Diocese of Fall River, Mass. † Friday, April 30, 2021 Awesome act of generosity keeps the road to recovery wide open for area women By Dave Jolivet — and continues to do so during Editor this pandemic that has placed so [email protected] many more in dire need. In ad- Still adhering to COVID-19 restrictions and regulations, St. John of HYANNIS — It’s not often dition, the ministry continues to God Parish in Somerset is undeterred in honoring the Holy Spirit when a vehicle, one that is much provide safe refuge for women and during this Easter season with the traditional Domingas observa- needed, breathes its last, and it children, and offers those who have tion, culminating on Pentecost Sunday, May 23. Story on page 11. turns out to be not a burden, but made mistakes in their past the op- a blessing. However, the past year portunity to turn their lives around. hasn’t been one in which normal Recently, CSS itself faced a is the rule. Yet for one agency in great need. Among its many ser- ‘Time to Gather, Time to Heal,’ 80th the Diocese of Fall River, that’s just vices, CSS runs the Grace House in what happened. An Easter miracle New Bedford, which assists home- Annual Catholic Appeal kicks off of sorts. less women; and St. Clare’s House FALL RIVER — The 80th tens of thousands of individuals The diocesan ministry, Catholic in Hyannis, a place where women Annual Catholic Appeal of the and families. The diocese spans Social Services, has served countless coming out of incarceration can be Diocese of Fall River officially from Mansfield, Easton and the At- women, children and men who lack re-integrated into the community. kicks off on Saturday, May 1 and tleboros, through the Taunton, Fall the basic necessities over the years 8 Turn to page 14 runs through June 30. Since it first River and New Bedford areas, and launched in 1942, the annual Ap- extends all the way to Cape Cod peal has delivered critical resources and the Islands. to uphold the vitally important In a message to the faithful of agencies and the Diocese ministries of of Fall River, the diocese. Bishop Edgar The 80th An- M. da Cunha, nual Cath- S.D.V. stated, olic Appeal “This — “Time year’s theme, to Gather, ‘Time to Time to Gather, Time Heal, Time to Heal, to Love” — Time to Love’ takes place as we work to emerge speaks to the from the numerous challenges many ways our world is yearning presented by the Coronavirus, and for the healing power of Christ’s a year when demand for many love. It is also a message of hope diocesan agencies and programs that inspires us to begin again. It is reached all-time highs. indeed time to gather together as Jeff Cappo, owner of Victory Automotive Group, a conglomerate Annual gifts and pledges to the a people joined in faith, heal from of more than 40 auto dealerships across the U.S., recently donated Catholic Appeal support all the pain and hardship, and love others two 2022 vans to the diocesan Catholic Social Services, for use at agencies, programs, and ministries as our Savior loves us. Grace House in New Bedford and St. Clare’s House in Hyannis. of the diocese, providing food and “Sacred Scripture reminds us Standing with the vans when picking them up from Ocean Honda shelter, educating children and that love is the most important way in Brockton are, from left: Happiness Unaka, COO of CSS; Dan- adults, and meeting the physical, we share our Savior’s light with ger Fully, product specialist; Lou DeFranco, general manager; and emotional, and Spiritual needs of 8 Turn to page 15 Susan Mazzarella, CEO of CatholicApril Social 30, Services. 2021 † 1 Beloved staff member of Hyannis diocesan school celebrates U.S. citizenship By Matthew Laird the United States, and more School at the age of 38. Kelley told The Anchor “My relationship with the Diocesan Seminarian recently, had included the During that intermedi- that Pinheiro can often be students is joyful, youthful, Special to The Anchor pathway to U.S. citizenship, ary time, she held a number found cleaning the school comfortable, and most of HYANNIS — When a goal which she had at- of different jobs at various with her earphones in, the time fun. The spirit of school custodian Geovana tained the day before in her nursing homes along the “singing joyfully to music, the school is positive, faith- Pinheiro arrived for work passing of the final citizen- Cape. She began to devel- most often songs that give ful, and peaceful. It is very at St. Prepa- ship examination. op a better mastery of the praise to Jesus.” gratifying to be working ratory School in Hyannis with such great people and early one recent morning, around amazing students.” she was not expecting there Reflecting upon her to be anybody inside wait- surprise celebration, Pin- ing for her. heiro said, “I reacted with However, upon enter- a lot of emotion and I was ing the building, she found very surprised. God had herself surrounded by a told me in prayer that He gymnasium full of people would honor my resilience and by the roaring sounds and hard work towards this of cheers and applause. Fel- goal of citizenship, but I low faculty members were had no idea how He would waving American flags. do so. So, when I received Students clad in red, white, this big surprise, it was and blue were on their feet, a shock, but I was above hooting and hollering with all very grateful. It was a great approval and admi- moment of gratitude and it ration for their beloved showed me just how loved I custodian, shouting, “Miss Geovana Pinheiro, school custodian at St. Francis Xavier Preparatory School in really was.” G! Miss G! Miss G!” Hyannis, was recently greeted by the school’s staff and students, at a surprise Pinheiro had the Although masked, the party celebrating her becoming a U.S. citizen. chance to share with strong reaction of Pinheiro The Anchor some of the to this touching moment long-awaited benefits of was more than evident, Having been raised in English language and soon When asked if she citizenship that she is with her face buried in one the small district of Serro discovered a deep love and could describe Pinheiro looking forward to en- hand and the other raised in the Brazilian state of passion for serving others. with one word, Kelley chose joying. She stated, “Long towards Heaven in a gesture Minas Gerais, Pinheiro left While she very much “faith-filled.” story short, having citizen- of prayer. the country of her birth at enjoyed her time in nursing Christopher Keavy, ship means everything. It For Pinheiro, a woman the young age of 19 to seek homes, in 2016 she saw an Head of Schools for the St. means that God has given of deep faith, this was just a new life in the States. She ad in a local paper for the John Paul II High School/ me a chance for people to another moment of grace had spent 19 years in Brazil, position of custodian at St. St. Francis Xavier Prepara- respect me as a citizen and in a lifelong journey led by and it would be another Francis and felt that God tory School collaborative, to not only look at me as God, a journey that had 19 years until she would was calling her to some- also had many positive an immigrant. It means brought her from Brazil to find her way to St. Francis thing new. things to say about Pin- that I will be able to help During her five years heiro. the U.S. with elections. It † Diocese of Fall River † at the school, Pinheiro was He told The Anchor, means I will not always quickly embraced by all and “Geovana is a breath of have to harbor in the back OFFICIAL has since become a truly fresh air; she is positive, of my mind the thought Appointments beloved member of the open, faithful, and hard- that I will be thrown out of Francis Xavier Prepa- working. She connects with the country. I am so thank- ratory community. all students easily and takes ful to Jesus.” His Excellency, the Most Reverend Edgar M. da School principal Eliz- a special interest in our Bra- With a grateful heart, Cunha, S.D.V., D.D., Bishop of Fall River, has made abeth Kelley, who was zilian students. ‘Miss Geo’ Pinheiro is ready to wel- the following appointment: part of the team that hired is a blessing to our school come this new chapter of Pinheiro in 2016, was quick community.” her life with open arms. Reverend C. Frederici, Vicar for Pastoral to sing her praises when Similar sentiments are “I would like to thank Services, while remaining pastor of approached by The Anchor. reflected by Pinheiro herself Jesus one more time for St. Mary’s Parish in South Dartmouth Kelley characterizes in her own characterization everything He’s helped me Pinheiro, or “Geo” as she of her relationship with the through and everything calls her, as “a happy, posi- Effective: May 1, 2021 students. He’s done and will continue tive, faith-filled individual.” She told The Anchor, to do for me in the future.”

2 † April 30, 2021 Office of Faith Formation offers Spring planning series By David G. Carvalho for Church and will begin sight from the new “Di- People — June 8, 15, 22: for Adults (the process Diocesan Faith Formation on May 12. Individuals rectory for Catechesis,” Featuring Chris Bart- for how adults become Senior Director are invited to join for free released in 2020 by the lett — director of Leader- Catholics) and what has [email protected] and to invite others from Pontifical Council for the ship for Ablaze Ministry changed given the pan- FALL RIVER — Many their parish and Next demic, as well as how par- Catholics may be asking: to attend, so Level Minis- ish life can be used as a will people come back to that they can try, this series means to invite individu- parishes? then go back will focus on als into the RCIA process Perhaps a more im- and support finding the to become Catholic. portant question to ask is: their parish. opportunities Rebuilt Virtual Sum- are we ready? Evaluat- in the current mit — June 9: To aid in answering ing & Mov- situation, Featuring the team this question, our Of- ing Forward gathering a from Rebuilt Parish and fice of Faith Formation — May 12, team, and keynote Tom Corcoran, has developed a Spring 19, 26: working with associate to the Pastor at planning series in the Featuring adolescent Church of the Nativity areas of family, youth, Dr. Timothy parents in or- in Timonium, Md., this and adult evangelization. O’Malley — der to evan- virtual summit will be in- This involves a planning director of gelize young formative, instructional, guide — with introduc- Education for people in new and inspirational. tion by Bishop Edgar M. the McGrath ways. Individuals will be da Cunha, S.D.V. — vir- Institute and Minister- lead through four key tual training series, and Notre Dame ing through anchors to rebuild and summer cohort coaching Theology RCIA — June reengage the unchurched groups. professor, and 3 & 17: in their community, in- Individuals can ac- Katie Diltz Featuring cluding developing lead- cess these resources and — associate Diana Ma- ership, growing deeper opportunities by visiting: director of calintal and and wider as a parish bit.ly/evangelize21. ECHO for Nick Wagner community, and creating The goal is to provide McGrath, this — codirectors an exceptional weekend parishes with the tools series will aid and cofound- experience. and space to plan for individuals to ers of Team- If you have any ques- parish evangelization and evaluate the RCIA, this tions, please email David catechesis. past year and series will Carvalho (dcarvalho@di- The first series is with create an evangelization Promotion of the New focus on understanding oc-fr.org), senior director the University of Notre and catechetical action Evangelization. the principles of the Rite for Youth, Young Adult Dame’s McGrath Institute plan, incorporating in- Ministry with Young of Christian Initiation and Family Life.

Mixing politics, theology, and community organizing for a better post-pandemic world By Tom Dwyer Rooted in the People,” about from poor and marginalized the poor,” the writes grounded in theology, and Special to The Anchor 400 Catholics from Europe, communities. in “Let Us Dream,” “she amplified by community Politics, theology, and the United Kingdom, and The cues were the pope’s ceases to be the Church organizing. As he repeat- community organizing all the United States joined new book, “Let Us Dream,” of Jesus; she falls back on edly counsels, the throw- mixed together are not typ- in a vigorous dialogue published in December the old temptation to be a away culture where people ical themes of your average about ways to reshape our 2020, and his October 2020 moral or intellectual elite. are seen as disposable and Catholic conference, but all post-pandemic world for Encyclical Fratelli Tutti There is only one word for merely economic units to be three were on vivid display the better and strength- (Brothers All). Both are the Church that becomes a manipulated for profit must at an international Zoom en the Church through a bold calls for a revitalized stranger to the poor: ‘scan- be jettisoned for the culture event earlier this month different kind of politics, Church founded on solidar- d a l ’.” of personal encounter and that featured a special theology, and a renewed ity with the people, especial- In his video address, the community building. video-taped message from appreciation for the role ly those who are poor and pope described his vision One very powerful way Pope Francis. of community organizing marginalized. for a new kind of poli- to do that is “community Entitled “A Politics in developing leadership “If the Church disowns tics rooted in the people, 8 Turn to page 13

April 30, 2021 † 3 St. : Patron of workers, terror of demons n May 1, Holy with heart and hands doing Mary. Their astonishment forward Mary is proclaimed resonate in our own times, Church celebrates all for the glory of God and was somewhat similar to our Mother when Christ “We see faith, the root of the Ofeast of St. Joseph the for love of neighbor. The that of the scribes in the spoke His last words, “Be- all the Christian virtues, Worker. In a society so spirit of holy prayer and ad- synagogue when Joseph hold your Mother” (Jn 19: lessening in many souls; driven to work that it has oration animated the hearts and Mary had lost Him as 27). we see charity growing even eclipsed the law of of Jesus, Mary and Joseph in a young Child. When Mary It is perhaps best to cold; the young generation Sunday rest given by God, the domestic church of the asked, “Child, why have You remember this great price daily growing in deprav- it is good for us to meditate Holy House of Nazareth. done this to us? Your father and work of our redemp- ity of morals and views; on the dignity of man and This a mystery of profound and I have been anxiously tion that Mary at Fatima the Church of Jesus Christ how to properly understand love that requires much searching for You.” “Why urged us to pray the Rosary attacked on every side by work in God’s plan. We meditation and imitation in were you looking for Me?” and offer sacrifices and the open force or by craft; a need to invoke the powerful our own homes and parish- He answered. “Did you not penances of our daily work relentless war waged against intercession of St. Joseph so es. know that I had to be in My Sanctified so that we may the Sovereign Pontiff; and that our work can serve to Scripture notes that Father’s house?” (Lk 2:49- abide in Christ continu- the very foundations of ennoble us, rather than to when Jesus had ally. The Mother religion undermined with a enslave us to a godless sys- returned to His of God said at boldness which waxes daily tem where man’s existence hometown of Naza- Fatima, “Make of in intensity.” In the analysis is reduced to the utility of reth they could not everything you of the state of those times the State, as in socialism. St. accept what He said do a sacrifice and the Holy Pontiff made a Joseph, the Worker and the as a prophet because say, ‘O My Jesus, serious exhortation: “It is terror of demons, will help He was familiar to I offer this for of high importance that us fight against the “errors them, a Nazarene love of Thee, for the devotion of St. Joseph of ” warned like them. “Coming the conversion should engraft itself upon of by Our Lady of Fatima to His hometown, of sinners and in the daily pious practices of and help us live as children He taught the people in 50). Some translations read reparation for the sins com- Catholics, We desire that of God under his paternal their synagogue, and they “I had to be about My Fa- mitted against the Immac- the Christian people should cloak and protection. were astonished. ‘Where did ther’s business.” What then ulate Heart of Mary.’” As be urged to it above all by Scripture tells us that this man get such wisdom is the work of God? “Jesus Scripture tells us we must be our words and authority.” Joseph was a carpenter. and miraculous powers?’ answered, and said to them: “continually recalling before Pope Leo XIII upholds St. It was the trade by which they asked. ‘Isn’t this the This is the work of God, that our God and Father your Joseph as a model of work- Joseph earned his living, carpenter’s son? Isn’t His you believe in Him Whom work of faith, your labor ers by whom “the poor and by the sweat of his brow, in mother’s name Mary. He hath sent” (Jn 6:29). It of love, and your endur- those who live by the labor order to provide for Jesus Where then did this man is to believe in Jesus, the ing hope in our Lord Jesus of their hands should be of and Mary. In Nazareth, Je- get all these things?’” (Mt Son of God, in daily work Christ” (1 Thes 1:3). Mary good heart and learn to be sus worked with Joseph and 13: 55-56). The Old Testa- of the heart and hands, cooperated fully in the work just. If they win the right learned the trade of his fos- ment foretells this in Deu- and through prayer and of our Redemption by her of emerging from poverty ter father. Above all Joseph teronomy, “I will raise them sacrifice, do the will of the “fiat” to the Incarnation, but and obtaining a better rank taught by his example and up a Prophet from among Father. Not a shallow intel- also at every moment of her by lawful means, reason also learned from the God- their brethren, like unto lectual faith that is accepted life to do the Will of God, and justice uphold them in man how one is to work — thee, and will put my words once and done, but a living by depending on Joseph as changing the order estab- in His mouth; and He shall faith that receives Christ in the head of the Holy Family lished, in the first instance, speak unto them all that I the Holy Eucharist so that and by taking him as the for them by the Providence shall command Him” (Deut we may abide in Christ and protector ordained by God of God. But recourse to 18:18-19) glorify the Father working in humble submission. In force and struggles by sedi- Even those who could to build up the Kingdom of these times the Church, tious paths to obtain such not accept Him could not God, a kingdom that is not through Pope Francis, once ends are madness which deny “such wisdom and of this world. again urges humanity to only aggregate the evil miraculous powers” much Consider further that imitate Our Lord and Our which they aim to suppress. of which He had acquired when St. Joseph passed Lady and “Go to Joseph” Let the poor, then if they as the Son of Joseph and from this earthly life, Jesus and take him as our protec- would be wise, trust not to remained with His widowed tor and terror of demons! the promises of seditious Mother Mary until He was This exhortation to have men, but rather the example about 30 years of age and recourse to the powerful and patronage of Blessed labored for her and glorified intercession of St. Joseph is Joseph.” In a time when we the Father in doing so! In in continuity with previous see protests, rebellions and fact His prayer and sacrifice . In the Encyclical of movements to overturn the even unto the cross was Pope Leo XIII on Devotion established order, we see done for her preeminently, to St. Joseph, Quamquam how necessary daily devo- for whom He had given the Pluries, (1889) we read tion to St. Joseph is needed. first installment of Redemp- the reasons why we must Later in the mid-20th tion in her Immaculate have recourse to St. Jo- century, the Church in- Conception. From the cross seph. The pontiff’s words 8 Turn to page 11

4 † April 30, 2021 Growing in faith through podcasts t the beginning of their knowledge of the faith, lic Church,” by the Catholic ered Mirus’ treasure trove of isode podcasts, one on St. the year, there was there’s never been a greater Project at the Catholic Uni- episodes on music, literature, Peter (Duc in Altum) and the the upliftingA news that a new time to be alive. versity of America came out. art, education and more. other on the wounds of Christ. podcast, “ In A Year” There are now several I could find no way to listen From there I began to I figured they would make (with Father Mike Schmitz) 24-hour Catholic television to the series online. I had to branch out. great Lenten listening — and topped the Apple Podcast stations and hundreds of subscribe to the podcast. So I After reading one of they did. Listening to Father chart not just for religious or Catholic radio stations that did, and began to listen to its Arthur Brooks’ columns on Henchey is like listening to a for Christian podcasts but for are no longer restricted to 10 episodes, conveniently at 2x “How to Build a Life” in The . It made all podcasts. particular geographical areas speed, walking on the streets Atlantic, I saw in the bio-line for one of my best Lents. Now It was noteworthy for a but can be streamed any- of Manhattan or driving to see that he was also the host of that the Lord has called Father few reasons. where in the world. We have my family in Massachusetts. a podcast called “The Art of Henchey home on April 7, I The first is because the immediate access, in multiple It didn’t take me long to Happiness.” I decided to give am planning, with the help Bible, and a Catholic , formats, to the Bible in every recognize what I had been it a try. It quickly became my of these podcasts, to keep the had debuted at the top of the spoken language as well as to missing, both in terms of me- favorite, as with the help of conversation with him going Apple Podcast charts, beating so many great commentaries, dium and message. Since then, psychology, philosophy, the- in many Lents to come. out formidable competition websites, commentaries, that I have been trying, methodi- ology, art, science, literature, Finally, I, too, got into the from the New York Times’ help us to understand and live cally and joyously, to make up humor, common sense, a va- action last Fall. the “D ai l y,” “Dateline NBC,” it. There’s free digital access for lost time. riety of intriguing guests and Since 2004, I have had a “Crime Junkie,” and many in most modern languages to I began with a couple Brooks’ extraordinary ability website where I have uploaded other popular, well-established the works of the Fathers and podcasts to which I’ve contrib- to interview and synthesize, he the text and audio of homilies, popular offerings. At a time Doctors of the Church and al- uted but previously had never makes practical how to live a articles, lectures, retreat talks when Christians in general are most every Spiritual better and happier life, and more. Over the years feeling marginalized and the classic. something that helps several have asked me to put world is trying to pronounce There are also me as a human being the audio in podcasts to make the Church irrelevant, it was a so many great as well as work as a it easier for them to listen to helpful reminder of the influ- Catholic publishing priest. it each day without having ence Catholics still can and do houses printing At Brooks’ recom- to go to the website. I didn’t have. inspiring works mendation, I began to have the time, or the technical The second is because from authors old listen to “The Ameri- competence, to do so. During Catholics are listening to the and new. There are can Story” podcast by the pandemic, however, I was Bible by the millions. For years Catholic newspa- Chris Flannery of the able to get a friend to help me I have been recommending, pers and magazines Claremont Institute. upgrade the website and make asking, encouraging, exhort- that through the web have listened. These six- or seven-minute podcasting the daily homilies, ing, and cajoling and calling increased their scope to form One is “Conversations podcasts focus on what has conferences, recollections and Catholic faithful, young and and inform from an authen- with Consequences,” pro- made America beautiful and other recordings possible. old, as well as seminarians, tically Catholic perspective. duced by the Catholic Asso- worthy of love, featuring I’m happy that I did. But religious, brother to There are the extraordinary ciation and run on EWTN stories of figures and episodes not as happy as my mother, take up the Bible and read it, apostolates of Bishop Rob- radio, for which I have been from American history told who can now expertly say reminding them that reading ert Barron’s “Word on Fire,” recording short Sunday with extraordinary eloquence to her Amazon echo, “Alexa, the Bible in a year only takes the Augustine Institute’s homilies for a couple of years. by a raspy Flannery. They are play ‘Catholic Preaching’” and about 15 minutes a day. For “Formed,” Matthew Kelly’s It is hosted by Grazie Christie, a healthy, relentlessly uplifting then evaluate from the kitchen Christmas I’ve purchased “Dynamic Catholic,” and As- MD, who interviews two to antidote to the barrage of un- what her priest son preached several dozens copies of the cension Press’ array of Scrip- three guests each week dis- patriotic America bashing that that morning! And so pod- Augustine Institute’s “Bible in tural and theological courses, cussing the most consequen- has become popular, while at casts apparently can help to a Year: Your Daily Encounter which help people better tial issues of the day from a the same time not ignoring keep the Fourth Command- with God,” and distributed understand the faith, live it Catholic lens. My contribution the problems that summon us ment, too. them as gifts to everyone to and teach it to others. finishes each episode, focusing collectively to improve. I’m still very much a be- whom I give gifts, but light- There are, finally, millions on the consequential conver- One of my most moving ginner, scratching the surface, ing these Spiritual matches of authentically Catholic web- sation Jesus wants to have with listens each week is to Bishop of podcasts and the possibili- unfortunately never ignited a sites and blogs, showing the us each Sunday in the . Robert Barron’s “Sermons” ties they provide. I know that bonfire. This podcast has, as beauty of the faith, carrying I am now going back over the podcast. These 15-minute there are doubtless so many dozens of Catholics I know out the crucial work of apol- 105 previous episodes, learn- gems, listened to at 2x in half others that, as of now, I don’t who previously had never read ogetics, presenting Catholic ing a lot. the time, are a great prepara- even know exist. the whole Bible, including commentary on every topic Another is “The Catholic tion for my hearing the Word But insofar as faith comes family members, have been under the sun, and providing Culture Podcast” by Thomas of God on Sunday and for from hearing (Rom 10:17), I faithfully listening to Father a digital narthex for millions. Mirus, who explores Catholic preaching on it. That’s only do know that podcasts are a Schmitz’s daily editions. But whenever I’ve men- arts and culture with a variety one of several impressive particularly powerful medium That brings us to the third tioned those litanies in articles of notable guests. He invited offerings by Bishop Barron’s to grow in faith and pass it and I think most notable and homilies, I’ve never me on two of his early epi- Word on Fire apostolate. on — one of which believers, aspect. The success of Father included podcasts — because, sodes (19 and 23) discussing Right before Lent be- the Church and her pastors Schmitz’s Bible in a Year until recently, I had no expo- the clergy sex abuse scandals gan, when I was talking to should make increasing use. shows the power of a podcast sure to them. and what must be done in my friend, Father Joseph Anchor columnist to foster growth in faith. That changed last fall, response to them. Listening to Henchey, CSS, he mentioned Father Roger Landry can be I have said often that for when the podcast, “Crisis: those episodes two years after to me he had made, with Lisa contacted at fatherlandry@ Catholics who want to grow in Clergy Abuse in the Catho- publication, I have also discov- Fortini-Campbell, two 50-ep- catholicpreaching.com.

April 30, 2021 † 5 Editorial Shepherds responding to crises Pope Francis recently greeted via video conference (as did practically all ‘As a diverse community, the is committed to chang- the participants) the Leaders Summit on Climate. He said that he thought ing hearts and minds and to moving the conversation about race in this “this initiative” was “a happy one. It is an initiative that sets us all on the path, country beyond accusations and recriminations toward practical, nonvi- the whole of humanity through its leaders. It puts us on the road, in a practi- olent solutions to the everyday problems that are encountered in these cal sense, towards the Glasgow meeting, but in an even more concrete way, to communities.’ take charge of the care of nature, of this gift we have received and which we “Let us pray that through the revelation of so much pain and sadness, that must care for, preserve and carry forward. And this takes on a much greater God strengthens us to cleanse our land of the evil of racism which also man- significance because it is a challenge we face in this post-pandemic period. ifests in ways that are hardly ever spoken, ways that never reach the head- It is not over yet, but we have to look ahead, because it is a crisis. We know lines. Let us then join in the hard work of peacefully rebuilding what hatred that you do not come out of a crisis the same: you either come out better or and frustration has torn down. This is the true call of a and the real worse. And our concern is to see that the environment is cleaner, purer and work of restorative justice. Let us not lose the opportunity to pray that the preserved. And to take care of nature so that it takes care of us. I wish you Holy Spirit falls like a flood on our land again, as at Pentecost, providing us success in this very good decision to meet, to continue on your way, and I with Spiritual, emotional, and physical healing, as well as new ways to teach, accompany you. Thank you!” preach, and model the Gospel message in how we treat each other.” In support of the pope, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley and Bishop David In response to the April 16 announcement by the National Institutes of J. Malloy, respective chairmen of the United States Conference of Catholic Health that it was reversing limits on human fetal tissue research that were Bishops’ (USCCB) Committees on Domestic Justice and Human Develop- put in place by the Trump Administration, Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann, ment and International Justice and Peace, issued a statement. In it they said, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities, stated: “The “We commend the Biden Administration’s commitment to climate steward- bodies of children killed by abortion deserve the same respect as that of any ship and environmental justice, consistent with the decision to rejoin the other person. Our government has no right to treat innocent abortion victims Paris Climate Agreement. The Leaders Summit on Climate reflects renewed as a commodity that can be scavenged for body parts to be used in research. American leadership on climate change, and the pledge to reduce greenhouse It is unethical to promote and subsidize research that can lead to legitimizing gas emissions by 50 percent from 2005 levels by 2030 is an ambitious and wel- the violence of abortion. Researchers have demonstrated that we can do ef- come national goal. Consistent with the Holy Father’s call for integral ecol- fective scientific research and develop efficacious clinical treatments without ogy, the movement towards a net-zero emission world must also emphasize harvesting tissue from aborted babies. It is also deeply offensive to millions of just transition so that working families who rely on the energy sector are not Americans for our tax dollars to be used for research that collaborates with left behind.” an industry built on the taking of innocent lives. I call on the Biden Admin- A few days earlier, at the end of the Derek Chauvin trial in Minneapo- istration to instead fund research that does not rely upon body parts taken lis, Bishop Shelton J. Fabre, chairman of the USCCB’s Ad Hoc Committee from innocent children killed through abortion.” Against Racism, along with Archbishop Coakley, commented, “Today, a jury We are aware at The Anchor that the immorality of abortion is an infal- found Derek Chauvin guilty of the murder of George Floyd. As we receive libly defined truth of the Catholic faith (St. John Paul II’s 1995 encyclical this result, we recall that God is the source of all justice, love, and mercy. Evangelium Vitae stated this), while there is no defined doctrine about the The death of George Floyd highlighted and amplified the deep need to see environment or how to respond to racism. However, that does not mean that the Sacredness in all people, but especially those who have been historically God never taught us anything about either topic in the Sacred Scriptures nor oppressed. Whatever the stage of human life, it not only matters, it is Sacred. that the Holy Spirit just wants everyone to “wing it” in these areas, according “The events following George Floyd’s death also highlighted the urgent to the whims of their ideologies. We should not be quick to dismiss these need for racial healing and reconciliation. As we have seen so plainly this statements by our shepherds when they do not line up with what our politi- past year, social injustices still exist in our country, and the nation remains cal party wants, nor use them as a cudgel when they affirm what we already deeply divided on how to right those wrongs. We join our voices and prayers thought. As noted above, Pentecost approaches. Let us ask the Holy Spirit to in support of Archbishop Bernard Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis, and help us, as individuals, as Catholics, and as a nation, to be open to what God the entire Minnesota Catholic Conference which said today: wants, not what we want.

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6 † April 30, 2021 There is a lot on their plates uring the last year- accent. dishes I wouldn’t dream of family member in need, or pet peeves are the judges plus, as the pan- Sitcoms and reality attempting. Yet, even that supporting medical research of the contests. In most demicD affected just about shows are completely inane, format has changed dramat- and the like. cases I find them to be every routine and way of life disrespectful, shallow, and ically. There are still infor- Others arrogantly highly-trained, highly-tal- for nearly everyone, if not of no value to the human mative cooking programs, proclaim the winnings will ented and highly-paid food everyone, I did go through spirit. but it’s mostly competition go for a vacation or a trip snobs, many of whom never some changes as a result. In lieu of watching the shows. Those have been an abroad to study cooking experienced a moment of With a busy work and “idiot box” as it techniques. The best hunger in their charmed home schedule, my free has been called a one was last night, lives. They ridicule simple time is precious to me and time or two, I’ve when the winner of foods and ingredients (that over the last 13 months I sought escape $20,000 could “now I commonly consume), then had an epiphany of how in books. I can’t use it to pay for nit-pick the daylights out some of that time is spent count the number part of his fiance’s of the competitors’ entree with trite activities. of books I’ve read wedding ring.” Part entries. For me, first and fore- since last March — of it! All of this goes on while most, was the time I found all kinds. And that I’ve been mar- thousands in this country myself spending on Face- has been fun. But ried for more than and millions world-wide book — or more accurately, give me an old-fashioned eye-opener for me. 40 years, and obviously out have not a morsel to eat. wasting on Facebook. hard copy publication, not As with all compe- of touch with such affairs, The dichotomy of the life I have reduced time an e-book where one swipes titions, there is a victor but our entire wedding circumstances is astounding. spent on the validation net- the pages. When is the last taking home the spoils, didn’t cost $20,000, and now As I mentioned earlier, work by about 90 percent, time you heard someone in most cases, cash. The that covers part of the cost there are some on the net- and truth be told, I don’t say, “Boy, that was a real more I watch these shows, of a wedding ring!? work who diligently work miss it. page-swiper?” the more they gnaw at my Then there are the to help feed the hungry and Another bloc of elec- Music too, has filled the sense of decency. Monetary shows where cooks/chefs assist the restaurateurs who tronic media that has void left by my exodus from awards range from $10,000 create plates that only an are struggling through the become a sickening waste of Facebook and television. I to $50,000 in most cases. alligator would have the pandemic. But there are time is television. It’s to the have played guitar every day It’s not the money that jaw-span to open wide many who don’t. Many who point where I don’t know for months now, and it feels bothers me, it’s what the enough to take a bite. see food as a right, privilege who or what to believe, good. potential winners plan to do People chomp on the food and entertainment, all while so I stay away from news But there are still times with the money that is the mass, slobbering condi- hunger, malnutrition and stations. If I do want to when I choose to sit and thorn in my paw. ments and juices all over starvation are ugly realities gain some awareness of a flick through the 4,000 There are some won- their faces as they laugh every day in this world. major news story, I watch channels on TV for some- derful contestants who plan with delight. Maybe I’ve become the BBC (British Broadcast thing mindless to watch. My to donate some or all of Others prepare “high- more cynical during the Company). If I’m going to go-to is the Food Channel. their winnings to a good end” dishes with ingredients pandemic, or maybe more be fed false news, at least it’s I used to like the shows cause — feeding the hungry, I would have to remortgage thoughtful. delivered with a cool British that taught me how to make helping a local charity, a the house to obtain. Just food for thought. Finally on my list of [email protected]. Museum of Family Prayer announces Mary Garden Contest EASTON — Calling all their home or school. The The Mary Garden Con- families, parents, teachers, Museum of Family Prayer test is brought to you by The and gardening enthusiasts! encourages the creation of all Museum of Family Prayer, Join the Museum of Family sorts gardens — traditional which offers a unique, inter- Prayer, on the campus of outdoor gardens, spaces active experience of prayer Holy Cross Family Ministries with plants and flowers on using digital media for the in Easton, in planting hope porches, prayer spaces inside entire family to experience in our homes with Mary. of apartments, or any Sacred together. Families and all The museum, dedicated space used by individuals visitors are treated to a new, to the work of Venerable Pat- and families to pray to Mary. different, fun, faith-filled rick Peyton to help families A Mary Garden usually experience. pray together, announces contains a statue or image The Museum is a mem- the 2nd annual Mary Gar- of Mary. The museum will ber ministry of Holy Cross den Contest while honoring award the Top Ten Mary Family Ministries (HCFM), Earth Day and the beginning Gardens based on criteria a family of Catholic minis- of Spring. Participants can such as overall look, design, tries that inspire, promote, send photographs of their usage of flowers, and love for and foster the prayer life and own Marian Gardens for a Our Lady. Spiritual well-being of fami- chance to win prizes. Contest entries open on lies throughout the world. Participants send in May 24. All entries must be For more information pictures of the Mary Gar- received by July 26. Winners contact: Robyn Kenney den they have created in will be announced in August.

April 30, 2021 † 7 8 † April 30, 2021 April 30, 2021 † 9 Bishop da Cunha promotes Vatican’s global Rosary ‘marathon’ for end of COVID-19 VATICAN CITY (CNA/An- Each day in May Vatican News athon. Persons can participate by m ont h s .” chor) — The Vatican has announced will broadcast the recitation of the reciting the Rosary at noon (perhaps The pope will also close the a Rosary initiative dedicating the Rosary at noon (6 p.m. Rome time) along with the Vatican broadcast), “marathon” on May 31 with a spe- month of May to prayer for an end from the various Shines taking part or at any other time in the day as cially-broadcast Rosary. to the coronavirus pandemic. in the initiative. one’s schedule permits. The council said that the world’s The Pontifical Council “I am very pleased that Pope “The month of May presents Catholic shrines would be involved for the Promotion of the New Francis called for a global prayer a significant opportunity for us to in a special way as promoters of the Evangelization said recently that “for marathon for the upcoming month urge our people to turn in prayer to Rosary among Catholic individuals, the deep desire of the Holy Father, of May to pray for an end to the Mary, our Blessed Mother, asking families, and communities. the month of May will be dedicat- COVID-19 pandemic,” said Bishop for her intercession to help bring an Thirty of the shrines will take ed to a prayer marathon with the Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V. “I want end to the suffering that so many turns leading a daily live-streamed theme ‘Prayer to God went up inces- to encourage all of our faithful peo- have been forced to bear in the grips rosary at 12 p.m. Eastern time. santly from the whole Church.’” ple to take part in this prayer mar- of this pandemic over the past 14 Visit vatican.va for information. Brother takes 10.1-mile hike to benefit Knights̕ charity WESTPORT — On Good walk in Westport, while praying an Westport along the way. It was also Ave. He then walked the long leg Friday Brother Jean-Francois (JF) intentional Rosary along the way. a node to a song about the stages of of 6.3 miles in two hours and nine Paquin of the Knights of Columbus He named the walk the Three one’s life and impact on others. minutes to the final destination Msgr. Jean A Prevost Council 12380 Bells Walk in reference to the three The purpose of the walk was of St. Church on Fall River completed a 10.1-mile Catholic churches he visited in to raise funds for the Knights of Main Road where he was greeted Columbus “Helping People with by Father Chris Peschel. Intellectual Disabilities” campaign. Brother JF hopes to make this The Knights would normally be an annual event where others can conducting their annual Tootsie also join in. Roll Drive this time of year, how- The fund-raising was done ever this year that drive has been by requesting that donations be canceled nationally due to the made. Those who would care to COVID-19 pandemic. make a donation may do so via Brother JF completed the credit card on the Knight’s link: walk in three hours and 17 minutes msgrprevostcouncil12380.square. (a great pace!) as he started from site, or by check made payable to Our Lady of Grace Church on the council and mailed to its anchor Sanford Road and walked 3.8 miles parish, St. Anthony of the Desert, 300 in one hour and eight minutes to North Eastern Avenue, Fall River, St George’s Church on Highland Mass. 02723.

Father Chris Peschel, co-pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish in Westport, welcomes Brother Jean-Francois (JF) Paquin at the con- clusion of the Brother’s 10.1-mile walk to benefit the Knights of Columbus’̕ “Helping People with Intellectual Disabilities” cam- paign.

10 † April 30, 2021 Despite pandemic restrictions Holy Spirit honored at Somerset parish SOMERSET — Although with a dove, the symbol of will host the Second Domin- Mass on Sunday. Father cable Channel 98. The first many people have taken the Holy Spirit, and pray a ga, followed by Ed Da Silva Brilhante said that if at least half-hour is Mass followed by down their Easter decora- Rosary each night. This year, and family, Liz Lee and fam- 50 people sign up by calling the praying of the Rosary. tions, in the Christian church to ensure social distancing, ily, Nelson Santos and family, the rectory, the Mass will be “Every effort is made to the season lasts 50 days and the prayers will be in the Carol Medeiros and family. added to the weekly schedule. connect with parishioners ends on Pentecost: the feast church hall. Father Brilhante and the Through the end of May, who don’t feel comfortable celebrating the descent of the “Each night from Sunday parish will host the seventh two 10:30 a.m. Masses will attending Mass just yet,” Holy Spirit on Jesus’ disciples. through Saturday, families and final Dominga. continue on Sunday. There Father Brilhante explained. During these seven weeks, St. hosting a Dominga will gather Despite lingering pan- are also two Masses at 4 p.m. “Live-streamed Mass on John of God parish contin- with parishioners in the par- demic fears, Mass continues on Saturday — one in the Facebook is one way to reach ues the tradition established ish hall to pray the Rosary at 7 to be well attended, while church and another down- homebound parishioners. by Queen Isabel of Aragon, p.m.,” Father Jason Brilhante ensuring that capacity limits stairs in the parish hall. The We miss seeing parishioners better known as St. Elizabeth explained, “On a few occa- and social distancing are Masses are also live-streamed in person, but we want to of Portugal, which honors the sions, gatherings will be in the maintained. Those attending on the St. John of God Face- stay connected with them as Holy Spirit. church for devotional prayer on a regular basis no longer book page. best we can.” On the seven Sundays, or to the Holy Spirit.” need to call ahead or register For those without com- For more information “Domingas” in Portuguese, The celebration began online. A permanent list has puters or Facebook, each about St. John of God the families select individuals Easter night and the “First been created. Visitors and week, Sunday Mass from parish, visit their website at to receive special blessings Dominga” was hosted by new attendees must give St. John of God will also be sjogsomerset.org or contact and be “crowned.” Tradition- Jose Mendes and family. On their name and number at broadcast at 11 a.m. and 4 the parish office at 508-678- ally, individual families invite Sunday, April 11, the crown- the door. p.m. on Somerset Public 5513 or office@sjogsomerset. people into their homes, ing was held in the church. Some parishioners have Access television Channel 9 org. The parish also has a display a silver crown topped Antonio Pereira and family expressed interest in a 7 a.m. and at 10:30 a.m. on Swansea Facebook presence. St. Joseph: Patron of workers, terror of demons continued from page four voked St. Joseph as the 2. An ideology that is and managed in the back- nothing has really changed; of families and nations. protector against commu- disconnected from Truth ground; 12. As a last element In the Year of St. Joseph nism. In 1937, Pope Pius and reality; 7. A disregard for — but of course a very proclaimed by Pope Fran- XI called upon St. Joseph 3. A cultural Marxism tradition and for the tradi- important and painful one cis, we must “Go to Joseph” to protect the Church from that later permeated also tional institutions of society for those who lived under and consecrate ourselves to the many errors of commu- the West with the help of as “counter-revolutionary communism — there is a St. Joseph, invoking him in nism. We remember that the Frankfurt School and forces”; constant sense of distrust our Holy Rosary especially these errors were foretold Antonio Gramsci’s ideas; 8. A deceitful misuse of and fear, unto the impris- in the Joyful Mysteries and by Our Lady of Fatima on 4. A revolutionary language with the intent to onment and killing of one’s imitating his example. Let July 13, 1917 after showing socialistic spirit that un- manipulate the public; intransigent opponents. us honor him with a special the children of Fatima the dermines especially major 9. A method of brand- Pope Pius XI placed 30-day Novena known as vision of hell: “Russia will aspects of family life — ing one’s own opponents “the vast campaign of the the Cloak of St. Joseph to spread its errors throughout especially with the help with sweeping and demean- Church against world com- obtain his particular pro- the world, raising up wars of feminism, divorce and ing epithets that abstractly munism under the standard tection during our life and and persecutions against the abortion; categorize them as “right- of St. Joseph, her mighty at the hour of death. Most Church. The good will be 5. A Hegelian dialec- wing” or “counter-revolu- protector.” St. Joseph was of all let us do the work of martyred, the Holy Father tic philosophy, along with tionary” [and what about to be invoked as the “Ter- God as St. Joseph did in will have much to suffer, dialectic materialism, which the most-common term in ror of Demons” to combat daily prayer and work, with and various nations will be claims that strife and ongo- use among the left: “fas- atheistic ideas and practices virtue and love for Jesus and annihilated.” The errors of ing contention in society are cist”?]; and in the cause of workers’ Mary, for the Salvation of Russia have been under- necessary in order to bring 10. An approach to on- rights even as communists our families, our Church, stood as the spreading of about higher and unfold- going revolutionary changes wanted to take over May 1 our country and our world. atheistic communism which ing forms of life; such an where there is both “a slow as “Communist Workers’ Grace Small and her was set in motion with the approach essentially denies path” and “a fast path” of Day” In response, Pope Pius husband Bill are parishio- Marxist revolution in Russia and purportedly transcends the Revolution; such is “the XII definitively instituted ners of St. Mary Church in October 1917. Dr. Maike the principle or law of Dialectic” and the “dialecti- May 1, 1955 to be the Litur- Providence, R.I., and have Hickson has provided a list non-contradiction. cal process”; gical feast of St. Joseph the made their solemn profes- of “errors of Russia” we are 6. A form of governing 11. Toward more mod- Worker. St. Joseph brings sion as Third Order Fran- living through in our own “revolutionary socialism” erate and compromising to light the malice of the ciscans of the Immaculate, times some of which in- that is also constitutionally opponents, one first tries enemies of the family. St. through the Franciscans of clude: called “Democratic Central- to incorporate them into Joseph also brings to light the Immaculate in New Bed- 1. A reductively atheis- ism,” the latter formulation the professed new system the darkness of seditious ford. Both earned a Certifi- tic materialist world-view meaning that things have so as to use them as Lenin’s movements that seek to cate in Catechetical Studies which aims at undermin- the appearance of being “useful idiots” in the sense strip people of their human through TINE, The Institute ing anything Christian in openly democratic, yet they that they help give to the dignity and eliminate God for the New Evangelization society; are all centrally organized world the illusory idea that from the minds and hearts of the Archdiocese of Boston.

April 30, 2021 † 11 The Church and Youth & Young Adults Extraordinary ordinariness have five grandsons. years of Jesus’ life were turned the bread and wine There is a song, whose Show support to someone I Most over the age pretty ordinary. He lived into His Own Body and title escapes me now, that who is upset, ill or hurting. of one are enamored by in an ordinary home in an Blood. The ordinary act of has the stanza, “I only have Work at a soup kitchen super heroes: Batman, ordinary town. He worked dying turned extraordinary to be what You made me.” when things open up, teach Superman, Black Pan- with his dad. He learned a at His Resurrection. The artist is saying that a CCD class (virtually if ther, PapaMan. Yes, I trade. I’m sure He helped I like to think of Jesus God gave us talents and necessary) or rake some- said PapaMan! Whenev- His mom around the as an ordinary man. A man abilities and we only need one’s lawn. Thank your er my grandson Connor house. I think to use them to the ordinary parish priest for talks about superheroes, that this is a best of our ability. his selfless giving of his life I always inject PapaMan! model for all of Some folks are to his parishioners. That’s me. Usually followed us. This ordinary musicians, others Look at those making by a roll of the eyes! We time took up are writers and a difference in this world joke about this all the time! most of His life scholars. Others today in an very ordinary And one day, he turned so I’m thinking are good people way. In their simplicity to me and said, PapaMan it must be an im- who live what and humbleness they are is not a super hero, you’re portant message would be consid- demonstrating to us how just an ordinary man! And to us all! ered a simple life. we are to act as Christian you know what? He’s right Even when He And others are disciples — living a life — sort of. began His public ministry, who lived, and felt like PapaMans — just ordinary modeled on Christ. They When he said that to most of what He did was we do. While on Earth, everyday superheroes doing don’t set out to be heroes. me, I thought of a phrase ordinary. He traveled with He laughed, He cried, He the best they can. They are just being them- that I’ve often heard — friends, He preached, He loved and He even got an- It is in that ordinari- selves. Is there any doubt “Live an extraordinary life taught. Yet in each of these gry. That is pretty ordinary ness that we can each be they are acting like Christ in an ordinary way.” May- ordinary events He showed stuff. But in how He took extraordinary. I challenge would act, in the many situ- be it goes the other way us what it means to live an the ordinary and made it all of us today to look ations we’ve had the oppor- around but in any case, it’s extraordinary life! extraordinary is where I around in our ordinary tunity to see them act? a call to action and it basi- Think about His mira- think the message lies. lives and see what we can It is in our ordinary cally tells us that we don’t cles. The first took place at I truly believe that each turn to the extraordinary. actions that someone will have to be out on a soap an ordinary event — a wed- and every one of us can be Take a look at the person also see Jesus in us. They box or out front or wear ding. The ordinary became extraordinary — but in an that is ostracized in school will want to know why we a superhero cape! We can extraordinary when He ordinary way. I don’t have or work and reach out to are the way we are. They bring others to Christ by turned the water into wine. to give profound homilies them. Call someone who is will try to be more like us. living an ordinary Chris- The ordinary Passover nor write a column that lonely. Thank a teacher for Our simple ordinary action tian life. We can make a dinner on what we now call will razzle-dazzle people. I their hard work especially will affect others in such a difference in the world by Holy Thursday was a meal only have to be me doing during this pandemic. way that they will change being ordinary. with friends that turned the best I can and living a Thank a front-line a bit and so will we. The After all, the first 30 extraordinary when He life modeled on Christ. worker who keeps us safe. ordinary actions of our or- dinary lives can also bring someone to come to know Jesus better. Now that’s extraordinary! Anchor columnist Frank Lucca is a deacon in the Diocese of Fall River assigned to St. Mary’s Par- ish in Dartmouth and a campus minister at UMass Dartmouth. He is married to his wife of 43 years, Kristine, and the father of two daughters and their husbands, and five grand- sons! So blessed! 12 † April 30, 2021 Organizing for a better post-pandemic world the theological resources to tential damaging extremes continued from page three parishes and pastors for do- of capitalism. ing systems-change work.” In Francis’ 2013 Apos- organizing.” Many inspiring presently or in the past by ence speakers, participants Others characterized it tolic Exhortation Joy of the examples were given of the CCHD. These include the and even the pope is that the differently. One said for the Gospel (Evangelli Gadium), impact of these initiatives — Massachusetts Communi- Church is too inward-fo- Church to be “credible” it he wrote in the section he from , Los Angeles, ties Action Network and its cused and unwilling to had to be seen as “making a called “No to an Econo- , Germany and Italy. affiliates in different parts of build broad relationships. In difference.” Another picked my of Exclusion” — “In Here in the U.S., behind the state, including United short, it does not “walk the up on that theme by inter- this context, some people many of these initiatives Interfaith Action of South- talk” it preaches on Sundays preting the disappearance continue to defend trick- is the Catholic Campaign eastern Massachusetts with and is too willing to dive of youth and young adults le-down theories, which for Human Development, its focus on Fall River and into the culture wars and from the faith as caused by assume that economic the domestic anti-poverty New Bedford. Too often, the politics of polarization their view that the Church is growth, encouraged by a arm of the U.S. Conference however, some rank-and- rather than a politics rooted “irrelevant” not only to their free market, will inevitably of Catholic Bishops and a file Catholics and some in the people. personal lives but to that of succeed in bringing about partner in this event or- clergy seem to disdain such One community orga- the community and society. greater justice and inclu- ganized by the Centre for movements, viewing them nizer participating in the The Conference and Let siveness in the world. This Theology and Community as radical, out of the faith conference summed it up Us Dream were organized opinion, which has never in London. mainstream, and overtly this way: on the longstanding Catho- been confirmed by the facts, The pope is clear on partisan. Not so, says the “I feel, in the U.S. lic social action motto: “See, expresses a crude and naïve how he wants the Church pope and many others who context, that congrega- Judge, and Act,” though trust in the goodness of to view such efforts: “To be worry about the Church’s tion-based organizing has in Francis’ book “judge” is those wielding economic clear: this is not the Church relevance. been marginalized within “choose.” That motto first power and in the sacralized ‘organizing’ the people. As a recent Gallup poll many Catholic Church found papal expression workings of the prevailing These are organizations that found, in the latter half of circles as a form of activism 60 years ago in Pope John economic system.” already exist — some Chris- the 20th century adult mem- that is merely ‘political’ and XVIII’s Encyclical, Chris- “A Politics Rooted in the tian, some not. I would like bership in houses of worship divorced from the mission tianity and Social Progress People” and “Let Us Dream” the Church,” he says in “Let consistently was above 70 of the Church. This kind of (Mater et Magistra). But the are thus best understood Us Dream,” “to open its percent. But in 2020 for the theological integration we principle can be traced all as Christian blueprints for doors more widely to these first time membership has are discussing is so critical the way back to the thinking building a different way movements; I hope every dropped below 50 percent to truly transformative orga- of the great Catholic theolo- forward. diocese in the world has an to 47 percent. This decline nizing. While good organiz- gian . It be- The conference ongoing collaboration with began at the turn of the ing can draw out theological came a key organizing prin- proceedings, including them, as some already do.” 21st century and has con- vision from the faith leaders ciple of the Young Christian the pope’s message, can In Massachusetts, tinued steadily to this low participating, it would also Workers movement begun be viewed at the Website many such movements and point. Why? Many theories be helpful for dioceses to be in the early 1900s in Europe of the London Centre for organizations exist, in- abound, of course, but one reinforcing the theological and championed by Father Theology and Community cluding ones funded either highlighted by the confer- imperative and providing Joseph Cardijn of , — https://theology-centre. later Cardinal Cardijn. One shorthandstories.com/let- Diocese suspends all programs at Cathedral Camp participant summed it up us-dream-conference/index. as a “theology of public html. around $200,000 annually. EAST FREETOWN — pandemic. action.” Seven other Catholic Earlier this year Bishop Edgar The other source of funding After hearing the feed- If as a global commu- organizations from here and M. da Cunha, S.D.V., assem- comes from camp user fees. back from the committee, nity — or to use the term Together, the total amount and the diocesan College of abroad supported the event bled an ad hoc committee of preferred by the pope, as clergy and laypersons to take was no longer covering the Consultors, Bishop da Cunha as well, including Boston a “people,” — we are to an in-depth look at Cathedral Camp’s yearly costs. has decided to suspend all College Law School. Camp in East Freetown, both In addition, the various the programs at the Cathe- emerge from the pandemic Tom Dwyer is a mem- the facilities on the site and buildings on the Camp prop- dral Camp facility. It is the better than we entered it, ber of the Board of Di- the programs sponsored there erty are in need of significant consensus of those involved the economy must be rede- rectors of Catholic Social by the Fall River Diocese. The investment. While routine in the study that the use and signed to put people at the Services and is an active committee membership in- maintenance has been done, model of the Camp is no lon- center. That is not only his member of the Society of St. cluded persons with expertise some of the buildings date ger sustainable in its current underlying message in “Let Vincent de Paul serving in in youth ministry, finance, back 100 years and more structure. Us Dream,” fittingly subti- several roles, including ones and construction and main- and now require structural At the Bishop’s direction, tled, “The Path to a Better connected to the Society’s repairs. tenance. a thorough assessment of the Future,” it is one the pope Voice of the Poor Program, Concerns about the The ad hoc committee property and its resources will has been stressing since its social justice advocacy operation of the Camp have considered all these chal- be undertaken to determine early in his papacy and it been mounting over the lenges amidst the overall how it might be used in the arm. He volunteers in other reflects cautions also voiced past few years. The annual financial constraints and future to further the mission capacities in the community diocesan subsidy for Camp uncertainties confronting of the Fall River Diocese in by Popes John Paul II and and Church. He attends St. operations has averaged the Diocese following the southeastern Massachusetts. Benedict XVI about the po- Mary’s Parish in Mansfield. April 30, 2021 † 13 Awesome gift allows CSS to continue to change lives ‘new car’ smell. They were wants to help others, I am continued from page one both brand new.” also so happy to be a part of Cappo reached out to that, always willing to help. Both houses rely on Catholic Foundation. “I endeavors citing: “Family. Lou DeFranco, the general As general manager of the providing transportation contacted Mim and she and Faith. Future. These values manager at Ocean Honda Brockton and Weymouth for the women they assist her staff were awesome,” help guide our giving.” in Brockton and told him dealerships, I obtained for a number of reasons: Mazzarella said. After contacting Cappo what CSS was looking for exactly what Susan was providing rides to inter- That contact ignited explaining the CSS needs, and DeFranco quickly ac- looking for, one from each. views or training sessions, a chain reaction which Bishop da Cunha called complished the task. Mazzarella was floored connecting with services in started the wheels in mo- Mazzarella. “He called me “Mr. Cappo is very with the news, overjoyed the community, and even tion. “On March 22, Mim back the same day Mim involved with the Church beyond her wildest hopes. shopping and learning the contacted Bishop Edgar contacted him, and said to and the Fall River Diocese,” “A few days later, we basics of day-to-day tasks. M. da Cunha, S.D.V. and me, ‘What do you need?’” DeFranco told The Anchor. went to Ocean Honda to And both houses had such told him of our needs,” said said Mazzarella. “Whenever Mr. Cappo 8 Turn to page 16 a vehicle, and both were in Mazzarella. “Very quick- She told the bishop states of disrepair. ly after that, the bishop what she was looking for. “God bless the staff reached out to a friend and “The bishop simply said, Diocese of Fall River TV Mass there because the van we very generous benefactor ‘What color?’” continued utilized at St. Clare’s House of the diocese, Jeff Cappo, Mazzarella. “I also ex- on the Portuguese Channel was basically being held who owns Victory Auto- pressed my concern that Sunday,May 2 at 7 p.m. together with duct tape and motive Group, a conglom- the vans be something the wires,” Susan Mazzarella, eration of more than 44 women riding in them can Broadcast from St. Anthony of CEO of Catholic Social auto dealerships across the feel good about. The bishop Padua Church in Fall River Services told The Anchor. U.S.” On its website, Vic- told me that Jeff would get “Eventually the van just tory Automotive Group, us two vans. The only smell died.” The van used by promotes philanthropic they would have is that Grace House was experi- Diocese of Fall River TV Mass encing a similar fate. In Your Prayers Please pray for these priests and deacons during the coming weeks: on the Portuguese Channel “We started the pro- May 9 cess of looking for a de- Rev. J.E. Theodule Giguere, Pastor, St. Anne, New Bedford, 1940 Sunday, May 9 at 7 p.m. cent used vehicle for each Rev. John P. Clarke, Pastor, St. Mary, Hebronville, 1941 site,” Mazzarella said. “The Rev. Lawrence Craig, SS.CC., 2007 Broadcast from Santo Christo cost of a new van for each Permanent Deacon Marcel G. Morency, 2016 Church in Fall River was so prohibitive, but we May 12 didn’t want to get a van Rev. John F. deValles, DSC, US Army Chaplain, 1920 that would constantly need Rev. Herve Jalbert, Retired Pastor, Blessed Sacrament, Fall River, repairs or that maintained 1986 Diocese of Fall River TV Mass smells like pets or tobac- May 13 on WLNE Channel 6 co smoke. The women we Rev. Msgr. Osias Boucher, USA Ret., Pastor, Blessed Sacrament, assist are used to having Fall River, 1955 Sunday, May 2 at 11:00 a.m. low self-esteem, and such a May 14 vehicle would do nothing to Rev. Robert E. McDonnell, C.S.C., 2006 change that.” May 15 Celebrant is Father A. But the search was Rev. Eugene Robitaille, SS.CC., 1988 Ciryak, Parochial Administrator difficult to come up with a of decent product. May 16 Parish in Easton Recently CSS has Rev. William McDonald, SS., St. Patrick, Falmouth, 1941 Rev. Msgr. J. Joseph Sullivan, P.R., Pastor, Sacred Heart, 1960 developed a good working Rev. Arthur dos Reis, Retired Pastor, Santo Christo, Fall River, relationship with the dioc- 1981 esan Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachu- May 17 Most Rev. James E. Cassidy, D.D., Third Bishop of Fall River, Sunday, May 9 at 11:00 a.m. setts, a ministry responsible 1934-51, 1951 for raising, managing and Rev. Albert Evans, SS.CC., 2003 distributing philanthropic May 19 funds to provide long-term, Rev. Lamarre, O.P., 1940 Celebrant is Father Daniel sustainable support for Rev. Thomas Trainor, Pastor, St. Louis, Fall River, 1941 M. Nunes, Parochial Vicar the parishes, schools and Rev. Arthur C. Levesque, Pastor, Our Lady of Fatima, New Bed- ford, 1988 at Holy Name Parish in Fall life-changing ministries Rev. Thaddeus T. Swertz, C.S.C., 2006 River across the diocese. Rev. Richard Czerwien, SS.CC., 2007 Mazzarella reached out to Miriam [Mim] Finn May 20 Rev. Antonio L. daSilva, Pastor, Our Lady of Health, Fall River, Sherman, CEO of the 1952

14 † April 30, 2021 80th annual Catholic Appeal kicks off colleges, the Diocesan Of- at this critical time. continued from page one fice of Faith Formation, the Additional information the world: ‘Let love make insecurity in our diocese. At they served nearly 20,000 Diocesan Office of Pro-Life, on this year’s Catholic you serve one another’ the height of the pandemic, households representing prison ministry, and much Appeal is available (Gal 5:13). In Christianity, the number of individuals more than 52,000 individ- more. on its website: www. charity is the highest form and families who turned uals and more elderly than As an added incentive catholicfoundationsema. of love between God and to the Solanus Casey Food ever before. this year, .50 of every dollar org/catholic-appeal-2021, our brothers and sisters; the Pantry in New Bedford, a The Catholic Appeal raised over a parish’s fund- including a video message two words, charity and love, from Bishop da Cunha are synonymous. When we and a summary of how show charity to others, we the funds raised through bring this love to life in so the 2020 Catholic Appeal many wonderful ways and were distributed across we fulfill our obligation to the various ministries and live in the example of Our programs it supports. Lord Jesus Christ, Who laid Contributions to the down His life for us.” Catholic Appeal may The Catholic Appeal be made either through supports the work of Cath- a one-time donation olic Social Services (CSS), or through monthly, which serves and ministers quarterly, or semi-annual to nearly 50,000 individuals pledges. Donations each year. CSS offers assis- may be mailed to the tance with basic and emer- Catholic Appeal Office, gency needs and provides 450 Highland Avenue, housing to women, men, Fall River, Mass., 02720; children, and families who made online at www. have been displaced due to program of Catholic So- also funds the work of our raising goal will be returned givefrdiocese.org/2021, or numerous social and eco- cial Services, increased by hospital chaplains, the to the parish for its use. Not dropped off at any parish nomic situations. more than 150 percent. Last weekly Television Mass, only will this provide addi- in the diocese. Please CSS also provides year, the food pantry began support for our retired tional funds for those most contact the Catholic much-needed sustenance to distributing 12,000 pounds priests and seminarians, in need, it is also an oppor- Appeal office at 508-675- those suffering from food of food each week. In 2020, campus ministry at area tunity to assist our parishes 1311 with any questions.

Permanent Deacon George H. Zarella EASTON — Deacon and Evan Sousa, Georgia, of Holy Cross Parish in ordained to the Permanent and college leagues. George Henry Zarella, 75, Anthony, Claudia, Kayla, Easton in 1981, faithfully Diaconate on May 22, 1993 Relatives and friends of Venice, Fla. and Easton, and Cecilia Zarella. serving as a lay minister, and assigned to Holy Cross are respectfully invited to died surrounded by his Deacon Zarella was Pro-tem moderator of the Parish in Easton. attend visiting hours May loving family on April 15. also predeceased by his Deacon George en- 6 from 3-7 p.m. at Holy He was the loving brother John Zarella. joyed the RICA program, Cross Church, 225 Pur- husband of Nancy Kelleher Deacon Zarella joined Story Telling, Seeking chase Street, Easton. Zarella, born in Boston to the Air Force in 1964 God with Deacon George, A Mass of Christian the late George and Helen becoming an Air Traffic Mom’s and Tots, just to Burial will be celebrated Ahearn Zarella. Controller in the States, name a few of his min- May 7 at 10 a.m. at Holy In addition to his wife Philippines, and Vietnam. istries. And he loved his Cross Church. Interment of almost 57 years, Deacon Honorably discharged in Holy Cross Family. with military honors will Zarella is survived by his 1968, he was hired by the He was privileged to have follow at the National three children; Kimberly Federal Aviation Admin- worked as a Hospice Chap- Cemetery in Bourne, Mas- Sousa and her husband istration (FAA) where he lain for Guardian Hospice sachusetts. Gerald, George Jeffrey Za- worked as a controller, an and Old Colony Hospice. In lieu of flowers, do- rella, and Gene Zarella. instructor of the nation- Deacon Zarella also nations in Deacon Zarella’s He leaves two brothers, al and international air enjoyed golf, biking, memory may be made to Robert Zarella, and Mark traffic program at the ATC first Parish Council, and in coaching little league Babe Holy Cross Church, Old Zarella and his wife Lisa. Academy, then retiring as a Baptism Preparation and Ruth and the great “Easton Colony Hospice, Tidewell He was a loving “Papa” to regional manager in 1999. as a lector. Cubs,” along with umpir- Hospice, or the American his grandchildren Nicole He became a member Deacon Zarella was ing minor, high school, Cancer Society.

April 30, 2021 † 15 One of two brand new 2022 vans generously donated to Catholic Social Services by Jeff Cappo, owner of Victory Auto Group, sits in front of St. Clare’s House in Hyannis, a place where women coming out of incarceration are helped to re-integrated into the community. Awesome gift allows CSS to continue to change lives continued from page 14 sign for the vans,” Mazzarella told The Anchor. Sherman told The Anchor, “The Catholic “Mr. DeFranco and his staff rolled out the red Foundation is so pleased to be serving and carpet for us. It was just wonderful. I started to cry. working with our friends at Catholic Social Ser- The vans were beautiful — they were 2022s! I was vices. Since our founding in 2018, it has been overwhelmed by this unexpected generosity.” our goal to help gain philanthropic support and My Brother’s Keeper sites to “It was great to see when the folks from donations for entities throughout the Diocese hold collection drive on May 1 CSS came to pick up the vans,” said DeFranco. of Fall River, like CSS. Catholic Social Services EASTON/DARTMOUTH — On May 1, “They were ecstatic. It feels so good to be able truly does God’s work and it is wonderful when from 10 a.m. to noon, My Brother’s Keeper will to help people like this. Victory Automotive we can help shine the light on their mission and be hosting a Pop Your Trunk Spring Collection Group does so many great things for people, make others aware of how they can be of help.” Drive for diapers, cleaning supplies and hygiene and we here at Ocean Honda are grateful to be Mazzarella said that not only will the vans products. a part of that. It’s an awesome feeling knowing be a great and reliable asset to continue both The event will take place at My Brother’s it will help people who really need it. I feel not shelters’ mission, but it goes beyond that. “What Keeper Easton Building, 534 Washington Street, enough people do things to help others, and it would cost to buy two vans would have been Easton, and My Brother’s Keeper Dartmouth when they do it goes a long way. equal to the salaries of three employees,” she Building, 1015 Reed Road, Dartmouth. “We are blessed to be able to make a differ- said. “Keeping those funds allows us to preserve The Collection Drive needs donations of all ence. It was a difficult year at the beginning last the status of our employees. It’s also uplifting to types of baby items, cleaning supplies and hy- year, but things picked up and we’re doing very them and a morale boost, especially during the giene products. Examples of high-demand non- well. It is so worth it to be able to make a differ- COVID-19 pandemic. food items include: diapers, baby wipes, laundry ence in others’ lives.” “These wonderful people couldn’t stop detergent, sanitizing spray, wipes, toothpaste, “I Facetimed with Jeff to thank him,” assisting the women during the pandemic and toothbrushes, hand soap and shampoo. Mazzarella told The Anchor. “It was Lent at they put themselves at risk doing so. Being Participants are asked to remain in their ve- the time, but it felt like Christmas. And if that handed the keys to two brand new vans gave hicles as staff/volunteers safely remove donations wasn’t enough, each van came with a five-year them such joy and a sense of value. with a pop of their trunk. service plan. The homes and those who utilize “And the residents, who don’t have many Future drives will be held on June 26 (sheets the vans will enjoy them for years to come. possessions, are impoverished and have low and comforters), October 9 (canned food items), “I don’t know if anyone knows just how self-esteem, now have seeds of hope and wor- and November 13 (new toys for Christmas pro- impactful this incredible gift will be for two thiness planted, restoring some of their dignity.” gram). My Brother’s Keeper regularly purchases food humble little shelters.” Mazzarella also told The Anchor that this and materials from vendors for these deliveries, “When I mentioned to Mr. Cappo that our story is a perfect example of what can happen so another way to support the Food Assistance Catholic Social Services was in need of two vans when different agencies and ministries within Program is by making a financial donation for the shelters, he didn’t hesitate and told me, the diocese can work together, for and with online. Visit www.mybrotherskeeper.org for ‘I’ll give you the two vans,’” Bishop da Cunha each other. “We’re all brothers and sisters called details. My Brother’s Keeper does not receive told The Anchor. “I know how important these to solve problems utilizing and combining the any local, state or federal funding, and relies on vans will be for the work of St. Clare’s and Grace resources that we have.” private donations to serve the community. House shelter! I am personally encouraged by That’s what Church is, and this, by far, is Contact: Josh Smith, My Brother’s Keeper, the generosity of many good faithful people one of the best feel-good stories to emerge from Director, Dartmouth; 774-305-4577; jsmith@ who are ready to reach out and share their gifts a year-plus of fear, doubt and sadness — the mybrotherskeeper.org. and resources with those in need.” Church in action.

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