PITTSBURGH-^ -g ÎM en IM ui in • >■ H ut > z f . ( M J I C 3 I û m r m o < < o . o OC UJ oc h o Z 3 N û H W flû i O' O «J UJ en , 1IV| .1151 S Î t l£ No. 2 35* Established In 1844: America’s Oldest Catholic Newspaper tn Continuous Publication ! OÛ.KOO. Friday, March 24. 1995 -U.N. on women At Beijing, Letter on life ‘Vatican seeks to be released ■equality in March 30 diversity’ By JOHN THAVIS D . VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope By CINDY WOODEN John Paul II's long-awaited encycli­ with loving care cal on abortion and other human VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope life issues, Evangelium Vitae (The John Paul FI began 1995 with a M ary’s sorrow — In Lent, the Gospel of life), will be made public ‘campaign to explain to the world March 30, the Vatican said. suffering and death o f Jesus VT ,’the Catholic Church's teaching on The text, which sources said was the role of women. inspire Catholics to consider their more than 180 pages long, was With an eye on the U.N.’s Fourth own sins and to begin a conver­ presented to bishops from around World Conference on Women, sion o f heart To prayerfully turn the world at^l closed-door Vatican "scheduled Sept. 4-15 In Beijing, meeting March 13. "the pope dedicated his Jan. 1 toward an image such as this Sources said the encyclical, World Peace Day message to Pieta is to turn away from sinful which was requested by the College "women as peacemakers and is fol­ ways. In considering Mary’s sor­ of Cardinals in 1991, focuses on lowing It up with Sunday talks row. we can also come to see our abortion, euthanasia and embry­ about individual Catholic women onic experiments as growing who worked for peace In the ow n los s e s — o f fam ily, friends, threats to human life. The pope Church and society. p a ris h — as our share in the cross was said to have offered both theo­ The papal remarks, combined o f Jesus, a cross that promises logical reflection and practical ethi­ with work by local Catholic leaders cal guidelines. and Vatican officials, are laying the unsurpassed joy at the fulfillm ent The document also touches upon foundation for the Vatican’s efforts o f the Paschal Mystery. The mural contraception and “in vitro" fertili­ at the U.N. women's conference o f the Pieta, at right is being care­ zation, practices which the Church and its theme of “Action for Equal­ teaches are morally illicit. fully removed from the wall o f the ity, Development and Peace." Addressed to all the faithful, the During the early March U.N. recently closed St. Mary (German) encyclical was expected to be a -’World Summit on Social Develop­ Church, McKeesport. landmark document of this pontifi­ ment, which included proposals for cate. The pope has said he consid­ eliminating discrimination against WÊÊHÊÊÊÊÊÊ ers thesq issues indicative of a women, one Vatican official modem “struggle between thé cul­ acknowledged the Church would Parishioners seek a home for the ture of death and the culture of have a tough time making Its sacred art of a closed church life.” points In Beijing. U - , ifP ? » Cardinal John J. O'Connor of Witting off tho Church New York, who spoke with the pope In some feminist circles, the lit­ By PATRICIA BARTOS Maintenance costs run high y f ; during the encyclical's preparation, mus teat for an acceptable attitude said last year he expected it to be a „and the parish^ia actively , . toward women lncludeslhe accep­ Even after almost 100 seeking a buyer l y |)pqwbMÜ4- ^ -“btocMauster" andMreilcctlve of the tance of artificial contraceptives years, hanging high on the ing, according to Ken GiëàAôn, pope's new urgency about pro-life issues. and abortion. walls in a darkened, deserted permanent deacon ai St. Mar­ The Church's opposition to both, church, the murals manage to tin, who Is coordinating die The private Vatican presentation along with its ordination o f only lift the heart. effort. The works are consid­ of the document was made to rep­ men to the priesthood. Is all the Painted in a somber and ered sacred art and the resentatives of bishops' conferences ammunition some groups need to formal style, their flatness, proceeds will remain in the and national doctrinal write the Church off as vibrant coloilng and lack of parish, he added. Bb9 ' commissions. ES chauvinistic. perspective reminiscent of The parish hopes to attract Brother Malachy McCarthy o f St. Anselm Abbey The Vatican official said the Icons, the 16 oil on canvas Parish Share Program financing to remove and (lef), views the murals with restoration artist Church Is concerned that the murals — each measuring 5 restore the murals, with hopes Beijing meeting truly be a confer­ Boris Brindar (center) and Fh Mark Cooper o f S t Ministry to people by 6 feet — tell the story of o f keeping them in Pittsburgh, Vincent Archabbey. ence about promoting women, not Mary. or at least together as’à unit, who are sick or infirm an International rally to push a Church art historians think Gleason said. -rffi *:'V j Sf narrow feminist agenda. this series at St Mary (Ger­ Still handsome and impres­ With the dark red carpeting awty, cables and . The physical well-being of a “We are conscious o f women's man) Church In McKeesport Is sive from the outside^ the phene cords strewn about, remnants of lights patient is important. But more and men's 'right to be different* the most impressive such pre­ romanesque St, Maty- — and organ pipes stacked and ready for removal, important is that careful attention Consequently, and almost para­ sentation of Mary's life of any regarded as the single U.S. the darkened church has a cold and forlorn be given to spiritual comfort for the doxically, we see a need to affirm a church in the country. church following the “architec­ feeling to. ft.' . r sick and infirm — in hospitals, woman's ‘right to be a woman,”’ The new St. Martin de turally correct pure basilica Vet, elements o f Its grandeur remain. High nursing homes and other health said the Vatican position paper for Porres Parish, which absorbed style* — is emptying put abpve the 16 gray granite pillars and archways care facilities throughout the six the conference’s European regional St. Mary’s as part o f the The pews and statues are ^flanking the- seating area, sunlight floods In counties o f the diocese? preparatory meeting. recent diocesan reorganiza­ gone, much of the organ has through 28 clear leaded-glass windows, illumi­ The diocese ensures that - U.N. organizers have outlined 10 tion, when the building itself been dismantled and.sdld and nating die startlingly rich murals of Maiy. patients and residents of 75 such “critical areas of concern" for dis­ was closed, is in a rush with the bare white altars are soon The window placements were specifically facilities receive spiritual counsel cussion and action at the meeting: time to save the works. to go. S— MCKEESPORT on pago 2 S— PARISH on pago 2 • poverty: education and health; vio­ lence; armed conflicts; economic disparity; politics; national and International institutions; human rights; mass media; and environ­ Hospital partnerships: the struggle to ment and development. Local Catholic officials partici­ pated in each of the five regional preparatory meetings held in late preserve Catholic mission and identity 1994, and Vatican officials spoke at the larger preparatory meetings By JAMES MeCOY “Not only is there rapid develop­ The directives, updating those guidelines for mixed marriages,” held at U.N. headquarters. ment in medical practice resulting issued in the early '70s, were final­ said Pittsburgh Mercy Health The Catholic Input emphasized Health care is a professional from advances in technology,“ ized by the bishops' Committee on System's Gerard Broccolo. The Church teaching that women and field that can be a minefield for Bishop Donald Wuerl told the Pitts­ Doctrine, on which Bishop Wuerl vice president for mission inte­ men have an equal dignity and faithful Catholics. burgh Catholic, “but health care served, At d ie November 1994 gen­ gration described the new direc­ equal human rights. It can be even more perilous services are being challenged by eral assembly of the National Con­ tives as . “guidelines for mixed ’ But, as the Vatican’s envoy to for Catholic institutions as they pressures to combine and to enter ference ' of Catholic Bishops, the marriages o f Catholic and non- the United Nations, Archbishop enter partnerships with non- into a wide range of partnerships guidelines were unanimously Catholic health care proriders.* Renato Martino, said in December, Catholic providers that do not with a variety of care providers. approved. Such partnerships may the Church's view calls for necessarily follow the Church's Catholic and non-Cathdltc alike. become common as more "equality In diversity." teaching about abortion, eutha­ “Those involved in Catholic Mixed marriages employers provide health care tor “Perfection for woman is not nasia, contraception and other health esse as well as the bishops A spokesman for a local Catholic their employees through ‘ an inte­ being like man, becoming mascu­ contemporary medical practices. felt it was time,“ he added, “to health system compared the U.S. grated delivery network* which, line to the point of losing her femi­ That’s why the U.S. bishops review and update the ethical and bishops' new directives to Church Broccolo explained, "is a partner­ mm nine qualities, but her perfection' issued Ethical and Religious religious directives and to provide teaching en marriages between ship among health care provid­ is to be a woman, equal to man Directives For Health Care Servic­ the best possible guidance lit the Catholics and non-CathaBcs. ers, both physicians and but different." Archbishop Martino es last December. current situation," “The Church has always had So* HOSPITAL on paga 2 Saa U.N. on pago 2 Diocesan/world' news Hospitals use bishops’ guidelines as standard for Catholic identity McKeekpoh mùrals removed with love ConNnuod from paga 1 the “most magnificent” o f FT. “He was one of our designed — "architecturally Bonventure’s works, in the monks,” Brother Malachy Contlnuod from pago 1 increasingly the responsibility directed by moral conviction,” perfect,“ in the words of res­ opinion of Trinity, College art said. hospitals, usually in partner­ of an active apostolate within the bishop added, “and not toration artist Boris Brindar professor Kathleen Curran, “My interest is that the ship with payers” — such as a parish,” the bishop said. everything that can be done .— for viewing die murals. who is completing a study of paintings be saved and insurance companies. Such a ought to be done.” Through them, sunlight the German Benedictine art respected as valuable Chris­ partnership, he said, “pro­ Voto power Broccolo hailed the docu­ pours in from all sides, fall­ form. tian art," he added; vides certain health care ser­ Just as an Interfaith mar­ ment as ‘a concise and clear ing softly on the meditative Bonaventure entered the Brother Malachy commis­ vices for a defined population riage requires express permis­ framework of reference, and scenes, highlighting the oth­ Benedictine community at St. sioned restoration of one of in accord with a defined cost sion of ecclesiastical authori­ that's its value. erworldly expressions on the Vincent in Latrobe in 1877 the “messenger* angels, structure.” ty, so in their health care “When we get Into conversa­ faces, the subdued coloring and Archabbot Boniface Wim­ each measuring 7 feet tty 30 Just as the Church’s real­ directive«; the U.S. bishops tion with, the local bishop.” he and fine lines of the art mer sent him to study at the inches, which stand as mute ism is demonstrated in its wrote: ‘Any partnership that said, “what we now know u works. Royal Academy of Art in sentries between the murals. permission of mixed mar­ will affect the mission or sell- that both he and we have a Through scene after Munich, the school founded He was at the McKeesport riages under certain condi­ gious and ethical identity of common patrimony in these scene, against a uniform by King Ludwig. Bonaventure church recently to see the tions, so also, Broccolo Catholic health care institu­ directives.” Though interpreta­ background . of midnight went on to create more than end result, the work of Boris argued, the current health tional services must respect tions may differ, the document blue speckled with dark gold 300 works for churches and Brindar o f Highland Park, a care reality is that ‘if you Church teaching and disci­ “gives the bishops, it gives the stars, the people and inci­ convents throughout the conservator of icons and oil don’t cooperate in the inte­ pline ... The diocesan bishop’s Catholics, it gtves even the dents of Mary’s life process country. paintings who, until four grated network, there won’t be approval is required for part­ hon-Cathollcs a frame of refer­ around the church. years ago, was a master res­ a Catholic provider of health nerships sponsored by institu­ ence" within which to The Benedictines, long They depict the presenta­ toration artist in Leningrad. care in the town.” tions subject to his governing dialogue. noted In Europe for their tion in the temple, her mar­ Brindar removed the can­ Since industry pressures authority." achievements in liturgical art riage, the Annunciation, vas angel from the wall with may make strange bedfellows, Broccolo calls it the local Identity insurance and . music, had been dis­ Nativity, flight into Egypt, mayed, on their arrival in this a chemical solution in a the bishops' guidelines help bishop's ‘veto power" because What the document cannot and other scenes. country, to find a stark and painstaking process to fcatholic providers to remain the bishop says whether or address, Broccolo added, is . They surround the main unadorned manner of assure that the work true to their identity. hot you use the Catholic title.” particular policy questions. wouldn’t tear. altar, where a dominant worship. ‘ Every Catholic is obliged to Bishop Wuerl explained For example: Can a Catholic He removed the old coats mural of the Assumption “They didn’t have the music follow the moral teaching of that this authority comes provider enter a partnership of vamish and reapplied reigns high above a mural of or art the Europeans were the Church in their own life because of the privileged place with a hospital that performs fresh vamish, in addition to Christ Enthroned. Nearby, used to,” according to Brother and practice," Bishop Wuerl of healing in the mission of sterilizations — and still call filling in the cracks and said. "This is true of Catholic the Church. “Catholic health itself Catholic? the Pietà completes the Malachy McCarthy, archivist story. touching up the paint. doctors, nurses, and all care services cany out their That’s why, as the bishops for St. Anselm Abbey in At the “unveiling" of the The art works were health care providers. Howev­ ministry in the context of the wrote, “as teacher, the dioce­ Manchester, N.H. renewed angel, he said, “I'm painted by the noted Bene­ The St. Anselm monks, who er, the directives are provided faith and teaching of the Cath­ san bishop ensures the moral excited, not for my work, but dictine artist. Father trace their origin to the Bene­ primarily for health care ser­ olic Church,” the bishop said. and religious identity of the the quality of this art." Bonaventure Ostendarp, dictine community at S t Vin­ vices that are institutionally "The Church is involved in health care ministry in what­ He recalled his first sight and his pupil. Father cent in Latrobe, hope to raise based,” including hospitals, health care because it believes ever setting it is carried ou t" of the murals on the church Raphael Pfisterer, over a funds or interest buyers to nursing homes, clinics and that ... the work of healing While it’s up to the Catholic walls. “It was breathtaking period o f two years (1908- rescue the S t Mary murals parishes. and the acts of compassion institution to consult with the in style. I couldn't believe 1910) and are regarded as and relocate them, to their Medical advances and are a continuation of Christ’s bishop on whether its policies my eyes. The level of artistry the finest example of their abbey and college. shorter hospital stays mean mission. are in accord with its being is highly professional. God; work. Elaborate stenciling Bonaventure actually that “the pastoral care of the “At the core of the discus­ Catholic, “that ultimately is bless him.” he added of art­ designs border each o f the painted the murals at St. the sick and recovering will sion is our understanding that the bishop's Judgment call,” ist Fr. Bonaventure. murals, the work of a local Anselm and for many years more than likely be medical technology is to be Broccolo said. Si For information on the artist commissioned to com­ maintained his Studio of murals, contact Ken Glea­ plete thè project. ______Christian Art there. They Eire son at St. Martin de Porres, "He gathers abundant fru its The St. Mary murals are regarded as his masterpiece. 672-9763. ■ 1-800-569-6016 from Hte preaching who » sows before the seeds of welldoing." W e’ve found an Herbal Capsule that Bums F A T and Pope 5t. 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Lebanon * 561-550Ö in school or have left, home are under the banner of peace." H Friday, March 24,1995 PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Page 3 World news - News in brief Families rally in Harrisburg for school choice. Act ruled unconstitutional HARRISBURG — Demon­ policy” and indicated that he ance and CEO o f Henkels and first year of a phase-in pro- ,' SAN ANTONIO (CNS) — The Religious Freedom Restora­ strating strong grassroots win work hard to bring about McCoy, an international con­ gram that gives grants to low-! tion Act, a much-heralded 1993 religious rights protection support, backers of school school choice legislation in struction firm. income parents. choice for all Pennsylvania Pennsylvania. Dr. Horace Strand, princi­ Mundy said, "I am a sup­ law, was declared unconstitutional by a federal Judge in children rallied in the State The press conference was pal of the Faith Temple Chris­ porter of public schools and I Texas, ruling in a case involving the Archdiocese of San Capitol rotunda March 14. sponsored by the REACH Alli­ tian School in Chester, noted volunteer a good portion of Antonio. U.S. District Judge Lucius Bunton III In a March The mid-morning event drew ance, a statewide coalition. that "families need school my time to serve as a school 11 order said the Religious Freedom Restoration Act “Is in a diverse crowd from around REACH is pushing for a plan choice because we know that director. I am absolutely con­ violation of the United States Constitution and Supreme the Commonwealth to hear that would allow parents to a good education is the key to vinced that school choice will Court precedent by unconstitutionally challenging the Gov. Tom Ridge and to meet receive an educational oppor­ success for the children in make public schools more burden of proof* established in a previous Supreme Court with a bipartisan group of tunity grant to deftay tuition the future." He said that efficientand more effective." ruling. In the Texas case, the Archdiocese of San Antonio lawmakers and families eager expenses at the school of "choice creates competition, State legislators attending Is suing the city of Boeme overthe municipality's efforts to for school alternatives. their choice, public, private or and competltionWUl make all the rally in support of school thwart attempts to expand a church in Boeme. The arch­ Governor Ridge said he religious. schools better." choice included Sen. Melissa diocese challenged Boeme's landmark preservation ordi­ supports school choice legis­ "The sole aim of this effort Also appearing at the rally Hart (Allegheny County), Sen. nance under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. lation because "parents are in is to provide the opportunity was Byron Mundy, a board D. Michael Fisher (Allegheny the best position to choose for all children to have the member from the Southeast County), Sen. Tim Shaffer the best school for their chil­ freedom to pick their Delco School District in Dela­ (Butler County) and Rep. Church on minimum wage dren to attend." He said schools," said Paul Henkels, ware County, which would be Ralph Kaiser (Allegheny school choice is ‘ good public chairman of the REACH Alli­ eligible to participate in the County). ■ WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. Catholic Church’s support for a higher minimum wage is not based on “some Book discusses compliance "Know, then. O beautiful soul that you are the Image qf God. Know that you ideological agenda, economic theory or political prefer­ are the glory qf God. Know then. Oman, your greatness, and be vigilant’ ence” but on the Church's moral principles, a Church ■ St. Ambrose. 4th century official said March 10. John Carr, director of the U.S. with disability law Catholic Conference Department of Social Development WASHINGTON (CNS) — The through our communities and World Peace, spoke at a Senate forum sponsored by National Catholic Office for making use of canes, crutch­ FOR THE SOUNDS OF LIFE Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass. He was joined by small Persons with Disabilities in es, walkers and wheelchairs business owners, low-wage workers and public officials in Washington has published a must be encouraged to take Gail today to find out guide on providing access for their place in our parishes, PRESENTING supporting moves to raise the minimum wage. The Clinton about this virtually invisible administration has proposed increasing the minimum disabled Catholics, estimated sharing their God-given T H E N E W hearing aid! wage from $4.25 an hour to $4.70 on July 4, 1995, and to at 10 million in the United talents.” States. $5.15 an hour effective July 3, 1996. “We are deeply con­ The book is scheduled for Titled A Loving Justice: The publication in large-print, cerned that the minimum wage has been eroded by infla­ Moral and Legal Responsibili­ audio and Braille versions. HEAR-N-CARE tion and congressional inaction,” Carr said. Audiology and Heating Aids ties q f the U.S. Catholic Church The book is available for • McMurray, PA Under the Americans with Dis­ $7.50 for one copy, or $6.50 S.PJ. twAmna Pope meets Lutheran scholars abilities Act, provides practical- each for two or more copies, 9 4 1 - 0 9 5 8 msTMMsetcr answers to questions parishes plus shipping and handling. Dana Falappi — Audiologist VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While Christians cannot ignore and other Church agencies Write to National Catholic important issues dividing them, they should not empha­ have about the law. Office for Persons with Dis­ size those issues so much that they forget the faith they The 58-page guide, while abilities, P.O. Box 29113, share, Pope John Paul II said. At an evening meeting with not a substitute for legal Washington, DC 20019. For C atholic A ction League Catholic and Lutheran scholars March 14, the pope said counsel, notes areas where details call (202) 529-2933. ■ 30 years of dialogue between the two churches has shown religious entities are not “The Catholic Action League encourages women and men to put their faith into action by defending the Church and the truth that the “that what we have in common is much more than what exempt from some o f the law's Church teaches." divides us." But as Catholics and Lutherans work toward requirements. 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Pope to Holy Land in 2000 In the alleged revelations o f Jesus to Sister Faustina Kowalska o f Poland, between the years o f 1930 and 1938, Christ told her to announce to the VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope John Paul II plans to walk •3 Levels o f Care work) devotion to the Mercy o f God in a new form. It consists o f four parts: in the patriarch Abraham's footsteps in an end-of- •Activities 7 Days a Week 1) Veneration o f the Picture o f the Merciful Christ the-millennium visit to Iraq, Jordan, Israel and Syria, a •Medical Supervision 2) institution o f a Feast o f God's Mercy Vatican spokesman said. The pope also hopes to usher in 3) The praying o f the Chaplet o f Mercy and; 4) The observance of a Novena to the Mercy of God the year 2000 by meeting with Jewish, Muslim and Chris­ •Day/Eve Care, Respite Care In preparation for the Feast o f Divine Mercy* (which is to be celebrated tian leaders in Jerusalem, Bethlehem and on Mount Sinai •Inclusive Rates on the first Sunday after Easter) our Lord told Sister Faustina to make a in Egypt, said the spokesman, Joaquin Navarro-Vails. The novena o f prayer from Good Friday to the following Saturday. pope has spoken of his desire to visit the lands of the For each o f the nine days, our Lord requested that she bring a different group o f souls to the fount o f His Bible during the next five years, but without naming spe­ 4 8 7 -6 9 2 5 Mercy 2224 Walters Road, cific countries. 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Vatican, bargains on poverty, jodocument ly CINDY WOODEN their foreign aid to social projects and that monopolize the world's resources and lock the countries which receive such aid «»»c a te harmful practices such as child prostitution, COPENHAGEN, Denmark (CNS) — After poor nations out of the global market female genital mutilation and child 20 percent of their government spending to Women’* unpaid work bargaining that went into the early hours of similar projects. marriages." the morning, the Vatican was able to support Msgr. Diarmuid Martin, secretary o f the The Vatican along with many Latin Ameri­ The summit ended up promoting the “20- Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace and the conclusions of the World Summit on 20 formula" as a purely voluntary target. can countries and most Islamic nations aian Social Development. head of the Vatican delegation, told the sum­ “At first I was pessimistic because it is worked to ensure the summit recognized the "We share the consensus, and overall we mit March 7 that commitment is the key to central place of strong, stable families in cre­ only voluntary," Navarro-Valls said March the meeting’s success. are pleased with the documents,” said Vati­ ating strong, stable societies. Navarro-Valls 11. “But all of these heads of state are mak­ “The leaders o f the world's nations come can spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls, a ing a public commitment to this goal. It will said. member o f the Vatican delegation to the together at this summit not Just to study, to Cardinal Sodano told the summit its goals be a moral obligation," analyze, to reflect on or to discuss poverty, March 6-12 meeting in Copenhagen. could not be met without government sup­ Commitment Is koy productive employment and social Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Angelo port for institutions which teach people the Chilean Ambassador Juan Somavla, who integration," he said. Sodano, addressing the summit March 12, values o f solidarity, love, friendship, toler­ headed the document drafting negotiations, "They will make a promise to those one pledged the Vatican would Join the partici­ was also disappointed with what he called ance and cooperation. pating nations “and all men and women of billion people in today's world who live in the summit’s acceptance of “20-20 between abject poverty, to do something concrete and “Undoubtedly, the first of these institu­ good will in the task of charting a new era of consenting adults.” tions to be safeguarded is the family, the cooperation for the integral development of definitive about their situation," said Msgr. But, he said, “those who like it can do it Martin. basic unity o f society," he said. humanity." and start the process off." No canceling foreign debt S*x *d: the last hurdle To approach the task with skepticism but “The true result o f the summit is a moral not concrete action “would simply be unwor­ One area where the Vatican had hoped for The summit which brought together dele­ one — a process of changing the way we look stronger action was on the question of the gates from some 170 nations, had as its thy o f humanity,” he said. at these problems,” Somavla said. The Vatican delegation was pleased with foreign debt burden of poor countries; many three main goals the elimination of poverty, “The summit is a point of departure and of those nations pay more in interest on their the creation of jobs and the inclusion of all the success it had in getting other delega­ now we have to run with the ball,” he told tions to accept two o f its proposals Healing debts each year than they receive in develop­ people in society. reporters March 10. “We must shed the ment aid. Under those three headings, the summit specifically with women, Navarro-Valls said. enormous moral indifference to the plight of The first was inserted in a chapter on the Msgr. Martin had told the summit the touched everything from the foreign debt the poor.” saga of foreign debts and out-of-control loan burden of developing countries to situations importance of work for enabling people to Pope John Paul II, speaking at the Vatican become active participants in society. payments had a historical beginning and in which women are discriminated against in March 12, said the summit called the world’s must have a historical end. education and the job market. The Vatican proposal called on govern­ attention to “the inequalities which exist "The summit did not accept the challenge The last hurdle faced by the Vatican in ments to report in their gross national prod­ between rich and poor peoples and the trage­ to cancel the debt of the poorest countries, getting a document it could support was uct statistics the value of unpaid work that dies which threaten the life of a great part of but it did accept the need to study ways to convincing other delegations to recognize the women perform at home. humanity.” do so." Navarro-Valls said. rights of parents in overseeing the sex edu­ The final language adopted said such “These unfortunately are the result of a At the same time, the summit recognized cation and health services provided to their reporting could be separate from official GNP world which, forgetting God, frequently ends reports, but it did acknowledge the need to the need to reform structural adjustment children, Navarro-Valls said. up humiliating the dignity o f the human The Vatican’s point was accepted at 2 a.m. recognize “the great social importance” of the programs imposed on debtor nations as a being,” he said. unpaid work o f those who care for children, condition for new loans. March 10, he said, barely making the dead­ The pope expressed his hope “that the line for completion of the declaration and the elderly and persons with disabilities. The programs emphasize government Copenhagen meeting would represent a sign Family: the basic unit spending cuts with the result that social ser­ plan of action signed by some 120 presi­ of hope for the poor of every continent and dents, vice presidents and prime ministers The second Vatican proposal was included vices almost always are the first items to fall constitute a promise for the building of a in the summit declaration's commitment to under the ax. on the summit's closing day. world marked by freedom and solidarity.” Much of the wider summit debate focused equal access to health care and education for The summit documents recognize that bal­ Members of the Vatican delegation agreed boys and girls, men and women. anced budgets and economic growth are not on the allocation of resources for social at the summit that behind every social and development, particularly for education, The amended and adopted passage called the only ingredients in a nation's develop­ economic proposal made, there must be a for an international health and education ment picture and they call for structural health care and job creation. moral commitment not only to giving to the effort to promote respect for human dignity adjustment programs to take into account The meeting began with a proposal that poor, but to changing the patterns of spend­ industrialized nations earmark 20 percent of and protect "all women and children, espe­ the need for job creation and guarantees of ing and consumption in rich nations which cially against exploitation, trafficking and basic social services. 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Editorial Jesus’ parable of reconciliation

Just do it The Fourth Sunday of Lent — from Moses to Joshua, his boy who remained both son! M arch 26, ,1995 In any relationship — marriage, lieutenant, and the People and brother. But he does not!; If you have made a Confession during Readings: friendship, courtship, work — it’s hard have finally entered the seem to believe that the new;; Lent, make another. You can never get Joshua 5:9a, 10-12; 2 Corin­ to say “I’m sorry." Promised Land after 40 years situation can be called anj; too much grace. thians 5:17-21; Luke 15:1-3, of penitential wandering. improvement on anything^ No one wants to make the first move. 11-31 For anyone seeking more reasons to. (The number 40 seems to since he insists on seeing? Pride, fear and anger keep us closed in suggest a period of time on ourselves, unable to make the phone revisit the sacrament, we culled our everything from the narrow*! The parable of the Prodigal when God's plans are taking angle of self-advantage. £ call, pay the visit or write the note. favorites from the new Catechism o f the (extravagant) Son shows form.) Now, instead of the Although he always obeyed £ Y et w e d o want to make things right. Catholic Church. In confessing your sins, Jesus at His story-telling manna which God’s provi­ you’ll: the father externally, thejj No sane person enjoys anger or fear. best, and is a perfect parable dence supplied in the desert, elder son shares nothing o ff And, left unchecked, these emotions • be reconciled with God, Who forgives for our meditation in Lent they are able to eat the lush the father's understanding o ff tend to feed off themselves, and make us perfectly. The son represents all who produce of the Promised things. He is as much in need], reach the point in life’s Jour­ ever more anxious. It happens at home, • be reconciled with the Church — Land, and the manna, no of conversion as his brattyj ney at which they become at work, in the neighborhood. home again. longer necessary, ceases to brother ever was. But he first” convinced of their own invin­ It happens, too. in our life in Christ. fall from heaven. A new and has to believe that réconcilia-£ • recover any baptismal grace you’ve cibility, obsessed with mate- Through Baptism, we received Him into better horizon has opened for tion is better than continued!! lost through grave sin. rial pleasures, and Israel. our very soul. We received His life, His alienation. • experience God’s action in a sacra­ practically oblivious to the In the second reading, friendship. His companionship and His The younger son. though'.' ment He established Himself. things in life that really mat­ Paul tells the Corinthians peace. Through our sins, though, we’ve he squandered his inherit-^ • make satisfaction for your sins ter. That is another way of that they are a new creation, ance, is still able to be recon-4 gradually edged Him into a small comer saying that he stands for us and that they are to put d ied to the father. His past*! — or we’ve edged Him out entirely. And (through God’s mercy, this is our way of all. “making up"). behind them their sinful was worse than his brother’s,> when God goes, so does our peace. The father, o f course, is ways and be reconciled to from an external or legal per-ü • take a step on the way to reconcilia­ Still, we tend to put off the apology, God. His sons have taken for God. In God's providence, the spective, but he always knewS because apologies are difficult, and God tion with others — in your family, parish granted all the advantages new replaces the old and of the father's love, however doesn't force us to act. or neighborhood. that come with being the surpasses it in greatness. vastly he underestimated' it:! heirs of a wealthy and gener­ But we should act, and we should act • fulfill an obligation of Catholic life (if Returning to the parable, “Father, I have sinned a g a in » * ! ous man. Neither o f them, it now. We’x halfway through Lent, and you have committed serious sin since the two sons are called to a God and against you ... treat, turns out, is even remotely Lent is the traditional time for us to new point of view, the basic me as one of your hands.*! your last Confession). satisfied, much less grateful. make things right with God. meaning of “metanoia" or Just as Israel finally expert-! • get back to your roots — keep a tra­ The father is the extravagant If you haven’t made it to the sacra­ conversion. Each o f them, enced the fulfillment of God’s’ ditional practice o f the Lenten season. one, really, as he accedes to though from the identical ment of Reconciliation yet this season, ancient promises, the father! • move, with God’s grace, well along the insolent request of his family, has taken very differ­ go this week. Now is the acceptable time. whose view of things is tl«i the way to peace. H younger son for an immedi­ ent paths in life. The eld«-, only worthwhile norm, puts sC ate distribution of his prop­ outwardly obedient and com­ ring on the young man’s fin-; Pittsburgh Catholic Publishing Associates erty, and personifies patience pliant. was all the while ger, shoes on his feet and has* President: Most Rev. Donald W. Wueri, S.T.D. in dealing with the uncon­ seething inwardly as he wit­ the fatted calf killed for feast Qsnsad Manager: Ron Clchowicz trolled jealousy of the elder nessed his younger brother’s to celebrate his return. Thé E d ito r Mike Aqulllna one. PITTSBURGH antics tolerated by his (to new reconciliation is better, Comptroller. CarmeOa Welamantle One problem with well- him) unfair father. This Jeal­ Assistant Editor Phil Taylor much better than the former known parables like this one ous rage, simmering below state of affairs. ftsnior Staff Writer Patricia Bartos is that the readers and hear­ the surface, has all the Reporters: John W Franko It takes courage to be rec­ ers, who have “heard it all power to destory him, and onciled to God and to each Janies McCoy before,’ presume they have Circulation Manager Peggy Zezza his fortune, forever. But this other. Like the younger son, Advertising M anager Jack Lee exhausted the story of all of is not what the father wants: Established in 1844 by R t Rev. Michael O'Connor. D.D. one has at least to believe it is Graphic Artists: Susan Mazur its lessons. Perhaps light “AD that I have is yours.' possible. First, though, wt Serving the Diocese of Pittsburgh— Regina Duckstein Selden from the first two readings AlleghenyJEtoavsMîuttorJSreene^ The elder son has the have to believe that thé Raooptioalat: Trad L. 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n m mm Friday, M arch 24,1993 PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Pppjoa/commendB B RCIA stories rr... Remembering Fr. Cox — and a full head o f hair Last week a couple o f items How the scales fell attracted my attention as wor­ with fire and there were no organize Heinz in 1937, it had cabs on our streets for a year thy of bringing to your atten­ hard going, and Fr. Cox was or two. I from my eyes tion in this column: one was a not sympathetic. My very first Jimmy tried everything: name in the list of the anni­ venture in labor was to go on passion plays: raffles and The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) sets versaries o f deceased priests; Ib g r. the picket line of that striking novenas, sometimes com­ askfo three Sundays in Lent for examinations, or I the other was an appreciation Charles O. local along with Father Carl scrutinies. It's an opportunity for catechumens to in the Post-Gazette of the Rice bined; pilgrimages. He elected, Hensler and Msgr. Barry examine themselves and Heinz family and of its consid­ and dlselected, congressmen O’Toole. and judges. the Church, at the final erable contributions to the It felt as if every priest on stages of preparation for I culture and tradition of our He did not turn Democrat the North Side attacked me, but remained a sort of liberal reception Into the Church. area. , and championed Heinz, which Republican, was not crazy It’s the last chance to ask, Father James R Cox was had been good to their people. about Roosevelt, but had been “Am I ready to accept the the priest listed; he died in interesting. I fought back, o f course; as teachings of the Church? a powerful foe of Herbert 1955. FT. Jimmy Cox was a An Irishman named Bren­ Hoover. usual the fight was fun, for Is this right for me?" notable, a true notable of his me. nan owned WJAS, a station Possibly he will be remem­ The gospel for the sec­ era, and I regret that he is not almost as old as KDKA and bered best for his March on We won that strike, but it ond scrutiny tells of a man so well remembered as he K Q V , and had Father Cox Washington in Hoover’s day. went into litigation. Attorney bom blind and healed by should be. The reason is that broadcast the noon Mass and J. Alfred Wilner won a land­ Jesus. The scales fell from he was a man o f action and He recruited a ragtag army sermon from Old St. Patrick's that crossed the mountain» a mark decision holding that the his eyes and he could see. the spoken word, but not a every day. (Actually, the real veteran himself, his creden­ company not only agree to As I read, I recall my own man o f the written word, and pioneer priest In this was tials were Impeccable, and he terms but sign a contract. conversion, and how I came to see Christ more clearly. he did not leave much of a Father Thomas F. Coakley, Fr. Cox still would not paper trail. was a strong voice for the I was baptized, raised and confirmed Lutheran. In who shortly was transferred to soldier’s bonus, but his was desert his friends, Heinz, the Fr. Cox was a history maker high school, I left the Lutheran Church In search of Sacred Heart where he left an not the bonus army, which is company that helped feed his; what i thought would be a more “apostolic" church — in the ’20s and ‘30s, and it is Immense cultural heritage.) another story. poor. One of the strike lead-; fitting that the diocesan com­ one less encumbered by symbol and ritual. My search When Fr. Cox began in Some people now get his era, explained his disappoint- memorative book o f our ses- led me to the Baptist Church, where I experienced radio, you could be as contro­ army mixed up with General ment: “For Fr. Cox I overturn! qulcentenaiy. Shepherds of spiritual growth and made many friends. But something versial as you liked, and in the Jaco Coxey’s of a half-century taxi cab, I carry spear in pas-! was still missing — maybe this was too “apostolic," too the Ftitth, has a marvelous full- mid-decade he supported a earlier. slon play, and when I ask him' barren. Maybe there was something to symbol and rit­ page picture o f him. He was taxi drivers' strike, one of the to help the strike, he say, ‘Get > an institution. Heinz Company supported ual after all. Maybe they conveyed things we could never roughest we’ve had In this his soup kitchen generously out of here, you guys are a' express verbally. Beginning in the very early area. That was before FDR and he remained grateful. bunch of communists.’” ’20s, he was a radio pilest, Something else was missing, but I could not Identify and the New Deal, and finks Heinz has had an honorable Howard Heinz, then presi­ well before Father Coughlin of It. Then I met my future wife. Bernadette, a Catholic. We were hired to beat the strikers record of supporting church­ dent of the company, later told Detroit Rather than sermoniz­ attended services at her church and mine. In time, I and their supporters es, charities and good works, an associate: “But for that ing or orating, he talked and returned to the Lutheran Church. I had always known unmercifully. including Sara Heinz House, a young priest, we would have was blessed with a superb that Lutherans and Catholics were “first cousins,” but I Ft. Cox supported the strik­ neighborhood treasure still won that strike. The girls had never realized how close we were. conversational style. No script ers, fed them and housed operating. he ad-libbed everything and (most Heinz employees were We were married In 1979. And we continued an them In his shanty town at When Local 325 of the could go on indefinltefy, not young women) like him." arrangement of altemate-Sunday attendance at her 17th, between Penn and Liber­ Meatcutters and Butcher Repeating and always But that was long, and a church and mine. I was active in the Lutheran Church ty. The strikers fought fire Workmen-AFL tried to full head of hair, ago.| as a lector and councilman, but I began to feel a need for us to be unified in our faith. Here we were, married 12 Heart to heart years, sharing our life together, but still unable to share in the greatest of all signs of unity — the Eucharist. In October 1991,1 began a serious investigation of the What motherhood teaches, what Mary teaches Catholic faith by enrolling in RCIA Until then. I had “Be not afraid,” Gabriel said never considered the Catholic faith a serious contender.- to Mary. according to the hierarchy defending abortion and eutha­ But some curious things happened. Aquinas clearly delineates as “I know you’re kidding,” she nasia we are hearing the cries he discusses the pursuit of First: in December, my father passed away suddenly. answered. of the poor. Their hearts are happiness and the fullness of It was difficult, but I found an unexpected source of No, that’s not right. “Be it bereft. Their reasons are grace. I now knew that I could pray for my father, and life. In “Our Town," Thornton based on feelings not facts done unto me according to Wilder notes, "They never look that he could be in a better position to pray for me. Even your word." because the fact is that life is at each other." Stung by his better, the whole Church was praying for him now. This Years later, her son Jesus good. “He brought me forth is what Catholics know as the Communion of Saints. remark, I try to remember to into freedom. He saved me would pray, "Take this cup look. mystical joining of the members of the Body of away from me. But let it be as because he loved me." ‘An inexhaustible source of Chrtet. Although we may be temporarily, physically you, not I would have it " In the scriptures, the lives clarity, strength and delight, separated by death, we remain in spiritual communion. I remember the day we of the saints, the writings of To a cradle Catholic, this is nothing new; but to a Prot­ love helps me answer “No" to . the Fathers, and contempo­ brought home our first baby. the people whose company I estant, it Is a major revelation, and a source o f comfort. After I fed, changed and more, taught me the lesson I rary Catholic periodicals and might momentarily prefer but Although I had recited the Nlcene Creed as a Lutheran. wrapped her warmly in her could otherwise have missed. books, we can enjoy the com­ I had never understood the meaning of “Communion of The easygoing, good- whose agenda would conflict pany of people who trust as crib, I collapsed in the nearby with my primary obligating Saints" until RCIA rocking chair. I had never natured person I thought i Jesus and Mary did. We dare Second: the missing element in the Protestant tradi­ was had never existed. Uncon­ Love forces me to think and to not immerse ourselves only in been so tired. She began to choose. tion was now becoming clear to me: authoritative cry. She was full, dry and sciously. 1 had been selfish to the daily American media. . teaching. Catholics claim that their Church is infallible, the bone. In exhausting steps Euthanasia and abortion Those people often focus their ‘ warm. What else did she are two terrible issues that but Protestantism claims no infallibility for itself. Most want? I have had .to develop the sldll Information in a manner that denominations do not recognize the authority of the I need to fund the essential intrigue Americans today. A makes revenge and hopeless­ Everyday life continued to pregnant woman can feel lone­ Church to interpret scripture. For Protestants, scripture pit my “reasonable" expecta­ relationships God offers to ness appear to be reasonable is a matter of personal interpretation. The pastor's share with me. “My yoke is liness or anger so deeply that reactions. tions against the needs that she will agree to cooperate in . authority is usually limited to teaching the main doc­ this little girl — and her sis­ easy and My burden is light." “My soul clings to You. Your trinal points that separate a particular denomination In my desire to become suffi­ the killing of her unborn child. right hand holds me fast." ters and brothers, my hus­ A terminally 111 person can feel from the others. band, and all those other peo­ cient for my fomity I accepted Jesus, Mary and generations His yoke — love. loneliness or anger so totally When I considered the awesome responsibility that ple — brought to my attention of the faithful were tried, went with individual interpretation, the burden h>n»n> My willingness to love a lit­ that he will decide to kill him­ remained faithful and tri­ with remarkable regularity self. Something in the Ameri­ too heavy. Should I trust my salvation to my own inter­ and determination. All the too- tle gave Him the chance to umphed. Our trust can help pretation of scripture? There are more than 25,000 show me that only when I love can psyche must agree with God feed this impoverished early winter Saturday morn­ the decisions these belea­ denominations in the world today, all claiming to have ings, the bank account that entirely can I ever love generation of Americans. | the “truth." Why would Jesus die for me and then mal«» enough- guered people make because often teetered close to empty, abortion and euthanasia are me play ‘spiritual roulette” for my salvation? Surely, I try to listen carefully so I Barbara Lewis is a nurse and and the times I tried to trust legal In America. Jesus (being God) must have provided a way His teach­ our teenagers just a little can serve my husband, our m am bar of St. Bad* Parish, ' ings would remain pure. children, our parents, When we hear people Point Breeze. He did. He gave the Church His teachings and full authority to interpret them. Scripture provides ampi» r Letter------assurance of this. Executions: The point at which I finally “gave In" to Catholicism Life after rape Aiding the enemy was my realization o f the truth o f the doctrine o f tnfal- lb the Editor: subhuman, so far To the Editor libility and my recognition of the Church's divinely I am writing to say thank you for pub­ To the Editor I am surprised to find Msgr. Rice, who seems to be an authority on moat instituted authority. Then I could no longer say, “I lishing “What’s different about a baby con­ Your editorial ‘ Consistent death ethic” things, also being a military expert accept this teaching, but reject that" The Church is ceived ty rape?” (March 10) by Dr. (March 10) comes out against capital (“Hiroshima, Dresden and other outrag­ either infallible, or it is not. There is no middle ground. Lawrence Dunegan. punishment. It does not, however, say Jesus removed the scales from my eyes and allowed We have an adopted son. He was con- that one of the salient arguments es," March 10). He is concerned about me to see Him more clearly through His Church. Let us reived in rape by a stranger to his mother. against capital punishment is neither the Japanese, but forgets about the rape of Nanking, the invasion o f China, the all take a moment to examine ourselves, and let Jesus We learned this when he talked with his legal nor theological. It la that we have Bataan Death March, the "Hell Ships," remove the scales from our eyes. The three scrutinies of natural mother when he was about 35 yet to find a rum-repugnant way to take POW camps, slave labor ... The Japa­ RCIA should not be Just for catchumens. I years old. the life OT a condemned person. Firing nese received all the consideration an It is comforting to me to see Dr. squads, the electric chair, lethal injec­ enemy is entitled to. Prior to dropping Rick Simmons is a systems analyst and a member o f St. Dunegan’s article in print, since it con­ tions, gas, hanging — all are subhuman. “The Bomb,* the U.S. did notify the Jap­ Patrick Parish, Canonsburg. firms what I believe and what I know the They make us uncomfortable at beat, anese to clear the cities. I don’t remem­ Church teaches. It seems there are many ashamed at worst. ber reading where the Japanese notified articles written against abortion, but they RICHARD P. GREGORY Oakmont us of the attack on Pearl Harbor or don’t come head-on with this most difficult Clark Field. aspect. How wonderful of Dr. Dunegan to The Monsignor has a new theory: so tenderly point out the positive. I am Mission Statement When the enemy is down, help him up sure It has lightened the hearts of many, « The Pittsburgh Catholic is the official newspaper of the so he can kill a few more. to particular those bom under these cir­ Love the quiz Diocese of Pittsburgh. Historically, the Pittsburgh Catholic grew If the Bomb hadn’t been dropped, 1 cumstances. to see it affirmed that they To the Editor ¡S a p out of the need to provide information for the local ÇathoV too are children of God. I just wanted to let you know that I would not be writing this letter. 1 had .community. That need persists and thus the mission o f the realty enjoy the Church A Bible Quiz. the misfortune o f being surrendered, by Diocesan newspaper is defined as follows: (Norn* withhold) tbs U.S. Forces in (he Philippines in Pittsburgh As part of my Lenten “sacrifice" of • To promote for Catholics and other readers an under­ encouraging others, I felt the need to tell 1942 and spent the next 42 months la various POW camps. standing of the mission and teachings of the Church and its role Letters welcome you how much these little testa of jp the community. le t t e r * to th e editor are encouraged and wel­ knowledge help me to my walk with God The Japanese had provisions not to f, • To foster the faith and unity ofthelocei Church, and to serve come. AH letter* should be Knitted to 300 w ords. and His word. leave any evidence. The plan was to exterminate the POWs. as an instrument of evangelization and education. the etttar reoerveo the right to rject, e M or delete Through the help o f Hia Holy Spirit, |i • To provide readers with accurate news and information m a teria l Jrxsm letters d u e to space limitations or sub­ JOSEPH A VATfiR ject material, letter* must be signed bg the writer may your publication five king and about the Church an a local, national and universal level. prosper, McKees Rocks a n d a telephone number sh o u ld be toduded so die fThe witter is editor £j§ & • To provide a forum for an expression of views in a mynnor le tte rs can be verified. Letters that cannot be verb CECKAA M AgAMW consistent with the teachings of the Church and the principle of fied wlll not be published. Pittsburgh t lm q f A respect for others. Qgrm&dar, y Entertainment Movie review -Church ft Bible Quiz Bye Bye, Love’ singles out fathers for comedy

Twentieth Century-Fox pre­ film from Gary David Gold­ Quotations from the prophets sents an UBU production o f a Reiser, from "Mad About berg, the producer o f ‘ Family You,” does a nice turn as the •y WILLIAM NED ANDREWS Sam Weisman füm, "Bye Bye, Ties" and “Brooklyn Bridge." Loue" hopeless romantic who finds Goldberg based the premise of himself attracted to his The term "prophet” as popularly conceived, is usually « —nntanvt his film on the true story of a friend’s ex-wife. Matthew with predicting the future. However, this was only an incidental activity Dave...... Matthew Modine of this special group of men in the Bible. Their main purpose was to be McDonald’s which had Modine offers a realized, gen­ the voice of God and the conscience o f the masses. Including kings and Wc • • ...... Randy Quaid become a neutral territory for D anny...... Paul R eiser uine performance as Dave, a other rulers or leaders. These men spoke, acted or wrote under the divine divorced parents. The parents Influence o f God In order to make His will known to mankind. Complete Lu d U e . . . . .Janeane Garolfalo good father but a bad hus­ met there to exchange cus­ band since he lacks the ability the quotations In the left-hand column fay matching them with the G ra ce ...... Lindsay Crouse tody quickly and without con­ respective m issing words found In th e right. to make a commitment. W a lte r Ed Flanders frontation. The restaurant E m m a -Amy Brenneman Handy Quaid gets the lion's 1> “The w olf shall dwell with the lamb, and the — a. done even provided space on their share of laughs as Vic, the leopard shall lie down with the Idd; and the calf bulletin board for announce­ and the young lion; and a little «h«n lead Written by Gary David Gold­ ever-vulnerable victim who is to divorce. It is now the terri­ ments and information on subjected to eveiyone’s night­ them* (Isaiah 11.-6). berg and Brad Hall/produced tory of divorce and single par­ support groups. mare of the blind date. This 2. "They have sown the wind, and they shall by Gary David Goldberg, Brad enthood they share, a new With this foundation, Gold­ — b. God Hall and Sam Weisman/co­ remarkable trio work quite the whirlwind’ (Hosea 8:7). world of childrearing and berg and director Sam Weis­ well together, creating a very producer Michael household hints that fills their man began to construct ®- your Into swords, and your pruning — c. Thou believable sense of deep hooks into spears* (Joel 3:10). MacDonald/directed by Sam days with mystery and adven­ humorous anecdotes and Welsman/a Twentieth friendship. ture. As they see their kids on comic events into the screen­ 4. "The lion hath roared, who can help feeling Century-Fox film release/ The supporting cast — d. sword the weekends, the role of play for this funny, offbeat includes Janeane Garofolo as afraid? The Lord hath spoken, who can rated FG-13 refuse to prophesy?" (Amos 3:8) father becomes more and motion picture which blends the hilarious Lucille and Amy more demanding and confus­ farce with sentiment. Dave, Vic and Donny have Brennenman as Susan. Lind­ 5. ‘ Behold, thy _ _ _ cometh unto thee ... lowly, — e. child ing. Though their marriages As a director, Weisman, and riding upon a donkey" (Zechariah 9:9). been friends for years. They say Crouse plays Grace and are a thing of the past, they who made his debut with “D2: the late Ed Flanders is Walter have shared a great deal have come to realize that fam­ 6. "Hear now this, O foolish and without — f. father The Mighty Ducks,” has dis­ in his last film role before his understanding; which have eyes, and see not: together, from athletics to ily is forever. covered much richer material school pranks, from marriage death. The fine-tuned perfor­ which have ears, and hear not* (Jeremiah 5:21). . “Bye Bye, Love" is the new for comedy in this look at sin­ mances of this supporting gle fathers. The light easy 7. “As thou hast , so shall It be unto — g. reap cast add to the likable flavor thee: thy reward shall return upon thine own touch he has behind the cam­ o f the movie. head" (Obadiah 15). era accents the emotional Much of “Bye Bye, Love" is stress single dads feel. The familiar territory, things we 8. * ait weighed in the balances, and art — h. plow­ found wanting" (Daniel 5:27). 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Mission speakers at seminary Bishop Donald W uerl’s television program on Sunday, •R oofin g “Ovar 20 Yrs. Experience” * Furnaces , Scripture scholar Father Eugene LaVerdiere, SSS, and his A pril 2, at 7:30 a.m. on •Siding FHEE • Central A/C sister. Sister Claudette LaVerdiere, president of thwMaiyknoll • SoffitfFaacia KDKA-TV is titled "The ESTMlATFa * Electrical order, will speak on scripture and mission Thursdaydforil 6, •W indows «Additions Forgiveness o f Sins. ” • Awn Inga • And much MOREI at 7 p.m. at S t Paul Seminary auditorium, 2900 Noblestown Rd., Crafton. In this program the bishop 882-4324 6 7 8-70 1 0 ■ 6 8 2-74 65 ■ 46 2-57 79 They will also speak at an in-service program for teachers explains that each o f us can identify with the prodigal son. Se L e c t Io n s Á M Ó U 6 MPAC Friday, April 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. at Gilmary Center, URA M Mil I Mllll I M Coraopolis. We soon learn from the Fr. LaVerdiere is, professor experience o f living.that we need ö f -New Testament studies at G o d ’s lo v e , m e rcy a n d c a rin g the Catholic Theological p re s e n ce . A re You Looking for a Personal Union. Sister Claudette The program is part o fa served in the missions in continuing series based on a Ike .JÈL x\.Care Home That Offers Quality Africa and has headed the catechism titled The Teaching o f Maryknoll order since 1990. Christ, coauthored by Bishop Teaching ^ W u e rt, a n d o n th e Catechism o f Care, Low Cost, and Spirituality? the Catholic Church. STATION SQL’ARK PI.AYHOl'SK Christ S Call St. Paul’s Manor Today. 381-4744 “Bettor than the original.“ Check local cable company fo r additional times BFIilli, — Fr. Pm ttf Horton

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i t - Page Of traditional e By JOHN FRANKO for them "Now they're seeing It 11 Catholics around the dio­ she said. “They realty unde; cese are exploring new ways stand what Jesus went Brooke West colors to pray the most popular of her. Way o f the Cross through for us." traditional Lenten devotions, Tim McClelland is involved missal at John F. the Stations of the Cross. Kennedy School, in his eighth presentation. An Some offer "Living Stations’ Washington. RCIA catechumen, he will be with live actors, in the tradi­ accepted ifrto the Church at tion o f the great passion Easter. i plays. Others are composing "I love doing the Stations. their own reflections on Jesus’ It's a spiritual high for me.” he suffering and death, as Pope said. John Paul II has. He said his role as the Good This devotion finds its most Thief on Christ's right has ardent expression, perhaps, Increased his awareness of among students in parish reli­ what the Lord went through in The crucifixion scene gious education programs and a t S t Malachy. Catholic schools. the last hours of His life. First-grade students at “To hang with Christ on the John F. Kennedy School in Cross — there is so much Washington designed their serenity, there’s such a calm,” he said. own missals o f the Way o f the Cross. During Lent, the school He noted the peace he feels is reflecting on the theme of In the role was a big part o f Christ in the desert. Hallways his decision to convert. have been stripped to simu­ late barren terrain. Identification with Jesus The goal is to have the stu­ Stations of U*i$f*xss at uestions for dents walk with Jesus Word o f God Sw|mF\ through the desert, explained vale, are an kudio-^surfl expe­ Fr. B o b e r their teachers, to understand rience, complete with minfiniL | what He went through and and liturgical dance. what it would take to help "The ploro the children a?# Sin and Him when He fell. They can and exj^isridfid^l the more they then use these lessons to help can identity w§|l| said r M k r community each other. Francis Drabiska, pastor,M h g "They are learning how to wrote g M co-directed thepSrf QUESTION: practice of the sacrament of offer things up, just era Jesus formafiqe. ¥"*“ Ihnf Hy p r e in. tm p t h r r Penance gave very dear and did for them," said teacher Thf Stations involve the I I Lentr W f moughtfs” hum strong witness to the effects Marik Nickler. "We've had a lot work of ipore than 40 sixth-, toward Confession. I remem­ of sin upon the entire o f positive feedback. We don’t seventh- and eighth-gradprs ber those quiet Saturdays community. always give children credit for in t$fq school's fine-arts pro-1 when we would line up out­ In the course of time, the what they know at this age." gityM T F T ir u side the corfesskmal and public process of reconcilia­ , fih elr performanqe docu- I have lots qf time to think and tion was replaced with the Inspiring conversion ments the. birth o f Jdius, the pray. Then, after Confession, private forum of confession call Of the apOStles anrl fyim you really felt like you were Parishioners from age 2 to to a priest who represented Sunday as well. jjj clean. Today, we have these 78 perform Living Stations at the community. While this St. Malachy, Kenmawr. Children from neighboring: group prayer and Confession more modem form was popu­ “Many of our families have Catholic schools are InvU sipl services. I Just don’t have the lar, it also contributed to a same feeling. Why did they grown up with the stations.” attend performances. Thegtyp loss of sense of sin which said Margie Masilunas, direc­ duction also goes on the roaaJ get started? Is tt Just to save touched the entire commu­ Rehearsing fo r time fo r the priests? tor. "We like to have them to the Swissvale Miiiisterlum * nity of faith. Sin was some­ because it gives them some­ and to organizations suclras Living Stations thing very personal which > are Word q f God ANSWER: thing to do together In the the Sisters of Seton Hill in \ would easily be handled pri­ students, from It may be surprising to context of the worship.” Greensbuig. \ vately and all too easily The group performs at the left. Brandi some people, but most of the forgotten. "It's surprising how solemn*, changes that occurred after parish and at other churches. UçKee (Judas), While the contemporary the children are,” said Fr. the Second Vatican Council Tt realty moves me. It's Brendan Foley Church is not advancing the Drabiska. “People are realty were not primarily intended touching to see so many peo­ I f i m ), Idea of public confession of affected by their perfor­ I to make it easier on the ple gathered together," said Shannon Boyle sin or a public performance mance." }| priests. Janice Parrish, who is Joined f w M i M i y of penance, it Is very con­ He added the children enjoy Maureen Beck Before the Second Vatican in the cast by her three chil­ the production so much that Council, sin was approached scious erf the damage that is (Andrew) and done when sin becomes an dren. many o f them come back to very privately. Confession She pointed out the Sta­ Joelle Valentino was a very personal experi- exclusively private matter. It support the project after they (Peter). tions are a learning experience graduate F ence that occurred quietly In recognizes that It is all too an almost darkened church. easy for some to say: “It can’t Sone wondered If that was , be that serious: It doesn't the way it always was. hurt anyone else." The truth Aren’t crucifixes ju st a bit too macabre? Among those who wondered understood by the ancient replied, "I heard it will curl the compared to eternity. Maybe if were those who attended the Christians is still a truth for hair on your head." the plan of God had a special we knew we would have to view| place in our lives. Satan was a Second Vatican Council. us today, all sin weakens the .Our conversation made me entire Body of Christ. our sins over and over again, good angel made by God. but In their wondering, they think about the crucifixes In our own time, then, the we would be filled with so much he rejected God in an unforgiv- recalled the practice of the which we Catholics put in our fear and remorse that we would ancient Christians regarding Church has attempted to homes. I know they help to abie manner. The catechism turn away from them. quotes St. John Damascene: contrition for sin, confession rekindle our awareness of the recall Jesus' crucifixion and effect of sin on the entire "There Is no repentance for the of sins and reconciliation. death, but do they provide us FR. RON LENGWIN One of the significant points Christian community by with protection against evil? A angels after their fall, just as to be recalled was the fact such things as reconciliation friend of mine who belongs to a there is no repentance for man that confession of sin was services. Within these ser­ The Catechism q f the Catholic after death." non-Christian group «»M "I Church teaches: ‘ Man. enticed originally no private matter vice, the word of God is pro­ As society is drawn to sinful think Jesus would want to be by the evil one, abused his free­ at all. In fact, quite the oppo­ claimed, a response is made CONN« ANN VALENTI ways, that inclination becomes remembered for His teaching dom at the very beginning of site. The early -Christians In word or song, there Is time stranger and is onty satisfied by and not His (tying." One of our history. He succumbed to believed that when one for meditation and prayer Father, why are people fasci­ ever worsening expressions of readers wrote that crucifixes temptation and did what was sinned, one, wounded thé and the entire community nated with sex. blood, gore, vio­ evfl. The catechism teaches: "Ig­ should be replaced with cross­ evil. He still desires the good, Body erf Christ and hence joins in a common act of sor­ lence and now vampires? I norance of the fact that es. “Why frighten the young?“ but his nature bears the wound weakened the local commu­ row for sin. In the context of admit I enjoy a good mystery has a wounded nature inclined she asked. Another reader is of original sin. He is now nity of fafth. now and then but not the fonrf to evfl gives rise to serious this service, each person also opposed to using a cross inclined to evil and subject to that causes nightmares. A error» in the areas of educa­ On this principle, then, has the opportunity to make because it has became simply error. Man is divided in htowHf, friend of one o f my children tion, politics, social action and ‘ those who had sinned were a private confession of sin an ornament for many singers As a result, the whole Ufe of . asked to confess their sins asked me recently if I was morals." it states further T h e and to receive individual and actors. men. both individual and absolution. afraid of vampires. I answered whole o f history has been the : before the very community Why do people enjoy being social, shows itself to be a “No“ and asked why he was stray of dour combat witty the which they had wounded. By means of these servic­ frightened? Why are they struggle, and a dramatic one, asking such a question. He powers of evfl, stretching, so After the confession of sin, es, the Church Is attempting attracted to the macabre? between good and evil; between responded, “Because you have our Lord tells us, from the very the leader of the assembly to recover what was good of Plenty erf screaming, pain and kght and darkness." "Death Imposed a "penance* which so many holy pictures, statues dawn of history until the la s t the process of Reconciliation suffering are reported on the m a k e s its entrance In to human was most often' publicly per­ practiced by the earliest and crucifixes in your house." news. The evil underlying tt is Whether we see our sins or formed far all to" see. After Christians. It Is an excellent t He then began to tell me enough to give you a good We atm do not understand n ot thé thought of hell should the performance of the pen­ opportunity for all of us to about a movie on vampires. The scare. Mothers have been kill­ the full e ffe c t s of original sin. turn us away from sin. For Hell ance, all those doing so jffie more folly appreciate the way theatre was packed, he ing their children for yean in Besides this indtnatton there is IS complete exclusion frog* penitents) were assembled In which sin not only weak­ explained, and the film's visual abortion. And now we beftr w fth in us an innate interest in communion with God and. before the community (often ens our relationship with effect» were super. "Realty,* he about children brutally killing wfcat life coukl have been ilk* therefore, from all that shortly before B a s t » - ) and Mid. “you should see this mov­ their parents. People abuse God, but also separates us before sin changed it. end so W hm property publicly reconciled. This from me another, flj ie* ft will give you nightmares people in many ways. we find oursdve* drawn to that crucifix will frighten for weeks." He laughed when I - This life is short when fallen angel who originally in evil one. ■ * ißt* PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Bricky, March 24,1991 n e w s ACCEPTANCE-eT ai ad- varthement in (he Pittsburgh 0120 T O U R S 0120 TOURS 0120 TOURS 0120 TOURS 0129 TOURS 0395 W ANTED TO BUY a m SERVICES 8825 PROFESSIONALI Catholic, while bated an in OFFERED WEDDING*-» ■Mimâtion in integrity on the FOXWOODS CASINO-My P H K Y O t O L B CLIP & SAVE C U P A N D “ 111 I I \ Will 11 ANTIQUES WANTED- Part or the idvertiser, does not stick, Conn., Three days IÜ Cash buyer for 35 yean will COMPLETE HOME Chartas* and To ur* I I \( OI N imply endoreement o f e pred­ Two nights. May 2-3-4-, I s ,A V E < buy estates, Collections, H r- CARB-Carpentry - Fencing PHOTOGRAPHY BY-Keflynv aci or service. Complete package based on ATI AfJTIC CITY nituie. Glass, China, Iron Pry and more. Family operated. Stewart, Specialty WBD. ^I D/O. 8215.00 per person. Olii DAV 101JIÎK LENZNÊR ZONA TOURS Puns, Toys, Store Advertising, Mastercard or V in accepted. DINGS, Portraits, Family ReJ-V,' CLASSIFIED ADS-ordercd Sponsored by Knights o f Co­ O'.i V S '5 Ellwood City Transit Inc. Oriental and Hook Rugs, Free estimates, Paul un top*. Graduations, Etc. Call- -> lulled after being set but prior lumbus, 3440 Burgettstown, (412)673-7334, Rich 412-821-8562. to publication will be billed et Dolls, Trains, Paintings and PA. Call Tony (412)947-9314. m m usa On 11 for 1995 Tour Book Frames, Cameras, Crocks, (412)824-5331 half rate. CltMlfled "kills" Atlantic City WEDDING INVITATIONS- - ^cannot be accepted after II ITALY, SOUTH-Jtme 10th, □odes. Lamps, Coins, Watch­ ONE DAY TOURS es, Military, Pens, Jewelry, EXPERT ROOT REPAIR- Simulated engraved. TradK,1*) ajtl. Mon. for current week’ s 14 days Rome-Naples-Sicily- ? DAYS 1 Nit ,HT Repair work our specialty: & CANADA m n r W R M i M i Buries, Sterling or any thing tionil and Christ centered. $20 issue. Calabria-Berento-Capri-Visuv BALLY S PARK Atlantic City Expreee Downspouts, Outlets, Chim­ per 100. includes double enveL., ius-Rome. Good Hotels and Call tor our travel • 1 Night • old. WEBBS ANTIQUES, ney Work. Hee estimates; atl PLACE CASINO Manner wWi donna of Apr. »,28. May! ¿20 *36 topes. Mary Margaret 4Ì2-. food. 82,442. (412)835-8747. Apr. 2-3,6-7 CALL DENNIS O’NEIL, work guaranteed! 412-431- 241-3512. MJb 0001 PERSONALS O'.'l Y - 111 iv r per son great values like PITTSBURGH Washington, D.Ó. Apr. 9-10, Apr. 19-20 7636. An, ’f t ' Cherry Bfoeeom Time (412)371-1269 OR (1-flflfl- t o e 0530 BEALTH CAREv- ALONE & PREGNANT Atlantic City T o rn p/ut Box Lunch May 11-12 ” 3 » 841-7236). HAND Y MAN-AU home re­ Uftfine, a confidential cuing May 23-Jaa« 1 Apr. 8 «80 pairs: plumbing, carpentry, fron Pittsburgh C oesori Catino BUYING-Old Chinn e r pointing, electrical, reasonable friend. Fiw pregnancy te«. 3 DAYS - 2 NIGHTS ss—I- W- -■« -Uri sus--- * 2 Nights • PM Indudes aD taxes... SLM8 URBI! i «luvwiM orgin n ic v Glass toy dishes; Depression THE CARE REGISTRY-ofl,r>[ ÇaflPgk. 562-0513 B A L L Y S P A R K P LA C E Apr. 2-4,4-6 and Prompt Service. 412-681- 843-0505 Other departure* available Mar. 27-29 *149, Glass; Coreopolis Consolidat­ 3790. fora in-home companions and*m OULV ;■) ppr person to r. 5-7, Apr. 16-18 ed Glass; Old Glass TaMe- der 2(2-1200 SHRINES OF CANADA 22 •35Apr. home-health aides. Daylight, V Ondai) 770-2)50 Apr. 2-4 *149, ware; Kitchen Items. Mary HANDYMAN-REMODEL1 Aug. V 4 ...... AM) night turn or Uve-in. Top qual­ ConttcUrriUe 628-5555 Apr. 10-13 j* ., ito ir County Z i l * 1 3 1 J Quasey (412)859-6864. NG-Small odd jobs other con­ ity. Thoroughly screened.«’fK Man Valar_____489-9020 Kathryn «12-S73-727B Apr. 24-27 *203. Brown Bag Tour tractors won’t take. Carpentry, Mil hikfcB WANTED OLD WOODEN- Reasonable rates«» Bamadctta «12-009-3007 Apr. 29 *49 UaaT^HMLTni, plastering, plumbing, electri­ (412)421-5202. na — i s m s ? — K,TaMS.lBflM$iOorii Furniture, Bedroom sets. Din­ cal, masonry. Twenty years artt Abortion can be a K A M T O U R S Mar. 28-30 *148, (Manu Mayhem) ing Room Sets, Old Ttunks traumatic experience. SANDS HOTEL CASINO wi--- » » - »ri ri j j ri—» - _ experience. Call Steve 0575 WEDDING It«« tra m o s mnrvamDnog* opnng H oliday Inn and Cedar Chest. Bookcases, (412)321-8170. If you need heb in putting Apr. 25-27 *155, Mystwy Dtnnsr Thsatrs Lamps, Fancy Mantles. Cash PROFESSIONALS,«^ your life bodt In foot*... ONLY M3S per person • 2 N ight • Ctaridge Cariño IWnl Itmy Out Un X) Paid. (412)821-0858. NURSES AID/COMPAN- Call CARE. May 6 *62 Apr. 3-5,5-7 ( 1 1 J CEREMONIAL TRUM---Y Apr. 24-26 1 1 4 « lON-Certified, Experienced. Our Scrncaa Ate FRANCISCAN Apr. 26-28 *142 .«I WANTED OLD-Bedreem Insured/Bonded. Honest, PETERS-for Wedding ServicflCl Mother’s Day Treat CMwIbb»» Ftee and Confidential and Dining Room Sets. 40 Kind, Dependable. Available es. Since 1985. Create a Regal TOURS MpBm as band on doth otead Falllngweter Tour Years or older. Cash Paid. Mudi (VT Tmapattm, Code Ac. 24 hours/7 days to provide Processional/Recessional for Lunch e l Seven Springe tteeert. Midtown. Bala (412)531-6101. your Wedding. Fomwl Attire.OI^ New York T u t s , Baggage, Citino Carousel/Nunsense II Stop et UffonTef quality borne care to your loved ones. Call Anytime. Reasonable. (412)934-8857. T ■BomaDepoiting rinft »I Plbbuÿi, -. «fee Momente, — — S— May 6 «41 •2Night* WANTED TO BUY-BaM- CHRISTIAN SINGLES Theatre Tour irwn ano mm sanon. nease cai tot Mar. 29 *49 (412)344-3649. i—I- — —a!_ — — J -U - — Apr. 10-12 g WA mote Catechism, I930's ere. CLUB-Meet through letters, «jüiMni HWinttMi ano re66fW 0n8. CM ffyW oNdm Murder on Thunder 0802 SHARE A HOME“ !* photos, socials. All Christian Sept. 28-Oct. 1 »4 0 9 Apr. 24-26 1 1 4 « W ill pay reasonable price. PAINTING BY BOB-For Mountain Leave message i f I’ m not denominations. All ages. Inex­ Includes Broadway Show ot 1-800-654-2050 A pr. 9 *55 CumtMiland, MD ftee estimates on quality work HOME SHA RING-Care tq .. pensive. Call 412-265-3557/- YeurChekt.Hr Tim. available. (412)733-5412. done professionally, call 736-4927 Altoona " May 20 *62 Share a Spare? DWELLING S Send S.A.S.E. to: C.S.C., P.O. Hotel, Dinner, Brunch, Tour • 2 Night/Weekend1 WANTED TO BUY-Old (412)366-0153. Interior work CONNECTIONS OF PITTS-—» 'B ox 11288, Pittsburgh, PA otHew York, Bfe lUend Apr. 12 *49 Mystery Train Ride 4 Lunch a specialty. PERRY0P0US Apr. 7-9 1 6 1 mi bookcases, armoires, clocks BURGH. (412) 833-3499. A f-_ \ 15238. and music boxea. Call BUSLINES t a . Maple Fedival 8anaoa Bingo QâmMmSn PLASTER STATUES-Re- fordable Finden Fee. ♦ New York RD«1,BOX37F (412)746-2451. FREE-BEAUTIFUL heart Apr. 22 *38 May 27 *46 paired snd Repainted. Let me P0 W OPOUS, PA15473 0803 SLEEPING ROO\T^-N touching prayers, verses and Christmas Show Mullida« Fours WANTED:-Llonel, Ameri­ rejuvenate your precious (ami­ BlOssed Matrix Medal with Stan Hywett Hci Mardi Oras Night O Doc. 11-14 *409 * a on Gateway Clipper can Flyer Toy Trains. Notre ty heirloom for die next gener­ explanation. Catholic Action, Apr. 26 *40 T o r o n t o Dame Graduate will pay np to ation o f loving hands. Dolores GREENFIELD-Sleepincn, 28 Center Street, Natrona Includes Radio City Music May 31 *42 Phantom o f the Opern Rooms, furnished. Lovely de-. j'.f He! Chrktmu Shorn, $75.000 for trains in good 412-761-3608. Heights, PA 15065. Two-Day Tours Mfr 17-11,27-28, JUyM *189** condition for my collection. cor. AD amenities. Private en-^1* f Broedmey Shorn ot Your MULTI-DAY TOURS W A LL WASHING-No Job trance. Parkway close. UnemLrel.v MAY THE SACRED-Heart Choice. Dinner, Lunch, Tour Niagara Fak Please call Drew Bauer Bsq. Myrtle Baach Rorida a rd e too small. Senior's Discount supplied. Private home. Quiet,, of Jesus be loved, adored, glo­ ot Now York EBtltltnd Senior Spring Sng 412-343-4486. MBI May 1-5 *349 20 yra. experience. Free esti­ (412)421-2498. ! rified and preserved through­ Cat tor Details May 5-14 7 (9 , mates. Call Tom 412-882- MOTORCOACH May 6-7 *179. Ind. Tiens. Lodging, 4 Brook. 4 Dinner, WANTED-WEDDING out the world now and forev­ Shorn. Tour Senior Cape Cod Dress - Reasonable price. Size 3233. er. Amen. O Sacred Heart of CALL 885-6962 8-10. East Subuibt. Pittsburgh 0809 APARTMENTS Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude ONE DAY M a y 20-21 ♦ 1 8 7 , May 8-12 *299 Resorts Casino area. (412)327-7981. FOR RENRiii helper of the hopeless pray TOURS Toronto Atlantic City Hofland TuHp Festival four us. Say this prsyer nine Maple Festival Phantom of the Opera KUNZER times a day for nine days. D.S. May 3-5 *169 May 18-11 ‘419,. CASPER TRAVEL May 27-28 ,««. Bonus *10 Coin, Food, Show DOWNTOWWROOSEVELT ARMS New Orleans ANTIQUES ASSOCIATES MEETING SOMEONE IS-a A p r . 2 9 *39 Ju n e 17-16 *225 » 1 Bedroom. ir, Group and Senior Spoetali Capa Cod May 24-June 4 phone call away! The Pitts­ 8ewickley House Toar Toronto WANTED Telephone Systems Utilities included. ATLANTIC CITY May 21-25 *389 Sept 15-24 199e Possible subsidy. burgh Singles Christian Chan- M a Lunati Jooeph’t Pmamcoot We buy anything old — Tri nel-meet Christian Singles Stef Trtnt. Lodging. 4 Brttk, t Omnvr, and Sands Casino Ju n e 17-18 Memphis/Blue Grass Furniture, Glassware, Old IS looking to meet you. Conve­ M ay 3 *49 ol Martha'sdie's VVineyardTour Computer Networks CD July 16-16 , « « _ nient. effective, beneficial, all Apr. 3-5 . $119 Branson, MO. June 11-16 149, Toys, Military Items, Con­ Caäno Benue CO Washington DC A ug . 12-13 *205 eri tents of House, Attic, Cel­ • Sales REALTY GROWTH ages. 24 hour message. Indudes Lunch May 21-27 Ocean City, Md <412)881-6209. What about lars, Garages or Bams. • Installation 391-6160 ^ Taj Mahal Casino M ay 13 hd Turn.. Lodehe. 4 OuM Sen 4 Day Low you? Brook. 4 Ohnero, 9 shows, Sdver Dol­ • Support J £ June 12-15 $179 865 Adult 855 Child 8-12 ler Oy, Showboat Crune Jane 11-14 OLD AND UNUSUAL SAY NINE-Hail Marys for Ceeino Bonus >10 Coin KB June 18-21 *245.. ANTIQUES • Consultation JJU,, M other's Day Cruise Baltimore nine days. Thank you. J.P. Apr. 9-11 *279 Ca ly Music 4 Day High Gateway C lipper 0810 RESORTS Briv., Bally Park Casino lela nd July 9-12 672-5499 (412)441-0900 ST. JUDE’S NOVENA-May Indudes Lunch Phantom of the Opera/Toronto Cat Anytime June 3-4 155 July 21-26 *255^. VACATIONin the Sacred Heart of Jesus be Apr. 18-20 $149 June 23-25 tooe kid Trono., Lodging. 1 Brook, 1 an­ P R O P E R , - loved, udored. glorified and May 14 July 21-23 *335 «ri note, Tour ol Demmo, MD. (D a y High May 15-17 $149 *35 0510ENTERTAINMENT preserved throughout the CaBho Benue 120 Blue Ridge Holland Tulip Feotlvat Dewey/Rehoboth July 16-21 0400 MISCELLANEOUS DISNEY/EPCOT-Benutifuir1 J world now and forever. Oh July 39-Aug. 4 *379^. and Tanger Outlets Beaches Oceanside SALES A PARTYTYME ENTER- new, furnished vacation homeirti! Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for Midtown Bala M ay 12-14 *309 eri 5 Day Lew 3 bedrooms, fully equipped us. St. Jude, helper of the June 5-9 *245 TAINMBNT-Receptions, * 2 9 BaMmore/.Annapoio Sept 18-14 BRASS BED-Queen with or­ Banquets, Parties! 40’ s thru kitchen, cable TV, launder, ’ « hopeless, pray for us. M.J.A. July 16-19 $199 May 20 Inc. Tiene., Lodging, 1 Dinner i Shop­ built-in pool. For more rental/1!? '; ping at’the Ouiots' Sept 17-21 *17W thopedic mattress set Unused, 90's Music. BAND/DJ'S. Full Carino Bonus KOCeABuM Cumberland/Froetburg M ay 26-28 * 2 9 9 - e lease information ,tn ST. JUDE’S NOVENA-May Nashville stili boxed. Cost $1000.00, MC' Packxge/Light show. Rea­ the Sacred Heart of Jesus be TYaln Ride & Lunch sell $345.00. (412)787-1095. sonable Rates. Call 412-344- (412)793-8869. Las Vegas Four-Day Tours June 7-10 «409 u k loved, adored, glorified and 4027,412-831-7407 for book­ HILTON HEAD IS-Condo, Imperial Palace May 25 Ind. Trono., Lodging, Oprytand Hotel, HOMEMADE COOKIES- preserved throughout the *59 ShBVKlKlOCirVÔMÿ Tic**» to Grand Oh Opty, Oprytand ing. 2 Bedroom, Close to Beaches.^ world now and forever. Oh Apr. 30-May 4 $469 Lady Locks, Nut Horns, Apr. 23-26 *355.. Cheese Cups, Pizzells, Etc. AAA-Flnest-Entertainment- Shopping-Golf Counea. H n iO t J Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for ATLANTIC CITY tage Golf Tournament week; ’ us. St. Jude, helper of the Mountanieer Appalachian Hoedown W ildwood, NhI. Mary Ellen (412)681-9071. MATT OLIVER- Midtown Motor Inn (Accordion-organ) Hourly available. (412)751-8120 hopeless, pray for us. R.L. June 25-30 *314 I oil I i ce ■HXi-i Park, W.Va 3-Day Toons Apr. 24-26 *211 .ri ONE YEAR OLD-Whirl­ rates-Big Band Sound-One Caffe, Mormrifen I-SIMI-252-3S6U HILTON HEAD-For rete- 2 , THANK YOfJ-O Most Holy CasinoS Races pool Dryer, moving and can’ t Hour Show-Smgalong. 412- 1 9 9 5 Biuegrou Dinner Train s k e i t with me. BR condo, pool, 2 blocks from ' St. Jude for prayers answered. Mall of America 921-8278. Ocean. (412)242-4857. iBT-r Sun., May 28 $29 Apr. 10-12 May 22-25 .««. (412)488-7217. J.M. Bloomington, MN «200 HELP WANTED bullott Coin Bonus tor. 24-26 Ju n e 19-22 *305 « "ALOHA"-By Marie Otiv- SEA ISLE-57tb Street, 3BR, M ay 7-9 July 10-14 *273 er-Hawaiian Entertainment- 0120 TOURS Vacation Rentals 2B, 2nd Floor w/deck. W/D/^Uf M ay 14-16 M Trane , Lotting OuBel Ormar at CRAFT "HULA" - Children’ s Parties, MW/DW/Cable. No p eti^ ” Cottage, Apt. Condo. May 29-31 *109, Multi-Day Tours Myodo Lake Cosmo, Hundroda ol Luaus, Any Gathering, to y Sioreo, Amueomonl Pork à Moro Parish Minister Available Auguat-September:* 4-Day Tonrs SHOW Celebration for Any Occasion. 1-610-642-7426 after 7 pm. ATLANTIC CITY I 412-781-1100 Ortando GROUP LEADERS (412)443-8097. Call Now to fte&ervff Early of Formation Apr. 23-30 *519 POri). Sat. April 8 1 Day Service Apr. 3-6 *119 i Qualifications: Candi­ D IS C JOCKEY-WED* Branson, MO. SMALL GROUPS? 9 AM - 4 PM DING/BANQUET/PARTY. «Ñ* date must bo a practicing 0901 HOUSE F O R S A LE * to Atlantic City Apr. 24-29 No Problemi Music from 40’ « to 90’ s FOR Apr. 17-20 *129 i Catholic with a strong Casino Bonus May 22-27 . We also specialize Library Fire Hall DANCIN’ AND ROMAN- ATLANTIC CITY commitment to CaflwHc FOR SALE-Hauae. South«“ ^ , Wed. & Fri. $18 June 5-10 *599 «,<*> In Mini-Bus Charters CIN’ . Call Dan 412-621-4644. S a t $12.50 BaiyiPaik Race Carino Apr. 30-May 3 *139, education and spiritual Rt. 88-Library P «. aide. South 18th St; Slopes; Träfi 4 D ay 5-Day Toura Western Sampler formation. I* responsible 3 miles south of South FOR POLISH POLKAS- rooms, 2 baths, good for in- -, 3-Day Tours Apr. 4.26 *200 Ju n e 3-17 ZONA TOURS for the development and Park entrane* Standards and a bit o f every' vestment. S2l,OOOlel7t Ju ly 24-28 t a « « Aug. 5-19 n 184« HOMEVUE ROAD implementation o f initial thing. Music far all Occasions (412)821-3339. iù '^ May, June from . •200 Mon.-Fri. * 19. and Places! Call Lenny 412- Taj Mahal Sept. 15-29 *1,295 a»» OUQUESNE VUAQE SHOP. CTR and on-going faith for­ Info-833-2490 FOR SALE-Twe uuubld°G Cadno Bonn to ., Mar. Juw $30 PA 15122 276-3850. Apr. 2-4 Coin. Burnt a Snow Wildwood, N.J. mation for children, brick houses, each 7 rooms, 2 Apr. 23-25 3 D ay 469-3902 youth, adults and fami­ baths and garages. Near trana^-- June 4-8 *379 e» portal ion. Call (412)661 -9698*^ Apr. 30-May 2 » 1 3 5 Apr. 11 MM (Plkburgh) lies. Preferred: Master’s lorlal Day Weekend Mocklnqchfand degree to Retigious Edu­ 0500 SERVICES 0525 PROFESSIONAL or (304)242-1169. • Carino Bonus St 5 Cotn, (10 Food May, June hem 'ISO ih. DC, Baltimore, 752-9701 OFFERED WEDDING Ju n e 5-9 trie cation, Theology or REPOSSESSED HOMES-“J May 7-9 Cadno Bonis Apr.. May. Juw Kb Philadelphia (EtooodCky) SERVICES Cain. Bum or thaw Sept. 11-15 *515 e « related field; experience Estates, Relocations. Moat a rn i­ May 14-16 in administration and AAA MOVING, HAUUNG- May 21-23 « - Alcaka Motor Coach Tour 1-800-833-4287 cas Pittsburgh and WeaterqrlV TOURIFICS ¡M ay 27-29 (OuMdsHMxagh) leaching relgion; ability Clean up attics, garages, es­ PHOTOGRAPHER-For all PA. Must have job, down pay- ' May 29-31 * 1 4 0 ». Ocean City, MD June 11-Jufy 8 *3 ,2 5 9 _ to work in team environ­ tates. Fair prices. Move any­ Occasions. Specialty Wed­ ment and good ctediL 4129?!. Lot Vegas b y But Cèrti for 1995 Tour Catalog thing. 412-828-6614. 412- dings A Portraits. Call J Tarr 4 Day/3 Night Cape Cod ment with parish and 621-6401. nVIROTTO R & o «, M ulti-D ay Apr. 19-May 1 ■699»*. volunteer staff, Sand 782-2597. Photographic, 412-828-9285. A L ESTATE. June 11-14 Ju n e 17-23 T ou rs Stanton iJune 18-21 Ia a a Resume to Mrs. Elian A L L HAULING-and trash Auo6‘11 1700 0200 H E L P W A N T E D Morgan (Search Com­ 7 day, 6 night* lAug. 27-30 AD O ¿i Sept. 30Oct.6*/99, removal. Foal, reliable snd Branson, Mo. 6 Blows, 12 meals mittee), c/o St Theresa reasonable! Also demolition is C CaB lor 1998 BLUE RIBBON Church, 61 MW S h eet work. Cell Walt 412-687- 8 Ohowe. > Meals May, July, Aug. VacaNon Planner Pray for Peace cL> Sep t.. O c t. *696 w . Union town, PA 15401 $928. May 7-12 »5 2 5 „ Lenzner Tours PRINCIPAL WWamsburg/Va Beach July 30-Aug. 2 ( U r For 1995-1996 school year. Vatican hails release of 7 nuns J e ff Foxwood Casino 4 P a y ...... J uly 13-16 7 6 1 -7 0 0 0 0290 4Meeis 1-800-342-2349 Pan ih-hated school o f 200 SITUATIONS HoBandTulp Festival students in a university WANTED VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Seven missionary nuns were release^ Apr. 2-4 » 1 8 0 e e Mt. Nebo Road Ma y 17-19 *249 m* ISept. 10-13 . Sewickiey. Pa 15143 town, grades K-8, invites by rebels In Sierra Leone after nearly two months in captivity, n Pick-Up Points practicing Catholic appli- POSITION WANTED-Mu- Wildwood All Dates Above sic/Liturgy Director, 16 yean church officials reported. IT nmlajffffii M a y 22-26 cant with strong leadership experience, looking to relo­ The Vatican hailed the nuns’ liberation but called for the | Each Add. person *99 Snh Ising. Iliisieoni tRhtwoone Sept. 24-26 »169«. 0200 HELP WANTED ahilitire to maintain tradi­ cate. Published composer, mu­ M a y 29-Ju n e 2 Child $59 (8-12 yra) tion of academic excellence sic degree. Liturgy Masten in release of others still held by the rebels in the West African EDENFIELD Sept. 17-21 ... *199 >M For all above date» CHILD CARE NEEDED- in a school denigrated as a progress. Resume, cell country. STAGES June 6 Sept. ‘269 Ocean City, MD Mstere, dependable, non- National Blue RUbon (310)450-0585. The nuns, including one American, were handed over “safe 6 Days. 4 Nights smoker needed to care for 2 School o f Excellence. M u« Myrtle Beach year old, in our Cranberry and sound” March 21 to Bishop George Biguzzi of Makenl, who I July 10-14 (AAA have master’s degree, 800-245-8600 Aug. 26-Sept. 1 home. Position is three days had personally pleaded with rebels to free the miwainnnri»« a„ Sept. 9-16 I Aug. 7-11 £ 9 9 ** per week, 7:15 a.m.-5:45 p.m. W.Va. administrative cer­ 0385 WANTED TO BUY 412-246-0511 Sept. 16-22 '369 wo Includes 4 Breakfasts Experience, references and tificate (or equivalent) and Vatican statement said. New York City own transportation required. minimum 3 years a » * » ! AAA AAA ABA AB AC- The sisters were then taken to the Sierra Leone capital^ CHUCK GIDES TOURS CsO (412)772-5754. CESS-AMERICAN FLYER- 'W eekend experience. Send resume 224-5222 Lionel Trains sad Old Toys Freetown, where they were welcomed by the papal delegate tqi Statue of Ub/EBIs Island md one-page personal phi­ HELP WANTED-SECRE* wanted. Ply up lo $50,000. the country. Archbishop Luigi TravagUno, and members o f their,, I June SOJuly 2 t n o o TARY-High profile, fun-dme, losophy composition by Free Appraisals. 412-276- inner-city senior church secre- July 21-23 400 m April 25 to: Search Com­ 5325. Xaverian Missionary Society o f Mary, tsiy, 3 « yean o f executive MOVING? mittee, Our La4y ef C o ve M a y secretarial experience using ADVERTISING C O L - The Vatican delegate and Bishop Blguzzl thanked all who Take Us with You! WordPerfect 5.I/6.0. Lotus Fatima School, 535 Nor­ LECTIBLES-Wanted from fa­ shown concern In the case and helped win the sisters' freedom. I J u n e 19-22 •275 and church secretarial back­ way A venae, Huntington, mous Companies....)-!} or Change o l Address Form* ground preferred. $19,000 W V 25701 Infkriu held fUt-Metal, paper, cardboard, Pope John Paul II waa among those appealing for the nuns’ W ildw oo d plus benefits. Resume to Box wood, s Is m , plastic/vinyl, release. (Place your mailing label here, or Print) 309. Glenshaw, PA 15116- in confidence. composition-especially the un­ I J u n e 2 5 -2 9 *290» 0309. usual. Immettiate response. Local Church leaders and the Vatican delegate “strongly hope rw aaw. Cash paid. (412)781-3323. that the other hostages will also be freed soon,“ the Vatican Old Address______Palme Report ALL AGE ANTIQGES-Yeu statement said. 6 Meals É M A deserve the highest price pos­ caty/ap ... . •______- “If there is no ultimate truth to guide and The nuns were kidnapped Jan. 25 in the northern Sierra July 6-9 W l4 es direct political activity, then ideas and sible tat o f your quality an­ C ALL FO R 1090 tiques, furniture, oriental rags, Leone town of Kambia, along with as many as 100 other civil­ New Address. TO UR HOOK convictions can easily be manipulated for sliver, toys. Jewelry Snd clocks. Before you sell. Call ians, and marched into the high forest Some of the captives 266-311 1 reasons of power... a democracy without a ty / Z ip Rick (412)828-2698. Honesty ot I . l ;800r433-3854 values easily turns into open or thinly dis­ assured. escaped were subsequent^ released, and ft was unclear h o # Effective_____ guised totalitarianism.” mazy remained in the rebels’ hands. M B I T Ò U R S AMERICAN FLYER-U sed M ail Completed Form to: Trains and Old Toys wanted The missionaries were identified as Sisters Adriana Mareili. Circulation D e f t , Pittsburgh Catholic I LoGJKfliilc Station Pope John Paul lt by former after bay for Hpl^ an American; Tferesa Bello, Angela Bertelll, Agnese Chiletti, 135 First A ve* Suits 260, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 rffN'íTn r Hlv-tL Cmtisimus Annus Iqr, Courteous Reply, Free Ap­ Anna Mosconl and Lucia Santarelli, all Italians; and HildegarcL •4S0w*«iwnkybrQy»^4d**^ ^ ILcctsrialc. VA 15051 petitele. 412-466-0242, 412- Jacoby, a Brazilian. ■ Friday, March 24,1995 PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC

Judge rules FACE law unconstitutional r|n «un w»h tha WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pro­Pro- abortion clinic*.clinics. TheTTic law seta statute regulating private life'activists applauded a fed­ fines of up to $ 100,000 and activity within a state that eral judge’s ruling March 16 AOH liturgy jail terms of up to one year for does not affect interstate com­ tftdt a law guaranteeing first offenders and fines up to merce. The Ancient Order o f Hiber­ access to abortion clinics is $250.000 with three-year jail nians held its St Patrick James Henderson, attorney unconstitutional. terms for subsequent convic­ Day Observance Mass at for the American Center for 'The decision by a U.S. fed­ tions. the Hyatt Hotel, March 5. eral court represents a major So far the law has been Law and Justice, said the Bishop Donald Wuerl and victory for the pro-life move­ upheld by seven federal judges decision should be seen as the Hibernians' chaplain Ft. ment in America.” said the and one appeals court “reasonable” because it was Francis Lackner concele- Rev, Patrick Mahoney, director The six defendants in the not about abortion, but bratedL Taking a moment of the Christian Defense Coali­ Milwaukee case had parked strlctty about congressional from the program are, from tion, during a Washington two vehicles to block the authority. left. Ft. Lackner, Sr. JoAnne ¡Iress conference the next day. entrance to Affiliated Medical "We’re hopeful now, Andiorio, Sr. Sam Marie U.S. District Court Judge Service, a clinic where abor­ because this decision builds Healy, Bishop Wuerl Kevin Rudolph Randa dismissed tions are performed. Some had conflict, making it more likely ______Donohue, Marty Madigan charges against six people chained or handcuffed them­ to go to the Supreme Court.” Photoe by crop Ketech and John McEvoy. who blocked entrances to a selves to the .vehicles and "The court (decision) Milwaukee clinic in Septem­ some to a 55-gallon drum affirmed what we’ve been say­ ber; saying the Freedom of filled with cement It took fire­ Access law was unconstitu­ fighters four hours to remove ing for years,” that it Is uncon­ tional. Each had faced up to the protesters from the vehi­ stitutional to prevent demon­ six' months in prison and a cles whose doors had been strations, added Mr. Mahoney. $ 10,000 fine. welded shut The U.S. bishops’ The Freedom of Access to In United States v. Wilson, Secretariat for Pro-Life Activi­ Clinic Entrances Act, or Randa ruled that Congress ties has voiced its opposition FACE, was passed last year to lacks the authority under the to the Freedom of Access to prevent protests in front of commerce clause to pass a Clinic Entrances Act. I Calendar — SATURDAY, MARCH 25 Clarwln Ave., West View. For Boniface, North Side. CRAFT SALE, 10 a.m. to 3 reservations call 931-9766. MASS for people troubled p.m., Athletic Association, St MEETING and talk by Milo with drinking problems, 8:30 Thomas More, Bethel Park. Mllburn on ‘‘Eucharist,” a.m„ Calix Society. East Wing Also bake sale and lunch. To Downtown Catholic Communi­ chapel. S t Francis Hospital, reserve tables call Mary Beth. ty, following 5 p.m. Mass, S t Lawrenceville. All welcome. 279-8279. Mary of Mercy. For informa­ HAM BINGO, 7 p.m.. Our ■ tion call the parish, 261-0111. Lady of the Sacred Heart High St. Patty Parade marshall Bishop Wuerl waves to onlookers along the parade route of Pittsburgh's SUNDAY, MARCH 26 School, Coraopolis. Cost, $3. FRIDAY, MARCH 31 MEETING, Secular Fran­ annual SL Patrick’s Day Parade, held March 10. Thousands turned out fo r this SPAGHETTI DINNER, 1:30 year’s event. St. Patrick o f Ireland’s feast day was observed March 17. to £|:30 p.m., St. Ursula school LENTEN LUNCH, 11 a.m. to ciscans, St. Pamphilus, half, Kirk & Duncan Aves., 3 p.m.. Christian Mothers, St Beechview, following 11 a.m. a r e are rew wre I Allison Park. Adults, $6.50; Oliver Plunkett, Frederick- Mass. INTRODUCTORY OFFER chlftiren 7 and under, $3.50. town, social hall. Including HAM BINGO, 2 p.m., Ladles J Buy One Dinner and Get $5.00 Off Second Dinner j For! reservations call 364-6758 soups, salads, pierogles, o f Charity, S t Francis, Fln- Feeding the hungry or 486-2499. haluskl. leyville, church hall. Also | §>&$§ 1 §1 DW^AMforoahen* ■ ______' 30 YearsYean Experience Exportonce to In Catering ■ ROSARY, 2:30 p.m., Beaver WEEKEND RETREAT for refreshments and baked is a greater work I 1 Codnty Holy Name Society, men, St. Paul Retreat House, goods. Admission, $3.50. I Our Affiliate Dan-O-DWrtbuHocCo. Party Supplies, Rantola 751-DANO ^ Good Samaritan, 995 Melrose South Side. For reservations “VERONICA’S VEIL,” 1:30 than raising the call 381-7676. and 6 p.m., 44 Pius St., South Ave., Ambridge. Also meeting d e a d , and refreshments. Side. For reservations call QRGAN CONCERT, 7:30 SATURDAY, APRIL 1 431-5550. St. John Chrysostom j T û vv/y* i ANNUAL ART AUCTION, MEETING, 2 p.m.. Legion of 4th century p.nj., S t Paul Cathedral, Oak­ |5300 ^WUTSTOETJ4S(EMPORT 751-3225| land. James Noakes, with PTG, S t Bernadette, Monro­ Maiy, S t Basil, Carrick. Charles Lirette on trumpet, in eville, parish hall. Preview, 8 SPAGHETTI DINNER. 4-7 works of Purcell, Bach, Vivi­ p.m. Also wine and cheese. p.m., SS. Simon & Jude an!, Martini, others. All For tickets at $5 and informa­ school cafeteria, 1625 Green­ welcome. tion call 795-5559 or tree Rd„ Scott Twp. For reser­ Where there’s determination... « . , r,, ,• . 798-0870. vations at $6 for adults; $3 for children ages 2- 10, “call die MONDAY, MARCH 27 LUNCH WITH THE EAS­ school, 563-1353, or PRO-LIFE MASS for CCD TER BUNNY, noon to 2 p.m.. there’s a way... 344-1369. students of SS. John & Paul, Guild and Christian Mothers, BINGO, 3 p.m. (doors open 6:3b p.m., S t John Neumann, St Teresa, Perrysvllle, school there’s 1 p.m.), Hoty Child school Franklin Park. auditorium. Lunch and enter­ tainment Included. For reser­ gym, Bridgeville. For informa­ tion call 221-0436. TUESDAY, MARCH 28 vations at $3 call Sally, 364- 6494, or Maiy, 366-2955. TALK on “Christian Parent­ MEETING. 7:30 p.m., sepa­ ing“ by Sister Marietta Rus­ rated and divorced group, St “VERONICA’S VEIL,” 2 and 7:30 p.m., 44 Plus St, sell, 1 p.m., Harkins Hall, St. Margaret, Green Tree. For Anne, Castle Shannon. All information call 921-7999. South Side. For reservations A unique partnership with Cathofa higher education call 431-5550. welcome. LENTEN EVENING o f SOUP AND SALAD reflection, 6 p.m., S t Paul CRAFT SHOW. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., PTG, S t Elizabeth Seton DINNER, noon to 4 p.m., S t "Getting through Retreat House, South Side. Christopher, Prospect Adults, Also dinner. Mass, conference. School, Guardian Angels/St college required Martin worship site. Logue St, $4; children ages 6-12, $2; For reservations call ages 5 and younger, free. money that 1 381-7676. West End. Also food and Chi­ nese auction. For information simply did not call Sue Hutchinson, have. After I finally WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29 937-9121. LIVING PORTRAYAL of HEARING AID received financial LUNCHBON-CARD PARTY, Last Supper by Upper Room noon. Daughters of Erin, clearance I had to Group. 7:30 p.m., St. Knights of Equity rooms, 533 face the cost o f Jude/St. Aloysius worship WITHOUT E. Ohio S t Admission, $5. site, Wilmerding, McGarey books. My NEED DEVOTIONS, G o o d Hall. All welcome. grant rescued me Samaritan/Holy Trinity wor­ BATTERIES MEETING, 1 p.m., senior ship site, Ambridge, 8:30 a.m., by providing the citizens, S t Germaine, Bethel Tiny Rechargeable Confession, Mass, Rosary, last dollars I Park, multi-purpoae room. Power Cell Fite Yvonns Gai ther-Evans meeting. Entirely In Ear needed to stay in Also bingo. Carlow College 1961 PGH., PA — If you can hear people tak and can! school. Now, Fm in make out the words dearly, then this may be your THURSDAY, MARCH 30 m. a a m Sergeant answer. An extremely small hearing aid that fits a position to give A llegh en y County LENTEN EVENING for wTO W ChaÎdH entirely in ona ear has bean psrfsdad. VWh this tiny Sheriff^ Department aid M n a whisper may be crystal dear. The main back to NEED.9 pot of the haaring aid, tha ska of • Tiny Paper ' 5246 “ d 11 “ • Holy Wisdom/St Milch Head, to manufactured by a group of NEED (Negro Educational Emergency models in our communities. Wesbnghouae engineers «bo created a Micro Ampkfier Company aspedely for Hearing Aids. Drive) is a non-profit scholarship fund. The This may be the opportunity you’ve been program provides the way for deserving looking for — to make a vital difference in ESPECIALLY FOR Pittsburgh area young people to realize another's life — a difference that can carry NERVE DEAFNESS dreams of higher education. Since 1963 forward for generations.You, your church, This type of aid a what peoplt vtoh a hearing ioe over 15,000 students received grants. 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taPrindnn! attanmatiw^nws wwooaawtop*Search ‘ - > m “A m n N <*» Wütoal n/klMImt awf AMatoa! ixtbrmuUm mg I» tUatmtfitm M* fauuyiomtmO^mamnt efWato Ar aaMuf M fm within ftnMyhmia: l-aOO-73X-OWto. Hgittmtiim don mat tmpt, mdocmmmt" St. Andrew’s School c*y- 1421 Ferndale Avenue * Johnstown, P A 15905 ' GyalrfbalufMR ' 1% i I ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE REGARDED WITH CONFIDENCE i. ■■■■stew ...... areswu i . wan mi — ...... J w m m m m m m um Features Annunciation began Mary’s pilgrimage to Calvary Teaching as Jesus By SR. M. FIDELIA CHMIEL, CSSF and produced a new humanity: new men arid new women, not simply nice men and nice women. Each o f us has an annunciation. Throughout the ages, artists have tried to depict the moment The celebration of the Annunciation reminds us that the gift of the Annunciation by showing Mazy at prayer. In her By KIM SCANLON UEB of the Spirit does not bring endless euphoria, a steady stream response, this maiden of faith embodied all the mystical theol­ of consolation, certainty or ready-made answers. It does bring ogy of her ancestors. In the seemingly laconic reply there was Words usually come easily to me. Tfffaether writing or a tremendous responsibility and the empowerment of God to the most complete surrender to the designs of the Almighty. It speaking, I often find myself inspired with an idea. fulfill one’s mission in life. Furthermore, as Christ was bom was only because she yielded moment by moment to the will of Once the Idea is in my head, the rest comes quickly under difficult circumstances, so our continued birth in Christ God in all her ordinary, commonplace tasks that she recog­ and with little effort. is accompanied by birth pangs and a dally dying and rising to nized the shadow of the almighty hovering over her and uttered As the deadline for this aftlcle approached, I waited new life in the Risen Christ the "Flat” which had global repercussions for all times and all for that inspiration. I struggled with ideas and themes, When Mary responded, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the generations. but to no avail. For once, the words did not come. The Lord, let it be done to me according to Your word,* she gradu­ Yet, at that first Annunciation, e ls the angel departed and longer I struggled, the angrier I got As my frustration ally became the product of her surrender to God's will. Her the radiance faded, Mary must have felt bewildered and fright­ and anger increased, my ability t$ work effectively “Gethsemane" began with the Annunciation. ened. She was a lonely maiden — an unwed mother. Possibly, decreased. Finally, I realized the circle I was in. With Here the maiden o f Nazareth has much to offer to us on our that is why she hastened to the house o f Elizabeth, not only to that realization came die inspiration I was looking for. Journey of faith. Mary not only observed the law (which every help her but to escape the village gossip, for Mary's condition Simply pu t the inspiration (s the struggle. Not often good Jew did), but went beyond what the law required. Char­ could not have remained a secret for very long. People at that do we think of a struggle els being a gift, but it can be. acteristic of Jewish piety was the unherolc sacrifice, the unas­ time lived very closely together. By recognizing the struggle, we ceui learn from the suming, inconspicuous devotion rather than extravagance, How relieved Mary must have been when Elizabeth greeted effort i mortification and asceticism. The Jewish vision did not sepa­ her by saying, "And wtty is this granted to me. that the mother Often we plod through our lives, taking for granted,, rate one from an understanding of life’s darker realities. For of my Lord should come to me?" Thus it was a woman, Eliza­ the things that we have or the things that we can do. every pious Jew, the purpose of each task and each moment beth, who was the first person to understand Mazy, for even When something happens that disrupts our plans or was to ennoble the common and endow the worldly with eter­ Joseph had to be enlightened in a dream. One further under­ threatens our comfort, we find ourselves angry and nal beauty. stands that it was not at the Annunciation but at the Visitation frustrated. How dare things not go our way! At that No one captured this extraordinary spirit better than Rabbi that Mazy broke out in her hymn of praise, the Magnificat point, many of us resort to prayer. We ask God to help Abraham Joshua Heschel. In a masterly tribute titled The Finally, els Mary stood with the other faithful women and the us, to restore the balance of our life and to put things Earth is the Lord’s, he wrote: ‘ Saintliness was not thought to beloved disciple beneath the cross, havlzig participated in the back the way they were. We rarely sdlow these tempo--!, consist in specific acts, such as excess prayer or performance black agony of the crucifixion, she did not regret the “Fiat” of rary feelings srnd disruptions to impact on the way we of rituals, but was an attitude bound up with all actions, the Azmunclatlon that brought her to Calvary. In her pure conduct our everyday life. Too soon we forget our frus- t accompanying and shaping all life’s activities. Saintliness was heart, she knew it was the dawning of a new era. She was fully tratlon and we foil to use these experiences to make ~ not an excursion into spirituality; its mark was loving kind­ aware that the role of women assumes greater importance in lasting changes in our lives. ness. A saint was one who did not know how it is possible not all transitional eras — and especially now els we stand on the We must take time to appreciate our gifts. We must " to love, not to help, not be sensitive to the anxiety of others.” threshold of the third millennium. recognize our lives els gifts and we must give thanks.,,n Mary's “yes” to God at the Annunciation was the outflow of From Mary’s Azmunclatlon we gain Insights into real prayer, Similarly, each of us has been bestowed our own an attitude bound up with all her dally actions. It was not her which is not telling God what we want, but putting ourselves at unique gifts. To wish for someone else’s blessings is to*"* first “yes." However, it was this “yes" that allowed her to bring His disposal so that He can reveal to us what He wants. True deny our own. We must each find peace and comfort ln - c Christ into the world for all of us. The Incredible truth is that, prayer is not trying to get God to change His will. It is trying to our lives smd joy in the gifts that others bring to us. with that true surrender to the unfolding plan of everlasting discern His will and Eillgn ourselves, our hearts, our minds and Although It may seem like a small event, my struggle cr' love, God changed the human species, transformed the source wills with the plan of His everlasting love for the good o f the for inspiration will impact on my journey through Lent. “ Mystical Body of Christ and the entire world. Perhaps future With God’s grace, It will impact on my journey long iU Í HARC.RIIlin IISH generations will praise God for the marvels He has done in our after this Lenten season is gone. As 1 approach each' “ midst. H new day, I will make sm effort to acknowledge that the *' Old-Fashioned day is a gift. I will try to look at challenges as opportu- ’ 0 nldes to remember the good things in my life. Rather Sunday Breakfast Art show in Elizabeth thELn begging God for help, I will try to ask for patience and courage and to say thank you for the many good™ on the porch The Perm View Art Center at 999 Rock Run Rd., Elizabeth, moments that preceded the one of struggle. £ will open Its winter arts and crafts exhibit Sunday and Mon­ I invite you to consider the SEune approach. As you™ day, April 9 and 10, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Works will Every Sunday are faced with a struggle, consider the many times vnut 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. include oil and watercolors, Oriental painting, weaving, lace and other forms of art. did not struggle. Let the thoughts of your successes < • and joys eEise the, frustration o f the current setback. Eggs Benedict • Pancakes • Bacon • Sausage Experience the challenge e ls e u i opportunity to appreci- m - Eggs In a Basket • French Toast • Hash Browns ate the gifts of your life and leam to cherish the strug- «¡T Omelettes • Eggs to Order • Prittatas Canevin auction set gle. You too may find that the inspiration Is part of th e « 10% discount with Church Builettn Canevln High School will host an auction Saturday, April 1, at struggle. All you have to do Is think, thank and find. B 'X 5:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel, Coraopolls. The evening will include dinner, silent auction and dancing to music of Past Kim Scanlon Ueb is executive director, St. Anthony _ Midnight. School Programs. ^Lg£Jl, For reservations at $25 call the school at 922-7400, ext 115. Italian & Seafood Restaurant DIRECTIONS: From Downtown - tike l y i North to Fox Chapel Road Exit Music of Hildegarde Bear right Into Waterwoiff MU. The Urban Sky Consort will perform the music o f Hildegard Waterworks Mall . Fox Chapel Area - 781-9550 ■ Open Every Day Slovak Mass and Easter breakfast Lunch« •' Dinners • Takeout • Private Parties . Happy Hour o f Bingen In a program Sunday, April 2. at 2 p.m. at S t Bene­ • i dict Monastery auditorium, 4530 Perrysvllle Ave., Ross Twp. Prince of Peace Parish on the South Side will host a Sloyjak I ASAGNARAVIOII STEAMED LOBSTER The afternoon, sponsored by the Benedictines for Peace and Mass Etnd traditional Easter breakfast Saturday, April 8, a t'¡11 the St Joseph Sisters, will a.m. in St. Matthew Chapel, 148 S. 19th S t Rosary in Slovak tyill also include readings. The begin at 10:45 a.m. ¥TBEAUTIFUL group performs music from Following Mass will be a breakfast of ham, sweet bread, cheefae, medieval Germany. sausage and colored eggs (dobre shunka, pascha, siretz, kolgasy Proceeds will benefit the St. and pisEUikl), in the parish center, 81 S.13th St Home Joseph sisters serving In a The day will also include folk artists in native costume demon­ Guide school in Porus, Jamaica. strating traditional crafts. A Slovak bake shop will also be Both the Benedictine and St available. B t = Joseph communities are cele­ Admission is free, but reservations are needed to plan for the AH. “AB” MEYER brating 125th anniversaries breakfest Call Lynn at the parish center, 431-0168 by April 1. To CONSTRUCTION this year. donate, or for Information call Catherine Tonuisko. 381-9645, or Painting A Remodeling Admission is $5. 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Locail main reaches out to Bosnia By PATRICIA BARIOS two sons, the Ublparip family. family. Struck by their plight, he Daniel has written several George Pukarlc of Nativity decided to help, and in the fol­ times to express the family’s Parish in South Park won a lowing months sent along gratitude and Pukarlc has recent honor for his Interest in clothing and donations to found a priest to help trans­ helping refugees of the Bos­ help. late the messages. nian war. “It was a very touching Daniel has written: “You Pukarlc. a technological experience,” he recalled. have awakened in me a new analyst in clean coal technol­ The family includes Daniel, spark, that not all men are the ogy with the U.S. Department 16, and Dean, 10, and their same, but there are still in the of Energy in South Park, won mother. The boys’ father, a world very good men.” the Jefferson Medal from the Serb, remained in Sarajevo to Though still living in Capl­ American Institute for Public help with the Bosnian jina as refugees, the family Service. government's defense. now has a small apartment, He donated the $1,000 prize Pukarlc has also inspired which Pukarlc says is Just a to Gospa Missions. his co-workers to help. They temporary arrangement. Pukarlc has visited Med- ffi i ■ Fl ro-: PhotebyJUnlH nmann have provided donations of They see no end in sight, he Jugoije twice. On his first trip, funds and goods for the added of the continued fight­ ¡Guild fundraiser for Marian Manor in October of 1993, his tour refugees. ing in their country. MariOn Manor Guild, Crqfion, is sponsoring its annual Golden group visited a refugee camp Pukarlc himself is of Croat­ He hopes to visit them George Pukarlc Monogram Lunch/ton & Card Party, Saturday, April 1, noon, at in Capljina. There he met a ian origin and he has been again this fall. I the Allegheny Club, Three Rivers Stadium. Proceeds will benefit Croatian refugee family from studying the language to bet­ Marian Manor Nursing Home in Green Tree. The home has Sarajevo, a mother and her ter communicate with the sewed the area for over 40 years. The event will include a « i . _ . , . ^ , Late-Life Depression Prevention Program boutique, Chinese Auction, bake sale and much more. Shown L X p lO n ilg g€ITCi€T 111 GOCl clIlQ C llU rCxl making preparations are Helen Rust, guild president, Sr. Mary epression occurs — and recurs — more often among older adults Berchmans, assistant administrator o f Marian Manor, and Lynn “Male and Female in Christ — II: Exploring the Catholic Dthan in any other age group. If you are age 60 or older, have had Harvey, event chairwoman. The guild is also accepting new Institution of Gender," a seminar/retreat will be held July 7 to a prior episode of depression, and are experiencing several of these members. 9, at St. Vincent Archabbey, Latrobe. symptoms most of the time, you may be eligible to participate in a The weekend retreat is designed to assist clergy, religious free research treatment program: and the laity to understand the traditions of the Church • persistent feelings of sadness • changes in sleep or appetite regarding roles and relationships of men and women, espe­ or hopelessness • low energy cially for the purpose o f living and working together in the • loss of enjoyment in life • trouble concentrating or contemporary Church. • thoughts of death or suicide remembering Presenters for the seminar/retreat are Benedictine Father Mark Gruber and Benedictine Sister Gertrude Gillette. For more information, call (412) 624-1886Monday through Friday, Fr. Mark is a monk of St. Vincent Archabbey and an assis­ 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All calls are confidential. tant professor o f anthropology at St. Vincent College. He has University of Pittsburgh written articles and books, including Wounded by Love: Intima­ © Medical Center tions o f an Outpouring Heart and Exalted in Glory: Encountering the Risen Christ Sister Gertrude, a contemplative nun from St. Scholastlca School Field Trips — Picnics Priory, Petersham, Mass., serves as adjunct faculty member of the College of Notre Dame of Maryland as well as instructor at SOUTH PARK U .I.P. PICNIC PLACE and SKATING CENTER the Washington Institute for Religious Education, Washington, D.C. ttfB> »Mfr For registration information call 532-6796. 8 ***« Sim*, imiw o t t . t r m i m - j. mi> twwi .»,»»» ». mw Teen night at St. Teresa St. Teresa in Perrys ville will host a Lenten evening of reflec­ South Park V.I.P. tion for teenagers from the 19 parishes in the Northwest Dean­ OUTDOOR SKATING - MINI GOLF - PAVILIONS - TABLES ery on Sunday, April 2, at 4:45 p.m. Father Tim Whalen will GRILLS - RENTALS - POpL - VOLLEYBALL speak. $4 ea. includes food (pizza, drink) The evening will include prayer, talks, pizza and a folk Mass at 7:30 p.m. To register at $2 or for information call 366-1078 (Conveniently located in South Park on Corrigan Dr.) weekdays. Please Phone 833-1310 v

Why Must He Die?’ T & t y , M e The Teen Chorale of the Sewickley Choir Institute will present, the Passion Play "Why Must He Die,' at various locations ihroughout the Lenten season. This is the fourth year for the Catholic Child Sponsorship production made up of area high school students. It runs for about an hour and a goodwill offering is taken at the door. For “They" are the Pittsburgh more information on upcoming shows scheduled fo r March and Your opportunity to help one very poor child is much April call 741-3463. Catholic too important to miss. And Christian Foundation for advertisers Children and Aging is the only Catholic child jcotton Patch Gospel’ who have Just sponsorship program working in the twenty-three published ads desperately poor countries we serve. * St Joseph High School will present Harry Chapin’s “Cotton in the fetch Gospel” Fridays and Saturdays, March 31 and April 1, Pittsburgh You can help a poor child at a Catholic mission site I (iforch 7 and 8, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 2, at 2 p.m. in the Catholic receive nourishing food, medical care, the chance to go tittle Theater, Garfield St., Natrona. to school and hope for a brighter future. You can Z fi because they || want to offer a literally change a Ufa. special jTime of Reflection’ Through CFC A you can sponsor a child with the ; invitation to amount you can afford. Ordinarily it takes $20 per month ~ ; “A Time of Reflection,“ including songs and readings, will be you to favor to provide one of our children with the life changing b e n e -, presented Sunday, March 26, at 2 p.m. in Divine Mercy/St. them with fits of sponsorship. But if this is not possible for you, we Mary worship site, Beaver Falls, and Sunday, April 1, at 7 p.m. your business. invite you to do what you can. CFCA will see to it from * $t St. Rose, Darlington. W e hope you other donations and the tireless efforts of our missionaries* that your child recetvee the same beneftte as other r do favor them. sponsored children. DIOCESE OF GREENSBURG, PA Not ju st •fr*# ■Church of the Resurrection, Northern Indiana County because It will And you can be assured your donations are being mag* prove to them nified and are having their greatest impact because our ™ A rural putonl team is being formed to develop a newly created 1200 household parish that programs are (ftrected by dedicated Catholic missionaries located in northern Indiana County approximately 60 m il« from Pittsburgh. The Church of advertising in with a long standing commitment to the people they servc^ the Resurrection will have 5 worship sites within a 30-mile radius. This unique pastoral team the Catholic will consist of 3 priests, a pastoral associate, a director of religious education, a liturgy Plus, you ars your child’s onty sponsor, lb help build ¡3 coordinator, a business manager and appropriate support staff. constitutes a Little Conchita lives in a small village In the your relationship, you will receive a picture of your child, ^ M inistry Ponltlons good mountains of Guatemala. Her house is made of information about your child's family and country, letters ’ . investment, Applications are being accepted for the following full-time positions: Pastoral Associate, cornstalks, with a tin roof and dirt floor. Her father from your child and the C FC A quarterly newsletter. Director of Religious Education, Business Manager. although it struggles to support the family as a day laborer. General Quattflcatiom: Candidates must be practicing Catholics with a strong commit­ will; not just Your concern can make the difference in the lives Please take this opportunity to make a difference in thf ment to rural ministry. We are seeking creative, energetic individuals who have demon­ because it will of cNIdren like Conchita. fife of one poor c h id Become a eponeor today I strated an ability to work in a team environment. Candidates must be able and willing to help us travel within the parish on a daily basis. Positions require flexibility, excellent interpersonal evangelization and communication skills and an ability to telará to a wide spectrum of sustain ministerial needs. advertising r Yes, I’ll help one child: P—tontf Aaaoclute sales, D Boy G Gilt O Teenager O Any in most need Provide leadership and direction for the development and implementation of evangelization, although it 4 pastoral outreach and visitation. Master's degree in Pastoral Theology, related field or will do that My monthly pledge is: □ $10 □ $16 □ $20 □ $25 □ $50 □ $100 equivalent. Five years experience preferably in a rural environment too; but My support wifi be: Q monthly P quarterly □ semi-annually D annually ^ Director of Rrilyinaw because you Enclosed is my Brat sponsorship contribution of t H you prefer, simply can will find them Q l cannot sponsor now but I enclose my gift of $______CFCA Sponsor Services Provide leadership and direction for die development and implementation of inclusive eager to initiationfoduration/formation programs. Dioceae has restored the order of the sacraments of □ Please send me more information. 1-800-8754564. initiation. Master’s degree in Religious Education, Theology, related field or equivalent. please, Five years experience preferably in a rural environment reliable to deal Nam6 _* Pilone with and Address appreciative of Responsible for general management of parish business, financial, legal and operational C lt y _ _ _ Stets. .Z ip . matters. Position provides administration Oversight, coordination and assistance to pastoral the team. Supervises office and> maintenance staff. Bachelor’s degree in opportunity to Christian Foundation for Children and Aging (CFCA) businefs/finance/accounting, related field, pr equivalent Knowledge of compte« applica­ tion», stewardship sad people management. Previous experience in parish setting preferred. serve you. One Elmwood Avenue I P. O. Box 3810/Kansas CttyTKS^èl03-0910 Please don't ISMs check» psyMe lo: ChrteienFeieMoMon Mr OtiSdran end AM»

Sandra Caffo, a marriage and Divorced Persons on Sat­ dinner. The conference will feature Dr. Joan Coultas; “Pastoral Father Jerome Dixon; and and family therapist with 90 urday, April 1, at S t Margaret “Individuals think the sepa­ other topics and speakers: Care of Separated or Divorced “Evolution of Marriage vs years experience, recognizes School in Green Tree. ration or divorce will make life “Where Have All the Morals Persons," Father Benedetto God's Creation of Marriage,” thfct, where separated and Registration begins at 8:30 okay again,” Caffo asserts, Gone," Jo Ann Paradise; “Di­ Vaghetto; “Confusion and Rev. Dr. Bobble Jean divorced individuals are con­ a.m. for the conference, whose ‘ and in some ways it has. Old vorce: Knowing Your Legal Anger — Their Use In Rebuild­ Cromartle. cerned, “old battles die hard” keynote address will be given buttons still get pushed how­ Rights,” Attorney Chris ing," Lorraine Williams: “Ful­ Cost Is $25. For more Infor­ and “qld buttons still get by Father Carmen D* Amico, ever, and you feel stuck in pushed." pastor of St Benedict the that familiar rut ... In this Glgliottl; “Divorce: a Challeng­ filled, Though Single,” Bonnie mation or advance registration Caffo will expand on these Moor Parish, Hill District The workshop, w ell explore ways ing Journey,” Father Scott Colucdo; "Women/Men — forms, call Maureen Wood, principles at the 14th annual program also features break­ for moving beyond old pat­ Seethaler; “Spirituality and Communication and Self- diocesan Office of Family Life day of enrichment of the dioc­ fast, 12 workshops, Sunday terns with the significant peo­ Divorce," Sister Carole Riley: Esteem,” Larry Badaczewskl; and Family Concerns, esan Network for Separated liturgy and a concluding ple In your life.” “The 12 Faces o f Intimacy,” “The Annulment Process,” 456-3160. ■

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ST. CATHERINE, BEECHVIEW $4.50. Also sandwiches, crab « JUDE, in the schgbl, 3lCLHhne ST. BARBARA, BRIDGEVILLE ST. BENEDICT, McMURRAY Fish fiy on Fridays of Lent, cakes, other foods. For phone SCOTT TWP. Adults. $573U, Sinlor citizens, Fish fiy on Friday, March Fish fiy, March 24, 4-9 ; McCann Hall, 1901 Broadway orders call 276-9979. Fish fiy on Fridays of Lent, $5; children, $4. Also other 24, 45 Prestley Rd. Lunch p.m., O'Brien Hall. Baked and / Ave., 5 to 7 p.m. 4-7 p.m., school cafeteria. foods. Stations and Benedic­ from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., $3; filed fish dinners, fish sand­ Featuring filed or baked ST. MARY, GLENSHAW Green Tree Road, baked or tion follow at 7:30 p.m. dinner from 3-7 p.m. of fish wiches. Call 941-5473 for fish, shrimp and children's Fish dinners on Fridays of filed fish dinners, sandwiches, sandwiches, other foods, $5. orders and takeouts. Adults, dinners. For take-outs call Lent, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Mar­ shrimp and more. For more ASSUMPTION, BELLEVUE Also take-outs by calling $5.50; children $3. 561-9466. ian Hall, 2510 Middle Rd. Information, call 563-1940. Fish fiy on Fridays o f Lent, 221-7252. Adults, $6 ; children, $3. For 3-5 p.m., McGovern Hall, N. ST. FRANCIS, FINLEYVILLE ^ ST. BASIL, CARRICK take-outs call 486-9872. ST. MICHAEL, ELIZABETH TWP. Jackson Ave. Cost. $5.50 for Fish llnnrTjijïlfin'y f*— u Fish dinners en Fridays of Fish fry on Fridays of Lent, fish sandwich dinner, $3.75 ,3 to 7 mnTTbakga or filed 1 Leyit, 4 to 7 p.m., church hall, TRANSFIGURATION, Archangel Hall, 4-7 p.m for sandwich. Take-outs, 3-8 snNUnneiTCost. 1735 Brownsville Rd. Featur­ RUSSELLTON Including fried and baked fish, p.m. by calling 766-9727. ing fish or shrimp dinners, Fish fiy on Fridays of Lent, butterfly shrimp, sides, pizza, shrimp scampi, scallops, plat­ 2-7 p.m., including breaded and desserts. Take-outs avail­ HOLY CHILD, BRIDGEVILLE ters. Adults, $5. For take-outs fish, cod sandwiches, soft able by calling 751-0663. Fish fiy on Fridays of Lent, c& Ìrót fêom/ruvuô/i call 881-9631. shell crabs, seafood gumbo, 4-7 p.m., school cafeteria, Sta­ shrimp, oysters, clams, bake INCARNATION, NORTH SIDE tion St Including dinners of * ÿ $ 5 ST. PATRICK, NOBLESTOWN baked or filed fish, crab cake sale. Fish fiy on Fridays (March ; •veils * Communion Prayerbooks Fish fiy on Fridays of Lent, 17, 24, April 14), 4-7 p.m.. or lemon pepper pollock, . • Prayer Boolu • Precious Momena Collections ! -Bibles * Rosaries 3 to 6 p.m., social hall, 7322 WORD OF G O D , SWISSVALE Annunciation parish hall, $5.50 for adults, $2.75 for 1 • Religious Jewelry • Medals ■ Holy Communion Dolls _ _ Noblestown Rd. Fish fiy on Fridays of Lent, 2603 Norwood St. Dinners of children. Also a la carte foods. COLLECT»« 'Featuring fish, shrimp, crab 3:30-7 p.m., through April 14, fish and shrimp. Also avail­ 1812 R L 286 (Golden M ile H w y) Pittsburgh, P A 15239 cutlet, pierogies, other foods. school cafeteria. Featuring able, fish sandwiches, other ST. TERESA, PERRYSVILLE Next lo Molyneaux Tile and Carpet • (Christian Video Rentals Available) For take-outs call 693-9664, dinners, soups, sandwiches. 1 Fish fiy on Fridays of Lent, 7 3 3 -4 9 8 8 foods. For take-outs call Special prices on Selected Communion Item with this ad after 2 p.m. For more information, call 321-8103. 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., auditorium. 371-8388. Dinners of breaded scrod, ST. SYLVESTER, BRENTWOOD HOLY SPIRIT, WEST MIFFLIN baked cod or breaded baby Fish fiy on Fridays of Lent, ST. BARTHOLOMEW. Fish fiy on Fridays of Lent, shrimp, $5.75. No charge for 4 to 7 p.m., church hall, PENN HILLS 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Homer Hall, children under age 10. Also BOOKBINDING including fish dinners, sand­ Fish fiy on Fridays of Lent, church basement. Featuring: ala carte foods. For take-outs Books, Treasured Family Bibles, Prayerbooks wiches, soup and pizza. For 4-7 p.m, sponsored by the fish dinners and sandwiches, call 364-9975 after 3 p.m. Bindings in cloth and leather, restoration of paper-related mbre information call. FTG, school cafétéria, Erhardt shrimp, crab cake, soup, materials all executed patiently by hand. 882-7651. Drive, baked or fried fish din­ haluskl, pizza, other items. ST. NORBERT, OVERBROOK Fine restoration of all church-related documents. ners. Also other items, des­ Take-outs and delivery avail­ Fish fiy on Fridays of Lent, ST. WINIFRED, MT. LEBANON serts, take-outs. able by calling 466-3444. 4 to 7 p.m., ' church hall. Book and Document Restoration Co. Fish fiy on Fridays of Lent, Including baked or fried fish Mark. C. Murray 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Benedict ST. MARY, CECIL ST. PETER, NORTH SIDE dinners, sandwiches, other 222 S eneca Street, Suite 231 • OH City, PA 16301 Hall, 550 Sleepy Hollow Rd. Fish fiy on Fridays of Lent, Fish fiy on Fridays of Lent, foods. For take-outs call 614-676-8377 • 800-986-1286 For take-outs call 563-1414. 3-7 p.m., church hall, shrimp 4-7 p.m.. Our Lady Queen of 881-9628. dinner, $6; fish dinner, $5; Peace worship site, Middle & ST. ANNE. CASTLE SHANNON sandwiches $3.75; cabbage Sulsmon Sts. Adults, $6 ; chil­ PRINCE OF PEACE, SOUTH SIDE MARCH SPECIALS Fish fiy on Fridays of Lent. and noodles, and sides avail­ dren 12 and under, $3. Also Fish fiy on Fridays o f Lent, able. For take-outs call 221- flea markets. For Information 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., parish cen­ 40 Gallon Gas Water Heater 4-7 p.m., school cafeteria, •5 Year Warranty 4Q40 Willow Ave. Baked or 9771. call the rectory, 321-0711. ter, 81 S. 13th S t Dinners, • Relief Valve $289.99p lu s ta x fried fish, shrimp dinners, $5; sandwiches, $3. Also • Parts, Labor, Delivery •Normal Installation sandwiches. For take-outs call ST. COLUMBKILLE, OUR LADY OF GRACE haluskl. Pierogies available for § 5§1-0101 after 3 p.m. IMPERIAL SCOTT TWP. take-out only. For information Delta Modal #100 Kitchen Faucet Fish fry on Fridays of Lent, Fish dinners (baked or fried call 481-8380. MW EBBI BMnj Supply Lines ST. ELIZABETH SETON, 4-7 p.m., fish and shrimp scrod), on Fridays o f Lent. Labor $149.99 plus tax Normal Installation Add tl 4M plw Mx tor amytr CARNEGIE combination, fish dinners. 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Conroy Hall Fish fiy on Fridays of Lent, Take-outs also available. D®lta!Delta 522 Single Laval Lav Faucet ndon to 6 p.m., 316 Third Ave. S,Un“ $139.99cum Fish, crab, shrimp dinners, all & ft wrap your heart • NormiNormal Installation PEOI’LH’S CHOICE W INNER ANGELS Si'riMvd ÂfintiiU'Xiisit*. ut- lliUsjïurüM^stjÇ I;a! and give it to¿ßesus... » 4Vi ieo n g lo v l & S o n Continue to live at home.. ANGELS » ! « » * * > 7i h it a Oftor End. March 31, «MB 771-6000 m * 7% ¡-r ■aaaae*M'v ANGELS ^ *MÌpS55Sas«"u ului • ■ iii .11* »1*5 •1 m. 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Alphonsus Croake Sr. Francine Hensler Bro. Robert Acton Father Alphonsus P. Sister M. Francine (the former Frances) Hensler, a pharma­ Brother Robert John A. Croake, former pastor of St. cist at St. Francis Medical Center in Lawrenceville for 44 years, Acton, a native of McKeesport, Leo. North Side, died March died March 18 in the infirmary of the Franciscan sisters in died March 8 in St. John 11 in Mt. Carmel Priory, Ten- Millvale. She was 77. Neumann Residence in afly, NJ. He was 75. Sr. Francine entered the order in 1934 from St. Joseph in Mt. Saratoga Springs, N.Y., at age Fr. Croake was bom in Oliver and worked as a teacher until 1942, when she became a 83. Chicago and studied at Mt. pharmacist at St. Francis. He attended St. Pius V Carmel Prep Seminary in Nia­ She worked there until her retirement in 1986, when she School and McKeesport High gara Falls, Ont. He professed became a volunteer pharmacist there, serving until 1993. School and professed his vows Surviving is one brother, Joseph, o f Brentwood. his final vows as a Carmelite as a Redemptorist in 1944. Funeral Mass was offered March 20 in the motherhouse Brother Robert served at St. in 1940 in Washington, D.C., chapel, followed by burial in the sisters’ cemetery. after completing studies at Philomena in Squirrel Hill and at parishes in Ohio, Baltimore Mt. Carmel College. and New York City. He had Fr. Alphonsus was Mother Agnes Regensburger lived at St. John Neumann Mother M. Agnes Regensburger, former superior of the ordained May 22, 1943, in since 1988. Benedictine sisters at S t Emma Monastery in Greensburg, died Chicago. He served at par­ Surviving are one sister, there March 17, at age 83. ishes in many states and Marion D. Acton Kansa of Bom in Ingolstadt, Bavaria, she professed her vows in 1935 headed St. Leo from 1960 to McKeesport, and nieces and Bro. Robert 1969. His last assignment and worked at St. Vincent Archabbey. College and Seminary in Fr. Alphonsus Latrobe. nephews. was at Mt. Carmel Church in Funeral Mass was offered in the St. John Neumann chapel, She was assigned to St. Emma in 1952, became superior in Tenafly. followed by burial in the Redemptorist plot in St. Peter Ceme- 1965 and prioress from 1973 to 1993. Surviving are a sister, Rita Gann an of Chicago, and nieces tery, Saratoga Springs, N.Y. and nephews. Surviving is a step-brother in Germany. Funeral Mass was offered March 21 in the monastery chapel, Funeral Mass was offered March 14 in Mt. Carmel Church, followed by burial in the sisters’ cemetery. followed by burial in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Tenafly. Necrology March 27 Sr. Claudia Capano Fr. Louis A. F a rin a ...... 1981 Gifts for First Communion Sister Claudia Capano, a member of the Divine Providence March 28 order for 62 years, died March 21 in the order's provincial house Fr. Andrew J. Bjalobok ...... 1988 and Confirmation in Allison Park. She was 83. Fr. John M. B ille r ...... 1992 Deluxe First Communion Sets Sr. Claudia entered the community in 1932 from St. Philip March 30 Neri in Donora. She graduated from Duquesne University and Fr. August A. V o g t ...... 1950 Each gift set features a First Communion Book, bookmark with taught in schools of the Pittsburgh, Wheeling, Altoona- March 31 tassel, candle and a sturdy Rosary and Rosary case complete with Johnstown and Detroit dioceses for 41 years. Fr. John J. Maniak ...... 1983 a laminated Scapular and gold-plated First Communion Pin. After retiring in 1976 she worked in general services for the April 1 Full Line of Communion Accessories community. Fr. Justin J. G allagh er...... 1957 Surviving are two sisters, Ernestine DeRienzo of Donora and Many other Selections available. Bible, Party Goods, Patron Fr. John T. F lah erty...... 1993 Saint Medals and Greeting Cards Rita Abaldo of Clinton Twp., Mich., and nieces and nephews. April 2 Funeral Mass was offered March 23 in the sisters' chapel, Fr. William M. Dannecker ...... 1969 Order by Phone: followed by burial in the community cemetery. 412-261-2326 or 1-800-829-8520 Richard Robert! New Ladies of St. Peter Claver P 5 S m Richard W. Robert!, Ph.D., o f M t Lebanon, a former counse­ Fourteen women were recently accepted into the the Knights Call for a free catalogue lor for Catholic Charities, died unexpectedly March 18. of St. Peter Claver, Ladies Auxiliary Augustine Tolton Court 277. Owned and Operated by the Frank H. Kimer Family Dr. Robert! was bom in Waterbury, Conn. Inducted by Father David Taylor, pastor of St. Charles Lwanga He earned a master's degree and a doctorate in education Parish, on March 25 were: Kimer's Catholic Bookstore from the University of Pittsburgh and formerly taught Latin at Barbara Bauknight, Patricia Ann Conner, Elaine Craighead,' St. Anselm High School in Swissvale. Alicia DePastino, Annastine Duncan. Helen Gassette, Maiy' "Serving the Catholic Community for Over a Century.” He worked at Catholic Social Service and later at Catholic Hanion, Janet Henderson, Ann Howe, Irene Jackson, Willia1 219 Fourth Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Charities until 1991. Moore, Marilou Smith, Eileen Stevenson, Margaret Wood. O pen M -F 9:00 to 5:00, Thur. u n til 7:00, Sat. 9:00 to 4:00 Dr. Robert! also worked with the diocesan Tribunal. He was a member of St. Regis Parish in Oakland. Young people’s symphony concert Surviving is his wife, Frances. The Diocesan String Symphony and Young Peoples Sym­ A memorial service was phony will be held Sunday, March 26, 2:30 p.m. at Synod Hall in offered at St. Regis on March Oakland. The orchestra is made up of 41 fine young musicians The Croatian Community o f Pittsburgh 23. from Pittsburgh and surrounding suburbs. The orchestra will pay the music of Dvorak, Mozart, Bach anc Welcomes Voted Pittsburgh’s other well known composers. The public is welcome anc admissionT is free. f l FISH SANDWICH - By PGH. PRESS School forming alumni group Prepared in 100% Car tola Oil Kitchen Open Till 10:00 PM St. Ursula School, Hampton, is establishing an Alumni His Eminence, Orders Made To Take Out Also Association. Plans may include a reunion or directory of grad­ uates. Former students who graduated from the school or JIMMY’S POST TAVERN know the location of someone who did. call 487-1250, or write 110 SM ITH FIE LD ST. the school at: 3937 Kirk Ave., Allison Park, PA 15101. Cardinal Vinko Puljic A T T H E BLVD. OF T H E ALLIES 562-0238 Hunger meal in Butler Shepherd of Bosnia-Hercegovina The confirmation class at St. Peter in Butler will host a hun­ ger meal to raise awareness of problems throughout the world Thursday, April 6, at 5:30 p.m. at the K of C Hall in Butler. ' Those participating will be asked to contribute the cost Of a normal meal. For information call the parish, 287-2743.

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