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C ath o lics given praise fo r reo rg an izatio n Bishop Wuerl announces goals; speaks on renewal, school choice _ - mnnnnnlv nn pHur.ation. By WILLIAM FODIAK monopoly on education. It’s an idea whose time has come and peo PITTSBURGH — Bishop Donald W. Wuerl ple all over the United States, of whatever praised the “overwhelming majority" of Cath religious persuasion, are recognizing this is olics who worked together and made the par a matter of fairness, justice and openness to ish reorganization so successful in the Pitts one’s favors. The momentum is among the burgh Diocese. American people. He said one of his goals is to let the new While w e’re waiting and working for that, parishes “settle in.” The reorganization was we are also as a diocese diverting more and just one topic discussed by Bishop Wuerl more of our funds when they become avail when he addressed questions compiled by able to us into the elementary school pro the Pittsburgh Catholic staff during the grams so that we can offer some small but Christmas holiday period. real relief to parishes struggling to keep their Other goals announced by Bishop Wuerl parish school open. were celebration of the diocesan sesquicen- We (the diocese) make available almost tennial and focusing on the spiritual $800,000 every year now to tuition relief for renewal. children in our elementary schools. That’s a He called for schools of choice legislation big step forward. That’s half a million more to end the “injustice" of the state monopoly in just the past two years. on education. Bishop Wuerl discussed coverage of the g . Do you see any improvement in how fall meeting of U.S. bishops regarding the Church is portrayed in the secular women’s issues and noted the secular media media? For an example, look at the cover approaches church and faith issues from “a age of the recent U.S. bishops' meeting in perspective of politics and confrontation” regards to women's isssues. If the Church which often gives people a distorted vision of is treated unfairly, what can local Catho religious news. lics do to Improve the situation? The Pittsburgh bishop also encouraged lo cal Catholics to speak against bias and anti- A. There are a couple of factors in Catholicism. which the media covers events of the Catho Bishop Wuerl cited a positive trend occur lic Church. ring at U.S. seminaries; said the diocese is First, we act and work out of faith convic identifying ministry programs for lay women tion. The Church and church of all grows and men and called Christian and Jewish out of our faith. ecumenical relations in the Pittsburgh area a The media approaches churches and faith “bright spot.” from the perspective of politics and confron The interview follows: tation and one group fighting another group. So when they bring that approach to church Q. Could you summarize your goals for issues, it is always going to be filtered the Pittsburgh Diocese in 1993? through their lens and it is Just different from the way we see it. __ „..■> . A. First of all, I would like to see a • The women’s issue was a question of this. consolidation now of the gains we made in Much of the coverage in the media was de reorganization. The reorganization has gone scribed in terms of political struggle and civil along very well and we now have the new rights. parishes in place. They’re working well. What we were talking about on the floor of I would like to see a consolidation of that Photo by John C. Keenan the bishops’ meeting was the faith issues in in this sense: I would like to just have time Bishop Wuerl outlines his goals for the Diocese of Pittsburgh. volved here and does the Church have the now to let those parishes, settle in. Only time power to change an action that is rooted in will do that. In our schools, we hope to ad overwhelming majority of our the instruction in the mind of Christ. The second big goal is the sesquicenten- dress programs that keep calling faithful accepted and worked to There are two totally different ways of nial celebration...the conclusion of the ses- all of us to renewal. achieve. looking at things and that’s why the vision is quicentennial. In September we will have at going to be different from both lenses. the Civic Arena the great celebration con g . How would you evaluate g . Will the reorganization On the other hand, sometimes things cluding our 150th anniversary. the progress of the parish reor benefit the parishes financial don’t grow out of misunderstanding but This whole year is a preparation for that ganization thus far? ly? How will this impact some of it is out of direct bias. That’s been leading up in a way to a renewal or being parishes? an integral part of life in the United States renewed. This is like the Advent preparation A . I would say it has since our beginnings. perhaps for that event. been very successful. Even A . We are going to have Most people recognize, sadly but truly, Third is the ability for all of us to turn our though we all knew there would to wait and see. That really wasn’t that anti-Catholicism is acceptable bias attention completely to the revitalization, to be some discomfort, some pain the primary focus. The primary among many people claiming to be very lib the spiritual renewal. That’s our primary and some sorrow, we all recog focus was the spiritual life of the eral in other areas. goal. You may recall in our pastoral letter on nized the success of it would de Church. We (Catholics) need to do what others renewal we spoke about that. The primary pend on how well people would be able to The reason for the reorganization was to have done. We need to speak up, similar to goal of the diocese and of the Church is con work together. form parishes that were capable of carrying other groups that have found themselves the tinuous conversion to Christ and so we’re That’s why I would say it has been very out multi-faceted activities of the Church, of objects of bias and prejudice. going to make '93 a period when that will be successful. The vast majority of the Catholic parish life. W e’ll see what the financial rami Sometimes we speak of even a certain un our focus. faithful here have worked together. fications are as they unfold. conscious bias or a subconscious bias. We’re There has been general acceptance of the not talking about conspiracy but we're talk g . O f these, which is most important reorganization...of the need to do what we g . School subsidies have drained the ing about ingrained bigotries. and what action will you take to accom did and of the way of which it was' done. resources in many parishes and many Many other groups have profited by just plish it? That doesn’t mean everybody is happy that middle class families who value Catholic throwing a light. For such a long time, we we had to do it or is without pain that it was education can no longer afford to send always assumed the bishops and priests A. The renewal is most important necessary. their children to parochial schools. What would speak for the Church. because that’s our long term, long range can be done to hold costs down? Now we’re moving into an era where lay plan for the diocese. W e’re already address g . Do you feel the priests themselves people have to take more responsibility, not ing that with the continuing education pro have been supportive? A. This brings us back to one of the just in the area of ministry, but in the area grams for our priests — the multi-day convo great issues of the moment. It is an issue of of speaking up for the Church, the teachings cation we had and similar things like that we A . Almost unanimously the priests justice, the issue of fairness, the issue of of the Church, the position of the Church. would hope to do in the future. have been supportive. That doesn't mean schools of choice. It’s not a matter of, “Well, we will wait and The renewal is a part of priestly on-going there aren’t a few among our people that did If people in the United States of America see if the bishop says something.” education. We hope to be able to renew the not support, and did not work or cooperate are going to be able to continue to choose It’s being out there as a committed Catho leadership. with the reorganization, and there’s some where and how to educate their children, lic in the marketplace and saying. “Well, That also calls for action on the part of who even used it for their own agenda, but then legislation that permits that and en what you just said about the Church isn’t parishes and may include any type of parish they are in a distinct and identifiable courages that has to become a part of the true." program, renewal program, any type of spiri minority. American social scene. That’s all part of the learning process. tual revitalization program in the parish. Ev Most people worked for the common good Schools of choice legislation is the fair and We’re all new at this. The Church is just ery parish is supposed to have one. That will of the Catholic Church. The common good of the American way to resolve the problem of be a means to accomplish the spiritual (Continued on page 2) the Church in Pittsburgh is something the forcing all American children into a state renewed.
O S V h ig h lig h ts e d u ca tio n a l a ctivitie s o f bishop I n s i d e — — - . . • _ « « •__I • i_ * _ ! . . 4-V«a tUinlrthink nnr our enVtAAlc schools 91 at all all 1 levels PITTSBURGH — The Jan. 3 The bishop is widely recog publication, his column in the Abortion Inside are one of those secrets that issue of Our Sunday Visitor, a nized “as a man who has 'a Pittsburgh Catholic, his ten Twenty years after the Su Editorial, 'i% ...... 4 we have always kept to national Catholic newspaper, magnificent obsession’ with ure as distinguished service preme Court opened the door Letters ., ...... 5 ourselves. highlighted the educational Catholic education," the news professor at Duquesne Univer to unrestricted abortion, the Entertainment...... 6 “I believe we should start activities of Bishop Donald W . paper said, adding that some sity. his pastoral letter and his battle continues. Catholic Life ...... 7 unqualified support for Catho letting people know that we Page .3 Wuerl on its cover and in two observers call him the “pre Classified...... 8 miere education bishop" of the lic education from institu have a magnificent system of Around Diocese ...... 9-11 articles. schools that has educated “Pittsburgh Bishop Donald U.S. hierarchy. tions of elementary, secondary Obituaries . . ., ...... 11 children well for generations, Wuerl has dedicated himself In support of its theme, the and higher learning. E d i t o r ia ls bringing them up in the faith Quote to promoting solid education lead article cited Bishop “It is high time the Catholic This week's editorials focus with a solid system of values Thè light shines on in darkness, a in the faith for youngsters Wuerl’s co-authorship of the Church stops hiding its light on the Freedom of Choice Act and giving them education darkness that did not overcome through Catholic schools and adult catechism, "The Teach under a bushel when it comes and radiò host Howard Stem. that has served them It* religious education programs," ing of Christ,” his television to our schools," Bishop Wuerl P ag e i ...... * M hnttS says in the OSV feature. “T (Continued on page 2) OSV noted. program based on that Page 2 PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Friday, January 8,1993
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R elief given Bishop Wuerl announces goals (Continued from page one) Christian faith communities. t o S o m a l i s In fact, the leadership meets regularly for getting into this. The secret to the whole is WASHINGTON (CNS) — prayer, for scripture reading together and sue is involvement. That’s really the bottom Starving Somalis are being fed out of that comes some wonderful initiatives and the U.S. Marine presence line. such as the Easter blessing over the city or,’ ; has dramatically cut down the in this Christmas season, we had the man-'* Q. With the shortage of clergy both internal violence, said a U.S. ger scene and blessing for the whole commu- locally and nationally, do you expect tut bishop who visited Somalia in nity on behalf of the leadership. increase in lay ministry leadership in the the last days of We have a very good, in fact exemplary,'- diocese? Are there plans to ordain more December. ecumenical relationship. permanent deacons in this diocese? CThe care-givers are ex The Catholic-Jewish relationship here iri the community is very strong and very fruit-' tremely splendid, heroic, im A. We established the Institute for ful. We cooperate on a lot of things, we work• pressive people. They're doing Ministry. The whole purpose of that has together on a variety of ways of bringing mu extraordinary work,” Cardinal been to identify programs and to establish tual respect and understanding into the lives Roger M. Mahony of Los Ange programs in ways to better prepare our lay les said Dec. 31. women and men for ministry in the Church. of each other. CNS photo By and large, that is one of the great- But the needs in Somalia That’s coming along well. We have a lot bright spots in the wider community, our are still extreme, basic social more things that need to happen there but a structures are gone and care Prayer for peace 'Catholic interfaith and our Catholic lot more things are happening. ful planning will be needed to A Bosnian woman prays for peace during Christmas Mass at ecumenical relations. Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral in Sarajevo. The strife in the Also, I think we need a certain emphasis avpid turning the country into on vocations. We need to be addressing how former Yugoslavia promises to be high on the list of papal priori g. Do you feel the decline in enroll' a permanent welfare state, he our young people see the role, the life, the ties in 1993, when Pope John Paul II is to sponsor two days of ment at seminaries has bottomed out and said. ministry of the priesthood and what that prayer and fasting to stimulate peace in the Balkans. See Vati will the Church see an increase in the Catholic News Service inter means essentially to the life of the Church. can Letter on page 4. number of priests being ordained? viewed Cardinal Mahony by The process for preparing, for beginning to telephone just hours after he identify potential future deacons and then * The most recent CARA study that returned to the Vatican Em beginning to put together the process that bassy in Nairobi from a three- C onvention scheduled was published seems to indicate that for the will lead to their education is underway. But past couple of years now vocations in the day visit to review conditions that’s a goal down the road. and relief work in Somalia. a t M arch fo r L if e e v e n t United States have been holding their own. He had been to Baidoa and We have to put that in the larger picture. abortion, the 1993 March for g. Will more parishes in the diocese be to villages south of there that WASHINGTON (CNS) — Vocations around the world are increasing Life will include its first assigned business managers so that Ore receiving relief aid from Twenty years after Roe vs. dramatically. It’s only in the very affluent Wade and two days after the convention. priests will have more time to deal with countries — for affluent you can read per Catholic Relief Services, the the spiritual needs of their U.S. bishops’ overseas aid and inauguration of a president But, says march organizer haps materialistic and commercialistic coun congregations? development agency. who strongly supports legal Nellie Gray, "we’re not going tries — that vocations are down: North to have a lot of little work America and parts of Western Europe. A. When you look at how Catholic shops. We’re going to assume In any case, even and in spite of that! CALL THE EXPERTS! parishes are operated compared to parishes everyone understands a baby there seems to be an indication now the vo: ■ of other Christian faith communities and is a baby at fertilization.” cation crises may very well have bottomed The Jan. 22 march, two even some of our Jewish communities, their out and that we're holding our own or even A t Y o u r S e r v i c e days after the inauguration of congregations rely very strongly on having seeing a slight increase. Bill Clinton as the 42nd U.S. paid lay people do much of this work that we Part of that may be just a verification that P la s t e r in g president, will be followed by in our Catholic parishes just assume the even young people, the next generation bom priest is going to do. CUSTOM-DRY a daylong convention Jan. 23, barded with that “me first" attitude, realize Rejuvenate Your Fran Rauscher a Saturday, at Washington’s I think we have to begin to focus on some that it is not by bread alone that we live. Old Plastered Walls of the temporalities. Some of the temporal Ba$f>m ent Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill Ho PLASTERING aspects of parish life really need to be han Waterproofing Make your walls tel. The annual Rose Dinner g . What has been the greatest single Free inspections Look Like New PATCHWORK dled by paid parish employees that will free will take place that night. accomplishment for the Church of Pitts-1 25 yr. money-back Guar. Ftee Estimate A SPECIALITY the priests to do the spiritual things that he burgh in 1992? Reasonable Rates Ovsr 30 Years Experience The march will begin with a is called to do. 800-734-5500 Small or Large Jobs Free Estimates noon rally at the Ellipse park For example in fund raising, I have a very MASSUNC Work Guaranteed south of the White House, fol A. It has been the foundations that good friend who is a rabbi. He tells me that have been laid during this year for the con D av—672-1370 833-8142 lowed by a walk down Consti when they redid his synagogue, he didn't tinuing, on-going spiritual renewal and the tution Avenue to the Supreme have to go out and beg for a penny. SEWING Court and Capitol. In recent parish revitalization. Prompt Service and Electricians That was all done by the temporalities A lot of work has been accomplished this years, the rally has been held committee for the congregation. He is the MACHINE past year. A lot of steps were taken that were " on the Mall instead of the rabbi. He’s not the fund-raiser, the clerk of Sensible Prices Thomas P. LEE J. M ILLER the culmination of years of preparation, but ‘ Ellipse. works, the chief janitor of the property. He is REPAIR Sullivan ELECTRIC they are the foundation blocks — those Electrician Miss Gray said few details the rabbi! Since 1920 Insured/Registered Registered-Insured steps, the reorganization are the foundation Reasonable Rates were available in the first In many of our parishes, we still expect Free Estimates blocks — on which we hope to build the1 MORRONE FREE ESTIMATES week of January about speak the priest to be responsible for shoveling the 1-800-273-0618 spiritual renewal of this local church...the 563-2515 421-4316 3 3 1 - 8 9 9 0 ers for the rally or the conven steps, for turning out the lights, for raising the funds, for cleaning up sifter, and, in the on-going spiritual life of this church. tion. A keynote speech for the It is important to point out there is a very1 convention was set for 7:30 meantime, saying Mass and taking care of all Miscellaneous the spiritual needs. Yes, we need to address strong and vital faith community that is the p.m. Jan. 22, with more con Church of Pittsburgh. It has hundreds of that. 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Abortion battle continues 20 years after Roe decision By PATRICIA ZAPOR periphery of society, like the ; WASHINGTON (CNS) — Amish, but we had to adhere Qne lengthy war was gearing to our beliefs." up just as another was wind By expecting the worst, the ing down. bishops seemed to have posi On Jan. 22, 1973, the U.S. tioned themselves for the long Supreme Court opened the term actual effects of Roe, door to unrestricted access to which Bishop McHugh be abortion, escalating a battle lieves have been rulings more between supporters and oppo open to abortion than even its nents of abortion that 20 initial interpretation seemed years later shows little sign of to predict. waning. Meanwhile, in the years That same week in 1973, since Roe the focus of support the United States signed for legal abortion has shifted peace accords with Vietnam from its role in controlling Photo by CNE and ended the military draft. population growth in a sup Holding hands, March for Life leaders walk past the U.S. Capi-, And President Richard M. posedly overpopulated world tol in this file photo of the Jan. 22, 1975 march on Washington Nixon began a second term in to its place as a woman's right protesting the Supreme Court's Roe vs. Wade decision. This office that would end with his to control her own body and year's march is scheduled on Jan. 22 and buses will be leaving resignation 19 months later. life. the Pittsburgh Diocese at 6 a.m. so local residents can attend , Today the Vietnam War and The Catholic Church still the event. See related article elsewhere on this page. Nixon’s travails seem as far could focus its efforts more on removed as snapshots from public education and the doc CLEARANCE SALE another lifetime. trinal philosophy behind its , But the national angst over opposition to abortion, Bishop N O W U P T O U h » ' abortion thrives amid continu McHugh said. f i t ing court challenges, legisla "We’ve been preoccupied tive maneuvering ana, in Bill CNS photc with legal and legislative ma Clinton, the inauguration of a Young people joined the Jan. 22, 1974 protest in Washington on neuvering and it’s distracted 5 0 * OFF new president who promises +he first anniversary of the Supreme Court ruling which struck us from the moral teaching,” tp change federal abortion down most restrictions on abortions. Twenty years after the he said. AND MORE.... policy. ruling, the abortion wars show little sign of waning. Ms. Quinn said the pro-life In its twin 1973 rulings — movement learned late the • Layaway with Any Deposit f^oe vs. Wade and Doe vs. Bol accurately the effect the rul fact, she thought the rulings value of good public relations, • Take Out with Only 1 /3 to 1 /2 Paid ton — the Supreme Court de ings would have on opponents were a bit of a fluke in the a skill the supporters of legal • Pay N o Interest For 18 Months clared the abortion statutes of of abortion. "I strongly believe judicial flow. "We knew it was abortion practiced early on. Texas and Georgia unconsti the court action will energize very serious, but I thought it Words and phrases like CANADIAN FUR COMPANY tutional, effectively throwing the pro-life movement rather was an aberration.” "pro-choice,” “freedom of 300 Sixth Ave., Downtown Pittsburgh out similar laws of 44 other than destroy it,” he wrote. Initially, the effects of Roe choice” and “right to choose” 471-1330 • 471-1329 states in the process. Supporters of legal abortion were slow to spread. A year af are powerful tools in support The Roe and Doe decisions also were surprised at the ter the decision, abortions ing abortion, Ms. Quinn ac caught both supporters and reach of the Roe and Doe were not readily obtainable in knowledges. And opponents of opponents of legal abortion off rulings. many states. abortion lost ground in the guard, teaching far beyond Public opinion was far from But during that first year, battle for public image when what either side had expected, supportive of the ruling, the pro-life movement took an terms like that slipped into giving constitutional protec which marked the first high aggressive approach, expect common use, she said. tion to an act that was dis court decision about the legal ing the worst as lower courts Few considered in 1973 cussed only in whispers by ity of abortion. Polls then as used Roe and Doe as a basis how complex the effects of Roe much of American society. now showed Americans gener for overturning other laws. would be. "Our immediate reaction ally opposed abortion under "The bishops immediately Ms. Quinn said few people was that these were world- most circumstances, and even responded, saying the two de thought of abortion as a con shaking cases,” recalled many legal scholars thought cisions signaled a radical de stitutional right prior to Roe, Bishop James T. McHugh of Roe was a poor judicial parture from the past and including those who believed Camden, N.J., who in 1973 precedent. opened a whole new era," it should be legal. was director of the U.S. Cath Gail Quinn, head of the Bishop McHugh said. At their Even today, while a major olic Conference’s Family Life Secretariat for Pro-Life Activi general meeting the following ity of Americans believe abor Division, as it was called. ties at the National Confer November, the U.S. bishops tion should be legal in a few ‘They radically altered the ence of Catholic Bishops, re decided the time was right to limited circumstances, a whole judicial picture.” members that shortly before begin pushing for a constitu greater majority also believe Twenty years ago the then- Roe, “things seemed to be tional amendment guarantee there should be restrictions Msgr. McHugh called the rul moving our way,” with the ing the right to life even before on its availability and that it ings “a terrifying use of judi public generally opposed to birth. should not be used as a pri cial power." He said the abortion and more states im Although the Catholic mary means of birth control. cdurt’s opinion ‘‘is a violation posing restrictions. In 1973, Church had long been in Ms. Quinn compares Roe of the moral and ethical con she was administrative assis volved in legislative work vs. Wade to the 1857 Dred victions of millions of Ameri tant in the USCC’s Family Life against abortion. Roe and Doe Scott decision upholding the cans and it cannot be harmo Division, precursor of the of instigated a full-scale effort. constitutionality of slavery. nized with a dedication to the fice she currently leads. “The bishops also saw it as "It took 40 years to over sanctity of human life.” Roe “didn't settle well with part of our religious turn that ruling," Ms. Quinn ^Wedding He a ls o predicted most people,” she said. In imperative,” Bishop McHugh noted. “It’s going to take time, oaAeSHhAoot ■ m m w mPLEASANT A AUT LUIHILLS I O said. "It might be that we but I’ve no doubt it will come MONROEVILLE Rt. 22 Next to Eat 'N Park Rt. 51 Near Southland to a point where Roe is turned March for Life slated Jan. 22 in Washington would become a religious body 372-5311 653-5511 that found itself on the back.” PITTSBURGH — People Act now under consideration Concerned for the Unborn in the U.S. Congress. Maijorie Child will oversee local plan Becker, diocesan director of OFTEN IMITATED c z X ó a li/ NEVER EQUALED ning for the annual March for the social awareness depart Life in Washington, D.C., on ment, will forward materials to Friday, Jan. 22, and diocesan parishes. CHIPPED planners hope to urge par Buses will leave from CHOPPED HAM ishes to join in the Project Life throughout the area at 6 a.m. letter-writing campaign on and arrive at RFK Stadium in Pittsburgh s Favorite for over 60 years! Sunday, Jan. 24. Washington for a prayer ser Once again, buses will leave vice. The march begins at noon MODERN BRIDE INC/s from many areas of the dio with participants rallying at Bridal Outlet cese to carry marchers to the the Mall, walking to the Capi gathering, which will mark the tol and the Supreme Court and 821-5757 20th anniversary of the Roe lobbying their senators and 60-90% off vs. Wade decision. representatives. Buses will re Designer Bridals Bridesmaids In Washington, Cardinal turn home at 1.1 p.m. Party gowns Roger Mahony will officiate at EDITOR'S NOTE: For reser Headpieces a Mass Jan. 21 at 8 p.m. in vations or information call Jean Proiri gowns Announcing Divine Mercy Treatment Centers: the National Shrine of the Im Brinzer, 243-2529, Mary Lou Flowergirls Mothers maculate Conception. Gartner, 793-0807, or Mer Cash/Cany • 201 Grant Ave., Millvale • Exit 3 Rt. 28 »10 min. from Pgh. C omprehensive P s y c h i a t r i c C a r e Cardinal Bernard Law will cedes Haubach, 242-4229. 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O f : ficia l Vatican letter Bishop Wuerl announces the following clergy appointment: PASTOR Pope P aul II prepares The Rev. Raymond P. Froehlich from pastor. St. Albert the Great Parish, Baldwin, to pastor, St. James Parish, Sewickley, for a term of six (6) years, effective Monday, Feb. 1. for a w in ter o f discontent
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As consensus that stepped up irij- Editorials the end of 1992 brought cold, temational military intervene crisp winds over St. Peter’s tion may be needed to protect A ssaulting the airw aves Square, Pope John Paul II relief convoys and to defend prepared for the winter of his people from the primarily Ser* • '"F-I-L-T-H should be the call letters for any When the FCC decision was announced, discontent. bian aggression. radio station carrying the Howard Stem the usual whiners appeared saying that the The causes: The wars scar Inviting non-Catholic reli* morning talk show. governmental agency’s action violated free ring the globe. gious representatives to Assisi ,ii.Finally, the Federal Communications speech rights. That’s hogwash. Radio sta His immediate winter is part of ongoing papal efforts Commission has caught up with the pomo tions use the airwaves, which belong to the agenda included events tied to to defuse religion as a cause of king of the airwaves and fined the company public, with the permission of the public. It the fighting in the former Yu the conflict, often involving that employs him $600,000. is appropriate for government to keep filth off goslavian republics and the Muslim Slavs, Catholic Croats . The people of Pittsburgh have not had this the air. civil war in Sudan. and Orthodox Serbs. sfepw inflicted on them. They certainly are The most depressing aspect of the whole Both are sad reminders ethnic identity. However, Vatican actions fp#unate when you consider that Stem’s Stem affair is that his show is top-rated in that the collapse of the Soviet continue to be viewed suspp perverted performances are so foul that the •Somalia, where the end of New York, Los Angeles and Philadelphia, ciously by Serbian leader^, New York Times could not quote his radio Union ended the Cold War but the superpower Cold War en who fear they are disguised ef* utterances directly in its stories on the which is a sad commentary on the morals did not snuff out hot wars. ables the United States to ex- situation. and tastes of some people. The Sudanese fighting pre periment with a forts to help the Croats and isolate Serbs internationally. ; j dates the fall of East Euro “humanitarian intervention" In February, the pope may pean communism, and the of military forces. The aim is have to walk a political tight;-* war in what was once Yugo to protect relief supplies for rope during a brief stopover ifi slavia springs from the millions of starving people n Khartoum, capital of Sudari. collapse. caught in the cross fire of rival < % ) The Vatican said the purpose The Yugoslavian war is bands. doubly painful. Lost amid the of the Feb. 10 trip is to lift thb mortar barrages are the •Angola and Mozambique, spirits of Catholics in the waf-i pope’s dreams for a united where treaties have been tom country. But it will also Europe rising from the col signed to end civil wars but involve official ceremonies in lapse of the Iron Curtain sporadic fighting and power which the pope will share plat-i These situations are disap struggles continue to dim the forms with government offi-! pointing for the Polish pope, prospects for rebuilding nor cials. veteran opponent of commu mal life. The African countries This puts the pope in a delU nism. During his lifetime, the are reminders to the pope that cate situation. The fighting i$ 72-year-old Catholic leader stable peace means more than not in Khartoum but in thg witnessed the rise and fall of stopping a war. South, populated mostly by East-West ideological conflict. As is normal for the pope, black Christians and animisty; But, in his remaining years, his discontent leads to prayer where separatist rebels arp, the pope seems destined to and action, with winter events fighting the Arab and Muslirq watch the continued festering focusing on Sudan and the government. A main point d{ of old ethnic, religious and po former Yugoslavia. conflict is state efforts to imj-; litical wounds. He has scheduled a Jan. 9- pose Islamic law on all citi!-; Looking at the 30,000 peo 10 time of prayer and fasting zens. ;; ple huddled under umbrellas in Assisi, Italy, to stimulate The trip allows government on a rainy Christmas Day in peace in the Balkans. Invited authorities to be seen and; St. Peter’s Square, the pope are European Christian, Mus photographed as hosts of the. recited his list of trouble lim and Jewish religious lead pope, the religious leader of. spots. They included: ers. many of their opponents. 1T5 T1METD TAKE. OUT THE Q4fl&ASE! The prayer initiative comes Yet it also allows the popeI •Bosnia-Herzegovina, scene after worldwide Catholic ef to raise sore issues for thp! of the fierce warfare mowing forts to get relief supplies to state and repeat a main theme ' down civilians and symbol of the victims and numerous pa of his Christmas talk: Yugoslavia’s breakup. pal calls for dialogue to end "Listen to the voice of love,"; •The Holy Land, where cen the fighting. It also comes af both sweet and powerful, es-i! turies of political battles are ter a string of unfruitful nego pecially you who brandish vio-!; intimately tied to religious and tiations and a growing Vatican lent and murderous arms.” !|
Scriptures A call to actio n In just about two weeks, the nation will And President-elect Clinton has said he will Jan. 10: Baptism of the Lord mark, and should mourn, the 20th anniver sign it if it reaches his desk. sary of the Supreme Court decision in the It's time, then, to get moving and write to Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 deeper insight into God than* Roe vs. Wade case which unleashed the trag your senator or representative, urging them Acts 10:34-38 the writer who came before j edy of abortion in our country. to vote against this radical act. And while Matthew 3:13-17 Change is an essential part of , In the intervening two decades, many peo you’re in the letter writing mode, you might Scripture scholars presume being a follower of God. ple have worked tirelessly to overcome some also want to write President-elect Clinton Matthew has a copy of Mark’s The early Christian commu-' qf the damage done by that decision and and let him know how offended you are by gospel in front of him when he nity discovered this fact very- quickly. ; • have succeeded, in some cases, in getting this radical piece of legislation. writes his gospel. So when he The first disciples had state laws passed that at least made people There’s going to be a national letter writing omits, changes or adds to thought they were to imitate stop and think for a minute before deciding day on Sunday, Jan. 24, and material will be words and passages found in Jesus slavishly. Since he had to kill an unborn child. available in the parishes of the diocese to Mark, he does it deliberately. gone only to Jews, they be-; Now, however, the pro-abortionists in this support this effort. Such modifications are both lieved they were to go only tq country would like to undo the work of the But there’s no rule that you have to wait a sign of Matthew’s unique Jews. ! pro-life champions by pushing through the until that day to act. If you’re in the frame of theology and a way to appreci Freedom of Choice Act (“FOCA"). It might be No one could have antici-! mind to act now, go ahead. ate how the early church who believed the Baptizer, not better named the Freedom to Kill Act. pated the scene in today’s Acts; You can send your letters of protest about evolved in its response to par Jesus, had actually been the For that’s exactly what this bill would do, pericope. What a change of FOCA to President-elect Clinton at P.O. Box ticular problems. Messiah. allow abortions without any restrictions heart it took for Peter to con-! 615, Little Rock, AR 72203. The address for Today’s pericope describing One of their arguments re throughout the country and invalidate those the baptism of Jesus is a clas volved around the fact that fess, “I begin to see how true it! state laws which try to stem the killing. senators is United States Senate, Washing is that God shows no partiali-! ton, DC 20510, and for representatives, sic example. John had baptized Jesus in <••> Fortunately, the bill got pushed aside in Though Mark had simply stead of vice versa. Presuming ty. Rather, the person of any the last session of Congress. That reflected United States House of Representatives, nation who fears God and acts Washington, DC 20515. stated, “...Jesus came from a superior usually baptizes an the will of the overwhelming majority of this Nazareth in Galilee and was inferior, they reasoned John uprightly is acceptable to country's citizens, including those who favor Your help is needed to save lives, to first baptized in the Jordan by was more important than him." Even Cornelius the Ro a<. right to abortion, but not without reduce and to ultimately eliminate the killing John," Matthew presents a Jesus. man can become a Christian. ■ restrictions. of 400,000 unborn children in this country. different scenario. He portrays This appears to be why Yet the most dramatic onBut FOCA's proponents intend to make it Please commit yourself to this vital effort. a very reluctant John being Matthew depicts John as re change in the early Church re-; a.priority for passage in the new Congress. And remember, too, to pray for its success. confronted by a very deter fusing to do anything which volved around its acceptance mined Jesus. would make him appear to be and imitation of Jesus’ suffer Knowing their roles should greater than Jesus. ing personality. Our Isaiah EDITORIALS — The Pittsburgh Catholic welcomes responses to its editorials and stories. be reversed, the Baptizer The change in the voice’s reading is the first of our Responses will be printed in the Letters to the Editor column. All letters must be signed questions the whole process. audience mirrors a parallel Songs of the Suffering Servant and contain the writer's address and phone number and should be kept to a maximum “I should be baptized by you," concern. Since Matthew’s of Yahweh. T length of 300 words. Letters may be faxed at (412) 471-4228 or sent to: Pittsburgh Catholic, he insists, “yet you come to Jesus is God from the mo Though most Jews believed ! Suite 500, 100 Wood Street. Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222. me!” He gives in only when the ment of his conception in the Messiah would be a trium Lord reminds him, “We must Mary’s womb, he doesn’t need phant, conquering individual, do this if we would fulfill all of a statement from God affirm those who came into contact with the historical Jesus real Pittsburgh Catholic Publishing Associates God’s demands." ing his divinity. Such a proc lamation is now directed to ized they had to change these + Y .V President: Most. Rev. Donald W. Wuerl, S.T.D. Next, Matthew’s “voice from Acting General Manager: Ron Cichowicz the heavens" addresses John, others, especially to John and messianic expectations if they his followers. were to be fqithful to their PITTSBURGH Editor: William P. Fodiak not Jesus. Mark’s original, Comptroller: Carmella Weismantle “You are my beloved Son. On Matthew changes nothing experiences. It took a gigantic leap of Assistant Editor Phil Taylor you my favor rests,” is altered accidentally. He alters Mark to Reporters: Patricia Bartos to, “This is my beloved Son. express his theological teach faith to apply these Songs to, John W. Franko My favor rests on him.” ing about the point at which Jesus. The “servant" whom, Circulation Manager: Peggy Zezza Both changes are very Jesus became God and to Yahweh upholds, the “chosen Advertising Manager: Jack Lee significant. confront the problems his one" with whom he is pleased, Graphic Artists: Susan Mazur The additional dialogue community faced from John’s is none other them the person Regina Duckstein Selden Established in 1844 by Rt. Rev. Michael O’Connor, D.D. seems to have arisen because disciples. who, in the fourth Song is; Serving the Diocese of Pittsburgh— Receptionist: Patty Ambrose “pierced for our offenses." Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Greene, Lawrence and Washington counties. Published every Friday of an ongoing problem with In doing this, he simply fol Deadline - noon Friday for the next issue disciples of John. From lows the lead of the other sa Those who think change ig sources other than Scripture cred authors. Because each a sign of weakness have nevey Postmaster & Subscriber: Send address changes to Pittsburgh Catholic, 100 Wood St., Suite 500, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1922 we know that centuries after writer looks at the Lord from a read Scripture through thp' ' f c 3£ S t & Œ » . 5 & y Parishes in the PHD Plan, $13.00 Individual, 16* an issue, Parish Bulk Rate $16.00 outside the U.S. Jesus' death and resurrection different set of historical cir eyes of the authors who com posed it. Suite 500, (First Ave. Entraxe) Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1922, PHONE: (412) 471-1252, FAX: (412) 471-4226 there were still people around cumstances, each conveys a r i Friday, January 8, 1993 PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Page 5
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Spontaneous prayer Presidential pardons raise questions We associate graciousness peijured himself in denying to must, he defends Congress’ While the sacred liturgy is and compassion with the word Congress that he had kept right to inhibit military action. the highest form of public pardon. That noble word car notes of the crooked high-level He accepted a thankless job worship and a key source of ries the suggestion of a strong proceeding — notes that in his old age and refused to sanctification. Catholics person forgiving the weak and Msgr. Charles might have implicated the vice- be window dressing for a have always held private repentant, purely out of the O. R ice president, who is now our cover-up. There is an honor prayer in high esteem. kindness of his heart. lame duck president. able man for you. Praying privately to Our F r. John But the reality can be so That’s why Cap was par Walsh can’t be all bad, after Father in secret is something C a toir different. Pardons can go to doned by the only person who all, he is a Republican ap we have learned to do in all the strong and unrepentant, could pardon him, the person pointed by a Republican. circumstances whether thwart Justice and be sordid whom he could have, but did Democratic leaders of Con washing the dishes or walk rather than noble. refusing to leave an old friend not, implicate in the dishonest gress, who were sympathetic ing to work, or even while In certain parts of South in the lurch and extending arms for hostages deal. to the illegal support of the listening to the reading of America, vicious military men clemency, but it is not a Mr. Weinberger is deemed Contras, seem to have given Scripture. a greater awareness of this have exacted pardons for their strong case. Just as there is to have earned the clemency the wink that ole Cap’s par If my mind drifts into contact than I do of the killing and torturing of the more involved than legality, extended toward him under don would be no big deal. prayer when I'm reading words I am saying, mental poor — or the champions of there is more involved than the law because he kept quiet, They are squirming a little Scripture privately. I go with and vocal prayer are joined. the poor — in order to sup friendship or loyalty. For one and protected his great friend. now, and rightly so. the flow. Does that sound (“Story of a Soul") press unrest and prevent thing, there is the likelihood of He respected the code of It is an irony of history that strange: listening and speak Even the saints allowed reform. cover-up, cover-up for the omerta, which is so beloved of clemency shown under the ing at the same time? It their interior devotion to These military men, virtu president himself, no less. gangsters. He would not talk. law by a governor of Massa shouldn’t. While reading the take precedence over the ex ally all of whom were trained And remember the illegal We were not able to do much chusetts figured in Bush's Sermon on the Mount, for ternal act of reading or lis by their United States coun and immoral war on the duly- about the Mafia for years be election. Willie Horton’s fur- instance, one can easily say, tening. What a joy it is to be terparts, were puppets of rul elected government of Nicara cause omerta reigned and was lough sank Dukakis. “Yes, Lord, I believe." Even free enough to use Scripture ing oligarchies of whom we are gua, which was the heart of observed. That clemency, incidentally, when you no longer focus on or vocal prayer as a stepping tolerant. W e rather like oli the matter, because it was in Can we have a chance at was not extended for any ulte the exact words, your spiri stone to affective prayer. Do garchs and tyrants, just so pursuit of that obscene effort decent government if that rior motive. Dukakis got noth tual reading can become a you feel that kind of sponta long as they do not get disre that a high-level meeting was same code is revered and fol ing out of his act of compas prayer. neous freedom? spectful ideas, as did Noriega. convened. lowed in the highest echelons? sion other than defeat. As we listen to the read When I pray the Liturgy of The pardoning of Caspar At that meeting Cap Wein That is why Lawrence A little footnote, Alan G. Fi- ings during the liturgy many the Hours, or the Divine Of Weinberger, and a handful of berger opposed the crooked Walsh, the special prosecutor, ers, Jr., who told the truth, of us pray at the same time. fice as it is called, I often lift lesser offenders by President deal that secretly and illegally is cracking down on Ameri implicated himself, and em In fact, there is good author my mind and heart to God George Bush, invites not just sold arms to Iran and used canized omerta. Don’t be mis barrassed many including ity for such freedom in mat as I scan the words. I find analysis and speculation, but the money, or most of it, to led by attacks on that good Bush, was among those par ters of devotion. “Prayer this a great comfort and 1 al also comparison. Our Head of aid the Contras illegally. man. He is not being vindic doned. Magnanimity? should accompany the read low the words to spark senti State clearly has the legal I said most of the money, tive —just doing his job and Caution? ing of Sacred Scripture so ments of joy and thanksgiv right to pardon anyone he because a bit of it ended up in calling spades, spades, rather Last week I failed to give the • that God and His beloved ing in my heart. The prayer wants to, but this time there private hands. Significantly, than agricultural instruments. full name of William Serrin’s may talk together, for we book is a means to an end. is more involved than mere Weinberger did not oppose At the same time he is up intriguing book: “HOME speak to Him when we pray; The object of all piety is legality. other illegal aid to those so- holding the majesty of the law, STEAD, The Glory and Trag and He speaks to us when not to become attached to A case can be made that called rebels. which is our surest defense edy of an American Steel we hear the Word of God." words in a book, but to love Bush acted honorably in He appears to have against tyrants. As we all Town.” (Vatican II, Document on God and live with Him in a Revelation) spirit of gratitude and joy. Washington letter St. Teresa of Avila once All externals in piety are said, “For me prayer is an meant to be a springboard aspiration of the heart. It is a for something greater, Marital fears scare single adults simple glance directed to namely the love of God. By LAURIE HANSEN before their first marriage are according to the priest. the highest risk couples. . heaven, it is a cry of grati- Having a heartfelt contact WASHINGTON (CNS) — more likely to divorce than A sluggish economy is one. She attributed cohabiting; . tude and love in the midst of with God is more important “Marriage is a great institu mothers whose children were A lot of couples insist on a “big couples' high breakup rates to' trial as well as joy.” (“The than muttering words. tion, but I’m not ready for an conceived after marriage, it church wedding," he said, and cases in which one of the twp> . Way of Perfection", 22:1) “Holy Spirit, Soul of my institution, yet,” Mae West is said. hold off because they cannot feels pushed into marking the The other St. Therese, the soul, I adore Thee. Guide said to have quipped. Notre Dame Sister Barbara finance one. Another reason is commitment. In addition, the Little Flower, wrote: “If while me, strengthen me, console Neither are many young Markey, director of family life an increase in cohabitation, he marital satisfaction of couples reading (words in a prayer me. Tell me what to do. And adults in the United States, in the Archdiocese of Omaha, said. that cohabited may be lower, book) I sense that I am hav I promise to submit to what according to a new U.S. Cen Neb., said that prior to 1984 Father Joseph M. Champ- she said, because they “used ing a heart to heart loving ever You desire of me, Let sus Bureau report document h er archdiocese had a lin, director of parish life and up the honeymoon period” contact with God, and I have me only know Your will. ing change in U.S. marriage “significant teen marriage worship for the Diocese of Syr while cohabiting and now view and divorce. program," while now with the acuse, N.Y., and author of To the less exciting second stage U.S. young adults are stay average age of marrying men, gether for Life, a marriage of the relationship as a conse L e t t ers ing single longer and more are 27, and women, 26, it is rare preparation book, said an in quence of their marriage apt not to marry at all, the re for a teen-ager to request mar formal survey done in one dio rather than as the normal part port found. Diocesan officials riage preparation. cese showed that of 500 cou of the relationship cycle. Supports pope on celibacy who prepare couples for mar She called that a positive ples in marriage preparation Father Champlin said cou To the Editor: riage say these trends are ap change. “If you get married at classes, almost 40 percent ples also are delaying marriage As I see it. The Holy Father, in his infinite wisdom, parent among the Catholic 19 or under, the breakup rate were living together. Some 90 because of education plans, as knows not to open a Pandora’s Box! There can only be young people they see. is four out of five. At 25, it’s percent, he said, had sex to well as out of "fear on the part one response to the Pittsburgh Catholic, Dec. 25, article The Census Bureau report, one out of five. You don’t have gether prior to marriage. of people because divorce is so “Pope Strong Champion of Priestly Celibacy." “VTVA IL released in December, found to do your growing up and As a result of such situa prevalent." PAPA!" that between 1975 and 1990, marriage at the same time.” tions, he said, couples may Sister Markey agreed; CHUCK NOGAL the percent of married women Father Thomas F. Leach, di feel less pressure to marry. “Young people see divorce all South Side 20 to 24 years old dropped rector of family life ministry for The priest said these reali around them and don’t want from 63 percent to 38 percent. the Diocese of Brooklyn, N.Y., ties should not change the to be part of that. Some are Florida reader enjoys ‘Catholic’ The report also said that 90 says that in his diocese in church’s task in terms of mar coming from families of di percent of current young 1988, some 8,000 church wed riage preparation. "We need to vorced parents and want to be To the Editor: dings were celebrated, com welcome” the couples, he said. veiy careful about who thej( I have been serving the people in Panama City, Fla., adults in the United States were expected to marry during pared to 6,500 in 1991. Sister Markey said national choose to marry." for two years as a director of religious education. He has found a majority of ly, some 50-70 percent of cou- In general. Father LeacThi We have just a four percent Catholic population and their lifetimes, compared to couples getting married today ples are cohabiting. thinks the trend toward mar so I truly consider my apostolate as missionary work. the historical 95 percent mar to be in their mid to late s “Unfortunately the statistics rying later is a positive one. Receiving and reading the Pittsburgh Catholic keeps me riage rate for Americans. 20 The younger the woman or early 30s. He cites an in wouldn’t be much lower for Many couples in their late 20s, in touch with what is happening. crease in the numbers of sec Catholic couples," she said. he said, “have been out in the At St. Dominic last year I had 22 in the RCIA Class when she marries, the greater likelihood she will divorce, the ond marriages. She said cohabiting couples career world, have met a lot of and most were Southern Baptists. The reasons for the mar have replaced couples marry people and now know more There are 528 students from age 3 to 9th grade, plus report found. Mothers who have a child ria g e delays are many, ing because of pregnancy as what they’re looking for.” CYO. SR. JOHN MARY KULIC, CDP Panama City, Fla. Global crisis deserve U.S. attention It is clear that the actions of who interviewed victims in ref described as "ethnic cleans H oly day ruling needs clarification our armed forces in Somali^ ugee camps. It describes mass ing." They seek to carve oufciof Bosnia and Herzegovina an To the Editor: show America in its finest rape as a method of genocide After 16 years of Catholic education, I am totally ap hour. Theirs is a mission of that should be outlawed by in area exclusively for Serbians^ > palled by the new holy day ruling. Either it is or it isn’t mercy to stop the starvation ternational agreement. In doing so, they have cre ated a tide of million refu* an obligation to attend Mass. and the people there have re Msgr. Pa u l The article gives details of 1.6 LOUIS KORT sponded enthusiastically to M. Lackner torture, of murder, of cruelty. gees as they have forced Bosnians, moslems and Pittsburgh their presence. One woman’s baby was decap It is amazing how time can itated in her presence. Croats from their homes. This change things so radically. I These women and girls (of has created a crisis for inter-; Yesterday’s Headlines w a s curious about that 13 years and older) have suf national relief agencies, the country’s population so I con fered emotional scars that worse since World War II. The following stories are taken from the files of the Pittsburgh sulted the New Catholic Ency may never heal. Their attack The W estern World has; Catholic, America's oldest Catholic newspaper in continuous clopedia — at the time I did I also learned that in 1929 ers seem to say that almost risen to the occasion in help publication: not realize it was issued for the bishop of Mogadishu and everything is acceptable. ing the people of Somalia.'; It another priest were murdered 10 YEARS AGO 1964. This is true in the case of must do the same for the peo (1982) It said that most of the 2 and the cathedral set afire. Borislav Herak, a Serbian sol ple of Yugoslavia. I am sure Column ends run million Somalis are Moslem. However, a bit closer to dier, who has been indicted that if a large amount of our : Controversial columnist Father Andrew Greeley published Inl964, there were 21 Franci- home, but still far away, is an for 29 murders in Bosnia and oil came from that country,! his column, “Andrew Greeley’s View," for the final time. sian priests and 99 Consolata other situation that caills for Herzegovina between June our troops would be therd 25 YEARS AGO sisters caring for some 3,000 our help. I refer to Yugoslavia. and October. The facts in this within a week. (1967) Catholics (350 Somalis, 2,250 What is happening there is case are given in the New York A name for the UN opera-! Officers named foreigners and 400 people of not unlike what occurred un Times. They are gruesome to tion that I am suggesting Officers for coordinating the Pittsburgh Diocesan Synod, mixed race). der Hitler. say the least. might be: “Operation for the projected for 1970, were announced following their nomination Today, things have radically In a recent issue of the New He shot a Moslem family to honor of the women of Yugo-; by the Diocesan Clergy Council and confirmation by Bishop changed. I made a recent call York Times there is an appall death, and he cut the throats slavia" or. "Operation for the ing account of the systematic John Wright. to Consolata Mission Fathers of three captured moslem Cleansing of the Ethnic: 50 YEARS AGO here in Pittsburgh. I discov raping of Moslem and Croat men. In addition, he was in Cleansing." Take your pick.; (1942) ered that all the priests and ian girls and women by the volved in the rape-murder of And be sure to pray that it; Chetniks (Serbian guerilla Flood hits district religious have fled from the moslem women held prisoner happens. The second-worst flood in the history of Pittsburgh swept country with the exception of fighters). It is estimated that in an abandoned motel out EDITOR'S NOTE —(The Con\ over low-lying sections of the district, but damage to church four Consolata nuns. The to date the number may be side Vogosca, seven miles solala Fathers are collecting property was small compared to that caused by the flood of priests hurried home so that 50,000. north of Sarajevo. funds for the mission effort in March 1936. U.S. troops can stabilize the The details of the Times ar Mr. Herak is involved in Somalia. For more information; ticle are verified by journalists —Compiled by JOHN FRANKO civil order in Somalia. what Serbian forces have call 241-3995.)) 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Entertainm ent
Movie review Church & Bible Quiz-
The 10 best films of 1992 The land o f lands The past year was a banner Indian Immigrant and a black Ross," “Bob Roberts," “En By WILLIAM NED ANDREWS year for Hollywood, a year man, it offered stunning in chanted April," “Sister Act," When Abraham was bom about 2,000 B.C., there were already several with a strong box office total, sight and imagery into race “The Playboys,” “Hero,” “Fried established civilizations In existence In the Near East, with various city- the inevitable sequels, actors states scattered about here and there. But living loosely in between the relations. Once again, Denzel Green Tomatoes," “Hear My city-states were the nomads - wanderers beholden to no sovereign. For _ turned directors and some of Washington was superb. Song," “Honeymoon In Vegas," Identification purposes, these lands were generally named after the tribe f the finest performances in F r . Peter 10. “Husbands and Wives”: and “Sneakers.” dominating any particular area, although they were sometimes named years. Horton This is Woody Allen's finest The 10 worst of the year are after some landmark (such as a mountain) or some prominent personage Here are my choices of the film, a movie whose message “Christopher Columbus: the (such as a great leader or ruler). Match the lands In the left column with their geographical locations In the right column. 10 best films to play in Pitts he should have heeded. The Discovery,” “Encino Man," burgh this past year in order film is intelligently written and “ 1492: Conquest of Paradise," 1. The Land of a. the region between the Mediterranean and of preference. lovingly crafted, featuring a “Wayne’s World,” “Shining Nod the Jordan, given by God to the Israelites as 1. “Howard’s End”: This strong ensemble cast with the Through," “Raising Cain,” “Ba The Promised Land splendid adaptation of the exceptional Judy Davis. sic Instinct," “Cool World,” 2. the Land of Uz b. the country east of the Dead founded by a .Forester novel is simply an ex Honorable mention goes to son of Lot. the most famous native being “Pet Sematary Two" and “Con Ruth, the daughter-in-law of Naomi quisite motion picture. With picture experience. Fine per “Unforgiven,” “Glengarry Glen senting Adults.” its superb cinematography, formances from Tom Cruise, 3. the Land of c. the extreme northern province of Egypt direction and acting, this is Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore Edom (Selr) where Jacob and his family peacefully settled and Kevin Bacon add to the due to the Intercession of his son, Joseph, the film to beat at the Oscars. /Hcvie ratings the Pharaoh’s prime minister * This loving reflection on ro- power. This is the best film of the holiday season. 4. the Land of d. the land to which Abraham took his son ' mance and property features The classification for the moral suitability offilms is deter Canaan Isaac to be sacrificed as per God's instruc ; a'magnificent cast headed by 6. “The Player”: The satire mined by the United States Catholic Conference's Dept, of tions, this hill In Jerusalem the future site of i Anthony Hopkins. If you of the year took on the sacred Common ications. Solomon's Temple > haven’t seen this one, you Hollywood system with wit Theatrical Movies: Malcolm X, A-III 5. The Land of e. the monarchy of Egypt during the reign of I have missed the major film and intelligence. The come Mldian Aladdin, A-I The Muppet Christmas Car the subject king who was the Pharaoh when back of the year for director Moses led the Exodus i experience of the year. The Bodyguard, A-III ol, A-I L «. 2. “A River Runs Through Robert Altman and an excel 6. the Land of Mo f. the territory southeast of the Dead Sea oc lent performance by Tim Rob Bram Stoker’s Dracula, O Passenger 57, A-III ■: It”: Robert Redford’s stunning < Distinguished Gentleman, A- riah cupied by the he descendants of Esau, the bins gave this movie its shine. Pure Country, A-II founding hero of his own tribe as a rival to v?pcreation of the classic novel III Toys, A-III >%■ Norman MacLean boasts The cameo performances were the tribes of his brother Jacob Dr. Giggles, O •A-I, General Patronage a treat as well. 7. the Land of g. the land east of Eden to which Cain fled ¿beautiful scenery and brilliant A Few Good Men, A-III 7. “The Last of the Mohi •A-II, Adults and Goshen . for refuge after having slain his younger feting from Brad Pitt, Tom Forever Young, A-II cans": Classic literature and Adolescents brother Abel in a fit of Jealousy •; Skerritt and Craig Sheffer. Hoffa, A-III •A-III, Adults This table of fraternal love classic film are celebrated in 8. The Land of h. the region in Armenia surrounding the Michael Mann's stirring re Home Alone 2, A-II •A-IV, Adults with reserva Rameses high mountain where Noah's ark came to rest r-amd dreams is riveting with its Jennifer 8, A-III tions. make headed by the invincible 9. The Land of i. an area of the Sinai desert to which Moses ¡•Sensitivity and powerful imag- Love Potion No. 9, A-III •O, Morally Offensive rfSry. Quite simply, this was the Daniel Day-Lewis. This film is Ararat fled after slaying a sadistic Egyptian steeped with adventure and slavedriver; also, the land where the met his ¡¿best American film of the year. future wife, Zipporah *£< 3. “Aladdin”: Buoyed by the confident resolve. The best ac ,*45oisterous genie of Robin Wil- tion film of the year. Enneagram topic in Whitehall 10. The Land of J. the land southeast of Palestine which was 8. “A League of Their Own": Moab the home of Job, the wealthy but pious patri iHfams, this animated fantasy PITTSBURGH — The Franciscan Spirit and Life Center at arch who suffered unbelievably in defending I took Disney a new direction Penny Marshall's superb look Grove & McRoberts Rds., Whitehall, will host an Enneagram his faith in God with superb results. This car- at the all-women’s profes weekend workshop on “Conversion and Self-Awareness" led by 901 'P6 ‘>8 ‘»L '99 ‘IS '■» ‘»9 *fe ‘JI :SH3jWSNV toon has appeal for both the sional baseball league was a Father Bemie Tickerhoof, TOR, Jan. 21-24. For reservations ; kids and adults. It’s a wild, pleasurable mix of charm and call 881-9207. I fast and funny trip through history. Bishop Wuerl on KDKA-TV I the Arabian Nights. Disney The ensemble cast was PITTSBURGH — Bishop Donald W. Wuerl’s television n Jjas another classic in the bag. stunning with fine work from Knights set pro-life Mass program on Sunday, Jan. 17, at 8 a.m. on KDKA-TV is ,,-,r 4. “Malcolm X": Overcoming Geena Davis, Madonna, Rosie PITTSBURGH — The Knights of Columbus will sponsor their titled ‘Ecumenism - The Protestant Reformation.” • , iUl the controversy and nega O’Donnell and Lori Petty. Tom annual pro-life Mass in St. Paul Cathedral, Oakland, Sunday, His guest will be Bishop Donald MeCoid, of the South tive publicity. Spike Lee has Hanks ruled as the cantan Jan. 17, at 10 a.m. with Aux. Bishop John B. McDowell and western Pennsylvania Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church crafted an accomplished and kerous coach searching for Father Leo Vanyo, cathedral pastor, as concelebrants. in America. accessible biography of the redemption. In this program. Bishop Wuerl discusses why we should Slain civil rights leader. Denzel 9. “Mississippi Masala”: IF movies are a concern For yoo joet look at oor movie put blame behind us and concentrate on what unites us Washington’s remarkable per- Though this little film failed to ratings by the Onited States Oatbolic ConPerence’ s rather than on what divides us. formance should win him his find its audience, it was one of Oept. oF Communications For moral suitability. The program, part of a continuing series based on a cate , -Sfccond Academy Award. This the richest viewing experi chism entitled “The Teaching of Christ," also is shown on . *is truly triumph for all ences of the year. With its various cable systems In the diocese the week following the „ •involved. twist on romance between an KDKA telecast. “A Few Good Men”: Di- 1993 CATHOLIC ,
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Friday, January 8, 1993 Life Catholic Charities Local dem and increases for social services provided by agency in Pittsburgh Diocese PITTSBURGH—’ITTSBURGH— The poornnnr heinsH ...__ , 4. , _ . ® helped families who were just our school and Graduate ' economy, unemployment and getting by," said Mrs. Coving Equivalence Degree program,” 5 emerging social problems are ton. “But in recent years, fam says Ms. Spruill. “Some high 1 starting to place a strain on ilies are being tom apart by schools are reluctant to have j the finances and resources of drugs and alcohol. Much of these women in school be i many social service agencies. the assistance we provide now cause of liability fears. And Jerome E. Rauckhorst, ex- is referring people to sub some of the ladies drop out ! ecutive director of Catholic stance abuse centers.” because they feel , Charities in the Diocese of Maureen Croft, adoption di uncomfortable.” ' Pittsburgh, reports that his rector of Catholic Charities, Catholic Charities expendi ! agency has served 12 percent also has seen the focus of her tures grew from $4.6 million ! more clients in 1992 than the program change. in fiscal year 1990-91 to $5.7 I previous fiscal year, “There are approximately million in fiscal year 1991-92, i He also reports the more 50 families for every newborn, a 25 percent budget increase. I alarming trend that threatens white infant who’s available At the same time, funding ! the ability of many social ser- for adoption,” Ms. Croft says. from traditional sources ! vice agencies to respond. “Catholic Charities has four hasn’t been raised 25 percent. “It’s true. Catholic Charities legally free minority children Catholic Charities receives is serving the social service languishing in foster care. a majority of its funds from needs of more people,“ Rauck They are over age five and government grants and the horst states. “But we are also may have physical, mental or United Way. But like many so experiencing an intensity of emotional handicaps. There cial service agencies, a gap is problems which individuals are almost 300 similar African developing between what tra and families are faced with American children in Western ditional sources of income can while traditional sources of Pennsylvania. ” provide and what services are funding are being cut back.” Compounding the problem needed in the community. Catholic Charities provides is the ever increasing number To fill the funding gap. social services throughout the of babies bom to drug ad Catholic Charities has turned six-county area of the diocese. dicted mothers. to its development department The agency offers tempo “Its heartbreaking. Children to ensure that no programs or rary housing for the homeless, belong in a family not in a fil services will need to be elimi counseling and therapeutic ing cabinet at an adoption nated. services for traumatized fami agency,” Ms. Croft states. In fiscal year 1990-91, fund lies, support services for the Roselia Center in Oakland raising activities raised elderly, day care for children, Joe Skrtich, a resident of St. Joseph House of Hospitality located in the Hill District, enjoys a provides residential care for $106,000, approximately 2 game o f billiards. Other residents admiring his skill include, from left, Joe Brezinsky, Bob White adoption and neighborhood pregnant women, single moth percent of all revenues. For based programs. and Henry Locke. The home is affiliated with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh and ers and infants. They too are fiscal year 1991-92, the Devel is a residence for men and women who are capable of independent living but are homeless. Last year, 80,000 people re experiencing clients with more opment Department raised ceived assistance, regardless severe problems. $230,000 or 4 percent of all percent necessary to balance the health of the organiza The 1992 goal was - $ of their religious affiliation or Lucy Spruill, Roselia Center revenues. This was an 118 the budget. ability to pay. tion." 91,275, an increase of 60 per administrative supervisor, re percent increase from the pre “The development depart Johnnie Covington, a 20- The Annual Fund Cam cent from the 1991 campaign. ports that in the past five vious year’s efforts. ment has to bridge the gap of paign is the primary fund year employee of -Catholic years, more expectant moth - This fiscal year’s projected decreasing funds and the raising effort of Catholic Char EDITOR’S -NOTE: Contribu Charities Neighborhood Based ers are homeless. To com budget continues to place a need for more services,” said ities. An October through De tions for the campaign are stil Services, has seen the types of pound the problem, many of heavy burden on fund raising. Nancy R. Barkman, Catholic cember campaign, all funds being accepted and may bt problems change for the the residents at.Roselia lack a The projected budget calls for Charities development direc raised provide for the on-going sent to Catholic Charities, 30/ worse. high school education. a 23 percent increase in con tor. “That's why our Annual operating expenses of the Fourth Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. “In the past, we’ve mainly “There’s a greater need for tributions to provide the 4 Fund Campaign is so vital to agency. 15222: phone 471-1120. H ow many times can a person be baptized? CONNIE ANN VALENTI was bom again, she claimed believing it doesn’t make it and Africa but without Father, can you be baptized When we have been bap to have been baptized a third true. Church approval. tized, we are changed forevfer. more than once? I met a time by the Holy Spirit. We Baptism makes us God's I do not know the specific A new and intimate relation woman in the waiting room of disagreed when I told her the adopted children. You can't circumstances of the woman ship is established between ¡us a doctor’s office who believed first baptism was enough. repeat what you have already who told you that she was and God. We become a mefti- you could. We were there for a She argued, “You can be become. baptized three times. What ber of God’s family, the copi- long time and one subject led cleansed over and over again, may have happened is that munity of faith, the Body;of to another as we tried to pass more than once. It’s like wear FR. RON LENGWIN her pastor decided to have her Christ. We share in the divine the time. ing a scapular or a medal of The Catholic Church is uni baptized conditionally because life of God. She was a born-again some saint, or like reciting versal. Its teachings and disci of some doubt that the proper Jesus lives within us and Christian who claimed she prayers for protection against plines are for every member form of baptism was used in we share in his death and res lived according to God’s laws, evil forces. Without the words throughout the world. That the hospital. urrection. Baptism is not re not man’s, and was appalled of blessing and the holy oil does not mean, however, that Some Protestant churches peated even if we should tUrn because I didn't always agree one can never enter the king examples. they are all accepted every do not believe in infant bap away from God, become the with her views. dom of God." Baptism is a special gift where. As is the case with tism or they insist that bap worst sinner ever known, aftd I never claimed to know ev She was from South Caro given to us by God and ad other forms of law, Church tism can only be administered decide to return to t;he erything but I told her I had a lina and claimed the Church ministered through the law is sometimes interpreted through immersion. Church. friend who could clear up our does things in different ways Church. Participating in the by some people according to Baptism of the Holy Spirit Jesus was baptized by John disagreements - you. in various parts of the coun baptism of my children were their own beliefs. is also known as Second Bap in humble response to the will Baptism was one of the top try. There was no way of con special moments for me as a They use what they mistak tism or Spirit Baptism. It is of the Father. He takes upion ics we discussed. She said she vincing her that one baptism mother. enly believe is pastoral judg considered to be more than Himself our sins for which ¡He will die. The Holy Spirit comes was bom prematurely and was enough. Don’t the rules I truly believe Jesus died for ment to support their own purification of the soul but an upon Him as He begins His was baptized in the hospital made by the Vatican apply to all of us and not just Catho prejudices so that they can do actual reception of the Holy special work. as an emergency measure by all Catholics in the world? lics. His blood and tears were whatever they want, seem Spirit in continuation of the a nurse. His death is also referred to She also insisted priests in shed for all of God's children ingly with approval from the first Pentecost. Some as a baptism as blood and tya- Six months later her par some countries are allowed to Church. For example, some and not just a few. Different churches believe that it con ter flow from His side on ^he ents had her baptized again in marry. I believe she men groups may think they are married men served as priests fers gifts necessary to live the their church. And when she tioned Russia and Africa as cross. In baptism we share1 in special in God’s eyes, but in the former Soviet Union Christian faith effectively. the inner mystery of God. Questions for Fr. Bober
Why are priests Among that group, those (see Gal. 4:19 and Philomon 9- Roman Catholic Priest, I do at when someone calls me Fa>- particularly singled out were 10.) In so doing, they did not times feel somewhat uncom ther. I assume they mea^i called ‘father’? those who desired to be prohibit the use of the term fortable introducing myself as that and do so to indicate fi known by titles and marks of “father" for those on earth “Father." QUESTION: special relationship they honor and respect while at the who really reflected the love, At the heart of this discom feel.
The Bible teaches us that Fr. Charles same time caring little for the concern and care given by the fort is the fact that unlike ti we should address no one on Bober I am honored by that des people for whom they had Father who is in heaven. tles such as bishop, pastor or “ ” ignation precisely because earth by the term Father been appointed as leaders and This applied to those who deacon (which refer to a par (see Matthew 23.)- Why then, in that instance it is not re guides. were parents as well as those ticular office of function) “fa does the Catholic Church ally a title but an indication It was for their lack of ser who fulfilled some form of ther" refers to a very personal, persist in the practice of re of a unique and special vice that Jesus condemns spiritual paternity as did St. intimate and unique relation ferring to its priests by that relationship. them—they had no right to be Paul. ship that is not taken lightly title? Personally, I believe that known as “father" because Ultimately, the matter of by most people. the Catholic community^ ANSWER: heaven” (Matt. 23:9.) It is very they did not perform any of calling priests “father” is not a At times, then, while intro use of the term “father” is This question is one fre important to understand the the functions normally associ point of Church law but ducing myself as father I have understandable in the con quently asked of Catholics context of this passage. ated with one who is truly a rather one of custom. Because felt as if I were imposing a text of the passage from tbie (and especially priests). The It is found in a section of father. of that fact, individual priests particular relationship long Gospel accprding to Mat New American Bible renders Matthew’s gospel regarded as While the early Christian have their own feelings about before any interaction had thew. Neither do I find It the passage in question as a clear condemnation of hy communities were well aware the use of the expression taken place, establishing a Scripturally offensive giveh “Do no call anyone on earth pocrisy and specifically that of this passage, they also “father." context in which I could be the use of this term in tl{e your father, only One is practiced by some of the seemed to have accepted a While 1 have never been “father." your father, the One in scribes and pharisees. writing of the early Christiaji concept of spiritual paternity ashamed to be known as a It is different, however. church.
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MlJ Touring DISPATCHER-truck load, Diocesan disabilities director St. louls/Albuquorquo/Grond Canyon with following of carriers and TWO FREE-Blcssed Brown customers. Send resume with Scapulars. Send Self-Ad FLORIDA salary requirements and hand to run weekend in Arkansas S esquicentennial C elebration .dressed stamped envelope to 4 m a Room Feb. 18-19 ____ •350 written cover letter to: P.O. PITTSBURGH — Grace Har •To make Jesus Christ Phil F. Meade, #10 Hagy Box 6039, Pittsburgh, PA ' -Pjace, Pittsburgh. PA 15232 CHUCK GIDESTOURS 15211. ding, director of the diocesan present to these families. The Ecum enical C hurch 224-5222 Department for Persons with •To examine, from a Catholic OPPORTUNITY M1ND- Jan. 24 — 3 p.m. 0120 TOURS Disabilities, will facilitate a perspective, ways to deal with William H. Keeler of Balti ED?-Do you enjoy being inde St. Paul Cathedral pendent? Do you find leading weekend conference for fami difficulty and derive joy from more, president of the Na Pittsburgh CUP AND MBI and motivating others exciting lies of children with disabili It. tional Conference of Catho and attractive? Do you want • Prayer service celebrating lic Bishops and a member of an income defined by your ties in Little Rock, Ark., Jan. Harding is well-known in SAVE the spirit of ecumenical rela MOTORCOACH own ambition? If your answer 30-31. special religious education cir the Bishops' Committee on is yes. call TODAY! (800) tions and interfaith coopera ZONA TOURS The conference will deal cles and in ministry to per Ecumenical and Interfaith O N E D A Y 547-4044. tion In the six counties of Ellwood City Transit Inc. with the following: sons with disabilities. She also Affairs. RECTORY OFFICE-Needs the diocese. Clergy and laity • Event and following recep 1993 TOURS TOURS Manager. Accounting Back To bring together families of served as coordinator of reli- from many religions and ONE-DAY EXCURSIONS Oglebay ground, Quicken Software. children with disabilities from gious education for the Dio tion at Oakland Catholic Festival of Lights Will oversee newsletter, fund- L . , . , _ , , denominations will attend. High School are open to the Atlantic City raising, general office. Gibso- throughout Arkansas to begin cese of Rockville Centre, N.Y. Taj Mahal Jan. 16, 17 *25 nia. Call MARSETTA LANE • Address by Archbishop public at no charge. Jan. 30 developing a community of She sits on the boards of St. •35 Cleveland Garden Show 412-364-1561. See our complete tour listing on page 11. support. Anthony School for Excep Feb. 20 SALES REPS & MANAG- •To affirm the strength these tional Children, the National •36 ERS-Faslest growing environ ZONA TOURS Ice Capades mental company in the U.S., families find in their faith. Apostolate with Mentally Re 1846 H0MEVILLE ROAD Opening Night expanding into local area. •To learn what this group tarded Persons, and the DUQUESNE VILLAGE SHOP. CTfl Seeking Top Level Sales Reps wants from the Catholic Greater Pittsburgh Guild for W. MIFFLIN, PA 15122 Mar. 4 *27 and Managers. Call 412-452- Calendar Seneca Bingo Package Church. the Blind. 4 6 9 -3 9 0 2 8237. SUNDAY, JAN. 10 (Pittsburgh) St. Anthony, Mlllvale — Roast beef dinner, 3-6 p.m., lyce- Mar./ Apr./ May •49 0290 SITUATIONS 7 5 2 -9 7 0 1 Wheeling Dog Races WANTED Catholic Charities nam es 33 um, 106 North Ave. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3. Also (Ellwood City) Lunch * takeouts. Mar./ Apr./ May NURSING-Companion look 1-800-833-4287 27 ing for work caring for elder to county advisory com m ittees Marian Movement of Priests — Cenacle, 2 p.m., St. Washington DC ly. 9 years exp. will do shifts. Stephen, McKeesport. (Outside Pittsburgh)______Cherry Blossom Call for 1993 Tour Catalog Will live-in or out. Full-time, PITTSBURGH — Catholic Martin, Waynesburg; Sandra Touring & Lunch Excellent References. 412- Mar. 27 243-9665. Charities, Diocese of Pitts Mt. Joy, Waynesburg; and MONDAY, JAN. 11 •62 burgh, Board of Directors has Carol E. Visser of Christian Mothers and Women's Guild, St. Kilian, Mars — MULTI-DAY 0385 W A N T E D T O B U Y appointed 33 community Waynesburg. Meeting, following 7:30 p.m. Mass. Also baby shower for Life TOURS AAA ABA AB AC leaders to its Community Ad Appointed to the Lawrence line and talk by Fr. Carmen D’Amico. CESS.-AMERICAN FLYER visory Committees (CAC). The County Community Advisory We Are Remembered Ministry — Month's mind Mass for 1993 Sampler Lionel Trains and Old Toys Committee were: Rev. Maura I Getaways wanted. Pay up to $50,000. appointments were adopted deceased, rosary, prayer, discussion, 7:30 p.m., St. James, With Lenzner 3 Cities Tours Free Appraisals. 412-276- at a Dec. 9 Catholic Charities Cautela, Ellwood City; Rev. West End. For Information call 645-2570. May, June. July. Oct. 1993 Tours 5325. Board of Directors meeting. Charles Christen, New Castle; THEOS (for widowed), St. Albert the Great, Baldwin Boro One-Day Tours Kentucky ALL AGE ANTIQUES-Fur Appointed to the Allegheny Anthony Cialella, New Castle; — Meeting, 7:30 p.m., school meeting room. Also video on Raadlng Dinner Train niture. Oriental Rugs, Glass Community Advisory Com Carl Cialella of New Castle; “Surviving Grief.” New members welcome. For information call Bargain Lovers Tour June/Oct.______ware. Toys, Jewelry, Stained Jane Cucunato, Ellwood City; Glass, Mantles, Dolls, Estates, mittee were: Patricia Carson, 884-7744. Jân.24 . . . *2 9 .5 0 Ocean City Highest Prices Paid Cash. Pittsburgh; Pete Jeffrey, Carmelia Fury, Ellwood City; July/Aug./Sept. N iag ara Falls 412-828-2698. Blawnox; Sister Rosaire Kopc- Sister Madeline Hemy, New WEDNESDAY, JAN. 13 Jon. 17 *5 9 New York City AMERICAN FLYER-Lionel zenski, OSF, Pittsburgh: Rev. Castle; Paul Landman, Ell St. Paul Retreat Center, South Side — Spiritual recovery ______July wood City; Mary Lou Panella, Polish Snowball Trains and Old Toys wanted G. Malcolm McDonald, Green program for people in 12 step programs, 7-9:30 p.m. For reser Dunkirk, NY by former altar boy for Hob New Castle; and Charles San- Midwood by. Courteous Reply, Free Ap Tree; Sr. Kelly Ann vations call 381-7676. dòn. 27______*5 5 June/July/Aug. praisals. 412-466-0242, 412- O’Mahoney, VSC, Pittsburgh: tillo of Ellwood City. • ¡Carousel Theatre 423-3231. Appointed to the Washing *. “Nunsense” , Grandparents and James Rieder of THURSDAY, JAN. 14 la b 10 *4 9 Special ANTIQUES-Old Dolls; Pittsburgh. ton County Community Advi Toys; Estates, one piece or sory Committee were: William Christ the King, Ambridge — Spaghetti dinner, 11:30 a.m. 2 Day Tours ______Aug.______Appointed to the Beaver house contents. 412-366-6844. Cameron, Washington and to 6 p.m., Marian Hall, 10th & Melrose Aves. Large portion, $4; I.* 7 Toronto CALL FOR County Community Advisory small, $3. Also takeouts. I phantom bf the Opera 1993 TOUR BOOK CATHOLIC PARISH- John L. Craig, Jr. of ATLANTIC CITY Building New Church. Look Committee were: Angela Gen McMurray. St. Canice, Knoxville — Marian-Medjugoije night, 6:15 I fob 27-28 *2 3 9 pp do ing for Old or Antique Presid- tile, Beaver; Terri Hmiel, Bea p.m., rosary, Mass, meeting in Fallon Hall. Three-D ay Tours Midtown Motor Inn er's Chair and 2 Tall Matching The membership of each Diplomat Hotel Candle Stands (Greater than 3 ver; Marta J. Karwoski, county’s community advisory New Dawn (grief support group), St. Teresa, Perrysville — 4-DAY TOURS Feet). Send photo and asking Rochester; Jean Macaluso, committee reflects the popula Meeting, 7:30 p.m. For Information call Fr. Scott Mages, 367- price to Rev. Fred Parke. St. Freedom; Mary McGinnis, 9001. Feb.1-4 Elizabeth Seton, Box 350801, tion of that county and are «95 Palm Coast, FL 32135-0801. Beaver; and Jane C. Musala comprised of individuals who Phantom of tho O pera Feb. 15-18 *109 LOOKING-For older or in of Beaver. are concerned with local social FRIDAY, JAN. 15 Jan. 29-31 *3 3 5 ppdo — 5-DÄY TÔURS teresting coin-operated ma Appointed to the Butler service needs. St. Paul Retreat Center, South Side — Weekend retreat for chines - slot; trade stimulators, County Community Advisory They also represent Catholic men, to Sunday, 1 p.m. For reservations call 381-7676. M ardi Gras Jan. 13-15 juke boxes, arcade items, *75 vending. Immediate cash. 781- Committee were: Laura Fish Charities In their respective Feb. 15-25 *9 3 5 ppdo Feb. 10-12 3323. Orlando Getaway Feb. 16-18 er, Alice Lane and Dale Skoff, communities. SATURDAY, JAN. 16 O L D TOYS WANTED- all of Butler. Feb. 14-21 *5 4 9 ppdo. Feb. 24-26 Catholic Charities, is the St. Anthony, S. Fayette Twp„ Bridgeville — Spaghetti din *77 1900-1980. Cars, Trucks. Appointed to the Green ner, 2-8 p.m., 179 Millers Run Rd. Adults, $4; children, $2.50. Daytona Beach Feb. 7-9 Planes, Cast Iron Wind-Ups. primary social service agency Feb. 22-24 Baltery Op., Robots. Also all County Community Advisory of the diocese serving the hu For information call weekdays 221-5147. Feb. 21-28 *3 9 9 ppdo *79 NOW BOOKING kinds of T.V. character toys. Committee were: Eugene man needs of the individuals Feb. 14-28 *6 2 9 ppdo 1993 GROUPS Star Wars/Trek. You Name It! D'Antonio, Jefferson; Clara and families, regardless of SUNDAY, JAN. 17 Miami Beach LUXURY EURO Honest, Prompt Response. Key West Cash Paid. Phil 412-343-9598. King, Waynesburg; Elbert Ku their religious affiliation or WPXI-TV, Channel 11 — Mass for shut-ins, 6 a.m. COACHES Feb. 27-Mor. 10 * 1,239ppdo. WANTED:-Lionel, Ameri hns, Clarksville; Nelson ability to pay. St. Agnes, Oakland — Tridentine Mass, 11:45 a.m. Branson, Mo. AVAILABLE FOR can Flyer Toy Trains. Notre St. John the Baptist, Plum Boro — Pro-life family break GROUP CHARTER Dame Graduate will pay up to June 22-27 *6 0 5 PPdo $75.000 for trains in good McKeesport Mass on radio fast of pancakes and sausage, 10 a.m. to noon, cafeteria, 444 Lenzner Tours MBI TOURS condition for my collection. McKEESPORT — The Sunday Mass at St. Perpetua Church St. John St. Speaker, U.S. Congressman Rick Santorum, 11 Leetsdale Station Please call Drew Bauer Esq. in McKeesport will be carried weekly on Radio Station WEDO- a.m. For reservations at $5 for adults, $2.50 for children 12 7 6 1 - 7 0 0 0 99 Ohio River Blvd. 412-343-4486. 810 AM on a delayed basis on Mondays at 10 a.m., with and under (ages 3 and under, free), or $20 per family call 793- 1-800-342-2349 Leetsdale, Pa. 15056 0400 M IS C E L L A N E O U S Father Pierre Sodini as celebrant. Organist for the Masses is 4511 or 793-4580. Mt. Nebo Road 266-3111 SALES Sewickley, Pa. 15143 Helen Ciotto. Christ the King, Ambridge — All-you-can-eat breakfast 1-800-433-3854 buffet, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Marian Hall. Including sausage, ham, MOVING,-Must Sell. Color, FUNERAL DIRECTORS Console. Zenith, Solid State pancakes, eggs, Belgian waffles, fruit cup, other foods. Tickets (Chromo-Color) TV. Good Speaker on disabilities act available after all Masses at $5 for adults, $2 for children ages Condition. Call before 12 noon or after 6 pm. 412-381- SOUTH SIDE — Sandy Duncan, director of the Pennsylvania 12 and under (5 and under, free). At the door: $6 and $3, with 2526. Office for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired (ODHI) within the 5 and under, free. For information call 266-4361. Dept, of Labor and Industiy for the Commonwealth of Pennsyl Youth Ministry, St. Stanislaus, Ambridge — Pancake Classified vania, will conduct a workshop on the Americans with Disabil breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, social hall, 592 Beaver Rd. Adults, Works! ities Act (A.D.A.) on Sunday, April 4 at 1 p.m. at St. Adalbert $3.50: children ages 12 and under. For information call 266- cafeteria. 5739.
1 Friday, January 8, 1993 PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Page 9 Around the diocese Xeaching as Jesus Golden Jubilarians celebrate MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH CURIGLIANO MR. AND MRS. ANDREW SHERANKO Cleansed and made Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Andrew and Betty Sher- Curigliano celebrated their anko of Bobtown celebrated 50th anniversary with a Mass their 50th anniversary with a new by the Son in Our Lady of Lxireto Church, surprise dinner party at Brookline, followed by a re Muriale’s Restaurant in Fair By MSGR. DANIEL N. DINARDO ception at Banquets Unlimit mont, W.Va. Mr. Sheranko Assistant Secretary for Education ed, Brookline. and the former Elizabeth “The voice o f the saving plan of God. This is a They have three children: Christoff were married Sept. Lord...over the immensity of pure action of love done by a Joseph of Peoria, 111., Edmund 5, 1942 in St. Mary Church, waters” (Psalm 29). single person, fully on God's of Bridgeville and Mary Ann of Leckrone. In Chapter Three of the side and fully on our side. Brookline; and seven grand They have four children: Book of Genesis after the Even if we have missed children. Mr. Curigliano is a Ron of Dilliner, Carol Spearen “man" and “woman" have the point in the Annuncia retired printer. of Bobtown, Bob of Berwick eaten of the forbidden fruit, tion and Birth of Christor in and Debra Anderson of Orlan- and L Shannopin Mine in they hear the sound of the His Epiphany to the shep MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH TERHORST do, Fla; 10 grandchildren and Bobtown. They are members Lord God moving about in herds and the Magi, we can two great-grandchildren. Mr. of St. Ignatius Church in the garden “in the breezy not miss it here: human be Joseph and Irene Terhorst Sheranko Is retired from the J Bobtown. celebrated their 65th anniver time of the day“ and they ings, flesh, time, the world sary with a Mass in Resurrec hide themselves. and all created reality are ConcjzatuiatLoni for 5 0 yzau and molt tion Church, Brookline. A re They hide from the voice now filled with the Word. ception for family and friends of the Father. That same The Word has been made followed at the Monongahela voice, though rightly pun flesh and dwells among us. Valley Country Club. They ishing them, also speaks of Jesus Baptism is both were married July 27, 1927. HELP WANTED a promise, of a future resto unique, insofar as it shows The couple have two daugh Diocese o f Pittsburgh ration. Creation has been Him to be, by the appear V Executive Director disfigured and human be ters: Dolores Pogranzni of ance of the dove and the Whitehall and Arlene Krepley s The Catholic Cemeteries Association, a non-profit corporation o f the ings wounded, but that is Voice from above, God’s of Baldwin; six grandchildren Roman Catholic Diocese o f Pittsburgh, is seeking an individual to not the last word. serve as Executive Director. This individual will be responsible for only-begotten and beloved a n d three great This Sunday we celebrate Son, and also like ours, in the overall management o f the 15 cemeteries which now comprise grandchildren. the Association and the operations and management o f 110 parish the Feast of the Baptism of sofar as it anticipates our the Lord. Here again a voice cemeteries. A minimum o f 5 years general management experience own baptism, when, MR. AND MRS. ANDREW OPEST is required in addition to a strong financial background and is heard, the Father’s voice. sales/marketing experience. A college degree is preferred and expo cleansed by the waters Mr. and Mrs. Andrew M. It is meant for human be made holy by the same sure to general contracting, real estate and union negotiations is a Opest of Carmichaels cele plus. If you are looking for a challenging and diverse opportunity ings and for all creation. But Jesus, we arise from the it is now no longer a voice of brated their 50th anniversary and have a desire to be a representative o f the Church and adminis font as a beloved son or with a Mass in St. Hugh ter the Corporal work of Mercy of burying and caring for the dead, promise, but of fulfillment. daughter. please respond today by sending your resume along with salary The voice is one of delight Church in Carmichaels. A re requirements to: Because of what Jesus ception for family and friends and speaks of the Father's does and who He is, we no Pittsburgh Catholic followed at the Senior Citizens P.O. Box 425 pleasure in discovering hid longer hide from the voice of ing human beings in His Center. They also attended the Pittsburgh PA 15222 God rather we repeat its joy diocesan Mass for jubilarians well-beloved Son. Even Cre and make it our own. In This position reports to the Board o f Trustees of the Catholic Ceme- in St. Paul Cathedral. Mr. | teries Association and offers a competitive salary and benefits ation, symbolized by the hearing and following the Jordan waters, is touched Opest and the former Anna L package. words of Jesus, in making Bohar were married Oct. 24, E.O.E. and its groanings are now them our own words, we more than laments. They 1942 in St. Procopius Church, have heard and made our are cries of hope and joy. New Salem, Pa. Oakland, Md., and Thomas of own the words of the Father. We should not underesti They have three children: Gibsonia; and six grandchil mate the importance of the God and human beings are Joan Syrek of Monroeville, dren. Mr. Opest is retired from reconciled. A real reversal event celebrated in this Rose Marie Matthews of the Buckeye Coal Co. (M t. d{oyaC (Pined feast. Outside of Easter it has been set in motion. God transforms human beings so self, the Baptism of the Lord MR. AND MRS. FRED STEINKIRCHNER A Personal Care Residence is one of the earliest festi they too can become little “anointed ones.” Mr. and Mrs. Fred vals in the Christian calen Steinkirchner celebrated their dar, the original Feast of the 4 The unique Son of God is one of us. He does all things 50th anniversary with a Mass Epiphany celebrated in and renewal of vows in St. Egypt already in the third well, but accepts everything in the human condition save Margaret Church, Green Tree. century. A reception followed at the At the beginning of His sin. The words He speaks are unlike those of any other Greentree Marriott. Mr. public ministry, Jesus man Steinkirchner is retired from ifests His solidarity with hu man, but they are human words drawing us simulta th e Pittsburgh Fire “WE GET PERSONAL” man beings. The baptism at Department. the Jordan initiates a public neously to God. Mt. Royal Pines, home away from home, where Susan provides activity that leads to the There is a real sense of the most unique and active programs in Allegheny County. Cross. “I have come to set awe that floods the event of Enjoy our intergenerational program, dance at the Sadie the earth on fire, and how I the Baptism of the Lord. W alking tour of Homestead churches Hawkins, and lunch at the Grandview. Our stimulating and fun wish it were already blazing! An eastern monk named HOMESTEAD — St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish in Munhall activities will keep you young. There is a baptism with Cosmos wonderfully evoked and the Steel Industry Heritage Corporation will co-sponsor a 2224 Walters Road, Allison Park, Pa 15101 which I must be baptized, this in a hymn that expands walking tour of Homestead-area churches Sunday, Jan. 10, and how great is my an on the words of John the from noon to 7 p.m. The churches will feature Christmas deco Phone 487-6925 guish until it is accom Baptist faced with the com rations and be open to the public throughout the day. plished!” (Luke 12:49-50) A ing of Jesus to the Jordan: The day will help raise funds to benefit renovation work on sure biblical instinct “Who has ever seen the Sun, St. Mary Magdalene Church and to retain the 98-year-old grounds the celebration of bright by nature, cleansed? structure as a worship site within St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish. this day. How then shall I wash You The “Homestead Area Historic Home and Church Tour" will All four Gospels record or in the waters? You are the Include visits to six churches of several denominations — in mention Jesus’ baptism by Brightness, the Image of the cluding St. Mary Magdalene church and rectory buildings and John. How can the One everlasting Father! How St. Michael in Munhall, both church and convent, St. Anthony without sin be baptized? shall I that am grass touch in Homestead, Homestead Methodist, St. John Mark Lutheran, Even the Baptist hesitates with my hand the fire of Homestead Presbyterian, Park Place AME, St. Anne and St. (Matthew 3:14-15). your divinity?” John Byzantine in Munhall — seven homes and several other In an obedience to His Fa But, in fact, it has hap historic sites. ther that is neither pretense pened and continues to hap The sites are all located In the Homestead Area National nor play-acting, Jesus iden pen to all of us who have Historic District and maps will be available on tour day. tifies with sinful human be been called, cleansed and Visitors can either walk or drive to the sites on their own or ings so He can fulfill all made new, made “Christian" they can be part of a series of guided tours conducted righteousness, that is, the by the well-beloved Son. throughout the day (until 5 p.m.) Guides will also be on hand at sites along the tour route. Traditional foods and entertainment will also be featured in W orking wom en’s retreat in Baden St. Michael church hall, the final stop on the tour. Tickets for the tours, at $10, will be available at St. Mary PITTSBURGH — The St. Joseph Sisters in Baden will host a Magdalene on the day of the tour. They are also available by weekend retreat for working women Jan. 29-31 at the order's calling St. Maximilian, 461-1054, or the Steel Industry Heri motherhouse in Baden. Theme for the program will be tage Corp. in Homestead at 464-4020. “Women’s Spirituality in the Workplace." Cost is $40 with a T h e r e ’ s o n l y o n e r e a s o n I ’ d t e l l $10 non-refundable deposit due. For information call Sister Respect Life Mass in W est End Marguerite, 366-1897, by Jan. 22. PITTSBURGH — The Respect Life Committees of the South THE W ORLD ABOUT MY DEPRESSION. west Deanery will sponsor a living rosary and Mass Sunday, “....because there is so adult and family therapy. M arking Dr. King Day Jan. 17, at 2:30 p.m. in St. James Church, West End. Father much hope for others who Discover what 1 and thousands PITTSBURGH — The National Conference of Christians and Edward Bryce will officiate. All are welcome. For information, feel like I did. Most of us of others like me, and like you, Jews will co-sponsor a celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. call 922-5081. think suffering is just a part have found at New Life Day on Monday, Jan. 18, at noon in Trinity Cathedral, Down of life. Sometimes, that’s true. Treatment Center.....hope.” town. Speaking will be the ______N e w P i t t s b u r g h S e r v i c e ! But sometimes feeling bad Rev. Louis Brown, pastor of From Trans National Travel/The Haley Corp. overpowers us. And we get Mama Bethesda United Presbyterian Do You Have CD’s Maturing? swallowed up in the hurt. I NON-STOP Charter Vacations! know, it happened to me. For Church, on “Where Do We Go P.U.A. 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LATROBE — Despite media traditionally been sponsored reports about declining num by the dioceses of Greens- bers of priests, St. Vincent burg, Pittsburgh, Erie, Seminary has again this se Altoona-Johnstown, Steuben mester witnessed an increase ville, Ohio, and Columbus, in enrollment. Ohio. In fact, the seminary has This fall, monks have come experienced a 41 percent in from Benedictine communities crease in enrollment over the in Atchison, Kansas; Cleve past three years, according to land, Ohio; and Cullman, Ala. seminary rector, Father Tho to study at the seminary. mas Acklin, OSB. To what is the increase in Since 1989, the number of students attributed? seminarians enrolled in the “Prayer, fasting and hard ordination program has gone work," said the Seminary Aca from 38 to the present 69. demic Dean, Father Bede S. Overall, the total number of Peay, OSB. Photo by Bob Shanley/Palm Beach Post students has gone from 52 to “The prayerful spirit is the Fatal m ishap the present 99, who are reason for growth,” he said. studying in the several pro “That tends to transform Msgf. Robert Garland, pastor of St. Mary Church, Cedi, says a grams offered. the community. That strong blessing for the victim of a fatal car accident in Lontana, Fla. The seminary has also in community spirit is very at Msgr. Garland was recently vacationing In the area when he creased its base and is draw tractive to the dioceses (who , .. .______happened upon the scene. ing seminarians from a send students) and it is at- T r T Q C T lt illG O r d in .3 X l.O Il greater number of dioceses as tractive to students who want Facing the altar according to the rubrics of the traditional Tri- well as from other Benedictine to come here. It’s what they dentine Mass, Bishop James C. Timlin of Scranton, Pa, pre- ALL-IN-EAR HEARING communities, the rector see and what they like about pares to ordain Karl A. Pikus as a priest of the Priestly Frater- Wear Home the Same Day - noted. the community.” nity of St. Peter. The Dec. 27 ceremony in Scranton marked the Nothing Outside the Ear! In the past several years, Fr. Thomas agreed that the first U.S. ordination in the Tridentine rite in 30 years. Free hearing test & demonstration - call the seminary started receiving heart of this spirit is the # , , for ap p t.. .don’t delay. This offer ends Sat. students from the Diocese of strong prayer life at the semi- ‘N 3 .tiO I1 3 .1 P r O J C C t L i l C S U I l Q c i y Jan. 16. Our office or your home. Harrisburg, the Diocese of nary. "Whatever their gifts PITTSBURGH — Catholics across the country will join in ONE OF THE SMALLEST HEARING AIDS Gary, Ind., the Diocese of prayer is the most important DESIGNED FOR NERVE DEAFNESS. the first “National Project Life Sunday" at Masses the weekend 30-DAY TRIAL PERIOD Charlotte, N.C., and the Dio part of a seminarian’s life," Fr. MODEL L-60 -UP TO 40 D.B. of Jan. 23 and 24. cese of Wheeling/Charleston, Thomas said. “Our lives are The project involves a letter-writing campaign to members of W.Va. Students are also being based on prayer, faith and Congress encouraging them to reject the Freedom of Choice FREE PARKING AT sent by the Congregation of trust.” OUR DOOR Act and urging them to support pro-life policies. The National In addition to the sense of W. PENNA. HEARING AID SERVICE the Oratory in Pittsburgh. Committee for q Human Life Amendment, a Catholic grass 975 Greentree Road at Parkway TOLL FREE INFO These are in addition to community, new programs 1-800-445-7574 roots organization, is co-sponsoring the project with the Pro- 922-3901 REPAIR ALL MAKES *18.95 - IN OFFICE students who have have also enhanced enroll Life Secretariat of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops. ment, Fr. Thomas said. Locally, according to Maijorie Becker, director of the dioce The newest program is a san Office of Social Awareness, the postcard forms have ar CALL THE EXPERTS! professional program of study rived and will be sent on to parishes this week. The office is leading to the Master of Reli encouraging all parishes to participate, she added. gious Education Degree. The Freedom of Choice Act would overturn virtually all ex This program is designed isting state and local regulations on abortion, according to for those who develop and di Mike Taylor, executive director of the National Committee for a u i d e rect traditional and non- e a u t i f u l H o m e G Human Life Amendment. B traditional programs in par Miscellaneous Painting ishes and dioceses through Registration at St. Germ aine religious education or general BETHEL PARK — St. Germaine School will hold registration •CUSTOM-MADE WARM MORNING D & R PAINTING RO N Y O H E pastoral ministry. This pro for its fall 1993 early childhood development classes on Mon Commercial - Residential PAINTING INSULATION In te rio r * E x terio r Painting & Decorating gram is offered during the day, Jan. 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room. TABLE PADS Interior - Exterior Painting summer for the convenience Fire & Vermin Proof Horn* Remodeling WALL COVERINGS Int. & Ext. Three-year-old, four-year-old, and transition classes As well Free Estimates Free Estimates - Insured WALL WASHING Wallcoverings of students, especially non as extended child care Eire offered. A $30 fee is required at the 30% OFF Home Remodeling DON HAZLETT DANIEL E. BARB Prompt Free Estimates ordination students. time of registration. For more information, cedi 833-0223. • . FREE IN 364-8700 6 5 5 -0 5 5 1 854-0649 In recent years a Monastic HOME ESTIMATES Studies program was started Open house at St. Ursula School House Pointing F&L Painting 3-Star Painting Stan’s Painting and with that program, St. AD STAR COMPANY Interior/Exterior HAMPTON — St. Ursula School will hold open houses foi Chimney Repair Residential-Commercial Interiors our specialty 854-1180 labor Decks cleaned & Seated Vincent became one of only Interior-Exterior cL 3 average room pre-school amd kindergarten students in January. Roofing, Siding, Free Estimate/Insured two places outside of Rome Free Estimates Free Estimates/Insured An open house for three and four-year-old preschool chil Insured 10 year xperience Sr. Citisen Discount where a person can pursue a -You can trust the DON CWIKL1K Free Estimates dren will be held Friday, Jan. 15 from 1 to 2 p.m. An open wallpapering degree in monastic studies. experts in the guide. CALL DOR 884-0837 384-0551 563-3430 house for kindergEirten students will be held Friday, Jan. 29 655-7830 341-2292 343-2763 655-2761 In this two-year program, from 1 to 2 p.m. students examine the contem The school offers a two-day program for three-year-old porary expression of monasti- R em odeling children. cism as a living movement as Samuel Biliante well as study monasticism as Patrick Basement BOWERS Charities to sponsor orientation CHUBA GENERAL CONTRACTOR an important contributor to Waterproofing Brick Pointing MIDLAND — Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh Massung Brick Cleaning Guaranteed Lowest the Church's history. Lowest Rate Prices on Top Quality Construction Chimney Work In addition to those pro will sponsor an elderly outreach orientation Saturday, Jan. 30 Highest Quality. Thermolized Windows at 9 a.m. at Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Maiy Church, HEATING & Specializing in Roof W ork and Doors. grams, the seminary has Gutters & ;W l DO IT ALL Structural Repair 772 Ohio Ave. REMODELING Downspouts 279-7789 launched the Hispanic Minis £mall or Large jobs 21 years on the job The orientation is for individuals interested in beginning or Please see Senior Citizen Discount tries Program to provide min pATHOLIC FAMILY Guarantee Free Estimates isters for the growing Spanish enhancing elderly outreach ministry in their parishes. There is our large Free Estimates THIS Honest Dependable Financing Available speaking population. no chairge but interested persons must register by Jan. 23. To Very Reasonable advertisement 7 3 4 -9 6 1 9 531-7914 SPACE ' “If we get people to visit, register, call 471-1120. ' Back-Hoe St Dump on page 6 of FOR SALE " Service Available this weeks Now is the best time that is our strongest selling *9.39 point,” Fr. Thomas said. “They Penny drive at Good Shepherd I Day 672-1370 Catholic to beautify your home. A WEEK always like the spirit they find BRADDOCK — Students at Good Shepherd School, Brad- MOSES REMODELING here.” dock, are trying to collect one million pennies by Lincoln’s •Pointing •Any Kind of Carpenter Work Besides the increase in Birthday, Feb. 12. They are incorporating the concept of “one •Porches •Woimanized Decks & Steps •Conorote Sidewalks •Roofing & Chimneys D e p e n d a b l e numbers of students, there is million” into their language Eirts and math classes. •Concrete Driveways •Rat Roofji A Gutters •Any Kind of Walls •Soffit, Fasoia, Downspouts I Ultra High more good news, according to Money collected will be used to offset the cost of two new »Blook Work •Alum. & Vinyl Siding Efficiency •Stone Work •Ceilings A Floors y 2 Gas Furnace Fr. Thomas. copy machines for the school. Anyone wishing to help may •Conorete or Wood Steps •Painting In A Out •Flrsplsosa-Addition« •Bathrooms A Tile Work “The quality of the student drop off their pennies during school hours, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at •Railings & Hauling •Blook A Brick Homes Keeps you warm •Game Rooms A Insulation while it saves you money. is superb. That's been our ex 125 Braddock Ave. 8r. citizen Discount Financing perience at St. Vincent, but ArrEmgements may be made to have them picked up by Tree Estimates Fully Ineurea 100,000 BTUJanilrol 2.5 Ton Air Conditioner my experience with other sem calling 271-2492. Students will accept other donations Emd Call 884-4336 Furnace only 11795 only *1495 with with normal installation normal installation inaries is that the quality and convert them into pennies. Also available: April Air Humidifier Electronic Air Cleamets. Ductwotk numbers are rising there as The pennies will be on display during an open house Feb. 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BEAVER DEANERY NORTH EAST DEANERY SOUTH HILLS DEANERY Wireton — St. Catherine, 20 McGovern Blvd. Bairdford — St. Victor, Bairdford Rd. Upper St. Clair — St. John Capistran, 1610 McMillan Rd. CCM Part All P100DY Basic Catholic Doctrine C908AV, D908AV CCM Part B P100BZ (Must have completed CCM Part Al) Rev. Thomas Oehmler (Must have completed CCM Part A) Rev. Dennis Bradley Laura Fenton Tuesday, Feb. 2,7-9 p.m. (3 weeks-6 hours) *15.00 Vic Satter Sr. Kathleen Marie Leap, RSM Tuesday, Jan. 12,7:30-10 p.m. (6 weeks-15 Hours) SEND REGISTRATION TO: Linda Jaros, 311 Linden Dr., RD1, Cheswick, Pa. 15024 SEND REGISTRATION TO: Valerie Weil, 20 McGovern Blvd., Wireton, Pa. 15001 Monday, Jan.11, 7-9:30 p.m. (12 weeks-30 hours) '30.00 NORTH SIDE DEANERY SEND REGISTRATION TO: Ken Wegner. 1610 McMillan Rd., Pgh.. Pa. 15241 Rochester —- St Cecelia, 303 Jackson St. Brighton Heights — St. Leo, 3113 Brighton Rd. Scott Twp. — Our Lady of Grace, 310 Kane Blvd. Person As Minister C200CY CCM Part Bll P100FY Gospel Of St. John D708AY, S708AY Sr. Louise Olsofka, CSSF TBA (Mutt have completad CCM Part Bl) Rev, Theodore Rutkowski Thursday, Jan. 14, 7-9:30 p.m. (6 weeks-15 hours) *25.00 Rev. Dennis Bradley Collette Wilson Monday, Feb. 22, 7:30-9:45 p.m.(6 weeks-15 hours) '25.00 SEND REGISTRATION TO: Gay Rosenbc urn, Box 255A-1, Zelienople, Pa. 16063 Wednesday, Jan. 13, 7-9:30 p.m. (6 weeks-15 hours) SENO REGISTRATION TO: Patricia Liberati, 1730 Bower Hill Rd., Pgh. Pa. 15243 Beaver — St. Peter & Paul, Third St. 4 Lincoln Ave. SEND REGISTRATION TO: Patty Bezila, 1421 Woodland Ave., Pgh., Pa. 15212 Bethel Park — St. Valentine, W. Library Rd. Principles of Catholic Morality D303AY, S303AY, M303AY North Side — St. Nicholas, E. Ohio St. Adolescent Catechesis C200BY JoAnn Paradise H ow To Read the Bibie C720AY, D720AY, S720AY Lone Uhlmann Anne Comeaux Tuesday, February 23, 7-9:30 p.m. (6 weeks-15 hours) *25.00 Rev. Thomas Oehmler Thursday, Apr.15, 7-9:30 p.m. (6 weeks-15 hours) *25.00 ______SEND REGISTRATION TO: Nora Slay. 370 East End Ave.. Beaver. Pa. 15009______Monday, Feb. 22, 7-9:30 p.m. (6 weeks-15 Hours) *25.00 SEND REGISTRATION TO: Diane Magliocca, 2721 Mesta St., Bethel Park, Pa. 15102______SEND REGISTRATION TO: Josephine Crame. 414 Kinkura Dr., Pgh., Pa. 15212 Beaver Falls — ■ St. Philomena, 40th St. & 6th Ave. Bethel Park — St. Valentine, W. Library Rd. CCM Part Bll P100FY troy Hill — Most Holy Name, harpster St. C947AT (Must have completed CCM Part Bl) Journal Keeping Workshop Selected Issues In Morality M474AY, D474AY, S474AY, C474AY Sr. Marsha Smith, RC Rev. Francis Frazer Sr. Margie Frazer, CSJ Rev. John Skirtich Thursday, Jan.14, 7:30-9:30 p.m. (6 weeks-12 hours) *20.00 Tuesday, Jan.12, 7-9:30 p.m. (6 weeks-15 hours) Monday, Jan. 25, 7-9:30 p.m. (6 weeks-15 hours) *25.00 SENO REGISTRATION TO: Mary Lou Danieli. 2721 Mesta St., Bethel Park, Pa. 15102 SEND REGISTRATION TO: Dolores Ward, 237 State St. Beaver, Pa. 15009 ______SEND REGISTRATION TO: Jean Wolford, 1921 Tours St., Pgh., Pa. 15212 Mt. Lebanon — St. Winifred, 550 Sleepy Hollow Road Midland — Presentation, Ohio Ave. North ¿Ida — St. Fetar, Arch St. Creative Teaching C475AV CCM Part B P100BZ CCM Part B P 100BZ Mickey Bateson Rosemary Ryan (Must have completed CCM Pert A) (Muat have completed CCM Part A) Saturday, February 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (1 week-6 hours) *15.00 Sr. Anthony Albright, RSM Dorothy Degonish JoAnn Paradise Nancy Kenny ______SEND REGISTRATION TO: Sheila Gemíusa, 772 Ohio Aye., Midland. Pa. 15059 Wednesday, Jan. 13, 7-9:30 p.m. (12 weeks-30 hours) '30.00 Thursday, Jan.14, 9-11:30 a.m. (12 weeks-30 hours) ‘30.00 SEND REGISTRATION TO: Pat James. 550 Sleepy Hollow Rd.. Pgh., Pa. 15226______Midland — Presentation, Ohio Ave. ______SEND REGISTRATION TO: Pat Kammersell, 711 W. Commons, Pgh., Pa. 15212 CCM Part All P100DY NORTHWEST DEANERY Bethel Park — Holy Ghost Animation Center, 6230 Brush Run Rd. (Must have completed CCM Part A) Wexford — St. Alexis, Old Perry Highway Early Christian Communities S955AZ,D955AZ,C955AZ Rev. Dennis Bradley Mary Ann Bautti Liturgies With Children C493AV, D493AV, S493AV Sr. Jacqueline Ketter, CSJ Saturday, Feb. 20, 9-11:30 a.m. (6 weeks-15 hours) Rev. Frank Drabiska Thursday, Jan .28, 9:30 a.m.-12 noon (12 weeks-30 hours) *30.00 SEND REGISTRATION TO: Sheila Germusa. 772 Ohio Ave., Midland, Pa. 15059 Saturday, Feb. 13, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (1 day-6 hours) *15.00 SEND REGISTRATION TO: Mildred Pfeifer, 5765 Scene View Dr.. Bethel, Pa. 15102 BUTLER COUNTY SEND REGISTRATION TO: JoAnn Preliwitz, 1104 13th St.Conway, Pa. 15027 SOUTH PITTSBURGH DEANERY Butler— Holy Sepulcher, 210 E. Cruikshank Rd. West View — St. Athanasius. 7 Chalfonte Ave. Beechview — St. Pamphilus, Tropical Ave. Person as Minister C200CY CCM Part B P100BZ CCM Part B P100BZ Rita Capozzi (Must have completed CCM Part A) (Must have completed CCM Part A) Thursday, Jan., 14, 7:30-10 p.m. (6 weeks-15 hours) *25.00 Rev. Frank Drabiska Bonnie Coluccio Rev. Harry Bielewicz Lorie Uhlmann SEND REGISTRATION TO: Mary Joyce, R.D.113. Box 206, Valencia, Pa. 16059 Tuesday, Jan. 12, 9-11:30 a.m. (12 weeks-30 hours) *30.00 Tuesday, Jan.12, 7-9:30 p.m. (12 weeks-30 hours) '30.00 SEND REGISTRATION TO: Bonnie Coluccio, 556 Frayne St.. Pgh.. Pa. 15207 SEND REGISTRATION TO: Barbara Indof, 920 Hollyford PI., Pgh., Pa. 15216 Mars — St. Killian, Clark & Cherry Sts. Brookline — St. Pius X, Pioneer Ave. CCM Part Bll P100FY Sewickley — St. James, 200 Walnut St. (Must have completed CCM Part Bl) CCM Part All P100DY Overview of Christian Scripture S963AY,D963AY,C963AY Tootie Betres James Merhaut (Muat have completed CCM Part Al) Sr. Jacqueline Ketter, CSJ Wednesday, Jan. 13, 7:30-10 p.m. (6 weeks-15 hours) Mary Ellen Stalczynski Joseph Grusofsky Wednesday, Feb.10, 7-9:30 p.m. (6 weeks-15 hours) *25.00 SEND REGISTRATION TO: Lillian Power. RD1 Brickyard Rd, Mare. Pa, 16046 Wednesday, Jan. 20, 7-9:30 p.m. (6 weeks-15 hours) SEND REGISTRATION TO: Elizabeth Jesserer, 620 Ridgefield, Pgh., Pa. 15216 SEND REGISTRATION TO: Joanne McDaniel,200 Walnut St. Sewickley. Pa. 15143 Evans City — St. Matthias. E. Main St. Carrick — St. Wendelin, 2728 Custer Ave. Lay Spirituality D928V, S928V Sewickley — St. James, 200 Walnut St. You Have a Textbook, Now What? C951AV Rose Stegman Luke & The Contemporary Christian D923AY, S923AY Sr. Janet Miller, OSF Thursday, March 4, 7:30-9:30 p.m. (3 weeks-6 hours) *15.00 Deacon Ralph Hathaway Tuesday, Jan.12, 7-9 p.m. (4 weeks-8 hours) ‘15.00 SEND REGISTRATION TO: Rita Beilch, 109 Crescent St., Evans City, Pa.16033 Wednesday, Jan. 20, 7-9:30 p.m. (6 weeks-15 hours) ‘25.00 ______SEND REGISTRATION TO: Debbie Andrulonis. 3014 Grayson Ave., Pgh. Pa. 15227 SEND REGISTRATION TO: Joanne McDaniel, 200 Walnut St., Sewickley, Pa. 15143 Butler— St Michael, Center Ave. SOUTHWEST DEANERY CCM Part All P100DY Franklin Park — St. John Neumann, 2230 Rochester Rd. Sheraden — Holy Innocents, Landis St. (Must have completed CCM Part Al) Moments in Church History C718AY, D718AY Christian Parenting and Elementary Aged Child C917AV Tootie Betres Phyllis Haney Sr. Jacqueline Ketter, CSJ Laurie Reese Eileen Townsend Tuesday, Jan. 12, 7-9:30 p.m. (6 weeks-15 hours) Wednesday, Feb. 24, 9:30 a.m.-12 Noon (6 weeks-15 hours) '25.00 Tuesday, Feb. 2, 7-9 p.m. (3 weeks-6 hours) '15.00 SEND REGISTRATION TO: Dan Betres, 530 E. Brady St., Butler, Pa. 16001 SEND REGISTRATION TO: Andrew James, 2230 Rochester Rd., Pgh., Pa. 15237 SEND REGISTRATION TO: Jean Holler. 3043 Landis St., Pgh., Pa. 15204 Slippery Rock — St. Peter, S. Main St. ftoss Twp — St. Sebastian, 311 ¿iebert Rd. Moon Run — Holy Trinity, 5718 Steubenville Pike Adolescent Morality, Scripture, Discipline C741AV. 074iav, S74iav, m74iav Living Prayer, Teaching Prayer C714AV, D714AV Christian Parenting & The Pre-School Child C429BV Ken Ogorek Janet Puppo Laurie Reese Eileen Townsend Wednesday, March 17, 7:30-9:30 p.m. (3 weeks-6 hours) *15.00 Wednesday, Feb. 3, 7-9 p.m. (3 weeks-6 hours) *15.00 Thursdayav, March 4, 7-9 p.m. (3 weeks-6 hours) *15.00 ______SEND REGISTRATION TO: Debbie Madden. RD119 Bo« 3. Slippery Rock. Pa. 16020 SEND REGISTRATION TO: Carol Happ, Centervue Rd., Bradfordwoods, Pa. 15015______SEND REGEÔISTRATION TOrCathy Wilkinson,5718 Steubenville Pk.Pgh.15244 Zelienople — St. Ferdinand, 2535 Rochester Rd. Perrysvllle — St. Teresa of Avila, 1000 Avila Court Moon Twp. — St. Margaret Mary, One Parish Place CCM Part B P 100BZ Introduction to the Bible D300AY, S300AY CCM Part B P100BZ (Must have completed CCM Part A) Rev. Robert Coyne (Must have completed CCM Part A) Theresa Orlando Barbara Stokes Rev. Frank Drabiska Cherie Drobycki Wednesday, Jan.13, 9:30 a.m.-12 Noon (12 weeks-30 hours) *30.00 Monday, Feb.1, 7-9:30 p.m. (6 weeks-15 hours) *25.00 Wednesday, Jan. 13, 7-9:30 p.m. (12 weeks-30 hours) *30.00 SEND REGISTRATION TO: Clara Kana, 2535 Rochester Rd., Zelienople. 16063 ______SEND REGISTBATION TO: Barbara Si. John.130 Oxford Cl.. Pgh.. Pa. 15237 SEND REGISTRATION TO: Cathy Hetzer, One Parish PI., Coraopolis, Pa.15108 Zelienople — St. Ferdinand, 2535 Rochester Rd. Allison Park — St. Ursula, Duncan Ave. Crafton — Si. Philip, 50 W. Crafton Ave. Morality & Ethics M952AV, S952AV, D952AV, C952AV CCM Part B P100BZ What It Means To Be Catholic C580AY,D580AY Sr. Marietta Russell, MHSH (Muat have completed CCM Part Al) Rev. Frank Almade Thursday, Jan. 14, 8-9:30 p.m. (4 weeks-6 hours) *15.00 Rev. Jon Brzek Joseph Grusofsky Monday, Jan.18, 7-9:30 p.m. (6 weeks-15 hours) *25.00 SEND REGISTRATION TO: Barbara McCarthy, 753 Skyview Dr., Mars, Pa. 16046 Monday, Jan. 18, 7-9:30 p.m. (12 weeks-30 hours) *30.00 ______SEND REGISTRATION TO: Patricia Hantusch, 506 Carriage Cir., Pgh., Pa 15205 CENTRAL DEANERY SEND REGISTRATION TO: Charlotte Bossong, 3937 Kirk Ave., Allison Park, Pa 15101 WASHINGTON EAST DEANERY Charleroi — Mary, Mother of the Church, St.Jerome Building, Washington Ave. Lawrenceville — St. Augustine, 37th St. SOUTH CENTRAL DEANERY Discipline & Classroom Management C945AR Wiimerding —- St. Aloysius, 405 Westinghouse Ave. Discipline in the Classroom C440AR JoAnn Paradise Laetitia Bridges CCM Part B P100BZ JoAnn Paradise Saturday, March 6, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (1 week-3 hours) ‘10.00 (Must have completed CCM Part A) Saturday, Jan. 16,1-4 p.m. (1 week-3 hours) *10.00 SEND REGISTRATION TO: Janice Rach, 624 Washington Ave., Charleroi. Pa. 15022 ______SEND REGISTRATION TO: St. Jane Schmitt, 925 37th St., Pgh., P«. 15201 Theresa Orlando Barbara Stokes Wednesday, Jan.13, 7-9:30 p.m. (12 weeks-30 hours) ‘30.00 Monongahela — St. Anthony, 225 Park Ave. Shadyside — Sacred Heart, Shady Ave. SEND REGISTRATION TO: Linda Storrick, 519 Josephine Ave. East McKeesport. Pa. 15035 Catholic Vision Of Love S773AX, D773AX, M773AX, C773AX CCM Part Bll P100FY Wiimerding — St. Aloysius, 405 Westinghouse Ave. (Must have completed CCM Part Bl) Msgr. Daniel DiNardo Rev. Walter Rydzon Linda Ritzer Thursday, Jan. 14, 7-9:30 p.m. (4 weeks-10 hours) *25.00 Inclusive Education S961AQ, D961AQ, C961AQ Eleanor Marshall Monday, Jan. 18, 7-9:30 p.m. (6 weeks-15 hours) SEND REGISTRATION TO: Betty Hanigan, 1146 N. Negley Ave. Pgh., Pa. 15206 Saturday, Jan. 9,10 a.m.-2 p.m. (1 day-4 hours) ‘10.00 SEND REGISTRATION TO: Barbara Begley. 111 McKenna Ave., PQh.. Pa. 15205 GREENE COUNTY DEANERY SEND REGISTRATION TO: Ed Deenihan, 215-F Caldwell Ave., Wiimerding, Pa. 15148 Eirama — St.Isaac Jogues, Collins Ave. Waynesburg — St. Ann, 22 E. High St. C723AY, D723AY, S723AY Elizabeth — St. Michael, 101 McLay Drive Parables Bio-Ethics S9577AA, D9577AA, C9577AA, M9577AA Deacon Ralph Hathaway Old Testament S11 AY, D911 AY Thursday, Feb. 25, 7-9:30 p.m. (6 weeks-15 hours) *25.00 Rev. Al McGinnis Rev. Peter Horton Wednesday, Jan 6, 7-8:30 p.m. (6 weeks-9 hours) *20.00 Monday, Jan.18, 7:30-10 p.m. (6 weeks-15 hours) *25.00 SEND REGISTRATION TO: Denise Booher, RD113 Box 404, Canonsburg, Pa. 15317 SEND REGISTRATION TO: Sanity Stofla, R0#2 Box!76, Waynesbuig. Pa. 15370 SEND REGISTRATION TO: Virginia Luft, 1046 Fallen Timber Rd., Elizabeth, Pa. 15037 WASHINGTON WEST DEANERY LAWRENCE DEANERY Peters Twp. — St. Benedict the Abbot, 120 Abington Drive Ellport — St. Joseph, Portertsville Rd. SOUTH EAST DEANERY Components of a Comprehensive Youth Ministry Program D200DY Clairton — St. Clare, Wilson Ave. Rev. Frank Kurimsky Lorie Uhlmann Selected Issues in Morality M474AY,S474AY,D474AY,C474AY Spiritual Food For Adult Prayer C707AV, D707AV, S707AV Rev. Lawrence DiNardo Monday, Jan.18, 7-9:30 p.m. (6 weeks-15 hours) '25.00 Theresa Orlando SEND REGISTRATION TO: Collette Speca,120 Abington Dr.. McMurray. Pa.15317 Saturday, Feb. 6,13, 20, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (3 weeks-15 hours) *25.00 Tuesday, Jan. 19, 7-9:30 p.m. (3 weeks-6 hours) '15.00 SEND REGISTRATION TO: SherylSkowronski, 609 Harrison Rd., New Castle, Pa. 16101 Washington — Immaculate Conception, 119 W. Chestnut St. SEND REGISTRATION TO: Sylvia Tullius, 421 Rose Ave., Clairton, Pa. 15025 New Castle — St. Lucy, 1 Lucymont Dr. CCM Part Bl P100EY C948AQ, S948AQ West Mifflin — Holy Spirit. 2603 Old Elizabeth Rd. (Must have completed CCM Part All) Ministry to Family CCM Part B P200BZ Rev. Joseph McCaffrey Patricia Ogilvie (Lunch Provided) (Mutt have completed CCM Part A) Tuesday Feb. 2, 7-9:30 p.m. (6 weeks-15 hours) *30.00 Sr. Marietta Russell Rev. Ken Lovasik Lori Ellis SEND REGISTRATION TO: Betty McCullough, 184 Lacock St.. Washington. Pa. 15301______Saturday, March 27,10 a.m.-2 p.m. (1 day-4 hours) *10.00 Thursday, Jan.14, 7-9:30 p.m. (12 weeks-30 hours) *30.00 Meadowlands — Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, Box 366 SEND REGISTRATION TO: Cindy Mangina, 993 Mt. Jackson-Bessemer, New Castle, Pa. 16102 ______SEND REGISTRATION TO: Marina Coccero, 784 Shadysme Dr., W. Mifflin. Pa 15122______Biblical Themes C964AY, D9647AY, S964AY W. Pittsburgh — Holy Cross, W. Ninth St. Duquesne — Holy Name, 32 S. 1st St.. Sr. Jacqueline Ketter, CSJ Understanding the Adolescent C956AV Selected Issues in Morality D474AY, S474AY, M474AY, C474AY Thursday, Feb. 4, 7-9:30 p.m. (6 weeks-15 hours) *25.00 Rev. Edward Schleicher Rev. Lawrence DiNardo SEND REGISTRATION TO: Rosalie Eckels, 225 Roth St, Houston, Pa. 15342 Wednesday, March 3, 7-9:30 p.m. (6 weeks-15 hours) *25.00 Thursday, Jan. 14, 21, 7-10 p.m. (2 weeks-6 hours) '15.00 Canonsburg — St. Patrick. 317 W. Pike St. SEND REGISTRATION TO: Edna HIM. 115 Roosevelt St., New Castle, Pa. 16101 SEND REGISTRATION TO: Ellie Kovacs. 225 Mellon Ave., West Mifflin, Pa 15122 Liturgical Spirituality D713AU, S713AU NORTH CENTRAL DEANERY Clairton — St. Joseph, 4^0 fteed St. Gospel of St. John D708AY, S708AY Geoffrey Schneider Penn Hills — St. Bartholomew, 111 Eihardl Dr. Donna Korczyk Tuesday, Feb. 9, 7-9:30 p.m. (3 weeks-8 hours) *15.00 D751AY, S751AY ______SEND REGISTRATION TO: Nancy Koren, 661 Woodland Rd.. Canonsburg, Pa.15317 Letters of Paul Thursday, Feb.18, 7-9:30 p.m. (6 weeks-15 hours) *25.00 Rev. James Schmitt SEND REGISTRATION TO: Frances Bindas. 703 St. Clair, Clairton, Pa. 15025______Canonsburg — St. Patrick, 317 W. Pike St. Tuesday, March 2, 7-9:30 p.m. (6 weeks-15 hours) *25.00 Eucharistic Liturgy S712AV, D712AV, C712AV ______SEND REGISTRATION TO: St. Mildred Moroz, 111 Efhardt Dr., Pgh., P.. 15235 Munhall — St. Theresa of Lisieux, 1 St. Therese Court Geoffrey Schneider Monroeville — St. Bernadette, 245 Azalea Dr. Ministry to the Adolescent C200AY Tuesday, Jan.12, 7-9:30 p.m. (3 weeks-8 hours) ‘15.00 C200DY Barbara Stokes TBA SEND REGISTRATION TO: Nancy Koren. 661 Woodland Rd., Canonsburg, Pa. 15317______Components of Youth Ministry Wednesday, Jan.13, 7-9:30 p.m. (6 weeks-15 hours) *25.00 Rev. Harry Bielewicz TBA Claysvilie — Sacred Heart. 119 W. Chestnut St. Monday, March 1, 7-9:30 p.m. (6 weeks-15 hours) *25.00 ______SEND REGISTRATION TO: Lori Ellis, 4200 Harvey St, Munhall. Pa. 15120 What It Means To Be a Catholic C580AY, D580AY SEND REGISTRATION TO: Marion Krul, 245 Azalea Dr., Monroeville, Pa. 15146 SOUTH HILLS DEANERY Rev. Frank Almade Pleasant Hills — St. Elizabeth, Grove Place Unity — St. John the Baptist, 444 St. John St. Thursday, Feb. 25, 7-9:30 p.m. (6 weeks-15 hours) *25.00 CCM Part Bl P200EY Who is Jesus Christ? C307AY, D307AY, S307AY ______SEND REGISTRATION TO: David Caslora, RD1 Box 2Z7, Claysvilie, Pa.15323 (Mutt Itavt completed CCM Part A) Rev. David Bonnar Catholic School Courses Rev. Kevin Dominik Jane Tarr Monday, Feb. 22, 7-9:30 p.m.(6 weeks-15 hours) *25.00 Etna — All Saints School, 19 Dewey St. Thursday, Feb. 4, 7-9:30 p.m. (6 weeks-15 hours) *30.00 SEND REGISTRATION TO: JoAnn Paradise, Grove Place, Pgh.. Pa. 15236 ______Course #212 Basic Doctrinal Teachings R212AZ ______SEND REGISTRTATION TO: Barb Trepal. 444 St. John St.. Pgh., Pa. 15239______Whitehall — St. Gabriel, 5200 Greenridge Road TBA Verona — St Joseph. 825 Second Ave Tuesday, Jan.12, 4-6:30 p.m. (12 weeks-30 hours) *30.00 CCM Part All P100DY SEND REGISTRATION TO: Kale Auptte.111 Blvd. of Allies. Pgh.. Pa 15228 Heaven, Hell, Purgatory, Angels & Devils S953AW, D953AW, C953AW (Must have completed CCM Part Al) Rev. Frank Drabiska Mary Lou Danieli Dorothy Fitzsimmons Scott Twp. — SS. Simon & Jude School, 1625 Greentree Rd. Monday, March 1 and 8, 7-9:30 p.m. (2 weeks-5 hours) *15.00 Tuesday, Jan.12,7-9:30 p.m. (6 weeks-15 hours) Course #212 Basic Doctrinal Teachings R212AZ ______SEND REGISTRATION TO: Mary Ann Tate, 311 3rd St. Otkmont. Pa. 15139______TBA SEND REGISTRATION TO: Mary Ann Budd, 5200 Greenridge Rd., Pgh., Pa. 15236_____ Tuesday, Jan.12, 4-6:30 p.m. (12 weeks-30 hours) ‘30.00 Swissvale — Madonna del Castello, 2021 S. Braddock Ave. Library — St. Joan of Arc, 6414 Montour St. CCM Part All P100DY SENO REGISTRATION TO: Kate Aupke, 111 Blvd. of Allies, Pgh.. Pa. 15222 (Must have completed CCM Part Al) Dying & Death C918AY, S918AY Msgr.Daniel DiNardo Sr. Anthony Albright Barbara Trepal Brian Keane Sunday, Jan. 10, 2-4:30p.m. (6 weeks-15 hours) Thursday, Jan. 21, 7-9:30 p.m. (6 weeks-15 hours) '25.00 ______SEND REGISTRTATION TO: Si. Ralph Marie. 2021 S. Braddock Ave., Pgh. Pa. 15219______SEND REGISTRATION TO: Yvonne Rigatti, 6414 Montour St.. Library, Pa. 15129 Have questions, need info? Call 456-3110 Penn Luis — ¿1 Susanna. 200 Sloller Rd Principles for Catholilc Morality D303AY, C303AY, M303AY, S303AY r Continuing Christian Development • Diocese of Pittsburgh Rev. Lawrence DiNardo Monday, Jan. 18, 7-9:30 p.m. (6 weeks-15 hours) *25.00 SEND REGISTRATION TO: Salvatore Mascari, 502 Tally Drive. Pgh., Pa. 15237 C lass R e g istra tio n F orm Monroeville — St. Bernadette, 245 Azalea Drive Gospels D932AY,S932AY,C932AY D a te _ Social Security Number. Rev. Paul Zywan Tuesday, Jan. 12, 7-9:30 p.m. (6 weeks-15 hours) '25.00 Name _ Religion SEND REGISTRATION TO: Marion Krul. 245 Azalea Dr. Monroeville. Pa. 15146 Home Address I NORTH EAST DEANERY City ______State Blawnox — St. Edward, 450 Walnut St. Zip Phone Selected Issues In Morality S474AY, D474AY, C474AY, M474AY Home Parish Rev. Robert Norton Tuesday, Feb. 23, 7-9:30 p.m. (6 weeks-15 hours) *25.00 Address_____ SEND REGISTRATION TO: Kathie Lang, 470 Airbrake Ave.. Wiimerding, Pa. 15146 City ______State Zip Phone O'Hara Twp. — St Joseph, 330 Dorseyviile Rd. Course Name and Number. Prayer: An Invitation to Journey With Jesus S308DV Sr. Carieen Lynch, CSJ Location ______Wednesday, March 3, 7:45-9:30 p.m. (3 weeks-6 hours) *15.00 Starting Date ______SEND REGISTRATION TO: Nievea Stiller. 83 Chapel Dr.. Pgh.. Pa. 15237______Hours Harwick — Our Lady of Victory, 1319 Low Grade Rd. Catechist(s)______CCM Part All P100DY Course Fee ______Check No. (Must have completed CCM Part Al) . Cash/Check Enclosed. Maureen Wood Phyllis Haney Make checks payable to: THE DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH Bill Address Thursday, Jan. 14, 7-9:30 p.m. (6 weeks-15 hours) SEND REGISTRATION TO: Anita Kuatxt, 503 Pillow Ave. Cheswick, Pa 15024 Mail registration form to the Center Chairperson whose name and address appears below each of the courses listed in this special supplement.