Annual March for Life will be virtual event January 29 Diocesan Pro-Life events also slated EAST TAUNTON — For the signing up with that link, you will Diocese of Fall River, Mass. † Friday, January 22, 2021 last 47 years, the annual March receive access to the livestream for Life in Washington, D.C. has information sent directly to your been the meeting site for thou- inbox so that you can watch from sands of Pro-Life girls, boys, the safety of your home. women and men from across the Meanwhile, local Pro-Life country. events, public and private, are But, like so many other rou- taking place, to make up for the tine events that have been altered, usual pilgrimage down Route 95 this year’s march, scheduled for to the nation’s capital. January 29, is going virtual. The On January 29 there is a pri- event organizers made the de- vate Mass, because of COVID re- cision based on the COVID-19 strictions, for pilgrims who have virus and the civil unrest that is previously traveled with the Holy taking place in our nation. The Family Pro-Life group in East March for Life statement appears Taunton. The Mass will be at Our on page two. Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Those who wish to participate Seekonk. Immediately following in the March for Life virtually, can the Mass, there will be a Holy RSVP to the March for Life direct- Hour for Life with a brief reflec- ly at: https://p2a.co/BIa5nXt. By 8 Turn to page two

Our Lady of Lourdes School student Reagan Lawrence, first grade, and fellow students, helped promote a recent fundraiser, selling OLOL calendars to benefit the Taunton school. OLOL School, founded in 1963, is the only Catholic school in the city of Taunton. It has been able to survive through the generous contributions of families, alumni, and members of the community for the last 57 years. To purchase a calendar contact Sister Margretta Sol at the OLOL convent at 508-822-0357. Celebrate Catholic Schools Week, a national celebration of parochial schools, runs this year from Jan- uary 31 to February 6. A diocesan schedule is on page 12. Diocese’s Catholic Schools Office announces director of newly-created Catholic Mission and Identity FALL RIVER — Starting this School in Fall River. month, Marian Desrosiers will be- The role of the Director of gin in the newly-created part-time Catholic Mission and Identity will position of Director of Catholic provide guidance and support to Mission and Identity. Desrosiers the Church’s teaching mission in joins in the work of the Catholic the 20 Diocese of Fall River Cath- Schools Office as she brings a great olic schools while coordinating A magnificent eight-foot bronze statue of Venerable Father Patrick deal of experience from her work programs with various diocesan Peyton, C.S.C., was erected at the Father Peyton Center in Easton at the diocesan Pro-Life Apostolate ministries and apostolates. Des- on . The center is located on the grounds of the headquar- and at Bishop Connolly High 8 Turn to page 12 ters of Holy Cross Family Ministries.January Story 22, on 2021 page † two. 1 Eight-foot bronze Italian sculpture of famed installed at Father Peyton Center site in Easton EASTON — A beau- “We are so pleased with craft, and has traveled from tiful, handcrafted Italian the sculptors’ creation, Italy to a Mazzolini facility sculpture in the likeness of which not only captures his in Cleveland, and arrived in Holy Cross Family Min- image and likeness, but also Easton on January 9, Father istries founder, Venerable provides an impression of Peyton’s birthday. Patrick Peyton, arrived at who he was — a humble “We have had the the Father Peyton Center in and holy man,” said Father privilege of creating sculp- North Easton on January 9. Wilfred Raymond, C.S.C., tural works of art of many Father Patrick Peyton, President of Holy Cross famous people,” said John C.S.C., born on Jan. 9, 1909, Family Ministries, “This Mazzolini, CEO of Mazzoli- in , Ireland, statue honors the life of Fa- ni Artcraft Company. “This was known as the Rosa- ther Peyton and will inspire project was special to us ry Priest, who professed visitors to the Museum of as we came to learn about that “the family that prays Family Prayer.” Father Peyton’s legacy and Like a child opening a Christmas present, Father Wil- together stays together.” He The statue stands more his impact on millions of fred Raymond, C.S.C., president of HCFM, joyfully is a candidate for sainthood than eight feet tall and was people around the world. inspects the statue of the Rosary Priest upon its arriv- and the recent subject of a created by a team of sculp- We think this statue is a al in at the Father Peyton Center in North Easton. documentary film in the- tors under the supervision testament to his life and will aters this past fall, “PRAY: of Reto Demetz of Demetz inspire many in the years to ily that prays together stays Catholic ministries that THE STORY OF PATRICK Art Studio in Ortisei, Italy, c om e .” together.” Father Peyton’s inspires, promotes, and PEYTON.” and was then cast in bronze Father Peyton, a Catho- mission continues today fosters the prayer life and Holy Cross Family by Mazzolini Artcraft Co. lic media pioneer, spent the through 26 mission centers Spiritual well-being of fam- Ministries carries on Father in Verona, Italy. The pro- 51 years of his priesthood in 17 countries. Each mis- ilies throughout the world. Peyton’s mission to help duction of the statue was serving the Spiritual needs sion center provides digital The HCFM organization families experience the managed by Holy Cross of families. During his life, complimentary prayer includes Family Rosary, unifying benefits of family Family Ministries and John he led millions in prayer at resources on a variety of Family Theater Produc- prayer. Mazzolini of Mazzolini Art- 40 Family Rosary Rallies platforms for families as tions, Catholic Mom, the that drew 28 million peo- well as face-to-face events, Museum of Family Prayer, ple, including two million including Rosary rallies, Father Peyton Family each at events in Sao Paulo, days of reflection, seminars, Institutes, and the Peyton and , Philip- and other fun, faith-filled Institute for Domestic pines. He touched millions events. Church Life. of lives by spreading his Holy Cross Family For more information famous message, “The fam- Ministries is a family of visit www.HCFM.org. Diocesan Pro-Life events, virtual March for Life slated continued from page one tion and the recitation of March at St. Vincent de at 133 North Main Street, the Rosary. Paul Parish, 71 Linden Attleboro, followed by praise On January 23, at Street, Attleboro. and worship at St. John’s. 6 p.m. there will be a The March will go from For additional infor- March for Life in soli- St. Vincent’s Parish to St. mation, contact the parish darity with the National Parish office at 508-222-1206. March for Life statement The protection of all of in and around the Capitol, ways, work to make abortion those who participate in this year’s March for Life will unthinkable and build a cul- the annual march, as well as look different. ture where every human life the many law enforcement The annual rally will take is valued and protected. personnel and others who place virtually and we are We are profoundly work tirelessly each year to asking all participants to stay grateful for the countless ensure a safe and peaceful home and to join the march women, men, and families event, is a top priority of the virtually. We will invite a who sacrifice to come out March for Life. In light of the small group of Pro-Life lead- in such great numbers each fact that we are in the midst ers from across the country year as a witness for life — of a pandemic which may be to march in Washington, and we look forward to being peaking, and in view of the D.C. this year. These lead- together in person next year. heightened pressures that ers will represent Pro-Life As for this year’s march, we law enforcement officers and Americans everywhere who, look forward to being with others are currently facing each in their own unique you virtually. 2 † January 22, 2021 Diocese of Fall River releases list of 75 clergy accused of sexual abuse of minors FALL RIVER — On Jan- er diocesan priest since There are 19 clergy or the company of former “As a Church communi- uary 7 Bishop Edgar M. da the diocese’s founding in other religious who minis- Boston Police Commis- ty we must sadly acknowl- Cunha, S.D.V., announced 1904, a total of 44 have tered in the Diocese of Fall sioner Ed Davis — The edge that survivors have that the Diocese of Fall been credibly accused of River whose names have Edward Davis Company, often not been heard and River has published a list sexual abuse of a minor. been mentioned in previ- LLC (EDC) — to review supported,” said Bishop da of 75 clergy who have been Other individuals named ous public announcements the diocese’s process for Cunha. “We are focused on credibly or publicly accused on the credibly accused list including lists published thoroughness, fairness, and creating a safe environment of sexual abuse of a minor. were either members of a by other dioceses, religious reasonableness. EDC was in which survivors can find “As I pray for a spirit religious order or belonged orders, and third-party provided access to the files support and someone to lis- of healing and reconcilia- to another diocese. The advocates but for whom for accused clergy and re- ten. You can be assured and tion, I know that we cannot website also includes a list the diocese lacks sufficient ligious, and other relevant confident of our ongoing move on without an honest of public- information, pastoral care.” accounting of the past,” said ly accused “As your bishop, I am deeply and pro- for as far back The website also pro- Bishop da Cunha. “As your individuals foundly sorry for the abuse that was perpe- as the diocese vides a video message from bishop, I am deeply and and cases in trated by within this diocese and have had records. Bishop da Cunha and a profoundly sorry for the process. This recommitted myself to doing everything in my EDC also pro- letter to the diocese com- abuse that was perpetrated intensive re- power to ensure this never happens again.” vided recom- munity from the bishop by priests within this dio- view revealed mendations posted in English, Spanish, cese and have recommitted that: to Bishop da and Portuguese. myself to doing everything Most of the allega- information at this time to Cunha regarding names for To help victims, the in my power to ensure this tions involve conduct make its own credibility publication. Office of Safe Environment never happens again.” that occurred from the determination. “We believe that the through its Victim Assis- The list is the result of 1960s—1980s. There are three priests diocese’s investigative and tance Coordinator, pro- a review of internal records Twenty-eight of the 44 of the Diocese of Fall River review process was thor- vides referrals for therapy, and files by diocesan per- Fall River diocesan priests who are living who have ough and balanced and support for survivors, and sonnel and outside experts, who have been credibly been publicly accused, but was fair to those making an a yearly Healing Mass to in some cases going back 70 accused are now deceased. there has not yet been a accusation as well as to the pray for all who have been years. The names of cred- There are seven re- determination either under accused,” said Davis. “The impacted by sexual abuse. ibly and publicly accused ligious order priests or canon (Church) or civil publishing of this list is an “I am committed to clergy can be found on religious Brothers, and law regarding whether the essential step as the diocese working with Bishop da the Diocese of Fall River two priests incardinated in allegations against them are moves forward to promote Cunha to create a safe website, along with other other dioceses who have credible. These priests are accountability, transparen- environment for children information and resources. been credibly accused for prohibited from engaging cy, and healing.” and to offering healing and Of the 650 priests who conduct occurring within in public ministry while This list will be updated reconciliation for survivors have served as a Fall Riv- the Diocese of Fall River. their cases are in process. should new information for whom these grievous They are afforded a pre- become available and if the acts have caused enormous sumption of innocence, publication results in other pain, anger and confu- † Diocese of Fall River † consistent with the princi- survivors coming forward. sion,” said Carolyn Shipp, a OFFICIAL ples of the American justice The diocese is com- licensed social worker who system and Church law. mitted to the protection is the Victim Assistance Appointments There are currently no of children and vulnerable Coordinator for the Fall priests in ministry who His Excellency, the Most Reverend Edgar M. da adults. Its policies include River Diocese. have been credibly accused, Cunha, S.D.V., D.D., Bishop of Fall River, has made permanently removing Those who know of an in keeping with the Diocese the following appointments: from ministry any clergy incident of sexual abuse of of Fall River’s “zero-toler- who have a substantiat- a minor by a priest, deacon, ance” policy. Reverend Gerard A. Hebert, Promoter of Justice ed allegation of abuse of employee, or volunteer More than 75 percent for the Diocesan Tribunal while remaining pastor of a minor against them. In should immediately call of the names published Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. James Parish in New addition, the commitment local authorities and then today have already been Bedford. to keeping children safe ex- contact Victim Assistance made public by previous tends to the diocese requir- Coordinator Shipp at announcements from the Very Reverend Jay T. Maddock, V.F., Promoter ing all clergy, employees, 508-985-6508 or cshipp@ Diocese of Fall River, media of Justice for the Diocesan Tribunal while remaining and volunteers in all par- dioc-fr.org. reports, or lists published pastor of Holy Name Parish in Fall River and Dean of ishes, schools, and diocesan Background of the Di- by other dioceses, religious the Fall River Deanery. offices to complete man- ocese of Fall River Review, orders, third-party advo- datory background checks Investigation, and List cates, or civil authorities. Effective: January 1, 2021 and Safe Environment Development: The diocese engaged training. 8 Turn to page 13 January 22, 2021 † 3 Ite Ad (et André) te Ad Joseph. Go to olic church in Canada treal, which housed the ly geared to directing many struggles, worries, IJoseph. and the altars adorned Congregation of Holy individuals away from and obstacles. Yet, it is This phrase could eas- with different titles of St. Cross’ novitiate. Having himself and toward God through the family that ily be found at the Orato- Joseph’s, surrounded by a devotion to St. Joseph through a devotion to St. society is built up and ry of St. Joseph in Mon- intercessory candles, calls (the Congregation is Joseph. sustained. It is the train- treal. A few years ago, the individual to indeed patterned after the Holy Are we not all meant ing ground for . and while expecting our go to Joseph. to do the same; to live St. St. Joseph, as we first-born, my wife and I But it was the ’s know, faced profound decided to visit Montreal exhibits about words that “He decisions and obstacles on a whim shortly after the oratory’s must increase; I when he decided to mar- lunch on Easter Sunday. founder, Brother must decrease” ry Mary, travel to Bethle- And by “on a whim,” André Bessette, (Jn 3:30)? hem, and flee into Egypt. I mean after we finished that were the And even And St. André faced lunch, and everyone left, most interesting as a father and obstacles trying to realize we said: “Why not go to to me. At the husband, there is the dream of an oratory, Montreal?” I have family time, I had never much I can learn raising funds and recom- there, we lived in upstate heard of the then Blessed Family), St. André raised from the humble reli- mencing building after New York at the time, and (now ) André, but funds — one haircut at a gious. Am I not, by virtue the Depression. Yet, they we had always wanted to his life piqued my inter- time — to build a small of my Marriage vows and trusted and believed that visit, so the decision was est after learning that he chapel to St. Joseph. promises, meant to direct God would bring to com- made. We packed our passed through Fall River. This chapel became my wife and children pletion what He began in bags, grabbed our pass- Growing up in Qué- the first “incarnation” of to the Lord? Are we not them. And so, they forged ports and a friend and bec, St. André’s parents the grand oratory, grow- meant to aid each other on in humility, piety, and made the drive. both died by the time he ing over the century and in becoming saints? fidelity. I previously heard was 12 years old. Later on attracting visitors and At times we speak of I invite families to of St. Joseph’s Oratory while looking for work, pilgrims from both sides holiness and Sanctity as consider: what if we lived and decided to make a he would pass through of the border. if it is impossible; some- each day with the trust stop while in the area. Connecticut, Rhode Is- St. André gained a thing that is good if we that what God began For those who have been land, and Massachusetts, reputation as a healer and get there but otherwise in us through our Mar- there, you know it is an notably working in both even the “miracle-man only reserved for others. riages will be brought to impressive destination, West Warwick (Phenix) of Montreal,” after many But is not Sanctity what completion? What if we let alone a terrific place and North Easton. individuals reported we are made for? As the believed that we can help for prayer. The monu- After returning to experiencing healings French Catholic novel- form saints by the way mental dome makes the Québec and becoming a after visiting with him. ist Leon Bloy once said: we raise our children? Oratory the largest Cath- Holy Cross Brother, St. Yet, anyone who gave him “The only real sadness, And what if we trusted André would on occa- acclaim would quickly be the only real failure, the and believed these things sion return to visit Rhode corrected by the humble only great tragedy in life, to the same degree that Island, passing through saint-to-be that it was is not to become a saint.” Saints Joseph and André Fall River to attend Mass not him but rather St. In the end, we try to ful- trusted God in their own at St. Anne’s Church. Joseph’s intercession to fill our lives through var- lives? The future saint lived the Lord that led to the ious things and lifestyles. God called Joseph. a humble life, spending healing. But the only one that will God called André. God is almost 29 years as the Standing there in the leave us fulfilled is a life calling you. doorman to the Collège exhibit, I was struck by striving for holiness. Go and make your Notre-Dame in Mon- how so much could be I can’t help but won- home a humble oratory to accomplished by a man der if standing in the or- the Lord. who, by our standards atory, an expectant father And when you need today, lived a rather ordi- and early in my Marriage, help, ite ad Joseph (et André). nary life. the Lord was preparing Anchor columnist Da- Yet, that is the great- me through the exam- vid Carvalho is the senior ness of God and the ples of Saints Joseph and director for Faith Forma- beauty of holiness. This André for the vocation tion, Youth, Young Adult life is not about anyone’s he called me to. Being a and Family Life Ministries standards but the Lord’s, spouse and a parent is for the Diocese of Fall Riv- and St. André knew that. not easy. While there are er. Contact: dcarvalho@ His life was complete- many joys, there are also dioc-fr.org. 4 † January 22, 2021 Repairers of a house divided t is a providential dialogue make possible more politically relevant. ing the other not only prevents struction paper they can occurrence that the consequential interreligious In such circumstances, mutual alienation but may convert mortal enemies into inaugurationI of Joseph Biden dialogue, and the virtues faithful Christians cannot pave the road to some political best friends. Real peacemak- as the 46th President of the of successful interreligious remain on the sidelines when win-wins. ers are the most courageous is taking place dialogue can catalyze every Christian salt, light and leaven Third, don’t bear false people on the planet, who during the Octave of Prayer for other form of important verbal are most needed. Christians witness. (Ex 20:16) There has go into extremely dangerous Christian Unity. or existential conversation. If are three-quarters of the been so much lying that many of places to disarm the most Jesus was clear in the fervent believers can learn how U.S. population, Catholics can no longer trust anything deadly types of interpersonal Gospel that a house divided to live harmoniously while one-quarter. In one of the others are saying. News outlets bombs. Christians are called to against itself cannot stand disagreeing about some of the Eucharistic Prayers, we ask have become so unabash- be bomb squad technicians as (Mt 12:25). Against the devil’s deepest and most important God that “in a world torn by edly partisan that no Walter well as patient and determined work of isolation, alienation questions of human life, then strife, Your people may shine Cronkite exists to report negotiators who persuade and separation, Jesus came to everyone can learn better from forth as a prophetic sign of persuasively on the outcome people to let go of their hos- gather and unite. On the vigil them the traits to co-exist unity and concord.” If we live even of a presidential election. tages, within or without. Jesus of His crucifixion, when He when disagreements concern our faith, Christians have the Everything one does not want calls peacemakers “children could have easily been distract- mainly politics or to hear becomes of God”: we can’t live up to ed by the details of his immi- current events. treated as fake news. our Divine filiation without nent fulfillment of gruesome This is true, When people cannot becoming one. Biblical prophecies, He rather however, only when communicate truth- Sixth, pray for all those prayed four times that His dis- religious believers fully, interpersonal in authority (1 Tim 2:1-2). St. ciples “may be one,” just as the act like religious communion breaks Paul wrote this as his arms persons of the Blessed Trinity believers and practice down. We must tell were chained to walls by the are one (Jn 17:11, 21-23). The what they believe and the truth even at the very authorities who would fulfillment of His mission, He preach. To use Jesus’ cost of suffering, for eventually decide to behead suggested, hinged on Christian image, this takes place unless we tell the him. Do we pray for the au- unity: otherwise, He said, the only when Christians truth, we will not be thorities much more than we world would not be able to as “salt of the earth” (meant numbers — not to mention free (Jn 8:32). criticize them or cheer them? believe in the Incarnation or in to preserve from corruption, supernatural resources — to Fourth, seek first the King- Seventh, be as shrewd as the Father’s love (17:23). start a fire, and give flavor) do be that sign, but to do so will dom of God (Mt 6:33). We are serpents but as pure as doves Jesus’ prayer for unity not not lose their salinity; when as require courage, magnanimity called to render unto Caesar (Mt 10:16). The time in which only reveals something about “light of the world” (meant to and perseverance, and likely and be excellent servants of we’re living requires not naive- God and our being made in illumine and warm), they do suffering and Sanctity as well. our country, but we’re called te but wisdom. Jesus laments His image, but also about the not hide like a candle under If Catholics in particular to be God’s good servants first. how the children of the world priority Jesus gives to com- a basket; when as “leaven” are going to become part of the We must beware of false polit- are more prudent than His munion among His followers. (meant to lift up the whole remedy, what are the virtues ical messianism that equates disciples in dealing with their That’s why His prayer will dough, even when tiny), they needed? I’ll focus on seven God’s Will too closely to contemporaries (Lk 16:8). He always remain an urgent ecu- do not themselves get corrupt- Biblical habits. political leaders and programs. wants us to be as savvy as He menical imperative. Christians ed by the yeast of the lax or the First, love your neighbor Catholic have been repeatedly was before Pilate and Herod, cannot sincerely pray, “Thy rigid. (Mt 22:39). Jesus calls us to co-opted by Republicans and and as firm in conscience as will be done” and not simulta- As Joe Biden becomes love even those who have Democrats to acquiesce to Catharine of Alexandria and neously hunger, beg and work the second Catholic to swear made themselves our enemies things self-evidently contrary under duress. for unity among the baptized. the presidential oath of office, and says that the way we treat to God’s Kingdom for the sake Clergy, religious and faithful Christian unity, however, he does so at a time of great them, we treat Him (Mt 25:40). of some political advantage must all become, through is a means not an end. It is division, as the January 6 riot If a Samaritan could cross the in other areas. Many have study, experience and grace, meant to be an efficacious, on Capitol Hill, the November road to help a wounded Jew, identified more with party, or a more astute and uncontami- exemplary sign of the com- election and its aftermath, and the road is much shorter for particular politician or move- nated. munion to which God calls all the chaos last Spring in cities Republicans and Democrats. ment, than they have with The vocation of Chris- human beings. God created across the country have all Even in the midst of vigorous the faith, and they’ve often tians at this troubled time is and Eve in His Own im- made undeniably clear. The disagreements, the other can- ceased working to change their not to run to mountain top age not so that they would live United States is struggling to not be dehumanized to a label, party from within, lest that monasteries, or join the op- thereafter as , remain united. The fault lines but remains a brother or sister weaken the party or candidate position, or insert within the Jew or Gentile, or slave or free. between red and blue, black I must love. electorally. A Catholic should administration. It’s to be salt, He wants Christians to reveal and white, young and old, Second, stop judging lest never feel fully at peace in light and leaven, just like so the Divine image of commu- traditional and transgressive, we be judged (Mt 7:1). This any political party but work many generations of Chris- nion so that the Church may familial and individual, police does not mean, of course, that without ceasing to transform tians, in diverse contexts, have become a credible, effective and citizens, Pro-Lifers and we cannot judge attacks on the platforms and positions been before us. It’s to allow collaborator in the Redeem- pro-choicers, the one percent human life, racism, and other that do not correspond to the Christ’s prayer Ut unum sint er’s mission of gathering the and everyone else, are widen- evil actions to be wrong, but truth taught by faith. To stop to become living and active lost sheep and reconciling all ing. Some are talking openly it does mean that we must short of that is to count pieces within us so that we can renew things in Himself (Col 1:20). about a national divorce or se- stop demonizing persons, as of silver. our national motto E pluribus Church unity is supposed cession; others are whispering is happening more frequently Fifth, blessed are the unum and help restore nation- to be a model and means for more ominously about another because of political demagogu- peacemakers (Mt 5:9). Many al unity. a much deeper harmony and civil war. Lincoln’s ery or woke cancel culture. imagine peacemakers to be Anchor columnist communion among others. 1858 reminder of Jesus’ words Even when we disagree, the kumbaya-singing librarians Father Roger Landry can be As experience has shown, the concerning a house divided Thomistic principle of finding who think that with enough contacted at fatherlandry@ virtues of effective ecumenical are becoming increasingly the aspect of the good motivat- timeouts, crayons and con- catholicpreaching.com. January 22, 2021 † 5 Editorial Our bishops call for unity On January 6, just hours after the riot at the U.S. Capitol (and before who misappropriated Christian symbols as well. There must be account- everything had been secured there), Archbishop Jose Gomez, the presi- ability for these actions. As a Christian, I must say to anyone considering dent of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), issued an ur- further violence: you are being led astray by a voice that is not from God. gent statement. “I join people of good will in condemning the violence St. Paul gave us a reliable test of what is from God and what is not. ‘The today at the United States Capitol. This is not who we are as Americans. fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faith- “The peaceful transition of power is one of the hallmarks of this great fulness, gentleness, self-control’ (Gal 5:22-23). nation. In this troubling moment, we must recommit ourselves to the “If you supported this, or are considering further actions in the com- values and principles of our democracy and come together as one nation ing week, ask: is what I intend the fruit of the Holy Spirit? Are my inten- under God.” tions expressions of love for others, including those I may consider ene- Archbishop Gomez is known for being conservative, but he did not re- mies? Are they reflections of joy? Will they lead to peace? Do they exhibit joice in the chaos and deaths. Rather, he lamented what he saw and asked patience, kindness, gentleness, and self-control? The violence of January that we all return to doing God’s will, not our own will. 6, and the many voices that urged it on, including some political leaders, Last weekend Archbishop Gomez issued a statement for Martin Lu- were the opposite of these things. ther King Day. “America has been reckoning with the legacy of slavery “St. Paul names what is opposed to the Spirit: ‘… hatreds, rivalry, and the persistence of racial injustice in our country. Sadly, it is still true jealousy, outbursts of fury, acts of selfishness, dissensions, factions’ (Gal. that the ‘color of our skin’ often matters more in our society than the 5:20). Do not listen to those sowing hatred, anger, and divisions! They ‘content of our character,’ as Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., said a half-cen- lead you away from God. Do not mistake empty promises for the love and tury ago. As we witnessed in the violence in our cities last summer and in peace that come only from God.” the violence that broke out again last week at the Capitol in Washington, Timothy Cardinal Dolan, chairman of the Committee for Religious D.C., our country has become too angry, too bitter, and too divided. [W]e Liberty also issued a statement on January 16 on behalf of the USCCB for face the same choices that Rev. King and the civil rights movement faced. Religious Freedom Day. “The right to religious freedom is rooted in the For us, too, the question is how will we struggle against the injustices in dignity of the human person, who has a duty to seek the truth. Yet our our society, what means will we use? country is riven by political and cultural factionalism, where competing “In 1958, Rev. King wrote: ‘Along the way of life, someone must have groups seek not truth but rather mere power. Appeals to objective truth the sense enough and the morality enough to cut off the chain of hate. are treated as attempts to oppress. Narrative and spin are the weapons of This can only be done by projecting the ethics of love to the center of our choice. lives.’ “Recent have rejected this cynical view. Truth, not power, is the “In the spirit of Rev. King, we must meet the forces of hate and igno- basis of our law and politics, even in a pluralistic society. In his recent rance with the power of love. We must learn again the wisdom of the encyclical, Fratelli tutti, Francis says, ‘If society is to have a future, Gospel and love our enemies and bless those who oppose us. We do not it must respect the truth of our human dignity and submit to that truth.’ love those who oppose us because they are lovable, or even likable, Rev. And he adds, ‘In a pluralistic society, dialogue is the best way to realize King once said. We love them because God loves them. This is our Chris- what ought always to be affirmed and respected apart from any ephem- tian duty in this moment — to be healers and peacemakers, to overcome eral consensus.’ evil and lies, not by more of the same, but with words of truth and works “Religious freedom opens up space for that dialogue by allowing com- of love.” munities to live in accordance with their convictions and thus contrib- The next day, January 16, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma ute to the larger society. When that space for dialogue is constricted, the City, chairman of the Committee on Domestic Justice and Human De- broader society suffers.” velopment, called for calm. “Like , after viewing the riot at Let us love and speak with each other, guided by the Holy Spirit, not the U.S. Capitol on January 6, I was astonished. There were those present by other “spirits.”

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6 † January 22, 2021 Vaccines and other entanglements with abortion s the new by scientists. at: https://www.usccb. of these large consum- “does not in itself consti- ACOVID-19 vac- As one bishop with org/resources/Letter- er-oriented corporations tute a legitimation” of the cines are being rolled out, whom I was speaking to-FDA-urging-ethical- make large financial con- practice of abortion. Re- several people have told reminded me recently: COVID-vaccines.pdf) tributions to Planned Par- ceiving the stick of the nee- me, “I don’t want a vaccine “We need to teach, educate that addresses the need enthood, which promotes dle today does not mean with any connection to and confront this issue to develop vaccines free and directly performs the we are somehow cooper- abortion.” more widely. It’s everyone’s of entanglements with killing of unborn children ating in an abortion that This is a valid senti- duty.” Such efforts will help abortion. in the United States and in occurred decades ago and ment that most of us would build real momentum for While such entangle- other countries. for reasons independent of likely echo. At a mini- change. ments remain a significant Widespread corpo- vaccine production. mum, it should serve as an I’m often asked wheth- concern, we also need to rate collusion in the evil Each of us has a seri- important “call to action” er sample letters are avail- be aware how some of our of abortion does not, of ous obligation to witness for each of us during the able to help with writing to daily activities may have course, mitigate the ethical to the inviolability of course of this pandemic. vaccine manufacturers who a much more direct con- concerns about using cell human life. We need to Even if we decide to get use abortion-de- lines taken from take the time to speak up inoculated with a vaccine rived cell lines. An fetal cadavers to so that future vaccines and that was produced using example would be: produce vaccines. medicines will be devel- abortion-derived human “I am writing But it is does rep- oped without any reliance cell lines — which for a in regard to your resent another on abortion-derived ma- serious reason and in the COVID-19 vaccine. important area terials. absence of alternatives It is my understand- where letter-writ- Visit fathertad.com would not be unethical ing that a cell line ing, boardroom to view Raymond Arroyo — we still face a real duty originally derived votes, boycotts, and and Father Tad Discuss to push back and make from an abortion is being nection to the abortion other focused efforts by the Ethics of the COVID known our disagreement used in the production of industry. stockholders, employees 19 Vaccines on EWTN’s with the continued use of your vaccine. I am con- Dr. Melissa Moschella and customers can make a “The World Over.” these cells by researchers tacting you to request that recently observed how get- difference when it comes Anchor columnist Fa- in the pharmaceutical in- your company stop relying ting a vaccine made with to scaling back the support ther Pacholczyk earned his dustry and academia. on these cells in the phar- the help of an abortion-de- mechanisms that Planned doctorate in neuroscience We can do this in sev- maceutical work that you rived cell line has “less Parenthood and other from Yale and did eral ways. carry out. Please under- connection to the ongoing abortion-minded organiza- post-doctoral work at Har- We can write a letter to stand that as one of your evil of abortion than other tions rely on. vard. He is a priest of the the editor to heighten pub- potential customers, I am actions we engage in on a As the Vatican empha- Diocese of Fall River, and lic awareness, or contact very concerned about these regular basis, such as doing sized in its recent “Note serves as the director of the pharmaceutical com- issues. It is my under- business with the many on the Morality of Using Education at The National panies that make vaccines, standing that alternative, companies that donate Some Anti-COVID-19 Catholic Bioethics Center urging them to discontinue non-abortion-derived cell money directly or indirect- Vaccines,” the reception of in Philadelphia. See www. their use of abortion-de- sources are available or ly to Planned Parenthood, an inoculation made from ncbcenter.org and www. rived cell lines. If they do could be made available. including Nike, Heinz, En- abortion-derived cells fathertad.com. so, we should also thank It is important for all of us ergizer, Clorox, Facebook, them. to show our respect for the JPMorgan Chase, Bank of We can similarly remains of those children America, CVS, Walmart, A subscription to the would initiate discussions with whose lives were taken pre- Liberty Mutual, Aetna, and make a wonderful gift for a loved one, friends or relatives who maturely, and one way we hundreds of others.” a friend, or yourself. It’s a publication work in research labs about can do this is by avoiding To put it another way, that provides a Spiritual uplift and keeps whether their company or these cell lines in scientific each time we purchase Catholics connected to our Church — university uses cells de- research and pharmaceu- Tostitos/Frito Lay prod- locally and beyond. rived from abortions. tical development. Thank ucts, fill our gas tank with If you are not already a One of the “silver y ou .” ExxonMobil gas or buy subscriber or are interested in linings” of the COVID-19 Archbishop Joseph Pepsi products, our contri- giving an Anchor subscription pandemic is that it affords Naumann, Archbishop of bution to the continuation as a gift, please consider us the opportunity to raise Kansas City and chairman of abortion is significantly subscribing for $29/year at awareness about these of the USCCB Committee more direct than when we www.fallriverdiocese.org/ moral concerns and im- on Pro-Life Activities, receive a vaccine manu- subscribe or mailing a check prove the way that biomed- has also prepared a more factured with abortion-de- to: Anchor Press, P.O. Box 318, ical research is conducted detailed letter (available rived fetal cell lines. Each Congers, N.Y., 10920. January 22, 2021 † 7 Which way religious life? An interview with Father David Reid, SS.CC. — Part II Special to The Anchor you raise: attitudes. their faith convictions but they travel in unmarked By Father David Lupo, SS.CC., Can you identify a person’s spirit from how vehicles. You know them by their love. We have Pastor, St. Mary Parish, Fairhaven they dress? Depending on the situation, inappro- a flood of witnesses but we need a groundswell priate attire could indicate a lack of respect for the of sharing with each other of what it means to be Editor’s note: This is the second install- other person. The day I co-presided with the pope clothed in Jesus Christ. Ideally such sharing should ment of Father Lupo’s interview with Father at St. Martha’s I wore dress shoes. When I served at be part of our communal gatherings. In the early David Reid, SS.CC., who most recently served St. Peter’s Kitchen run by the Missionaries of Char- Church Christians met and shared life and then, as administrator of Our Lady of Assumption ity, I wore sneakers; the Sisters wore their regular before returning home, they celebrated Eucharist in New Bedford, until health problems caused garb; it is who they are, not what they do. (testimony of St. Justin Martyr). We come to cel- him to resign that assignment. The sheer variety of how we dress celebrates ebrate Eucharist with no community sharing. It is Q7. You were connecting “first love” with the catholic character of our faith. With that re- not that we put the cart before the horse, we have the “Song of Songs” and St. Augustine, and I mark there is much on which to reflect. There are no horse. No real community. How many have was thinking of John the Revelator’s Letter to the millions of Christians whose lives are moved by been to Mass alongside each other for years with- Church at Ephesus! You wish to erase boundar- out knowing names, lives, witnesses? Community ies — if I hear you correctly — between laity and is the garb that we need to wear, genuine commu- religious life. Marks of distinction have become nity of life shared, griefs commonly borne, chal- walls, and do not further the mission. Can we lenges addressed, Marriages and funerals celebrat- instead keep the habit, and the priest, his clerics, ed as a community. Let religious life be lived and and work on the attitudes that have accompanied shared in the midst of parish life. One archbishop these marks of distinction? in India asked that there be no convent Masses A. With a Superior General who rides his bike on a Sunday morning. Vocation to religious life is around Rome even on official trips, some walls are authenticated when all are called and feel that way already down; for others, the outer habit is a sign about what they are doing. There are no uncalled of service and the wearers want to remain ser- Christians. Put on Christ! (See Gal 3:27) The garb vants all their lives. Some use the marks as ways to of community is a recognition of the variety of benefit themselves. It is soon apparent with them gifts to be the one living Body of Christ, such as we that the habit does not make the monk. At events pray to become in the second epiclesis at Eucha- in St. Peter’s with the Holy Father, I have known rist. When I worked in a soup kitchen a retreat priests who concelebrated in order to have a seat to leader told us that a poor man may forget what he the exclusion of Sisters who make up the majority ate on a given day but he will never forget how he of such a gathering. But who hasn’t known impec- was served. In community, a brother or sister may cably attired priests who were 100 percent service? forget how they were garbed for a given event but In today’s world of heightened communication, never forget how well they were received for all clothes are constantly a statement for better, for community is giving and receiving — each other. worse. The right way to go is to accept each one’s discernment, provided all address the issue that 8 Turn to page 14 Holy Family Parish 370 Middleboro Avenue East Taunton Register for Mass attendance online at hfparish.net and click on the ‘Sign up’ icon Weeknight Masses at Parish Center (438 Middleboro Ave.) at a variety of times, including Saturdays at 7 p.m.

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8 † January 22, 2021 Make love, not war s many of you faith five children, as few tered falsehoods and lies, elsewhere, to destroy the deed or omission. I do Aknow, the phrase, other parents have done. like the cows casually good name of others. so in the manner of “Make love, not war,” Yes, they made love and dropping their turds on When I first decid- Jesus Christ Who called was coined in the 1960s not war, but they ed to pen this out the hypocrisy of the by the Hippie communi- understood what column eight religious leaders of His ty, in opposition to the oppression can do years ago, I had time. In our time Jesus Vietnam war. Indeed, it to some. no intention on would have a “hay day” was their motto, though Now on to the getting involved if He were to address our it had other connota- invasion of the in any way in U.S. Congress. For Him tions besides not making U.S. Capitol on the politics of the truth is Sacred. war. We need not dig January 6 by the this land. How- Aloha. too deeply into that. The rioters who creat- ever, it was only Anchor columnist phrase, however, does ed havoc and were in- our grazing pastures. Re- a matter of time before Father Killilea is pastor ring a bell for me when I strumental in the deaths member those who tried, I called out those guilty of St. Francis Church in reflect on this past year’s of six innocent people. in these sacred halls and of oppression by word, Kalaupapa, Hawaii. notorious events and There is little doubt in how I relate to them. my mind that all decent My parents, Pat minded Americans de- and Mary, were born cry the actions of those and grew up in small marauders. There are, cottages in adjacent however, a couple of villages in the west of questions that I, as a nat- Ireland during the final uralized citizen, put to years of English rule this nation. Where were and occupancy. They many of those who now lived through the reign cry foul when our great of terror of the much cities were being looted, hated Black and Tans. burned and worse still, They experienced what citizens killed, during it was like to live under the summer long riots? the yoke of oppression Where were they? And and oppressors. They what prompted these remembered the Easter riots? Rebellion uprising and The Capitol has been the subsequent execu- referred to by many as tion of Irishmen who a sacred place and has today are considered now been desecrated. I martyrs for their country most certainly do not and their people. Had I suggest otherwise. What myself lived in that era, I do suggest, however, is only God knows how I that this sacred place has would have reacted. My been desecrated many parents grew up, married times previously by some and brought up in the whose words have ut-

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January 22, 2021 † 9 (Internet Search): Christian def. (Search Results): Christ I Am or me, Wednesday, look to my dad who would who we are or why we are ninth-grade student before my students. Their attention January 6 was the reassure me things would be here. You know that. Hand me. The adolescent was now was on me (not the scary afternoonF before my dad’s OK. Of course, that plunged that sign immediately to Dr. a terrified child who wanted placard now hidden behind funeral. My brothers and me even deeper into grief Flavin.” to turn and go home. But, my body) as we passed those I had arranged everything as I realized my dad would Good thing the Holy the only way home was to challenging places. Together, for our loving farewell. All never again be able to be Spirit guided me to hand the continue forward. That idea we completed the march. I wished that afternoon was there for me. placard to another student. of layering our students Again, I asked, “Why, to feel something other than I went for a long among marchers Lord, in 2021 did no one in loss. My cell phone pinged. walk. Blending with from other schools the crowd step up as peace- I read the text announce- the images I had just Wrestling suddenly did not maker? Where were we go- ment that the Capitol had seen were memories with God seem the positive ing as a country? Lord, was moved to lockdown. I had of the year I had Holding on for it had earlier in the there any hope?” From be- visited our nation’s Capitol served as a faculty His blessing day. A quick glance hind me, I heard the voices of two teen-agers. The boy in 2013 as a MA STEM chaperon for the Dr. Helen Flavin before and behind Educator serving as part of D.C. March for Life. confirmed the near- was slightly older. He urged the GW-MIT STEM Chal- First was an upper- est chaperon was too her to “go off the curb.” lenges and Opportunities in classman and his placard. As The march is huge. Stopping far to assist. Educators really do have Education discussion with we assembled for the March, is impossible. Both sides I told everyone to face an extraordinary sense of political leaders. I turned he was aggressively wav- of the street are lined with forward and keep walking. immediate danger. I knew, on the TV to see images of ing the sign. A colleague, people shouting and car- I gave her a tissue. I told as the only adult there, I had fellow Americans scaling, George, and I stepped over. rying their own signs. My her to close her eyes and to turn and speak. Warily, invading, and trashing our George quelled him in an eyes rested upon a graphic imagine. My hands on her because I was afraid my own Capitol. These rioters instant. He said, “Mr. XX, I illustration of the vacuumed shoulders (and my words own anger might spill out, I seemed a malevolent mob did not make the personal earthly remains of a fetus. about road changes) would turned. Good — both kids seeking both something or sacrifice to accompany you No sooner had the words keep her from falling. I said were safe. As I watched, someone to hurt and to take to D.C. to watch you bean a “singularly inappropriate” the baby pictured on that he held her hands, as on a selfie while doing so. In- demonstrator or politician risen to my mind, I heard horrible sign was safe for- her hover-board, she glid- stantly, I longed to be able to with your placard. That isn’t the scream and tears of the ever in God’s hands. Think ed down the incline from now of a pregnant woman sidewalk to street. I thought, considering an abortion. “Thank You, Lord. Maybe She saw us today and had there is hope for all of us as a change of heart. Was her a country.” The boy asked baby a boy or girl? The stu- what I wanted. Knowing my dent’s cries dried to a sniffle. smile was hidden behind She said, “girl.” I asked if she my mask, I said “That was saw that girl now at eight nice supporting one another. or 10 happily playing. My Please always keep that up.” student giggled as she said The feast of the Baptism she saw the little girl smil- of Our Lord, I streamed ing. I replied, “Me too. Open Bishop Reed’s Mass. His your eyes and remember homily mentioned a priest that joyful girl as you walk.” who had asked, “What is a I reminded my students that Christian?” spelling Chris- was why we were here today tian with a “m” at the end. — to help make a difference That priest had said the where we could do so. definition of a Christian is I stepped back. I told all “Christ I am.” Bishop Reed my students I was there if reminded us that through needed. They were to always our own Baptism we each look ahead. If they saw any are called to imitate Jesus. further disturbing imag- We are called to serve, es they were to lock arms forgive, and heal. I believe together. Those that could our world desperately needs keep their eyes open were to each and every one of us to lead the others. They were step up to our calling to be to take turns supporting peacemakers who, alongside each other. My vision now our neighbors, seek to build switched to further ahead as and create. well as each of them in front Anchor columnist Dr. of me. For anything ahead Helen J. Flavin, Ph.D., is a that might be disturbing, Catholic scientist, educator I quickly popped ahead of and writer.

10 † January 22, 2021 Not so Ordinary Time s we have begun the • Easter a major season we may it is desirable to have a uni- are a faithful expression, new year of 2021, • Ordinary Time II experience a Liturgy which fied form of celebration. The matured over the centu- I wouldA like to pray for It’s easy to experience might be uneventful or Church acts as one voice to ries, of the understanding God’s abundant blessings the distinctive nature of mundane. Ordinary Time build up the Body of Christ. of Christ. They teach us to and healing for us and our each major season. We was not meant to suggest Our worship is conducted think as He does. When world. But wait! The Church sense the anticipation plain or simple celebrations. within time and space using we conform our minds to began its new year last during Advent and the joy It was intended to mean ceremony and ritual. It’s these words, we raise our year on the First Sunday of of Christmas. We reflect “ordinal,” that is, to order important that the members hearts to the Lord with our Advent in 2020. How is the on the need for penitence or count the Sundays in of the Body, wherever they eyes wide open, recognizing Church year different from during Lent. We remember sequence. During Ordinary are, experience these holy God’s power, Divinity and society’s calendar year? the Last Supper, Christ’s Time we give our Sundays and unifying aspects of our the splendor of His good- Our Church Liturgical death on the cross and His a numerical name because worship everywhere in the ness. year begins on the First Resurrection during the we are outside of one of the same way. Paragraph seven dis- Sunday of Advent during Triduum and the Easter special seasons that have a The Liturgy welcomes cusses our false under- the preceding calendar year. Season. What about Ordi- name. all of us: the young, the old, standing of liberty. Our That means that our cur- nary Time? the new, the famil- society promotes artistic rent Liturgical year of 2021 Ordinary Time iar, the stranger! expression, creativity and began on the First Sunday The Univer- We are all guests free-flowing thoughts. But of Advent, Nov. 29, 2020. sal Norms on the coming to Christ’s our desire to be creative The Liturgical year contin- Liturgical Year and table to receive does not apply to God’s ues until the First Sunday Calendar has this God’s grace and precepts or to the laws of Advent this year, Nov. 28, to say about Ordi- love. This is not established by the Church 2021. nary Time: our banquet, but to safeguard them. Our Where did the Liturgical “VI. Ordinary Christ’s. We are the liberty is not one where calendar come from? Time receivers. Christ is we can do what we wish. It The Roman Curia assists “43. Besides the giver. Liturgy is one that requires we do the pope with the gover- the times of year is the “work” that what is fitting and right. If nance of the Church. The that have their own distinc- We have grand and Christians do to partici- the story of our Salvation Congregation for Divine tive character, there remain majestic Liturgical offerings pate in God’s saving Grace. is allowed to be personal- Worship and the Discipline in the yearly cycle 33 or 34 for the special feasts outside Liturgy is the “work” that ized then the faithfulness of the Sacraments is a part weeks in which no partic- of Ordinary Time. Litur- God does for Christians — of the story is in danger of of the Curia that handles ular aspect of the Mystery gical planners try to create the “work” that the “host” being changed. most affairs relating to of Christ is celebrated, but a contrast between the does for the “guests” — the Even though we are in Liturgical practices and rather the Mystery of Christ Church seasons. The chal- Grace given by God to all Ordinary Time, there is some matters related to the itself is honored in its full- lenge of Liturgical planners believers. The“ work” that nothing ordinary about ex- Sacraments of the Roman ness, especially on Sundays. is to keep Ordinary Time was done for us by Christ periencing the Risen Christ . It was This period is known as beautiful, meaningful and on the cross becomes our all year long. As Catholics, founded by Pope St. John Ordinary Time. prayerful. During Ordinary everlasting life! As Cath- we worship God through Paul II in 1988. “44. Ordinary Time be- Time we continue to expe- olics we believe that both the Liturgy. The Liturgy This Congregation gins on the Monday which rience the beautiful story of Scripture and tradition are calls for full, conscious issued the Universal Norms follows the Sunday occur- a loving God and the Christ important. and active participation of on the Liturgical Year and ring after 6 January and living among us in our time. The Congregation for everyone present. Ordinary Calendar. extends up to and includ- We celebrate all aspects of Divine Worship and the Time is no exception. Christ The Liturgical calendar ing the Tuesday before the the extraordinary Mystery Discipline of the Sacra- has forever conquered sin is based on the General beginning of Lent; it begins of Christ. The importance ments published an In- and death. Expect the ex- Roman Calendar estab- again on the Monday after of the life of Jesus is be- struction in 2004 called traordinary! lished by Pope St. Paul VI in Pentecost Sunday and ends ing revealed to us at every Redemptionis Sacramen- You can get your own 1969. After some stages of before First Vespers (Eve- Mass. Every Sunday we tum. The purpose of this copy of the 2021 Liturgical refinement over the years, ning Prayer I) of the First remember the saving act of document was to reinforce Calendar for the Dioceses the current version was ap- Sunday of Advent.” Christ Who died for us and the importance of safe- of the United States from proved by the U.S. bishops There are two separate was raised from the dead. guarding the great mystery the U.S. bishops website: and confirmed in 2010 by segments of Ordinary Time. Every Sunday commemo- of our Salvation in Christ https://www.usccb.org/ the Congregation for Divine The first segment starts on rates the fulfillment of God’s especially in our own time resources/2021cal.pdf Worship and the Discipline the Monday following the promises to humankind. today. Rick Swenton is a parish- of the Sacraments. feast of the Epiphany and Why do we worry about Paraphrasing from ioner at St. Pius the Tenth The Liturgical Year in a continues through the Tues- conforming to established paragraphs five and six, ob- Church in South Yarmouth Nut Shell day before Ash Wednesday. Liturgical norms? serving established norms and is a member of the choir In its most simple terms The second segment starts We are Catholics. We will promote conformity and a cantor. He has a cer- the major seasons of the on the Monday after Pen- are part of the Roman of thought, word, external tificate in Lay Ministry from Liturgical Year are tecost and ends before the Catholic Church. Estab- action and application of the Archdiocese of Hartford • Advent First Sunday of Advent. lished rites of worship have heart. Christ gathers us to with a focus on Liturgy and •Christmas The word“ ordinary” emerged throughout our Himself so that together Music. He is a published • Ordinary Time I in Ordinary Time suggests long history. These have be- with Him we can be “one Church music composer. He • Lent that because we are not come the fabric of our tradi- body and one spirit.” The resides with his wife, Gail, in • The Easter Triduum celebrating a high feast or tion. As a Universal Church Liturgical words and rites South Dennis.

January 22, 2021 † 11 Focus on Church Youth Diocese creates new mission position continued from page one Catholic Schools Alliance releases rosiers will work with eternal life. As members Celebrate Catholic Schools Week schedule school leaders to support of the Church community, student and adult Faith For- let us all grow in our com- FALL RIVER — This to follow: 3, 2021 — Celebrate The mation efforts. mitment to serve God, one year, from January 31 to Sunday, January 31, Nation; “We stand at a juncture another, the Church, and February 6 the National 2021 — Celebrate with Thursday, February 4, full of great challenge and society. Our priorities have Catholic Education As- Your Parish; 2021 — Celebrating Voca- opportunity in which the been challenged and our sociation will host the Monday, February tions; emphasis of our Catholic world has changed, but we traditional Celebrate Friday, February 5, mission can be a force for can remain strong praying Catholic Schools Week, 2021 — Celebrating Facul- tremendous good in the together, ‘Jesus, I trust in when diocesan schools ty, Staff and Volunteers; world,” saids Daniel S. Roy, y ou .’” typically observe the week Saturday, February 6, diocesan Superintendent Desrosiers lives with with Masses, assemblies 2021 — Celebrating Fam- of Catholic Schools. “Mar- her husband of 46 years in and other activities for ilies. ian will be working with Sagamore Beach and is an students, families, parish- For more information, schools to ensure that we active member of Corpus ioners and community readers can visit the web- are maximizing coordinat- Christi Parish in East Sand- members to celebrate and site, www.catholicschool- ed efforts to assist in attain- wich. Marian and Joe are 1, 2021 - Celebrate Your salliance.org, as well as ing a vision of excellence the parents of six children congratulate. which calls young people to (four living) and seven The Catholic Schools Community; social media for the daily embrace the role of faith in grandchildren with num- Alliance of the Fall Riv- Tuesday, February 2, launch of videos highlight- their lives. We are so excit- ber “eight” arriving in early er Diocese recently an- 2021 — Celebrate Your ing the wonderful aspects ed to welcome Marian to March. nounced a schedule dioce- Students; of our Catholic schools the Catholic school team.” The Catholic Schools san schools are encouraged Wednesday, February across the diocese. Desrosiers added, Alliance comprises admin- “Being involved in ministry istrators, teachers, staff, Process and schedule for new adult for the last 28 years in the parents and clergy joined in Fall River Diocese, I have partnership to educate the Confirmation classes announced witnessed the dedication children of the Diocese of FALL RIVER — The process by meeting with (at fallriverfaithformation. and commitment of so Fall River in Catholic faith many bringing the mes- and values. Our schools diocesan program for those the pastor to gather canon- org and click on Adult sage of faith, hope and the have a demanding educa- seeking to receive the Sacra- ical documents, determine Confirmation) and we will love of Jesus to our young tional culture that helps ment of Confirmation is in- if there are any impedi- coordinate based on the people. During these diffi- students from across the tended to provide catechet- ments to the reception of need. cult and challenging times, academic spectrum reach ical instruction in the faith, the Sacrament, as well as These sessions will be each of us has been called their God-given poten- as well as Spiritual support the desire and disposition conducted online. to strengthen and deepen tial. With an emphasis on to compliment and support of the inquirer request- Thursday evenings our faith in Jesus Christ. service and respect for the the parish in the formation ing the Sacrament. Before from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The foundation of Catholic dignity of every person, we of candidates, who are com- candidates celebrate the Online: February 18, education is Christ. By our prepare students to meet pleting their initiation in the Sacrament, pastors should 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, witness and teaching we the challenges of today’s Catholic Church. meet with the candidate to April 15 and 22.1 Candi- can help our students and diverse world and become Prior to registration, reflect on their experience, dates are invited to attend families to answer God’s meaningful contributors to candidates must begin this attest to their readiness to the Easter Triduum at their call in this life and to attain society. receive the Sacrament and parishes. May 15, from 10 to verify the suitability of a.m. — 12 p.m. the sponsor. This verifica- Spring Schedule 2021 tion will later be attested Retreat: to by the pastor on the Conferral: May 20, at 7 conferral form prior to the p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Confirmation. Mary of the Assumption, Sessions will be Fall River. conducted in English. If there Registration Fee: $45 are candidates requiring — Payable to the Office preparation in Spanish of Faith Formation, 423 or Portuguese, please Highland Avenue, Fall indicate so on the form River, Mass., 02720.

12 † January 22, 2021 In Your Prayers Diocese releases list of priests accused of sexual abuse of minors Please pray for these priests and deacons during the coming weeks: continued from page three Jan. 30 Phase One: Diocesan Group, conducted an ini- Bishops, which provided Rev. Raymond F.X. Cahill, S.J., Assistant, St. , Hyannis, personnel and outside ex- tial evaluation of the files, findings to the diocese. 1983 Rev. Sebastian Slesinski, O.F.M., Conv., 2006 perts located and assembled followed by a comprehensive Phase Three: Outside Rev. Raul M. Lagoa, Pastor, St. John of God, Somerset, 2012 files of clergy and other file review by Kinsale Man- legal counsel Ropes & Gray Jan. 31 religious against whom agement Consulting, led by LLP provided further inves- Rev. Charles J. Burns, Pastor, St. Mary, North Attleboro, 1901 allegations had been made, Kathleen McChesney, Ph.D., tigation and review to assist Rev. William F. Sullivan, Pastor, St. Patrick, Somerset, 1930 dating back 70 years. former Executive Assistant the diocese with the devel- Rev. Manuel C. Terra, 1930 Rev. William J. Shovelton, Retired, Former Pastor, St. William, Fall Phase Two: Former Director for the FBI and opment and publishing of River, 2015 Federal Bureau of Investiga- former head of the Office the list.

Feb. 1 tion (FBI) Assistant Director of Child Protection of the Phase Four: A Core Rev. Msgr. J. O’Reilly, Pastor, , William Gavin, of the Gavin U.S. Conference of Catholic Advisory Team of Diocesan Taunton, 1948 personnel conducted fur- Rev. Msgr. Patrick H. Hurley, V.F., Pastor, St. Joseph, Taunton, 1968 Rev. Anatole F. Desmarais, Pastor, St. Jacques, Taunton, 1975 ther investigation, reviewed Rev. Msgr. Gerard J. Chabot, Pastor, St. Theresa of the Child Jesus, the files and information South Attleboro, 1983 Diocese of Fall River TV Mass Rev. William F. O’Connell, Pastor, Holy Name, New Bedford, 1995 on the Portuguese Channel provided by the outside Rev. Arthur T. DeMello, Retired Pastor, St. Elizabeth, Fall River, 2004 experts, and compiled a list Rev. Albert J. Ryan, Retired, U.S. Air Force Chaplain, Former Pastor, of recommended names of St. , New Bedford, 2015 Sunday, January 24 at 7 p.m. Broadcast from Our Lady of Mount clergy and other religious Feb. 2 for publication. Most Rev. William Stang, D.D., First Bishop of Fall River: 1904-07, Carmel Church in New Bedford 1907 Phase Five: The Dio- Rev. Patrick F. McKenna, Pastor, Immaculate Conception, Taunton, cese engaged The Edward 1913 Davis Company (EDC) Rev. John L. McNamara, Pastor, Immaculate Conception, Fall River, 1941 Diocese of Fall River TV Mass to conduct a third-party Rev. P. Roland Decosse, Pastor, St. Hyacinth, New Bedford, 1947 review. EDC was given Rev. Daniel F. Morarty, Assistant, St. Brendan, Riverside, R.I., 1991 on the Portuguese Channel access to clergy files and Feb. 3 Sunday, January 31 at 7 p.m. other relevant information, Rev. Antonio O. Ponte, Pastor, Our Lady of Angels, Fall River, 1952 Broadcast from Our Lady of the Immac- in order to advise Bishop Feb. 4 da Cunha on whether the Rev. Msgr. Hugh J. Smyth, P.R., Pastor, St. Lawrence, New Bedford. ulate Conception Church in New Bedford process was thorough, fair, First Vicar General, Fall River, 1904-07. Administrator of Diocese, February-July 1907, 1921 and reasonable, to review Rev. Raymond Graham, S.M.M., 1988 Diocese of Fall River TV Mass the placement and category Feb. 6 for each name considered Most Rev. Frederick A. Donaghy, M.M, Bishop of Wuchow, 1988 on WLNE Channel 6 for publication, and to present recommendations Feb 7 Rev. Arthur N. Robert, O.P., St. Anne Shrine, Fall River, 1991 Sunday, January 24 at 11:00 a.m. to Bishop da Cunha. After Rev. Robert S. Kaszynski, 2014 review and consideration Rev. José Antonio Ferreira dos Santos, Retired, Former Pastor, Our Lady of Health, 2017 by Bishop da Cunha, the published list reflects those Feb. 8 Celebrant is Father Maurice O. recommendations. Rev. Raymond P. Monty, USAF Retired Chaplain, 1996 Gauvin, Pastor of Espirito Santo Parish in Fall River All diocesan pastors Feb. 9 made the announcement at Rev. Msgr. John J. Kelly, Pastor, SS. Peter & Paul, Fall River, 1963 Rev. Peter J. McKone, S.J., Bishop Connolly High School, Fall River, Masses on the weekend of 1972 January 8 and 9. Rev. Vincent R. Dolbec, A.A., Assumption College, 1985 The list is accessible Feb. 10 from our website at www. Rev. Edward L. O’Brien, Pastor, St. Mary, Mansfield, 1966 Sunday, January 31 at 11:00 a.m. fallriverdiocese.org and Rev. Lucien A. Madore, Retired Chaplain, Mount St. Joseph School, Fall River, 1983 will provide an overview of our investigation and Feb. 11 process. Also included will Rev. John O’Connell, Founder, St. John Evangelist, Attleboro, 1910 Rev. John J. Sullivan, S.T.L., Retired Pastor, Holy Rosary, Fall River, Celebrant is Father Thomas be resources, policies and 1961 C. Lopes, Retired Priest of information our diocese has Rev. William J. McMahon, Retired Pastor, St. , Orleans, the Diocese of Fall River 1987 in place to address abuse, Rev. Christopher (Leo) King, SS.CC., 2013 and the steps we are taking to move forward, with a Feb. 12 Rev. Stanislaus Bernard, SS.CC, Retired Founder, Our Lady of As- zero tolerance approach to sumption, New Bedford, 1961 preventing abuse.

January 22, 2021 † 13 Interview with Father David Reid, SS.CC., part II the Liturgy. Vatican II also a big concern and for me, continued from page eight reminded us that looking to adrenal insufficiency is a how Eucharist is celebrated daily but not an insurmount- (See Phil 4:15.) Amen. is rooted not only in the We enter that Sacred space in in other Christian churches able challenge. I loved my Q8. That retreat direc- ministry of Jesus but Jesus the Spirit. helps to see more clearly the life, blessed from the git-go. tor’s remark reminded me knowingly was rooting ev- Q. 9 What’s beautiful significance of words, ges- And every day that God puts of something similar Maya erything in the story of God’s and therefore attractive then tures, customs. For instance, out the sun, it is a fresh start. Angelou said, basically that covenant with Israel. To have about the Mass is both exter- the ritual of putting heated I have a brother and two people may forget what you some way of recalling this nal and internal? water into the cup of conse- sisters in Ireland and we are said or did, but they won’t thick, multi-layered way of A. Yes, and it is the inter- crated wine in the Byzantine in good contact. The Congre- forget how you made them entering into the Eucharistic nal meaning of what we are rite as a reminder that the gation has asked me to help feel. And that might touch action would be wonderful. doing that invites attention to Holy Spirit is the gift of the put in the Apostolate of the what you said about Eucha- Much was written about the the external beauty. There is Risen Lord. And of course Enthronement of the Sacred rist without communal cel- greeting at the beginning of a long history to every action that leads to an understand- Heart in the Home. And the ebration. Yet, we ordained Mass. The Lord be with you of the Eucharist celebration, ing that the encounter with best Spiritual direction I have get caught in that trap. How and with your spirit! Pause. rich, diverse and loaded with the Risen Lord in Eucharist is received is that my study is is it that the Eucharist has This greeting tells us who meaning. Vatican II made Trinitarian. Thus it is with- in service of prayer. I study become so stultified? God sees as we approach the some great breakthroughs in the final doxology of the to pray. Yes, I plan on pub- A. Stultified is a big word Sacred gathering. Paul says because the theme of the Eucharistic prayer that we lishing more of my homily but challenging. It is given the Holy Spirit testifies to our Council was 1.) back to the commune with the Risen insights but the primary goal as the antonym to stimulate spirit that we are the sons sources and 2.) renewal for a Lord: through Him and with of my Biblical study is that I and we might say attrac- and daughters of God. Pause. new day. A constant concern Him and in Him in the unity might enter less unprepared tive which is the word with Who am I that the Holy Spir- for me is the offertory pro- of the Holy Spirit all glory into the perpetual prayer of which we began this discus- it should stand up for me at cession which had suffered and honor is Yours almighty adoration which bounds the sion. What is stimulating, the beginning of this Mass? immensely over the course Father forever and ever Father, Son and Holy Spirit. attractive about celebrating Don’t run away, stand your of centuries to the point of AMEN!!!! For that to happen, we take the Eucharist? I go imme- ground. Let the Spirit engulf its habitual exclusion. What Q.10 Well, it sounds our cue from Mary’s turning diate to a concern that has you. God wants you here. a shift happened when the like all is going quite well for things over in her heart (Lk struck me for years and I Surrender, give in and re- community back then in Religious Life. As you enter 2,19,51). will say how I have tried to spond “and with your spirit.” the Middle Ages no longer retirement after 60 years of Q11. Hmm, thank you resolve it. The concern is that Tears. I am shaking. This is to brought the bread and wine Religious Profession, what very much, and we hope you the ritual of the Mass as we say that the attractiveness of for the Eucharist. The bar- are you finding? What are stay well. Is there anything have it now is tightly woven the Mass is lost or won in the ter of the market no longer the issues in retirement? you are presently reading and concentrated. There are very first greeting. There is touched the relationship Should I develop an av- that you find worthwhile? so many layers of meaning no moment in the life of the with God when the people ocation, and focus solely A. Of course a lot of my to the celebration. There is presider more important to brought the substance of my prayer life l before I get time (four hours to research hardly a word spoken in the let go of himself than when their lives to exchange for the there? 700 words!) is spent on my Eucharistic prayer that does he calls the community to substance of God’s life, God’s A. Retirement, the word Lectionary studies. Little not have a Biblical root. Like- worship. Mass does not have beloved Son. Mass became sounds so final and so I think shows up on the page but I wise, no gesture is without to do with “Father.” Mass an affair of the sacristy. And that I am semi-retired. As we need the security of knowing a pedigree. Why even the has to do with Jesus in His a foreign language ruled the say, “I can still help out.” In the basis on which I make gesture of Table fellowship relationship with His Father. day. Mass was done for you, Biblical theology we say the comments and of course ref- not an action in which we end time is like the begin- erences have to be accurate. participate. But making one’s ning time and so it is with So there are always com- offering is crucial to the sense community life, formation mentaries and dictionaries of worship. God Who sees and retirement are alike. to be checked out. Beyond the intentions of our hearts Between the two an active re- that I am reading an old one, accepts that offering. God’s ligious is always juggling pas- “Redemptive Suffering,” by acceptance is called sacri- toral life and community life; William J. O’Malley (1997) fice, meaning that only God in retirement there is noth- and also rereading The Name makes sacrifice, that is makes ing but communal life but of Jesus,” by Irénée Hausherr holy, brings the community then the cast of characters is (1978). I have begun reading into access of God’s presence. different, each with a lifetime “Fratelli,” by Pope Francis So the movement is offering, to cherish. Prayer takes over (2020), quite an undertaking. the calling down of the Holy and that’s a great blessing. I have requested “How to Spirit and Communion. All Unless we are Pelagians, we be an Anti Racist,” by Ibran this making real the Word of realize that all was prayer Kendi (2019) from our local God, in the narrative of the from day one, not our prayer library and my brother Alex Last Supper, is set within the but participation in Jesus’ in Ireland insists that I stick proclamation of the Good prayer for the world; we my nose into “Thinking News, so-called Liturgy were blessed to be body talk Nature and the Nature of of the Word. There was a of that ever-being-prayed Thinking,” by Willemien century of intense Liturgical prayer. I repent the many Otten (2020). All, I trust, studies which prepared for times I forgot that one simple worthwhile. Thank you for Vatican II’s document on truth. Of course, health is this chance to share. 14 † January 22, 2021 Zoomed, straight from Heaven t was about 9 a.m. on awaited me if I attended,” “I hate Zoom,” I grunted. all at once. It was beyond The tears that had been IMartin Luther King I thought. I went to delete Then the screen opened beautiful. welled up now flowed freely. Jr. Day when I checked my the email and I couldn’t. I and beside my ugly mug He did have long hair I started to launch into work email to be sure there just couldn’t get myself to was the most beautiful face I and a beard, just like the another series of questions, were no surprises for the hit the delete key. I kept had ever seen. Indescribably mug to His left. That sim- and somehow my mute next day’s press time. None. trying and I kept stopping beautiful. “Hello brother ilarity made me feel good; button was triggered, and Good. myself. “I’ll just ignore it,” I Dave,” said a voice as vel- made me feel special. Only not by me. With a smile on Then I checked my said, skipping over the email vety, yet as authoritatively His wasn’t gray. His wondrous face, Jesus personal email. I scrolled and resuming the “Lord,” I said. said, “David, you have more through a plethora of pleas delete mode for the He stopped me say- questions than Simon Peter.” to sell my house, my car, my remainder of the ing, “Call me Jesus, I chuckled at that one. boat (of which I have none), emails. most people do.” Jesus said the Zoom and others to insure said Later, I had “Jesus,” I contin- time was running out and items. Delete, delete, delete. lunch and put on ued, “Why do You He didn’t want to incur an I was in full delete one of four ice want to talk to me extra charge. “I don’t know mode when it popped up hockey games to — face-to-face, if how My Father will react if like a Right Whale breach- be broadcast that You don’t mind my I spend too much,” He said. ing Nantucket sound — day. And while asking?” We both laughed heartily at something that couldn’t I chomped on a “Oh My dear that. be missed. It was a Zoom sandwich and watched as these ears have ever laid brother Dave, after the year Jesus assured me I was invite. No, no, no!! Not hockey my mind couldn’t drums on. I stammered, you all just experienced, I doing well here on earth today. It should be men- stop dwelling on the email “Are you, you, you Jesus want to reach out to each of and that despite events tioned here that I truly do and Zoom invite. Each time Christ my Lord and Savior?” My brothers and sisters, in and circumstances that not enjoy Zoom confer- it entered my mind, I dis- His reply was short and oh, one way nor another, to let may seem otherwise, He is ences or meetings. It’s not missed it; only to repeat the so sweet, “I AM.” Then He them know I AM still here always there with me — and that I’m anti-social, it’s just process until about 2:30 p.m. chuckled. “Good one,” I for y ou .” everyone. that I hate to look at myself It was 2:45 and I was thought to myself. “Thanks,” Tears filled my eyes — “I don’t want this call on-screen during the call. starting to panic “What He said, and winked. good tears. “Thanks Jesus,” to end,” I told Him. “That And anyone who has ever should I do?” became Oh my God, literally. I stupidly replied. “But why? is exactly how Peter, James Zoomed, knows full well my unwelcome mantra. Then I started to think of Why did 2020 happen?” and John felt while on the you can’t help but look at Shortly after, I reached for things I had recently done With eyes filled with mountain with Me at My yourself during the call. It’s my laptop and with great that would cause the Savior compassion, He said I or Transfiguration. Just be like staring at a train wreck, hesitation opened the email of the world to Zoom me. anyone else wouldn’t un- patient. I love you.” only worse. and clicked on the link. It He smiled a smile beyond derstand. “It had to happen, “Bye Jesus Christ my Reluctantly, I opened opened the Zoom app. Even belief as my mind raced. and some day you will know Lord and Savior,” I awk- the email to read the in- more reluctantly I typed in Suddenly, I wasn’t star- the reason. Trust Me.” wardly responded. And with vite. “Maybe it’s just an ad the meeting number, then ing at myself on this call. I By then I became so at that, He was gone, and all promotion,” I hoped. Nope. the password. The screen was staring at the face beside ease talking to Jesus Christ that was left on the screen There it was, “Dave Jolivet told me the host will open mine. The eyes weren’t blue, of all People! I asked Him was my face, and I liked you have been invited to the meeting shortly. brown, or green. They were how my dad was, my mom, what I saw. That, in and of join a Zoom meeting,” With the few remain- every color imaginable — all my son David Joseph, itself was a miracle. followed by an https link ad- ing minutes until 3 p.m., I at once. He wasn’t Middle Igor, my grandparents, my Looks like its my turn dress stretching longer than checked the audio and the Eastern, African-American, friends. He gently stopped to invite Jesus for our next the Great Wall of China. It video. Yuck. There I was — Caucasian, Asian. He was me and said, “Everyone is chat. had a Meeting ID number as unremarkable as always. every race imaginable — at peace and they love you.” davejolivet@anchornews. and Password. The time of the meeting was 3 p.m. that afternoon. Nuts, there’s a hockey game on then. Then, at the bottom of the cluster of numbers and letters was the inviter’s ID: JCRHISTLORDANDSAV- IOR. “I don’t know anyone with that email,” I thought. I read it and reread it, and my jaw hit the keyboard. J Christ Lord and Savior. Whaaaaa? “This has to be some kind of joke, or worse a Trojan horse type virus

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