evi ID to - H- U1 Ul a < > I- 0. b- in n *-* ►- o inat tt Ul Ul m >M _i T O D u I z o hi o z M D O co a. h w I •.u M iJ w d in IV I-lt V m t t i i i « priests, the religious and the laity of the Pitt­ "Our church and our community behalf of the Church and on sburgh Diocese, and to all those who are our friends and will be in good hands." behalf of Christ Himself. I am go­ neighbors, I offer my sincere best wishes and my humble Bishop Bevilacqua said that on ing to make you a proposal. 1 want prayers for a Joyous celebration of our Lord 's Birth. May Jan. 1. 1985. Pope John Paul 11 to be a suitor also. I want to claim the peace and love of this glorious event be yours forever. Issued his annual New Year's Day each and every one of you. Faithfully yours In Christ. Mother and child message For 1985. the bishop "N ot I. really, but Christ " While they were there the days of her confinement were said that the pope dedicated the Himself, who says ‘Come and I completed. She gave btrth to her first born and wrapped him entire letter to the youth of the will bring you happiness, not for a In swaddling clothes " (Lk 2 6-71. This work of the "Virgin and world, in conjunction with the one-night stand, not for a week, Child with Four Angels" is by by Gerard David, a 15th- United Nations' observance of In­ not for a year. I will give you a Bishop of Pittsburgh century Flemish painter. This National Catholic News Ser­ ternational Year of the Youth. The lifetime of happiness, an eternity. vice Christmas photo u>as taken from the collection of the bishop said it was a great honor Christmas. 1985 Metropolitan Museum of Art In New York. and privilege for young people to IContinued on page 31 Bishop says synod accomplished what it set out to do

in the Church that came about because of Vatican II. Bishop Bevilac­ forms together In the community of the church." By STEPHEN KARUNCHAK qua replied. "If some believe that the synod was going to roll back Among the other issues that were discussed at the synod. Bishop Bishop Anthony J. Bevilacqua said the recently concluded ex­ Vatican II. they were seeing an illusion, a mirage. At no did the Bevilacqua was asked to comment on the proposal that an elected, traordinary World Synod of Bishops accomplished what it set out to Holy Father see the synod as an opportunity to roll back vatlray-U permanent synod of bishops be instituted. The bishop said he felt do. at no time did the bishops see the synod as an opportui fty to ol the proposal was not specific. He noted that the College of Cardinals "The synod reaffirmed Vatican II and the call for renewal." he back Vatican II. i serves as a permanent body and that a triennial synod of bishops is said. "The synod studied and made stronger the whole spirit of the "The Holy Father saw the synod as an opportunity to locjk back at held every three years. Council and its directives. Vatican II. to reaffirm and to try to remove any misinterpretations o* He added that the pope has the opportunity to meet with bishops "The synod acknowledged that the Council was the greatest event Vatican II. After 20 years, the Holy Father saw the achievements when they visit and during papal visits abroad. of the Church in this century. It expressed gratitude to God for the and benefits of Vatican II. but no one denies errors have cr«|Kt In. not As for the suggestion made by an Austrian bishop concerning the by Vatican II. but by those interpreting erroneously." | council. Everything else flows from that." role of divorced and remarried Catholics in the church. Bishop The bishop said one had to understand what Vatican II set out to The bishop said that discussion on the collegiallty of bishops wasj1 Bevilacqua said the suggestion didn't get much of a response. The accomplish before one could reaffirm It. In addition to determining one of the points of the synod "The roles of the bishops comes frorrj bishop said the church is concerned about divorced and remarried the Catholic Church’s role in the modem world. Bishop Bevilacqua their ordinations." Bishop Bevilacqua said. "Their being in col­ Catholics, but that concern must be balanced against its commit­ said the Second Vatican Council sought to Christianize the world, laboration means the unity between the bishops and the Holy ment to family life and the Indissolubility of marriage. He said the by making better Christians out of those who were and evangelizing Father, but always recognizing the special charlsm of the Holy church has compassion for divorced and remarried Catholics, but those who weren't. The council emphasized spirituality, he said, Father. that the church cannot compromise its teaching. through prayer and sacraments. "Th e collegiallty is not to see the Holy Father as set apart but to be While the world Isn't evil, he said there is a responsibility to Chris­ a part of the bishops, while recognizing that special charism." Concerning the role of women in the Church. Bishop Bevilacqua tianize it to reach all nations, all cultures and all races. Bishop Bevilacqua said the synod sought to clarify that collegiall­ said the synod handled the matter In a balanced way. He said the The synod, the bishop said, sought to reaffirm the ecumenical ty. That collegiallty, he said, means cooperation with the Holy synod discussed the important roles women have to play In the mis­ movement of Vatican II and to reaffirm the Catholic Church's rela­ Father. sion of the church and that the bishops must utilize the charism of tionship with other Christian churches and non-Christians. The bishop added that collegiallty isn't restricted to the extraor­ women. The bishop said the synod didn't discuss those areas of Asked why the conflict expected to arise among the various sec­ dinary synod. He said collegiallty can be manifested in ecumenical ministry that women cannot carry out. The synod, he said, pro­ tors of the synod didn't materialize, Bishop Bevilacqua said that any councils and other synods. moted the role of women in the church, exhorting the priests and expectations of conflict were the perceptions of the media. The The collegiallty. Bishop Bevilacqua said, isn't restricted either to bishops to utilize them, but always within the teachings of the bishop said those attending the synod were working to reaffirm the relationship between the pope and the bishops. It can. he said, church. Vatican II and were working for unity. He said it would be Improper be an Influence among the bishops themselves through their na- When asked If he felt that Pope John Paul II played a low-keyed to see a dichotomy between liberal and conservative, proponents tionai’Conferences. role at the synod. Bishop Bevilacqua said "Th e Holy Father attend­ and opponents of Vatican II, in the synod. Going a step further, the bishop said collegiallty can influence the ed most of the sessions. He wasn't there to tell the bishops what to About the reports that the synod was going to void developments relationship between bishops and priests, religious and laity, "all do. He was there to guide them and to open and close the sessions " Christmas services listed Parishes throughout the and 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Tues­ p.m. and 6 to 6:30 p.m.: Monday. diocese will be scheduling special day. Dec. 24. from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 23, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 Masses and confession times to St. Mary of Mercy p.m. and Tuesday. Dec. 24. from celebrate the feast of Christmas. Masses will be offered at 6 p.m. 11:15 a.m. to noon and 3:30 to 5 Christmas schedules for St. on Christmas Eve. at midnight p.m. Mary of Mercy Church. and on Christmas Day at 7:30, 9 Downtown; Epiphany. Uptown; and 10:30 a.m. and at noon. Con­ Sacred Heart Church for St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland: fessions for Christmas will be Christmas Masses are set for Sacred Heart in Shadyside and heard through Friday, Dec. 20. Tuesday, Dec. 24. at 6 p.m. and at the Oratory in Oakland follow. from 9 to 10:30 a.m.. from 11 a.m. midnight, with Christmas Day to noon, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Masses at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m.. St. Paul Cathedral and 4 to 5 p.m. The confession and at 12:30 p.m. All Masses will The Christmas Eve vigil Mass schedule for Saturday. Dec. 21. is feature music by the will be offered at 6 p.m. Bishop same as the weekday schedule, Choir/Schola/Brass Ensemble. Anthony J. Bevilacqua will of­ except for 3 to 4 p.m. Instead of 4 Confessions will be heard Satur­ ficiate at midnight Mass (to be to 5 p.m. day, Dec. 21. from 12:30 to 1:30 preceded by carols at 11:30 a.m.) Confessions on Monday and p.m. and 7 to 7:30 p.m.: Monday, Masses on Christmas Day are set Tuesday. Dec. 23 and 24, will be Dec. 23, from 3 to 4 p.m. and 7 to for 6:30. 8, 9. 10 and 11:30 a.m. heard from 11 a.m. to noon. 12:30 8 p.m.: and Tuesday. Dec. 24. and 1 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. and 4 to 5 p.m. from 1 to 3 p.m. Confessions will be heard through Friday, Dec. 20. follow­ Epiphany Church Oratory ing all morning Masses and before Mass for Christmas will be on At the University Oratory of the the 12:05 p.m. noon Mass. from Christmas Eve at 6 p.m.. at mid­ Holy Spirit parish in Oakland, a 11:30 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. (week­ night. with Aux. Bishop John B. carol service will begin at 11:30 day Masses are at 6:45. 7:30 and McDowell as celebrant, at 2:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Tuesday. 8:15 a.m. and 12:05 p.m. noon.) a.m. on Christmas Day and also 8 Dec. 24, in Heinz Chapel. Mid­ Friday. Dec. 20, confessions are and 10 a.m. and noon. A Mass at night Mass will follow. set for 3 to 4 p.m. and 7:30 to 8:30 the county jail also will be offered Christmas Day Mass will be at at 9 a.m. up look at the parish’s Christmas Crib. The out­ p.m.; on Saturday. Dec. 21. from noon in Heinz Chapel. Mt. Lebanon Crib door creche scene Is located along Washington 3 to 4:30 p.m. and 7:45 to 9 p.m.: Confessions for Christmas will Confessions will be heard on Road In Mt. Lebanon and Is lighted all night. on Sunday, Dec. 22. a communal be held through Friday. Dec. 20. D^c. 24 from 11 to 11:50 p.m. and Karen Papariella and Martin Craig, flrst-graders —Photo by John C. Keenan penance service is set for 3 p.m.; from 11:30 a.m. to noon; on Christmas Day from 11:15 to at S t Bernard School In Mt. Lebanon, get a close- Monday. Dec. 23. from 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 21. from 4 to 5 11:45 a.m. in Heinz Chapel.

4 I Page 2 — Pittsburgh Catholic. Friday, December 20, 1985 Diocesan/world news Social Church courts answer justice to to divorced-remarried be sought in Guatemala Catholics, says priest WASHINGTON (NC) — The often made in the media and a source of confusion to many peo­ WASHINGTON (NC) — church's courts are the real ple. he said. He said he had seen Guatemala's president-elect. answer for Catholics in irregular news reports from the synod Vlnlcio Cerezo, said he would second marriages, said Father which failed to distinguish bet­ seek economic and social Justice, Donald Heintschel. a leading U.S. ween divorced Catholics and particularly for the country's In­ canon lawyer and associate divorced-remarried Catholics. dian majority, when he takes of­ general secretary of the National fice Jan. 14. Conference of Catholic Bishops. When a couple separates or gets a civil divorce, "they may receive The 43-year-old Christian Father Heintschel, in an inter­ the sacraments," he said. Democrat also said he would "try view Dec. 16. dismissed as "simp­ Also, if a divorced person seek­ to find the truth" about the fate of ly impossible" a suggestion, rais­ ing to remarry obtains an annul­ hundreds of Guatemalans who ed in Rome at the Nov. 24-Dec. 8 ment of the previous marriage have "disappeared” In recent world Synod of Bishops, that the years. The current military church should find some new first, "that person is still in full communion with the church," he government has been blamed by pastoral way of readmitting said. critics for many of those divorced-remarried Catholics to But when a divorced person disappearances. the sacraments. Roscoe. Bottom photo shows how high the water remarries outside the church, he Cerezo also said he had begun Surveying flood damage Archbishop Karl Berg of rose In som e areas. Parishes in the affected areas said, "this is the case where the discussions with Mexican officials Salzburg. Austria, had suggested continue to assess current and long-term effects person is prohibited from receiv­ about the eventual return of Bishop Bevilacqua on Dec. 14 toured com­ to the synod that the church take of the damage and report them to Bishop Bevilac­ ing the sacraments.... This is Guatemalan refugees who have fl­ munities In the Mon Valley area hard hit by last a "more merciful approach to the qua. The diocese said It will determine an ap­ where the pastoral ministry of the ed to southern Mexico from month's flooding. In top photo he Is being shown divorced and remarried." such as propriate response where applicable. courts comes in — they can help government-guerrilla fighting. around by Walter Moluskl. right, a homeowner, readmitting them to the the —Photos by John C. Keenan the person who desires to come The president-elect, a Catholic, and Fr. Robert A. Kohuch, pastor of St. Joseph In sacraments after a "period of back to the sacraments." outlined his general plan for penance." restoring democracy and stability A similar question had been Another source of confusion for many Catholics, he said, comes in to his Central American country raised five years earlier, at the cases of mixed marriage where during a Dec. 17 press conference 1980 synod on marriage and the non-Catholic partner was at the Carnegie Institute offices in family life, by Archbishop Derek previously married and divorced Washington. He said he came to Worlock of Liverpool. England. — especially when the non- the United States on a goodwill He asked if divorced-remarried mission, not to request military or Catholics must be "forever" Catholic is considered free to economic aid. denied "full eucharlstlc commu­ remarry by his or her own Cerezo. who has survived three nion with the church and its denomination. Father Heintschel said that the assassination attempts In recent Lord." Similar questions were church's stance in such cases is years, gave no specific timetable raised by several other bishops at relatively simple. The basic con­ for the reforms he plans, but that synod. several times spoke of a need to The problem with suggestions cern is whether, in the eyes of the Catholic Church, the other person establish them quickly. for some kind of penitential recon­ is free to marry or bound by a H e also said he wants ciliation that does not tackle the prior marriage, he said, so the Guatemala to play a leading role problem of the first marriage. church would ‘’juridically in fostering peace in Central Father Heintschel said, is that review" the status of the non- America. Cerezo spoke of possible "the Indissolubility of marriage is Catholic's previous marriage. Interregional organizations to a church doctrine." Even though the other person is deal with common problems. It is "the presumption of law" non-Catholic. Catholic law is He said he would pursue a that the first marriage was a valid neutral foreign policy. union which remains binding followed by the church courts to determine if the marriage fulfilled "W e are really afraid to (have) “until the opposite is proven," he all the necessary conditions for a the Central American countries said. fall Into the East-West conflict.” “This is where the ministry of true marriage or if it lacked some he said. the tribunal comes in." he said. necessary element and can be declared null, he said. Cerezo said he will push for "It's present," not speculative, he One of the most important "the real participation" of said, and "it's efficient and Guatemala’s Indians, who make pastoral.” developments in church court practice in the United States. up more than 50 percent of the Asked if he agreed with a recent country's nearly 8 million popula­ Education group elects estimate by a civil lawyer that Father Heintschel said, was its tion. They work lor the society, he about 90 percent of separated or shift "away from a rigorist legal said, but do not enjoy its divorced Catholics could obtain system" toward using law as an "benefits." He spoke In general of annulments from the church. instrument of pastoral ministry. The first reaction of many peo­ involving regional and local its first woman president Father Heintschel said his ex­ government organizations in the perience suggested that was true. ple to the thought of courts, Indian areas in revitalizing the "Those who do apply probably judges and lawyers is fear, he economy. WASHINGTON (NC) — The Na­ “ partnership” the theme of her for government aid." Sister will have their marriage declared said, but that is not the way the In June 1985. two British tional Catholic Educational ifew administration. McNamee continued, including null. .. I'm sure there are cases church's court system should be bishops who traveled to Association board of directors has I "I see il as increasingly impor­ tuition tax credits and sendees to that can't be resolved, but they viewed. Guatemala for Catholic interna­ elected Sister Catherine T. tant for Cetholic institutions to be children in private schools are minimal," he said. He said the “ essential tional humanitarian organiza­ McNamee, dean of Dexter Hanley linked tjlosely, first among "These lobbying efforts will en­ He emphasized that Just having ministry" of the church court is to tions reported widespread viola­ College at the University of Scran­ ahemselvis," she said, and then tail cooperation with a variety of a divorce or separation itself does minister to “the needs of peo­ tions of Indians' human rights by ton, the first woman president of within the church, with public groups. Including partnerships not cut a person off from the ple ...not to declare a person guil­ the military government. the 81 -year-old organization. < duration and with the communi­ with government itself. American sacraments. That is a mistake ty or Innocent." Guatemala's Catholic Church The board announced that she ty at largr. education, if it struggles has accused government forces of will succeed Msgr. John F. ' She said she envisions the courageously, will make a major killing and kidnapping Indian Meyers, who has been president NCEA playtng "a significant new contribution to the world's peasants. of the Washington-based associa­ readership role in strengthening understanding of church-state Cerezo called Indians "the most tion since 1972. She will assume existing relationships and in pro­ relationships." she said. (mgwraoco) important people In all the things the post in July. moting new and creative modes of The former chairwoman of the iTOYtS in Guatemala." The NCEA announced last April collaboration: between the public board of directors of the NCEA's /J 1111\\ WHOLESOME TOYS FOR KIDS Guatemala's rulers are primari­ that Msgr. 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W.Va . has announced that it is the recipient of to solicit your trade. for the refugees to return or for learners at the University of two grants totalling $750.000 from the Mabel Pew Myrin Trust of Tl.ey offer you mer­ the government to guarantee Scranton, run by the Jesuit order. Philadelphia. chandise and services their safety. She has taught courses in The first grant, a $500,000 gilt, will support the major expansion at reasonable prices. On another human rights issue, Spanish, education and women in and modernization of the campus library, the Bishop Hodges Learn­ the cases of Guatemalans who management at the college level IT’S NO SECRET ing Center. The second grant. $250,000 to be distributed over the and taught Spanish. 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New catechism in w orks before synod, says official the clergy congregation. ed on the 10 Commandments, he said. to the text of the congregation's draft catechism ROME (NC) — A new catechism of church doc­ Cardinal Oddl said the second section of the Both sections will be supported, point by point, when he addressed the synod, but presented his trine was being written by the Congregation for draft catechism, 60 clauses on moral teaching, by citations from Scripture, papal documents idea in general terms. the Clergy before the Idea was suggested by the will be ready in January. and teachings of councils and church fathers, he Nov. 24-Dec. 8 extraordinary Synod of Bishops. Much of the post-synod speculation has The pope did not tell the congregation to said. Cardinal Silvio Oddl. head of the congregation, centered on who would prepare such a prepare the catechism. Cardinal Oddi said. “ But “ This will be a directory of the truth, followed said Dec. 16. catechism. In his talk to the synod. Cardinal Law when I explained It a couple of years ago to the by a directory that proves the church has always The document will soon be presented to Pope proposed that a commission of cardinals be given pope, he said it was a very good idea," he said. followed that particular doctrine." Cardinal Oddl John Paul II. he said. the task and that the world's bishops be The doctrinal section will be a return to the said. The congregation has been preparing the consulted. "baste truths" of the faith. Cardinal Oddi said. writings, which would serve as a "guide" for all Cardinal Oddi, a 75-year-old Italian, was one of But Cardinal Oddi said that If the pope ap­ “ The clergy congregation has found that many locally written catechisms, for about five years. several synod members to propose a catechism. proves the draft text, only the Congregation for catechisms do not necessarily teach wrong Cardinal Oddl said In an interview with National Another was Cardinal Bernard F. Law of Boston. the Doctrine of the Faith would need to further things, but skip over basic elements of the faith, Catholic News Service. The synod in its final document endorsed the review it. Under current church organization, such as original sin, the soul, hell and punish­ idea as part of a needed “ systematic catechesis" the clergy congregation has the primary respon­ The new catechism emphasizes traditional ment.” he said. in the church. It made clear that such a sibility for catechetics. The doctrinal congrega­ The Issue of responsible parenthood will be church teachings on such matters as original sin. catechism or compendium would serve as a tion deals with all matters of doctrine. taken up clearly under the section dealing with the soul, hell and punishment. Cardinal Oddl “point of reference" for national and regional moral teachings, the cardinal said. Pope Paul said. He said some national catechisms “ skip At a press conference Dec. 12, Cardinal Joseph groups that now prepare catechism texts. Vi's encyclical “Humanae Vitae ("Of Human over” these points of doctrine or fall to present Ratzlnger, head of the doctrinal congregation, Life") and recent talks by Pope John Paul II will them clearly. None of the published synod documents, said a churchwide catechism would "require be the basis of that particular Instruction, he Ahother section will delineate church teaching however, made mention of the clergy c roga­ cooperation among several congregations." He said. on moral Issues, he said. That part will be model­ tion's project. Cardinal Oddi said he did iu i refer did not refer to the project already undertaken by

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I Continued from page 1) WASHINGTON (NC) — The U.S. of the leading public critics of the He defended the document’s ap­ economy pastoral. proach to subsidiarity as well. “ ‘However in order to achieve bishops’ pastoral on the economy could affect a papal encyclical on Archbishop Weakland's The concept "Is meant to place that, you will have to carry a social justice In 1991, Archbishop remarks came Dec. 3 at a limits on the role of government," cross. You will have to come and Rembert Weakland of Milwaukee workshop during a public policy he said, but at the same time " It you will have to sacrifice."’ told a workshop during an forum sponsored by the does not deny the need for global To achieve that happiness. American Enterprise Institute Washington-based Institute. structures to correspond to the Bishop Bevllacqua told the young conference in Washington. In his talk Archbishop dynamics of our present people they must see Christ first, The archbishop, head of the Weakland expressed a hope that economy, nor does It state that then they must have an undivid­ bishops' committee writing the the economy pastoral would "br­ the government that governs ed faith, and finally, they must U.S. pastoral, denied any inside ing us (U.S. Catholics) as a church least governs best.” carry a cross. He said that knowledge of a pending en­ closer to the people of the Third everytime one answers the call to The question of the role of cyclical but said one will almost World." pick up the cross and follow government "arose constantly" certainly appear In 1991 to mark Defending the pastoral's asser­ Jesus, faith and love are In the feedback the committee the centenary of Pope Leo XIII’s tion of the church's "preferential strengthened. received, he said, and the "Rerum Novarum," the en­ option for the poor," Archbishop “ In any love relationship, once responses seemed to be closely cyclical that marks the start of Weakland said, “ Perhaps one you have a conviction that so­ linked "to party affiliation." modem Catholic social teaching. should Just say, 'the clear choice meone loves you, you are capable He briefly outlined the history to come to the aid of the poor'.... If “ We were aware of the fact that o f any kind of energy and any B is h o p Bevllacqua congratulates David Glaser (left) of S t. Ann of Catholic social teaching behind there Is any revolutionary aspect the role of government In Catholic kindl of activity," the bishop said. Parish, Waynesburg, and Lynn L u c z a k (center) of Madonna of the pending pastoral on the of Christ’s teaching, it Is clearly In social teaching is a more positive ‘‘Love multiplies energy and ac­ Czestochowa Parish. New Castle, for being among the diocesan economy, now moving toward a his attitude toward the poor." one than that currently In vogue tivity. So that what is Important Is recipients of the Eagle of the Cross Award from the National third and final draft, and he said The archbishop also defended around the nation." he said. the conviction that God loves us. Federation of Catholic Y o u th Ministry. the U.S. bishops see the letter as the pastoral's teaching on “ No matter what you do. God But in Catholic social teaching, Whitaker, Southeast Deanery; "com ing out of that tradition, be­ economic rights. " If one has a still loves you. It’s an uncondi­ life, food, shelter and clothing, he said, “ there is no hint of the ing true to It, but moving further right to life, one has a right to all tional love. Even when you sin, personality, family and friends. In and Ann Prendergast, St. Louise forms of libertarian philosophy in analyzing It and bringing it Into that is needed to sustain life," he God loves you; He doesn't like essence. God gives us everything de Marillac Parish in Upper St. that one finds on the rise today ." sharper focus." said. what you do. but He still loves we have and everything we are.” Clair, South Hills Deanery. He expressed a hope that the you. For whatever you do, you Sarkis said that a relationship Jeffrey Hill, St. George Parish in U.S. letter, in turn, might "have H oly N am e essay contest can know that there Is someone begins in love and develops in Allentown, South Pittsburgh an influence on the character” of there who thinks you are a great faith. Love and faith, he said, can­ Deanery; Margaret Zajicek, Holy Trinity Parish In Robinson the next papal encyclical on social The National Association of Holy Name Societies will sponsor a person — God." not be separated. Faith In and justice. The U.S. experience has youth essay contest on the theme "Christ Cares for Me Even Though The bishop said it is more Im­ love for others, he said, lead to Township, Southwest Deanery; not really been brought into It Appears No One Else Does." The contest will be Judged on two portant to know that God loves us faith in and love for God. Actions Heather Dennison, St. Thomas Catholic teaching in that area, he levels — one for students In grades seven and eight, and another for than it Is to know that we love and prayer, he said, become ex­ Parish in Clarksville. Washington said. students In grades nine through 12. God. He said that St. John's pressions of faith and love leading East Deanery; and Mark Moyer, Michael Novak, a Catholic Entries must be postmarked by Feb. 28 and must be received by Gospel says that God loves us as to a closer relationship with God. Immaculate Conception Parish in thinker who holds thr American the essay chairman by March 15. The essays are to be between 300 much as He loves His own Son. “ All we have is faith and love in Washington, Washington West Enterprise Institute’s chair W and 500 words in length and should be typed or neatly handwritten. The next step. Bishop Bevllac­ God," Sarkis said in conclusion. Deanery. religion and public policy, has A cover letter should Include students', names and addresses and qua said, is to love others, to go “We must try to have faith and Listed in the program for the vesper services were the names of also argued that Catholic social school names and addresses. No names should appear on essays. out and serve others. love for others. All of us here must teaching would benefit from stu­ The top three prizes in both divisions are $200, $100 and $50. "In your lives, you may be call­ work In harmony with each other 82 young people from 58 parishes dying the U.S. political-economic To enter write: National Association of Holy Name Societies. ed to give of yourself to someone because...we are the church of who were also nominated for the experience. Novak has been one Youth Essay Contest, P.O. Box 26038, Baltimore, Md. 21224. else In some way," Bishop tomorrow. As men and women of Eagle of the Cross Award. 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God’s word, old and new

claimed of old by the prophets, hope. By NORBERT P. GAUGHAN re fle c t e d In the Christmas not heed it. not at first. It will take now make incarnate by her yes to For us who hear the Christmas accounts. him through hts period of being God's new ways. story this year, there has to be s Scripture com m entators tell us struck dumb., when he has time to mix of both Matthew and Luke. Referring to St. Luke's version, reflect on God's word. At last he St. Luke's Gospel Is about N orbert The Wise Men. keepers of the We are to hear God's word and "dlsclpleshlp.” Mary Is to be let's reflect on those who heard will break his silence to proclaim G a u g h a n old and ancient knowledge of the keep it. but in the keeping of It we God's word and kept It. Elizabeth, honored not because she was the the unforgettable Benedict us East, guided by the star, will must learn to put aside some of the mother of the Baptist, hears Mother of Jesus, but because she Journey to And a new and better the old ways that hinder newness In St. Matthew, the persons who “heard God's word and kept It." the angel's message, believes It Wisdom. What they have ex­ of life and possibilities of growth. are part of the story of the birth of St. Matthew’s Gospel, on the and finds her Joy fulfilled In the perienced at the manger they will But hearkening to St. John's Christ have a different purpose. other hand, which depicts Christ birth of her son. the Baptist, who take back to their old world, to words, "what we have heard, Joseph becomes Important as the fulfillment of the Old Testa­ In turn will find his fulfillment In prepare those pagan lands for the what we have seen, what we have because God spoke through ment. Is sum m arized In the words Christ. The shepherds hear God's coming of the Good News. Herod touched" should open to us the dreams in the Old Testament to an Important part in God's plan. he attributed to Jesus: "The word, and keeping It. go over to newness of the coming of the Lord This requires him to marry Mary, and the temple priests, on the Bethlehem, there to find their deliver His messages. So too this faithful steward brings forth from other hand, are those w ho want to Jesus Into our lives today. What new Joseph teams the new way be the foster father of Christ, to go his treasury things both old and hearts' desire. And, of course, we look for. what we proclaim, God's plan announced in down and to come back from hold on to the old. because they new." Both evangelists are the there is Mary, who hears God's are afraid of the new. They will and what we allow God to make Joseph's dream becomes more Egypt to save wife and Child. And only authors of the stories concer­ word announced by the angel, happen in our lives Is the story of to Mary, the link with the past Is not blend the two. and so they cl­ says yes to it. and finds a new life, Important than the dreams of Old ning Christ's infancy. If these nar­ ing to the past. Because of this faith in God made man. and the Testament Joseph. The angel in made clear. The angel tells her ratives were to foretell what not an easy one, opening up for they will miss the Child who Implications of that unbelievable the dreams of Joseph the the Child she will bear will be would happen In the life of Christ, her. Zachary. Elizabeth's hus­ truth lived each day by us. "the Savior, the M essiah.” pro­ could give them new life and then their themes are already band. hears God's word but does carpenter will lead him to accept Editorial Fond farew ell to 3 good m en he succeeded me; he changed ed above, regarded him as her By Msgr. CHARLES O. RICE things for the better, using the spiritual mentor and often made On the day before Thanksgiv­ resources of the Society. his retreats. C h ris tm a s ing. Msgr. Paul Bassomplerre. 67. Eventually he became pastor of Another recent priestly death died as a result of a simple fall St. Peter’s on the North Side, and requires mention, that of James A night marked by an extraordinary stillness, a peaceful calm which caused a puncture of some Msgr. Charles he stabilized that parish, keeping Groppi of Milwaukee, a famed Illuminated with the brilliance of a solitary star, the herald of the organ or other. He had been O. R ic e It on Its feet financially. peace and racial Justice radical. glory of God filling the earth, this night brings the gift of a child to healthy as a horse, his death As a very active head, until his Our sentiments In these matters the world In a stable at Bethlehem. shocked us all. death, of the 122 St. Vincent De were close to Identical, but his In that stable, the faith of Mary and Joseph in the promise of Paul succeeded me as head of Paul Conferences In the Diocese, tactics were rougher than mine. God. the fulfillment of the faith of generations, occurs In the birth an enterprise of which I am. Lord he had an unbelievably wide ac­ 1 knew him and begged him to of Jesus, the Word made flesh, the gift of God with us. Suddenly, forgive me. Inordinately proud: wild and woolly times. One night quaintance of Catholic men. and remain in the institutional the presence and the power of God Is enrobed In human flesh and St. Joseph's House of Hospitality we sheltered 837 men who slept was literally revered by them. No Church, but he was unable to. the living God Is made tangible and visible. Heaven and earth are In the Hill District. Speaking on the floor, the hallways, the wonder, because he was After a terrific row with, perhaps united. God and his people reconciled In this salvtflc event pro­ loosely, you might refer to me as stairs, and In rooms on bare cots generous, undemonstratively assault on would be more ac­ claimed by the angels, announced to shepherds — this day a the holy founder. Religious orders with naugahyde mattresses, no pious, selfless, unpretentious, curate. his authorities, he left, Savior has been born, a Child has been given to you. use that term a lot. In m y case, sheets or any of that nonsense. very bright and efficient. Lord married, had children. Never did Bedbugs flourished, mice were he cease his activism. After driv­ Christm as, the celebration of the birth of Christ, is a time of Joy. you would have to be speaking rest him. He died too young. ing a cab for awhile, he organized laughter, love and peace. Each year, the world seems to stand still very loosely, because I am not ho­ kept under control because of our Last summer another Pitt­ the cabbies and was elected for one moment to celebrate the sanctification of humanity In the ly. never was, and other people cats. Rats considerately enough sburgh priest died, Father John remained outside In their own Incarnation of Christ. The world, even with all Its problems, were In on the founding. Jacob Hugo. Jake was a couple of president. burrows. 1 lived there ten years. One's Impression on meeting becomes a place of goodwill and cheer, a part of the kingdom of However. I was stuck with the ad­ years younger than I. but a him was of a regular American God It was meant to be. The Christmas spirit inhabits us. fills us ministration of the enterprise By 1951. times were cooler. We decade ago he was pastor of St. Catholic priest. However, I never as deeply and fully as the glory of God filled the earth on that first from the word go. were down to 150 men, whom we Anne's, my present parish, for a met another person so consumed Christm as. St. Joseph's House was Inspired charged nothing. Fifty were more few years. He was a strong per­ by Dorothy Day. of whom more or less permanent residents who sonality with an International with hatred of Injustice and war This spirit of love, the light and life of Christ, must go beyond Jim Groppi simply had to act on later. provided their own amenities. reputation as a scholar and the confines of the annual celebration. This love, this life must be his convictions. Quiet, very handsome, and They ran the place and were retreat master. An extreme a dally experience so that the world can know, so that people can His last illness was painful. He totally non-flamboyant. Paul was given a dollar a week. Transients ascetic practice and philosophy see that God Is with us. that He lives and breathes In us, that he Is a doer with no personal ambition got two meals a day; the regulars, was promoted and defended by felt him self to be a priest to the visible in us as he Is In Christ. W e are to be that light of Christ In who were quite irregular, got him brilliantly. In matters Involv­ end. and at his funeral, his fellow this world, to draw others to G od by allow ing Christ to be enfiesh- and total Indifference to three. ing war and peace, and racial and priests so treated him. ed In us. Our prayer for others, our help to the poor and needy, recognition. St. Joseph's House, with me. Paul was head of the Diocesan social Justice he and I agreed. 1 pray the Lord may give rest to our efforts for peace and Justice, our kindness to others, our work St. Vincent De Paul Society when Dorothy Day. whom I mention­ the souls of these three good men. on behalf of human life, even something as simple as a warm was a wild and woolly place in hello — these are the m eans by w hich Christ becom es flesh today.

The popular legend of the drummer boy tells us that he brought the only gift he could: he played his drum for the newborn king. Questions for Fr. Bober The drummer boy gave himself, his talent to the Lord. This tural accounts of the birth of count Is told amid shades of sor­ Christmas, we are Invited by God himself to do the same. To give B y F t . CHARLES BOBER row and sadness. the gift of ourselves to God In faith and prayer, to give our time QUESTION: Jesus, these differences are ex­ Luke's account, however, te and talents In the service of all people. To celebrate the peace of Although new to reading the tremely Important. You are cor­ much different (see Chapters 1 Christm as Is to live that peace, to do the simple things that bring Bible. I have made It through rect that Mark and John do not Fr. C h a rle s and 2). Told through Mary 's eyes, us closer together. May this be our gift this Christmas and most o f *he New Testament. I mention It. Presumably. Mark B o b e r it is abundant with Joy and fulfill­ throughout the year: to be Christ for others, to draw closer to God have been surprised to find that was addressing an audience that ment. Luke offers a beautiful dou­ that all people will come to know the miracle of the Incarnation. neither Mark nor John write was primarily Interested In Christ's teachings and the events ble picture of the births of John about the birth o f Jesus. The two surrounding his suffering, death the Baptist and Jesus (told in a au th ors who do mention tt (Mat­ parallel narrative style). It Is from thew and Luke) are very different and glorification. As yet their level of faith had not prompted Luke's account that we obtain T h e sy n o d In their versions. I would ap­ some of the enduring symbols of preciate some explanation for them to ask questions regarding Christ's birth. John. It seems, was this season. All that worrying. this. therefore, often dictated the con­ aware that other accounts of the While fears grew that the extraordinary Synod of Bishops tent of the Gospels. Because the birth of Jesus had been written Finally, It is Im portant to would set the church back or worsen some of the present pro­ ANSWER: communities to whom the Gospels were addressed were and thus turned his attention to remember that both accounts blems, It appears to have done neither. You are asking an important diverse It should not surprise us other matters. agree on the essentials — concep­ If the synod did anything, It strengthened the church. question about the formation of the Gospels. To give a complete to find diverse accounts contain­ tion by the Holy Spirit; btrth from While many spoke out on what might come of the synod, the answer, however, would require a ed In the New Testament. Luke and Matthew, then, are the Virgin Mary; Jesus as fulfill­ pope kept silent, letting others speak. And during the synod, he three credit course. Nonetheless, our sources for the “Christmas ment of the Davtdlc promise; let them speak and then made public the final report. Would a your question Is both Interesting Matthew directed his writings story.” The description found in Jesus as Savior and sign of con­ pope who wanted to turn back the clock do that? Would a pope and timely. to a primarily Jewish audience Matthew Is told through the eyes tradiction. In each of the accounts who wanted to turn back the clock have even called the synod In whereas Luke wrote for the of Joseph (see Chapters 1 and 2). however, we find the unique the first place and, In the process, cause so much publicity to As we approach this question, benefit of non-Jews. Mark's It is Joseph w ho Is told that a son stamp of a faith-filled author's focus on the Vatican? several points should guide our Gospel Is not only the shortest but will be bom by the power of the response to a unique audience. And what came of the synod? Recognition of the value of way. First of all, we should also seems to be concerned with most high; it is Joseph who is bishops' conferences and a study of their teaching authority: the remember that the authors of the only the most essential elements warned of the evtl designs of If you are interested In an In- depth study of these accounts, need to emphasize spirituality among Individual Catholics and In Scriptures were often recording a of the Good News. In John's Herod and It is Joseph who is m ay 1 recom m end a book by Fr. the understanding of the church Itself: a proposal for the drawing message that had first been Gospel, on the other hand, we find given the signal to return. Mat­ Raymond Brown entitled The up of a catechism based on the council and the reaffirmation of preached. This preaching was fre­ a great deal of theological reflec­ thew is concerned with Birth of the Messiah (Doubleday dialogue with other Christians. quently in response to questions tion and expansion of the essen­ establishing the links between from both believers and tial message. Jesus and what had been foretold and Co.. 1977). This book is both In all, the synod emphasized the successes of the Second unbelievers. The audience. When we consider the Scrip­ of the Messiah. Matthew's ac­ thorough and Interesting. Vatican Council. This Is not to say all the problems have vanished. There Is still much to be done. But, the Issues were addressed and the report made public. Now. It Is Imperative that this spirit of renewal for S c r ip t u r e s the entire church continue. leaders Judah presently has, this By Fr. ROGER KARBAN religion are no longer important. one “ will stand firm and shepherd Mtcah 5:1 -4 The Lord's true disciple Is re­ his flock by the strength of the Hebrews 10:5-10 quired to do much more. And that Pittsburgh Catholic extra can be summarized in just Lord, in the majestic name of the Luke 1.39-45 one sentence: “ I have come to do Lord, his God." Official Publication of the Diocese of Pittsburgh To understand the meaning of Fr. R o g er your will, 0 God." He’ll carry out It’s Interesting that our three today's third reading we must K a rb a n authors describe models who Serving the counties of Allegheny, Beaver. remember that Mary plays a very whatever the Lord asks sometimes go against the organiz­ Butler, Greene, Lawrence and Washington special role In Luke's gospel. God's will was for Jesus to give ed religion of their day and age. We usually picture the Blessed himself over completely to the Perhaps this can help us better Pittsburgh Catholic Publishing Associates Virgin as God's mother, as do all Father. Because he did, “ we have been sanctified through the offer­ understand what the role of J.D. the evangelists. But some gospel Most. Rev. Anthony J. Bevilacqua, M.A., J.C.D., religion should be in our own writers go farther. Luke, for In­ ing of (his) body once for all." P re s id e n t lives. stance, shows her to be the model both John to stir In the w o m b and Jesus saved everyone 'by doing Fr. W . Peter Horton, Executive Secretary Each of us must listen for God’s Christian. (Or as the bishops at the Holy Spirit to come upon what God asked. will, then be willing to carry it and General Manager Vatican II taught, she's “the type Elizabeth. "Who am I.” her Seven hundred years before out. The Church should help by Established 1844 by Most Rev. 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Christm as is forever or never was Letters to the editor with the metaphysical cir­ By Sr. MARY FIDELIA CHMIEL. K Ite » rg tn o m « mm tk r » » r i u t tfet ■ • r i mm mta émt m* U t ■art mm t a t «•MM til cumstances which relate the C.S.S.F. story of our own conscious It Is no accident that the C h ris­ C h rist is ou r gift development, our growth into tian celebration of the mystery of divinity. The incredible truth Is the Incarnation was synchronized To the Editor: that In the Incarnation, through with the Winter Solstice — the "For God so loved the world He gave His only begotten Son. the virgin birth, God changed the feast on which the pagans How often we have heard that phrase, yet Its impact seems to human species, transformed the honored the sun which they evade us entirely. source and produced a new regarded as divinity. Wisely, the It's stated In the Bible that "A ll have sinned and fall short of the humanity; new men and new Church Fathers linked it to the glory of God." The fate of all mankind would be lost If it weren't women not nice men and nice birth of the Sun of Justice —- to for our saviour. Jesus Christ. His birth should be a time of full women. the moment when the sun reach­ celebration for any Christian. We carry this hopelessly In­ ed Its lowest point, its death, and Are we so busy pursuing that perfect gift for ourselves and for curable germ of divinity In our was In a sense reborn again. But others that we totally Ignore the most perfect gift of all? Christ Is very being, consciously or un­ our gift. Christ cam e to save us from our sins so that w e m ay have the sun rises and sets dally and a consciously. Perhaps, that Is why look into the sunset or sunrise eternal life. we love to hear "I'm Dreaming of Hopefully beneath all the dazzle and glitter of the Christmas with eyes dipped In eternity and a a White Christmas" over and over shopping season, we can all take a little time to reflect on what heart scooped out to Infinity Is a again. It may be a subconscious dally reminder of the paradox of a Christmas Is really about. longing for an underlying God who was bora, a God who Is. Christ Is the only gift we will ever need. Let's not forget to dynamic reality. The virgin snow, a God who said I am Who am. celebrate Him on Christmas. like a blanket of pure spun ra­ JACQUELYN L DEAN Just as God is, Christmas is diance, covers the earth and always or It never was. Yes, N ew Castle evokes our deepest yearning for a Christmas is forever for G od is not fresh start ; the beginning of a new only with us but is within us. mankind In Christ to be realized To be told that this gift of union D eflating a pagan m yth in each and every one of us. is ours is one thing; to experience As the glittering snowflakes the shock of Illumination and T o the Editor: sprinkled with the Godlike ex­ As the Christmas season approaches. I would like to m ake a have a constant vibrant travagance of sizes and shapes motion to deflate the pagan myth, Santa Claus, Let us as good. awareness of this reality is to melt away so do our attempts to God-fearing Christians believe In the sacred reality of the Christ begin a life of perpetual adoration. capture God. to hold God in one Child at Christmas time and not a little god named Santa Claus. Unfortunately. Christians know fixed form. A nd though our lives • m c a r * m *o * It's wrong for parents to say to their children, “ You better be the doctrines of the Trinity and will melt like the snow, we know good or else Santa Claus will not bring you any gifts for the Virgin Birth. They do not y or <(ob to loutb ttir uiurlb thill hr gout hta only-begotten Son tbst tbooc uibu brlitur to that we are eternal, That In­ Christmas.” This is a big He and always will be. It’s distressing know why they believe In them Him mag not periati but mag bout life rurrlooting curable germ of divinity will nowadays to see no mangers or cribs any more, but Santa Claus nor do they know what they really ••MM 110 always challenge us to claim our I mean. Most people have a lot of Is everywhere. destiny to become the new men birth took place and why we history. It is important to ponder However, I do believe In St. Nicholas, who was a great saint and head knowledge but lack the and the new women who will help believe in it than to know how it the essential birth of God In the the Idea of gift-giving originated with him. Let us place our faith wisdom of the heart which knits to usher In "the new heavens and took place. mystery of our own hearts. Too and trust In the Babe of Bethlehem, who gave Himself to us and is all reality into a seamless gar­ the new earth," for Christmas Is ment of love. Thus, It becomes As we recall, once again, the cir­ often, we fail to associate the showing us the way that leads to His everlasting love. meaning of the historical facts forever or It never was) PHIL MEADE Important to know why the virgin cumstances of Christ’s birth In Shadyslde 20 years after Vatican II — Part III ‘ X m a s ’ On the other hand, those who These Issues either did not By MICHAEL J. McMANUS To the Editor: feel the freedoms assumed since seem relevant to the synod's We have made a national holiday of the birth of Jesus Christ. Vatican II went too far won ap­ topic. Vatican II. or they seemed ROME — Some of the most in­ We buy and sell millions. We decorate our streets, buy plastic proval of a new "catechism or too complex for this synod that sightful comments about the "Ex­ nativity scenes, play Christmas songs, get warm feelings, give compendium ol all Catholic doc­ was only half the length of traordinary Synod" called by Michael J. cocktail parties, overeat, exchange gifts, and we forget what we M cM an u s m trine regarding both faith and previous synods. But they will Pope John Paul II “ to celebrate, are celebrating. morals." probably get more attention at the verify, and promote” the Second Have we moved Christ out of Christmas and in His place, have 1987 synod which will focus on we put the letter used to designate the unknown...X? Vatican Council — came from Even here there were com­ the "laity." DOROTHY McCOSBE non-Catholic observers, the first ecumenical observers of a synod promises. Cardinal Bernard Law Glenshaw 1 s t of Boston proposed a "universal In any case, the Final Report In 20 years. They witnessed the that was approved achieved catechism” with simple questions entire two week meeting that was remarkable unity. On 15 separate the Holy Spirit.” and answers What will be ‘Thank you brother R aym ond’ closed to reporters. And they were At another level, however, the votes of the final text, none got candid. developed will look more like a synod was a struggle between textbook, with selected readings, less than 131 votes out of the 162 To the Editor: progressive bishops for more for each national church to use as participating. A few years ago when he was in Pittsburgh, I had the opportuni­ Rev. David Russell, General autonomy — and by conser­ "a point of reference" In prepar­ ty to meet (Seattle) Archbishop Raymond Hunthausen and to Counsel of the Baptist World And the mood of the prelates vatives who called for measures ing their own version. spend an evening In dialogue with him. Alliance, emerged to say, "While to restore unity and a sense of the was Jubilant. Many were relieved I had been aware of this man's continuous effort to preach and the organization of the Catholic sacred. that not one Vatican II reform was live Gospel values. When I met him. 1 was pleased to appreciate Church is strange to me as a Bap­ To Rev. Jacques Maury, co- repealed. Their affection for the chairman of the World Council of what a truly gentle man he was. When I read that the Vatican was tist and I felt as an outsider, a Both sides could claim vic­ Holy Father grew as they saw him Churches' dialogue with Rome, Investigating what was happening in the archdiocese which the number of things were heart­ tories. And a remarkable unity In the role of a general chairman there was a striking difference archbishop headed. I was angry. I asked myself why the Vatican warming and rang bells with me; emerged. rather than a monarch. doesn't Investigate the bishop In Lincoln. Neb. There a woman between the first and second week of the synod. "In the first may not lector nor may someone whose child attends CCD. "One Is the stress throughout “ 1 listened with great pleasure All felt part of the "mystical week, the bishops spoke as Now that the investigation has been completed and a letter the synod on spirituality and as bishops from all parts of the body of Christ." The Pope said. pastors devoutly concerned with made public. I am reminded that the faith witness of Raymond holiness. Second, the renewed world demanded more and more "This assembly has witnessed to their people. They were dynamic. Hunthausen continues to encourage me. Too often Individuals commitment to Scripture is most responsibility and more respect catholicity...persons from every But In small group discussions, as who offer creative and dynamic leadership find themselves in­ encouraging. They are encourag­ for the local church," said Or­ continent, who belong to different they tried to find whai they could timidated. How unfortunate; even pathetic In the church which ing people to read and study thodox Archbishop Harklanakis cultures, but who profess the say in common, a kind of fear set celebrates the Creator who animates, the Son who redeems and Scriptures. As a Baptist and a Pro- of Australia. “ It is a good sign that same faith." Further, the In." the Spirit who unites. testant, this gives me a bishops have the guts to speak ecumenical observers were elated Thank you brother Raymond. I am proud to be associated with significantly different orientation that way before the Pope." that the Final Report said, a faith experience which you share. to the church. Certainly, many Individual opi­ “ Ecumenism has Inscribed Itself FR. GREGORY SWIDERSKI deeply and Indelibly In the con­ And for the first time since he nions of bishops voiced the first Parochial Vicar "Third. I'm impressd with the became Pope, John Paul gave the week did not emerge In the final sciousness of the church. We St. Raphael Parish place of laity in the mission of the bishops from 102 countries in­ document. An African prelate bishops ardently desire that the Morningstde church. The whole church is call­ vited to advise him the freedom to supporting an end to celibacy Incomplete communion already ed to mission and evangelism. publish their recommendations noted that all the apostles except existing with the non-Catholic Finally, through liturgical without his making any altera­ John were married. A Japanese churches might come to the point of full communion." A good and kind priest renewal —- putting ritual into the tions. This was an important sign archbishop suggested that divorc­ vernacular — the church has to the ecumenical observers of the ed and remarried Catholics be John Paul added "W e must To the Editor: come alive,” Russell said. "maturing collegiallty" practiced allowed to receive communion. This Is just a little tribute In honor of Msgr. Paul Bassompierre by the bishops with the Pope. In Archbishop Karl Berg of Austria continue, widen and Increase our common efforts to restore unity In who was very good and kind to so many In his own quiet way. Thus, he summarized why fact. John Paul did not inject a suggested "studies and reflec­ order to be faithful to the will of Monsignor also performed his priestly duties with the highest bishops from around the world single comment as the bishops tions” on the church's ban on ar­ the Lord." regard. have called Vatican 11 "a gift of developed their own consensus. tificial birth control. Some of us who knew, worked for or were associated with Mon­ signor considered him a saint on earth. Monsignor will be missed by many who had a great respect for him. CATHERINE SCHATZEL Uptown Creation’s grand ragdoll

Joseph, his forerunner, had been. In cleaning and cultivating a M ore on religious ed By Fr. JEROME LeDOUX From the reigning Crown Prince small plot of land, and eking out a Life is full of mysteries, the of all the universe, he had been modest living as a carpenter. To the Editor: most profound of which has to be reduced to the plight of an animal I am happy to welcome Sister Georgia Lltzenberg and Vicky Whoever feels like a slighted, the supreme irony of the one who F r . Je r o m e fleeing for its life, unsafe In Its Orlowksl to the dialogue about religious education (letters to the neglected, abused stepchild or or­ was everything and became L e D o u x own native land. Whereas his editor, Pittsburgh Catholic. Oct. 18 and Nov. 15. respectively). phan should bear In mind that nothing; the one who had ancestors fled into Egypt In order Their letters show clearly their dedication and sincerity. Both creation’s Crown Prince was everything and gave it all up: the that they might live freer lives, writers mentioned the necessity to ' go beyond head knowledge treated worse and experienced one so strong as to fashion the Grand Ragdoll was hustled In­ or memorization of questions and answers. They seek the flower­ worse In most things, so that he everything from scratch, and yet to Egypt in order that he might ing of religion, not the mundane memorization of its tenets. became in all ways and for all allowed himself to be reduced to avoid being murdered. That is a laudable sentiment, and a desirable end, indeed. The times the Grand Ragdoll of the utter weakness. problem with the current implementation of that sentiment is the universe. our low estate, choosing to be Everyone who complains about same as that faced by a piano student who wishes to play bom among beasts In the damp, the drudgery of hard work must Beethoven without the tedious work of practicing scales or who So towering, so great was he “ He was spurned and avoided chilly, dark atmosphere in the have forgot about the Grand wishes to speak German without the boring effort of learning how from eternal ages that “he was by men. . . Yet It was our Infirmities manger of a cattle cave. Ragdoll who wanted so badly to to conjugate a verb or memorize vocabulary words. There must present to God In the beginning; that he bore...He was pierced for share everything with us that he be a solid foundation laid before the superstructure can be built. through him all things came into our offenses, crushed for our being, and apart from him Creation's Grand Ragdoll was lived a plain and simple life most sins...by his stripes we were heal­ Without roots, there is no flower. ushered into the world in the of his days on earth. The difficulty I have with current texts is that It is possible to nothing came to be” (Jn. 1:2 & 3). ed" (Is. 53: 3-5). He is in effect the Crown Prince of swaddling clothes of a ragdoll What an unbelievable irony on err by omission as well as by commission. Not mentioning the with beasts of the field as dumb, Creation's Grand Ragdoll, who Planet Earth! What an incredible commandments of the Church is not "going beyond” them; it is all creation. Yet, out of love for faulty. Ignorant human creatures, yet friendly, witnesses. The had Inherited the knowledge and Irony, in the whole of the universe! ignoring them. Not mentioning that homosexual activity, extra crude, unforgiving circumstances wisdom of eternal years, did not It is this Grand Ragdoll who br­ marital sex and abortion arealways sinful is not “ going beyond he chose freely to demote himself from Crown Prince to the Grand of his birth hurt the tender heart even have an opportunity for for­ ings tears to our eyes as we review them; it is ignoring them. of his mother and cut his foster mal schooling. In fact, we would the prophecy of Isaiah. It is not the teachers of our children, not those marvelous, Ragdoll of the universe. father to the quick. They must call him underprivileged by to­ dedicated and underpaid people with whom I disagree. It is those have asked themselves rather ten­ day's standards, although it was Again, this same Ragdoll burns who write the texts and those who choose them. Never was there a comparable tatively whether such a Ragdoll standard for his time. our eyes as we think of our I do not question the sincerity, the love, the concern of those Irony that one infinitely free and selfishness and malice in the face infinitely powerful "emptied could really be the Anointed One with whom I disagree. I merely reiterate the question: "It is cer­ Possessing all. even the vast of God's boundless love in sen­ himself and took the form of a of God. tainly possible to know your religion and not practice it. but how universe itself, the Grand Ragdoll ding us his only Son. Finally, the slave, being bom In the likeness is it possible to practice it If you do not know it? of Creation was reduced to a mere Grand Ragdoll brings us tears of THOMAS F. ANATER of human beings" (Phil. 2:7). As if Pursued by bloodthirsty King shadow of ownership, helping to joy as he points to his empty tomb such irony were not unthinkable Herod, the Grand Ragdoll was White Oak Borough keep up a small house, assisting on a hillside near Jerusalem. enough, he put himself beneath whisked off into Egypt just as Page 6 — Pittsburgh Catholic, Friday, December 20, 1985 World news Prom welfare programs to development News in brief CRS to shift plans in Latin Am erica

Bishops speak on fear of A ID S NEW YORK (NC) — Terry Martin, appointed last May as Catholic Martin said CRS also needs to "rethink the scale” of its develop­ Relief Services director for Latin America, said In an interview ment projects. Instead of a single water project for one village, he said, it might undertake water projects for an entire valley. He said WASHINGTON (NC) — Parishes do not need to stop making the recently that he Is shifting emphasis away from welfare programs that working through a "set" of projects would enable CRS to im­ common Communion cup available because of concern about such as distribution of Food for Peace commodities and Increasing prove administrative supervision and make it financially feasible to AIDS or other communicable diseases, the U.S. bishops' liturgy efforts to promote development. committee said In a statement Issued In Washington Dec. 6. “We will critically re-examine every food program In the region." do more careful evaluation of results. - Working In this way would also help CRS gain greater “ visibility, "The committee, however, encourages those who may feel he said. CRS has programs in 17 Latin American countries, he said, Martin said. A native of Massachusetts, he said that talking with compelled to change their practice In this regard to minister the and almost all of them Include a food component. family and friends there he concluded that many Catholics knew lit- blood of the Lord by the method of lnttnctlon. until further He said CRS would continue to carry out welfare projects where tie or nothing about CRS. He said that he himself had not known a medical evidence warrants a return to their former practice." the needed, particularly In such Impoverished nations as Haiti and great deal about It. even though he had been actively involved in the statement said. Bolivia, but emphasis would be placed more heavily on programs to lnttnctlon Is the method by which the Communion host Is dip­ field as a staff member at the ecumenical agency, Bread for the help people become self-supporting. World, and as staff to President Carter s Commission on World ped Into the wine before being given to the communicant. Martin was interviewed at his New York office shortly after he The statement added that "pastors should advise those who are Hunger. spent most of N ovem ber In South Am erica, his first trip to the conti­ “ I go to church every Sunday, and I don’t remember ever hearing fearful that they have the option of receiving Christ under the nent since taking his new post. species of bread alone." the name of CRS," he said. Peru was among the countries visited on this trip, and Martin said Martin was In South America at the time of the Nevado del Ruiz "Under no circumstances should the Eucharist ever become a CRS is engaged In a "complicated maneuver” there to redirect the volcanic eruption in Colombia in mid-November, and he went there source of anxiety or contention or controversy,” It said. program In a w ay to give m ore support for development. He said this shortly after the event to help assess needs and plan relief efforts. He The liturgy committee, chaired by Archbishop Daniel E. Pllarc- redirection Is endorsed by the church leadership In Peru and by the said that some people came naked Into the refugee camps, so there zyk of Cincinnati, adopted the statement In November and It was United States Agency for International Development (AID), which approved for publication by the executive committee of the Na­ was a need for basic clothing and personal items. provides the food distributed by CRS. Martin said CRS had agreed tentatively to provide 200-400 units tional Conference of Catholic Bishops. of housing. He said they would not be in the same spot as the Concerns have been raised In the Catholic Church as well as "W e think Peru is capable of being self-sufficient In food." Martin other denominations about the possibility of contracting AIDS — said. "The time Is past when it ought to be a food recipient.” destroyed housing, but in the general vicinity. He said land in the region was rich and would not be abandoned, even though further Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome — or other com­ But a "large apparatus" has been set up for food distribution, he municable diseases through sharing a common Communion cup. said, and overcoming the resistance of some people carrying out the eruptions will likely occur sometime in the future. CRS has so far committed about $600,000 to this relief effort and Some parishes have decided to quit distributing Communion current program is a delicate task. could spend $2.5 million over the next six months “ in responsible wine because of fears of disease. Martin said that using free food from the United States Is In any fashion," Martin said. But anything beyond that, he said, would An official at the federal Centers for Disease Control has said case a "second best" and that he would buy from local producers if there Is no evidence that AIDS can be contracted through sharing CRS had thé resources. From the standpoint of economic develop­ raise the problem common to relief efforts of beginning to make life better for the disaster victims than for many of their neighbors. a common cup but also said It could not say absolutely that shar­ ment, he said, any Introduction of free food from outside tends to Already, he said, many Colombians who are not refugees .from the ing a common cup Is safe. hurt domestic producers. Father John Gurrleri, executive director of the secretariat of the He reported that he had also found a need to help CRS’s counter­ eruption are pretending to be because life in the refugee camps is bishops' liturgy committee, said in a news release accompanying part agencies In Latin America "refin e” its understanding of better than what they know otherwise. Martin also said the number of volcano refugees is equalled by the (he statement that "above all. the committee affirms the development and achieve greater clarity about which projects were preference for receiving Communion from the cup or chalice really moving people toward self-sufficiency and which were only number of street children in Bogota, who also have nothing and are because of Its...symbolic significance of ministering and receiv­ maintaining them at a subsistence level. equally in need of aid. ing Communion according to the manner of Christ s own Institu­ tion of the Eucharist." The statement also said that "pastors should also advise com­ Papal envoy municants who have communicable Illnesses to refrain from drinking from the chalice and to receive In intlnctlon or receive reports on the consecrated bread only.” the statement said. The statement also noted that In general people with AIDS are more at risk from Infections and called on the church to L e b a n o n "demonstrate great pastoral care and solicitude for those who suffer from the affliction through prayer and works of charity ." BEIRUT, Lebanon (NC) — The Holy See and Lebanon must work to return Lebanese displaced by 2,000 rebels surrender the country’s prolonged civil war to their homes, said the pope's DAVAO CITY, Philippines (NC) — A priest on the Philippines' j special envoy to the Middle southeastern Mindanao Island helped 2,000 rebels, who were Eastern nation. also his parishioners, surrender to government authorities. “ Everything must be used to Father Rino Enopena escorted the New People’s Army facilitate this return to their members to their meeting with government military officers Nov. land. ' ‘ Vincentian Father 27. Celestino Buhigas told journalists A t th e "When the parishioners asked me for help," Father Enopena Dec. 11. “ To a Lebanese, loss of said. "I acted immediately because I was afraid of losing my land is loss of identity. V a t ic a n flock." “The sufferings of displaced Father Enopena said a former University of Mindanao student. families risk becoming in­ Identified as "Kum ander" (commander) Rosa, 18. first told him tolerable, even dangerous, when that she and several NPA companions had decided to surrender the future is completely black,” afer having difficulties with the Communist-led guerrilla group. he said. She told the priest they were upset because the NPA had "T h e Holy See, and before that, Joseph R. Vehec of St. Anne parish In Homestead and Joseph R. ordered them to ask local people for money, food and other goods Lebanon, must give this problem Kristojlk (center), formerly of Munhall. are greeted by Pope John and because an NPA assassination squad had Inexplicably the great attention that . it Paul II during a recent special audience for Slovak pllgrtmsfrom the disarmed one of the local rebel cadres. deserves,” he added. U.S. Vehec Is executive secretary of the First Catholic Slovak Union The priest said he arranged the surrender with authorities in Pope John Paul II sent Father (Jednota) and Krlstoflk Is supreme president. The pilgrims were In nearby Davao City. The surrender ceremony was attended by Buhigas to Jezzlne, Lebanon, Rome for a Methodtan celebration in St. Peter's Basilica sponsored church workers, military officers and government officials. Sept. 20. to help displaced by the Slovak Catholic Federation. Vehec and Krlstoflk also par­ Philippine army Brig. Gen. Jaime Echeverrla said: "W e will Lebanese. The priest said he was ticipated In the presidium meeting of the Slovak World Congress Join hands not to destroy life but to restore peace of mind, so we assigned to the southern city, and were luncheon guests of Cardinal JozefTomko. They presented can have a strong joint power to combat principles that destroy rather than Beirut, because of the gifts of $25.000 to Cardinal Tomko and another $25.000 to the Pope our democracy and faith In God." special problems in the area. from their organization. Echeverrla told church workers the spirit of reconciliation can Many southern Lebanese Chris­ best be celebrated this Christmas through greater efforts to per­ tians fled to Jezzlne during fac­ suade "politically distressed" rebels to surrender. tional fighting in the region, Pope defends church teaching on birth control which followed the withdrawal of the Israeli army from the area VATICAN CITY (NC) — Pope John Paul II on the family, during his several years of weekly audience talks on the subject, and In pastoral Pro-life activity gu ide printed earlier in 1985. In July, the city strongly defended the church’s teaching against was attacked by Moslem militias. contraceptive birth control again Dec. 13, warn­ statements by bishops around the world. Still, "disorientation and doubt” have spread WASHINGTON (NC) — The Office of Publishing and Promotion Father Buhigas said Jezzine Is ing that Catholics should not leave the issue up about the teaching, he said. He urged the council Services for the U.S. Catholic Conference has published an activi­ almost entirely surrounded by to their individual consciences alone. members to continue to work with “ courage” in ty guide to help parishes Initiate or expand existing pro-life Moslem and Druze populations. The conscience can “deceive itself about When the Christians are cut off what is really good, the pope said. The support of church teaching. programs. When the church reminds Catholics of its doc­ "Respecting Life: An Activity Guide." from the National Con­ from outside communications, magisterium, the church's teaching authority, trine in this area, it is engaging in “ a profound ference of Catholic Bishops’ Office for Pro-Life Activities, covers they are "subjected to false infor­ on the other hand, helps the conscience discover exercise of charity," the pope said. topics such as leadership training for parish pro-life coordinators, mation” and “ suffer trauma,” he "the truth of things.” “ The church’s magisterium does not present The church "does not limit itself in promoting Catholic teaching on human life issues, program planning, sug­ said: The priest said he was turned truths that are impossible to live out," he said. 'solutions' that are rather easy and of immediate gestions for prayers, liturgies, homilies and banner art, educa­ effect," he said. Rather, "like the good doctor, it tional activities, support groups and advocacy efforts. back by “ Nasserites” —- a The pope spoke to a plenary meeting of the seeks to cure the causes of disorder,” he said. The 180-page guide, written in a workbook format, was edited Lebanese Moslem faction — on Pontifical Council for the Family, which deals In this case, those causes are often of an by Jane Blank Katenkamp, former office manager and head of the his first attempt to enter Jezzine. -with pastoral and teaching questions on family “ interior" nature — a misunderstanding of the Education Foundation for Cincinnati Right to Life, Inc. He said he was able to enter the ci­ matters. sacred relationship in marriage, he said. Mrs. Katenkamp includes examples from her involvement In a ty a week later after talking with Later in the day, the pope told an Italian group the leaders of the groups controll­ of natural family planning teachers that even the In Instruction of Catholics, the church should variety of pro-life programs and activities. be careful not to relativize its teachings, the pope The publication, No. 964, Is available at $14.95 from the Office ing the area. natural methods approved by the church — added. of Publishing and Promotion Services, U.S. Catholic Conference. The situation is made worse which rely on periodic sexual abstinence — must "One is not allowed to speak of the ‘graduality 1312 Massachusetts Ave. N.W., Washington. D.C.. 20005-4105. because of interference by outside not be seen as merely biological practices. They must be part of a fully lived faith, he said. of the law,’ as if the law were more or less exac­ Orders under $20 should include $2 for postage and handling. forces, such as Palestinians. Syrians. Israelis and Iranians, he In his talk to the family council, the pope em­ ting according to the concrete situations," he said. phasized that the individual conscience cannot said. All teachers should keep personal situations in Fr. B off w rites children’s book be the ultimate guide to moral decisions about mind, but "without weakening the principles." Europeans back birth control. he said. RIO DE JANEIRO. Brazil (NC) — Franciscan Father Leonardo The conscience "can deceive itself by orienting itself toward something that reasonably seems to In his talk to participants in a course for Boff, the Brazilian theologian silenced by the Vatican last May, Lebanese Catholics natural family planning teachers, sponsored by has published an illustrated children's book which portrays St. be a good thing,” the pope said. VATICAN CITY (NC) — Western The church's magisterium helps individuals an Italian Catholic university, the pope said the Francis as a champion of the poor. European Catholic cardinals and group has a role in promoting church doctrine. A spokesman for the Brazilian bishops' conference said the tell the difference, he said. bishops have formed a committee He quoted from the final report of the Nov. book. "Francis of Assisi. Man of Paradise,” timed for a Christmas "T h e faithful have the right to receive from the to show solidarity and support for 24-Dec. 8 extraordinary Synod of Bishops: release, did not violate the silence Imposed by the Vatican. magisterium the teaching on moral truths. One Lebanese Christians. cannot say that the church's magisterium is op­ "Everywhere on earth today the transmission to The silencing prohibits Father Boff, a liberation theologian, They did not say what form that the young of the faith and the moral values deriv­ from writing, speaking at conferences or working on the editorial posed to the Tights of conscience,"’ he said. support would take. The pope said church teaching on responsible ing from the Gospel is in danger.” staff of an ecclesiastical law review. On May 30, Cardinal Joseph "W e wish to stand at your side parenthood has been clearly stated in Pope Paul The pope told the group: “ Accept with courage Ratzlnger. head of the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of in the midst of your great trial,' Vi’s 1968 encyclical "Humanae Vitae" (“Of the responsibility in announcing fully the moral the Faith, said the silencing would last one year. said a statement issued Dec. 5 doctrine of the church.” The Vatican action was in response to Father Boffs book. Human Life” ), in his own apostolic exhortation and signed by 16 Western Euro­ "Church: Charism and Power," which held views on church pean delegates to the extraor­ authority and structure the doctrinal congregation considered dinary Synod of Bishops. dangerous. Youths should be enthusiastic about Vatican II: Pope The signers were from 13 coun­ In the children's book. St. Francis loves the poor and downtrod­ tries and included Cardinal VATICAN CITY (NC) — Catholic youths should He said delegates to the Nov. 24-Dec. 8 extraor­ den and Is "transported to Caninde." a poor town in northeastern George Basil Hume of be the “ most committed and enthusiastic in­ dinary Synod of Bishops emphasized the need for Brazil. Westminster, England; Cardinal heritors” of the Second Vatican Council, Pope youths to become actively involved in the The book refers to Friar Paulo, "w ho always defended the poor Jean-Marie Lustiger of Paris: Car­ John Paul II said Dec. 11. church. and knew to keep account of the tortured and the 'disappeared' so dinal Tomas O’Fiaich of Armagh, The pope called the extraordinary synod to never again would there occur such an offense against God." Youths have a key role in developing the rela­ Northern Ireland; and Cardinal analyze the teachings of the 1962-65 council. 20 It also speaks of Friar Alolso, who "sat in simplicity with the tionship of the church to society now and in the Ugo Poletti, papal vicar for the years after the council’s end. poor and let himself be taught by them." future, he said at his weekly general audience. Rome Diocese. The synod ended with strong support for the Cardinal Paulo Evaristo Am s of Sao Paulo. Brazil, and Cardinal The signers pledged support to "The council grows in you. Become its most council’s openness to the modem world and the Alolslo Lorscheider of Fortaleza. Brazil, president of the Brazilian Lebanese Christian leaders “in committed and enthusiastic inheritors." the need for Catholics to renew their spiritual lives to bishops' conference, also Franciscans, have supported Father your dramatic situation” of “ con­ pope said. face contemporary problems. Boff In his problem with the Vatican. quering hate and violence." Features Pittsburgh Catholic, Friday. December 20. 1985 — Page 7 Book reviews Christm as reading

By Fr. STEVEN PALSA development of the human The Word Made Flesh The person. Meaning of the Christmas He often spoke of the various Season. Karol Wojtyla (Pope pressing problems of his diocese John Paul II). Harper and Row. and country — atheistic educa­ Fr. S te v e n Publishers. 1700 Montgomery tion in schools and universities, P a isa S t re e t. San Francisco, CA the effects of the stresses and 94111 1069 1415)989 9000 strains of modern life on the in­ 1985. ¡29 pages $12.95. stitution or marriage, and govern­ The Christmas season (from ment encouragement of abortion Christmas Eve until the Feast of to name a few The reader is pro­ the Baptism of the Lord) vided with practical examples of his deep pastoral concern for his celebrates the birth of our Lord on values, deep devotion to the flock. The insight and profound the part of the faithful. This Mother of God. and the centrality depth of these homilies of John 19-day period each year gives an of the Eucharist opportunity for readers to pause Paul II m ake It a collection that and reflect on the mystery of the The Word Made Flesh is a rich will continue to be of use to the Incarnation. source of wisdom and inspiration reader often Belief in the Incarnation — the that can be turned to again and The Word Made Flesh is a meeting of God and humanity in again, not only during the volume that makes an ap­ the person of Jesus -- is the heart Christm as season, but propriate gift for this season or of Pope John Paul Il's philosophy throughout the year any season of the year ceremony on the grand staircase of the • • • of life; it forms the central theme ‘K eep Christ in C hristm as’ Allegheny County Courthouse, setting for a of many of his reflections, refined The homilies in this volume The White Rabbit Ethel Mar manger scene a n d the c o u n ty s i 8th annual holi­ and preached over a twenty-year were preached in or around bach St. Anthony Messenger The Allegheny County Commissioners recently day carol program. The manger Is loaned to the period. Krakow between 1959 and 1978 Press. 1615 Republic Street. C in ­ commended Fr. Paul Yurko, diocesan director of county each year by the Holy Name Society. The Word Made Flesh brings by the man who was the Auxilary c i n n a t i O H 4 5 2 1 0 (513) the Holy Name Society, for the organization's From left are Kolakowskl. Fr. Yurko. Commis­ together for the first time the in­ Bishop of Krakow and then from 241 5 6 1 5 19 8 5 12 p a g e s *¿1 95 work to “Keep Christ In Christm as." Fr. Yurko sion Chairman Tom Foerster and Commis­ spirational sermons of Pope John 1964 Archbishop of Krakow. Most The White Rabbit Is the and Walter Kolakowskl. an HNS committee sioners Pete Flaherty and Barbara Hafer. Paul II on the major feasts of the of them were given in the Krakow Christmas story for children told member from Baden, were honored at a recent Christmas season Also included Cathedral and some in the open through an enchanted tale about are meditations on the Annuncia­ air on the site were he and the a small rabbit and St. Francis of tion and Advent and the Week of parishioners were struggling to Assist. It is a story of fear and Prayer for Christian Unity. The obtain government permission for peace, change, and offering one’s presentations of the Holy Father the construction of a church for a best gift. It is a perfect gift for ofler rich Insights into pivotal huge new industrial suburb grandchildren, nieces, nephews celebrations of the Church year (N o w a Huta). H r spoke to pressing and friends of all ages. This is a Over the twenty-year period from social and ethical Issues confron­ story to be read to a child on a which these meditations and ser­ ting Christians today. He discuss­ snowy night Just before mons are selected, he consistent­ ed the struggle for human rights C hristm as — and a story to be ly underscores the importance of and reminded his people of the read to the child within each of us fundamental Christian truths and role Christianity plays in the any night of the year

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Is the abortion of so many children today It you don’t get our price ed. but only in my heajt. an indication that the evil one is still looking for B A Y - B O W you’ll probably pay too muchI someone — looking for ways to prevent Widsom. 1 think about how little peace there is all over RUSL the world. I wonder if the Prince of Peace knows Love. Justice and Strength from entering the THANK YOU e RUBBER ROOFS earth? how frustrating life can be while we wait to be HEATING ft FREE ESTIMATES FULLY INSURED called home again by the angels. Of course, he Christmas offers us another opportunity to MERRY CHRISTMAS recognize God's unnoticed gifts — the ones knows, because He was bom to experience all REMODELING which we have taken for granted and the ones - S. MAIN ST. that life has to offer. The sudden darkness e Roofing# Windows OH PA 15220 which still remain unopened in our hearts. For 921 -8252 » reminds me of death which is as much a beginn­ e Siding e Porches example, 1 have come to understand that Just the e Air-Conditioning ing as birth is. e Soffit A Faaeia A blessed Christmas to all who read this col­ sound of your voice can be a gift. The nativity All advertising for the Business Directory, Including changes, ANY HONE IMPROVEMENT umn. May we not be disappointed by God's scene seems so quiet; but. if you listen with your must be In our hands by 12 noon on the twentieth of each heart, you can hear the angels singing and a Christmas gifts to us of Wisdom. Love. Justice NOTE: month. Current advertisers will be contacted when their con­ Child telling you of His love for you. Financing 271-6246 tract expires. ______and Strength, and the peace and joy they give. Page 8 — Pittsburgh Catholic, Friday, December 20. 1985 Diocesan news Teaching as Jesus Did W hat’s life w ithout a little passion?

always continue to hope and which many are bom into the sion — the passion to earn the By CAROLE OBROKTA have all experienced apathy at the long-awaited Messiah had dream of better things. faith and yet have never been reputation for excellence that Director, The Learning Media one time or another, but those already come He made no answer challenged to deny or affirm their clearly distinguishes the superior C enter persons who are described as pas­ but went quickly to the door, For nearly two thousand years inheritance. This kind of mentali­ organization from its competi­ Recently I drove past a sionate are fully human and opened it, and looked out over the the Church has been preaching ty feeds the status quo. and it is tion. Passion and excellence com­ billboard advertising a holiday authentic persons. Their beliefs community. After a moment he the Good News of a new creation, hardly surprising that the world plement each other. A new book passion fruit liqueur. The eye­ are not hidden nor are apologies shook his head. If the Messiah had of a radical change in the struc­ remains unchanged. Chesterton on the market. A Passion f o r E x ­ catching letters asked the ques­ given for living their convictions. in fact come, things would be dif­ tures of human existence. said that Christianity has not fail­ c e lle n c e , by Nancy Austin and tion, "W hat's life without a little However, don't fall into the trap of ferent. but nothing had changed. Countless numbers of men and ed: it simply has never been Tom Peters reflects this kind of passion?" This Is another exam­ thinking that the passionate are When we Christians look out at women endowed with good inten­ seriously tried. If we placed as thinking in the area of corporate ple of an inventive sales promo­ only those people who eloquently our world we experience tions, talent and energy have much passion in our spiritual life management. How much more tion which In essence speaks verbalize their feelings. There is m om ents of Joy, w onder and love, spent themselves without reser­ as w e do in our work life, a radical appropriate is passion in the truth. Actually, what is life much to say about quiet witness. but the duration is many times vation in the service of others. change would Indeed take place. everyday life of the Church. without a little passion? Answer: Remember, where you place your short lived. These experiences are Yet. what is there to show for it? Passion is not a foreign word to Accept a challenge. In these last boring. time, you place your life, and interruptions into an existence of So little, because so m any genera­ the management culture of the few days of Advent prepare the The kind of passion I am referr­ where you place your life, you meaningless everyday boredom. tions of Christians became 80s. Progressive managers know way with passion — the kind of ing to encompasses boundless en­ place your heart. Yet such moments ensure the satisfied with an anonymous that excellence does not happen passion that gave us the gift of thusiasm and powerful emotions Once 1 read a story about a possibility of hope Despite the Christianity, a Christianity in by chance; it is a product of pas­ Jesus. of Joy, love and desire. I'm sure we Jewish rabbi who was told that mood of pessimism, people

Bible study Acts of the Apostles

unloosened the power and By Fr. LEE PICHE though not strictly required, had the opportunity of saying their presence of the Messiah, the pro­ mised one of Israel. Read: Acts 3:1-4:22 prayer in the great temple. On one In the mind of Luke, the cure of In this scene wc are reminded occasion of the midafternoon the lame man provided the occa­ that the first Christians were also prayer (about 3 p.m.), two figures Jews who remained faithful to step out of the stream of traffic sion, both historically and for the I heir ancestral traditions entering the temple area and purposes of his narrative, in alongside their newfound direct their attention to a lame which the gospel proclamation (kerygma) could again be brought allegiance to Jesus of Nazareth. beggar who had taken up his Yel we also see signs of an even­ usual position near the gate. out. The true focus of this section tual break with the Israel of the Jews, like Christians today, is not so much the healing itself, but what it leads to: witness of the Old Teslament: even as it fulfills considered almsgiving a the old, the gospel of Christ brings meritorious and deeply religious apostles, first to the crowd of something entirely new and act: the beggar had chosen his onlookers, then to the members of the Jewish court. different. spot well. Now he anticipates a Like the spectacles associated Peter and John were among small offering from the two men with the outpouring of the Spirit many other disciples of Jesus standing before him. Instead, one on Pentecost, the healing of the who went to the Temple in of the men commands him to Jerusalem several times each day walk, "in the name of Jesus lame man and the great stir that it for prayer. The Jews were ac­ Christ of Nazareth," (3:6). The gift caused allowed Peter (with John) the opportunity to preach the customed to praying special of the cure far surpasses any tem­ name of Jesus. Note again the prayers in the morning, afternoon poral offering, for by invoking the classic construction of the early and evening; those In Jerusalem. name of Jesus. Peter has Christian kerygma or proclama­ tion: such signs Indicate the fulfillment, which has come In BUSINESS & SERVICE Jesus Christ (by his life, death, and resurrection), just as was pro­ mised us in the prophets (accor­ has undergone extensive renovation. ding to scripture). So, repent! Fr. George T. Leech, pastor of St. Camlllus In DIRECTORY Beyond their expectations, the Neshannock Twp., stands Inside the church that whole Incident leads Peter and John into the Jewish court, the same “Sanhedrln" (council) that MISCELLANEOUS SEWING had condemned Jesus to death Church undergoes renovation several months before. Unlike | K/C COMPANY cording to Fr. Leech. SEWING many of the objections leveled St. Camlllus Church In Neshan­ Leech, pastor, the parish's park­ 'Mft STOP Three years ago he invited all ho«p you In stitches. Waterproofing against Jesus, the charge leveled nock Twp.. outside of New Castle, ing lot was re-done in 1983 and parishioners to become involved MACHINE L against the apostles has nothing has a new look. the final project to be completed Specialists to do with the cure as such. It Is In discussions on updating the Service for 3 Générations 30 Y««ra Experience will be installation of a new roof E The church has just undergone church. "T h e people decided that REPAIR No job too small because they are speaking "in the for the church complex, to be A name of Jesus” (4:17). The Sad- a complete renovation project undertaken as soon as possible. changes were necessary to make ) A > ° • Remodeling 466-0715 • Bathrooms ducees are mentioned specifically totalling some $40,000. which in­ our sanctuary and church more OH A Mjuit Danny or RicO K • Gamerooms (4:1) because they are the ones In cluded relocating the white mar­ St. Camlllus will celebrate Its in conformity with the liturgical Houso Calls $4.00 extra • Windows 1202 Anna Ave ble altar of reposition into the S W Minim. PA 15122 charge of temple order, and also 25th anniversary next year. changes of Vatican II," he MORRONE 563-2515 • Concrete because they rejected any doc­ altar of sacrifice, bringing it closer explained. The attractiveness of the trine which posted a resurrection to the people. Installation of church’s new interior is also Guest speakers from the Mr. Businessman: BROWN’S from the dead (see Luke carpeting, cardinal red In color, Cleaning Services highlighted by St. Camillus's diocese visited the parish and Are you concerned about rising costs in the 20:27-40). It is understandable changing the angle of pews, pain­ original modernistic stained glass eventually a committee of 15 per­ operation of your business, interested in 8 8 2 - 6 5 3 7 why they want such proclamation ting the entire interior of the sons was formed to discuss and reaching a potential audience lor a minimal Fail Special on Wall stopped: resurrection Is essential church and adding new wall Stations of the Cross, which are Washing *28 per room lighted by skylights located oversee changes at St. Camillus. cost. For example an ad this size would cost to the kerygma. coverings, installing a handsome less than... • Carpel & Upftotstery Owning behind them. t Chimney Sweeping t Jamtoria> Not only the leaders of the coun­ carved oak crucifix on a redwood Fr. Leech was pleased with the screen behind the altar and s23 PER WEEK • Complete Floor Maintenance cil, but the readers as well must St. Camillus's new look is the input of parishioners, who work­ • General House Cleaning relocating the organ and choir to a If you want some more information, please call be led to wonder at the boldness result of choices made by ed “ to make St. Camillus an even e Pamtmg/Guttat Cleaning spot off the right side of the altar. 471-1252 ext. 11 e SidingiWindow Cleaning of Peter and John (4:13). Not parishioners in a three-year more suitable church for worship. many months before Peter had According to Fr. George T . "process of self-education,’' ac­ It’s beautiful," he added. ' stood in the high priest’s cour­ TREE SERVICES tyard fearfully denying to a sim­ ple housemaid his association ALLEGHENY TREE REMOVAL E d o w e k i with Jesus (Luke 22:56-57). Now, TREE SERVICE AND TRIMMING Tree Service in fulfillment of Jesus' own words Legislation for homeless praised Removal, Trimming, EMERGENCY/STORM Removal, trimming (see Luke 12:11-12). the disciples 19 yrs in business DAMAGE WORK hedges, landscaping, have lost their fear and. filled with Representatives of the coalition sons in need of supportive ser­ now be complemented by in­ Free Estimates, spraying, stump grin­ FREE ESTIMATES Insured! ding. Chipper service. the Holy Spirit, witness before the of concerned people and pro­ vices. Gov. Thornburgh was ex­ novative programs of transitional Sr. Citizen Discount FULLY INSURED high priest himself to the name viders of services to homeless peo­ pected to sign the bill. and permanent housing." Z81-6362_____ 366-4774 343-4455 264-0374 which brings salvation and heal­ Phyllis Ryan, Advocacy Com­ ple throughout the Com­ John Hannlgan. Director of the ing to Israel. mittee for Emergency Services of monwealth who have sought pro­ Bureau for Social Programs, Pitt­ PLUMBING Philadelphia, said, “We look for­ PLASTERING grams to address homelessness sburgh Catholic Diocese, stated; Questions ward to working with the ad­ through measures of prevention "Because of the passage of this 1. Luke reports that Peter first ministration in establishing these J.P. Jon«» Plaoterlng Stephen R. Poremski and resolution have praised the legislation, many homeless peo­ G R E E N T R E E directed the lame man to look at Important programs; the state has Patchwork Specialty Plumbing 1 Heating efforts of legislative leaders and ple now can begin the process of Plumbing 4 Heating them, establishing eye contact now officially joined the partner­ 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE New & Repair Work Governor Thornburgh in the returning to independent living. FREE ESTIMATE INSURED Reasonable Rates with the man. Why do you sup­ ship of private and local public ef­ NO JOB TOO SMALL passage of H.B. 1353. Homeless people will be helped to CLEAN UP UPON 24 Hour Service pose he Included such a detail? forts to restore our homeless Qia A Watar Linai leave life on the streets and a COMPLETION Sawar I Drain Claanlng 561-5339 2. The apostle John never says neighbors to stability in our The bill, passed on Dec. 11 by series of overnights in emergency 3 7 2 - 1 1 8 5 Watar Maatara 343-2032 or, as such, does anything communities.” the House (199-0) and Senate shelters; they can now move to a Nawl Ramodallng Work throughout the entire episode. The advocacy community (45-0), provides $3.5 million for more dignified existence." GEORGE QALLAQHER For what reason is he even men­ 9 2 1 -0 6 1 5 the development of single room which last month presented state PLUMBING tioned at all? occupancy housing for low- Rev. Ronald A. Sell. Director of lawmakers with a homeless NEW NONES KITCNENS 3. Are there opportunities in my income adults, including the Lutheran Coalition on Public “ Mandate for Pennsylvania” said own life, which at firs t appear Policy, said "The Legislature and that H.B. 1353, passed by the j o Neat THE ORIGINAL Est 1866 IATHEQAIE WATER LINE chronically mentally ill persons, life-threatening, for witnessing to the Governor are to be commend­ House earlier this year and • Clean BUERKLE ELECTRIC EEL and $2 million for transitional or the name of Jesus? Who or what ■ o Old or 8 8 4 - 4 0 1 3 bridge housing for victims of ed for giving the homeless a significantly amended In the Plumbing Co. Inc. are the courts that put me on New Work Special AM STD. domestic violence, former future beyond life in a shelter. Senate after lengthy negotiations, Whirlpool Tubs No Job Too trial for my faith? substance abusers, unemployed Public and private commitments recognizes the diversity of the Furnaces & Boilers Timothy \N. cook large or SnaD AO Smith Water Heaters Next week: Acts 4:22-5:11 adults, and other homeless per­ to sheltering the homeless will homeless population. BATHROOMS GAS LINES Reg Master Plumber STUFFED DRAINS CLEARED Our 33rd Year FURNACES - COOLING Complete Plumbing Stucco ail types Emergency Kwlck Service Repairs and new Central nam es Ornamental Plastering TOM KICINSKI installations. Ouaitly workmanship Molds & Cornices 683-0140 885-5494 s w i m c o a c h New pastor to be installed FREE ESTIMATES ONE CALL CAN DO ALU 9 2 1 - 5 2 4 8 884-3131 Central Catholic High School, Fr. Patrick J. Fenton has been has served as an assistant at St. Oakland, announces the appoint­ appointed by Bishop Bevilacqua Paul in Butler, as chaplain at Pitt­ ELECTRICIANS Over 900,000 Catholics sburgh Hospital, as a resident at reside In Southwestern Penn­ ment of Christina Nappi as coach as pastor of Corpus Christi parish of the school’s newly-formed Holy Rosary in Homewood and as SUPERIOR sylvania. Yon can reach thia in East End. He will be installed swim team. after Christmas. a community organizer at the ELECTRIC potential market via the Pitt­ Fr. Patrick Mon-Yough Prevention and Treat­ Residential/Commercial/' Because the team began so late Fr. Fenton, currently pastor of J . F e n to n sburgh Catholic for less than in the year, all swim meets will be St. Joseph in Manchester, is a ment Center before being named FREE ESTIMATES 13 cents per thousand homes exhibitions. The season began native of Pittsburgh. He was co-administrator and later ad­ RESISTERED INSURED reached. Call 471-1252. ministrator of St. Joseph parish in OUR PRICE WONT SHOCK YOU with a meet Dec. 13 against Moon educated at St. Gregory Seminary 1979. 274-7606 327-3210 Area. in Cincinnati, Mt. St. Mary Miss Nappi was an all-American Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md., All advertising for the Business Directory, Including swimmer at Westminster College St. Francis Seminary in Loretto He also was an alternate a i f N T C . changes, must be In our hands by 12 noon on the twen- in New Wilmington and presently and he is pursuing a master’s delegate to the Clergy Council l » v I C . 0f each month. Current advertisers will be con­ teaches Spanish at Central degree in social work at the Father was ordained May 1, and served as youth coordinator tacted when their contract expires. Catholic. University of Pittsburgh. 1971 in St. Paul Cathedral and for the Butler Deanery. Ptruburgh Catholic. Friday. December 20, 1985 — Page 9 Classified ads/diocesan news

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Some of the criteria for the award are: cannot be accepted after 11 JEWELRY tions at Barclay Motel I ctal occasion with music by unity In design, consistency tn layout, usage of color, and effective AM Mon. f< current week's F l o r id a GOLD, SILVER ETERN ITY Excellence ui D oc 36-Jan. 1 $339 WEEKDAYS AMITT DIAMOND. COSTUME all types of music Call 437- coverage and content. Trojan advisor Richard Lynch received a Gold Award for outstan­ • D a y 3 Days/2 Nights 4930 or 331-3276______001 P M M N M J TOURS WE BUY IT ALL F l o r i d a t o w Ja n . 1-3 Ja n . 5-7 CELEBRITY-Versatile band ding achievement aa the yearbook's sponsor HIGH PRICES PAID Departure Every Sat Jan. 12-14 Jan. 19-21 ! far your «redding at banquet Co-editors for the 1985 Trojan were Mtchelle Lyle asnd Jennifer a lo n i a PREGNANT- FiO. 15-April 15 5339 J a n 26-28 PLEASE CALL {Continuous entertainment' Sismour. Assisting them were: Kathy Goetz, layout editor; Kathy For A confident*! caring Call us now for 1935-36 2 6 1 * 5 6 9 7 Connor, production manager: Kim Anderson, bustneaa manager; friend call UFEUNE-S62- $85* «*» 'dates Paul 323-4973 0543 Downtown Pittsburgh. 14*19 $199 Winter Jim Doerfler. copy editor; Mike Thomas, sports editor; and Chrlsay Includes 3 Meals, '300 CROSSROADS—Live Butter Area 2S2-I200. Mon Floride Encape Falvo. photo editor. Cash Prize to Whoever WEEKENDS music for every occasion. Valley 409-9020. Beaver *43- 3 Daya/2 Nights Feb 23 Mai 2 339 0)0). 720-5651 Cranberry Solves the Mystery. QUILTS Vocals. Pop. Rock, Oldies, F ri.-Sun. Mar 9-16 *339 Polkas' Call Don 921-4)439 Twp. 776-2550.______ON9 DAY TOURS Children >130 « Hand Mada Jan. 3-5 Jan 10-12 or Rob 343-4599 O rgan donations sem inar topic Jan 17-19 Jan 24-26 Tout Includes; 7 Nichts, Béton 1950 Jan. 29 $19 5 Full Breakfasts, 2 Din­ CALL FOR POLISH POLKAS Jan. 31-Feb. 2 Standards and a bit PREGNANT? ners, 2 Days Disney/ Serra Catholic High School, McKeesport, held a recent assembly ATLANTIC CITY everything Musk for all I And you didn't mean to be? Every Frl., sat.. Sun. •9 9 * «4i Epcot, Kennedy Space 261-5697 occasions and places Call to educate Its students with the need and procedure for procuring For a Ires pregnancy test and $99 Center, Tout of St I Lenny 276-3850______j organ donations and to obtain as many signatures on donor cards as confidential support Augustine Ca* for 1396 irochuf« Christmas Special |GUITAR PLAYER-wanu j Call BIRTHRIGHT Dec. 25-27 possible. Christmas CM Car- 400 MISCELLANEOUS to join Band Can play lead ! Coordinating the efforts were: A.J. Laban, student government Pittsburgh 621-10M Wed.-Fri 1986 dfcata* AvaRabie in Spring Time SALES land sing 15 yean experience' president; Ross Sabolcik. National Honor Society president; and Sal­ Sewickley 741-3401 I Tony 741-5324.______any dénomination • 8 5 * « 4. In TVa South ! GOVERNMENT HOM ly Kearns, editor of the school newspaper Fri.-Sun. Savannah. GA HAVING THE-MUSIC- | CAU IARTH TOURS Charleston, SC i ES-From SI (U repair)! Alto U-LIKE a important for i P R E G N A N T ? Call Oman Dec. 27-29 delinquent tax property. Call 799-9300 Naur Orina— , LA your Wedding Reception La's nil about your opuons' | 805-687-6000 Ext. GH-4033 The wrong D J or band ; 971-0990 •9 9 * B ellevue students cited H O TLINE (412) 731 2420 Paim M s «nee ctr *459 for information could rum all your plana We j PREGNANCY TESTING Mar 31-April 7 Pltttburgn 7*1 MX nass rasa« reus oanrs New Tm t'i E?e know this ■ a special day for WsaMnpton, Ps tat I tat arrrsauecH <>a 1S2SS you, and want to make it Assumption School, Bellevue, has released its list of "students of 4 Days/3 Nights 800 KNVICEI perfect We offer the finest in 1998 the month" for OctoL- r at the school. N am ed to the honor were: Cartas aad oonHSsntlsI Dec. 29-Jan 1 OFFERED live entertainment For your I Alaska Cruise Daniel Thimons. first grade; Beth Ann Schwab, second grade; Sun -Wed pies rsis4l«» convenience coll Jerry at 831- | ALL HAL'LING-and trash QsntaU st RtUSurpi. tee Rockies 6023 or Dan at 811-6246 Christopher Andrews, third grade; Jennifer Billing, fourth grade; Cnsls Pregnancy Services •1 7 9 * «46 It interested please call : removal. Fast, reliable and 1986 is juat around the corner Natalie Home, fifth grade; Bryan Billing, sixth grade; George Malloy, reasonable! Also demolition quickly Brochures avai­ so beat the rush and make work Call WaH 637-6923 your arrangements now! seventh grade: and Jennifer Henry, eighth grade Atlaatia Caaiaa lable now 'MO Dteooml Make your plans thia year, so Abortion can bs a Jan 27-29 Feb. 10-12 Available it Booked bsfcre | CARPET INSTALLATION AND SALES— Stair shifts, j you won’t have to worry next traumatic «apertene# Dec N •1 0 9 * carpet repair 30 years year ______H you assd Mp Is putting Central honors Lanxnar four« GROUPS experience Reasonable MUSIC FOR YOUB- your Ms bad In focus... | rates Discount to Senior Multi-Day Tours 4 Day Spacial Let us do your travel Enjoytnrnt' Parties, ban- | citizens 884-0859______Call C.A.R.E. T u e s.-F rl. planning for 1986. Call quets, specializing in I Eight students at Central Catholic High School have been named Atlantic City Jan. 7-10 Jan. 14-17 for group rates FURNACE TUNE UP-and | weddings DJ and or Organ to compete In the Westinghouse Science Honors Institute convoca­ (Confidanti!! Support Group Accordion Reasonable | Jan. 21-24 Jan. 28-31 safety check $27.95!!! tion. The students will meet at the Westinghouse Research Center to Mp you copo.) CAESAR'S We provide nil your Heating problems? Specialist rates! Light show available on Saturdays during the fall. Our Sorvicos ora Froo Jan. 17-19 *1 0$ «fea •1 0 5 * travel needs in steam, hot water, warm ] 334-314) ______Jan 26-28 *0 9 m Air/Cruise Bus i air, repairs or replacement! NU-TONES— Magnificent They are; Stefano Coraluppi. Gregory Kenyherz, Brian Los. 531*9092 Jan 30-Feb 2 *1 1 f m All Atlaatic City HONEYMOON Jim 621-3762.______muaicwuh a versatile variety! Steven Maranowski, Henry Mayer, Vijay Sagar, Jeffrey Spaeder and Non Casino Triga laclada Tr aas.. SPECIALS a l l t y p e s F l'R N I- Slovenian Polkas, vocals, top Erol Yoldas. International Motel Lotfiag. Doable Ca­ TURE-Repairt. reupholtte- 40. SOY and standards Call Weil tell AH Discowl j ring, custom slipcovers. Jeff 276-39)4 or Frank 429- FREE— Immaculate Heart I Jan 22-24 *79 « sias Beaas. Aiihne Ticks* 0390______Midtown Bala Registered upholsterers, low | of Mary Green Scapular j i prices! Since 1966. Lou A ONE MAN BAND-M US 1C I Student exam ines Irish culture Pickup Points in Send Self-Addressed Jan 29-30 *67 « Winter Getaway 1 Jo hn G o anywhere 361- i for ill occasions! Complete STAM PED envelope to: Pittsburgh & McKees­ Florida Super FLORIDA 8101. ______with organ accordion and Thomas Gillespie, a senior at North Catholic High School on Troy Box 13124, Pittsburgh. PA port areas hast sounds-Call Jeff 276* 15243.______S a v e r F e b . 22-Mar 2 HAUUNG, MOVING,— i Hill, participated In the 1985 Irish Way program sponsored by the 1986 Preview Available Cleanup attic, garages, 3654______MAY THE-Sacred Heart of Feb. 23-Mar 2 *389 «4o CAU AMTTT TOURS estates, cellars. Fair prices. TIRED OF HIGH PRICED Irish American Cultural Institute for selected American high school Jesus be praised, honored. ! 9 Days/8 Nights At 81 Pleasant Hills I move anything, 782-4492. RANDS?— Want cont inuout students. The r immer program Introduces the students to essential adored and glorified * 2 7 9 .40 Across From Eat'N Park Trans.. Lodging. Ra- : INVITATIONS— All occa- non-stop music! Hire a DJ characteristics of Irish life. throughout the world now | Tour includes Trans­ mada Inns. 5 Breakfasts, 882-2707 ' none, embossed or engraved, reasonable rates. Call Chuck On the basis of the recommendations of his teachers, Gillespie and forever. Amen. R.S.C. portation. 7 Nights 761-1766 or Mark 741-2872. 2 Dinners. 2 Day Pass Nn 4 b I b i! Call Ob ' stationery, napkins, favors, received a scholarship to study at the program's home base In TH AN K YOU-St Jude. St Lodging. 5 Days to Do Epcot/Dlsney World. C k s i M 1 — 99 Á v e ü e M e ! missals Discount prices. Anthony. Blessed Mother, Ireland, Gormanston College. 25 miles north of Dublin. as You Please, Daily Overnight Savannah. Shirley Stationery Co. 421- t a FMFESSNMALI Holy Spint for many favors ] Bus Service to EpcotI 4806 or 421-2792. The program lasted flve-and-one-half weeks and consisted of granted. L I Z ______Ga., Orlando. St. Augus SERVICES Disney tine. Florida. Tour Ken­ NATIONAL MAKEUP- group Instruction and practical experience In the following areas of THANK YOU-Sacred nedy Space Center, Dis­ i Artist does face “Make- Irish study; literature, drama, history, current events, folklore and Heart. Blessed Mother. Sts. Florida Special ney World. Historic St ! overs’’-Call for Appoint- Btlvwter« Reaid«net mythology, archeology, balladry, folk dance and song. Students also Jude. Anthony, and Frances i ment! 771-3479______Cabrini for granting my Feb 1-9 Feb 8-16 Augustine. Savannah, State AppmMl RtUrtnwn! Horn« attended a hurling match. Ireland's national sport; a theatre perfor­ PANE LING, CEILING— tor /kmbutitory i ConviltscEfti petitions. Your help is there Feb 15-23 Feb 22-Mar 2 Ga.. All taxes gratuities, Msn I Womtn mance In Dublin; and traditional Irish music nights. A brief tour of when needed M M.______Mar 8-16 Mar 15-23 baggage handling incl. and floors. Anthony 381- 84911 ______. • 24 Hour Nursing Otre the country and a one-week stay with an Irish family were Integral TW O FREE-Blessed Brown * 3 6 9 « ORK DAT TOUBS SETTLING AN ESTATE?- • Visitors Always W ilco m s parts of the program. Scapulars. Send self- LOCItbÖ 99 : Moving? Have a profes­ Routt 422 A t Gillespie Is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gillespie of the North addressed stamped envelope Tour includes Trans­ to Phil F. Meade. #10 Hags Carousel Dinner 335 WANTED sionally done housesale to 1 mHtt 399* * j im f Side. He Is a National Merit Scholarship seml-flnalist, recipient of portation. 8 nights lod­ 0< *991 4 Place. Pittsburgh. Pa 15232 Theatre TO IUY liquidate contents Don't ging. admissions to discard anything, we do the Cacti« RRk the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Medal and Is ranked first in his Disneyworld. Epcot Aia't H labe bavin 1 work! (Pittsburgh) 884-4850. graduating class. Center, Kennedy I Jan 25 *33 WILL W ATCH — elderly Questions about the Irish Way programs can be referred to Bro. 120 TOURS Space Center, tour of Feb 15 '3 3 Antiques Wanted I person in their home 672- C all ja ck Dempsey. SM, North Catholic guidance director, at 321-4823. St Augustine, View Char— Line Wood Filing cabinets, books, 4205. ____ 924-2191 Applications for next summer's program can be obtained from the Savannah, Georgia. 2 Mar 15 *3 8 Dining Rooms. Kitchen sots, WOOD FLOOR SPECIA­ Irish American Cultural Institute, 683 Osceola Ave. St. Paul, Minn.. dinners. 5 breakfasts, Mar 29 *3 3 Fo^cy Carved Furniture, LIST— Old and New Floors, ZO N A T O U R S b a g g a g e handling, All Datee-Sat. Ratisses Painted Dishes, Glassware, sanded and refurnished 55105. Ellwood City Transit Inc taxes and gratuities Tiffany typo Lamps, Stained Installation and sales of all CHARLANE Atlantic City Glass, Gold Jewelry, Silver i styles of wood floors Call for on included items Ski/Peek PC Peak plated and Storting flatware, free eat 793-8017 Exprtso Tram. Only *30 Dolls, Wind-up toys, Music MANOR Student in ‘C um Laude Society’ Jan. 17,1986 Daytona Beach Trans /lift *34 Boxes, Teddy Beers. Oriental HOME IS DAYS Tran/Lift/Equip Rental *4 Rugs, Mirrors. Clocks, most GAETANO’S $42 « Dec. 28 Jan. II Jan. 25 old things. FOR THE Joel Straka, member of Divine Redeemer Parish In Ambrldge. was Feb 16-28 BANQUET HALL 8 Trip includes; trans­ Feb. 8 Feb. 22 Mar 8 ELDERLY recently Inducted Into the Cum Laude Society at Sewlckley Guaranteed Honesty CATERING SERVICE portation, roll and cof­ NEAR MCKEESPORT HOSPITAL Academy. *449 . Highest Prices Paid Your location or Ours fee on bus, box lunch Trip includes lodging CHARTER BUSES 818 Broadway Ave. STATE LICENSED The Cum Laude Society for high school students parallels the on bus, Casino Re­ and transportation McKees Rocks, Pa., 15136 For Information college-level Phi Beta Kappa Society. Selected students must have a bate. AVAILABLE 242*0451 Optional package Dorothy or Paul 771-8338 on Admissions grade point average of 3.5 for the Junior and senior years and may Atlantic City admission, transporta CALL POE FREE PLEASE CALL represent no more than ten percent of their graduating class. Jan. 26-27 Feb. 9-10 tion to Disney World BROCHURES A senior at the academy, Straka ranks first in his class and was Epcot Center. Ken A LL—Good used furniture Call Tell Free SHOWER ê WEDDING named a semi-finalist in the National Merit Scholarship competition. $82 nedy Space Center wanted, kitchen sets, DR or FAVORS 672-9011 Trip includes; trans­ 99 •00-233*5513 BR sets, I piece or entire and DECORATIONS ! He is president of the student council. Is vice president of the Key portation, roll and cof­ home Day 766-5115, Eve., PARTY TIME Club; was Included In “ Who's Who Among American High School fee on bus, box lunch f? Day Daytona M B I T O U R S 761-4821______Birthday Favors, etc Students; and received the Williams College and Brown University til AMERICAN FLYER. on bus. 1 night lodg- Feb 16-23 Feb 21-28 I it t sd.il« SI Jtion MIKE FEINBERG CO. inc a t « b w u u i u n | Book Awards for scholarship, extracurricular activities and personal LIONEL, IVES— To y traim 120 SEVENTH ST PGH PA 15222 ng, continental break­ MM Ohm Htvt t BUd I qualities. In athletics, he participates In wrestling, soccer and fast second day, two and accessories. By collector 261-0490 *2 69 . Any age or condition. PAY lacrosse; Is co-captain of the wrestling team for the third year; has casino rebates. 1 i < i sd.il« Pa 1 >056 Price includes trans­ UP T O $10.000 276-5325 Quality Personal Care for I twice been named most valuable wrestler; and was included in Festival of Lights portation. lodging 2 6 6 - 3 1 1 1 Senior Citizens in a 610 EBTERTMMEHT Dignified, Caring Setting I Outstanding High School Athletes In America. Niagara Falls, Canada Optional Dockage ANTIQUES transportation, admis­ • 24 Hour Supervision The son of Dr. and Mrs. John Straka of Sewickley, he is an altar Jan. 19-20 WANTKD sions to Disney World wa win buy any- 199) AW AR D— Winning ; • Reasonable Rates server at Divine Redeemer Parish. $109 « Epcot Center, Ken 200 HELP thing over 40 years OM; DJ! Our specialties are Top Located at nedy Space Center one Item or complete 40-Disco Mixing, and 50's Tour includes; trans­ WANTEO household. Purnlture, 701 Penn Avenue Oldies For your special I portation, 1 night lodg­ 399 (baby dolls) old toys, New Brighton, Pa. HOME 009 APARTMENTS BOI H0U9E GOVERNMENT JOBS— occasion call The Cosmic 000 ing, roll and coffee on For Florida Group in dishes, trains, hand IMPH0VEMEHTS FON I M i S16.040-S59.230/ year. Now painted cMna. cut «last, i Connection. W ell have you I Phone: 846*0255 TO RENT bus, boy lunch , break­ formation, please cal hiring! 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I drywalL ceilings, additions. 471-1252 Don't compare our BIG SKY BAND—Now ____Small jobs welcome, 344- prices with others Antique Outlet booking 1986 Wedding and I 7444 The Pittsburgh Catholic Check our tou 5179 Library Road I Banquet Season. Four 100 WOOD ST SUITE 500, PGH., PA 15222 BEINHAUER m usicians d i f f e r e n t package contents. We Bethel Park, Pa. 15102 -8 i instruments! Wide variety. PRAY FOR VOCATIONS 1 2 0 ,5 0 : Average Weekly Circulation I give you more! Call Tom 344-6099 ——— —— —— Call for New Brochure 835-4750 i Page 10 — Pittsburgh Catholic. Friday, December 20. 1985 Around the diocese

Im perial dance set N am ed to St. V incent’s board C a le n d a r The Christian Mothers and Guild of St. Columbkille parish In Im­ Fr. Douglas Nowtckl. OSB, pastor of Our Lady Queen of Peace SUNDAY. DEC. 22 perial will sponsor a New Year's Eve dance Tuesday. Dec. 31, at 9 Parish on the North Side, has been elected to the St. Vincent College. Padre Pio Prayer Group — Mass for life. 9:30 a.m.. St. Benedict p.m. In the parish hall. Included will be a hot buffet and Latrobe. Board of Directors. the Moor. Hill District. Fr. Lou Vail one, celebrant. refreshments. Fr. Nowtckl will fill the vacancy on the board Holy Ghost Byzantine Church. McKees Rocks — Blood drive. 10 For reservations at $10 per person call Nancy, 695-3622, or Deb­ for the 1984-87 term created by the appointment a.m. to 2:30 p.m., gymnasium, 224 Helen St. For appointments call bie. 788-4624 of Fr. John Murtha. OSB. as president of the col­ 771-9119 or 771-8185. lege. As college president. Fr. Murtha serves as St. Cyril of Alexandria. North Side — "Lessons and Carols" an ex officio member of the board. featuring adult and children's choirs. 4 p.m. Bonnie DeCarlo. N am ed director of retreat center In addition to his pastorate, Fr. Nowlckl Is assistant professor of psychology at St Vincent organist. The Mount St. Macrlna Retreat Center, Unlontown, announces College. Father also serves as a psychological SUNDAY. DEC. 29 the appointment of a new director. Sister Margaret Ann Andrako. consultant to PBS television series. Mister WPXI-TV, Channel 11 — Mass for shut-ins. 6 a.m.. Fr. Paul OSBM. Rogers Neighborhood: as staff clinical Bradley, family life director, celebrant. Choir and congregation Before taking the appointment. Sister Margaret Ann served as psychologist for the psychiatry department at made up of Bradley family and friends. Mass interpreted for the deaf. associate director of the religious education office for the Ruthenlan the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh: and as a Byzantine Rite Diocese of Passaic. N.J. Prior to that, she served as member of the board of trustees for the McFeely- staff member for the Ruthenlan Byzantine Rite Diocese of Van Nuys. Rogers Foundation. ^r- Nowicki Calif: a staff member for the religious education office for the Ruthe­ Father has served as a member of the Allegheny County Task Bethel dinner dance set nlan Byzantine Archdiocese of Pittsburgh; and as an elementary Force on Children, United Mental Health. Inc., of Pittsburgh. school teacher in the schools of her congregation, the Sisters of St. 1978-81; a member of the Committee on the International Year of The Parent-Teacher Guild of St. Valentine School, Bethel Park, Basil the Great. the Child of Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. 1979. He also holds a will hold a New Year'sEve dinner dance on Tuesday, Dec. 31. begin­ Mount St. Macrlna will continue Its schedule of retreats, certificate of merit from the American Academy of Pediatrics. ning at 7 30 p.m. In the parish's Frawley Hall. Tickets are $40 a cou­ workshops and adult classes. The center will be sponsoring over the Fr. Nowlckl was educated at the St. Vincent Preparatory School ple and include a complete prime rib dinner, refreshments, mixes, next few months such programs as the Poustinla Retreat. En- and received his bachelor of arts degree from St. Vincent College. In snacks, music by The Mystics, a post-mldnlght continental neagram and Lenten Days of Prayer. For more Information or to addition, he holds a master of divinity degree from St. Vincent breakfast, etc. For tickets, telephone 854-2058 or 835-2968. register for any of these programs, contact the center by telephoning Seminary and a doctorate In clinical psychology from the University (412) 438-7149 or writing Mount St. Macrlna Retreat Center, Box of Tennessee. Father was professed as a Benedictine monk In 1966 and w as ordained as a priest In 1977. 878. Unlontown. Pa, 15401. C hristm as in Pittsburgh At St. Vincent College. Fr. Nowicki served as director of Project Headway, 1968-73; member of the St. Vincent College Drug and Mayor Richard Callgulrt has declared December as "Keep Christ Schenley class reunion Alcohol Program’s advisory council. 1977-79; as chairperson of the In Christmas Month" In the City of Pittsburgh. psychology department, 1979-84; and as associate academic dean. The proclamation noted that the designation focuses attention The June 1936 graduating class of Schenley High School, 1983-84. He is a m em ber and secretary to the college Board of Incor­ "on the efforts of the Diocesan Union of Holy Name Societies to en­ Oakland. Is planning a 50th class reunion. For more Information, porators and Is a consultant to the board's development committee. courage people throughout the Pittsburgh area to return to the telephone 242-2411, 364-3773 and 429-8699. For the St. Vincent Archabbey. Father served as a member and observance of Christmas In Its spiritual sense as the birthday of chairman of its Human Resources Council. 1980-84. Jesus Christ and as a special time of rejoicing and prayer for peace Am ong ‘W ho’s W ho’ throughout the world." C hristm as in E llw ood City

Two Shadyslde women are among 20 students at Wheeling Col­ Parishioners at St. Agatha Church in Ellwood City will host a lege named In the 1986 edition of "W ho's Who Among Students In Support for Lithuanians Christmas concert of traditional and modem music presented by American Universities and Colleges." the combined choirs of St. Agatha and St. Joseph the Worker parish Included In the book are Patricia Marner and Elena Collannl. Miss Lithuanian priests, major superiors and other officials were asked In New Castle Sunday, Dec. 29, at 4 p.m. In St. Agatha. Marner, a senior theology student, Is the daughter of Agnes Marner. by Bishop Paul Baltakls to express thanks to the U.S. Catholic Traditional music by Handel, Bach and Pergoleslc. among others, Miss Collannl. a senior marketing student. Is the daughter of Vin­ Bishops for a resolution of support the bishops passed at their recent will be offered, in addition to works by Natalie Sleeth and a medley cent and Eileen Collannl. annual meeting In Washington, D.C. of carols. Stanley Pruchnlc will direct the program, with Mary Lou Bishop Baltakls was appointed last year by Pope John Paul II to Pruchnic at the organ. All are welcome to the free concert and to the represent displaced Lithuanian clergy and people worldwide. He Is reception to follow in the church hall. based In Brooklyn, N.Y. Dr. Rocereto honored Among those expressing gratitude locally were the Sisters of St. H all reopened at St. Vincent Francis of the Providence of God In Whitehall They are publicizing The Pennsylvania Nurses Association recently the text of the U.S. Bishops' resolution on Lithuania, which follows: presented its highest award to Dr. LaVerne St. Vincent College. Latrobe. formally re-opened the 72-year old "The NCCB (National Conference of Catholic Bishops) has for Rodgers Rocereto, professor of nursing and Leander Hall building In ceremonies on Nov. 20. The building many years been aware of and concerned about the systematic health related professions at the University of recently underwent a $1.4 million renovation and will be used to repression of religious freedom In Lithuania, particularly the drastic Pittsburgh. house seminarians. restrictions on adequate facilities for worship. The award was presented In Harrisburg and Taking part In the ceremonies were: Fr. John Haag. OSB. rector of "This situation has been aggravated by a specific action of the cited Dr. Rocereto for outstanding service to the St. Vincent Seminary; Fr. Paul Maher, OSB. archabbot of the St. Vin­ Soviet government which Illegally seized the Church of Mary. Queen nursing profession. cent Archabbey and college chancellor; Fr. John Murtha. OSB. of Peace, in Klaipeda In 1961 and has never returned it. She Is a graduate of Duquesne University and president of the college; and Fr. Damian Wamock. OSB. dean of " W e protest the continuing Injustice of this action and take this the University of Pittsburgh, served as a fellow students. Offering the opening prayer was Rev. Harry Blelewlcz. a occasion to call upon the Soviet authorities to adhere to the Helsinki with the National Endowment for the transitional deacon for the Pittsburgh Diocese and president of the final accords of 1975 which guarantee the right of the Lithuanian Humanities and as a fellow with the Institute of Dr. Rocereto St. Vincent Seminary Resident Students Forum. people to practice their faith freely. Human Values In Medicine. The structure was originally built as a part of the monastery com­ "In accord with the obligations of the Helsinki accords, we call Dr. Rocereto Is the daughter of Irene and the late Edward Rodgers plex. housing the abbot and some Benedictine monks. Later It serv­ upon the Soviet authorities to return the Klaipeda church before and the widow of Richard Rocereto. She Is the mother of three ed as scholastlcate for the archabbey. After that, the building was 1987, the observance of the 600th anniversary of the conversion of children and a member of St. Raphael Church In Mornlngslde. vacant until the renovation project began. the Lithuanian nation to Christianity."

St. Vincent placem ent service

St. Vincent College, Latrobe, has announced the establishment of -''Career Connection," a new Job placement service for Its students and alumni. The service gives students and alumni Instant access to the listings of positions available in the college’s Career Develop­ ment Center. Students or alumni can call the career development center where an adapted commercial telephone answering machine will respond with a comprehensive listing of Job positions available. The service Is In operation 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Jobs listed are gathered from a network of contacts that the col­ lege has established. Listings are updated weekly. Future plans in­ clude the addition of Information regarding Internships and cooperative education opportunities. Further Information Is available by contacting the Career Develop­ ment Center at the college.

Basketball tourney

Central Catholic High School, 4720 Fifth Ave., Oakland, will hold its eighth annual basketball Christmas holiday tournament Friday and Saturday, Dec. 27 and 28 In Alumni Hall. Participating in the 1985 tourney are Seton-La Salle, Brashear, Shaler and Central Catholic. First round games will be played Friday with Shaler playing Brashear at 7:30 p.m.; and Central Catholic playing Seton-La Salle at 8:30 p.m. On Saturday, the tourney’s consolation game will be played at 7 p.m. and the championship game will be played at 8:30 p.m.

Ecum enical chaplain program

Allegheny County commissioners recently authorized acceptance of $78,000 over a three-year period from the ecumenical chaplaincy committee of Christian Associates to fund an ecumenical chaplaln- ‘ cy position at the County Jail. Under the agreement, Christian Associates of Southwestern Penn­ sylvania will donate $26,000 per year to the county for each of the next three years to fund the Job, which formerly was a volunteer • position. Funding will be assumed by the county after this period. Allegheny County Prison Board member Rev. Paul Kokenda said (he move is a result of the board’s "realizing that spiritual life is one , of the most Important aspects of an inmate’s life."

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S an ta to visit M illvale C hristm as at M erton Center A rea religiou s leader feted

Christlai. Single Adults, a singles' group In the Mlllvale/North The Thomas Merton Center will host Its annual Christmas Eve Everett Campbell. Ph.D.. preside nt of the Pittsburgh Pastoral In- Hills area, will sponsor a visit by Santa Claus to the St. Anthony Mass Tuesday. Dec. 24. at 8:30 p.m. In Mercy Hospital's Ferdinand stitute. was honored by the organ! ¡atlon at its 22nd annual dinner, Parish. Millvale. Lyceum on Sunday. Dec. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Santa Clark Auditorium (old building entrance, second floor). Celebrant held recently at the Calvary Episciopal Church In Shadvside. Claus will be accepting contributions for the Millvale Food Bank For will be Fr. Michael Drohan of Duquesne University's Institute of Dr. Campbell, an Episcopal priest w a s elected more Information, telephone 487-5997. World Concerns. All are welcome. president c.' the Institute in 1975 During his 21-year association with the lnstltute. he has served as pastoral counsel or. clinical Linsellng and E vening for divorced psychologist and director of co St. V incent acolytes education. As president of the Institute. Dr Campbell has D A W N , a group for separated and divorced m en and w om en at St. Three area seminarians were among five men conferred with the expanded the scope of the lnstl' ute's respon- Athanasius parish in West View, will host a social for the newly ministry of acolyte by Greensburg Bishop William Connare In slblllties with six satellite centers aihd secured ac- formed North Hills Catholic Connection Monday. Dec. 30. from 7 to ceremonies recently In St. Vincent Basilica. Latrobe. credltatlon for the Institute as a lervice center 10 p.m . In Athanaslan Hall. 10 W entworth Ave. The men. all students at St. Vincent Seminary, are: Kevin J. with the American Association of Pastoral The new group Is made up of support groups from St. Athanasius. Domlnik. son of Mr. and Mrs. John Domtnlk of McKeesport, a Counselors. Most recently, he « cured nearly St. Catherine and St. John Neumann parishes. Participants should member of St. Mary Czestochowa parish: William A. Maley. a $500,000 in grants from foundatloims for capital bring snacks. member of St. Catherine parish. Wildwood: Francis J Murhammer. improvements, repairs and varloui programs Campbell son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. Murhammer of Beaver, a member of Educated at the Bangor. Me.. Theological Seminary and the SS. Peter and Paul parish: Clarence S. Bridges of Johnstown. In the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Cairnr pbell serves as a priest of the W est H ills concert Altoona-Johnstown Diocese: and Edward M. Lohse of McKean. Erie Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh an has taught at Duquesne Unlver- Diocese. aity and St. Vincent Sem inary. In ajddlUon, he serves as a consultant The West HUls Symphony Band, with Joseph C. Plcchi conduc­ Acolytes are appointed to assist the deacon and priest In liturgical to the St. Barnabas Nursing He me. the Western Pennsylvania ting. will present its annual Christmas concert Sunday. Dec. 22. at 8 services, especially the Mass. He also distributes Communion as an Cerebral Palsy Association, the Bradley and Ward Homes for p.m. In the auditorium of D.E. Williams Jr. High School. Porter's extraordinary minister. Children, etc. Among his me mbershlps are the American Hollow Rd.. Kennedy Twp. The band will be joined by the West Hills Psychological Association. The Am erlcan Orthopsychiatric Assocla- Chorale, directed by Richard Moser. tion. the Society for the Scientific study of Religion and he Is a pro­ Proceeds will benefit Children's Hospital. Refreshments will fessional affiliate of the Amentean Association of Pastoral Am bridge wom an honored follow the concert. Counselors. Pauline Matuga. a member of St. Veronica parish In Ambridge. has been named "Woman of the Year" by the "Beaver County 5 from North Cat lolic w in grants H illsville pair m ark 40 years T im es." The honor for the 82-year-old w om an cam e at a luncheon recently hollc High School were named as Mr. and Mrs. Louis Perrott of Hillsville celebrated their 40th an­ Five 1985 graduates of North Ca at the Seven Oaks Country Club In Ohlovllle. She was chosen from ges and universities, niversary recently with a Maas In St. Lawrence Church. Fr. Robert scholarship recipients at local colie among 41 nominees for her more than 50 years of service to family, Michelle Lyle and Joseph Wi nkler received renewable parish J. Castelucci officiated. church and community. rslty, Mary Beth Hove and Susan A family dinner followed at DlLlslo's Family Restaurant. scholarships from Duquesne Unlv Mrs. Matugas volunteer efforts began in her teens, when she live scholarships, also from Du- Mr. Perrott and the former Mary Valentino were married Nov. 24. Nock were recipients of competi helped out at St. Veronica parish. Among her other activities jalski was awarded a renewable 1945 by Fr. John Cunningham In Holy Rosary Church. Lowellsvtlle. quesne University. Veronica Try Catholic Sokol 206 for 80 years. Catholic Daughters of the Americas. from Community College of Ohio. full-tultlon honors scholarship Court 777. for 40 years. St. Veronica's "Strawberry Festival" staff pus. They have one daughter, Carol Hertz, and one grandson. Allegheny County/Allegheny Can for 40 years. Catholic W om en ’s League, for 25 years, and m em ber of Mr. Perrott Is retired from U.S. Steel In Hillsville. Mrs. Perrott Is the parish choir. CCD teacher, and parish council member. retired from Mohawk School District where she was a cook for 11 Penn H ills w restl: n g t o u r n e y She still delivers Meals on Wheels and has been cited by Goodwill years. Industries and the local blood bank for her work Mrs. Matuga also The Penn HUls Recreation Depa tment and the Penn Hills Junior has been a member of the Democratic Wom en’s Guild for 40 years, a Wrestling Program will hold thet third annual holiday wrestling March of Dimes volunteer for 30 years, a senior citizen worker for 25 C D A scholarships available tournament for boys 14 and unde on Saturday. Jan. 11 at the Lin- years, a New York City Women's Deanery member for 20 years, plus ton Intermediate High School helping the American Cancer Society and Muscular Dystrophy and The Catholic Daughters of the Americas will again offer scholar­ The w elgh-ln will be from 7 to 9 .m. and the m atches will begin at helping the Sunshine Girls visit senior citizens. ships of $200 for teachers Involved In special education. The 10 a.m. Trophies will be award« d to the first and second place A native of Wheeling. W.Va.. she was also presented a certificate organization also offers unrestricted graduate scholarships of finishers and medals will be pres« nted to those who finish in third from the West Virginia treasurer making her a "mountain $1,000 and $500. and fourth place. millionaire " She has been named a Merit Mother of the Year by the Scholarship application forms are available by contacting local Entry fees are $5 for registratloi before Jan. 3: and $7 the day of Pennsylvania Mothers Committee of the American Mothers Com­ CDA courts or by writing to Mrs. Marilyn Harris. National Scholar­ the tourney. mittee Exchange and has been honored by the Jaycees. among ship Chairman. P.O. Box 913. Hermlston. Ore. 97838. Deadline for For more Information or for i :gistration forms, contact Jack other organizations. applications Is May 1 for the special ed scholarships and July 1 for Campbell. Penn HUls Recreation Department. 12245 Frankstown Mrs, Matuga also has been cited by Pope Paul VI for her work with the graduate scholarships. Road. Pittsburgh. Pa.. 15235: or ielephone 795-3500. the church. The wife of the late Frank Matuga. Mrs. Matuga has eight children. 23 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Tam buritzans’ auditions CCD change in C r a f t o n Seven of her eight children were present at the luncheon when she was honored. They are Brother Alphonse Justin of Manhasset. The Duquesne University Tamburitzans will hold auditions on The starting date for the courst on "Experience of Prayer" listed N.Y., Pauline Veltry of Ambridge. Margaret Rudlch. Clara Montlnl Wednesday and Thursday. Feb. 5 and 6. at the Tamburltzan In last week's CCD adverttseme it in the Pittsburgh Catholic has and Frank Mlklos. all of Allqulppa. Grace Marchlonda of Avalon and Cultural Center. 1801 Boulevard of the Allies. Uptown. been changed The course will be gin Thursday. Feb. 6. at 7 30 p.m. Edward of Monaca. Her son James called her during the ceremonies High school seniors who are instrumentalists, singers and dancers Instead of Tuesday. Feb. 11. from his home In San Francisco. and who have a better-than-average academic record are encourage to audition for the ensemble. Acceptance Into the troupe includes a university scholarship. BEFORE YOU BLOW For more information about auditions and applications, interested YOUR STACK...CALL students should contact the Tamburltzan office at the above address or telephone 434-5185. The deadline for completing an application RAY ADENOUR in order to be scheduled for a tryout at the general auditions Is Jan 321-5600 15. Chimneys Cleaned, D id you ever Pointed, Rebuilt Oran Dsftctt Corractsd Food drive nets results FREE ESTIMATES A canned goods food drive for Thanksgiving jointly sponsored by the Red Cross Club and Student Council of North Catholic High c o n s i d e r School. Troy Hill, collected 40 boxes of food. The food collected was distributed to the Brown Chapel Food Bank, the Perry-Hllltop Center and the Little Sisters of the Poor Home for the Aged. In addi­ tion, nine families also received Thanksgiving dinners by gift cer­ tificates or received turkeys. s e r v i n g a s Library com puter club He’s For the third year. St. Joan of Arc School. Library, has offered its Waiting! eighth grade students a unique computer and typing course The students are taught by a qualified teacher In the computer He's a Pittsburgh languages of BASIC and Pascal. While the students learn the Catholic advertiser. a p r i e s t ? theory of computers, they also learn personal typing and each He has published his student receives hands-on experience on the computers. The advertisement in the school presently has Radio Shack and Apple computers, printers, Pittsburgh Catholic because he wants to keyboards, desks and manuals. The program Is administered by Sister Mary Olympia Szary. offer a special invita­ tion to you to favor CSFN. school principal, and Is advised by a computer committee him with your made of representatives from industry, business and education. The business. committee has sponsored a bi-monthly computer club for all In­ ...a life style of terested students on Saturday mornings monitored by the commlt- W e hope you do. Not just because It wil tee members. prove to him that advertising In the com m itm ent O b itu a rie s "Catholic consti­ tutes a good Invest­ ment, although it will, G regory J. Conley not just because it and will help us to sustain A Mass of Christian Burial was offered In St. Margaret Mary advertising sales, Church. Moon Township, on Dec. 13 for Gregory J. Conley. 79. who although it will do self fulfillment? died Dec. 10 in RockvUle. Md. this too. and thus pro­ A longtime resident of Moon Township. Mr Conley was active at vide revenues to help maintain and enlarge St. Margaret Mary Parish. . He Is survived by his wife. Marie Dickey Conley: three daughters. upon our reader Mary Ann Eckels. Kathleen Conley and Barbara Stem: two brothers services. and two sisters. W e hope that you Burial followed In Resurrection Cemetery. Moon Township will favor him— and all the Pittsburgh Call: Catholic advertisers- N e c r o l o g y wlth your patronage Father Rudolph Silvers principally because Prayers are encouraged for the priests listed below with the dates you will find him Vocations O ffice eager to please, of their deaths. reliable to deal with Dec. 25 412/456-3070 and appreciative of Fr. Joseph F. Plkutis...... 1950 the opportunity to Fr. Joseph V. Skrypkus...... 1965 serve you. Fr. Paul C. L un skis...... 1972 Dec. 26 Pfease do younelf e Fr. John P. O 'R eUly...... 1948 fetror,— don't keep Fr. Dennis Haggerty...... 1947 him welting. o r write: Msgr. Thomas J. Quigley...... 1960 Fr. Leo B. Buza...... 1976 Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh Dec. 28 Msgr. Edward J. Mortality...... 1961 Catholic 111 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Fr. Bernard T. Carlin...... 1965 Msgr. Joseph W. Lowney ...... 1983 Dec. 29 Fr. H ugh B. C allah an ...... 1948 Msgr. Henry A. C arlin...... 1965 Page 12 — Pittsburgh Catholic. Friday, December 20, 1985 Entertainment

M o v i e r a t i n g s M ovie review The classifications for the Go in' All the Way. O moral suitability of film s are Irreconcilable Differences. A- determined by the United III States Catholic Conference's Johnny Dangerously, A-III ‘Je w e l, ’ ‘Clue ’ m ix action, fun Department of Com­ The Karate Kid. A-II munications. Mass Appeal. A-II The Muppets Take Manhat­ Movies at area theaters: tan. A-I (Recommended) By Fr. PETER HORTON which is currently in Joan's different in that it has been pro­ association with Polygram Pic­ The Natural. A-II possession, a "gem of a different duced with three different en­ tures and Debra Hill produc­ Agnes of God. A-IV Phar Lap, A-l Twentieth Century Fo x sort" which he will stop at dings so that the solution varies tions, "Clue'Vstarrtng in Amadeus, A-II (Recommended) presents a Michael Douglas pro­ nothing to possess. with the theatre in which you alphabetical order Eileen Bren­ Back to the Future, A-II1 The Philadelphia Experi­ duction, "Jew el of the Nile", star­ Followed by Ralph (Danny view it. "Clue" is humorous, light nan. Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, Death W ish III. O ment. A-II ring Michael Douglas, Kathleen DeVito), a crook w ho feels that the entertainm ent, but it doesn't Christopher Lloyd, Michael The Gods Must Be Crazy. A-II Places in the Heart, A-II Turner and Danny DeVtto/wrtt- couple may be on to something quite match the spirit of the game McKean. Martin Mull, Lesley Ann King Solomon's Mines, O Protocol. A-II ten by Mark Rosenthal and here. Jack and Joan manage to itself. Warren/executlve producers Jon Jagged Edge. O The River, A-II Lawrence Konner based on weave their way in and out of a Peters, Peter Guber, George The perform ance by Lesley A nn Jewel o f the Nile. A-I1I The Secret of NIMH. A-I original characters created by number of tight spots and Folsey, Jr. and John Landis/ b a s ­ Warren as Miss Scarlet is a stan­ Joshua Then and Now. A-IV The Seduction. O Diane Thomas/co-produced by creative dangers. Lewis Teague ed upon the Parker Brothers dout. a repeat of the comic genius King Solomon's Mines. O A Soldier's Story. A-II Joel Douglas and Jack Brod­ (“Cujo") directs with a definite Board Game I"Clue" Is a she revealed in "Victor, Victoria". Krush Groove. A-II Strange Brew, A-III sky/directed by Lewis Teague/a flair for light adventure and com­ registered trademark of Parker Martin Mull is a bit overbearing as One Magic Christmas. A-II Sudden Impact. O Twentieth Century-Fox release edy. something which he has Brothersl/screenplay by Colonel Mustard, but Christopher Plenty. A-IV Supergirl. A-II rated PC; A III never really attempted before. Jonathan Lynn based on a story Lloyd, follows his success in Rocky IV. A-III The Terminator. O Thanks to him, the film is a fast by Jonathan Lynn and John "Back to the Future” with Santa Claus: The Movie, A-II Windy City, A-III One of the most successful collage of chases, escapes and Landls/produced by Debra Spies Like Us, O The Woman in Red, O romantic adventures of all time swashbuckling fun. another eccentric portrait as Pro­ Hlll/dlrected by Jonathan Lynn/a To Live and Die in L.A., O brought together dashing adven­ Repeating their roles from fessor Plum. Madeline Kahn. Paramount Picture rated PC; A- White Nights. A-II • A-I. General Patronage. turer vJack Colton and mild- "Romancing the Stone,” Douglas, Eileen Brennan, Michael McKean III. Young Sherlock Holmes. A-II • A-II. Adults and mannered romance novelist Turner and DeVito are superb. fittingly fulfill their roles in the (Recommended) adolescents. Joan Wilder in a chase through The film is a bit wide on They are all invited by a film, and Tim Curry does a nice turn as the butler. • A-III. Adults. the Jungles of South Africa. believabllity, but this fine trio is mysterious blackmailer to spend Movies on Home Box Office: • A-IV, Adults with reserva­ "Romancing the Stone" not only so good that you overlook the a weekend at his country estate. The major problem with the tions. An A-IV classification united this mismatched pair, but holes in the screenplay and con­ When they arrive, an offbeat film is that it wavers in its focus, American Dreamer. O designates certain films that, it also raised them to the status of centrate on the characters. butler assigns them both a room faithful to the game and yet a Blrdy. O while not morally offensive in legend, both on film and at the Turner and Douglas are an attrac­ and a role. These unfamiliar peo­ spoof of the genre. Writer- Body Double, O themselves, require caution box office. Now, the pair are back tive pair of romantic leads, perfect ple become the very familiar dlrector, Jonathan Lynn, tries to The Bostonians. A-II and some analysis and explana­ again in a new adventure com­ for each other, working well as a characters of a popular board go for broad laughs while The Bounty, A-IV tion as a protection against edy, "Jewel of the Nile", and it is team. DeVito is always hilarious game, an assortment of oddballs simultaneously maintaining a Breakln' 2 Electric Boogaloo. wrong Interpretations and false so very good to have them with us as the “person who grates on you that includes Miss Scarlet, Mrs. respect for the game. The broad, A-II conclusions. once again. like fingernails on a blackboard." White, Mr. Green, Professor overplayed gags often take away Broadway Danny Rose. A-III • O, Morally offensive. "Stone" ended with Jack providing hilarious pitfalls and Plum, Colonel Mustard and Mrs. from the spirit in which the film Cal, A -IV The word "Recommended" (Michael Douglas) and Joan funny commentary, the leader of Peacock. They have one goal in was originally conceived. While Cheech and Chong's Co rise an appears behind the titles of (Kathleen Turner) sailing on a a strange supporting cast that in­ mind: solve the crime. The crime some of the Jokes fall prey to tired Brothers, O those films that merit such honeymoon cruise, the same cludes Avner the Eccentric and Is murder and all are suspect. Ail Innuendo, the film avoids this for A Christmas Story, A-II designation. cruise which “Jewel of the Nile" the Flying Brothers Karamazov. they need to do is name the the most part, concentrating on enters six months later. It seems "Jewel of the Nile" follows culprit, the weapon and the loca­ the eccentricities o f Its characters. Local TV, radio that the life of leisure has left Jack familiar characters into familiar tion of the crime. The novelty of seeing these TELEVISION PROGRAMS desirous of new adventure and territory, breaking no new "Clue”, the latest release from household characters com e to life SUNDAY Joan with a bad case of writer’s ground. Still, "Jewel" has an ex­ the Peters-Guber collaboration is a benefit in Itself. Channel 11 Mass for shut-ins 6 a.m. block. "Jewel" will fulfill both cellent cast, a good director and a (“Flashdance”), is a fun film with Channel 4 Directions 6:30 a.m. their needs. When Joan accepts a load of laughs and thrills. This is a great deal of promise that is "Clue" has its flaws, but its Channel 2 Insight 7 a.m. new assignment to write a book one movie that returns the fun to never fulfilled. Based upon and moments more than compensate Channel 3 Mass 9 a.m. (daily. 8 a.m.) on Omar, a Middle Eastern poten­ going to the movies. "J ew el of the faithfully consistent with the for these mistakes. While it won't (Armstrong Cable) tate on the sinister side, events for Nile" is a winner. Parker Brothers game on which it have you rolling in the aisles. Channel 23 Mass 10 a.m. (Pittsburgh cable) the happy couple soon turn is based. "Clue" covers the same "Clue" does provide a good even­ Channel 9 To Teach As Jesus Daily. 9:30 a.m.. perilous. It seems that the wicked Paramount Pictures presents a ground as Nell Simon's excellent ing of light entertainm ent Just as (Pittsburgh cable) (Aux. Bp Bosco) 1:30. 5:30. 9:30 p.m. Omar wants the precious "Jewel" Guber-Peters production In "Murder by Death.” The film is the game has for years. Channel 9 "Glory of God" Noon (also Tuesday. 6 p.m.. Channel 40) SATURDAY Channel 40 Fr. Manning 1:30 p.m. Channel 40 Fr. Bob MacDougall 2 p.m. (also Thursday. T u n e d I n 6 p.m.) RADIO PROGRAMS SUNDAY WEDO 810 Paullst News 7:45 a.m. WEDO 810 To Teach as Jesus 8 a.m. Christmas verse from Jam es Breig WEDO 810 Pro-Life Perspective 8:25 a.m. Dr. John Wtllkle WEDO 810 Byzantine Mass 9 a.m. WAVL 910 Sacred Heart Program 9:30 a.m. By JAMES BREIG demure and not over-ripe; the Michael the Angel (not London and setting aside the "People's WJLY 1050 Black Catholic Chapel 10 a.m. malice on "Dallas Is now set this week) is permitted to come Court" Judge. of the Air TV gets religion at Christ­ aside and peace can be found In on the TV to speak; the priest WARO 540 Mass from St. noon Patrick. Canonsburg mastime: gone are the crooks; place o f the pride. and the nuns on "Hell Town" Soap operas find a plot with a twist when nobody's wife Is Il­ WESA 94 Croatian Program 12:30 p.m. banished, the crime; people who slow down In order to let Heaven WEDO 810 Bishop Connare 2 p.m. once hopped bed-to-bed now go Where once there were pistols, Town come around. licitly kissed as families gather WKPA 1150 Irish Hour with 2:05 p.m. to sleep with toys In their head. choirs appear to wish all the to celebrate Yule and even Mr. T M. Folan viewers peace and good cheer. Anthologies get in the same stops hollering, "Fool!" WSRU FM 90.1 Upon This Rock 4 p.m. Greed Is cast out along with the sort of mood while television rids (From Newman C haracters on sitcoms no sneer so famous on shows pro­ Itself of the rude by pushing off On wrestling shows, the Hulk Center. Slippery longer snipe and blondes are duced by N. 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(NC) — Parents' series which were honored in­ these days of the Incarnation, be Choice has announced the win­ clude ABC's “The Ewok Adven­ MAIL GIFT SUBSCRIPTIONS TO: sure to catch "A Christmas ners of its 1985 children's book ture" "Afterschool Specials." The Pittsburgh Catholic Carol" with George C. Scott as and television awards. "20-20." "Try to Make a Miracle" 100 Wood Street, Suite 500 Scrooge. It airs on CBS Dec. 22. and "One Too Many”; NBC's The two-hour movie was first The book awards are based on Pittsburgh, Pa., 15222 "Family Ties," "The Facts of show n last holiday season. It is an nominations made by the na­ Life,” "The Cosby Show," excellent re-telling of the classic tion's parents, with final Judging "Children in the Crossfire" and Dickens story and makes some by children's book experts. There "Out of Time”; and CBS’ very important points about con­ were 12-15 winners in each "Storybreak." "Muppet Babies," temporary America as well as Vic­ category. Gift Number 1 Gift Number 2 "Schoolbreak Specials" and torian England.) The television winners were "Pryor's Place.” selected by a panel of the nation's TV critics and Dorothy Singer. Other awards for public, cable NAME OF SUBSCRIBER NAME OF SUBSCRIBER Tam m ies to play Yale University family television and local television programs and and research co-director. series include: C arnegie H all ADDRESS OF SUBSCRIBER ADDRESS OF SUBSCRIBER Parents’ Choice is a review of • Preschool to age 4 — “Mr. children's media, published in Roger's Neighborhood" on PBS The Duquesne University Tam- magazine form by the Parents’ and "Pinwheel" on Nickelodeon. buritzans will make their only ap- Choice Foundation of Waban. • 5- to 8-year-olds — "Fraggle CITY STATE ZIPCODE CITY STATE ZIPCODE pearence in Pittsburgh during Among winners in the picture Rock" on HBO. "Belle and Sebas­ their 1985-86 season with their N EW ( ) R EN EW AL ( ) NEW ( ) RENEWAL ( ) books category were "Mrs. Hug­ tian on Nickelodeon, "Story annual New Year's Eve gala. The gins and Her Hen Hannah" by Lady" on WNEV-Boston, event will be held on Tuesday, Lydia Dabcovich; “ Maria "Animated Classics" on Disney, Dec. 31 in Carnegie Music Hall, M Y N A M E Theresa" by Petra Mathers: and and "Reading Rainbow" on PBS. 4400 Forbes Ave.. Oakland. “ Ridin’ That Strawberry Roan" • 8- to 11-year-olds — by M arlca Sew all. "Wonderworks" on PBS and ADDRESS The performance will begin at Story book winners included "Family Playhouse: Tucker and 8:15 p.m. and will be followed by "Amy's Eyes" by Richard Ken­ the Horse Thief' on HBO. a New Year's Eve party. Tickets nedy; "Cracker Jackson" by Bet­ • 12 and up — "Hot Streak CITY STATE . ZIPCODE. 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