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Pope says God wants all to be holy, 'immaculate in love' By CINDY WOODEN CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE VATICAN CITY - Presiding at a special Mass marking the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of the dogma of Mary's Immaculate Conception, Pope John Paul II said God "desires that, in Christ, we all would be holy and immaculate in love." During the December 8 Mass in St. Peter's Basilica, the pope said he was "renewing today in a special way" the act of entrusting the protection of the entire Church to the Blessed Virgin Mary. On Dec. 8, 1854, in St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Pius IX formally proclaimed as a dogma of the Catholic Church that the Blessed Virgin Mary was conceived without original sin. Before the anniversary Mass began, a special pilgrimage choir from the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis sang several Marian hymns while, outside, the bells of the basilica pealed for 15 .minutes. During the Mass, special prayers were offered for theologians, whose work should promote an understanding of "the splendor of the truth, goodness and beauty that is hidden in every

truth of our faith." While the pope presided over the liturgy, the principal celebrant was Cardinal Camillo Ruini, papal vicar for Rome. In a relatively clear voice and without the difficulty he sometimes experiences, Pope John Paul read the first two paragraphs of his homily before handing the text to an aide to read. In the text, the pope said that in God's plan of salvation, knowing that Mary would accept to become the mother of Jesus, he kept her free from all sin, making her the first of all creatures to be saved by Christ. Mary, the first to be saved, "always goes before the people of God on their pilgrimage of faith toward the kingdom of heaven," the pope wrote. In addition to entrusting the Church to Mary, the pope asked her "to be the guide of your children in their pilgrimage of faith, making them ever more obedient and faithful to the word of God." "Accompany every Christian in the journey toward conversion and holiness, in the struggle against sin and in the search for true beauty, which always is a sign Turn to page 13 -lmmaculate

BISHOP GEORGE W. Coleman, left, and Father Jeffrey Cabral, chaplain at Coyle and Cassidy High School, concelebrate a Christmas Toy Mass recently at the Taunton school. Below, students admire some of the more than 800 toys collected for area needy children. Story on page 14.

Ecumenism on Cape Cod: A minister's tale of amazing grace By DEACON JAMES N.

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SOUTH YARMOUTH - When a hand-written letter to the editor begins with, "What I'm about to share with you ..." it usually means something mysterious is about to enfold and one starts wondering what kind of involvement it will trigger. But when the next line read, "It's a beautiful story of how God's amazing grace continues to be amazing!" came a comfortable indication that something . worthy as well as interesting was being brought to light. Indeed it was. "In 1981, I was employed by the New England Conference of the United Methodist Church to do a study of the feasibility for a new church on the north side, bay side, of Cape Cod," the three-page letter went on to say. "The end result was that a new church was chartered for the honor and glory of our amazing God in July of 1983. A few years later a beautiful building was erected on Airline Road in Brewster." Very nice, I thought. But as news editor I was looking for the Catholic "angle" in this piece of history. And as if reading my inquiring mind, the letter

picked up with, "Now, the rest of the story! During the course of my survey/study, I reached a point where the next step was to find a meeting place in the middle of the survey area to hold an informational, organizational meeting for anyone who might be interested in being part of the birth of a new church for Christ. Guess what?" OK, I said to myself, what? "You guessed it," the letter continued. "Our Lady of the Cape Church in Brewster sat right in the middle of our target area. On the spur of the moment I drove to the church and rang the doorbell of the rectory. The rest is a beautiful story of the ecumenical spirit at work. "The young lady who answered the door welcomed me in to meet the pastor - a young man at that time - who welcomed me with the love of Christ. I told him my mission and asked if there was a possibility of a meeting space on a Sunday afternoon. He checked the calendar and asked if the parish social hall would be adequate. It was perfect. The pastor wished me well in the venture as we parted company. Turn to page 13 - Ecumenism

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EMMITSBURG, Md.-Bishop Paul S. Loverde of Arlington, celebrated Mass centering on Admission to Candidacy at Mount St. Mary's Seminary in. Emmitsburg, Maryland, on November 19. Among the seminarians in third theology admitted to candidacy was

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great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Albert S. Perry Jr., and a brother of the late Louis, Arthur, Ernest and Victor Perry. His funeral Mass was celebrated Wednesday by his son, Msgr. John A. Perry, in St. Mark's Church, Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. Burial was in St.John's Cemetery, Attleboro. The Foley-C~lOk-Hathaway Funeral Home, 126 South Main Street, Route 152, Attleboro, was in charge of arrangements.

David Craig Deston Jr. from the have the necessary qualifications. . During the ceremony, the semiDiocese of Fall River. The rite of admission to candi- narians are asked about their resolve dacy en route to ordination as dea- to complete their preparation for cons and priests is celebrated when ordination and to prepare themthe candidates have reached a ma- selves in mind and spirit for faithturity of purpose and are shown to ful service to Christ and the Church.

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BISHOP PAUL S. Loverde of Arlington, Va., congratulates David C. Deston Jr., of the Fall River diocese, following his admission to candidacy at Mount St. Mary's Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md.

In Your Prayers Please pray for the following priests during the coming weeks Dec. 20 1953, Rev. Manuel S. Travassos, Pastor, Espirito Santo, Fall River 1996, Rev. John A. JansO~fFM, Missionary in Brazil

Dec. 21 1968, Rev. Heliri J. Charest) Pastor, St. Mathieu, Fall River 1985, Rev. Manuel M. Rese~d~s~ ~..... . 1989, Rev. Laurean0S-dos-Reis;Pastor Emeritus, St. Anthony of Padua, Fall RiV~\ . Dec. 22 1991, Rev. Armand P. Paradis,.s.J.>Psychologist, San Francisco, .\ \ Calif. \ . Dec. 23 I. \ . 1901, Rev. Owen 1. Kiernan, {'astor, Immaculate Conception, Fall River " \ 1947, Rev. Charles P. Trainor, SS, St. ~gward Seminary, Seattle, Wash. 1970, Rev. Msgr. John A. Silvia, Pastor Emeritus, St. John the Baptist, New Bedford 1986, Rev. William E. Collard, Cochaplain, Catholic Memorial Home, Fall River

Dec. 24 1886, Rev. James K. Beaven, Pastor, Sacred Heart, Taunton 1914, Rev. Timothy J. Duff, Assistant, St. Joseph, Woods Hole

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New vice postulator for canonization cause of Father Patrick Peyton named EASTON - Dr. Andrea Ambrosi, postulator, announced the appointment of Holy Cross Father Mario Lachapelle as vice postulator of the Cause for Sainthood of Holy Cross Father Patrick Peyton. Father Lachapelle continues the work begun by Holy Cross Father Thomas Feeley, who died earlier this year. Father Lachapelle was ordained a Holy Cross priest in 1999 and served in many capacities at The Oratory of Saint-Joseph in Montreal. Father Lachapelle served on the Joint Commission for the Future of the French-speaking provinces of Holy Cross in Canada. A member of the Canadian Province of Priests, he is the second general assistant of the Congregation of Holy Cross. Father Lachapelle was the founder of the Holy Cross Associate Program in Canada. The vice postulator is responsible for promoting the Cause around the world. Records are also kept recording favors requested and received through the sainthood candidate's intercession, especially of dramatic healings. Favor requests and reporting of favors received will continue to be reported to the Easton office of Holy Cross Family Ministries. "We are very pleased to have Father Lachapelle take on this very important role," said Holy Cross Father John Phalen, president of Holy Cross Family Ministries. "I am sure he will provide the same interest and dynamism that Father Feeley brought to the position." Currently, Father Lachapelle

lives in Rome where he acts as secretary general of the Congregation, chairs the Inter-Societal Committee on Religious Life and is the congregational coordinator of the Causes of the Saints. In addition to his appointm,ent as vice postulator of the Cause of Father Peyton, Father Lachapelle also serves as vice postulator of the Cause of Blessed Brother Andre Bessette, CSC. Father Patrick Peyton, a Catholic media pioneer, spent the 51 years of his priesthood (19411992) serving the spiritual needs of families, particularly encouraging them to pray together daily, especially the rosary. He believed, as his famous motto reflects, that "the family that prays together stays together." His Cause for Canonization was opened in June 2001, in the Diocese of Fall River. Editor's note: The Anchor EDICTAL CITATION DIOCESAN TRIBUNAL FALL RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS

Since the actual place of residence of VERNON P. VIVEIROS is unknown. We cite VERNON P. VIVEIROS to ap· pear personally before the Tribunal of the Diocese of Fall River on Thursday, Decem· ber 30, 2004 at 2:30 p.m. at 887 Highland Avenue, Fall River, Massachusetts, to give testimony to establish: Whether the nullity of the marriage exists in the Salvador-Viveiros case? Ordinaries of the place or other pastors having the knowledge of the residence of the above person, Vernon P. Viveiros, must see to it that he is properly advised in reo gard to this edictal citation. IRev.) Paul F. Robinson, O. Carm., J.C.D. Judicial Vicar Given at the Tribunal, Fall River, Massachusetts on this the 9th day of December, 2004.

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It's time: to reconnect with the child in all of us. We cannot afford to allow- the cYmcs of . ;". ..... I " ~~ I this world to lead us to' believe that old~fashioned notions of farruly have no place in our social order. The problem with cynics is that they are sardonic pessimists. In their ciisdain, they sneer-in the~ own He added that the holy hour "beLast week we rriarked the 25th Jesus told us that if we abided in surliness. Family life is more important today than in times past. To " anniversary of the death of Arch- him the vine~ we would bear much . camelike an oxygen tank to revive ignore this fact is to give'in to the temper of the times without'wag-;; bishop Fulton 1. Sheen, easily the i'tUit (In'l5:5),and Sheen did both. the breath of the Holy Spirit in the ing a good fight. ' most famous and perhaps the most Each morning he abided in Christ's midst of the foul and fetid atmoRecently, Bill Cosby, the media comedian, has taken on a new influential American Catholic priest re'al presence and welcomed him sphere of the world. Even when it , crusade. He has a very special message for families. In his meetings of the 20th century. . . within. That was the fuel for the su- seemed so unprofitable and lacking across America, he has met with thousands of people, asking them Almost every Catholic seniorcan personic engine that powered his in spiritual intimacy, I still had the to take back their families. He does not mince words with his fellow recount stories ofhuddfu16 with fam- whole priestly life. On the day of his sensation of being at least like a dog African-American communities. He tells them, as he tells all, "Take ily members around the radio to lis- priestly ordination, Sheen made a at the master's door, ready in case back your children and do more parenting; keep your children in ten to Sheen on NBC Radio's commitment to make a holy hour he called me." It was in this daily holy hour that '0lic Hour." Many others can every day in the presence of the school; do not look to other people to do your job as a parent; and Sheen's booming voice was silent r~" "Jp-rated television proBlessed Sacrament. Sixty years later, stop the excuses." Cosby, who himself left school to go into the gram, ''Life is Worth Livas he listened to the gentle whisper Navy, returned to earn his doctorate in education from the Univering," viewed by 30 million of his master. It was here sity of Massachusetts at Amherst. He has walked the path, deter- people each week of all that he discussed with mined once more to help others achieve the saIDe goals. faiths. Still today his voice his homilies, difficulJesus Putting Into Dr. Phil McGraw, in his book, "Family First," echoes Cosby's resonates to Catholics, ties" hopes, projects, and feeling about family. In the book he simply tells parents that even in young and old, through the the Deep potential converts. It was this fast-paced world, family should be the center of their lives and treasure of audio and vidhere that his heart was set that of their children. He reflects that so many really do not get in- eocassettes. on fire. By Father Roger He did so much - and "Looking at the euchavolved in their children's lives. They get bogged down in their own J. Landry so much good in his 84 ristic Lord for an hour translife's daily. struggles, instead of keeping their eyes on the big picture forms the heart into a mysyears. In addition to his ....- - - - - - - - - - of family well-being. terious way as the face of It is wonderful that there are people like Cosby and Dr. Phil, who priestly duties and to being Moses America's first radio and television was transformed after his he thanked God for giving him the have undertaken a true and determined effort to bring a new appreevangelist, he was a philosophy and grace to keep that promise, and con- companionship with God on the ciation of what family is all about. It certainly behooves all of us to theology professor, a newspaper colfessed that ''the hour that made my mountain." join in this effort. We can start the journey at our own kitchen tables, umilist and magazine editor, a pa- day" was the source of tiis fidelity So convinced was he of the conthe most important daily meeting place for familie·s. Parents and tient instructorofcountless converts, and his fruitfulness. nection between the Eucharist and children must sit down together to face one another and to commu- an intrepid foe of communism, a "It is impossible for me to explain fruitful fidelity that he judged the nicate their goals and objectives to promote the good, the positive popularretreat and mission preacher, how helpful the holy hour has been success or failure ofevery retreat he and the uplifting that only they can share with one another. What the author of 67 bOoks; for 16 years in preserving my vocation," Sheen preached on how many retreatants the National Director of the Society wrote in his autobiography. "Scrip- he could convince to make a Euchabetter time to start this process than in the Christni.as season. The Executive Editor of the Propagation of the Faith, and ture gives considerable evidence to ristic holy hour every day for the rest finally bishop of Rochester, N. 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Pedro, we're glad we Met 'va I can see Pedro Martinez now, pointing skyward, mouthing the words "thank you." I can hear Pedro Met-tinez now, "Thank you Lord, thank you my Daddy, for giving me that extra guaranteed fourth year on my contract. "Thank you Lord for the extra $13.5 million, even though it was never about the money. "Thank you Lord for allowing me to be pa;': more than Curt Schilling. "Thank you Lord for not making me play secondfiddle on a pitching staff again. "Thank you Lord for not holding me to my words that Boston was 'my home,' and that I wanted to stay there. ''Thank you Lord for opening the eyes of the New York Mets that they saw that I was one of the greatest pitchers on the market, not to mention one of the greatest of all times. ''Thank you Lord for closing their eyes to the fact that I now struggle to make it through one season, let alone four more. ''Thank you Lord for giving me the nerve to lead the Boston Red Sox around like the tail of a kite for the last season and a half. ''Thank you Lord for preventing the Red Sox from making me

play by the same rules as everyone else when I was there. "Thank you Lord for allowing me to reel in all those fans in Boston, and now giving me the

My View From the Stands By Dave Jolivet chance to do the same in the Big Apple. ''Thank you for the fun I had while being wined and dined by the Yankees and Mr. Steinbrenner. ''Thank you for allowing my people to see all these rich people come to my beloved Dominican Republic and fawn all over me. "Yes, thank you my Lord, my Daddy.". Golly, with all those thanks to hand out, I guess Pedro forgot to thank his Daddy for giving him the talent to playa child's game. for obscene amounts of money, and for thanking his Daddy for delivering him from under the mango tree with barely 50 cents in his pocket. But, I'm positive Pedro will

share his enormous wealth with the poor of the Dominican. I have no doubt about that. And, as an added bonus, he's also providing the youngsters there with valuable life lessons - like take as . much as you can from others even though you don't deserve it; set your own rules and regulations; and say anything that the people want to hear. As a Red Sox fan, it hurts to see one of the best pitchers in the game leave before the 2004 championship banner even sees the light of day, but as a human being, it warms my heart to see such a devout, humble man with great integrity make a decent living. And while we're on the topic of sports and money, on behalf of the players and owners in the National Hockey League, Merry Christmas to all the hot dog and peanut vendors, small business owners, concession stand workers, ushers and other little people who have been devastated by your little disagreement. And remember, no matter what the sport, it's never about the money. Comments are welcome oJ

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"TV7hat they need is food, medicine, W and clothes, and, most of all, lots of love - the love of Jesus." Angela and Kisse are two of the orphans lovingly cared for by Sisters in Tanzania. Their parents died from the AIDS virus. Other children in the Missions are left orphans from war or civil strife. Some parents are so poor they need help caring for their little ones. ~ Sisters throughout the Missions reach out with the love of Christ to serve the needs of these children, offering them the great "Good News" proclaimed by the angel that first Christmas: "a savior has been born for you. " ~ This Christmas, won't you offer a gift to our mission family, through the Propagation of the,.,! Faith, to support those who, through their words and actions, reveal Christ's love and peace to the suffering and the poor?

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Hearing aids needed for diocesan mission in Guaimaca SEEKONK - Used behindthe-ear hearing aids in good condition, and batteries, are being collected for our diocesan mission in Guaimaca, Honduras. An audiologist from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish here is visiting the mission next month, and will conduct a hearing clinic to help those with hearing loss.

Donations are urgently needed. ~ Donations of behind-the-ear hearing aids and/or batteries should be sent to the attention of L. Bredemeier, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, P.O. Box 519, 984 Taunton Avenue, Seekonk, MA 02771. For more information call 401-683-3799.

SAINT MARY'S CATHEDRAL PIPE ORGAN FUND Plans are in progress to restore a 40 rank pipe organ to the Cathedral choir loft using pipes from the St. Louis Church organ and the former Kilgen organ. A five rank antiphonal positiv division of the organ near the sanctuary will allow for flexibility in accompanying cantor, choir and congregation. Consoles at the front of the church and in the loft will connect both instruments. Please help us to raise the $175,000 needed to acquire this instrument for our Cathedral. Pledges and gifts will be gratefully received in honor of living persons or as memorials for deceased loved ones. Contributions and inquiries may be directed to: Cathedral Pipe Organ Fund Rev. Edward J. Healey, Rector 327 Second Street Fall River, MA 02721

"CALIFORNIA MISSIONS & TOUR" Spiritual Director: FR. JOSEPH P. McDERMOTT, Pastor Immaculate Conception Church 122 Canton Street, Stoughton, MA 02072 '

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DARTMOum- The musical group Session Eight will perfonn at the 3-N-I Coffeehouse at St. Mary's Parish Center tomorrow from 7-10 p.m. Live Christian music will also be played January 22, February 6, March 6 and April 3. FALL RIVER - Catholic Social Services, 1600 Bay Street, is seeking volunteers to help wrap Christmas presents for thos~ in need. Each year CSS provides presents and food baskets to people through parish Giving Trees. To fmd out how you can help call 508-674-4681.

an Infonnation Day Sunday January 9 from 2-4 p.m. at St. Julie's Parish Center, 494 Slocum Road, North Dartmouth. MISCELLANEOUS - Care coupons are needed by the Office of AIDS Ministry in the fonn of gift certificates to grocery stores, restaurants, department stores and pharmacies. Donations to help those in need can be mailed to: Office of AIDS Ministry, Clemence Hall, Room 225, 243 Forest Street, Fall River, MA 02721.

NORTH DARTMOUTH Residence Inn by Marriott, 181 Faunce Corner Road, is currently having a food drive to help Catholic Social Services raise food for' needy families. Canned goods and non-perishable food items are collected 24 hours a day by staff members. For more infonnation call Monica Gouin at 508-984-5858 ext. 173.

MISCELLANEOUS - A new pregnancy help center called "A Woman's Concern," will soon be opening its doors in the Fall River area. It will provide healthy, life-affirming assistance to women and couples in pregnancy distress especially those considering abortion due to lack of support and infonnation. Those interested in becoming staff members or volunteers can call Bea Martins at 508-678-3351 or online at www.awomansconcem.orgLpartners.

NORTH FALMOum - The St. Elizabeth Seton Cancer Support Group meets every third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the church. For more infonnation call 508-563-7770.

MASHPEE- The Third Order of Carmelites meets every third . Sunday of the month at Christ the King Parish for the 5:30 p.m. Mass. NEW BEDFORD - The stuPrayer, recitation of the rosary and . dents of Holy Family-Holy Name a teaching follow in the St. Jude School invite you to share the birth Chapel. For more infonnation call of our Lord in song and tableau 508-477-7700. Sunday at 3 p.m. at St. Lawrence Martyr Church, 556 County Street. MISCELLANEOUS - Any Attendees are asked to bring canned man or woman over 18 years old food donations. For more infonnawho would like to ask questions or tion call 508-993-3547. get information about the priesthood or religious life are invited to NEW BEDFORD - The Cour-

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WAREHAM' - A Day of Reflection for Bereaved Spouses will be held Saturday at the Sacred Hearts Retreat Center, 226 Great Neck Road. For more infonnation visit their Website at retreats@sscc.org or call 508-295-0100.

WEST CHATHAM - Father Joseph Santos, administrator ofHoly Name of Jesus Parish, Providence, R.I., will lead an Evening of Recollection, December 17 at Our Lady of Grace Church, Route 137, West Chatham. The evening will begin with exposition & Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, followed by a pastoral homily on: "Our Lady In Advent." All are welcome.

Just the right size for small fingertips For some time there has been heated discussion over children's toys, especially toys for very young children roughly three days to 14 months old (the children, not the toys). However, recent research (just in time for Christmas) indicates that eyeballs top the toy list, narrowly beating out dead bugs, electrical cords and outlets, paper clips, stairs and floor-length curtains. This research was conducted in my own front room where an 11month-old - within the space of five minutes stuck her finger into my eye, stuck her finger into the dog's eye, stuck her finger into her dad's eye and ripped the eye off an old doll. As you know, it is nearly impossible to rip the eyes off'or out of contemporary dolls because doll manufacturers have apparently become sensitive to lawsuits resulting from infant ingestion of baby-doll eyes. (Note: This behavior had also been recorded in my own children many years ago. I am sure this partially explains why I squint my eyes when I hear their voices on the phone.)

Modern toy designers, despite their use of great colors and noises, have almost designed themselves out of business. There is hardly anything on the market anymore that a well adjusted six-month-old can fit ' into his or her mouth, or use to

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age Group will meet Sunday at 7 p.m, in the rectory of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish at St. James Church, 233 County S~t Courage is a support group for Catholic men and women who are confronting same sex attraction issues and who are striving to lead chaste lives. Meetings include prayer and sharing. For more infonnation call Father Richard Wilson at 508-992-9408.

short-circuit the average home's electrical system. Unable to choke, burn or electrocute themselves or others with toys available to them, young children naturally seek other entertainment venues. And, what is more available than the eye of a nearby mammal? Eyeballs are located in nearly all the heads of those who pick up the child. Eyeballs come in different colors. Eyeballs are just the right size for small fingertips. Eyeballs are a fun, moving t<:\fget. .' And if you happen to miss the

eye, it's kind of a kick to stick your finger in this head's nose. Particularly precocious 11month-olds can actually lean back and stick a finger from each hand into either or both of the eyeballs'ofthe person holding him or her, instinctively knowing that the holder-person's hands are preoccupied holding him or her (the child), and, thus, not able to block the eyeball poking maneuver other than to spin and swing one's head back and forth and blink like thunder. This is fun. Persons wearing glasses are all the more fun. Strong 10month-olds can rip glasses (and your nose) off your face with one swoop of the left hand and then poke you in the eye with the right hand in a slick move known as the "Spectac~es Grab and Stab." Do not be surprised if you see a "Swinging, Spinning, Sputtering Adult Head" toy for ages three days to 14 months on the market soon. Battery (and assault) sold separately. Comments are welcome. Email Uncle Dan at cnsuncleOI@yahoo.com.

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'What does 'Iaicization' mean? Q. When a priest is themselves or by a decision of defrocked or laicized because laicization. of grievous offenses against Obviously, this drastic Catholic laws, what does that punishment is used only in the mean? May he still say Mass most serious or scandalous and give the sacraments? If circumstances. It may be he cant may it be in his house applied in only seven specific or in a church? I thought a instances, which are listed in priest is a priest forever. (New York) A. It is true that through ordination a priest definitively becomes part of the clerical order in the By Father Church. The "indelible character" of holy John J. Dietzen orders never ceases, but the legal status of the priest as part of the clergy the section on crimes and may be lost, either through penalties in the Code of Canon death or by lawful dismissal Law. Among others, these instances include violation of from the clerical state. the eucharistic species, comThe penalty of dismissal from the clerical state, often mission of sexual offenses called "laicization," is the only through force or threat or publicly, and physical attack one remaining of several penalties against members of on the pope. When a priest is properly the clergy that were formerly dismissed from the clerical in Catholic Church law. The process for dismissal of state, he is no longer bound by any obligations of that state, a priest is usually lengthy and including the obligation of extremely complex, delibercelibacy, which is normally ately designed to protect the dispensed from in the docurights of everyone - any victims, the offenders and ments establishing laicization. other Catholics or members of A priest who is dismissed also loses all rights proper to civil society who may be affected by the offenses the priesthood. He is prohib-

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ited from exercising any function connected to the priesthood and holy orders. The single exception is that he may hear confessions of people in danger of death and absolve them from sins or other spiritual censures that may burden them. Interestingly, not only "is a dismissed priest permitted to do this, he is obliged to do so by Church law if any member of the "Christian faithful" is in a situation of such urgent necessity (Canons 976 and 986). Some penalties are imposed on certain priests today, generally in connection with the sexual abuse scandal, with effects similar to laicization but which are not formally and canonically loss of the clerical state. In addition to other penalties, the priest may not be permitted to celebrate Mass publicly, but may, as you note, do so privately, for example in his own home. Conditions in these instances vary widely. The basic legislation concerning dismissal from the clerical state is in the Code of Canon Law 290-202. A free brochure describing basic Catholic prayers, beliefs and moral precepts is avail-

able by sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Father John Dietzen, Box 325, Peoria, IL 61651.

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Be sure to visit all sites: o St. Bernard Church (St. B)- 30 South Main St - Route 79 o United Church of Assonet (VCA) - North Main Street o Freetown Historical Society (FHS) - Slab Bridge Road The following are open during all Christmas in the Village hours:

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"Creative Creches" Exhibit (St. B ) ' . "Holiday Phot9Studio" - Have a family or individual portrait taken in full Victorian costumel (St. B) "Antique Christmas" Display (St. B) "From the Crib to the Cross"- A diorama of the life of Christ (VCA)

Friday December 17th 5~9PM

5-6:30PM 7PM Saturday DecemberJ8 th l1AM-3:30PM 11:30AM-3:30PM 11:30AMAPM 12 NOON-6:00PM 1:00 PM 4PM-7:00PM 4:30PM~6:30PM

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SPECIAL EVEN,S OPEN 5-9PM ST. Band UCA sites 2nl짜 Chowder and Clam Cakes (St. B) Bell Choir - St. Mary's Church of Mansfield (St. B) "Eb - A Christmas Carol" (St. B sanctuary) . An original musical performed by the Village Players St. Band UCA sites open l1AM - 9PM FHS site open Noon - 6PM Kitchen OPEN (St. B) Servin9 hot dogs, burgers, steak & cheese, "freedom~' fries, desserts and beverages Hayrides with SANTA (St. B) -Old-fashioned fun. Kids Holiday Craft Activities (St. B) Creativityl _ LIVE Outdoor Nativity - (St. B's) , . "Christmas in the Village, 1904" (FHS) - A charming, miniature town that will delight all ages. "Santa Tales" (St. 8's)- Told by Steve Almeida . . . . Horse & Carriage Rides (Departing from UCA) . French Meat Pie Supper (St. B) - $6 adult/$3 child (chicken fingers available). Phone 508-965-9832 for tickets. Apponequet Choral Groups (UeA sanctuary) Followed by: St. Mary's Choir of New Bedford (UeA) St. Band UCA sites open Noon -7PM . . FHS Site open Noon - 6PM Kitchen Open (St. B) - Ser:'Vin~ Chourico, Cacoila, Steak & Cheese, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Freedom Fries, dessert & beverages. "Christmas in the Village,.1904 - A charming miniature town that will delight all ages. (FHS) . _ A~nual Ecumenical C~ristmas Concert (UCA sanctuary) - Featuring vocal .& instrumental performances. .

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New aInbo unveiled in Mansfield By MIKE GORDON ANCHOR STAFF

MANSFIELD - Permanent Deacon Thomas P. Palanza knew for a long time that he wanted to re-styIe the ambo or podium at St. Mary's Parish from which the Word ofGod is read each Sunday. When his mother, Anna Palanza, a parishioner for nearly 80 years passed away, he was moved to put those thoughts into action. The parish now has a new granite ambo. "She was the inspiration for it," said Palanza, an architect and design consultant. "She was a witness of the Gospel message for nearly 80 years." He added that it was something that the parish needed and he was happy to do. "It was a special undertak-

ing," he said. The ambo was designed by Palanza and fabricated in Vermont at Riverside Stone. Palanza believes it is the same company that did previous work in the church. The podium is nestled against a circular piece of granite and two columns adorn each side, similar to other pieces in the church. The top, which was once too small a space to hold the Book ofthe Gospels, now is larger and features the inscription "For the Glory of God," and the year 2004. Carvings of the Holy Spirit and an angel that once adorned the previous ambo were incorporated into the front of the new piece. It took several months for fabrication and the ambo was assembled the week of Thanksgiving with the

assistance ofC&D Sousa Construction. Bishop George W. Coleman dedicated it, in what was his fIrst pastoral visit to St. Mary's, on November 28 at the noon Mass. "Everyone was very pleased with it," said Palanza. "It looks like it belongs there and has always been there." The previous ambo was in a gothic style and will now be used by song leaders. Funds for the project came from parishioners who contributed to a memorial fund and Palanza said he and his brother donated the difference. It was dedicated to all the mothers of the parish and our Blessed Mother said Palanza. ''They are the pillars offaith who inspire us and the Gospel message," Palanza said.

MARBLE AMBO or podium, above, in St. Mary's Church in Mansfield, honors the late longtime parishioner Anna Palanza. It was designed by her son, Deacon Thomas P. Palanza, seated at right in left photo. Bishop George W. Coleman was principal celebrant at the recent Mass, during which the podium was dedicated. (Photos courtesy of Deacon Palanza)

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CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE Friday, December 24 3:30 PM Children's Musical Pageant 4:00PM Mass 5:30 PM Caroling 6:00 PM Mass 11:30 PM String Ensemble & Candlelight Concert MIDNIGHT - Mass Saturday, December 25 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM - Mass Rectory 508-563-7770

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NEW YORK (CNS) - The following are reviews of video and DVD releases from the Office for Film & Broadcasting of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. The last three reviews are ofsome films starring Howard Keel, who died Nov. 7, 2004, at age 85. ''Bobby Jones: Stroke of 'Genius" (2004) Handsomely crafted biopic set in the 1920s about the life of legendary golfer Bobby Jones (Jim Caviezel), who, though getting off to a sickly start, defied the odds, overcoming physical hardships and personal demons to rise to the pinnacle of the sports world. Though the unfocused narrative spends too much time in tedious tournament sequences, the well acted film, directed by Rowdy Herrington, is an inspirational,celebration ofthe ability .ofthe human spirit to triumph over adversity and succeed without abandoning personal principles. Sporadic crude language. The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification is A-IT - adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association of America rating 'is PG - parental guidance suggested. (Columbia! TriStar) "Daredevil" (2003) Gloomy, comic-book based tale of a blind attorney (Ben Affleck) who seeks to save his new girlfriend (Jennifer Garner) from a vicious killer (Colin Farrell) by using his sharpened remaining senses and gymnastic abilities as a masked, nighttime enforcer of vigilante justice. As written and directed by Mark Steven Johnson, superspeed stunts and special effects can't disguise the shallow characterizations, flat dialogue and muddled moral message. Sympathetic treatment of vigilante justice, some brutal but stylized violence, a discreet sexual encounter and an instance of profanity. The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification is A-IV adults, with reservations. The Motion Picture Association ofAmerica rating is PG-13 - parents are strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. (Fox) ''Luther'' (2003) Sweeping but flawed historical drama about the life ofMartin Luther (Joseph Fiennes), the 16th-century Gennan monk instrumental in triggering the Protestant Reformation. . Though making the issues and personalities accessible to modem viewers, Eric Till's biopic veers from historical accuracy, oversimplifying complex religious and political issues and glossing over Luther's shortcomings with a revisionist glaze, while painting the church as worldly and self-indulgent. Recurring violence and theological complexities. The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification is A-ill - adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 - parents are strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. (PG13) (MGM) ''Spider-Man 1!' (2004) Satisfying sequel which finds the

masked web.:slinger (Tobey Maguire) struggling to choose between his lifelong love (Kirsten Dunst). and his superpowered destiny, while battling a new menace: Dr. Octopus (Alfred Molina), a mad genius whose indestructible titanium tentacles give new meaning to the term armed and dangerous. Director Sam Rairni once again spins popcom magic, buttressing a more emotionally layered story with thrill-ride effects, making it twice as much fun as the original. Much comic book violence and a few scary scenes. The USCCB Office for Film & Bfoadcasting classification is A-ill - adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 - parents are strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. (ColumbiaffriStar) "Annie Get Your Gun" (1950) Big and brassy version ofthe Irving Berlin musical in which rustic Annie Oakley (Betty Hutton) gets some polish working with Frank Butler (Howard Keel) in a sharpshooting act, then finds fame and finally gets her man (Butler) after Buffalo Bill (Louis Calhern) makes her a star in his Wild West Show. Directed by George Sidney, this show has lots of stunt riding, staged Indian attacks and shoot-outs which make a suitable backdrop for Hutton's overcharged performance, with the result memorable chiefly for its songs ranging from the romantic : "The Girl That I Marry" to the comedic ''Doing What Comes Naturally" and "Anything You Can Do," and the signature tune, 'There's No Business Like Show Business." Romantic complications. The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification is A-IT - adults and adolescents. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America. (Warner Bros.) ''Kk<; Me

Kate" (1953)

Halting version of Cole Porter's musical comedy about the backstage bickering between husband and wife (Kathryn Grayson and Howard Keel) starring in a Broadway production ofShakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew." Director George Sidney gets lost in low comedy routines with an aspiring starlet (Ann Miller) and a gangster duo (Keenan Wynn and James Whitmore) while Porter's musical numbers are squandered in raucous style. Sexual innuendo and domestic turmoil. The USCCB'Office for Film & Broadcasting classification is A-III adults. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America. (Warner Bros.) . ''Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" (1954) Western musical' about Oregon pioneers who, when their brother (Howard Keel) brings home a bride (Jane Powell), go out arid kidnap some local belles. Directed by Stanley Donen, the zest of the mu- , sic, dancing and story carry the movie in higWy enjoyable fashion. The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification is A-ITadults and adolescents. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America. (Warner Bros.)

GEORGE CLOONEY, Brad Pitt and Bernie Mac star in a scene from the movie "Ocean's Twelve." For a brief review of this film, see CNS Movie Capsules below. (CNS photo from Warner Bros.)

IC~' ~'I()~ile (CallJ)~Ulllle~ 'NEW YORK (CNS) - The following are capsule reviews Of movies recently reviewed by the Office for Film & Broadcasting of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. , ''Birth'' (New Line) Unconventional love story about a New York widow (Nicole Kidman) who comes to believe that her dead husband has been reincarnated as a lO-year-old boy (Cameron Bright), much to the dismay of her new fiance (Danny Huston). Director Jonathan Glazer has crafted an elegiac meditation on love, loss and mortality, buttressed by exceptional performances from the assembled ensemble, hauntingly evocative visuals and a disquietingly plaintive score, but the film contains several controversial scenes between Kidman and Bright - including one in a bathtub - that many viewers may find extremely troubling. Suggestive situations involving an adult and a minor, and an explicit sexual encounter between adults with nudity. The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification is 0 - morally offensive. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is R - restricted.. ''Blade: Trinity" (New Line) Violent and vacuous fantasy action sequel,' based on the titular Marvel Comics' character, a brooding half-mortal, half-vaIVpire slayer (Wesley Snipes), who in this third go-round must join forces with a team of vampirehunters (Jessica Biel and Ryan Reynolds) and battle an army of bloodsuckers (led by Parker Posey) bent on resurrecting the

granddaddy of all undead, Dracula (Dominic Purcell) here re-imagined as an ancient Sumerian demon - to spawn a varnpiric master race. Directed by David S. Goyer, this bloodfest dishes out the same tedious gore and cheesy dialogue as the fIrst two installments, and hopefully this one will drive a stake through any future films in this forgettable franchise. Excessive violence, much profanity and rough language. The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting' classification is 0 - morally offensive. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is R - restricted. "Closer" (Columbia) Talky, occasionally sluggish adaptation of Patrick Marber's West End and Broadway stage hit about the shifting romantic and amoral entanglements among two couples (Jude Law and Natalie Portman, Julia Roberts and Clive Owen) in London. Over-the-years narrative explores the foibles of human relationships, and how love evolves from the excitement of first meeting to myriad lies and betrayals, with first-rate performances and direction (by Mike Nichols) though none of the characters are particularly likable, and while there is virtually no sexual activity, except for risque gyrating by Portman's skimpily dressed character (an ex-stripper), the sex talk is as graphic and shocking in its bluntness as it was onstage. Much gratuitously rough and sexually explicit language, a suggestive striptease, partial nudity, freewheeling attitude towards sex.' The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification is 0 ,.- morally offensive. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is R - restricted. ' ''The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou" (Touchstone), Offbeat tragicomedy about a washed up Jacques Cousteau-like oceanographer (played in delightful deadpan by Bill Murray) who, along with his oddball crew, sets out on an open sea adventure -

which he chronicles on film as part of his latest documentary to hunt down the shark that ate his partner, while at the same time coming to terms with a new deckhand (Owen Wilson) who may, or may not, be his long-lost son. Directed by Wes Anderson, this Melvillian revenge could use more wind in its sails, but stays afloat thanks to its cleverly quirky script, imaginatively animated aquatic life and good performances from its eccentric ensemble. Some strong violence, recreational drug use, an implied sexual encounter, an instance of brief gratuitous nudity, much rough and crude language and profanity. The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification is A-III - adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is R - restricted. ''Ocean's Twelve" (Warner Bros.) So-so caper film, in the vein of its predecessor, "Ocean's Eleven," with much the same starstudded cast as before (George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon), joined here by Catherine Zeta-Jones and a couple of unbilled surprise cameos, this time with picturesque European locales. The larcenous crew, which has tried to go straight, must pay back entrepreneur Terry Benedict (Andy Garcia) from whose Vegas casino they stole $160 million in the first film. They set after a Faberge egg, while outwitting a master jewel thief (Vincent Cassel). Steven Soderbergh's sequel is agreeable rather than grippingly suspenseful, and the script, by George Nolfi, more genial than truly witty, though there are some mildly surprising twists and turns along the way. Tongue-in-cheek glamorization of robbery, some crude language. The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification is-A-III - adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 - parents are strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

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Worship and the Sacraments said the revised martyrology includes 117 individuals who were not in the 2001 edition: 66 of those were beatified by Pope John Paul between the time the last volume went to press and ApriI2004, the deadline for the current volume. The other 51 new names were those added after research proved that they, too, had authorized feast days. Revising the martyrology was complicated, said a statement from the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments. The Vatican did not consolidate the process for declaring saints until the late 1500s, instituting procedures - strengthened over the years - to ensure the Church had finn facts aboutthe identity and lives of the individuals canonized. Still, the congregation said, ''the Roman Martyrology does not aim to be a complete list of all the saints of the Church. The presence of a saint within it simply means there is certainty that devotion approved by the Church exists. "On the other hand, the absence of a name either denotes the lack of an officially authorized devotion or that, in the presence of reasonable doubts (about the person's identity), it did not seem opportune to propose the person for the devotion of the universal Church," the statement said. Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins, prefect of the Congregation for Saints' Causes, told the conference that the growing number ofindividuals beatified and canonized is part of the Catholic Church's pastoral obligation to remind every Christian that they are called to holiness. Cardinal Saraiva Martins said Pope John Paul has beatified 1,345

individuals and has proclaimed 483 new saints. Many ofthem, he said, "are common Christians who, in theirconcrete situations, lived the Gospel fully. They are not geniuses, but normal women and men who, in imitating Christ, lived their lives heroically." Women make up between 15 percent and 20 percent of the saints and blesseds proclaimed before rnid1978, the newspaper reported. Pope John Paul's "average is clearly more comforting: About 40 percent" of those recognized by him are women.

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"Two weeks later the meeting ecumenical spirit that enables was held. When we anived at Our churches to grow in understanding Lady of the Cape that Sunday af- and friendship and eventually pray ternoon, the door to the hall was together - did not end there. unlocked. Inside, a table was set up Uniquely demonstrating that he with a big pot of fresh coffee and indeed practices the ecumenism he dishes filled with homemade cook- preaches, the Reverend Davis ies. Two rows of chairs were ar- added a most fascinating postscript, ranged in a semicircle facing a por- which he described as, "a side table podium. light." It read: "About 40 people appeared on "My wife of 56 years is a very scene that afternoon and as a result active member at St. Pius X Parish of that, the Northside United Meth- in South Yarmouth. All 10 of our odist Church was off and running." children were baptized and conThe writer added, "That was in firmed in the Roman Catholic faith. 1981. Today, that church is well and On Sundays, my wife Connie and I growing by leaps and bounds. Cur- often sit, side-by-side at 10 a.m., in . rently plans are underway to build the South Yarmouth United Methan addition to the church building odist Church - and at 5 p.m., in to accommodate its growth." St. Pius X Church. God has blessed Then came the message, the real us abundantly." content of what the whole letter was There was just one more piece ~ about. It crone via a personal, Spirit- of the mystery to' solve. Who was filled reflection: "(It was) the young pastor who opened his Ecumenism at its best - the birth parish hall in a show ofcharity? The of a new United Methodist Church Reverend Davis indicated he never in the parish hall ofa Roman Catho- knew. , 0)'.:' lic church. God's mnazing grace at ,"It was probab1:r Father Rene its best. It matters not what the nmne Gelinas, now retired and living in says on the church sign. What re- . ,New Hmnpshire,'.' I-lappy Whitrn~, ally matters is that those who enter parish secretary at Our Lady of the in do so to praise and glorify the Cape Parish, told The Anchor. same common denominator "And although I don't rememJesus Christ, the King of Kings and ber exactly, the person who greeted Lord of Lords. Hallelujah." the Reverend Davis was probably Fin3.Ily the writer identified him- me, because I have been at the parself. The letter was signed, "Rev. ish Mondays through Fridays for Dick Davis (retired), 259 Old Main the past 31 years," she added. Street, South Yannouth." Well, there you have it. Not just But the story of witnessing to the a story, but also a lived dialogue of

faith, a visible unity mnong diversity, a singleness of purpose to give Christian witness. One final point. On November 17, by a vote of 151 to 73, slightly more than a two-to-one margin, the U.S. Catholic bishops took a historical ecumenical step by joining the new national ecumenical forum Christian Churches Together in the USA. It was a move encouraged by the Holy See. Bishop Stephen E. Blaire of Stockton, Calif., chairman of the Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, said the purpose of the new forum "is to enable churches and national Christian organizations to grow closer together in Christ in order to strengthen our Christian witness in the world." The ecumenical spirit realized in July 1981 on Cape Cod is but one of the many thousands of ongoing interfaith actions in recent decades that have taken place for love of Christ. But it appears those many separate and quiet successes have ' given rise to the hope demonstrated by the most recent effort by the U.S. bishops for a more visible unity in the one apostolic faith.

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and reflection of divine beauty," blessed a basket ofroses placed at the foot of the statue, then led a prayer to he said. Pope John Paul also asked Mary Mary, who watches "over Rome and to intervene "to obtain. peace and the whole world with love." salvation for all peoples." He asked Mary to "help us build The gifts ofbread and win,e were a world where human life always offered to Pope John Paul and car- is loved and defended, every form ried to the altar by a couple from of violence banished, and peace teItaly and by colorfully dressed fami- naciously sought by everyone." lies from Peru, Congo and the PhilThe pope also asked that during ippines. the Year of the Eucharist, Mary In the early evening, the pope would "allow us to celebrate and traveled by popemobile to a statue adore the holy mystery of the Body of the Blessed Virgin Mary, dedi- and Blood of Christ with renewed cated to the Immaculate Concep- . faith and ardent love." tion, near the Spanish Steps in the Finally, he prayed, "With matercenter of Rome. nal care, Vrrgin Mary, always guide Under rainy skies, the pope our·steps on the path of goodness."

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Coleman, Class of' 57, entered the' school. The doves were to honor those who have lost their lives during the current war in Iraq. Each dove carries the name of the brave individual who gave his or her life for this country. The' doves will be taken home by students to be hung on Christmas trees and keep honoring the heroes. The doves were chosen as a symbol of peace and this special project was administered under the guidance of Art Teacher Mary Ann Hill. Chaplain Father Jeffrey Cabral concelebrated with the bishop.

KYLE BERUBE and Colin Stawicki were among many children from SS. Peter and Paul School, Fall River, to give thanks with their grandparents and parents at its annual Thanksgiving Soup Day. The soup was prepared by parent volunteers and it was "an opportunity for students to remember the many blessings they have received," said Principal Kathleen Burt.

ARLEEN M. BOOKER, principal of Our Lady of Lourdes School, Taunton, displays a plaque she received from the Muscular Dystrophy Association for her support of the organization through the school's annual Hop-a-thon. The school was the top fUlldraiser of any school holding such an event this year. HELPING TO lead the way at St. Anthony's School, New Bedford, are the Student Council Officers, from left: Kayla Medeiros, vice president; Sophia Fonseca, secretary; Brittny Cabral, president; and David Goncalves, treasurer.

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ANDREW KUROWSKI shows his parents, Lisa and Steven Kurowski, his new class ring following a recent junior class ring blessing ceremony at Bishop Connolly High School, Fall River. The ceremony symbolizes students' transition to upper class status and passage to maturity.

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A THANKSGIVING liturgy was recently held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, New Bedford. Children from all grades were invited to dress as Pilgrims or Native Americans for the offertory procession. Faculty, staff and students also collected food items for the needy. These first-graders from left are: Meghan Long, Joshua Chor, Andrew Ferreira, Nicholas DaRosa, Maevis Monte and Sarah Adesso.

PRESIDENT GEORGE W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush assist Clara Pitts, left, and Nicole Mastracchio, members of St. Timothy School Brownie Troop 5179 from Chantilly, Va., as they light the national Christmas tree near the White House earlier this month. (CNS photo from Reuters)

CROWN POINT, Ind. (CNS)On a recent Wednesday evening, Doris Weeks watched four young people ride horses along the track on her fann. Two of the riders were twins with cerebral palsy; the other two had varying degrees of autism. And even though the young people were having a good time, the activity was meant to be primarily therapeutic. Weeks, the owner ofQuarter Mile Fann in Crown Point, has been running a program called Special Equestrians for the past 10 years. She provides the use of her horse-boarding fann to people with special needs as part of the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association, a nonprofit group that promotes the benefit of horseback riding for individuals with physical, emotional and learning disabilities. She noted that while the riding is therapeutic for the riders it is also good for the horses because it keeps them in shape and calmer

around people. Weeks, a parishioner at St. Matthias in Crown Point, has been boarding horses since 1981. She can board up to 22 horses on her 4O-acre site, but she currently does not have that many. Depending on the weather, three times a week from April through October her special clients come for 40 to 60 minutes to ride and test their motor skills. She got started with this program when she was taking college classes and was required to come up with a business plan. She researched the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association and became a member. The riding experience helps participants develop balance and selfesteem, said Weeks. She noted that with a ramp for mounting the horse even people in wheelchairs can ride, adding that the "movement of the horse makes the legs do exercises." Some clients, she said, are ini-

tially afraid ofthe horses, whose size can dwarf a small child. However, Weeks said, "once they get on, they don't want to get off." One of the instructors, John Wmkler, said he hopes these sessions "help the children develop a greater sense ofindependence. Once they're on a horse, they're like any other kids. They'll feel that if they can do this they can do anything." Chuck and Margaret Gist of Lansing, m., are the parents offive-yearold twins who have cerebral palsy and have been with Special Equestrians for two years. "They enjoy it," Margaret Gist said of the program. 'They've developed greater strength and balance." Weeks, who is assisted with Special Equestrians by her daughter who lives next door, said she feels like she is "giving something back." "I've been blessed. I'm 73, I have my health, and I still work full time," Weeks said. 'This is something I can do to help."

JOHN ROBB participates in an equestrian program to help build his motor skills at Porter Mile Farm in Crown Point, Ind. (CNS photo by Karen Callaway, Northwest Indiana Catholic)

Acting more mature than the men on television By I<AsE JOHNS1lJN CATHOUC NEWS SERVICE

Children fight because they get called names. Children fly off the handle because someone throws something at them. Children throw tantrums when things don't go their way. Children don't yet know how to control their temper when they get angry. Children act like children. It's accepted. Sometime in later childhood they leam to control the feelings that make them jump across the car and attach themselves to their cousin while their anns fonn a spinning windmill of fists (a stOly from my childhood I can never live down). I sat with my parents that recent night as ESPN replayed the fight

between the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons. I admit, at first, I wanted to see it. They showed a quick highlight, and I became intrigued, calling in everyone from other rooms to come watch. There is something about fights that make people gather around, that intrigues everyone. Fights gather crowds. Fights fonn circles of spectators. We pay to watch fight". "Hey, get in here. You might miss it. They are going to show a huge fight on TV," I yelled throughout my apartment. Everyone came. Everyone watched. Everyone gasped. They, of course, could not and would not miss the fight as it appeared everywhere over a two-week span on magazine covers, radio shows,

He lost his temper. Another player ran into the fans, and the cycle continued. Men should not fight because they get called names. Men should not fly off the handle because someone throws a soda on them. Coming Men should not throw tantrums when things don't go their way. Men should know how to control their temper when they get angry. Men act like children, and this is not acceptable. It's unacceptable begin the holiday season. These to make a child cry because he men acted no older tha., the sees grown men resort to violence average eight-year-old. A fan threw a cup (wrong) and . because a cup of soda hits them, unacceptable to set an example for a player ran to the stands to get millions of kids watching at home. revenge, to release his temper, to The nation already has comshow everyone he wouldn't take it.

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