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(VI CO PITTSBURGH* * CM uj, > * M H- M < l— i/» Ql (M ci 01 O' UJ U* S o > W» > Z N J 0 C 3 X o < < *2 o UJ h IS Z 3 a ns O -J W ^ c a t h o l i c 4. m i 3 H eb oC u j CI H* (vi Uj I 3 m o o. t- o a- 1 49 |5 men to be ordained Cathedral ceremony planned for June 26 PITTSBURGH — Bishop Dearden Center, Pittsburgh; Harrisburg; Rev. James Donald W. Wuerl will ordain Rev. Robert A. Norton, pastor, Torquato, secretary and mas­ five men to the Roman Catho­ St. Athanasius West View, ter of ceremonies to Bishop lic priesthood at St. Paul and Rev. Paul G. Spisak, pas­ Wuerl; and Rev. Cathedral, Oakland. tor, St. Philip, will be Schemm will be The ordination ceremony concelebrants. concelebrants. will be held, Saturday, June A reception in the church Nguyen will celebrate his 26, at 10 a.m. first Mass on June 27 at 3 ; The future priests are Philip p.m. at St. James, West End. N. Farrell, Robert J. Grecco, See insert A reception will follow in the Dam D. Nguyen, Mark L. Tho­ parish gymnasium. Rev. mas and Daniel Vallecorsa. inside Charles S. Bober, rector, St. The ordination will be tele­ Paul Seminary, will give the vised live on Christian Associ­ homily. ates Channel ■ 9, available to social hall will follow the Nguyen is the son of Nganh TCI of cable sub­ Mass. Farrell, is the son of Dinh Nguyen of Vietnam. His scribers in the city of Pitts­ Daniel and Josephine Farrell. mother, Ngat Thi Nguyen, was burgh, as well as over the ' Grecco will celebrate his killed in Vietnam in 1988. VISN network, available to TCI first Mass on June 27 at 3 Nguyen attended school and customers on Channel 45 in p.m. in his home parish worked in Vietnam before nearly 50 communities. church, St. Michael the Arch­ going to Thailand in 1992. Farrell will celebrate his angel, Butler. Grecco, is the Following time spent in six first Mass on June 27 at 3 son of Carl and Loretta refugee camps in Thailand p.m. in his home parish Grecco. and Indonesia, he was admit­ church, St. Philip, Crafton. Rev. John P. Gallagher, ted to the United States in Local priest in Rev. W. Peter Horton, team pastor, Assumption, Bellevue, 1984. ministry member, Mary will give the homily. Rev. Jef­ Thomas will celebrate his Father Kris Stubna, a priest from the Diocese of Pittsburgh, recently celebrated Mass with Mother of Hope, New Castle, frey Wald, St. Michael, Grand first Mass on June 27 at 2 John Paul il. after successfully completing and defending his doctoral thesis at the Pontifical will give the homily. Rev. Jer­ Forks, N.D.; Rev. Allan Wolfe, p.m. in his home parish Gregorian University in Rome. Fr. Stubna received his S.T.D. degree (Doctor of Sacred Theology) ome A. Dixon, Cardinal St. , with highest honors. He is the son qf Michael and Betty Jane Stubna of Holy Trinity Parish (Continued on page 2) Robinson Twp. Diocese believes it has solid case 25 years later PITTSBURGH — The Catholic Diocese chief spokesman and director o f public was not surprised by the decision of Allegh­ affairs for the diocese. Catholics still misunderstand eny County Common Pleas Court Judge “I want to emphasize," Father Lengwin Gerard M. Bigley to permit a lawsuit filed . continued, “that the Judge has not ruled on against Bishop Donald W. Wuerl by mem­ the merits of the case but has simply ruled ‘Humanae Vitae’ encyclical bers of two former parishes of the diocese to that the plaintiffs should be allowed to proceed. It believes its legal position is a present their case. We will now provide full By GERARD MAHON suffer from a lack of under­ The encyclical Humanae sound one, and is anxious to see the case and documented evidence to support our PITTSBURGH — Catholic standing of it,” said Smith in Vitae was issued by Pope Paul resolved. arguments.” teaching on family life and a post-speech interview. VI in 1968. It confirmed the Judge Bigley made his decision in an Aux. Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, diocesan procreation might be demand­ “Once they see the positive Church’s consistent teaching order following a June 10 preliminary hear­ vicar general and general secretary, ing, but it’s the only way to a aspects it can have on a mar­ about married love, sexual ing on the lawsuit involving St. Michael, expressed regret over the filing of the suit happy family life. That's the riage, they’re very receptive to union and family life. It also South Side, and , against Bishop Wuerl, noting that “The message of Janet E. Smith, an it.” | reaffirmed Church teaching Carnegie, which were closed as part of the Church has its own procedures for resolving associate professor of philoso­ Smith, who is also the that artificial contraception is continuing diocesan Reorganization and disputes and we realty do not see any role phy at the University of founder and director of the morally wrong. Revitalization Project. The diocese had for the civil court in this matter. This type of Dallas. Women's Care Center in As for why priests have not sought dismissal of the suit in the hearing secular lawsuit only causes disunity and Smith was the keynote Soufii Bend, Ind., spoke of the conveyed the message ef before Judge Bigley. confusion, which are contrary to the con­ speaker at the 25th anniver­ need for people to become Humanae Vitae to their par­ “We are not fully surprised by the Judge’s cept of Church and pastoral spirit of reorga­ sary celebration of the encycli­ aware of the natural family ishes, Smith believes that* decision, because it is rare for a court to nization and revitalization. However, now cal Humanae Vitae, June 12, planning option. She stressed dissent in the 1960s hurt tjie sustain preliminary objections which would that it is in the civil court, we hope for a at . The the need for religious and lay cause. result in the immediate dismissal of the speedy resolution." presentation, entitled “Our people to take the information “I think many priests sort;of plaintiffs complaint, especially since we Fr. Lengwin also took exception to the Sexual Challenge; Celebrating gathered about natural family cowered away from what the were asking that the entire case be thrown allegation of the attorney for the plaintiffs the Gift of Love," was spon­ planning, and to help families Church said because tfriy out of court," said Rev. Ronald P. Lengwin, (Continued on page 2) sored by the diocesan Office of to see that it works. didn’t want to offend or anger Family Life and Family “If people take it back to people. In actuality, telling Concerns. family and friends, they can them was realty doing the “I think people don't know convince them that this is the people a service.” Alvare about Humanae Vitae, and right thing to do," she said. (Continued on page 2) ‘re-inspires’ Casey resting well after surgery pro-lifers PITTSBURGH (CNS) — to produce abnormal protein, hospital is part of the Univer­ Pennsylvania Gov. Robert destroying it and other major sity of Pittsburgh Medical By JOHN FRANKO Casey was resting well June organs. He_underwent a qua­ Center, the world's largest PITTSBURGH — Cath­ 15 in intensive care after druple bypass in 1987 after a and busiest organ transplant olics must be relnspired receiving a new liver and heart heart attack. His weight has center. and have the moral cour­ in a risky dual-organ trans­ dropped in recent years from The heart-liver transplant age to continue the fight plant operation, hospital offi­ around 190 pounds to under has been performed there on against abortion, said cials said. 160 pounds on his 6- foot, 2- only four other patients, three Helen Alvare, chief pro­ He was listed in critical, but inch frame. of whom died within months. life spokeswoman for the stable, condition at Presbyte­ Doctors have said they The longest survivor, Stormie U.S. Catholic bishops. rian University Hospital. expect the transplant to cure Jones of White Settlement, Alvare’s comments Casey, 61, received his two the condition. Texas, died in 1990 — six came at a Respect Life new organs June 14 in a 13- They put the governor’s years after her double trans­ Meeting June 5 at St. Photo by Salvador Portugal hour operation that doctors chances of surviving for at plant — at age 13. Mary of Mercy Church, Helen Alvare addresses the pro-life gathering at St. Mary of Mercy Church reported went very well. least one year after the opera­ Downtown. Some 130 pro- The governor suffers from a tion at 90 percent, noting that Casey, a Catholic, was in before Capitol Hill. Some 2.5 life advocates were in charge American bishops with hereditary disease called amy­ his heart was so weak before­ the national spotlight last million post cards have been Attendance. doing little to aid the pro-life loidosis that caused his liver hand that he had been at summer when he was denied sent to representatives, the “The fact we’re alive and movement. Most people aren’t severe risk of podium time to present his kicking after 20 years is in majority of them against the aware of the bishops' actions, pro-life views to the Demo­ measure. imminent (tself an amazing thing." she said, because their deeds death. cratic National Convention Alvare believes the FOCA Bishop Wuerl issues statement Alvare said, citing the many normally aren’t reported by Casey was that nominated Bill Clinton as measure won’t be brought to a (actions aligned against the the secular media. She noted A message from Bishop Donald W. expected to president. pro-life movement. vote until its sponsors have that many bishops, including Wuerl to the priests, religious and laity of r e m a in in Last year the procedure was enough votes to pass it. Bishop , are ; She noted there are more the diocese". intensive care performed on an amyloidosis Another pressing issue for involved in behind-the-scenes (han 1.6 million abortions per- As Governor Robert P. Casey recovers for the next patient, a 62-year-old man, at the pro-life movement is the roles. fijrmed a year, 6-11 times the from his recent surgeiy, I ask you to Join several days a hospital near London. So proposed Hyde Amendment, a Alvare admitted pro-choice annual rate before the Roe v. me in prayer for his rapid return to full at Presbyteri- far, the patient is doing fine, measure Alvare stated may be extremists are causing prob­ ^ade decision was enacted in health. We recognize him as a true public a n . T h e according to the hospital. 1973. The figure represents even more important than lems for the pro-life move­ servant and a loyal and devoted member piore than 4,000 abortions FOCA. ment, but she pointed out of our faith community. I ask your ftach day. The Hyde Amendment that their actions are a two- prayers also for his family during this r~ Inside Alvare pointed out that the would prohibit federal Medic­ edged sword. While they win time of special need. recent rallying point for the aid funding of abortion, except the support from some people, At the same time, I call for your prayers Diocesan/World ...... 3 pro-life movement has been to save the life of the mother. their injustice moves others to for Senator Arlen Specter who has also Editorials ...... 4 Letters ...... 5 (he Freedom of Choice Act Alvare said public opinion has decide to fight against them. dedicated his energies as a public servant Entertainment ...... 6 (FOCA) now before Congress. shown that people don’t want “Their arrogance provides a of the people of Pennsylvania, for his Catholic Life...... p , ...... 7 The campaign surrounding their tax dollars to go toward great opportunity for us suc­ recovery and for his family, that they may Classified ...... 8 abortion funding. ceeding," she said. "Watch for the bill has become one of the be strengthened in this moment of Obituaries ...... 10 top three or four ever put Alvare answered critics who (Continued on page 2) difficulty. Around Diocese...... 9-10, 13. h Bishop presenter at symposium PITTSBURGH — Bishop Ursula Kelly, SSND, elemen­ Diocese believes it has solid case (Continued from page one) Donald W. Wuerl will be a tary school consultant for with even a shred of proof to consolidated parishes would church law. presenter at a June 20 sym­ catechesis: Joyce GUlooly, on where the money from the support such a baseless be marketed and sold in a The diocese, naturally posium on the catechism in director of the Office for sale of any property involved charge would step forward properly controlled and man­ opposes any such outcom New Orleans, sponsored by Adolescent Formation and in the reorganization would with the evidence." aged process. and can cite ample canonlca the National Conference of Youth Ministry; Father M. go. The attorney said in the The truth, Fr. Lengwin said, The assets and resulting and civil law in support of Catholic Bishops, and Eric Diskin, director of the complaint filed with the court is that money from any sale of proceeds of sale will continue position. intended for bishops and Offices of Worship and of that the diocese was closing property involved in the reor­ to remain the properly of the According to the Very Rev.f their chief diocesan cate­ Evangelization/Christian churches for the purpose of ganization would remain in new (reorganized) parish. Any Lawrence A. DiNardo, episco­ chetical staffers. Initiation; and Father Ronald using proceeds from their sale the successor parish to fur­ proceeds of sale left after debt pal vicar for canonical servic­ Other local people attend­ Lawler, OFM Cap., diocesan to underwrite a national Cath­ ther the work of that particu­ liquidation will become sav­ es, the law of the Church ing include Brian Keane, catechetical consultant and olic “superfund" that would lar church. ings of the new parish and holds a bishop responsible, as director of religious a co-author of the The finance costs incurred in The financial guidelines available for its general use." a shepherd of Christ's faithful, I education/CCD; Sister Teaching o f Christ catechism. clergy sexual abuse cases. governing reorganization of The plaintiffs in the lawsuit for the administration of the “This is simply not true," parishes, issued in 1992 and are seeking a court order tell­ spiritual and sacramental life Father Lengwin said. “No such widely publicized in both the ing the Bishop to reopen the of the Church. This Includes, Elizabeth pastor alerts parishioners fund exists and suggesting and the two churches. They also want he said, the proclamation of that it does seems to be an act secular press, specify that declared unconstitutional a the word and sacraments, Someone has been fraudulently collecting money and raffle of desperation. One might rea­ “surplus and unneeded assets 1935 state law that gives the proper organization of parish- stubs for St. Michael's, Elizabeth Twp., upcoming parish fair sonably expect that a person of suppressed, merged, or Bishop title to all church real es, assignment of clergy and on July 15-18. ^ . « 1 * * ” estate in accordance with the proper administration of According to Father James Young, pastor, a woman has the temporal goods of the been collecting money, claiming she is a parish representative. Catholics misunderstand encyclical parish. (Continued from page one) Father DiNardo also noted Stubs are to be returned in Sunday collection baskets or to According to Smith, If older generations don't talk the rectory only. Local police are Investigating the matter. priests find families that that canon law would permit about it with them." She Bishop Wuerl to take temporal are “practicing this believes that young people method and who have a assets of suppressed ethnic 1 want adult advice — and once parishes for the use of the H appy F ath er ' happy marriage, the they’re given the reasons, they people will realize their diocese. However, Father "For a father’s blessing gives a family firm roots.." figure that the method makes DiNardo said. Bishop Wuerl obligation to follow this sense. —Sirach 3:9 method." felt the proper course was to She added that If young ensure that these assets went To young people, people are taught the dangers to the successor parishes, a Iplete copy of Smith said. Catholics MASS of premarital sex and contra­ path followed In the reorgani- 1 IS, filth helpful need to speak of sex as ception, they can be “sort of zatlon guidelines. i by Janet Smith, an “act of love.” She •iS -S fe * scared Into chastity." Civil statute and precedent ' FOR THE rto New Hope Publi- mentioned that since As for those who disagree also support the diocesan , New Hope, KY 40052. people want faithfulness with her, Smith points to the position. The Lay Control of UNBORN in their marriages, they Church Property Act. con­ I for information on natu- damage that sex before mar­ And All Causes of LIFE should get in the “habit riage, or sex with multiple tested In the suit, clearly '“ j planning programs in of practicing fidelity partners, can do to an removes such cases from the Sunday, June 27 • 9:00 a.m. iioceee of Pittsburgh: the before they meet that Individual’s mental health. civil courts. The applicability - j of Family Life and Family special someone." St. Benedict the Moor Church “Most people are looking for and constitutionality of this " Intf, 456-3100. Smith emphasized 91 Crawford St. at Centre Avenue long-term relationships. But state law, passed In 1935. has that, for the most part, by having sex with multiple been upheld In other cases Just above the Civic Arena MS into a network of good the young people who Jp es j^cactlclng NFP: The partners, one can’t develop a where parishes had been $ £ 3 3 $ have heard the message closed. THE ROSARY WILL BE ig ile to Couple League, P.O. strong sense of commitment winiows have reacted very posi­ PRAYED AT 8:30 A.M. Aterftctl Assigns ■ l l i l S i , Cincinnati, OH to one person." Another strong argument in r ts t v k iU m tively. She further stated favor of the diocesan position AND AGAIN AFTER THE MASS KulftarU weVlt ■ I I * " Smith said that most of the that the reason most Is that for a civil court to exert "Our Lady of the Divine Maternity help us.” 391 • 1796 people she has encountered young people don’t know coercive authority over the who practice natural family about natural family religious uses of church prop­ planning tend to have happier erty would violate the doctrine planning Is because “the family lives. of separation of church and x p e r t s “People who practice natu­ state mandated by the U.S. Alvare urges grass-roots campaign ral family planning tend to be Constitution. The principle of (Continued from page one) Court, because sources Indi­ more responsible about their non-interference with church ' S e r v i c e it — you'll see examples of It cate they are rarely read. sexuality. They realize that autonomy in religious matters they are better prepared to every day." Maijorie Becker, director of has been upheld numerous • raise any children they Alvare said that the low the diocesan Department of times In court, Including the * Miscellaneous conceive." point of the pro-life movement Social Awareness, noted that U.S. Supreme Court. REJUVENATE YOUR B.M. BAILEY SPECIAL OLD PLASTERED WALLS for her was the murder of the presence of the Clinton Plastering Co. THROUGH Make your walls abortionist Gunn at a administration in Washington 5 men to be ordained for diocese Florida clinic In March. She has led many pro-life groups JUNE Look like New (Continued from page one) Thomas, is the son of Free Estimate* said that the incident violated to focus on legislative lobbying church, Our Lady of Fatima Block Garage Reasonable Rates the fundamental principles of more than ever before. She Lawrence and Felicia Thomas. Small or Largs Jobs Hopewell Twp. A reception will Vallecorsa will celebrate his the pro-life movement. urged supporters to write 2 0 x 2 0 MASSUNG follow in the parish commu­ first Mass on June 27 at 1 Alvare urged those present their representatives. installed Day - 672-1370 nity center. p.m. in his home parish to continue their grass-roots No Too Large or Small $6300 “Personal contact by tele­ Rev. William Ogrodowski, church, Christ the King, Our 43rd Year CUSTOM-DRY campaigns, and reminded phone or letter Is critical at Room addition a, vice rector. North American Ambridge. A reception will fol­ Stucco all types them to write their representa­ Financing available Basement this time," she said. “The law­ College. Rome, will give the low In the parish courtyard. Ornamental Plastering W e do the Blueprints Waterproofing tives. She advised against makers are the ones we want Rev. Dario Gelati, pastor, Molds & Cornices Free Inspections homily. Rev. William Kohler, messages to the Supreme to Influence." 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Editorials Lawsuits and family life (X ficial Bishop Wuerl announces the following clergy appointments: ; More and more often these days, we read soil? You’ll find that claim In the court docu­ PAROCHIAL VICAR pf children suing their parents, parents suing ments and In all the local media reports. At the presentation of his provincial minister, the Very Reverend William J. Wiethom, their children, brothers and sisters dragging Does anyone really believe the bizarre con­ OFM Cap., the Rev. Dermot Rodgers, OFM Cap., is appointed parochial vicar of St. August­ each other into court. For a piece of property, spiracy theories we hear bandied about on they’re willing to subject the family to public ine Parish, Lawrenceville, effective Sunday, June 13. TV? How about that Superfund? ridicule. For the sake of a house, they’re will­ SUBSTITUTE HOSPITAL MINISTRY ing to sacrifice a home. This is why St. Paul told the Corinthians At Hie presentation of his minister provincial, the Very Rev. Jordan Hite, TOR, the Rev. • All the ills of our culture seem to find their to stay out of the secular courts. “Why, the Carlo Napoli, TOR. is appointed to Substitute Hospital Ministry to the Catholic patients and way into the Church. And this is no very fact that you have lawsuits against one staff at St. Francis Hospital, Shadyslde Hospital and West Penn Hospitals, Pittsburgh, , exception. another is disastrous for you." It’s better to effective immediately through Friday. Oct. 15. with residence at the Franciscan Friary ! Read the papers. Watch the news. You’ll work within the Church and support one attached to S t Nicholas Parish, Millvale. see parishioners, priests, and your bishops another with love. RESIDENCE derided for their support of the Parish Reor­ It’s the constant teaching of Jesus, his The Rev. Lucas G. Mwaura, CSSp, a priest from the Congregation of the Holy Ghost and ganization and Revitalization Plan. You’ll apostles, and all his saints: The Catholic the Immaculate Heart of Mary, East African Province, student in the Institute of Formative near Catholics making shocking statements Church is a family. Once upon a time, the Spirituality at Duquesne University, from residence, Laval House, Duquesne University, to kbout other Catholics and about the Church. pagans used to say of us. “See those Chris­ residence, St. Parish, Bethel Park, effective Monday, Aug. 23. I Who among us would call the pope—our tians, how they love one another." Holy Father!—a “foreign power" and deny What will our non-Catholic neighbors say Scriptures him authority over his churches on American about us today? June 20: 12th Sunday of the Year Catholics in public schools 20:10-13 much more assurance thafi Romans 5:12-15 do the results of his ministry! ’ The June 11 Pittsburgh Catholic carried a ceremony. Matthew 10:26-33 | letter from Mrs. Nancy McLane taking issue Though as a Pharisee Jesfr^ Many other young people who have In a recent interview. Rabbi does believe in a heaven and Iwith a previous editorial’s failure to congrat­ attended public high schools have repre­ Harold Kushner mentioned Fr. Roger 1 hell, he still can’t promise his! ulate Catholic students who graduate from sented the Catholic faith with equal fidelity. that many people have the Karban followers any material things i public high schools as well as those who In many cases, they also have made the face wrong Idea about God and ! receive diplomas from Catholic schools. on this earth. Yet, “Do not let of Christ real to the needy through such religion. They think God is men intimidate you," he coifl; We agree with Mrs. McLane. There are work as packing at food banks, serving meals Just a “Santa Claus" character j thousands of Catholic students throughout mands. “Do not fear thosr at homeless shelters and rehabilitating who’s supposed to grant all who deprive the body of life ithe diocese who have graduated from public housing. our wishes, and they assume but cannot destroy the soul'." ;hlgh schools who certainly deserve our So a belated tip of the editorial cap to con­ religion is the system we congratulations. In other words, “Don’t stop gratulate our young Catholic graduates of employ to present our wish doing what you should be ; One such graduate in fact, was featured public high schools. May they continue to list — In a way which forces on the front page of last week's Issue for giv­ doing just because you’re grow In their faith. And thanks. Mrs. God to give in to our requests. were my friends," he observes, hated for doing it.” ing witness to his faith at his graduation McLane, we needed that reminder. According to Rabbi Kush­ “are on the watch for any mis­ Yet Jesus' most compelling ner, this popular concept of step of mine. ‘Perhaps he will reason for being fearless faith contradicts the biblical be be trapped; then we can springs from how important concept of faith. Instead of prevail and take our ven­ the Father thinks we are.* A worthy cause helping us acquire “new stuff," geance on him.” “...Do not be afraid of any­ the Sacred Authors tell us Persecution is hard enough ' On Sunday, June 27, the annual Peters throughout the world in the 142 countries thing," he insists. “You are that God and our religion to endure even when we Pence collection will be taken throughout the with which the Vatican maintains diplomatic worth more than an entire Pittsburgh Diocese. should be helping us under­ believe we’ll one day be relations, links which allow the Holy Father’s flock of sparrows." The only This collection is an opportunity for Catho­ stand the “stufF we already rewarded with heaven. But at representatives to speak up for life-centered problem Is that God’s esteem lics to support the vital work of Pope John have: instead of praying for this point in Jewish history, values. rarely breaks through enough Paul II and the throughout the important things to happen, no one knows anything of a It is a collection, too, in which virtually all to erase the pain of being world. our faith should be showing heaven or hell! After death, the money — 8 cents of each dollar — goes to human — the kind of pain r The Peter’s Pence collection helps the Pope us the importance of the everyone believes both Jere­ the work for which It Is intended. Only two even Jesus experienced. to make pastoral visits around the world, things already happening! miah and his persecutors will cents per dollar goes for administrative costs Paul believes all humans journeys which stimulate the faith of Catho­ Fortunately, this concept is end up In the same place: of the collection. suffer because one humeri lics and which enable the Holy Father to behind today’s readings. Oth­ Sheol! All reward and punish­ speak up for peace and justice for all. We realize that there are many demands () brought sin into, the erwise there would be no way ment must come in this life. The money you contribute also enables the on your financial resources. But the realiza­ world, creating an environ­ to understand the three pas­ That's why the prophet Pope to assist victims of natural disasters tion that the appeal enables you to join with ment in which it is impossible sages. They simply don’t fit pleads, “Let me witness the throughout the world thus extending the the Holy Father in witnessing to Christ’s love to live without sinning. But the image of a “Santa Claus vengeance you take on them, compassionate care of Christ Jesus. and serving in Christ’s name should spur another human (Jesus) s6 God." They demand much for to you I have entrusted my And It makes the Church a visible force you to exhibit your generosity once again. completely gave himself ovef more sophistication. cause." The only way he can to that suffering environment, Those who believe that reli­ be certain that he's doing the Pittsburgh Catholic Publishing Associates that he was able to bring life gion teaches us how to over­ right thing is to see God pun­ to everyone. President: Most. Rev. Donald W. Wuerl, S.T.D. come pain and suffering, had ish those who are trying to Acting General Manager: Ron Cichowicz Paul teaches that we buy better not read chapters 11 to stop him from doing it. into Jesus’ life by our own Editor: Mike Aqulllna 20 of Jeremiah. The prophet But it never happens. When personal suffering — a suffer­ Comptroller: Carmella Weismantle PITTSBURGH shares his deepest thoughts we read the next verses (not ing no one can avoid, not even Assistant Editor: Phil Taylor and fears in these “Confesr included in our liturgical those who follow God. Reporters: Patricia Bartos sions." No other part of Scrip­ selection) we hear Jeremiah John W. Franko This biblical theology is cer­ ture is more depressing. cursing the very day on which tainly a lot more complicated Circulation Manager: Peggy Zezza Though Jeremiah has given he was bom. Obviously the A d v e rtis in g M anager: Jack Lee than our simple notion of !a himself to Yahweh as com­ prophet doesn’t get the “good Santa Claus God. Yet, just as Established in 1844 by Rt. Rev. Michael O’Connor, D.D. Graphic Artists: Susan Mazur pletely as possible, he finds stufF from God. Serving the Diocese of Pittsburgh— children eventually get old Regina Ducksteln Selden very little consolation in his Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Greene, Lawrence and Washington counties. Still Jeremiah remains enough to ask the right ques­ Receptionist: Patty prophetic ministry. faithful. Somehow he knows tions about Christmas, so our Published every Friday God always seems to desert it’s more important to believe Postmaster & Subscriber: Send address changes to Deadline - noon every Friday for the simple notions of life begin to him at the most crucial times, that “...the Lord is with me..." crumble when we get old and the message he proclaims than to constantly experience enough in the faith to ask tfie . * f p S yPPAari8he8 ‘n ,h* PH° Plan’ $130° i''- ,vidu* l' 16e an l8SU#- Pari8h Bulk "«<• the U.S. triggers hatred in everyone things which prove that he's PWMmh Catholic (ISsN-032-0323); 100 Wood Sheet, Suite 500, (First Ave. Entrance) Piftstiurflh, PA 15222-1922, PHONE: (412) 471-1252, FAX: (A12) 471-4228 right questions about human who hears it. “All those who with him. His faith brings him nature and God's love. Friday, June 18,1993 PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Page 5 Opinions/comments

L e t t e r * Sexism’ andpolitical correctness I was wrong,rf and the phrases ————————...... Incidentally, we must not I used, rather tried to use, last “Guardian" this week, “political Redemptorists win praise week In contrasting the Queen begrudge those poor things cov­ correctness has become thd ered by the R-word their single To the Editor: of England to the president of reflex sneer of a Right that is no Southern Ireland were Inadvert­ “In" joke, although it be feeble. I longer prepared to argue its .. In y °u/' llstfn8 of “Congregations who have ministered to ently sexist. To refresh your should keep in mind that they case.” the Pittsburgh Diocese” I noticed that the Redemptorist memory: I was commenting on are a bit short on real targets At the end of all, am I a lost Fathers and Brothers top the list with 154 years of dedi­ the visit of Mary Robinson to for humor. soul, unregenerate, so far as cated service. Thanks to each of them. Elizabeth the Second and However, the press should be sexism Is concerned, or Is there Having lived In St. Parish In Squirrel Hill j wanted to make the point that neutral and should not use PC hope for me? Tis said, "you know how wholeheartedly they have served. Though the the Irish woman was more regal straight as If it were a generally cannot teach an old dog new parish may be closing, my hope and prayer are that the than her British counterpart, accepted term. As Patrick White tricks." and 84 is old. I hope I Redemptorists will remain. but did it clumsily. points out in the British ain’t nuthin' but a houn dawg. Their tireless missionary zeal, their devotion to the Holy I say “tried" to use because Eucharist and their love of Our Mother of Perpetual Help my words were waylaid on their physical descriptions of persons are gifts which, I pray, will find even greater outlet in the path to the printer. I had writ­ Questions for Fr. Bober add color to a narrative and entire Pittsburgh area. ten that Mary was “tall, slim that partly is what I was about. . ' SR- M. ANNETTE LEONARD. OSB and lovely” and Elizabeth “small the traditional teaching that But in all my many forays Transplant issues Clyde, Mo. and ugly.” It was inaccurate to individuals are not free to against male politicians, did I label Bess ugly, she is merely matter o f concern destroy or mutilate their mem­ ever say that one was ugly? I plain, and maybe it was bad bers, or in any other way don’t remember. Did I even say By FR. CHARLES BOBER taste, but I thought the descrip­ make themselves unfit for that of Richard Nixon? QUESTION tion of the Irish woman to be their natural functions, except Was Chesterton being sexist Yesterday’s headlines harmless. I totally missed the I recently decided I’d like to when no other provision can when he wrote in “Lepanto" of sexist implications, until Patri­ contribute the organs from my be made for the good of the The following stories are taken from the fries of the Pittsbwgh Elizabeth the First, the “pale cia Bart os, who has recently body when I die, but my wfe whole body. While this view is Queen of England is looking in Catholic, America's oldest Catholic newspaper In continuous had the horrible job of editing says that the Catholic Church rooted in a long moral tradi­ publication: the glass,” while of the Spanish my copy, pointed that out to me is opposed to such a donation. King — no physical description tion, an alternative position 10 TEARS AGO when I called to protest the Is this true? but, “the Shadow of the Valois has also been given strong (1983) excision. is yawning at the Mass?" support. Byzantine auxiliary named You might well say “he Just ANSWER In my squib I was really Some have argued that the didn’t get it," and make the The entire question of Pope John Paul II named Msgr. Andrew Pataki, chancellor of about taking a dig at the British bonds of the human race and point that the worst offenders transplanting bodily organs is the Byzantine-Ruthenian Archdiocese of Pittsburgh, to be auxil­ monarchy, a harmless institu­ the Mystical Body are founded in matters of prejudice are not quite as simple as it iary bishop of the Byzantine-Ruthenian Diocese of Passaic, N.J. tion, but one with nasty conno­ upon a deep sense of charity. those who do not realize they might seem. In any case, your Resident marks 106th tations for a person who was It is then reasoned that living are prejudiced. At any rate, the specific question is the easiest raised in Ireland at a time when organ donors are motivated by Blanch Keyes, a resident of the James P. Wall Home for the offending phrases did not make part to discuss. the Irish were deemed British love and therefore such acts Aged operated by the Little Sisters of the Poor, marked her 106th it past Pat and into print. As early as 1956, Pope Pius subjects, the crown decorated should not be judged by the birthday with two separate parties. 1 admit that I have to fight a XII spoke for the Catholic our mail boxes and the Union same standards as mutilation. temptation to treat some Church in affirming the 25 TEARS AGO Jack flew over our public build­ While this position is cur­ women’s issues light-heartedly morality of organ transplants (1968) ings. The monarchy, “God Save rently gaining support among and joke about the battle of the from the bodies of the Diocesan council meets the King," as well as the British moral theologians, it too is not sexes. In spite of that, I have deceased in order to prolong Celebrating its first birthday, the Pittsburgh Diocesan Council flag, were hated by us Irish without its moral and ethical recognized that sexism is a real or enhance life in the living. nationalists. They still are in difficulties. met to advise Bishdp on how the Church could evil that must be taken serious­ While stating the morality the north, and with good combat racism and promote community harmony. of such transplants, however, While we may argue that it ly. Certainly it is no laughing reason. Pittsburghers march in Washington matter for women in the work­ the Pope pointed to certain is moral to perform such In short, I did not want to A large contingent of Pittsburghers traveled to Washington, place, under all circumstances, issues which merited con­ transplant procedures, we offend women, even feminists, but especially when they are on cern. For example, he cau­ must also ask the difficult D C. to participate in the mass march in support of the Poor but have to admit that I did not their own economically. Even tioned that every effort be question about how decisions People’s Campaign. mind offending my English when they are not on their own, made to obtain consent from are made as to whom such 50 TEARS AGO brethren and sistren, even increasingly their income is the person before death or organs go. Given a scarcity of though the Lord loves them at (1943) essential to the support of their from those who have respon­ certain body parts, should Priest dies least as much as he loves the households. sibility for the corpse. He also transplant recipients be cho­ Irish. Hard to admit, but true. Father Thomas Joseph Glynn, a priest of the Pittsburgh Dio­ Would I have used the sen on their ability to pay? Or If I were a Republican (what a pointed to the more serious cese for 50 years, died at St. Francis Hospital, Lawrenceville. offending phrases if the respec­ should they be chosen on the ghastly thought), I should concern that the bodies of the tive heads of state were males? basis of the value they hold brand the whole affair an exer­ poor not be routinely placed Would they even have occurred for our society? if that is the —Compiled by JOHN FRANKO cise in PC, political correctness. at the service of scientific to me? Possibly. Because criteria, then who will make But I am not and do not. research or organ donation I while a different standard is such value Judgments? | observed for the wealthy. It might also be asked how Catholics think of parish, priests as ’ The specific answer to your free one is in refusing the ' question, then, is that the donation of a needed body By MSGR. PAUL LACKNER Most Catholic lay persons, on Mass (May 23) at St. Vincent de Catholic Church is not part. This is especially true in When a Catholic clerical few extra miles, perhaps for only the other hand, think of their Paul Church in Esplen, where I opposed to transplanting the hypothetical case of a theologian thinks about his 15 minutes, to a parish which Church in a way far different was pastor for many years. She organs from the deceased to brother or sister who is in Church he is inclined to turn his has all the necessary facilities. than the theologian I have said in effect that America is the living. The extension of need of an organ which can be It will obviously take time to thoughts to the papacy, where described. For them, the parish basically an immigrant country. your question, however, is not obtained only from a brother the pope reigns as the successor achieve membership in the full Church and the priests assigned The Lithuanians, who founded so simply answered. or sister. Are there obliga­ to St. Peter. He might even quote sense of the word. Our forebears there constitute the Catholic the St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Contemporary medicine tions? Can the spouse of an to himself the words that Christ Church. They do not tend to displayed great courage in leav­ undertook the great adventure now affords us the ability to intending donor prevent the spoke to Peter as found in St. consider the pope, the local ing their homeland and crossing of coming to America and transplant organs from one procedure because he or she Matthew’s Gospel: “You are bishop or the chancery office, the ocean to come to America. In achieving all they did. Their living being to another. This feels that it is an unjustifiable Peter and on this rock I will build however important they might some cases they could not read children and grandchildren procedure involves a perfectly risk? Can one demand com­ my church, and the gates of the be for the government of the or write. However, with great have a different adventure fac­ healthy person being “in­ pensation for a donated body underworld can never hold out Church. courage, I repeat, they came ing them — to get involved in a jured" permanently in order part? Is it permissible for a against it" (Matt 15:18-19). What I have Just written here, built their homes, their process that will make the new to improve the well-being of person to donate organs solely These words are inscribed (in explains in great measure the parish church and the parochial another. Such procedures are for monetary gain? Latin) over the high altar at St. parish a vibrant force in their anger that many Catholic people school. n o t without moral It should be clear at this Peter's Basilica In Rome. expanded community. experience when their parish is And now, their children and Implications. point that even the most sim­ , When thinking about his On another matter — some merged with another parish or grandchildren must suffer the The fundamental question ple questions regarding moral Church, the theologian may lay persons tell me that they parishes, or is closed, as is loss of their parish church (the is whether such procedures theology must be handled turn his thoughts to the Nicene wish that their parish priests happening in this diocese and school was closed there several are morally permissible. Pope with extreme care. The Creed which Is recited at Sunday would preach at times on abor­ throughout the United States years ago). However, this loss is Pius XII, in the 1956 allocu­ Church has issued specific Mass. Or he might ruminate tion. birth control, the gay situ­ due to the shortage of priests minimal in comparison to the tion cited earlier, stated that statements regarding certain about the doctrine of the Mysti­ and the shifting of populations. loss of home, church and native ation and couples living together he did not intend to take up cal Body of Christ, about which fundamental issues while One of the better pieces of country of their forebears. They without getting married. The this question and thus St. Paul wrote so well in the 12 th other questions have been left advice for those who are upset, are not asked to cross the ocean laity say that the public media refrained from either approv­ for further study and develop­ chapter of his first letter to the as I have described, came from a and found a new parish. No, are bombarding them on these ing or condemning such pro­ ment of thought. It is impor­ Corinthians, as well as in several who spoke briefly at the they are merely required to matters and they need spiritual cedures. One of the earliest other places. tant to understand the dinner following the farewell board a bus or to drive by car a guidance. positions on this matter cites difference.

Pope Benedict became ‘ pr ’ By SR. MART FIDELIA CHMIEL contrary, this happens by a stroke diplomat to guide the Church dur­ CSSF of the loving Providence of God. dedication, his tact, self-effacement ing the harrowing war years, elected , Recently, there was an extremely It appears that in the unfailing and authentic warmth. Della Chiesa as the new Pope on balanced essay by Meg Greenfield in Providence of God, Benedict was His pontificate was noted by “the Sept. 6, 1914. He took the name of Newsweek (May 10 issue) entitled destined for the papacy and time incessant cry for peace" as he fear­ Benedict XV. “Judging Our Presidents.” She ques­ has vindicated him and his accom­ lessly denounced the burning hate When Cardinal Merry del Val tioned why we were so determined plishments. It is the prerogative of which fed the monster war which knelt before the new Pope, Della began in Sarajevo, Jugoslavia. He to see our presidents “either as the secretaiy of state to draw up a Chiesa with a gentle smile said “The did everything to end war and estab­ saints or scoundrels instead a little list of prospective candidates to be stone rejected by the builders has lish a just peace, providing safe of each." And a little of each all Of us made cardinals. At that point in become the cornerstone." Where­ assistance to war victims and pris­ are without exception. time, the secretary of state at the upon in a beautiful response, full of oners regardless of their creed or . Even the process of Vatican was the brilliant and hand­ reverential obedience, Cardinal nationality. His three-point proposal has undergone revolutionaiy chang­ some Cardinal Merry del Val, a man es. A decade ago. Pope John Paul II Merry del Val completed the quota­ for peace foreshadowed President of remarkable strengths and holi­ Woodrow Wilson’s 14 Points. abolished the ancient position of a tion: “By the Lord has this been ness but like the rest of us, mani­ Every time Cardinal Merry del Val During the unfortunate ecclesias­ “devil's advocate" in place of a very done and it is wonderful in our festing prejudice and a definite drew the list he never named Della tical excesses that followed in the human system with new mandates eyes. blindspot in regard to Pope Benedict Chiesa. When he submitted the final wake of Modernism, Benedict’s cou* for lay saints and Third World For people of faith, nothing hap­ XV, at that time Bishop Giacomo three lists. , the reigning rageous efforts to repress the self- figures. pens by chance, even in papal della Chiesa. pontiff, in his own handwriting appointed intellectual gestapo of Today, there is a great need for elections. It is said that some of the digni­ added the name of Della Chiesa to highly placed prelates like Cardinal new thinking about the nature of Bom in , , on Nov. 21, taries and brilliant figures including the last list. In May of 1914, Pius X Merry del Val manifested his wisr yar and the status of peace. It 1854 of a noble family, Della Chiesa Cardinal Merry del Val outshone made him a cardinal. dom. His spacious heart earned hiifc yould be worthwhile to leam more studied law at Genoa. After complet­ this naturally retiring, keenly intelli­ Three months later, on Aug. 20, the title of a Universal Father 3.bout one of the greatest providen- ing ecclesiastical studies, he was gent, meticulously proper bishop, 1914, Pope Pius X was dead. although he was severely persecute^ dal peace makers during World War ordained and attended the Church’s who was rather physically unattrac­ Now as a cardinal, Della Chiesa and misjudged. Pope Benedict XV illustrates beau- foreign service school. He entered tive. As a result of an injury at birth, attended the consistory to elect a May he intercede for a world torn dfully the biblical truth th£.t the the diplomatic corps, became secre­ this nobleman’s eye, ear and shoul­ new Pope. The College of Cardinals, by ancient hatreds and challenge us stone rejected by the builders does tary and then Bishop of Bologna. der were higher on one side than the recognizing the specific need of the not only to lives of prayier and sacrtr- become the cornerstone. And Everywhere he worked quietly and other. He was short and walked with time for a highly trained, very com­ flce for peace, but also to judge our Respite human machinations to the a limp. competently in the background. own shortcomings by the same stan­ v » passionate, extremely competent Everyone was inspired by his heroic v dards we apply to others. Page 6 PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC, Friday, June 18,1993 Entertainment

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f ‘Kiss of Spider Woman* leads musicals The H istorica l R iver Jord an By WILLIAM NED ANDREWS ' With the annual Tony As the two characters becomes a pinball wizard as As far as rivers in this world go, the Holy Land's only river, the Awards, “Kiss of the Spider dance around each other In a he journeys through life. Tony- Jordan, is but a paltry creek as compared to such mighty waterways as Woman,” a musical that had tango of Interpersonal winning director Des McAnuff, the Amazon, the Nile, the Mississippi, the Danube, and dozens of other little hope of survival until it Intrigue, the Spider Woman, who brought us “Big River," such heavyweights. It is only about 200 miles long (less than 80 as the liras reworked In Canada, crow flies), only a stone's throw wide in certain places depending upon embodied by the actress keeps it all moving with fast- the season, and barely 5 ft deep. In addition, its water is muddy and became the toast of Broadway. Fr. Peter Aurora In her greatest role, paced flair. Wayne Cllento’s foul-smelling, it is virtually innavigable, and it deadens in the Dead Sea, * “ Winning seven awards Horton waits to give Molina his final choreography Is terrific. The a body of salt water in a basin 1,286 ft. below sea level. Yet despite its including Best Musical, the kiss, the kiss of death. rock musical has finally come humble statistics, this stream is more beloved worldwide than any of the show Is based on the novel by This may all seem rather Into its own with a big splash aforementioned giants, it being the scene of so many significant events Manuel Puig. The score by which occurred there in Biblical times. Match the specific events detailed dismal, but the production Is of color and exuberance. in the left-hand column with the respective familiar names of the Kander and Ebb and the book a marvel to behold. The score One of the best shows to dynamic men who made history on its banks. Jjy Terence McNally took home by John Kander and Fred Ebb come along in recent years is top honors as did Chita Rlv- is their best since “Cabaret." the British import “Blood 1. the preacher and close cousin of Jesus who — a. fcra, Anthony Crlvello and other a political activist The Chita Rivera Is breathtaking Brothers.” A tragic tale of twin baptized Him in the waters of the Jordan Brent Carver, the three lead* window dresser, Molina, as Aurora while Anthony Cirv- brothers who are separated at 2. the immensely wealthy king of Israel who built — b. David Jng players. The only major escapes from the dreariness of ello shines as Valentin. It Is birth, this musical has one of brass foundries and brick factories along the hward it missed was that for prison through fantasies of Brent Carver, however, as the most powerful finales ever Jordan to provide construction materials for his temple in Jerusalem best direction, which went to Aurora, his favorite movie Molina, who steals the show to hit the stage. Stephanie rTommy." ■*; actress, who fills his techni­ with one of the greatest per­ Lawrence Is charming as the 3. the first Biblical character to dwell In the valley — c. Gideon * “Kiss," set in a South Amer­ color dreams. Valentin, the formances ever given on mother who realizes the con­ of the Jordan, which became his new home after he split with his uncle, ican prison, deals with the activist, finds that he must Broadway. sequences of giving up her relationship of two cellmates, use Molina to get a message While “Kiss” leads the way, child. 4. the rebellious son of King David who pursued — d. Joshua one a window dresser and the through to his comrades. there are several other shows Watching her energetic his father across the River Jordan to slay him but who himself was slain when his head that are also worth seeing. If desire change into final became entangled in tree branches you are looking for the kind of despair Is quite a transforma­ Me vie ratings romantic comedy for which tion to behold. Con O’Neill 5. the judge of Israel who freed the Hebrews from — e. Reuben the oppression of the Midianltes by pursuing New York is famous, then Neil - The classification for the moral suitability o f JUms is deter­ offers a fine supporting perfor­ them across the Jordan and decisively van­ mined by the U. S. Catholic Conference's Department of Simon’s "Goodbye Girl" is Just mance. “Blood Brothers" may quishing them the ticket. Starring the always be small, but it packs a wallop Communications. 6. the great prophet and leader of the Hebrews — f. Absalom wonderful Bernadette Peters few other musicals have. This whose life ended dramatically when he climbed Theatrical Movies: Orlando, A-III as Paula, a dancer whose luck Is one musical you won’t Mt. Nebo overlooking the Valley of the Jordan, The Adventures of Huck Posse, A-IV with men Is all bad, the musi­ forget. where he saw the Promised Land, then died Finn, A-II The Sandlot, A-II cal is based on the movie of 7. the first son of , the one whose descen­ — g. Naaman Boiling Point, O Sidekicks, A-III the same name. The real sur­ dants Inherited a choice piece of territory in the Cliffhanger, O Silver, O prise here is the remarkable Jude Pohl Pr o d u c tio n s Promised Land bordered on the west by the The Crush, A-III Super Mario Bros., A-II performance of Martin Short River Jordan The Dark Half, A-III Teenage Mutant Ninja Tur­ as Elliott. T h e Goodbye Girl" 8. the valiant and renowned Hebrew king who — h. John Dave, A-III' tles 3, A-II is simply good, clean fun. won a great victory Dragon: The Bruce Lee Sto­ Toys, A-III For those looking to recap­ 9. the Syrian general who was cured of leprosy by — 1. Lot ry. A-III What’s Love Got to Do With ture the ‘60s, the Who’s the prophet Elisha who dipped him into the Guilty as Sin, A-III It, A-III Tommy," another major Tony waters of the Jordan seven times « Hear No Evil, A-III •A-I, General Patronage winner, is filling the seats at a 10. the commander-in-chief who led the Children of — j. Indecent Proposal, O •A-II, Adults and record pace. Newly adapted Israel into the Promised Land across the Jor­ Indian Summer, A-III Adolescents for the stage, Tommy" is a W & e t e d e dan miraculously on dry ground- Jurassic Park, A-II •A-m, Adults video-live combination filled Pittsburgh's Life with Mikey, A-II •A-IV, Adults with reserva­ with energy and drive. 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Bishop Thomas Tobin. trayal of Christian leaders within the Catholic or Protes­ their occupational lives.” In this program the bishop explains why Jesus created a reveals that while they aren’t tant traditions — appear so Christians appeared so structured, visible Church to continue His work and how stereotyped as slick televange­ rarely because the other char­ rarely, the study said, that THE KANDCI 4 EH MUSICAL bishops are successors of the apostles. list types, neither are they acters don’t have religious “over 45 percent of all the Opens July 16, Fridays & Saturdays The program, part of a continuing series based on a shown giving the spiritual convictions, said Skill. characters identified as Chris­ catechism titled “The Teaching of Christ" is also shown on leadership one would expect “They have no political con­ tians appeared in just three of afe sjacaie from real-life clergy. various cable systems in the diocese following the telecast. victions as well,” he said in an the 100 episodes.” Those epi­ Webster Hall, Oakland “Christian leaders are little interview. sodes were from “Father FRFF VAI FT PABICIM r. more than convenient mecha­ The study showed that Dowling Mysteries” and nisms for moving a story leaders who are portrayed are “Amen," which have since Inform ation o r Reservations Call O ur Hotline <4121 !27b-:ihhi around other more interesting, “sincere and humble individu­ been canceled. 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B | « m |iif l| f ■ |1|||| By SUSAN K. MAZUR According to Huey, the group has the prepara- *"** » Imagfoe standing in your ordi- tiondown to a science, Appnj§tonately 10,000 bt nary church parking lot and see- ; pounds of pine shavings were purchased this !§§ R 2& £ S | B ^ M ^ R tog dozens of brilliant colors glit- •year; The men began the dyeing process one . ^ B ter off the pavement, eacfe'lene weekbefore the celebration. Small electric JL H carefully arranged to form an cement mixers were used to hold the sawdust ^ JpF' intricately detailed picture. and dye and to mix the colors. Each batch of 'w H ltfflt© ^jltoalize? Then you sawdust was dyed twice, Huey said, to. create r 3 hkvenjt experienced the feast of vibrant hues that must withstand tfie suh>and | Jpca^ua Christl with the faithful »*■ of Hofy Martyrs Parish to At the site, Huey and his helpers naarkfed off ^ Tarentum, Pa. the areas for each carpet^; then kept a steady m with sawdust and supply of sawdust available to the builders. 1 vegetable dye, the parishioners Interested newcomers wertnencouraged to build ^ B M 3 W » P g ^ ^ B ^ P B of Holy Martyrs reinforce and their own carpets. Though the celebration always ends with [i Often releam their faith while more carpets than had beed planned, Huey noted they have f l p u H t v . m v 1 celebrating the Body and never run out of sawdust. ] M Blood of Christ. The colorful displays seenftjto amaze everyone wno see ■ This year marked the 50th them, especially Father Joseph Grosko, administrator df SBK j S?"** 1 anniversary of the Corpus Holy Martyrs. This year marked his first experience with the P ~M. ■ I T . ^ Christ! tradition to Taren- event. g turn, a unique display of “I’m startled and stunned'by the vibrant colors, by the toarpets" made of colored tabloids (carpets) and by the energy and enthusiasm they’ve sawdust and fashioned into created in the parish," Grosko said. “Thatbas been out­ religious symbols and bibli- standing. And what I was especially touched by was the cal scenes. The exhibit number of young children involved. It’s fnore than I’ve ever 1 took place in the parking realized a family affafyr lot of thje Sacjjed Heart/St. The Scanga faqgjfccan attest to the togetherness the feast H Peter worship day and the earpetaisplay have created. Carl and Maiy .The carpetjzadition is Lynn Scang* began building carpets in the 1960s. Today, of German Origin and was daughter* and sons, daughters-in-law and sons-to-lafy, fian­ adopted % the faithful of ces and sweethearts come from as far as Maryland and as Church to 1943. I fear as Butler to participate. Diane Conroy, artist behind Two Holy Ghost priests, Father Julius Zehlejr and Father ; Cfie pf the Scangas’ carpets depicted the various nappes this large Last Supper James McNamara, assigned to Sacred Heart at the time, given to Christ in Scripture, carpet, adds detail to her suggested that the Holy Name Society begin the project for Daughter Mary Beth, who designed the carpet, explained design. Corpus Christi as a way to help strengthen and solidify their the significance of the idea. faith during the difficult years of the Second World War. “Weput together thisfcarpet with different symbols §jff the It began simply. The dozen or so members of the society titles off Jesus. We thought this would be a good family took exclusive control, overseeing preparation! 31111 designing projecf to do because each person had their own little block and building five or six carpets. fto wor|c on. It turned into a learning experience because I As the boys in the parish matured, fathers and grandfa­ jwap afle to explain to everyone what their block mearit and thers encouraged their participation in the event, participa- | [they Were able to relate to that title of Christ." tion that, throughout the years, has expanded to include Fr. brosko agreed with the educational significance'pf the mothers and daughters, parishioners and non-parishioners. tradition. “Building the carpets forces people to reflect and to Catholics and non-Catholics. 1^7%° Understand what the tabloids are about," he said. "It’s Skip Culleiton and his wife Ann are two parishioners who yery educational. As I go around and watch, [the buildfrs have carried on the tradition for generations. Wnd spectators] reflect. It makes people stop and ponder “I began working the carpets to 1956," Skip recalled. “My tfieir faith." dad had worked on them several years before that. At that | When the carpets are complete, tradition dictates that the time. Only the men of the parish worked on carpets. Blessed facrament be carried through the “Nineteen fifty-six was a significant year because.. .until displays to two altars set up on opposite then we had only done simple designs using two or three Sides of the parking lot. The parish was colors and some stencils. In 1956, my dad did a picture of honored to have Aux. Bishop William J. the Sacred Heart. That was the first time we made a figure to Winter p if side over this year's proces- the carpet,” Culleiton said. jsion, prayer service and benediction. Today, the 12-by-15-feet carpets are much more elabo­ And after the festivities? The carpets -Wf rate. Often, detailed figures with lifelike features are were swept up and the sawdust dis- / j B | A sculpted from the sawdust. This year's largest feature carpet posed of. Hours of hard work disap- measured 12 feet by 30 feet and depicted the Last Supper peared to rpinutes, and yet year after j f with startling realism. Thirty-three carpets were created for year, farpiljtes come together to begin I v - 3 1 S ’ this year’s feast, six more than originally planned. the ritual again. / *"*T.r In charge of planning was Jim Huey. With former chair­ Ann Cullciton had a theory about me* man Dave Kuniak and several men of the parish, Huey was the tradition’s popularity. “It’s like I M m ® _ responsible for buying the sawdust and dye, for preparing working lou r way to heaven," she m the sawdust and for overseeing activities at the celebration said. “Yop sacrifice, you do all this M M 4 * site. After 17 years at the helm, Kuniak handed control to hard work ahd it’s tom up at the | «w Huey this year. end of the day. Vet, you’re striving I in your work to eventually see

The Scanga family creates the symbols depicting the Scriptural names q f Jesus. Photos by Jim Herrmann Illustration by Sue Mazur

\ux. Bishop William J. Winter, center, incenses the monstrance during the prayer qervice that ends the Corpus Christi celebration. Fr. Joseph Grosko, right, administrator qf Holy Martyrs, and Ft. John Amott, left, former administrator, dssist in the procession. 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By Michael Miesch ret, a reference librarian in San M ar­ Catholic N ew s Service cos; and Seana, who is to begin a novitiate with the Dominicans in TYLER, Texas (CNS) — People Nashville, Tenn., on Aug. 8. The make a fuss over the fact that four o f youngest, Brennan, a college sopho­ the seven Vaverek children have cho­ more, stayed home to take exams. sen a religious vocation. “ Being a mother is the greatest But Sheila Vaverek is quick to vocation there is, if that’s what G od point out that she and her husband, is calling you to do,” Mrs. Vaverek Milton, “are equally said. “W h at’s more, being a Catholic “I can understand why parents proud o f those chil­ mother is the best kind o f mother to dren who have cho­ be because o f the graces you receive today would not encourage their sen to serve the from the sacraments.” children to pursue a religious voca­ church as laity.” Catholic parents “should try to Their four sons take the sacraments seriously,” she tion. Blip the thing they have to and three daughters said. “They should make use o f the remember is that we are not calling were “always taught graces the sacraments provide to help them, God is calling them. to consider as each other and their children be options single life, holier people.” married life and reli­ She noted that people often say to gious life,” said Mrs. Vaverek in a her, “O h , you’re the mother o f a telephone interview. Each state has priest,” but seldom say to her hus­ its “ unique rewards and difficulties,” band, “O h , you’re the father o f a and in each state “G o d is present,” priest.” she said. “ It’s the father who taught them to The family lived in Tyler until be a father,” she said, referring to moving to the Diocese of Austin in Milton, a self-employed designer of 1975. casts and dies for metal and plastic “I can understand why parents products in San M ar­ today would not encourage their chil­ cos. dren to pursue a religious vocation,” Father Gavin, the “Being a mother is the greatest Mrs. Vaverek said. “ But the thing oldest at 34, said the they have to remember is that we are Vaverek children are vocation there is, if that’s what God not calling them, God is calling not the product o f is calling you to do. What’s more, them. You do your children a disser­ religious education being a Catholic mother is the best vice if you don’t tell them that G o d classes or Catholic may be calling them to a religious schools. Their train­ kind of mother to be because of the vocation.” ing came from their graces you receive from the Mrs. Vaverek recendy traveled parents in the form sacraments. ” from the family home in San Marcos, o f commentary on Texas, to Emmitsburg, M d., for the church and world ordination o f son Hayden to the events. transitional diaconate for the Archdi­ “ Milton and I were aware that we ocese for the Military Services. were the primary teachers o f our chil­ Father Gavin Vaverek, chancellor dren and we took that very for the Tyler Diocese and pastor o f seriously,” Mrs. Vaverek said. St. Jude Church in Henderson, also “W e never sat down with the Bal­ attended the diaconal ordination, the timore Catechism and drilled the step before priestly ordination. answers into the children,” she add­ The other children present were ed. But the couple tried to bring Father Timothy, pastor in Bellmead religion “into daily conversation. in the Austin Diocese; Molly, a home That’s really the most effective way health care nurse in Austin; M arga­ to teach kids.’ Er. 6am B , N euven

or all the seminarians J r. Daniel VaUecorsa Dam D. Nguyen came who will be ordained this a long way to fulfill his year, Philip N . Farrell vocation — all the way may have taken the most from Vietnam. unique path to his Daniel Vailecorsa gave H e has experienced vocation. A year after the idea o f the priesthood ■j.— ^p... more in his 35 years than being accepted as a a lot o f thought before he > I most others face in a theology student by the made his decision, but lifetime, from personal Diocese o f Pittsburgh in his experience as a tragedy to having to learn 1975, Farrell left to make Spanish instructor at an entirely new language sure that he was doing Immaculate Conception and culture. the right thing. High School, “When I first entered “ I intended to take a Washington, confirmed Tr. -Mark L. Thomas this country,” said Mg| year oil. just to evaluate his sense o f vocation. Nguyen, “I couldn't my situation, but it took “Teaching there, and make the decision to a little longer to settle working in the Church enter seminary right those questions about my atmosphere, planted the From his earliest days, away. I had to make sure life that bothered me.” seed in my mind. Also, Mark L. Thomas wanted I had the ability to act as In fact it took Farrell, working with young to be a priest. a priest.” 39, whose home parish is people opened my eyes to h GrfepcQ “The desire has always Nguyen left Vietnam St. Philip, Crafton, dose my calling.” been with me, I suppose in 1982 for Thailand. to 13 years to find the answers to his questions. In Vailecorsa, 34, whose since I made my first There and in Indonesia, he spent time in various that time he worked at Kaufmann's Department home parish is Christ the communion,” said refugee camps. In 1984, he was accepted into the Store for a time, then at various other jobs, When Robert J. King, Ambridge, Thomas. U.S. under the Government Humanity Policy, eventually settling down to work for Liberty Mutual Grecco was in high graduated from It’s that dream that under the sponsorship o f the Diocese o f Pittsburgh. Insurance Company from 1978 until 1989. school he began to have Ambridge Area High School and enrolled at the Thomas is going to He studied for one year at the University o f Through all o f this, Farrell always knew he'd thoughts o f becoming a University o f Pittsburgh. H e obtained a bachelor o f realize when he is Pittsburgh, an experience he said benefited him return to his early vocation. priest. H e put the idea arts degree in Spanish and Italian languages and ordained to the greatly. “ I figured I’d come back eventually, because up aside, however, so that he literature and a master o f arts in the same field. H e priesthood on June 26 at “ M y experience at Pitt helped me to understand until the time I left, all I knew was seminary, so could follow another taught for one year at M oon Area High School St. Paul Cathedral. the Church and my faith. It made me prepared for when I did leave I really had no idea what to expect. vocation. before working at Immaculate Conception. Thomas, 34, whose home my vocation better,” said Nguyen. 1 do have to say that the experience was pretty wild, “ I gave it Asked i f he’d like to use his fields o f study in his parish is Our Lady o f Dam entered St. Paul Seminary and Duquesne pretty interesting. I had fun but it was hard work.” consideration in high vocation, Vailecorsa said “ ...it would be nice, but I Fatima, Hopewell Twp., University, where he graduated in 1989, he entered Farrell attended St. Paul Seminary and Duquesne school, but teaching took will o f course go to wherever I may need to serve the took a rather unusual St. Vincent Seminary, Latrobe, in the fall o f that University from 1971 to 1975. H e graduated from over in college.” people o f God.” Vailecorsa added that he believed course on his way to the year. Through all o f this, Nguyen still had to deal Duquesne with a bachelor o f arts degree in classics Grecco, 31, whose that the Church is “a unified, living, whole entity,” priesthood. with language and cultural barriers. and philosophy. Upon returning to seminary he was home parish is St. and that he would try to pass that idea on to the Following his “At first I suffered because o f differences, but over assigned to St. Athanasius, West View, for an Michael the , people he serves. graduation from Hopewell High School, Thomas time I think people have accepted me and I’ve extended pastoral experience. H e then entered St. Butler, graduated from The seminarian has been studying at the North attended the Ivy School o f Art for one year. H e was accepted them. I think that there had to be Vincent Seminary, Latrobe, and is now in his fourth Butler Senior High American College, Rome, and describes the city as then employed in retail sales with Gimbel Brothers open-mindedness on both sides, and a willingness to year. School. After two years at “ ...a crossroads o f Christianity,” where people from for eight years before continuing his education. accept the challenge that came with accepting new The seminarian says that his experiences have Butler County everywhere can “work to keep the Church a strong, Thomas graduated from Duquesne University in things.” “ helped him see how lay people look at life and Community College, vibrant body.” 1989 with a bachelor o f arts in philosophy. H e also Is there any difference between the Church in faith.” The experience made him feel “one with the Grecco transferred to The excitement o f ordination “ ...really hasn't attended St. Paul Seminary while at Duquesne. Vietnam ard the Church in the U.S.? Nguyen said people. Being a priest makes one no better than lay Clarion University, where he obtained a bachelor o f sunk in yet,” but added that he “ ...can’t wait to get “When I worked for Gimbels, my work was that the political climate o f Vietnam does affect the people. It made me able to relate to others and fed science degree in elementary education as well as a back to the U.S. on June 19.” service-oriented. In addition, with the wide variety Church, since religion, especially Catholicism, is empathy for them in their good and bad times. After master's degree in the field. o f people I met, I had my vocation confirmed virtually banned. H e added that he was impressed all, when I was working I experienced many o f the Through all o f this, those who knew him best because I enjoyed serving people.’ by the amount o f laity involvement in the U.S. same difficulties anyone else might face.” had a feeling that he might enter the priesthood. Thomas found his fellow employees at Gimbels Church, and by this country’s openness. Farrell added that he was currently “scared out o f “ It really didn’t surprise anyone when I to be “very encouraging and supportive. They Nguyen said that he considered being a priest “an my mind,” but that experienced priests have told announced my intentions because I was always so helped me persevere and told me to go ahead and honor.” H e believes that priests should look upon him that “being scared is good, because it means active in my Church.” give it a try.” their vocations, “with optimism.” And he believes that I want to do a good job as a priest.” Grecco graduated Magna Cum Laude from the As for what he hopes to accomplish as a priest, that the priesthood is a “ normal, but also a unique, Pontifical College Josephinum, Columbus, Ohio, Thomas again stressed his love o f service to others. vocation,” and that a priest should approach the with a master o f arts in theology and a “After I complete my education, I hope to work duties o f his vocation, “with a good frame o f mind.” concentration in biblical studies. H e also received as a parish priest because I'd like to give something his master o f divinity degree at the Pontifical back to the community.” Thomas, a studcn' at the College Josephinum. North American College in Rome, says that he is When asked what he hopes to do once he looking forward to returning to the U.S. on June becomes a priest, Grecco says he hopes to teach in 19. elementary education again. H e taught first-graders “ I think I ’ve been well prepared for the for three years at Butler Catholic School while priesthood. I suppose my job now is to take what completing his master’s work. I’ve learned in the seminary and apply it in a “Ideally I’d like to be a teaching priest, because I parish.” have great respect for Catholic schools. But, I’ll go where G od leads me.” D

Friday, June 18,1993 PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Around the diocese

Teaching as Jesus Father’s Day ‘Media literacy9 and catechetics in Millvale By FR. TIMOTHY WHALEN Director, Spiritual Formation of Youth St. Anthony Youth Group in In his recent message for the 27th World Communica­ Millvale will sponsor a tions Day, Pope John Paul chose to address the issue of Father’s Day breakfast Sun­ videocassettes and audiocassettes and the role they play day, June 20, from 8 a.m. to 1 in the formation of culture and conscience. In his address, p.m. The event will be held in he asks that children and adolescents be taught a proper the lyceum, and admission is and responsible use of the media. $3.50 for adults, $2 for chil­ We are blessed In our diocese with an excellent Learn­ dren under 12. For more ing Media Center which strongly endorses the use of media in catechetics, but anyone familiar with youth can information call 821-9825. recognize the need to use the center much more exten­ sively than for just trying to find the right movie for the right class. Holy Trinity sets A key component of any type of youth ministiy is teach­ ing young people how to decode and interpret the media June linen sale they consume. A quick review of some facts makes it Linens at mill wholesale understandable why, in the '90s, youth ministiy and prices will be on sale on media literacy are inseparable. Wednesday and Thursday, Before his or her first day of school the average child June 23 and 24, from 9 a.m. St. Philomena's Parish will have watched more than 4,000 hours of TV. to 9 p.m. in the cafeteria at You can Just imagine, then, why it is a fact that by the Holy Trinity School, Beaver Squirrel Hill time they graduate from high school teens will have spent Grade Road, Robinson Twp. 13,000 hours sitting in class but over 16,000 hours sit­ The event will benefit school Served by the Redemportist Fathers and Brothers (1839-1993) ting in front of TV. That includes watching about 650,000 athletic programs. Featured and by the Schools Sisters of Notre Dame (1843-1981) commercials, at the rate of 700 per week. will be all forms of bedding, Teenagers buy 38 percent of the movie tickets sold each towels, shower curtains, lin­ year and have seen 400 films by the time they graduate. ens, rugs, curtains and pan­ By the time they walk on stage to receive their diploma, els. There is no admission they probably will have listened to about 9,000 hours of charge. For information, call music, since more than 55 percent of teens listen to at 787-2551 evenings. St. Philomena's least five hours of recorded music in an average week and, according to a 1990 study, watch about two hours of MTV Community of Faith a day. Villa Maria Young people between the ages of 15 and 19 buy 25 of Squirrel Hill invites percent of all recordings in the United States (tapes. CDs, tutor service all former records). The media for many teens today is not just a The Sisters of the Humility source of entertainment but a process of moral formation. of Mary will open a tutoring Anyone who cares about youth will challenge them not to parishioners and service for high school and believe eveiything they have seen and heard. As Pope John Paul stated in his message: college students this summer friends to join in “It is likewise important that those who make use of at the Villa Maria Community media such as the audiocassette or videocassette should Center in Villa Maria, Pa. For celebrating the annual not see themselves as mere consumers. Each individual, information call Sister Eliza­ Novena to Our Lady simply by making his or her reactions to media offerings beth Staudt, 964-8861. known to those who produce and market them, can have of Perpetual Help and a definite effect on the subject matter and moral tone of future offerings. The family in particular, as the basic unit HAVE YOU St. John Neumann of society, is deeply affected by the media environment in HEARD HIM which it lives. CSsR DD “Parents therefore have a grave duty to educate the CALL? family in a critical use of the means of social communica­ tion. The importance of this task needs to be explained especially to young married couples. Nor should catecheti­ cal programs overlook the need to teach children and ado­ lescents a proper and responsible use of the media." All of us need to make media literacy an addition to our catechetical agenda for the future. June 16-24 CDA to mark CUSTOM 90th jubilee TA BLE P A D DOMINICAN SISTERS 8 a.m., 11 a.m., 7 p.m. The Catholic Daughters of the Protect your treasured dining Americas will open their 90th ta b le to p w ith Custom Fit OF HAWTHORNE TABLE PADS! anniversary celebration with a • WASHABLE TOP Providing free shelter and Weekend Schedule Mass Saturday, June 26, at 11 I INSULATED FELT care to incurable cancer • HEAT RESISTANT a.m. in the National Shrine of patients. $ 3 9 9 5 the Immaculate Conception in Our Sisters come from all walks o f life. Saturday, 6 p.m. Prior nursing experience not required. Washington. D.C. The Pittsburgh Any size table up to 42 * 60 a t this Low Prlcel WE’LL COME OUT AND MEASURE YOUR TABLE FREE! Sunday, 8 a.m., Diocesan Committee will be QUALITY TABLE PAD CO. CONTACT: Sr.Marie Edward attending. For bus information Rosary Hill Home • 600 Linda Ave. Ph: 521-7803 anytime Hawthorne, New York 10532 10 a.m., 12 noon call 274-7461 or 226-2733. 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U U \X a feel all tied up in knots — knots that bind you in a and employees R My relationships with family, therapy-rich environment that friends and co-workers are supports your Catholic faith. of the parish terrible. All 1 want to do is At Divine Mercy Treatment A stay in bed. 1 worry all the Centers you can find the time. I've thought about suicide spiritual and emotional healing to attend the D or running away. Is there any you are looking for. Just pick V hope for me?" up the phone today and call: final Sunday Liturgy Hope and help are just a 1-800-MERCY-4-U. phone call away. We welcome those of other of the parish on R We can help you untie the religious affiliations. T Serving A ll Laity, Religious and Clergy Sunday, June 27 at 12 noon S E Divine Mercy * TREATMENT CENTERS We will celebrate our history and remember together. u Corporate Office jjt R PO Box 626 • Steubenville, O H 43952 1-800-MERCY-4-U S Page 10 Around the diocese I T

Allison Park jubilarians Nurses needed for homeless Mercy nun to take vows Two Divine Provi­ Nurses are needed to develop a health teqm for St. Joseph dence Sisters will House of Hospitality in the Hill District as part of the Health Sister Ter­ Scholl College of Podlatrlc celebrate 50th Care for the Homeless Project’s Volunteer Nurse Corps. esa Manning Medicine in Chicago and will anniversaries on Several nurses will work twice a month for two to three will profess begin a one-year residency in Saturday, June 26, hours assessing health needs of residents, monitoring their final vows as th e Chicago area IfT with a Mass at 6 health status and referring them to community resources. a Sister of September. p.m. at the order’s To volunteer call Marilyn Sullivan, 244-4775. Mercy on Before becoming a podia­ trist, Sister Teresa was a phy­ provincial house in June 20 at Allison Park. A sician assistant in Bur- Hibernians slate picnic Sr. Teresa th Oakland reception will fol­ gettstown. She is the daughter mother- low. They are Sis­ The Ancient Order of Hibernians County Board and Irish of William and Patricia house. ters Marie Luraghi organizations will sponsor an Irish Day picnic Sunday, June Manning of Lewis Run, Erie and Willemene (the Sr. Marie Sr. Willemene 27, from noon to 10 p.m. at the South Park Fairgrounds. Mass She is a graduate of William County. former Annagrace) Krise. opens the day at noon and the day will include live music, from St. Joseph in Duquesne, Gaelic football, food booths, dancing and children’s activities. Sister Marie entered from graduated from the Braddock St. Mary In Beaver Falls, grad­ Hospital school of nursing, uated, from Duquesne Univer­ Sr. Hallstein to mark jubilee ^Jke ^bamify of Catholic University and sity and earned a master’s earned a degree in hospital Sister She is a graduate of Mt. degree from Cardinal Stritch administration from Xavier Susan Assisi Academy in Bellevue FR. HERBERT F. SCHUSTER, CSSp College. She taught In schools University in Cincinnati. She H allstein and a former member of of the Pittsburgh and Young­ served as executive director will cele­ Nativity Parish, North Side. stown Dioceses and the remembering of the Clarion Forest Visiting brate her Sister Susan serves as com­ Detroit Archdiocese and Association in Shippenville 2 5 t h munity insurance coordinator served as an educational con­ The 50th Anniversary and worked at Divine Provi­ a n n iv e r ­ In Erie. She earlier was assis­ sultant in Pittsburgh and dence Hospital and Braddock sary as a tant to the dean of community Greensburg from 1971-80. of His Ordination General Hospital school of member services at the monastery and She also worked as parish nursing, among others. She of the assistant at St. Benedict Edu­ Ordained - June 18,1943 social minister at St. Paul in also served as manager of Benedic- cation Center. She was a Butler and currently works in Sr. Susan tine order Died - September 12.1970 Just Inn Transition in Mt. member of the Benet Lake the senior citizen employment Washington and has been Saturday, June 26, with a Benedictine Community, program of Beaver County for listed in “Who’s Who in Ameri­ 3:30 p.m. vigil at Mt. St. Bene­ which merged with the Erie the Lutheran Service Society. rl^jay lie reit peace, can Women" and “Who’s Who dict Monastery in Erie. . Sister Willemene entered in American Religious." T T BEAUTIFUL e -■ Youth ministry needs volunteers Singles’ Catholic Youth Ministry is sponsoring a morning of work, H om e/XG uide volleyball June 24 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Greater .Pittsburgh Com­ The Catholic Alumni munity Food Bank, McKeesport. Help is needed to unload and — — REMODELING ^ . T Club will meet for volleyball repack 15 truckloads of cereal. 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His sustained him through eight ners of many of these young Committee. help organize the National Implement the affection for the years of college and seminary clubs. Holy Name Society Council of Catholic Women, reorganization. men of Serra training. His great concern All In all, over the years, the Canonically established as which became a reality in By 1968 Reli­ made him a was to help others along the Pittsburgh Club has been the Confraternity of .the Most early 1920. gious women kind of way to the altar. directly involved in the forma­ Holy Name of Jesus in the By March 3, 1920, the local were accepted as father/confesso- As the Pittsburgh club tion of 23 Serra Clubs. year 1274, the Holy Name chapter became the first dioc­ members of the r, matured, he Society has been a force in esan unit in the country to DCCW on a par­ Msgr. Keefer became active in Catholic life for over 700 affiliate with the national ish, deanery and never forgot that promoting the Sixth Annual National years. The society was formed organization. diocesan level, he owed his club's involvement in response to the rise of the The area women soon reor­ acknowledg- own prepa­ in the formation of ROSARY CONGRESS Albigensian heresy which ganized and on Aug. 20, 1920 in g their 1843 1993 ration for other clubs denied the divinity of Christ took the name of the Council longtime the priest­ through Pennsyl­ At the Basilica of the National Shrine and caused the Church much of Catholic Women. They had support of hood to a vania, Ohio, West of the Immaculate Conception in the past worked with Cath­ t h e Sesquicentennial damage. cousin of Virginia and even Pope Gregory X ordered olic Charities and Juvenile laywomen’s WE REMEMBER his father as far away as WE CELEBRATE • WE BELIEVE June 20 thru June 26 Blessed John of Vercelll, mas­ Court to help protect and organiza­ w ho had Miami. There was ter general of the Dominicans, rehabilitate children, worked tion. founded a scholarship at great enthusiasm to combat the heresy and pub­ with the Travelers’, Aid Soci­ The popular annual DCCW EVANGELIZATION licly proclaim Jesus as true ety to aid immigrant girls who conventions draw thousands God and true man. The main were new to the city, and of women from throughout the Excellent Availabilities 2000 PROGRAM objectives of the society have taught CCD, in addition to diocese to attend workshops, P Sunday through Thursday remained the same over the numerous other activities. to hear guest speakers and Preached by: FR. KEN ROBERTS centuries — to honor the By 1923 the council’s board attend Mass. R Sacred Name of God and to of directors decided to seek a In addition, they have con­ Qtt)t Hentjart Bishop Hastrich promote public veneration of permanent site for the organi­ ducted clothing drives to col­ Facing on the shore of Bishop Austin Vaughan that name. zation and with the approval lect newborn and infant wear, Bishop Teodoro Bacani The first Holy Name Society of Bishop Hugh C. Boyle, the fund drives to purchase medi­ F LAKE CHAUTAUQUA of the Philippines in the Pittsburgh Diocese was women purchased a building cines and have welcomed Only 160 miles from Pittsburgh Bishop George Rueger O organized in August of 1884 in at 5215 Penn Avenue in returning missionary priests ROOM AND MEALS Bishop Michael Duaick Holy Cross Parish, South Side, Garfield. The structure soon and Sisters as guest speakers R MODIFIED AMERICAN PLAN COCKTAIL LOUNGE, SUNDAY SMORGASBORD, w ill attend by Father Thomas Devlin. became known as the Council at DCCW meetings. many other well-known speakers also With the arrival of Bishop House and offered classes in Serra Club MUSKIE FISHING, GOLF, SWIMMING, TENNIS, P BOATING, (Free Docking Privileges for own boat) J.F. Regis Canevin, support sewing, music, drama, lan1-' In the fall of 1943, while For registration and housing, call E CRUISE RIDES, SHUFFLEBOARD, SCENIC RIDES, for the society grew. New par­ guages, parliamentary law serving as assistant pastor at A SPACIOUS VERANDA FOR RELAXATION. RESER­ ish groups were begun at St. and public speaking, all St. Paul’s Cathedral, Bishop VATIONS REQUESTED. 1-703-933-MAR Y Colman in Turtle Creek, St. designed to help women Hugh Boyle appointed Msgr. Phone (716) 386-2715 In Pittsburgh, call Stephen in Glenwood and St. improve themselves. Oliver Keefer chaplain of the Augustine in Cambria County. The site offered temporary newly founded Serra Club of Write P.O. Box 449, Bemus Point, NY, 14712 835-4807 The societies grew so housing for women and girls Pittsburgh. He continued as quickly that a temporary cen­ and also served as a facility chaplain for 43 years, until tral governing body was set up for receptions and parties. poor health caused him to St. Mary VINCENT SEMINARY in 1908. By Nov. 6, 1910 the The Council House proved resign in 1986. • Latrobe, Pennsylvania official diocesan union was to be of even greater impor­ He became deeply involved Mercy announces... formed with 27 parish societ­ tance when a devastating fire in the organizational process 1993 SUMMER SESSIONS ies. John A. Martin of Epiph­ destroyed much of the nearby of the new club and his guid­ Manor any Parish was president, and Little Sisters of the Poor Home ance helped greatly to give the COURSE OFFERINGS Father William A. Cunning­ for the Aged in 1931. The Serra Club of Pittsburgh a extended attention Session I: June 23-August 6 ham of St. Colman Parish was women welcomed the Sisters solid foundation. His First Fri­ apartments ■ SACRAMENTAL CATECHESIS (3 credits) spiritual moderator. and surviving residents of the day talks set the tone for pro­ for the elderly Tuesday and Thursday, 6-9:10 p.m. The first diocesan Holy home and provided them with cedures, methods, goals and & handicapped ■ READINGS IN CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY (3 credits) Name procession was held in shelter. dedication. Monday thru Thursday, 8:30-10:05 a.m. 1910 with representatives of They also raised $5,700 to Over the years he attended ■ INTRODUCTION TO SACRED SCRIPTURE (3 credits) 75 parishes and 17,000 men help rebuild the structure and many district meetings and 330 — 46th Street Monday thru Thursday, 8:30-10:05 a.m. marching. The following year, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 collected four vans of clothing annual conventions of Serra Session II: July 19-August 6 Bishop Canevin urged forma­ for the elderly men and International. These meetings ■ ADULT METHODS IN REUG10US EDUCATION (2 credits) tion of the society in every women. gave him Insights into the All utilities, laundry Monday thru Thursday, 6-8 p.m. parish and by the end of the By 1950 the women were proper workings of Serra. Fur- cleaning services, ■ THEOLOGICAL METHODOLOGY (3 credits) year 108 societies with 23,000 unable to meet the costs of ther, these experiences Monday thru Thursday, 6-9:10 p.m. all maintenance and members were in operation. operating the house and sold enabled him to instill and By 1951 Bishop John 3 meals a day are included. Credits earned in these courses may be applied toward the Master it to the Roselia Foundling of Religious Education Degree Program at the Seminary. Courses are Dearden named the society and Maternity Hospital. The also intended for non-degree students seeking continuing education the official Catholic Action DCCW offices meanwhile, OFFICE FURNITURE SUBSIDY AVAILABLE FOR and formation. group in the diocese and BUSINESS MACHINES INCOMES UP TO $20,550 relocated to the Triangle OFFICE SUPPLIES membership continued to Building and, in 1958, to the DISCOUNT PRICES For further information, contact: grow. In 1966 Bishop John new Diocesan Building, FIRST CLASS SERVICE For more information, Joyce M. Ktlleher, Director, Master of Religious Education Program Wright named priest- MT. LEBANON please call Sr. Roseann Saint Vincent Seminary, Latrobe, Pennsylvania Downtown. 15650-2690 consultants to work with the Since its founding, the OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO., INC. or Sr. Pat at Phone 412 537-4592 society, and by 1975 more women have launched fund­ 1817 Banksville Rd. • Pgh., PA 15216 A than 75 percent of parishes raising and many needy 1-800-924-7QQ2 (412)344-4300 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution maintained branches. projects. They took active 682-2888 Pittsburgh hosted a roles in war relief during and national convention of the after World War II and pro­ A f f o r d a b l e Holy Name Society in 1955 moted CARE packages and i i and a Eucharistic rally at programs to aid priests and R e t i r e m e n t Forbes Field drew more than families who had been managed by the Felician Sisters I lust can't 100.000 men for a benediction uprooted in the turmoil. service. A closing parade for By the 1950s, as the dio­ the convention lasted nihe cese continued to grow, the Mm hum i hours, featuring floats, bands, women saw the need to better handle it Holy Name units and organize their efforts by oper­ marcjiers. ating on a deanery level. Former directors of the Holy Name Society include: anymore.’' Father W,A. Cunningham, F R E E DAY Father Francis McCabe, AIRPORT PARKING You feel out o f control and w ant to Father Thomas H. Bryson, escape or lash out at those you love. CHARLIE BROWN’S For senior citizens and disabled persons Father James M. Delaney, PARK’N’ SHUTTLE who are able to live independently, Your Ijfe has taken on a pattern of Father Alvin W. Forney, Msgr. ■ BRING THIS AD AND RECEIVE 1 do not require personal destructive behavior. Paul M. Lackner. Father Ber­ yet w ho H or nursing care. nard Hrico, Father Kenneth E. ■ FREE DAY OF AIRPORT PARK­ Oldenski, Father Ronald L. ING/ 2 DAY MINIMUM STAY/ 1 FREE DAY There Is Hope. PER STAY. 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