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FATHER RICHARD G. ANDRADE, parochial vicar' at St. Anthony parish, East Falmouth, and Janet Farrell of St. Francis Xavier parish, Hyannis, both of the Cape Cod and Islands Separated and Divorced Support Group, review plans for to­morrow's I Forum for Separated and Divorced Catholics. The program, offered by the Diocesan' Office of Family Ministry, will be held at the' Family Life Center in North Dartmouth. (Rosa photo)

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WASHINGTON (NC) - Phila­delphia Auxiliary Bishop Ed­ware T. Hughes has been strong­ly supported by fel10w bishops in caNing for "sustained protest" against the' July 1 Supreme Court ruling that struck down public-funded remedial aid in parochial school classrooms.

Several ,bishops at the Nov. 11-15 meeting of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops in Washington joined in cal1ing !the ruling a "blatant injustice" ,to poor parochia'l students and I urging-a plan of action to over­turn the decision.

The court Tuled July 1 that public school teachers giving

remedial instruction in private school classrooms violated the principle of separation of church and state.

Priv'ate school students from poor families are eligible to re­ceive remedia·1 instruction with funds from Ohapter' I of the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act, but under. the court decision can no longer receive ,the instruction on paro­chial school property. The Rea­ganadministration proposed Nov. 13 that poor parents re­ceive Chapter I vouchers that could be used at public or private schools.

Chapter I is a federally fund­

ed grant which provides educa­tional seTVices to deprived and needy U.S. students. It had been effectively implemented for 20 years prior to the July 1 ruling, which has necessitated a massive reorganization of the program.

Where previously a Chapter I teacher could visit a school to provide special services in a designated classroom area, it is now necessa,ry fOT students to move to a' neutral site.

Needless to say, this situation is a great disservice to the young people previously benefited by the program. Parents who wish to have their children assisted

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Synod seeks'truth

How much water?

Related story on page 2. VATICAN CITY (NC) - The

Nov. 24-Dec. 8 extraordinary Synod of Bishops is not an effort to turn back the church lock to preconcilia,r days, says Cardinal . John Krol of Philadelphia, a synod official.

Nor is it an effort to deter­mine whether the post-conciliar era has been positive or nega­tive, he declared ata press con­ference held earlier this week jointly with Cardinal Godfried Dnnneels of Malines-Brussels, Belgium.

The aim is to .learn how to better implement council teach­ings, they said.

Cardinal Krol is one of the three synod co-presidents. Car­dinal Danneels Is the recording secretary responsible for pre­paring the official reports of synod proceedings.

"·Even . from a judicial stand­point, there is no way that the synod can overturn the ecumeni­cal ·council," said :Cardinal Krol.

"We are seeking infOrmation from the world and suggestions on how to 'better implement" council teachings, he added.

Cardinal Dllnneels said col­legiality and the ,role of national bishops' conferences is a main topic proposed for discussion by hierarchies from the developed countries of North America and Europe.

Some hierarchies requested a discussion of the role of women, he added.

But most· of those requests came from the d'eveloped coun­tries, said Cardinal. Danneels, who prepared 'a summary fOT the synod delegates of the more than .I 00 presynod reports subrpitted by bishops' conferences.

These are less a priority for the Third World and communist­bloc hierarchies, he said.

"In Latin America the libera­tion of man and human rights are problems of greater inten­sity," he said.

In Africa and Asia the key issue is inculturation, he added.

Inculturation refers to the adaptation of Christianity to local culture and .customs.

Cardinal Danneels said an African bishop once told him it was hard for him to understand why ·Christ is always depicted as a white man.

About 60 percent of the synod. delegates came from the develop­ing countries, said Cardinal Dan­neels. . The central issue of the hier· archies of the communist-bloc nations is freedom to express their religion, he added.

Reports from those bishops' conferences "are less explicit" because of their situations, said Cardinal Danneels. "How can they preach the Gospel except in martyrdom?"

Regarding col1egiality, the two cardinals said the effOTt is to find a balance between papal authority over the universal

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Marian Medal to 105 105 members of diocesan par­

ishes will receive the .Marian Medal in ceremonies at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 at St. Mary's Ca1lhedral.

The awal1d, to be presented by Bishop Daniel A. Cronin, recog­nizes persons nominated by their pastors as outstanding parishioners.

The ·list of recipients and their parishes fol1ows:

FALL RIVER DEANERY: Mrs. Aubrey (Claudette) Armstrong, St. Louis de France, Swansea; George A. Ayers, SS. Peter & Paul, Fall River; Mrs. Albert (Gladys) Ba.rre, Blessed Sacra­ment, Fall River; Gerard Ber­ger, Notre Dame, Fall River;

Mrs. Antonio (Theresa) Borges,Espirito Santo, Fall River.

Mrs. Norman (Laurette) Bro­deur, Our Lady of Grace, West­port; Miss Ellen Brown, St. Ber­nard, Assonet; J. Robert Cou­lombe, St. Mary's' Cathedral, Fall River; Mrs. Caroline Dolan, Holy Rosary, Fall River; Mrs. Mariesta Donnelly, St. Patrick, Fall River.

Mrs. Rene '(Rita A.) Forand, St. William, Fall River; Mrs. Anthony (Mary C.) Geary, HolyName, Fall River; Joseph F. Gromada, St. Stanislaus, Fall River; Mrs. Thomas (Vera)Hartley, St. Thomas More, Som­erset; Peter J. Hoss, Our Ladyof Fatima, Swansea.

Mrs. Nelson (Lorraine) Julius, Jr., St. Mathieu, Fall River; Mrs.

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Also named as a non-voting participant was Mother Teresa of Calcutta, winner of the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize 'and founder of the Missionaries of Charity religious order.

Nine obse,rvet:s from Chris­tian bodies in ecumenical dia­logue with the Catholic Church are also participating. These ob-­servers, named by their. own churches, bring to 51 the total of non-voters at the synod. .

Pope John Paul II announced the synod ·Iast January 'and said

'its purpose was to examine the teachings of the Second Vatican Council 20 years after its con­clusion. It began Nov. 24.

Mother Teresa and Dechant were named as auditors because they represent Catholic organiza­tions 'active in church life. Audi­tors cannot speak at synod plen­ary sessions but are aIlowed to speak at smaIl-group workshop sessions.

.Fifteen auditors were named, including Canadian Sister Kath­erine MacDonald, superior gen­era·1 of the Congregation of No­tre Dame· de Sion and president of the International Union of Superiors ·General; Genevieve Riviere <if I:rance, president of -the Conference' of International

, €llttidlic'Organizations;arid 1-hi­:bot., oSulyn of 'Brazil" 'head' o(the

. 'balin' A:meritanWorkers" Center, ;a.' 'tra<ie' union·movemt'mt.' '. " . ·Cardinai Dearden' was named as one 'of'15 special guests. Many, such as Cardinal Dearden, were chosen because they play­ed an active role ouring 'Vatican II.

These· special gueSts include

Cardinal. Franz Konig, retiTed archbishop of Vienna, Austria; Cardinal Bernard Alfrink, retired archbishop of Utrecht, Nether­lands; an<i Cardinal Leo Suen­ens, retired archbishop of Ma­lines-Brussels, Uelgium.

12 theologians to help the synod secretariat and be avail­able as experts for the synod voting members are also pres­ent. They include Australian Jesuit Father William DaHon, theology professor at the Jesuit­·run Gregorian Universi.ty in Rome; Father Stanislaw Nagy, professor of fundamental theo­logy at the Catholic University of Lublin, Poland; and Father Raul Lanzetti, professor of dog­matic theology at the Opus Dei­Tun University of Navarra in Spain.

The nine ecumenical observers are from the Orthodox Church, the Anglican Communion, Lu­theran Wor·ld Federation, World Methodist Council, the World Reformed Alliance, the Disciples of Christ, the World Baptist Alliance, the Pentecostals' and the World Council of Churches.

Genocide Treaty WASHINGTON (NC) - The

Senate. Foreign Rel'a,tions Com­mittee unanimously approved an amended version of the Genocide Treaty banning involvement in

· acts of genocide. The treaty. Which was ,languished in the Sen­

·.~~e. fQr 36 years despite ·its ap­.prov~~ '!?y:96 other na,tions; was initiated in the ..,aftermath .. of World War II as a response to

~.Nazi genocide. The U.S: Catholic , Conference, public policy arm of the U.S. bishops, has adyocated ,its-ratification. The' treaty is officially known as the Inter­national C<invention' on the Pre­

· vention' 'and Punishment of the · Crime of Genotide. '

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erend Daniel A. Cronin, Bishop of Fall River, has accepted the nomination by Very Reverend. William A: Heffron, provincial superior of the Sacred Hearts Fathers, that Reverend Frederick

. Meyers, SS.CC., serve as pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes parish, Wellfleet.

Father Meyers' appointment is effective Dec. I, 1985.

Medal awarded BRIDGEPORT; Conn. (NC) ­

Father Eugene A. LaVerdiere, a priest of the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament, has been awarde:d the Medal of Spiritual­ity by the Diocese of· Bridge· port.

The medal was presented at the Diocesan Eucharistic Con·

.gress by Bishop Walter W. Cur·

AUXILIARY BISHOP Eugene A. Marino.

New NCCB-USCC secretary

"A cause of rejoicing" WASHINGTON (NC) - Auxi­

liary Bishop Eugene A. Marino of Washington said his election Nov. 12 to one of. the four major offices of the National Confer­ence of Catholic Bishops-U.S. Catholic Conference has put him into "a position where con­cerns of black Catholics can be more effectively articulated."

Bishop Marino, 51, a member of the Josephite order, was elected NCCB-USCC secretary during the bishops' fall meeting.

An auxiliary bishop in Wash­ington since 1974, he is the first black bishop to hold one of the four NCCB-USCC offices.

"I'm delighted that the con­,ference has a person in office from the minority community," he said. "I think it will be a cause 'of rejoicing for the minor­ity community. '

"I see it as a sign of hope and encouragement and .an indication of a serious commitment (on the part of the bishops) to making black. people 'leaders of the church at the highest levels."

The concerns of black Cath­olics and black bishops are' many, he said, including racism in the Catholic Church; the need for evangelization and training of black clergy, religious and laity for leadership roles; and the formulation of a nationa'l NCCB-USCC secretariat for black Catholics.

Black' Catholics number 13 .million out of the U.S. black population of ~6 million. There are 52 million Catholics in the United States.

The question of economic justice, which is discussed in the U.S. bishops' proposed pastoral on the economy, Bishop Marino

said, also affects blacks because ,poverty is "experienced dispro­portionately" in the bla.ck, com­

,m~nity,.

Bishop Marino 'said he "wholly identifies" with black culture, although his father was Puerto Rican.

Born in Biloxi, Miss., May 19, 1934, the bishop was ordained a priest June 9, 1962. His educa­tion includes study at Mary Im­maculate Novitiate in Newburgh, N.Y., St. Joseph's Seminary and The Catholic University of Am­erica in Washington, Loyola University in New Orleans, and Fordham University in New York.

His election, he said, could be a sign to blacks that "there is, in fact, a place for' them in the Catholic Church."

He said his office will give him a voice in all major policy and planning decisions and in guiding "the day-to-day busi­ness" of the NCCB.

"I'm pleased and honored to have the bishops place their con­fidence in me," he said.

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diocese of New York remains, committed to providing a shelter for AIDS patients, a spokes.inan said after protests from Catholic parishioners forced, reconsidera~" of the first shelter selected. Hu~ ' dreds of people 'in, ~oly'Nanie' . parish on Mimhattan~s . 'West ' . Side signed peiitiol)~or, phoned. to protest after it was 8i)nounced: ' that a vacantconvebtnexi to the ',' ' parochial scboo):was,-to become' a shelter for bomeless victims of .,.AlDS. '. ,.

tis, of Bridgeport.

Father LaVerdiere is the ed­itor of Emmanuel magazine and an associate editor of The Bible Today.

New challenge ROME (NC) - Western Euro­

pean Catholics who don't go to church but consider themselves good Catholics are a new chal­lenge to evangelism,. said several participants at a recent 'meeting of European bishops. "The peo­ple who no longer go to Mass would be very angry if you told them they do not belong to the church," said Cardinal Godfried Danneels of Malines-Brussels, noting that ,in some countries only 30 percent of Catholics at­tend Mass regularly.

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·.the moorins.-, Remeniberil1lg Advent

This Sunday Latin Rite Catholics enter the Advent season. A time of preparation for the liturgical celebration 'of the Incarnation, .it (~elebrates the thousands of years before the coming of Christ when the world awaited its Savior.

Many Catholics still recall the season asa sort ofa mini-Leflt during which fasting and abstinence were much in vogue, marriages were '"forbidden" and Christmas Eve was a black fast.

Well; much has changed since those days. For today's participating Catholics Advent is a tim.e ~f joyful hope. The widespread use of the Advent wreath forms a. prayerful and visual reminder of the liturgical meaning of this season. Other practices involving mutual sharing such as' the Advent calendar arid the Jesse Tree, tracing the lineage of David, also keep alive the purpose and intent of this time. . ,

Yet even such reminders, if over-commercialized, can' make it difficult to keep the real ideals and goals of the season in proper focus. u'

In' a country where Christmas celebratio'ns are too often solely material, the sp,iritual is in danger 'of becoming the. hapless victim of the secular. '.

Today Christians must not only fight'to make Advent a meanirigful experience, they must also face attempts to banish the true meaning of Christmas from public view. The determined and serious effort to remove creche scenes from public and town lands is but one more manifestation of the push to make Christmas nothing more than a pagan celebration.. ,

Over the years such organizations as the Knights of Columbus have striven to keep Christ in Christmas. Although laudable, their impact in many areas has been minimal.

Once th,e Christmas season began the day after Thanksgiving. Now Christmas television commercials are aired at Halloween. Indeed; for some businesses, Christmas is a daily matter, as evidenced by so many year-around Christmas stores. Thns commercial emphasis has the effect of almost negating the spiritual meaning of the season.

Although the difficulties seem insurmountable, Catholics must be a voice crying in a wild~rness. The faithful should not be overwhelmed by mercantile pressures and persuasiveness. To be discouraged at the outset of Advent is a Christian contradiction.

Rather, efforts should be undertaken to reinforce the family celebration of Christmas. Introduction of Advent customs and practices on this level will in itself be a positive sign of care and concern.

Parishes for·their part should not be satisfied merely to tuck an Advent wreath in some sanctuary corner. The wreath should become a' sign and symbol of community intent to keep its purpose and meaning a priority. The weekly lighting of the Advent candles should be a significant time to instruct, teach and enkindle.

And Catholic organi2:ations should have sufficient courage on the local as well as tine national level to follow the K of C example. Where one organization can only ripple the pond of indifference, many organizations, uriited in purpos~, can really stir the waters. '

Whatever directions are undertaken, may we all continue to view Christmas as a vyry special time. If we prepare well in spirit and in heart, the celebration of Christ's birth will have a lasting effect on our living.

And that is what Advent is all about. The Editor

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LIGHTING THE CANDLES ON T,HE FAMILY ADVENT WREATH

'God is light; in him there is no darkness.' 1 In. 1:5

Another creche dispute By Liz S. Armstrong

WASHINGTON (NC) ~ With Advent and the construction of Christmas decorations in Ameri­can communities, sometimes con­troversies erupt as well - as in Washington, where plans for a Christmas creche in a national public park are again in dispute...

Last year, the National Park Service included the creche in its public holiday display on the El­lipse, the park behind the White House. for the first time in a decade. In early November, the park service held a hearing to gauge public reaction to inclusion of the creche this year as well.

The Park Service's 1984 'deci­sion to include the creche followed a 5-4 Supreme Court ruling earlier that year allowing the city of Paw­tucket, RI, to include a Christmas creche among city decorations placed on private land as part of the community holiday festivities.

Then earlier this year the high court also upheld the erection of a nativity scene by a private group in a city park in Scarsdale, N. Y. '

. Groups arguing against the inclu­sion of the creche in the 1985 holi­day display suggested that even if the Supreme court rulings make the creche constitutional, its pres­ence creates divisiveness that would be prevented if the creche were not constructed. ,

"Whether Of not it is constitu­tionally pt:rmissibIe, to include a

creche - or other religious sym­bol":"'- in the pageant, its inclusion certainly is not constitutionally required,"said Joel Levy, and Amer­ican Jewish Congress official who addressed the Park Service on behalf of that group, the Synogogue Council ofAmerica and other organ­izations.

"The fact is that the inclusion of the creche in this publicly spon­sored event is divisive," he said. "What is constitutional is not neces­sarily wise or desirable, whether for government or religion." , The national Park Service made

no immediate decision on the creche on the Ellipse, and because of the recent flood conditions in Washing­ton service officials were not avail ­able for comment on the 1985 creche controversy.

Unlike the Pawtucket decision, in which a slim majority ofjustices voted to uphold the creche, the Scarsdale case brought a tie 4-4 vote and a terse, one-sentence deter­mination that the lower court deci­sion upholding the Scarsdale creche would stand.

In one aspect, those Scarsdale and Pawfucket cases were flip ver­sions of one another. In Pawtucket, the issue was a public-sponsored creche placed on private land; and in Scarsdale, the issue was a private­owned creche on public land.

Beyond that, however, both cases involved the righ-t to exhibit a par­ticularly Christian display in the secular community, raising church­state separation questions.

In the 1984 Pawtucketmajority decision, Chief Justice Warren' Burger wrote ,that the court has

, not considered it desirable or pos­sible to' enforce a regime of total church-state separation.

"Nor does the Constitution require complete separation of church and state; it affirmatively mandates accommodation, not merely tolerance, of all religions and forbids hostility toward any," Burger stated. "Whatever benefit to one faith or religion or to all religions is indirect, remote and incidental.

Rather than focusing merely on 'the creche, the Pawtucket display also included various other holi­day symbols, such as a Christmas tree and Santa's house. ' "

The U.S. Catholic Conference expressed its gratification with the Pawtucket ruling. Msgr. Daniel F. Hoye, USCC general secretary, said the ruling "appears to affirm the reasonable view that govern­ment can accommodate the inter­ests of its citizens in this matter without doing violence to any con­stitutional principle."

The Catholic League for Reli­gious'and Civil Rights, in!l friend­of-the-court brief in the Scarsdale case, argued that 0p.ponents of the Scarsdale creche "raised no objec­tion whatsoever to the proposed creche except that it has religious significance. It is this exclusion on the basis of content, without com­pellingjustification, which the First Amendment forbids.

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Som'eday , "

We bumped into each other in an Interstate cafe in Indi­ana or Kentucky a couple of summers ago. We hadn't met before, but somebody in our fam­ily bumped into the chair of some­body in their family and a passing­through-tourist acquaintanceship was struck.

To our delight, we discovered that we were each journeying to the area ofthe other and wejumped over one another with questions.

We: "How long will it take us to really see Jamestown?"

They: Awkward silence...Well..... embarrassed laugh, "we're not sure..... Pause.....we've never been there ourselves."

We: "Oh, are you new to the area?"

They: Very embarrassed. "No, we've lived there eleven years."

Then it was their turn. "What ,about this Molly Brown House?

We saw the musical based on her life. Is it worth the timeT'

We: Awkward silence. "Well ...you see..... Pause. "Didn't one of you kids go there once on a field trip?" And we were forced to admit we hadn't been there, although we lived in the area for 25 years.

We Americans are an enigma, even to ourselves. Why is it that we

travel miles and spend hours and money to visit the high points of someone else's area, but fail to become familiar with our own?

,Time and again when I go to speak in an area and ask to see some tourist attraction, I'm shown it by natives who' haven't been there before.

I confess to the same. We have great numbers of attractions in our state, but practici;llly everyone that I've visited, I did so first with out-of-state guests. Yet, put me in a car and head me toward another state and I don't want to miss a single one of their attraction,s.

We do the same thing with school classes. I know dozens of high school classes that go to France or Spain but have never been to Chi­cago or New York or Washington D.C. When they get to Madrid, they meet Madrilenos who talk to them about their trips to Washing­ton or San Francisco and the kids feel ignorant, because they are.

Lots of families are in a very tight money, pinch. Maybe we should all stay home and become familiar with our own areas. We can begin by making a family visit to our local and state Chambers of Commerce, amassing all kinds of literature. We can !>uy a state map

Alternatives "We have no alternative but

to have- priests who are 'cir­cuit riders' as the number of priests decreases. In fact, there are many dioceses which already have them. You are dreaming when you say we should avoid consider­ing them."

The above sentiments came up in a conversation I had with some priests. It was about a column I wrote (Sept. 13) expressing con­cern over priests as circuit riders who bounce into a parish only to celebrate the Eucharist.

My column questioned whether priests want to be cast into the sin­gular role of celebrant and whether the community aspect of the Euchar­ist is demeaned when a priest doesn't stay around long enough to be considered a true community m.ember.

In the course of the conversa­tion several alternatives to circuit riders were suggested. For exam­ple, reinstatement of married priests. This was dismissed with the observation that most former priests left because of institutional differences with church authorities.

Some priests argued tha't those former priests would want to come back on their own terms, which would be unacceptable to the au­thorities.

The ideas of allowing priests to marry or ordaining women as priests were ruled out because of longstanding traditions which show no signs of changing.

The possibility of importing for­eign priests was considered imprac­tical because so often there is either a language or culture barrier which hampers th,eir effectiveness.

Does this leave us, without any alternatives to the circuit rider?

In a recent interview, Bishop William Higi of Lafayette, Ind., said: "If we are going to become severely limited in the number of diocesan priests, ways must be

found to prolong priestly service." He stressed that this needs to be

, done .in. such a, way that the priest 'will"feel fuifille'd, 'appreciated and satisfied that he is a valuable re­source to the local church."

Bishop Higi has instituted a senior associate role for priests at retirement age, a role in which they continue ministerial service without the worry of administra­tion. In this new role, priests do not revert back to assistant or associate pastor but keep their sta­tus and pastoral ministry.

Another practice is to ask an older man to take a smaller parish if the parish he is serving is "begin­ning to break his back."

Some people would argue that some older pastors need to be

~(necroloCiYJ December 1

Rev. Phillipe Ross, Chaplain, 1958, Sacred Heart Home, New Bedford

Rev. Edward J. Gorman, Pas­tor Emeritus, 1964, St. Patrick,. Somerset

December 2 Rev. Arihur Savoie, Pa'stor,

1917, St. Hyacinth, New Bedford Rev. Dennis W. Harrington, As­

sistant, 1958, St. Mary, Taunton December'3

Rev. John W. McCarthy, P.R., Pastor, 1926, Sacred Heart, Fall River

December' 4 , Rev. Charles Ou'ellette, Assist­

ant, 1945, St.' James, Taunton , December 6

Rev. Joseph L. Cabral, Pastor, 1959, Our Lady of Angcls, Fall River

Rt. Rev. John H. Hackett, Chan­cellor of Fall River Diocese June -December 1966

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If your family is like mine, ev­eryone has a secret wish to visit some weird place. One of our sons has always had a secret yearning to visit a large hotel in our city that has a crinkled gold roof. I'm sure he thinks it's a Taj Mahal. My hus­band has been inside, and says it's just a lobby with red carpet but it goes on our Someday list. l want to get back to a canyon we visited in our courting days to see if it really is that beautiful or if it was our state of life. . Someday can'1 be put offforever. We'll get too old or too tired or too separated and then we'll say, "1­wish we had done that when we had health or when the kids were at home. I wish we had visited other places a little less and home a little more."

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turned out to pasture because their old traditions and manner of opera­ting might do more harm than good for the parish and the other priests who have to live with them.

No doubt there are cases where this is true, but the message from Bishop Higi seems to say that whenever possible those who still can effectively operate should be utilized because of their wisdom and their ability to relate to older members of the community.

. Bishop Higi also spoke about young priests who become pastors of small parishes. He said, in some cases, "the priest either goes to seed or he develops a number of qon-ministerial activities." The bi­shop is concerned that "the full potential of such a priest is not tested or developed."

Bishop Higi's solution is "smaller parishes being clustered in such a way that the pastor is kept operat­ing at full potential, knowing a ful­(illing life in ministry."

Bishop Higi's desire to prolong an older priest's service by respect­ing his status in life and challeng­ing the creativity in his younger priests intrigued me.

My bet is that these are but a few among many more alternatives that need exploring as priests decrease in numbers.

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gion textbook has a section on Anglican priests. The book says that the Roman Catholic and Angli­can study commissions agree on the validity of the Anglican priest­hood and on the Eucharist. Even

. though these findings are supposed to be "approved or modified as necessary by appropriate church authorities," the book says that they move the Roman Catholic­Anglican communities closer to unity in other matters.

Wh.en did the church change its position? I thought you said that Anglican orders are not considered valid by the church and that Roman Catholics are not supposed to receive Communion in the Angli­can churches. Is this stilI correct?, (Illinois)

A. The church's position on Anglican Orders has not been re­versed. If you reread your ques­tion carefully, it says clearly that the statement on the validity of Anglican orders was that of a study commission. Many such study commissions reach conclu­sions which must then be reviewed and finally approved, or possibly changed, by church authorities on both sides.

The primary official document on this subject is still ~'Apostolicae

Curae" (1896) in which Pope Leo XIII declared that the defects in the ordination of Anglican bishops and priests are so critical that Anglican orders must be judged invalid. His decision was based on . the disagreement which seemed present on the nature of the Euch­arist and on the origin of the orders of bishops and priests.

Since Vatican Council II, respec­ted scholars and high church offi­cials of both Anglican and Roman Catholic communities have restud­ied this question carefully and found that the differences between the two beliefs are not nearly as profound and insoluble as they appeared to be at the time of Pope Leo.

Authorities on both sides con­sider a change in the Roman Catho­lic position quite likely, possibly in the relatively near future.

As of now, however, there is no change in our church's position on Anglican orders.

Q. Please help this convert with something that just doesn't seem to add up. Why does the churcln putmarrying outside the church in the same (mortal sin) category as something like murder?

Aren't there degrees of wrong­ness even among the command­ments? Your column has been very helpful for me in understanding reasons behind the church's posi­tions. I hope you can put some light on this for me. (Texas)

A. You have some excellent insights on the meaning of sin, and I hope you keep developing them. As you imply, if our life of grace is a relationship with God, that rela­tionship can be affected, even ser­iously, in varying degrees.

First, you are right (and in total agreement with Christian moral tradition) in seeing degrees ofwrong­

ness in acts and intentions which are seriously sinful.

Thus, to say that something is a mortal sin, assuming of course that all necessary reflection and intentions are there, does not imply that it is "just as bad" as any other serious or mortal sin.

We must remember that sin is not measured in pounds or inches. It is an injury, sometimes even a destruction, of our relationship of friendship with God; it involves actions and decisions about things that affect that relationship.

As in other aspects of faith, we learn much about our relationship with God by comparing it with our relationship with another human being. Some things can weaken that relationship ("venial sin"); some actions can destroy it.

A husband, for example, might destroy his relationship with his wife, until repentance and forgive­ness follow, by physically abusing her. He can also destroy it by vicious emotional abuse that stran­gles her spirit and perhaps even her sanity.

There's no question that the second is more destructive and therefore more sinful.

According to our biblical and traditional understanding of the Christian life, the same is true in our relationship with God. Some wrong actions, serious in them­selves, may be objectively less des­tructive of our relationship to our Creator and Lord than other sins. Certain objectively sinful actions are also more subject to circum­stances (fear, lack of awareness' and so on) which can diminish or exclude actual personal sin.

In at least one sense, sins which are purely church laws are often, if not always, in this later category. They may undermine, or even des­troy to some degree, the social fabric and health of the church as the body of Christ. 0 But they are normally not as immediately and directly destructive of human socie­ty and human beings as violations of the Ten Coinmandments and other precepts of the natural law.

Q. Is it now possible for second cousins to marry in the Catholic Church? OUI1 newspaper said there is a change in the laws of the Catholic Church about this, and my second cousin and I are serious­ly thinking of marriage. (Maryland)

A. According to the new Code of Canon Law, marriages in the collateral line are invalid up to the fourth degree of relationship, inclu­sive. (Canon 1091) This would include first cousins.

,Formerly the relationship of se­cond cousins was also an impedi­ment to marriage, though it was routinely dispensed. That imped­iment is now eliminated.

A free brochure outlining Catho­lic marriage is available by sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Father Dietzen, Holy Trinity Parish, 704 N. Main St., Bloom­ington, m. 6n7dln. QllIe§tio!'!§ for this co!umll1 sholUl!dl ~e §ent to Wather Dietzen lilt the seme lIlddre§§.

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Continu~d from Page One' national level or which go beyond Vatican Congregation for the " church'-and the authority. of a the scope ~f a single dioce!1e, Doctrine of the Faith, and Bish­

bishop in his own diocese. Cardina.J Krol said. op ,James Ma.Jone, president of

. "The bishop who rules his Regarding application of the. U.S. bishops' conference.THE HOLY FATHlER'S MISSION AID TO THE ORIENTAL CHURCH ,diocese rules not as a delegate council teachings, Cardinal Krol In a book published. earlier

or as a vicar of the pope, but by said that over the past 20 years this year, Cardinal RatzingerOUR This Christmas you'll be remembered in the Midnight

divine authority," said Cardinal "implementation has' exceeded said the church has followed a . GIFT Mass in Bethlehem..The celebrant, Archbishop James

KroI.' the great hopes of many of the course of self-destruction since . TO J. Beltritti, will offer the Mass for the members and YOU benefactors of this association ... How better can we "Finding a 'balance requires members of the council." Vatican II. Bishop Malone has

. say thank you? sensitivity," he said. At the same tUne, there have said .the church is basically "on The problem is ~ot theological, been some problems because track."

In 18 mission countries (where Catholics, though few, but finding the practical relation­ "chang'e always brings' some The synod "is not a boxing are mostly of the Eastern Rites) the Holy Father helps ship' between the pope and the dust." match" between the two, 'said millions because you read this column and respond local bishop, said Cardinal Dan­ Post-conciliar problems in~ ·Cardinal KroI. "Both views a,rewith love. Blind boys in the Gaza Strip (not one of them

neels. elude" insufficient preparation valid, and both are necessaryCl'1ristian) are learning life-giving skills at the Pontifical Mission Center for the Blind. Victims of leprosy are "I don't .believe we will find for people to accept liturgical to carry the role of the synod." cared for by native priests and sisters in India. The poor a solution before Christ comes' changes,and laxity on moral "The role of the synod is not are fed, in body and soul, in Egypt, iraq, Iran, Lebanon,. back," said Cardina.J Danneels. is!1ues regarding sex; said Car­ tei be either optimistic or pessi­and Ethiopia. The Good News of the Gospel is shared, Cardinal Krol called national, dinal Danneels. . . mistic. It is'to find out the truth. than~:s to you ... This season especially, won't you re­ bis.hops' conferences. "usefuland Both . cardinals 'were asked' One m"an says the' glass' is ·.half merrtber the missions in your prayers? Our priests and:

necessary pastoral instruments." what they thought of conflict­ empty, the other says it is halfsisters depend on you. They ask the' Christ Child to' bless you always. . Conferences have a collegial dim~ ing assessments of the post con­ full. What I want to know is

ension, bilt not everything they ciliar church offered by' Cardinal how~much water is in the glass," do is, "strictly speaking, col­ Joseph Ratzinger, head of the added Cardinal Danneels.MASSES Dear Mrs. M:

YOU Yes, priests in the Hoiy land will be pleased to offer legial because this refers to the REQUEST soon the Masses you request. Simply seAd us your in' relationship of 'the pope to all

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: The Post Office has increased from'TRAIN A NATIVE SISTER. We'll send you her photo, or at neutral sites, but "it is im­, 13 to 25 cents its charge to THE: courages many parents and stu­and she'll write to you. Make the payments atyour own , ANCHOR, for notification of a sub-, dents from participating an the possible on a broad and practicalconvenience ($12.50 a month, $150 a year, $300 for : scriber's change. of address. Please' program, thus youngsters orig­ basis to offer effective servicesthe entire two-year course). ' , he.lp 'us r~duce .this expensE!..by noti-: by making children -leave theirBUILD A MISSION CHURCH IN MEMORY OF YOUR , fYlng us Immediately when you plan; inaBy targeted as recipients of LOVED ONES. We can tell.you where it's needed, its , to move. , needed tutorial services are own school to travel to a pub­size and location will determine the cost (from $4,000 : PLEASE PRINT YOUR NEW : bearing the brunt of this de­ lic school. It simply won't work," up), and the Bishop overseas will keep you informed. ,, ADDRESS BELOW ", Bishop Hughes said.cision., ,. ($10,000 helps build an. entire parish 'plant'-church, , , In' an attempt to remedy the Having spoken out oftenschool, rectory and convent.) , Name ,, , situation, a: voucher bill was in­ against other injustices" "we, , troduced in the U.S. Senate NoY. can'no't acquiesce in silence to 35 : Street Address ,

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would no longer be given to children confided to our care. . Nolan: , - local school districts for dis­ We need to protest as power­, .FOR ----,,-- _ bursement. Rather, they would fully as we can against this out­, New Parish, be granted' directly to qualify­ rage," the bishop said.Please NAME ,------------ ing parents by way of a voucherreturn : Date of Moving < Archbishop Peter L. Gerety ofcolipon STREET which could be redeemed 3,t a'

with your : And please attach your OLD ANCHOR·, . public or private school of their Newark, N.J., echoed Bishop offering CITY ____,STATE_-'-_...LZlp ---'--'-- Hughes', call to ov~rturn the: ADDRESS LABEL below so we can uP-: choice...

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ous to,us ~n mally:ways.": Paste Old Address Label' Here : ents. Thisvouclier·proposa.J 'gives " ,., , aid directly, to' parents, enabling Bishop R. Pierre DuMaine of , ., them to do what· they believe will San Jose, Calif.; said at'a press. ,. . ,, " Clip this' entire forin and mail· to: , be in ·the. best ,interest of their conference· following ,the dis­: THE ANCHOR : children.. cussion that he believes there : P.O. BOX 7 : The so-called Felton Case has has been in some places a "ruth­: FALL RIV,ER, MASS. 02722 : impacted . negatively on thou­ lessness in implementing the , THANK YOUl , sands of children." The voucher (court's) mandate" that reflects, ,

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AMONG THE MANY Attleboro area residents serving on various committees for the 31st annual Bishop's Charity Ball, to be held January 10 at the Lincoln Park Ballroom, No. Dartmouth, are, from left, Mrs. George Bauza, fourth vice­president of the Fall River Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, decorating committee; Charles T. Rozak, president of the Diocesan Society of St. Vincent de Paul; Father Fran­cis L. Mahoney, DCCW Attleboro district council modera­tor and Attleboro area ball director; Mrs. John Betty, dec­orating committee; Mrs. Harry B. Loew, DCCW recording secretary.

Ball hooklet fills A souvenir booklet listing

names of benefactors of the 31st annual Bishop's Charity Ball of the diocese of Fall River is now being filled.

T-he commemorative booklet has seven categories. Persons and organizations applying for space wiJ.! receive tickets for the

. social and charitable event. The Charity Ball, which bene­

fits four diocesan summer camps servipg exceptional and under­privileged children of every race, color and creed in south­eastern Massachusetts, will be held Jan. 10 at the Lincoln Park Ballroom, No. Dartmouth. Bish­op Daniel A. Cronin will be the

honored guest. Information on tickets and

categories in the ball booklet may be obtained from members of the Diocesan Council of Cath­olic Women or the St. Vincent de Paul Society, honorary spon­sors of the ball; 'aU church rec­tories; baH headquarters, 410 Highland Avenue, Fall River, 02722, tel. 676-8943 or 676-3200.

Msg,r. Anthony M. Gomes, diocesan director of the ball, re­

. quests that :all ball committee members report final listings of names for the booklet within the next two weeks.

Members will meet at 1 p.m. Jan. 5 to decorate the ballroom.

Illinois bishops support boycott

TECHNY, Ill. (NC) ~ The Catholic Conference of Illinois has voted to support the boy­cott of Campbell Soup Co. by ,the Farm Labor Organizing Com­mittee.

At their biannual meeting in late October, the bishops voted three to one, with two absten­tions, ,to support' the boycott "until a negotiated settlement is approved" by FLOC, Camp­bell and growers. The conference did not reveal who voted which way.

Attending the meeting were Cardinal Joseph Bernardin of Chicago, 'Bishop Joseph L. 1m­esch of Joliet, Bishop Arthur O'Neill of Rockford, Bishop Ed­ward W. O'Rourke of Peoria, Bishop Daniel L. Ryan of Spring­field and Auxiliary Bishop Ray­mond J. Vonesh of Joliet.

"This is 18 real victory," said Mary Yu, director of the Chic­ago archdiocesan Office for the Ministry of Peace and Justice and a member of the CCI com­munity affa'irs :division. "The

farmworkers ne~d the church's support.

"Campbell's has waffled and put off sitting down and, nego­tiating a serious settlement," she said. "We want a quick resolution - if we thought that one was near we wouldn't have asked for this."

The boycott began in 1979 in an effort to force Campbell to, enter into collective bargaining over the wages paid farm­workers. Campbell maintains it should not be singled out for a boycott because it is merely a third party in a dispute between farmworkers 'and the growers who hired them.

FLOC, based in Toledo, Ohio, however, contends that Camp­bell decides how much growers will 1"eceive prior to the pick­ing season, which influences how much the growers will pay farmworkers.

The National Conference of Catholic Charities voted to sup­port the boycott at its annual ,convention in San Francisco.

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Priests express concerns

OKLAHOMA CITY (NC) Priests of the Archdiocese of Okla­homa' City experience loneliness, feel tension in training and incor­poiatin'g lay ministers into parish work, and want their role as priests clearly defined.

The comments appeared in The . Sooner Catholic, newspaper of the

archdiocese, in a report prepared for the archdiocese by Father Frank Wrigley, pastor ofSt. Cl.!.arles Bor­romeo Parish in Oklahoma City.

Ninety diocesan priests answered questions on: , - Stress, illness and mounting

pressures, - The priest shortage, - Lay ministries, - Consolidating or closing par­

ishes or missions, • -How to maintain eucharistic

communities if there were not enoligh priests for Sunday Mass,

- Willingness of priests to live and ~ork together.

- What the archdiocese might be, like in the year 2000,

Meetings were held in each of the nine regions of the archdiocese to discuss the questionnaire and air priests' concerns.

About lay ministry, some priests said tensions arise in finding the right jpb for the right person, training the person, and then making sure the individual follows through with his or her duties. Priests acknowledged the talent and "willingness" of the laity.

"The problem is that th'ere is no common understanding of what. these lay ministries are, what the

, job of the lay minister is and what qualifications the person must have, and how such ministers relate to the bishop, to the priest, to one another, and to the deacons," said Father Michael Vaught, pastor of St. Patrick's Church in Anadarko. "And when a new pastor comes who understands things differently, the lay people may be out of ajob.

Father John Feehily, pastor of . Sacred Heart Church in Mangum, said, "I sometimes think that one of the reasons for the diminishing number of priests is that God is trying to tell the leaders of the­church' .how important it is to develop lay ministries.

Father Michael Chapman, pas­tor of Sacred Heart Church 'in . Oklahoma City, said the problem lies with the need to define the priesthood.

"With all the help from lay peo­ple, what is the priest being freed to do? Not being clear about this is a, SOUfce of stress for the priest. The role of the priest needs to be clearly defined," he said,

Recruiting for vocations should be a priority, the priests said. A majority of priests said they felt churches should not be closed or consolidated because of a shortage of priests, The church building is "strong sign" to Catholics and priests suggested it be available for prayer and sacraments whenever a priest could be there.

"It would be better to keep a vision of growth than of retrench­ment," remarked Father Joseph Berger, pastor of St. Peter's Church in Guymon. "You esta blish a church because you want it to grow. We shouldn't be afraid to start. a new parish if it is needed, even when there is a priest shortage.

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cern between reality and fantasy? I the Moon" and "True Men Don't Idistinctly remember vowing when mean, we might have ~atted our Kill Coyotes?" Sung by people

I was 13 that if I had a daughter hair a little more than necessary with multicolored mohawks and when I grew up I would never, now and then, but at least it looked rose tattoos? Forget "Leader of never, never interfere with her life like something we did on purpose. the Pack" and "Mule Skin'ner like my. mother was interfering I know her religious education Blues." with mine., teacher will back me. I called my-mother on the phone

I lied. Can a person who enjoys rock this morning. "Mom, remember How can a person come home videos be expected to attend col­ the time you yelled at me for rat ­

from school and hold a 45-minute lege, vote responsibly, drive a car, ting my hair so high and wide that conversation on the telephone wi,th raise a family, attend PTA meet­ I looked like a human micro­someone they have jilst spent nearly ings? Surely if my mother had seen phone?" eight hours with at school? I'm her these, she wouldn't have said a "No," she said. m,other. I have to say,something, word about Elvis or Jerry Lee "Well," I said, "I forgive you right? There must be something in Lewis. Am I right? There must be anyway." the revised Code of Canon Law something. in the Bible about this. "You're not nagging Marie about that makes it permissible to go Duran Duran or Berlin again~ are"Isn't it appropriate to be con­back on a promise made as a you?" she asked, "Relax, let her cerned about someone who wants 13-year-old. enjoy that stage of her life." to pay good money for a T-shirt

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9 Taunton Vincentians aid residents of Brownsville diocese

Members of Taunton District of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will meet at 8:15 p.in. Dec. 2 at Holy Family Church, Middleboro Ave., East Taunton. The guest speaker will be Lela Spekin, Taun­ton coordinator for the New Hope organization.

The program will be preceded by a 7:30 p.m. Mass for the inten­tion of the canonization of Frederic Ozanam, French founder of the Vincentians.

The Vincentians were recently the subject of a feature story in the Taunton Gazette. giving details of the shipment of two tons ofclothing to needy residents of Brownsville, Texas.

By permission of Ted Gay, Gaz­ette managing editor, the story follows:

Tauntonians are showing a for­mer city priest and the down­trodden town of Brownsville, Texas that charity knows no geographic boundaries.

Rev. Michael Annunziato and the residents of Brownsville, Texas have watched two tons of clothing,

donated by Taunton members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, sent to the town in the past year.

Father Annunziato, formerly of Tremont Street, and now a Sacred Heart priest, is pastor of Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish in La Joya, Texas, 86 miles west of Brownsville. He oversees six churches in the area which is popu­lated by many Mexican-Americans:

It is a depressed region. The unemployment rate is 44 percent. Those who do work sustain them­selves by taking low-paying, sea­sonal farm jobs.

During the spring of 1984, the Brownsville area experienced an extreme cold spell, and Father Annunziato wrote to a Taunton neighbor expressing his concern for his parishioners.

The neighbor contacted the St. Vincent de Paul Society, and was able to secure a large box of warm clotl~es from the local salvage cen­ter. She then sent the box to Brownsville.

The Taunton clothes pipeline to Brownsville widened after Father Annunziato returned to the city in the summer of 1984 for vacation. He visited 'the salvage center and told the people there about the rampant unemployment and pov­erty in Brownsville.

That September, the 15 parishes in the Taunton district of the St. Vincent de Paul Society voted unanimously to regularly send clothes the 2,000 miles to Texas.

Immediately following that vote 1,000 pounds of clothing was on a truck headed for the Lone Star State. Members of the society paid the cost of transportation.

In December, Flying Tiger Air­lines agreed to ship 1,000 pounds of clothing free of charge, and repeated the offer in January and July of this year.

The Carolina Freight Trucking also agreed to ship clothes for free. Last March the company trucked 1,500 pounds to Father Annunzia­to's parishioners, ,and last month shipped another 1,600 pounds.

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Dear Dr. Kenny: My mother's mind is good, but she has suffered a stroke which has left her par­tially paralyzed on the left side. She is 78 years old'and lives alone in her own four-room. house. She loves it there and won't go to a mir­sing home or live with us. She needs help dressing and needs some­one to cook her meals. We live about 20 miles away, so I can't get over every day. Where can I find this kind of practical nurse-com­panion? (Indiana)

Companions to live part time or full time in the home with partially incapacitated older persons are an excellent alternative to nursing home care. They can relieve the children of part of the burden of caring for an older family member.,

Your mother's desire to remain in her own home may be impor­tant to her feelings of self-worth and her need to stay in control of her time and life. A live-in com­panion would allow her to main­tain health and safety in the home, and at the same time continue to be "her own woman." You would' be free of the worry that you might be forcing her in residential care that she does not fully need or the fear that while alone she will hurt herself in some way.

Locating a companion who is mutually satisfactory to all parties may seem an 'overwhelming task. There are, however, many places to look.

Newspapers would be the most obvious. Placing want-ads may result in inquiries by qualified com­

. panions. Also, local government employment offices and private job-placement agencies will be wil­

-ling to carry your listing and at­tempt to find someone with the skills and compassion that your mother needs.

Try the pers~nneloffice of your local nursing' home. There often' are part-time people on staff who are looking for additional work. Contact the local branch of your Councils on.the Aged and Aging. They may help you uncover a potentially fine live-in. Agencies

. that provide visiti~g home nursing may also know of qualified com­panions who are unemployed.

Talk to the priests and ministers in your area and make your needs known. Don't overlook your local mental health center and office of occupational development., Their staffs contain professionals who do career counseling; they may know of an appropriate person.

•Live-in companions can provide the many services of a homemaker - not simply dressing and cook­ing as you request, but practical nursing care,laundry, light house­keeping, chauffeuring and even an occasional card game. Ther.e are surely women in our communities with these skills:

Many types of compensation are possible. Salaries may be paid in money or in room and board, or often in a combination of both. Live-in compal}ions will'still want time off each week. Many individ­ual arrangements can be made. From your letter, it sounds as though you would be glad to fill in a few days each week.

As our population becomes more and more elderly, the focus will shift to provide more geriatric ser­vices. In the future, agencies will probably be set up to find live-in companions for senior citizens who wish to remain in their own homes but need some aid. Good luck in your search for a companion for your mother.

Reader questions on family liv­ing and child care to be answered in print are invited. Address The Kennys; Box 872; St. Joseph's College; Rensselaer, Ind. 47978.

Modern matchmaking By Antoinette Bosco the ages of 25 and 35 who have

tried these s'ervices. Some admit Matchmaking is making a come­ they are willing' to pay the fee

back. It is remodeled, to be'sure, charged and go this route. They mainly because today's match­making comes with no guarantee that marriage will be the outcome. . The modern matchmakers are cOPlputers and business managers whoalso dabble in public 'relations.

The advertisements of today's matchmakers promise a lot. "Eve­ryone agrees: People Resources is the best way for singles to meet," screlims the headline in one adver­tisement. It then gives testimony, in q.uotes, about what a joiner might expect.

"Six, months of unlimited love.­,.more fun than I've had in years," , says a quote in a newspaper.

"The Rolls Royce of video dat­ing. Not for losers ...at the end of six weeks, I had 40 invitations to meet," said a woman in TV Guide.

"A real time-saver for singles," a TV advertisement said. '

"Together," which started in 1974 and now has many offices nation­wide, calls itself the "better alter­native for thousands of single peo­pIe." It promises, "We keep on ' growing because we're selective and personalized."

An advertisement in a Connec­ticut paper recently invited people to call "and see if you qualify. Pat or Bonnie will be happy to explain all about our services."

"Compatibles" calls itself "the dating service that cares," and is one of the largest such services in New,England. The people running it claim video and computer match­ing are "gimmicks that take up a lot of time." They offer instead the 'personal touch, getting people with similar needs, interests and tastes tOgether.

The organization assures join­ers "of a successful match." Com­patibles also takes credit for get­ting results - marriages, that is.

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feel this is the only way they can meet eligible singles, given the way society is structured these days.

But some others came away feel­ing as ifthey had been depersonal­ized, that what became most impor­tant were their qualifications, the checklist of what they had to offer.

"People become a resume," said olle young woman. Another com­mented, "It's a supermarket ap­proach: What are the ingredients listed 011 the package you're offer­ing? And so you're judged on exter­nals, You're 110 longer being looked at by someone who' would really want to know what i's the intangible core of this person."

Still another brought up the traditional "yenta," as recalled in the play and film "Fiddler on the Roof." This person observed: "The ideal of commitment was so cen­tral to the function of the old matchmaker. She would present two people to each other, admit­ting that the hair and nose weren't

perfect, but POinting out, never­theless, that they had enough inside them to be responsible to one another, to be able to build a life together." ,

The young woman added that modern dating services couldn't care less about such things as the basic value and dignity of persons. "They've made matchmakingexpen­sive, mechanical and efficient," she added, with a note of disgust.

If modern matchmaking ha's ser­ious flaws - and I belive it does -it is not enough to criticize. A problem remains:, Young people are having a terrible time finding good potential mates. I think it's time that families and parishes recognize this fact and begin to act on it.

Good matches and' marriages are ess,ential to the future of the human race. We have to take some steps to bring matchmaking, of the right sort, back into the realm of family and church, instead ofleav­.tng. it to computers and, business .managers.

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CINCINNATI (NC) - A bro­chure for youth which encourages chastity has been published by the Couple to Couple League in Cincinnati.

"This work was developed to meet a crying need for chastity education in my volunteer work as a sidewalk counselor in front of abortion chambers," said Kevin Banet, author of the 2,400-word brochure titled, "What About Chastity?"

The brochure, written from a Catholic prespective, offers dating tips, stories of saints, .scriptural quotations and prayers.

A free copy is available by sending a self-addressed, stamped business-size envelope to The Couple to Couple League, P.O. Box 111184, Cincinnati, Ohio 45211.

Suspect dies ROME (NC) - Bekir Celenk, a

Turk accused of being the middle J;llan in the alleged plot to shoot the pope in 1981, has died of a heart attack in a Turkish prison. Celenk, 51, was being tried in absentia by an Italian court in connection with the papal shooting.

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New classroom blessed After 13 years of using a tem­

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.wing was added last summer to the Westport facility for a kindergarten and adjacent teachers'lounge.

The project began when in 1983 school supporters sold Christmas

angels. Their success encouraged them to hold a giant 'raffle, pro­ceeds of which totaled $15,000. Then a successful bid on a surplus classroom to the Town of Fai'r­haven, plus many hours of volun­teer work from parishioners who built the foundation, made St. George' dream come true.

In 1972, Pauline Sanderson was the first kindergarten teacher:Sue Bernard replaced her; the present teacher ,is Julie Sylvia.

Father Richard Beaulieu, direc­tor of the Diocesan Department of Education, blessed the new Class­room Nov. 22~t a Mass of Thanks­giving. Concelebrants were Fathers Clement E. Dufour, Richard R. Gendreau and Rene Levesque.

Heads Cistercians VATICAN CITY (NC) - Mem­

bers of the Cistercian order have elected, Hungarian Father Poli­carpo Zakar as their new abbot general.

Under the rules of the order's new constitution, he will serve for 10 years rather than 'the traditional lifetime term.

An expert in church history and , canon law, Father Zakar is a con­

sultor to the Vatican's Congrega­tion for Saints' Causes.

UNESCO backed VATICAN CITY (NC) - The

Vatican has pledged contim)ed sup­port of the overal1 goals of UNESCO, a controvers,ial United Nations agency, but urged member states to end "vain confrontations"

, which harm the agency's work. The Vatican shares many of UNESCO's goals, such as working for world peace and improving international education, scientific and cultural cooperation.

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When a millionaire dies, all of a sudden he devdops more friends and relatives than he ever had when he was alive. Take Howard Hughell. After his death, so many people came for­ward with what they each claimed was the valid will, there was a movie made about it.

Even those of us who are, not Howard Hughes often have the problem of relatives squabbling over the will instead of mourning when a loved one dies. The courts have developed a system to protect the deceased who can no longer tell us who he really intended to benefit from his will.

On probating a will This system is called "probating made a party to the petition if one bond. For example, if all persons bated to all parties with an interest

the will." Through probate, the of the heirs is in military service. interested in the estate are of full in the estate. courts determine if the will is valid. The will cannot be considered age and legal capacity, they can Notice requirements vary from -Probate proceedings also, involve uncontested until the soldier gives consent to such an exemption. state to state. In Massachusetts, winding up the property andbusi­ his consent through the military However, all creditors and guard­ notice must be given by ordinary ness affairs of the deceased. attorney. ians of any person interested in the mail (not registered or certified).

When a friend or relative sud... denly dies, you may find that you have been named as executor in the will. _t then becomes your job to settle the estate. The first step you need to take is to petition the probate court to allow the will, and to formally appoint you as executor.

The exe,cutor must be mentally competent and willing to serve. If

After the petition for probate has been made, the courts require you, the executor, to file a bond wifh the court.

Since the executor is responsi­ble for settling the estate, the bond acts as a kind of insurance policy. As executor, y.ou can write checks on the estate. The bond deters you from writing a check to yourself and then disappearing to South

estate must first be notified and given an opportunity to object. ,

By now you must be sorry you ever agreed to be executor. If the will is cancelled, lost, obliterated, or noncupative (an oral will made by a soldier at war) you will have even more trouble getting it pro­bated.

~f the will is noncupative, the petition must set' forth the oral

You must also publish notice in a local newspaper for three succes­sive weeks.

The notice must also specify a "return day." This is a date on or before which all objections to the will'or .to the appointment of the executor must be filed. The courts will not allow the will until all notice requirements have been met.

Finally, you must prove the will you are not, the court will appoint im administrator. Usually this is someone with a direct interest in the estate, such as the surviving wife, husband or children.

When you apply to have the will , probated, certain people, with an interest in the estate must be made parties to the petition. These par­ti'es include legal heirs and next of kin. If there are no legal heirs' or the will contains a charitable gift, the Attorney General must also be made a party. .

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are protected from being defrauded of mon.ey left to or owed to them.

The bond also protects you if you make an unintentional mis­take in settling the estate. Since by law the. executor is liable to the estate's creditors, the bond pro­tects your personal assets from being claimed if there is an action against you.

Usually the court requires a surety, or assurance of your prom­

disposition of property the soldier made.

If part of the will has been can­celled, or crossed out, the courts' must determine whether the changes were made prior to or after the execution of the Will. The remainder of the will may be al­lowed if the changes were made before the will was executed. But if they were inade after'the will was executed the courts must decide.if the deceased intended the will to be revoked..

in probate court. If no one is contesting the will,

the petitioner or his lawyer must appear before the probate judge on or ,after the return day with a witness who can testify to the fact that the will has been executed. Often this requirement is relaxed. You can then go before the register of probate with a sworn affidavit from the witness.

If an interested party' in the estate contests the will, nothing can be done on the return day but schedule a date for a hearing. The

Sometimes a legal guardian must ise, to back up the bond. This is If the will is lost the courts will hearing may be followed by litiga­also be made a party to the peti­ often obtained from a, bonding assume that it has been revoked by tion to determine if the will is tion for probate. If the· surviving company, although it can be ob­ the deceased. You may attempt to valid. spouse is mentally incompetent a tained from an individual. The rebut this presumption by produc­ By now you must be so confused guardian must be appointed. If l! ' amount up to which the surety ing a'copy of the will. You can also that you are wondering if the pro-' minor child has been left out of the assumes responsibility is called the introduce oral testimony proving bated process is going to drive you will the courts will also appoint a penal sum. . the contents 'of the will. . to an early grave yourself. If you guardian to protect his interests. , Often you will be exempt from You are a) so required to give get bogged down, just remember:

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New Redemptorist superior general ROME (NC) The Redemptor- , where the order has provinces

ist congregation elected a Span­iard as new superior general during its general chapter in Rome, a spokesman for the order said recently.

The new superior, Father Juan M. Lasso de la Vega y Miranda, 49, was born in Madrid and was ordained a priest in 1961.,

Before his election, the new superior general was vicar gen­eral of the order. Previously, he held seveTal other positions in community administration.

At the same chapter, an American, Father Robert Fenili of the order's St. Louis pro­vince, was elected to the gen­eral council.

There are more than 6,000 Re­demptorists throughout the worM, including more than 1,000 in the United States,

on 'last summer and visiting a health care center and area homes.

The Glenmary Home Mis­sioners are priests and brothers who serve the Catholic minori,ty, the unchurched and the poor thoughout Appalachia, the rural South' and the Southwest.

The volunteer program also includes winter volunteer ses­sions.

The Glenmary Volunteer Pro­gram will be held Dec. 28 through Jan. 3, and Jan. 6-12. If you are a single,Catholic male of college age and would like further information on these special programs, please write to: Glenmary Winter Volunteer Programs, Box 465618, Cincin­nati, Ohio 45246-5618.

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'. 'tv, mOVIe news Symbols following'film reviews indicate "Rainbow Brite and·the Star

both general and ,Catholic Fi!m, Office Stenler" (Warners) In her first ratings, which do not always COinCide.

General' ratings: G-suitable for gen· eral viewing; PG-l3-parental guidance strongly suggested for children under 13· PG-parental guidance suggested;' R":'restricted, unsuitable for children or younger teens. ' ,

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HELP SHpVEL THE SNOW!!! (NC photo) • d? , Illlll .''America reads the, Bible Q. Among my friends there is

. 'nkBy Cecilia Belanger study groups I'n plants, offices so much peer pressure to dn

a·nd nel·gh,borhoods. There ,are beer and smoke pot and get into "The Bible is the greatest book Bible study groups already es- sex that I don't know how to

~.. tever written, telling UHe greates tablished which meet during the deal with it. Please help me. Id b t 't . hstory ever to ,,' u m IS muc noon hour or before work be- (Wisconsin)

more. It· ,is the finest gl,lidebook . Th II . gms. ey are usua· y ecumem- A. One. of your peers is Erin,for our journey through l,ife." I . ca 10 nature. a junior' in high school, a res-These are the words of Rep.· ,

. Those of us involved in these taurant employee and '8 sharp'Ralph Regula of' Ohio, who served as co-chairman of the groups observed Bible Week in student who isn't quite sure yet

, - - va·rious wa"s. In some places what she wants to do with her Congresstional Committee for J

National Bible .Week, which Bible reading. marathons were life. took ,place Nov. 17-24." conducted, where the Bible was At a local pancake eatery, we

read cover to cover' in a non- talked. about your question on It was the fifth consecutive' stop session. People from alI "peer pressure. With her was her

yea~ that President and Mrs. walks of :life participated. .brother, Kevin, who at 2-7 was Reagan have served as honorary 'Essaycontests were sponsor- yet to smoke his first joint. national co-chairpersons for the .ed, one topic being "The Mean- . Said Erin: "Lots of the kids interfaith week. Since 1941 each ing of the Bible for Humanity at my school are drinking beer president· has issued a Bible ,as we near the 21st Century." and. getting into drugs. A num-Week message. Art contests were sponsored in ber of girls are pregnant. i don't

President Reagan's· message which a favorite Bible passage want to be ;)ike any of these reads in part as folIows: or scene was depicted.. Com- .. kids and:I' don't intend to ge.t

"National Bible Week gives all munity theatre groups presented. into 'any of that stuff. Americans an opportunity to . productions of biblical drama .·.·f· r~ally, don't see .peer pres­give special' attention to the' such as "J.B." by Archibald Mac~, 'sure ~·problem, .siric~: I don't book whiCh has formed not only,Leish and' "Journey to Jerusa, ~ jtltendto ruilt'my -life Justl,le-Amencan culture but, also the . lem'~ by Maxwell Anderson. ''ea.use' some other., p~op1Ei want

. cultures of mimy other nations Is our religion merelYa:"spee~nie·to dowliattiley .do; . .

feature film, Rainbow Brite must save tt,e universe from de­struction. Not too much sub­stance but lots of color and ac­tion.. scenes for the toddler crowd. AI, G

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.. : 'S~nday, Dec.' 1 (CBS) "For Our Times" - CBS reports on the l~test trepds in Liberation. theology 'and various Europeap

, ' .'reactions to these developments. . - '

Religious Radio , Sunday, Dec. 1 (NBC) "Guide­

line" - The first in a series of repo'rts on the extraordinary Sy­nod of BiShops ,in, Rome. called to review the implementation of the Second Vatican 'Councit

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.~ pressure is a sign of immaturity. f hAt our school, even -lots 0 t e

Th dseniors are immature. . ey 0 . . some awfully dumb thmgs 10

' regard to drinking and drugs and sex.

"This past year, a lot of my friends were every bit as dumb as the seniors, and I ended 'a number of friendships because of thl·s. Now I'm in the process of making some' new friends. It's kind of hard but I had to do it."

At this point Kevin interrup­ted. "What a lot of these kids don't realize is that peer pres­sure' will always be with them.

"Adults call it 'keeping up with the Joneses.' They sp,end lots of mOQey to own the right things and they worry about wearing exactIythe right clothes and having a .big car.

'~'PheY're not free. They're not independent. Probably they're

.stilLinsecure .and still slaves to what. other people think. As ki~s,they px:opablynever learn­

around the' world. I wge my fellow citizens to observe this. week with appropriate ceremon·

. ies' or simply by reading the Bible'in private as so many Americans have done before·' them.'; '"

Bible Week was,and will con­tinue to be a good time to launch

ta(or religion?" Althoughthere' "!thinksomany of these kidsed. to deal with peer pressure." ,are' the·exception_s,no.gener~~··a:re in~ure: . They do dumb. ',Botil"Erih and ,Kevin are i)ively, . tion sits and watcllesso:in{ich,' thiiigs like smoking pot in order ' free. and: indepimdent' spirits. If· Are we watching.to:~e,:;Which ,tij4ttract attention or tq please . you jike:w.hat they said, they, way the wind blows .sothat we.iiie'cT9wd,or to be accepted in a - would have no objection to your can detenhinewhichside:we're',·group. '. . foHowing-' in their': footsteps•. .on? When do Weti.irnspectator~ .' :"Arid then. they mess up their . Sei1dqiJeStfo~.toTom Len­'ship into action? ,,: .. ' .' . lives." non, .1312 Mass." :Ave. N.W..

The Bible wiU tel]yol.!.· . "To· me, giving in to peer Wa~hington, D.C.' 2000lr.

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By Charlie Martin

ONE BIG FAMILY There are people in the world today Whose only thought is to survive If we think about it honestly There before the grace of God go I. We've got to find a way somehow Cause if they ever needed us They need us now. We're just one big family No matter who you are Or what you might believe. One big family, brothers, sisters Just like you and me Look into your heart and you will see We're all just one big family We've all seen some hard times in our lives Every man, woman and child Let me know that they are not alOne Through their tribulations and their trials Together we can't let them down Cause if they ever needed us They need us now.

Recorded by Heart of Nashville. Written by Ronnie McDowell, Troy Seals and Mike Reid. (c) 1985 by Tree Publishing Co. Inc.,

Strawberry Lane Music, W. B. Music Corp., Two Sons Music and Lodge Hall Music, Inc.

READERS OFfEN encourage for example, a lack of social me to review songs from the opportunities or because of past country charts. Here we go. personal problems.

The song presents a message Peers can reach out to these similar to recent songs on the lonely teens and show an interest pop charts. "Look into your in them in a way that few others heart and you will see. we're all can. Even if the students resist just one big family." Songs from initial efforts because they have both country and pop music re- been hurt by others in the past, mind us that even though the I would suggest continuing to world is beset by all types of reach out and offer friendship. difficulties, we could overcome By giving up just two soft problems by working together. drinks a week a teen can save a

Certainly this ideal has been dollar that could be donated to much supported in the music hunger relief' agencies. In a world during 1985. year's time, you could give $50.

The ideal implies that we all In poor countries the amount I}eed to do our part. However, 'may be worth much more. Cer­some people undersell the power tainly this money can help feed of what they personally 'can do several people. members of our to affect the world. Particularly, worldwide family, who otherwise young people may believe there might face a familiar enemy, fs nothing significant that a teen hunger. can do. The ideal of creating one big

Yet teens can influence world family is possible if the wor,ld. A place to start is enough people begin to believe one's own high school. In any in the concept and act to help school, there are individuals who build the ideal into a reality. I do not fit as well into school suspect that teens have a special society as others do. This hap- role in breaking down the bar­pens for a variety of reasons, riers that ,keep people apart.

BISHOP FEEHAN High School's Mar~hing Shamrock Band plate<;l third in statewide Division II: competition at the repent New Engla,nd School Band Association Cha'm­pionship Finals. From left, the Attleboro school's repre­sentatives included Maria DelGrosso, Color Guard captain; Christy Spadoni and Lisa Vital, drum majors; Maura Neeley. . .. ~ .' .. ,. . ,Majorette..~ap~am. .; " , . .

JUNIOR JAMES DOHERTY receives his class ring during recent ceremonies at Coyle and Cassidy High School, Taunton.

•In our schools

Bishop' Connolly Students at Bishop Connolly

High School, Fa'lI River, will perform "Eddie Was Here," ,a play with a message about sub­stance abuse,at 7:30 p.m. Mon­day in the school auditorium. The Bishop Connolly Drug and Alcohol Awareness Team, a group of students whose goal is to e~ucate other' students and the community at large of the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse, welcomes all to the pre­sentation. Free admission.

Bishop Stang The Religious Studies Service

program at Bishop Stang High School, No. Dartmouth, has a twofold purpose: to encourage students to see and meet the needs of those around them and to assist them in understanding that works of service are an in­tegra.) part' of the Christian life­style.

At last count, more than 350 hours of community work have been' served by Stang students; among projects are catechetical work, candystriping,' committee work for town and parish fairs and cleanup/yard work for eldei'1y neighbors.

* ::; ::: ::: Seniors Andrea Beaulieu and

Robert Lyonnais· recently at ­tended the 1985 National Young Leaders Conf~rence in Washing­ton, D.C. They spent a day .jn e~ch of the· branches' of govern­ment, legislative, executive and judicial, participating in dis­cU,ssions, seminars and work­shops." '

,Junior Teri Kazama has been nominated by the Catholic high schoal as its candidate for the Japan-United States Senate Scholarship Program; sopho­more Kristen Cote as the school's

candidate far the Hugh O'Brien Youth Foundation Award; senior Mary Kate McGowan has been selected to represent' Stang on the state level in the Century III Leaders' Scholarship compe­tition.

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At the recent NESBA Cham­pionship Finals held at Boston University' the Stang Marching Band was awarded a bronze medal.

A financial aid meeting for parents of junior and senior students will be held at 7 p.m. Dec. 12. Representatives from local banks will be present and Massachusetts and Rhode Island financial aid forms will be dis­cussed.

CoyIe-Cassidy Coyle-Cassidy 'senior Mary

Rogers of Taunton was recently chosen to -represent the school at the state level in the Century III Leaders Scholarship Contest. She was judged on leadership 'abilities, school 'and community involvement, a current events examination 3nd an' essay on "The Projection for Innovative Leadership." ,

Miss Rogers isa member of the National Honor' Society and the French Honor Society. She is treasurer of the C-C Student Council, in addition to many other involvements.

Runners-up this year we.re '~ric Larivee and Mark Handren, both of Taunton.

.Two winners from each state will receive, $1500 scholarships 'and ·all"expense. paid. trips to the National Conference, to be held in Williamsburg, VA. Two state alternates will each receive $500. Candidates -chosen to represent their states will be notified in January.

The national winner wiN be awarded a" $10,000 scholarship.

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.,'1'6' 'rHE' ANCHOR'-'-Diocese'of'Fall River...c...-Fri:',''Nov;·29,' 1985 ","Sl':*NTHONY OF'l'HEDESERT; , 'CL,UB· ~ICHEUEY' ..... , "':', .. ST~ .vINCEN~ de ·PAUL,. FR .. FR Meetmg 6:30 p.m. Dec. 2, White s Bishop Damel A. Cromn will be

Advent penance ser~ice: 7 p.'m. Restaurant, Westport. Main speaker: the main celebrant of 8 a.m: Mass Dec. 13. Dr. Lewis Kamm, professor of Dec. I at Blessed Sacrament Church,

I~eering pOintl PUBLICITY CHAIRMEN mouth, courtesy of the parish's Wo­

are asked to submit news Items for this men's Guiid. .column to The Anchor, P.O. Box 7, Fall River, 02722.. Name of city' or town should Admission free at all performan­be Included, as well as full dates of all ces. All welcome. ' activities. Please send neWs of future rather than past events. Note: We, do not carry news of fundralslng aotlvltles such as ST. MARY, FAIRHAVEN bingos, whlsts, dances, suppers and bazaars. Adoration of Blessed Sacrament: We are happy to carry notices of spiritual IlrORram~, club meetlnj[s, youth projects and 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays,similar nonprofit activities. Fundraising pro­ followed by rosary and Benediction.jeds may be advertised at our regular rates,obtainable from The Anchor business office, All welcome. telephone 675·7151.

On Steerinll Points Items FR indicates LEGION OF MARY Fall River, NB Indicates New Bedford. Meeting 6:30 p.m. Dec. 8. St. Mary's

FAMILY LiFE CENTER, rectory, Fairhaven. NO. DARTMOUTH

A Forum for Separated and Di­ BLUE ARMY vorced Catholics will be held .from Five-hour vigil in. honor of the 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. tomorrow. Pro­ Sacred Heart of Jesus and the gram includes four workshops. Infor­ Immaculate Heart of Mary: begins mation: 999-6420. 7:30 p.in. Dec. 6, St, Francis Xavier

Church, Main Street, Acushnet. All CATHERINIAN CENTER, welcome. Information: Ann Levas­NO. DARTMOUTH seur, 822-6866.

A day of prayer in preparation for Christmas: 2 to 8 p.m. Dec. 8, 856 ST. JOHN EVANGELIST, Tucker Road. Advance registration POCASSET required. Information: Sister Judy St. John's 55 and over family: Brunell, OP, 996-1305. blood pressure check II a.m. to

noon Tuesdays, parish center. All WIDOWED SUPPORT, ·within parish boundaries welcome. ATTLEBORO AREA

Meeting after'7 p.m. Mass first D of I; ATTLEBORO Fridays, St. Theresa parish center, Alcazaba Circle 65 ChristmasSo. Attleboro. Guest speakers. All party: 7 p.m. Dec. 5, K of C hall, welcome. Dec. 6: Dr. Tatsuji Ijda.

Hodges Street. Members are asked Topic: "Coping with the: Holidays to bring two gifts (one to exchange, and Depression." one for an area nursing home; mark CHRISTMAS MUSICALE male or female). Entertainment: The

Harmonettes."Specially for Shepherds," a Christmas Musicale, will be pres-' ST. JOHN OF GOD, SOMERSET ented by "The Saints and Singers ,- Advent adult education program: Chorus, Inc.,"at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at 7 to 9 p.m. Advent Tuesdays. Infor-St. Patrick Church, High Street, mation and registration: Kathie Bar.-Wareham, to open the celebration of boza,' 676-9481. the parish's 7Sthjubilee and the 50th anniversary 6fits mission, St, An- SACRED'HEART, FR thony, West Wareham. 'Parish council: 'meeting 7:45 p.m.

The musical story will also be' Dec.·I, rectory. presented at 8 p.m.' Dec. 13 at Cor- Christmas pageant: parents Of chil­pus Christi Church, -Jarves Street, dren interested in participating may San'dwich, imd at 4 p.m. De~. 15 'at contact Mrs. Leger or Mrs. Serra at St. Patrick Church, Main St., Fal- the recto'ry,.673-0852.

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Adoration of the Blessed Sacra­ment: 12 to 6 p.m. Dec. 8, St. Shar­bel Chapel. Holy hour 5 to 6 p.m.

ST. ANTHONY, MATTAPOISETT A~vent penance service: 7 p.m.

Dec, 13. Advent family program: 4:30 p.l11.

Dec. 15. Film and free dinner fea­tured.

ST. GEORGE, WESTPORT Healing service with Maria e.

Rocha of the Mission from God Healing Ministry: begins with 2 p.m. Mass Dec. I. Doors 'open at 12:30 p.m. Information: Lucille L. Pimen­

. t~I, 992-5402. Advent wreath blessing: 7 p.m

Dec. I, with church hall celebration after ceremony.

Christian Coffee House: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 13, church hall. Par­ish -folk group, will perform. All welcome. ' .

ECUMENICAL CANDLELIGHT SERVICE

The Sisters of Mercy Coalition for, Central America, a national just.ice network, will lead an ecumenical calldlelight service at 4:30 p.in. Dec. I in front of downtown Providence's Federal Building. All welcome.

LEGION OF MARY The annual reunion for active and

auxiliary Legionaries wilI be hosted 'by St. Joseph parish, New Bedford, at 2 p.m. Sunday. A rosary and Benediction service with a homily by Father Matthew Sullivan, SS.Ce., will be followed by a social hour in the school hall.

SS PETER & PAUL, FR School Mass in honor of St. Nich­

olas: 9 a.m. Dec. 6. Children will offer gifts for less fortuna~e parish youngsters..

ST: THOMAS MORE, SOMERSET

'Family Christmas celebration: Dec. 14, Edaville 'Railroad, So. Carver. Information:' AlSaulino: 674-4722.

Advent penance service: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2. Celebrant: Father David·A.

.Costa, parochial vicar. Homilist: Father James'Ferry, parochial vicar at Mt. Carmel Church, New Bedford..

MEMBERS OF ASSEMBLY ·41 nof the Fourth.Degree Knights of Columbus recently honored the late Humberto Cardinal Medeiros with a dedicatory Mass and a dinner at White's Restaurant, Westport. The assembly was recently renamed in recognition of the cardinal. Above, a sword was presented to the group by the.preJate's family.·From left, Faithful Captain Richard. D. Br~neau; Leonel S. Medeiros, the cardinal's brother; Faithful Navigator.Ernest P. Medeiros (no relation). (Rosa ,photo)

French literature and computer Fall River, for the St. Vincent de . science at Southeastern Massachu- Paul Society of the diocese. The setts University, will speak on com- annual corporate communion break­munity relations and the recently fast will follow in the church hall. endowed Orner E. and Laurette M. ST. STANISLAUS Fa B.oivin Center for French L~ngua~e Father Janusz Ja~carz is St. Stan­a~d Culture at S ~ U, of which he IS islaus' new parochial vicar, succeed­dl!ector. InformatIOn: Armand Dal- ing Father Andrzej Maslejak, now lalre, 674-2903. at our Lady of Jasna Gora parish,

Los Angeles. '.

Pope says conscience must develop along with technology

VATICAN CITY (NC) - Pope where the United States dropped John Paul II said recently that atomic bombs in World War II. conscience must develop along with

During his visit to Hiroshima hetechnology through a "sharpened told 10,000 people: "Let us pledge sense of good a nd evil." ourselves to peace thrpughjustice,The 'pope made his remarks as let us take a solemn decision, now, he accepted the credentials of that war will never be tolerated orSonoo Uchida, Japan's new ambas­sought as a m~ans of resolvingsador to the Holy See. differences. " Humanity needs "a clear and

firm concept of the dignity of man, In Nagasaki, he visited 100 vic­of rights, and of undying respon­ tims of the atomic blast, telling sibilities," the pope said. them their lives were "the most

"Faced with studies, inventions, convincing appeal that could be and technical exploits that men addressed to all people of good are developing in all domains," he will- the most convincing appeal added, "it is urgent to develop at against war and for peace." the same time a heightened con­

About 3 percent ofJapan's popu­science, through a sharpened sense lation is Catholic.of good and evil, a respect for crea­

tion and an absolute respect for man who transcends all things."

The pope also warned of the In preparation"grave risks for man found in bio­logical and genetic manipulations." WASHINGTON (NC) - Arch­

In his address, he also noted the bishop Thomas C. Kelly of Louis­recent 40th anniversary of the found­ ville, Ky., will head a five member ing of the United Nations. He National Conference of Catholic urged nations to respect one an­ Bishops' ad hoc.committee which other's cultural differences and to will prepare for Pope John Paul· work for justice as a way to\\iard II's possible visit to the United peace.. States in 1987.

He urged the members to "look Also appointed to the ad hocfor just solutions by means of fai'r

committee were Bishops William negotiations" so that "dire pov­AHughes of Covington, Ky.; Johnerty, hunger Of injustice don't lead F. Kinney of Bismarck, N.D,;John'to de~pair or to violence." R. McGann of Rockville Centre,The pope also recalled that dur­N. Y.; and Arthur N. Tafoya ofing his 1981 trip to Japan he Pueblo, Colo..visited Hiroshima and Nagasaki,