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dJThe .ARCHOR Vol. 19, No. 48-FaII River, Mass., Friday, Nov.

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1975

An Anchor

of the Soul, Sure and Firm-St. Paul

"Joy is the' Echo of God's life in us." - ABBOT MARMION

An ECHO 'Weekend is an opportunity for young men 'and women to encounter

Christ in, others. It is a time of prayer _and med'itation, of dying and rising with Christ, of celebrating the

joy of Christian living. ~$ ~~

Read about a group of young men who

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recently experienced an ECHO Weekend. PAGE 13

c - - - - / n This I s s u e - - - - - - - _ - Fr. Moore is not too keen on Ronald Regan or any candidate! Page 4

A Nantucket

woman disagrees with Mary Carson. Read Page 5

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The Bishops Meeting in Washington A Summary and photographs Page 8

Cursillo Celebrates its tenth anniversary in the diocese Page 9

Fears and Tears What to do with, the revised Rite of Penance Read Fr. Champlin Page II

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,THE ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River-Fri., Nov. 28, 1975

What's

IN THE WORLD

Happening·

IN THE NATION

and

ITEMS FROM NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE-----

National Rebuild Vietnam , WASHINGTON-The people of the United States cannot absolve themselves of responsibility for rebuilding Indochina, a U. S. Catholic Conference (USCC) official said in supporting legislation to permit shipment of a broader range· of material to that region. In testimony Nov. 17 before the House subcommittee on international trade and commerce, Edward Doherty, adviser on foreign policy issues of the USCC Office of International Justice and Peace, said the USCC supports legislation which "would amend the Trading with the Enemy Act to permit the private shipment of supplies and equipment for rehabilitation and reconstruction of the war-torn economies of the region."

Eucharistic Congress WASHINGTON-The U. S. Bishops' Ad Hoc Committee for the 41st International Eucharistic Congress, headed by Cardinal John Krol of Philadelphia, reported to the Catholic Bishops assembled here that it has developed a wideranging program for the congress, which will be held next year in Philadelphia. Among the plans laid out in the 18-page report _ are: Nationwide spiritual reparation programs at the parish level, including Operation Rice Bowl, a Lenten Prayer, sacrifice and almsgiving program for the hungry at home and abroad. Invitations to the Pope and heads ot bishops' conferences throughout the world to attend the congress. Special participation in a variety of congress activities by 22 different racial or ethnic groups, ranging from American Indian to Vietnamese. , A number of spiritual and educational programs related to the congress theme, "The Eucharist and the Hungers of the Human Family."

Instrument of ·HolySpirit ST. LOUIS-A Catholic bishop said Marriage Encounter is an instrument of the Holy Spirit and it must keep close ties with the Church's structure. Bishop Bernard-Law of Springfield-Cape Gerardeau, Mo., told 130 couples and 80 priests representing the worldwide Marriage Encounter movement that it is "a movement of renewal," and "like every authentic movement, it is rooted in relationship to the Lord Jesus." Marriage Encounter, the bishop said, "is an instrument of the Holy Spirit for renewal in the Church working through the relationship of man and wife married in the Lord and overflowing to the children, through them to the Church, and through the Church to the world." Bishop Law spoke at the organization's quarterly convention, the first held in St. Louis since Marriage Encounter moved here 'from New York last fall:

Confession ·or Communion

Attack on Press

WASHINGTON - Archbishop William D. Borders of Balitmore has reaffirmed the Amer, ican 1? ish 0 p s' stand that a child can choose which sacrament to' receive first -Confession or Comm uni on.' The archbishop, outgoing chairman of the education committee of the U. S. Catholic Conference (USCC), said at the fall meeting of the Catholic bishops that he was reaffirming the position publicly because of "some confusion" in the matter as a result of a recent letter by Cardinal Jean Villot, papal secretary of state, to the bishops of Italy. In that letter Cardinal Villot stated that First Confession must precede First Communion.

SAO PAULO, Brazil-Freedom of information in the Western Hemisphere is being seriously curtailed by governments and pressure groups, "thus weakening the cornerstone of democratic freedoms," according to a report of the InterAmerican Press Association (IAPA). Several Catholic journalists at the IAPA's 31st annual convention here offered evidence of harassment and open attacks on Christian-oriented. publications, especially those promoting social justice. There have been death threats agains~ Catholic journalists in Argentine and Brazil. At the same time Bolivia, Nicaragua, Peru and Uruguay have suspended or closed Catholic communications media.

Abuses in California SACRAMENTO, Calif.-Reactions to a United Farm Workers of America (UFWA) "white paper" alleging abuses of the California Agricultural Labor Relations A~t range from calling the document "sour grapes" to saying it contains "factual errors" to issuing a "no comment." The white paper, sent to all U. S. bishop~ Nov. 11, contained a strong denunciation of Walter Kintz, general counsel of the California Agricultural Labor RCilations Board (ALRB) and demanded his dismissal on grounds that· he has ignored charges of unfair labor practices and has. favored the growers and Teamsters Union during the farm labor elections. Kintz and two grower's associatons have denied the charges.

Give Up Novitiate MILWAUKEE-The former novitiate of the Alexian Brothers in Gresham, Wis., which was occupied by militant Indians for 34 days earlier this year, has been deeded to Crossroads Academy, Inc., of Milwaukee, Alexian Brother Maurice Wilson announced here. Crossroads Academy is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian social agency which maintains service centers to families in Milwaukee and other areas in Wisconsin.

. World Dec~ine

,in Religious

ROME-The top 10 religious orders of men had an average decrease in membership of nearly 20 per cent in the decade between 1966 and the beginning of 1975, according to a comparison of statistics in the Vatican's yearbook, the Annuario Poritificio. The largest decline occurred in· the Christian Brothers, with about 30 per cent, and the lowest in the Oblates of Mary Immaculate with about 13 per cent.

Africans and the Vatican VATICAN CITY-Diplomatic relations have been established between the Vatican and the two African nations of Ghana and Nigeria.· Both events were announced Nov. 20. Nigeria has 3.5 million Catholics out of a population of 58 million. There are 26 bishops, 288 diocesan priests, 548 missionary priests, 153 Brothers and 644 Sisters in the country, which is the -most populous in Africa. Ghana has 1.1 million Catholics out of a population of 8.5 million. There are eight Ghanian bishops and one missionary priest, 110 Brothers and 382 Sisters in the countiy. Until the establishment of diplomatic relations, the Church has been represented in both countries by apostolic delegates, as it is in the United States. /'

You Must Be Sterilized SINGAPORE - Catholic parents here have been thrust into a dilemma by a government regulation giving preference in education to children of sterilized parents. Preferential treatment for children one of whose parents has been sterilized goes into effect for 1976 enrollments. It is part of the government's effort to reduce Singapore's birthrate through rewarding small families and discouraging births after the second child.

Urges President Visit Poor ROME - Mother Teresa of Calcutta, famed missionary to the poor, has urged President Ford and members of Congress to visit American slums incognito to see how the poor really live. Speaking to North American College seminarians here, the foundress of the Missionaries of Charity said she made the suggestion in a personalletter to Sen. Hubert Humphrey (D-Minn.), a supporter of her order's activities in the world's worst slums.: "I told him that 1 wish the President or one of you (mem,bers of Congress) would come into the streets incognito and without a police escort and walk through t1}em to see their own people and their great poverty," Mother Teresa said. The order she founded 25 years ago now has about 1,000 nuns aq,d 206 novices. The missionaires of Charity' have opened a house in the Bronx. N.Y.

Bicentennial Article

The Church Must Be' A Model of ·Justice

Sixty Priests Officiate At Rites for Fr. Downey

THE ANCHORFri., Nov. 28,

1975

Fr. Boivin Takes Pa rt in Seminar

Rev. Stephen J. Downey, former pastor of Holy Ghost, At'Father Louis Boivin of St. Since the renewal of the of "herald", the Church wishes tleboro was buried from Holy Louis de France Parish, SwanChurch's spirit and structures in to emphasize its character as an Name Church, New Bedford, on sea, Diocesan Director for the the Second Vatican Council, sev- event: as the actual congrega- Monday. Father Downey passed National Shrine of the Immaceral new images and models tion of those faithful to God's away last Friday. ulate Conception which. is in .have been used to express the word, gathered together by the Born in New Bedford, the son Washington, D. C., took part in mystery of the Church. Each al- preached word itself. The of Stephen P. Downey and the the recent seminar for Nalows us to glimpse some new Church is never more Church late Mary C. McKay Downey, tional Shrine Diocesan Directors' facet of what a full human life than when gathered together at Fr. Downey was a graduate of November 17-20 in Washington. in the Church can be. the Eucharist to hear God's Holy Family High School. He atFather Boivin was appointed 1. The Church, Institution word and to celebrate His sacra- tended Providence College and Diocesan Director for the NaWhat first strikes any observ- ment in each local church. received his philosophical and tional Shrine on March 8, 1971 er of the Catholic Church is the As several historians have theological training at St. Mary's by Bishop Cronin. His role in phenomena of its sheer "lasting noted, a distinctive feature of Seminary in Baltimore. working for the Shrine in the power" and size as an institu- American Catholicism ,is its par· Ordained on May 18, 1940 in diocese is to co-ordinate, on the tion. The model or image of the ish structure and thus its orien- St. Mary's .Cathedral by the late diocesan level, pilgrimages to Church as an institutton is both tation to the importance of the Bishop Cassidy, he served as an the National Shrine and to bring true to the fact of the Church's local Church as the primary fo- assistant at Immaculate Conceppeople to worship there and to historical life and an authentic -eus of one's life in the Church. tion, Fall River; St. 'Patrick's, express devotion to Mary, The model or image for many asEach person's life in the Falmouth; St. Patrick's, SomerImmaculate Conception who is pects of that life. Church is most clearly mani- set; St. James, New Bedford; Patroness of the Church in the Viewing the Church as an in- fested by his or her witness to St. Thomas More, Somerset; and United States. stitution, we can understand its the gospel and parti(:ipation in St. Francis Xavier, Hyannis. social reality and its use of insti- the Eucharist at the local level. The National Shrine is the In May, 1966 Father Downey tutional forms in various periods Where that is strong, the move- was named pastor of Holy FATHER DOWNEY largest Catholic Church in Amerof history: e.g., the Church's use ment to universality implied in Ghost, Attleboro a position he ica. It is the sixth largest Church of corporation theory in the me- the models of Church as institu- held until May of 1974 when he in 'the World. About three quarNecrology dieval period; the use of the "per- tion, people of God, will flourish. ters of a million people travelled had to resign from the pastoral fect society" model in the Tri- But when we fail to witness to ministry because of his failing to the Shrine on pilgrimage or DEC. 6 dentine periods; the use of the the gospel and Eucharist on a health. Since May of 1974 he Rev. Joseph L. Cabral, 1959, to visit during the Holy Year. model of collegiality in Vatican local Ievel, no amount of "uni- resided at the Catholic Memorial Pastor, Our Lady of Angels, Fall Twenty-six of the Nation's diII. oceses organized special Holy River . versal" meaning can h~al that Home in Fall River. The effectiveness' of the breach at the root. Rev. Msgr. John H. Hackett, Year Pilgrimages to the Shrine Bishop Cronin and over sixty Church's transnational commitpriests of the diocese concel- 1966, ChanceHor of Fall River this year. Diocesan Pilgrimages ment to social justice in the 5. The Church, Humanity's Ser- ebrated at the funeral Mass on Diocese June-Dec. 1966 from this area travelled to the vant and Prophet wor.ld continues to depend largeNational Shrine in October 1971 at the Monday. In the homily DEC. 8 All the above rich images and ly upon its ability to remain a and 1972. Mass, Rev. Edward J. Burns, F. Broderick, 1940, Rev. John cohesive and vital institution models for understanding the' Pastor of Our Lady of Fatima Pastor, St. Mary, South Dartwhich witnesses to a common Church do not exhaust its reo Parish in Swansea said that the mouth THE ANCHOI alitv. The Church in the modern spirit. world needs a priesthood which DEC. 11 Second Cllss Postaee Plid It Fill River, The effectiveness of this com- wo~ld has aIso emphasized its is a bridge to God and that MISS. Published every ThursdlY It 410 Rev. Edward L. 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Charts Paul's description of .the mysti- ter the Church is not called simon page 3 show what your heirs cal body" describes the Church's ply to applaud the powers that social reality. can lose if you die without a presently reign or simply to Again following the Scriptures, bless the status quo. Rather it will. Page. 5 discusses why. you the Second Vatican Council helps should also perform a truly critneed a lawyer's help in drawing us to realize this reality more ical and prophetic functions. By up your will. Page 6 goes into deeply by proclaiming the stark, employing the rich resources of detai I about how to start and still amazing and liberating im- the Old and New Testament pro· what to include. No father, age of the Church as the people phetic traditions and the reyoung or old, should neglect of God. These images alert us, as sources from fa'ith and. reason of institutional language alone can its own tradition of social jushis ·will. 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THE ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River-Fri., Nov. 28, 1975

Bicentennial

Abortion and Politics At their annual meeting in Washington last week the American Bishops adopted Cardinal Cooke's plan to organize a political grass roots program with the aim of eventually obtaining a right to life amendment to the constitution. It is a good idea and if we are truly against abortion we should give it our backing. Immediately the proponents of abortion, who by the way have been involved in heavy pressure politics for some time, cried foul. They were quick to raise the old shibboleth that the Bishops' plan would be a violation of the principle of separation of church and state and also if such an amendment were passed it would constitute a violation of the first amendment which guarantees the right to practice one's own religion. This is utter and absolute malarky. First of all, abortion is not a strictly religious issue. It is a moral issue which affects every citizen of this land regardless of r~ligious beliefs. Secondly, those who deny the American Bishops the right to organize such a political program are ignorant of the manner in which participatory democracy works. The plan does not intend to impose Catholic beliefs on others ( ., READ THE PART AGAIN WHERE HE CHANGES THE but to educate people to the evils of abortion so that the BINGO MARKERS INTO GOLD, UNCLE FRANK!" majority of voters will freely decide to curb this shameful process. Thirdly, should such an amendment be enacted into la\y, the argument that it would be an infringement upon the religious beliefs of others is indeed specious. Is there ' a positive belief in any religion in abortion? Of course not, and as we know the opposition to this evil practice includes Protestant'S, Jews, and non-believers. But even if there were a religious sect who as part t>f their creed professed a belief in and intent to practice abortion, such a belief when it conflicts with the common good is not protected by the first amendment. A good example of this principle is the REV. JOHN F. MOORE St. William's ChurCh curtailing of the old Mormon practice of bigamy. The American Bishops' plan infuriates the proponents of abortion because it serves them notice that we are With the entrance of Ronald Regan intO' the political serious about this issue and will enter the political arena with all the energy and skills at our command to halt this circus of presidential campaigning, we see once more that deadly practice. We wonder also if the reason for ,such there will be little hope for the future of American politics. bitter denunciation of the Bishops' Plan by the abortionists To date,' the candidates who have thrown their hat into is not motivated by the fear that the American people when the ring are dull and dowdy. ing a campaign reform bill. This possessing all the facts will strike down the sanctions which Like a broken record, we however dealt solely with camallow this evil and reject those who led them down the are once more hearing the paign practices. It did nothing old song, sung in the same about the length of a campaign, path to immorality.

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The Politics of Hope

Winter It was great while it lasted but there was always that lingering apprehension that tomorrow would bring the cold and the snow. Well tomorrow is finally here and now there are those prognosticators in our midst who, as in every year, predict that we will suffer (or enjoy) one of those old fashioned New England winters. We will, they claim, be" covered with snow from December to late March and we must be prepared to live through long days of sub-zero temperatures. Well let such prophets of doom curl up by their fireplaces and read their copies of the Farmer's Almanac. We'll predict a winter that will differ only slightly for better or worse from those we experienced in the last ft:w years and furthermore with a little luck before we know it we'll have a nice warm, sunny St. Patrick's Day.

@rhe ANCHOR OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF FALL RIVER

Published weekly by The Catholic Press of the Diocese of Fall River 410 Highland Avenue Fall River Mass. 02722 675-7151 PUBLISHER Most Rev. Daniel A. Cronin, 0.0" S.T.D. EDITOR

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR

Rev. Edwllrd J. Byington

Rev. Msgr. John J. Regan ~leary

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old way by the same old people. The so-called seasoned veterans of America in, political life offer nothing new or dynamic to energize the spirit of this land. In fact to date they only affirm that the entire system of political selection in this nation is still in need of a complete reform. The boys in the back room are still making the decisions as to who will be their party's choice. The people actually have very 'little to say in the matter. All the state primaries together mean nothing when it comes to basic power structures that control the destiny of the American pres,idency. The same trite phrases have launched a presidential campaign that to this very day offers very little that will renew and revivify the American·spirit. We have a president in office who is forced by the circumstances of our election system to spend more time campaign,ing than governing. To satisfy the factions and the cliques he has found it necessary to appease and placate rather than direct and administer. The results are obvious. America still stands in a political rut. What is needed of course is a complete reform in the entire election structure. Congress supposedly worked hard in produj:-

the selection of candidates and the real and vital role that political parties play in our na· tional life. Today if you are not a member of the club and you do not go along with the tired and dreary party song, then you really have little chance of ever being a presidential candidate. In these rather stagnant and sluggish times in our political life, this country needs new spirit and boldness. As a people we must try to break the barriers that supTlress and stifle political initiative and imagination .Above all we must find ways and means where by young ideas and young faces will have a chance to revitalize and renew our political structures. So what if, mistakes are made in an honest and coural!eous Dursuit of our national destiny. They certainly could be no worse than the travesty of political integrity that has plagued our recent history at the hands of what some term "experienced" politicians. American po'litical life needs an immediate transfusion of ideals and spirit before it finds itself in the isolation of an intensive care unit. Let the political parties of this nation open their eyes and minds so that a new wind of political hope will sweep this land and reneW the American dr~a'.U.

Continued from Page Three work as an extension of God's creative activity. Perhaps even more basic is the Bible's insistence upon God's judgement of all social and political institutions and the belief that history is directed by God towards a purposeful end. The modern understanding of, the Church's social mission has united these biblical themes with classical Catholic understand· ings of man's social nature and responsibilities. In a series of official documents including Pope Leo XIII's RERUM NOVARUM (1891), Pope Pius Xl's QUADRAGE· SIMO ANNO (1931), Pope John XXIII's MATER ET MAGLSTRA (1961) and PACEM IN TERRIS (1963), the Second Vatican Council's PASTORAL CONSTITUTION ON THE OHURCH IN THE MODERN WORLD (1965), Pope Paul VI's POPULORUM PROGRESSOIO (1967) and OCTOGESIMA ADVENIENS (1971) and the document on JUSTICE IN 'THE WORLD (1971) of the third international synod of bishops, the Church has spoken with fervor and insistence about the essential role which social justice mu~t play in the Church's own mission. The mission of preaching the Gospel, the Church says, dict~tes at the present time that we should dedicate ourselves to the full liberation of man even in his present existence in the world. For unless the Christian message of love and justice shows its effectivenesc; through action in the cause of justice in the. world, it will only with difficulty gain credibility with the men of our times. The Church cannot speak credibly of social justice to the world unless it is itself a model of justice. Such recent developments as synods of bish:>ps, diocesan pastoral councils, priest senates. parish councils and reforms of Canon Law show that the American Church has committed itself to the process of developing- structures which embody the principle of justke implicit in Vatican JrI's central concept of collegiality. American Catholics should speak out to the entire Church community on how justice may be better served. by continuing reforms of the Church itself. The Church must always be a ,place where the values of freedom, honesty, trust. individuality, dignity and justice are held in the highest regard, in practice as well as in theory. Discussion Questions 1. -When you look at the Church ~in America what do you feel are its finest expressions of 'being a Church concerned with freedom and equality for all? 2. What do you feel are the injustices that exist WUHIN the Church in America? 3. How could the Church itself 'be more just and free within itself in order to call for the same values in the larger society? 4. Are you aware of the social documents of the Church? 5. Is the possession of real ec;tate by the Church a source of strength or weakness? How could your par,ish use its buildings more fully and justly?

THE ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River-Fri., Nov. 28, 1975

=======~[=I=L=e=t=t=er=s=t=o=t=h=e=e=d=it=o=r===.III========= Upset About Mary Carson

Dear Editor, In my state of shock over the phone regarding Mary Carson's birth control column, I neglected to suggset in all fairness that as editor you should restate Humanae Vitae, the Pope's encyclical forbidding .artificial birth control. My husband says that's the least you could do since you didn't hand the column back to Mrs. Carson and say you couldn't print it in the first place. Either that or have a cartoon of a lady who lived in a shoe with all her children around, talking to a neighbor saying, "Now they say birth control is alright!" It seems to me by printing this column in question, your paper approves of artificial birth con. trol. You say you'll open up this discussion and we're not afraid of truth. I wonder how many will fall into sin because of it. Sin! Remember sin? Nobody uses the word anymore. They explain it away with "conscience". Dear Editor-teach us! Instruct us in our faith! Print the encyclicals! Support the Pope, Christ's vicar on earth! Help us! Strengthen us! Teach us about the Cross! Don't show us the easy way out! Don't suggest how we can throw the Cross back in Christ's Face! Tell us about the old fashioned virtues of faith, hope, trust, confidence, endurance, fortitude and aban-

donment to Our Heavenly Father Who has the hairs of our head numbered and the emotions of our heart~Who knows when a sparrow falls to the ground and aren't we of so much more value than a sparrow! Don't open the drugstore door to us-open the door to Eternal Life and tell us to be good Christian soldiers by shouldering our Cross gladly and running up Calvary and into Christ's Arms. Show us by loving the Cross and not fearing it, we will earn our heaven and even have a paradise on earth. Life shouldn't be easy -Christ's and His Mother's and His Saints' weren't. Why should we have a bed of roses when He had a crown of thorns? Life is a test for heaven (or hell) and dear Editor, It's your job to help us save our souls. So don't be soft-peddling birth control to us. We resent it. I resent having to write this letter and glad I can throw The Anchor into the trash before my children see Mrs. Carson's column. (Has it come to this?) You won't teach my kids, thank you, the Pop.e will. The Pope says "No!" You're either with him or against him. You're either with Christ or not-which are you? You know as well as I that the Catholic Church being the Spouse of Christ and Christ's Mystical Body, hence, Christ Himself, has always been against contraception simply because that is God's Law. Pius XI gave us the truth in Casti Connubi, Pius XII did more than once and of course Pope 'Paul restated

Only Yesterday in The ANCHOR NOVEMBER 24, 1960 Robert Guilmette, Roger Pi· 'zio, Joanne Desmond, and Jay Hoyle represented four branches of scouting at Charter Night at Sacred Heart, Fall River. A three day Teenorama (teenage retreat) was being conducted at St. Mary's, Nor· ton by Rev. Richard Madden, O.C.D.

A testimonial banquet was held in New Bedford for Ed· ward J. Lowney, retiring basketball coach at Holy Family High School. Bill Monboquette of the Boston Red Sox, spoke at the testimonial for the St. Patrick's Fall River championship baseball team.

NOVEMBER 25, 1965 Mother St. Francis Regis of Jesus-Marie Academy, Fall River, personally conducted the school's first driver education course. James Stager, Dennis Ken· nedy, and James Kelly were officers at the Junipero Club at Holy Family High in New Bedford. Joe Santos, St. Dominic's,

Swansea" was the ace quar· terback of the Dean Junior College football team. Father Robert F. Drinan, dean of the Boston College Law School, speaking at an American Lawyers Guild meeting in San Francisco, said that the legal profession has been guilty of tolerating injustice.

NOVEMBER 26, 1970 Rev. John E. 'Brooks, president of Holy Cross, stated that the Worcester college was in a financial crisis. Senator Kennedy visited St. John the Baptist School in New Bedford and met with eighth graders Peter Fanning and Laura Rubbicco. "

Bishop Connolly received the Silver Beaver, the highest award in scouting, at ceremonies at the Cathedral. Doubleday published a gift edition of the Jerusalem Bible with 32 illustrations by Salvador Dali. .• f!,"_, ,'. ,;.:.;'

GOD's ,LAW, not man's, on the matter. We all know about the "conscience" thing and some young priests are teaching it. But they are WRONG in giving such direction. THEY ARE TO FOLLOW CHRIST WHO HAS SPOKEN DOWN THE YEARS THROUGH HIS VICARS. Sincerely, Kay Mack Nantucket, Mass.

Likes Coverage Dear Editor, Many thanks for your coverage of the Clothing Drive and Campaign For Human Develop-ment. The editorials were well done. Rev. Peter Graziano Fall River

Father Cronin Takes Issue Dear Editor, On reading The Anchor of November 6, 1975, I was dismayed to find that a position taken by the priests of the city of Taunton relative to community residences for handicapped people was inaccurately reported and distorted by a highly inflammatory, unsupported statement. The letter signed by twentyone priests addressed itself to community residences needed by a variety of handicapped individuals and not just the retarded, as was implied in the caption and body of the article in The Anchor. At no time, moreover, did the priests state-nor do any known facts substantiate-the declaration in your third paragraph of that article: "The ordinance had been sponsored by politicians who were playing upon the fears and prejudices of the citizens in regards to having retarded people for neighbors." To indicate such in other than editorial comment, a signed article or a quotation seems to me to be poor journalistic practice. As it appeared it certainly gives the reader the impression that the . statement is factual and not conjectural. That is surely unfortunate. It certainly does not reflect the judgment of priests in Taunton upon their city government. As one of the signatories and presenters of the letter in question to the Taunton /Muncipal Council, I know that it was the intent and hope of the priests that this might help to foster a, more cooperative spirit among all the parties concerned with the issue. Thus, their petition indicated: "Let us replace the mush· rooming negative adversary approach with one of positive cooperation and involvement. Let us not institute new ordinances of control but rather mechanisms of assistance." This effort has been weakened by the unwarranted attack on the integ· rity of the elected officials of this city as contained in the article in The Anchor. In spite of this regrettable journ'alistic error, I must com-

mend the present open format of The Anchor as it attempts to portray all news of religious sig-' nificance, regardless of whether it happens to be complimentary and unchallenging to our Church. Sincerely in Christ, Rev. John P. Cronin, Taunton

their init-ialletters the lower case form rather than the capItal. This aberration from the rever· ential form which, traditionally, Christians have accorded the Deity may seem of little or no importance to some of our people, considered in the light of the momentous happenings occurring in our modern world.

Ed. Note: Fr. Cronin is right. We were in error not to attribute the quote in question. However, the story and quote were given to the Anchor by one of the Taunton priests.

If so, I would remind such persons ,that, on the contrary, the matter is of the utmost importance to the enemies of Christianity who are functioning so successfully right now. Under Communism, it is a dic· tum of the party and the state that any title pertaining to the Almighty, (should anyone be rash enough to make such a reference except in ridicule or disdain), be star-ted with a 'lower 'case letter in order to denigrate His divinity should one suspect for a moment His very existence: How and why did this trend in our own literature ever get started? Has it ibeen accompanied by any lack of protest? Alice Cashman New Bedford

Jesus and God In Lower Case Dear Editor: Whether the practice about which I am writing is followed in all the Missalettes in use today, I do not know. I have observed, however, that in the particular ones with which I have lately become familiar, ,the pr(lnouns referring to God, the Father, and to Jesus have as

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Mot,h,ers M,old Daughters Mary Is Mod,el For All I have five daughters, aged 17 to 9. That's a lot of future "womankind." I sometimes think about what kind of wo.men they'll be ten, twenty, or more years from now. A girl's attitude toward herself as a woman is greatly influenced by her mother's example-and that scares me a little. to them, and they're welcome to come along. If my way isn't So I'm going to reflect a bit right for them, they'll have to on how I see myself as a find their own. woman. I like being a woman.

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'I feel being a mother is one of the finest works of ecology, for it turns our most precious natural resource into useful human kind. Besides ... being a mother enriches the fun of being a wife.

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By MARY CARSON you've learned you were wrong. A woman can be "tempermental" if it means getting angry when injustice is foisted off as "the way God intended." A woman can be "scatterbrained" if it's the ability to keep your mind agile enough to skip from one thought to another when multi-faceted problems demand it. A woman can be '~fastidious" when it's paying close attention to detail when a problem warrants it. A woman can "think like a woman," take cold, lifeless statistics and interject the feelings of her heart. Numbers become people; percentages become lives. Solutions become human, and theories include reality.

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I like being a wife. Making a permanent commitment to my husband has led' me to draw the very best out of myself as a gift to him ... and to expect the very best from him in return. Failures, disappointments, and shortcomings are a part of it. But because the commitment is permanent, there is the opportunity to try again ... to do a bit better ... to grow a bit more. '1 have given up things to be a wife ... just as I would have to give up things to be anything. For no one can be everything all of the time. But giving up some things leaves me freer to pursue my chosen career, marriage. So the primary effort of my life is toward the one thing I see as most important ... the mutual love of my husband and me, helping each other to grow toward eternity, reaching out to those who care to come our way. .Besid~s ... it's fun.

There are many aspects of my life that are unaffected by being a woman. I see no reason to dominate, nor to be dominated. I see an urgency to develop as far as I'm able whatever intelligence and talents God gave me. I have a responsibility to use these gifts from God for the betterment of myself, and my family, and to .extend them into the _community as far as I'm able.

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While I am content with my own feelings about being a woman, and it's good for me ... it's not necessarily good for my daughters. I hope they are independent enough to select from this legacy only what is useful for each of them as individuals.

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As this is the legacy I offer my daughters, the Blessed Mother offered a legacy to all women. Through Mary, God linked the human and the divine. A Woman's love brought Divinity to mankind.

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Since this is the time of year when even the most enthusiastic gardener finds little to do outside- and not much eagerness to do it, what with frost-hardened ground and snow around the comer-we tum to indoor plants which, from being a hobby for the to cook!" from "Raggedy few, are found today in have A'nn's Magical Wishes." everyone's home. NevertheOn the adult level is the less, the plant craze is sufficiently new for there to be many novices in the field. Putting this fact and the nearness of Christmas together, I'd like to recommend to your attention a book that would be a natural for the beginner, "Indoor Plants from A-Z" by H.F. Witham Fogg (Barnes, $7.95). Fogg, a British horticulturist, gives the basics of indoor gardening, followed by information in alphabetical order on flowering and foliage plants. He concludes with information on bulbs, cacti succulents, instructions on how to grow fruit trees such as oranges, lemons and peaches from seed, and a discussion of plants diseases and pests. Foliar Feeding Especially interesting is his discussion of foliar feeding, which is feeding through the leaves of plants, rather than through plant food dissolved in water and applied to the soil. He points out that leaf feeds sprayed over foliage go straight to the sap stream and are quickly absorbed into a plant's system. The method is "most helpful when roots are "not working well or where the plants are in starved, dry or very wet soil," he writes. "Since plants can usually absorb up to 90 per cent of nutrients applied as a foliar feed against 10 per cent to 12 per cent through the soil, the advantage when used on pot plants not in the best condition will readily be seen," he continues, concluding with the statement that "this method of feeding is easily the most satisfactory to secure quick healthy growth." In the Kitchen Christmas comes to the kitchen as well as the garden, and I too have books to suggest for the cooks on your list. Starting with the smallest, there's a delightful "Raggedy Ann and Andy's Cookbook," assembled by Nika Hazelton with original Johnny Gruelle illustrations in color and black and white (Bobbs-Merrill ($6.95). This book starts with careful illustrations to new little cooks, emphasizing that in order to keep parental relations smooth, they must CLEAN UP AS THEY GO ALONG. There are plenty of sensible safety tips about such matters as handling sharp knives, using potholders at all times and not lighting stoves without an adult present, and recipes are interspersed with delightful quotations from the Raggedy books, such as "You must start right in and cook me something to eat, for I am getting hungrier and hungrier every minute and the longer you put off cooking, the more you will

"Whole Earth Cook Book 2" by Sharon Cadwallader '(Houghton Mifflin, $4.95). This is a followup to the author's immensely popular "Whole Earth Cook Book," 'Published in 1972 and it concentrates on soups, stews, cassaroles, sauces and top-of the-stove dishes, as well as yeast and quick' breads and desserts. "All of us have pulled in our belts and budgets," writes the author, "but the cardinal rule to good eating remains the same: prepare your own meals, don't pay for the costly processing of the jiffy non-foods." Her recipes emphasize use of natural foods, high nutrition and simple preparation techniques. And she speaks loudly for "the ritual of mealtime," noting that probably the most loved American holiday is Thanksgiving and that "the gathering over food was one of the earliest American customs," although it was frequently lost in the rectic postWorld War II years. Now, however, says Sharon Cadwallader, "our general feeling about eating has changed. Significant numbers of Americans, especially the young, are puttng new form and feeling into the ritual of eating. Surely the revival of the customs of cooperation and celebration is a hopeful sign for any nation." Along the same lines is "Kitchen Tricks" by Ben Charles Harris (Barre, $7.95) which is a compendium of "forgotten home remedies, cures, and cooking cosmetics, easy kitchen ways to tricks." Look here for homemade cosmetics, easy kitchen ways to entertain toddlers, and hundreds of new uses for such standbys as cornmeal, beans, herbs and citrus fruit. From the "Whole Earth Cook Book 2" is this extra special soup recipe.

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APOSTOUC DELEGATE SPEAKS: Archbishop Jean Jadot, apostolic delegate in the United States, addresses U.S. bishops at their meeting in Washington, D.C.

TERENCE CARDINAL COOKE of New York, head of the bishops committee for pro-life affairs, speaks at a press conference.

The Bishops' Meeting And Public Policy Issues would protect the unborn "to the maximum degree possible" By JIM CASTELU was identifical to the position taken by the NCCB in its When the National Conference of Catholic Bishops began its general meeting Nov. 1r, observers looked for Senate testimony on proposed anti-abortion amendments the bishops to answer four basic questions about public last year. Cardinal Cooke's comments and other signs during the policy issues: -Would the bishops address themselves substantially bishops' meeting indicated that while the bishops were to the most unavoidable social problem of the day - the mo\ting forward in terms of grassroots support for an weakened state of the economy seen most prominently in amendment - along with stepped-up educational. activity and work to provide alternatives to abortion to women an 8.6 per cent unemployment rate? -Would the bishops spell out more clearly the type with problem pregnancies - the bishops as a body are of constitutional amendment they want to see to place open to several possible constitutional amendments, including the Noonan amendment, a modified states rights some legal restrictions on abortion? -Would the bishops address civil rights concerns approach. In their pastoral plan, the bishops also stressed support raised by Catholic women and homosexuals? for legislation to provide alternatives to abortion. -Would the bishops confront the question of "oneissue voting" on the abortion issue with the onset ·of the On the question of women, the bishops as a body did not address public policy issues. But the Bishops' 1976 presidential campaign? The answer to all four questions was yes, but with . Committee for Women in Society and the Church strongly urged the formation of an Office for Women's Concerns some qualifications. On the first question, the bishops issued a strong state- within the structure of the NCCB and the U. S. Catholic ment on the economy calling for guarantees of fUll employ- Conference. In presenting the committee recommendation ment for those able to work and a decent income for those and report, the committee chairman, Bishop Michael unable to work. Other groups have made similar recom- McAUliffe of Jefferson City, Mo., gave a strong statement mendations; what made the bishops' statement unique on women's rights. was that it showed that support for such policies is firmly Several bishops discussed the question of the guarantee of civil rights for homosexuals. The NCCB president, rooted in the Catholic social traditions. The economic statement contained a listing of seven Archbishop Joseph Bernardin of Cincinnati, summed up the basic principles found in Catholic social teaching. It noted bishops' attitudes when he said that homosexuals certainly that "the right to have a share of earthly goods sufficient had civil rights like anyone else, but that because those for oneself and one's family belongs to everyone" and that rights sometimes came in conflict with the civil rights of "economic prosperity is to be assessed not so much from others, the matter was complex and needed study. The bishops did not directly face the issue of "onethe sum total of good and wealth possessed as from the issue voting," but Cardinal Cooke told a press conference distribution of goods according to norms of justice." Commenting on the economic statement, Bishop Hugh that voters should consider other issues than just abortion Donohoe of Fresno, Calif., noted that in 1919, Msgr. John alone in judging a candidate. The Pastoral Plan on Pro-Life Activities, while emphaRyan, a leading Catholic social action thinker, offered a list of 11 basic economic goals; since that time, Bishop sizing abortion, placed the issue in the context of other Donohoe said, all but one - effective control of monopolies "pro-life" issues such as euthanasia and poverty; in addi- have become public law. (Other recommendations, con- tion, the bishops overwhelmingly rejected a motion to sidered radical at the time, included a minimum wage law . change the name of the pastoral to reflect' concern only for the unborn because, they said, it is ultimately concerned and unemployment and health insurance.) Also concerning the economy, the bishops issued a with more than that one issue. Some observers, however, expressed concern that the major pastoral letter on "The Right to a Decent Home" with a number of far-reaching proposals for the Church at state-diocese-parish-congressional district organization encouraged by the pastoral plan would lead to abuse by some the parish level as well as for public policy changes. On the question of a constitutional amendment to people of the "bipartisan, nonsectarian" congressional disrestrict abortion, Cardinal Terence Cooke of New York, trict organizations for partisan purposes. At the same time, others who want broader Church chairman of the bishops' Committee for Pro~Life Activities, emphasized that it was not the bishops' job to draft a political action at the local level have suggested that local specific amendment. That, he said, was the job of Congress. "pro-life committees" may be expanded to include programs The position put forward in the bishops' Pastoral Plan related to Church positions on the economy, the world food for Pro-Life Activities - support for an amendment which situation, criminal justice, and so on.

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CONFERRING are the three black Auxiliary Bishops in America: (1. to r.) The Most Reverend Joseph L. E. Howze, D.O., Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Natchez-Jackson, Mississippi; The Most Reverend Eugene A. Marino, SSJ, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Washington, D.C., and The Most Reverend Harold Perry, SVJ, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of New Orleans, Louisiana.

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BISHOP JOSEPH GOSSMAN of Raleigh, N.C., talks with Cardinal Lawrence Shehan and Bishop Ernest Unterkoefler of Charleston, S.C., as they vest for Mass.

THE ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River--Fri., Nov. 28, 1975

Cursillo Founder Arrives To Celebrate Tenth Anniversary

CELEBRATE 325 YEARS: Sisters of St. Joseph of Fall River join 35,000 members of their congregation throughout the world in marking their 325th anniversary. From left, seated, Sister Marie of the Assumption, an infirmarian; Sister Marie Adele, a member of the community's flourishing ceramics workshop; Sister Emma Guenette of the faculty of Bishop Gerrard High School, Fall River; standing, Sister Bertha Leblanc, .formerly a parochial school teacher, now a nursing home aide.

Order is Older Than USA Uncle Sam is a Johnny-come路 lately compared to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Fall River. He is celebrating his 200th birthday this year, but the South Ma,in Street community has 325 candles on its cake and 35,000 members throughout the world to share its slices.

as a case study for the future of religious Hfe in a project being researched at the Catholic Uni路 versity of America." One Sister who has lived through all but a year of the Fall River chapter of her congregation's' service to the Amerkan Church is Sister Louise Agnes, The Fall R'iver congregation, now in her nineties. who came whose members teach in paro- 'to the dty from Le Puy. France, chial schools and operate a suc- in 1903, one year after the comcessful Montessori school, is spe- munity was founded here. In France cial in other ways as well. It recently merged with the Sisters But the foundation in France of St. Joseph of Springfi~ld, came ,far earlier, when in 1647 Mass., in what has been called Father John Pierre Medaille, S.J. "one of the most extraordinary conceived of hrin~'ing together a events in the development of reli- group of women "who would reo gious life in the 20th century spond to all the sT)iritual and American Church." temporal demands of their dear 'f.he merger, said Sister Elea- neighbor." nor Dooley, S.S.J., an expert in The priest wished, said Sister her community's history, "is con- Eleanor, "to reaO),ize something sidered extraordinary because it new in religious life, to estabset a direction for future happen- lish, after the example of his own ings in religious Hfe. It is serving Jesuit community, a congrega-

Dr. Eduardo Bonnin, one of the two founders of the world famous Cursillos in Christian Living, will be in the Fall River diocese Sunday, Nov. 30 to join in observance of the 10th anniversary of the movement in this area. He will participate in a study day, begining at 12:30 p.m. at Bishop Stang High School, North Dartmouth, and expected to be attended by more than 1000 of the 3000 Cursillistas in the diocese. With the Bicentennial theme of "Liberty and Justice for All," the day will include a keynote address by Dr. Bonnin, followed by workshops directed by him. Talks will also be given by Rev. Giles Genest of La Salette Cen路 ter, Attleboro, New England director of the Cursillo movement, Rev. Robert Nee, SS.CC. of St. Mary's parish, Fairhaven, and Rev. Peter Graziano, director of Social Services and Special Apostolates for the Fall River diocese. A concluding liturgy will have Bishop oDaniel A. Cronin as principal celebrant and homilist, and a reception with the Bishop will follow. ItlttIIllIUl1111l1111mllmUlmllllllllum'"IIW""111ll11mllllllll'1I1111lIl1UUlOlIll""1lI111trtrt

tion that would have mobility and whose charism would be a response in service to society's homeless, sick, rejected, and poorest of the poor. "At that time such an endeavor was extremely difficult because according 'to canonical legislation religious life implied a cloistered life. "So convinced, however, was Father Medaille of the presence of the Holy Spirit in his 'litHe Design' that he persuaded a small group of women, under his direction, to pronounce their religious vows in secret, to remain in the world, to wear no distinctive reHgious garb and to carry on an apostolic work." The Bishop of the diocese, Henri de Maupas, recognized the Tum to Page Ten

RELIGIOUS AWARDS: Bishop Cronin officiated at annual religious awards ceremony for members of youth organizations. The awards are traditionally held on Solemnity of Christ the King and this year were held at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, New Bedford. Left, Lisa Thibeault, Marian Award winner; Notre Dame parish, Fall River; Peter L'Etoile, Pius XII Award, St. Joseph, Fairhaven; Joanne Pinto, Marian Award, St. Anthony, Taunton. Right, Sharon Synosch, Marian Award, St. Theresa, Attleboro; Jerry Costa, David Costa, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, New Bedford; John Crafts, Holy Trinity, West Harwich, all awarded Ad Altare Dei Cross.

- FATHER GENEST ,Plans for Sunday's program began some months ago when Father Genest and three Cursillista couples, Mr. and Mrs. William Barnes of Marion, Mr. and Mrs. John Santos of New B~d颅 ford and Dr. and Mrs. Norman Olivier of South -Dartmouth traveled to Spain to invite Dr. Bonnin's participation. Cursillo Beginnings Discussing the beginnings of the Cursillo movement, Father' Genest said: "It was not an accident. It began when a group of men dedicated themselves to bringing the men of their city to know Christ. It grew as they talked together, prayed together and worked together. It is the story of how God taught a group of men how to work for him in an effective way that bears fruit. "The first three day retreat as we know it today was held in the monastery of San Honorato on the island of Majorca, Spain on January 7, 1949. The idea was born to have a pilgrimage to the Shrine of St. James at Compostela, the great Spanish pilgrimage Center of the middle ages. The pilgrimage would be a fine

time for young men and women of Spain to dedicate themselves in a renewed way to the work of the apostolate, and it was directed by Father Sebastian Gaya and Dr. Eduardo Bonnin, lay director. At this time they founded the Cursillo movement, originally called Cur~illos of Conquest. Later the bishop of Majorca, Bishop Heivas, gave the retreat its present title of C;ursillos in Christian Living. The Cursillo is now a world wide movement with centers in nearly all South and Central American countries, the United States, Canada, Mexico, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Great Britain, ireland, France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Australia, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Ceylon and Africa. "The movement has a goal-to change the world, to re,make the world in Christ, to restore all things to Christ. It is a movement of the Church which has a strategy, the strategy of strut:. turing Christian life. "The 3-day Cursillo tries to, and by the' grace of God ordinarily does, illuminate all of life with the whole Gospel, not, a part of life with the whole Gospel, nor all of life with part of the Gospel. "It is estimated that there are more than half a million Cursillistas in the United States One hundred thirty of the 160 dioceses in the country have introduced the Cursillo movement. "There are two Cursillo centers in the 'Fall River diocese, one at Stonehill College, ,Easton, the other at La Salette. "In the diocese 3000 people have experienc~d the three-day retreat and there are some 20 ultreya groups or follow-up programs in various cities and towns where people meet for spiritual rejuvenation." Information on making a Cursillo is available both at La Salette Center for Christian living, Attleboro, and at Stonehill College, Easton, concluded Father Genest.

THE ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River-Fri., Nov. 28, 1975

Pays Tribute to Memory Of Social Action Pioneer

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Father John Sheerin, C.S.P., former editor of "The Catholic World" and currently a consultant to the NCCB Secretariat for Catholic-Jewish Relations, is author of a ' new biography of the late Msgr. John J. Burke, first general secretary of the original Catholic Welfare Conference. National Catholic Welfare The illustrious old man who had Conference (now the U. S. sUqlmoned Father McGowan to Catholic Conference). The m'eet with his Executive Council book is entitled "Never Look Back: The Career and Concerns of John J. Burke" (Paulist Press, New York, N. Y./Paramus, N. J.,

Iy MSGR. GEORGE G. HIGGINS $7.95). I recommend it highly. In reading Father Sheerin's book, I was reminded of how quickly we tend to forget our forebears in the faith. Msgr. Burke died in 1936. When I joined the NCWC staff in 1940, his memory was still very much alive at the Conference. In the beginning I heard much about him from some of the oldtimers on the staff, but after a few years I hardly ever heard his name mentioned. Moreover, I have the imp'ression that the present members of the Conference staff knew practically nothing about him until Father Sheerin's biography brought his name alive again. Similar Fate One. of Msgr. Burke's closest collaborators in the original NCWC-Father Raymond A. McGowan, long-time assistant director of the Social Action Department-has suffered a similar fate. Though he died less than 15 years ago, one hardly ever hears his name mentioned any more, even among professional Catholic social actionists, who owe so much to his innovative lead,ership in their own field from 1919 until his retirement in 1954. This column adapted from an earlier column first printed at the time of his retirement, is intended to keep his name alive and to pay tribute to his memory: "Many years ago-in the early winter of 1923-a young priest just beginning a distinguished career in the field of Catholic social action was invited to consult with a grand old man who was rapidly approaching the end of his own career as the dean of the American laboi movement. The young priest was Father Raymond A. McGowan, who had only recently been appointed assistant director of the Social Action Department of the National

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at the American Federation of Labor headquarters - then, as now, only four blocks away from the NCWC headquarters on Massachusetts Avenue in Washington - was Samuel Gompers, founder and first president of the Federation. Mistaken Impression "Father McGowan had just established the Catholic Conference on Industrial Problems. A garbled news release on the proceedings of the first meeting of this new organization in Chicago was a little disturbing to Mr. Gompers. He was under the mistaken impression that the CCIP was to be a separate Catholic union or federation of Catholic unions which would compete with the affiliates of the AFL for the loyalty of Catholic workers. After Father' McGowan had cleared up this unfortunate misunderstanding, he went on to explain that the long-range program of the CCIP was an organized system of labor-management-government cooperation in American economic life. In other words, almost 10 years before the publication of Pope Pius Xl's encyclical, Quadragesimo Anno, he was advocating the encyclical program, which has since come to be known as the Industry Council Plan. Gompers was sympathetic with the' idea, but unfortunately he died before he was able to do anything about it in a practical way. "Within the limits of this column it is impossible even to list the many contributions which Father McGowan had made to the cause-of social justice, at home and abroad, during his lifetime association with NCWC. W~ can only hope that the previously unpublicized story of his first meeting with the great Samuel Gompers will serve to illustrate a few of the distinctive qualities which have consistently characterized his work in the important field of social action. "From the very beginning Father McGowan proved himself to be a man of extraordinary vision. Surely it required unusual vision to establish a Catholic Conference on Industrial Problems in the "golden" 1920s and even greater vision to establish, a few years later, a Catholic Association for International Peace. Both of these organizations and several others which owed their existence to his initiative were started at a time when few Americans were even remotely interested in the application of moral principles to domestic economic life and international relations. It is doubtful if any of them would have been established at such an early date except for the initiative and the vision of Father McGowan."

Advises Catholics to Face Issue of Civil Liberties In his recent brilliant paper on Orestes Brownson, John Ryan, and John Courtney Murray, Berkeley theologian John Coleman comes to the heart of the problem of North American Catholic worship of liberation theology: "They are curiously silent about you. The society which the whole question of social oppress would emerge from their weird pluralism, subsidiarity, and mixture of Marxism and Chriscivil liberties." tianity would certainly be an In other words, liberation theology ignores what is at the core of traditional Catholic social theory, and North Amer-

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icans who are interested in political theology ought not to forget that their own political experience in the United States has been precisely in a context of pluralism, subsidiarity, and civil liberties (never perfect but never absent either). Any American contribution to theology that Continued from Page Nine overlooks this experience as unworth of this idea and the new important is bound to be defeccommunity was canonically es- tive. We have never seen, Coleman tablished Oct. 15, 1650. Its first work was the care of orphaned tells us, socialism with a civil children, and members next be· libertarian base. Nor was politics gan educating young girls, a task and the doctrine of the state the "considered extremely important, strong point of Marx, the master for it enabled women ·in the 17th unmasker of the economic factor century to improve the quality in history. Neither has it been the long-suit of those who work of their living." in his tradition of thought, cerSmall Communities As the congregation grew, tainly not of those who have almembers formed small autono- ready assumed the reigns (sic) of mous communities throughout power but also not of those who France, and their work spread now seek political power ..." I suspect that most of those until the outbreak of the French Revolution, during which reli- who were bored by Coleman's gious groups were off·icially dis- presentation at the Detroit libsolved. At the height of the eration theology freakout could Terror, five Sisters were mar- not have cared less about civil tyred in Le Puy, the town of liberties or limitations on the power of the state. On the contheir foundation. Once again, the blood of mar- traJ"Y, when they take over after tyrs proved the seed of the the revolution they will not want Church and in 1808 the congre-· the state's power to be limited gation was reformed in Lyon, at all. As for civil liberties, when France under direction of Mother you have had them all your life St. John Fontbonne,' who ecrtab- you hardly bother to think what lished 200 foundations, including it would be like not to have or.phanages, hospitals, and manv them. Such starry-eyed Iibertvpes of schools. At her death ationists should spend some time the Sisters of St. Josenh had 280 in a socialist state. As Coleman observes, "An unhouc;es lind over 3000 mem'lers. In 1836 seven Sisters came to mediated passage from eschaCarondolet, Missouri to esta,'llish tology to political praxis without the community in the new world, the intervening variable of a soand in 1883 a foundation was cial ethics of the state and the made in Springfield. Mass.. the ends and limits of political sounit with which the Fall River ciety could mean a descent into hell. It seems clear enough that Sisters have merged. "Since Vatican II," concludes in the North American context, Sister Eleanor. "the conp.re~ation the tradition of civil liberties, has responded to the call of the due-process and common law Council to re·examine every continues to constitute in the facet of religious life: praver life, present as it has in our past forms of Jtovernment and apos- a key weapon in the fight for social justice." tolic works. Coleman clearly thinks that "The Sisters seek daily to discern new forms of community human freedom is important. For life and new forms of apostolic all their talk about liberation, the Detroit freaks are not much insertion into a new world. "Their documents since Vati- concerned about its parameters, can II summarize their sryiritual- and casually confuse freedom ity in these powerful words: 'A with economic equality. Freedom Sister of St. Joseph must be a to them means that I have as woman for whom God is every- much as you, not that you may not oppress ine and I may not thing and God is enough.' ..

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authoritarian state in which you would be free to do what the revolutionary elite wants you to do and damn little else. Since most of the liberation theology types figures that they are the revolutionary elite, this prospect does not worry them very much. The rest of us might be a bit more concerned, but then we are not the vanguard of the people. Coleman says, "There are those, in our own time, who are predicting anyway a descent into hell and' the inevitable emergence of totalitarian regimes in the West. It is neither a pleasant nor a necessary prospect. It seems to me that in this climate of easy acquiescence in the default of the rule of limited, fair and constitutional law in the furtherance of justice, Catholic theology will represent a force for liberation by recalling, with pri4e, as a 'cri du coeur' the legacy of Murray. As Murray put it trenchantly, 'in the present moment of history, the freedom of the people of God is inseparably linked with the freedom of the peoples of the world.'" One of the more attractive aspects of Coleman's paper is that it is so filled with common sense. Of course personal freedom is indispensable. Of course you can combine justice with a limited state, personal freedom, and the flourishing of lesser groups which are independent of the state. But it is just such common sense that is absent from the mad enthusiasms of the American liberation types. One wonders why. Is it that they are simply ignorant of such fundamental issues as whether the power of the state should be limited, and what place lesser groups should have in a society? Do they know that the question about whether tlle state is identified with the society or whether it is merely the instrument of society has immense personal importance for the life of every citizen? Or rather that in their strange passionate mixture of hatred and enthusiasm, do they simply have no time to address themselves to such questions? From the accounts of the Detroit freak show, clearly these issues were completely unimportant. Civil liberties? The freaks couldn't care less. My friend John Hotchkin has argued that we are entering a major new era of dialogue on the social nature of man and the organization of 'human society, a dialogue to be carried on ,seriously by competent and thoughtful people. Hotchkin is almost always right. But I don't see any signs of the beginning of such a dialogue-only hate-filled people shouting about g~ilt and calling for expiation. But if the dialogue does begin, John Coleman certainly ought to be there. © 1975, Universal Press Sy'd'c'te

THE ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River-Fri., Nov. 28, 1975

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Bible Clues

"I'm really afraid to read the Bible by myself. I grew up being warned against the dangers of private interpretation. And besides I've never even heard a single talk on the Bible. But I keep thinking, maybe I ought to try it."

By FR. CARL J. PFEIFER, S.J. My friend had wanted several times to sit down and read the Bible, but had alway~ hesitated. He was embarrassed to admit that he didn't even know how to find a text in the Bible. But something kept gnawing inside him to dip into the Bible. Maybe just curiosity. So I suggested a kind of game to help him. First of all we looked at the beginning of the Bible to find the list of books in the Old Testament and the New Testament. The "Contents" listed all the books and the page where each book began, e.g. "The Book of Psalms ... 603," A page or two later another list showed now the books of the

The Yahwist Account of Creation and the Fall

Bible are abbreviated in references to the Bible, e.g. PsPsalms," or "Mk - Mark," Just below that list was a key to finding references. For example, "Gn I, 1 refers to the Book of Genesis, chapter I, verse 1," or "Gn I, 1-10 refers to the Book of Genesis, chapter I, verse 1 to 10 inclusive," " Now he was happy to be able to find passages in the Bible. We were ready to begin the game, a kind of detective game, tracing down clues that are printed in the Bibie. My friend had heard many passages of the Bible at Sunday Mass. In one or other sermon he heard that parts of the Bible were related, that the New Testament was based on the Old Testament. He had heard, too, that some passages of the Bible appear more than once in different forms. But' this was all just hearsay for him. So I showed him how the Bible is printed-at least in good editions of good translations like the "New American Bible," ,"Jerusalem 'Bible," or "Oxford Annotated Bible" - to provide a number of helpful clues. (The KNOW YOUR FAITH series uses the "New American Bibl~). We began with the account of the Last Supper, particularly the "words of institution" of the Turn to Page Twelve

Fears and Tears

We celebrate the sacrament of ,hesitate to give me a child's hug Penance at Holy Family, among and kiss; she sees, waves, smiles other times, between 4:00-5:00 each Sunday at Mass; Mary was p.m. on Saturdays, concluding there when I censured the home just prior to that afternoon's and visited with her parents; she probably even made her first anticipated Sunday Mass. confession to me. Moreover, our formation program is positive, low key, through the parents and with emphasis on God's loving kindBy ness, not on strict memorization of formulas or procedures. FR. JOSEPH M. Still tears and fears. After the experience of a CHAMPLIN nearly year-long preparation for' our parishioners on the revised Rite of Penance, I am beginning A few weeks ago I finished to wonder if many adult Caththis hour of hearing confessions olics may not react in a somein our reconciliation room, what similar, although obviously waited a moment for any late- less intense fashion to the new comers, turned off two floor ritual. lamps and walked out into the The procedure is neither comvestibule-waiting area. plicated nor tightly regulated. There 'I saw a little girl cling- There are, true enough multiple ing to her mother, hiding behind choices and various options, but, dad and sobbing her heart out. at the same time, great freedom The father nervously smiled and to be oneself and heavy emphasaid: "Mary wants to make her sis on the spirit of reconciliation, second confession, Father, but rather than on the external rite. she has forgotten the act of conNevertheless '1 am concerned trition and is afraid to go," some will just throw up their If Mary's fears and tears de- hands in disgust or confusion veloped because she didn't know at the change and find they now the priest or had received a have an additional reason to harsh, rigid training in prepara- avoid this great sacrament of tion for this sacrament, her peace. fears would be understandable. That problem merely underHowever, the little girl in scores the need for a patient, other circumstances would not Turn to Page Twelve

"He was Israel's earliest great theologian. He gave to his nation a national epic and to the world its first majo!;' theological opus. His paradise account alone launched a thousand books. The names of his characters in Genesis have been household words of more than two millenia. He has exerted a major influence upon Jewish and Christian theologians of all ages and his influence upon his own nation and upon the world have made him more than comparable to Homer. Yet for all his skill as a storyteller and for all his magnitude as a theologian, not even his name has come down to us," "The Yahwist", Fr. Peter Ellis, C.SS.R. Using an incredibly broad canvas extending from creation to the conquest of the trans-Jordan, the great theologian known to us only as the Yahwist paints a literary epic that provides the framework for the entire Pentateuch.

CHILDREN IN CHAD are a living illustration of the age-old路' question posed in the Yahwist writings. "Why was man born to suffer, to sweat, to die? Why were nations and races seemingly doomed to conflict, distrust, and lack of mutual understanding?"

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In a clear style that combines perceptive psychological insights with the craft of a teller of tales, he shows Yahweh as the ,Lord of History whose saving will gives meaning to man's pilgrim_age. Scholars generally agree that the Yahwist's saga was written in Judah during the reign of Solomon (about 950 B.C.), an era of peace and prosperity that provided an opportunity to reflect upon the growth of Israel from a Philistine satellite to a world power in eight short decades. It was a time of great literary activity that produced. histories of the rise of King David (1 Sam 16 - 2 Sam 5) and the succession of Solomon to the throne of the United Monarchy (2 Sam 6-20; 1 Kgs 1-2). But the Yahwist looked beyond the political dominance of Israel to social and religious conditions that stirred up questions that demanded answers. Why was man born to suffer, to sweat, to die? Why were' nations and races seemingly doomed to conflict, distrust, and lack of understanding? Why did man seem hopelessly enmeshed in sin and selfishness? Under divine inspiration, the Yahwist pondered thes'e questions in the light of his people's ancient traditions. The work that emerged reveals that the state of man, his tragic human condition, is the result of his own actions, not of God's.

God used the Yahwist's creative literary talent to show how His saving will worked to transform man's rejection of God and pursuit of sin and selfishness by intervening in history directly and through Divine providence. In his creation account (Gen 2), the Yahwist pictures God as a potter carefully and lovingly fashioning man of clay then breathing life into his nostrils. Man is weak and mortal, but vitalized by God's own Spirit breathed into him. Unlike the animals over which he demonstrates domininon by naming them, man relates personally to God, who gives him a partner of equal dignity and nature.

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In a deep psychological insight into the nature of man, the Yahwist describes the oft repeated pattern of sinfulness in his story of the fall (Gen 2). Self deception and rationalization triggered by a desire to be something greater precede a sinful choice made under personal pressure from another. And like fire on a dry prairie the rebellion of man against God spreads as the first sin is followed by the first murder (Gen 4:8), polygamus marriage (4:19), vengeance (4:15) and an increase in wickedness (Gen 6:5). 'But the Yahwist's depiction of the origin and universality of sin is tempered by God's promise of ultimate reconciliation (Gen 3:15) and the assurance that man is not hopelessly bound by the forces of evil. Skillfully and boldly the Yahwist provides the answers to man's perple~ing questions about his existence and his final end. He shows that human achievement is not what brings about the fulfillment of history and that human sin will not block the accomplishment of God's plan.

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THE ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River-Fri., Nov. 28, 1975

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The Parish Parade

Publicity chairmen of oarish ora:anizations Ire ISked to submit news items for this column to The Anchor, P. O. Box 7, Fill River. 02722. Name of city or town should. be l,cluded, as well as fUll dates of all activities. Please send news of future rather than past e路/ents. :

ST. PATRICK, WAREHAM A team from Mark IV Presentations of La Salette Shrine, AtUeboro, will present a threescreen multimedia program at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30 at the church. "Traditional carols interwoven with pop music, slides and films will create a contemporary mosaic of what the Christmas story can mean for our modern world," say program originators. All area residents are invited. SS. PETER AND PAUL, FALL RIVER The public is invited to a whist party to be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30 in Father Coady Center. Mrs. William A. Murphy, chairperson, will be aided by Mrs. Jeanette Forgette, co-chairperson. ST.. LOUIS, FALL RIVER The Activities Assn. will sponsor a flea market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29 in the church hall at the corner of Bradford Ave. and Eagle S1. SACRED HEART, OAK BLUFFS Guild members are selling chances on an afghan made by Miss O.M. Florio and proceeds will benefit t~~ parish: Several other. fund-raIsmg. projects are ;~~ J~Si~~:lannmg stages.

WOODS HO . L~. A ~e~vIce mcludmg ros~ry, BenedIc.tIOn .and a candlelight processIOn WIll b~ held at 4 p.m. Sunday, ~ov. 30 m honor of the forthcommg feast of the Immaculate Conception. Rev. Joseph 1. Powers, pastor will officiate, aided by Rev. Joseph Wiseman. HOLY NAME FALL RIVER' CCD teachers are needed f the seventh and eighth grad:'s~ Volunteers may call .Rev. Bruce Neylon at the rectory. Also needed is a basketball coach for the CYO senior division. Further information is available from Francis Desmarais, telephone 678-1482. A plastic food containers party will be held Wednesday night, Dec. 3 in the school hall. Door prizes will be awarded. . Rev. Robert McIntyre will begin a six-week course on child behavior Wednesday, Jan. 7. Further information on this program will be announced shortly. ST. JOSEPH, ATTLEBORO Activities for Saturday, Nov. 29 will include a 9 a.m. Mass for Knights of the Altar officers followed by a luncheon meeti~g in the parish hall; a dinner at Venus de Milo restaurant for the Junior Corps; and an outdoor Advent wreath ceremony following 5 p.m. Mass, with David Prudencio light the first candle. An indoor .Advent wreath ceremony will follow 10:30 a.m. Mass Sunday, Nov. 30, with George Beck as candlelighter. ST. CASIMIR, -NEW BEDFORD The Holy Rosary Society will hold a public whist party Saturday, Nov. 29 in the church hall at 2056 Acushnet Ave.

SACRED HEART, FALL RIVER Kiah O'Brien will lead a musical group from Somerset High . . .' . School m provIdmg entertamment for the, Women's Guild following a buffet planned for 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1 in the school cafeteria. OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL, NEW BEDFORD The PTA will sponsor a dance from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Nov. 29 at the school hall on Rivet and Crapo Streets. A continental breakfast' will be served and music will be by "'Interlude." Reservations may be made by telephoning 9964659. ST. PATRICK, WAREHAM S1. Patrick's Circle and the Altar Rosary Society will entertain guests of the Roland Thatcher Nursing Home at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8. Refreshments, entertainment and presentation' of gifts made by circle and society members and their friends will be on the agenda. A Christmas .party for residents of Kendrick House will路 take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10 in the parish hall. Games, prizes, refreshments and gifts from Santa Claus are planned. OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL, SEEKONK The Women's Guild will hold a Christmas Country Fair from Ii) a.m. to 6.p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 at the pansh center on Taunton Avenue, Route 44. Features will include a country store, handcrafted items, a snack bar and children's games. Tickets for a specific raffle will be drawn at 4 pm .. IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, FALL RIVER A catered supper and Yankee Swap session, for which members are reminded to bring a gif~, will ~ighlight the Women's GuIld Christmas party, schedul~d for 6 p.m. Monday,. Dec: ~ m the church hall. GUIld offlce.rs form the arrangements committee. HOLY REDEEMER, CHATHAM M~s. Andrew Mikita, Guild preSident, announced the d~but of the new attraction, the Coffee House and Christmas Boutique in the church auditorium on Highland Ave. Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 'Parishioners and friends are invited to plan their own coffee hour in the gay, lively-decorated "coffee House" for a refershin..,g break from the "day's occupation." The Christmas Boutique will offer Christmas wreaths with that "extra something;" swags, tree ornaments to dazzle and keep, stocking stuffers, hard-to-find boutique specialties, and plants. ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL, FALL RIVER The annual C~hristmas party and buffet supper of the Women's Guild will take place at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1 in the parish hall. Members are asked to bring gifts suitable for patients at. the Rose Hawthorne Lathrop Home. Co-hostesses for the evening will be Miss Eleanor R. Shea and Miss Janice M. Hurley.

repeated, lengthy instruction of parishioners on the what, how and why of this restored ceremony. Sunday Masses and the weekly bulletin still represent the best vehicles for such a catechesis. Study groups, first Penance parental preparation courses, lecture series, etc., on the subject all have their value and each parish needs them. But the great mass of people will be reached by the weekend Eucharist, nOt by these other instructional methods. A series of homilies - six seems a minimum - delivered with a month's interval between each one should cover topics like sin (with reference to the fall in Genesis), conversion of the reconciliation, the use of sacred Scripture in the new Rite, sacramental signs in the revised ritual, Penance as a means of spiritual growth, and communal Penance services. A paragraph in the bulletin which either prepares people for next week's explanatory sermon or expands on a topic treated in a previous homily enhances the effectiveness of those spoken words.

A BIBLE READER, probing for a gQod passage, turns to one of the psalmists.

Bibles Clues Continued from Page Eleven Eucharist. I asked him to find "Mt' 26:26-28." He searched and found verses 26-28 in chapter 26 of Matthew's Gospel. Right after the number 26 he noticed a very small "s" ("New' American Bible") I showed him at the bottom of the page what the "s" referred to. There was another small "s" followed by "26-29: Mk 14, 22-25; Lk 22, 18ff; 1 Cor 11, 23ff." So he looked up those three passages and found three similar but slightly differing accounts of Jesus' words at the Last Supper. Interesting! At the end of Matthew's verse 26 was a "t." The "t" at the foot of the page was followed by ''In 6, 51-58." Tracing down that clue found St. John using similar words, not at the Last Supper but at the Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes. Very interesting! But there was still more. Matthew'S verse 27 had a small ~'u" which pointed to Paul's first letter to the Corinthians chapter 10, verse 16 (1 Cor 10, 16) in which Paul talks about the unity of those who share the same loaf.

A small "v" after the next verse about "blood" refers to the Prophet Isaiah in the Old Testament (Is 53:12) who describes the "Servant of God" suffering for the sins of his people. Just in those three verses-there were four clues that pointed to other Bible passages that helped make sense out of those verses. And those other passages had their own clues to still other related texts! The "Jerusalem Bible" has even more clues. Similar passages are found right on the side of the page next to the verse you are reading. Notes at the bottom of the page often take you through much of the Bible tracing an im~ portant theme. My friend found it interesting and fun. Try it! Look up the passages my friend and I did about the Eucharist. Or look up the Beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount, Mt 5:3-12, or -the Our Father, Mt 6,9-13. You may find this game of clues unlocking some of the mysteries of the Bible for you.

,Finally, a few handouts, distributed after Mass, which contain an outline of the Rite for Reconciliation of individual penitents and a description of communal Penance liturgies could deepen parishioners' understanding of matters explained in a necessarily limited way by the 10-minute homily and abbreviated bulletin commentaries. At the request of several priests thrOl\ghout the country, this writer prepared a text "Preparing for the New Rite of Penance: A Romily and Teaching Guide" (Ave Maria Press, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556, $1.50) which includes those items. The booklet contains six homilies with detailed outlines, 30 instructional bulletin paragraphs and three copy-ready handouts. It also offers a few guiding principles for this catechesis of our people.

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After morning prayer and meditation, a little exercise is the order of the day.

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Wish To Participate? EOHO weekends are held throughout the academic year. For residents of BrIstol County the weekends are held at Blessed Dominic Savio Retreat House. in Peacedale, Rhode Island and at the LaSalette Center for Christian Living in Attleboro. Cape Cod residents attend weekends held on the Cape. If you' area high school senior or older and desire to make a weekend, consult your parish priest.

High school seniors, graduates, and college students, they came from Attleboro, Taunton, Fall River, New Bedford, and many of the towns of Bristol County. On Friday, November 14th, two dozen strong, they gathered at the Blessed Dominic Savio Retreat Center in Peacedale, Rhode Island. Most of them had been invited to attend by their parish priest, or school chaplain, or maybe a friend who had already made a weekend. For many of them it was their first retreat. They arr·ived Friday afternoon feeling for the most part apprehensive about what would happen on the weekend and also a bit awkward about suddenly be· ing thrust into a group of strangers. They were met by a team of thirteen laymen and three priests. This team had been preparing for months for this weekend. Some of the laymen were not much older than the retreatants (who on ECHO weekends are called candidates) themselves. The team established a casual, friendly atmosphere and soon the anxieties began to sub· side and the candidates felt less and less awkward. Between Friday afternoon and Sunday evening the young men underwent even more profound changes. Many were honest with themselves and others for the first time. in their lives. They all savored the joy and peace which derives from the spiritual life. In such a spirit, friendships were born on the weekend which will endure. By Sunday evening at the closing ceremonies many testified that this had been the greatest weekend of their lives. What could 'Possibly occur in such a brief time to produce such statements? Nothing mysterious really. The ECHO weekend is a mixture of the traditional retreat and some of the more modern group dynamic techniques. The candidates participate in many of the same practices familiar to older reo treatants: Mass, morning prayer and meditation, the Stations of the Cross, Confession, etc. But they also do many things more common to the now generation. Guitars ·are in evidence. They respond to the talks given by the team members. They draw post· ers and choose passages from the New Testament which are especially meaningful for them. The weekend is centered around the Paschal Mystery. The candidates are asked to unite themselves to Christ, to relive his death and resurrection. They hear talks on ideals, Christ the man, a Christian in the world, and many others. The commitment of Jhe team to Christ is the kev to the weekend. The candidates are exposed to mef\ who have made a conscious, adult decision to follow Christ and this decision is reflected in all of their actions. The candidates soon discover that the team members, both priest and laity, are men very much like themselves. They share the same experiences. the same problems and joys but the members of the team have made

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Brother Robert Andreason C.S.C•. of Coyle-Cassidy talks about Christ the Man. Christ the center of meaning in their lives. Honest confrontation with oneself cannot help but produce some heartache and there is much of this on the weekend.'

But just as Christ died and rose again the candidates find that the heartache gives way 19 a joy never experienced before. The joy which is the echo of God's life in us.

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Starin' at the fire, listenin' for the phone God, I don't remember ever feelin' so alone. You sit by the window, listenin' to the wind Dreamin' dreams of days gone by when you and I were friends.

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Chorus: Yesterday seems like two million miles away Seems like our lives have gone astray, we've run out of things to say. And the way we used to be, is just a bitter sweet memory We're both blind and we can't see, . I still love you, and you still love 'me. In the dark hours of the morning, lately I don't sleep so warm, Feels like I'm Iyin' with a stranger in my arms. Girl, we've got' to face it, let's talk it out today We've got to get that feelin' back before it slips away. (P) 1975 CBS, Inc. Written hy: M. Davis, M. James Performed by: Mac Davis Being a priest means that often you are ,invoived :in the deepest struggles as well as the fullest joy of people. In other words,the most intense emotions of people are frequently expressed to the minister who comes across as a empathetic. conr)assionate person. For example, the minister is pre~ent wben there is a death in a familv and some con~o1ifltion is needed. This is also true when there is physical illness or when there are emotional struggles involving depression, loneliness, or hurt. On the other hand, the minister is called upon when there is the joy of a birth, or a marriage, or when the individual experiences the freeing joy of forgiveness and heginning anew in spiritual life. This opening paragraph gives 'the raltionale for my choosing to write on the song "I Still Love You" bv Mac Davis. Several weeks ago, the song "Love Is a Rose" appeared in this column and it was mentioned at that time about the startling ,rise in the divorce rate to almost 50 per cent. ' As a priest, it has been very difficult to see family. friends. classmates, and parishioners struggling through married life. divorce,and unharpiness in relationships. We are very rapidly approaching a crisis in the area of marria'ge. Many use these articles for discussions and I would like to see the song "I Still Love You" used as a starting point for the discussion on the current status of marriage. Whv is the divor,ce rate close to 50 per cent? Is the ideal that Christ proposed marriage is a sign of the unbreakahle bond of God's love for Hi,s people still valid or attainable for the average person? What do you think is the key for a haDpy and successf",l marriage? These questions must be faced at all levels hecause the implications of the present stage of marriage is crucial. This crucial level is especially true for the individuals involved in the married state. As people search for happiness, fulfillment, peace, and joy in their lives, Mac Davis' song must ring a note of deep reckoning. The persons in the son~ are hOred ("listenin' to the wind"), lonely ("dreamin' dreams of days gone by"), anxiety-filled ("girl, we've got to face it"), and frustrated. It seems tbat the greatest frustration is knowing that. "I still love you, and you still love me" and yet not 'being able to communicate that love. 1'1 is the dilemma of, knowing that the love has "gone astray" and wanting to' get that "feelin' back before it slips away." These words no doubt speak to mimy of the 50 per cent who have divorced and to countless others who, while involved in marriages now, are doubting and questioning if it is all worth the effort. Marriages breaking up do not only involve the indiv·iduals but also are a concern for children. the basic structure of society, and certainlytbe Catholic-<:hristian church whose. mission is to help one another grow to a s~ir.itual maturity in oneness with the love of God. The "week·end" father or mother, the breakdown of the family unit, and tbe sign value of married love, are all off-shoots of the married couple's commitment to each other. It seem that we need to seriously confront marrIage today and to try and understand what is happening. Are people ex~ecting too much from mariage? Are people unwilling to put up with the struggles of love? Are people too selfish for marriage? Are people too afraid to confront their real selves and communicate that real self to their spouse? Are people too ,involved in trying to get ahead in society that they neglect spouse and family.? I certainly wish that these questions could be easily answered. However, the last line in Mac Dav.is' song brings out the complexities of these questinns when he says "I still love you and you still love me." The love is still there and yet there still remains the loneliness, the boredom, the anxiety, and the frustration. Why?

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at Feehan are no exception. To give the students a chance to collect their thoughts in silence, the Prayer Weekend was started. The Prayer Weekend takes place once every month at the Mercy Lodge in Cumberland. The Weekend involves relaxation, enjoyment and silence. It is on an individual basis, where each student is left to be alone with Jesus and prayer. As of now the Weekend is only available for girls, but a program for boys is also being worked on.

For most Juniors and Seniors, 'the religion classes at Feehan meet three times a week during period 2. On the upper class level, Religion is treated as an elective. This means that although you are required to take one full credit of Religion a year to graduate, during your Junior or Senior year, you may choose from a selection of offered courses, the ones that are best fitted to your needs. Another program that was The Freshmen and Sophomores have no electives for religion. . also started this year is called They must take Revelation I dur- "Campus Ministry", or "Days of ing their Freshmen year, and Reflection". This program is to , Revelation II during their Soph- help the students find out where omore year. These courses give they are right now with their them a solid foundation in the Religion. This program lasts basic concepts of Catholicism. from 8-1:15 during the school Through Revelation I, most day. About 8-15 students partic. Freshmen are introduced to Naz- ipate in this Day at a time. Like areth Hall (a school for the men- the Prayer Weekend, this Day tally retarded on the same. also· takes place at the Mercy grounds ,as Feehan). During Lodge in Cumberland. They are about one class period a week, given a prayer and taught which students visit Nazareth Hall, and section to reflect on. Time is givmake themselves of service to en them to be by themselves Nazareth's teachers by looking just for reflection. After lunch a prayer service is held. The serafter the students. Up until this point, Religion at vice is both a petition, and a Feehan has been based mostly Thanksgiving. on collecting knowledge and conEvery morning before school tent. Now, steps are being taken begins, Community Prayer is by the Religion Department for held. This practice was begun student~ to",experience their Rethrough the suggestion of a stuligion. "We do not want to do dent. Attendance varies from away with the program the way day to day. By attending, stuthat it is now, but we would like dents are given a chance to reto provide experience outside of inforce their Religion, and to the classroom so that the knowloffer prayers for the Community. edge and content that students have learned in class will have Thanks to the hard work and a chance to sink into their dedication of Feehan's Religion hearts," explains Sr. Elizabeth Department, Religion at Feehan Doyle, Head of Feehan's Reli- is becoming more than just a gion Department. course. It is becoming a balance On the first Friday of every between content and experience. month, the Fxposition of the Religion at Feehan, like its stuB'lessed Sacrament takes place. denas is growing everyday. The students are encouraged to take time during the day to visit I1 the chapel. Visiting the chapel Bath Tub Ruined ? gives students a chance to reflect r on who Jesus Christ is in their I i· lives. It also gives them a chance to ask for strength, and the silence for prayer. It seems today, few people We Can RESURFACE IT! Like New - ljuaranteed - No Removal have time for silence. Everyone WH ITE OR COLOR is too busy hurrying to do seemCall Collect LECTROGLAZ 1·385·9319 ingly non-ending chores. Students

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The dramatic modern breakthroughs of human creativity . . . deserve to be celebrated. . . They . are a striking response to God's challenge . . . to create with Him . . . a better world for people. . . They witness to the presence of the Infinite within our finite world. We can safely look up with pride at what we have done . . . if we look ahead responsibly at what remains to be done . . . to break through b,arriers of ignorance, poverty and division . . . and look deep within to discover the source of our drive for the infinite ... as St. Augustine did ... who prayed ... "You have made us for yourself, 0 Lord, ... and our hearts are restless until they rest in you."

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The Parents Club is the result of a merger between· two former clubs, the Fathers Club and the Mothers Club. Its faculty moderator and vice-principal of the school, Mr. Robert Zukowski, sees this Club as an "opportunity for parents of Stang students to gather socially and meet with each other and faculty members. Mr. Ralph LeBlanc, president of the Club, stresses the fact that the many parents involved work together to raise .money for the school.

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By LEO A. RACINE Stang Correspondent As students at Stang High, as in every other school, we are quick to credit the faculty and ourselves whenever something is done. But at times we fail to recognize the role that our parents play in the continuation of our education, and the importance of that role. Here at Stang there are many services that our parents perform for us that often go unnoticed. These services are rendered by those who work at Bingo, and those who are members of the Booster Club, Parents Board, and Parents Club.

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