet, School;Fall River, hasaimounced giving. The students then debone Megan Lally of Acushnet and" the challenges, of, the future by the establishment of a J ~suitScho , and carve them and peel and cook sophomore Leah Makuch of Fall larship to honor the· memory of preparing for it .t9.day. The purThe Bishop Feehan High School mounds of potatoes and other River. the men who gave so many years' chase. of state~of-the-art computers and software .will allow us to, (N. Attleboro) competition cheer- vegetables. The meal is delivered of service to the people of the dioThese talented students me off leaders have. started their 1995-96 to Market -Ministries by the stu- . cese of Fall River. The annual continue. a long traditio\1 of ac;at9 a great start, producing fantasseason with a first place finish at dents in a bus, made available by scholarship will be given in n:cog- demic excellence at Connolly well tic results and having a good time the Silver City competition held Laidlaw'& Co. into the 21st century." nition of academic excellence to in the process! Next meet i.s Nolast Sunday at Taunton_ High' the boy and girl who achieve the Contribut'ions to heIp purchase vember i5 at Wareham High Tw.o former Bishop Connolly The next'competition will School. highest scores on the yearly placethe turkeys and other menu items School. Team coaches are Joyce High School students' have been be Nov. 9th at Bishop Fenwick ment exam given in December. may be sent to the student council Menard and Eileen Keavy. named AP Scholars by the College High School in .Peabody.· ' , At a reception fo'r the Jesuits at Bishop Stang c/o the DevelopBoard in-recognition of their The stre~ts of 19th ,century held in .I une. Father William Barry. Biology teacher Christopher Grant . ment Office, 500' Slocum Road, exceptional achievement on the will be taking twenty-one juniors London' will come to'life as the S.J .. Provincial for .the New EngNorth D'artmouth, MA 02747. Bishop Stang Drama Clu'b presland Province. announced that the 'college-Ievel Advanced PlacelTlent and seniors from his Marine Biol~ (AP) Exams: Nicholas Nickleb \: on N av. 10 ents Alumnijae Day is scheduled for Jesuits would'be making a finanogy class to' Woods Hole OceanoNov. II. The day will cQmmence and II, ~'l8:00 p.m. i~'th~ John C cial gift to the school. Tliis month. graphic Institute Nov. 3rd. ' The College Board recognizes at 10:30 a.m: with a Mass for all O'Brien Gymnasium. Father Robert Levens. S..!.. former On Nov, 5th frorh 2-4 p.'m.''the several levels of achievement: At graduates in the Bishop Stang Rector of.the Jesuit Communi.ty at, school will conduct its annual open Blending'comedy, mystery, and Bishop Connolly one student qualiConnolly. presented Mr. Nunes house for prospective junior high . Chapel, followed by a continental melodrama, the play based on the fied for the AP Scholar Honor breakfast in the Roseanne Barker Charles Dickens' novel indudes with.a chel:k which will be used to Award by 'earning grades 3 o'r school students and their parents, Library, then, at I:00 p.m. the hei p establish the scholarship I'u'nd: ' A short program of information more than 35 colorful characters. above on four or more AP exams, . action will move to the H ugh J. "We are extremely grateful to Junior Chris O'Donnell of Pocaswith an average exam grade of at will be presented in the auditorium Carney Memorial Stadium and the Jesuits for their kindness and sett'stars as Nicholas with !;enior least 3,25, The student·is Jodie R. followed by touts of the school. the first ev.er Stang vs. Dartmouth generosity." said M r. Nunes, "The Shirley Guerreiro of New Bedford For further information call 226Pietruska, daughter of Mr. ahd home football game at Stang's establishment of this scholarship playing his mother. Senior Shawn' 6223. Mrs. Gerald Pietruska of Westnew field. is a fine tribute to their dedication Hinds of East Freetown is NichoOn Nov. 6th, the school, under port.' Ms. Pietruska now attends and service to the people of this There will be a reception for las' Uncle 'Ralph and junior Sarah the auspices of the M.O.V.E. Brown University.. area." Walde of Berkley plays sister Kate . (Maintaining Our'Vital Environ- alums following the game in the . One stud~rit qualified ror the A port'1on oftheJesuit gifl will "The Drama Club has lots of ment) and its moderator, Chris- foyer of the 'John C O'Brien also be used to purchase ed UCllAP Scholar Award by completing topher Grant, will begin an exten..: Gymnasium. All graduates are in- . new members," said director Ms. tional tec~n,ology at Connolly. three or more' AP 'Exams, with sive paper re-cycling program. Each vited to attend the Mass, game and Suzanne Christie. "I chose the Plans are in the making to coordigrades 3 or higher. The AP Schoreception as guests of their Alma play because it's a great story with homeroom will be provided with a nate this year's annual fund drive lar is Grady G. Gauthier, son of container to' be emptied daily. The Mater. so many characters." and parents' appeal to focus on an M r. Roger Gauthier and the late school's lunch contractor (DAKA) . If the game has to be canceled Tickets for the Veterans' Day Mrs. Tanda Gauthier of Tiverton, upgrade to computers and softhas also agreed to recycle all card- due to weather, all events will be Weekend production are $5.00 and ware at the school in conjunction' RI. He now attends Hampshire rescheduled to Nov. 12th, with the will be available at the door the board in a dumpster that it will with the Jesuit gift. College. Stang alums attending the 10:30, night of the performance. provide.

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CAN'T CRY ANYMORE Took y,()ur car Drove Co Texas Sorry, honey But I suspected We were through And I can't cry anymore Since I left Been feelin' better 'Cause 'lhat's what you get When )'ou stay together too long And I can't cry anymore. Wouldn't it be good If we could hop a flight To anywhere? So lon~: to this life So much for pretending Bad luck's never ending (Now I know that) Money comes in But the fact is Not enough to pay my taxes And I (:an't cry anymore, Got a brother He's got real problems Heroin There's just no stoppin' him tonight And I I:.n't cry anymore. Could 'be worse Could"ve missed my calling Sometimes it hurts But when you read The writing on the wall Can't cry again, So much for pretending Bad luck's never ending Too much time I been spending With my heart in my hands Waiting for time To come in and mend it I can't cry anymore, Written by Sheryl Crow/Bill Battrell, Sung by Sheryl Crow (c) 1993 by Warner..Tamerlane Pub. Corp./Oid Crow Music (BMI)/ Ignorant Music (ASCAP)/ A&M Records Inc. HOW DO you cope with a beyond crying. She's through streak of bad luck'1 pretending, for the "bad luck's According to tht: character in never ending." Sheryl Crow's latest release, she Yet even in her misery she can't even cry about it anycomes to an important insight: more. With her romance break"Too much time I been spending up, "not enough (money) to ing with my heart in my hands pay my taxes," and her brother waiting for time to come in and with "real problems, heroin," mend it." She's right. Often, she's so depressed that she's time alone is not enough to

turn around a streak of bad luck. Any number of situations might leave us feeling down, sad or angry. When these emot!ons occur, we need to experIence them. However, it doesn't help to remain stuck in them. ~ather, we need to begin acting III new and constructive ways. When you feel like your bad luck's never ending, take a look at your life from a new perspective. Rarely is everything in one's life a mess. Focus your attention on what is goin~ right. For exampl,e, even if your boyfriend or girlfriend splits from you, your grades are going down hill and your parents always seem to be critical of your behavior, still look for something positive. Perhaps you can enjoy time with your friends, or playing your CDs brings a certain contentment. When you are feeling down, this requires a special effort. Yet, when you view the many aspects of your life, you are likely to realize that not everything is going poorly. Next, think about what you really love to do. After identifying a short list, set some new goals that give time to these interests. Let's suppose you really enjoy socializing with your friends. Just because you have separated from a dating partner does not mean you should sit home and mope. Instead, reconnect with friends some old ones, perhaps some new ones - and get involved with what they are doing. Further, ask Ood to help you as you begin to change your life. Pray for the guidance and clarity to see what steps can begin to lift you out of your sadness and hurt. The song's refrain states: "Wouldn't it be good if we could hop a flight to anywhereT' Actually, a change in attitude is probably more important than a change in location. By focusing on something enjoyable and then acting in a positive way, one's mood can change. Don't give in to the thought that "bad luck's never-ending." Choose today to have a different experience. Your comments are always welcome. Please address: Charlie Martin, RR 3, Box 182, Rockport, IN 47635.

THE ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River:-Fri., Nov. 3, 1995

By Christopher' Carstens She was 14 when she had her first beer. It wasn't long until she had her second, and her third and her fourth. She doesn't remember clearly, but she's pretty sure she drank more than two six-packs that first night. The second time she drank three weeks later - she had so many tequila shooters that she passed out. The kids she was with didn't want to take her home in that condition, so they leaned her comatose body against a fence in a neighbor's lawn and walked off. Luckily, the neighbor found her and called the paramedics. When she got to the emergency room there was so much alcohol in her blood that the doctors didn't know if she'd live. Her parent's were terribly shaken when the police called. "How can it be our daughter? She doesn't even drink." But it was their daughter. By the time they got to the emergency room the doctors were pretty sure she'd make it, but it had been close. She was lucky. The entire family was lucky. Not only did she live, it was absolutely obvious to everyone involved that this girl had a big problem with alcohol. They took her into treatment right away. Twice she had used alcohol and twice she drank herself into dangerous oblivion. There was no way of avoiding the fact that she could not deal with liquor. It often isn't so obvious. Alcohol is the most dangerous drug commonly used in America. Far more people die from alcohol and its complications - including car accidents, murder and suicide than are killed by all other drugs combined. Ordinarily, the dangers sneak

up on you. It's rare that the second exposure to alcohol leads to a coma. Usually it's a lot more gradual. First, you lie to your parents so you can uOse alcohol: "I'm spending the night at Mark's, and we're working on our science project." You tell' yourself that you're drinking to forget your problems: "Jeena broke up with me. so I might as well get smashed." And you forget that the drinking is what's causing your problems. Jeena broke up with you because you get drunk all the time! You tell yourself that you can handle alcohol, and you don't notice that you can't remember large portions of what went on last night. You tell yourself you drink so you can relax and have a good time, and it doesn't occur to you that throwing up on the front la wn isn't all that relaxing. You thin k you're popular and that you ha ve a lot of friends, yet the kids around you notice that you only go to parties where they've got a keg or some coolers. Ifany of that sounds like youor one of your friends - alcohol problems have shown up in your life. The drinker isn't the only one whose life gets messed up. Ask anybody who's in love with a heavy drinker or whose best friend is a drinker. I've written a self-text for teens, designed to open their eyes to the reality of their drinking problems. It's not a cure, but it's an eye opener. We'd love for you to have a free copy. Just write me at the address below. Your comments are welcome. Please address: Dr, Christopher Carstens, c/o Catholic News Service,3211 Fourth St, N,E" Washington, D.C. 20017

Antique uniforms on display The Girl Scout Museum of Southeastern Massachusetts, Taunton, maintains a collection of hundreds of Girl Scout uniforms donated by former Girl Scouts and their families, from the founding days of the organization through the present. The most popular and coveted uniform is the original khaki collection, designed and made in 1912. According to Roberta Shafer, the museum's curator, the first uniform was revered by the members who wore it as a symbol of belonging to one of the country's most important service groups. Styled to resemble both the Boy Scout and U.S. Army uniforms, the khaki garb came in a variety of styles including a coat dress, a two-piece jacket and skirt, and even bloomers for outdoor adventures. Since trousers were not yet socially acceptable for girls or women, the Girl Scouts camped in bloomers and used their wide-

brimmed hats as camping accessories. The hats, fashionable at the time, kept the sun off their faces and at times served as lunch pails and water buckets. Today's Girl Scouts can borrow and wear the museum's khaki uniforms for parades, presentations, or style shows. Many troops borrow a collection of various uniforms as they study the 83-year history of the Girl Scouts. The museum collection grows each year as former and present members donate their Girl Scout memorabilia for safe keeping. The Taunton museum was one of the first of its kin in the country and is part of the Plymouth Bay Girl Scout Council which serves girls in southeastern Massachusetts. For more information on the museum, its programs, or donating Girl Scout memorabilia, contact Roberta Shafer, tel. 508824-4034,

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Indian Mission Director Pleadsfo.r Help Spedal to The Anchor

lHQREAU, NM - As Catholics anticipate ·the holy season of Advent and Christmas, the director, priest, sisters, lay missionaries and staffofaNewMexicoMissionschool are concerned about mgentlyneeded help. They work daily to make quality Catholic education a reality for American Indian children in their care. Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Academy was started more than a decade ago by St. Bonaventure Indian Mission and SchoollFounder Very Rev. Douglas A. McNeill when he realized the Indian children in the Mission's CCD classes didn't have even the most basic reading and ~ting skills. Today over 300 children, most of them Native American, pray to keep their school from closing. The Indian boys and girls at-

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.55% ofthe Navajo population cannot read or write; .McKinley County (where the Mission is located) has the highest poverty rate (43%) in the state; • The suicide rate among Navajo teenagers is ten times higher than for their age group in the U.S. population at large. A nearly 40-member strong corps ofdedicated laymissionaries teach and carry out the other work of the Mission. This "other work"· includes maintaining the buses and vans which travel the remote mesas to bring the children to school; preparing two noUrishing meals daily for the children; and bringing both food

Hving in poverty in remote areas of the barren ReserVation. New lay missionariesoften ask, "Can this be America?" For many of our students, Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Academy is their "last hope." They've experienced failure in otherschools or inability to get to school from great distances. Trusting in God, everyone at the Mission prays for urgentlyneeded help. We added two classrooms this fall sohave the increased expense of two more teachers and aides, plus materials for those classrooms and supplies for the children. Will you help us? Gifts made to St. Bonaventure Indian Mission and School are taxdeductible. The school also qualities for "MatchingJ!.!Jw./' .

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Dear Anchor Readers, • I'm turning to you for help. I pray you will join me in a partnership of prayer, love and concern. My concern is for the children at St. Bonaventure Mission School. Without caring friends like you we can't exist. Many of the.over 300 children coming to us from the eastern Navajo Reservation live in near Third-World conditions-some have no electricity or running water; despair bred by poverty; and poverty of spirit due to neglect, dysfunctional family life and alcoholism. In our school we provide education which gives hope for the future to these children, two meals a day, and a nurturing environment. . Our needs are great: I pray you will join in our love for these children through your financial help and your prayers. In Christ's Love,

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) Please check here ifyou would like to receive a beautiful rosary hand-strung with reconstituted turquoise nuggets and silver-plaled beads as a token ofappreciation for your gift of $100 or more.

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) Please check here ifyou would like to receive an autographed hardbound copy ofTony Hillennan's book, Sacred Clowns, which is dedicated to the lay missionaries serving at St. !Jonaventure indian Mission and School, as a token ofappreciation for your gift of$50 or rrwre. ) Please check here ifyou would like to receive a sterling silver cross, set with turquoise, made by our local Indian artisans, as a token ofappreciationfor your gift of $35 or rrwre. It is a unique piece ofjewelry you will wear-or give-with pride.

Help from The Anchor Readers St. Bonaventure Indian Mission and School Eastern Navajo Reservation, P.O. Box 610, Thoreau, NM 87323·0610

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