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1148 Year, CXLVIII No. 28 Established in 1844: America’s Oldest Cathoic Newspaper in Continuous Publication Friday. September 25. 1992

Colorful cerem ony opens sesquicentennial

By JOHN FRANKO a member of the planning I Z PITTSBURGH - The Diocese committee for the Mass. “The | of Pittsburgh kicked off its atmosphere of the cathedral I yearlong sesquicentennial cel­ lent itself to a celebration." ebration with a Pontifical She pointed out the large Mass of Thanksgiving Sept. 20 gathering reflected the affec­ | at St. Paul Cathedral. tion the people of the diocese Almost 1,800 attended the have for the Church. i ceremony, one rich in color “I liked the music and the I and tradition. general set-up of the liturgy,” “I thought it was a spiritual added Cora Hill of St. Bene­ milestone for the Diocese of dict the Moor Parish, Uptown. : Pittsburgh," said Mark Petri of “It had a colorful side to it." ! St. William Church, East Bishop McDowell delivered Pittsburgh. “It was an inspira­ the homily. In it he detailed tional time for us together as the history of the diocese from a diocesan family." the French explorers who in­ Bishop Donald W. Wuerl troduced the Catholic faith to presided at the ceremony, in the area in 1754, to the instal­ the presence of Cardinal lation of Right Rev. Michael J. Achille Silvestrini, prefect of O'Connor as the first bishop, the Congregation for Oriental and the formation of the dio­ Churches. cese in 1843. Concelebrants included re­ He described the growth of tired Bishop Vincent Leonard, the diocese as it grew from 47 Observing Aux. Bishops John McDowell churches, 18 priests and and William Winter: former St. 30,OCX) people in 1843, to over the 1 5 0 th .Vincent Afchabbot Egbert 300 parishes, 760 priests and The diocese opened the Donova.n, OSB; and Bishop 829,000 people today. Sesquicentennial cele­ William McCormack, national The diocese, thé bishop bration with a colorful director of the Propagation of noted, has blossomed into one ceremony qt St. Paul ,the Faith. of the finest in the nation. He CathedraL Toj): Cardi­ They were joined by some spoke of the hundreds of nal Achille Silvestrini is 250 priests of the diocese. thousands of laity, priests, greeted by, from left. Organizations participating brothers and religious who Archabbot Egbert ,in the ceremonial procession come from the diocese and Donovan, OSB, Aux. ¡included the Papal Knights of live holy lives in every voca­ Bishop John McDowell, St. Gregory and the Holy Sep­ Bishop Donald Wuerl, tion and profession, and who Bishop William McCor­ ulcher: Knights of Malta; bless the Church and commu­ mack, and Aux. Bishop Knights of Columbus: and nity by their faithful service . William Winter; Left: Knights and Dames o f St. Pe­ “Our God does great won­ Bishop McDowell deliv­ ter Claver. ders," he added. “One of these ers his homily to the Other organizations partici­ began at the confluence of the gathering; Right The pating in the liturgy included Allegheny and Monongahela Knights of •Gob.imbus the Diocesan Choir of Pitts­ 150 years ago." present Bishop Wuerl burgh: the adult choir of the Following the eucharistie with the Quincentenary C h ip Kelsch p h o to s Church of the Assumption, celebration. Bishop Wuerl rec­ Cross. Bellevue: The choir of St. ognized Bishop McCormack Mary of the Assumption by pointing out the Propaga­ Church, Glenshaw; The Adult tion of the Faith gave Bishop Diocese to celebrate Respect L i f e M o n t h Handbell Choir of the Church O'Connor 30,000 francs of the Assumption: and the ($4,000) in which to establish By PATRICIA BARTOS legislation that is protective of show political responsibility in With the help' of Grace Carnegie Brass Quintet. the Diocese of Pittsburgh. PITTSBURGH — Parishes those who are most vulnerable dealing with the serious is­ Harding, head of the dioce­ The festivities left their He “repaid" Bishop McCor­ throughout the diocese will or have no voice to speak for sues o f today. san office for persons with mark on those in attendance. mack by presenting him with join in planning special pro­ themselves," she explained. Locally, highlights of the disabilities, the teachers “It was overwhelming,” said grams during October to cel­ One of the “misguided criti­ Respect Life Month celebra­ also will plan a project to Sister Ignatius Rooney, RSM, (Continued on page 2) ebrate the Church's obser­ cisms" of the pro-life move­ tion will include the visit by involve all the school s stu­ vance of Respect Life Month. ment and the bishops’ sup­ New York Cardinal John dents in becoming aware of The observance officially port of it is that they care only O'Connor on Sunday, Oct. 18, the needs of persons with opens on Oct. 4, Respect about children before they are when he addresses the handicaps. life Sunday. bom, Nancy Wisdo writes in Knights of Columbus at their The Rosary for Life will be banquet in the Sheraton Inn, This year's celebration an introduction to this year's organized Saturday, Oct. 10, Respect Life Program, issued Wexford. will stress the Catholic following the 8:30 a.m. Campaign for Children and by the U.S. Bishops' Secretar­ The National Life Chain, Mass at St. Philip in Craf- highlight the U.S. Bishops' iat for Pro-Life Activities. which involves an ecumenical,' ton. A school presentation is statement, “Putting Children The bishops in late 1991 is­ peaceful gathering to show also set and anointing of the and Families First: A Chal­ sued the document on putting support for the right to life, sick is slated for Sunday, lenge for Our Church, Na­ children and families first, will be held Sunday, Oct. 4, in tion and World.” which Wisdo termed "a call for Pittsburgh and other area lo­ Oct. 11. For information call The diocese's department conversion and action — a cations. Other cities through­ Cathy Huth, 922-5081. of social awareness, headed spiritual and social reawaken­ out the U.S. will join in this At Holy Trinity in Moon by Marjorie Becker, has dis­ ing to the moral and human second annual observance. Run, Fr. Robert Herrmann tributed Respect Life Month costs of neglecting our chil­ Parishes will conduct will conduct Eucharistie ad­ material to' all parishes and dren and families. Project Life days, in which pa­ oration Sunday, Oct. 18, is encouraging them to “Such criticism blatantly ig­ rishioners are asked to stop from 2-4 p.m. in the church. sponsor special prayer ser­ nores the enormous contribu­ after Sunday Mass to sign For information call Adri­ vices and other events. The tion of the Catholic Church in cards expressing their con­ enne Hoffman, 787-1630. Jim Herrm ann photo office coordinates the work providing education, shelter, cern over various legislative Members of the newly of parish Respect Life health care, social services issues. formed Respect Life Com­ Catechetical Sunday Committees. and advocacy on behalf of At Assumption School in mittee at St. Maiy o f Mercy, Parishes throughout the diocese commemorated Catechetical “Parishes are also encour­ children and families in this Bellevue, Maiy Ann Bercini, Downtown, recently passed Sunday Sept. 20. Fr. Bernard M. Harcarik, pastor of St. Mary of aged to continue to keep the country and around the junior high religion teacher, is out Respect Life material fol­ .the Assumption Church, Glenshaw, blesses catechists during members of their congrega­ world," she added. overseeing Respect Life Month lowing all Masses. The infor­ installation ceremonies. The day marked the opening of the tions up to date on the legis­ This year's Respect Life cel­ activities for the children. The mation focused on promot­ junior high students will join Church's religious education year. lative issues that affect our ebration also emphasizes the ing action in public aware­ euthanasia debate, the abor­ in the Life Chain on Oct. 5 lives, and to conduct Project ness and education, pasto­ Life campaigns to alert our tion controversy, chastity as and participate in a walk- ral care and public policy elected officials to the im­ the “counter-cultural virtue," a-thon to benefit Meals on Over $320,000 collected awareness. portance of voting for and the duty of Catholics to Wheels Oct. 27. to aid hurricane victims PITTSBURGH — The dio- Tobin, diocesan general secre­ :ese has collected $320,000 to tary and vicar general. TV station experiences difficulties - Inside late for alleviating the suffer- The money will be sent in ng caused by Hurricane the very near future to the di­ during broadcast of bishop's show I c o n s Editorial...... 4 rndrew. ocese most affected by the Dr. Anne Capdeville-Nam is L etters...... 5 The money represents devastating storm. The entire PITTSBURGH — Technical sesquicentennial history, was an iconographer, practicing an Entertainment...... 6 unds turned in by 240 par­ amount collected for hurri­ difficulties *at KDKA-TV on shown at 11:30 p.m. that day. art form and spiritual tradi­ Bible Q u iz...... 8 ities as of Sept. 18, from col­ cane relief will be sent, with Sept. 20 prevented the show­ The program also has been tion that dates back to ancient Catholic ..,...... 7 :• ections taken at weekend Greek and Byzantine no diocesan administrative ing at its regular 8 a.m. time carried on many cable sys­ Around Diocese ...... 9-11:' Hasses Sept. 5-6. It is ex­ churches. costs deducted, Fr. Tobin of the first program of the new tems throughout the diocese Obituaries . ...,. . . .,1.11 acted to grow considerably Page ...... 12 said. season in Bishop WuerTs se­ this past week. irhen the rest of the parishes The precise use of the ries, “The Teaching of Christ." The program will be back inward their receipts. funds will be determined at A previously shown program on its regular 8 a.m. schedule S a l u t e “We are gratified that the on KDKA-TV for the Sept. 27 Q u o t e : the local level in Florida and was carried instead in that State, county and local gov­ »eople of the Pittsburgh Dio- segment, “The Church as O God, you have rejected Louisiana where the need can time period. ernment officials have issued ese have once again re- The scheduled program, Teacher," with Dr. Rosemarie proclamations celebrating the us and broken our defenses; be accurately assessed and ponded so generously to their “The Beginning of Our Dio­ E. Cibik, diocesan secretary diocese's 150th anniversary you have been angry: rally the response most effectively isters and brothers in need," cese," with Msgr. Francis A. for education and superinten­ celebration. usl coordinated, Fr. Tobin said. -Psalm 60:3 aid Very Rev. Thomas J. Glenn, author of the diocesan dent of schools, as guest. Page...... 7 ■Page 2 PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Friday, September 25,1992 Diocesan/national news

Colorful cerem ony opens sesquicentennial

(Continued from page one) DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH a $10,000 donation from the Sesquicentennial 1 WEKMMMI diocese. WE CELEBRATI • WE MUEVE Bishop Wuerl presented Bishop McDowell with a ses­ quicentennial medallion in ap­ preciation of his work as ses- In 1984, Pope John Paul quicentennial general began a “novena of years" in chairman. preparation for the 500th an­ He also recognized Bishop niversary of the roots of evan­ Leonard who was greeted with gelization in the Western a prolonged round of ap­ Hemisphere. At that time he plause. presented to representatives Cardinal Silvestrini ad­ of each of the bishops' confer­ dressed the gathering by stat­ ences of the Americas a sim­ ing the celebration confirms ple wooden cross. the strong Christian spirit for A replica of that cross was which the diocese is known. presented to Bishop Wuerl Bishop Wuerl noted Cardi­ last November. Since then the Photos by Chip Kelsch nal Silvestrini has been desig­ Knights of Columbus had car­ Faithful from around the dio­ nated by Pope John Paul II to ried it to more than 70 loca­ cese took part in the dio­ carry out the important task of tions. Over 35,000 people par­ cese's sesquicentennial cele­ rebuilding the Church in ticipated in services involving bration Sept. 20. Top right Eastern Europe, the former it. Choir members sing praises Soviet Union, and other former In closing, Bishop Wuerl communist countries. addressed the large number of during the Mass. Top left: He described the cardinal priests in attendance. He Bishop Wuerl greets the peo­ as the diocese's link to the Pa­ stated the bishops have al­ ple at a reception following pal See. ways been able to rely on the Mass. Bottom left: Jay A brief presentation was them to face challenges, and Keenan and Eleanora held during which the Knights he asked the audience to sa­ Greene give the second Qf Columbus returned a rep- lute them as members who readingi Bottom right: ffca of the Quincentenary have served the local church Bishop Wuerl is greeted by (pross to Bishop Wuerl. with faithfulness and fidelity. the knights of Columbus during the opening procession. Residents march outside of cathedral • PITTSBURGH — A crowd of about 50 East End residents marched outside St. Paul Cathedral during the Sesquicenten- ni$l celebration Sept. 20 in. protest of guidelines set by the first C hild ren, fa m ilies victim s in w a r on p overty phase of the diocese's reorganization and revitalization project. By NANCY FRAZIER O'BRIEN population. It was the highest “Our children are a test of credit and expansion of* the WASHINGTON (CNS) — Fa­ number since 1964, when both our humanity and our earned income tax credit for C A jL L AN EXPERT ther Stephen Gratto wasn’t 36.1 million were in poverty. faith," they said in their No­ working families, comprehen­ surprised to hear that recent A few days later, a report vember 1991 pastoral letter, sive health care reform and a studies showed more poor and prepared by the Tufts Univer­ “Putting Children and Fami­ federal child support program hungry people in the United sity Center on Hunger, Pov­ lies First: A Challenge for Our that would get the government States than at any time since erty and Nutrition Policy for Church Nation and World.” more involved in collecting the the “war on poverty” was de­ the House Select Committee “Children are nearly twice funds from non-custodial par­ PLASTERING clared in 1965. on Hunger said about 30 mil­ as likely to be poor as any ents and guarantee a mini­ He’s been seeing the faces mum level of support for every CUSTOM-DRY Rejuvenate Your lion Americans are hungry, a other group,’’ the bishops child. Old Plastered Walls Fran Rauschar behind those statistics for 50 percent increase since the added. “And poverty means B a s e m ç n t In helping dioceses and months now, as director of mid-1980s. children miss the basics — W aterproofing M a in your walls PLASTERING Look Like New Catholic Charities in the Dio­ Catholic conferences to draw Free inspections PATCHWORK The most disconcerting as­ the food, housing and health cese of Ogdensburg, N.Y., and up a plan for state legislative 25 yr. money-back Guar. Flee Estimate pect of the problem, for those care they need to grow and Reasonable Rates A SPECIALITY sessions, the USCC is urging as a parish priest. who are fighting the losing develop.” Small or Large Jobs Over 30 Years Experience He has seen an increase in them to look to the Catholic 800-734-5500 Free Estimates war against poverty and hun­ “The problems of children Ruusroc the number of people seeking Campaign for Children and W ork Guaranteed ger, is that 40 percent of the are among the hardest to get Da V—672-1370 assistance from Catholic Families as a way to “put a poor and hungry — some 14.3 at, because kids are at the 8 3 3 -8 1 4 2 Charities in Ogdensburg, a face on the issues, to look at million people — are children. mercy of whatever happens to SEWING rural diocese in northern New who is the most vulnerable The government defines a their families,” said Nancy Prompt Service and York state. “We’ve always had and how they're being affected ELECTRICIANS poor person as someone Wisdo, head o f the U.S. Cath­ MACHINE a certain number of clients on — spiritually, economically whose income is below the na­ olic Conference Office of Do­ Sensible Prices public assistance, but now and culturally" by a particular Thomas P. LBE J. MILLER tional poverty line. For a fam­ mestic Social Development. REPAIR Sullivan we’re seeing (formerly em­ proposal, Ms. Wisdo said. ily of four in 1991, the poverty But the USCC has come up Since 1 92 0 Electricen ELECTRIC ployed) people on the down­ In a recent letter to dioce­ Inanred/Keflstered R egistered-Insured line was $13,924 For someone with a long-term legislative san social action staff, John Reasonable Rates ward slide,” Fr. Gratto said. Free Estim ates living alone, it was $6,932. agenda that could go a long A.L. 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Sisters of St. Joseph struggle w s in B rief in Hurricane Andrew ’s afterm ath

By MAUREEN HAGGARTY, CSJ Suicide issue explored School choice favored PERRINE, Fla. — It’s been a NEW YORK (CNS) — Commonweal WASHINGTON (CNS) — Three out of five month since Hurricane An­ magazine is printing 100,000 copies of a Americans favor the use of tax money to drew mowed a path of devas­ special supplement outlining ethical objec­ provide vouchers for parents to choose tation across South Florida tions to a ballot measure that would allow public, private or parochial school educa­ 'and the Sisters of St. Joseph physician-assisted suicide in California. tion for their children, according to a new from Baden are still working The 16-page “special report” on Califor­ Gallup Poll released Sept. 17. ’via flashlight at Holy Rosary nia s Proposition 161 is an updated version The poll, which also showed that seven in ; School, located 12 miles north of a supplement published by the magazine 10 Catholics supported the use of tax money ■of Homestead. in August 1991 on the identical euthanasia for vouchers, was conducted by the Gallup “We don’t have electricity, initiative defeated by the voters in organization for the National Catholic but we’re not powerless," ex­ Washington state that fall. Educational Association. claimed principal Sister Jan­ “We hope these thorough and thoughtful Sister Catherine T. McNamee, NCEA ice Vandemeck who along essays will have the same effect in California president and a Sister of St. Joseph of •with five other members of her as in Washington — to defeat the effort to Carondelet, said at a Washington press con­ ¡community weathered the make California the first state to legalize ference Sept. 17 that the survey results con­ ’wrath of Andrew huddled in a euthanasia,” said Margaret O'Brien firm “a dear desire on the part of the ^powder room at the home of Steinfels, editor of the New York-based American people to exercise their rights as 'the parish development Catholic magazine. users of education to determine where their ,‘director. children should attend school.” ! “I can’t believe we lived to ¡tell about it. Four of us strug­ gled for an hour to keep the Measures for Bosnia ¡double front doors from blow­ VATICAN C ITY (CNS) — A top Vatican of­ Churches request review ing away, but the 165 miles ficial urged the international community to WASHINGTON (CNS) — Seven organiza­ per hour wind was too consider sterner measures to end the tions including the National Council of strong." fighting in Bosnia-Herzegovina, including a Churches have joined in a brief asking the ; “After the upstairs windows “ no-fly” zone and militarily protected relief Supreme Court to review the case of an ¡shattered, the pressure pulled corridors. Arizona deaf student who was refused a the doors right out of our The suggestions were part of an eight- state-paid sign-language interpreter ¡hands. The seven o f us were point proposal outlined by Msgr. Alain because he attended a Catholic school. crammed into the tiny room Lebeaupin in a talk to the Conference on James Zobrest sued the Catalina Foothills where we prayed the rosary Security and Cooperation in Europe Sept. School District in Tucson, Ariz., for refusing bver and over for the next two 16. to pay for his sign-language interpreter hours;” said the native of Indi-' The text o f his talk, delivered in Prague, Student Katie Shaughnessy cleans up debris as a result of when he attended Salpointe Catholic High firta, Pa. Czechoslovakia, was made available at the School. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Ap­ It will take even more Hurricane Andrew which delayed the opening of Holy Rosary School Homestead, Fla Her mother Mary (center) talks with Vatican. Msgr. Lebeaupin is an official of the peals in May ruled in favor of the public prayers to get through the Vatican Secretariat of State. school principal Sister Janice Vandemeck, CSJ. school district. next several months at Holy Rosary, named in 1959 after Hojjr Rosary Church in Pitts- With no electricity, no run­ Neither the military nor the Scholars m eet tSSrgh by'Miami’s first bishop, ning water and a huge hole in nuns will predict how long the Vocation Discernment Weekend in Pittsbu rgh Cpjeman Carroll, who was ed- the roof where the air condi­ convent will remain a com­ Franciscan Friars qpated at the Homewood tioning unit once stood, the mand post. It is hoped, PITTSBURGH — Two hun­ school by the same commu­ sisters found temporary ref­ though, that restoration will dred members of the Fellow­ nity of nuns. uge in other area convents. begin once insurance claims ship of Catholic Scholars will M e n : 18 - 4 0 Y e a r s O l d Though Andrew is not the On Sept. 8, the day tradi­ are finally approved. gather for their 15th annual first hurricane the Baden sis­ convention at the Pittsburgh tionally set aside by the Sis­ In the meantime, the com­ If you are considering ters have withstood since ters o f St. Joseph to accept munity in Baden is sending Hilton, Gateway Center, Sept. a vocation to religiou s life , livin g the gospel staffing the Florida school in new novices into the commu­ its own relief teams to Florida 25-27. An additional 75 clergy 1959 — Camille wreaked religious, and other guests o f Jesus C hrist by follow in g nity, the 82nd Airborne Divi- to help the Perrine sisters in the footsteps o f havoc when it slammed into sion o f the U.S. Army moved clean up the massive debris from the Diocese of Pittsburgh S ain t F ran cis o f A ssisi Miami in 1965 — the Aug. 24 into the remains of Holy Ro- caused by Andrew. also will be in attendance. in the O rder o f Friars M inor, storm was by far the most please join us fo r a w eeken d sary Convent. And, they have established The group will discuss the o f prayer, discussion, »m l destructive. “Catechism of the Catholic fraternity. (Friday evening The living room has been a Perrine Disaster Fund to to Sunday afternoon). With an enrollment of converted into a communica­ help pay for destruction to Church," which has been in nearly 600 students, Holy Ro­ tion center and, in each bed­ personal belongings as well as preparation for five years and sary in Perrine sustained the room upstairs, four men for damages at the convent, is now scheduled for release heaviest amount of damage stretch across remnants of school and rectory. in December. among the archdiocesan O ctober 9, 10, 11, 1992 carpet padding. On the roof, “The destruction is so wide­ Cardinal John O’Connor of schools struck by the storm. the 82nd's flag waves Just feet spread, it will take months to the Archdiocese of New York One building containing above the cross over the front get Holy Rosary back to nor­ will deliver the Saturday Serra Friary eight classrooms was con­ door. mal," said Sister Janice. “It evening address, “Catechesis Serra Catholic High School and Church Government: The demned: interior walls col­ “I wanted to cry when 1 saw will take even longer to piece Hershey Drive lapsed, windows were Responsibility of Pastors." the stacks of guns in the liv­ together shattered lives. An­ McKeesport, Pennsylvania Bishop Donald Wuerl. is this smashed, desks were hurled, ing room," said Sister Janice. drew was a terrible nightmare, year's convention sponsor. He textbooks were destroyed and “It’s the last thing I thought but the true disaster lies in will be the principal celebrant To register o r far m ore Inform ation steel doors were blown off I'd find in our house. The sol­ the aftermath." please call at the closing Mass on their hinges. diers, though, have been very. EDITOR'S NOTE: To contrib­ Franciscan V ocation O ffice Sunday. 1-800-521-5442 A second school building very helpful around the school ute to the Perrine Disaster also incurred floor, window and in the neighborhood. Fund, make checks payable to and ceiling damage, but was They are here to secure the the Sisters of St. Joseph, Per­ quickly deemed up to become area and I'm glad our home rine Disaster Fund, St. Joseph a Federal Emergency Aid can be useful.” Corwent, Baden, PA. 15005. pffice. ; The entire school library was flattened: all that remains SEEKING THE FACE OF GOD is a s m o o t h c e m e n t foundation. D o L o w R a t e s o n C ertificates o f D e p o s i t j “Thank God the school files A D A T OF WORSHIP A N D PRATER 6tayed dry." said Sister Jan­ a n d P a s s b o o k S a v i n g s C o n c e r n Y o u ? ice, who estimated that 40 With percent of the enrollment is relocating out of the parish. If low rates do concern you and you are 60 or older, a Duquesne For those who are staying, the University charitable Gift Annuity may be the answer. A gift Jim Cowan ^tart of the 1992-93 school annuity provides significant benefits while helping students Fear is postponed until Nov. 2. serve God through commitment to excellence in liberal and And that’s if the power professional education. These benefits include: ¡comes on soon. The worst • Annual Guaranteed Income for Life THE SACRED LITURGY ¡case scenario: another 6 to 8 (including portions which remain tax-free) THE HOLY ROSARY ¡weeks in the dark. • Lower estate taxes “The hardest part is not • Reduced income taxes in the year of your gift EUCHARISTIC ADORATION knowing — not knowing when we will have power, when we Rates are based on the age of the annuitant at the time of the THE CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY can start construction, when gift. They begin at 7 percent at age 60 and climb to 14 percent. WORSHIP AND PRAISE we can open the school for sure. There are so many fac­ With many certificates of deposit or other savings plans PRAYER A ND MINISTRY tors — just like the hurricane yielding less than 3 to 5 percent, you owe it to yourself to Jim Cowan is the itself — that none of us has explore the benefits of a gift annuity. any control over. We take it Music Ministry Leader one day at a time," said Sister Write today for your free personalized annuity proposal. Be sure to include your date of birth so we can customize a plan of last June's Jean Uzupis, vice principal. just for you. Be assured that all Meanwhile, downed electri­ “Pentecost in Pittsburgh" information remains strictly con­ cal lines snake through the D u q u e s n e fidential. at the Civic Arena. parish property and uprooted So*t* 'Ifmneetvee Çnotice U n iv e r s it y banyan, fruit and palm trees “Rtaji *7A* "puait of Piety are being dragged away, leav­ No Admission Charged fa* it U time te eetA tAeJtnd ing the once lush complex Please send me a FREE annuity information kit and t i l l "tPc eemee, barren and austere against personalized annuity proposal. 7s Paia ^sswf ScUtmtiea afiea ae. the scorching September sun. tfw * to.tz Andrew’s fuiy also took its Amount: .$10,000___$5,000 $2,500___other. toll on the convent where seven bedrooms, the chapel, Name__ St. Ferdinand Church living room, dining room, stairs and ceilings were se­ Address. . Phone ( ). verely damaged. The east side Rochester Road of the rectoiy was also gutted. City, State, Zip. One of the hardest mo­ Cranberry Township ments in the aftermath of the Birth Date /____/___ storm, admitted Sister Janice, For Two-Life Annuity, Second Birth date I /_ ivas finding her favorite pic­ O ct. 3rd - 9:00 a.m . u n t i l 2 : 3 0 p . m . ture of her deceased father ty­ Mail to: Gift Annuity, Duquesne University ing crumpled in a pool of 413 Administration BIdg., Pittsburgh, PA 15282 water.

i t ^^^^ridayiSeptember25J^ Editorials/colum ns Sesquicentennial message from Bishop Wuerl

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following being formed into a distinct local Church or diocese. of Christ expressed in a community of faith that praises message was issued by Bishop Historical documents indicate that the first Christians to God for the love shown us in Jesus Christ. This anniversary Donald W. Wuerl for the diocesan visit this area of the new world were members of expedition bears witness to the Catholic faith that comes to us from sesquicentennial celebration on led by Robert de LaSalle, a French explorer who travelled the apostles in its living tradition in union with the whole Sept 20: through Western Pennsylvania in 1669. Since it was cus­ Church as that Church lives in Western Pennsylvania. We tomary for a priest to travel with such explorations, some rejoice that we have responded to the call as a faith family On Aug. 11, 1843 Pope Gre­ historians conclude that Mass was celebrated during that to grow in knowledge of God and in an awareness of God’s gory XVI issued two documents year within what is now the Diocese of Pittsburgh, perhaps presence among us. Moreover, we recognize that we have that mark the beginning of the even within the present city limits. In 1754 the French been blessed by the number of priests, Religious and lay Diocese of Pittsburgh. The first, arrived at what is now Fort Duquesne and there is clear women and men of this Church who have responded to the record that the Reverend Denis Baron, a chaplain, arrived addressed by our Holy Father to J H y KINGDOM COME, challenge to bear witness to the gospel of Christ whether in his “beloved son, Michael on April 16 at “the point." April 17, 1754 is the accepted priestly sacramental ministry, education, social service, re­ date for the celebration of the first Mass in what is now O'Connor,” appointed him ligious life, health care, or the countless spiritual, inspira­ downtown Pittsburgh- It is also the beginning of a continu­ Bishop of the new Diocese of tional, devotional, cultural or charitable efforts that mark ous Catholic presence in Western Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh and conferred on him all of the responsibilities the many organizations that are a part of the Church of and powers of the episcopate and charged him with the In the intervening years, increasing numbers of people Pittsburgh. care of souls and the welfare of the Church in the territory came to this part of the world to stake their claim, their While we reflect on our past, we also rejoice in this mo­ designated as the Diocese of Pittsburgh. This classical and fortune and their future. As the community grew, so did the ment of rededication in our commitment to serve Jesus traditional salutation is a reminder of the parental affection Church. By 1843 the foundation of the Church was well Christ in and through his Church and to proclaim our of the Holy Father for all local Churches. Simultaneous laid and it was possible for the Holy See to designate a faith, particularly in the celebration of the enduring pres­ with the appointment of Bishop O’Connor a document ad­ bishop to preside over a faith community that included 27 ence of our Lord in this Eucharistic Liturgy. As we do this dressed to all interested parties proclaimed that the new of the most western counties of the state — an area of in remembrance of the Lord, we are profoundly aware that diocese was established from the See of Philadelphia to about 21,300 square miles, or a little less than half of the as God was with the apostles and throughout the ages with which the area previously belonged. The document begins Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - and with about one third the Church, and as God was with our parents, so God with the classical designation, “Ad Perpetuam Rei Memori- of the statewide Catholic population. am," perhaps best translated “as a permanent record of From those beginnings came the Church of Pittsburgh remains with us today. Sicut cum patribus nostrts, sit Deus events." which at one time included over 440 churches and nearly a nobiscum. The event reflected in these documents is the reason for million Catholics. Different stages of reorganization in the We remember, we celebrate, we believe. our celebration today. We mark the sesquicentennial—the past 150 years have seen the strengthening and consolida­ 150th anniversary—of the beginning of the local Church of tion of the diocese to its present size, including six counties Faithfully in Christ, Pittsburgh. of southwest Pennsylvania, nearly 300 parishes and a A review of the history of the Catholic faith in Western Catholic Population of some 800,000 faithful. B Y » « . » . J i» . . Pennsylvania reminds us that the faith was strong and the This Sesquicentennial Observance is a time to look back Church active in this part of our state for many years be­ and remember our origins, our beginnings and the progress fore it reached the point of stability and size to warrant of those 150 years that saw the continuation of the mission Bishop of Pittsburgh

E d i t o r i a l s " EVfKy PERSON'S LIF E IS A R A N O F 600." Respecting life -HoßACE. 6U6HNELL-

In less than a week, the observance of Sexuality," has offered one valuable ap­ Respect Life Month begins. So it is appro­ proach to this problem. priate to examine just what that term — •The need to follow the lead of the na­ respect life — includes. tion's bishops, who have called for better There is no doubt that opposition to the health care and the treatment and rehabili­ killing of unborn children is the keystone of tation of drug and alcohol abusers. the Respect Life program. Obviously, the •The need to improve the lot of the right to life is the prerequisite to the exer­ poverty-stricken — especially our nation's cise of any other rights. children — the homeless, the unemployed But the Respect Life agenda also right­ and other sometimes forgotten segments of fully focuses on many other critical issues our society. of the day. They include: •The need for all people to actively op­ •The need to stem an evolving euthana­ pose pornography, a moral cancer that de­ sia, or misnamed "mercy killing," movement means all people, but especially women. that threatens those most vulnerable in our •The need to promote true "family val­ society, handicapped persons and the eld­ ues," not from a suddenly popular political erly. Unfortunately, some of the physicians perspective, but from a sound and long­ directly involved in the intentional killing of standing Christian perspective. patients seem to be gaining a perception of •The need for Christians to be committed S c r i p t u r e s respectability. participants in political life, advocating the •The need to instill a sound moral “com­ critical moral values that are so often under pass” in our young people to help them find fire. Sept. 27:26th Sunday o f the Year their way to responsible sexuality in a soci­ That’s an interesting and challenging ety often seemingly hostile to true morality. agenda for all to consider, especially during Amos 6:4-7 comprehend the Lord in all his Bishop Donald Wuerl's pastoral, "Love and Respect Life Month in a very political year. I Timothy 6:11-16 divine glory, he presupposes Luke 16:19-31 that we who follow Jesus are seeing him day by day in those We follow a God who has a we experience. The preceding Generous people in diocese recurring dream: that one day chapter, and the first verses of all his people will see the im­ this chapter, reflect on our ob­ portant things of this world' ligations to others - obligations Historically, the Catholics of the Diocese television screens of the devastation left in the things we often miss. which we Christians take on of Pittsburgh have a reputation for generos­ the wake of the storm touched people in the Our sacred authors are only because Jesus is among ity, both in supporting their Church and in diocese a little deeper than usual. constantly helping us upgrade These generous donors also can be en­ us, concealed in those whom responding to the desperate needs of people our sight. They narrate story couraged by the fact that every single dollar we most take for granted. in this country and around the world. after story in which people are collected will be turned over to help the vic­ This combination of read­ It should come as no surprise, then, that led from darkness to light, tims of the hurricane. Not even a penny will ings points up a tension which ; they opened their hearts and purses when from blindness to vision; and that he was busy with so be deducted from the total for administra­ followers of God must logically j an appeal was made for funds to assist the they are very blunt in showing many important things that tive costs. That's a comforting thought expect. On one hand, we wor-' victims of Hurricane Andrew, which struck what happens when one re­ he simply did not notice the given the reports we sometimes hear of ship someone we cannot see.' Florida and Louisiana with awesome fuses to see. poor man at his gate. fund-raising organizations spending lav­ But on the other hand, he/shei ferbcity. In today's first and third Only in the afterlife, when ishly on overhead. is continually part of our lives» . But even those most aware of local Cath­ readings, we have classic ex­ roles are reversed, does he fi­ So again, a deeply felt word of thanks is - present to us in vety Visible I olics' openhandedness were a little sur­ amples of someone ignoring nally see Lazarus - in the offered to those unselfish givers from par­ ways. the significant, then suffering place he had always thought prised by the amount collected. While the ishes in Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Greene, Doubtless the people whom > the consequences. he would enjoy! filial total of the special hurricane collection Lawrence and Washington Counties. It is a Amos upbraids frequently par­ Amos can’t believe it: his But even though he now in the parishes is not yet in, it will run into ticipated in the sacrificial litur­ thanks that is surely echoed by our sisters listeners do not notice that sees what is important in life, the hundreds of thousands of dollars. gies held at Bethel and the and brothers in Florida and Louisiana who their actions are causing “the he is powerless to benefit from ^Perhaps, the pictures Hashed on other Israelite shrines. They will benefit from your generosity. collapse of Joseph." Worried his insight. “Between you and fulfilled their commitment to only about their own enjoy­ us," Abraham declares, “there the unseen God by engaging in PITTSBURGH* * ment, they concern them­ is fixed a great abyss, so that selves with art, food, poetry those who might wish to cross a highly visible form of wor­ ship. But because they were and music. Being cultured, from here to you cannot do so, they know how to distinguish nor can anyone cross from blind in perceiving that same c a t h o l i c good technique from bad. But your side to us.” God in the visible poor around they look for nothing else. Neither is there any hope them, they thought that their Their pain-free lifestyle has for those still alive who refuse religious obligations went no Serving the Diocese of Pittsburgh - Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Greene, Lawrence and Washington counties. further than their liturgical Estsblished In 1844 by Rt. Rev. Michael O’Connor, D.D. blinded them to the pain of to see — no matter how em­ others. Accustomed to being phatic the warning. “If they do sacrifices. 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Refer­ But when he dies he is given Ron Cichowicz, Acting General Manager wanton revelry shall be done ring to Jesus, he writes, “...He not a glimpse of the unseen William P. Fodiak, Editor Carmella Weismantle, Comptroller away with." dwells in inapproachable God whom he had faithfully Peggy Zezza, Circulation Manager Phil Taylor, Assistant Editor The rich man in Jesus' par­ light, whom no human being worshiped, but a vision of the Patricia Bartos, Reporter Jack Lee, Advertising Manager able suffers a similar fate. Yet has ever seen or can see." He very visible beggar whom he- John W. Franko, Reporter Susan Mazur, Graphic Artist we must be careful not to ac­ correctly argues that the glori­ Regina Duckstein Selden, Compositor Patty Ambrose, Receptionist had continually ignored! cuse him of something he did fied Jesus is beyond the Perhaps we rarely fulfill Published every Friday Deadline - noon every Monday not do. The Lord never says power o f human eyes. Postmaster & Subscriber: Send address changes to Pittsburgh Catholic, 100 Wood St., Suite 500, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1922 God’s dream because we Allow 3-4 weeks for change of address he treated Lazarus unjustly or But at the same time that refuse to live in the tension. Pittsburgh Catholic (ISSN-032-0323); 100 Wood Street, Suite 500, (First A vs. Entrance) Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1922 did anything to cause his the author teaches that mere It's simply much easier tc deal PHONE: (4121471-1282------EAX? <«18M7H«8 pain. His undoing seems to be humans can never with the invisible. Friday, September 25,1992 PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Opinions/com m ents

L e t t e r s M ysteries o f the m urky M onongahela

Lawyer’s decision applauded Just the other day there carried. It was claimed that deck. I saw the Danube once was a piece in the Wall Street more tonnage passed The from the heights of Budapest, To the Editor: Journal mentioning our be­ Point than went through the but our vistas are more grand, Congratulations and best wishes to Mark Chopko, gen­ loved Monongahela River. Suez or Panama Canals. if you don’t mind skyscrapers. eral counsel for the National Conference of Catholic Bish­ Whether it was mentioned fa­ The Point, for non- In passing, a prize speci­ ops and its twin agency the U.S. Catholic Conference, for Msgr. Charles men arrived last week, not vorably or not, I don’t remem­ Pittsburghers, is the conflu­ dropping his membership in the American Bar Association O. Rice only reflecting unfavorably, on ber, but one reference calls for ence o f the blue Allegheny and because of its recent decision to back laws favoring my legitimacy, and my prod­ a correction. the brown Monongahela and abortion. uct, but wishing me the oppo­ the beginning of the Ohio. Congratulations and best wishes to the more than 1,500 The writer stated it was ru­ site of a prolonged happy old We lived on Mt. Washing­ lawyers who have left the association over this issue. mored that after World War II age. ANN R. CONGILIO a military plane went down in ton, and some of the braver The darling man (I’m sure it Saxonburg the river and was never found. and less supervised boys used was a man because no lady That is not rumor but truth. really murky in those days to scramble down the hillside would have use those words,; I remember the incident and rather dirty. However, it to the river and swim nude. all of which I am familiar) well. The big plane had men was not much of a threat to There would be drowning wants me to keep out of poli­ Labor Day tribute “beautiful” on board, some trapped in­ the public's health because it tragedies, but not so many as tics, something I try to do, side. The bodies were not re­ was polluted with acid, and no further up on the cleaner sort of. To the Editor: f covered. I could have looked self-respecting germ would Allegheny. Letters of that kind are to I want to express my appreciation to St. Benedict the There may have been a mo­ me entertaining but, come to Moor Parish for their beautiful tribute on Labor Day. The this up in a newspaper live in it. think o f it, I should have been Mass, before the parade, was a wonderful way for our dio­ morgue, but didn’t want to The acid came from mine torboat or two, but no water offended, if not alarmed. This cese represented by our bishop to honor our workers patronize the struck sheets for drainage. Some steps had skiing. However, there was a gentle reader states I am no throughout history. any reason. been taken to deal with sew­ recreational use. How else better than Jerry Falwell. Hor­ To the best of my recollec­ age, but it was some time be­ would you describe the stately As usual, the gospel choir’s talent is only exceeded by rors! Where does he place me the depth of their faith and the warmth of their love. I am tion, the plane hit the water fore the mine drainage was Homer Smith, a paddle wheel in the political spectrum? somewhat below Homestead remedied. cruise steamer which docked so glad I heard about this Mass. That’s two letters I’ve got but above the Smithfield There were no fish to my on the city side of the Mon. I encourage the staff of the Pittsburgh Catholic to an­ recently, both accusing me of All summer long you would nounce this Mass next year, so more families can experi­ Street Bridge. At any rate, al­ recollection, not even catfish, being on the political right. ence this special liturgy. though divers were employed but I could be wrong. hear its calliope. The Homer Should I examine my I LINDA FETZER and the search was intense, There was virtually no rec­ Smith featured dancing, not conscience? Pittsburgh little was found. I believe there reational use of the river, but dining, and food of a sort was There was an Irish member was a survivor or two. it was a busy commercial wa­ served. of Parliament who stated 100 Some say that the military terway. Barges and tugboats I was never on the craft, years ago, “When I am praised Headline unfair to Bush did find the wreck and remove constantly plied it. Huge tows my parents disapproving what in the London Times, I exam­ some secret stuff, but who of coal and raw materials and they heard went on in the ine my conscience." Should I • To the Editor: knows? As for the Mon, it was also some mill products were darker comers of the upper examine mine? This letter is a comment on the biased headline used on page six of the Sept. 4 issue of the Pittsburgh Catholic accompanying la CNS article by Mark Pattison. The heading “Bush signs bill allowing for indecent pro­ O ld er p erson s a sset in revita liza tion grams” was a true statement. Certainly President Bush did It is not easy to accept the priorities rooted in an abiding Church over the years cajinobr sign the bill, certainly the bill will allow for programing need for change, particularly faith, and to sincerely want be measured, and is worthy 'off which may contain indecent language and depict scenes or as we grow older, usually be­ what is best for the Church our recognition and praise. references to either or both, but you certainly cannot expect cause so much has changed and her people. We have not adequately ex­ the president to veto a bill that was passed in the Senate by in our later years already. The fact that they have pressed our appreciation and A rlene an 84-11 vote. Changes in family structures, dealt with change more than thankfulness for all they have M cG annon The amendment, being the result of a previous action by societal morals, career retire­ any other living generation, been and continue to be fbr a federal court permitting six hours of such broadcasting a ment, decreased financial se­ and have faithfully followed the Church. Now would b ed " day, left the president no alternative. A veto could never curity and perhaps even one's God's will in their lives, is the good time to celebrate thdf" survive such odds. faith and level of best example we can have to leadership and dedication. We must remember that President Bush has been the independence. follow at this time in our dioc­ We dare not underestimate government's standard-bearer for the anti-abortion move­ We may want to rest from esan history. the resiliency of those who ment and that Bush, Quayle and the Republican party plat­ change for just once in our than older perspns in the As in many other instances have weathered untold num*-’ ' form are firmly committed to family values and the right to lives. Changes are times of Church, many of whom estab­ in their lives, older parishio­ bers of life's storms, and who ‘ life. So why couldn’t you have exercised a bit of common transition, sometimes for the lished and directed the devel­ ners are being called upon to have held fast to their faith. courtesy and good editorial savvy and directed that the better, but never without ad­ opment of the Church in this witness to faithfulness, to the To do so would leave the „ heading be modified to, “Congress passes bill permitting justments and adaptations. region during equally chal­ enduring faith that has sus­ Church impoverished, arid ' indecent programming" instead of falling in step with the As we age those adjustments lenging times of change in the tained them through the would diminish the opportu-" liberal (anything-goes) press and other media “Bush- can be more and more diffi­ earlier part of this century. years, regardless of how many nity which each of the new Bashers." changes they have experi­ cult and demanding. That is why older parishio­ parishes has to form a people " Please, during this crucial election when we have in of­ ners are now the key to the enced — some too numerous This has been a century of of God united by faith and led ' fice a man who champions Christian values and goes so far success of the revitalization of to count. change for the Church as well. by example. , ' as to support financial vouchers for parents for students to parishes. It is difficult for the Their faith in God has not Those baptized into the Cath­ We are told that God called ' attend schools of choice, let us not abandon his efforts by olic faith even prior to the older generation of our fami­ disappointed them, when all Abraham when he was 75 to,' targeting him for ridicule because of his signing of the 1960s have witnessed a tre­ lies to listen to plans for the else has at ope time or anoth­ “Go forth from the land o f1 broadcasting bill given the circumstances. mendous amount of change needed reorganization and re­ er. We need them now to rise your kinsfolk and from your Discretion is not only known to be “the better part of and transition within the vitalization of parishes. to the occasion and help dem­ father's house to a land that I valor,” but it is a prime requisite for news reporting and Church in just these past These are individuals who onstrate to all of us how to ryill show you" (Genesis' ; editing. three decades. literally built the Church and build anew. Not only parishes 12:1,4). RAYMOND L. KRAH It has not been without its school with their own hands, that are reorganized and revi­ I believe our elders are once , McCandless growing pains. But as a dy­ whose financial contributions talized, but to continue to again receiving a call from' namic, living representation of kept the parish alive and wqll build a Church that is ever Christ, the Church will always for many years, and whose in­ new and a Kingdom that is God to lead the rest of us out Wanderer gets just due be an instrument and partici­ volvement in parish organiza­ ever challenging. of the familiar and into the pant of change, moving for­ tions and events made for In return, we must be sen­ new. What a challenging call it To the Editor: ward and onward as we strive their success. sitive to the price older per­ is. How deep must be the Thank God for Msgr. Charles O. Rice's article (Pittsburgh to fulfill the Gospel in the cir­ Yet we continue to look to sons pay for their faithfulness Lord's faith in them. Led by Catholic, Sept. 18) on The Wanderer. At last someone finally cumstances of our own time them as an example of what it and example, to their need for their example, may we ajl • has the courage to speak out on this newspaper and the and place. means to be dedicated to the support and understanding. move forward together into-, targets it constantly seems to pick on. No one knows this better Church, to have one's Their contribution to the God's new design for us. , I am a conservative seminarian, but I do keep an open mind regarding the goings-on in the Church. The Wander­ er, instead of trying to build up the Body of Christ, seems W ashington letter to be happy with its Gestapo-type style and cause disunity. Perhaps they are even more Catholic than the pope him­ self. J^pbody, including any bishop, wants to see the closing Freedom of C hoice A ct f a d e s a w a y of a parish, but the Church must continue on to expand in otheff^areas. By PATRICIA ZAPOR abortion. path to the White House for including parental notifica-p tion, waiting periods and lty-C I praise Msgr. Rice for the defense of his bishop and also WASHINGTON (CNS) — As Opponents stress that such Clinton; or a case of abortion formed consent. challenging The Wanderer. recently as July, the Freedom popular abortion restrictions supporters “ shooting DAVID M. MISBRENER of Choice Act looked like a as informed consent and themselves in the foot.” But many Freedom of-■ Maggie Wynne, director of Choice Act backers, such as SS. Cyril & Methodius Byzantine Catholic Seminary sure-fire weapon in congres­ parental consent would be in­ IH ’l Pittsburgh sional efforts to curry favor valid. They also say S.25 the Congressional Pro-Life the National Abortion Right's with supporters of legalized would prohibit private Caucus, said efforts to explain Action League, Planned'’ abortion, a group some can­ hospitals from refusing to per­ what the Freedom of Choice Parenthood and the ACL0,~1 Yesterday's H eadlines didates thought would be key form abortions and make it il­ Act would do have succeeded had decried the Pennsylvania-’ legal for medical workers to with voters, who in turn have ruling and couldn’t accept The following stories are taken from the files of the Pittsburgh to the November election. refuse to assist in abortions. lobbied their senators and amendments that echoed a^, Catholic, America’s oldest Catholic newspaper in continuous But just a few weeks later, During the Democratic Na­ representatives. decision they called an ex- ; publication: the bill to prohibit any restric­ tional Convention in July, One organization alone, the treme setback for abortion ; 10 YEARS AGO tions on abortion seems to National Committee for a rights. (1982) have been shelved until the candidates for all levels of of­ fice proclaimed their support Human Life Amendment, said Princess Grace mourned next term. “ They already shot it tracked as many as a Princess Grace of Monaco was a “humanly exceptional, reli­ Opponents of the Freedom for the Freedom of Choice Act. themselves in the foot by their quarter million letters to Con­ giously exceptional person," said Archbishop Charles Brand of of Choice Act believe the deci­ Senate Majority Leader rhetoric over the Casey rul­ gress on the Freedom of Monaco at the funeral of the former American movie actress sion to delay a vote reflects the George Mitchell, D-Maine, ing,” said Ms. Wynne. Choice Act and other pro-life who abandoned Hollywood to marry into Europe's oldest royal success of a grass-roots cam­ vowed to bring the bill to a Douglas Johnson, legislative vote before the summer issues from its summer family. paign to persuade members of director of the National Right campaign. 25 YEARS AGO Congress of the bill’s ex­ recess. to Life Committee, gives less Ms. Wynne said public (1967). tremism. Others attribute it to But by Aug. 4, Mitchell credibility to the argument backed away from that pledge, response led to amendments Pop hit linked to Christ Democratic efforts to avoid that the amendments created acknowledging he lacked the proposed by abortion-rights “Ode to Billie Joe," Bobby Gentry’s strange but phenome­ public debate that could hurt problems for all-or-nothing 60 votes needed to bring a vote supporters in Congress who nally popular song about a young man who jumped off the presidential candidate Bill supporters. Clinton's chances of winning. without discussion or amend­ were trying to create room for Tallahatchie Bridge, can be heard as a plea for “Christ-like “ There are a number of in-; ment. Mitchell said he was some state regulation o f abor­ compassion," Father William Steele, a Texas priest-columnist President Bush has promised dicators that the Clinton peo-1 to veto the bill and there clear­ deferring to the House to take tion in the bill rather than wrote. alienate voters who consider pie didn't want it to come up; 50 YEARS AGO ly have not been enough votes up the measure first but there the bill too extreme. this year,” said Johnson, call-- (1942) in either house to override a has been little indication that Sen. Warren Rudman, lng that development the; Bishop appeals to priests veto. body will take a vote this term. R-N.H., for instance, proposed stronger reason why the bill; Bishop Hugh C. Boyle has sent a letter to all priests in the Supporters describe the The change in timetable is amending S.25 to adopt the won’t reach the floor before- diocese, asking that they comply with the request of Admiral E. Freedom of Choioe Act as variously attributed to provisions of the Supreme the election recess. S. Land, chairman of the United States Maritime Commission, "codifying Roe vs. Wade.” The pressure from voters; new Court’s ruling in Planned "So far, Clinton has not had j that prayers be offered “for divine guidance and protection" for American Civil Liberties enlightenment about the issue Parenthood vs. Casey. The Ju­ to defend the extreme effects j the men on the ships of the Merchant Marines and the workers Union, which backs it, says for previously undecided ly ruling upheld provisions of of the bill,” said Johnson. “ I f ; in the shipyards. the measure would prohibit members of Congress; the he had to he’d be in trouble,”, j —Compiled by JOHN FRANKO any state or local law affecting Democrats’ wish to smooth a Pennsylvania’s abortion law

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* H u s b a n d s and W ives’ com plex d ram a T h e life o f S au l By WILLIAM NED ANDREWS TriStar pictures presents a allows him to paint a canvas disillusionment and boyish The place of King Saul in the history of the Hebrews is quite secure for Jack Rollins and Charles E. of a romantic free-for-all in wonder, a man whose heart not only was he the first king of Israel and a great warrior but he was also a handsome man who stood head and shoulders above the people. But Joffe production of a Woody which there are no winners. plays him like a yo-yo. Juliette despite his power and popularity, he became a tragic figure because of his Allen film, "Husbands and Everyone is dynamically af­ Lewis amazes once again as the destructive force who can long-term love-hate relationship with one of his sons-in-law who proved to Wives." fected by the changes of the be a more popular hero with the subjects than the king himself. In his heart as their personal drive pin a heart down only to pull final and losing battle with the hated Philistines, he died in battle by his Ga.be...... Woody Allen for fulfillment cuts deeply into it to pieces. own sword rather than be captured and humiliated by the enemy. Match the entries in the left column with the corresponding names in the right. J u d y ...... Mia Farrow the hearts of those they leave Liam Neeson is quite good Jack...... Sydney Pollack behind. as Michael, caught in the web 1. his father a. Merab Romance too often turns of romantic intrigues way be­ Sally...... Judy Davis 2. his wife b. Michal Michael...... Liam Neeson into disillusionment and yond his innocence. Sydney 3. his first and favorite son, who c. Abner R ain...... Juliette Lewis abandonment through the Pollack is a comfortable Jack while Judy Davis is a remark­ was also his popular son- wonders of that litde, suppos­ in-law's best friend edly harmless, fling. Though able, energetic Sadly. Associate producer Thomas d. Jonathan the wisdom of hindsight is “Husbands and Wives” is 4 . his fourth son. who briefly Reilly/casting Juliet Taylor/co­ of a friend’s marriage ignites a succeeded him as king upon producers Helen Robin and Jo­ period of confusion for every­ truly a fine knowledge to have, not an easy film to digest, but his death it comes much too late and at this is usual with Woody seph Hartwick/executive pro­ one involved in their lives. e. David Allen movies. Here - though his older daughter, who was ducers Jack Rollins and When Jack and Sally sepa­ too high a price. promised in marriage as a re­ Charles H. Joffe/produced by rate, Gabe and his wife, Judy, The lesson Allen is willing his personal life is a mess - he ward to the young hero who Robert Greehhut/written and come to see themselves as to teach has come far too late daures to explore some of the defeated the Philistines but was given to another man directed by Woody Allen/a perilously close to that chasm. to inspire any hope of recon­ richest territory of his carreer. instead TriStar Pictures release rated When Jack moves in with ciliation. It is one thing to The process of re- f. Kish R. his lovely aerobics instructor, read the writing on the wall, evaluation of love and mar- 6. his younger daughter, who Judy helps her friend Sally get but quite another to heed it. riage, friendship auid trust in was given to the young hero There was a time when a in marriage as a consolation The wonderful cast brings light of heart changes makes Woody Allen film was an event back into the dating game by for Saul's reneging on his all to itself, a time when the introducing her to Michael, this statement home with a for a screenplay that is com­ original promise focus was on his latest screen one of her co-workers. As it deep, passionate force. plex amd confusing, a veritable hodgepodge of emotional 7. his son-in-law whom he loved g . R i z p a h endeavor rather than on the becomes painfully evident that Oddly enough, it is Farrow yet feared because he re­ turmoil of his personal life. Judy is die one who feels an who gives the finest perfor­ strife. sented the young hero's over­ Although most of his films attraction to Michael, her hus­ mance as the clever, hurting The writing and direction of shadowing popularity are personal, his latest work, band Gabe is being romanti­ Judy. Beneath her shattered Woody Allen, with his offbeat the judge and prophet who h. Shinoam one of his best, cannot be re­ cally, skillfully manipulated exterior lies a sense of ven­ sense of humor, still uncovers not only anointed Saul as moved from the personal cri­ by one of his students. Rain, geance and boldness which the more paiinful side of hu- king but also later anointed the young hero as Saul's suc­ sis of his life which has who plays with older men as if deepens her troubled mind man relationships. In a film billed as a comedy, Allen has cessor while Saul was still Spread across the media and they were her own personal and spirit. living tabloids. toys. Allen himself makes Gabe a actually crafted a sad com­ mentary on our times. the cousin of Saul’s who was i . S a m u e l ' • Aside from the custody bat­ The giftedness of Allen hollow shell of pained also his commander-in-chief tle being waged with Mia Far­ and confidant row in their current separa­ M ovie Ratings 10. Saul's favorite concubine, • J- Ishbaal i TL tion, “Husbands and Wives" who upon Saul's death cre­ (Ishbosheth/Esh- " ■ . The Bible is siili would still be a powerful ex­ The classification for the Singles, A-OI ated a court crisis by consort­ Baal/Ishvi) tf ploration of commitment, moral suitability of films is Single White Female, O ing with the commander- a best seller. trust, change and the complex determined by the United Sneakers, A-III in-chief emotions of the human heart. States Catholic Conference's 3 Ninjas. A-III Dot -36 ¡18 ‘»L :<10 :®s :pe -nz -it :sh3L»snv Dept of Communications. Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Read It today! It recalls his finest work in Me. O “Annie Hall" and “Hannah and Theatrical Movies: Unforgiven, A-IV Her Sisters." Bebe’s Kids. A-II Whispers in the Dark, O •Bishop Wuerl on KDKA-TV As Gabe, a college professor Wind. A-ni 1 Bob Roberts, A-III • HTTSBtiRGH - Bishop Donald W* Wueri’s television* attracted to one of his stu­ Buffy the Vampire Slayer, A- • A-I, General Patronage. program on Sunday, 0eL 4 at 8 a.m. on KDKA-TV is ' dents, Allen looks at the un­ m • A-II, Adults and canny way the heart over­ Captain Ron, A-III Adolescents. titled "The Sacred Gift oT Wfe." , ¡ F His guest will he Sister Mary Noel Kemart, SC, direc­ comes logic in the heat of the Christopher Columbus, A-III • A-III, Adults. • A-IV, Adults with reserva­ moment. Affirming his senti­ Death Becomes Her, A-III tor of toe Holocaust Center. Seton HÜ1 College. tions. An A-IV classification ment that “the heart knows Diggstown, A-III Pittsburgh's longest-running show is jGritenkl&i#* §1, * ^ •'■-" I ' <•< wM ~//f Honeymoon In Vegas, A-III designates certain films that, m ovin g to a new home! '•"•la this program, Bishop -Wuerl discusses 'Why wfev what it wants," Allen actually | Beginning Oct. 22, "NUNSENSE" Husbands and Wives, A-III while not morally offensive in Should respect human life as a gift hum God. demonstrates that the heart is will be playing at the historic Little Nemo: Adventures in themselves, require caution The program, part of a continuing series based on a not actually the culprit in and some analysis and explana­ IRON CITY BREWERY Slumberland, A-I 3340 Liberty Ave., just beyond the Strip entitled "The Teaching of Christ," also is marital problems. Man Trouble, A-in tion as a protection against (3 minutes from Downtown) shown on varions cable systems in the diocese toe week .Usually the culprit is the Mo’ Money, O wrong lnteipretations and false And Now We're'a lack of meaningful commit­ Mom and Dad Save the conclusions. DINNER THEATRE following thé KDKA telecast. * - ■ \ With a Most Unique Menu ment in a disposable society. World. A-II • O, Morally Offensive The word " Recommended” N E W TIM E S If it isn’t working, then don’t Out on a Limb, A-III Every Thursday and Saturday appears after the title of those work at it. It is much easier Pet Sematary, O D inner. 6:30 - S how : 8:00 Finleyville parish celebration Raising Cain, A-III films that merit such Sunday Matinee and more convenient to dis­ Dinner: 1:00 - Show : 2:30 School Ties, A-II designation. FINLEYVILLE - St. Francis of Assisi Church will begin its pose of it. Call (412) 343-SHOW yearlong centennial celebration on Sunday, Oct. 4. Opening For Information or Reservations Jn this movie, the breakup ceremonies will begin with Bishop John B. McDowell presiding at the noon Mass. Actor: Marriage is forever The traditional blessing of animals will take place at 1:30 p.m. in front of Finley Hall. . . By MARK PATTISON want to get into,” Reiser said. HOLLYWOOD (CNS) — Mar­ "I don’t think the lovey- riage is a forever endeavor, ac­ dovey stuff ends” because a cording to Paul Reiser, creator, marriage is more than a few producer and star of the new months old, he added. But NBC comedy “Mad About You,” which he developed Just “you suddenly go, whoa, let to make that point. me see if I understand this — “The reason we started this this will now be forever, you show taking place in the first and me; wow, I didn’t see this year of marriage,” Reiser said, all the way through," he said. 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Proclam ations issued on diocese’s sesquicentennial PITTSBURGHSRI IRC! H — StateStato i t a. /- , ™ ...... touchstone for values.. The On the county level, Allegh­ county and local government the commissioners noted. church’s teachings, the spiri­ (Smutty of eny County Commissioners officials have issued procla­ Butler commissioners in tuality and care offered by the Uauirri'«- ■'*££■ cited the fact that the first mations celebrating the their proclamation spoke 6f brothers and sisters, the com­ Kriolntlau resident priest arrived in the diocese's 150th anniversary | é the 25 Catholic churches in fort provided by the priests City of Pittsburgh 35 years be­ celebration. the county and of the maiiy and the tireless efforts of lay fore the diocese was founded Resolutions and proclama­ contributions made by the di­ workers have helped to make in 1843. The resolution noted tions commemorating the ju­ ocese to the area. our state the extraordinary that the diocese, in this year bilee have been issued by Gov. N y *

Q uestions for Fr. B ober C om passionate w om an becom es unconventional nun The actual conduct of in­ Who were B y SR. MARY FIDELIA CHMIEL Ecclesiastical Academy. found her vocation - “to be­ dividual Puritans varied. In C.S.S.F. Here, the intelligentsia dis­ general, most criticized li­ come a mother to all the the Puritans? Noted Russian philosopher cussed social change with no turgical “trappings” thereby world’s unfortunates." Ap­ Nikolai Berdyaev captured the mention of faith. Here, she proaching the Orthodox QUESTION: denouncing such “idola­ essence of this unique Ortho­ met her life-long friends - Ni­ bishop and her spiritual direc­ I have a question about trous" practices as vest­ dox nun, Maria Skobtsova, kolai Berdyaev and Alexei Tol­ tor, she asked whether she, a the New England Puritans. I ments, statues, sacramen­ when he wrote: “Her life and stoy. By 1912, Lisa and Dmi­ married woman with two hus­ would like to know more táis, etc. Preaching was a destiny reflect the destiny of a tri separated. bands living, could become a about this religion. How did very important part of the whole era. In her. personality they begin, why did they worship service. When her daughter Gaiana nun. were blended all the qualities was bom the next year, it was The two men saw no objec-- come to America, and are The everyday life of most beloved in the Russian female believed Dmitri was not her tion in church law. After ah there any real Puritans liv­ Puritans was characterized saints: oneness with the uni­ by simplicity of appearance father but became her “legal" ecclesiastical divorce, she be­ ing today? verse, the longing to alleviate with little ostentation. They father. War broke out. By came Maria, after the penitent ANSWER: human suffering, the spirit of 1917 the situation became in­ Maria of Egypt. It seems that Puritanism accepted the Sabbath as a self-sacrifice, and utter fear­ tolerable and Lisa planned to A brief honeymoon in reli­ originated more as an atti­ day of absolute rest without lessness." In many ways, her Yalta, which was seething assassinate Trotzky personal­ gious life led her to a momen­ tude rather than a religion. work, travel or recreation. life in its uniqueness is remi­ with revolutionary ferment. ly. Never known for discretion, tous decision - she coufd . This attitude began to In England, the Acts of niscent of the beloved woman Lisa loved the wild-eyed talk. Lisa confided in Tolstoy who never be a conventional nuri. emerge in England in the Supremacy (1534 and of our century, Dorothy Day. Her world fell apart at the whisked her out of The safe, comfortable converft mid-Sixteenth century. 1559) unified the crown Maria became a revolution- and the English church. death o f her father. Petersburg. insulated from the filth of the Essentially those follow­ auy less out of intellectual In a comprehensive ac­ At Anapa, she became the world was not for her. She be­ ing a Puritan mindset at­ Puritans, therefore, would conviction than out of a pas­ count of her life in Six Modem first woman mayor. Her wom­ gan her ministry of uncondi­ tempted to “purify" the En­ not accept the crown or the sionate concern for justice. Martyrs, Mary Craig tells us anly heart embraced all the tional love at Lourmel, remi­ glish church of what they Church of England. Their Her compassion for the poor, opposition to both led to that in her youthful fury Lisa faces of pain, suffering and niscent of Dorothy Day’s hos­ saw as excessively ritualis­ the downtrodden, the suffer­ much persecution of the raged: “There is no God and degradation. When Cossacks pitality houses. tic and authoritarian ele­ ing and rejected was bound­ Puritans which only in­ there is in the world only sor­ took over the town, she was She welcomed with opep ments. They had a strong less. For her, there was no creased as the Puritans at­ row, wickedness and injus­ arrested for “collaborating desire to return to what separation between the love of arms the dispairing, the use­ tempted to make their views tice." Her soul yearned for he­ with the Bolsheviks." Every­ they saw as a simple faith God and the love of her less, the drunk, the hard­ felt. roic action; she was willing to one feared a death sentence. rooted within the teaching neighbor. bitten miners and the rejected This persecution reached of the apostles. Much influ­ She captured the essence of die to eliminate injustice. She defended herself cleverly. mental patients. She opened a a peak in the mid 1600s, ence for Puritan thought her own life when she wrote: Dressing simply, she began The Cossack president in­ sanatorium for Russian tuber­ but even before that time, originated with the teaching "At the last judgment, I shall to identify herself with the tervened in her behalf. After cular patients. many Puritans concluded of John Calvin and the not be asked whether I was poorest and humblest. She two months in prison, she In 1940, Paris fell to the that they would not find church life found in successful in my ascetic prac­ tired of the Lenin revolution­ married the president Danil German Nazi occupation. All peaceful homes in England. Geneva. tices nor how many bows and aries perpetually discussing Skobtsov. Soon with child, Jews over age five had to wear Puritan emigration to It was the hope of many prostrations I made during capital but unwilling to die for she was forced to leave Rus­ the Yellow Star. Lourmel be­ America began as early Puritans that Elizabeth I the liturgy. I shall be asked, a cause. At 18, she became sia, becoming a perpetual ref­ came a haven for the starving as 1607 (Jamestown) but would enable them to im­ ‘Did I feed the hungry, clothe the center of the political ugee. Little Yuri and Anasta­ frantic Jews. Exhausted and grew dramatically with the plement their beliefs in En­ the naked, visit the sick and maelstrom at the university. sia were bom while she was emaciated beyond recognition; colonies which landed at gland. They were disap­ the imprisoned?’ That is alfl Impetuously, she married on the move. When “Nastia” she was arrested and sent-to Plymouth Rock in 1620 and pointed greatly when shall be asked." the student president and the died, Lisa experienced “a visi­ the gas chamber at Revens1 Massachusetts Bay in Elizabeth's theological ap­ Bom Elizaveta Yurievna slightly jaded member of tation from the Lord." Her re­ bruck where she died on the 1628. Thousands of Puri­ proach steered a more mod­ Pilenko, she was known as Lenin's Bolsheviks, Dmitri lationship with her husband eve of Easter. For many, “as a tans joined them in hopes érate Protestant course Lisa. Her father, once the Kuzmin-Karavaiev - more out collapsed and she allowed nun Maria was a walking of­ of establishing their own maintaining such elements Czar’s public prosecutor, of pity than love to provide Yuri to go with him while Gai­ fense.” To others, she is an in -. “Christian commonwealth" as liturgy and church au­ chose to manage the family him stability. She became the ana was sent to a Catholic spiration. Her boundless love in North America. thority. estate and became the direc­ first woman student to enroll school. was legendary. She was a The Puritan religious Anglican clergy who sup­ tor of the botanical gardens at in S t . Petersburg’s At Nastia's death, she martyr o f love. ported the stance taken by heritage lives on in certain Elizabeth wrote against Pu­ forms of Calvinist Protes­ ritan ideas and much con­ tantism today. The cultural Professionals give little support for use offetal tissue troversy arose. heritage lives on in more The Puritan faith which subtle forms within most ARLINGTON. Va. (CNS) — Western Reserve University in possible to harm someone form er abortionist now workr. grew from the Puritan atti­ mainline religions. There Doctors, lawyers and others Cleveland. after death — and it is possible ing on pro-life causes, said tude is somewhat difficult seem to be “puritans" in explored the medical, legal “ There's not one scintilla of to harm ourselves, to coarsen vast medical progress has. to describe. Apart from its most religions. Often, based and ethical aspects of research evidence of a cure for our own moral sensibilities by been made both in treating essential (and Calvinistic) on a rather subjective using fetal tissue at a recent anything,” said Dr. William F. the way we treat the dead.” prenatal illnesses before the belief that the Bible was the judgement of issues, some conference, and found little Colliton, a clinical professor of The conference on “Fetal birth o f the child and in keep-, sole and true source of faith attempt to. “purify" their re­ reason to support it. obstetrics and gynocology at Tissue Use: Is It Ethical?” was ing the tiniest newborn alive. and Christian life, disagree­ ligion of what does not The scientific community George Washington Universi-. sponsored by the Castello In­ That progress calls into ques­ ments were frequently agree with them. has had no cures by using the ty in Washington. stitute of Stafford, Va„ a divi­ tion ail previous beliefs about found among Puritans. There is considerable tissue to treat such illnesses as On the ethical aspects, sion of the American Life the viability of aborted At the heart of the dis­ discussion among histori­ Parkinson’s disease and Richard Doerflinger, associate League. children, he said. agreements was the funda­ ans today as to the lasting diabetes, and even if there had director for policy develop­ Research using tissue from “When I was a medical stu­ mental principal of the va­ effects of the Puritans on been many success stories, ment of the U.S. bishops’ aborted fetuses cannot receive dent, we didn't even bother lidity of one’s private inter­ America. Some assert that the ethical issues would Secretariat for Pro- Life Ac­ federal funds, under National with babies under 32 weeks, pretation of Scripture. From the Puritans were responsi­ preclude its use, said speakers tivities, dismissed arguments Institute of Health guidelines because we assumed they this, much dissention arose ble for establishing solid at a daylong conference Sept. that the fetal tissue issue can set by the Bush administra­ were going to die,” he said." regarding church govern­ “American values" (not the 18 In the Washington suburb be separated from that of abor­ tion, but some privately fund­ But in 1984-87, he added, 7¡5 ment and even personal least of which was hard of Arlington. tion because the fetuses ex­ ed research has taken place. percent of babies bom at 26 conduct. There were many work.) Others are quick to “ It is a tragedy and a traves­ perimented on would have Congress recently approved weeks survived. subgroups and religious point out the religious intol­ ty to argue that we are going to died anyway. legislation overturning the Nathanson’s arrival at the sects formed from those erance which marked the save Americans from all these “It is not true to say that NIH guidelines, but Bush conference was delayed who held the Puritan early days of Puritanism in diseases by this procedure,” what we do to someone after vetoed It and a veto override because he was delivering the mindset. America. said Dr. Robert J. White, a pro­ death has no ethical attempt failed. first child of pro-life actiyist fessor o f neurosurgery at Case significance," he said. “ It is Dr. Bernard Nathanson, a Joan Andrews. ■Page 8 PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Friday, September 25,1992

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St. Jude for prayers an­ Taj Mahal ton SFO 412-378-8371. Great sw ered." SC Oct. 18-20 Baltimore PA R T -TIM E-Bookkeeping for up coining holiday and Oct. 3 & 24, Sat. Nov. 27-29 173, Octoberfest O ffice Asst. Downtown 10-3 m eeting season. Joe and Angela Cmar TH AN K YOU-SL Jude for Oct. 14, Wed. '35 daily. Ideal for m om w ith kids JaVors granted. Please confin­ O c t . 1 6 - 1 8 celebrated their 50th an­ Atlantic City *205 in school. 412-371-4511 eve­ ile to intercede. G JM JTY Casino Bonus New York 0520 PROFESSIONAL niversary with a Mass in Ho- 4 *12.50 Coin, *5.00 Food, *5.00 Deferred. Reading Outlets n i n g s . SERVICES JH AN K YOU-St. Jude, Nov. 24-27 ‘569, l y Trinity Church, RESIDENTIAL CARE-rc- B (essed M other, and Jesus for Midtown Bala N o v . 7 - 8 *85 lief work, small group hom e ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW , McKeesport. A reception Jnswered prayers. M .L.B . Cape Cod at 3-Day Thanksgiving in Oakland. A ll shifts on as- Paul M olter ft Associates. was also held at the Blue G eneral practice law firm . 429 TH E W IFE ft Children of ______needed basis. Act 33 Clear­ Oct. 18-20 *120 Nov. 24-27 ‘569 pp.do. ATLANTIC CITY Fourth Avenue, 1801 Law and Coat Inn. Mr. Cmar and the Jlenry T. Kulw iclci w ish to ex­ ance, PA D river’s license, Finance Building, Pittsburgh. press their gratitude ft heart­ 2-Day Midtown Motor Inn one-year experience required. former Angela Waznak were Toronto C all 412-471-6340. felt thanks to the C lergy and Oct. 25-26 *80 Phantom of the Opera Diplomat Hotel Send resume to: M . M iller, married June 28, 1942 in St. 624 C lyde Street, Pittsburgh, Friends o f the Harrisburg ft 2 Casino Bonuses DANCE CLASSES-Chil- Mary Church. Nov. 27-29 WEEKDAYS P A 15213. E.O.E. jift. C arm el area for their gen­ Continental Breakfast dren/adults. CENTER FOR erous offering o f m asses upon 3 days/2 nights They have three children: Dec. 11-13 ‘340 pp.do VOLUNTEER TRAINING- SPIRITUALITY AND THE p it passing. ONE DAY EXCURSIONS Carole Maximo and Rita New York learn com m unication, goal -at­ ARTS. S t . tainm ent and learning-to-learn Anselm ’s-Swissville. Profes­ JW ANTED-Study partner AmeriFlora '92 at Christmastime Oct. 21-23 *117 Jane of Dover, Del., and skills to help you rself and oth­ sional teachers. Nurturing at­ Sdr Actuarial Course 100 on Columbus, Ohio Robert of McKeesport: four Cmar retired from the Irvin ers reach goals, nurture per­ m osphere. Beginning 10/5/92. ■Nov. 10. Call Bob G vb vk at Sept. 30 *44 Dec. 10-13 ‘529 F FOUR-DAY SPECIAL sonal growth, and create a Phoebe W alker 412-241-1296. grandchildren and two Plant o f U.S. Steel after 40 341-1070 or 255-6332." Included Transportation, O c t . 4 - 7 world where all adults and Adm. to Exhibit, Supper. 1993 Tours O c t . 1 2 - 1 5 HAS YOUR-house burnt great-grandchildren. Mr. years o f service. (Call for Special Group Rates) *159 children can have enough. down and your Insurance 1 ) 1 - 2 0 TOURS Toronto Theatre TWO-DAY SPECIAL Call W orld Peace O ne at 412- Com pany refuses to pay on Dog Races, Jamboree, 3 6 2 - 4 9 9 0 . Joseph and the Amazing your policy? Have you had MR. AND MRS. LEONARD HUFF $ED AND BREAKFAST- Oct. 25-26 Dinner *45 Technicolor Dream Coat other problem s with your In­ ■pifmpkin H ollow Guest Farm. Oct. 3 Roy Clark with Donnie Osmond. N o v . 1 - 2 87 JEnjoy quiet retreat from city 0385 WANTED TO BUY surance Com pany? N ew Penn­ THANKSGIVING SPECIAL sylvania Law allows you "Bad Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Huff lio'our working farm. Collect Bedford Apple Festival Jan 23-24 ‘225 PPdo eggs for breakfast, pet sheep, AAA ABA AB AC- Faith" damages. Call Notre of Butler celebrated their Oct. 3 *27 CESS.-AM ERICAN FLYER- Dame Attorney Drew Bauer ■bird-watcb, or just relax 1 Orlando Getaway Nov. 26-29 189 50th jubilee with a celebra­ JOfeat for fam ilies, anniversa­ Aurora Farms Outlet Lionel Trains and Old Toys 412-343-4486. Feb. 14-21 wanted. Pay up to $50,(XX). tion at the Lyndora Fire Hall. ries. 545-9117. ft Flea/Farmers Market Nov. 27-29 *169 Oct. 4 *23 Feb. 21-28 549 PPdo. Free Appraisals. 412-276- 0525 PROFESSIONAL Mr. Huff and the former CALL FOR &UTLET SHOPPING 5 3 2 5 . WEDDING Mary Cranmer were married TRIP-Reading, Pa. Novem ber MULTI-DAY TOURS Daytona Beach 1992 TOUR BOOK SERVICES J and 8 (weekend), $79 per A LL AG E ANTIQUES-Fur- Aug. 10, 1942 in St. Peter person. Includes: transporta­ St. Louis/ Feb. 21-28 ‘399 PPdo LUXURY EURO niture, Oriental Rugs, Glass­ PHOTOGRAPHER-For all Church, Butler. tion, lodging, breakfast, trans­ Our Lady of Snows ware, Toys, Jewelry, Stained Feb. 14-28 ‘629 pp* COACHES Occasions. Specialty W ed­ portation to V A N ITY FAIR Glass, M antles, D olls, Estates, They have six children: Oct. 7-11 *249.. dings ft Portraits. C all J Tarr AVAILABLE FOR Highest Prices Paid Cash. JHG M ILL and READING Photographic, 828-9285. Leonard Jr. of Prospect, O U TLET. Great Christmas Branson, Missouri FREE GROUP CHARTER 412-828-2698. ¡Shopping with fantastic sav­ Country Music City Alaska Travel Show PHOTOGRAPHER-Spedalt David of Irvine, Calif., Con- AM ERICAN FLYER-Lionel ings on a huge selection of Oct. 18-23 *569 » y W eddings, Portraits, Fam ily n i e M cC orm ick of Oct. 6 ’ 7 p.m. Trains and Old Toys wanted N A M E BRAN D merchandise. M B I T O U R S Reunions, Graduations. Call Nashville Lenzner Terminal Office by form er altar boy for Hob­ Brownsdale, George of great-grandchild. Mr. Huff is ¡C A LL RACH EL: 682-2977 or 8 2 1 - 8 5 6 2 Oct. 15-18 *299, Leetsdale Station by. Courteous Reply, Free A p ­ ■ 6 8 7 - 4 5 9 4 . Mt. Nebo Road Butler, Jane Hamilton of retired from Armco Advanc­ 99 Ohio River Blvd. praisals. 412-466-0242, 412- Sewtckley, PA 15143 Leetsdale, Pa. 15056 W EDDING INVITATIONS- Mims, Fla., and Darlene ed Materials Co., Butler. Mrs. ¡¡PILG RIM AG E-O ur Lady of ttSVP 4 2 3 - 3 2 3 1 . Sim ulated engraved. Tradi­ Guadalupe, departure Pitta- ZONA TOURS tional and C hrist centered. $20 Shuse of Daytona, Fla.; 14 Huff is a retired nurse from 1-800-342-2349 266-3111 OLD TOYS WANTED- ¡burgh, Decem ber 10, return, 1846 HOMEVUE ROAD per 100. Includes double enve­ or 412-761-7000 1900-1980. Cars, Trucks, grandchildren and one Butler Memorial Hospital. ■December 14. $799 Cell DUQUESNE VILLAGE SHOP CTR 1-800-433-3854 lopes and delivery. M ary M ar­ Ships, Planes, Cast Iron W ind- M adeline 412-922-283J. W. MIFFLIN, PA 15122 garet 412-241-3512. Lenzner Tours Ups, Battery Op., Also all 0200 HELP WANTED MR. AND MRS. JOHN LUKOWSKI PILG RIM AG E-O ur Lady of 469-3902 kinds o f T.V . character toys. (Pittsburgh) 761-7000 Star W ars/Trek. You Nam e III 0600 HOME ¡Fatim a, departure Newark, ESTABLISHED PORCE­ Honest, Prom pt Response. IMPROVEMENTS ■N.J. N ovem ber 10, return N o ­ 1-800-342-2349 LAIN DOLL MAKER-needs Cash Paid. Phil 412-343-9598. John and Catherine Sadlik vem ber 17. $999. Call M ade­ 752-9701 Mt. N ebo Road assistant, part-tim e. A lso lin e 412-922-2831. (Ellwood CHy) SENIOR CITIZEN-Have Lukowski marked their 50th Sewickley. Pa. 15143 needs seamstress. W ill train. W ANTED i-Lionel, Am eri­ your walls washed or painted Bernadette 412-561-8338. anniversary by renewing ¡TRAVEL FREE-Get-A- can Flyer Toy Trains. Notre at prices you can afford. 412- 1-800-833-4287 Dam e Graduate w ill pay up to their vows in St Therese G rou p together and you travel (Outside Pittsburgh) IM M EDIATE OPENINGS- 2 4 1 - 5 9 5 3 . 0200 HELP WANTED $75,000 for trains in good ¡tree. For details call 412-835- for hom e-health aides/com­ Church, Munhall. A dinner C all for 1992 Tçur C atalog condition for m y collection. ¡8747,800-837-5832. panions, live-ins. Part-tim e 0809 APARTMENTS BABYSITTER-psrt-time. Please call Drew Bauer Esq. was also held. The couple LPN 's ft RN's. Experience FOR RENT Experience needed. M ust love 412-343-4486. were married May 16, 1942 3)030 FUNERAL DIRECTORS children. G ood health re­ and car necessary. C all Con­ quired. Transportation needed. cerned Care, Inc. 412-835- FURNISHED APART- in St. Thomas Church, 412-831-5698 after 5:00. 1662 or 412-941-71U . M ENT-in private home. M id­ Footedale, Pa. O r i e n t a l dle aged person. $225.00 in­ COMPUTER PROGRAM- M AINTENANCE/Janitorial cluding utilities. References They have two daughters, Lukowski was a supervisor -full-tim e for apartment com ­ MER-wanted, with Inform ix R u g s must be supplied. 412-321- Carol Wirth of Brentwood of U.S. Steel Homestead experience. W holesom e Cath­ plex in South Kills. Experi­ Any Condition 8 9 2 7 . BEINHAUER olic environm ent. Send re­ ence a must! Resum es and ref­ and Janet Kovach of Works. Mrs. Lukowski work Call sume to: Dick Tappe, P.O. erences to Pittsburgh Catholic, Classified Ads Workl Monroeville; and three ed as a librarian at the paria$i Box 200, 100 W ood Street, Box 151, Bloom ingdale, OH 341-3467 471-1252 grandchildren. Mr. school. 43910. Pittsburgh, 15222. Friday, September 25,1992 PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Page 9 Around the diocese — Teaching as Jesus — Missionary in Mississippi Parish closes yearlong event NORTH SIDE - Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish will cele­ Overcoming obstacles FAIRFIELD, Ohio - Father brate the closing of its yearlong celebration as a united tri­ Bruce Brylinski, a native of B f REV. PATRICK RAGER cannot be seen or noticed. ethnic parish for 10 years in the Diocese of Pittsburgh on Buffalo, N.Y., ordained for l'*r Do you remember how When an individual feels in­ Sunday, Sept. 27 at the 11 a.m. liturgy. the Diocese of Pittsburgh in proud you felt when you adequate or simply not good Greensburg Bishop Anthony Bosco will be the homilist and 1983, has been assigned by Were a child and you ex­ enough, he or she exhibits main celebrant. Also attending will be Bishop Norbert the Glenmaxy Home Mission- celled at a sport, or received low self-esteem. Because Gaughan of Gary, Ind., Archabbot Egbert Donovan, OSB, and am "A" in Math? You proba­ such an individual feels in­ ers as an evangelist and li­ Father George Saladna, Northside dean. •; ■ turgical minister in north­ bly were proud of your ac­ adequate, he or she is limit­ The merger began in 1964 when the former St. Cyprian ern Mississippi. complishments. Then, per­ ing themselves by not using Parish joined Maiy Immaculate Parish. haps there was a moment in his or her God-given talents. Fr. Brylinski entered the Our Lady Queen o f Peace was formed in 1981 when St. Glenmaiy candidacy pro­ your life when you didn't We all face limitations in Mary Parish joined Mary Immaculate-St. Cyprian . succeed as you had hoped our life. Like Zachaeus, we gram in 1989. He spent a Bishop Bosco is a native of Maiy Immaculate, and Bishop year in studies in Washing­ to. There wasn't anything can look to God for aid in Gaughan of St. Cyprian. wrong with you and you overcoming our obstacles. ton, D.C., before entering the weren't any less of a person God gives us strength and Glenmaiy novitiate in 1991. because of this. You simply love and helps us to accom­ Fr. Bruce Brylinski PTG sponsors skating party were faced with a limitation. plish the impossible. What WEST MIFFLIN - The PTG o f St. Agnes School, West Mifflin, Everyone is faced with a is important is knowing that will sponsor a skating party for all students and their families limitation sometime in his in the midst of our limita­ on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 6-8 p.m. at the Eden Park Roller 6? her life. Whether it is an tions God will never turn St. Francis play in Glenshaw Rink, McKeesport. All tickets are $2. observable limitation or a away from us. We are all PITTSBURGH — St. Mary Church in Glenshaw will host two non-observable one, we still called to exemplify Christ. performances of the play "St. Francis: Troubadour of God's feel challenged and com­ We must all be there for Peace," Saturday, Oct. 10, at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. in the church C hristian A ssociates sponsors pelled to overcome it. those who face great chal­ at 2510 Middle Road. Leonardo DeFilippis will play St. Francis. Some of us experience lenges in life. For free tickets call the CCD office, 486-5521. A freewill offer­ m arriage enrichm ent limitations that are notice­ Throughout my years of ing will be taken. able and observable to oth­ meeting people and listening PITTSBURGH - An Adult Retreat Center, Lud­ ers, such as a physical limi­ to their troubles, I have Spirit’ series in Tarentum evening for marriage enrich­ low, Pa. He and Diane Miller tation. An example of a come to realize that every TARENTUM - A “Life in the Spirit” series will be held at ment, sponsored by the Task have been trained in the physical limitation is found individual problem is impor­ Sacred Heart-St. Peter church hall, 344 W. Ninth Ave., Taren­ Group on Family Life, Chris­ United Methodist Celebrating in the story of Zachaeus. tant and unique to that per­ tum, Wednesdays beginning Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m. tian Associates of Southwest Marriage Program and with Zachaeus was a man who son. Every individual de­ Pennsylvania, will be held the Association for Couples wanted to see and hear serves the time, under­ ‘Silence’ retreat in Gibsonia Oct. 7 from 6:30 to 10:30 in Marriage Enrichment. Jesus teaching the word of. standing and respect that PITTSBURGH - Father Frank Erdeljac will lead an "Encoun­ p.m. at the Kearns Spiritual­ Dinner will precede the God. Zachaeus, however, we as children of God can ter With Silence" retreat at the Cardinal Wright Center in Gib­ ity Center, Allison Park. keynote session, which will had one problem— he was offer. sonia, Oct. 18-25. The week will focus on silence, prayer and Featured at the session, be followed by breakout ses­ too small in stature. But A limitation can make us daily conferences. For reservations call Diane Gasbarro, 961- titled "So What's the Differ­ sions for clergy and lay Zachaeus did not give in to feel discouraged and cause 6884. ence? Understanding the couples. his limitation. Witfi the aid us to suffer a great deal. I Differences Between Men Pre-registration by Sept. of a nearby tree, he climbed always try to tell those fac­ Triduum in Ambridge and Women," will be a key­ 30 is required. The $13 per until he could see Jesus ing a limitation that no mat­ note presentation by Rev. person cost includes dinner. • teaching and spreading the ter how great the pain they AMBRIDGE - St. Stanislaus Church, 592 Beaver Rd., Am­ John and Diane Miller, who EDITOR'S NOTE: For fur: love of God. feel, the love that God has bridge, will host a triduum to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, will address how the differ­ ther information, call the Of­ 8 Because Zachaeus was to offer them is much great­ Thursday through Saturday. Oct. 1-3. Masses and novena ences between men and fice of Family Life and Family small, he was physically er. Nothing compares to the prayers will be offered Thursday and Friday at 9:30 a.m. and 7 women affect marriage. Concerns of the Catholic Di- ehallenged. His limitation eternal reward God has p.m., with closing on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. with Mass and Rev. Miller is the executive ocese of Pittsburgh, 456- prayers. was his height, but with the planned for all His children. director of Olmstead Manor 3160. strength God had given him, The services have been held at St. Stanislaus for 65 years. he overcame his limitation. (Fr. Roger is chaplain of Not all limitations are ob­ the diocesan Office for Physi­ Quigley to servable. Some limitations cally Handicapped Persons.) mark jubilee CALL THE EXPERTS BADEN - Quigley Catholic High School will celebrate its Renewal at Crafton parish 25th anniversary Oct. 9-10. Mmtxtxîul üm ttß CSutòr CRAFTON - St. Philip Parish will hold a week of parish On Friday, Oct. 9, a golf out­ renewal beginning Saturday evening, Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m. and ing will be held at Fox Run, REMODELING concluding on Thursday evening, Oct. 1 New Sewickley Twp. 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Geoffrey Schneider, religious All-night adoration, following Sampson, SUSC. For reserva­ Alvemia, Millvale — Annual education director of Our 7 p.m. Mass to Saturday, 9 tions call 681-6180. arts and crafts festival, 10 Lady of Grace, Scott Twp., a.m. Mass, 5718 Steubenville Knights of Equity and a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Scotus 7:30 p.m. For information call Pike. Daughters of Erin — Night at Hall. Including arts and 443-2087. St. Margaret, Green Tree the races, 8 p.m., St. Pius crafts, flea market, bake sale. St. Paul Retreat Center, — First Friday adoration, 10 church hall, Pioneer Ave., South Side — Evening for p.m. to 7 a.m. Brookline. Also refreshments. SUNDAY, SEPT. 27 single young adults, 7-10 p.m. Admission, $5. For informa­ Christian Mothers and La­ For reservations call 381- SATURDAY, OCT. 3 tion call Lois Stack, 561-1018. dies Guild, St. Mary Czesto­ 7676. St. Ann, Millvale — Okto- Proceeds to benefit groups' chowa, McKeesport — berfest, 4:30 p.m., social hall. 96th national convention, Oct. Dinners, 4:30 to 6 p.m., at Luncheon-gard party, 2-5 THURSDAY, OCT. 1 22-24 in Sheraton-Station p.m., Versailles Ave. Also Chi­ Christian Mothers and $6.50. Dinner and dance, Square. Guild, St. Luke, Carnegie — 7:30 p.m., $8.50. Music by nese auction. Tickets, $6. Cardinal John O'Connor of New York (center), recently met with Holy Name Society, Bea­ Fall rummage sale and flea Dan Bihler. For reservations SUNDAY, OCT. 4 Bishop Donald Wuerl and Albert J. Benedetti, supreme director, ver County Deanery — Ro­ market, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., call 821-3440 or 821-3228. WPXI-TV, Channel 11 — to finalize plans for the Western Pennsylvania Knights of Colum­ sary and benediction, 6:45 school hall, Third Ave. Also Daughters of Erin — Mass for shut-ins, 6 a.m. bus Quincentennial celebration scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 18 p.m., Divine Redeemer, 235 Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Luncheon-card party, noon, St. Agnes, Oakland — Tri­ at the Sheraton Inn, Warrendale. Cardinal O'Connor will be the Maplewood Ave., Ambridge., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Knights of Equity club rooms, dentine Mass, 11:45 a.m. featured speaker. The celebration will be the premier event of conducted by Fr. Paul Yurko. St. Joseph, Bloomfield — 533 E. Ohio St. Admission, the year for the Knights of Columbus in Western Pennsylvania Meeting and refreshments to Holy hour, prayers, medita­ $4. Calix Society — Mass, 8:30 a.m., East Wing chapel, in celebrating the 500th anniversary of the discovery o f the follow. tion, 6:30 p.m., concluding Maria Missions — Dessert Americas by Christopher Columbus. St. Kilian, Mars — Exposi­ with benediction. Also first card party, 12:30 p.m., St. St. Francis Hospital, tion of Blessed Sacrament, fol- Thursday of each month. Mary o f Mercy, Lawless Hall, Lawrenceville. All persons lowing noon Mass, to 4 p.m. St. Maurice, Forest Hills Downtown. Cost, $4. For in­ troubled with drinking prob­ Also on last Sunday of each — Annual linen salad bar formation call 456-3065. lems welcome. Cardinal O’Connor to speak month. bingo, 6:30 p.m., Centurion St. Canice, Knoxville — St.Christopher, Prospect Hall. Cost, $5. Flea market. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., — Pancake and sausage at quincentennial dinner : ■ MONDAY. SEPT. 28 activity building, 207 Orchard breakfast, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., • Queen of Peace Marian FRIDAY. OCT. 2 Place, across from parking lot. church hall. Adults, $3.50; PITTSBURGH — Cardinal Bishop Donald W. Wuerl" 4 Fkayer Group, Point Breeze Christian Mothers and To reserve tables at $7 call children under 12, $1.50; un­ John O’Connor of New York and Aux. Bishops John B. Mc­ Devotions, 7 p.m., 7110 Guild, Madonna of Jerusa­ 381-0382, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. der age six, free. Sunday will be the featured speaker at Dowell and William J. Winter IlTiomas Blvd. Including three lem, Sharpsburg — First Fri­ Also food and refreshments Masses at 8:30 and 11 a.m. a dinner sponsored by of the Dioqese of Pittsburgh, rosaries, Mass, prayers, ac- day fish fiy, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., available. Auxiliary, St. Paul Monas­ Knights of Columbus of the Greensburg Bishop Anthony , - cording to format at Med- John Paul I Center, Ninth & Blue Army, Beaver Valley tery Manor, South Side — Pittsburgh and Greensburg G. Bosco, and .Archabjaott •Jugoije. Every Monday. Clay Sts. Dinners, $3.75; Chapter — Devotions, 8:15 Luncheon-fashion show, dioceses to honor their pa­ Douglas R. Nowicki, OSÌB, pf : Secular Franciscans, St. sandwiches, $2.75. For take­ a.m., confession. Mass, rosa­ noon, Hyatt Hotel, Chatham tron, Christopher Columbus, St. Vincent Archabbey,, La- Krances Cabrini, Center outs call 781-9726. ry, meeting. Refreshments. Center, Downtown. For reser­ and the 500th anniversary of trobe, also have been invityd Twp. — Mass, 7 p.m., 115 Martina Spiritual Renewal St. Ferdinand, Cranberry vations call 381-4744. the discovery of the Americas. to attend the dinner. Trinity Ave., Fr. Domenic Center, West View — Over­ Twp. — Craft show, 10 a.m. CC. Cyril A Methodius, The quincentennial dinner Another feature of the din­ Mancini, celebrant. Meeting night silent retreat, opening 6 to 4 p.m., Oldenski Hall. Fea­ New Brighton — Fall dance, will be held on Oct. 18, at the ner will be the recognition of arid refreshments to follow. p.m. with dinner. Directors turing 65 crafters. Also 5-9 p.m., parish hall, 1851 Sheraton Inn North, the “Knights of the Year" from Sisters Madalyn Chlebowski refreshments. 4th Ave., off Rts. 18 and 65. Warrendale. the Beaver Valley, Greensburg TUESDAY, SEPT. 29 and Mary Richard Mehelich. Christian Mothers, St. Ag­ Music by Dick Tady. Refresh­ “Knights of Columbus in and Pittsburgh Chapter areas. I; Christian Mothers' Guild, For reservations call 931- atha, Bridgeville — 30th an­ ments, 4 p.m. Admission, Western Pennsylvania are Tickets for the dinner are St. Ursula, Allison Park — 9766. nual gold luncheon and $3.50. honored to have Cardinal $25 a person or $250 for a ta­ O’Connor, one of today’s world ble of 10. For reservations, leaders in the ffght against contact Ted Ketterle at 931- Merton day in East Hills Mass for healing in Strip abortion, as our guest,” said 0158 or Edward Luteran 443- Albert J. Benedetti, a member 0231. For information on the PITTSBURGH — Father Paul Montminy, pastor of Holy Ro­ Jim Forest, a friend of the late Trappist monk and spiritual of the Knights of Columbus dinner, contact Jack Pischke sary In Rochester, N.H., will offer a Mass of healing and resto­ writer Thomas Merton, will lead a day of reflection on Merton Supreme Board of Directors. at 795-1920. Saturday, Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Our Lady of the ration Saturday, Oct. 10, at 4 p.m. in St. Stanislaus Kostka Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 108 Madonna St., East Hills. Church in the Strip District. Included will be the anointing of Forest is a writer, editor and peace activist whose latest the sick. book, Thomas Merton: Living With Wisdom, is a biography of The Mass Is part of the parish's 100th anniversary celebra­ Rosary march in Beaver Falls Merton. The event is one of a series commemorating the 20th tion. A reception will follow. anniversaiy of the local Thomas Merton Center. For reserva- BEAVER FALLS - The Holy Name Society of the Beaver tions at $18 to $30, by Oct. 6, call 361-3022 or send checks Nurses association to meet County Deanery will hold its 11th annual rosaiy march on Sunday, Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. The march will begin at the Beaver tor Thomas Merton Center, 5125 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PITTSBURGH - St. John's Nurses Alumnae Association will Falls Middle School and conclude at St. Mary Church with 15224. hold its annual reunion on Saturday, Oct. 17 in the Reflection benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Room at the Sheraton Hotel, Station Square. Weather permitting, benediction will be held outside at the For reservations or transportation, call 331-9850 or 266- Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, located across the street from tlje C ontentili C are, Hint. 0186. church. A social will follow. , • IN HOME HEALTH SERVICES d J P OFFICE FURNITURE F or extended care facilities. BUSINESS MACHINES RN's, L P N ’ s, Nurse's Aides, Companions and Live-ins. 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é Friday, September 25,1992 PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Page T1 Around the diocese Environmental workshop Teams have consecutive wins Parish to mark 150th jubilee WHITEHALL - The Franciscan Spirit and Life Center will MT. LEBANON - The varsity and junior varsity football HERMAN, Pa. - St. Mary of the Assumption Parish will cele­ sponsor a workshop, “Peace to the Planet," on Saturday, Sept. teams at St. Bernard School, Mt. Lebanon, have opened the brate its 150th anniversary with a Mass of Thanksgiving on 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $20 and includes lunch. 1992 season with consecutive victories. Sunday, Oct. 4 at 3 p.m. Bishop Donald Wuerl will be the main - Brother Kevin Smith, OSF, will offer insights from the Both squads defeated Immaculate Conception, Bloomfield, celebrant. United Nations' International Conference on the Environment, 22-6 in their opening game. Last week the varsity came back to A reception will follow in the school hall. A dinner will be held this summer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. For more informa­ defeat St. Pius X, Brookline, 30-20, while the junior varsity held at 6 p.m. at Jack's Restaurant in Sarver. tion, call 881-9207. defeated St. Colman, Turtle Creek, 14-0. Father James Kurtz, OFM Cap., is pastor of the parish that Jim Paonessa has led the varsity with five touchdowns. is home to 550 families with over 1,700 members. Adam Melchi has paced the junior varsity with four Fr. Milon to conduct retreat The cornerstone for the first church was laid on June 2^, touchdowns. ■ BETHEL PARK - Father Augustin Milon, OFM, will conduct 1842. Construction took three years to complete and the a,", retreat at Bethel Holy Ghost Animation Center, Bethel Park, church was blessed on July 6, 1845. Oct. 9-11. PTG to hold flea market Father Robert Kleineidam, CSSR, was appointed the first '. Fr. Milon, originally from DuPont, Pa., in addition to con­ RESERVE TWP. - The St. Aoysius PTG will sponsor a flea pastor of the parish in 1846. In 1876 Father Matthew Hau was ducting retreats nationally has worked among the poor on the market on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tables are installed as the first Capuchin pastor. The Capuchin Fran­ South Side of Chicago. $8; a space is $5. A bake sale will also be held. For table or ciscan Fathers continue to serve the parish today. ! For reservations, call N. Monath at 835-9128. space reservations, call 931-1027. The old church closed its doors in August, 1953, and groundbreaking for the present church was held Sept. 27* 1953. The cornerstone was laid Aug. 15, 1954, and solemn O b i t u a r i e s dedication ceremonies took place Sept. 18, 1955 with Bishop John Dearden officiating. Fr. Arthur Snaman Fr. Cecil Nally St. Maiy of the Assumption School opened its doors in 1850 ' Fr. Arthur N. Snaman. a native of Pittsburgh and member of the Father Cecil Nally. OFM Cap., a member of the Capuchin Province and celebrated its 140th anniversary in April, 1991. Carmelite order for 67 years, died Sept. 15 in Carondolet Holy Family of St. Augustine, Lawrenceville, since before its division in 1977, died The Sisters of Divine Providence have staffed the school Sept. 17 in St. Francis Nursing Center, East Pittsburgh. He was 89. Center in Tucson, Ariz. He was 90. since 1894. Fr. Snaman graduated from Crafton High School and attended A native of Queen Shoals, W.Va., he attended St. Fidelis College, Diiquesne University before entering the order and studying at Mt. Herman: St. Fidelis College, Victoria, Kan.; and Capuchin College, C&rmel College in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Washington, D. C. He was ordained in Chicago May 31, 1931 and taught in Chicago Fr. Cecil professed his first vows in 1923 and perpetual vows in Auditions for childrens' show and Tucson. 1926. He was ordained on Dec. 11, 1928. BELLEVUE - The Assumption Theatre Guild will hold audi­ .Fr. Snaman served in parishes in Houston, Texas., Scipio, Kan., He was procurator of the Missions and Seraphic Mass Association tions for its children's Christmas show, “Shapin' Up Santa,” on and Sacred Heart in Tucson. He also did parish work at Holy Trinity for many years. . Thursday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. in McGovern Hall, located in the in Pittsburgh. Funeral Mass was said Sept. 21 at St. Augustine Church, basement of the church. ■ He was preceded in death by his brother John, and three sisters, Lawrenceville. Burial was in the Friars' Plot, St. Augustine Cemetery. The production will be held Dec. 5-6. For more information, Marie, Dorothy and Margaret. call 761-3759. :* Funeral Mass was offered Sept. 19 in Tucson, followed by burial in Hbly Hope Cemetery there. Bishop Augustine Danglmayr MUENSTER, Texas (CNS) — Retired Auxiliary Bishop Augustine Sr. Philomena Jakab Danglmayr of Dallas, one. of the oldest U.S. bishops at age 93, died A Touch of Worth Avenu Sister Philomena (the former Julia) Jakab died Sept. 19 in the Sept. 18 at his home in Muenster. infirmary of the Divine,Redeemer motherhouse in Elizabeth. She was 87. , A native of JCassa, Hungary, Sister Philomena entered the order in 1925 and .professed her first vows in 1926. She taught in Cleveland Necrology l and later studied nursing at St. John Hospital in Woods Run. Sister Sept. 28 Pfifiomena later worked at the order's home in Darby, Pa., for 12 Fr. Ambrose Kapitan ...... 1968 years before earning a degree in nursing administration from Fr. Walter J. Schaming ...... 1973 Buqilesne University. Fr. Joseph R. Berkm yre ...... 1986 She later worked in Wyoming and at Divine Redeemer Hospital in Sept. 29 South St. Paul, Minn. Sister Philomena retired .to the motherhouse in Fr. Thomas F. Quilter ...... 1951 1980. Fr. Francis S. Clifford ...... 1957 Surviving is one sister, Anne Grady of Toledo, Ohio. Fr. Martin M. Sypien ...... 1985 Funeral Mass was offered Sept. 21 in the motherhouse chapel. Sept. 3 0 Burial followed in the Sisters’ cemetery. Fr. Denis A. Boyle ...... 1944 Fr. Walter J. Osinskl ...... 1944 Stella Gibish O ct. 1 Fr. Henry J. Donabedlan ...... 1966 Stella J. Gibish, a former teacher at DePaul Institute in Brookline, &CCOÔCOW’ Fr. John J. H ugo ...... 1985 died Sept. 12 in her South Side home. She was 79. Mrs. Gibish graduated from Duquesne University, where she also O ct. 2 Fr. Patrick J. O'Connor ...... 1950 S f i t e ô ô e t earned a master's degree, and taught at St. John the Evangelist Fr. John E. Brueckner ...... 1960 School, South Side, from 1931-36 and at DePaul Institute from 1950- Fr. Bruno Radis ...... 1975 79.“ She was a member of St. Peter Parish. South Side, and the Gaelic Arts Society. Mrs. Gibish also did volunteer work at South Side Hospi- LWAYS ( ✓ / / / ) OFTEN IMITATED ,tal for the past nine years. RESH NEVER EQUALED I "Surviving are one daughter, Jane Ellen, of Carlisle: and one neph­ ew Mrs. Gibish was preceded in death by her husband Joseph and CHIPPED U A iy/1 one daughter, Patricia. ’Funeral Mass was offered Sept. 16 in St. Peter Church, followed by CHOPPED F I M l VI bCfrial in Loretto Cemetery, Arlington Heights. Pittsburgh s Favorite for oyer 60 years! ( 0 ö a r ^ O f Marguerite Guilfoil ^Marguerite M. Guilfoil of Shaler died Sept. 17 at age 81 at the Quality Tainting sinu 1923 w 3341 Babcock Blvd. • North Hills • 366-4788 Only 4 minutes from Pittsburgh on 279N Forbes Center for Gerontology, Wilkinsburg. A J . Vater&co.,inc. Mrs. Guilfoil was a retired teacher and a member of St. Bonaven- MON , THURS. 10-9; TUES., WED 10-6; FRI & SAT 10-5 Tainting & Decorating * -b W- carsort Si ture Parish, Glenshaw. TVofl Coverings p*, - Surviving are one daughter, Carole Nickel of Shaler: one sister, Specialty Coatings Loretto McLaughlin of Wheeling, W.Va.; one brother, John P. Maloney YfìnÒTWS 201 Munson Avenue titar|tal *«a if nt of Ambridge: throe grandsons and one great-grandson. PlivtVkiUM McKees Rocks, P A 15136-2719 •eiApturci uaW i ; Mrs. Guilfoil was preceded in death by her husband, James P. Fax , Funeral Mass was offered Sept. 21 in St. Bonaventure Church, (412)331-9625 (412)331-4477 591*1796 fallowed by burial in North Side Catholic Cemetery.

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Icons provide Pope’s writings on sale in Moscow: MOSCOW (CNS) — A collection of Pope John PaulII’s spiritual peace writings and homilies has gone on sale at Moscow bookstore^ for psychiatrist amid signs of growing Interest in the Catholic Church. The book, titled, "John Paul n,” is the first such authorized volume ever published and distributed in the country. r - By PATRICIA BARTOS Besides a digest of the pope's works dating from before his - PITTSBURGH — Dr. Anne 1978 election, the book includes a wide-ranging selection of Capdeville-Nam spends her documents setting out tenets of Catholic social teaching, in? (lays caring for the emotional eluding parts of two of his encyclicals. needs of others. She is a psy­ chiatrist at the Benedum Ge­ * SHOP SMART...CALL CHUBA CO. * riatric Center at the Falk Clinic in Oakland and also thaintains a private practice in Tipper St. Clair. But she has another voca­ Photos by John Keenan tion, one she pursues with the saffie professionalism and Dr. Anne Capdeville-Nam read­ PLUMBING HEATING • ROOFING * REMODELING thoroughness that character­ ies some of her icons for the •Roofing "Over 20 Yrs. Experience" workshop she conducts at Be­ •Siding FREE ize her medical career. •Soffit/Fascia She is an iconographer, thel Animation Center. Above •Windows is one o f her representations of •Avfaings 271-6246 ■ practicing an art form and a the Madonna of Vladimir. spiritual tradition that dates 678-7010 1 682-7465 back to the ancient Greek and returns to visit her family in SELECTIONS AMONG •feyzantine churches. strength of that ancient image finally gauze. The steps all fol­ Paris. During these trips. Dr. m m THE LARGEST r>. Dr. Capdeville-Nam has fascinated her and drew her to low tradition and are done in­ Capeville-Nam also takes never sold or even displayed a study of the art. She says, dividually by hand. “Preparing some 30 hours of classes with Jjer works, regarding them as however, that monographers the wood for painting is like another iconographer. Lud­ spiritual rather than art are teachers rather than art­ preparing the altar," she was WARNING! milla has also visited Pitts­ jKorks, but she conducts sev- ists, providing a way for oth­ taught. burgh and conducted a work­ ,Cral iconography workshops ers to learn about God and In portraits, the layering DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME! shop here with Dr. Capdeville- each year at the Bethel Ani­ the saints. process begins with dark col­ mation Center in Bethel Park. The actual creation process ors and seeks to “bring out Nam. Dr. Capdeville-Nam still .... “1 feel God tricked me into of a new icon is clothed in the light that is within the hesitates to call herself an ico­ . . . UNLESS , th

PITTSBURGH — Bishop was designed by a committee Several in-service days al­ Donald W. Wuerl’s pastoral headed by Dr. Rosemarie E. ready have been held to iètter, “Love and Sexuality," Cibik, diocesan secretary for present the plan to teachers, RESCUE wjjH be integrated in programs education, using a variety of pastors, campus ministers, for Catholic high school stu­ approaches. These include catechists and others. dents, upper lever Confrater- workbooks, small group meet­ “We view our efforts as a pJty of Christian Doctrine ing outlines, CCD weekly beginning, an opening of a classes, youth and college minicourses and day-long ses­ conversation for a more in­ qapipus ministries, and sions, and integration into es­ tense study of the moral and MISSION tablished high school morality parish-based young single spiritual aspects of sexuality adult groups during the cur­ and life-style courses. as taught to us by the faith, rent School year. In the pastoral, Bishop and of other critical issues 7 Th e Secretariat for Educa­ Wuerl says that making cor­ facing our young people," Ms­ tion has developed a program rect choices in the context of specifically to teach and dis- the teaching of Christ is the gr. DiNardo said. O c t o b e r 4 - 1 1 çuss the bishop’s letter.” said key to a moral life-style and “The fact that the bishop Msgr. Daniel N. DiNardo, as­ also comments on the “new addressed the pastoral specifi­ Our Lady of Guadalupe. Patroness of the Americas. Pray for us. sistant secretary for morality” and its dangers, the cally to young people is signif­ education. nature of love, the moral as­ icant," Msgr. DiNardo added. During the week of October 4-11, Catholics throughout the United States are To achieve these ends, a pects of the HIV virus and the The pastoral has been re­ asked to gather their families to pray and fast for God's mercy on all nations; an end program for young Catholics AIDS crisis, and the inherent printed in booklet form to as­ to abortion; and to call God's people to holiness. in. the 16-21 year age group fallacy of so-called “safe sex.” sist the educational effort. Diocese seeking CHD grant applications Will YOU J o if t O d t O b e r 4-11? •Propose a program serving PITTSBURGH — The Cath­ throughout the United States. in Pittsburgh, Imm aculate Heart of Mary Church, 3058 Brereton Street, Polish Hill, wilt: ode Diocese of Pittsburgh is In the Diocese of Pittsburgh, a substantial number of low have a week of Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament beginning Sunday, soliciting pre-application re­ that collection will be held income persons; October 4 after the 12 noon Mass, and closing Sunday, October 11 after the 12 quests for grants from the na­ Feb. 27-28, 1993. •Provide evidence that low tional Campaign for Human Projects involving advocacy income service consumers noon Mass, with a grand, outdoor procession of the Blessed Sacrament followed by. Development (CHD). and legislative change relating were actively involved in se­ Benediction in the Church. I Non-profit organizations to poverty, which are in accor­ lecting and developing the Mass will be celebrated Monday through Saturday at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., with the Sponsoring projects which dance with Church teaching, proposed program; exception of the Mass of Anticipation, which will be celebrated Saturday at 6 p.m. propose to address the basic are encouraged to apply. Di­ •Demonstrate the ability to Recitation of the Rosary will take place on the hour, followed by one half hour of begin and continue programs, qauses of poverty and to em­ rect service projects such as silent adoration. generate funds from other power the poor are invited to day care, counseling and rec­ From 12 noon to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, an audio tape will be played of reation programs cannot be sources, and become self- apply. the main conferences of the Rosary Congress which was held in Washington D.C. in Pre-applications are a nec­ considered for funding. supporting within a reason­ June. essary first step in the fund­ To qualify for CHD support, able time: ing process and must be com­ organizations must: The following guest priests will celebrate the 7 p.m. Mass and give the Homily: pleted and submitted both to •Aim to bring about social EDITOR'S NOTE: Pre­ Monday, October 5-Fr. Paul Zywan the Catholic Diocese of Pitts­ change by attacking the root applications may be obtained caiises of poverty, unjust by writing to the Department Homily; Angels burgh and the national CHD ¡• * W S ’&&<, :• ¡f \ . • > . • ’ Headquarters in Washington, laws,, institutions, or policies for Social Programs and Com­ munity Development, Catholic D.C., by Nov. 2. which tend to keep people Tuesday, O ctober 6 - Fr. Brian W elding Diocese of Pittsburgh, 111 ,.M‘Campaign for Human De­ poor: i H om ily: Sin velopment funds are obtained •Have a board with sub­ Blvd. o f the Allies, Pittsburgh from an annual collection stantial l o 1^ income Pa. 15222, or by calling John tfikeh in all Catholic parishes membership; i aw HanfUgan a t456-3162. W ednesday, O ctober 7 - Fr. Thomas Murphy Homily; Role of Mary and the Power of the Rosary Pastoral letter on w om en art bishop# fa il agenda Thursday, O ctober 8 - Fr. Richard Infante - WASHINGTON (CNS) — The mlttee of the. National Con- brbiled in controversy from Homily: True Presence o f Christ in the Eucharist 'proposed pastoral letter on ference of Catholic Bishops, a the beginning. Women has been placed on the 50-bishop.committee that met , . "agenda of the fall national Sept. 15-17 to set the agenda. The fourth mqjor draft, Friday, O ctober 9-Fr. Edward Bryce meeting of the U.S. bishops, to decided Sept. 15 to include the recently completed and sent Homily: Sacraments with Emphasis on Reconciliation be held in Washington Nov. pastoral. oat to the bishops, is to serve 16-19. Nearly 10 years in the mak- as the basis for debate and • The Administrative Com- ing, the pastoral has been em- voting by the bishops.

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