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Finances dominate the Pitt­ F a t h e r T< >m Acklin, OSB. a Hopewell Tow nship resident Nor­ Editorials Page 4 sburgh Catholic this week, with a former mem ber of St. Titus Parish m an Kraus is an individual whose Letters Page 5 story and budget report on pages 1, in Aliquippa u Is a psychoanalyst goal is to get more people “ practic­ Entertainment Page 6 8 and 9. The bishop's letter on the w h o h o s ts the radio show "In- ing. participating and becoming Catholic Life ...... P a g e 7 diocesan deficit is on page 4. In ad­ sight." hearti weekdays on W EDO- more involved" in their Catholic C la s s if ie d ...... P a g e l O dition. a story on the endowment AM 810 at 9 : 15 a .m . fa ith . Around Diocese Pages 11-12 fund drive Is on page 3. O b it u a r i e s ...... P a g e 1 3 ...... Page 6 Page 7 S c h o o l s ...... P a g e 1 4

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C atholic diocese to close M on Valley H igh School

PITTSBURGH — The Catholic Diocese of Pitt­ sburgh announced that Mon Valley Catholic High The student body of the school School would close at the end of the current school which numbered 166 this year, was year because of declining enrollments and funding p ro b le m s . projected to drop to only 133 for the In making the announcement. Father Douglas 1989-90 academic year and to 117 R. Nowlcki. OSB. diocesan secretary for education, the following year. The diocesan said that we realize that this decision is a “ difficult subsidy to Mon Valley Catholic over and painful one for the students, parents, faculty, staff and m any friends who have been so suppor­ the past 10 years was nearly $2.5 tive of the school for m any years. Yet with so few m illio n . students projected to enroll and the limited resources of parents and the diocese, the ability to continue to operate a quality program will no with administrators, teachers, parents, students longer be possible." and pastors in an effort to find an alternative to Bishop Donald W . W uerl said the closing of Mon Mon Valley's closing. Valley Catholic High School is "a sad mom ent for "During recent weeks and months we have all of us. However, population changes which have carefully reviewed proposals which involved a occurred throughout southwestern Pennsylvania reduction of programs and course offerings at the in recent years made it impossible to continue the s c h o o l." F t . Nowlcki said. "But these would haye type of quality program which our young people compromised the quality education which lias d e s e rv e . been the hallmark of Mon Valley Catholic." - ' "This situation presents us with a renewed He also indicated that proposals regarding the challenge In teaching the faith to our young peo­ reorganization of upper elementary programs In ple. W e will do all that we can to provide other op­ the area were examined. Fr. Nowlcki noted that:- tions for a Catholic education and we must in­ • The diocesan subsidy to Mon Valley Catholic crease our efforts to ensure that all of our young over the past 10 years was nearly (2 .5 million.. * people have the opportunity to come to know • During the current school year alone, the C h r is t . diocesan subsidy was (391.000. or (2.328 per "M y hope and prayer is that all of us can direct p u p il. _ *. our energies and resources to the prim ary goal, • The cost per pupil at Mon Valley CathoUt Speciad Mass creates awareness which Is passing on the Catholic faith to our this year was (4.465 compared with the diocesan A u x . Bishop William Winter tcttks with par­ Attending the event are.jrom left, Kathy Kelley, young. This difficult moment calls all of us to secondary average of (2.583. ticipants In the special diocesan Hass last Sun­ reader; Bishop Winter: and Anthony Solomon, r en e w in g our efforts at a new beginning for th e • The scaled tuition at the school ranged fiura church in this area." day at Sacred Heart C h u r c h . East Liberty. In an altar server. (Continued on page two) honor of Mental Retardation Awareness month. — Photo by John C. Keenan F t . Nowtcld noted that consultations were held

St. Joh n N eum ann S chool to serve 6 city parishes

volved have already signed an PITTSBURGH — The members of St. Augustine. Ho­ the city, as a young priest in tion should be named for a St. Joseph. St. Kieran and agreem ent form ally Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh ly Family. St. Kieran and St. the late 1840s. He also was saint who successfully met Lawrenceville Catholic — establishing the new school. announced that a new school, Mary. Lawrenceville: St. known as a champion of m any challenges in the church which have a total enrollment Mrs Bemice Palmiere, prin­ which will open for the 1989 Joseph. Bloomfield, and St. Catholic education, particular­ of his day." said Dr. Rosemarie in the current school year of cipal of St. Joseph, will head fall term and serve six city Lawrence O'Toole. Garfield. ly after being named bishop of Cibik. diocesan superintendent 564 students. It will be located St. John Neumann School. parishes, has been named the The saint for whom the Philadelphia in 1852. of schools. in the two buildings which St. John Neumann Regional school was named literally presently house Lawrenceville The pastors recommended, the plan for reorganization, Catholic Elementary School. walked the streets of "It is very fitting that a St. John Neumann School C a t h o lic . which was approved by Bishop Lawrenceville. then a new school bom in a time of great was formed In a reorganization The new school will serve neighborhood on the fringe of challenge to Catholic educa­ of three elementary schools — Pastors of the six parishes In­ Donald W . Wuerl.

Diocesan deficit H o l y W e e k s c h e d u l e totals $2.8 m illion a n n o u n c e d By STEPHEN KARUNCHAK ment reported that the diocesan Central Administration had sup­ PITTSBURGH - For the third PITTSBURGH — Churches port and revenue totalling consecutive fiscal year, the throughout the diocese will hold (12.838.898 and operating ex­ Diocese of Pittsburgh reported a special Masses and observances penditures of (15.000.687 for an financial deficit, approximately for Holy Week, which opens with operating deficit of (2.161.789. (2.8 million during the 1987-88 Palm Sunday on March 19. In addition, there were capital fiscal year. Bishops Donald W . W uerl. John expenditures of (643.360. in­ "Th e present report reflects the McDowell and W illiam W inter will creasing the deficit in the difficult financial picture of the administer the traditional bless­ Diocese of Pittsburgh." stated diocesan "bottom line" to Father Thomas Tobin IcenterI. newly-named Father Tobin; Father John O'Toole, director of ing of Infants and children on Bishop Donald W . W uerl in a let­ (2.805.149. diocesan secretary f o r communications, m ee ts community affairs; WlUlam P. Fodlak. editor of Easter Sunday at 3 p.m. in St. ter dated M arch 6 that was releas­ “Capital expenditures repre­ with departmental staff of the diocesan com­ the Pittsburgh Catholic: Father Edward Kunco. Paul Cathedral. ed in conjunction with the sent such things as a roof that munications system who Include, from left coordinator of radio and television production, The annual Chrism Maas will be diocesan financial report. needs to be replaced." said Robert Carmella Weismantle. Pittsburgh Catholic Com­ and Father Ronald P. Lengwin. communications offered by Bishop W uerl on Holy "It indicates that during the Irr. the diocesan secretary for ptroller; Nancy Uppert Cable TV coordinator; o fficer. Thursday. March 23. at 10 a.m. in 1987-88 fiscal year, the Central temporalities. “Those types of ex­ Ray Fleckensteln. director of pubic relations; — P h o t o by John C. Keenan the cathedral. Holy oils will be penditures will always be with Administration of the diocese consecrated and distributed to u s ." operated at a deficit of approx­ representatives of all parishes of In the 1986-87 fiscal, the imately (2 .8 m illion." he explain­ the diocese at this Mass. The Holy ed. "In that year, revenues from diocesan Central Administration Secretariat for Communications established Name Society will provide an had support and revenues of the Parish Share Program provid­ PITTSBURGH — Bishop ving as secretary for com m unica­ vicar at St. Vitus. New Castle, and honor guard for the Mass en­ (13.038.276 and expenditures of ed for only 57 percent of the total Donald W . W uerl has established tions. said the establishment of St. Sebastian. Ross Township. trance procession. (15.645.527 for an operating expense. Donations and bequests, a Secretariat for Com m unications the Secretariat for Communica­ Within the new secretariat. Schedules for Holy Week and deficit of (2.607.251. Capital ex­ investment income and other for the Catholic Diocese of Pitt­ tions "comes at the right m om ent Father Ronald P. Lengwin was Easter celebrations at St. Paul penditures of (365.664 increased revenue provided for 28.5 percent sburgh and named Father In the history of the Catholic named communications officer Cathedral. St. Mary of Mercy the deficit in the diocesan “bot­ of total expense. This means that Thom as J. Tobin to head it. Church in Pittsburgh. These are for the diocese and will continue Church. Downtown, Epiphany tom line" to (2.972.915. 14.5 percent of our total expense "There Is an increasing ap­ extraordinary times for the as diocesan spokesman. He also parish. Uptown, and the Universi­ Form erly called Current Funds. for the Central Adm inistration of preciation of the need to focus diocese: we have m any Issues to «rill direct the department of radio ty Oratory of the Holy Spirit Central Administration funds this diocese had to be funded from something more of the attention discuss and many decisions to and television and will focus on parish in Oakland, follow. represent all unrestricted and our very limited reserves.” of our central administration on m a k e . development of new communica­ restricted resources available for For the period from July 1. communications." Bishop Wuerl "W e are proud of all that we tions projects for the diocese. ST. PAUL CATHEDRAL the support of diocesan 1987 through June 30. 1968. the s a id . have accomplished in the past Others functions falling under operations, Masses for Monday. Tuesday recently released financial state­ "To respond to the need to em ­ and we are confident that we are the new secretariat include public and Wednesday of Holy Week »H I "Behind these numbers, phasize communications as a m a­ now m oving in the right direction . relations, com m unity affairs and be offered at 6:45. 7:30 and 8:15 however, there are other pictures jor priority of the diocese and to Th e creation of the Secretariat for the Pittsburgh Catholic diocesan a.m. at 1205 noon and 6 p.m. which should be mentioned." provide an adequate mechanism Communications will help us to n e w s p a p e r. Bishop W uerl stated In his March On Holy Thursday, the Chrism for the realization of this priority, tell our story." Fr. Tobin indicated that his Maas «rill be offered at 10 a.m. 6 letter (reprinted on page 4 of the I am establishing the Secretariat Fr. Tobin has been associate function as secretary for com­ and evening Maas at 7 p.m. On Pittsburgh Catholic). "The for Communications of the general secretary since 1987. munications would be to super­ Good Friday, prayers and the revenues reflect the continuing Diocese of Pittsburgh." Before that, he served as ad­ vise and coordinate these areas. Seven Last Words «rill be con- generosity of the faithful of the Fr. Tobin, who also will con­ ministrative secretary to former He also emphasized that the Pittsburgh Diocese. This support tinue as associate general Pittsburgh Bishop Anthony J. (Continued on page two) (Continued on page t«ro) (Continued on page 8) secretary of the diocese while ser- Bevilacqua and was a parochial

4 V P a *« 2 PITTSBURGH CATHOUC Friday. March 17. 1989 Diocesan/world news

Bishops, Vatican seek approach to U.S. evangelization

By JOHN THAVIS have received." the pope said — feminist^, exaggerated in­ Baum, head of the Vatican Con­ of Atlanta said U J . Catholic be brought about" between the] V A T I C A N C m (N C I - In o n e o f in their dealings with priests and dividualism and a "divorce gregation for Catholic Education, schools are "committed to two groups. Cardinal Bernardin the most wide-ranging and open Religious, in catechesia. in en­ m entality." stressed "positive thinking" in teaching the Catholic faith and its s a id . discussions ever held at the couraging laity to take a proper ■ In discussing penance. Car­ the vocations crisis. values" and added “they have • On family issues. Cardinal Vatican. U.S. bishops and Vatican role in the Church’s Ufe and in dinal Martinez Somalo raised a "A positive approach to voca­ survived and continue to thrive" Edouard Gagnon, bead of the officiate spent four days trying to "upholding the values of Ufe and frequent Vatican caution against tions m ust shrug off the pressures In a highly com petitive Pontifical Council for the Fam ily, find the best approach to love in marriage and family Ufe." overuse of general absolution. to m ute the priesthood that come environment said he was generally optimistic evangelization in a highly The pope's remarks touched on Archbishop Daniel Kucera of from people who want women • The issue of marriage about U S . pastoral efforts. But he secularized U.S. society. a theme that ran through m uch of Dubuque, Iowa. said that despite priests, m arried priests, part-time tribunals was raised in an urged bishops to guard against The March 8-11 meeting, the meeting which began with a "vocal and inaccurate claims to priests, or simply optional unscheduled speech by Cardinal contraceptive methods getting in­ presided over almost continually discussion on the teaching role of the contrary." general absolution celibacy." he said. AchiHe SQvestrinL head of the to church natural family planning by Pope John Paul D. covered bishops and concluded with sug­ is used “sparingly” in the United "W e must also be careful in in­ Vatican's highest court, who programs. He also said they such practical issues as annul­ gestions about the best way of S ta te s. terpreting the decline in vocations questioned why most an­ should help fight school-based ment procedures, penance rites reaching the unchurched in the According to Cardinal Bernar- to the priesthood as providential nulm ents granted tn the world are clinics for abortion referral and and family planning programs. United States. dm ’s sum m ary report. Vatican of­ ty‘ enabling other ministries to in the United States. He said it contraception. But the discussion generally In between, there were ficials vetoed limited experim ents develop in the Church." he could be deduced that U.S. • U.S. Archbishop John P. gravitated around topics such as assessments of U.S. liturgical and with general absolution aimed at a d d e d . tribunals were not following pro­ Foley, who heads the Pontifical tension between the Christian sacramental life, the ecumenical encouraging returns to individual Cardinal Baum said more atten­ per procedures. Council for Social Communica­ faith and Americans' idea of movement, lay Catholic involve­ confession. tion should be paid to philosophy Those comments drew strong tions. suggested religious radio freedom. On that paint, the need ment. and pastoral programs to * On another sacramental personal prayer, teaching the defense of the tribunals from the talk shows and inspirational for bishops to promote and pro­ help families. Some concern was issue, a U S suggestion to devise value of celibacy, and correcting a Americans, including Detroit Car­ television spots among other tect Church teachings was expressed about religious and a special rite of penance for "theological thinness" in dinal Edm und C. Szoka. who said means of reaching the estimated repeatedly stressed. priestly vocations, seminary pro­ children was turned down seminary programs. the Vatican seemed more con­ 70 million "unchurched" and 15 In the end. although "no grams and the state of Catholic because it was feared that transi­ On the same topic. Archbishop cerned about "numbers" than m illion inactive American specific decisions were made, no education in the country. tion to the regular rite could be Pilarczyk said seminary pro­ procedure and tnvtted Vatican of­ Catholics through U.S. media plans were laid and no structures The keynote topic — the bishop problematic. Cardinal Beraar- grams have generally improved. ficials to the United States for a Cardinal Szoka responded that set up." the bishops fob confirm­ as teacher of the faith — was d in s a id . He also said the drop in U.S. voca­ firsthand look at the tribunals. a ir t im e is e x p e n s iv e a n d th e re a re ed in their ministry, said Ar­ taken up in talks March 8 by Car­ * “Radical feminism" was tions raised a num ber a t c o m p le x Archbishop Roger M . Mahon y of doubts that television really chbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk of dinal Joseph Rat ringer, the cited in a number of talks as questions, such as whether a Los Angeles and other bishops changes people's views. Cincinnati, vice president of the Vatican's chief doctrinal monitor, negatively affecting the Church In large number a t vocations is "an also noted that U S. annulment Throughout the meeting, the National Conference of Catholic and Cardinal John J. O'Connor of such areas as religious life, voca­ unequivocal sign of the health of figures arc not so high when con­ pope listened intently — hand an B is h o p s . New York. Both suggested that tions and family values. Cardinal the Church" and whether "the sidered against the total num ber chin — and occasionally asked The pope, slimming up the some bishops might have ab­ Bemardin reported participants decline in the num ber of priests a t re q u e s ts . the U S speakers to go more slow- meeting in a talk to the 35 dicated their teaching role to saw "an urgent need for a sound (is ) a n in d ic a tio n o f d e c a y o r a c a ll • U.S. religious Ufe was ly so the translators could keep bishops and 25 curial participants theologians and professional philosophical theological critique to modify the way in which we described as in "crisis." There up. according to those present e d u c a to rs . of this type of feminism." minister to people." March 11. said that difficulties were suggestions that bishops be The pope's final talk emphasiz­ The resulting confusion of Cardinal Innocent! speaking at • W hile Catholic schools have will not be larking" in bringing open to new forms a t c o n s e c ra te d ed the "faith-filled history of the voices." Cardinal Ratzinger said, the press conference, said the been a major reason for U.S. Christianity to "every sphere" of life and keep dose personal con­ church" in the United States and often "drowns out" that of the desire of women to be priests Church vitality, there is room for Am erican Ufe. tacts w ith religious orders in their its "generous missionary spirit.’ bishop. Bishops have largely sub­ sometimes seemed based more on im provement in areas of Catholic What is important is that d io c e s e challenges or even opposition to mitted to seeing their role reduc­ “a search for power than service." identity and formation of lay According to Cardinal Bernar- the saving truth which the ed to one of spiritual ad­ Cardinal Law said that "it s teachers. Cardinal Baum said. He diris report, one particular issue Office closed Church professes be met within ministrator. he said. very difficult to read people's said many people wonder "elicited much concern and the context a t faith." the pope Participants repeatedly motivations" and that for many whether church-run colleges and discussion" — the role of the for Holy Week sa id . enumerated cultural pressures on women "the drive can be universities are as "Catholic" as Leadership Conference of W om en Bishops need to be “faithful in the Church's efforts, including s e rv ic e ." they once were. PITTSBURGH - The offices Religious and its relationship to handing on what we ourselves secularism, consum erism , radical * U S Cardinal William W Archbishop Eugene A. Marino of the Pittsburgh Cathcdfc w2I Consortium Perfcctae Caritatis. a be closed on Hoiy Thursday separate organization of women Religious who are opposed to and Good Friday. March 23-24. The office w iH reopen a n Mon­ what they consider improper day. March 27. reforms since the Second Vatican M on Valley Catholic slated to close Deadline fo r news and adver­ C o u n c il. tising fo r the March 31 is s u e There was agreement that ¡Continued from page one) tion patterns in the primary and elementary schools in the tion provided by public school wiD be Wednesday. March 22. "somehow a reconciliation must S1.050 to 81.750 per year. feeder schools in the area. area pointing out the advantages districts also «rill be discussed. "The students in the primary • The student body of the of a Mon Valley Catholic The Dioceses of Pittsburgh and feeder schools are not there in suf­ school, which numbered 166 this e d u c a tio n . Greensburg will esrahKch a pro­ year, was projected to drop to on­ ficient numbers to reverse the Students at Mon Valley Catholic gram to assist students in! enrollment trend." be said. and their parents «rill have the op­ ly 133 for the 1969-90 academic transferring to other Catholic j C A L L AN E X P E R T year and to 117 the following There were m any efforts taken portunity to meet w ith school ad­ high schools. This assistance will year. The school had an enroll­ to keep Mon Valley Catholic a ministrators during the next be in the form of a "transfer ment of more than 400 as recent­ viable institution. Fr. Nowicki several weeks to discuss possible allowance." which wiH be granted ly as the 196 4 85 school year and said. Included in these were an in­ options for attending other to students whose tuition or A t gmt? Sem ite crease in diocesan subsidy, a reached 718 students in 1965-66 Catholic high schools.' The transportation costs will be special scaled tuition program, possibility of providing transpor­ greater at the new location There Fr. Nowicki said that the support of faculty, numerous fun­ tation to other Catholic high are approximately 50 students at SEWING ACCOUNTING decline in enrollment appears to draisers. and visits by diocesan schools for those who live beyond Mon Valley who live in the be related to the changing popula­ and school personnel to parishes the ten-mile limit for transporta­ Greensburg Diocese. SEWING INCOME TAX SERVICE Prompt Senrtce amd DOMES, ERBEL A ASSOCIATES MACHINE 200 B NSM ORE AVBAJE. HTTSSUBGH, PA. 1 5 2 » H oly W eek, Easter schedule announced SeaSfWe Pnc e s Cowpiati Intentili IrcomHag 6 Tv Sonica Catittag to bote m j ana 9 ¡Continued from page one) Hail Room 39. on the Carnegie a.m .. confessions from 9 to 11 John McDowell, pastor. REPAIR la Sfidasi m i bastonili «Ih iU W S<«ce f 920 ducted at noon, with Good Friday Mellon University campus. aan.. solemn liturgy at noon, sta­ Holy Saturday the church kturgy. with Bishop Wuerl as Following will be stations at 1 30 tions at 2 p.m .. solemn liturgy at opens at 7 a.m for private prayer A.L.MORROME celebrant, at 1:30 p.m. and sta­ p.m. in Heinz Chapel and the 3 pan. and confessions from 4:30 and Easter Vigil blessings, follow­ 563-2515 SUPPORT OUP ADVERTISERS tions at 7:30 pan. Liturgy of Christ 's Passion at 2:30 to 5:30 p.m ed by Mass wiH be at 6 p.m. — The Easter Vigil Mass will be p.m. in the chapel. On Holy Saturday, confessions On Easter Sunday, the Masses said at 8 pan. on Holy Saturday, On Holy Saturday, the Easter will be heard from 9 am to 3 are at 2:30. 8 and 10 ami., noon with Easter Sunday Masses at Vigil begins at 9:30 p.m in Heinz p m . blessing of Easter food a n d 5 p m . INCOME TAX MISCELLANEOUS 6 30. 8. 9. 10 and 11:30 a m Chapel and Easter Sunday Mass baskets at 1 p.m . and Easter Vigil Confessions on Monday. Tues­ (Bishop Wuerl celebrant of this is at noon, again in Heinz Chape! Mass at 7 p.m. Easter Sunday day and Wednesday will be from INCOME TAXES INCOME TAX L E E J a s m Mass), at 1 and 6 p.m. Bishop Confessions will be heard one Masses are set for 7:30. 9 and 11:30 am . to noon, on Holy Patricia E Wilburn SERVICE ELECTRIC Wuerl and Aux. Bishops John hour before each Mass celebrated 10.30 aan. and noon. Thursday from 11 JO am . to SOUTH HILLS in Heinz Chapel. No confessions Certified McDowell and W illiam W inter «rill noon and 4 to 4:30 p.m .: on Good Public Accountant Yean of apertenee. offer the blessing of infants and will be heard during Mass. EPIPHANY Friday from 12:15 to 1:45 p.m Small businesses a r a n m u m children at 3 p.m. Palm Sunday Masses will be and Holy Saturday from 4 to 5 For an Estimate specialty. For Appt Confessions will be heard Mon­ S T . MARY OP MERCY celebrated at 6:30 p.m . on Satur­ and 6 to 6-JO p.m . CM 242-2423 Cti M4-2S21 7 6 6 -1 4 9 3 day Tuesday and Wednesday Palm Sunday Masses will be at day and on Sunday at 2 JO . 8 and after the morning Masses and 6 p m . Saturday and on Sunday at 10 a m . noon and 5 p.m. Masses TREE SERVICES before the noon Mass and Monday 7:30. 9 and 10:30 a m ., noon and on Monday. Tuesday and 6 p.m . Palm w ill be distributed at Wednesday wifi be offered at 7. Secretariat and Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. ALLEGHENY Wednesday confessions also «rill all Masses. 7:30 and 8 a m and 1206 noon, TREE REMOVAL N da «raid TREE SERTI CE be heard from 3 to 4 and 8 to 8:45 Masses on Monday. Tuesday plus a 5:10 p.m. Mass on established AND TRIMMING Tree Service p.m. Confessions on Holy Thurs­ and W ednesday will be offered at W e d n e s d a y . 33 fss. s bernese nwanKiaTo— Removal trfiwg 6:30. 7:15. 8 and 10:30 a m at On Holy Thursday the church Fase Bennate« PMM4CB0MI Mfn. teodecegMn^. day. Good Friday and Holy Satur­ (Continued from page one) lessaseli FREE ESTIMATES ■ynytg. stamp grta- day win be from 3 to 4 p.m noon and 5 pan., with confessions win open for private prayer at 7 diwg. Chopper service. establishment of the Secretariat Sr Geükb Pro* er FULLY INSURED from 9 a m . to 5 p.m .. except dur­ am .. with Mass at 12.-05 noon 781-6367 348-477« 343-4465 2 6 4 -0 3 7 4 UNIVERSITY ORATORY ing Masses- • and Mass at 4 30 p m ., followed for Communications would not demand the addition of any new The University of the Holy On Holy Thursday, morning by adoration until 7 p.m. personnel or financial resources: Spirit parish in Oakland «rill offer prayer «rill be at 7 JO a.m .. with On Good Friday the church will PLUMBING for the diocese. the Mass of the Lord's Supper on confessions from 9 a.m to 3 pan. open at 7 a.m.. with Good Friday The diocese also has a General: Holy Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in and solemn liturgy at 5 pan- services from noon to 2:15 p.m. K O — n ui £ j t *m Secretariat and Secretariats for M . M c V a y Heinz Chapel The chapel will re­ followed by adoration until including hymns, prayers, Rurnfctn®, H m ir g BUERKLE m id n ig h t . meditations, bible services and Clergy and Pastoral Life. Educa-1 main open until 8:30 p m Getterai Construct)on Pfom baiq New & Repeâr WWorfc tlon. Human Services and Co. tec Good Friday services win begin Good Friday’s schedule in­ stations and Good Friday Mass at Gm, W iN r Sewer une* Reeeowiö** fiere* Temporalities. at noon «nth stations in Stdbo cludes morning prayer at 7:30 2:15 p.m. offered by Aux. Bishop Meter Beaters 24 Hour Sèmes Im tiirtoe Sericee 561*5338 274-7752 828-72*2 343-2032 INSURED TOM KJC1NSK1 PLASTERING 843-0140 M E 8844 SPEED EXCEEDED ONLY BY PERFORMANCE. OSE eau. CM OC HL BM BAILEY" VISIT CD’S AaM pwfm M nOwM hU^-spM i Plastering Co. THE BATHE lo c i m m m *gh 3517 P un Ave. 921*5248 p * 0 l ÌOÓÈf Act • 70 fetter-size co p es a minute 9 . 6 8 % 9 . 7 5 % row. 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RA 18210 CM 7317344 ernte Raymond Schutzman m CMKEBCMML Evs. 431-7384 412-864-1998 Canon ALLEGHENY BUSMESS MACHINES INC N O T E All KhMtMng for the Business Directory, in­ cluding changes, must be bt our hands by 12 noon on 8070/8570 the twentieth of each month. Current advertisers will be SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS contacted when their contract expires. Friday. March 17, 1989 PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC P a y 3 Diocesan/World News ‘Catholic Crusade for the Future* News In Brief Diocese launches endowm ent fund drive Office finds jobs for older nuns By PATRICIA BARTOS strengthen present programs and L O O S (NC) — Six women’s religious orders have joined The diocese has launched the the establishment of new services forces to open a St. Louis em ploym ent office foe nuns. 65 years renewal of its Catholic Crusade in the pastoral, educational and and older, who are looking for paid employment, said Sister for the Future endowment fund human service areas. Our 'New Rosemarie Nassif. co-vicar for Religious ia the S t Louis drive to benefit the Catholic Beginnings' program addresses Archdiocese. Diocese of Pittsburgh Foundation. these needs." "They re not ready to really retire but they need to m ore Bishop Donald W . Wuerl hosted According to Thomas J. Don­ from their present m inistry into what you could call a transi­ a breakfast meeting at his nelly. general chairman of the tion ministry where eventually they would retire. ' Sister residence on March 9 for campaign, "we are quite confi­ Nassif said. members of the campaign's steer­ dent we will not only meet but ex­ ing committee and a luncheon ceed our goal. We are well- Ruling made on compensation that same day for a number of organized to meet it. We have a p a s to rs fine steering committee, everyone PORTLAND. Ore. (NC) — The Oregon Supreme Court ruled The endowment fund drive of whom has made a substantial March 7 that churches and religious groups must pay state began in 1966 w ith a goal of rais­ pledge to the campaign. " unemployment compensation taxes for most of their ing $30 million to establish a Although there is much "one- e m p lo y e e s . foundation that would augment on-one solicitation" to be done. The ruling, which Oregon church officials say will cost their proceeds of the successful Parish "I'm confident we’ll generate denominations thousands o f dollars, did not affect a state ex­ Share Program, enabling the funds in excess of $30 m illion." em ption for ministers. But it is expected to apply to teachers in diocese to meet ever-increasing he said, adding projections called church-sponsored schools, janitors and others, said Eugene costs of operating necessary for the effort to be completed by Feltz. an attorney for the Archdiocese of Portland, which filed a p ro g r a m s . the end of the calendar year. friend-of-the-court brief in the case. This renewed effort will use as The endowment fund drive had its theme Bishop Donald W been delayed to allow for the tran­ W uerl’s “New Beginnings" sition of bishops, with the depar­ Bishop Wuerl meets with officials of the Catholic Crusade for the Committees approve legislation pastoral letter and. due to an in­ ture of Bishop Anthony Bevilac Future endowment fund drive who include, from left Carol Brown. W ASHINGTON (N O — Legislation supporting family leave creased need for capitalization, qua and the arrival of Bishop Sister Marylouise Fennell. RSM. and Thomas D o n n e lly . and a minimum wage increase, both backed by the U.S. will raise its sights to more than Wueri. according to Donnelly — Photo by John C. Keenan Catholic Conference, won approval March 8 from major House the original $30 million, accor­ Another change during this - and Senate committees, clearing the way for further action in ding to Jim Sismour. director of hiatus was that the campaign OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND the 101st Congress. the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh now has been internalized as a • 100 Efficiency Units The Fam ily and Medical Leave Act was approved on a 23-12 F o u n d a t io n diocesan operation and a director. • Heated Pool— rote by the House Education and Labor Committee. Mean­ The diocese today operates Jim Sismour. was hired in this | • Low Off-Season Rates while. the Senate Labor and H u m a n Resources Committee some 10O programs that no single c a p a c it y . voted 11-5 in favor of a proposal to increase (he m inim um parish could manage alone, pro­ "Pittsburgh has made a name e Senior Citizen Discount «rage from the current S3.35 per hour to $4.65 hourly over grams such as those aiding the for itself in generating this kind of to AJLR.P. Members three years. handicapped and homeless, ef­ money for the endowment fund" e Daily I Weekly Rentals forts dealing w ith evangelization, thus for already. Donnelly added. e Adjacent To Boardwalk M A K E Y O U R worship, social areas such as T m very enthusiastic.” Detroit parishes file appeals respect life, peace, racism and According to Sismour. a RESERVATIONS NOW ! areas of pastoral life, education brochure on the campaign will be DETROIT (NC) — Fifteen of the Detroit parishes slated to T O L L F R E E and hum an services. mailed to all prospective donors dose by June 30 have filed formal appeals with the Vatican, IftorytoM l As costs continued to increase. in the m ajor gifts phase (contribu­ hoping to keep the churches open and to overturn the criteria 1-800-492-3 14S Parish Share drives, although tions of $50.000 or morel by early: archdiocesan officials used to decide which parishes were no ■»stem Unito* Statws reflecting generous contributions A p r il. longer viable 1 -800-838-3244 * from area Catholics, could not The m ajor gifts phase is now be- Cardinal Edm und C. Szoka of Detroit announced in January keep up. The foundation would ing completed, with a goal of $9.8 that because of declining numbers of parishioners and staff provide a permanent source of m illio n projected, and a special and increased costs. 31 parishes would dose. Tw o of the 31 funds, continuing to grow and gifts phase (contributions of trill consolidate and reopen as one parish. providing an annual income for $5.000 to $50.000) w ill be launch­ diocesan programs. Sismour ed next, probably in mid-May. ac­ e x p la in e d cording to Sismour. A goal of $6 Tribunals told to be ‘vigilant’ By January of this year, the en­ m illion has been projected for the V A TIC AN C ITY (NO) — Cardinal Achiüe Süvestrtni. bead o í dowment fund drive had raised special gifts phase, he added. the church's highest court, told U.S. bishops to exercise more $20.390.000 in documented and The steering committee for the “vigilance'' in their marriage tribunals because they are gran* verbal pledges, he added. endowment fund campaign in­ EASTERIS A TIME FOR DRESSING UP! ting too m any annulments, calling into question the validity of Bishop W uerl wrote to steering cludes the following: their procedures. committee members and to Bishop Donald W. Wueri. For boys great looking But at a special March 8-11 V atican meeting to discuss pastors recently that my deter­ trustee for the foundation: retired suits, sport jackets, evangelization in the United States, several Am erican bishops mination to renew this important Bishop Vincent VC Leonard, stacks and dress up defended U.S. tribunals, saying many more annulment re­ effort has been delayed by the honorary chairman: Carol R. quests are refused a hearing each year than the num ber of an- need to find solutions to other Brown, co-chairman for the ma­ accessories. And for the nulmentx granted. — urgent diocesan concerns, jor gifts division : John E. Connel­ young ladies, pretty especially the very serious deficit ly. John F. Donahue dresses .in linen, p r o b le m . Thomas J. Donnelly, general ta f fe ta , & floral prints. Cardinal Hickey tells of ‘crisis’ "M uch work has been done on chairman: Jerome A. Earley, m a­ VATICAN CITY (NC) — Cardinal James A Hickey of the deficit." be added, "program s jor gifts chairman: Ruth D. Egfer. Shop our Spring Sale Washington told U S church leaders and Vatican nfiiraifc that to control and hopefully eliminate co-chairman for the special gifts; for great values on d it are already underway. This division: George T Farrell. Sister the “crisis" of U.S. rehglous congregations is reflected in selected sportswear, declining membership and internal divisions. year-long effort to reduce the Marylouise Fennell. C.G.j suits and dresses Bishops m ust reaffirm the “value of consecrated fife in and of deficit and balance the budget has Grefenstette. Robert E. fir. itself, independent of the works in which Religious are engag­ highlighted once again the need John C. Marous. Joseph A j ed.“ the cardinal said. Cardinal Hickey spoke about U S. for new funds such as the Massaro Jr.. Aux. Bishop John B. 2 0 religious Ufe at a March 8-11 meeting of U.S. bishops and Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh McDowell, episcopal coordinator. % O ff Vatican officials. Foundation can provide in the Jam es L. M urdv. chairman of the I Spring Coats f u t u r e ." keystone gifts division Thomas Bishop W uerl has also said that J. Murrin. Thomas H. O'Brien, j & J a c k e t s Vatican to face shortfall “contributions continue to in­ Daniel M. Rooney, chairman for crease. but not as much as our the special gifts division For bors: i fonts thru 20 sod F o r girte: VATICAN C ITY (NC) — The Vatican estimated that it will costs Opportunities to help John T. Ryan. Vincent A. Sami- face a budget shortfall of $78.2 m illion for 1969. a record-high others — to minister to them — Frank J. Schneider. Clayton A deficit that apparently will not be made up by worldwide flourish. We still have many Sweeney, Jam es F Wifi and Aux. Catholic giving. In a statement March 9. the Vatican said an­ unm et needs, including the call to Bishop William J . Winter. nual contributions to Peter's Pence, the pope's discretionary fund that is norm ally applied to the budget deficit, had increas­ 543* sOR3ES SOUflRS. H L -| 500C YOLTV* C 0 T E * ed 5 percent to about $53 m illion in 1988. But even if Peter's Diocese plans April conference ktOH THRU SAT S 30 TO 5 30 TUES ANOTWURS TtLfOO Pence increases at the same rate this year, the Vatican would MAJOR CREDfT CAROS * NEWMANS CHARGE * LAYAWAY PlßM face a $20 million gap for 1989 figures show. for separated, divorced Catholics GREEN TREE — An all-day "Annulments" Bishops told of teaching role conference for separated and The day will close with a Mass divorced persons, sponsored by celebrated by Bishop Donald W . VATICAN CITY (NC) — Bishops are abdicating their the Catholic Diocese of Pitt­ W ueri and a buffet dinner. A sign of teaching role to theologians and “the so-called professional" sburgh. will be held on Saturday. For more information and religious educator. Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger. the church's April 8. at St. Margaret Church. registration contact the diocesan chief theological m onitor, told a delegation of 35 UJS. bishops. The conference, from 8:30 a.m. Office of Fam ily Life (456-3156) SACRIFICE The result is "a confusion of voices, making it all the more to 7:30 p.m .. will include sessions during normal working hours. difficult to recognize that of the Gospel, said the head of the entitled "Feelings ". “Alcohol: A One evenings and weekends, call Father Terry Doherty Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Universal Solvent in Marriage". Dan Conway at 531-2079 or In response. Cardinal John J. O'Connor of New York, while "Single Parenting", and Arlene Pee lor at 341-9326. lives among the agreeing that the trend exists, defended the U S bishops as poorest o f the poor m "articulate and courageous teachers of the faith. " Ordination broadcast in suburbs the slums o f Liberia, PITTSBURGH — The episcopal gram still be able to receive it on I West Africa. His Work explained about ministers ordination of Aux Bishop W illiam Channel 36. the channel which J. Winter will be telecast over normally carries network pre-1 ’‘fam ily" there makes VA TIC A N C ITY (NCI — In a report card on U.S. priestly Ufe. most TC I suburban cable systems empts. It is suggested that the best o f the little Cardinal Bernard F. Law of Boston praised priests as an "ex­ on Tuesday. March 28, at 8 pan. viewers check their Metrodata traordinarily faithful group" at work in a difficult culture, Subscribers of the TC I subur­ channel for further information they have. And his while Cardinal Antonio Innocent! stressed the deficiencies of ban systems carrying the pro- on this program.______PtaK mod family — the people U S church Ufe in preparing and supporting its ordained m in is te rs . among whom he lives and whom he serves — have taught Both cardinals spoke on the theme of "Priests. Agents of MONROEVILLE-NORTH HILLS-DOWNTOWN him he can and should live with less, too. This Lent leant Evangelization" during an extraordinary meeting March 8-11 HEARING AIDS AT AFFORDABLE PRICES o f U S . church leaders and Vatican officials. to live with less so Father Doherty and his people — and ONLY ^ others in the Missions — may live with a lin k more. *495“ # Supporf the Propagation o f the Faith! Vatican official praises bishops ATO ^ — The Society for 0 303 3-1748 VATICAN C ITY (NC) — A Vatican official praised the U.S. K M N G / U O THE PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH | bishops for bringing a Catholic perspective to Am erican public aUfolXEAfltfr ..a ll c f ms com mi tted to the w orldw ide mission o f Jesus a life, but said it is "m ore difficult" to see evidence of Catholic WTTON-IMttTO lay witness on a national scale. Cardinal Eduardo Pirocuo. HELP NBWE X IFk E S S REV. JOHN A. HARVEY bead of the Vatican Council for the Laity, said the laity need to E3 111 Blvd. of The Allies. Pittsburgh Pa. 15222 give witness to a “firing synthesis” between faith and public Ufe. HEARING AIDS - MO BAI TO BUT FQ live with a little lets this Lest so those in the M issions- like The cardinal made his comments during a March 10 speech »U m srsk-K tsum iia» « Taster« • No «ohm s conste on "The Laity as Agents of Evangelization." Father Doherty s people— may live with a little more. Enclosed is IN OFFICE PERSONALIZED REPAIR * 1 9 .9 5 my contnbvoon of. MREL/nr «HO Hncai «fURTONE mem *ac«ero** •mcmm • m a •anca* Ruling made on auxiliaries IHM • s m «rMRBv □ $ 1 0 I $25 n$50 n$75 I $100 I Other $. VATICAN CITY (NC) — Auxiliary bishops cannot be N a m e ___ presidents of national bishops' conferences or regional group­ PITTSBURGH HEARING AID CENTER A d d re s s _ ings that have some of the powers of a national conference, ac­ C i t v S u m Z*P- cording to a recent Vatican legal decision. 3734270ki«f . 3444744 mr tiA is tax deductible! P a t« 4 PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Friday, March 17, 1989 Editorials/colum ns Letter to the faithful Letters sent to priests

Restoring financial stability C ollection o f the H oly La n d

Qcar Friends in Christ: demonstrate the m any programs, ser­ In 1969. under the leadership of John vices and ministries provided by the to be taken on G ood Frid ay Cardinal W right and his successor Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh. These i Bishop Vincent Leonard, the Diocese of services include educational, pastoral EDITOR'S NOTE — The follow ing letters were violence. Therefore, our response to the Holy Land Pittsburgh became one of the first and social program s: they touch the C ity sent to the priests In t h e Pittsburgh Diocese: Collection this year is especially urgent because the need is especially urgent. dioceses in the United States to publish of Pittsburgh and just as surely, every Dear Father: The Collection of the Holy Land Is to be taken at- an official annual financial report. As county and corner of the Pittsburgh Each year on Good Friday, the hearts and minds the liturgical services offered on Good Friday and part of that very im portant tradition. 1 Diocese; they benefit not only the of Christians everywhere travel to the Holy Land Is to be forwarded to the Central Accounting Office am pleased to share w ith you the official Catholic population but. in m any ways where our Lord Jesus suffered and died for our of the diocese in the usual way. repeat of the 1987-68 fiscal year for the and to a great extent, the general salvation. O n that day we are encouraged to res­ The Day on which we observe the Death of the pond to the needs of the Church in the Holy Land Lord is called "Good Friday" because in that great Diocese erf Pittsburgh. population of southwest Pennsylvania. by participating In a special collection. I am act of sacrifice we experience the goodness and Th e present report reflects the difficult Th e goal erf each and every one of these writing to ask that this appeal be given particular love of God in an unparalleled and awesome way. services is to continue the w ork of Christ financial picture of the Diocese of Pitt­ attention this year. May our love for the Lord Jesus and our concern sburgh. It indicates that during the and His Church in our own time and W e have all read and heard of the violence that for our brothers and sisters who suffer still, 1987-88 fiscal year, the central ad­ p l a c e . , has plagued the Holy Land with renewed force motivate our generous response to this important during the past several months. This violence has a p p e a l. m inistration of-the diocese operated at a As you know, we have made great taken a special toll on our Jewish and Arab W ith m y prayers and best wishes. I am deficit of approxim ately $2.8 m illion. In strides in restoring the financial stability brothers and sisters and we should pray fervently of the Pittsburgh Diocese. It is an­ Faithfully in Christ. that year, revenue from the Parish Share for their temporal and spiritual needs during this Program provided for only 57 percent of ticipated that the deficit of this current critical time. The pastoral activities and educa­ the total expense. Donations and be­ year w ill be m uch less than that of the tional institutions of the Catholic Church in that -JU L Bishop of Pittsburgh quests. investment income and other previous year and our determ ined goal region have also been affected by the circle of revenue provided for 28.5 percent of the for next year is to achieve a balanced total expense. Th is m eans that 14.5 per­ budget. Such goals w ill require the con­ cent of our total expense for the central tinued cooperation of our priests and Reflect on meaning of priesthood, adm inistration erf this diocese had to be Religious and. indeed, every single funded from our very lim ited reserves. m em ber of the diocese. O nly w ith such renew committment at Chrism Mass -Behind these numbers, however, determ ination and cooperation, Dear Father. saving work in our midst as we bless and con­ there are other pictures w hich should be however, can we guarantee that the The annual celebration of the Chrism Mass will secrate the oils that are used in the sacramental. Church in the Pittsburgh Diocese w ill be mentioned. The revenues reflect the be held at St. Paul Cathedral on Holy Thursday. life of the Church. In so doing we pray for all those; continuing generosity of the faithful of healthy and vibrant for years to com e. March 23. at 10 a.m. and it is m y joy to invite you who will experience the power of God's grace; the Pittsburgh Diocese. Th is support is W ith gratitude for your fidelity to the to participate in that special recognition of the through the use of the oils: the sick, the- priesthood we share. absolutely necessary for everything we Church, particularly as it lives in the catechumens of our Church, and all those who will I The unique nature of our priestly vocation was be baptized, confirmed and ordained during the? ; -attem pt to do in the Nam e of Christ. I am Diocese of Pittsburgh. I am described by our Holy Father during his 1967 visit next year. | -deeply grateful for the faith and love Faithfully in Christ. to our nation at a gathering of the priests: I hope that your schedule will allow you to par-1 which motivates such wonderful "As priests, we hold a 'treasure in earthen ticipate in this very significant observance. generosity.' vessels' (2 Cor. 4:7). Through no m erit of our own. In the hope that we shall share together the ■ The expenditures listed in the report and with all our human weaknesses, we have Eucharist on Holy Thursday and with every, b een called to proclaim Cod's Word, to celebrate prayerful best wish. I am 1 paint another picture, for they Bishop of Pittsburgh the sacred mysteries, especially the Eucharist to care for the People of God. a n d to continue the Lord's ministry of reconciliation. In this way we Faithfully in Christ. are servants both of the Lord and of His people." ¿to r The Chrism Mass is an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of our priesthood, to renew our com ­ — - n ft / ------. 0 mitment to Christ and the Church, and to extend fraternal and prayerful support to one another as Bishop of Pittsburgh we experience both the joys and sorrows of our m i n i s t r y . NOTE — A ll priests participating in the Chrism '■ The Chrism Mass will be offered in a particular Hass should be present In the crypt of the w ay this year for all the deceased bishops, priests Cathedral by 9:30 a.m. The procession will begin and deacons of our diocese. In remem bering those at 9:45 a.m. Priests should bring their alb and who have gone before us in faith, we express our white stole. gratitude for all they have accomplished and we are rem inded of the eternal reward that is offered This Is a regular business day i n Oakland. Use to those who remain faithful to the end. off-street parking at the S t Paul Cathedral or the As you know, the Chrism Mass proclaims God's Central Catholic lots.

jj| Bishop’s Schedule jj|

B t shop Wuerl's public schedule for die week of Thursday. March 23 March 19 is as follows: 10 a.m . — Chrism Mass offered for the deceas­ ed bishops, priests and deacons of the Diocese of Sunday. March 19 Pittsburgh. St. Paul Cathedral. Oakland 11 a.m. — Blessing of palms. Procession and 7 p.m . — Mass of the Lord's Supper. Allegheny Palm Sunday Mass. St. Paul Cathedral. Oakland County Jail. Downtown Pittsburgh.

Monday. March 20 Friday. March 24 10:30 a.m - 3 p.m. — Priest Council meeting. 1:30 p.m. — Good Friday Liturgy. St. Paul St. Paul Seminary. Crafton. Cathedral. Oakland. 3 p.m . - 5 p.m . — Board of Consultors meeting. St. Paul Seminary. Crafton. Sunday. March 26 Editorial 11:30 a.m — Easter Sunday Mass. St. Paul Tuesday. March 31 Cathedral. Oakland. 1 p .m . 4 p.m. — Administrative Board 3 p.m. — Annual Blessing of Families. St. Paul Harm ful to children m e e tin g . Cathedral. Oakland- W ARNING — The 6 o'clock news may Never allow young children to watch be harm ful to your child's health. the television new s alone and. better yet. view an alternative program at that tim e. The most violent program m ing that a March 1 9 : Passion Sunday Adults can easily get the news from the child can w atch on television is the local radio, newspaper or by watching the 11 Isaiah 50 4-7 These four events stand out in "Christ Jesus, though he was Inr news. Viewers are fed a daily diet of Philippians 2:6-11 p.m . TV newscast. There is no need to our minds whenever we think of the form of God." he writes, "dick stories about war. murder, violence, Luke 22:14-23:56 our Lord's suffering. Yet they are not deem equality with God. drag toddlers to watch It w ith you. catastrophes, crashes, fires, rapes and found only in Luke. No other something to be grasped atJ W ith older children, always think suicide. Such stories paint an unreal pic­ By FR. ROGER KARBAN evangelist includes such scenes. Rather, he emptied himself andC ahead on how they m ay interpret a news Having thoughts from all four ture of the daily w orld to young children Luke Inserts them because they took the form of a slave, being! report. Have them express their feelings Passion Narratives swirling help us better focus in on the pic­ bora in the likeness of men...and* and can cause nightm ares, anguish, anx­ around in our minds at one time, and be available to answer their ques­ ture of Jesus he is trying to con­ it was thus that he humbled; iety and em otional stress. it is easy to forget the uniqueness vey. His community obviously himself, obediently accepting- tions in an honest m anner. of each account. needed to be reminded of Jesus' even death, death on a cross!" • Children think in terms of absolutes Do not leave the T V news on to babysit Every narrative is different: deep concern for each member, To be able to tie together such! and need parents and adults to constant­ children or serve as a companion. every one carries the special especially when they strayed great giving and mercy with suf-t ly assure them that the tragedies that are Rem em ber, parents have the power and stamp of its author, h is not f r o m h is c o m m a n d s a n d e x a m p le . fering is certainly one of Chris- shown daily on the newscasts will not responsibility to turn off program m ing enough just to say. "W e had the The mercy which Jesus shows tianity's deepest insights. Passion at Mass today." To really is not just a "spare time" happen to them . that can be harm ful to children. Nothing helps us be more con­ understand what we hear, it is phenomenon; something which siderate and kind to others than essentia] to know whether it is the Lord gives his people only our own pain. Mark. Matthew. Luke or John's when he feels like doing it. Mercy Suffering can bring about open­ Passion. Some stories might be is so much an essential part of ness better than almost any other similar, but the theology is always him that he gives it even when it experience. That is w hy the best d iffe re n t seems impossible to do so. Suffer­ way to understand today's first- Luke is the author of today's ing usually makes us turn in on reading from Deutero-Isaiah is to* Passion Narrative. Because we ourselves, not draw us to others look at the last part first. o f Allegheny, B«aver, Butter, Of— no, Lawrence and Washington counttea. Sarrmg the Dtocasa P ttta b w g k; know be wrote it. we can an­ and their needs, as it does with "1 gave m y back to those who! Established in 1844 by R t Rav. Michael O’Connor, 0.0. ticipate some very specific J e s u s . beat m e." the prophet proclaims,, Annual Subscription Rata: $10.00 in U.S. and $11 in Foreign Countries themes running through both Luke not only wants his com­ "m y cheeks to those who plucked; Second-Class Postage Paid at Pittsburgh. PA c h a p te rs . m unity to be assured of the Lord's m y beard: m y face I did not shield* ♦ * * He. for instance, is the mercy, he also wants them to be from buffets and spitting." Such: Pittsburgh Catholic Publishing Associates evangelist who frequently em­ willing to help others at all times, pain seems to be the reason why? phasizes the Lord's mercy, not just when they feel tike it. By he knows "...how to speak to the' Most Rev. Donald W. Wusri S.T.0^ 0.0. President Fr. Thomas J. Tobin, Secretary for Communications especially given to those who do depicting the Lord as generously weary a word that will rouse! William P. Fodiafc, E d ito r Carmada Waismantte. Comptroller not deserve it. giving himself even when he had them ." His suffering makes him; PhM Taylor, Assistant Editor Peggy Zezza, Circufation Manager So we are not surprised to see reason to be selfish, the evangelist conscious that Yahweh "...opens* Patricia Berios, Las, Reporter Jack Advertising Manager Jesus heal the severed ear of the is trying to encourage his own my ear that I may hear Stephen Karlinchsk, R eporter Stephan Human, C om p ositor high priest’s servant In the community to show the same Characteristics of an exceptional L 1 Antonucd. Patty Ambrose, C om p ositor Receptionist garden, tell the woman not to b e h a v io r. p e rs o n . *7* John C- Keenan, Photographer weep for him but for themselves, Jesus is so considerate of others Surprisingly Luke never says Published Every Friday Deadline - Noon Every Monday ask the Father to forgive those because he suffers so deeply that Jesus died for us. He believes Poeteiaster 8 Subscriber Send address ehangee te Pittsburgh Ceteebc. 100 Wood Street, Suite SOO. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 who are crucifying him. and Allow $4 weeks for cheeps oi address himself- Luke emphasizes this that the Lord's death is simply assure one of the thieves. "This q u a lit y . something which he had to en­ Pittsburgh CathoNc OS*-032-0323* 100 Wood Street Suite SOO: (First Ave Entrance) Pittsburgh, PA 15222 PHONE: (412) 471-1252 day you «rill be with me in Yet Paul also had reflected on it dure in order to accomplish his paradise.'’ more than a generation before. Father's will.

f Friday, March 17, 1989 PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC f t p ! Opinions/com m ents

A irlin e p ilots versus pred a tors

By MSGR. CHARLES O. RICE p o litic s . unite. They also persuaded Con­ In August of 1981 it was easy In today's anti-labor climate gress to defuse the Bankruptcy L e t t e r s for Ronald Reagan to break a unions are natural targets o f a m ­ Code as a union-busting device. strike of the air traffic controllers bitious entrepreneurs. If you get a The Pilots are obviously the key because they were Federal position tn a unionized Industry to the success of any job action in employees and forbidden by law and knock out your unions, you aviation: in the Eastern strike from striking. Not content with should be able to undercut the they are not flying and the afijine breaking the strike Reagan unionized competition and get is almost totally shut down.,,,, outlawed the union. PATCO . fired bigger and richer. Lorenzo had burned them along McCann stoiy ‘penetrating’ the strikers, barred them for life Enter Frank Lorenzo, who by with the others at Continental To the Editor: and prosecuted their leaders. Talk legerdemain, perfectly legal in and he was not totally magnifi­ about shooting the wounded! our system, got a position in avia­ cent in calculating they would My thanks and congratulations to Stephen Kariinchak and to The poor guys would not have tion. He acquired three airlines, forget this, take a generous offer, the Pittsburgh Catholic for your Feb. 10 article on Anne McCann. struck if they had not thought This was a blow to all labor and one small and two big. The big fly his planes and shatter the The piece was beautifully composed, a sensitive and penetrating Reagan was their friend. They could not have come at a worse ones were in debt and losing strike. However, he is not finished portrait! It honored a lady whose contributions to the naively assumed they had earned time. It exaggerated the percep­ m oney and he used their financial and is not to be underestimated. Catechetical Movement in Pittsburgh and the nation have in­ his friendship, just the year tions of labor’s weakness and d iff ic u ltie s t o b u ild h is e m p ir e a n d Once again be tries bankruptcy fluenced the growth and direction of religious education for before, by breaking ranks with Reagan's strength. We can’t battle his unions but with mixed effect: the unions generations to come! the rest of labor to support him . blame labor, even the aviation In a brilliant move he took one were ready. M y own relationship with Anne goes back 14 years. During that They were a cocky bunch and sector, for not saving PATCO. of his big airlines. Continental, in­ By passivity Bush helps Loren­ time, I have been constantly amazed and edified at this wom an's very good at what they did. but Reagan had all the cards and the to Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and grasp of issues, her "ever-awareness" of current trends, her zo a little but he cannot pull a overconfidence made them rescue would have required an in­ was allowed to cancel his labor Reagan since the strikers are not fam iliarity with every Church document relative to the living and careless. They should have con­ dustry wide shut down, which contracts and go non-union, and. sharing of faith. Even more, I have been touched by Anne's deep Federal employees. Congress is sulted the other aviation unions simply could not have been of course, slash wages. Now he is an uncertain quantity in spite of and unfailing com m itm ent to that faith and to the people of God. before they jumped. They also organized in time. working on his other big debt­ its Democratic majorities; it can Reading Stephen Kariinehak's observations on the depart­ should have known their own laden company. Eastern, hence be spooked by massive stljkes. ment’s accomplishments during Anne's time "in the office." I people better, and known that The strike of the machinists, the machinists* strike, but this The Federal Courts? After all recognized that Anne herself was often the initiator, the "great some would not stand up. now in progress, has managed to time it is not a walk over. those Reagan appointees they are m over." the spirit behind those accomplishments. A crucial minority were bom shut down one big airline only The unions learned from the not to be trusted. This truth, which she might not claim, is known to multitudes again Christians who would not because of years of expensive PATCO strike they had to be of us who have served the Church of Pittsburgh. Anne's daring strike against the govtnint: the preparation and of heavy con­ prepared, and from the Continen­ The unions and their members and dedication are recognized by co-workers In the Office, m the m ix of these with m ilitary person­ sultation with the other unions. It tal demarche they were all are to be commended for.jheir deaneries, in the parishes. Her care and commitment are nel and supervisors destroyed the is no accident that the strikers are vulnerable. Frank Lorenzo would courage and sagacity In standing acknowleged by clergy and catechists. DRE's, CRE's and pro­ strike's effectiveness and doomed getting a decent press, and are not rest until be swept them off up to a ruthless predator, ih e y gram managers. Her generosity and gifting are experienced by the little union. holding their own in the law and his properties and they must are doing us all a favor. — children and parents throughout our diocese: and will be as long as God’s Word is lived and shared am ong us! So. thank you for this loving and public tribute to a loved and private lady. You re­ Washington letter m ind us to keep her spirit and her challenge alive and well!

SR. JACQUELINE RETTER. CSJ Dir. for Adult Rel. Ed. U rban parishes existing in w ar zones PITTSBURGH By LAURIE HANSEN 11 states and at least a dozen He put the blame for high levels WASHINGTON (NC) — cities following the shooting of homicides on what he called Parishioners in east and south sp re e . the nation's "abysmally inade­ Group opposes death penalty central Los Angeles have organiz­ In early March. Congress was quate criminal justice system. " ed to push for a ban on the sale of considering four bills to ban or which in his view puts criminals To the Editor: assault weapons in California restrict assault weapons out on the street before they are because "we’re living in a war We announce the formation of the Committee to Abolish the In addition, bills were pending r e a d y . zone." said Father Joseph D. Death Penalty in Allegheny County. W e believe the death penalty or expected to be Introduced tn In addition, the National Rifle P in a . to be m orally wrong. The resources wasted on the death penalty California. Florida. Association maintains U.S. The reason for the church's in­ could be put to a positive use. Th e committee will enable the peo­ Massachusetts. Minnesota. New citizens have a constitutional volvement Is obvious to him. ple of Allegheny County to voice their desire to end the killing. York. North Carolina. Oregon and right to bear arms. "We re the ones who bury the Once heard, our elected officials will respond to that voice. Rhode Island. Other bills have "We also have the right to free dead and have to console the The application of the death penalty is a local decision in each already died tn the Maryland. In­ speech, but that doesn't give us grieving." Fr. Pina, pastor of St. county in Pennsylvania. State taw does not require prosecutors to diana and Washington state the right to yell 'Fire' in a crowded Aiphonsus Parish in East Los seek the death penalty. Local county tax m oney must pay the ex­ Whitmore, spokesman for Han­ legislatures. theater. " argues Fr. Pina. Angeles, said March 10. pense of death penalty litigation. County employees must be dgun Control Inc.. in a March 10 Many law enforcement Thomas Horkan. executive Parishioners at St. Aiphonsus spared from other duties to process and adm inister these cases. in t e r v ie w . organizations have joined those director of the Florida Catholic — like those belonging to hun­ Each county has a local option in effect as regards the death At Holy Cross Parish in south calling for a ban on assault Conference, said M arch 9 that the dreds of Catholic parishes In big w e a p o n s . Florida bishops are urging penalty. We are form ing this committee today to campaign to ex­ central Los Angeles, "alm ost all of cities Including Washington. In Feb. 10 testimony before the passage of a state law that would ercise our local option against the death penalty. o u r f u n e r a ls a re y o u n g p e o p le k i ll­ Miami. Los Angeles. Chicago and In the coming months we will be adding to the committee the ed with semiautomatic rifles.” House Subcommittee an the Con­ enact a ' ‘seven-day coding period New York — are dodging bullets stitution. Edward D. Conroy, between the time a person applies names of com m unity leaders. W e win be reaching out to different said Comboni Missionary Father while the nation debates how to w ilHam Jansen, pastor deputy associate director of law for purchase of a handgun” and groups: dvfi libertarians, religious groups, hum an rights activists halt the ever-increasing spiral of enforcement for the Treasury the day the gun is purchased. — all those who are concerned about the quality of hum an life. He estimated five teen-age murders committed by civilians Department’s Bureau of Alcohol. Proposed state legislation to W e expect to conduct this effort in a variety of forums, from the members of the parish are buried with access to military-style Tobacco and Firearms, said that restrict sale, transportation and media to direct person-to-person contact. We do not expect the each month. The majority, he assault weapons. 15 years ago police rarely en­ possession of assault weapons cam paign to be easy or quick. But we view the abolition of the said, are "innocent bystanders" countered armed drug dealers supported by the Maryland death penalty In Allegheny County as an historic first step toward In Washington, for example, caught in crossfire or killed as a Incidents involving the killing bishops died in committee in its abolition in Pennsylvania. W e ask anyone wishing to Join this the homicide rate this year had result of "drtve-by" shootings of police, he said, "have increased F e b r u a r y . campaign to call 391-6458 and lend their voice to ours. clim bed to 101 by March 9. nearly Others have been involved in doubling the num ber of killings In gangs or turned up dead after try­ at an alarm ing level." In 1985-87. But Richard J. Dowling, ex­ ing to defend their turf in drug 198 law enforcement officials ecutive director of the Maryland PAM TUCKER the city at the same time in 1988 w a r s . were killed in the line of duty by Catholic Conference, predicted C h a ir m a n and almost tripling the slayings persons using firearms, he said. March 9 that the "horrible pro­ Western Pa. Coalition tw o years ago. Automatic weapons or machine While sympathy seems to be spect of use” of assault rifles Against the Death Penalty According to statistics from the guns fire bullets as long as the growing, advocates of a ban on "brought home by the Stockton P it t s b u r g h Washington-based Handgun Con­ trigger is pulled. A federal permit assault weapons face fierce op­ tragedy" would eventually result trol Inc.. in 1965 there were 8.092 is needed to own one. position from the National Rifle in passage of federal laws to curb people in the United States killed Semiautomatic rifles, which Association and its 3 million t h e ir u s e . by handguns in contrast to 46 in can be bought over the counter In members nationwide including Julie Sly. spokeswoman for the Concerts ‘special’ to reader Japan, eight in Britain and five in nearly all states, fire one bullet for President Bush, a lifetime California Catholic Conference, Canada, three nations in which each pull of the trigger but do not m e m b e r . said the California bishops hadn't To the Editor: laws make purchasing firearms need to be loaded between pulls. Jam es J. Baker, a lobbyist for yet taken a stand on bills that d if f ic u lt. Thanks to Sister Serafina Viagrande. OP. we have just enjoyed Outrage over the Stockton. the National Rifle Association, would restrict purchase or ban a lovely afternoon of beautiful music by the diocesan young If statistics on deaths caused by Calif., schoolyard massacre Jan. said "the attack on firearms is no use of assault weapons there. peoples' sym phony orchestra under her direction. assault rifles were collected, the 17 has led five California cities, in­ less than an attack on an entire The conference, she said, Th is was Sister's twenty-second year in presenting the concert contrast in homicide rates would cluding Los Angeles, to ban class of firearms that have been believes such legislation would be to the area be even greater since such semiautomatic weapons. In addi­ owned by millions of law-abiding one solution to the violence, "but I have attended these concerts for 10 years and each year it is so weapons are even harder to buy tion. bills to ban or restrict the Americans throughout his in some ways it’s only a quick v e r y s p e c ia l t o m e . I o n ly w is h th a t m a n y m o r e p e o p le c o u ld e n jo y in many countries, said Susan rifles hare surfaced In Congress. c e n t u r y ." f i x ." this beautiful music.

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B y MSGR. PAUL M. LACKNER from their 20s to 70s. And from were 16 rescues held throughout I have known Bill and Marge all religious persuasions — 13 cities in this country. ‘Protect’ our children Cleary for many, m any years. We Catholics. Orthodox. Protestants. Q. Randall Terry is the founder of met in the ’40s and have been Jews — in a word, persons of the this anti-abortion strategy. Have To the Editor: friends all this time. whole Judaeo-Christlan tradition. you read his book entitled Members of St. Bona venture' s S is g r P a u l Q. How were you treated in the "Operation Rescue”? It’s alarm ing, frightening, and disgraceful to learn every day of Parish in Glenshaw, they are the M L a c k n e r various jails? Ans. We have. the heinous crimes committed against our children. We are los­ parents of 11 children. They have Ans. We were treated reasonably Q. Do you subscribe to his think­ ing them to m urder, kidnapping, homelessness, neglect, abuse, always been interested in the well. The personnel there were ing on the matter of direct action exploitation, dope, suicide, etc. social action programs of the professional and acted as such. for the pro-life movement? If this trend continues, by the next century we will be known as Church. They were active Q. W hat is the overall purpose of Ans. We do. "The Old Country.” because the aged are living longer and the members of the Christian Fam ily Operation Rescue and what suc­ young are dying sooner. Movement (CFM ) for a while in the cess has it had? Q. Do you have any further How can a nation survive without its most precious resource, early years of their marriage. demonstrations have you been Ans. Our purpose Is to save un­ c o m m e n t s ? its children? BUI was associated with me in v o lv e d ? born infants and to bring about a Ans. Yes. as long as we stand by There is a strong parallel here, when society loses respect for when the Greater Pittsburgh Ans. (Bill speaking) I have been greater awareness o f the and permit unborn babies to be life in the wom b, then respect for life in general will wane. Guild For the Blind was formed in involved in 10 or 11 Rescue seriousness of the problem of killed, we w in not be able to solve W e had better protect, love and cherish the children, before it’s 1959 and for some years later. Operations since July. 1988. and abortion. It is direct action We ocher very important issues such to o la te . Marge frequently writes in­ Marge in five Rescue Operations need many more people to join as world peace, poverty, social telligent letters with a pro-life Q. In what cities were the our ranks if we are to reach m ax­ Justice and the general MARGARET JUST slant to the editors of the Pitt­ demonstrations held? imum effectiveness We know breakdown of family values. We North Hills sburgh Press and Pittsburgh Post- Ans. Demonstrations were held in that we have been effective tn per­ believe that people m ust work on Gazette. At the present time both Philadelphia. Paoii. Pittsburgh. suading many pregnant women these issues and the aborOoq Bill and Marge are very active as Tallahassee. Florida. Columbus. not to have abortions. On the issue at the same time, but abort pro-lifers, particularly in Opera­ Ohio. New York City. Harrisburg weekend of February 17-18 there tion has the higher priority. Letters to editor welcome tion Rescue. I interviewed them and Atlanta. Georgia. briefly for this colum n. Q. I presume that you have been Letters to the editor are encouraged and welcome. Q. How long have you been in­ a rre s te d ? Official’s remarks bring objections: All letters should be limited to 300 words. The editor volved in the Pro-life Movement? Ans. W e have been arrested in ail reserves the right to reject edit or delete material Ans. We have been associated of these cities. I was arrested W ASHINGTON (NC) — Three of the U.S. archbishops who par? fro m tetters due to space limitations or subject since the early 1970s. three times in Pittsburgh (Bill dcipated in a March meeting with Vatican officials said they shared Q . What prompted your speaking). Here we should like to material. Letters must be signed by the writer and a women's objections to sexist comments made at the meeting by a participation? point out that our son. Kevin. 30. Curia official telephone number should be included so the letters Ans. We began when are learned has been arrested more times The official. Cardinal Edouard Gagnon head of the Pontifical Coun? can be verified. Letters that cannot be verified will of efforts being made in 1971 and than his parents. d l on the Family, had said bishops should be cautious about having not be published. 1972 to liberalize the state abor­ Q. W hat sort of people are involv­ women Religious serve on marriage tribunals because their "tender tion laws here In Pennsylvania. ed in Operation Rescue? hearts” may "play tricks on them " and cause them to loseJtbeiF Q. In how many anti-abortion Ans. People from all ages, that is objectivity * Page 6 PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Friday, March 17, 1989 Entertainment Former Aliqnippa resident Movie ratings

Priest/psychoanalyst hosts radio show The classification for the m oral Three Fugitives. A-III suitability o f film s Is determ in­ True Believer. A-III ed by the United States T w i n s . A - m - By PATRICIA BARTOS teraction and concern that seem­ Catholic Conference's Depart­ W ho’s Harry Crum b?. O C A T ROBE — As he gets older. ed to characterize the profession m ent rtf Communications. Women On The Verge Of A Father Thomas Acklin. OSB. can led him to return to studies for the Nervous Breakdown. A-IV pereeive a wholeness to his life's priesthood. The Accidental Tourist. A-m W orking Girl. A-IV wotk. a unity to the m any profes­ And those studies — at Du- Beaches. A-III sional roles he fills at St. Vincent quesne University. St. Paul Bill and Ted’s Excellent • A-I. General Patronage. A r c h a b b e y . Seminary. Mount St. Mary Adventure. A-III • A - 11 , A d u l t s a n d Those roles for the 39-year-old Seminary in Baltimore and St. The Burbs. A-D Adolescents. Benedictine monk, a former Vincent — led him to the Benedic­ C o u s in s . O • A - m , A d u lts . m ember of St. Titus Parish in Ali- tine order, which he joined in Dangerous Liaisons. O • A-IV. Adults with reserva­ quippa, are m any and varied. 1976. He was ordained at St. Vin­ Dirty. Rotten Scoundrels. A- tions. An A-IV classification He is a priest, professor at both cent on April 12. 1980. m designates certain films that, S C Vincent College a n d He was sent by his order to Dream A Little Dream. A-III while not morally offensive in Seminary, spiritual director and study at the Catholic University of The Fly II, O themselves, require caution counselor for college students, Louvain in Belgium, where he Her Alibi. A-fil and some analysis and explana­ seminarians and priests, a profes­ earned a PhX). in the psychology I'm Gonna Git You Sucka. O tion as a protection against sional psychoanalyst who main­ of religion and an STD degree in The Land Before Tim e. A-I wrong interpretations and false tains a private practice and. most theology. Father also holds a Lean On Me. A-III conclusions. recently, a radio personality. diploma from the Pittsburgh Mississippi Burning. A-1V • O. Morally Offensive T h i s combination of Psychoanalytic Center. The Naked Gun. A-III The word "Recommended" acgdemtc/spiritual/helptng Today he is an associate pro­ Pelle the Conquerer. A-III appears after the title of those disciplines is "extremely fulfill­ fessor of psychology and religious Rain Man. A-III films that merit such ing:'' Fr. Tom explained recently. studies at St. Vincent College and Skin Deep. O designation. In earlier years he saw this m ulti­ associate professor of theology at faceted professional life as St. Vincent Seminary. He also is fragmented, as a "process of real­ former acting rector at the ly just moving in different s e m in a ry . directions.’' I n h i s work in training However, "only as time goes on seminarians at St. Vincent. Fr. I see a growing unity to m y faith Tom explained that it is impor­ Father Tom Acklin tapes his "Insight" series, heard weekdays on and work and life." he added. tant “ to provide a solid- radio station WEDO-AM 810 at 9:15 a.m. He uses this perception to aid in theological basis, to make sure — Photo by John C. Keenan his newest endeavor — his radio that theology is not just in their INCLUDING 80UNDTWP AIRFARE program. "Insights." heard Mon­ heads, that they appreciate the purification. Sometimes they ing on anxiety, a lack of meaning 6 mghts 7 nights Ireland 14 mgftts coach 6/7 nights day through Friday at 9:15 a .m . have a very personal agenda. and direction in life, sexual pro­ w ay each of us fits in the Catholic CostadW Sci coacti tour. OutHm. tour England. Hong Kong on WEDO-810 AM. The program tra d itio n . There is a lot of self-sacrificing blems. depression, a feeling of bfvariasi daily Kerry. Umencfc Ireland. Scotland. jtei consists of Fr. Tom discussing "It always gets back to the that they must become comfor­ "being stuck.” transfers Wales t more transfers psychological problems of in­ basics.” he added, "that table w ith." he added. "People are struggling to live SPAM/PORTUGAL*— 2-WEEK M0T0RC0ACH TOUR terest to listeners — topics such everything flows out of prayer." As a spiritual director for lay with the feelings they have, with iwiwirefer to conditionsrongiugns in our oDrocftureis) a o iu iv *via Ait Europa B757 charter a s loneliness, depression, Fr. Tom. who works with men and women, be focuses on relationships they are trying to le t brochure, call: S0O-3SS-32S7 alcoholism and others. helping them find value In their seminarians preparing f o r build." Father said. They use 703-684-2129 "Insights" began last year as a diocesan priesthood and those lives. He encourages the sacra­ Enjer+W Tours,. drugs, alcohol, television to try to l two-day-a-week series, according headed for the Benedictine order, ment of confession, which he ease this heaviness in life, "to fill I to John James, who hosts the pro­ spoke of the value of having men describes as "the best means of up the empty space in their gram with Fr. Tom. Since then of diverse backgrounds and ages contact with the compassion of T h . Pssskxiist Community at liv e s .” t h e priest-psychoanalyst- in the seminary today. G o d ." St. Paul of the Cross Monastery, South Side professor has gained a wide listen­ "O ne of their greatest strengths "I work very hard among the He works to help people remove Invites you to Pray and Meditate with them on ing audience and James last is their honesty." he said. "I'm seminarians and others to get the blocks and resentments they GOOD FRIDAY afternoon, MARCH 24, 1989 month expanded it to a five-day struck by their quest for a full life, them to allow themselves the ex­ m ay have unconsciously built up s c h e d u le . by their struggle fo r direction in perience of the sacrament." Fr. over the years, helping them to The series will soon be prepared faith and life. They are personally Tom explained, adding that all of enter more fully into their lives MEDITATION ON THE for syndication, said Jam es, who committed. They have a great in­ the sacraments offer "powerful and relationships, he explained. I is station vice-president and terest in the Church, a concern ways of contact with God." More and more he believes the general manager. about ways for the Church to In the Church today, he said, "if problem is loneliness. "I'm con- . PASSION OF JESUS The venture into radio is actual­ grow. There is a sincerity and we can solidly ground ourselves vinced that comes from our whole ly a return for Fr. Tom . He briefly honesty that is beautiful to m e." in the Gospels and prayer, we can approach to others and to God." In Word, Song & Quiet Reflection worked in radio in his youth and h e a d d e d . get along. W e get so lost in issues Drawing on his own personal ex­ recalls the social isolation he The negative side, however, in­ that the roots just get lost." periences. he added, "the most NOON: CHORALE found tn co-workers, who rarely volves "some battles going on in In his counseling and spiritual important cure basically in m y ! INVITATION TO PRAYER seemed to form friendships or to terms of self-interest. This direction work with lay men and life is to get involved with others, Fr. Dan Sullivan, C.P. socialize together. The lack of in­ (sem inary life) is a real process of women, he sees problems center­ often w ith those in great need." CHORALE/QUIET REFLECTION THE PRAYER OF JESUS IN THE GARDEN Book review Fr. Michael Salvagna, C.P. HYMN/QUIET REFLECTION F irst o f books on M sgr. R ice available THE PRAYER OF JESUS FOR HIS ENEMIES Br. Matthew Krawchyk, C.P. By Fr. STEVEN M. PALSA k n o w n . The interview roams through on concerns that were even na­ CHORALE/QUIET REFLECTION i s It I?: The Witness of ilon- Is I t 1? is the printing of a topics such as "liberation tional and international: a stgnor Charles Owen Rice. K.K. num ber of recorded interviews of theology.’' the Jesuits, the pope steelworkers strike in 1946. a THE PRAYER OF JESUS ON THE CROSS McNulty. Sr. Data and Research the Monsignor conducted by his and the bishops, and "what kind march with Dr. Martin Luther Fr. Timothy Fitzgerald, C.P. Technology Corporation. 1101 friend Kevin K. McNulty. The of priests do we need?” There are King in 1967. a "teach-in” on the M c N e illy A tie, Pittsburgh PA range of the conversation is broad some clear but difficult points Vietnam W ar in 1966. HYMN/CHORALE/QUIET REFLECTION 15216. 563-3212. 247 pages. in stroke and touches on the local made in the conversation. The book is paperback and is 1988 819.95 workings of the parish to the The vision of Msgr. Rice is one not the definitive book on Msgr. 1:45 PM SOLEMN LITURGY The history of our diocese is col­ troubles in Ireland. It is very in­ that is formed by study, intellec­ Rice. Through the text there are j Homiiist: Fr. DONALD WARE, C.P. orful and interesting. One person teresting to read Msgr. Rice’s tual discussion and conviction. notations such as "end of tape 9 Sure to be noted well in the speculations on how Vatican II Th is book Is an attempt to present s id e 21 Red Bull Inn- Dormont." memories of students of the local changed our way of life as a comprehensive sum m ary of the But even with such drawbacks. Is Church is Monsignor Charles Catholic Christians, the impact o f thinking of Msgr. Rice at least in a ft 1? is a fascinating way to look Owen Rice. This newspaper car­ John Cardinal W right as a bishop general way. It is a personal into the past of the diocese, but ries* his column weekly and his as well as his impressions of EARLY BIRD history with 38 photos, but yet a also to look into the future of our views on many topics are well Bishop Boyle's episcopate. public witness of one parish priest local Church. EUPHOLSTERING

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By JAMES RICOARDULLI parish as an usher, eucharistie Township’s Knights of Columbus HOPEWELL TWP. — Norman minister and also has been active and controller of the Fourth Kraus, an Individual whose goal ts with the annual parish festival. Degree of the Archbishop C a n e v in to. "Get more people practicing, He and h is wife Dolores are the A s s e m b ly . participating and becoming more parents of four children and three "Many people don’t realize how involved In their faith." ts one grandchildren. He Is employed by closely affiliated the Knights of who dearly does more by e x a m ­ Mannesmann DeMag. a German Columbus are to the Church, or p le than by word. engineering firm, as a project how much it accomplishes for the “You can't do anything more manager. In this position, he is Church," is his response when he worthwhile than spreading responsible for the coordination Is trying to gather support and get Christ's word and helping people and Installation of machinery that others involved in the causes of participate In the Church." says his company manufactures for a the Knights of Columbus. this Hopewell Township resident given project. This machinery is In the past he has held offices in who has been a member of Our primarily used in the steel the Knights of Columbus, ranging Lady of Fatima Parish in Beaver industry. from inside guard to state County for the past 21 years. He is a graduate of Geneva C o l­ secretary. State secretary is the Kraus has served his parish le g e with a degree in Civil second highest ranking position community in many capacities, Engineering. He accomplished for the Knights in Pennsylvania. including being a member of the his education while being Kraus also has served as the parish council for the past eight employed and while raising a grand knight of two separate years. He currently is the vice family of three children by the Knights of Columbus councils chairman of education on the time he graduated. and as the state chairman of council, a position where be is ac­ Prior to his involvement with activities. tively involved in both the O ur Lady of Fatima Parish. Kraus This man who "wants to be parish's religious education pro­ was an active member of St. known as a worker and Just a gram and the parish’s elementary Joh n’s Pariah in Baden. P a . He worker" has accomplished much school. A former C C D teacher, he served that parish in the and has made a difference In the Norman Kraus of Hopewell Township has served his parish community in m any capacities, including taught the eighth grade for the capacities of lector, choir member spiritual well-being of his being a member of the parish council for the past eight years. parish for a period of eight years. and usher. community. As a member of the parish's Ho­ In addition to his involvement — Photo by John C. Keenan ly Name Society. Kraus has been with Our Lady of Fatima Parish. elected to the offices of president, Kraus is an active member and Home again treasurer and presently serves as leader In the Knights of Colum­ secretary of that organization. He bus. He currently serves as the has also given his time to the treasurer for the Hopewell O ath o f fid elity causes confusion, questions

CONNIE ANN VALENTI on the staff of his school of quired by Church law in canon We are at that time of the year spirituality; and because his 833 which states that certain peo­ when the weather Is not sure of teachings on sin and redemption ple by virtue of the importance of itself. Mother Nature doesn't are said to be misleading. their office in the Church must seem to know what's best for us. I Not too long ago we read about make a profession of faith. have some of m y own ideas, but a prioress complaining about the This oath of f id e lit y for church she doesn't seem to be listening. d e fia n t behavior of some o f the officials asks them to promise to And. the Heavenly Father certain­ nuns in her community. She said. undertake their office w ith great ly isn't taking any of m y orders or "Th e ir protest is a radical con­ diligence, to preserve all that the we would already be free of cold tradiction to our basic beliefs. Church teaches, to pass on that weather and could begin planting There has been total resistance to deposit of faith wholly and our summer flowers. accepting the fact that I am a faithfully, and to avoid contrary superior. That is contrary to the teachings. It asks in essence that I wasn’t in a very good mood to vows that all nuns in the order they remain faithful to the reveal­ begin with this morning when I take freely." She claimed they ed truths of God and the was reading the paper and saw a had to abide by their ruling con­ the same breath you urge that we teachings of Christ. story with the headline "Oath re­ stitution which she had a respon­ return to basics, as if some The Church should be able to quired of Catholic professors." sibility to uphold. teachers have been leading us expect such fidelity today, "W hat has happened to freedom Maybe all of us should start over away from truth. You seem to especially in an age when people of speech?." I found myself think­ again and make a silent vow to contradict yourself or else you do do not want any limitations plac­ ing. and "If I were a professor. I keep the Ten Commandments. not fully understand the concerns ed on them — even the limitations would want to know w hy the pope You don't need the m ind of a of the Vatican. of truth. It is almost as if we want didn't have confidence in me." theologian to understand them; I do not know what newspaper to discover everything for Bishops and priests take oaths of y o u don't even have to consult a article you were reading, but the ourselves and not rely on what loyalty, but why should the laity dictionary or encyclopedia. Many ones I saw indicated that, first of has been learned in the past As a be obligated to make them too? people might think that is too all. there is confusion as to what is result, we mistake guidance.for My mind ran wild w ith ques­ simplistic an approach to the exactly being required and. restriction. We need people who tions as I read the article. “The many complex problems that secondly, that the proposed oath test our beliefs and draw deeper Vatican Congregation for the Doc­ confront us. But if we got back to may be intended for teachers of meaning out of them, but we also trine of the Faith has published an basics and had a stronger moral Catholic theology and philosophy need people who will clearly teach oath of fidelity to all official foundation, we would be better in Catholic universities and col­ and protect those truths. Church teachings that w ill be re­ Sister of S t Joseph of Carondeiet Mary Jo Ritter feeds her prepared to deal with more dif­ leges — but certainly not CCD One of the great dangers we face new foster baby. quired of teachers of Catholic ficult issues. teachers. One of the concerns is today is the inability to unders­ theology as well as of Church of­ Praying the rosary, for exam­ whether or not these theologians tand the difference between pure ficials.'' If a professor refuses to ple. can place our minds in the are being asked to adhere to speculation and a disciplined C are given to in fants take this oath, does this mean mind of Christ, thus purifying Church teachings that have not reflection on truth. When we do that h is or her job is in jeopardy? them and helping us to discover been formally defined as doc­ not have that s o lid foundation What about CCD teachers? There true solutions to what appear to trines of the Church. which you believe is so important, by foster-m other nun seem to be more questions than be impossible problems. One article said that newly- we may not have the means, to answers at this point. Is the appointed seminary rectors, pro­ distinguish one from the other Vatican becoming paranoid? S T . LO UIS (NC) — Sister Mary Jo Ritter, a teacher, member of FR. RON LENGWIN fessors. deacons and pastors must and. therefore, not know wMbh One liberal priest. Father Mat­ There are times when I do not make an oath of fidelity in which th e Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondeiet and a licensed foster one we are receiving. When we at­ thew Fox. has already been understand your thinking and they promise communion with mother, said she fin d s it easy to pray w ith a baby in her arms. tend a C a th o lic college or univer­ Since becoming a foster mother taro years ago. Sr. Ritter has sentenced to a year of silence by this is one of them. You express the Catholic Church and must sity. we should be able to attain provided short-term care for 14 newborn babies. After more than the Vatican because he has such what appears to be great concern avoid those beliefs which are con­ such a foundation — to receive 25 years as a Religious, she has managed to fit Into her busy people as a Zen Buddhist, a yoga for the freedom of speech of trary to Church teaching. It simp­ truth as if we were receiving it schedule infant care at Sc Margaret of Scotland Convent where teacher, a masseuse and a witch Catholic teachers and almost in ly reiterates what is already re­ from Christ Himself. she lives. “I had been babysitting for foster families in the parish for many years." she said, and It was with their encouragement that Questions for Fr. Bober she began to consider becoming a foster parent herself. Then during a retreat she heard a Jesuit p rie s t from India speak about motherhood and about how nuns working in Indian or­ W ho really w as the m an w e call St. Patrick? phanages have experienced the bonding between the baby and themselves as mother-figures. By FR. CHARLES BOBER not give a precise date for h is thousands that were captured walk among us once again After “I had a real desire to do something like that." she said. QUESTION birth but scholars have lo n g iden­ with him and the many others considerable personal struggle. But her decision wasn't final until after a 1966 retreat that tified it within a period between who were murdered. Once in Patrick is eventually ordained a stressed that Sisters of Sc Joseph of Carondeiet are "called to be So much that we hear and 390 to 410 A.D. Patrick w ro te that Ireland, he w a s sold as a slave. He priest and bishop for a special anything a woman can be." read about S t Patrick seems like he was bom in a town called Ban- never Identifies the locality of the mission to the Irish which he Looking for a sign that ft was the right decision for her. Sr. Rit­ legend. I suppose U is safe to say navem Taberniae but dispute re­ farm on which he worked but began sometime around 432 AJ3. ter took a walk, stopping at a garage sale which included many that there realty was a St mains as to precisely where in Bri­ describes the snow In the moun­ While the Roman Empire was baby items. When the woman holding the sale offered her all the Patrick but what about the real tain this ancient town was tains and forests surrounding ft. known for Its universal law. baby things at no charge. "I took that as m y sign." she said. person? Surely we know located One tradition Identifies the place language and road system, none Family Adoption and Counseling S e rv ic e s , a private non- something more about him than In County Antrim but another Of h is family. Patrick wrote of that existed in Ireland when sectarian agency, welcomed her application. She was licensed snakes and shamrocks. locates it in County Mayo. after receiving 12 hours of foster-care training and instruction in "M y father was Calpomius who Patrick arrived there to begin fils cardiopulmonary resuscitation for infants and children. ANSWER was a deacon and son of the It was during these years of work. Frequently, popular tradi­ priest. Potitus.' Within the life of Three months later, she received her first baby, a two-day-old While complete biographies of struggle that Patrick learned to tion speaks of Patrick's conver­ Roman Britain, his father was a girl. St. Patrick exist, the "facts" upon pray. In h is writing, he tells us sion of Ireland as a triumprial government official of con­ The babies she takes remain in her care for about four weeks which they are based are not that during that time God became return to a waiting land. Th is whs siderable standing who owned a before either being adopted or returned to their mothers. abundant. One primary source real to him and his faith grew far from the truth that Patrick home in the city and a country Like other working mothers. Sr. Ritter has found someone to which is is available is a volume stronger each day. It is this faith relates In h is Confession. There, estate which Patrick describes as care for her foster child while she teaches at the Monte s s o ri pre­ entitled "Confession” which is that guided him thereat of his life. he speaks of many struggles E p th school at St. Margaret's. having running water, servants within himself and in his mission almost universally acknowledged Six years after his capture, he * At other times, the baby goes w it h Sr. Ritter. She ta k e s the in­ and teachers. as having been written by Patrick escaped from Ireland on a ship But the real Patrick was »-g e ­ fant to the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults sessions that she himself. In t h is volume, we find It is from this country home most likely exporting Irish nuine Christian of faith, vision helps with, and to soccer games, church, shopping and meetings an old man looking back on his along the British coast that wolfhounds Once home, he tells and persistence. It is for t h is “I also find it easy to pray while holding a baby." she said. life and sharing his memories and Patrick, at the age o f 16. w a s a t a dream in which he is handed reason that St. Patrick is lo v e d stru g g le s. taken by Irish pirates. He describ­ letters inscribed "the voice of the and venerated by the Irish and by In the Confession. Patrick does ed in the Confession the Irish" asking that he "come and Christians everywhere.

I P a g e > PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Friday, March 17, 1989

D iocese releases financial report, deficit totals $2.8 m illion

(Continued from page one) Explaining the how and why of The temporalities secretary spent $136.000 on Catholic in addition to Central Ad­ and quasi-endowments. Endow­ is absolutely necessary for ever- the deficit. Irr replied "W e did noted that over the years the Na­ Youth Ministry programs: In the ministration funds, the diocesan ment funds are subject to restric­ thing we attempt to do in the know that they were coming. We tional Conference of Catholic last year, that figure was financial statement reported on tion of gift instruments requiring name of Christ. I am deeply knew that going in, but it was Bishops called for dioceses and ar­ $467.000. the Catholic Institute Endowment that the principal be Invested In grateful for the faith and love decided that the continuation and chbishops to add numerous pro­ Hospital ministry programs. Irr Fund — not to be confused with perpetuity and only the Income which motivates such wonderful improvement of diocesan pro­ grams. Other programs, he said, said, cost the diocese $156.000 in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh be utilized. While quasi­ generosity. grams were and are still were added to serve parishes and 1979-80; last year, it spent Foundation. The endowment had endowments are established for "Th e expenditures listed in the important... people. $365,000 for such programs. He revenues of $845.332 and expen­ the same purposes as endowment report paint another picture for “ ...I've been here for 19 years. Over the years. Irr said that said that the diocese spent ditures of $625.550 for the period funds, any portion of the quasi- they demonstrate the many pro­ There was. and has always been, some diocesan programs have $205.000 in 1979-80 for Campus from July 1, 1987 through June endowments may be expended. grams. services and ministries an effort to keep expenses low. seen their services expand and Ministry programs and $379.000 30. 1988. In the previous fiscal provided by the Catholic Diocese The difficulty Is 'Where do you their expenditures increase. In in 1987-88. year, the endowment had Not Included In the diocesan of Pittsburgh. These services in­ cut?' Every effort has been made 1979-80. he said that the diocese "Practically every program we revenues and expenditures of financial statement are the clude educational, pastoral and to maintain and increase services spent $1.7 million for diocesan have has increased in cost." Irr $1.430.574 and $509.904 reports for the Plant Fund, the social programs: they touch the in a balanced budget, but Income high school subsidies: in 1987-88, said. "Th e budgets are as tight as respectively. Loans-In-Ald Program, the In­ City of Pittsburgh and, just as hasn't kept up to the growth In that figure was $2.6 million. Nine we could make them. The diocese The Catholic Institute Endow­ surance Office and the Catholic surely, every county and corner of costs." years ago. he said that the diocese Is reluctant to cut services." ment Fund Includes endowment Diocese of Pittsburgh Foundation. the Pittsburgh Diocese; they benefit not only the Catholic population but. In many ways and to a great extent, the general Financial Report of the Diocese of Pittsburgh population of southwest Penn­ sylvania. The goal of each and every one of these services is to continue the work of Christ and Report off Certified Public Accounts His Church in our time and Most le n r t a i DoaaM W. Wisrl place.” »lahap of the Diocese of Pittsburgh Breaking down the more than We have examined the financial statements of the Diocese of Pittsburgh Central Administration Funds and the C ath olic $ 12.8 million in support and Institute Endowment Fund listed In the accompanying table of contents. Our examinations were made in accordance revenue, the amount includes with generally accepted auditing standards and. accordingly. Included such tests of the accounting records and such almost $8.6 million from the other auditing procedures as we considered necessary In the circumstances. diocesan Parish Share Program: In our opinion, the financial statements listed in the accompanying table of contents present fairly the financial posi­ almost $1.9 million from diocesan tion of the Diocese of Pittsburgh Central Administration Funds, and the Catholic Institute Endowment Fund at June program offices; almost $ 1.1 30. 1988 and 1987 and the related results of operations and changes In fund balances and changes In financial position million from investment Income; of the Central Administration Funds for the years then ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting prin­ almost $482.000 in income from ciples applied on a consistent basis during the period. the Catholic Institute Endowment Our examinations have been made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic financial statements, taken as Fund used for current support: a whole. The additional Information, listed in the accompanying table of contents, is presented for purposes of addi­ CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION FUNDS more than than $333.000 in tional analysis and Is not a required part of the basic financial statements. Such information has been subjected to the donations and bequests: and auditing procedures applied In the examinations of the basic financial statements and. In our opinion, is fairly stated Statements of Support and almost $497,000 in other in all material respects in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole. te venue. Further breaking down the Revenues, Expenses and Funding almost $8.6 million from the Tears ended Jane 30, 1988 end 1987 Parish Share Program, the total includes more than $7.6 million in Parish Share revenues: almost September 9. 1988 I z f f i i t — 9 r i v i — It 1999 1997 $621.000 from the Christmas col­ lection: and almost $315.000 Parish Share Program: from the St. Anthony collection. Parish Share revenue...... $ 7.627.345 $ 7.306.533 As for $15 million in expen­ DIOCESE OP PITTSBURGH Christmas Collection...... 620,713 585.923 ditures. that total breaks down to Saint Anthony Collection...... 314,527 320.742 include almost $6.6 million for Balance Sheets 8.562.585 8.213.198 educational programs: more than Donations and bequests...... 333.169 572.639 $3.1 million for clergy and June 30* 1988 and 1987 Catholic Institute Endowment Fund pastoral life programs: almost income used for current support $2.6 million for human services Ccatral Administration Catholic Institute (Note 3)...... 481.536 479.424 programs: and almost $2.8 Investment income...... 1.081.547 1.259.417 million for diocesan administra­ ______h a h ______Endowment Fund * Diocesan program offices tion and temporalities. (Schedule 1)...... 1.883.271 1.810.021 In his letter. Bishop Wuerl ASSETS i$$$ 1987 lO O O 1997 Other revenue (Schedule 1)...... 496.790 703.577 wrote "...we have made great strides in restoring the financial Cash...... S 26.194 $ 34.864 $ 300 $ 75 T«t«l n » n t a»9 m w w 1 $.999.999 H.OS8.37« stability of the Pittsburgh Marketable securities...... 1.600.972 6.739.607 5.821.691 5.880.712 U.S. government securities 10,688.287 6.095.697 l«l

Missions Office Fund receipts $ 1.630,465 1.753.107 Custodian Collection receipts 725.349 1,024.164> Ceatral AdniaistratiM Catholic battete Transfers from Plant Fund and other Finds funds...... 2.141.544 2.098.357 Net decrease in marketable securities 10 8 8 1 0 8 7 1 0 8 8 1 0 0 7 and U.S. government securities 546.045 256.905 Decrease in accrued interest Support and revenue..... _ • 12.838.898 813.038.276 $ — 8 receivable...... 14.156 320.579 Donations and bequests.. — — 66.272 513.478 (Increase) decrease in loans Investment income...... — — 496.765 505.444 receivable...... 13.183 (14.483) wedo&K) Other revenue...... — — 282.295 411.652 Increase In accounts payable...... 43.124 599.438 (Increase) decrease in deferred In Cooperation with Total additions...... 12.838.898 13.038.276 845.332 1.430.574 charges...... 12.301 (15.9817 St. Vincent Seminary Increase in other liabilities...... 218.035 619.796 p r e s e n ts a Operating expenditures 15.000.687 15.645.527 144.014 30.480 Increase in deferred Income...... 383.344 278.791 Catholic Institute Endowment Tatal ■aaraa, af cash...... ■,797,949 Fund income used for current 9330379 R e tr e a t o n support...... 481.536 479.424 AppHestiaas at eaah; tlie A ir by Total deductions...... 15.000.687 15.645.527 625.550 509.904 Deficiency of support and revenue Haat ■nfldllli— m m A over expense before transfers Rev. Demetrius R. Dumm, O.S.B. capital improvements ...... (040,000) (865.664) as a result of operations...... 2.161.789 2.607.251 Professor of New Testament T r s — l n s i Missions Office Fund disbursements.. 1.630.465 1.753.10F St. Vincent Seminary, From (to) other funds: Custodian Collection disbursements .. 772.927 898.186 Latrobe, Pennsylvania Increase in accounts receivable 252.703 Plant Fund...... 2.095.315 1.145.883 346.672 Catholic Institute Endowment Increase In due from other “The Good News Fund...... 46.229 656.514 Diocesan funds...... 274.972 930.763 Other funds...... ______r 95.960 (46.229) (856.514) Plant acquisitions and capital of Holy Week“ Total transfers...... 2.141.544 2.096.357 (46.229) (856.514) improvements ...... 643.360 365.664 10 to 10:30 A M Nat hnriw (decrease) (M t,«M ) (074,56e) 170*000 04,100 Tatal appHcatia— e f eash $.790319 9301.04$ Monday to Friday, Mar. 20-24 fM < balances, bsflsalag off laezease (decrease) ia eaah— (9.970) 19.030 6 to 6:30 PM J —* ...... e j l O J t f 7,000»4 4 0 $.000.800 0,001.900 Caah at bagtaalag af y e a r...... $4.004 11394 Easter Sunday, Mar. 26 Fmnd balances, end off year .. 0 I40TJ77 6 0,580.001 9 0.$09.000 8 0.800.809 Caah at aad a f year— ...... $ $9 .1 9 4 1 $ 4 39 4

t, Friday, March 17, 1989 PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC P a g e 9

DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION FUNDS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Years ended June 30, 1988 and 1987

8 C H K D U L E 1 (flehsinli $ runtisnsd)- Diocesan Program Offices and O ther Revenue fipsitial Fdnration: BIiiism Program Ofllsss 1st— s t 1$$$ 1967 Special Education Department...... 64.289 1.929 Cardinal Wright Prayer and Catholic Office for the Deaf...... 87.192 61.846 Vocation Crater...... $ 34,931 $ 34.136 Committee for the Catholic Blind...... 32.089 20.289 Catholic Committee on Scouting...... 9,570 8.889 Special Religious Education Office.... 34.450 Catholic Office for the Deaf..... 19.314 34.040 St. Anthony School for Exceptional Children...... Catholic Schools Office and Programs 83.361 97.808 371.111 264.485 Catholic Youth Ministry______158.046 220.735 8 8 0 .1 8 1 $4$ ,$4$ Catechests Office______49,194 59.321 EoHginno RdacsU— : Continuing Education Pastorate Program... 13.290 Catechesis Office...... Financial Services Office ______..... 247.616 364.106 587.331 Diocese of Pittsburgh 219.781 Catholic Committee on Scouting...... Holy Name Society ...... 16.976 23.727 23.301 13.357 Catholic Youth Ministry...... 467.312 525.417 Homes for the Care of the Aging_____ ..... 696.256 689.097 Evangelization and Christian Notes to Legal Office ______22.801 20.781 Initiation...... 25.116 Matrimonial Tribunal...... 150.536 151.800 Learning Media Center...... 119.570 Financial Statements Ozanam Cultural Center...... 50.924 2.618 Religious Education/Confraternity of Payroll Office______130.231 135.619 Christian Doctrine...... 87.559 162.029 June 30, 1988 and 1987 Programs for the Unemployed______42.178 Religious Education for Adults...... 71.948 69.140 Property Planning and Development Office 255 13.500 !• l lB H Iiiiat Aeo— ntlnd PwHrins Religious Education for Adults ...... 10.409 13.438 1 .1 Ì 8 . 8 8 8 1.R87.118 The significant accounting policies of the Diocese are set forth below: Saint John Vianney Manor...... 96.140 79.030 Einmawtary Edncstinwt Secretariat for Temporalities.... 30.000 » — I s a t p r s s s n t s t i — Elementary School Grants...... 327.400 1.092.425 Other Program Offices ______21.243 16.071 St. Agnes School...... 212.191 173.676 The accompanying financial statements Include the assets, liabilities, St. Benedict the Moor School...... 180.652 176.818 fund balances and financial activities of the Central Administration $ im$.$7i $ 1.818m l Holy Rosary School...... 246.667 213.949 Funds (General Chancery. Missions Office and Educational Campaign Our Lady Help of Christians School... 72.158 55.718 funds) and the Catholic Institute Endowment Fund of the Diocese of Pitt­ OUmr Matin » 1st—: 1,080.008 1,718,884 sburgh. These funds are described below: Collection income...... $ 25.290 $ 24.899 fls r ssdsry M s n t h s : • Central Administration Funds — all unrestricted and Income from outside trusts...... 13.827 116.058 Academy High School Grants...... 98.875 122.750 Real estate income...... restricted resources available for support of Diocesan 38.051 50.614 Parish High School Grants...... 194.125 266.558 operations: Second stipend binations (seminary Diocesan High School Subsidies...... 2.614.826 2.924.548 education!...... • Catholic Institute Endowment Fund — Includes endow­ 49.613 56.032 High School Scholarship Grants...... 16.799 14.435 Seminary refunds...... 14.009 16.368 ment and quasl-endowment funds. Endowment funds 8,0*4.885 8,388.881 Miscellaneous...... 356.000 439.606 are subject to restrictions of gift Instruments requiring Tdncstlnnal Grants: that the principal be Invested in perpetuity and only the $ 4$t,7$0 $ 708,877 Saint Vincent Seminary...... __ income be utilized. While quasl-endowment funds are 25.000 established for the same purpose as endowment funds, Seton Hill College...... — 40.000 Miscellaneous Grants...... 35.350 any portion of quasl-endowment funds may be SCHEDULE 3 35.528 expended. $8,880 100,888 The following funds are not included in the accompanying financial Clergy And Pastoral Life Expenses 8 8,887,848 8 7.481,084 statements: Wsmtasrinas. Is H lls w and O a t t n I — $ 1M 7 • Plant Fund, which includes short-term Investments of SCHEDULE 4 $8,234,153 ($9,483,815 in 1987). and real estate, buildings and equipment used in Diocesan operations. Secretariat for Clergy & Pastoral Life. $ 50.121 $ 44.060 Ham an Services Expenses Capital expenditures and transfers from the Plant Fund Clergy Formation...... 51.888 47.790 are recorded in the Central Administration Funds' Clergy Graduate Studies...... 48.515 27.682 Clergy Medical Assistance and statements of support and revenue and expenses, A d m inist r ât!— : changes in fund balance, and changes in financial Maintenance...... 209.682 203,052 1988 1987 position. Clergy Personnel...... 42.835 41.148 Clergy Sabbaticals...... 13.395 — Secretariat for Human Services $ 81.711 81.694 $ Loans-in-Aid Program Fund, which represents resources Continuing Education Pastorate Bureau for Family Life...... 63.140 82.627 from a cooperative investment and lending program ad­ Program...... 14.397 4.475 Bureau for Services to the Aging 39.524 35.090 ministered by the Diocese for the mutual benefit of Grant to Retirement Funds of Bureau for Social Programs and parishes and other Diocesan organizations. Funds are Religious Communities of Women.... 100.000 100.000 Community Action...... 58.698 85.596 not available for Diocesan operations. In prior years, the High School Pre-Seminary Program... 4,761 11.077 Justice and Peace Office...... 85.474 72.680 Loans-in-Aid Program Fund was included in the House of Sancta Sophia...... 29.677 29.937 R1R.R47 $»7,RR7 Diocesan of Pittsburgh financial statements as a separate Ministerial Initiation Programs 23.423 25.260 Diocesan Sponsored * fund. Office of Vocations...... 74.241 82.676 Cn— — My Pregrim ei • Insurance Office Fund, which is operated by the Diocese Permanent Diaconate Program 5.547 5.281 Homes for the Care of the Aging 780.902 for the purpose of administering and placing insurance 788.581 St. John Vianney Manor ...... 182.230 189.484 Catholic Charities of the Diocese of coverage for parishes and other Diocesan agencies. St. Paul Seminary Facilities and Pittsburgh. Inc. Grant ...... 307.700 257.700 • Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh Foundation ("Founda­ Program ...... 333.416 337,353 Roselia Manor Grant...... 42.300 43.250 Seminary Tuition and Expense 294.268 279.065 tion"), which was established in order to raise funds for Mon Valley Social Services Grant 12.000 12.742 the purpose of aiding and improving the educational, Miscellaneous expense ...... 4.374 ______4.820 Fund for Aid to Neighbors in Need 69.300 98.950 social, and pastoral programs of the Diocese. The Foun­ 1.488.770 1.4$$. IRQ Ozanam Cultural Center...... 307.823 354.029 dation has separate legal status from the Diocese of Programs for the Unemployed ...... 109.257 48.113 Pittsburgh. IHsnsssn Putw al Pri i r an 1,R$$,$$$ 1.R03.SRS Separate financial statements are prepared for the Loans-in-Aid Pro­ Black Catholic Ministries...... 88.478 135,212 Grants to WsHsI, Cose— unity sad gram Fund, the Insurance Office Fund, and the Foundation. Cardinal Wright Prayer and Vocation Ernnssnlcnl Prugruma: H irtstiM s — rills« Center...... 102.860 107.314 Natural Family Planning Program 63.052 75.116 Hospital Ministry Program...... 365.142 288.004 The Diocese values marketable securities at cost and holds securities Beaver County Family Life...... 4.281 3.564 Parish Councils Office...... 2.280 6.229 to maturity. Auberle Home for Boys Grant 7,500 7.500 Prison Ministries...... 3.639 — Holy Family Institute Grant...... 7.500 7.500 Psfcnsl Mss— and w w n — Parish Ofcars F w t w Retreats and Seminars...... 5.439 3.124 Caring Program for Children...... 8.502 28.860 Worship Commission...... 78.262 76.117 Christian Associates of Southwest The current fiscal year's Parish Share Program receipts which will Miscellaneous expense...... 600 600 be used to fund Diocesan operations In the following year are recogniz­ Pennsylvania...... 72.570 76.320 ed as revenues In the subsequent fiscal year. The costs related to these R4R.7RO $16. ROO Divine Providence Hospital...... 10.000 10.000 ‘ revenues are also deferred. Caw— Ministry Prsars— Mercy Hospital...... 20.000 20.000 Ernest T. Williams. Jr. h a d balasrss Office of Chaplaincies & Campus Memorial Center...... 140.000 150.000 Diocesan funds are segregated according to their availablillty for use Ministry...... 46.738 40.687 “Focus-On-Renewal" Center...... 24.000 24.000 in Diocesan operations. Restricted funds can be disbursed only in com­ Allegheny Community College Saint Joseph Center...... 30.305 pliance with restrictions specified by donors. Designated funds are those Campus Ministry...... 545 Grants for Works of Charity...... 70.435 60.855 committed by the Diocese for specific use. California State Campus Ministry.... 34,297 34.040 Human Development Collection - Psastlsai sa l be— sets Campus Ministry West (Geneva Diocesan Grants...... 22.200 20.278 College. Penn State-Beaver, Pro-Life Programs...... 106.972 129.836 When the Diocese is named a beneficiary of estates or trusts, income Robert Morris)...... 47.868 46.527 Miscellaneous Grants...... 9.474 16.063 is recorded at the time assets are received. Downtown Campus Ministry...... 36.928 44.343 SRR.7R1 R1R.RIR l e w » t s i H McKeesport — Penn State Campus $ $.$$4.d$Q 8 3.89Q.9R4 Ministry...... 7.501 The Diocese is exempt from federal Income tax under provisions of 6.841 Pittsburgh Oratory (Camegie-Mellon Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. University. Chatham College, and S C H E D U L E 5 t. Accouta Receivable University of Pittsburgh...... 101.932 92.470 Slippery Rock Newman Center...... 92.378 91.287 Diocesan Adm inistration Accounts receivable are comprised primarily of Diocesan assessments Washington & Jefferson Campus billed to the parishes by the Chancery on parish assessable income. Ministry...... 10.209 10.285 And Tem poralities Expenses 3. C itbilk lasttints Endowment P u d In cams Westminster Campus Ministry...... 1.330 3.127 Place« an Administra »— : 1008 1007 0—d foe Cnrmnt l u $n t 379.78R 389,007 The Bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh has stipulated that all Income Office of the Bishop...... $ 161.426 $ Inner City Parishes • 155.048 earned on certain funds held by the Catholic Institute Endowment Fund Office of the Auxiliary Bishop...... 29.950 Finiscisi Assistance: 27.311 be used for support of Diocesan operations. The Bishop's stipulation was Office of the General Secretary...... 150.851 134.596 made with the understanding that all legal restrictions regarding the Holy Rosary Parish...... 81.415 59.189 Chancery...... 66.554 51.021 use of such funds would be met As a result. $481,536 and $479,424 Saint Joseph (Manchester) Parish.. — 78.964 Communications Office...... 103.882 89.533 in 1988 and 1987. respectively, has been recorded as support for the Data Automation Office...... 95.669 — Central Administration Funds and as a deduction from the Endowment $1.41$ 1SR.188 Delegate for Religious...... 46.136 45.595 Fund. Other Pastoral Werlu Diocesan Council of Catholic Women 27.457 29.538 Ecumenical Commission...... 1.553 3.980 4- l i n Isr tb . Cars t l tfo» Aging National Conference of Catholic Holy Name Society...... 42.253 37.481 During the fiscal years ended June 30. 1988 and 1987. the Diocese Bishops...... 122.280 130.859 Legal Office ...... 177.155 157.058 of Pittsburgh operated three personal care boarding homes (Corpus Pennsylvania Catholic Conference... 157.252 143.563 Matrimonial Tribunal...... 231.104 202.159 ; Christi, St. Joseph - New Castle, and St. Pius) and one skilled care nur­ Programs of the Missions Office...... 182.373 221.566 Property Planning and Development sing facility (St. Joseph Nursing and Health Care Center). Other mission grants and subsidies 67.727 76.681 Office...... 170.359 170.479 •>R,R$a Research and Planning Office...... 145.723 140.552 $. Hast Ar—istHsas sad Capital Imnr— m— ts 078.000 $ 8.180,84$ $ 0.180.100 1,480,07* 1,144.881 In 1988 and 1987. the Diocese spent $643,360 and $365,664. respec­ Tsmp— Htlss- tively. for capital improvements and plant acquisition. Secretarriat for Temporalities...... 61.908 84.37$ $. T rm h f tn w Hast Fund aid Otbar fssla Building Services Office...... (17.752) (10.370) SCHEDULE 3 Financial Services Office...... 444 447 500.759 In 1988. the transfer from the Plant Fund represents net reimburse­ Payroll Office ______124.565 122.845 ment of capital expenditures of $643,360 and reimbursement of Educational Expensen Fund Raising Office ...... 63.426 65.140 $1,451,955 to underwrite certain expenses of the Central Administra­ Special Gifts Office...... 80.871 J3.099 tion Funds. Administration: 1000 1007 Parish Share Program expense...... 188.256 193.510 In 1987. the transfer from the Plant Fund represents net reimburse­ Maintenance expense and staff ment of capital expenditures of $365,664 and reimbursement of $ 46.571 $ 31.325 salaries of Bishop's residence...... 105.968 99.151 '$780.219 to underwrite certain expenses of the Central Administration Educational Advancement Office...... 148.948 _ Maintenance and taxes on Diocesan ; Funds. ■ Educational Budget Office...... 84.394 — real estate ...... 160.295 62.693 In addition. $46,229 and $856,514 in 1988 and 1967. respectively. 870,818 $1,885 Miscellaneous expense______...... 86.523 36.987 - were transferred from the Catholic Institute Endowment Fund to under- . write certain expenses of the Central Administrative Funds. In 1967. Catholic Rehenlni i,ai*¿07 1,1*0,889 $95,960 from other funds was also transferred. Catholic Schools Office and Programs 818,880 008.187 8 S,780,870 $ 8.478.740

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ACC EPT ANCE-of an udver- 385 WANTED TO BUY 510 ENTERTAINMENT tisement in the Pittsburgh Catholic, while based on an Pope appoints 2 U.S. bishops assumption o f integrity on the AMERICAN FLYER-Lio- AAA-FINEST-Entertain- part o f the advertiser, does Holy Trinity Church Medin o le Pilgrimage A B C O TO U R S nel T oy Trains and ac­ ment-MATT OLIVER (Ac- W ASH IN G TO N (NC) — Pope John Paul II has appointed not imply endorsement o f a Moon Run Pa 15244 May 28-June 4 FOR GROUPS ONLY cessories. By collector. Any cordion-Organ) Hourly Blahop John C. Favalora bishop of St. Petersburg, Fla., and product or service. __ age or condition. Pay up to Rates-Big Band Sound-Se- PMgrtmagi le Medjugoiga (9 Days) named Magr. Gerald A. Gettelflnger as bishop of Evansville, Ind. Atlantic City Weekend $10,000. 276-5325. nior’s Discount. 921-8278. CLASSIFIED ADS-ordered Apr. 25-May 2 Bishop Favalora has been head of the Diocese of Alexandria, May 5-7 9159.00 killed after being set but prior 412-373-7275 BUYING-Old furniture. ACCORDION AND/OR-DJ La., since 1986. Magr. Gettelflnger la vicar general of the A r­ Cost $992 includes tax Price includes: Trans., specializing in WEDDINGS, to publication will be billed at 412-824-1423 Toys, Etc. One piece or entire half rate. Classified “ kills’ * 787-2140 before 5 Lodging at Mkttown-Bala, house. Clean attics, garages, Parties, and Banquets! Light chdiocese of Indianapolis and pastor of Sts. Peter and Paul cannot be accepted after 11 787-1488 after 5 2 casino bonuses. basements. Also repair and show available. Reasonable Cathedral In Indianapolis. A M Mon. for current week’ s 378-7275 refinish. Paul 586-7698. rates. 884-3145. Bishop Favalora. 53. succeeds Bishop W. Thom as Larkin of ATLANTIC CITY B a ltim o re New Diplomat CARL STOCKER ORCH- June 24-25 * 11 0 PA Y IN G CASH-for cars and St. Petersburg, who resigned for health reasons In November. JEANNETTE TRANSIT. INC. Mar. 27-29 »109 trucks in need o f repairs. ESTRA-Music for all Occa­ Bishop-designate Gettelflnger. 53, succeeds Bishop Francis R. sions. Vocals, Oldies, Polkas, MOTOR COACH TOUR International N a s h v ille Most Junks. Tow away for Shea of Evansville, who turned 75 last year. Bishops are re­ free. 221-4573. Standards. Call Carl 833-1050 PREGNANT? CHARTER Apr. 16-18 *W J u n e 30-July 2 «199 quired to submit their resignations to the pope at age 75. C e t ik ll lt or Rich 429-0931. And you didn't mean to be? ATLANTIC CITY Qatlinburg/Dollywood WANTED ANTIQUES- For a free pregnancy test and Tamarack Retort Estates, Dolls-tea sets, fur­ FLASHBACK-(Formally J u l y 9-11______»1 9 9 confidential support March 27-30 $99 May 7-12 »269 niture and teddy bear s. Oak Celebrity) For your Wedding (2 casino bonuses) Wildwood Crnet or Special Occasion-Wide Call BIRTHRIGHT 'Races/Dinner *21 Furniture-especially fancy Priest named provincial superior Price based on double oc­ Ju n e 11-16 ittaM *237 carved oak desk. 366-6844. variety of music. Paul Pittsburgh 621-1988 cupancy, Inc. Round trip 'Roecoe Village $35 823-4975. D A Y TO N . OHIO — Father James Fltz. assistant for Religious life for Sewickley 741-3491 ■ABYfflANCB TUSM WANTED-American Flyer, trans. 2 nites accomodations, FOR POLISH POLKAS- the Cincinnati Province of the Society of Mary (Marlanists), has been tax, porterage, maid gratuity. 'Ponderoso Pork 329 Ives and Lionel Toy Trains. Notre Dame Alumnus will Standards and a bit of appointed provincial superior. The appointment was made by Father Group Discounts And Incen­ ' Cel lor mMth M m on ikon pay up to $20,000 any condi­ everything. Music for all oc­ ALOlfK A HUCGRAITT tives Available. Day Tours Jose Maria Salaverri. superior general of the order In Rome. tion, anywhere. Collector. casions and places. Call Len­ I ifiHeo a confidential And Multi Day Tour Packages QEBQLT For additional informa­ Drew Bauer, 683-4457, 682- ny. 276-3850. ______Fr. Fltz will serve as provincial superior for a caring friend. Free Customized For Any Group. pregnancy test. tion or Brochures, call 6637. ______five-year term, beginning June 17. He succeeds JEANNETTE TRANSIT, INC. G O O D ENTERTA1NMENT-Is Call Pgh. 561*0543 Barb at 531-4220 before important to your wedding Father Bertrand Buby, SM, a native of East Beaver 543-0505 776 Rsdciiff Rd U n l i m i t e d noon. reception. I know this is a Butler 353-1300 Rochester. PA 15074 321 Eeet Smotti Aie Antique« wanted Pittsburgh. special day for you and 1 want Cranberry 775-3550 (412) 2664732 or 7264566 Homestead. PA 15120-15W Wa will buy any­ As provincial. Fr. Fltz will lead the provincial thing over 40 years to make it perfect with the ConneUsv 515-8888 Witch for our nee number in Fob. FULL SERVICE TRAVEL AGENCY council (administrative team) In stimulating the Mon Valley 488-8810 Z O N A T O U R S old; one Item or com­ Music-U-Like! I offer the 461-9125 or Eilwood City Transit Inc. plete household. Fur­ finest in entertainment. For vision, enthusiasm and pastoral concern for the MBIBUSES niture, (baby d o lls) o ld your convenience call Dan individuals, communities and ministries of the Abortion can b t a 1 98 9 T O U R S toys, dishes, trains, Davis at 881-6246. province in its mission to the world. Father traumatic axpodonce. 800-4-DCB0LT hand painted china, ATLANTIC Atlantic City PARTY TYME BAND- will provide leadership for the 272 members of if you need haip in putting MOTORCOACH cut glass, music Music for all occasions. Wed­ your IHe back in focus- CITY On* day tour boxes, china cabi­ the Cincinnati province of the Marlanists. The TOURS nets, clocks, coins, dings a specialty. Call 344- Call C.A.R.E. Apr. 22 4027 for booking. ______IMarlanist congregation has served In the Pitt­ W E E K D A Y S $33 bed sets, dining sets, Our Sanricas A rt ATLANTIC CITY (One Casino Bonus) sburgh Diocese since 1859 and members are on fancy carved furniture, SCHENLEY STRING QUAR- Fr. F lu Free and Confidential Apr. 10-12 * 8 9 ONE DAY EXCURSIONS Overnight tour oil paintings, oriental TET-Exquisite Music for the staff of North Catholic High School on Troy Apr. 23-24 $79 rugs.High Prices Paid Weddings, Receptions, Spec­ (412) 572-5099 728-6606 Apr. 13.12,15 Hill. (Two Casino Bonuses) 443-8090 ial Events, Classical and Light Apr. 26-28 * 9 5 Apr. 22&29 A native of Akron. Ohio. Fr. Fltz received a bachelor of arts degree Music. Strolling Violinist from the University of Dayton in 1968 and a master of arts degree FREE-Spirit Lifting Inspira­ WEEKENDS Trump Plaza OO Dog Raco/Dinnor/ Richland Available. 461-8664 booking from St. Louis University. He completed seminary studies at St. tional Messages and Simple MULTIPLE DAY TOURS Jamboree Antiques information. Faith Prayers. Write-Catholic Apr. 14-16 S1 2 9 *39.00 “ SOUND SENSATIONS“ - Louis University and at St. Michael's College of the University of Action, R.D. 4, Box 410, Mar. 22*24 S 4 4 C Apr. 15 Boxcar Willie DJ’s for all occasions. Call Toronto, Canada. Tarentum, P A 15084. May 5-7 Trump Plaza. 1 1 D 390 MISCELLANEOUS Apr. 22 Wsyton Jennings Charlie at 761-1766. M A Y THE-M ost Sacred May 12-14 S1 3 9 (Casino Sonus 115 Cow) May 6 Ronie Milsap ITALIAN DESSERTS/ Heart o f Jesus be loved, Mar. 26*28 S 4 4 C May 20 Charlie Pride PASTER1ES COOKBOOK- M Adoption conference slated honored, adored, glorified 4 Day Special Trump Plaza...... I I O May 27 Tammy Wynette Recipes used for weddings, throughout the world now (Casino Bonus 115 Com) social events. ($8.95 post­ PITTSBURGH — "Adoption: Understanding the Eternal Triangle" and forever. Sacred Heart of, Apr. 3-6 a 4 1 9 June 10 Marie Osmond HONEYMOONS-Let us paid); Recipe Enterprise, Box will be the theme for a conference Wednesday. April 12. from 8 a.m. to Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, Apr. 5-7 c a a j July 1 John Con lee Help you plan this very im­ 235, Brier Hill, P A 15415. 4:45 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, University Center. Oakland. helper o f the hopeless, pray Apr. 18-21 I I A A Bally Park Race 1 0 4 July 8 Porter Wagoner portant part o f your wedding. for us. R.M.M. Apr. 30-May 3 i i e (Casino Bonus 120 Coin} July 23 Conway Twltty O V E R 20 Y E A R S E X ­ Keynote speaker will be Suzanne Arms, noted author and photo- Aug. 6 Oak Ridge Boys PE R IE N C E . G E N IE ’ S joumalist who specializes In family Issues. Numerous adoption of­ ON BEHALF OF-The Grund 2 Day Special Atlantic City Via US Air Aug. 20 Loretta Lynn H BE23H H WORLD OR TRAVEL, ler, Murphy, Nanz Families. ficials will also participate. T o register at $30 by March 24 call or Mon Thur Departures from HOMEMADE COOK1ES- 487-5907 evening appts. W e would like to thank the Apr. 16-17 ONE DAY EXCURSIONS write: Children's Home of Pittsburgh. 5618 Kentucky Ave., Pitt­ loving and caring people o f and Candy. Taking Easter INVITATIONS-All occa­ Orders. Nut Rolls, Nut sburgh. 15232. 441-4684. St; Peter Parish Family o f May 14-15 » 7 5 Washington, DC sions, embossed or engraved Butler, not only for their S179.00 Horns, Filled Eggs. Solid stationery; napkins, favors, Apr. 1 *50 Chocolates. 295-4406, 371- tremendous outpouring o f -AU AtUatic City During March missals. Discount prices. Shir­ 6127. love and care in these recent M y « ta c iu te Traaa., Maple Sugar Festival ley Stationery Co. 421-4806/ Program seeks parents Includes Round trip air 421-2792. days but more so for the years Lodging, Double Ca­ Apr. 8 *30 MATTRESS WAREHOUSE PITTSBURGH — The Northern/Southwestern Communities Mental o f dedicated devotion and fare Accom m odations at M O VIN G • Single, Double, lino Bornai. Longer PHOTOGRAPHER-For all Health/Mental Retardation program is recruiting host parents for its support for Father Grundler Trump Plaza Transfers in Falllngwater and Queen, $28-S38-$48. Bunk occasions. Specialty weddings Stay« Available. host home parents. as he served as your pastor. Atlantic City. Taxes and Savan Springs Beds $85. Sofa Beds $99. A portraits. Call J. Tarr Our thanks also goes out to Sofas $118, Loveseats $99, The program seeks parents who will raise mentally retarded In­ MULTI DAT TODKS Bonus May 6 *33 Photographic, 828-9285. the Bishops and Priests who Chairs $66, Table lamps $19, dividuals. usually young children, some with other handicaps. attended his funeral. May the Dressers, Chests $57, Beds, WEDDING INVITATIONS- Cherry Ileeiwi GROUP LEADERS Tara Mansion gift that you have so freely Frames $17, Dinettes, Simulated Engraved. Tradi­ Families and/or Individuals with knowledge of child rearing who want Timi with DtBoH Unlimited given be granted unto you in WuhiagtoatBaltJaere May 13 *32 Recliners, Rockers $75, Din­ tional and Christ centered. to open their homes to retarded children are sought. $20 per 100 Includes double even greater abundance. May Apr. 7-9 »»»» •Group Discounts ing room hutches. Buffets For more information, telephone Joe Solomon. Host Home Program Bhieridgt Shopping Outlet envelopes and delivery. Mary our loving Creator God con­ •Spedii Pickups $127, Tables $85, Chairs $23, coordinator, Monday through Friday at 323-4585. tinue to bless you in all ways. Toronto May 20 *25 A ll new, make offer! Delivery Margaret 241-3512.______• The Family of Father •Customized Group Flaming free. Jacobs-across from WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY- May 23-27 »80« Carousel Dinner Theatre Grundler.______Southside Hospital. 481-6444, And Video Recording. A ll May 27 *39 Lifeline volunteer training ST. JUDE’S NOVENA-May Richmond Plantarios 10 to 5. professional. 14 years o f wed­ ding experience. 784-8454. the Sacred Heart o f Jesus be May 24-28 »»10 Tangier Supper Club PITTSBURGH — Lifeline of Southwest Pennsylvania will offer a six- loved, adored, glorified and May 24 *37 week training program for prospective volunteers beginning Thurs­ praised throughout the world Thouaad (elude day, March 30, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 709 of the Investment Building, now and forever. Oh Sacred June 5-8 *880 Laka Erie Island Cruise A L L HAULING-and trash M am o rias 239 Fourth Ave., Downtown. Lifeline is now in its 15th year. Heart o f Jesus, Pray for Us. j removal. Fast, reliable and Ju n e 17 *38 Th e volunteers will provide aid to women troubled by unplannec St. Jude, Helper o f the Poconos pino reasonable! Also demolition ■ to R o llv o Hopless, Pray for Us. Say this Hershey Park work. Call Walt 687-6928. pregnancies by means of a 24-hour hotline and other assistance. For nine times a day for 18 days, Atlantic City ALL TYPES FURNITURE- • W E D D I N G S information call 562-0700. i t has never been known to June 11-16 ' i n J u n e 24 *36 Repairs, reupholstering, cus­ • BANQUETS fail. 1 9 8 9 T O U R S W ildwood MULTIPLE DAY TOURS tom slipcovers. Registered a RECEPTIONS TH ANK S TO-St. Jude, St. Multi Day Tours upholsterers, low prices! • PROFESSIONAL Bishops to bless babies 'Theresa, St. Anthony, St. June 18-22 ' M I Catskills Since 1966. Lou A John. Go 'Joseph and St. Anne for June 25-29 -280 St. Petersburg, Florida May 15-19 *249 anywhere. 361-8101. CEREMONIAL -favors received. Please keep P ITTSB U R G H — The diocese's three bishops will confer their Canadian Rockies CARPET INSTALLATION- on helping. D.T. Apr. 16-25 » 6 1 4 PPdo Nashville/Fanfare VIDEO traditional blessing of Infants and children on Easter Sunday. March And Sales-Stair shifts, carpet July 5-31 -1108 June 7-11 *299 T H A N K YOU-Most Sacred repair. 30 years experience. PRODUCTIONS 26, at 3 p.m. In St. Paul Cathedral. Includes: RT Transporta­ Bayou Browning •Heart o f Jesus, Blessed Reasonable rates. Discount to P. Suter 0. Rullo Parents and families are welcome to participate. tion, 26 Breakfasts, 26 Din­ W ildwood ^Mother, St. Jude, St. An­ Apr 19-2« ‘579 woo Senior Citizens. 884-0859. 771-7062 771-8253 thony and St. Theresa for ners. Admissions, Baggage June 11-16 *248 EXPERT ROOF REPA1R- prayers answered. A.M .G. Handling, Lodging. Taxa* Tour Now England Repair work our specialty; Catholic Vets sponsor contests 1 2 0 T O U R S L u V e g a s Apr. 28440V12 ‘ 9 3 9 . * June 18-23 *481 Downspouts, gutters, chim­ PITTSBURGH — April 1 is the deadline for submissions for the ney work. Free estimates; all C A PE M AY-N ew Jersey! Via US A ir poster and essay contests sponsored by the 20th Chapter of the Tost# of fho South work guaranteed! 431-7636. S313 double occupancy; in­ * 4 3 9 Write or Call I Catholic War Veterans. cludes transportation, hotel HANDYMAN-A1I types E S m m S S S a May 9-13 June 26-30 Mqy 6-11 ‘479 ZONA TOURS home repairs: Plumbing, JAMES V. TORCAS1 A Students in the fourth, fifth and sixth grades are eligible to enter the and two meals daily. Stay at 1146 HOMEVHIE ROAD Historic Hotel across from July 10-14 Aug. 14-18 heating, carpentry, painting SONS-Home Inprovements- Easter (religious) Poster Contest. Eighth grade students are eligible to Alaska Alt Tour DUOUESNE VILLAGE SHOP. CTR beach. Lucille after 6 p.m. Available for groups and electrical. Very All Types. Call Us First-Free enter the essay contest; the theme for the essay contest is “What Does W.MFFUN, PA 15122 reasonable-prompt service. Estimates. You Can Save 766-9520. July 16-22. or individuals June 2-13 DC 30 A War Memorial Mean to Me?" ‘2796 621-0176. Money. 921-6830. 922-8044. ORB DAY TOUR 469-3902 43 Years Experience.______For more information, interested teachers or students can telephone Aug. 1529 ‘2898 00 00 (Pittsburgh) HARRY’S PA1NT1NG-In- A1 Cenkner at 766-0872 or Roseann Muzika at 439-2728. Amity Travel terior-Exterior. Honest, In­ J A J CONSTRUCTION/ Airline Tickets, Suds aad Duda Alaska But Tour 25247O^0wodc^ sured and Professional. We REMODELERS-Free will beat any written estimate. estimates. We do it all, no 809 APARTMENTS 810 RESORTS 8 810 RESORTS & Cruise Specialists, Mar. 29 *88 June 4-30 a Business Travel ‘2679 DC Senior Discount. 231-5768. jobs too big or none to small. TO RENT VACATION PROPERTY VACATION PROPER ZOO HELP WANTED Carpenter work, interior, ex­ Son ef Heart* WALL WASHING-House California terior, doors, windows, roofs BROOKLINE/DO RMONT- Naakvtik Plea Opry Imperial Arte ef AIRLINES NOW HIRING- cleaning, window cleaning, soffit, fascia, siding, porches Arca. 5 rooms, bath, integral SPRING/SUMMER PLACE BY THE Flight Attendents, Travel paper cleaning and replace­ garage, A/C, W/W, side China Exhibit July 1-23 ‘1885 i A decks, concrete work. BEACH APTS. Apr 27-30 *2 9 9 Agents, Mechanics, Customer ment window ropes, grass porch. No Pets. Adults Only. Apr. 29 -SO Reasonable, no overhead so 8th Stroat, Poetile Northwest Service. Listings. Salaries to cutting. Go anywhere. Free $450.00 plus utilities. Call HILTON Texas lewhime Tear you save. Discount o f 10% 8 Canadian Bocfclee S105K. Entry level positions. estimates. Call 481-5866. 341-9927 evenings A Ocean City MD. T o r n Senior Citizens. 771-2332. Call (1) 803-687-6000 Ext. weekends. HEAD 60 ft to Boardwalk. Apr. 28-May 12 1939 M a y 6 •SS A-4033. WOOD FLOOR SPECIAL­ July 7-26 ‘1769 aw IST-Old and new floors sand­ SENIOR CITIZENS-Have Affordable Condo Family Rantalal Call. your walls washed or painted FOREST HILLS-New 1 BR. Williamsburg O h i o A m i n h DEMONSTRATORS, SALES- ed and refurnished. Installa­ Luxury Rental. W/W, free For Six (301) 289-7423. Orlando Qotaway at prices you can afford. Ambitious $1,200.00 mon­ tion and sales o f all styles o f im ou s M a y 13______»3 1 241-5953. local transportation, A/C, Eajoy this f resort M ay 4-7 *299 thly. Supervisors 3-6K. Free wood floors. Call for free balcony. Adult/Elderly Liv­ Aug. 13-20 ‘396** $300.00 kit, training. Worlds wkh flae beecbes, golf P gh City Tours estimate 793-8017. ing. $498. 882-4990. DELM ARVA H O TE L Tasta o f tea South Disney Worid/Epcot pockogs opUonol Largest Home Decor, Educa­ f E n m m r a g r a m m end shops. Condo has Thenao Motif tional Toys, Parties, Fund A/C, 3 pools, aad free 11-North Baltimore Ave, lormuda Cruteo SHOWER 8 WEDDING M ay 6-11 *4 7 9 Call For Details Raisers. (412) 276-5962. FAVORS i INVITATIONS tennis aid rscquecbsll, Ocean City MD. 1974 CHRYSLER IMPER­ Cruise ea the GOVERNMENT JOBS-S 16,040 and DECORATIONS 24 bow secnrlty, 1 block Half block lo batch. A ll M ulti Day tours prices bas­ Aug. 16-23 » 9 4 9 * . PARTY KINO IAL-80,000 miles, $400-ne- Celebration - $59,230/yr. Now Hiring. DEEP CREEK’S UNIQUE- lo brack, Color TV, ed on per person double Birthday Favors, ate. gotiablc. 264-5750. Ski Harbor. 2 Bedrooms, 2 Family Rental»! Call May 27 June 3 Celebrati on Cruise Call (1) 805-687-6000 Ext. Washer/D ryer In anil. occu p a n cy . MIKE FBNBERG CO. me Baths, Luxury Condo, in­ (301) 288-7133. R-4033 for current federal 809 APARTMENTS from* 1736 PENN AVENUE, PGH., PA 1S222 door pool. Sauna, Slopes, Fully finished, ’450 per 1115 Oct. 19-29 list. C H A IT B l BUSES ‘ 1099 PPA 471-2922 T O R E N T Tennis, Golf, Water Sports. week. Private owner. Caaadiai Koddta MATURE WOMAN-To Uvc 461-1421. and Alaska AVAILABLE 2 Pay Tours in with family and care for Day MS-5222 901 HOUSE FOR SAL man in wheelchair. Free ~HT! WAIHWAfSN"" H ILTO N H E A D IS. S.C.- C Inc torsoli, OMo Eve. 833-925$ RESERVE T W P .-$48,900. June 25-July 21 *2635 GB0UPLIADEIS! Room/Board. Salary Negoti­ Upholstery Spscislists Condo. Sleeps six. Ideal Sofas, Chairs, Cushions Housing for tho Sellers need fast sale! Nice Incentivas and Dis­ able. South Hill/Whitehall Location. $350.00/week. Hawaii Cruise Apr. 27-21 ‘129 ». refoamed, Kitchen starter, formal diningroom, counts for Groap«. Area. Send Resume; Pitt­ ELDERLY Owner 751-8120. Call even­ Chairs, Cloth or vinyl. Spo/nond br CM*» Haul» te family room with fireplace, Ask for oar Horahoy, Fa sburgh Catholic, Box 990,100 ings. Make Reservations Sept 21-30*1850 up RAYCO Ifanaged bj te Sstm J DMm hwMua Early. Dreaming of dotting Any On den, new bath and roof. Call Video »apopa Wood Street, Pittsburgh, P A 2111 Ardmore Blvd. A p a rtm e n ts E xte n d e d An Unlorgetibln Vacation? Doree Shields 367-0941. Call far I M Brochares June 12-13 » 1 1 9 I 15222. MYRTLE BEACH-Roomy attention for elderly Petrack A Co. 367-8088. Call Toll Free Forest Hills 271-7110 Ocean view Condo. Minutes CALL AM ITI TOUXS Ona Day Tow» 385 WANTED TO BUY and handicapped. Ac­ FLORIDA‘89’ 1-800-433-3854 comodates Senior to beach, 2 bedrooms, 2 Ht. 51 Pleasant Hills Book Stag* at Citizens who need a baths, sleeper sofa, in­ (Oar Eighth Sunny Year) Across From EafN Park MBI TOURS lis o l o n o duns Antiques Wanted little e xtra c a re yet d o door/outdoor pools, jacuzzi. Consider Spending ft at SUPPORT OUR Settling an Estate? 653-4250, 655-1026. Leetsdale Station Dining Rooms, Kitchen Sets not need the medical Our Home Away from Homo at 882-2707 Ocean Village on HutcMnson ADVERTISERS 99 Ohio River Blvd. Ma. 30 ‘ 2 5 Fancy Carved Furniture Moving? attention of a nursing OCEAN C IT Y , MD-Vaca W a Arrange Group Island, FI. Pierce, Fla. The Leetsdale. Pa. 1 5056 Painted Dishea, Glassware Contents of your house liquid­ home. Monthly Rant tion on our clean beaches. Tours and Cruises. PA Maple Foettval Resort Offers An Exquisite Tiffany-type Lamps ated by a knowledgeable prof­ »74$ Includes meals, Oceanfront for four persons Oceanfront Reeteurant/Loungs, 2 6 6 - 3 1 1 1 Stained Glass essional will benefit you the laundry, housekeep­ starting at $500 a week. Call moat. Don’t discard anything, in g and p la n n ed so c ia l FRK Gort/Twnis. M Hr. Sncurtty, App 9 »29 »» Cold Jewelry Shoreline Properties for free ClBMlflad Ratas services. Medical ser­ 3 Pools, 3000* Batch. Sauna, Al Adontai I , PioPild 030 FUNERAL DIRECTORS Sterling Hatware SS T 884-4850 brochure. 1-800-492-5832. Call tor 19$9 Dolls, Wind-up Toys v ic e s provided by M e r­ Jucum. t Mild Service Our DISPLAY RATES Tour Brochurot Banks, Doorstops cy Hospital are avail­ SEASHORE PROPERTY- 1 BR Villa Sips 4, Hus Waahsr Avello bio on Roquont Oriental Rugs able on premises. For Sale. Ocean City, & Dryer, A/C, Color TV, & Mom. Lenzner Tours Mirrors, Clocks 510 ENTERTAINMENT Resident managers on Maryland/Delaware. FREE 1st Floor, Convenient Location. D eadline Quilts, Doilies sits, 24 hours per day. copy o f J/R's BEST BUYS, Avanuua 4130 thru 12/2*89 J^AJMJAond»]^ 7 6 1 -7 0 0 0 Most Old Things 1989 WEDDING SPECIAL- Located at: Call 1 -800-437-7600 ext.6503 Better Then i Noted Pittsburgh's most requested 215 Leila Street or write Jerry “ J/R” Rivkin 1-800-342-2349 CuatanUed ffimi klv And Lees Expensive Tool Ihtfhf'.t I’ni f I'aiil talented Disc Jockey. 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Teaching as Jesus Yonek named Clairton area B e i n g p l u n g e d into Jesus ‘Man of the Year’ CLAIRTON — The Clairton By REV. M. ERIC DISKIN for which God "elects" us. We wide for us again the Easter Chamber of Commerce has nam­ Director for Evangelization are called for a purpose; to be sacraments of rebirth, of Spirit­ ed George Yonek, a member of St. and Christian Initiation progressively Immersed In laden Chrlstlife. of table in­ Joseph Parish there, as Its Man of We are at the threshold of the Jesus Christ. timacy with the saints In the the Year. Yonek was honored for Paschal Tiiduum , 1989. What This gives a little different body and blood of the Lamb, his volunteer work with various are we about to do? feel to Baptism, doesn't it? It's the Priest, and Bridegroom. In community organizations. At the beginning of Lent, I not as tame as the image of leading the elect to these He was recognized at the shared with you a reflection on "getting rinsed off" that we mysteries we, too, are brought organization's annual dinner held our call, our "election" to be sometimes associate with this to the brink once again. We recently. Christians — seen through the sacrament. Baptism Is tur­ come to the place of origin, to As director of the Clairton event called the "Rite of Elec­ bulent. It asks us to risk all, to the awesome birthplace of all Emergency Food Center, Yonek tio n ." In that liturgy the "jum p in” head first or feet Christians. We do not Just coordinates Individual and catechumens of our church first — it doesn’t matter, just so throw the elect over the edge; church donations to buy food for were called to "the Easter long as Jesus has us we hold them tight and Jump the needy. Interviews prospective sacraments." B y looking at completely. again ourselves — head first or recipients to establish need, and these catechumens, we can see feet first. It doesn't matter, just assists In obtaining extra surplus Now this is a tremendous ourselves reflected once again. so long as Jesus has us once food. For the Salvation Arm y, he challenge, I know. That we Hibernian breakfast more completely. serves as secretary-treasurer, col­ Christian life Is not our might try to duck the challenge Since our lives are always lecting and depositing funds. In­ creature; It is something that Is understandable. The noted Members of the Allegheny County division of the Ancient Order of changing and growing, our Im­ terviews and registers food happens in response to a call spiritual director and preacher Hibernians hosted their annual communion breakfast recently at mersion Into Jesus Christ must vouchers. from God. And what God calls Father Richard Rohr was pro­ the Hilton Hotel with Duquesne University president John Murray be progressive; It cannot be In addition, Yonek has held of­ us to Is baptism. But let us be vocative when he suggested Jr. (left) as guest speaker. With him are, from left David O'Connor. "once upon a time." The fices. including that of president, specific. Th e word baptism that there might be a sub­ John "Pete" Joyce, "Hibernian of the Year" and Robert Kennedy. bodies and circumstances that in the Clairton Hill Chapter No. means "Immersion" — and the conscious reason why the are ours today must be the 2862 of the American Association immersion in the baptismal pouring of some drops of water — Photo by John C. Keenan things that we surrender to the of Retired Persons: Is a member of waters is a "sacrament," a came to completely replace the deep, to the lifegrasp of the the board of directors of the sign. What Is the deeper reality more ancient Baptlsm-by- Lord. On Vigil night there will Western Pennsylvania Legislative to which these waters give immersion: maybe, he said, Living Stations in Holiday Park be many witnesses: the Council; and has conducted Inter­ access? that's all of Jesus we could H O LID A Y PARK — Members of the Confirmation class at Our Lady heavenly powers, the choirs of views and distributed surplus really stand. of Joy parish in Holiday Park will enact the Living Stations Sunday, They signify our being angels, the earth in shining food for the Federal Surplus Food March 19, and Friday, March 24, at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. plunged into Jesus, our getting So, what are we about to do? splendor. Mother Church ex­ Distribution Program. lost in Christ, our coming to — For the sake of our elect ulting In glory. They will all be nothing with him so that we catechumens we prepare to telling us, "Do not be afraid; Fund-raiser in Bellevue can be reborn in his new and ask God to unseal the wellspr- the Risen One is waiting. B E LLE V U E — Assumption Church In Bellevue will host a social deathless life. This is the thing ing of baptismal life, to open Ju m p !" night to benefit the parish school Saturday. April 1, at 7 p.m. In McGovern Hall. Tickets are available at 85 by calling Merv, 761-0111, Yonek or Pat, 761-5025, or at 87 at the door. Age 21 and older. Fashion show ‘Church walk’ in Bloomfield ‘Divine Mercy’ novena set PITTSBURGH — Parishioners from Immaculate Conception parish P ITTS B U R G H — Th e annual novena to the Divine Mercy of God will to benefit In Bloomfield will participate In a "Seven Church Walk" on Holy At St. Joseph Parish, he Is an be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary parish. Polish Hill, beginning on Thursday, March 23, from -10 p.m. Participants should arrive at the altar server, lector, Eucharistic 8 Good Friday following the 2:30 p.m. liturgy. Novena prayers will also S erra fund parish lobby on Edmond St. by 7:45 p.m., with a rosary and flashlight. minister and was a parish council follow stations at 6:30 p.m. The evening will Include prayer, homily and singing at each parish: member for 13 years. *— Mc K e e s p o r t — "Fooling On Holy Saturday, the prayers will follow 11 a.m. blessing of food St. Lawrence O’Toole, St. Mary, Holy Family, St. John the Baptist, St. As a member of the Holy Name Around With Color...” will be the and be said again at 6:45 p.m. Mass and novena on Easter Sunday will Augustine. St. Joseph and Immaculate Conception. Refreshments will Society, he has been an office theme of a fashion show and lun­ be at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. (In Polish) and noon. Monday through Friday, cheon to benefit the Tuition follow. holder. Including the presidency, March 31, the schedule will be Mass and novena dally at 9 a.m. and 7 for the parish society: has served Assistance Fund at Serra High p.m. School. The fashion show- as president and is a member of Carrick evening of recollection On April 1. the schedule is Mass and novena at 8 and 9 a.m.. novena the executive board of the luncheon will take place on Satur­ at 6:15 p.m., followed by Mass and April 2, Mass and chaplet at 8 , 10 day. April 1 at noon at the Lemon MOON TOWNSHIP — Father Harry Bielewlcz. parochial vicar at St. Diocesan Union of the Holy Name a.m. (In Polish) and noon. All are welcome. For Information call Societies; and Region III vice Tree Restaurant, Route 48, Basil Parish In Carrick, will conduct an evening of recollection for the 621-5170. McKeesport. women of St. Margaret Mary Parish on Monday. March 20. Dinner will president for the National On Tuesday, March 21, a new movie on divine mercy will be shown Association of the Holy Name Fashions will be provided by be served at 6:30 p.m. and Mass will be offered at 8 p.m. In Rosary Hall, following 6:30 p.m. Mass. the merchants of Century m. Society. WAMO-FM personality Ron Chavis, better known as the Labor-management event Nighttime Dog, and a 1969 Serra PITTSBURGH — The 10th annual labor-management prayer graduate, will also participate. breakfast sponsored by the Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation will be CALL THE EXPERTS The event Is being sponsored by held Saturday, April 1, at 8 a.m. at the Hilton, Downtown. Dr. An­ the school's Department of thony Cam polo of Eastern College In Philadelphia will be guest Development and alumni speaker, with Bishop Donald W. Wuerl giving special remarks. association. The event also includes a program Friday, March 31. at 7:45 p.m. at Beautiful H o m e (guide Ticket reservations must be the Hilton. For reservations call 562-9070. made in advance and table reser­ vations are available. Tickets and PAINTING REMODELING additional Information can be ob­ Radio retreat for Holy Week tained by telephoning 751-2021. D 8 R PAINTING MOSES REMODELING McKEESPORT — Father Demetrius Dumm of St. Vincent Archab­ PAINTING PAINTING • Porches e Any Kind of Carpenter Work Interior a Exterior bey in Latrobe will conduct a radio retreat for Holy Week on station Mwtor — Erisrior Psfcttof e Concrete Sidewalks • Wolmanized Decks & Steps Lenten cantata W EDO-AM 810 In McKeesport. Homo Rsmodsling DRY WALL 28 yetrs Experience e Concrete Driveways • Roofing & Chimneys The series will run Monday through Friday, March 20-24. from Free Estimates — insured FREE ESTIMATES VERY REASONABLE • Any Kind of Walls • Rat Roofs & Gutters e Block Work • Soffit & Fascia I Downspouts 10-10:30 a.m. Fr. 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Breakfast at St. Margaret Good Friday closing signs PITTSBURGH — The Diocesan Union of the Holy Name Society will G olden Jubilarians GREENTREE — As a part of its 50th anniversary celebration. St. make available to businesses their Good Friday Observance Cards to Margaret Parish will hold a communion breakfast for all the members be placed in store windows when the stores close from noon to 3 p.m. of the parish on Sunday. April 2 following the 9 a.m. liturgy. Cards are $1, plus postage. For Information call 456*3156. n . a m d m s . J O H N S O K O L Speaker for the breakfast will be Father John Kozar. pastor of St. NORTH VERSAILLES — Mr. Mary of Mercy Parish, known also for his promotion of the work of mis­ and Mrs. John Sokol of N. Ver­ sionaries In Peru. __ Guild to hold rummage sale sailles Tw p . celebrated their For tickets at $4. telephone Charlotte at 922-6294 or Eileen at SCO TT TWP. — The Women's Guild of Our Lady of Grace Parish Is 50th wedding anniversary Feb. 343-4220. holding a rummage sale on Saturday. April 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In 19 with a Mass In St. Angela the parish's Conroy Hall. 310 Kane Blvd. A large variety of Items will Merict Church. White Oak. Pro-life meet at Seton Hill be available. All are welcome to attend. Father Stephen Chervenak of­ GREENSBURG — The annual College Pro-Life Convention of the ficiated as the couple renewed Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Federation for Life will be held at Seton Novena on WPIT Radio their wedding vows. Hill College. Greensburg. the weekend of March 31-April 2. More than A dinner was also held at PITTSBURGH — The Divine Mercy novena will be carried on Good 60 students from schools throughout the state will attend. To register Friday, March 24, through Saturday, April 1. dally at 6 p.m. on radio Chesterfield's In N. Huntingdon at 910 by March 24 call Maureen Ruhl at Seton Hill, 637-9929. Tw p. Among those attending station W PIT-A M 73. Sponsors are the Blue A rm y and the Padre Plo were six of the eight original Prayer Group. members of the wedding party. Ecumenical Good Friday in Plum The couple were married Feb. P ITTS B U R G H — Ministers from several churches in the Plum area CDA host party in Sheraden 15. 1939 In St. Michael Church. will join for Good Friday services at St. John the Baptist Church on Braddock. Unity-Center Rd.. on March 24 at 2 p.m. SHERADEN — Court St. Regis No. 1330 of the Catholic Daughters of They have two children. John Hosts will be Father John Corbett, pastor, and associates Fathers the Americas will hold Its luncheon card party on Saturday. April 22 of N. Versailles and Karen Mr. Sokol retired from John Rushovsky and Ed Czemerda. Clergy from Plum Creek at noon in the Holy Innocents Activities Hall. Tickets are 97. For reser­ Paulukonis of White Oak: and Westlnghouse Electric Co. in Presbyterian. Christ -Lutheran. Holiday Park United Methodist and vations, telephone 331-5053. two grandchildren. 1976 as an industrial engineer­ Universal Presbyterian will participate. The Sokols have lived In ing supervisor after 46 years of Included will be Scripture readings, prayers and a dramatization of North Versailles since 1955 and service. Christ's Passion. Easter bunny in Hampton HAMPTON TWP. — An Easter bunny social will be held on Sunday, March 19 from 2-4 p.m. In the St. Ursula School Hall. The event will AMD MKS. FRANCIS STORINO Beaver County ‘church walk’ Include an Easter egg hunt, crafts, games, a visit from the Easter Bun­ PITTSBURGH - Mr. and Mrs BEAVER C O U N TY — The Beaver County Deanery of the Holy Name ny, ice cream sundaes, etc. Francis Storlno of Overbrook Society will sponsor its annual Holy Thursday seven church walk celebrated their 50th wedding (caravan) beginning at 8:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity in Beaver Falls. anntversary Feb. 9. They The schedule includes: St. Teresa in Koppel at 8:45 p.m.; St. observed the occasion by Phllomena in Beaver Falls, 9:10 p.m.: Christ the Divine Teacher In ISDA benefit lunch renewing their vows In St. Chippewa Twp.. 9:35 p.m.: SS. Cyril & Methodius. New Brighton. PITTSBURGH — The Order of Italian Sons and Daughters of Norbert Church. 10:05 p.m.: St. Joseph, New Brighton. 10:25 p.m.: St. Mary. Beavet America will present its 27th annual "Fair Lady" luncheon and A family dinner was also held £I Falls. 10:45 p.m. and Holy Trinity. Beaver Falls. 11 p.m. fashion show Sunday, April 2, at noon at the Hilton, Downtown. A at the Royal Too Restaurant. Refreshments will follow In the Holy Trinity church hall. bake sale Is also set for 11 a.m. Mr. Storlno and the former For reservations call 261-3550. The event raises funds for the Jean Flore have four children: 1 order's annual project of providing a day at Kennywood Park for disad­ Francis of Meadvllle, Dolly Maz- iik St. Michael to honor secretary vantaged youngsters. zari of Vienna. W.Va.. Kitty grandchildren. P ITTS B U R G H — Cleo Garger will celebrate her 50th anniversary as Ranft of Overbrook and Tim of Mr. Storlno is retired from secretary for St. Michael parish. South Side. In June. The parish will Bethel Park. They also have 13 U.S. Steel. ‘Junque Sale’ at St. Winifred honor her with a Mass Sunday. April 16. at 3 p.m. offered by Father Robert George, administrator, and former pastors. A dinner will follow MOUNT LEBANON — St. Winifred Parish will hold Its annual "Jun­ MR. AMD MRS. LOUIS ZIMBELLIMI In the activity building, with a program and live music to follow. que Sale" on Friday and Saturday. March 31 and April 1 Friday hour* SHALER TWP. — Mr. and Feb. 15. 1939 in Immaculate Mrs. Garger also participated in the parish's "Veronica's Veil" pro­ will be from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday hours will be from 9 a.m. to noon Mrs. Louis Zimbellini of Shaler Conception Church. ductions for many years and helped with the parish carnivals, dances Tw p. celebrated their 50th wed­ Bloomfield. and other activities. ding anniversary with a Mass Mrs. Zimbellini Is the former She is a graduate of the parish high school and began work In the ALL-IN-EAR HEARING A ID and renewal of their wedding Raffallna Porco of parish office even before graduation. Wear Home The Same Day - vows on Sunday. Feb. 19. In All Lawrencevllle. Mr. Zimbellini Mrs. Garger resides In Carrick with her husband John. nothing outside the ear! Saints Church. Etna. worked as a coal miner in West Free hearing test & dem onstration call A dinner followed at the Royal Deer Tw p . and later as a Cenacle slates April events , tor appt...don't delay. This otter ends Lounge in Shaler Tw p. for machinist for Rockwell Interna- Sat. Mar. 25. Our office or your home. relatives and friends. tlonal Corp. before his PITTSBURGH — The Cenacle Retreat House in Oakland will host The couple were married. retirement. the following retreats and programs during April. OMI Of THISMALLEST A workshop on integrating masculine and feminine energies Sun­ HEARING AIDS DfSIGNfD FOR NERVE DEAFNESS day. April 2. from 2-4 p.m.. directed by Drs. Lou Savary and Patricia MR. AMD MRS. TO N T URSO 30 DAY TRIAL PERIOD Berne. MODEL L -60-UP TO 40 O.S. Eucharistlc Guild morning of prayer. Thursday. April 6.9:30 a.m. to P ITTSBUR G H — Mr. and Mrs. W.Va. noon. FREE PARKING AT Tony Urso Sr. of Oakland will They have four children: W. PENNA. HEARING AID SERVICE An overnight workshop on "Effective Living II" conducted by Sister OUR DOOR Mary McNeill of Beechview. celebrate their 65th wedding Sadie Nesser Saturday and Sunday. April and 9. 975 Ot eewlf Rood at Parkway TOU FREE INFO Tony Jr. and Sam. both of San 8 anniversary Sunday, March 19. A retreat for women In A A the weekend of April 14-16 conducted by 122-3101 RENUR A ll MAKES S IM S -IN OFFICE 1-MO-44 S-7574 Jose. Calif., and John of With a Mass in St. Paul a priest in the program. A morning of renewal for mothers of tots Tues­ Oakdale: 15 grandchildren and Cathedral. Oakland. day. April 18. from 9:30-11:30 a.m. 15 great-grandchildren. A dinner will follow at the Pit­ An Enneagram II workshop the weekend of April 21-23 conducted tsburgh Moose Lodge No. 46. by Sister Lois Dideon. A day of renewal on "Suffering in the Light of Mr. Urso is retired from Sterl­ Th e couple were married the Resurrection" Saturday. April 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and led ing Land Co. March 16. 1924 in Fairmont. by James Ruck and Sisters Judith Osterburg and Anita Rourke. For reservations call the Cenacle at 681-6180.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 19 THURSDAY. MARCH 23 * St. Mary of the Mount, Mt. Washington— Annual blood donor St. Paul Retreat House, South Side — Professional men's retreat, drive. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Sullivan Hall. Bigham St. No appointment to Saturday, 1 p.m. For reservations call 381-7676. necessary. FRIDAY. MARCH 24 Holy Name, Duquesne — Pancake breakfast. Cost. 93 for adults, St. Angela Merici, White Oak — Fish dinner. 4-7 p.m. Adults. 91.50 for children. 94.50: children, 92.50. For take-outs call 672-9913. St. Luke, Carnegie — Fish fry. 3-6:30 p.m., 316 Third Ave. Also MONDAY, MARCH 20 Cenacle Retreat House, Oakland — Individual private or directed shrimp In a basket, sandwiches. For take-outs call 276-9979. St. Anne, Castle Shannon — Fish fry, 4-7 p.m., school cafeteria, retreats during Holy Week, until Holy Saturday, noon. Holy Thurs­ day and Good Friday Masses offered by Fr. Leon Hooper. For reser­ 4040 Willow Ave. Also shrimp, other foods. Cost. 93.75. For take­ outs call 561-9765. vations call 681-6180. Nativity, South Park — Lenten fish fry. 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., school Parents W ithout Partners — Dance. 8:30 p.m., VFW . Rt. 51, cafeteria. Cost. 94 for adults. 92 for children. For take-outs after 3:30 Brentwood. Cost. 93. St. M ary of M ercy Church p.m. call 653-1500. "At the Point in Downtown Pittsburgh.” TUESDAY, MARCH 21 SATURDAY, MARCH 25 Women's Guild, St. Joan of Arc, Library — Meeting. 8 p.m., Mother of Good Counsel. Homewood — Mazzel family providing 202 STANWIX STREET school multi-purpose room. Speaker, handwriting analyst Louis music at 6:30 p.m. vigil Mass and 11:30 a.m. Sunday Mass. PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 Ciancio. SUNDAY. MARCH 26 St. Paul Retreat House, South Side — Lenten evening of reflec­ W P X I-TV , Channel 11 — Mass for shut-ins, a.m. Mass Inter­ tion on "God's Unending Love" by Bonnie Colucclo. 5:30-10 p.m. 6 preted for the deaf. For reservations call 381-7676. St. Kilian, Mars — Seder meal, 7 p.m., church hall. Tickets 1989 available after all Masses. ADVERTISING A.J. VATER & CO., INC. Holy W eek Schedule WHO NEEDS IT PAINTING 9 DECORATING CONTRACTORS W E D N ESD A Y, M AR CH 22 MONDAY, TUESDAY and W EDNESDAY Rosary Society, Sacred Heart. Braddock Hills — Day of recollec­ When business was bad PITTSBURGH, PA he said he couldn’t afford tion, 11 a.m. Mass offered by Fr. Edward Mallszewskl. All welcome. M A S S E S • 6:30, 7:15, 8:00,10:30,12:00 Noon and 5:00 p.m. it. When business was (412) 921-2258 For reservations call rectory, 829-2161. or Vtlma Blasko. 271-4351. good he didn't need it. Since 1929 CONFESSIONS • following each morning Mass, Catholic Alumni Club — Volleyball. 8 p.m.. St. Edmund For the life of us we can't 9;00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. except during Mass Academy. Squirrel Hill. Also every Wednesday. For Information remember his name, or WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE BEEN THE PAINTING caff 766-6574 or 561-0743. the product or service AND DECORATING CONTRACTOR FOR THE HOLY THURSDAY: that he sells. RENOVATIONS TO ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL Christian Family Movement, St. John the Baptist, Unity — 7:30 a.m. Morning Prayer Seder meal, school cafeteria. 9:00 a.m . to 3:00 p.m . Confessions St. Boniface, North Side — Cenacle, 7:15 p.m.: also Immaculate JIM DRONEY A MIKE SILVESTRE (ELL Heart of Mary. Polish Hill, 6:30 p.m. BEFORE YOU BLOW THE EASTER TRIDUUM St. Luke, Carnegie — Performance of "Requiem" by Gabriel YOUR STACK...CALL EVERYTHING FOR THE OFFICE HOLY THURSDAY:

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Mission in Mt. Washington Living stations in Wexford MT. WASHINGTON — St. Mary of the Mount Parish will hold a W EXFO R D — The Living Stations of the Cross will be presented on parish mission during Holy Week. Conducting the mission will be Friday. March 24 at noon and again at 7:30 p.m. at St. Alphonsus Father Scott See thaler, OFM Cap., who will share reflections around Church, located on Church Road. The production is being presented the theme "I Heard The Lord Call My Name." by the Llguourl Players. The presentations are free and open to the The sessions will be held each evening of Holy Week at 7:30 p.m., public. beginning Palm Sunday. March 19 In the parish church, located on Grandview Avenue. The programs are open to the public. For more In­ formation. telephone the parish religious education office at 381-3310. ‘Medjugoije Night’ at monastery SO U TH SIDE — The next Medjugoije Night at St. Paul of the Cross Monastery will be Tuesday. March 21 beginning at 7 p.m. There will Meeting for separated/divorced be recitation of the Rosary, Benediction and Mass. followed by W E S T V IEW — DAW N, a support group for separated and divorced refreshments and sharing in the lounge. The next Medjugoije Night a( individuals, will hold its next meeting on Monday. March 27 at 7:30 the monastery will be Tuesday. April 18. p.m. in the St. Athanasius Parish rectory. The speaker will be Father Ben Vaghetto, who will discuss annulments. For more information, telephone 766-8125 or 366-4815. Dance at St. Mary School GLENSHAW — The Parent-Teacher Guild of St. Mary School. 2510 Middle Road, will hold a dance on Friday. March 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 Association plans beach party a.m. In the parish’s Marian Hall. ROSS TW P. — The Athletic Association of St. Teresa of Avila School Bishop Donald Wuerl was a participant In the annual St. Patrick's Tickets are $3 per person and Includes refreshments, set-ups. soft will hold a beach party on Saturday, April 1 at 8 p.m. In the parish’s Day Parade held March II. With the bishop are from left Be be drinks and snacks. Entertainment will be provided by Partridge West Hennlnger Hall. Manning, chairperson of the "Miss Smiling Irish Eyes" competi­ Productions. Tickets are 810 In advance or $12 at the door, which includes danc­ tion, Kathleen McMahon, Ed Fay, parade chairman, "Miss Irish For tickets, telephone Gloria Combi at 487-4827; Sally Caruso at ing, dinner and set-ups. Eyes" Kerry O ' Connor and Brigld Mulkerrin. 486-7576; and Ginny Penezic at 487-5211. The deadline for tickets Is For more Information, telephone Audrey at 367-4549 or Linda at Friday. March 24. 366-8891. — Photo by John C. Keenan Braddock Holy Week schedule BRADDOCK — Good Shepherd Parish, located at 1101 Braddock O b i t u a r i e s Ave., has released Its schedule of programs for Holy Week. A Seder meal will be presented on Tuesday, March 21 at 6 p.m. In the parish center. Rabbi Jason Edelstein of Temple Emanuel In Joseph Williams Sister M. Loyola Daugherty Monroeville will be the facilitator. T o pre-register, te le p h o n e 271-1515. • Joseph J . Williams, retired director of Information and public rela­ A Mass of Christian Burial was offered on March 14 in the chapel of On Wednesday. March 22. Father William Rutledge will offer a Mass tions for the diocese, died Friday, March 10. while visiting In West St. Mary Convent. O a k la n d , for Sister M. Loyola Daugherty, RSM. ac­ at 7 p.m. In the parish church. Palm Beach, Fla. tive In nursing administration and nursing education. On Holy Thursday. March 23 footwashing ceremonies will be at 7 Mr. Williams was 82. Sr. M. Loyola, 89. died March 11 In the Infirmary of St. Mary Con­ p.m. to be followed by a seven-church walk. A resident of Bethel Park, he also had worked as promotion editor vent. the motherhouse of the Pittsburgh Sisters of Mercy. On Good Friday. March 24, Stations of the Cross will be held at 1 :30 for the Pittsburgh Press. The daughter of the late Bernard and Ellen (Sweeney) Daugherty, p.m., to be followed by liturgy Including the Passion. Veneration of the A native of Dennison, Ohio, Mr. Williams was she entered the Pittsburgh Sisters from St. Lawrence O'Toole Parish, Holy Cross. Petitions, and a Communion Service. That evening, there an all-Ohio star in basketball at Dennison High Garfield. will be a veneration of the Holy Cross and distribution of communion. I School. He began his newspaper career In 1924 Sister attended Duquesne University, where she received a bachelor I with the Dally Paragraph In Dennison and later of science in nursing education, and Western Reserve University In | worked at the Daily Reporter In Dover. Ohio, the Cleveland, where she earned a master of science In nursing education. IVVfVVHfffVl ryyyyyyi n I Repository In Canton and the Akron Beacon From 1927-35, Sister taught at the following schools: St. Cecilia In OCEAN CITY MARYLAND I Journal, where he was assistant sports editor. Glassport: St. Agnes In Oakland; St. Paul Orphanage In Oakwood; Ho­ MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW! became sports editor of the Erie Dally ly Family School In Latrobe: and St. Peter In McKeesport. I -PPnes *n 1935 and worked there until 1943 From 1935 to 1963, Sr. M. Loyola served as nursing administrator A SPECIAL PLACE...A SPECIAL TOW N I wwen he started with the Pittsburgh Press as a and nursing educator In the Pittsburgh area In the positions of nursing A SPECIAL WAY OF ENJOYING IT... I reporter. He later became promotion editor, director at the Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh and as chairperson of the 4 0 i heading up all contests and promotions spon- nursing deparment at Mount Mercy (now Carlow) College in Oakland. • two amfortabfc doubled bede ph i hMeihed lo ll • i h iy eqvqped büchen • mftvKkSk contro*- sored by the paper. Mr. Williams « I hidteg * i t . ter round condort • e pónte phone • o h e color TV «fib free-« room m m n » a Carlow honored her pioneering efforts to advance baccalaureate pro­ pónte balcony • ihec-chediout b u d i changing loom • a p m il, d in te d xndech m i heated | Mr. Williams was secretary for the Press Old Newsboys Fund, which grams In nursing by creating the Caritas Christi Award, bestowed an­ pod d ia e n e d off-Wed partte£ w e ipece pot rodal ndt • codee d n p 0 Ine D m » d o c * o ik te raised funds for Children's Hospital, and founded the Pittsburgh Press nually on a student for outstanding performance In nursing studies. the beech (mtetempted by trdftb • fire I lo m ^ro d h ig 0 lite maid feróce leuept dbhee) .Spelling Bee in 1950. He served as the bee's announcer until his retire- In 1955. she was appointed to the Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Toll Free M D 1-800-843-0753 ment In 1968. Examiners. I! W i i a B Outside MD 1-800-443-4557 R Following his retirement, he was hired by Bishop John Wright as In 1963, Sister became director of nursing services at Holy Cross the first layman to serve as director of information and public relations Hospital, Fort Lauderdale. Fla. She returned to St. Mary Convent In for the diocese, a position he held for 13 years. 1972 and held various clerical positions until the time of her retire­ Your Contemporary 'EFFICIENCY" B Mr. Williams was a member of St. Thomas More Church In Bethel ment In 1979. Rental Unit to meet $&rk. where he was the first eucharistlc minister to be Installed. He Interment was in St. Xavier Cemetery, Latrobe. Mirf-svn & fun needs! •Iso served as a member of the church committee and as president of 145TH A OCEANSIDE • OCEAN CITY, MD 21S42 Phono 301-250-1155 tfce Ushers Club. Mr. Williams also was treasurer of the St. Vincent de I a a a „ 4 , aaaaaaaaaaa a a a a a a a i AAAAAAAAAA Paul Society and a former member of the Serra Club. Necrology g Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Virginia: son. Donald, of Houston. March 20 DIVINE M ERCY NOVENA % £ k one sister. Mae Wright In Ohio: and six grandchildren. Fr. Francis J . K ruk...... 1945 Williams was preceded In death by one son. Louis, who died last Fr. Paul J. Odelga...... 1948 M arch 24th through April 1st l f e h and one granddaughter. Christine Ann Williams who died F t . James R. Cox...... 1951 th in - weeks ago. on Feb. 27. of leukemia. Fr. Joseph L. Abbate...... 1979 W PIT AM 6:00 PM new timei ^oncelebrated funeral Mass, with retired Bishop Vincent Leonard March 22 (73 on you< Radio Dial) dBclatlng and Aux. Bishop John B. McDowell giving the final bless- Fr. Mario Del Signore...... 1984 PRESENTED BY irig. was offered Tuesday. March 14, In St. Thomas More Church. Msgr. Michael J . Conroy...... 1987 Jjjuria l followed In Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Peters Tw p. March 23 THE PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP Fr. Thomas H. Bryson...... 1943 Fr. Thomas S. R e illy ...... 1967 A N D Gertrude Curran March 24 THE BLUE ARMY Fr. Vincent P. Brennan...... 1959 ■ Gertrude G. Curran, parish secretary at St. Joseph Church In Du- March 25 quesne. died Thursday. March 9. In Jefferson Hospital. For Novena Books, please send $1.00 and Fr. Andrew J. Zapora...... 1958 B A native of Frank. Pa., she was a retired teller at Union National March 26 self addressed stamped envelope to: jSank In Duquesne. Fr. J.P. Hungerman...... 1946 Miss Curran was a member of St. Joseph parish, the Christian Fr. Ladislaus Kolakowski...... 1965 JOSIE CASA VALE Mothers and Guild, a charter member of CDA Court Duquesne 871 • f i d current treasurer, a member of the Past Grand Regents Club In 7 Ridge Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15223 ■BSllocese and of the Duquesne Council of Senior Citizens. COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION [1 ~9Prvlvlng are one brother. Dr. Thomas Curran of Duquesne. and jjkieees and nephews. GIFTS and SUPPLIES B A concelebrated funeral Mass was offered Monday, March 13, in St. * PRAYER BOOKS Hfoseph Church. Burial followed In the parish cemetery In West Mifflin. * CHILDREN’S EASY I.R.A.orFlexfble Annuity f ------: READING BIBLE * RELIGIOUS JEWELRY IT ’S NO * ROSARIES * COMMUNION PRAYERBOOK H i g h h f i m t SECRET Sets Including scapular prayer book, rosary and pin. That subscriptions to R e t i r e m e n t any newspaper pay only a small part of f Religious the coat of the pub­ lication. The dif­ B o o k s & Savings 1er ference is made up from advertising rev­ G if t s enue. C athelics.... 1812 Route 286 (Golden Mite Highway) k % Pittsburgh. 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S o viet defector critical o f U .S .S .R .

By ANGIE BRUGER and KRISTA working harder, but get less forts to bring about change she H O LM ES money and no bonuses. Costa believes. St. Paul Cathedral H.S. said the economic system was un­ Upon leaving the Soviet Union. "A n exploited country with balanced. She gave as an exam­ Costa was constantly reminded of nice warm people" seems to be ple. Items sold In the stores are what she might have had to leave the prevailing attitude of Soviet bought with coupons and are ra­ behind. Her family was one of her ex-patriot. Alexandra Costa. tioned. The factories do not have main concerns. When she Costa is the first post World a choice of supply and the defected, she brought her two W ar n defector from Russia. Ten workers receive no commission. children with her. The majority of years ago she began to take a "There is a bright new leader their upbringing has been in the closer look at her life In Russia. who wants to change, but I don't U.S. She realized that she had not ac­ think they'll get very far." the complished much of anything, so former Russian citizen said. She She has since remarried to a she ultimately decided to come to also alluded to the fact that the former K G B officer, and has been America. basic population of Russia desires reunited with her mother, who At her recent address to the basic needs and necessities to presently lives with her. The fami­ Cathedral students, she told them live, however, they also want ly 1ms gradually adapted to life In that if they were to visit the Soviet more. But all they hear are pro­ the U.S. Union, they would most definitely mises. The Soviets have built up a T o learn more about life In return home with a greater sense great deal of resistance and feel Russia and Costa's experiences, of appreciation for what they have that a change is only for the you can refer to her book. S te p p ­ In the U.S. worse. Costa said. Mikhail Gor­ ing Down From the Star, She said that Soviet workers are bachev will not succeed In his ef­ available in the public library. Commentary - ’20s re-enactment Fairness o f S A Ts still controversial The seventh and eighth grade students of Pro­ seated, and standing from left Chris Warda, Kter- vidence Heights Alpha School McCandiess n a n Gabos. Susan h a h , Elizabeth Domer. Noreen By MARYROSE FLANIGAN dent of the College Board. Dr. traditionally belong to white, Township, recently presented a re-enactment of Scanlon, Deldre Warde, Frank Dtetttnger. Sacred Heart H.S. Donald M. Stewart. middle-class culture. the "Roaring ’20s. "com plete with songs, dances, Facing the Scholastic Ap­ SATs. as used by college ad­ — Photo by John C. Keenan Some controversy arises over etc. Celebrating the era of Rudolph Valentino, titude Test is Just something missions officers, act as an ob­ flappers and the Charleston were Tressa Glover. Juniors and seniors In high jective standard to project how words used on the test such as school must do. but should the well a prospective student will “ deed."' “ Inheritance.” test be compulsory? Questions do freshman year. However, in "heirloom.” “finale” and arise about the fairness of the college, female students on the "opera.” Katzman maintains SAT In regards to women. average achieve higher grades. that "upper-middle class peo­ I racial minorities, and students Dr. Stewart maintains the ple are going to know these from lower-income same premise In response to words better than Inner-city households. this, saying that men tackle kids". On an average, female the harder math and science The president of the college students score 60 points lower classes than do female boards counters this by calling than their male counterparts. students. them the "words of educated In an all-female high school John Katzman. president of people in America". Studies like Sacred Heart, suspicion Is the Princeton Review, a course cite that on the average, the aroused when grades run high set up to help students "beat" lower the family Income gets, and S A T scores stay lower. the SAT. recognizes that the lower the scores become. U.S. District Judge John women's scores average 60 T o significantly alter scores, j Walker ruled that New York points lower than men’s many cannot afford S A T prep I state may not use S A T scores scores. He feels the current at­ courses. Some run Into the alone In determining who wins titude perpetuates repression. 8600 range, which is what the scholarships. Th e American "It's saying to women, ‘you’re Princeton Review costs. Civil Liberties Union Introduc­ stupid ed the case on behalf of the Na­ Whether or not the test Another Issue Is who makes tional Organization for lowers confidence is hard to up these words and questions? Women, the Girl's Club of evidence, but It does lessen the The Instructor of the SA T prep America, and 10 female chances for women to obtain course at Sacred Heart. Cyn­ students. scholarships. According to thia McNulty points out. "The "T h e evidence Is clear that Katzman. "Th e National Merit test questions are not made up females score significantly Award has a cutoff based on by educators themselves." The below males on the S A T. while the PSAT and SAT. that's why debate still rages over fairness, they perform equally or slight­ 70 percent of the winners are and the door is still open for ly better than males in high m en." scrutiny, no doubt the SATs Patron's namesake Statistics show, from the 1.5 school." Justice Walker said will continue to be challenged. Father Thomas Ferris (left), pastor of S t P a tric k teacher Lisa Krupa. Matthew O'Malley and on a recent show of WTAE- million who test, minorities P a ris h In Canonsburg. helps students and ad­ Sister M a r ia n S g r ic c la , OSF. school principal. TV's Pittsburgh's Talking and students from lower- (T h e source for much of the ministrators o f the parish school make prepara­ The school planned to honor Its patron with a hosted by Ann Devlin. income households also score c o m m e n ts a n d fig u r e s a p p e a r­ tions for the school's patron saint on M a rc h 17. morning liturgy and carnival the same day. “Men are taking more lower on the test. Minorities are in g in this article were taken Examining a statue of S t Patrick are Lucho rigorous courses." resulting in said to have trouble with S A Ts from a recent show of W TAE- Vallejo. Tara Gump. Am y Robert, sixth grade — Photo by John C. Keenan higher S A T scores and lower because of the saturation of TV ’s Pittsburgh’s Talking grades, according to the presi­ vocabulary and ideas that hosted by Ann Devlin.]

Principal receives ‘Outstanding Educator Award’ RESERVE TOWNSHIP — The Reserve Township elementary newspaper. In addition, she was North Hills-McKnlght Branch of school, she has been responsible instrumental in the establish­ the American Association of for inaugurating new programs ment of ECH O , an acronym for University Women has chosen into the school curriculum. Expanding Children's Horizons, a Kathleen Fuccaro. principal of St. Among the programs that she in­ program for academically Aloysius School, to receive its troduced include forenstcs. talented students in diocesan Catholics \txjr Catholic heritage entities you. and your e n t ir e ___ 1989 Outstanding Educator Spanish, home economics, a elementary schools In northern family, to burial in a Catholic Cemetery. In order - — Award. school yearbook and a school Allegheny County. to safeguard this sacred privilege, the Catholic __ The state division of the A A U W Cemeteries of the Diocese of Pittsburgh offer you - — established this award to honor many special advantages when m u reserve burial - Z persons In the community who space in advance. have made valuable and on-going contributions to education. The "This is where G od wants me. “ Did yoo know that local branches chose an "Outstanding Educator" each at Catkobc Cemeteries there are: S i s t e r year from the names and qualifications submitted. M ary Francis O 'N o interest charges Mrs. Fuccaro earned her bachelor's degree from the Age: 40 0 * S a u l down payments (10%) University of Pittsburgh and a N ad., of: Altoona, PA master's degree from Duquesne laterals: Reading, needlework 0 * Refunds on unused graves a id crypts University. S'Protection against future ioflation Since becoming principal of the Students win Who efae can offer yon this?

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