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YOUTHS ARE IN THE HOUSEl Young people at the recent DiocesanYouth Convention (left) dance around the auditorium at Bishop Connolly HighSchool, Fall River, to the music of Christian rock group "Brethren." At center,Dan Ponsetto, one of several speakers at the gathering, speaks to attend­ees about what it means to be a follower of Jesus. Students (top right)choose among bumper stickers, prayer cards and pins available for sale.Above, Bud Miller, chief organizer of the convention and director of Youthand Young Adult Ministry, addresses the crowd. With him stands master ofceremonies Craig Aldrich of St. Patrick's Church in Somerset. (Anchor/Gor­don photos)

and how certain people in the New Testamenthad certain views of him, thinking they hadfigured him out, only to find him doing some­thing unexpected like eating a meal with the

tax collector Zaccheus.Jesus looked past what oth­ers could not and saw thereality of the situation, aman who needed a changein his life, Ponsetto ex­plained.

"You must remember tolook at the scriptures to findJesus, because the heart ofthe Catholic faith is notabout CCD or Mass, but it'sabout Jesus and knowingthat he loves you," saidPonsetto. He told the youththat Jesus stopped to taketime for people and en­couraged them to do thesame.

Dave Dumaine of OurLady of Mount Carmel in

Seekonk spoke about the lack of passion inyouth and the church today. He had studentslaughing out loud as he acted out the reac­tions he received when talking to youngpeople, which ranged from a little reaction tenyears ago, to just nods and stares today. Hesaid that if young people listening to him didnot have a youth group at their church or theythought church was dry, they should do some­thing about it. Walking to the back of theseated crowd, all eyes were on him as he ex­plained how he used to be the guy that sat inthe back of the church or gathering and didn'tget involved. "You can change the wholechurch! I never thought I'd be the guy up infront of you ten years ago, but here I am," saidDumaine.

Most of the convention took place in theschool's auditorium where several banners werehung, one with the day's theme and anotherwith the phrase"Death: Been There, Done That,No Fear-Jesus Christ." The idea for the ban­ner clearly was influenced by some of the morepopular commercials seen on television, but themessage was not about sneakers or soda, butabout being a Catholic.

Craig Aldrich of St. Patrick's in Somersetwas one of the many youth in attendance. Hehas been coming to the conventions for sev­eral years, but this one was especially memo­rable for him because he was asked to be themaster of ceremonies. "It was a lot of work,but a lot of fun," he said. Judging by the num­ber of young people in attendance who weredancing in the aisles or who had smiles ontheir faces, the call to students to get involvedhas been heard loud and clear.

tion. "The purpose of the day is to mix prayerand worship with evangelizing, catechism, andfun," said Miller. He has been director ofyouth and young adult ministry for the dio­cese since September andhas been a coordinator ofyouth ministry servicessince 1994.

"When kids come inthey don't know what toexpect," said Miller aboutthe youth conference.But as the day goes alongthey find it's a lot of funand they really enjoythemselves.

The event began witha Mass celebrated byBishop Sean P. O'MalleyOFM Cap., at noon, andthen students attended atalk by Dan Ponsetto ofWayland, MA, who

spoke to the youngpeople of the dio­cese about discipleship and the invita­tion to take that call seriously.

The first speaker for the day was sup­posed to be Mike Moseley from Chi­cago, but due to il1ness he could not bethere. This presented a problem forMiller, but he was able to adapt to thechange. "I'm wiped out, but very good,"he said about halfway through the pro­gram.

Ponsetto spoke again before dinner,asking those in attendance what it meansto be a Catholic. "What does it mean tobe a follower of Jesus?" he queried. Herelated a story about a woman whoneeded a day off from her hectic life andfound herself getting angry at a strangerwho was seated across from her at a fastfood restaurant. She mistakenly thoughthe was taking pieces of her candy bar ashe read a newspaper, but later found outh~r bar had been in her purse the entiretime and it was she who was in thewrong. That might have been fine, but .when the stranger got up to get anothercoffee she took a bite out of his uneatenmuftin and left the restaurant, wo~der­ing to herself how he had the nerve toeat her candy.

The moral, Ponsetto told students was"sometimes reality is not what it seems,we've missed the point of it aIL" Hebrought them from that humorous storyto one more serious, speaking of Jesus

God·s finger toucheseach of our lives.You are called.

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Come and see: Diocesan Youth Conventionbrings young people together

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ANCHOR STAFF

High energy. That would be the best two­word description of last Sunday's Youth Con­vention held at Bishop Connolly High School,Fal1 River. Where else on a Sunday mightone find hundreds of youths dancing in aschool auditorium or running through theaisles with their friends? '

Almost 800 youths gathered for the con­vention and besides having fun dancing to themusic of the Christian singing group Breth­ren, they experienced prayer, celebrated Masstogether, listened to guest speakers, shared sto­ries, and were called to join Jesus. Some 130youth came from St. Mary's Church inMansfield alone.

The theme of this year's convention was"Master, Where Do You Stay? Jesus An­swered, Come and See," and students were in­vited to accept their own flag of discipleshipduring the day. Chief org~nizer for the con­vention was Bud Mil1er from Our Lady ofMount Carmel in Swansea and this was thefirst year he's coordinated the youth conven-

Bishop's Charity Ball plans underwaytions may be processed in eachgeographic area of the diocese. Inthe greater Attleboro area, prospec­tive donors are invited to contactFather Bruce Neylon, the regionaldirector, at St. Mary's Parish inSeekonk, tel. 399-8440. FatherManuel P. Ferreira serves as areadirector in greater Taunton and hemay be reached at St. Anthony'sParish at tel. 822-0714.

Serving as coordinator of theprogram in the Cape Cod Deaneryis Father Thomas L. Rita, OurLady of the'Assumption Parish inOsterville. He may be reached attel. 428-2011. In the greater NewBedford area, the director is FatherJohn A. Perry of St. John NeumannParish in East Freetown who canbe contacted at tel. 763-2240.

The Diocesan Office of Catho­lic Charities and Development co­ordimites efforts in the greater FallRiver area. Prospective contribu­tors may call 676-8943. There areseveral categories and levels ofsupport which are available. In­quiries are warmly welcomed.~

held a bachelor's degree from theformer Calvin Coolidge College,also in Fall River.

Mrs. Connolly taught in Will­iam S. Greene and WilliamConnell elementary schools inFall River for over 25 years untilher retirement in 1968. Shemoved to Somerset in 1968,where she was a member of St.Thomas More parish, at whichher Mass of Christian Burial wasoffered Oct. 24. She was a mem­ber of the parish Women's Guildand was also an honorary mem­ber of the Fall River CatholicWomen's Club.

She is survived by grandniecesand grandnephews.

Jennie Connolly'

ball represent have collaborated inconducting this annual diocesancelebration. This year, membersof the Diocesan Young Adult Min­istry will join the DCCW and theVincentians in organizing the ball.

Reflecting the theme which hasbeen identified by the Holy Father,Pope John Paul II, for preparationsin calendar 1998 for the Millen­nium observance, the theme of thisyear's ball will focus on the HolySpirit. Generally the decorationscheme is kept secret until the fes­tive evening arrives. However, thisyear the chairperson of the Deco­rations Committee, Mrs. ClaudetteArmstrong of St. Louis de FranceParish in Swansea, has revealedthat youngsters in the 5th and 6thgrades from several paroch'ialschools will be participating in pre­paring some of the decorative ele­ments that will embellish the ball­room.

Friends of diocesan charitableactivities are invited to support theball and an attractive souvenir pro­gram will be prepared again thisyear listing benefactors. Subscrip-

Jennie H. Connolly, 102, a FallRiver native and the sister-in-lawof the late Bishop of Fall River,the Most Reverend James L. Con­nolly, died Oct. 22 at.the Clifton

. Rehabilitative Nursing Center inSomerset. . She was the wife ofthe late John E. Connolly and thedaughter of the late Timothy andEllen (Fox) Lowney.

She lived in Fall River for mostof her life, then moving to NewBed(ord and later to Somerset.

She was the oldest livinggraduate of the class of 19 13 ofthe former Holy Family HighSchool in New Bedford. Agradu­ate of the former Teachers' Train­ing School in Fall River, she also

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HAVING A BALL! The 43rd annual Bishop's Charity Ball is set to take place on January9, 1998 at the Venus de Milo restaurant in Swansea. Some of the people who have beenworking on the event are pictured above. From the left they are: Horace Costa, St. Vincentde Paul Diocesan President and co-chair of the ball; Mrs. Claudette Armstrong, decoratingcommittee chairman; Rev. Thomas J. Harrington, diocesan director of the ball; Ms. ClaireO'Toole, chairman presentee committee; Mrs. Claire McMahon, chairman hospitality com~

mittee; and Antone Pacheco, master of ceremonies for the event.

The 1998 Bishop's Charity Ballwill be held on Friday evening,January 9, at the Venus deMiloBallroom in Swansea. For nearlyhalf a century, the ball has beenone of the highlights of the winterholiday social season in southeast­ern Massachusetts. Proceeds ofthe annual Diocesan event benefitthe charitable endeavors of themany institutions, agencies andministries which are supported bythe Catholic Charities Appeal.

Serving as co-chairpersons forthis year's ball are Miss TheresaLewis of New Bedford, presidentof the Diocesan Council of Catho­lic Women, and Horace Costa ofTaunton, president of the DiocesanCouncil of the Society of SaintVincent de Paul. The organiza­tions which the co-chairs of the

The cardinal pointed out that"Since Oregon voted to legalizeassisted suicide in 1994, no otherstate ~as followed its lead-in­stead, more states have passedlaws against the practice:...Oregon...will discover what theexperience of the Netherlands hasalready shown: this deadly experi­ment will do great harm to thehelpless subjects it claims to help."

"By ensuring relief of pain,compassionate care and lovingsupport, we can build a society inwhich physician-assisted suicideis irrelevant as well as illegal," thecardinal concluded.

$30,000 for the next five yearsin grant money.

Hope House, a ten-bed residen­tial facility located in a renovatedhome near the hospital, offers asupportive home for residents whoare in the intermediate and endstages ofAIDS. Hope House pro­vides a safe, dignified and caringsetting where the physical, psycho­logical, sociological, and spiritualneeds of each person and his or herloved ones are met. A grant total­ing $200,000 for the next fiveyears was awarded to the. HopeHouse facility.

The Lifeline Program, a'sub­stance abuse treatment programspecializing in opiate depen­dency, will receive $262,000 an­nually for the next five years.This unique outpatient treatmentservice provides methadonemedication and outpatient sub­stance abuse counseling servic'es.

For more information on theTuberculosis clinic, Hope Houseor the Lifeline Program, call St.Anne's Hospital at tel. 674-574 I.

St. Anne's programs receive close to$2.5 million in state grants

Boston Cardinal Bernard Law,chairman of the US Bishops'Committee for Pro-Life Activi­ties, has called the Nov. 4 deci­sion of Oregon voters to retain thestate law authorizing physician­assisted suicide "a tragedy for allAmericans, most of all for seri­ously ill patients, who deservebetter care for their real needs, notan invitation to suicide."

The law affects not only thosenot expected to live more than sixmonths but also those who couldlive indefinitely if g.iven such life­saving medical treatments as in­sulin or kidney dialysis.

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Cardinal calls Oregon votetragedy for all

The Massachusetts Office ofHealth and Human Services re­cently awarded grants to threecommunity health programs atSaint Anne's Hospital in FallRiver. The state will fund St.Anne's Tuberculosis Clinic, theAIDS residence, Hope House,and Lifeline, a substance abusetreatment program, through 1998with the possibility of continuedannual funding for each programuntil the year 2000.

"We're very pleased with thestate's contribution. The contin­ued funding of these communityhealth programs reinforces SaintAnne's role in providing thesevaluable services to the greaterFall River community," said St.Anne's president Joseph W.Wilczek.

The Tuberculosis Clinic, lo­cated within St. Anne's Ambu­latory Care Center, provides di­agnostic and treatment servicesthat prevent transmission of thedisease within the community.The TB clinic will receive

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Both sisters were born at St.Anne's Hospital, Fall River, andgrew up in the city, attending be­tween them the former St. Josephand St. Mathieu schools, thepresent Holy Name School andthe former Sacred Hearts Acad­emy, all in Fall River.

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Menace, i.e. the 1950s and 60sThere is a great line in Robert post-Sputnik reform of the schools

Bolt's play, "A Man for All Sea- has there been so much focus onsons," when Thomas More con- government intervention in upgrad­fronts Cardinal Wolsey's desire to ing them. The need to upgrade issecure a divorce for King Henry always tied to some need to com­VIII against the Pope's will and pete globally; and this kind ofMore's conscience. Wolsey main- thinking gives the government thetains that the need for a male heir to veneer of national security as anthe throne takes precedence over excuse to intervene in the matter.

, More's private conscience and de- President Bill Clinton has madefends the need to defy the Pope with it the top priority of his second termthese words: "All right, regrettable! to extend the control of governmentBut necessary, to get us an heir! into the arena of public education.Now explain how you as Councilor He seems driven to become in­of England can obstruct these mea- vplved in the minutiae of educa­sures for the sake of your own pri- tional reform even to the extent ofvate conscience." More replies: ' ,advocating school uniforms over,"WeILl believe when statesmen school dress codes and mandatoryforsake their own private'conscience over voluntary community service.for the sake of their publ ic In other words, the freedom ofcon­duties...they lead their country by a science essential to meaningful in­short route to chaos." dividual lives in our communities

Cpnscience is clearly a vital part , continues to be sacrificed on theof the self. The great Horace Mann altar of government-driven educa­in the 1840s recognized the impor- tional reforms.tance of public schools, not so much This is most evident in Presidentas conveyors of knowledge, but as Clinton's mantra: "Standards plusformers of values. Since compul- Accountability equal Excellence."sory public schooling in Ameri.ca Teachers are constantly changingbegan in the 1830s and 40s, this has , textbooks to accommodate the lat­been recognized. Since the days of ,est politically correct theo'ry advo­Plato, schools have been seen as a cated by the wizards of our ivoryplace to form moral individuals and towers. Theorists are mandatingvirtuous citizens. Unfortunately, in professional days set aside forthe 1980s and 90s a consensus on teachers to test their newest peda­moral education in the public gogical:theories. This explains theschools became impossible to gain joke: "What's the difference be­without repressive policies or divi- tween a theorist and a terrorist?"sive conflicts over matters of private Answer: "A terrorist you can ne-conscience. gotiate with!"

Not since the days of the Red Asan example of the difference·

between classroom teachers anduniversity professors (theorists), 66percent of professors believe thatchildren probably become disrup­tive in class because teachers failto engage them.. 88 percent ofteachers surveyed identified disci­pline as one'of their top concerns,whereas only 33 percent of profes­sors believed that training teachersin maintaining classroom disciplineis absolutely essential.

Teachers consistently report thattheir college educations have notprepared them for the real ities of theclassroom. Some professors teachfuture teachers that truth not onlydoes not exist, but does not matter.What is legal is ethical and what isethical is legal. The courts becomethe ultim~te arbiter of what is rightor wrong.

All the ideological battles overwhat is to be taught, how it shouldbe taught and who should teach ithave not improved our schools oneiota. Local control ana choice arepreferable to any form of govern­ment intervention. If the govern­ment must intervene, it should con­centrate on aid to inadequatelyfunded schools or provision for ac­cess of parents from such districtsto better schools for their children.

The ultimate caveat emptor ap­plies: "He who pays the piperchooses the tune." Politicians needto be reminded that it is the taxpay­ers and not they who should choosethe tune. Without the conscienceof a community the road to chaosis short.

Dorothy DCilY, a saint for our times THE ANCHOR - Diocese of Fall River- Fri., Nov. 7, 1997 5

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gels: The Dorothy Day Story," was produced by Fa­ther Ellwood Kieser ofPaulist Pictures. The film cov­ers 20 years of Dorothy Day's life, honeStly showingher inner spiritual struggles as she coursed the fastlane of the Roaring '20s. She briefly was a commu­nist, had a back-street abortion, lived with an atheistlover, had his baby and then, yearning for "some­thing more," was touched by grace, found God andthe Catholic Church.

, Hers is certainly a remarkable and powerful storyof conversion.

To note the centenary celebration ofDorothy Day'sbirth, Warner Brothers has released the home videoedition of "Entertaining Angels," with Moira Kellyas Dorothy Day and Martin Sheen as Peter Maurin.

Father Robert Morrissey, pastor of St. Mary'sChurch in Ridgefield, Conn., who first met DorothyDay when he was a high school student, said thismovie "may be just what you need to help you dis­cover Christ and a really dynamic faith. If you wanta real taste of the Gospel, see the film." I did, and Iagree.

J believe, as many have written, that Dorothy Day,whoso truly lived the Gospel, is a contemporary saint.

These people would talk about the incrediblewoman with the piercing blue eyes who spoke of lovefor others, who remained totally faithful to servingChrist and who inspired others.

Last year a movie on her life, "Entertaining An-

Q. As I understand it, both Roman Catholics' . "merited outpouring from God.and Evangelical Protestants believe in salvation Since we are made in the image and likeness ofby grace through faith. God, having the powerto know and to love him', we

Evtmgelicals do not b~lieve that "good works'" must respond to that free initiative of God.are involved in our salvation, which is a gift of God freely has chosen to involve us in the savingGod. Catholics believe that those who work well work of his grace. We are free to enter that commun-to the end and who trust' in God will achieve eter-nallife, as said the Couqcil of T..rent.

The idea of salvation by' ''faith alone," if wetruly accept Jesus as our savior, makes a lot ofsense.' .' ,' " ;

As a lifelong Catholi~, I don't understand ex-'actly what the church's' position is on this issue. 'Are we saved by faithalope or by faith plus works?

Or am I off base entirely wondering about it?(New Jersey)' .

A. I'm sure you're awa,re this has been a hot isiiuein Christianity, especially since the Protestant Re-' . " ,,'formation. " . '. .' HI' ion oUove which God offers or notto enter it.

Fortunately, interfaith' dialogue on the subject in' . Since there is an infinite inequality, a chasm ofrecent years generally ha~ raised the "debate" above . b~ing, between God and ourselves, we can never pos-the either-or, heated arguments so common in the last sess a real right, or'merit, to anything from God.400 years. Discussions are more charitable today and Nevertheless, Godaccept~ our cooperation withprobablymuch c10sertb the truth than they once were.' . his'grace as "merit," merit which is itself pure gift of

We are, after all, dealing here with"a' mystery. As . his goodness.with other mysteries, whqn we attempt to explain' an I(you 'think ab'out it, there is obviously no way tointeraction between the infinite, eternal God, and very wrap all those positions into a neat, satisfying pack-limited, circumscribed creatures like human beings; age. Accepting them doesn't bring us any closer towe inevitably run 'into frustrations.. ' ' explaining how merit, human freedom and God's gra-

How can God, a divi'he Person, unbounded an'd cious generosity meet in the process of salvation.without,limit, be contained within the limits of a hu'~'-' .' Yet, each of these doctrines is necessary; we,dis­man nature? How cah a human being, limited and card or ignore anyone of them only at the cost offragile "like iJs 'in everything except sin," as St. Pa~1 ,. undermining the Gospels' message of hope.says, be ~t the same time, the infinite Creator God? , There is, I believe, no major Christian' denomina-

Thereis no rational answer: no way to solve the . tion which has a body of basic beliefs that wouldpuzzle to our satisfactio~.Yet, that seemi'ng contra- reject any bfthese statements. The difference, if any,diction is preciselywhat:we b'efieve, by faith:'~bout' ,', wouldhe about emphasis.,' ','. .' I,.

Jesus Christ. . '.'~'" ',' O·d. ~"'" TheCitholic pbsition 6n the subject is, of course,The mystery of how G9d'S actibn interweaveS witli . \ "found in a 'multitude o((iocurr\entsthrough the ce.n­

ours in accomplishing salvation' is muct!: ihe'sanie.. ~·,' 'iui-i'es. Itfs briefly and' well slimmaHzed in the Cat­Several truths appear to be' certain from 'h~velatibn; .,,! echism'of the Catholic:Church (No~. 1987- 20 II). '.at least some of them'iiiso See;n! irrecon'Cilaole.' Fo·t nt :,':. A frec'bHlchliie ahsW't!ririg qafestionS Ca'tholics'iexample:'" ", I , .... , .... ,~.., "asl{'a))out,the sa~ramentof penance is' available

The grac;e o(justification (freeing ~s from sin' and ' bY'~endingiastamped self- addressed envelope tosharing with us his .divinel1fehs a pu're,' iJnrrtei-ited ;, ;·'Father 'John Dietz~n;Holy Trinity Church, 704,gi ft from God. !.' ~'\' . ", .1\ ' :: N. Main St., Blooniingtoil, III. 61701. " ' '

Sancti fyi ng grace (Ii terally ("the gi ft that makes 'QuestioitSfor this column should be sentto Fa-us holy"), God's life in u$, is a purely gratuitous, un~ ther Dietzen at the same address.

One hundred years ago, T"Jov. 8, 1897, a child cameinto the world in a lower mjddle-c1ass area of Brook­Iyn, N.Y. Her name was Dbrothy Day.

The centenary of this birth is a day for Catholicsto celebrate, for few people have left an imprint onAmerican Catholicism that can match the legacy ofthis remarkable woman. ,

Most remember Dorothy Day as the spirit behindthe Catholic Worker moveJ;llent, a network of housesproviding hospitality to all the poor who come to theirdoors. She founded this service for destitute peoplein 1933, with a scruffy Fr6nch peasant named PeterMaurin, who believed the Gospel had to be lived lit-erally. ,

Together, they worked, to help create a societywhere people would be bytter, not better-off. Theyput flesh on Catholic social teaching: helping thepoor, the unemployed, the Iiopeless, the sick, work­ing for peace and justice. I

By her death Nov. 29,11980, people of all posi­tions recognized the momentous impact Dorothy Dayhad had on the American conscience. To the end shewas faithful to the vision she had been given, whichparalleled the one espoused by the saint she found soremarkable, St. Therese of Lisieux. This was to findGod in all the "little things," in "the holy sublimityof the everyday," in the persons of the least amongus.

Dorothy Day saw Christ in the skid-row bum, thedestitute mother, the person suffering from alcohol­ism, and she spent her life trying to restore theirdig-

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One regret I have is that I never met Dorothy Dayin person. Yet, as a newspaper reporter for T.he LongIsland Catholic in the '60s and '70s, I would inter­view people who were do,ing good work for others,and was amazed at how often they told me their in- 'spiration had been Dorothy Day. Many of them hadbeen associated with,the Catholic 'Worker I)ospitak,ity houses.

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With Dr. James &,Mary Kenny

available with local or regional identification.Teddy Bears and other stuffed animals are al­

most always a hit. These too might have a sports orlocal logo for older kids.

Blankets, cotton throws or bed coverings, espe­cially with sports logos, are popular. Many high

family,Talk

schools, counties and other groups have such iden­tifying blankets. They aren't called comforters byaccident.

Local businesses, stores, and fast-food places areusually glad to provide some premium gifts. Suchgifts, like free french fries, are for them a sales gim­mick. for the foster child, they may be a small trea­sure.

In personally bringing a bag of goodies to thedoor to welcome the foster child, you will also meetthe foster parents. Foster parents are among themost underappreciated, overworked, underpaid andabused adults in our society.

Perhaps your ministry might extend to offeringthe foster parents an evening of respite care once amonth, when you babysit while they have a rarenight out and away from it all.

In providing gifts for the foster kids, it is impor­tant that they not be identified as foster kids. Theyneed to be treated like everyone else.

You have a marvelous and generous idea, pro­.viding personal services to needy youngsters. I hopeour suggestion is helpful.

Reader questions on family living and childcare to be answered in print are invited. Addressquestions: The Kennys; St. Joseph's College; 219W. Harrison; Rensselaer, Ind. 47978.

So, you are on your own for those babies, orconsult your local Catholic boo~store clerk. VISAaccepted in most cases.)

Which brings us to "swaddling clothes" ­words I have loved since I was old enough to giggle.There's just something about "swaddling" that

The offbeat,'. world ofUncle Dan

By Dan Morris

makes you want to smile.Sadly, "to swaddle" simply means "to wrap" or

"to swathe" despite how much fun we could havemaking up stuff for "to swaddle."

Swaddling clothes are strips of cloth used towrap babies after they are first born. Really. Thus,with no super absorbent infantwear for milesaround, the baby Jesus was 'swaddled in swaddlingclothes. Swaddle, swaddle, swaddle.

I love it.Finally, frankincense. As it turns out, it's hard

to tell frankincense from myrrh. Frankincense isalso a gum resin.

However, it is burned for its fragrance much likeincense. Also, it was pricey like myrrh and gold.Which makes you wonder why astrologers wouldbe wandering around"with gold, frankincense andmyrrh.

Maybe they were three kings of the AstrologyKingdom.

Your comments are welcome always. Pleasesend them to Uncle Dan, 25218 Meadow Way,Arlington, Wash. 98223.

Getting personally involved in your charity isthe best way. As the poet James Russell Lowellquotes Jesus so beautifully in the last lines of '''TheVision of Sir Launfal":

"Not what we give, but what we share,­"For the gift without the giver is bare;"Who gives himself with his alms feeds three,"Himself, his hungering neighbor and me."I have a worthwhile project for you: welcoming

foster children to their new homes in your commu­nity.

Some cQmmunities have a Welcome Wagon pro­gram, where a person stops' by to welcome new­comers with gifts and information.

No one needs welcoming more than foster chil­dren.

Uprooted from their birth homes, often the vic­tims of abuse, frequently without any possessionsof their own, they feel very scared and alone.

Suppose some nice person were to stop by with agift of some personal items and a "we're glad to haveyou here with us." That might make a big difference.

Mark Brown founded Foster Care Luggage forKids. Realizing that children in foster care often

·have only a black plastic bag to lug their meagerpossessions from one home to another, he providessuitcases. .

To a hurt child who knows little security, a suit­case is more than a traveling bag. It can be aminiplace of their own, a home for their few butvalued items.

To learn more about Foster Care Luggage', call31-7-329-7895.

What else might foster kids appreciate? Howabout a T-shirt, with a community logo, or a localteam logo. The Chamber of Commerce or TouristInformation Office in your area might have items

Countdown to Christmas, part II

A project to help children

In the first installment of our religious educa­tion series "Christmas Words and What They,Prob­ably Really Mean," it was firmly established thatmyrrh is neither a space station nor a Rhode Islandexclamation denoting severe cold.

Rather it is' a gum resin used in making perfumes(not gum, for heaven's sake). It was pricey in the<lays the magi followed stars from big cities to man­gers in remote areas.

You will recall we are trying to get an inspira­tional jump on the Season of Counting the DaysUntil Christmas, also known in the secular andhighly commercial Santa Claus culture as Count­ing the Shopping Days Until One's VISA CardGoes Limp.

We want to be able to define for our childrenand grandchildren (as well as perfect strangers inthe express checkout lane) things like magi, frank­incense and swaddling clothes.

Note: Magi were covered in the first installment,but for the record it should be noted that some .Bibles don't use "magi" anymore. Honest. Thetranslators have substituted "astrologers," which forall I know is a better translation of the Greek word,but it sure plays havoc with those of us heavily in­vested in Nativity scenes purchased at Catholicbookstores whose clerks assured us the little ce­ramic characters were "the three kings" (aka magi).

So until they change the words of the Christmascarol from "We three kings of Orient are" to "as­trologers from the east," I'm sticking with the gaud­ily dressed camel riders we see depicted in annualChristmas tableaus at church.

Maybe in the future you'll be able·to buy littlecreche figurines who are holding telescopes ormaybe riding camels with parabolic dishes slungover their rumps.

(Yes, "tableau" could be considered a "Christ­mas word" but it is not found in any major Scrip­tural versions of the Nativity story. Nor are "Nativ­ity" or "creche" for that matter.

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Oh adorable and Divine Will, behold me here before the im­mensity ofYour Light, that Your eternal goodness may open tome the doors and make me enter into It t<;> form my life all inYou, Divine Will. Therefore, oh adorable Will, prostrate beforeYour Light, I, the least of all creatures, put myself into the littlegroup of the sons and daughters ofYour Supreme FIAT. Pros­trate in my nothingness, I invoke Your Light and beg that itclothe me and eclipse all that does not pertain to You, DivineWill. It will be my Life, the center of my intelligence, theenrapturer of my heart and of my whole being. I do not wantthe human will to have life in this heart any longer. I will cast itaway from me and thus form the new Eden of Peace, of happi­ness and of love. With It I shall be always happy. I shall have asingular strength and a holiness that sanctifies all things andconducts them to God.

Here prostrate, I invoke the help of the Most Holy Trinitythat They permit me to live in the cloister of the Divine Will and

. thus return in me the first order of creation, just as the creaturewas created.

Heavenly Mother, Sovereign and Queen of the Divine Fiat,take my hand and introduce me into the Light of the DivineWill. You will be my guide, my most tender Mother, and willteach me to live in and to maintain myself in the order and thebounds of the Divine Will. Heavenly Mother, I consecrate mywhole being to Your Immaculate Heart. You will teach me thedoctrine of the Divine Will and I will listen most attentively toYour lessons. You will cover me with Your mantle so that theinfernal serpent dare not penetrate into this sacred Eden to en­tice me and make me fall into the maze of the human will.

Heart of my greatest Good, Jesus, You will give me Yourflames that they may bum me, consume me, and feed me toform in me the Life of the Divine Will.

Saint Joseph, you will be my protector, the guardian of myheart, and will keep the keys of my will in your hands. You willkeep my heart jealously and shall never give it to me again, thatI may be sure of never leaving the Will of God.

My guardian Angel, guard me; defend me; help me in every­thing so that my Eden may flourish and be the instrument thatdraws all men into the Kingdom of the Divine Will. Amen.

( In Honor ofLuisa Piccarreta 1865-1947 Child of the Divine Will)

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they are doing. Weekend re- Active participation in the God's love, presence and will intreats, days of recollection of- Church's sacramental life is im- your life. You can share withfeted for those discerning a vo- portant to your consideration of him or her at the deepest levelcation can bring mutual en- ,..... religious life. A special of your soul.couragement and support. The closeness to God comes Relationship to others is atDiocese of Rockville Centre through Sunday and daily Eo- the beart of all vocations. To

.113~ 'LmQllthly support charist. It strengthens create, enjoy, and maintaingroup called Listen 1 . t andenc61ffilges you --n-ealthy relatioJlsllips with menthat provides opportu- in moments of deci- and women is a valuable part ofnity for men interested in sion. God's powerful forgive- vocation discernment. No vo-priesthood to come together ness in the midst of life's cation is lived alone. It has theand share time, prayer, reflec- daily struggles comes through support of God and other per-tion. the SacramentofReconcilia- sons.

Most essential of all is tion. Participating in the sac- What do you do if you "feel......prayer. You must share your rarnental life of the Church an interest" or "call" to serveinterest with God through helps bring clear conviction God as a priest, brother, sister,prayer. Pray for openness to about the importance of minis- deacon7You have taken the firstaccept His grace of a vocation try in the Church. step in reading this. What'sto priesthood or religious life if Spiritual direction is a great next? Contact: Rev. Craig A.it is truly yours. It takes COUT- tradition in the Church's history. Pregana, Vocation Office, P.O.age to make a decision about Aspiritualdirectorcanbeatruly Box 2577, FaIl River, MAvocation. Prayer provides you helpful guide in walking you 02722, tel. 675-1311, Emailwith generosity and wisdom. through the path of discerning FRVocationOffice@Juno.com.

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As with all vocations-mar­riage, teaching, medicine, law,service ofany kind, you feellIft1nterest. ''I think I mightljkf: to be...",Feeling an in­terest may be the firststirrings of receivingGod's invitation toserve Him as sister,brother, priest, dea­con. It is what manyrefer to as "a call" toreligious life orpriesthood.

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My decision to enter the seminary has given me acalmness and a joy in anticipation of sharing theGospel, teaching the word ofGod and caringforGod'speople as a priest.

involves a sense of sacrifice and mission. Pa­rental encouragement of vocations, usually partof a committed religious upbringing, is vital forcreating a climate where the idea of vocationmakes sense to youth. Finally, priests and reli­gious must make it a personal priority to sharetheir vocation stories and extend a personal in­

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tions among youth should be carefully developedat the parish level, including youth liturgical roles,participation in parish devotional life and activeyouth ministry. Youth open to the possibility ofvocation should be challenged to give more ofthemselves and offered a vision of vocation that

RODNEYTHIBAULTPONTIFICAL NORTH AMERICAN COLLEGEMy decision to enter the seminary was influenced bymy parish priests and the seminarians I met at sum­mer camp. Through them I heard God's call to con­sider priesthood!

careers.• Many youths think about Church vocations,

but they rarely discuss the subject with parents,nor are they often encouraged by priests or reli­gious.

The study also suggested some implications forpromoting vocations to the priesthood and reli­gious life. Activities which help cultivate voca,-

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I came to a better understanding of ministry andpriesthood through the volunteer work in which I wasinvolved, like teaching Religious Education. It helpedme make afirm decisionfor priesthood!

Many young Catholics think seriously aboutvocations but are not invited to pursue them, ac­cording to a study CARA recently completedfor the U.S. Bishops' Committee on Vocationsthat was funded by Serra International Founda­tion. The survey of teens involved in paris~

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My faith as a child was centered in my parish and thepriests there were always examples and models ofholiness. Any young man who thinks he may have avocation to the priesthood should comeforward. Godmay be calling you!

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AY~~~~;~~~fe~~S~e~~;~o~r~~f~~ionandWhy would a yOlung person consider a life I~the answers. In a recent study con more of a mentoring crisis than a vocation crisis.ducted by the Center for Applied Key findings include:Research in the Apostolate (CARA) • 1I'articipation in liturgical roles and devo-

It Georgetown University, young people indicated tional activities are particularly strong indicators.hat the most appealing aspects of being a priest, of the likelihood of interest in a vocation.;ister, or brother are: (84%) helping others; (79%) • Attending daily Mass, acting on faith in daily;erving as a role model; and (78%) doing meaning- life, and being involved in parish life are valuedful work. highly by those considering vocations

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Following their summer assignments, 23 diocesan seminarians re­turned to classes this fall.

Currently, there are 24 seminarians studying for the Diocese ofFall River this academic year. They include 3 transitional deaconspreparing for ordination this summer.

The transitional deacons have completed formal seminary trainingand have been assigned to parishes in the diocese for a pastoral year.Th~ deacons are Rev. Mr. David Shariand, who is assigned to Sts.Peter & Paul Parish in Fall River, Rev. Mr. Edward Murphy, who willcomplete his pastoral year at.Holy Name Parish in Fall River andRev. Mr:"1.4llzek Baczkura, wnocministers at 51.. Stanislaus Parish inFafHijver. buringthjs yeti' of pastoral formation, the transitionaldeAAOOS may preach alMass.:s, celebrate tbe sacraments of Baptismand Matrlmony,1lrinlfthe;Eucharist to.!he'innrm. and visit hospitals

~ aad(Juf~ng homeS; amon'g other pas-toral resPonsibilities in their re-spectiye parishes." .Among·the diocesan seminarians there are 18 men in theology .and3 In the college seminary: Three of these men have entered the semi­naryJor the first time: Joseph Chagnon began his first year ofcollegeat St.John Seminary College in Brighton, Luke Wrohelentered thco­logical studies at the Pontifical Nonh Amencan College in Rome andMarco Melo began at Mount SI. Mary Seminary in Emmitsburg, MD.

According to a recent CARA study, the number of graduate-levelseminarians since 1995 has increased worldwide from 3,I7Zin 1995to 3,292in 1997 while the number of priestly ordinations has remainedunchanged at 522. In the Diocese of Fall River, the number of gradu­ate level seminarians has decreased only s lightly, from 24 in 1995 to21 in 1997.

The seminarians are in formation at six seminaries: Pope JohnXXIIII National Seminary in Weston. MA; SI. John Seminary & St.John Seminary Cnllege in Brighton, MA; Mount SI. Mary Seminaryin Emmitsburg, MD; Sts. Cyril & Methodius Seminary in OrchardLake, MI; and the Pontifical Nonh Ameri<:an College in Rome.

For more information on how you can support the diocesanseminarians and other men and women in formation through yourprayers and notes of encouragement, contact Fr. Craig Preganaat the Diocesan Vocation Office. Each year a "prayer lisf' is pub­lished and sent to the various Parish Vocation Teams. Pray forthose who are preparing for a life ofservice to the People of GOO.

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laborers for the harvestThe Fall River Diocesan Voca­

tion Committee meets regularly toplan programs aimed at encour­aging young Catholics to considera vocation to ordained or conse­crated life. Recently the commit­tee updated its directory of thoseserving in the diocese.

The directory is not meant toreplace personal contact betweena prospective candidate and vo­cation director, but it may be aninitial help in directing interestedpersons to the proper vocationdirector. It will be an aid to those

---wtrrrhave-contaetwith--yoong-- -- Diocesan'locatlO·nCatholics, e.g., the Parish Youth· . Y l .Minister, Religious Education Di-

rector, Coordinator of the Parish directors meetVocation Team. These people on

the local scene may receive an ini- Rev. Craig Pregana, Vocation Director for the Diocese ofFall River,tial inquiry from a young person joined approximately 200 diocesan vocation directors as well as otherwho may just be getting the cour- men and women involved in vocation ministry from around the Unitedage to ask for information or ad- States at the 34th annual convention of the National Conference ofvice. Diocesan Vocation Directors (NCDVD) in Syracuse, New York on

Copies of the directory are be- October 4-9, 1997. The convention theme, "Touched hy the hand ofing sent to each rectory and addi- God-Unspoken Grace," highlighted the mysterious and subtle waytional copies are available by con- God speaks to the human heart.tacting the Diocesan Vocation Of- In the keynote address, Msgr. John Strynkowski, former Rector office, P.O. Box 2577, Fall Rivet, 'Immaculate Conception Seminary of Huntington, New York, addressedMA 02722-2577; tel.: 508-675-· the reality of Church as family today, what the Church needs to be1311. about to encourage healthy vocations and what the Church as family

Members of the Diocesan Vo- means in terms of the sacramental and spiritual life.cation Council include Rev. Craig In separate workshops, Sister Donna J. Markham, O.P., Ph.D., andA. Pregana, Diocesan Director of Rev. Canice Connors. OFM Conv., Ph.D.• addressed the process ofVocations; Sister Mary Noel interviewing and assessing candidates for formation programs. TheirBlute, R.S.M., Episcopal Repre- approach stressed the assessment of the total candidate: spiritual, so­sentative for Religious; and dean- ciol, academic, psychological, in order to be sure candidates arc suitedery coordinators Fathers Gregory and equipped to entera fonhation process. The workshop underscored~g~~~~:ice_G;j,Uvi'! ,!n~«Jhe k:l1ClU!aihealthycan#"....s make for bealthy ministers..

Also serving on the commit-

We serve Christ througFiHis priestsin a life that unites contemplationwith action as we engage in such min­istries as caring for rectories,bishop's houses and homesfor retiredpriests. Our members may also serveas secretaries and sacristans. Likeour patron, St. Joan ofArc, we arededicated to the Church. We inviteinquiries from interested women.

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Focusing on the importance ofvocation ministry their goals areto respond to invitations topresent vocations awareness pro­grams, to seek out opportunitiesto tell the "Story of Mercy" to avariety of audiences, and to meetwith women discerning their vo­cation to religious life.

Sisters of Mercy throughoutthe northeast have been invited toparticipate in a program that pro­vides opportunities for women tobe invited to local communitiesfor prayer and dinner. Withineach regional community the in­vitation to women also includescelebrations, gatherings and theexperience of Mercy ministry.

For further information con­tact: Jean Cavanaugh, Directorof Communications; tel. 401­333-6333, Ext. 21.

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Mercy Northeast VocationTeam names interim teamThree years ago, the Sisters of

Mercy of the Americas in NewEngland took a collaborative ap­proach to vocation ministry. Lastyear the regional community ofAlbany, New York, joined them,changing their name to the MercyNortheast Vocation Team. Pres­ently the team consists of threemembers: Beth Fischer, RSM,from Connecticut; Melinda Hill,RSM, from New Hampshire; andAliceann Walsh, RSM, fromRhode Island. They serve the re­gional communities of Albany,Connecticut, New Hampshire,Portland, Providence, and Ver­mont.

hour for vocations.As the Second Vatican Coun­

cil explained, "The task offoster­ing vocations rests with the wholeChristian community ... " Eachparish must recognize its role inthe "ministry of invitation" bypraying for and looking for youngmen and women who shouldthink about a vocation. Once theyare identified, the parish must ex­tend an invitation to them so theyoung people can literally hearthe call. Many of them feel it intheir hearts and simply are wait­ing to be invited! If not us, thenwho will speak the Lord's invita­tion to them?

The D'iocesan Vocation Committee will spon­sor an afternoon of Advent Reflection forWomen in initial and ongoing formation andfor women interested in or considering con­secrated life. All welcome·. Please contactthe Office for Religious, tel. 992-9921 , for fur­ther information.

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to meet others who have exhib­ited similar qualities. The pro­gram is aimed at affirming ouryoung people who may possessthe skills necessary for service inthe Church.

Some parishes in our diocesehave formed Parish VocationTeams to create an awareness atthe parish level of vocations.These teams of parishionersgather to pray for vocations andprovide prayer opportunities forother parishioners. The "31Club" gives parishioners a chanceto sign up on one day during themonth to attend Mass and prayspecifically for vocations whileother vocation teams host a holy

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of vocations among young peoplein the diocese, the Vocation Of­fice continues to reach out toschools, parish religious educa­tion programs, and youth groups.The Diocesan Vocation Councilconducts presentations and paneldiscussions as a way to sll.are sto­ries abou~ choosing and living alife of ministry in the Church. "Iam encouraged by the nU\TIber ofyoung people who freely discussthe possibility of a vocation.,"commented Fr. Craig Pregana,Diocesan Vocation Director."They are eager to reach out andhelp others as part of their lifework, and ministry in the Churchprovides an excellent opportunityfor the connection of faith andservice.". A few years ago the diocese

participated in the Called ByName program, which focusedthe attention of parishioners onpossible vocations in their par­ishes. The Vocation Office willconduct the program again in1998 as a way to mark NationalVocation Awareness Week, Janu­ary 11-17, 1998. Parishionerswill be asked to identify youngmen and women who possess thequalities that would be suited to alife of ministry in the G:hurch.These young people will be iden­tified, called by name, and invited

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SMILING SISTER Aliceann Walsh, RSM, imparts her enthusiasm for religious life to theyouth of the diocese as Vocation Director for her religious order, the Sisters of Mercy. She ison the Diocesan Vocation Council and has served formany years in the Fall River diocese.

SR. HELEN POIRIER, suscSt. Colman's Convent45 Erie AvenueBrockton, MA 02402(508) 559-7642

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Since the community wasfounded' in 'J 895, its'Seven centershave cared 'for' over 100,000 meri,women; and children. ~~We minis­

,ter to each,'! says a folder explain-ing,the work of-the Servants of Re­lief, ;':with the same tender care wewould giv~Jo.urlQ!3Jpv~<;I'Silvjpur:j',

• C9mbilJ.ed with servi~e to pa­tients is a ministry. ,of comfort andreassurance to family members asthe Sisters help them aC,cept God'swill for their loved ones,

E'ach of-the community's homeshas a wai~ing list of hundreds of suf­ferers and the Sisters say bishopsthroughout the nation have beggedth'em to come to their dioceses. Then,~ed i's (or generous;heartedwomen to inilke these dreams cometrue. ,Catholic women of all back­grou'nds' are invited to explorewhether God,is calling,them to thisvocation, Good hearth and at leasta' high school diplbma are requiredbut age of. entry iS'decided in eachca'se, " ' . ;

The'sisterS take the traditionalvows of poverty, chastity and obe­dience, New members enter as pos­tulants, devoting a year to learningab'outthe community arid the spe­cial attributes of the DominicanOrder. Becoming novices in theirsecond year; wpmen study the threevows in depth and 'strive to deepentheir prayer life.- At the end of thisyear;, first vows are, taken for theperiod of a; year, ahd renewed for aseco'ndyear,.then for three years,at the end of which final vows aremade..Sisters may:alsogo to nurs­

.ing school or·take~otherappropri­ate trai'ning if they wish, and are.con.sider,es:j"quali(iec;l to qo so.",' Womel),~ho:areifltt?r~tedin ex­ploring the vocation of a Servant of:Rel,ief may, vi~i~ one o.f thy Sisters'~CJm.y,~,ang,fTlaY,make ~rrangements

"t,q ,d;o ~,q I;ly cQl}lacting. t~e RoseHawthorne' Home at 1600.Bay St.,. -' 1.' ..,. . .)1Fall River, tel. 673-2322 or writing_9rFalling~,isterMarie Edward, OP,Rosary Hill Home.:.600 LindaAve"Hawth9;ne, NY '10532, leI. (914)'761)-4794. L ~ ,

surrounded by love and concern,;' The Hawthorne Dominican,Srange:in age from their 20s to their80s,. coming into"the communityfrom occupations ranging from of­fice work,to teaching: nursing andQtheL~lIied speGiahies in.tbernedi­r~i\I:ft~lfJ),mhe'Sj~ter,s;d.</.:y~ b~l!m¢,e·prayer and c9mpas~ionat.e,s,e~yic.e

tQ,~h~ir patients, r j ,i" ,Rose Hawthorne, wh0 founded

what becaine known ~s'theHaw­tho~ne pomi'nicans', was the daugh­

.tei-' of' American author"' NathanielHciwthorne,)\fter becol1)ing~con­vert to Citholicism she decided todt;dicate ht<rself to se,~~j~g others.Horrified by the condition of poorCimce~ patients in New York:City,who were too often shunned byboth'family and 'friends and left to

'die in 'unsp~ak~blb conditions incity poorhouses b~cause at that timecancer was' though~ t() beconta­gious; in J896 she tookVa 3-monthcoui-s'e in nursing find, then inovedinto 'a tenemeni1apartment. in tbeworst area of th'ecity and began fotake in and care for such derelicts,, Soon she was joined by Alice

Huber, who left a career as a suc­:cessful portrait painter to becomeRose Hawthorne's first re'cruit. Thework ofothe two women flourishedand they. were eventually.joined oyothers, thus:enabling.the foundingof the Servants of. Relief.'

Donations from individuals whoheard of the '.workof the Servantsmade it possible far the communityto buy a :build,ing' in 1899-;-St.'Rose's .Free Home fOf:.IncurableCancer. In,tne same y.ear the youngcoml1)lJnity ~asJl,':,Geive.9. into theT~ird ,OrdefofSt. DO.J:T1ipic find by,1,901 mell),berswere ab.le'f<;>:9P~~,a

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In 1902. Mother Alphonsa, theryJ,igiS)U,~ ~a.lTJe, ~f~0'~7,ffa~t~orne,surri,ined up the, wqrkof her com­ITIJ!n)i{irl'the followiilg ~ordsi ~:To. 1\. • ~. ..1' ~... • t 1 • :.[e~~r;i a place nyar;.thYfeet ,qf, purLOT9 i.s o!Jr c;luty;and our hop¢.\ 'F:ra­ternal iov"e"and spiritual u'nion arethe factors to'i)ring us there:,c' ,

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Gospel. Today, Christ still seeks courageous and faithfulmen and women to build up the Church. Is the Lordcalling you to offer your life in service of the Gospel?

. If so, have you responded?

BROTHERJohn Raymondis author of"Catholics onthe Internet," a400-page guideto Catholic re­sources. Hesaid the links toreligious re­sources are "un­believable," but.users should becautious aboutwrong or mis­leading informa­tion. (CNSphoto courtesyof Prima Pub­lishing)

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pects of the World Wide Web ­its anonymity - can be a help inthe religious field, Brother Johnsaid in a telephone interview withCatholic News Service.

"Because the Internet is some­what impersonal and anonymous,people can be more willing to askreligious questions," he said.

"And for learning about one'sfaith, it's unbelievable," he added.Through Internet sites offered byCatholic colleges and organiza­tions, "youcan access informationthat you could have never gottenyour hands on before,""he'added.

But there are also dangers inthat plethora of information."Never has so much informationbeen available," Brother John said."But having everything at your fin­gertips has its problems."

The anonymous nature of theInternet allows unscrupulouspeople to hide their identity orspread misinformation, he said.

"You don't really know if (aperson calling himself) Father Soand So is really Father So and So,"Brother John said. And some of thepeople spreading informationabout the Catholic Church on theWeb just have their facts wrong,he said.

"There are some official sitesyou can rely on," he said. Docu­ments like the "Catechism of theCatholic Church," the Catholic En­cyclopedia and many versions ofthe Bible are available online intheir entirety, he noted.

The vast amount of informationavailable on the Internet reminds

. Brother John of the claim in chap­ter 21, verse 25 of the Gospel ofJohn that "if everything Jesus didwere written down, he didn't thinkthe world itself could contain thebooks that would be written."

"So it seems to me with theever-expanding information forCatholics on the Internet," theMassachusetts monk added.

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WASHINGTON (eNS)Like the monks ofold who laboredto preserve the written word oftheir day. a monk in Massachusettswants to be sure that Catholics getthe most from today's more mod­ern means of communication.

Toward that end, Brother JohnRaymond of the Monks of Adora­tion in Petersham, Mass., ~as writ­ten "Catholics on the Internet," amore than 400-page guide to thebest Catholic resources availableon·the World Wide Web. I

The book, to be published to­day by Prima Publishing inRocklin, Calif., offers BrotherJohn's choices for the: top 20Catholic home pages on t~e Inter­net, as well as the addresses ofhundreds ofother Catholic-relatedWeb pages.

He also discusses chat rooms,mailing lists, e-mail, modems,newsgroups and access providers,and takes his readers step by stepthrough the creation of tneir ownhome pages: ,

"I began on the Interriet with­out the slightest idea of w~at I wasdoing," he wrote in the introduc­tion. "Throughout this book I willkeep in mind people who are newto the Internet, as I once was. I willalso provide some information thathopefully will satisfy ~he BillGates types who are interested inCatholic sites." I

A mathematician and electricalengineer by training, Brother Johnis a contemplative monk who hassupported himself as a writer sincecofounding the Monks of Adora­tion in 1984. He learned aboutcomputers after Catholic Twinc;ircle newspaper, for which he hadbeen writing a biweekly column,asked him to begin sending his ar-ticles bye-mail. '

That first e-mail weqt out in1991. Since then, Brother John hasdesigned a home pagel for theMonks of Adoration that featureslinks to some 150 topics rangingfrom prayer requests ~o itemsavailable for sale at the monks' giftshop.

Over the past six years, BrotherJohn has learned a lot about thebenefits and the dangers ,of Inter-

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Teamwork learned at ropes course

HIGH FLYING! Members of the eighth grade class from St. Mary-Sacred Heart School ofNorth Attleboro tackle the forty-foot platform at the Hockomock YMCA's ropes course. Theylearned about teamwork and cooperation throughout the day.

Stang Math Team adds up to victoryThe Bishop Stang math team scored a decisive victory this week with 21

perfect rounds as Bishop Stang team II came in first place and team I finishedfirst in the math league. Students Owen Hartnett of Tiverton and Matt Jarvisof Fairhaven wrote perfect rounds.

Jeremy Caron of Swansea, Aaron Fernandes of Westport, Jocelyn andMegan Lally ofAcushnet, and Rachel Stopka of Dartmouth wrote two perfectrounds. .

Three students from Stang's team had perfect meets of 18 points, writingthree perfect rounds: Jeremiah Daly of Marion, Leah Makuch of Fall Riverand Joel Maxwell of Westport.

The teams' next meet will be held at Stang on Nov. 19 and coaches JoyceMenard and Eileen Keavy are working hard with the "mathletes" to prepare.

CONNOLLY AWARDS JESUIT SCHOLARSHIP-Fresh­man Benjamin Terry accepts the 1997 Jesuit Scholarship fromBishop Connolly High School, Fall River, principal AnthonyNunes (top photo). He and fellow student Marisa Toomeyreceived the honor for their outstanding performance on theschool's placement exam. Each year the $1000 award isgiven to a boy and girl scoring highest on the test. Below,four seniors were recently recognized as Commended Stu­dents in the 1998 National Merit Scholarship Program andwere presented with certificates of achievement by the prin­cipal. From left they are Sara McLaughlin, Julie Rattey,Rebecca Turcotte, and Evan Lowney.

to accomplish the high ropes'exercisefor' those students who felt comfort­able doing so. From a forty-foot highplatform, the students were instructedvery carefully how to rely on teammembers to perform the jump. Sup­ported by a specialized set of strapsand equipment, each teammate tookthe plunge from the top platform.Ground team members and. teacherscheered them on as the studentslearned some valuable lessons inteamwork.

tion to the philosophy ~fthe programand then students were divided intosmaller groups to learn basic lessonsof group cooperation. Through thegames played and the group tacticsemployed, the class became moreknowledgeable about the value ofteamwork and each person's contri­bution. As the day progressed thelessons became harder to learn andeach'task more difficult withoutreamwo~. - .

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SCHOOL SPIRIT! Juniors from Bishop Feehan High School in Attleboro were all smilesrecently. Their banner "Mo' Juniors, Mo' Spirit" won first place at the school's recent home­coming celebration. From left they are: Katie Maker, Bridget Bowler, Caitlin Nelson, CatherineServant, Amy Womack, Mary McCarthy, and Bonnie MacDonald.

The Sl. Mary-Sacred ijeartSchool's eighth grade class and itsteacher, Mrs. Kathleen Hohl, recentlyexperienced the great adventure of theRopes Program at the North AttleboroHockomock YMCA.

With the assistance of Sgt. DanCoyIe, the North Attleboro DARE of­ficer, and the ropes program directors,the class rose to unexpected greatheights in their lesson on cooperationand teamwork.

The day began with an introduc-

STUDENT ELECTIONS-Sophomore and junior class elections were held recently at Bishop Stang, North Dartmouth. For the sophomores: (left photofrom left) Katherine Manning was elected secretary; Brandon Mendez, vice-president; Matt Avellar, president; and Craig Barrett, treasurer. The juniorselected (center from left) are Joel Maxell, vice-president; Ashley Rego, treasurer; Mathew Arruda, secretary; and Kevin Huff, president. Senior Jennifer"Perrault (right photo) was recently accepted into the Up With People program and will spend a year traveling with it around the world, beginning in JUly.

Movie review: Gattaca .

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ETHAN HAWKE is Vincent, an "In-Valid" in love with the geneticallydesigned Irene, Uma Thurman, in "Gattaca." The U.S. Catholic Confer­ence classification is A-Ill-adults. The Motion Picture Association ofAmerica rating is PG-13-parents are strongly cautioned that some ma­ter!al may be inappropriate for children under 13. (CN~_p_hot9 fromColumbia Pictures)

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Gattaca offers its own opinions ongenetic altering and leads the viewerdown an interesting path for twohours. The "Brave New World" thatNiccol offers as the future is an un­easy place if you are a regular, but theprejudiced world of the elite itself iseven more unsettling. The realVincent, with his new identity, mayor not make it to the stars, but we ashumans will always have hope to suc­ceed, working as hard as Vincent tostep beyond our boundaries and carveour own destiny.

This movie is rated PG-13 for vio­lence and although kids may find itslow, it's a thought-provoking filmand worth seeing.

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another's identities, thus enablingVincent to stop working as a janitorand become a programmer.

Although in this futuristic worldthere is no sinister big brother as inOrwell's 1984, Vincent must still takemany steps to keep himself in withthe elite and they begin to take theirtoll on him as unexpected events oc­cur at Gattaca. Viewers find them­selves wondering who might know ofthe new Jerome's identity or when hemight slip up, and these factors makefor an enjoyable movie. Another keyis the strong female character Irene,played by Vma Thurman, and the filmitself which relies on soft colors andsome strong visuals. I found the fateof one character disappointing, but itdid not take away from the film as awhole.

By MIKE GORDON

ANCHOR STAFF

The movie Gattaca is a smoothride into a futuristic world where par­ents have the option of conceivingtheir child the old-fashioned way orby scientifically removing "bad" traitssuch as weak hearts, tendency towardsviolence and poor eyesight in a "ge­netic hospital". This idea of selec­tive genetic makeup raises many ques­tions throughout the film and the storyresulting from this situation is quitesolid.

On Earth "sometime in the: future"is where first-time director AndrewNiccol stages his work. The storyfollows the life and fate of VincentFreeman, played nicely by EthanHawke. He is a naturally conceivedchild, expected by doctors to die of aweak heart before age32, who will also expe­rience poor vision in hisshort Ii feti me, leadi nghis parents to decidetheir second child, Anton(Loren Dean) wouldhave his traits altered atthe hospital before birth,thus removing any ten­dency towards violenceor chance for depression.This difference betweenVincent and Anton leadsto a sibling rivalry thatproves important in the

, end.Because of his flaws,

Vincent will never reachhis dream of becoming aspace navigator at theGattaca corporation, butwith the help of JeromeEugene Morrow, playedby Jude Law, he man­ages to find hope.Jerome is one of the eliteof society but due to anaccident he can nolonger walk and has beenliving in solitude for ayear. Because his iden­tity is valuable to"degeneries" such asVincent, they adopt one

telling Family StoriesBy CHRISlOPHER CARSTENS

Families get together and peoplestart telling stories. Each family hasits old favorites, tales told again andagain.

When I was a kid, my grandfa­ther told stories of the pioneyr daysin Illinois, tales of roads built,on oldIndian trails, of capturing horsethieves and hiding runaway 'slaves,family stories he had learned from hisfather, who had learned them fromhis father. I knew some of those sto­ries as well as I knew the story of thethree bears - because I'd heard themso many times.

In fact, Grandfather had such areputation as a storyteller that the lo­cal Scout troop would come out eachyear so that the members couId learnabout the history of their neighbor­hood - not from a book, bu(from aman who remembered stories he'dheard from his parents, grandparentsand friends.

My mom and dad told storiesabout growing up in the Depression,and that's how I learned that for awhile, my mom had gotten herclothes out of the "poor box" atchurch. And my brothers tol<;l againand again about saving money fromtheir paper routes for new biCycles.Those stories told of the val,ue ourfamily placed on hard work and earn-

ing your own way.Repeating those stories around the

dinner table, on the front porch or inthe car strengthens a family's senseof who they are together, their aware-

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ness of life as a shared journey.I wonder if telling family stories

is becoming a lost tradition. Whenyou hear a family story, treasure it.The stories of old people can feellike "just a bunch of talk about oldtimes," but if you'll stop worryingabout missing this week's rerun of"Friends" and really listen to thestory, maybe you'll learn somethingabout how your parents got thatway. Maybe you'll even learnsomething about what makes youtick.

Does your family tell a romanticstory about how your mom and dadmet? Do they repeat tales about howyour people came to this country? Doyou remember hearing a funny storyabout an uncle who couldn't keep

things straight?You can help keep the tradition of

telling stories alive in your family­or even bring it back to life if it's beenlost. It's simple: Just ask questionsand listen to the answers.

When you're sitting with yourmom and there's a quiet moment, ask,"How did you meet Dad?"

Ask your dad how he got into hisline of work, or get your uncle talk­ing about why the family movedacross the country when he was little.

You may need to ask a couple ofadditional questions to get the wordsflowing, but most people are de­lighted to talk with a willing audienceabout their lives.

In fact, the most common reactionis probably surprise. "You really wantto know that?"

Make it clear that you actually areinterested - and the story is almostcertain to come out.

Some people are great storytell­ers. But everybody becomes a betterstoryteller with an interested listener.

Ifyou take the time to hear a fam­ily story -especially when the telleris an older person - that act of lis­tening is a real gift. It says two things:I care about your memories of ourfamily life, and I care about you.

That's the way it is with familystories.

"EMPOWERING WOMEN FOR THENEXT MILLENNIUM"

Barbara Shlemon RyanJudith Hughes

Saturday, November 8 - 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.$25 Donation - Cafeteria

4:30 Healing Service with Mass

COFFEE HOUSE: "LEVITE"Saturday, November 7 - 6:30 p.m.

HEALING SERVICE WITH MASSSunday, November 9 - 2:00 p.m.

Fr. Richard Delisle and theLaSalette Prayer Community Healing Ministry

GRIEF EDUCATION SERIESTuesday, November 11 - 6:30-8:00 p.m.Call the Counseling Center (508) 226-8220

Evening prayer will be prayed at 7p.m. on Fri anq special prayerswillbe offered at 8 a.m. Sat. All wel­come. Information: Joan Provost699-2740.

CATHOLIC WOMEN'SCLUB,NB

At 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 12 thewomen's club will welcomeMaureen Sylvia Armstrong of theNew Bedford Aquarium Corp. as itsguest speaker. The meeting will beheld at the Days Inn, 500 HathawayRd. N.B. Information: 763-4388.

150 GRADUATES of 14Catholic colleges gathered atBallymeade Country Club onOctober 17th for the 3rd bi­ennial luncheon sponsoredby Emmanuel, Holy Cross,Regis, and Stonehill Col­leges. Sister Sheila E.Megley, RSM, Ph.D., Presi­dent of Regis College, in­spired the group with her talkon the proud record of Catho­lic higher education inAmerica, the challenges fac­ing the colleges in the 21 stcentury, and the need for con­tinued commitment to thetheological and philosophicalgoals of the schools.

Prayer lorVacations

Jesus. ~ord of the har­vest. accept our praise andour humble thanks for allthe vocations whichthrough your ~pirit you giveliberally and continually toyour Church.

make those who are pre­paring for sacred ministryand consecrated .life strongand persevering in their in­tentions. multiply the la­borers of 'the Gospel to an­nounce your Hame to allpeople.

'I'akeca're ,of all ourfamilies and be near theyoung in our pzsrishes:grant them r.eadiness and,generosity to follow you.

'I'oday. too. by the powerof your~pirit. turn your gazeupon them and call them'Grzsnt them the strength toabandon everything in or-

, 'der to choose onl,y you who, are'love.

- 'PopeJohn Paul 11

CURSILLOINFORMATION NIGHT

The Cursillo Movement for thediocese of Fall River will hold aninformation night at 7 p.m. Nov. 16at St. John of God Church inSomerset. Come for an evening ofprayer, sharing, and explanation ofthe movement. Information: ClaireStevens 678-3831.

HOLY NAME, FRThe support group Courage will

meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 in the rec­tory. The group is for homosexualCatholic men and women who arestriving to live chaste lives.

The Calix Group will hold itsnext meeting at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 9 inthe parish center. Calix enlistsCatholics who are celebrating re­covery from alcoholism, drug ad­diction and other dependencies andoffers a supplement to the spiritu­ality of the "12 step" programs ofAA and other groups. New mem­bers welcome.

DCCW officers, or contacting KitsyLancisi, tel. 222-0135. All men andwomen are welcome to attend.

ST. MARY, MANSFIELDAn interfaith service of remem­

brance and thanksgiving for hos­pice clients who have died duringthe past year will take place at, 3p.m. on Nov. 16, sponsored by theCommunity Visiting Nurse Agencyof Attleboro.

O.L. VICTORY,CENTERVILLEO.L. HOPE, W. BARNSTABLE

The· Drew Fayne MemorialBlood Drive will take place from 1­8 p.m. Nov. 17 in the parish center.Those who would like to volunteeror arrange a time to donate blood cancall Mary Archer tel. 775-6591.

SWEATER COLLECTION,ACUSHNET

Catholic, Protestant and Ortho­dox members of Church WomenUnited who will meet at 7:30 to­night at Acushnet-Wesley Method­ist Church at 67 Main St., Acushnet,are asked to bring contributions ofnew or used sweaters andsweatshirts for shipment to men andwomen in flood-stricken Poland.Donations should be clean andready to wear.

ST. MARY, N: ATTLEBOROAdoration of the Blessed Sacra­

ment will be held Nov. 7 and thefirst Friday of each month follow­ing the 7 a.m. Mass and continuingjust priorto the 9 a.m. Mass on Sat.

For the second workshop offer­ing, Nancy Pontes MSN, RN, Fam­ily Nurse Practitioner-C, will dis­cuss concerns related to activitiesofdaily' living, nutritional and ethi­cal dilemmas, and challenging be­haviors of persons withAlzheimer~s disease. The work­shop will be held from 6-8 p.m. onNov. 20th.

Both workshops 'will be held atthe Catholic Memorial Home inFall Riv.er and a certificate for 2.1contact hours will be awarded ateach workshop for participants.Those interested can pre-register bycontacting,Anne Marie Kelly at679-0011.

Catholic Memorial offers workshopsduring Alzheimer's disease month

During the month of November,the LaSalette and Divine MercyPrayer Group will pray for the de- 'ceased.. All are welcome to joinwith them at 7: 15 p.m. everyWednesday in the chapel.

EMMAUS RETREAT,E.FREETOWN

The coeducational retreatEmmaus for young people betweenthe ages of 20-30 will be held theweekend of Nov. 14-16. Itprovidesparticipants with the opportunity togrow in faith and to share in a lov­ing community. Information: Fa­ther Fred Babiczuk, 295-2411 orButch LaPriore, 679-8860.

FIRST FRIDAY CLUBThe First Friday Men's Club in­

vites men of all parishes to 6 p.m.Mass on Nov. 7 at Sacred HeartParish in Fall Riv,er. The Mass willbe celebrated by Father Dave Costaand will be followed by an infor­mal dinner in the parish center.Speaker at dinner will be GeorgeW. Sylvia, president of HumphreyOil Co., Tiverton.

VOCATION OFFICECollege and high school men are

invited to a gathering for youngmen at Sacred Heart Rectory, FallRiver,on the Friday after Thanks­giving, Nov. 28, from 6:30-8:30p.m. Evening prayer, dinner and abrief sharing about vocations andourChristian faith lives are planned.Newcomers are welcome. ContactFather Craig Pregana: 675-131 I, orEmail: FRVocationOffice@Juno.com.

ST. ANNE'S HOSPITAL, FRThe first annual mini-health fair

for the Hispanic community will beheld on Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. in St. Mary's School at Sec­ond and Spring Streets, Fall River.Information on breast cancer, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, nutrition, socialservices and home care services andfree screenings for cholesterol,blood pressure, and breast and pros­tate cancer will be available. In­formation: Natalia Konarski or Sis­ter Patricia Conlan 674-5741.

DCCWThe Fall River Diocesan Coun­

cil of Catholic Women is sponsor­ing a trip to "Hidden Ireland" fromApril 18th through the 27th nextyear. Profits will help defray thecost of the CARA survey conductedthis past spring and fall amongwomen of the diocese. Further in­formation can be obtained 'by call­ing your local women's guild,

FREE CONCERTThe chamber choir Sine Nom­

ine presents "Music of the SpanishRenaissance," directed by GlennGiuttari, at 8 p.m. Nov. 14 at Sa­cred Heart Church in N. Attleboro.It will also be performing at 7:30p.m. on Nov. 16 at St. Mary's Ca­thedral in P.R. The sixty-minuteprogram will include works byMorales, Biebl and Brahms. Inf9r­mation: 222-9191.

LaSALETTE SHRINE,ATTLEBORO

Judith Hughes, associate direc­tor of spiritual renewal services inthe Diocese of Norwich, CT will beone of the featured speakers at aworkshop titled "EmpoweringWomen for the Next Millennium,"on Nov. 8. The workshop will runfrom 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and willalso feature the noted lay evange­list and author Barbara ShlemonRyan. Pre-registration is required: '222-5410.

There will be a healing serviceat 2 p.m. on Nov. 9. It will includea celebration of the Eucharist,hymns of praise and teaching.People will have the opportunity tobe prayed over and anointed indi~

vidually if they wish. The servicewill be led by Father RichardDelisle.

The musical group "Levite" willbe appearing at the shrine at 6:30p.m. Nov. 8 for a free concert. Theduo, made up of Lynn and JosephHoldovitz offers unique music re­flecting the Christian tradition.

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GIRL SCOUTSThe Fall River Catholic Com­

mittee on Scouting will be holdingclasses for Girl Scouts in the Taun­ton/Attleboro area wishing to earnthe "I Live My Faith" and/or "Fam­ily of God" medals. Registrationand first class will be held at I p.m.on Nov. 8 at the Immaculate Con­ception Church in Taunton. Infor­mation: Pat Latinville 678-8667.

CHRIST THE KING,MASHPEE

The Cape Cod-Islands Chapterof Catholic Nurses will meet at6:30p.m. on Nov. 19 to discuss the topic"Catholic Nursing in the New Mil­lennium." Deacon Paul K. Romawill be the speaker and all Catholicnurse members and non-membersare welcome. Information: DebSearle 420-1387.

In recognition ,of November asNational Alzheimer's Month,Catholic Memorial Home of FallRiver has planned two workshQps,on AI,zheimer's ,disease. Areahealthcare providers, families of in­dividuals with Alzheimer's andmembers of the community are in­vited to attend.

"Alzheimer's Re-Socialization,"a works~op designed to overcomethe communication barriers be­tween persons with the disease;andfamilies/caregivers, will be heldfrom' 9:30to II :30 a.m. Nov. 13th.

C Deborah Jackson, I.:CSW and

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