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VOL. 45, NO. 45 • Friday, November 23, 2001

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St. Thomas More Medal honorees announced

Diocese to observe World AIDS Day

• Red Mass on December 9 will pay tribute to a lawyer, a Superior Court judge and a clerk magistrate for their distinguished service.

FALL RIVER - The names of three members of the justice system who will receive the prestigious St. Thomas More Award from the Fall River diocese at the fifth annual Red Mass were announced this week by the committee planning the event.

Following tradition, a lawyer, judge and a member of the court system will be honored at the Red Mass celebrated by Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., on December 9 at 3 p.m., in St. Mary's Cathedral.

According to Father Mark R. Hession, liaison to the Red Mass Planning Committee, the honorees are Atty. Edward A. Roster of . Taunton; Superior Court Judge John A. Tierney of New Bedford; and Clerk Magistrate of the Barnstable District Court Orner R. Chartrand.

Father Mark Cregan of Stonehill College, who is himself a lawyer, will be the hornilist at the Red Mass, so named because of the color of the vestments worn during the Mass of the Holy Spirit, whose blessing will be invoked upon the honorees.

A reception and dinner at White's of Westport will follow the Mass.

Professor Mary Ann Glendon, the Learned Hand Professor of Law at Harvard University, and an author, teacher and lecturer in the field of human rights and comparative law, will be the keynote speaker at the dinner.

Atty. Joseph P. Harrington of New Bedford, chairman of the planning committee, explained that the Red Mass is to honor those who work in the legal profession. The celebrations customarily are held each fall after the formal opening of the court year.

The coveted awards are named for St. Thomas More, a 16th-century English layman who was a lawyer and martyred for opposing the divorce of England's King Henry VIII and for refusing to Turn to page 13 - Honorees

• A giant memorial quilt made from panels fabricated by diocesan school students will be displayed.

SEMINARIAN WILLIAM Sylvia, second from left, receives a scholarship from the St. Mary's Council, Knights of Columbus in Norton. From left: Dan Farley, Sylvia, Norm Corriveau, Grand Knight Tom Castello and Joe Daly. Through the Adopt-a-Seminarian program, the local councils of the Knights of Columbus provide seminarians with an annual scholarship to assist with the purchase of books each year.

Spark ota vocation can be ignited through prayer

By FATHER CRAIG A. PREGANA DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF VOCATIONS FALL RIVER - There are moments when a simple word of encouragement may spark a thought of a vocation to service in the ordained or consecrate life said Father Craig A. Pregana, director of the Diocesan Office of Vocations.

"And another important way of encouraging vocations is through prayer," he said.

In his remarks this week accen-

tuating the ever-present need to foster vocations, Father Pregana noted that when Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., wrote a letter on vocations, he encouraged parishes to focus time and energy on encouraging vocations from among their own members.

"There are so many opportunities to speak a word of invitation to the young men and women of our parishes - in religious education, serving at Mass, the parish youth

gatherings, around the family table," Father Pregana said. ''These are moments when a simple word of encouragement may spark calls to service."

Father Pregana said that the single most important instruction that Jesus gives to his followers is "Pray to the Lord of the Harvest to send more workers."

If the Church is to be faithful to the mission, "It must follow the Turn to page 11 - Vocations

GROUND BREAKING for the St. Pius X Catholic School in South Yarmouth took place last weekend. Participating in the ceremony were, front row, from left, Philip Boroni, Augustinian Father William T. Garland, Deacon David Akin, Bishop Sean O'Malley, OFM Cap., Msgr. John J. Smith, pastor of St. Pius X, David Hantanen and Jean Kennedy. (Anchor/McDaniel photo)

FALL RIVER - For more than a year, students in a dozen Catholic schools in the diocese have been at work constructing a large quilt to commemorate World AIDS Day 2001.

The quilt, meant to promote AIDS awareness, will be on display at St. Mary's Cathedral on November 30 when the diocese, like many across the globe, will celebrate the observance wilh a noon Mass.

Father Edward J. Healey, rector of the Cathedral, will be the celebrant.

As part ofthe observance, a photo exhibit and a publication developed by the local Office ofAids Ministry will be included in a program November 29, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., on the Grand Staircase of the State House in Boston.

Among the speakers will be Bishop O'Malley and Dr. Howard Koh, commissioner of the Massachusetts Departments of Public Health.

While the diocese in recent years has marked World AIDS Day with a Vespers service on the vigil, an earlier tradition of a Mass memorializing those who died from AIDS as well as for those infected by HIV and for their families and caregivers, is being revived.

Dr. Krysten Wmter-Green, director of the Office of AIDS Ministry located in Saint Anne's Hospital, said the theme of the celebrations this year is "I Care ... Do You7Youth and AIDS in the 21 st Century."

She reported that the several quilts completed last year by students in a special project have been sewn into a large, single quilt, which will be seen for the first time by the public at the Mass.

Schools participating included Coyle and Cassidy High School in Taunton; Bishop Stang High School in North Dartmouth; Holy FamilyHoly Name, St Mary's and St. Joseph schools in New Bedford; Bishop Connolly High School, Holy Name, St. Anne's, Holy Trinity, and SS. Peter and Paul schools in Fall River; and St. John the Evangelist Turn to page 13 - AIDS

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"In response to the tragic TAUNTON John H. events of September 11, 2001, ' Shondek Jr., 77, a permanent pastors and Catholic laity have deacon and husband of found many opportunities for Annamae C. (Coute) Shondek, prayer," said the proposal by the died November 14 at his home bishops' Committee on Liturgy, after a brief illness. headed by Archbishop Oscar H. NEED A GOOD PlUMBER? Deacon Shondek' had Lipscomb of Mobile, Ala. worked for the U.S. Postal Service and was postmaster for' 1 For your home or business.

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Besides his wife of 55 years he leaves six sons, John H. Shondek III, of Amston, Conn.; Warren Shondek of North Dighton; Jose'ph Shondek of Pawtucket, R.I.; Gerard Shondek of Dighton; and Matthew and Peter . Shondek of Raynham; a sister, Alice Bosch of Michigan; a brother, Wesley Shondek of Taunton; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

Deacon Shondek's body was received at St. Paul's and a wake service followed on November 16.

His funeral Mass' was celebrated November 17 in St. Paul Church by Bishop Sean P. O'Malley', OFM Cap. Interment was in St. Joseph Cemetery, Taunton.

The 0' Keefe-Wade Funeral Horrie, 70 Washington Street, Taunton, was in charge of arrangements.

Lucien E. Vanasse as a housing inspector in the Health Department for the City of New Bedford.

During World War II he served in the U.S. Army in Alaska and the Aleutian Is'lands. He was a member of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars AndrewsDahill Post 1531, and a member of the Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish.

Besides his priest son, he leaves another son, James Vanasse of Fairhaven; two daughters, Anne M. Joseph of Capistrano Beach, Calif., and Kathleen Oliveira of Crosby, Texas; two sisters, Marietta Vanasse and Therese Tetreault

of New Bedford; three brothers, Jean Paul Vanasse of Southwick, and Joseph and Bernard Vanasse of New Bedford; four grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Florette Tremblay, Lorraine Gagnon, Richard Vanasse, Henry Vanasse and Father Herve Vanasse.

His funeral Mass was celebrated Tuesday in Holy Name' of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. Burial was in Sacred Heart Cemetery, New Bedford.

Arrangements were by the Saunders-Dwyer Funeral HOrrie, 495 Park Street, New Bedford.

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Familiar to many people in the Parkes has graciously donated his Fall River diocese, the Franciscans musical talents to the cause of the of the Immaculate are custodians of Franciscan Mission there.

Tickets are $12 ($10 for seniors) Our Lady's Chapel in New Bedford.

Their missionary spirit is shown in and will be available at the door. For their growing presence in many more information call Martha: at 508-

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Donations for the mission in Russia may be sent to: Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate, PO Box 3003, New Bedford, MA 01741.

EDICTAL CITATION DIOCESAN TRIBUNAL FALL RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS Since the actual place of residence of NICOLE RENEE FYFE MICHAUD is unknown.

We cite NICOLE RENEE FYFE MICHAUD to appear personally before the Tribunal of the Diocese of Fall River on Tuesday, De· cember 4, 2001 at 2:30 p.m. at 887 Highland Avenue, Fall River, Massachu· setts, to give testimony to establish: Whether the nullity of the marriage exists in the Michaud·Fyfe case?

Ordinaries of the place or other pastors having the knowledge of the residence of the above person, Nicole Renee Fyfe Michaud, must see to it that she is properly advised in regard to this edictal citation.

(Rev.) Paul F. Robinson, O. Carm., J.C.D. Judicial Vicar Given at the Tribunal, Fall River, Massachusetts on this the 16th day of NovelJlber, 2001.

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Celebrating the holidays Despite the desire for a return to "normal" it should be evident that as a nation we are in for a very long adjustment period. The usual "quick fix" mind-set will not work in times of terror. Thusly, many adjustments will be the order of the day. As we continue to do our daily tasks our living patterns will be molded to the ongoing event which hangs above us as a two-edged sword.

With this as a given the nation enters its holiday season beginning with the national celebration of Thanksgiviog. It's going to be very different from previous celebrations: In the past decades the holidays centered upon the good life. Eating, drinking and being merry were often the. hedonistic approach to what these holidays were all about. Somehow there has been a change in all of this imposed from without. For many people this will be a struggle now centered within the person.

First and foremost there will be many empty chairs at kitchen tables. The thousands who died and the events of 9111 will indeed cast a memory of holidays past. Additionally, thousands will be affected by the absence of men and women in the service of our country. Their lack of presence adds to worry and concern as they mov.e_about in the secret places of our world.

For those who are able to travel to family, the journey will be quite different. This season is the largest travel time of the year. Millions are on the move to be with loved ones. The urgency of the times makes this a' psychological and even a spiritual imperative. However, the journeys will not be easy.

Long lines and security checks will add new difficulties to travel. One must be prepared for constant interruptions and delays. Se,lf-assurance becomes a victim as we ,try to grasp for patience and fortitude.

The faltering economy .also has left millions staring uncertainty in the face. Pensions, investments and savings that were the backbone for middle class retirement are eroding at a rapid pace. Millions are unemployed. The ,travel industry, especially cruises and resorts, are tottering on the brink of bankruptcy.

For too long we have lived the happy-go-lucky life. Now we must make some serious new adjustments that will assure , our personal survival amid the doubts and uncertainties that we now face. The holidays are a great time for us to return to the basic and fundamental realities that make us whole and even holy.

Thanksgiving'1s a special time when all Americans can come together as a united family of God's people. Coming together as family and friends, celebrating our ethnic and national customs and praying to the one God who is Lord of us all is the great gift we have as Americans. This becomes not a national option but a demand. We once again must see rightly our obligations and responsibilities to ourselves, to one another and to our national and world family. To focus in on priorities to clear our lives of the upheaval and to thank G9d for our many blessings can make this year's celebration more meaningful and significant. The import and purpose of what we contribute to the well-being of the nation cannot be underestimated. We should not forget this as we celebrate the holiday season.

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"FROM HEAVEN THE LORD GAZED UPON THE EARTH, TO HEAR THE GROANING OF THE PRISONER, TO SET FREE THOSE WHO WERE DOOMED TO DEATH" (PSALM 102:19-20).

Prudent use· ·of an important virtue

By FATHER EUGENE HEMRICK CATHOUC NEWS SERVICE

When I was asked to speak on the anatomy of a parish at the November meeting of the National As~ociation of Church Personnel Administrators in Denver, my first inclination was to review important statistics that reflect the state of the parish. But it struck me that we need to go beyond statistics in trying to understand today's parish. I wanted to evaluate it through the eyes of virtue.

When we do this, we end' up with questions such as how prudently those in parish leadership act and what virtues they rely on most to create esprit de corps.

To employ this novel approach, we might start by reading the books of Wisdom and Proverbs where virtues such as prudence and understanding are praised as the heart of a wisdom community. Next we need to study the fine points of virtues in the works of such scholars as St. Thomas Aquinas, Romano Guardini and losep Pieper.

Let's look at examples of how a virtue - prudence, for example - helps us to pinpoint the roots of success in Church

administration.

Imprudence is one of the common stumbling blocks in Church administration. One way to avoid imprudence is to make sure that all the possible circumstances of an issue or situatfon are studied thoroughly so that sound judgments are possible.

Prudence is a virtue that encourages us to practice docility and to avoid being a know-it-all.

Among parish administrators who have ministered in a parish or diocese for a length of time, there is the ever-present temptation to feel they know all there is to know about that parish or that diocese. This can lead to a common-sense approa(.:h that preempts a disciplined method of ascertaining facts.

Prudence would suggest to a parish with a growing multicultural population: "Don't rely on feelings you get from Sunday liturgy attend!lnce. Conduct a survey to learn firsthand about the growing number of diverse cultures within your boundaries! Look for distinctiveness in your parishioners 'through those numbers. If you have a growing Hispanic population, you may find

they're not all Mexican-Americans, or Puerto Ricans. There may be many parishioners from Central America who are falling through the cracks. Locating and reaching out to them can be the Catholic moment of your administration."

Decisiveness is another attribute of prudence. Once the evidence is in, prudence implores us to act "quickly."

Procrastination and indecision are the opposites of decisiveness and are leading frustrations in Church ministry. How many times has good evidence been gathered that calls for quick action in a parish or diocese, and nothing happens? When people are left suspended in mid-air, frustration and anger quickly set in.

The practices ofChurch administration often resemble those of the business world. At the same time, Church administration is unlike administration in the business world in that it is a religious function, requiring religious stan· dards. I recommend looking to the sacrament ofconfirmation, which implores us to make the practice of virtue the ultimate criterion of human success.

In the eyes of the beholder There are many oft-used ex- endless stream of beauty no sports There's not much opportunity for pressions in our language, and one fete can touch, no artist can du- such thoughts amid the tensions of the most accurate is "beauty is plicate, no Il.lusician can compose, and excitement of a ball game. in the eye of the beholder." And, no person can fashion. It's a As the minutes passed, all too if the beholder is a bit cockeyed, beauty that is so simple, yet so quickly, more and more stars flared the beauty can be a bit across the heavens. I gently awoke my six-year-old ....----------f--~-skewed.

Take me for instance. and asked if she would like Here's a collection of to see the shooting stars. things I find so beautiful, Sleepily she agreed and they can bring a tear to clung to me to stay warm. my eye: A video of Once she saw the first Bobby Orr flying streak, her eyes widened through the air after scorBy Dave Jolivet with glee. "I saw one!

L1..J.... Another one! Can I go ing the Stanley Cup-win- ..-----~----_L ning goal in 1970; Larry back to bed now?"

Bird launching a high-arcing complex, so near, yet so far.

Despite her abbreviated audithree-pointer destined to bounce My wife and I made the effort ence, Emilie was impressed. off the parquet floor of the Bos- to awaken in time to witness the Hours later when she arose at a ton Garden after touching noth- Leonid Meteor Showers sched- normal time she thanked me for ing but net; Nomar Garciaparra uled to dance through the early waking her up to see the show.

Sadly, the performance was ranging far to his right to scoop morning skies. (Actually, Denise up a grounder in the hole, plant- made the effort, a,nd I went along coming to an end. But the Lord ing and firing a cannon volley to for the ride.) We each claimed a wasn't through with me yet. As nip the runner at first base; Gale window and simply gazed at the if the light show wasn't enough, Sayers slicing past defenders on heavens. It was truly amazing. He had a spectacular sunset waitthe frozen turf at Chicago's Sol- There was no roar of the crowd. ing for me later that day. The coldier Field; Hank Aaron clubbing In fact there was no sound at all ors in the sky at sunset that majestic home run after home run save Denise occasionally whisper- evening were subtle and gentle everywhere he played. ing, "Did you see that one?" Yet, obviously painted with the brush The list goes on and on, but you there was a sense of awe search- of an artist who loved his work. get the picture. And what a beauti- ing for the next meteor to silently By stargazing the night before, ful picture it is.' Others may find cut a path across the ebony sky. . my senses were reawakened to the Initially, the renegade space rac- constant beauty around us. absolutely no delight in such scenes.

But there are many others who ers appeared intermittenilY. But. I'll always treasure those spe:" would concur. In fact, each of these 'that didn't stymie the wonder ofvisions of beauty happens to include the moment-. There in the' silence, . thousands of spectators roaring ap- . millions oftwinklingst~s rein- •. proval - "You the man." What a troduced themselves to me. The show! Ah, there's nothing better. very same stars I marveled at as a Well, I learned last weekend lad. Once again, my irnagination that's not quite accurate. Jqst be- was jostleq and J pond~~ect th~,: fore dawn on a S~nday morning, mas~~wilE~~~ ~f p~r <;r~\lt07'~9w I was gently remInded there's an vast and glcinous IS our universe.

THE ANCHOR - Diocese of Fall River - Fri., November 23, 2001 cial moments in sports that make my heart race and raise goose bumps on my flesh. But after my early morning "shower" last week, they'll pale in comparison to the beauty God sends each day. Well

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Dave Jolivet is a former sports editor/writer and the cur· rent editor of The Anchor.

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THE ANCHOR - Diocese of Fall River - Fri., November 23, 2001 A Separated-I;>ivorced Support Group' will meet November 26 from 7-9 p.m. at the Diocesan Family Life Center, 500 Slocum Road.

It will feature a video and talk about , relationships by Andy Morgan.

Publicity Chairmen are asked to submit news items for this column to The Anchor, P.O. Box 7, Fall-River, 02722. Name of city or ·town should be included, as well as full dates of all activities. DEADLINE IS NOON ON FRIDAYS. Events published must be of interest and open to our general readership. We do not carry notices of fund-raising activities, which may be advertised at our regular rates, obtainable from our business office at 508-675-7151.

ATTLEBORO - The 49 th annual Christmas Festival of Lights at the La Salette Shrine runs from 5-9 p.m. every evening now through January I. It features more than 250,000 lights, Mass, concerts with Father Pat and an international display of nativity sets. For more information call 508-222-5410.

The 26th annual Christmas Bazaar begins today and runs from noon to 9 p.m. through tomorrow and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m.

BREWSTER - A Mass and healing service will be held December 5 at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of the Cape Church, 468 Stoney Brook Road. It will b~ celebrated by La Salette Father William Kaliyadan and is held every first Wednesday, of the month. For more information call 508-385-3252.

Apostles at 508-672-2755.

FALL RIVER - A Mass and healing service including the opportunity to be prayed over individually, will be held November 27 at 7 p.m. at Holy Name Church.

The rosary will be recited before Mass. For more information call 508-674-9877.

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Bishop Sean

P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving for couples celebrating their 25 th and 50 th wedding anniversaries in 2001 on December 2 at 3 p.m. at St. .

Mary's Cathedral. For an invitation contact your pastor.

FALL RIVER - A healing service will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at St. Anne's Church. It will include the rosary and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

FALL RIVER - ' The Senior Wheels USA program provides electric wheelchairs to seniorcitizens and permanently disabled persons at no cost for use in the home. For more information call 800-246-6010.

MISCELLANEOUS - Oblates of Mary Immaculate are collecting canceled stamps to help raise money for the poor and foreign missions. Clipped stamps can be sent to Oblate Stamp Bureau, c/o 'Charles Malachosky, 1669 Merilin Street, Cayahoga Falls, Ohio 44221.

FALL RIVER - The Youth Apostles Institute will hold a proMISCELLANEOUS - A gram for youth ministers, teach- Cursillo Community Advent Celers, catechists, parents and all in- ebration will take place at the Famterested parties entitled "Vocations, ily Life Center, 500 Slocum Road, Not Vacations," December 4 from North Dartmouth on December 4.

8-9 p.m. in the conference room , Gathering is at 7 p.m., with Mass at St. Anne's Shrine. Attendees are celebrated by Bishop Sean invited to join' them for evening O'Malley, OFM Cap., at 7:30. All prayer at 7: 15 p.m. and Mass at welcome.

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NORTH DARTMOUTH-A pilgrimage with Bishop O'Malley to Washington D.C. for the annual March for Life is being organized by the diocesan Pro-Life Apostolate for January 21-23. It will include Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. A youth bus is leaving a day early. For more information call 508-997-2290.

NORTH EASTON - Several films by Family Theater Productions will be presented by Holy Cross Family Ministries at the Fa-

The holidays can be both fun and stressful. Major stresses associated with the holidays include money, time pressure, unrealizable expectations and conflicting needs and goals. . "Families who get together just one or two days a year around the holidays and try to make up for the other 364 days are likely to experience relationship stress," says Dr. John Garrison, director of the stress management program at Lahey Clinic.

People <;.oping with the loss of a loved one are especially vulnerable to holiday stress.

According to Garrison, even with the joy of the holidays, old issues of grief around the loss of a special person often create a sense of loneliness. Everyone must select a strategy to cope with the loss of a loved person.

Anyone who has a social phobia may also find the holidays particularly stressful. "Social phobia is a .fear of embarrassment, humiliation or failure in a public setting," says Garrison.

"This anxiety in social situations may become extreme during the holidays, interfering with relationships and leading to the avoidance of social gatherings.

People who have panic disorders may also avoid holiday gatherings for fear of having a panic attack."

To ensure a happier holiday season, it is best to plan ahead to avoid stress. Garrison offers the following tips: - become a good time manager. Allow extra time for. all activities and schedule daily time alone; - practice moderation in eating and drinking; - suppress the need to instruct or criticize; listen more, talk less; - make a budget and stick to it; - shop early at off-peak times; consider shopping by mail.

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SOUTH EASTON - An Advent mission'entitled ''Always With Us," will be held December 3-6 beginning at 7 p.m. at Holy Cross Parish, 225 Purchase Street. It will be given by Father Henry J.

Rancourt. Mass will be celebrated each day of the mission and the sacrament of reconciliation will be available. For more information call 508-238-2235.

STOUGHTON -A Mass and healing service will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Immaculat~ Conception Church. It will be C0nducted by Father Joseph, P. McDermott and all those suffering from physical and mental ills are welcome. For, more information call 781-762-2029.

WEST HARWICH - The Celebrate Life Committee of Holy Trinity Church, Route 28, will hold its monthly holy hour, Sunday at I :30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring a friend and pray to end abortion.

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The Massachusetts Center for Assisted Living, a subsidiary of the Massachusetts Extended Care Federation has released its 2001/2002 Guide to Assisted Living Facilities and Continuing Care Retirement Communities.

"During the past deInternational's vision rehabili- cade, assisted living providers tation professionals offer the have moved into the forefront following' suggestions to im- with innovative models of care prove home safety: in the community," said Ned - corners of coffee tables Morse, president of the MECF. may have sharp edges that are The guide provides the public difficult to see. To prevent with current information on asbruises and falls, place the cof- sisted living services and lists fee 'table on an' area rug. This over 150 residences. arrangement offers increased Included in the guide are: contrast, as well as visual and - listings by geographic re'tactile cIues to the table's pres- gions and alphabetized by comence; munities within those regions; -,-- remind your family to - information on special serkeep furniture in the same place, vices, such as specialized and to return all items to their Alzheimer's care; original places; - explanations of costs and - keep cabinet/closet doors financing options; , either fully closed or fully open.

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Place contrasting tape on the inAccording to Morse, "In consides or backs of cabinet doors sidering an assisted living resito help identify one that is open; dence or CCRC, elders and their - thresholds and steps some- families should keep in mind that times are hard to see. Use con- they are choosing a home. The trasting paint, safety tape or location, accommodations, cost tread strips to highlight these ar- and residential character of the eas. It is especially important residences can vary greatly." Befor the first and last steps on a fore choosing a home, arrange stairway; a tour of the' residence. Make - in the kitchen use a cut- note of the surrounding neighting board that contrasts in color borhood and the convenience of with"the items you are cutti'ng. the location. , Anyone who has 'a vision imFor more information, call fpairment and would like infor- 800~'CARE-FOR, or visit the mation abolit safety at home, at Website ' " at woriUmd in the outdoors call w·ww.masslongtermcare.org.

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Cardinal urges solution to Hispanic vocations crisis

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sider the priesthood a praiseworATLANTA - The priestly thy profession. vocations crisis affects the entire Other participants said that fi~l­ U.S. Church but is sharper among ing the gap by, bringing priests Hispanics because they are in- from Latin America is a partial creasing much faster, said Cardi- solution. nal Theodore E. McCarrick of "The problem is that Latin Washington.

America also feels deeply the lack "If we don't find solutions, the of priests and the little interest in problem will be bigger in the fu- religious vocations," said Bishop ture," he said.

Nel Beltran Santamaria of Cardinal McCarrick spoke in Sincelejo, Colombia.

Atlanta during the annual meetExcept for Mexico, Paraguay ing of the National Association of and Colombia, Latin American Hispanic Priests on ways to solve countries also face a vocations the scarcity of Hispanic priests. crisis, the Colombian bishop said.

"The Church has no doubt that Several participants said the at least a third of all the Catholics idea of regularizing the immigraare Hispanic," the cardinal said. tion status of people showing an "I personally believe that they interest in vocations is not a soluare closer,to being half," he told tion because that pfocess is often the 100 priests in attendance. long and complex.

"A major problem of this A priest from Mexico City said shortage is that there is no aware- that the long educational process ness that the shortage exists. Un- for becoming a priest - at least fortunately, priests aren't brought six years of study after completby storks as some people think," ing high school- is a hindrance the cardinal added. for some.

"Many men tell me that they Father J. Fernando Gil, president of the Hispanic priests asso- .feel called, but unfortunately they ciation, said that part of the prob- did not even finish secondary lem is that vocations are dropping school and they already are apamong second- and third-genera- proaching 30 years of age," said tion Hispanics who no longer con- the Mexican priest, who asked not

To draw vocations" religious must be holy, committed, pope says

By JOHN NORTON CATHOUC NEWS SERVICE

ing commitment to holiness."

He told the religio\ls that "evVATICAN CITY - Pope ery hope for the future" of conJohn Paul II told religious men secrated life depends on their deep and women the best way to at- relationship with Christ. tract vocations was personal ho"Consecrated men and women liness and a radical commitment are called to show in this journey to Christ. , a,n authentic spiritual 'profession"Yes, it is necessary to show alism,' facing with joyful hope the young people the face of Christ sacrifices and detachments, the contemplated in prayer and ten- difficulties and expectations that derly served this path inin neighbors volves and rewith freely quires," the "Yes, it is necessary to pope said. given love," . show young people the the pope said He said a in a message face of Christ contem- main expresto participants plated in prayer and ten- sion of their in a recent service as teachers of ho- ' plenary meet- . derly served in neighbors with freely given love," the liness was a ing of the Vatican con"primary atpope said. gregation for tention to religious. communion," The plewhich he said nary meeting was focusing on re- meant a "sharing of faith" that ennewed commitment to religious compassed each other's strengths life, which particularly in West- and weaknesses. ern countries has seen a severe "In fact, it places in common vocations shortage in recent de- not only the gifts of goodness and cades. grace, butcalso the limits and povIn his message, the pope said ~rties of each person. ... Grace a main role of men and women and goodness are shared in order religious was to serve as teach- to nourish the holiness of all; one ers of holiness to the whole is made a participant in the huChurch. man and spiritual poverties of "It is an important duty," he each to take them upon oneself .said, that "requires a p~rsonal, and celebrate together the Father's conscious, voluntary, free and lov- mercy," the pope said.

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seminarians from Los Angeles and Mexico, he said.

Milwaukee, Yakima, Wash., and The aim is to train U.S. semiTucson, Ariz., he said. narians to return to their home U.S. students take the same dioceses and serve immigrants, 'classes as seminarians studying especially seasonal farmworkers, for the Mexico City Archdiocese the rector said. to be named. at the Higher Institute of Long-term plans envision enA report issued by the U.S. Ecclesial Studies affiliated with rolling Hispanic students from bishops' Committee on Hispanic the Pontifical University of Canada, he said'.

Affairs said that in 1999 there were 2,005 Hispanic priests in the United States. It said that there was one Hispanic priest for every 9,925 Hispanic Catholics as compared to one priest per 1,230 Catholics for the entire Catholic AND population.

DECEMBER 18t & 2nd Participants at the Atlanta meeting also heard a report on a B.M.C. DURFEE joint seminary established in HIGH SCHOOL Mexico City by the U.S. and FALL RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS Mexican bishops to train Hispanic priesthood candidates from the LARGEST CRAFT FAIR IN United States.

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HAWTHORNE, New York - On the feast of the Triumpp of the Holy Cross, two women made First Profession ofVows as Hawthorne Dominicans, a community of religious women with one apostolate - nursing incurable cancer patients.

Rose Hawthorne Home in Fall River is one of the Hawthorne Dominicans' seven homes.

Sister Mary Elizabeth (Carolyn) Thye, a registered nurse, born in California and raised in Georgia, and Sister John Marie (Laura) Eaton, horn and raised in Ohio professed their vows at a Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel, on the grounds of the Motherhouse here. Dominican Father Paul Keller was the principle celebrant. .

In his homily, Father Keller told the newly pro- . fessed: "This moment marks the profound commitment you ~ake to spend the rest of your life seeking nothing and no one but Jesus. If you would embrace him, you must-always go to the place you will find him: on the cross."

In a private ceremony that evening, twopostu- . lants received their habits and religious names: Sister Mary Cecilia (Hai) Nguyen, born in Vietn~m and raised·in.Minnesota, and Sister Mary Josepha (Lauella) Borja, a Georgia native.

Prior to entering the convent, Sister Ceclia worked in an assembly plant making parts for computers and Sister Josepha worked in a critical care unit of a hospital in Georgia. Sister Josepha's sis-

ter, Sister Alma Marie, is also a member of the Hawthorne community. ..

Besides the 'Pall River facility, the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne nurse incurable cancer patients in New York, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Ohio and Minnesota. The homes are built and maintained entirely by contributions from generous and concerned individuals. The homes are for those who cannot afford nursing care.

Women are drawn to this community by its traditional community life, strong prayer life and· a challenging apostolate, with prayer as the basis. The prayer life must be there to get one through tough times and to give one's life substance. Prayer is th.e core and center of the sisters' whole existence.

Many of the .women who enter have no prior nursing experience, but they share a great compassion· for the sick poor and, as they become acquainted with the apostolate, they find it gives tremendous rewards. Nursing incurable cancer patients is difficult work, but it is work that must be done.

Every sister helps with the patients but primary care is given by the nursing sisters.

"Prayer, work and community," according to Mother Marie Edward, mother general of the community, "these three aspects together create an atmosphere in which the sisters are, in the words of Thomas Merton, 'completely free to serve God in perfection of His own sake alone.'''

New priest says pastor encouraged him to choose priestly vocation

By GEORGE CARROLL CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

SALINA, Kan. - What is the earliest moment of inspiration that signals the pos'sibility of a religious vocation?

For newly ordained Norbertine Father Alphonsus Brian Hermes, it now seems obvious that he was headed toward the priesthood from his earliest years in Salina.

But it wasn't always that obvious to him.

In an interview with the Northwestern Kansas Register, newspaper of the Salina diocese, Father Hermes said he had not given the priesthood a thought until one day il1 junior high.

That's when Father John George Weber, the pastor of Sacred Heart Cathedral, said to him: "Brian, you should consider the priesthood." .

He bega.n to think about that a lot at the end of his sophomore year at Benedictine College.in Atchison.

"I went to daily Mass in college," Father Hermes said. "And a number of classmates set very good examples for me."

Ten of his classmates at Benedictine eventually became '- priests or religious.

A conversation with' a Benedictine priest convinced him to examine a number of priestly communities. He visited four orders, and found that he liked the Norbertines in California "the best."

He then began a two-year novitiate at St. Michael Abbey in Silverado, Calif.; ·followed by a year of apostolic work in St. Michael's college prep school.

In 1996 Father Hermes, along with four other novices from St.

Michael's, began his studies at Angelicum University in Rome.

"It was very inspiring to study in Rome," Father Hermes said, "because of all the Church history that has taken place there."

He said vocations come from prayer·and good examples.

"In my case, the development of my vocation was helped by the Benedictine priests," he said, adding that the "prayers of my family and so qIany others" also helped him to choose the priesthood.

Father Hermes was ordained in June at St. Michael Abbey by his uncle, Bishop Herbert Hermes of Cristalandia, Brazil. .

Bishop Hermes, the twin brother of Father Hermes' dad, is a Benedictine. Father Hermes

parents, Norbert and Marlene, are members of Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish in Salina.

"It is an amazing thing to be a priest, to be able to offer the sacrifice of Mass, and to forgive sins, and to be an example of Jesus Christ in the world and to bring people closer to God," Father Hermes said.

His first assignment is to help out at his order's college prep school and serve as a chaplain to the Norbertines' cloistered nuns.

Father Hermes' guidance to any young man considering the priesthood would be "to develop a life of daily prayer. Go to Mass frequently and to confession.

Find a priest that you can look up to, and of whom you can ask advice."

Knights of Columbus announce~ scholarships for seminarians

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NEW HAVEN, Conn. - The Knights of Columbus has awarded 52 new $2,500 scholarships to' seminarians in the first four years of theology studies and renewed an additional 80 scholarships.

The scholarships, from 'the Knights' Supreme Council in New Haven, went to theology. students who are enrolled in a major seminary and are studying fOD ordination in a diocese or religious institute in the United States or Canada.

To be eligible, seminarians also needed their bishop's approval.

The $2,50Q..~~h(jlarships will go toward tuition and room and board. .

Of .the 52 new scholarships

awarded, 35 were from the Father Michael J. McGivney Vocations Scholarships Fund, founded in 1992 and named for the Knights' founder. The remaining 17 sdiolarships are from the Bishop Thomas V. Daily Vocations Scholarships Fund,' begun in 1997 and named for the Knights' current supreme chaplain. and bishop of Brooklyn, N.Y. ... ' The Father,McGivney scholarships are given on the basis of financial need, arid the Bishop Daily· grants are awarded on the basis of merit.

On the local level, Knights of Columbus councils raised and disbursed $2.16 million to 3,880 seminarians and postulants ih the past academic year.

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Pope, moving slowly, begins new round of parish visits ROME (CNS) - Moving slowly but with a pastor's perseverance, Pope John Paul II began a new round of parish visits in Rome.

The 81-year-old pontiff visited the Church of Holy Mary Mother of God in- a hillside neighborhood behind the Vatican last week. He celebrated an outdoor Mass, spoke about the con· nection between faith and daily life, and greeted several hundred parishioners.

Among the recommendations

of the October Synod of Bishops was that bishops visit the parishes in their dioceses. Pope John Paul II - bishop of Rome - has visited 298 parishes in the city. He has said he hopes to drop in on the remaining 37, too.

Although Church officials have wondered when the pope's increasing frailty would lead him to discontinue the visits, that time has not arrived. The pope has more parish visits planned in the weeks leading up to Christmas.

FATHERS CHESTER and Charles Smith, whose work has taken them from U.S. prisons to areas in Africa and South America, have another mission at hand - spreading the word about religious vocations to today's youth. The twin Divine Word priests say they want to bring a spiritual awakening to a culture that emphasizes materialism and individualism. They are based at S1. Rita Church in Indianapolis and hold retreats throughout the country. (CNS photo by Nancy Wiechec)

Twin brother-priests on mission to sp~ead word about vocations

By WILLY THORN

Edward Delaney, a"white priest from Pittsburgh who worked WASHINGTON - Divine with them on Chicago's South Word Fathers Charles and Side in the racially tumultuous Chester Smith, the first Afri- 1960s.

"He worked a lot with young can-American twins ordained in the United States, are on a African-Americans," Father mission to spread the word Charles said'. "He inspired us to about religious vocations. look at vocations. 'We need "We want to be transformers Malcolm X's and Martin" Luther of society as missionaries," Fa- King Jr.'s in the Catholic ther Charles said. "A hallmark Church,' he used to say. That (of the Divine Word order) is stayed with us."

He said that what also has fostering leadership within the African-American community stayed with him is "the idea of ... as well" as going to places liberation."

"We need liberation from the where the word hasn't been heard,"where Jesus hasn't been state of spiritual bankruptcy that preached.

America is in," Father Charles "We're on an evangelical continued. "There is economic mission: to build up the num- and social degradation. Materiber of priests, brothers and sis- alism, individualism and conters within the African-Ameri- sumerism are on the rise. Like Pope John Paul II said, we are can community," he said.

He and his brother were or- in a culture of death."

So, he and his brother, he dained in 1988. They are based at St. Rita's Parish in India- said, are "on a crusade through napolis and hold retreats revivals and workshops" with around the country as their youths.

"We want a transformation schedules allow.

"So many youth are not chal- of America," he said.

Father Chester agreed. He lenged spiritually, physically and mentally" to think about said he thinks today's youths vocations, Father Charles said have trouble with the concept in an interview during a stop in of choosing a vocation to the priesthood or religious life beWashington.

"We're on a promotional cause of the culture that surtour to spread the message. If rounds them. "(They) have had materialwe're going to feed the Church with leaders, we need to chal- ism fed to them," he said. "Why lenge the young people," he sacrifice? It's all about the individual. It's all. about me, me, me. added.

"They need to be challenged Father Charles said he and his brother were challenged to with a strong value system," join the priesthood by Father Father Chester continue"d.

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"How many know the Ten Commandments? The Beatitudes? The corporal works of mercy? They don't see it around them. Instead; the culture of death is channeled to them through the mass media."

Father Charles also said youths are hurt by a breakdown of societal institutions. ''Take the family, for instance," he said. "If there's no father in the family or there's a divorce, there are obviously going to be core problems. And if the family, school and Church all aren't there ... then what?

"There are no alternatives for so many youth," he said.

"They have no hope. So we want to show that Jesus Christ is the alternative."

How do they do it? ""We have to be creative," Father Charles said. "This generation was born on television, cable and the Internet. They have a short attention span."

"Sometimes we rap to them ... with Scriptures," he said, smiling. "Then we got 'em.

Generally, though, we just use their methods, and try to think creatively."

Father Chester said that youths are generally receptive.

"They are looking for authenticity," he said. "They yearn for the truth. They come open-minded and sincere. So if we, as leaders, can espouse the truth through J~sus Christ to them, they'll take that information back home and live it out."

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TRENTON, NJ. (CNS) - Before Father Mick Lambeth entered the seminary, he had a full-time job aJ)d his own home. He.kept his own schedule and enjoyed doing pretty much what he wanted, when he wanted.

He was in his late 30s when he realized he had a call to the priesthood. When it came time to enter the seminary, his career, his house and his independence all came to an end - rather abruptly. Seminary life meant learning to live and play by someone else's rules, and that was tough, he said.

Father Lambeth well remembers how he felt during the process of discernment prior to entering the seminary, and appreciates how other men who are considering a vocation migh~ feel.

But now there is a place in the Trenton diocese to help ease the transition. At Sacred Heart'House of Priestly Formation in Trenton, the men spend a year living with Father Lambeth and in a community in which they experience all facets of parish life.

Opening aformation house where men can live for a year of discernment prior to entering the seminary had been a dream ofTrenton Bishop John M. Smith and Father Lambeth, ordained for the diocese in 1994.

Funding from the bishop's annual appeal helped make it a reality.

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The house "meets many needs," said Father Lambeth, who is director of the diocesan Office of Vocations and also pastor ofSacred Heart Church in Trenton.

Besides FatherLambeth, those in the house include Dr. Joe Noche, an anesthesiologist who is originally from the Philippines; Michael Neugent, who was working as a national sales manager for an import company; and David Swantek, a former regional manager for a theater company. The three are in their discernment year and are preparing to enter the seminary'next year.

Also in residence are Joe DiGianni, a teacher who is currently a seminarian serving a pastoral year at Sacred Heart Parish, and Deacon John Jakub, who is completing his studies for the priesthood at Immaculate Conception Seminary at Seton Hall University in the Newark Archdiocese.

All of the men are involved in the many aspects of parish life and have been assigned to various ministries. They serve as readers, !lC0lytes, sacristans and eucharistic ministers, Father Lambeth said.

The six men as group, however, share the responsibilities of caring for the parish grounds and property, Father Lambeth said, and they enjoy interacting with the parishioners and with neighborhood parents and children.

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By CATliOUC NEWS SERVICE COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.

- In a pastoral letter to Catholics in his diocese, Bishop Richard C. Hanifen of Colorado Springs said that priests and laity alike must be prepared for challenges posed by a declining number of priestly vocations. ''We are directed to believe that God will use this period of uncertainty and crisis to mold us," the bishop wrote in his letter, issued this fall. He said today's declining number of priests "calls for both prayer and trust," particularly as Catholics meet the challenge by using their "gifts, talents and creative imagination."

The bishop said one of the major consequences of a priest shortage may be that on occasion some parishes may be without the celebration of Mass "on a given Sunday."

When priests are not available, he said parishes should conduct wellplanned liturgies of the Word, led by deacons where available or trained laity, and usually including a Communion service.

Bishop Hanifen also outlined what he termed "reasonable expectations for our priests" since today's priest shortage directly impacts their workload.

He emphasized that priests need to take some time for themselves through a day of rest each week and an annual vacation and retreat.

"Priests are called to be men of prayer who are expected to create sufficient time to listen and be formed by the Holy Spirit," he

added. They should not be expected to celebrate Mass more' than three times on a Sunday' and should limit their time at other liturgical celeb!1ltions such as we4dings and baptisms.

The bishop wrote thatpriests need to determine the "reasonable hours of service" they can give to their parish, noting that some dioceses suggest 50 hours per week.

"Other priests have chosen not to set such limits" he said. "However, reason must prevail and people must understand."

Although priests are expected to respond to emergencies, parishioners need to be aware that there are times when a priest will not be available and parishes should publish the names of people to contact on such occasions, he said. ' The bishop also outlined ways parishes could prepare for Sundays without a priest, saying that serious attempts first should be made to find a substitute celebrant, but when no one is available, the parish should have a team in place to take the role of leading "a Sunday celebration in the absence of a priest." The names of these team members should be submitted to the bishop, who would appoint them for a three-year period.

He said such teams should be trained to provide a service that will not be confused with the celebration of the Mass but "should always point to the celebration of the Eucharist as the source and summit of our faith." These services should be scheduled at the same time as regular Sunday Mass "in order to retain

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the sense of worship and the rhythm of parish life," he added.

To avoid the appearance of "simulation ofa sacrament," he said, no service or celebration ofany kind may be substituted for the sacrament of reconciliation or the sacrament of anointing the sick, although designated parish ministers could offer prayers for the sick and dying in certain circumstances.

Bishop Hanifen said he expected parishioners to worship together in their own church on Sundays, even when Mass is not available, because other churches simply do not have room to accommodate more people.

When priests are not available for previously scheduled baptisms or we4dings, deacons or other priests may take their place, he said.

The bishop noted that the response of the laity in recent years has been "truly exciting," but that increased lay leadership has not "alleviated the core need of Catholics for Eucharist and ordained priesthood." He described the current shortage of priests as "a phenomenon that occurs somewhere in the, world all the time" and does not leave him without hope for the future.

He urged Catholics to continue to pray for vocatiops and to come together on Sundays "even though Mass may not be possible."

The Colorado Springs diocese, which covers 15,500 square miles, has 86,951 Catholics out of a total population of749,355. There are 23 , active diocesan priests and 22 religious priests for the 32 parishes in the diocese.

Lord's command," Father Pregana God's work. We pray that they may ing risk so much more'; and so we asserted. continue to be the' role models of pray for the young people who have He suggested that there are three faith for the Church." a thousand doubts such as: 'I'm not specific areas for our prayers.

He said that it has become evi- holy enough. I'm too shy. I may "Pray for parents," he said, not- dent that the single; most impor- not stay. I couldn't stand and talk ing that in a recent study, 89 per- tant vocation promoter is not a in front of people. I'm not smart cent of parents said they thought it poster, or billboard, or television enough....'" is tougher to be a parent now than advertisement, or even a Website.

"Jesus took a simple group of it was when they were growing up.

"The number one vocation pro- fishermen and formed them to lead Frequently there is little support for motional instrument that works is the Church," Father Pregana said the values that the Gospel demands, the priest, or religious themselves," emphatically. "God does wonders and parents are drawn in many di: ' Father Pregana reported. "Their with whatever gifts we offer." rections and their time is stretched. example and their witness speak He said we must pray for those Many parents also said they feel more than any written words or im- who are distracted by the negative that they do not have enough time ages. It is the religious sister as she voices from society that tell them: for family life. However, parents ministers to God's people ... it is "You won't be happy ... you won't have received the call to raise up the deacon as he carries out his wode be rich ... you will be lonely ... it's wonderful, faithfilled, young of service ... it is the priest as he hard work ... there is too much sacpeople to lead good lives, Father ministers the sacraments; these cou- rifice."

Pregana noted. rageous men and women need our But he pointed out that "God asks "Included in that vocation for prayers when we pray for voca- sacrifice and dedication from all of some parents is the call to be the tions!" us, whether married or single, mother and father of a priest, deaFinally, when we pray for vo- ,young or old. When God calls, God con or religious," he said. cations, "we're praying for those provides the graces needed to ful''Countless parents have followed whom God is calling ... those who fill the vocation~" their call and have seen God's plan have been chosen by God to serve Saying that praying for vocations take shape for their children. When the Church," Father Pregana ex- "is a serious thing," Father Pregana we pray for vocations, we pray for plained. "Some may even be read- issued'areminderthateveryCatholic is called to pray for vocations. parents as they consider the mys- ing this article."

"So remember when you enter He suggested that there is some- . . tery of where God may be calling one who has experienced a call in church on Sunday to look around their children," he added.

"When we pray for vocations, his or her he~ and is waiting for and pray for those who gather at "we're praying for the priests, dea- the moment to respond "and this the 'Lord's table. Through sharing cons and religious oftoday," the vo- maybe-the moment. . in the Eucharist and listening to cations director explained.

"Our prayer~s){o'uldbe that they God's word, may we all experience "Our prayer is that they may can take the next step;and ,ris~. an- a renewed commitment to our vokeep the fire of the Spirit in their swering God's call. The adage re- cation and do our part in praying hearts, which impels them to do minds us that those who 'risk noth- ..,-for vocations!"

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Bishops approve new pastoral plan for Pro-Life Activities WASHINGTON (CNS) - The manity and its absolute finality, as U.S. bishops overwhelmingly ap- well as concern about an imperfect proved, with little debate, a,newlegal system that h~ condemned Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activi-' innocent people," it says. . ties, updating a plan that was last The revision addresses new revised in 1985. threats to human life since 1985, The 233-2 vote took place on citing partial-birth abortion specifithe third day of the bishops' No- cally and "the deliberate destrucvember 12-15 fall general meeting tion of human embryos" to harvest in Washington. The plan required embryonic stem cells for scientific a two-thirds majority of all of the research.

It also incorporates new Church bishop-members, or 187 votes.

The new plan incorporates dis- teaching documents since 1985, cussion on embryonic stem-cell re- especially Pope John Paul IT's 1995 search and physician-assisted suicide, encyclical "Evangelium Vitae" issues that had developed since the ("The Gospel of Life") and the 1985 version, and gives more atten- U.S. bishops' follow-up statement tion to the issue of capital punish- in 1998, "Living the Gospel of ment, according to Bishop Robert Life: A Challenge to American N. Lynch of St. Petersburg, Fla., a Catholics."

'It includes a fuller, more promimember of the bishops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities, who made a nent treatment of prayer and worU.S. BISHOPS, inclUding Bishop Sean O'Malley, OFM Cap., of the Diocese of Fall Riv.er, presentation on the plan. ship in the work of defending life. fourth from the right, attend evening Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the ImThe document spells out a comThe new text notes that Pope maculate Conception in Washington. The bishops were gathered in the nation's capital for prehensive effort to promote a con- John Paul and the U.S. bishops in, sistent ethic of life in the U.S. creasingly have spoken out against their fall general meeting. (CNS photo by Bob Roller) Church and society and to combat the use of the death penalty.

The plan advoc'ates it Human threats to the sacredness of human . life wherever they occur.

Life Amendment to'the U.S. Con..': " : , ," The new plan, subtitled "~CarI1- stitution. .. paign in Support of Life," for tne .' . It ca'u's 'for pan~es 'to have aC~1 first time highlights capital punish- tive Pro,-Life So.r:nmi,tte,es th~t help tnent as a partl~ular concern under "make the parish a center for life, a o its own heading. ., t' pla~whereparishionen;,und~rstand~ . years'; IS the' first- African~f\m~ri- was 25, he wai ortlained a priest. .

"There are compelling reasons the issues and the importance of;' ~ Bishop Sean P. can arid the first Catholic con L' Just 10 years :tater, he became O'Malley,' OFM Cap:, for opposing capital punishment meeting the needs of those who are~ veri" to ,be elected "presiOent' of tfte youngest bishop in the counits inequitable use, its -sheer inhu'- ;:- most· vulnerable;"., c:.;. -,.; ','.11 wa-? arnong those the U.S. bishops in history. a,J:' He w~s':if1'st~lIed a~ an aux_.. att.e~{iing~:) ~ The bi~,l).ops,..,~" elected ili'arybishop'for'Chicago a'few SAINf'jOSEPH'S ABBE¥- '.;,. ,. :;~': ''::~it;;;:i:~ "'- , .J .)~ BishopWilIiam S. Skylstad, 67, days,:after:hls 36tlr'))frthdiiyq~ 4t:: . ,By P~TRICIA ZAOR ~, - ,. .. ~' ...."

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St. Joseph's Abbey voting dexices called DigiYotes - adbpieff1a>l~vised, updated ing in Washington, D.C. Spencer, Mass. . to use on most o'f the 34'bliilots Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life AcBishop Gregory, 53, vice 508-885-8700 ext. 518 president for the past three they wQuld be asked to cast dur- . tivities; , ing th.ejrloiJr-day, meeting.

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'He was'"born ·Dec.·7 .... 1947, gees;, " in Chicago. It was just a few - had an ext~nsive discusweeks after he enrolled as a sion of new Vati'can translation sixth-grader at St. Carthage· ,rules for' liturgy;', • - ".:" .J. ,:;. " ,: ,:-, directed by Ann Marie Valenti School that Wilton Gregory de- used electronic voting for , Yarmouth Port Thursday November 29 8 p.m.

First Congregational Church 'cided he wanted to become a the first time; E. Falmouth . Friday November 30 ~ p.m.

St. Anthony's Church di~cussed a pastoral statepriest. He first had to become Mattapoisett· Sunday Decembe~ :, 2 4 p.m, St. Anthony's Church Catholic, however, which he did" men~ .on the growing Asian and Fairhaven Thursday 6 8 p.m.

St. Mary's Church December by the end of the school.year.

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Married for 37 years to Joan Virginia Roster, they have been members of St. Anne's Parish in Raynham for 20 years.

They are parents of Kathleen Mary Roster and Brian E. Roster; and grandparents of· Heather Margaret Storm, Melissa V. Storm and Jillian Grace Roster.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) The longest Psalm in the Bible, Psalm 119, is a meditation on how God's law not only should guide human behavior, but reminds men and women that God is always near, Pope John Paul II said.

"We are not alone because God hears us and intervenes," the pope said during a recent weekly general audience.

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Attorney Roster A native of Taunton and a practicing attorney since 1962, Roster graduated cum laude from Msgr. Coyle High School in 1950; attended Our Lady of Providence Seminary and graduated magna cum laude from Stonehill College in 1958. He received his doctor of law degree with honors from Boston College Law School in 1961.

He was an assistant attorney general from 1963 to 1966; was an assistant district attorney for the Southern District from 1971 to 1973; and served as assistant city solicitor for the City of Taunton from 1990 to 1991.

A U.S. Navy veteran during the Korean War, he is trustee and vice chairman of Morton Hospital and its Medical Center; a member and counsel to the Taunton Arts Association; officer in advocate to the Msgr.

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He received a bachelor's degree from Holy Cross College in 1953; a doctor of law degree from Boston College Law School in 1956; and an advanced degree from Boston University School of Law in 1970.

From 1956 to 1960 he was a judge advocate in the U.S. Air Force, including a threeyear tour at Chaumont Air Base in France, during which he monitored trials of military personnel in French courts.

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Judge Tierney and his wife, Rosemary S. Tie,rney, are members of St. Lawrence Martyr IJarish New Bedford.

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A graduate of the New England College of Pharmacy with· a bachelor of science degree in pharmacology, he later sold his drug store and studied law at the Noflh Eastern University and the Legal Institute of the University of Nevada at Reno.

A World War II veteran, Chartrand served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps.

He was a member of the Orleans School Committee, the Nauset Regional School Committee, and the Orleans Recreation Committee.

Chartrand is a parishioner of St. Joan of Arc Parish in Orleans, where ~e is in the ministry of lector. He is also president of the parish council and is a recipient of the Marian Medal awarded by the Fall River diocese. . He is the husband of the late Jean (Nash) Chartrand. They are the parents of two children, Thomas Chartrand and Jane Chartrand Ferris; and there are four grandchildren.

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ACADEMIC PRINCIPAL Mary Ann Miskel looks on as Bishop Stang High School, North Dartmouth, students Michelle Jarvis, Andrew Carreras and Emilie Duclos display awards they received for being named commended students in the 2002 National Merit Program. They placed among the top ,five percent of stl;ldents taki,ng tHe PS~T exam.

Stang'students give'back at Thanksgiving NORTH DARTMOUTH --.:... A 20-year ,tradition at Bishop ,Stang High School'continued last week when students and faculty prepared Thanksgiving dinners for Market

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The donated food fed 300-400 people 'and the Stang student council; which organized the drive, also prep~red'food baskets ,

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Many area businesses and families donated time and items to make the annual event a success.

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Walk-a-thon raises' $28,000 NORT~, ATTLEl30RO - Saint Mary-S'a¢re(f~~ Heart School, North Attleboro, recently held its eighth annual walk-a-thon at Community Field,.

Students in grades kindergarten through eight' , participated in this year's event and helped ' raise $28,000 to be utilize,d for capital improvements at the school such as furnishing the computer lab and renovating space for classroom usage.

For every $100 the students raised they were entered into a raffle for one year's free tuition: With 'the success' of the fund-raiser two free tuition prizes were awarded. , A walk-a-thon pin designed by eighthgrader Nick Peixoto' was given to all particIpants. The E.A: Dion Company makes the pins' and donates them to the school.

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.... NURSERY STUDENTS Patrick Levine and Nicholas Richard of St. Mary's School, New Bedford, work on chalk drawings while eighth-grader Jonathan Richard looks on.

Once a month students in grades SIX,' ,seven and eight join with young~r students and work on various activities. .

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.... EIGHTH-GRADE class officers were recently elected at St. Mary's School, New Bedford. From left: Jeffrey Pelletier, president; Kyle Dub'ois, vice president; Shannon Bandarra, secretary and Jennifer Carrier, treqsurer.

THE ANCHOR - Diocese ofFall River- Fri., November 23, 2001

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Taking steps to make peace

By CHARUE MARTIN • CATHOUC NEWS SERVICE PEACEFUL WORLD

CHEMISTRY STUDENTS at Bishop Feehan High School, Attleboro, celebrate the measuring .unit known as the mole during National Mole Day. Those pictured include: Shannon Doran, Steve Graves, Maeve Kelley, Kevin McGown, Pat McNally, Katie Nash, Lauren Oliveira, Jenna Rignanese, Jessica Scott, Devin Smith and Pat Vincent. The day is designed to raise interest in chemistry..

Bishop Feehan students in NHS ATTLEBORO Bishop Feehan High School recently inducted students into its chapter of the National Honor Society. They are: Samantha Alarie-Leca, Zachary Annino, Joseph Bellucci, Shara Benedetti, Michael Benz, Vincent Briselli, Justin Brunell, Mary Bucci, Daniel Callahan; Michael Ciak, Sean Condon, Shelley Coulombe.

Anthony Dennis, Kristen DiCola, Christopher Dulude, Erin Elias, Kevin Finn, Jonathan Grenier, Rachel Henderson,

Kathryn Keane, Erin Keegan, Thomas Kerrigan, Kaitlyn Kiley, Anne Marie Loiselle, Amy Lupisella, Michael Maker, Michaela Maynard, Stephanie McNamara, "Anna McWilliams, Courtney Moore.

Patric~ Nash, David Pacheco, Danielle Peasley, Andrew Penman, Jessica Perreira, Meghan Petrone, Alison Philbrick, Laitlin Rowles, Andrea Santoro, Alexander Scigliano, Craig Teal, Garrett Titmas, Ryan Tully, Christopher Ward, Michelle Williamson, and Courtney Zecher.

Refrain: Come on baby take a ride with me I'm up from Indiana, down to Tennessee Everything is cool as can be In a peaceful world People know this world is a wreck We're sick and tired of being politically correct If I see through it now but I didn't at first .The hypocrites make it worse and worse' Looking down their noses at what people say These are just words, and words are OK Ifs what you do and not what you say If you're not part of .the future, then get out of the way (Repeat ~n.)

Racism lives in the U.S. today Better get hip to what Martin Luther King had to say I don't want my kids being brought up this way Hatred of each other is not OK Well· I'm not a preacher, just a singer's son But I can see more work to be done Ifs what you do but not what you say If you're not part of the future, then get out of the way (Repeat refrain.)

The money's good, and the work's OK Looks like everYthing is rolling our way 'Til you've got to look the devil in the eye You know the .devil's one big lie So be careful with your heart and what you love Make sure that it was sent from above Ifs what you do and not what you say

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If you're not part of the future, then get out of the way (Repeat refrain.)

Lay back the top, and ride with me I'm up from Indiana, down to

"It's what you do but not what you say. If you're not part of the future, then get out of the way."

Is the song correct? Can we experience God's peace in the face of terrorist attacks, the immense suffering of millions of Afghan refugees and .~~.&. all the pre-September evils men~ tioned in the song?

• -----We can and we must It may not be the easy-going romantic fantasy of this song. But finding peace choosing peace- is a necessary and powerful way to change human relations.

Here are some suggestions for teens on building a more ''peaceful world."

The mind creates fear and anxiety by imagining what might happen in the future. Instead, like the guy in the song, focus on the present moment What is the good in your life today?Answering this question is not trying to deny danger or suffering. It proclaims that God's power and grace can be felt Tennessee here and now.

Everything is cool as can be Take time to thOOk God for what In a peaceful world. is good in the present Ask him to lead you and each member of our global .

Hey yeah family in the ways of peace.

Written and sung by John Stand up to hatred and violence Mellencamp; Copyright (c) 2001 whenever you encounter it For exby Sony Records John Mellencamp's first chart hit ample, refuse to gossip about your in two years, ''Peaceful World;' is from peers. Never laugh at a racial joke or his new album "Cuttin' Heads:' Given when someOne makes fun of another the suffering now in America, Afghani- religion.

See every person in your school, stan and so many other places on this planet, ''peaceful'' does not seem to community and world as part ofGod's family. describe our lives.

The song says that doing is more The guy in the song expresses a personal view of life's goodness. He important .than just speaking. Each invites his girl to ''lay back the top" of day, act in one specific way that enhis convertible lind ''ride with me." In genders peaceful feelings within you. this moment, "everything is cool as Maybe this means listening to some ofyour favorite music, calling friends, can be in a peaceful world."

Hedoesn'tdeny there are problems. going for a walk, reaching out to help He sings, ~'Racism lives in the U.S. to- someone. Surely, there are thousands day " and "hatred ofeach other is not ofdifferent ways!

Jesus has told us that those who OK." He asks us to examine how we live: act for peace are blessed.

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Tips for teens on living throug~ a divorce

BY CHRIsroPHER CARS1ENS CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

There's hardly anything more difficult than living through your parents' divorce, no matter how much they argued or how cold the emotions ran around the dinner table.

Sadly, statistics show that divorce is just about as common for Catholics as in society at large.

You may know lots ofkids whose parents are divorced. In some groups, kids who still live with both parents seem unusual. Even when you know it happens to others, when it hits your family there is a real blow.

For kids, divorce is about loss.

First one parent or the other moves out. That's likely to mean that instead of hanging out with your dad and watching television in the evening, you get to see him every other weekend.

. Then there are all the other changes. Often, after adivorce, families have to move. Frequently the new place isn't as nice as the one they hllCi before. Sometimes that can even mean leaving your friends and school.

More than anything, most kids would like their families together, with everybody happy. Once there's a divorce, you can't think of yourself as a "regular family" anymore.

Eventually things settle down, and people usually move on to new lives. The problem is, that often takes two years or even longer. Many young adults recall the time just after their parents' divorce as the most difficult period of their lives.

Here are some tips for living though that difficult transition.

Write this on a piece of paper, and look at it every day. 'This is not

about me. 1 didn't cause it, and I Don't take sides. can't make it stop:' This can be harder than it looks.

You know the divorce isn't your . Your parents. feeling sad and guilty, fault, but the thought can still sneak may und~rstandably want the comfort ofhaving you agree with their ~int ofview. You just might be m~. at the parent who brought this all on , your family.

It's a trap. No matter how weU of you know your parents, you have no idea what really went on inside their marriage. You probably won't figure that stuff out until you're 3D, into your mind that if you some- and maybe not then. People keep how had done something differently, secrets from their kids, sometimes your folks might still be together. to protect them and sometimes to You really need to get over that. protect themselves. When you take Sometimes that comes down to sim- sides, you cut yourself off from ply reminding yourself on a daily somebody who loves you.

Don't carry messages. basis that the problems that led to ''Tell your father he needs to take the divorce began.before you were born, and that two grownups are re- care of the cable TV bill!" ''Tell your mother to stop calling sponsible for how things worked out

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me at my office:' Don't tell anybody anything of the kind. These people are grownups, and they must talk to each other. I'd suggest a simple reply: "I don't like carrying messages. It makes me uncomfortable. I'd rather you told him yourself."

This is a difficult time for everybody in your family. You still need two parents, and the best way to maintain your relationship with each is by staying neutral and staying out of the middle.

Oh, yes, and one more thing. Let them both know you love them very much. They never needed to hear that more.

Your comments are welcome.

Please address: Dr. Christopher Carstens, do Catholic News Service, 3211 Fourth 81. N.E., Wash-

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Diocese of Fall River - Fri., November 23, 2001

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Parish near plane crash·. holding on to faith BROOKLYN, N.Y. (CNS) black smoke billowing from the The pastor of St. Francis de Sales fires that destroyed several Parish in Queens said his parish- homes. ioners, who were still reeling from Father Robert J. Romano, who: the World Trade Center attacks, is pastor ofSt. Bernadette Church were "asking God for help" and in Brooklyn and a police chap"holding on to their faith" after an lain, was assisting at the crash site American Airlines jet crashed and later accompanied Brooklyn November 12 near the church.

Bishop Thomas V. Daily of "We offer our prayers for one Brooklyn to the area. another in this community as well "When my beeper went off and as for the people of the Domini- it said it was a plane crash, I can community," Msgr. Martin thought this must be another ter~ Geraghty told The Tablet, dioc- rorist. attack," Father Romano esan newspaper of Brooklyn.. said.

Parishioner Eileen Lavin spoke "After I arrived .on the scene' of the hardships the area had been and spoke to some officials, I begoing through and said, "God came more convinced that it was must really have faith in the a tragic accident," he added. "On people of Belle Harbor," the the one hand, I breathed a sigh tightly knit Queens neighborhood of relief. On the other hand, I on a sandy peninsula. knew just how horrible this event Lavin, who lost friends in the was and how many lives would fires which followed the plane be shattered by its occurrence." crash, added, "To have'to handle . The day after the crash, Bishop this on top of all that happened Daily celebrated a televised Mass on September 11, He really must at St. James Cathedral-Basilica in have faith in us." .

Brooklyn for the souls of those When the plane crashed at 9: 15 killed in the. accident._ November 12, parishioners at St. That evening, Bishop Daily Francis de Sales "Yere in the also celebrated Mass with the Domiddle of the 9 a.m. Mass, and a minican community at Our Lady woman ran up the center aisle . of Sorrows Parish in Corona. yelling, "Everybody get out."

Thirteen parishioners or family Msgr. Geraghty stopped the members of parishioners were Mass, and the congregation of passengers on the flight that about 100 went outside to find crashed.

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CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE, an ecumenical activity jointly sponsored by St. Bernard Church, Assonet, and the United Church of Assonet, raised $1,000 to benefit Our Sister's Place in Fall River. The check represented part of the donations received in 2000. Accepting the check from the Rev. Bill Comeau of the'United Church of Assonet is Lisa Abrams, director of Our Sister's Place. With them are, from left: Greg Cowan, Father Timothy.J. Goldrick, pastor of St. Bernard's and Carol Levesque.,

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