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HARRISBURG — “This is the tíme. The Iron is now hot. This is the time that everyone must urge their legislators to consider and vote for the choice bill!” Cfaoicc With those words, Henry Aschenbrenner, education director Bishop Donald Wuerl for the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference, and one of the state’s ■discusses educational major leaders in the “ school choice” campaign, urged everyone (choice and why it is who supports the proposal to contact their legislators im ■such a sound proposal. I mediately, either by telephone or letter. ■He states that “ w e can-1 “ W e’re really calling for an all-out mobilization. W e are ask Inot afford not to have ■educational choice." ing all our people to contact their legislators, whether those ■The bishop adds that j legislators support educational choice or not. Because even ■Catholic schools across legislators who aren’t in favor of school choice will realize that It h e nation provide the choice issue is not going to go away. It is only a question of ■parents with viable ’when’ the choice vote will be, not ’if it will be,” Aschenbren (alternatives for their | ner pointed out. (child’s education. The “school choice” proposal is contained in two bills, HB ...... Page 4 1 1133, sponsored by Rep. Gerard Kosinski, D-Philadelphia, and over 50 other Representatives, and SB 992, sponsored by Sen. Frank Salvatore, R-Philadelphia, and 9 other Senators. They would provide up to $900 in state grants for tuition to parents E ast-W est split on h oly days debate who want to educate their children either at a nonpublic school or a public school other than in the public school district where If the United States were two countries, one for them showed clearly the heavy support I Chosen th e y live. East of the Appalachians and die other to of the status quo (n the East and the general “W e’re just not asking Catholic parents of children in the West, Catholics of the Western section support for change In the rest of the country. Pittsburgh has been Catholic schools to do this. W e’re asking parents of Catholic would probably celebrate fewer holy days of Aux. Bishop Paul A. Zipfel of St. Louie (left) ¡selected as the site for children in public schools, everyone in the Catholic communi obligation than those of the East. While and Bishop Sam G. Jacobs of Alexandria, ■the 1992 National balloting was secret, making It Impossible ■Catholic Charismatic ty, and really, everyone who’s concerned about education for La., hand in their votes following debate on to determine precisely who voted which ■Renewal Conference to all of Pennsylvania’s children to urge their legislators to sup- maintaining the current list of holy days of way, a regional lineup of which bishops I be held in June. The (Continued on page 2) obligation Nov. 13 tn Washington. Related ¡conference will be the spoke out against changes and which spoke story on page 2. ¡silver anniversary of the ¡charismatic movement. Care for single mothers, babies
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By PATRICIA BARTOS remaining maternity home in PITTSBURGH — One hun the child adopted, to find the city. “There’s less of a dred years ago, the Sisters of peace with the decision. social stigm a," she said of the Charity launched an effort to Roselia became a reality on single mothers of today, “ but June 23, 1891 when Jhj& alleviate a desperate need. * they’re worried if they will be With no funds or civic support diocese agreed to pay the ft&C able to continue their educa th e y estab lish ed th e c ity ’s first year's rent on a small fqdri tion, if they can live a happy home for “foundling babes room house at 3935 FortgaC and productivehife as a single Street in Oakland, with future and outcast mothers” — the parent and meet their goals responsibility to fall on Diocesan/national new s S iege ‘hum iliation* for D ubrovnik School choice vote expected VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Serbian siege of the ancient Yugoslavian port of Dubrovnik “ is the greatest humiliation in (Continued from page one) the history of this d ty." the local bishop said. port the ‘school choice’ bills,” Aschenbrenner declared. Bishop Zellm ir Puljic of Dubrovnik said the cultural richness Aschenbrenner pointed out that for a number of reasons, it of-the city, known as “ the peari of the Adriatic” for its well- will be better to consider “educational choice” in the state preserved medieval monuments and buildings, has been legislature before the end o f this year, rather than waiting until respected by Invading Turks. Saracen pirates, raiding Vene 1992. tians “ and even by the Nazis.” “ W e a re p la n n in g to h a v e a vo te b y N o v . 26. w h ic h is th e last Now, as Croatia tries to win its independence from day the legislature will be in session before the Thanksgiving Yugoslavia, the city is being attacked by the Serbian- holiday,” Aschenbrenner noted. "So, it is important that dominated federal army. everyone contacts their legislators, either by phone or mail, “The federal army continues to rain down bombs and prior to Nov. 26.” missiles on the suburbs, the historical center, the monuments, EDITOR’S NOTE — Legislators a m be contacted by mall by churches, hospitals and museums” of Dubrovnik, Bishop Pul writing to them tn c a re of the House Post Office or Senate Post jic said in a recent interview with Vatican Radio. Office, Main Capitol, Harrisburg PA 17120. Local legislators "W e still do not know the exact number of dead and injured,” also can be contacted by phone at their district offices, as follows: thp-*bishop said. "T h e tormented people of this useless war live Photo by Jim Herrmann in p psychosis of fear and suspicion.“ W orkshop for clergy Diocese of Pittsburgh: Senate — Leonard J. Bodack. Pittsburgh, Dubrovnik, which was an independent city-state for 450 412-621-3006; D. Michael Fisher. Pittsburgh, 412-831-9898; Melissa A. Hart, year*. was under siege only once before. A workshop on the Art of Liturgical Presiding was recently Pittsburgh, 412-369-0525; Frank A. Peccra. Pittsburgh. 412-371-8905- Eugene presented to 75 diocesan priests. The program was part of the F. Scanlon. Pittsburgh, 412-471-6900; Albert W. Belan. West m i%h „ continuing educational series sponsored by the Department 412-466-2201; Michael M. Dawlda. Homestead. 412-461-1126; Gerald J. La Valle, Rochester. 412-7744)444; Tim Shaffer. Butler, 412-282-1234; J. Barry CALL AN EXPERT of Clergy and Ministerial Formation. The department is Stout, Eighty Four, 412-225-5400. responsible for providing a variety of workshops for diocesan House: Daniel L. Anderson, Pittsburgh. 412-492-0110: Ronald R. Cowell. Pit priests to provide them with the opportunity for spiritual tsburgh. 412-731-2333; Anthony M. DeLuca, Pittsburgh. 412-241-3120; renewal. In attendance at the seminar are, from left, Msgr. Gregory C. Fajt, Pittsburgh, 412-344-9220; Elaine F. Farmer. Pittsburgh, Francis Glenn, Fr. Thomas Kredel. speaker Sister Cynthia 412-366-4102; Frank J. Gigliotti, Pittsburgh, 412-488-2002; Ivan Itkin, Pitt A t a m i r B ttm c t sburgh. 412-421-7330; Ralph Kaiser, Pittsburgh, 412-864-1066: Alice S. Serjak, RSM, Fr. Eric Diskin and Fr. James Chepponls. Langtry, Pittsburgh. 412-831-0650; David Mayernik, Pittsburgh, 412-931-2295; Christopher McNally, Pittsburgh, 412-681-8550; Thomas J. MISCELLANEOUS PLASTERING Murphy Jr.. Pittsburgh. 412-734-5151; Thomas C. Petrone. Pittsburgh, Action taken by U.S. bishops 412-928-9514: Frank J. Pistella, Pittsburgh, 412-621-4625; Joseph Preston Jr., IafiaHs Living Basement Walls Pittsburgh. 412-361-3692; W illiam R. Robinson, Pittsburgh, 412-682-5224; WASHINGTON (CNS) — At • Voted 165-5 for a state Also Patricia Carone. Mars, 412-772-3110; Richard J. Cessar, Glenshaw, Msawrials Bulged or Cracked ? Fran Rauscher their Nov. 11-14 general m e n t p le d g in g to b e a d vo ca tes 412-487-3651; Anthony L. Colaizzo, Canonsburg, 412-746-3762; Nicholas A. Remember a lored om WtMSMtTMt PLASTERING meeting the U.S. bishops: Collafella. Monaca, 412-728-7655; Peter J. Daley. Donora, 412-379-5540; . by planting itrw in for the concerns of Native the problem, PATCHWORK • Voted to retain the cur Americans. Formal approval Frank Dermody, Plum, 412-327-8094; H. William DeWeese. Waynesburg! on* of otu qaickly sad simply Ratonil Fama A SPECIALITY rent list of six holy days of 412-627-8683; Thomas J. Fee. New Castle. 412-654-4939; Ron Gamble. •Ilk will come in a mail ballot of Oakdale. 412-693-9465; Frank LaGrotta, Ellwood City, 412-752-1133; Susan Call 871-3808 0*» to Tmm Experience obligation for Latin-rlte U.S. OripUUVallAathir absentee bishops. Laughlln. Ambridge, 412-266-7774: Victor John Lescovltz, Burgettstown, free Estimates Catholics. Separate votes on 412-947-4422; David K. Levdansky. Elizabeth, 412-384-2258. Far lafarmaffaa CaO Work Ouartntssd 4ia-84«-4iei dropping the Mass obligation • Approved a new Lec- Also Thomas A Michlovic, Turtle Creek, 412-823-9226; Emil Mrkonic 1-300-234-7471 833-8142 for three of the six holy days tionary for Masses With McKeesport, 412-673-3388; Richard D. Olasz, West Mifflin. 412-461-5219! Children that includes transla Joseph A. Stelghner, Buffer. 412-283-5852; Fred A. Trello. Coraopolis! SEWING when they fall on Saturday or 412-264-4260; Leo J. Trich Jr., Washington. 412-228-9047; Michael R. Veon, Prompt Service and Monday will be completed by tions for Scripture readings ELECTRI Beaver Falls, 412-847-1352; Terry E. VanHome, Arnold, 412-339-1990; CIANS designed to be more MACHINE m ail. Howard J. Fargo, Grove City. 412-458-4911; Joseph R. Markosek. Monroeville Sensible Prices • Approved a 50-page understandable to children 412-856-8284. T h o m a s P. LEE J. MILLER statement calling on the a g e s 5-9. REPAIR Sullivan Catholic community to ELECTRIC • Agreed to changes in Electricen lasersd/Ssftstsrsd become “a persistent, inform Registered-lnsured Bsaseaabls Batee how funds collected in a na A.I.. MORRONE ed and committed voice for Early news deadlines for holidays Free Estimates n ia tanwATia tionwide collection for retired 563-2515 children and families.” 421-4816 331-8990 religious are distributed to PITTSBURGH — The following are editorial deadline • Approved a statement religious orders. reminders for the Pittsburgh Catholic during the holiday aimed at highlighting ethical season. Columns and news articles are needed: TREE SERVICES dim ension s of the e n • Approved new social • Nov. 25 for the Dec. 6 issue. vironmental crisis. responsibility guidelines for • Dec. 13 for the Dec. 20 issue. (Christmas edition) TREE REMOVAL Edowski • Rejected norms for lay their conference’s investment THIS • Dec. 16 for the Dec. 27 issue. AND TRIMMING Tree Service preaching after some bishops portfolio, worth about $105 SPACE EMERGENCY/STORM Removal, trimming • Dec. 26 for the Jan. 3 issue. called them unclear and million, and a 1992 bishops’ DAMAGE WORK hedges, landscaping, All material should be typed and double spaced. F O R S A L E others called them FREE ESTIMATES spraying, stump grin conference budget of Just •9 .3 9 FULLY INSURED ding. Chipper service. unnecessary. under $40 million. A WEEK 366-4774 343-4455 364-0374 Roselia Center observes a century of service in diocese PLUMBING PLASTERING (Continued from page one) th e years. serves on a parish committee. •THE ORIGINAL Sal. I »65 went through several building full and part-time staff of 28, Stephen R. PoremskJ B.M. BAILEY The club funded construc “ W e w ere p re tty p rogressive - B U E R K L E and program additions over providing counseling fo r Plumbing 4 Besting Plastering Co. tion of a modern new Roselia in our method of approach,” Plumbing Co. 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Friday, November 22, 1991 PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Page. 3.- Diocesan/world new s N ew s in brief- Pro-life groups discuss strategies at Vatican H ou se vote on bill falls short WASHINGTON (CNS) — The House has voted to re By JOHN THAVIS stressed cooperation among the Family, said the Vatican should excommunicate thenr. quire some companies to grant up to 90 days of unpaid VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In pro-life groups and said they had called the meeting so the N e w York Gov. M a rto : leave to employees who need to care for a newborn child the first meeting of its kind, should respect their different Church and other organiza Cuomo and Sen. Edward M. ■ or elderly relative, but the vote was short of the two- representatives of pro-life approaches to the issue. tions could better counter a Kennedy, D-Mass., were on th e • thirds majority required to overturn a threatened movements across the spec " Y o u r greatest stren gth is in "dangerous concentration of list. Others included House ■ presidential veto. trum came to the Vatican to the quality of your witness for anti-life forces.” Speaker Thomas S. Foley, D- The 253-177 vote Nov. 13 was more than 30 votes tell about their work and human dignity, for the family The cardinal said that Wash.; Sen. Daniel P-.-; short of a two-thirds majority. The Senate passed a near debate strategies In the fight and for life, in mutual col despite today’s threat, the Moynlhan, D-N.Y.; a n if'L ly identical bill a month earlier with more than a two- against abortion. laboration and in respect of Church remains optimistic. Frances Kissllng, president df thirds majority. The Nov. 14-16 encounter legitimate differences,” he “W e are absolutely convinc began quietly, with speeches Catholics for a Free Choice. *T*:. A slightly different version of the Family and Medical said. ed of our eventual victory over by officials of the sponsoring Joseph Scheidler, director V>f - Leave Act, which has the support of the U.S. Catholic In describing the gravity of the culture of death,” he said. Pontifical Council for the the Pro-Life Action League/’- Conference, was vetoed by President Bush last year and the problem, the pope spoke That appeared to be one Family. It ended on an activist handed the petition to the the House sustained the veto. about abortion in the same point of consensus during the note, when one group took the pope. Scheidler later said he * Changes In the bill designed to make it more palatable d ram a tic term s th a t he h as us meeting. Another was en microphone after the session was pleased that the Vatican ’ to conservatives failed to sway enough votes to get the ed increasingly over the last couragement for a papal en was officially closed to read an meeting “did start to aim support of two-thirds of the House membership. year. He left no doubt that one cyclical on life issues, express open letter to Pope John Paul toward action.” reason the Vatican has spon ed in a message to the pope. II. sored several meetings on pro Scheidler was one of about Judge dism isses charges Such an encyclical was sug Among those attending was life issues in 1991 is because it gested by cardinals meeting at 50 participants who signed* a* ; Randall Terry, founder of HONOLULU (CNS) — A federal judge Nov. 12 dismiss has a sense of urgency about the Vatican last spring. separate open letter to the J Operation Rescue, the con ed all charges In a sex abuse complaint by a former th e issue. The main differences that pontiff, asking, among other ; troversial U.S. organization Hawaii resident against Bishop Joseph A. Ferrario of The pope said the modern emerged from the encounter things, that the pope eji- * H onolu lu . that uses civil disobedience to age witnesses “ extermina- were in strategy — for exam courage local bishops to ccv h • The bishop has repeatedly denied all the accusations. block abortion clinics. Reac tions at a rate never seen ple, what to do about Catholic demn the “ scandal” a t ' tion among participants to Judge Harold Fong ruled David Figueroa’s complaint of before in the history of politicians who favor abortion Catholic politicians who sup-"’! alleged sex abuse that ended nearly 10 ye a rs ago w a s fil Operation Rescue’s tactics humanity,” and he w a rn ed rights. port the right of women to » was mixed, with some ex ed too late, long after Hawaii’s two-year statute of lim ita that “strong and potent The petition given the pope have abortions. J p r e s s in g admiration and tions ran out. He dismissed additional charges that the forces" are promoting a wanted direct intervention by Those who drafted the letter ; b ish op has d efa m ed F igu ero a b y d e n y in g th e a llegation s others questioning its “culture of death.” Among the hierarchy in this regard. It h ad e x p ected to b e able to read,' • when Figueroa made them to the media. effectiveness. these forces, he said, were accused 27 U.S. politicians it during the final assembly. » Eight pro-life groups, in selfishness, consumerism, and abortion rights sup When Cardinal Lopez Trujillo ’ cluding Operation Rescue, economic interests and “a H ispanics econom ically poor porters, 26 of whom were ended the meeting before that f sponsored a petition to the superficial feminism that is Catholic, of "notorious acts was possible, Philippine ad- • WASHINGTON (CNS) — U.S. Hispanics remain at the pope that called for excom afraid of the greatness of a n d / o r statements which tivist Cecilia de Siebenthal j bottom of the socioeconomic ladder but are experiencing munication of Catholic politi maternity.” enable, support or condone walked to the podium and • some economic upward mobility, the U.S. Census cians who refuse to “repent He urged societies to adopt a b o rtio n ." began reading the text aloud, i Bureau has reported. and retract” statements in “a clear policy favoring life The petition asked the pope as the cardinal and other gf- ' The combined income erf Hispanic households has in favor of abortion. It was hand and the dignity of woman,” at to declare that the politicians' ficials looked on. creased nearly 70 percent mainly as a result of a surge ed to the pontiff during a the political, legislative and in actions are contrary to the in population growth since the early 1980s, it said in a group meeting Nov. 15. People were still signing die dividual levels. faith and a scandal to the report issued in early November. The pope, in a talk to the ap letter when ushers turned out Cardinal Alfonso Lopez Tru Church, and said that if public The report showed a diverse population, with Puerto proximately 150 participants, the lights in the hall IG jillo, head of the Council for retraction is not made, he Ricans much more likely to be poor and live in female minutes later. headed households, and Cubans more likely than other Hispanics to earn over $50,000 a year. T h e Im m igrant Church Pope canonizes Polish hero VATICAN CITY (CNS) — At a Mass attended by the As part of its 150th anniversary celebration, the Diocese o f presidents of Poland and Lithuania, Pope John Paul II Pittsburgh will take special note of the ethnic and raclaf canonized a Carmelite priest who was one of the leaders heritage of the Church of Pittsburgh. Any ethnic or racial of the failed 1863 Polish-Lithuanian uprising against group who would like to participate in the sesquicentennlal C za r1 st Russia. observance entitled "The Immigrant Church" should contact: Jozef Kalinowski was bom in 1835 in Vilnius, the cur rent capital of Lithuania. At the time Lithuania and Most Reverend John B. McDowell, Chairman Poland were united and under the rule of the Russian Diocesan Sesquicentennlal Committee E m pire. Diocese of Pittsburgh After serving 10 years in a Siberian labor camp for his 111 Boulevard of the Allies role in the insurrection, he entered the Carmelites, tak Pittsburgh, PA 15222 ing the name Raphael. During a Nov. 17 Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope John Paul proclaimed him St. Raphael Kalinowski. FREE HEARING T E S T Through his experiences and his suffering, the pope said, St. Raphael showed the full meaning of Jesus’ DAILY AT ANY OF OUR FOUR LOCATIONS CONVENIENT PRE-APPROVED PAYMENT PLAN1 words, “As the Father has loved me, so I have loved M anor m arks 10th anniversary FOR ALL H E A R IN G A ID PURCHASES you.... There is no greater love than this: to lay down St. Thomas More Manor, a senior citizens high rise In Bethel one’s life for one’s friends.” HEARING AID PRICES STARTING AS LOW AS $2 9 5 00l Park, recently celebrated Its 10th anniversary with an Infor REMEMBER DEPT. STORES OFFER YOU ONLY ONE BRAND mal reception. In attendance are, from left. 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All O ffice« Open Monday Thru Friday-Full S ervice The pope made his remarks before praying the 1201 d o rk Bldg. é l I Lincoln Avo. Room 201A 101 Ivonhoe Prof. Bldg. Angelus on the day the Diocese of Rome set aside for ask 717 Liberty Ave. Bellevue, Pa. 5000 MiKnight Rd. 117 Foxpian Rd. Pgh., Pa. 15222 15202 N. Hills, Pa. 15237 Monroeville, Pe. 15144 in g G od “ fo r th e g ift o f peace fo r C roatian s a n d the oth er This Thanksgiving you and your loved ones peoples of Yugoslavia.” 1 -800-788-6721 can •njoy... J o in in g th e p rayers, h e said, “ w e ask peace and ju s tic e ASK POR THC BEST-ASK POR TN I MARCON RRAND for all without distinction of nationality or religion.” Pope John Paul said that before. and after fighting began in "this unjust and ruthless war,” the Vatican has shown its concern for all sides in Yugoslavia. “ With insistence the Holy See asked for the respect of A sign of Christ's Peace...thanks to you! the rights and legitimate aspirations of all: it begged the Pumpkin parties not to give into the temptation to use force, but to Pumpkin Chiffon In the Sudan, the people have Banana Creme persevere with patience and good will in efforts to known war for the past 35 years. Chocolate Mousse establish new relations of peaceful coexistence: it plead Fudge Pecan The continuing civil war in that ed against resorting to armed violence: and it searched l u Lemon Meringue East African country has left in every way to break the terrible spiral of fratricidal Mince Meat thousands of children, like this hatred," he said. Coconut Creme Meringue Apple little boy (left), without homes, "H ow can one remain silent before the persistence of □ m a n Dutch Apple without parents. this war which sows so many deaths on the dear Croa Cherry tian land?” he asked. Dutch Cherry Blueberry Religious Sisters in the Sudan (below, left) are among those Papal trip caring for these littlest victims of war, showing them the com t o S p a i n passion of Christ, bringing o o o a n n o u n c e d H I G H Y I E L D them His love and peace. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — This Christmas, won't you Pope John Paul Q said he offer your help through the plans to visit Spain in June of % ’ Propagation of the Faith so 1993 to close the International Currant Y laid that these Sisters and others in Eucharistic Congress in 8 . 8 5 the M issions can continue S eville. Corporate Bonds: U tilitie s their work and witness? The pope made the an Penna. Power & Light Co. without even lifting a finger --except to dial the phone! r nouncement in a meeting with For more information call today Telephone orders are now being accepted through Tuesday, The Society for THE PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH ' 14 Spanish bishops at the (open Sunday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.) Novem ber 26 for pick-up on Wednesday, Novem ber 27. REV. JO H N A . HARVEY | Vatican Nov. 18. 800-448-1404 "U Blvd. of tho Allion, Pittsburgh, Pa 18222 The Seville meeting is plan ! l i l M y Christmas sacrifice is one month's support for the Missions: I ned at the end of a year of THOMAS D. 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IR As • Rollo vera • Pension Plans Your gift is tax deductible! C303ii229i_i2/9iJ the pope said. t & ñ PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Bishop’s colum n/editorials The best choice for our children - - MOST REV. DONALD W. WUERL in relation to the education of children, this is precisely the Bishop of Pittsburgh There is yet another Important reason why educational case because the fam ily needs help in its educational efforts. choice is such a sound proposal. The overall health of our na *v In a sense. Catholic education is a two-edged sword: it Hence, the state plays its part “ by guarding the duties and tion’s educational system can only be improved by pro -.represents both a blessing and a challenge, a gift and a rights of parents and of others who have a role in education, - responsibility. moting competition. It is clear that a more open system, and by providing them with assistance." (Declaration on 0 On a variety of occasions I characterized by the same healthy competition that Christian Education 3). The council goes on to point out »Hat have spoken and written characterizes Amercian life, would foster the self- the principle of subsidiarity requires that “ no kind of school .about why Catholic schools improvement of all schools: public, parochial, and private. In monopoly arise” (Declaration on Christian Education 6). , «r e a blessing to both the ln- fact, a sense of competition is one of the most ch«»ri«h»#t Governments “must acknowledge the rights of parents to , dividual and the communi- values of the American free-market enterprise system. make a genuinely free choice o f schools and o f other means of ,'ty. Our schools remain a Historically, it is a proven fact that monopolies have not serv education" (The Declaration on Religious Freedom 5). ed our nation and its people well. vital part of the Church in Bishop The primacy of a parent’s duty and right relates to the very »-the United States and cer- Donald W. nature of parenthood itself and is beautifully affirmed for Some critics have argued that an educational choice pro •tpinly here in the Diocese of Wuerl gram would give an unfair advantage to Catholic schools and Christian parents in the sacracment of baptism. When Pittsburgh. We recognize other private schools that cater only to the wealthy. The parents send their children to school, they delegate a par ¿hat our Catholic schools history of Catholic schools in our nation and their present ticular educational system to help them carry out their paren a re th e s in gle m ost e ffe c tiv e tal rights. In selecting a school for their children, parents do perfomance proves otherwise. For decades. Catholic schools way of passing on the not and should not abdicate their rights as parents. Thus the provided a warm welcome and an excellent education to Catholic faith to our children of poor immigrants who came to this nation from freedom to choose a particular school should not be viewed as ch ild ren . other lands. Catholic schools have a profound tradition of ser a privilege granted by the state, but ratter as a legitimate ex ving the needs of disadvantaged and handicapped children. j In praising the contributions of our Catholic schools, ercise of God-given parental rights. The practical importance t Jiowever, we would be unrealistic if we felled to recognize the of school choice is that parents will have more say about the To this day, our Catholic schools, visible throughout this 1 ¿reniendous difficulties they encounter in our world today, beliefs and values their children will receive in formal diocese, serve the children of our many local neighborhoods. i :Their effectiveness and their very survival are being edu cation. They serve a cross-section of our community with a heavy challenged. emphasis on the needy. Once the right of parental choice has been understood and fir In a Pittsburgh Catholic article not too long ago, I wrote established, a sense of justice and fairness demands that tax Right now almost 40 percent of the Catholic elementary I that the challenges facing our schools include rapidly chang- dollars which parents pay to support education should be school students in Pittsburgh qualify for the free or reduced- i ijig demographics, the declining number of men and women fairly distributed for the education of all children, at whatever cost lunch. In the three inner-city schools of Pittsburgh, r religious available for our schools, the ever-increasing cost of school the parents choose to send their child. Parents who where the student population is largely Black and non- operating the schools, and the difficulty of maintaining their choose alternative schools for their children remain full- Catholic, this percentage is over 75 percent. Catholic schools i Catholic Identity in the midst of a very secular world. In that fledged citizens. They have the right to benefit from the do not cater to the wealthy. Catholic schools offer impressive i same article I also suggested that if we remain united in our ‘ ‘com m onwealth. ’ ’ It is a contradiction to assert that the state service to the entire community, always mindful of those efforts there is no problem that we cannot overcome. alone can determine what educational system a parent's tax with special needs. , Because Catholic schools possess such great potential, but dollars will support and still claim that parents have freedom It is clear, then, that in Pittsburgh and throughout our na also because of the many problems they face, legislation to to exercise their primary God-given responsibility towards tion Catholic and other non-public schools give parents viable , promote educational choice for parents — the rights of their own children. alternatives for their child's education. They produce quality ; .parents to choose the school of their choice for their children In our present system, true educational choice exists only •T deserves our wholehearted support. students. They provide genuine public service, while saving for those who can personally afford it. The ever-increasing the taxpayer hundreds of millions of dollars by educating . There has been a great deal of debate over this issue in Pen cost of education may substantially reduce this number. In children at a fraction of the public school cost. Some would nsylvania and in other parts of the country where similar our own diocese we have heard that many parents sincerely argue that we cannot afford educational choice. In light of the legislation has been proposed. People view this issue from dif desire a Catholic education for their children but simply can evidence. I would propose that we cannot afford NOT to have ferent perspectives. In the final analysis, however, support for not afford it, even though the tuition is always far below the educational choice. educational choice is rooted in two very important principles, per pupil cost and scholarship aid is available. namely, the basic right of parents to choose the best educa In this context it is important to remember that the Church The statistical argument for educational choice is clear and tion for their children and, secondly, the need to improve the is doing all that it can to support Catholic education. The convincing. From a Catholic faith perspective, however, the condition of our nation’s educational system. Diocese of Pittsburgh devotes more of its budget to Catholic value to our children and our families is immeasurable. The Church teaches very clearly that parents are the schools than to any other single item. This support is provid Educational choice, funded in part by public tax dollars — primary teachers of their children. The Second Vatican Coun ed through substantial subsidies to secondary and elemen taxes paid also by Catholics — will greatly assist our Catholic cil reminds us that "since the parents have conferred life on tary schools and through tuition assistance offered to many schools, will support their viability and will make them more their children, they have a most solemn obligation to educate parents. And yet we all recognize that the financial resources accessible to many of our families who want to entrust the their offspring, and so must be acknowledged as the first and of the Church are limited in their capacity to help. For these education of their children to their own Catholic Church foremost educators of those children” (The Declaration on and other reasons, the use of public tax dollars for all fa m ily . Christian Education 3). The council goes on to point out that students is essential if the principle o f educational choice is to I am comm itted to eduational choice because I see its value. while civil society — the state — does indeed have obligations be sustained. It is a valid and valuabe concept and its time has come. Ip Official d i r Bishop Wuerl announces the following clergy appointment: CHAPLAIN Rev. George T. DeVille from chaplain at W oodvllle State Hospital, Carnegie, to chaplain at M ayview State Hospital, Bridgeville, effective Friday, Nov. 22, with continued residence at St. Paul Seminary, Crafton. Fr. DeVille will continue in his responsibilities as vicar for retired priests. pSditorial Giving thanks In less than a week, people throughout the thanks and praise to God." United States will be celebrating the W hile we are celebrating and thanking God Thanksgiving holiday, complete with family for His abundant blessings, it is important to reunions and feasts of turkey and all the remember all those in the world who are not trim m in gs. as fortunate as we are. ' While Thanksgiving is primarily a civil Think for a moment how difficult it would holiday, for Christians it also has an impor be to be thankful if you were sick or starving tant spiritual dimension. If we remem ber that in Iran, under fire in Yugoslavia, disenfran the word "Eucharist" means "thanksgiv chised in Haiti or homeless in Pittsburgh. ing," it is clear that the best way of Our prayer on Thanksgiving is that all delebrating Thanksgiving Day is by par God’s children in the world who suffer in any Scriptures ticipating in Mass on that day. Most parishes w a y w ill be b lessed b y G o d 's grace a n d b y the have special liturgies on Thanksgiving morn- compassion and concern of their brothers ifrg in which Catholic families gather to "give and sisters in the human family. Nov. 24: Christ the King Daniel 7:13-14 ecuted for religious, but civil, readings were so intent on fln Revelation 1:5-8 r e a s o n s . Anyone setting ding Scripture texts to back uj John 18:33-37 Express your support Himself up as king must be today’s celebration that the] B y FR. ROGER KARBAN plotting to overthrow the missed the sacred author's ac ' uPCn°nS W^ ° Wl8*1 to contact A **1- state senators and representatives to seek support for "schools of Though today we celebrate a Roman government. tual message! ! choice legislation can find helpful Information on names, addresses, and telephone numbers on paces feast instituted by Pope Pius Notice how Jesus responds -one and two in this week’s Pittsburgh Catholic. Because the early Church’! XI on Dec. 11. 1925, the to Pilate’s question: “ Are you historical situation eventually readings which help us reflect the King of the Jews?” First became just a faint memory on this observance come from He avoids it, asking, "Do you the modem Church had nc a much earlier period of our say this on your own or have HTTSBUKGHe Movie review Church ft Bible ftnii Hebrew words and phrases ‘All I Want for Christmas’ an early gift By WILLIAM NED ANDREWS Although the Bible, especially the Old Testament, was originally written in Hebrew for the Hebrews, relatively few Hebrew words have survived in By PR. PETER HORTON warmth and sincere holiday protective older brother. tact and entered the English language or are readily recognizable to readers of the Scriptures. This is in sharp contrast to the countless words of Latin cheer. Leslie Nielsen is a wonderful and Greek origin which are still part of our everyday vocabulary. Match Paramount Pictures A fine ensemble of actors, Santa Claus and Lauren the words and phrases In the left column with the corresponding mean presents a Robert Lteberman young and old. give the film its Bacall, a fine actress who ings In the right. film, “All I Want For power. Jamey Sheridan and works too little, addsa mood of 1. behemoth — a. peace; a word used as both a Christmas." Fr. Peter Harley Jane Kozak are dignity and grace as the greeting and farewell Horton I H H H i wonderful as the parents. He is grandmother. 2. shibboleth Michael Jamey Sheridan a dreamer still very much in “All I want For Christmas” — b. “ My God, my God, why hast Catherine...... Jane Kozak love with his wife Catherine may not be the next “Miracle Thou forsaken me?" ,Tony...... Kevin Nealon who is about to make the on 34th Street" or “It's a 3. matzo — c. a well, oasls.or watering hole Ethan...... Ethan Randall mistake of her life with her Wonderful Life", but it is an 4. amen — d. a sweet food which daily was Hallie...... Thora Birch Wall Street fiancee, so obnox enjoyable holiday treat much provided miraculously to the S a n t a ...... Leslie Nielsen Israelites in their 40-year iously portrayed by "Saturday like “A Christmas Story.” As a journey through the wilderness Grandma...... Lauren Bacall can get her parents back Night Llve’s" Kevin Nealon. family film, it is a rarity in to together by simply asking 5. beer (as In Beer-Sheba) — e. unleavened bread eaten at the The children are aptly por day’s market. The fine craft feast of the Passover Executive producer Stan Santa. Her mother Catherine trayed by Thora Birch and smanship it exhibits makes it Rogow/written by Thom is currently engaged to a 6. manna — f. house or place, as a house of Ethan Randall. Birch, who much rarer and even more God Eberhardt and Richard boorish man named Tony, a was so good in "Paradise," worthwhile. With the Kramer/produced by Mary man who can’t stand kids. So, 7. beth (as in Beth-El) — g. a test word used by certain shines once again as the child animated “Beauty and the Hebrew tribes to detect K ay Powell/directed by when Hallie rushes off to visit who inherited her father's Beast” and "Plevel Goes members of enemy tribes at Robert Ueberman/a Para Santa about her wish to dreaming character. Randall West” yet to come, this could tempting to infiltrate their mount Pictures release rated reunite her parents, her gives an earnest note of be a holiday season for the territory G/A-l. brother Ethan contrives a seriousness to his rede as the family to remember and enjoy. 8. ben (as in Ben-Hur) — h. a monstrous creature of fearful wonderful scheme to make her size or power :! The first miracle associated wish come true. In that way, Movie ratings 9. shalom — i. verily: truly; so be it! With this film is that a major Hallie gets her wish and keeps 10. “ Ell, Ell, la'ma Studio actually dared to her faith in Santa. The classification for the House Party 2, A-IV sabach'thanl?” j. son; son of Release a film with the usually While same may argue that moral suitability of films is Late for Dinner, A-n a h b w b b s i g o t reg ;f8 -i l =pq ¡ag ¡i» ¡»e '-9z « i i dreaded “G” rating. The se the story is rather farfetched, determined by the United Little Man Tate. A-n cond miracle associated with you have to admit that escape States Catholic Conference’s Ricochet, O Dept, of Communications. * All I Want For Christmas" is from reality is a valid form of Shattered, A-III Bishop W uerl on KDKA-TV that it is actually quite good. entertainment. It's rather nice Shout. A-m Theatrical Movies: Strictly Business, A-III PITTSBURGH — Bishop Donald W. Wuerl’s television Sure, the film has a to see someone working to get All I Want for Christmas, A-I Suburban Commando, A-II show Sunday, Dec. 1 at 8 a.m. on KDKA-TV is titled “Ad guaranteed happy ending in husband and wife back Billy Bathgate. A-III The Super, A-III vent and die Gift of Prophecy." The show is the first in a keeping with the holiday together in a era when the Cape Fear, O Year of the Gun, A-III series of Advent programs. Spirit, but what makes the divorce rate is far too high. Curly Sue, A-II • A-I, General Patronage. His guest is Father Demetrius Dumm, OSB, director of movie all the better is the fact The magic of this film is in the Deceived, A-n • A-II, Adults and spiritual life. St. Vincent Seminary, Latrobe. that the Journey to the happy statement that there are some The Fisher King, A-DI Adolescents. In this program, Bishop Wuerl discusses the nature of Cndlng is so well conceived things which should last — Frankie and Johnny, A-1II • A-m, Adults. prophecy as a form of teaching and its link with the and executed. marriage and family. In a most Freddy's Dead: The Final • A-IV, Adults with season of Advent , Hallie is a wonderous seven Nightmare, O reservations. endearing, gentle way, the This program, part of a continuing series based on a year old who believes that she film floods hearts with Homicide, A-III • O, Morally Offensive catechism titled “The Teaching of Christ,” also will be shown on various cable systems in the diocese in the Media notebook week following the KDKA telecast. ooooooooooooo ooo o ooo oooo o ooooooooooooo o Trend in m ore new s show s, few er new speople o NOW IN ITS SEVENTH MONTH! o By SR. MARY ANN WALSH o news programs in prime time diced eye. loud or articulate does not o .WASHINGTON (CNS) — are forced to pull in viewers. This means learning to mean they are right o o Here's a bone for media wat That means that producers of listen to buzzwords which Youths also need to learn o chdogs to chew on. news programs must worry as reveal a speaker's position. how to do their own quick o o TV networks are slashing much about high ratings as Viewers need to know, for ex research so that as viewers o news staffs and closing about quality news content ample, the differences bet they can sense when they’re o bureaus around the globe. At itself. ABC’s ‘‘PrimeTime ween words like anti-abortion, not hearing the whole story o the same time they're increas Live," for example, is ex pro-life, pro-choice and pro- and are quick to question the Qo ing their information output pected not only to be an alter 5 abortion and the reasons validity of something which o with quasi-news programs, native to the popular NBC reporters choose one or the seems dramatically removed EVERY FRI.-SAT.-SUN. O such as ABC's “2020" and 7:30 P.M.- Shorn Ion o series “L.A. Law,” with which other. from their own personal Station tanuore Q NBC's "A Closer Look" and it vies on Thursday nights, but Students also must be urged experience. MU. NUNSENSE HOTLINE: 343-SHOW O “Cover to Cover.” also to draw viewers from it. to realize television creates im Tlekata also avallabla at:Salaet O National Racord Marta and Oaala O ■ This suggests that, for net Educators need to offer pressions by the pictures it (Sister Walsh is media editor Storaa, Halnz Haalay'a at Station O works, concern for news con media literacy related to news selects. They also need to see if at Catholic News Service.) Square, tha TIX Booth. Q tent may not be primary these programs. an image is backed up by facts 8000000000000000000000000000000000000000 days. For step one, youths should and other data. -'What makes the situation be urged to go to media They also must learn to even more troubling is the fact sources beyond television, in automatically ask themselves, that the Corporation for Public cluding radio, newspapers and as they watch TV news, how a Broadcasting reports that 79 magazines. person on the other side of an This C hristm as , G ive Som eone petcent of children surveyed For step two, youths should argument might respond. g£t their news mainly from be taught to view TV news They also need to be taught television. critically — and with a jaun that Just because people are ; 'That bodes ill for the na tion’s future. 'There’s little real news on PATOS • PITTSBURGH AKA THEATRE OMAN SOCIETY “ Good News” television even though there are more and more news “ ANDY KASPARIAN shows. Each network's even In concert on ths three manual ing news program offers bare M IGHTY W URLITZBR ly 22 minutes of news nightly THEATRE PIP* ORGAN — and that includes such KBYSTONB OAKS HIOM SCHOOL phrases as "Thank you, Fred IOOO KELTON AVE., DORMONT, PA Francis at the Pentagon." Put SATURDAY, MOV. SO, SiOO P.M. into newspaper type, those 22 Tlekets ait «H* Moor * 0 . 0 0 minutes have been estimated Por Inform ation 000-0000 to fill up no more than three- ______(Chlldraw nudar IS adreHlad PM B) fourths of the front page of The New York Times. This, mind SHOP SMART...CALL CHUBA CO. you, when society is in the midst of what's been dubbed an "information explosion." ’ 'Sometimes what's on a news program is really a public relations pitch — a one PLUMBING • HBATINQ • ROOFING • REMODELINQ sided report, thanks to the broadcast deregulation, which •Roofing 'Over 20 Yra. 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In February 1967, a Pentecost to remind us of the PINE TWP. - Pittsburgh small group of students and birthday of the Church, the has been chosen as the site for faculty from Duquesne day the Holy Spirit was sent in 0 9 Ê the 1992 National Catholic University in Pittsburgh power to transform the lives of PENTECMT„ Charismatic Renewal gathered here (at the Cardinal the first disciples,” Bishop m NATIONAL CATHOLIC „ prrrsBURGH ■ Conference. Wright Center) to pray to the Wuerl noted. “The descending Slated for June 5,6 and 7 at Holy Spirit to be fulfilled in a of the Holy Spirit was ac the Pittsburgh Civic Arena, new way.” complished with great signs 1SMAIIC RENEWAL C O N FE R E N C E the conference will coincide Bishop Jacobs said they and wonders, a new power to with the solemn feast of were touched by the Holy love God and our neighbor. Pentecost. With this in mind, Spirit; moved by his presence The Charismatic Renewal * 1-800-RENEW-92 the National Service Commit and changed forever by the Conference coincides with the tee of the Catholic Charismatic Holy Spirit's power. effort of this local Church to Movement choose as Its 1992 “We must again allow God renew the life of the Spirit ' PENTECOST » PITTSBURGH theme: “Pentecost In Pitt to power us through among all of us. sburgh.“ A special second Pentecost, and we believe this “Gladly we Join with you in theme of “Return to the Upper will manifest itself during next your desire to extend the grace Room” Is also being used year's conference,'' he said. of Pentecost in a way that because Pittsburgh was the “Although we have a set agen manifests the Church’s con site of the beginning of the da for the conference, we are tinuous need for renewal for modern Catholic charismatic also planning to let God lead evangelization,” Bishop Wuerl movement 25 years ago. us during that time. We will be added. * During the Nov. 7 announce open to the intercession of the enew 92 ment of Pittsburgh's selection Holy Spirit at any time during The conference will feature to host the silver anniversary the conference and will follow nearly 50 speakers from of the charismatic movement, whatever path is asked of us.” around the world, including Bishop Sam Jacobs of Alexan Bishop Jacobs said. Bishop Paul Cordes, vice- dria, La., chairman of the In a prepared statement. president of the Pontifical sponsoring service committee, Bishop Donald W. Wuerl Council for the Laity, and Fr. li Photo by Rick Krostl reflected on the significance of welcomed the National Raniero Cantalamessa, official Pittsburgh during a press con Charismatic Renewal Con preacher to Pope John Paul II. Bishop Sam Jacobs (Alexandria, La.) and 1992 National Catholic Charismatic ference at the Cardinal Wright ference to Pittsburgh. "How Special mini-conferences will Father John Sweeny, Transfiguration Renewal Conference to be held in Pittsburgh Center. appropriate for you to return include sessions for Filipinos, Church, Russellton, hoist the banner for the in June. “We are excited about the to your roots in Pittsburgh for Haitians, Hispanics and conference which will reflect this event, where the fire of the Koreans, as well as children, pre-registered for the con “We believe that this will be noted, "and we truly expfccj on the past as well as the modem Catholic charismatic youth, young adult, laity and ference and possibly as many a spiritual event for everyone God to reveal Himself to us future," Bishop Jacobs said. renewal was fanned into flame clergy sessions. as 15,000 delegates from who attends as well as the through the Holy Spirit. Qur "The charismatic movement 25 years ago," he stated. Bishop Jacobs added that Catholic charismatic renewal more than 50 million people whole focus will be to be open is rooted in the history of the “Each year the Church more than 5,000 people from groups world-wide may whose lives have been touched to God; to hear His word and Church through the grace of celebrates the solemn feast of across North America have attend. already,” Bishop Jacobs put His words into action.” _ -Questions for Fr. Bober Thanksgiving: A day to be hum ble and grateful By SR. MARY FIDELIA CHMIEL book of Micah provides food interpret Thanksgiving Day help to hunters); George (of C.S.S.F. for thought: “What does the and to learn how myths could Perhaps, not many readers Lord require, but to do justice, influence us. Lozano observes, Are 14 holy special help to solders and would associate the celebra to love 'kindness, and to walk “Certainly in a society more for ailments of the skin); tion of Thanksgiving with Giles (epilepsy and sterility); humbly before your God?” sensitive to Justice, we cannot myths, rituals, and a helpers real? Margaret (of special Last year's Thanksgiving commemorate o n ly the mythology. It is often said that By FR. CHARLES BOBER assistance to pregnant column entitled “A Woman Mayflower in which the rdd- today we live in a QUESTION: women); Panteleon (tuber- and a National Day of haired English colonists cam)e. demythologized world. Yet, I know this must sound culosis); and Vitus Gratitude,” explored the We must remember also those the reverse is true. We must like a strange question, but (epilepsy). origins of the celebration and other ships that delivered < to use our celebrations and my German ancestors In France, the “fourteen" gave credit to the undaunted America die first Catholic imr holidays to come home closer often spoke of saints known holy helpers were often 15, Mrs. Sarah J. Hale. She was migrants in 1584 or thé to the truth and to be able to as the “Fourteen Holy with the inclusion of the responsible for the fact that Catholics from Spain vgho do the truth in love. the United States has been the landed in Florida.” Helpers.” Would you Blessed Virgin Mary. The O u r Thanksgiving "helpers” were also known first and almost only nation watching and experiencing its It is even more Important Jto possibly know anything mythology links us to a par in Bohemia. Moravia, (followed by Canada) to in rituals. Rituals can be observ commemorate all other hp- about them? ticular society and tells us ed in our religious, civic, fami Hungary and Italy. This stitute the observance of a na migrants. With a joy mlxçd some very important things ly, business or sport celebra with pain, we must remembçi QUESTION: devotion seems to have tional Thanksgiving Day. Very about ourselves as Americans. tions. The relighting of the those numerous ships in I ’m not sure that you will come to the United States perceptively, she challenged Furthermore, the beginning of Liberty Torch in New York which African men and know the answer to this chiefly through German "Then in every quarter of the the celebration of the Harbor in July 1986 showed question, but I have heard speaking immigrants. globe, our nationality would women were transported quincentennial of the the world that America’s against their will. We are call of a group of saints known T h e ‘‘seven holy be recognized in connection discovery of America is pro mythology is deeply rooted in ed to recognize that except $or as the ”Seven Holy sleepers” are said to have with our gratitude to God.” viding a splendid opportunity respect for freedom, equality the Native Americans, who are Sleepers." Are these some been residents of Ephesus Our national festivals do to avoid extremes, shouting and individual rights though still treated unjustly, we are all fictional people, or did they during the persecution of have deep resonances in the matches, renewed prejudices we are far from attaining the Decius (249-251 A.D.). American psyche. It is en- immigrants and pilgrims on really exist? and angry cliches. It is an in ideal. Their names are given as: courging to discover that there earth. Each nation has con vitation to seek occasions for In Grace and Brokenness In tributed its gifts to make ANSWER: Maximian, Malchus, Mar- are many efforts to reinterpret self-reflection and growing up God's Country, subtitled An America what it is. To reinter While admittedly, neither cion, Denis, John, Serapion Thanksgiving Day to make it together in truth and mutual Exploration of American pret our mythology justly is of these questions is at the and Constantine. It is said more inclusive and more appreciation. Catholic Spirituality John really the work of the mystery cutting edge of theological that rather than worship an realistic. Paul Gray in the ‘The Trou Manuel Lozano feels that of grace which lurks Inquiry or pastoral ap idol, they fled to the hills ble with Columbus” (Time, Our Thanksgiving rituals underlying all the various everywhere. To respond to plicability, I must admit outside the city and hid in a Oct. 7) observes: "For too long can and should reveal our possible attitudes toward God grace calls for humility, they intrigued me enough cave. the American myth demoniz changing mythology. Myths among American Catholics repentence, desire for the to do some research. Since The Roman authorities ed or ignored the people whom are stories or explanations of (and Americans in general) is truth along with hearfelt November is the month were so infuriated they Columbus encountered on our search for truth, for mean the sense of gratitude. gratitude. when we remember the ordered all the neighboring these shores. Must people now ing and for significance. They Elsewhere, he mentions that Especially Catholics can be saints and all those who caves to be sealed shut. Two replace this with a new myth are always attempts to touch his gratitude is now accom led to a deeper appreciation of have gone before us in faith, hundred years later, so that simply demonizes Colum the eternal, to understand the panied by a sense of solidarity. their Eucharistie liturgy^ I share with you the fruit of meone digging a foundation bus?” No one denies that there mysterious, and to delve more However, most of us will agree Eucharist means Thanksgjv: that research. for a stable broke into a cave is some truth in both fun deeply into who we are as a that this gratefulness should ing! Our Thanksgiving Day In medieval calendars, and the seven “sleepers” damental views namely that people and what makes us be blended with a heavy dose should always begin with the Aug. 8 was given as the awoke. After some brief en "Columbus” journey initiated uniquely Amercian. Joseph of sincere repentance. All of us Catholic community’s great Feast of the “Fourteen Holy counters with the people of a daring experiment in Campbell in the The Power of are aware that we have often gathering in the celebration of Helpers.” The title Ephesus, the seven died and democracy" while on the Myth stated succinctly that used our gifts and goods of the Eucharist. Our rituals are describes a number of were venerated as saints other hand “idigenous peoples “ Myths are clues to the nature in a selfish non- eloquent expressions of truths saints grouped together known as the ‘‘holy were doomed by European ar spiritual potentialities of Christian way. that will enable us "to 4o because of the assistance sleepers.” rogance, brutality, and infec human life.” Unfortunately, for every one justice, and to love kindness, they were thought to pro While this story was re tious diseases.” Truly, we Actually myths reveal truth; person who thinks critically and to walk humbly before our vide those on earth. counted by St. Gregory of should pray and do our share rituals explain what myths are and reflectively, there are God.” And above all, it is time While the grouping is of Tours, its authenticity has that the quincentennial a ll about. Thus, the thousands who merely reflect for all of us to walk gratefuljy German origin, the names been challenged. In both celebration should be a time or mythology of a nation can be thought. There is a definite to be Eucharitic people is to be varied slightly in different cases, however, it is in reflection and repentance. The best understood by carefully need to re-think and to re- eternally grateful. .. , parts of Europe. The follow teresting to reflect on these ing are those whose names narratives in an age that appear on most lists: seems to give value only to Achatlus (for headaches); the empirical and scien WASHINGTON (CNS) — tion, the Library of Con libraries of the world and Barbara (lightning, fire, ex tifically verifiable. Some 200 manuscripts, gress described the Vatican their contributions to the Vatican exhibit plosion and sudden death); It seems, at times, that we rare books and cartographic Library as "the pro advancement of knowledge. Blaise (ailments of the have lost a sense of mystery slated to com e treasures from the Vatican totypical humanist research throat); Catherine (of special and wonder. We have dif Library, most never before library of the Western A catalog for the exhibi help to students, ficulty Imagining that God tion will be jointly publish to U.S. in 1993 exhibited to the general tradition.” philosophers and lawyers); could work in ways beyond public, will be on display in The exhibition, in plann ed by the Vatican Library Christopher (travelers); our limits. Perhaps the Washington at the Library ing stages for five years, and the Library of Congress: % Cyrlacus (eye ailments); memories of earlier times of Congress in January marks the beginning of a Symposiums, concerts of Denis (headaches and can serve as a reminder that 1993. series of exhibits at the period music and a lecture rabies); Erasmus (cramps even we don’t have V? 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Dec: 16-17 Dec. 14, Jan 11 & 18 Deduct S5 per person Dec. 11-13 su n University and did graduate work at Seton Hall University in New S h o w b o a t Dec. 15-17 9 V Friday, November 2 2 , 1991 PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Around the diocese Interfath service in O akland Teaching as Jesus PITTSBUR G H — A n interfaith Thanksgiving service will be held W ednesday. Nov. 27, at 7:30 p.m . In Rodef Shalom Tem -' pie In Oakland. The service will include a falle by the Rey“ About those Indians D onald Leiter, executive director of Christian Associates, and m usic by the T aylor Allderdice Chorus. A reception will follow : By REV. M. ERIC DISKIN C anned goods and m oney w ill be collected for the needy. For ln> Director, O ffice of Evangelization form ation call 621-6566. and Christian Initiation Religious form ation does not take place in a vacuum . W e are very m uch shaped by the w orld-view of the culture Advent talk on South Side in w hich w e live. For exam ple, in the patchw ork of our n a PITTSBURGH — St. M atthew Church will host an evening tional im agination is an im age o f pilgrim settlers seated at talk to prepare for the season o f A dven t N ov. 25 from 7 to 9 p.m > a table filled w ith foods from the distinctive boun ty o f this Father Vincent Segotta, CP, w ill be the guest speaker. T he pro ‘‘N ew W orld”; they are celebrating the ’’first Thanksgiv gram w ill be held in the parish center building located on 19th* in g.” B ut they are not alone. R ight there at the sam e table and M ary Streets. South Side. Call 431-1825 for reservations. - are people dressed not in som ber puritan cloth but in feathers and beaded skins. The settlers and the “Indians’ were sharing the table — and the thankfulness — Photo by John Keenan Video series in E. Liberty - t o g e t h e r . Equity K nights aid Little Sisters PITTSBURGH — The Epiphany Association in East Liberty; This inherited im age of the Europeans and the Native w ill host a preview of a new six-part video series, “Becom ing; Am ericans at peace is all the m ore w onderful because so The Knights of Equity and Daughters of Erin, Court 9, Joined Spiritually M ature” Saturdays, Nov. 23 and Dec. 7, from 10! m uch of the rest of the history of their encounter w as so recently for their annual memorial Mass and breakfast at the a.m . to noon and 1 to 3 p.m . painful. This history is being retold and exam ined with James P. Wall Home for the Aged. The North Side home is The video series will feature Father A drian van K aam and D f.l special interest these days since w e are at the threshold of operated by the Little Sisters of the Poor. They also presented Susan M uto as co-hosts. T he preview is open to religious educa-! the 500th anniversary year of the arrival of Christopher the Little Sisters with a check to help in their work. From left tion and form ation directors. For reservations call the associft* C olum bus in this hem isphere. H ow will this observance are: Anne Carr, Marg Gallagher, Patricia Ruane. Sister tion at 661-5678. The program will also be repeated In the shape our spiritual perceptions? Judith, John Bolsinger and John McMahon. s p r i n g . * A s Catholics, are w e invited or even required to seek a special vantage point from which to take part in this Program for science teachers Conference on m oral issues event? Pope John Paul II has challenged us to evaluate PITTSBURGH — Carlow College will offer the Program for everything in the light of the m ission of sharing of the N O R TH JAC K SO N , Ohio — A tri-state conference on m edical- Im proving Elem entary Science (PIES) beginning Jan. 8, 1992. Gospel of Christ. In that light we can acknowledge a m oral-theological issues w ill be held Sunday. Dec. 15 from 1J T h e tuition-free program w ill be offered to science teachers of history of both generosity and brutality, thankful for the a.m . to 4 p.m . at the National Shrine of O ur Lady of Lebanon, grades kindergarten through sixth and is scheduled for 14 North Jackson. good, repentant for tragic, and renew ed for our ow n uni evenings from 6 to 9 p.m . que m ission of sharing the gospel. T he conference w ill begin w ith a M ass at 11 a.m . There are no Dr. W illiam Uricchio. chairm an. Division of Natural Sciences Look again at that scene of the "first Thanksgiving.” charges. For m ore information or directions, call (216) - at C arlow College, w ill direct the course. Dr. Uricchio and Dr. 538-3351. *f W h o is guest of w hom ? O f course, the arrival of C olum bus Stephen Borecky of the college’s Biology Dept, w ill assist area (and his M editerranean-Catholic culture) preceded that of teachers in developing science teaching skills that can be ap the ’’pilgrim s" (with their Anglo-Protestant culture) by plied in the classroom . nearly 130 years. Yet before either of those journeys into Those Interested m ay request an application by contacting this land, is the history and experience of the Native Dr. Uricchio at 578-6177 or 578-6135. F EVENING OF Am erican peoples — w hose culture we are finally trying to get to know and to appreciate. Colum ban fathers sponsor dance In their Pastoral Letter (“ H eritage and H ope") preparing PITTSBURGH — The 31st annual Colum ban Fathers' m is for this 500th anniversary, the bishops of the United REFLECTION sion benefit dance w ill be held Friday, Nov. 29 from 9 p.m . to 1 States rem ind us that w h en w e tell the story of the com ing a.m . The event will be held at the Irish Centre of Pittsburgh, o ffaith into this hem isphere, w e m ust begin not with the Northside C C D Deanery • Director, Fr. W alter J. Bonaddio 6886 Forw ard Avenue, Squirrel Hill and benefit the m issions of landing of the first Christian m issionaries, but with the the Colum ban Fathers. M usic will be provided by Guaranteed history of the people those m issionaries encountered D ecem ber 6,1991 • 6:30-10 p.m . h e r e . Irish. Adm ission is $13 in advance; $15 at the door. For reser vations call 242-1129. The Native Am ericans had already been m aking a Religious Education Personnel & Spouses significant spiritual journey. A s the pastoral letter puts it: (Clergy are invited) Free concert at H oly Trinity “The Creator walked with the first Am ericans giving them a realization of the sacredness of creation, R O BINSO N T W P. — Holy Trinity Church will m ark the tenth WAITING ON THE LORD, m anifested in their rites of chant (and) dance... The Sun anniversary of the installation of its W icks Pipe O rgan with a dance and the vision quest spoke of their understanding concert of solo organ and brass Sunday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m . W AITING ON EACH OTHER of the im portance of prayer and spiritual grow th. Richard E. M oser, church m inister of m usic, will be the "T h e sweatlodge, the traditions of fasting and keeping soloist, accom panied by an ensem ble of trum pets, trom bones, silence, illustrated an understanding of the values of self- oboe and tym pani. w ith Sr. A nn e W inschel, C D P hum iliation and deprivation for the sake of som ething T he concert is free and open to the public. For m ore inform a at greater. Their respect for unborn life, for the elderly, and tion, call 787-2140. for children told of a refined sense of the value of life... GILMARY DIOCESAN CENTER Sacred celebrations showed the wonder and awe with Diabetes screening at hospital FLAUGHERTY RUN ROAD, CORAOPOLIS, PA 15108 * w hich the native peoples carried out their stew ardship of the earth." PITTSB U R G H — Divine Providence Hospital, North Side, will (offer free diabetes screenings Dec. 17-20. 2 6 4 -8 4 0 0 That picture of the first T hanksgiving should stir up in For m ore inform ation of to register, call the R ooney C enter at Cost $12.50 per person us Catholics a new respect for the wonderful w ays God 3 2 3 - 5 9 9 0 . has been at w ork am ong the varied peoples of our land — Full Scholarships Available On Request and the path God opens for us to walk together. W e Bethel school should be m oved to pray for healing and solidarity, to ------J hope for a new and generous spirit of sharing the bounty to hold events of our beautiful earth. In the A m erican tradition of giving BETHEL PARK — The thanks to our holy M aker, our Native Am erican neighbors EDITOR ’S NOTE: In the A. Schools would operate w orks in higher education and very near future, the State under application dates and there is no reason to believe House and Senate is expected cut off periods just like higher that it would not work at the to vote on ISducatlonal Oppor e d u c a t i o n . elementary and secondary: tunity Grant (EOG) legisla 9- Why not limit educa l e v e l . tion. The bills would give all tional choice to public 9- What about the cost of parents the right and ability schools? educational choice? to make choices about the A. Although giving parents A. This program will cost education of their children. choice am ong government the state approxim ately $300 Recently Dr. Ronald T. schools would lead to som e m illion. No funds are taken Bowes, diocesan director of im provem ent, the results from the public school system . educational planning and w ould be lim ited. Full choice Rather, other sources, ex development, answered ques is not only fair and just, it is cluding taxation, must be tions about schools of choice the key to true com petition found to begin appropriation. and the legislation. and m axim um accountability. The question should not be 9- W on’t educational Besides, parents should be w h at is the cost of educational choice destroy public able to freely choose the best choice? The question should education? school for their children, not be; W h at will be the cost If w e A. Since alm ost 90 percent just the best government do not go to educational of students in this country at s c h o o l s . choice? It w as estim ated by tend these schools, there is lit 9- Has educational choice the Am erican Econom ic tle reason to believe that large been tried anywhere and is it Review that an undereducated m ovem ents to private schools Photo by Jim Herrmann working? work force cost this country Thanksgiving in Russelton will take place. However, A. Numerous states have close to $100 billion last year under educational choice all legislation pending concern an d it is predicted that the cost A p u e turkey was presented to third grade to the class from a local meat store in Valen- schools will im prove by: ing schools of choice. Sm all w ill be $334 billion by the year stu d en ts a t Transfiguration School, cia. Students made Indian and Pilgrim art- • the m otivation provided experim ents using choice, 2010. Rubsellton, for their upcoming Thanksgiv- work for the celebration. Paula A. Curtis is by com petition: such as in East Harlem , N.Y.; 9* Where can I get more in ing celebration. The turkey was presented the class teacher. • the fact that student Milwaukee, W ise.; and Cam formation on the proposed achievem ent will be the bot bridge, Mass. have proven to legislation on or schools of t o m l i n e ; be successful. Most of our choice? Speaker tells teens to walk with God • the presence of direct com petitor nations also use A. If you have any other accountability; educational choice very effec By MARY ANN WYAND questions concerning the keynote address. "Christ in the Pittsburgh delegates par • increased parental in tively. But the best exam ple is INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — legislation or schools o f choice, you is the Joy and love that the ticipated in discussions con volvem ent and responsibility; from United States higher Olym pic gold m edalist call Dr. Ronald T. Bowes at world needs, but it has to cerning issues that pose • generating a greater education. Clearly choice M adeline M anning Mim s Nov. 4 5 6 - 3 1 0 8 . com e from the people of G od.” challenges or threaten diversity of educational oppor 8 Urged delegates to the Na Ms. Mims was one of a tunities for children. tional Catholic Youth Con human dignity. They num ber of speakers who ad 9* Won’t educational ference in Indianapolis to developed strategies to deal Serra class reunion planned dressed youth gathered for the choice lead to increased "fin d a reason to live, a reason with these concerns in M cKEESPORT — The Serra Catholic High School class of 21st biennial youth con segregation? td find G od.” dividually, as a parish com 1966 w ill hold its 25th reunion at the H oliday Inn in Braddock ference, held Nov. 7-10. Spon A. There is no evidence that ¡“You were born with a pur H ills-Parkw ay on Saturday, Nov. 30. Festivities w ill begin w ith sored by the Washington- munity and as a diocesan this will lead to Increased pose to be fulfilled,” sh e said. a M ass at 6 p.m ., follow ed by cocktails, dinner and dancing. based National Federation for church. segregation. On the contrary, "It's not for you to throw it O n Nov. 29, the class of 1966 will sponsor a "B oys Night O ut” Catholic Youth Ministry, the giving minorities, m any of a $ r a y . ” Shawn Kelly of St. in the school cafeteria for m em bers of the classes o f’65, '66 and m eeting explored the them e Wendelln, Carrick, p a r them poor, m ore educational :Ms. Mims gained interna ’67. The evening will begin at 7 p.m . "Peace in the Puzzle.” opportunities, should lead not tional fam e in 1968 w hen she ticipated in the s u b s t a n c e A separate meeting of only to m ore integration but set a w orld track record for the abuse discussion; Janet Catholic youth held in In better integration since it w ill Kindergarten half-m ile during Olym pic com Ferlic of St. Agatha, DIAL A HEARING dianapolis at the sam e time be voluntary. petition in M exico City. Bridgevllle, took part discus SCREENING TEST was the National Catholic 9- Won’t poor parents be registration After earning the gold sion about sex; Angela Hiroya Simply Dial Youth Congress, sponsored by priced out of the market? BETHEL PARK — m edal, she attributed her w in of St. Benedict the Moor, Hill the National Conference of A. Currently it is the poor Kindergarten registration for 2 8 1 - 3 6 6 9 to* God's help and used her Catholic Bishops Com m ittee District, w as involved in the who have few or no educa St. Germ aine School, Bethel newfound fame to spread on Marriage and Fam ily and discussion on racism, and tional choices for their Park, will be held Tuesday, gospel m essages and to help the national youth m inistry Joyce Gillooly, director of the children. Under educational Dec. 3 at 7 p.m . in the m ulti o t h e r s . federation. diocesan Office for Adolescent choice, there will be other purpose room . "C hrist in you is the hope,” Three young people and Complimentary Formation and Youth educational opportunities Registration form s for the she told an audience of 7,000 one adult represented the Service By Ministry, was a facilitator for available for poor parents. 1992-93 school year will be teen-agers and adults in a Diocese of Pittsburgh. Each of the racism discussion. PQH. HEARING AID CNTR. 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Even opponents of educa- ~V Serra Catholic’s student com The workshops provided train 369-0689 g a i n e d . tional choice such as WRIT © WI&I m unity provides support ing for students from 10 dif Law rence Tribe, law professor Book & Church Supplies Mon.-Sat. 9-5 through its "Stand By M e," a ferent high schools in the local T h is year’s first follow -up in at Harvard, concede that a See our large array ot... peer-listening program in its a r e a . form ational m eeting w as held well-written choice bill w ould Advent candles and calendars * Bestselling books for children and adults second year of developm ent at The seminars included a in October. M r. Earl Hill, from easily pass constitutional * fmGifts I fie ikalthat celebrate the tkn true IniA m mnnni— eaning of Christm as S e r r a . v.aried agenda. Guest St. Francis Rehabilitation * Christmas cards from Dayspnng & Printery House scrutiny. 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November 22, 1991 PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Page 11 II Around the diocese f*enn Hills Christm as concert PENN HILLS — The St. Bartholom ew W om en's Guild will [ Forum on educational choice sponsor their “Christm as Concert In Church” on Dec, 15 at 7 PITTSBURGH — “School Choice: Reform or Chaos?” is the- p . m . topic for a noon forum sponsored by the Citizens League o f » Til6 foncert featuring the M azzei Fam ily will be held at St. Southwestern Pennsylvania. The forum will be held Dec. Z%Z Bartholom ew Church. I ll Erhardt Drive, Penn Hills, and is from noon to 2 p.m . at Rosebud in the Strip District, 16501 6pen to the public. * Sm allm an Street. A free will offering w ill be taken. V f The panel of speakers at the forum will include David: Kirkpatrick, author of "C hoice In Schooling: A C ase for Tuition - Financial aid sem inar at North Vouchers”; and Annette Palutls, president Pennsylvania State : TROY HILL North Catholic High School's counseling Education Association. They will provide varied perspectives - on the issues of school choice with particular attention to u p departm ent w ill sponsor a financial aid w orkshop for parents of com ing legislation In Pennsylvania. juniors and seniors on W ednesday, Dec. 4 from 7 to 9 p.m . in the school chapel. Registration is $15 for Citizens League m em bers and $20 fef- - ~Rbb Durkle, a financial aid counselor from the University of D ayton, w ill review the financial aid process an d offer practical caU 462-5533 toCludeS a buffet lunch’ To agister, p lea«- suggestions for filling out need-analysis form s. For m ore Inform ation, call 321-4826. Photo by Jim Herrmann Religious gift for children ;f PITTSBURGH — A booklet and cassette tape, "Jesus Visits’ Service in Cranberry A t charity celebration His Grandparents, a gift for children ages seven to nine IS' CRANBERRY — The annual com m unity Thanksgiving ser- The third annual diocesan celebration of Charity and Service available at St. M ary’s Convent at C arlow College, O akland, for tdce for parishioners of St. Ferdinand Church and m em bers of was held recently on the eve of the feast of St. Vincent DePaul, $5. In the story, Jesus spends two days w ith his grandparents the Cranberry Council will be held Nov. 27 at 7 p m at St patron saint of all charitable organizations. The event was Anne and Joachim . The booklet and cassette are aian available F e r d i n a n d . held at S t John Fisher Church, Chwchill. A Mass and dinner for purchase by m all (add $1.25 for postage) by sending re Celebration of Life," Is the them e for the Thanksgiving ser recognized charitable organizations for their work In the quests to: Sister Flora, 3333 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213. vice. There w ill be a special procession of selected youth from area Attending the celebration are from left. Sister Mont Checks should be m ade out to the Sisters of M ercy. different churches and a special children’s song perform ed bv McIntyre IHM, Mildred Brown of All Saints Ladies of Charity, the children's choir. 3 Bishop William J. Winter, Maureen Raible of Catholic Charities and Pete Jeffrey of the St. Vincent DePaul Society. ALL-IN-EAR HEARING AID O rgan recital in M onaca Santa breakfast at St. Anne Wear Home The Same Day - M O NACA — St. John Parish in M onaca will host a blessing nothing outside the ear! service for its new Allen digital com puter organ follow ed by a C A STLE SH ANNO N — The St. Anne School PTG will present Free hearing test & dem onstration call Sacred m usic recital Sunday. Nov. 24. at 7 p.m . O rganist w ill be a “Breakfast with Santa” on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 9 a.m In the for appt...don't delay. This otter ends VARY E. DePasquale. The program is free and open to all. g y m . Sat., Nov. 30. Our office or your home. Activities will include crafts, clow ns, door prizes, a talking C hristm as tree, and a gift for each child. The m enu will Include Santa breakfasts in Allentow n pancakes or scram bled eggs, ham , m uffin, hot chocolate or 1 0 8 PITTSBU R G H — The St. George Theatre Guild will hold five c o f f e e . "Breakfast with Santa" program s on Saturdays and Sundays Reservations are required and seating is lim ited. Tickets are FREE PARKING AT in D ecem ber In Schram m Hall. Clim ax St. Dates are Dec. 1, 7 ,8 $5 each and are available by calling 343-9740 or 343-1356 bv IPEMMA. HEARING AID SERVICE OUR 000R and 14 and 15 at 8:45 a.m. Included will be Christmas D e c . 1 . 3 975 Greentree Road at Parkway TOLL FREE INFO characters, a gift from Santa and crafts and candy for sale. For 922-3901 REPAIR ALL MAKES S18.9S-IN OFFICE I-800-445-7574 reservations at $6 by Dec. 1 call C arol, 431-5456: for Dec. 7 and Students in 8, Betty, 431-4075; for Dec. 14 and 15, M arie, 481-2130. C a r o l S i n g CALL THE EXPERTS BADEN — Quigley Catholic jA dult dance to benefit school High School students Holly f NORTH SIDE — An adult dance to benefit Nativity School, W ohenfelter and Craig M arino I N orth Side, w ill be held Friday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m . in the parish w ill be part of an all-star high M z u n t f f u l M a m z | h a l l . school choir slated to perform Adm ission is $12.50 per person. The price includes a buffet in the third annual “Channel f dinner, set-ups and disc jockey. For m ore inform ation, or to 11 Carol S iqg" on Friday, Dec. REMODELING ! purchase tickets, call 231-8678 or 931-0178. N o tickets w ill be 6 at Liberty Center. W PX I-TV sold at the door. w ill telecast the sing-alon g live BOWERS Samuel Billante MOSES REMODELING from 8 to 9 p.m . Brick Pointing GENERAL CONTRACTOR e Insulation I, Gum Room a Kitchens t Carpenter Work Brick Cleaning Guaranteed Lowest e Bathrooms 1 Caramic THe a Wolmanlzed Decks 1 Slept The Duquesne University Chimney Work Prices on Top Quality e Any Calling I Tile Floors a Paneling i Painting Club sponsors singles night a Fireplaces ( Additions Cham ber Singers and Concert Roof Work Thermollzed Windows a Alum I Vinyl Siding HEATING & Rooting Chimneys Gutters & and Doors. a A a Soft! 4 Fascia 4 Downspouts PITTSBURGH - The Catholic Alum ni Club of Pittsburgh, Choir will headline the even a Railings & Hauling • Flat Roots 4 Gutters w ill sponsor a night at the m ovies and dinner on Friday, Nov ing of caroling. Groups who Downspouts REMODELING 279-7789 e Walks 4 Foundations a New Porches or Repairs Senior Citizen Discount Please see e Concrete or Wooden Slaps t Concret« Sidewalks " £ * * * at 7:30 p m ’ at the old Country Buffet at would like to attend and be Free Estimates • Block Work a Concrete Driveways North Hills Village and the m ovie will foUow at the Super recognized should call W PX I- Financing Available our large Patrick a Stone Work * Block 4 Brick Hornet Savers Cinemas. K 531-7914 431-7350 advertisement Jr. Cltlun Discount Finindng T V at 237-1100. Massung Free Estlmites/Fully Inured For m ore Inform ation call 766-6574 or 341-4070. on page 6 of CALL $84-4338 Bors Construction Construction M ass for peace this weeks Building & Remodeling Catholic W E DO IT ALL FURNACE SALE Experts for interior Small or Large jobs Udiima^wrMci. i n C r o a t i a & exterior work CATHOLIC FAMILY Pra-Saaaon CLEANING 5 SAFETY a a a n r M ILLVALE — St. Nicholas Large & small joba THIS Honest Dependable CHECK YOUR FURNACE ONLY $ £ 9 . 9 0 C a l e n d a r Croatian Church, M illvale, will Free Estimates Very Reasonable Senior Ci&sen Discount SPACE CHUCK WILLIS CO. sponsor a special Mass for Back-Hoc St Dump HEATING AND COOLING peace on Thanksgiving Day at Fully Insured TOR SALE Service Available FRIDAY, NOV, 22 for your protection 366-HEAT 257-HEAT St. Gerard Majella, Penn Hills 10:30 a.m. A rosary will be •9.39 d., 6 7 2 -1 3 7 0 St. Valentine, Bethel Park — 231-4619 882-HEAT — Mass, 10 a.m.. Mazzei family said prior to the M ass which A W E E K Evening 8 2 3 -7 4 5 1 I Christm as craft fair, 11 a.m . to 8 singers. I p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 will be recited in Croatian. There will also be traditional PAINTING I p . m . FRIDAY, NOV. 29 Croatian m usic. GENERAL CONTRACTING Alumni. St. Basil, Carrick — SUNDAY, NOV. 24 Friends and parishioners are Oldies basketball game, 6 p.m., D A R PAINTING RO N YO HE O u r Lady Queen of Peace, asked to bring usable clothing Commktl - Rodatili PAINTING George Gallagher & Son school gym, 1803 Concordia St. Inlepor - Exterior Ptinhng Interior * Exterior Painting & Decorating I North Side — Recital of sacred Also dance, 9 p.m., church hall, to the church to aid hom eless REGISTERED PLUMBER Horne Remodeling DRY W A LL Int. & Ext. I and secular m usic, 3 p.m .. M iddle 1735 Brownsville Rd. Cost for Croatian refugees. Donations Free Estimates — Insured FREE ESTIMATES Wallcoverings I & Suismon Sts. Also featuring game, $3, or $6 per family. For m ay be sent to the rectory. DON HAZLETT DANIEL BARR Prompt Free Estimates Phone: I Brother Dominic Savio Rossi, reservations for dance and game I OSB, as vocalist and Michael 655-0551 621-4644 8 8 4 -0 6 4 9 3202 Mellott Road 884-4013 at $20 call 885-1204. Pittsburgh, PA 15227 I Mihalyo, pianist, and Duquesne St. Paul Retreat House, South 881-7110 3-Star Painting K String Quartet. All welcom e. Side — Men’s Alano II weekend CONTINENTAL F&L Painting THIS St. Paul Retreat House, South TRAVEL Residential-Commercial Interior/Exterior retreat to Sunday, 1 p.m. For n c libor Interior-Exterior SPACE S Side — Annual turkey bingo, reservations call 381-7676. DISCOUNT CRUISES average room N O TE: All advertising for the Businees 8 bake sale, Chinese auction, 2 p.m . KH. agency000-966-6646 Insured Free Estimates/insured FOR SALE Directory, Including changes, must be In our OWN 7 MVS 4 1 2 - 9 6 4 - 1 5 5 5 Free Estimates 10 vear xperience 8 Also refreshments. For informa- SATURDAY, NOV. 30 wallpapering •9.39 hands by 12 noon on the twentieth of each | tion call 381-7676. PTG, St. Agatha, Bridgeville 343-2763 CAU DOft 884-0837 384-0551 month. Current advertisers twill be contacted OFFICE FURNITURE A W E E K twhen their contract expiree. — Annual holiday craft fair, 9 BUSINESS MACHINES I “ LIZ'. MONDAY, NOV. 2 5 a.m. to 4 p.m., school hall, 210 OFFICE SUPPLIES p SI. Benedict, McMurray — Station St. Featuring more than DISCOUNT PRICES ROOFING FIRST CLASS SERVICE M edjugorje night. 7 p.m ., 120 Ab- 35 crafters and Chinese auction MT. LEBANON Jngton Dr. Frs. Philip Donatelli Also lunch. WARM MORNING »OtlNC*. ■Snd Joseph McCaffrey, con St. George, Allentown — Flea OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO., INC. INSULATION ¿ s A Interstate R oofing Co. 1B17 Banksvllle RD. • POH., PA 15216 célébrants. Speaker, Joan Ulicny. market, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sun 1 -800-924-7002 (412) 344-4300 | Fire & Verniin Proof Before You Repair - Compare || Also m usic by folk singer Rick day, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free Estimates I- B a c h . Commercial • Industrial • Residential St. James, West End — Craft Home Remodeling Chimney Pointing DAWN (for separated and show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Activity 364-8700 Specializing in: I divorced), St. Athanasius, West Building. Featuring 50 crafters. I V iew — Thanksgiving covered Also, kitchen open. Basement Waterproofing — PRESIDENT Vinyl Replacement Windows I dish dinner, 7 p.m ., parish hall. I For inform ation call Dottie. Chimney Repair SUNDAY, D E C 1 A small, Independent Catholic school Roofing, Siding, All types of Roofing: Fist Roofs - Gutters & Down Spouts | 766-8125. or Denise, 761-6032. W PX I-TV, Channel 11 — Mass In Wheeling, West Virginia, composed Free Estimates Soffit A Fascia • Spanish Tile "Our Specialty” • Slate Burning Bush, South Side — for shut-ins, 6:30 a.m. of Monfessorl preschool through grade DON CWIKLIK Call 371-3700 Ans. 24 hrs. Frank Manno (Owner) E vening of recollection, 7 p.m ., 32 St. Agnes, Oakland — Triden 6 (coeducational) and grades 7-12 793-6093 Residence ______Established 1945 Pius St., conducted by Fr. Jordan tine Mass, 11:45 a.m. (girls only), seeks a president. Hite, TOR. For information call C alix S ociety — Mass, 8:30 Founded in 1848 by the Sisters of the 3 8 1 - 3 8 1 9 . a.m.. East Wing chapel, St. Fran Visitation, the academy Is accredited C & M ROOFING Secular Franciscans, St. cis Hospital, Lawrenceville. All MISCELLANEOUS Commercial ft Residential Frances Cabrini, Center Twp. — persons troubled with drinking by ISACS. Preferred qualifications in • REPAIR ANY ROOF M ass, 7 p.m ., 115 Trinity Ave., Fr. problems welcome. clude a master's degree and ex • STOP ANY LEAK Is ■ APTAWTgei nm via^n Dom enic Manclni, celebrant. Christian Mothers and Guild, perience in teaching and administra • NEW ROOFS INSTALLED Meeting and refreshments to St. Ann, Millvale — Covered dish tion. Responsibilities Include ad • GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS f o l l o w . dinner for parish families, 5 p.m. ministration, advancement, budget and finance, physical plant and • CHIMNEY WORK 100,000 BTU JANITROL FURNACE Cost, $5 per family. $2 for • SOFFIT & FASCIA & SIDING TUESDAY, NOV. 26 individuals. recruitment. Salary negotiable based • ALL WORK GUARANTEED 0mt* $ 9 9 5 with normal Installation Christian Mothers and Guild, St. Joseph, W. Aliquippa — on experience. Send letter of applica • 14 YEARS EXPERIENCE St. Ursula, Allison Park — 2Va TON AIR CONDITIONER Advent day o f prayer, 4 p.m., and tion and resume by December 15,1991 10% on all Roofing Needs Meeting, following 7:10 p.m. Mass for charlstmatics, 6 p.m.. to: o * i* $ 1 2 9 5 with normal Installation rosary a n d M a s s . Allegheny Ave., Fr. Leo Burchlan- Call for FREE Estimates WMiam J. Yaeger, Jr. Also available: April Air Humidifier Marian Movement of Priests ti, celebrant. Fellowship to follow. 4 3 1 - 4 8 9 1 y Electronlc-AIr Cleaners, Ductwork — Cenacle, 6:30 p.m.. Im Padre Pio Prayer Group, St. Chairman, loard of Directors maculate Heart of Mary, Polish Mary of Mercy, Downtown — Mount de Chante! V CHARLES HOWELL Hilb-çriao W ednesday, 7:15 p.m ., Holy hour, 2 p.m., also rosary, Visitation Academy V REMODELING A CONSTRUCTION St.* Boniface, N orth Side. benediction, 3:15 p.m. Mass. 410 Washington Avenue SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS Ouqueane Village Shopping Center...... 401-1445 Christmas covered dish social to Wheeling, WV 240034296 0%-6%4% Impac Loans Available...... 460-0831 .THURSDAY. NOV. 28 follow. A FINANCING AVAILABLE . . . m i T Page 12 PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Friday. November 22, 19dS Around the diocese iLDBN a n s m . a n d m e . JOHN GOLOP8RI III I John and Anna Golofskl of Pittsburgh's Latest Masterpiece! Braddock celebrated their 50th anniversary with a Mass and m renewal of vows in Good I Shepherd Church. Braddock. A dinner and reception followed at the Alcoma Golf Club In Penn Hills. Mr. Golofskl and the former Anna Toth were married Aug. 24, 1941. They have one B daughter, Jacqueline Dugan of Monroeville; and four sons, Gerard of Penn Hills, Lawrence I of Plum, Donald of Burnsville, 5 Minn., and John Stephen of Levelgreen; nine grandchildren before his retirement in 1981. and one great-grandson. Mr. Mrs. Golofskl worked for the Golofskl worked for Allegheny County Treasurer’s Westlnghouse for 40 years Office until 1982. MK. AND M U . NAYMOND MILLER Raymond J. and Dorothy A. Miller Sr. of the North Side i celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a Mass in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, North Side. A brunch followed. ,«The couple were married Aug. 30, 1941 in St. Mary Church. They have two children, Charlotte Bossong of Hampton and Raymond Jr. of Connecticut; and six grand children. Mr. Miller is retired from Model Box Co. and Mrs. Miller had recently worked for CALVARY GARDEN MAUSOLEUM Korinis Candy. Calvary Garden Mausoluem, located In beautiful Calvary Cemetery in Squirrel Hill, provides MR. AND MRS. JOHN EASLEY Catholic families in the Pittsburgh area affordable above-ground burial within the tasteful context B John Edward (Eddie) and of a traditional religious setting. Special shrine areas include Stations of the Cross, the Rosary Helen Henderson Easley of 6 Bloomfield celebrated their and the Pieta. I 50th wedding anniversary with B a Mass in their home. A family I Now that Calvary Garden Mausoleum has been officially blessed and dedicated, the new com dinner followed at Durantl's I pletion prices will go into effect on December 16th. In the time remaining, we invite Catholic families Restaurant In Oakland. The couple were married Sept. 24, to contact us and arrange a visit to this unique eight building complex. 1941 In St. Mary Church, 46th We also invite Catholics to look into the substantial savings and other advantages of selecting St., Lawrenceville. They have three children; burial location in advance of need. As always, we stand ready to assist you at all of our locations. B Helen Stokes and John Jr., both of Bloomfield, and Bernard of B ★ Costs are comparable to in-ground burial. Shaler; and seven grand ★ Selecting in advance of need spares your family additional future hardships. I children. Mr. Easley is retired B ffom the Sealtest Dairy Co. I ★ Prices at Calvary Garden Mausoleum will increase on December 16th. IB ★ O ur personnel are able to assist you at other cemeteries as well. (See map MR. AND MRS D IC K R U P P ' Dick and Ruth Rupp of below for other Catholic Cemeteries Association locations.) Lawrenceville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception hosted by their children in St Kieran church hall, Lawrenceville. The couple B T O 'u t c focCatf,v i c o i l were married in St. Kieran Church Aug. 25, 1941. They have three children; I Richard of Redondo Beach, Ed a ward of Stanton Heights and Jean of Lawrenceville; and one 4 2 Î - 9 9 6 X grandson. Mr. Rupp is retired from Blaw-Knox Equipment in B Blawnox. IB MR. A N D MRS. ROBERT CATONE I Martha and Robert Catone of B Swlssvale celebrated their 50th I wedding anniversary with a i Diocesan Cemetery Locations Mass In Madonna del Castdlo Church, Swlssvale. A dinner celebration followed at the American Legion Post 63 In Swlssvale. B They have three children, Now is the time to act in order nine grandchildren and three to gain substantial savings at our great-grandchildren. Mr. I Catone is retired after 45 years mausoleum locations. The B with Union Switch and Signal. Catholic Cemeteries Association Mrs. Catone is retired alter 25 operates a number of cemeter years as a school crossing ies in the Pittsburgh Area. guard. Selecting your burial property MR. AND MRS. AL GOLDBACH in advance of need saves you A1 and Rita Goldbach of and your family much in the way Green Tree celebrated their B of added stress. It also saves 50th wedding anniversary with money, because you will be a party hosted by their children. The couple were married June selecting tomorrow's needs at 21, 1941 in St. Michael Church, I today's prices. B South Side. Mrs. Goldbach Is If we can be of service to you the former Rita Sommers. and your family, please call us at They have two children, 421-9968. \ James of Gibsonla and Judy Bateman ofScott Twp.; and five grandchildren. Mr. Goldbach is retired from Hahn's Furniture. B MR. AND MRS. JOHN Q A8PARICH Mr. and Mrs. John T. PC112291 Gasparich of Oakmont I Mail to: Catholic Cemeteries, P.O. Box 81560, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner party hosted by their family at Please provide me with information on Calvary Garden Mausoleum. Veltri's Restaurant. They also Celebrated with a Mass in St. Paul Cathedral. NAME. Mrs. Gasparich Is the former B Matilda Kaus of Harmarville. The couple were married In the ADDRESS Church of the Little Flower, I Coral Gables, Fla. They have CITY STATE ZIP five children and nine grand children. Mr. Gasparich retired tn 1984 after working with PHONE United Eng. & Constructors and Bechtel Nuclear Power Plant Westlnghouse Nuclear Power construction projects and Division. □ Check here if you want information on another cemetery. See map for other locations. Whicb cemetery?______, ______PRAY FOR VOCATIONS