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* in x c a t h o l i c — # U J vD i « * > a a 1 - # it a 3 No. 52 350 Established in 1844: America’s Oldest Catholic Newspaper in Continuous Publication ■“ # 4 0 1 Friday, March 3, 2000 I ! ¥: sse prepares to observe Lent, ‘a journey to a goal’ By the catechumens are, the elect, Staff Writer in our parish communities are. Faithful rem inded So in that sense, even our It Is Important to keep the notion of repentance is focused goal of Lent In mind, satd on the call to live and do the life o f regulations fo r Father M. Eric Diskin, director in Christ through baptism." of the diocesan Office for Evan­ With that in mind, we can the Lenten season gelization and Christian Initia­ look at the “really classic” tion. Lenten observances — prayer, The diocesan Office for Canonical "Lent itself is a Journey to a fasting and almsgiving. Father Services reminds the faithful of the dio­ goal." Father Diskin said. “It's Diskin said. cese that the virtue and practice of not a self-contained season." “In all of those, we are asked, penance form a necessary part of the In the church’s calendar, the in a sense, to empty ourselves, preparation for Easter. paschal triduum from Holy to pour ourselves out, in the The church has established the fol­ Thursday evening through pattern of Christ as we're lowing regulations to help Catholics Easter Sunday evening is men­ drawn into the mystery of God," observe the Lenten call to repentance: tioned first as the culmination he said. • Ash Wednesday and Good Friday of the whole liturgi­ The reason for are days of fast and abstinence, while cal year, he said. In fasting is not to trim all Fridays of Lent are days of absti­ second place is the ‘Lent has a down as though nence in the United States. 50 days of Easter • The obligation of abstinence t w o - f o l d somehow eating is a and the exultation bad thing and the (refraining from eating meat) begins at in the new life of t h e m e o f less of it we do the the age of 14. The law of fasting (limit­ Christ. Only then, better. Father ing oneself to one full meal and two in third place, is repentance Diskin said. lighter meals) obliges all between the ages of 18 and 59. No one should con­ Lent discussed, and baptism . “It has to do with Father Diskin said. being drawn toward sider this obligation lightly. Lent begins The tw o are the feast of the Lord, • Those who have medical conditions in which fasting may be considered March 8 with the r e l a t e d and therefore the observance of Ash harmful are not obliged to fast, but — Father Eric Diskin desire to purify our­ Wednesday. selves so that we should perform some other act of penance or charity. A C atholic who can enter into that wants to know what to do in feast with rejoicing and with a • Pastors and parents are to see to it order to celebrate Lent well new sense of being able to that minors — though not bound by should realize that Lent has a ‘taste the goodness of the the law of fast and abstinence — are goal. Father Diskin said: “The Lord,"’ he said. “There's a kind educated in the authentic sense of goal is the paschal mystery." of imagery there that has penance and encouraged to do acts of "The Ceremonial of Bishops," always. I think, resonated with penance suitable to their age. a ritual text published about 10 the Lenten tradition of the • All members of the Christian Faith­ years ago by the Vatican, helps church. ful are encouraged to do acts of to fill in the "background" of “The whole goal is 'delight in penance and charity during the Lenten liturgical celebrations of the the Lord.' That is why we need season beyond what is prescribed by th e law. church. Father Diskin said. to, in a sense, 'purify' from our­ As a general rule, a request for a dis­ “One of the points that it selves a certain kind of 'sugari­ makes is that Lent has a two­ pensation from the obligation of absti­ ness,' you might say, where we nence on Fridays of Lent will not be fold theme of repentance and delight in what you might call considered. baptism.” he said. “The two are ‘spiritual Junk food' so that we The church teaches that the practice rrfB terl -— t h a t our repentance can com e to delight In the real­ of penance should spring from an inner is the repentance appropriate ly substantial food th at comes Photo by Douglas Kaup conversion of heart, both for the individ­ to one who is baptized or one Father Tim Whalen, pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas in California, is assisted by Elmer ual Christian and the whole community. who is approaching baptism as See LENT on page 2 Górecki in burning palms for ashes to be distributed on Ash Wednesday. i n s i d e E gyptian trip begins fulfillm ent of pope’s dream By JOHN THAVIS after arriving at Cairo's airport, the day before his arrival in Want fries Catholic News Service then delivered a pointed message Egypt. against religious Intolerance. Prevented by security concerns w ith that? CAIRO, Egypt — With a three- “To do harm, to promote vio­ from traveling to ancient Ur, the Dozens of parishes throughout the day visit to Egypt and a “virtual" lence and conflict In the name of birthplace of the patriarch Abra­ diocese are gearing up for their journey to Iraq, Pope John Paul II religion is a terrible contradiction ham located in Iraq, the pope annual Lenten fish fries. The deli­ began his long-anticipated series and a great offense against God. took a mental journey there cious details appear in a three- of Holy Year pilgrimages to the But past and present history give instead, leading a Vatican service page section inside this week's roots of the faith. us many examples of such a mis­ filled with prayers, songs and issue. See pages 13 through 15. In Egypt Feb. 26, the pope use of religion," he said. images. prayed at the foot of Mount Sinai, Egypt welcomed the pope with The pope said Abraham, called A place of quiet: For five years, where Moses received the Ten state honors and Interrellgious by God to move his family across the Franciscan Sisters at Mount Commandments, and said God's warmth. After kissing a bowl of the desert to a new land, was a Alvernia have welcomed guests to law was still the only hope for Egyptian earth at the airport, the model of “unconditional submis­ the Tabor House of Prayer, a small modern society. pontiff was greeted by the leaders sion" to God's will, and In a sense retreat center overlooking Millvale. "The Ten Commandments are of Egypt's Muslim, Orthodox and a spiritual father figure for Chris­ See page 2. not an arbitrary imposition of a Catholic communities: Grand tians, Muslims and Jews. tyrannical Lord. They were writ­ Sheik Mohammed Sayyid Tanta- In Egypt, the pope's Mass, cel­ Pilgrimage church: An 89-year- ten in stone; but before that, they wi, Coptic Orthodox bishops and ebrated in front of 15.000 people old Gothic church in Butler is one were written on the human heart Catholic Coptic Patriarch at a Cairo sports arena, was of seven designated by the diocese as the universal moral law, valid Stephanos II Ghattas. broadcast on national television as a pilgrimage site for the jubilee in every lime and place," he said. President Hosni Mubarak, who on a Friday, the Muslim holy day. year See page 3. Gazing over a desert mountain has led a strong effort against The pope pointed out in his landscape that evoked the sever­ Islamic extremist groups In sermon that church-run social "Gift of the Spirit": Pope John ity of the Bible, the pope said the Egypt, praised the pope as “a and charitable agencies were Paul II says the Second Vatican world needs to rediscover the man of courage, wisdom and tol­ open to all, including Muslims. Council has “spread its majestic “liberating obedience” that erance." and an ally in the strug­ “Christians and Muslims, and mighty branches over the vine­ prompted Moses to answer God's gle against fanaticism and while respecting different reli­ yard of the Lord," though the call. hatred. gious views, should place their church has yet to implement it fully. The Mount Sinai pilgrimage At a series of meetings, Egypt­ skills at the service of the nation, See page 9. capped a historic visit to Egypt, ian religious leaders dwelt on the at every level of society," he said. where the pope celebrated Mass pope's efforts for peace and in Sheik Tantawl, considered the Anti-Catholic? Republican presi­ for his liny flock of Catholics and particular his defense of Pales­ leading spiritual authority for the dential candidate and Texas Gov. reached out to Muslims and tinian rights. But the pope's world's 1 billion Sunni Muslims, George W. Bush says he’s not in a Pope John Paul II shakes hands with Muslim clerics in Carlo on Orthodox Christians. focus throughout the visit was hosted the pope at his sprawling letter to an American cardinal. See h is way to a m eeting w ith Grand Shiek Mohammed Sayyid Tanta- “As-salamu alalkum — Peace spiritual, and his jubilee pilgrim­ al-Azhar University complex, a page 9. wi Feb. 24. be with you!" he said in Arabic age actually began at the Vatican major center of Islamic teaching.

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By JOHN FRANKO Hanigan pointed out that even because "it divides the hum an family, and what should make us equal before church. Staff Writer though racism is often blatant, it some­ blots out the image of God among spe­ each other is that we are all sisters and "If the educators themselves are times takes a serious ear to pick up cific members of the family and violates brothers of one another, because we racist, how can they educate non-racist Racism is a blatant and serious con­ any notion of it, even in the church. the fundamental human dignity of are all children of the same loving God children?" tradiction to what God calls us to be. It He said that in his 25 years of those called to be children of the same who brought us into being," he wrote. Hanigan said the road to overcoming ignores the most fundamental truth CaLholic education, nothing was ever Father." Hanigan said confronting racism racism begins with a real and authen­ I ha I we must reflect Him to one anoth­ said on the sin of racism. Bishop Donald Wuerl examined the involves a personal examination of con­ tic conversion, a change of mind and er. “Why for so long did we not see the issue of racism in his 1996 pastoral let­ science. He said the words “Thy King­ heart. For some he said. It means heal­ "Racism is a sin,” said Dr. James evil, the sin that was racism in our ter, “Confronting Racism Today." dom Come" in the “Our Father" tell us ing from thought. For others, it's from Hanigan. a professor of theology at lives?" he asked. “Why didn't people He pointed out that any form of intol­ we are all one in Christ. action. Duqucsne University. "It isn't a venial ever feel it was worth mentioning?" erance of other people because of their "If people looked at the church would But for most It means overcoming sin. but a mortal, deadly one.” Hanigan said the National Council of race, religion or national origin Is ulti­ they be able to tell that?" he asked. ignorance, indifference or a lack of Hanigan addressed the issue of Catholic Bishops' 1979 pastoral letter mately a denial of human dignity. No He said the faithful must not become courage to speak out against what is racism during a Feb. 15 discussion at on racism, “Brothers and Sisters to one is better Lhan anolhcr because of blind to the wonderful variety of God's wrong. St. Thomas More in Bethel Park. The Us," brought the issue to the forefront the color of their skin or the place of creation, and stressed that people in “In one way or another most of us gathering was sponsored by the of discussion. their birth. positions of authority must be moral must repent,” he said. “Death to self is parish’s peace and Justice commission. The letter states that racism is a sin “Whai makes us equal before God examples to the young members of the See RACISM on page 2 2 DIOCESAN NEWS FRIDAY. MARCH 3, 2000 • PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Lent begins Program : L ent gives on Wednesday Continued from page 1 % u s pause to reflect k directly from God.” Bishop Donald Wuerl’s ship with God." Prayer Is a call not to just do March 12 "Teaching of Christ" We enter the covenant with events — prayer events — but tt£ television program, shown at 8 God, he says, through faith try to live a life In the presence a.m . on KDKA-TV, is titled and the sacrament of baptism, of God more and more perfectly, “Lent: A Reminder of Who We which gives us a new identity Father Diskin said. * Are." that helps us prevent the sec­ “1 think that discipline —just' The bishop discusses in four ular world from overwhelming the idea of saying, ‘How can I11 segments how we need us. live a more prayerful life?’ — reminders to help us remem­ One of the ways to nurture that is more than just saying ber important events, to reflect the spiritual life, adds the more prayers," he said. “Hr’ on who we are. on what we are bishop, is to maintain a focus means being more aware of doing and on what we want to on the spiritual. God’s presence in my daily life. do with our lives. Prayer, fasting and almsgiv­ Photo by Douglas Kaup Aiding the poor “Is a form of “That’s what Lent is all ing are traditional ways to Sister Jane Schmitt is the founder and director of the Tabor House of Prayer. self-emptying in the image of about in the church," the bish­ "focus our relationship to God Christ who gave up all for the" op says. “Lent is a reminder and use this Lenten time to sake of this world,” Father- that we have come to a time in concentrate on who we are." T abor H ouse offers quietude Diskin said. the year when we need to Bishop Wuerl says Lent is a “It’s not done grudgingly," he • reflect. We need to reflect on time for us to "be more deeply By PATRICIA BARTOS “This center Is for small and Christians see it as God’s said. “It’s done very personally who we are and what is hap­ rooted in that covenant experi­ Senior Staff Writer groups,” said Sister Jane love within us," according to Sis­ in the sense that the almsgiving ■ pening in our lives, in our ence.” Schmitt, founder and director. ter Mary Jo Mattes, assistant of Lent should be more than" world.” The program is part of a con­ The Tabor House of Prayer “We find it’s more personal. We director of the Tabor center. She just a contribution or a dona-" The bishop goes on to note tinuing series based on a cate­ sits high atop the mountain of see a lot of sharing on a deep holds a master’s certificate In tion, but it should have kind of' that one of the important chism entitled “The Teaching Mount Alvernia, overlooking level. Reiki from the Sophia Center In an investment of our heart and things we need to reflect on is of Christ." co-written by Bish­ Mlllvale and serving as a bea­ “We host m any lay people," Cleveland and also works at St. soul In it. God's covenant with us, our op Wuerl, and on the “Cate­ con for people seeking silence she added. "This is a place of Francis Medical Center as a “That’s why the best kind of’ "living and personal relation- chism of the Catholic Church.” and prayer. real growth in spirituality.” counselor and therapist for trou­ alms are those that we give, in a- For five years, the Franciscan Sister Jane named the center bled youths. sense, personally. 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Call center hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a m. to 5 p.m. DuquesneUgit DIOCESAN NEWS FRIDAY, MARCH 3,2000 • PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC St. Paul Church well-known throughout Butler area G othic building one o f seven pilgrim age churches Following Is the fourth in a were there said how nice it series of stories about the seven w as.” churches in the diocese desig­ The parish has about 2,000 nated as pilgrimage churches members, Father Gloninger for the Jubilee year. said. ‘It's somewhat but not exact­ By CHUCK MOODY ly like St. Mary at the Point in Staff Writer Downtown Pittsburgh in the sense that a number of people .Father Hugh Gloninger, pas­ who work in the Downtown tor of St. Paul In Butler, Is Butler area pop in for the noon­ proud that his church is one of day Mass or they stop in for seven in the diocese designated this or that," he said. as pilgrimage churches during “We get a num ber of people this jubilee year. who come here for confession. “I really feel that the Jubilee We’re a big church. We have year is something special, and three priests hearing, so we get Father Hugh Qlonlngar, pastor itr’s nice that St. Paul is a a lot of confessions Just like the of St. Paul in Butler, Is proud jubilee church," Father Point does." that his 89-yaar-old church ia Qloninger said. Fathers Norbert Campbell one of seven In the diocese >In conjunction with its desig­ and Robert Staszewski are designated as pilgrimage sites nation, St. Paul is working with parochial vicars at St. Paul. for the |ubilee year. the diocese to develop a Web Father Henry Prenta, who is Photo by Douglas Kaup site. part-time chaplain at the Veter­ Mass on Armstrong Cable. The words of St. Paul to the harmonious and most complete 128 N. McKean SL in Down­ "We'll publish th at so people ans Administration Hospital in cameras are operated by Corinthians (1 Cor. 16:13) were Catholic structures erected In town Butler. From Downtown will be able to find out what is Butler, is in residence at the parishioners who volunteer. carved in stone over the front the United States for the (pre­ Pittsburgh take Interstate 279 actually going on." Father parish. There’s a lot of people in the entrance of the church: “Stand ceding) hundred years." North until It becomes Interstate Gloninger said. The Catholic school at St. area who are very conscious of fast in the faith." It is estimated the cost of 79 North. From 1-79, take the "We also are planning some Paul was part of a merger that our church," Father Gloninger The Gothic style building was building such a church today Evans City exit onto Route 528 deanery events. I'd like to have formed Butler Catholic School. said. They don’t always belong constructed at a cost of would exceed $30 million. North. Route 528 becomes Route maybe three or four of them The other parishes involved here, but they watch it on TV. $140,000. “It’s a very beautiful church, 68 East, which runs Into Butler. during the year so that we in the school merger were St. “Sometimes if I'm out at the It was described by its archi­ and it's well-known in the From Route 68 turn left onto could publicize them and peo­ Andrew. St. Fidelis of Sigmarin- mall somebody will say, 'Oh. tect. John Comes of Pittsburgh, area," Father Gloninger said. North McKean Street and travel ple could plug into them. gen, St. Michael and St. Peter. you're Father Gloninger.' And as "perhaps one of the most St. Paul Church is located at one block St. Paul is on the left. • The things that we're going The school has 396 students in I’ll say, 'Do I know you?' 'No to stress is that it’s the year of preschool through eighth but I watch you on television.' spiritual renewal and a year of grade. “We've been doing that for deeper devotion to the Blessed "A lot of young people are about 20 years. I think we were State-Of-The-Art D o e s Y o u r H e a r i n g A i d W h i s t l e ? Sacrament. And give people a active in the school," Father the first parish in the diocese Digital Arc you constantly adjusting your hearing aid? chance to reflect on ‘what am I Gloninger said. to start televising Mass." In a crowded room, do you remove your hearing aid? really making of my life?” Among the active groups in Father Gloninger has been Hearing Aids St. Paul is located in Down­ the parish cited by the pastor pastor at St. Paul since 1989. WE MAY BE ABLE TO HELP? town Butler, which is the coun­ were the Women's Guild and He succeeded the late Msgr. Your hearing aids need Professional Adjustment and ty seat of Butler County. The the parish council. Francis Glenn, who had retired Senior Citizen Electronical Cleaning just like cars need fine tuning church hosted a diocesan But­ There’s a number of elderly after 24 years as pastor. and oil changes. You could have a build-up of ler Deanery meeting and Discounts people in the parish, but there's St. Paul was founded in unwanted car wax preventing you from hearing Eucharisttc devotion service also a lot of young families." he 1867, and from its beginning correctly. Allow our Audiologist to lest your held by Bishop Donald Wuerl said. “It's a nice parish." St. Paul the Apostle was the 'Dial Periods hearing and check your hearing aids. on Feb. 3. St. Paul televises its 8 a.m. special patron of the parish. T he meeting went very well." Mass Monday through Satur­ When the current church F ather G loninger said. "It day and its 10 a.m. Sunday was completed in 1911, the Approved turned into weather-wise sort of an ugly day, which cut down Insurance Provider on the attendance. 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C atholk Network of Volunteer Sen FOUNDED AND DIRECTED BY CATHOLIC LAY PEOPLE ft 412-682-2888 tfij 412-279-5010 4 EDITORIAL/OFFICIAL FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2000 • PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Editorials Washington Letter T he best solution T argeting the ‘C atholic vote’: Since 1977, the state of Illinois has executed that: 12 convicts. • Defendants sentenced to death are in fact G eneralizing 65 m illion people But in the same time period, it has also freed guilty of first-degree murder. 13 from death row cells. • Defense attorneys in capital cases are ade­ WASHINGTON (CNS) — Election year political issue and the increased eco-J Even those Catholics who still haven't com­ quately trained and funded. is once again bringing out subtle and nomic and social diversification of! pletely absorbed the church's opposition to • Race does not play “an impermissible role" not-so-subtle attempts to appeal to the American Catholics. capital punishment must bristle at the in death sentences. amorphous prize known as “the But candidates and campaign man-! thought of putting innocent men and women • Death-penalty cases are handled similarly Catholic vote.” agers still seem to operate under the, to death. by all Pennsylvania district attorneys. Catholic voters in Michigan were sur­ assumption that some elusive combina­ Citing his state's "shameful record of con­ Such a panel could find the system so flawed prised to learn days before the Republi­ tion of words or actions can magically victing innocent people and putting them on that the only solution would be to do away can primary that they were supposed to lure the quarter of the population thatj death row," Illinois Gov. George Ryan institut­ with capital punishment in Pennsylvania. And be all riled up about a Protestant uni­ considers themselves Catholic to line up| ed the nation's first moratorium on the death that, in the eyes of the church, would be the versity in South Carolina. behind their candidate. penalty. best solution. They heard this from The New York Ned McGrath, communications direc-j Ryan wants to form a commission of legal Pope John Paul II has asked Americans to Times and East Coast-based television tor for the Detroit Archdiocese, told! scholars, interested citizens and experts in the recognize that "the dignity of human life must commentators. The pundits themselves Catholic News Service th at the only time! field of criminal justice to analyze how capital never be taken away, even in the case of some­ seemed perplexed that Michigan voters he saw som ething he would clearly! punishment is administered in his state. one who has done great evil." apparently hadn't paid attention to identify as a “Catholic vote" in Michigan! A similar proposition in Pennsylvania drew The Holy Father has noted time and again Texas Gov. George W. Bush's Feb. 2 was in the 1998 defeat of Proposal B, a! the support of the state’s bishops and testimo­ that modern society has the means of protect­ speech at Bob Jones University, whose current referendum that would have legalized assisted} ny by the archbishop of Philadelphia before ing itself from those convicted of heinous and former presidents have called Catholicism a suicide. the Senate Judiciary Committee. crimes without denying them the opportunity cult and satanistic and whose Web site featured Bush later wrote Cardinal John O'Connor o! "Since capital punishment is a final and irre­ to reform their lives. an article calling Catholicism a false religion. New York to apologize for not “disassociating versible act, it is incumbent upon the state, in Cardinal Bevilacqua noted that, “Those who Meanwhile, back in Washington, members of myself from (the) anti-Catholic sentiments anq the interest of promoting the good of all. to suffer unimaginable grief as a result of the Congress were, for the first time in a resolution, racial prejudice" of Bob Jones University. examine the manner in which the death penal­ senseless murder of one dear to them ... have effusively praising Catholic schools and recogniz­ Rozell said most voters are savvy enough td ty is being applied," said Cardinal Anthony a right to expect that justice will be done and ing their success. know when they're being wooed for their identify Bevilacqua, chairman of the Pennsylvania that the perpetrator of a crime will be pun­ Some of their colleagues were shocked, with a particular group — and they resent it. ! Catholic Conference, the public policy arm of ished swiftly and effectively.” shocked that House Republicans would intro­ So far. Democrats have been laying low when i( the state's bishops. But he pointed to “a higher reality which duce such a measure — however worthy the comes to overt appeals to Catholics, Rozell noted! The subject of the Feb. 22 hearing was Sen­ teaches that all spiritual and personal healing cause, they were quick to note — at a time when It's apparently a lesson learned from the 1993 ate Bill 952, which would establish a two-year begins with an act of forgiveness. The their leaders are under fire for not choosing a and 1996 presidential campaigns, when Presij moratorium on executions while a commission demands of justice in such cases, even in Catholic priest as House chaplain. dent Clinton received the support of a majority of studies whether the death penalty is being those situations when the crime is unspeak­ The House Republican leadership has been Catholics. implemented fairly in Pennsylvania. ably cruel and vicious, can be met without taking heat for overruling the rankings of a Clinton succeeded by making his position cleat The special commission would make recom­ society responding by adding another death to bipartisan group of House members who put a on issues important to specific groups without mendations for amending state law to ensure the death of the victim." Milwaukee archdiocesan priest, Father Timothy blatantly singling them out, Rozell said. O'Brien, at the top of their list for the post. "But such direct, overt appeals (as seen in the House Speaker Dennis Hastert and Majority primary campaigns this year) look like pander! Leader Dick Armey outvoted Minority Leader ing." Rozell said. "It makes the Republicans A sorry spectacle Dick Gephardt in a November to nominate Pres­ doing it look out of touch.” byterian Rev. Charles Wright for the job. A vote of Rozell said it's ju s t coincidence th at the Bob It’s a very sad commentary on the maturity of into in the first place remains puzzling. the full House on the nomination is pending. Jones University fuss happened at the same timé the collective American psyche when the mar­ Yet, while she and her "husband" are both like­ “Why is this being done," asked Rep. Gerald as attempts to make up for the dust-up over thé riage of two complete strangers is a highly rated ly to suffer for their indiscretions, it is the very Kleczka, D-Wis., during the floor discussion of House chaplain position. television event. concept of marriage that must endure the most the Catholic schools resolution Feb. 1. “Is this But in an election year, it's hard not to be cyn) We are tempted to say the entertainment punishing blows. resolution before us because maybe it is an ical about a conspicuous gesture that singles out industry has hit an all-time low. But even if that It's alarming to realize that countless impres­ attempt to repair some of the damage done to the Catholics or any other interest group. could somehow be proven true, it is a dubious sionable young minds witnessed this sorry spec­ Catholic vote in this country?" Is the nomination of Cardinal O’Connor for i distinction that could be surpassed before the tacle that underscores society's shallow regard Well, at least on some level, probably yes. Congressional Gold Medal timed to coincide with ink on this page is dry. for the sanctity and seriousness of marriage. “A lot of people believe that the 'Catholic vote' is his expected retirement or with the 2000 elect It is at least heartening to learn that the new It is too much to hope that each of them had an a key swing vote," explained Mark Rozell, associ­ tions? bride chosen by her millionaire groom immedi­ adult nearby to explain that such a travesty is ate professor of politics at The Catholic Universi­ What's missing in attempts to win Catholic votr ately realized what a serious mistake she had hardly what Christ had in mind when he blessed ty of America and director of the school's gradu­ ers. Rozell noted, is genuine efforts to addresi made. What she thought she was getting herself the marriage covenant at Cana. ate program in congressional studies. “The prob­ issues of importance to them. But that will take lem is trying to generalize 65 million people." more work on the part of voters. For decades, an identifiable “Catholic vote" fol­ “It has to come from the grass roots," he saiS. lowed candidates with strong social programs “The candidates have to see there are real voters Vatican Letter and union support. That presumed advantage to caring about real issues." . Democrats has evaporated in the last few Art in abundance: Vatican decades, with the emergence of abortion as a Zapor reports for Catholic News Service. City is filled to the brim f f ic ia l Bishop Wuerl announces the O following clergy appointments: By JOHN THAVIS Renaissance paintings. Etruscan carvings and a ton of modern works. The huge museum com­ VATICAN CITY (CNS) — W hen the Vatican plex exhibits about 30.000 objects of art at a invited thousands of artists to a special Holy Year PASTOR time; the depository holds another 120.000, an The Rev. Jam es R. Bedilllon from adjutant judicial vicar of the Diocese of Pittsburgh and chap,- celebration in February, it added one small con­ official said. dition: Leave your art behind. lain to the School Sisters of St. Francis Motherhouse, Bellevue, to pastor, St. Joseph parish, That doesn't include the thousands of illumi­ O'Hara Township, for a term of six years, effective Friday, March 3, 2000. Church sponsors were fearful that painters, nated manuscripts, coins, medallions and pre­ sculptors and other creators would arrive toting cious artifacts that are tucked away at the near­ gifts for Pope John Paul II. But the last thing offi­ PAROCHIAL VICARS by Vatican Library. The Rev. Steven M. Paisa to parochial vicar. St. Thomas More parish, Bethel Park, effectives cials want is more art in Vatic »n City — they’re Yet every year, people come knocking on the up to their ears in it already. Monday, March 6, 2000. museum's door, wanting to donate a new work of The Rev. Daniel Vallecorsa from parochial vicar. St. Thomas More parish. Bethel Park, to "We've told the artists not to bring examples of art. parochial vicar. St. Raphael parish, Morningside, effective Monday, March 6, 2000. their work, as a gift or to display. It's the kind of "In most cases, we tell them that because there thing that produces jealousy, and where would is so much art here, there isn't space for it and we put it? It would be a disaster." said Father we really can't accept it." said U.S. Dominican Carlo Chenis. secretary of the Pontifical Commis­ Father Allen Duston, who coordinates a patrons Scriptures sion for the Cultural Goods of the Church. organization at the Vatican Museums. Vatican City is only 109 acres big, and any­ Inevitably, Vatican officials face a question where you look, there's art. Thousands of paint­ posed by visitors who are uncomfortable with all Jesu s p u ts w orship in fo cu s ings adorn the walls of m useum s and offices. this artistic abundance: Isn't it too much? Why Floors boast inlaid marble designs. The foun­ should the Vatican harbor such a vast concen­ Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time fasting, prayers) are basically to be tains were designed by Renaissance masters, tration of art? — March 5 understood as aids to our salvation:- and the statues outnumber the resident popula­ “Some people even leave notes saying: 'Sell Dl 5: 12-15: 2 Cor 4:6 -11; Mk 2: 23- The ancient formula was, "Prima lex. tion by at least 10 to one. everything and give the money to the poor.' As if 3:6. salus populi." The first law is the sál- Behind closed doors, additional mountains of bv selling everything we could solve the problem The first reading for today's liturgy is vation of the people. Everything that artistic works are hidden awav. Many of the of poverty!" said Vatican Museums Secretary the classic, longer form of the Third the church does officially has to do items were gifts to Pope John Paul and his pred­ Edith Cicerchia. Commandment: “Thou shalt keep holy with salvation. There is not a word in ecessors from visiting dignitaries, delegations of Cicerchia said critics need to take a longer per­ the Sabbath day." As a statement of the the entire Bible, for example, which Catholics or creative individuals. spective. divine law. it is understood by the entire does not have as its fundamental pur­ “If they're truly beautiful, they probable end up “Popes have always given artists a chance to Christian community to be observed in pose our salvation. in the Vatican Museum depository. If not. they go express themselves, and have collected their our keeping of Sunday as the weekly Jesus' deliberately provocative to the apostolic warehouse, and are used to fur­ works, from Pope Julius II onward. In my opin­ Day of the Lord. Msgr. statement bears particular attention: nish Vatican offices. But some of them aren't ion. this shows a great respect for art. And we Like many other Christian traditions, homasJ “The Sabbath was made for man, not worth much, and let's just say they're better off have the task of conserving all that’s been hand­ this custom is under intense pressure T Herron man for the Sabbath.“ This is a com­ in the warehouse." said Father Chenis. ed down to us, for future generations," she said. and attack. There seems on one hand, a plete reversal of the standard rabbinic The warehouse is a pack-rat's paradise, and Even in the Vatican's view, though, the satu ra­ certain extrinsicism or superiiciality to coniin- formula that man was made for the Sabbath, .could easily supply the world's biggest garage tion level has probably been reached. ing one's religious obligations to a particular from the beginning of creation. Such piety sale. fraction of the calendar, and designating any focussed so exclusively on God's prerogatives as Over at the Vatican Museums, a higher-class Thavis is Vatican editor for Catholic News Ser­ individual day as holier than the rest. creator, and man's consequent obligation to depository is packed with Roman statues. vice. 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OPINION/COMMENT 5 FRIDAY, MARCH 3,2000 • PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC -Letters ------F inancial giant L loyd’s on verge o f collapse C atholic schools do a better job Lloyd's of London, the insur­ and ceased being a details will emerge So much for the priest, now It was heartening to read that Catholic school enroll­ ance and financial giant that loose and vulnerable eventually. There the beast. One of them has ment is increasing. What is disheartening, however, is seemed as solid as the Rock of federation. It seemed should be some Juicy been employed in the North­ that the number of schools has been reduced drastically Gibraltar, currently is shaky until lately almost pickings for the legal west to frighten coyotes away the overall result being that there are considerably and near or in bankruptcy. untouchable. profession. from sheep. He is a big critter fewer students enrolled in Catholic schools today than On a vacation years ago, I Connected with the and will go on the attack. He is ' there were even a generation ago. met a chap who mentioned company were various Two words that not at all gentle or timid. I find this puzzling given the state of public schools. casually but proudly that he intelligence agencies sound similar but have Would you believe that I ■ Consider these statistics: was a “name" of Lloyd's. 1 whose task it was to diverse meaning in the encountered some llamas when • Expenditures have increased over 200 percent and learned that a name in or of find out what was real­ English language are 1 was visiting in Wisconsin my ■ achievement scores have declined 73 points. During this Lloyd's was a big deal. ly happening in the lama (priest) and llama late priest-uncle. Father Peter To understand this, you 11 time grades have been inflated. maritime industry. Msgr. (beast). Rice? must know that Lloyd's goes All th is elaborate • Over half of our public school students are unable to harles O. Both have been fea­ A rich Catholic Chicago fami­ back a long, long way, at least structure worked C demonstrate competency in challenging subject matter. Rica tured in the news ly would spend summers there • Ninety-five percent of public school graduates who go to 1688. It is an association of beautifully until cyber recently. and owned land on which they ; to college in the United States would not be admitted to merchants, ship owners and advances came along A Tibetan came to had llamas. They were solid college anywhere else in the world. insurance brokers with head­ and were Just too complicated our notice, since China is try­ white. • Classroom teachers make up only 53 percent of the quarters in a corner of the to follow. I suspect th at there ing to absorb his country and I thought you might be inter­ school work force. The other 47 percent is administration. Royal Exchange. were too many wise old heads wants to make him a puppet or ested in a llama peculiarity: 1 * This is a 400 percent increase in non-teaching staff. It started in a coffee house, in management that could not dictate his successor. It's really When bothered, teased or • Discipline problems continue to grow. and Edward Lloyd had some­ cope. dreadful what the Chinese attacked, they pucker up and Catholic school students continue to outperform their thing to do with it; enough so As I often note: To the young, communist regime is trying to spit. One of the employees at public school counterparts. Achievement scores continue that it still uses his name in its everything is new and they can pull off. It’s an old and fascinat­ th e ranch gave u s a dem onstra­ J to be higher on all levels, and it takes more work to obtain title. One of its early improve­ figure things out. Often they ing quarrel between ancient tion. a high grade. Catholic school graduates do better in col- ments in the insurance trade get careless and perhaps nations with ancient cultures. ■ lege and have a lower dropout rate. Catholic schools are was a printed policy form. greedy: they overreach. This Do you remember the wonder­ Msgr. Rice Is s wsekly colum­ not top heavy in administration, thereby keeping lower the In the 1800s, it incorporated happened in Lloyd's and the ful movie “Shangri La?' nist for the Pittsburgh Cstholic. ' cost of educating each student. Discipline problems are ■ less serious in Catholic schools than in public schools. In short, Catholic schools do a better Job of educating The quiet can be a true healing balm our children than do public schools. These statistics come from the U.S. Department of Education, which has sug­ Many times in the three-and- yearning for something sense, go home. was followed by lunch, silence gested that, if they wish to be successful, public schools in a-half weeks I spent at St. more. “I will allure her, I had spent a month through the afternoon, evening this country must emulate the Catholic school system. Joseph of Leonissa Hermitage I will lead her into the in the area around prayer, dinner, office of read­ I continue to be surprised that Catholic school enroll­ in Wheeling recently, I had to desert and speak to her Assisi, where St. Fran­ ings, meditation and compline ment is not higher than it is. But I am even more sur­ answer to the curious: ‘I'm a h e a r t... ’ (Hosea 2:16) cis lived, prayed, or night prayer at 9 p.m. prised — and dispirited — that advertising the treasure herm it. No kidding.” Yet, for as I responded with sur­ preached and inspired With acres of ground to walk, that is Catholic schools is not a greater priority. long as I had wanted an experi­ prise and great excite­ the world. I discovered deer and wild turkey to ence of Capuchin eremitical ment when my provin­ that the hills of West encounter and woods to CAROLE BRENNAN life, I myself was mystified cial called and invited Virginia were not explore, the balance of prayer, Springdale somewhat by the phrase, “I am me “into the desert," to unlike the Umbrian work, exercise and fraternity a hermit." spend time in the hills of central Italy created a perfect balance to our I have been a Capuchin F ran­ Capuchin hermitage. It that moved the heart of daily experience of God and His Letters w elcom e ciscan friar for almost 18 years had just moved from the saint. world. and a priest for almost 11. Herman to the rolling 1 Letters to the editor are welcomed and encouraged, but The quiet generated With no TV and none of the Most of my life in the order and hills of Wheeling. should be limited to 300 words. The editors reserve the right in the setting of our ordinary distractions of life to formation was geared toward Contemplative life always to delete material Jrom letters or reject them completely herm itage was compelling. We tempt us away from the gift of pastoral ministry. I spent six ' because of space limitations, subject material or redundancy had been an attraction for me. really were lulled away from spending quality time with the wonderful years at Our Lady of Drawn to the Trappist monks' with other letters. Letters should be typed and must include the daily distractions that so Lord, I was amazed a t how few Peace in Conway, busy and the writer's signature and telephone number for verification spirit of recollection, I had often fill our m inds and muddle my needs really were, and yet often feeling as if my life w as a made retreats with them. As I purposes. Letters that cannot be verified will not be pub­ our hearts. The quiet was a how rich I felt. lished. reaction to one need after learned more about the Fran­ true healing balm that allowed Now th at I am back in the full another. As in every parish, ciscan tradition, and particu­ Send letters to: Editor, Pittsburgh Catholic, 135 First Ave., my brothers and me to give swing of parish life, I am trying there is never an absence of larly the Capuchins, it was Pittsburgh. PA 15222. Letters also may be sent via e-mail to ourselves over to God and His to integrate into my life some of work to be done. ptaylor@stargate. net. clear that contemplation and gracious love. the simplicity and quiet that Then came formation work solitude were very congenial Our day began with an hour proved so very precious to me with new candidates in the with what St. Francis had of common meditation at 6 at the hermitage. order; an assignment as w ished for his brothers and sis­ a.m., then morning prayer. Prayer, fasting, silence and administrator of St. Wendelin ters. Mass and a light breakfast. peace. I'd recommend them to O ur all-knowing God in Carbon Center, Butler Coun­ Though I’d had moments of Then came several hours of anyone who truly desires ty; then as parochial vicar at such solitude, this chance to solitude, prayer, reading or friendship w ith God. St. Clare In Clalrton. embrace our tradition was a study for three of the friars. is our best ‘audience’ I was encountering tremen­ great joy for me. I had traveled One friar acted as leader for Capuchin Father Michael is dous people all along the way. much over the years. This the day, handling all dealings newly named pastor of St. The late German that His followers Yet, m y h e a rt w as restless, with the public. Mid-day prayer Joseph in Cabot. author Bertolt Brecht ought never be con­ looked like a chance to, in a remains best known cerned about what for his plays and any other person R ussian C atholics w ork to restore churches poems, but he also might think of their (Final o f two parts.) ters of the KGB, the While he was examin­ shrine. The Vatican secretary of wrote many anecdot­ behavior, but this Last week, I discussed prob­ dreaded Soviet secret ing Pavel, Boris waited state, Cardinal Angelo Sodano, al observations about would be too drastic a lems Catholics currently are police. Trees and bush­ outside. presided at the Dec. 12 Mass to human life. One tells conclusion. experiencing with the Soviet es line the church’s “Where is God?" the celebrate the church's eleva­ of a man who found In the very same bureaucracy. front gate, obstructing pastor asked Pavel. tion to cathedral status. his small son crying. passage from the Ser­ Catholics were told that they its view. "I don’t know," the Initially at Immaculate Con­ Learning the rea­ mon on the Mount, could freely practice their reli­ The hidden atmos­ boy said. ception, there were some com­ son, the man walked Father Jesus says three times gion after registering with the phere was a blessing to “Where is heaven?” plications concerning the deed on. but when he later ames that if one avoids act­ "Committee for Religious parishioners in the the pastor continued. of the property. In 1991, the found the child still Wiseman ing virtuously in order Affairs," and their activities days of Bolshevik rule, "I don’t know," Pavel city government returned the crying, he asked: to be seen by humans, governed by the "Law Concern­ when it made no sense again replied. deed to local parishioners, but "What point is there in crying then “your Father who sees in ing Religious Associations.“ to display Catholicism. “All right. Send in they could not get control of the in such a wind, when no one secret will repay you.” However, the law often had However, according to Boris!" the dispirited building until 1996. will hear you anyway?" The Our all-knowing God, then, been used against those who St. Ludvig's pastor. priest moaned. Father Marcel Guarnizo, boy stopped short, grasped is our best “audience." We registered, sometimes resulting Father Alexander Khmelnitsky, Pavel went out and warned president of Aid to the Church the sense of this, and catch a glimpse of this truth in loss of employment. The law in those days his church never his pal: "Watch outl They lost in Russia, estimates that cur­ returned to his sandbox with­ already in the Old Testament also had another wrinkle: The was beyond the watchful eye of God and heaven, and now they rently some 12 Catholic out another sound. where God was an audience committee could deny the reg­ Big Brother. want to blame it on usl" churches are in different stages Brecht’s story points out for Wisdom personified as she istration of certain people. In Currently, many parishes On Dec. 12, 1999, a second of restoration throughout Rus­ that much of what we do is stood “beside Him as His other words, the committee have Sunday schools for chil­ Catholic Church opened its sia. dpne so that others might be craftsman” and “was His could kill the group's petition dren. But teachers sometimes doors: the cathedral of the Of course, there is no better aware of us. A child about to delight day by day, playing by refusing to register some of have a rough time. The story Immaculate Conception. While way to help the Russian people perform some new feat will before Him all the while" its applicants. goes that a deacon was quite St. Ludvig's could remain open than the rebuilding of places of first turn around to make (Prov. 8:30). Due to the hostile milieu, heartbroken when the children throughout 70 years of Bolshe­ worship where they can rejuve­ .sure mother and father are Jesus, whom we revere as until Dec. 12. 1999, there was did not show much enthusi­ vism, Immaculate Conception nate and nourish their faith, .¡patching. If they are not. he Wisdom incarnate, likewise only one functioning Catholic asm for Bible stories. Boris and was closed by Stalin in 1930. something so critical to the ipay postpone the feat until always acted in awareness of Church in Moscow: St. Lud­ Pavel were bored all the time. Aid to the C hurch in Russia, rebirth of Russia itself. ap appreciative audience is His Father's gaze. As He tells vig’s. The church is set back He reported the two boys to the a Virginia-based nonprofit fppnd. His opponents at one point: from a narrow street behind pastor, who wanted to check organization, raised nearly Father Fin it a professor at It’s somewhat like this in “The one who sent me is with what used to be the headquar­ the little fellows' knowledge. $1.5 million to restore the Gannon University in Erie. the world of the theater. Even me. He has not left me alone, iff, the best of circumstances, because I always do what is tb*ere is an im m ense differ­ pleasing to him' (Jn. 8:29). R eign o f C hrist a n d the new m illennium ence between the smoothest There is in these passages of dress rehearsals and the from Proverbs and John's (Second of two parts. The first the rest of the dead did resurrection by bap­ Adventists and Jehovah's Wit­ opening night performance Gospel something touchingly appeared Jan. 21.) not come to life until tism. The period of nesses. before a packed house, when reminiscent about the child The only other place in the the thousand years 1,000 years is the time It is interesting to note that the spectators get caught up on the sliding board wanting New Testament where the idea were over. Happy and from the first coming of Christopher Columbus and in the action on the stage and to do something to delight his of an Interregnum (as discussed blessed are those who Christ and His second other pioneer explorers to the their responses become part parents. We can learn from in my previous column) is share in the first resur­ coming at the end of New World were influenced by of the actors' own experience. the child no less than from found is in the Book of Revela­ rection; the second time. the teaching of a man named AH of this is natural and Scripture, for we are all chil­ tions: (20:1-6). In verses 1 and death cannot affect Some of the fathers Joachim of Fiore (1135-1203). tight. But there lurks the dren of God. 2, an angel throws Satan into them but they will be of the early church Those who felt his influence danger that a person may Unlike Jesus, we cannot the abyss, where he is impris­ priests of God and of wrote favorably about anticipated a new age that iDpke no distinction between say that we always do what oned for 1,000 years. Christ and reign with the millennium. Bish­ would be ushered in by spiritu­ "theater" and the rest of life. pleases our heavenly Father, In the four verses that follow, Him for a thousand op Papias of Herapolis al people who supplied a power­ ,S0 that “everything" is done but we can at least be grateful we read: "Then I saw some years." (From the wrote in the years 125- With an audience in mind. ful incentive to colonize the New that we have this season of thrones and 1 saw those who Jerusalem Bible.) Lackner _ 130 and knew St. John . This is precisely what Jesus World. Lent not only to repent of our are given the power to be judges This passage speaks the Apostle. .tpndemns in the Gospel pas­ Many people identified them wayward actions but also to take their seats on them. 1 saw of a temporary kingdom made Others who wrote favorably of sage read every year on Ash as the Franciscans and Domini­ become more mindful of all the souls of all who had been holy by the blood of martyrs a millennium were St. Justin Wednesday, when He casti­ cans in their missionary efforts the things we can do to please beheaded for having witnessed who will experience the first the Martyr (100-165), St. Ire- gates the hypocrites who give in Latin America, which they our loving God, wisely giving for Jesus and for having resurrection, which will be fol­ naeus (130-200). Tertullian ajjns so that others may regarded as the new earthly God “delight day by day, play­ preached God's word, and lowed by the general resurrec­ (160-220) and Lactantius (240- applaud their generosity or paradise. The Catholic Church ing before Him all the while." those who refused to worship tion: the judgment and the cre­ 320). who put on a sad face so that does not know when the reign the b e a s t... and would not have ation of a new heaven and a Among Protestants, the mil­ Others may know of their fast­ of Christ for 1,000 years will Benedictine Father Jamea Is the brandmark on their fore­ new earth. lennial hope is to be found in ing. begin, because Christ never associate professor of theolo­ heads or tiands; they came to Christians traditionally have the Anabaptists at the time of ’•So h arsh is His condem na­ cited a time that It would occur. gy at The Catholic University life and reigned with Christ for a interpreted this text allegorical­ the Reformation. Today, it tion that one might be tempt­ of America in Washington, thousand years. ly. This means that it is a sym­ exists in various forms among Msgr. Lackner writes frequent­ ed to draw the conclusion D.C. This is the first resurrection; bolic reference to the death and the Mormons, Seventh-Day ly for the Pittsburgh Catholic. I LEISURE FRIDAY, MARCH 3. 2000 • PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Movie review

D ouglas shines in locally film ed W onder B o y s 9 By FATHER PETER HORTON an adult fllm starring Michael film moves with deliberate Leer, the writer of the future Douglas. Following the suc­ hesitation, as if it is not sure of whose gift at fiction is amaz­ His name is Grady Tripp. cess of his brilliant "L.A. Con­ its intention to entertain, ing. Frances McDormand B ishop Donald He is the wonder boy of the fidential,' Hanson takes a shock or uplift. gives a dignified strength to Wuerl's program title, a famous writer whose lighter turn here, a turn his What distinguishes “Wonder her role as Sara Gaskell. the on March 12 is titled first novel soared to the top of source material can ill afford. Boys" are the superb perform­ woman truly in love with “Lent: A Reminder of the best-seller lists and won Based on the book by Michael ances by a soiid ensemble Grady. Who We Are." high critical praise. Facing the Chabon, the movie transforms cast. As Grady, Michael Dou­ Filmed in Pittsburgh. “Won­ “Lent is a reminder challenge of living up to such a satire into hopeful, lightheart­ glas reveals a knack for come­ der Boys“ makes great use of that we have come to high reputation, Grady is hav­ ed comedy. dy and his true ability to our city, filming it as if it too a time in the year ing a difficult time, teaching at Instead of visualizing the inhabit a character. Desper­ was a character of importance. when we need to a Pittsburgh college and avoid­ dark satire of the novel. Han­ ate, confused and fearful, “Wonder Boys" is a small reflect," the bishop ing the fact he must finish his son delivers a smooth, pol­ Tripp is so afraid of falling, he adult romantic comedy, which says. next book. Sadly, it is a tome ished gem that wanders fails to realize he already has. has its moments on the big that grows larger by the day. through wasted lives like a Douglas is a marvel at mark­ screen. Too bad it isn't more of His wife leaves him. His per­ field trip to the museum of ing this turning point, the a wonder in itself. The program is part o f a continuing series based on a catechism tilled “The sonal life is even more of a middle-age crisis. journey from confused and The story here is one of res­ artificial adolescence to adult Thejllm is rated A-3 (adults) Teaching o f Christ," coauthored by Bishop Wuerl, and on the “Catechism of mess. Married, but in love with the Catholic Church” another woman, his editor is cue and redemption, a tale of responsibility. He allows us to by the U.S. Catholic Conference in town and he is being getting people back on the watch Grady finally grow up. and R by the Motion Picture hounded by two of his stu­ right track. Screenwriter Steve As his manic editor Terry Association of America. Crabtree. 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By PATRICIA BARTOS “We want to reach out to young people, Lent a tim e fo r Senior Staff Writer to help them understand the needs in the community," Gasparella said. penance, reflection The Ladies of Charity at St. Paul She worked with Karen Lehman, cam­ QUESTION: Cathedral in Oakland soon will get new pus minister at Oakland Catholic, to What Is really supposed to happen to us help in their work among shut-in elder­ present the work of the Ladies to the during Lent? What are we supposed to be ly, disabled parishioners and the needy. students. feeling as we begin this season? Many of They will welcome three Oakland “We have so many outreach and serv­ us feel guilty because we don't feel we Catholic High School students as mem­ ice options here to offer the girls," "make a good Lent," but maybe we do bers of the Junior Ladies of Charity later Lehman said. “We're always trying to and don't know it this month. find ways to reach out in service. We Photos by Douglas Kaup The girls will be among six new mem­ hope we can create a connection." ANSWER: bers who will join the parish association Several of the young women helped at Above: Elena “Dee” Tlimolo, center, and Mary Lou Palea visit with A disservice we sometimes offer to one during the annual investiture Mass for the annual Christmas party the women fellow Lady of Charity Joan Lea Weidman, seated. The women are another is to say how one should feel. new members of the Ladies of Charity at hosted for parishioners and neighbors. all active in the association at SL Paul Cathedral. Below: Michele Feelings, like guilt, are very personal and parishes throughout the diocese at 10 They hope to become more involved with Blazina, left, a senior at Oakland Catholic High School, and fresh­ difficult to assign to another person. a.m. Saturday, March 18, in St. Paul the group’s efforts. man Megan Higgins look over information on the Ladles of Charity. Below I add some thoughts on Lent, Cathedral. Bishop Wuerl will officiate. ‘I liked helping the people and seeing which may at least add some light to The cathedral group has been on the the fun they had at the party," Michele your continued thinking on this season. job for more than 25 years and today explained. Today to most people, Lent means numbers some 30 members. “We hope to plan summer activities for penance. However, if you were to ask the “Our population is much different the girls," Gasparella said. Christians of the first few centuries what from a suburban parish," said Gerry The women help the needy and lonely Lent meant to them, their answer might Gasparella, new president of the group. in many ways. They sponsor a Mass and be much different. To them, Lent clearly “It’s older, with many shut-in elderly anointing of the sick, do home visiting, meant preparation for Easter, and East­ people, plus a transient population of host a Christmas party for elderly and er meant baptism and new members in students, and disabled people," she disabled parishioners and neighbors, a their community. said. "It’s not a regular family parish. We day of recollection each spring, and also Those early centuries witnessed a see a lot of loneliness.” staff a ministry of prayer made up of tremendous period of growth in the The parish encompasses many apart­ some 300 people. church. As new members were added, a ment buildings in the urban university Joan Lee Weidman, an associate mem­ full rite of initiation developed. Prepara­ and hospital neighborhood, with frail ber of the Ladies of Charity, is a member tion for this entrance into the church elderly and people with disabilities as of that ministry. was taken very seriously and was called residents. Because of Multiple Sclerosis, she the catechumenate. A number of long-time members of the uses a wheelchair. Yet, she manages to The period of preparation was not an Ladies today are themselves among the isolated event but rather one that took reach out to those who are alone and frail elderly, Gasparella said. shut-in. place in the midst of the people. It was The three new student-members are not simply an individual encounter with “I talk with people on the phone," she senior Michele Blazina of Word of God said. a teacher but rather a community cele­ parish in Swissvale. and freshmen Ali­ bration of learning and relearning old son Smith of North American Martyrs in For information on Joining the Ladies of truths. Individuals had sponsors, but Monroeville and Megan Higgins of the entire community played a very Charity, call the diocesan office at 412- Transfiguration in Russellton. 456-6924. important part in their growth and for­ mation. As Easter approached, the preparation intensified. To prepare for the actual baptism and full admission into the D eterm ined 8-year-old supports the needy church, catechumens were asked to fast for a period of time. In an expression of By JOHN FRANKO At first. David left handwritten notes in the solidarity their sponsors — and frequent­ Staff Writer doors of people he missed. Computer-generated ly the entire community—joined them. messages followed. Lent for these Christians of the first Eight-year-old David Smyers can teach people “Sometimes people would be really puzzled," centuries then, was not an isolated peri­ of all ages the true meaning of generosity. Ann recalled. "It was hard to accept that a little od of self-discipline or endurance, but The second grade student at St. Sebastian. boy would do this on his own." rather a very meaningful experience of Ross Township, recently collected some 1,000 David finished his project a few days before community growth and unity. Lent pairs of gloves, socks and hats for distribution to Christmas. meant learning and anticipation of East­ area needy. "He’s so humble about it. he didn't even tell er joy. "It takes some time," he said. “You've got to put me." said his teacher. Vincentian Sister of Chari­ Fasting became part of this prepara­ your mind to it." ty Consuela Callahan. “I read about it in the tion only secondarily as a specific prepa­ David got the idea for the project after his church bulletin. ration for baptism. Various forms of mother Ann read an article describing the plight “It was overwhelming. Adults give money but penance became part of this season for of the less fortunate of the area. "I want him to here’s a child who gave of himself." another reason. When the entire Christ­ know there are people in need out there," she The collected items were given to Sister of Char­ ian community continued to be involved said. ity Joan McGinley. parish social minister. Chil­ in the teaching and preparation of cate­ When she explained to him the seriousness of dren's items were donated to the Perry Hilltop chumens, it heard once again the simple the problem he immediately expressed a desire to Food Bank, and adult items to area homeless. and profound truths of discipleship in do something for them. “It’s a credit to his parents," Sister Joan said. Christ. Accompanied by his mother, he went through­ "He didn't stop until he reached his goal." Frequently, this meant a need and a out his neighborhood and sought the support of David already is looking forward to another col­ desire for reform in the lives of many friends and family. He scheduled his visits lection next year. He would like to include scarves Christians. They wanted to share fully in around wrestling practice. and maybe even sweaters. the Easter joy of those new members yet The project took about a month. "The people "He has plans for the future." his mother said. they realized that they had allowed some were pretty happy to give," he said. “This isn't going to be the last year.“ of their own Easter promises to erode. Consequently, they began to do penance and reform their lives. The difference between their Lent and C haplain tiff rekindles anti-C atholicism deb a te ours may not be in the fact of penance CONNIE ANN VALENTI: considered for the position of chaplain irrelevant in contemporary society. itself, but rather in the reason for doing Father, have you ever been discrim­ of the House of Representatives? This portrayal is often presented in the it. The focus is Important. For the early inated against because of your Are you aware that since 1789, a guise of objective reporting when in Christians, penitential practices and Catholic faith? Has anyone ever asked Catholic has never been chaplain of fact the "Catholics" who are inter­ fasting directly were related to friends you why an intelligent man like you the House? A Lutheran pastor held it viewed are Catholic in name only. and family members who were preparing would give up everything to become a for more than 20 years and most Catholics for a Free Choice is one such for Easter. The context was one of com­ priest? recently a Presbyterian minister. Are group. Everything said because you munity and renewal. Too frequently Throughout the years, many people rabbis also unacceptable? Perhaps claim to be or once were Catholic does today. Lent and the penances that have questioned, criticized and even Catholics and Jews are not considered not make it Catholic. accompany it, are isolated and become attacked my Catholic faith. They still intelligent or loyal enough. Many talk show hosts welcome too narrowly items of personal self-disci­ do. After watching Mother Angelica's If we Catholic cream-puffs keep tak­ opportunities to make the Catholic pline. television program, someone asked ing a "so what?" attitude, our constitu­ Church look ridiculous as a way of As helpful as this might be. isolation me why any woman would want to tionally guaranteed rights will gradu­ approving their own prejudice. They and Christian life do not go together. I hide from the world in a cloistered ally be lost by default. We vote and pay like to attack what Catholics hold as would suggest to you that this brief convent and waste her life. "Are they taxes like everyone else. Maybe we sacred. They refer to Catholics as hyp­ reflection may lead you to search for new lesbians?” she wanted to know. should remind our politicians of how than ever and in more subtle and ways in which Lent might be a very beau­ ocrites and try to undermine the cred­ Some young people asked me why well religious men and women pre­ destructive forms. ibility of the church. Curiously, it is tiful and meaningful time for you. Per­ some sisters are so worldly, observing pared many leaders in our country In his book. "AnU-Catholicism in not always malice that motivates some haps your best Lent might be one spent that you can't tell whether they're reli­ without the benefit of tax support. American Culture," Robert Lockwood in taking classes in Scripture or some of them, but ignorance. gious or not by the way they act. It’s time for Catholics to let their presents this prevailing caricature of Whether based solely on discrimina­ aspect of Catholic thought. It might "They're just like everyone else," they voices be heard, and not Just turn the Catholicism: "The Catholic Church is tion or not, the refusal to name Father mean contributing your services as a vol­ complained. other cheek — which should not be based on bizarre, medieval beliefs; it is unteer at a local hospital or home for the Timothy O’Brien as chaplain of the Another question I have been sur­ done in matters of Justice. sexually unnatural in its practices, yet House of Representatives has rekin­ aged. It might mean writing letters to prised to hear, especially from at the same time libertine in its clergy dled the debate about anti-Catholi­ friends who may be suffering and need a Catholics, is "How can a mere man FATHER RON LENGWIN: and religious; the laity are kept in little encouragement. cism in the United States. It is an change bread and wine into the Body Anti-Catholicism has been termed ignorance by a repressive hierarchy Whatever it means, the discipline opportunity for Catholics to affirm and Blood of Christ?" 1 try my best to the acceptable, persistent prejudice in and are saved only when exposed to what the church teaches and to edu­ required should not be isolated but answer their questions, but 1 know it our country in recent years because reasonable thought: Catholic ritual is rather related to people and the Easter cate those who misunderstand or mis­ isn’t always to their satisfaction. we have allowed it to endure, it seems, essentially macabre, mere supersti­ represent our teaching. event. Now I have a question of my own with our blessing. We do not want peo­ tious ritual masquerading as religion." that makes my blood pressure go sky- ple to think that we are not able to The church is portrayed by many in Valenti is a member of St Scholasti- Father Charles Bober is pastor of St. high. It deals with a recent public take however we are treated. As a the media as an oppressive and ca In Aspinwall. Father Lengwln is John Vianney in South Pittsburgh. debate. Why aren't Catholics seriously result, this prejudice may be stronger authoritarian institution which is diocesan secretary for pastoral life. CLASSIFIED FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2000 • PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC

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9 WORLD NEWS FRIDAY, MARCH 3,2000 • PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Symposium studies implementation of Vatican II in brief Bills focus on By CINDY WOODEN Thirty-five years after the can's Holy Year organizing com­ path for his people“ to follow, secretary of the Holy Year Catholic News Service council, the Catholic Church mittee. and It was a summons to the organizing committee, said African trade must make “an examination of Cardinal Etchegaray made church to be a living sign of Pope John Paul had asked VATICAN CITY — The Second WASHINGTON — Catholic conscience“ to see how well it his rem arks in a message to the God's presence as It made its specifically for reflection on: officials who attended the Vatican Council was a gift from has accepted the gift of the opening of a Feb. 25 to 27 Vati­ way through history, the cardi­ • How close the church has National Summit on Africa God that helped the Catholic council and how much it has can conference on the imple­ nal said. come to making the Word of expressed mixed reviews o n a Church rediscover its place in allowed the council's teaching mentation of the council. Pope John Paul called for a God In Scripture the chief Inspi­ bill designed to increase trade' the world, said Cardinal Roger to penetrate its life, wrote the The Holy Year committee Holy Year study of the imple­ ration of theology and activity. between the United States and Etchegaray. cardinal, president of the Vatl- invited 20 cardinals, 40 bishops mentation of the Second Vati­ • Whether or not the liturgy Is sub-Saharan African coun­ and some 200 theologians and can Council because he Is con­ the “source and summit’ of the tries. W ITH OUR LIBERTY YOU historians to the Vatican for vinced It holds the key to the church's life and Its unity. Some said the bill has sym­ the review, called for by Pope church's future, he said. • How well the church bolic importance but does not John Paul II. “Thanks to the council, the respects and welcomes the gifts HAVE FREEDOM ! | address imbalances in U.S. “The council was a summit church rediscovered traces of of everyone and encourages col­ l ivo ilo m I m m huxiML' lu lk ’ik V -, !ti and a summons,' said Cardi­ the Gospel In the wanderings of laboration. African trade. The House of Representatives nal Etchegaray, 77, who served Individuals and peoples, but • The church's attitude Imagine never having to buy batteries againl The as an expert during all four of the more it embraces time, the toward the world. Its willing­ and the Senate have passed Liberty™ Rechargeable is a compact hearing instru­ different versions of the blU, the council's 1962 to 1965 ses­ more It must make its originali­ ness to dialogue and Its Integri­ ment that contains a built-in power cell that otters which alms to stimulate U.S.- sions. ty and sacramental dimension ty in remaining a witness to the you long hours of comfortable, clear hearing. There s l i p African trade by reducing tariff, are no wires, tubes or anything outside your ear. The council was the summit emerge,’ the cardinal said. truth and to God’s presence In from which God “pointed out a Archbishop Crescenzlo Sepe, th e world. non-tariff and other trade bar­ Place the Instrument in the special charging case riers, setting up free trade, while you sleep, and when you wake the Liberty is areas in Africa and creating an ready for up to 20 hours of usel For more information, economic cooperation forum call us todayl Pope: Vatican II was a gift, between the United States and MAQNATONF sub-Saharan Africa. not a break with church’s past Ian Gary, strategic issues - Universal Hearing Aid Center adviser for Africa with Catholic ! VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Peo­ returned from his pilgrimage to vineyard of the Lord." 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USCC: Partial-birth abortion not protected Bush responds to WASHINGTON (CNS) — The USCC associate general counsel procedure has traditionally legality of abortion only before procedure known as partial- Michael Moses and general been understood.“ the birth process begins, Chop­ birth abortion is so different counsel Mark Chopko on behalf The legislatures of about 30 ko and Moses said. In the 1992 anti-Catholic charges that it does not w arrant the con­ of the bishops' conference and states have passed laws ban­ Planned Parenthood vs. Casey WASHINGTON (CNS) — Texas Gov. George Bush told New stitutional protection the court six other religious groups. ning partial-birth abortions. decision, the court ruled that York Cardinal John O'Connor in a Feb. 25 letter that he want­ has given abortion in general, “Abortion that this court has Several of those laws have been states may set limits on the cir­ ed to assure Catholics his Bob Jones University appearance argues the U.S. Catholic Confer­ held to be constitutionally pro­ declared unconstitutional by cumstances under which an does not mean he “approves of the antl-Cathollc and racially ence in a brief to the U.S. tected has never been under­ state or federal courts, some abortion may be obtained. divisive views” associated with the school. Supreme Court. stood by the court or the public have not yet taken effect, others “The Nebraska statute does Charges of anti-Catholicism have followed the GOP candidate “The killing of partly bom chil­ to include taking the life of a have been limited by injunc­ not affect the decision to have around the country since he spoke at the evangelical Christian dren is new to both law and partly bom child," it said. "The tions pending court review. an abortion, nor does it involve university in South Carolina in early February. medicine," says the USCC in an challenged statute prohibits a The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of the 'in utero' destruction of The school bans interracial dating as Immoral, and its leaders “amicus." or friend of the court, new procedure which this court Appeals struck down the human life,“ said the brief. have called Catholicism a cult and likened it to satanism. brief for an upcoming case over has, until now, never consid­ Nebraska law in 1999 In a rul­ “Simply labeling an action 'abor­ The Bob Jones University issue reached a peak during the Nebraska's law prohibiting par­ ered. It is called 'abortion' ing that also rejected similar tion' does not trigger constitu­ Michigan primary campaign, when some voters there received tial-birth abortion. because it prevents a completed laws in Arkansas and Iowa. It tional protection.’ recorded phone calls accusing Bush of religious bigotry The brief, in the case of Sten- live birth, b u t it is in fact an was followed a month later by a Besides, It continued, “it Is because of his appearance and urging support for Arizona Sen. berg vs. Carhart, was written by extension of abortion as that contrary ruling in the 7th Cir­ patently absurd to contend that Jo h n McCain. cuit, upholding the partial-birth killing a partly bom child Is The McCain campaign initially denied any Involvement with abortion bans of Wisconsin and 'deeply rooted In this nation's the calls, but later acknowledged the calls originated with his Illinois. history and tradition,' as would staff. R etrouvaille In the procedure, a live fetus be necessary to render It subject In the days leading up to the Michigan primary. Bush's cam­ partly Is removed through the to constitutional protection." paign, in turn, criticized McCain for not disassociating himself mother's birth canal, making The brief also said that even from former Sen. Warren Rudman, McCain's campaign co­ the head accessible. The back of though the court has found chair. For more the head is punctured and the states have no constitutional information call Some Michigan voters also received recorded calls from brain Is suctloned out, enabling right to declare abortion illegal, ChrisUan Coalition founder the Rev. Pat Robertson, calling Marygrace & Michael Antkowski the baby’s body to be removed “they certainly have the power Rudman “a vicious bigot who wrote that conservative Chris­ more easily. to protect children whose emer­ tians in poliUcs are anU-abortion zealots, homophobes and 412-621-8831 The church groups’ brief gence from the mother is nearly would-be censors. John McCain refused to repudiate these notes that In the 1973 Roe vs. complete.” words." Wade decision legalizing abor­ States may logically and rea­ The Bush campaign said Robertson's calls were made inde­ A lifeline for Our next weekend: tion, the court said the right to sonably legislate against a pro­ pendently of their organization. abortion was not unlimited. cedure that is closer to infanti­ Troubled Marriages April 7, 8, 9, 2000 Detroit Cardinal Adam Maida decried the Injection of religious That case also considered the cide than abortion, it said. bigotry into the campaign in his state. In the Feb. 25 edition of The Michigan Catholic, newspaper of the Detroit Archdiocese, Cardinal Maida said the bishops of the FREE ESTIMATES United States are clear in their Insistence that the church keep CHEF/SUPERVISOR 412-271-6246 out of partisan poliUcs. 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Seton-LaSalle gets new scholarship _ D uquesne chooses Visit to W&J The family of Eddie Ryan has set up a scholarship In his honor afc Seton-LaSalle High School In Mount Lebanon. business school dean The young Ryan, who suffered from Muscular Dystrophy, attend­ ed the school 36 years ago. Though he could not walk, his class- . Duquesne Unlverstty has office in 1988, followed by his mates pushed him In his wheelchair and helped him to attend an. announced the appointment of appointment as managing James Stalder, managing part­ partner of the Pricewater- school activities. He was the top academic student in both hj%. freshman and sophomore years, and ranked second in his junjg£v ner of the Pittsburgh office of houseCoopers LLP office 1998. PrlcewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Throughout his career, he year. as dean of the A.J. Palumbo has become well known for his Eddie died on New Year's Eve of his senior year. Undergraduate School of Busi­ leadership advising some of the This year, as a present for their parents, Eddie's sister and cqft.. ness and the John F. Donahue largest business organizations rent Seton-LaSalle parent Susie Gillespie began a scholarship at Graduate School of Business. in the world. the school in his name. Stalder, whose appointment Stalder has served as presi­ The Edward Martin Ryan Jr. Memorial Scholarship will be givftft, becomes effective Ju ly 1, su c­ dent of the Pennsylvania Insti­ each year to an incoming freshman who exemplifies the qualities, gf ceeds Thomas Murrin, who has tute of Certified Public Accoun­ Eddie: achievement, appreciation and acceptance. It also will be served as dean since 1991. tants, as a member of the based on financial need. , „: "Under (Stalder’s) leadership, Council of the American Insti­ Seton-La Salle's' Tim Zugates has application forms. He can b e . both the undergraduate and tute of Public Accountants and reached at 412-561-3583, ext. 118. graduate schools will continue as president or board member To contribute to the fund, contact the school's development- to pursue the most modern of a number of other profes­ office. —«« and advanced concepts in sional organizations. The family also is collecting recollections of Eddie. Former stu-i business education, Informa­ Stalder serves as a life dents willing to share memories may send them to the development! tion technology and e-com­ trustee of Carnegie Mellon Uni­ office at Seton-LaSalle. 1000 McNeilly Road, Pittsburgh. Pa. 15226 merce,” said Dr. John Murray versity, where he has taught as Jr., university president. a member of the faculty of the 7 thought my only option was to go into a nursing facility. “He brings a wealth of expert­ Graduate School of Industrial ise to the undergraduate and Administration since 1981 and Then, I heard about LIFE Pittsburgh. “ graduate schools of business serves as chairman of CMU's the words of a Participant in LIFE Pittsburgh in the widest array of business Statistics Advisory Board. settings," Murray said. "His A graduate of Penn State You or someone you know can receive prowess as a teacher is also University, he also serves as a nursing home type care In familiar surroundings, if you: well known to the many stu­ member of PSU’s Smeal Col­ -H a v e limited finances -A re eligible for Medicare dents he has taught for some lege of Business Administra­ ~ Require medical, nursing, personal N other supportive services 20 years. His expertise and tion Board of Trustees. -L iv e in the central St southwestern Allegheny County integrity are recognized by He was the catalyst for the business leaders throughout creation of the Pennsylvania the region and beyond." Tax Blueprint Project, which is LIFE t f P i t t s b u r g h After joining Price Water­ in the process of creating LMng Independence For The EHeriy house LLP in Pittsburgh, micro-simulatlon economic 1-412-388-8050 Stalder was transferred to the impact models to enable the firm's national headquarters in governor and legislators in New York where he was direc­ Pennsylvania to measure and tor of tax research and techni­ Intelligently debate alternative GENETICS OF SUCCESSFUL cal services. tax reform proposals. He served as partner in Stalder has served as chair­ Photo by Michael Connolly AGING charge of tax services for the man of the Greater Pittsburgh Bishop Donald Wuerl celebrated Mass and visited with students Ohio Valley Area prior to his Cham ber of Commerce and In on Feb. 13 at the Newman Center at Washington and Jefferson appointment, managing part­ many other leadership roles In College in Washington, Pa. The University of Pittsburgh is recruiting men and wom en ner of the Price Waterhouse similar organizations. age 90 years or older for a research study on successful aging Participants w ill be asked to describe their m edical history and donate a small sample of blood.

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Marissa Conlin, 6, holds tight I to dad Shawn, at the third f annual Father and Daughter , Valentine Dance held Feb. 25, L a c h in a I in the Holy Family Manor Audi- II torium on the grounds of the D r a p e r y & B l i n d F a c t o r y [ I Sisters of the Holy Family of Spring Spectacular! i ' Nazareth in Bellevue. The .► W e A r e T h * < event was sponsored by fcpFactory^ I Nazareth Family Services, a Save Up To 7 5 % o f f 1 ministry of the order that W hile Supplies Lust! hosts programs and events to Shop At Home or In Our Showroom strengthen family relation­ ships. • Custom Draperies • Swags • Bedspreads • Pleated Shades • Vertical Blinds (412) 665-4900 6401 Penn, Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Web: www.lachinadrapery.com

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I St. N icholas sets T I fish dinners let a sneak preview of N o rt i i j J St. Nicholas at 1326 E. Ohio I St.. North Side, will host fish I dinners on Ash Wednesday • P rayer B onks • Precious Moments Collections new est senior residence I from 4 to 7 p.m., followed by • Baptism Gifts • Rosaries • Medals • Religious Jewelry • Veils • Bibles I Mass. • Communion Prayerbooks • Holy Communion Dolls Cost ts $6 for adults and $3 1812 Rt. 286 (Golden Mile Hwy) Pittsburgh. PA 15239 You can be among the first to see The Village at Hampton Fields I for children under 12. Also Nexi to Molyneaux Tile and Carpel * (Christian Video Rentals Available! Mt. Royal Boulevard at Route 8 I take-outs. Call 412-231-3892 (724) 733-4988 for information. Open M .T.F. 10:30-5. W .Th.. 10:30-8. S 10:30-4:30 Sunday, M arch 12

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D ear Frie n d s . Im a g in e three days in Rome, entering each of the Holy Doors at the major basilicas, and celebrating Mass in the catacombs and in the cry pt of St. Peter’s. Then spend ten days following the footsteps of Jesus fro m Galilee to Jerusalem. Sail the Sea of Galilee. Visit N azareth and Bethlehem. R en ew your baptismal v o w s in the River Jordan. Share M a ss at sites including M t. Carm el, the M l. of Beatitudes, the Shepherds' F'ield. Gethsemune and M t. Calvary itself. These are o n ly a fe w of the highlights of this unforgettable J ihilee Year pilgrimage. This trip, organized by parishioners of St. Louise parish, and escorted by our pastor. Fr. T o m K red el. can accommodate fellow Catholics from throughout the d io c e s e , though space is limited. This is m ore than a Ei T he V illage at H am pton Fields “tour." It will be a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage. Join us!

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For further information and a no-obligation brochure, please call Peggy Hewlett at A ssisted L iv in g R esidences: G k e e n s m u g • N o rth H n.es • P e n n H ii.i.s St. Louise: (412)833-1010 R e t ir e m e n t R esidences: M o n r o e v ille • P e n n H ills • S c o n T ow nship or Bill Bat/ at (412) 288-3449 N ew A ssis ted L iving R esidence C o m in g Soon T o W as h in g t o n C o u n t y or e-mail us at PS ALT 13 1 @yahoo.com IS DIOCBSAN NEWS FRIDAY, MARCH 3,2000 • PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Multi-generational St. Bede blessed with generosity By CHUCK MOODY grandmother or their grandfa­ the rectory and we did the roof Staff Writer ther a big hug. of the school and the doors to "I knew we had arrived when the school. Phase 2 was the new Father Edward Bryce, pastor the principal (Mary Drummond) construction, and Phase 3 is to of St. Bede Church in Pitts­ could come through and go give go back and reconfigure the burgh's Point Breeze section, her grandm other a big hug." first floor of the school. likes to tell a story that accentu­ The senior citizens of St. Bede "We have now pledges of over ates the multiple generations no longer have to meet in the $2 million. We've been blessed who have remained in the school cafeteria thanks to a new with generous people." parish and attended the school. building. A number of people ques­ "The senior citizens used to The facility, which will serve tioned such an ambitious build- meet on the first Tuesday of the as a gym. auditorium and meet­ ing project with the parish being month in the cafeteria," Father ing room, was dedicated Feb. 20 located in the city of Pittsburgh. Bryce said. "The kids would after a noon Mass celebrated by "Part of it is we have a very brown bag it or take their Bishop Donald Wuerl. good school, and it has won the lunches and go to their class­ St. Bede conducted an in- confidence of the parents,” rooms to eat so the seniors house fund-raising campaign Father Biyce said. There are a could use that space. under the direction of the dioce­ lot of people who stay in the city "Invariably, when there would san Office for Development, because they can have their be a class break time and the Father Bryce said. kids in St. Bede School." kids would come from the class­ “We had a three-phase pro­ The school has 338 students rooms at the end of the corridor, gram," Father Bryce said. “In in preschool through eighth they'd come through and they’d the first phase, we did the grade. Drummond is "the best run over and they'd give their organ, we did the windows in principal in the diocese," Father Bryce said. “She is excellent."

In addition to Point Breeze, Photo by Salvador Portugal St. Bede draws parishioners Bishop Donald Wuerl dedicated the new gymnasium and activity building at St. Bede after a GENETICS OF DEPRESSION from the Squirrel Hill section of Feb. 20 noon Mass. Pittsburgh. It now has 890 fam­ ‘Let’s really bite the bullet,’" was completed. It was just real­ STUDY ilies. the needs of our parishioners Father Bryce said. "'Let's start a ly perfect for when the bishop and our school children," he Father Bryce came to St. campaign, and let’s do a whole came.” said. “Thanks to the hard work, Bede in November 1988 as The University of Pittsburgh is recruiting fam ily members lot of things.’ We had certain “1 was a kid who played bas­ dedication and love by the con­ administrator, and became for a study of Recurrent M ajor Depression. If you and your items that were in need of ketball, and I always dreamed gregation, we were able to make brother or sister are over the age of 18 and have experienced pastor in April 1989. Fathers repair, and rather than say. that, 'if I could only have my this a reality." tw o or m ore episodes of M ajor Depression at age 40 or Joseph Beck and Felix Owino Well, let's raise money to fix the own gym,'" Father Biyce However. Father Bryce cau­ younger, you and your fam ily m ay be eligible. are in residence. organ,’ and two weeks later say, laughed. “Now I have my gym, tioned there is more to life than Subjects will be paid for participating. St. Bede began in 1922, and a ‘Let's raise money to fix the but I've got arthritis in my knee bricks and mortar. grade school was added in roof,’ we put it all together. Call toll free 1 -877-485-7568 for m ore inform ation. and can't run." “As a parish, we're not here to 1925. An addition to the The week before the bishop The parish seems delighted build buildings." he said. “We're church and school was added came, all the things came and proud for raising the money here to build the kingdom. Any­ University of Pittsburgh in 1950, but it lacked a gym. together. The sign went on the to build the new facility, said thing that helps all of us Health Sciences The parish rented gyms for outside. The hoops finally Father Biyce. become more aware of Jesu s in years. arrived and were put up. The "We desperately needed a our midst, that's what it's all The parish council said, kitchen area of the senior room building that would serve both about."

‘Sexual ethics’ topic at D uquesne Father Kris Stubna. diocesan secretary for education, will H o s a n n a 2 0 0 0 serve on a panel on “Sexual Ethics in the New Testament: Interpreting, Preaching and Teaching" from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday. March 20. at Duquesne University. A Y o u t h f u l C e l e b r a t io n O f T h e The program, sponsored by the university and Christian Associates of Southwest Penn­ sylvania, will be held in Fisher Hall conference center, on cam­ v G r e a t J u r j l e i:! pus. The Rev. Dawn Lynn Check will serve as moderator. Joining Father Stubna on the panel will Catholic young people from across the diocese are invited to join Bishop D onald W uerl be Father George Johnson, pas­ tor of St. John the Baptist ^ H osanpa 2000, a youthful celebration of the G reat Jubilee. Through liturgy, exciting Orthodox Church in Cone- maugh. and the Rev. Dr. presentations, and^ a dance to benefit the dioceses m ission to Peru, the next generation of Jonathan Linman. pastor of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Catholics m il be invited to a deeper knowledge of their faith and a greatem ove for Jesus Allentown. Father Raymond Collins of the Christ andme Church. H M m m Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., will give the keynote address. Call 412-688-9070 by March 10 to register at $30. He also will speak 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, on “What Does the Bible Say About Sexuality in a Postmodern Age?" in the Pap- Palm Sunday, April 16,2000 pert Lecture Hall, Bayer Learn­ ing Center, on campus. Call 412-396-6530. Call 412-688- 1:30-10:00 p.m. m 9070 by March 10 to register at $30.

A J. Palumbo Center at Duquesne University W hitehall center Youth in Grades 8 -1 2 sets program s The Franciscan Spirit and Life Center in Whitehall will host three programs in the coming weeks. M ass w ith Bishop D onald W uerl Readings from Mark's Gospel. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, K eynote by Jesse M anibusani| March 4. led by Father Bernard Tickerhoof; a meager meal and Lenten evening of recollection. 6 Catholic W itness and Entertainer p.m. Wednesday. March 15; "Celebration of the Equinox.” 7 Benefit D ance for the D iocese’s M ission to C him bote, PerJj p.m. Wednesday. March 22. led by Cynthia Seijak. Call 412- > Performance by “W ho Do You Say 1 A n f l jj 881 -9207 to register

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■ ■ I Alleghany county St. Colman, Turtle Creek Baked or fried fish, macaroni Boniface Church, Norbert Hall. 412-931-9965 or 931-2330. Fish, macaroni and cheese, Ash Wednesday and Fridays of and cheese, cabbage and noo­ Baked or fried fish, french fries, stewed tomatoes, coleslaw, All Saints, Etna Lent, except Good Friday, 4 to 7 dles, soup, french fries, other baked macaroni, coleslaw, pizza. St. Irenaeue, Oakmont sandwiches. Adults, $ ; children Fridays of Lent, except Good 6 p.m., school cafeteria, 100 Tri- foods. For take-outs, call 412- Adults, $ ; children, $3. For take­ Friday, 4 to 7 p.m., activities 6 Fridays of Lent, including Good under 12, $3; sandwiches, $3,- Boro Ave. 921-9463. Stations of the Cross outs, call 412-231-8885. Stations building. Friday, lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 For take-outs, call 412-381-8300 Baked or fried fish, french fries, at St. Martin church Fridays at 7 of the Cross, 4 p.m. at St. p.m. and dinner, 4 to 7 p.m., Fish sandwiches, coleslaw, until 4 p.m. coleslaw, haluski, pierogies. p.m. Ambrose; 7 p.m. at St. Boniface. church hall, 387 Maryland Ave. macaroni and cheese, other Adults, $6; children, $3.50. Also Baked or fried fish, shrimp, foods. Adults, $6; seniors, $5.50; St. Joaoph, Duquesne bake sale. For take-outs, call Holy Angels, Hays children, $2.50. Fish sandwiches, Immaculate Conception, tuna croissant, baked potato, Ash Wednesday and Fridays of 412-823-4664. Ash Wednesday and Fridays of $4.75. Bloomfield haluski, onion rings, macaroni Lent, including Good Friday, Tl Lent, including Good Friday, 11 Fridays of Lent, except Good and cheese, pizza, french fries. a.m. to 6 p.m., Fatima Halt, West St. Columbkille, Imperial a.m. to 7 p.m., church hall, 408 Friday, 4 to 7 p.m., social hall, Also take-outs and entertainment St. Alphonsus, Springdale Grant Avenue. Fridays of Lent, except Good Baldwin Road. 321 Edmond St. by pianist Sandy Blythe. Ash Wednesday and Fridays of Fried and baked fish dinners, Friday, 4 to 7 p.m., 103 Church Fried and baked fish dinners, Baked or fried fish or shrimp Lent, except Good Friday, 3 to sandwiches, french fries,’ Road. sandwiches, New England crab dinners. Fish dinners, $ ; shrimp, 6:30 p.m., church hall, 249 6 St. Jamas, Sawlcklay coleslaw, haluski, soup, potato Fish, shrimp, french fries, mac­ and Maryland crab soups, pizza. $ ; children, $4. For take-outs, James St. 8 Fridays of Lent including Good pancakes. For take-outs, call aroni and cheese, coleslaw. Cost, $5. For take-outs, call 412- call 412-682-2509. Baked or fried fish sandwiches, Friday, 4 to 7:30 p.m., school 412-466-9681. Shrimp dinner, $6.50; fish and 461-9503. cafeteria, 200 Walnut St. noodles and cabbage, pizza, shrimp, $6.50; fish dinner, $5.50 Incarnation, North Side Fish, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw. Sandwiches, $4.25. St. Joseph, Natrona for adults; $4 for seniors; $3 for Holy Child, Bridgevllle Ash Wednesday and Fridays, french fries, apple sauce, For take-outs, call 724-274-6695. Ash Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to children. Also take-outs. Stations Ash Wednesday and Fridays of March 17, 31 and April 14, 4 to 7 coleslaw, sandwiches. Adults, 6 p.m., St. Ladislaus, Spruce of the Cross, 7 p.m. Fridays. Lent, except March 10. Including p.m., Nativity, Heinrich Hall, 4072 $6.50; seniors, $ ; small, $5.50. Street. St. Angela Merlcl, 6 Good Friday, 4 to 7 p.m., St. Franklin Road. For take-outs, call 412-741-2747. W hite O ak Fish, french fries, coleslaw, St. Cyril, Brighton Heights Anthony Center. Baked and fried fish, shells, Ash Wednesday and Fridays of cabbage and noodles, macaroni Ash Wednesday and Fridays, Fried, baked and grilled fish, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese, Lent, 4 to 7 p.m., including Good St. John Vlanney, and cheese. Adults, $5.50; chSj-i March 17, April 7 and 21, 3:30 to french fries, coleslaw, macaroni provolone sticks, stewed tomatoes, Friday (3 to 7 p.m.), 1640 Faw­ South Pittsburgh dren, $3. For take-outs, call 724- 6:30 p.m., Axmacher Hall, 3854 and cheese, cabbage and noo­ clam chowder, cabbage and noo­ cett Ave. Ash Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 6 224-6322. Brighton Road. dles. pierogies, clam chowder, dles, apple sauce. Adults, $6.50; p.m., St. George Church, Geor­ Baked or fried fish, french fries, Baked fish, potatoes, haluski, stewed tomatoes. Adults, $5.50; children, $3. For take-outs, call gian Hall. Continued on next page green beans, vegetables, maca­ coleslaw. Adults, $6; seniors, $5: children, $2.75. Also take-outs. roni, haluski, apple sauce, children, $4. For take-outs, call coleslaw. Adults, $6; children, $4. 412-761-3254. Stations of the Holy Spirit, West Mifflin For take-outs, call 412-672-9913. Cross, 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday Ash Wednesday and Fridays • Re s t a u r a n t and Fridays. of Lent, including Good Friday, St. Anne, Castle Shannon 49 th & Hatfield-LAWRENCEVILLE 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., church base­ Ash Wednesday and Fridays of St. Elizabeth Seton, ment, 2603 Old Elizabeth Road. Lent, including Good Friday, 4 to Carnegie Fish dinners, sandwiches, 7 p.m., school, 4040 Willow Ave. Ash Wednesday and Fridays of breaded shrimp, crab cakes, H o m e o f t h e Baked or fried fish, shrimp din­ Lent, including Good Friday, haluski, pierogies, pizza, french ners, sandwiches, pierogies. F i s h S a n d w i c h noon to 6:30 p.m., school cafete­ fries, coleslaw. Cost, $5. For pizza, onion rings, french fries, ria, 316 Third Ave. take-outs, call 412-466-3444. OPEN 7 DAYS macaroni and cheese. Fried fish Fish, crab or shrimp dinners, Stations of the Cross and bene­ dinners, $5 and $6; baked, $5.50; $6; baked dinner, $6.50. Also diction, 7 p.m. Fridays. DINING ROOM • TAKE OUTS shrimp, $6. For take-outs, call soup, sandwiches, french fries, 412-561-0101 after 3 p.m. F u l l M e n u - f i s h & s h r i m p d i n n e r s coleslaw, stewed tomatoes, mac­ Holy Trinity, West Mifflin aroni. For take-outs, call 412- Ash Wednesday and Fridays Assumption, Bellevue 276-9979. of Lent, including Good Friday, 412 687-4287 Ash Wednesday and Good Fri­ noon to 6:30 p.m., social hall, day, 4:30 to 7 p.m., McGovern Epiphany, Uptown 529 Grant Avenue Extension. Hall, 45 N. Sprague Ave. Also on Wednesdays and Fridays of Baked fish dinner, $6.75; fried Fridays of Lent, take-out only. Lent, beginning Ash Wednesday, fish, $5.50; jumbo shrimp, $6.75; Fish sandwich or filet, maca­ 23rd & Smallman Streets including Good Friday, 11:30 a.m. 20-piece shrimp, S5.50. Also roni and cheese, french fries, to 6:30 p.m., church hall, 1018 sandwiches, coleslaw, french Pittsburgh, PA 15222 pierogies. Cost, $7.25. For take­ Centre Ave. fries, potato pancakes, haluski. outs, call 412-766-9727. Fried and baked fish, shrimp, For take-outs, call 412-466- (In the Strip District) pierogies. cabbage and noodles, 9695. St. Bartholomew, macaroni and cheese, potato 1 -800-394-9997 Penn Hills soup. For take-outs, call 412- Holy Wisdom, North Side Ash Wednesday and Fridays of 471-1008. Daily Masses, 7 a.m., Fridays of Lent, except GSGd NORDIC FISHERIES Lent, except Good Friday, 4 to 7 12:05 and 5:15 p.m. Blessed Friday, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., St. p.m., cafeteria, 111 Erhardt Sacrament exposed daily from Drive. Baked, breaded or bat­ 12:30 to 5 p.m. Stations of the tered fish, crab cakes, sandwich­ Cross, 12:30 and 6 p.m. Fridays. es, haluski, pizza, french fries, cheese sticks. Adults. $5.50; sen­ St. Gabriel, Whitehall Choose Nordic As Your Seafood Supplier iors, $5; children, $2.50. Also Fridays of Lent, except Good For AH Your Lenten Needs take-outs. Friday, 4 to 7 p.m., O'Connell FISH SPECIALS Hall, 5200 Greenridge Drive. St. Catherine, Beechvlew 4 DURING LENT Baked orange roughy, fried * Frozen Cod and Pollock Fillets Ash Wednesday and Fridays of à cod, fried shrimp, pizza, piero­ TRY OUR: * B readed C od, Pollock, H addock, and W alleye Tails Lent, except Good Friday, 5 to 7 gies. baked potato, french fries, 4 p.m., 1901 Broadway Ave. coleslaw. Adults, $5.50 and 4 Seafood Calclt o f the Hipfit * N ordic's own Breaded Shrim p Fish, baked fish and shrimp $6.50; children, $2. For take­ dinners. $6.50 and $6: children. 4 (Includes Soup, Veg, * C rab C utlets outs, call 412-881-0495. Stations 4 $2.50. For take-outs, call 412- of the Cross. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Fri­ salad bar, potato, * Salm on Portions 531-2135. 4. days. roll & butter) * Breaded Scallops and Clam Stripsc St. Catherine, Wildwood St. Gerard Majella, 4 or Specialty Sandwich: * Potato Pancakes - Pierogies Fridays of Lent, except Good Penn Hills 4 Friday. 4 to 7 p.m.. 2308 W. Fridays of Lent, 4 to 7 p.m., 4 Batter Dipped * Seafood A ppetizers Hardies Road. including Good Friday. (3 to 7 4 Deep Fried Fish * Liquid Shortening Shrimp dinners. $8 for adults, p.m.), social hall, 121 Dawn $6 for seniors, $4 for children; 4 (or broiled if you prefer) Drive. fish, $6, $5 and $3. Also piero­ Fish dinners for adults and è 6oz. $4.50 lOoz. $5.95 gies and macaroni and cheese. 4 children, sandwiches, shrimp Plus A W ide Selection: ♦FRESH* For take-outs, call 724-443-2087. dinner, shrimp basket, baked Appetizers • Specialty Salads Stations of the Cross and speak­ Entrees • Burgers fish, pizza, soup, coleslaw, ♦SEAFOOD* er, 7:15 p.m. Fridays. french fries, macaroni and cheese. For take-outs, call 412- Christ Light of the World, 793-9868. Stations of the Cross, Place your order today by calling Duquesne 7 p.m. Fridays. Ash Wednesday and Good Fri- your N ordic R epresentative at 1-800-394-9997 ■ day. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Holy Name Guardian Angels, West End LW VVAVffftW I church hall. 32 S First St. Ash Wednesday and Fridays of Fish dinners, sandwiches, Lent beginning March 17, includ­ trench fries, haluski. pierogies, ing Good Friday. 4 to 7 p.m.. coleslaw, soup, baked goods. For parish center. St. Martin / a take-outs, call 412-466-8960. grounds. 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LIBERTY ★ MART LIBERTY ★ MART Pittsburgh A lto o n a 2930 Liberty Ave. 3203 Fairway Drive 412-456-1600 814-942-1300 St. Malachy, goods. For take-outs, call 412- For take-outs, call 412-462- Baked and fried fish dinners, to 6:30 p.m., 7322 Noblestown field Ave. Kennedy Township 672-6004. Stations of the Cross, 1743. shrimp, crab cakes, french fries, Road, Oakdale. Fish dinners, coleslaw, french Ash Wednesday and Fridays 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Fridays. baked potato, macaroni and Fish sandwich, crab patties, fries, fish sandwiches. Dinner, of Lent, including Good Friday, St. Michael, Elizabeth cheese, coleslaw, vegetables, shrimp, pierogies, clam chowder, $5.75; sandwich, $3.75. For noon to 7 p.m., school cafeteria, St. Mary, Glenshaw Fridays of Lent, except Good haluski, sandwiches. For take­ cabbage and noodles, french take-outs, call 412-521-3005. 343 Forest Grove Road. Fridays of Lent, except Good Friday, 4 to 7 p.m., Archangel outs, call 412-881-8201. Stations fries, macaroni and cheese. Also Fish sandwiches, dinners, Friday, 4:30 to 7 p.m., Marian Hall, 101 McLay Drive. of the Cross, 7 p.m. Fridays. Stations of the Cross Fridays at 7 Sacred Heart, East Liberty pierogies, french fries, noodles Hall, 2510 Middle Road. Fried or baked fish, butterfly p.m. For take-outs, call 724-693- Fridays of Lent, except Good and cabbage, macaroni and Breaded or unbreaded baked shrimp, potato and broccoli Our Lady of the Angels, 9664. Friday, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., school cheese. For take-outs, call 412- fish, macaroni and cheese, soup, french fries, pierogies, Lawrenceville cafeteria, 310 Shady Ave. 771-0848. baked potato, coleslaw, apple haluski, macaroni and cheese, Fridays, March 10 and April 7, St. Peter, North Side Fried and baked fish and other sauce. Adults, $6; children, $4. pizza, coleslaw. Adults, $7 ($8 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (for sandwich­ Fridays of Lent, except Good items. Adults, $6.50; children, St. Margaret, Green Tree For take-outs, call 412-486- for shrimp); $3.50 for children 12 es), and dinners, 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, 4 to 7 p.m., Our Lady $3.50. For take-outs, call 412- Ash Wednesday and Fridays 9872. Stations of the Cross, 7 and under. For take-outs, call Holy Family Church, 256 44th St. Queen of Peace social hall, Mid­ 361-3131. of Lent, including Good Friday, 4 p.m. Fridays. 412-751-0663. Stations of the Fish, macaroni and cheese, dle and Suismon streets. to 8 p.m., school cafeteria, 310 Cross, 7 p.m. Fridays. coleslaw. Dinners, $6; children, Fried or baked fish, macaroni St. Sebastian, North Hills Mansfield Ave. St. Mary of the Mount, $3; sandwiches, $4. For take­ and cheese, cabbage and noo­ Fridays, March 10 and 24, April Baked or fried fish dinners, Mount Washington Most Holy Name, outs, call 412-687-2246. dles, vegetables, coleslaw. 7 and 21, 4:30 to 7 p.m., school sandwiches, french fries, Ash Wednesday and Fridays T ro y Hill Adults, $6; children, $4. For take­ cafeteria, 311 Siebert Road. coleslaw, pasta, linguini with of Lent (except March 24), Fridays of Lent, except Good Our Lady of Grace, outs, call 412-321-0711 or 321- Baked or fried fish, macaroni white clam sauce, crab cakes, including Good Friday, 4 to 7 Friday, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., school Scott Township 2499. and cheese, french fries, shrimp, vegetables, cabbage p.m., Sullivan Hall, 115 Bigham hall, 1515 Tinsbury St. Ash Wednesday and Fridays coleslaw, applesauce, vegeta­ and noodles, pizza. Adults, $5 to St. Baked or fried fish, french fries, of Lent, except Good Friday, Queen of the Rosary, bles. Adults, $6; children, $3.50. $7.50; children, $2 to $5. For Fried or baked fish, shrimp. macaroni and cheese, green school cafeteria, 310 Kane Blvd. Glasspo rt For take-outs, call 412-364- take-outs, call 412-922-7279. For take-outs, call 412-431- beans, coleslaw, apple sauce, Fried and baked fish, french Ash Wednesday and Fridays 6151. Stations of the Cross and 4650. pizza. Adults, $6; children, $3. fries, pierogies, macaroni and of Lent, including Good Friday, benediction, 7 p.m. Fridays. St. Mark, McKeesport For take-outs, call 412-231-2994 cheese, coleslaw, haluski, pizza, noon to 6 p.m., social hall, 530 Ash Wednesday and Fridays St. Maurice, Forest Hills or 231-9476. Stations of the clam chowder. Adults, $6; sen­ Michigan Ave. SS. Simon & Jude, of Lent, beginning March 17, Ash Wednesday and Fridays Cross, 7 p.m. Fridays; 3 p.m. iors, $5; children, $4. For take­ Fried and baked fish, shrimp Scott Township including Good Friday, 3 to 6:30 of Lent, including Good Friday, Sundays. outs, call 412-276-9946. dinners, sandwiches, soups, Ash Wednesday and Fridays p.m., Father Rowan Hall, Liberty 3:30 to 7 p.m., school cafeteria, macaroni and cheese, haluski, of Lent, including Good Friday, 4 site. 2001 Ardmore Blvd. Nativity, South Park St. Patrick, coleslaw, french fries. For take­ to 7 p.m. (noon to 7 p.m. Good Baked or fried fish or shrimp Baked or fried fish dinners, Ash Wednesday, 4 to 7 p.m., McKeesport outs, call 412-672-7910. Friday), school gym, 1607 dinners, macaroni and cheese or haluski, pierogies, french fries. cafeteria, 5800 Brownsville Fridays of Lent, Including Greentree Road. french fries, coleslaw. Cost, $6. Adults, $5; children, $3.75. For Road. Good Friday, 3 to 6:30 p.m., Resurrection, Brookline Baked and fried fish dinners, For take-outs, call 412-678- take-outs, call 412-271-9676. Fried or baked fish, macaroni parish hall, 310 32nd St. Fridays of Lent, including sandwiches, shrimp, crab cakes, 9071. Stations of the Cross, 4 p.m. Fri­ and cheese, haluski, apple Shrimp, baked or fried fish, Good Friday, 4 to 6:30 p.m., Gar­ macaroni and cheese, cabbage St. Martin de Porres, days. sauce. Adults. $6; children, french fries, coleslaw, apple den Room. and noodles. For take-outs, call McKeesport St. Maximilian Kolbe, $3.50. For take-outs, call 412- sauce, pierogies, macaroni, Baked or fried fish, macaroni 412-563-1940. Ash Wednesday and Fridays Hom estead 653-1502, after 4 p.m. Mass and haluski, peas and carrots. Adults. and cheese, vegetables. Adults. of Lent, including Good Friday, Ash Wednesday and Fridays distribution of ashes, 7 p.m. $6; children, $3; sandwiches, $6; children, $4. Stations of the St. Teresa, Perrysville 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., St. Peter hall. of Lent, including Good Friday, $3.75. For take-outs, call 412- Cross, 3 and 7 p.m. Fridays. Fridays of Lent, including Baked or fried fish, 21-piece 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., St. Michael St. Norbert, Overbrook 673-4112. Stations of the Cross, Good Friday, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., shrimp dinners, sandwiches, Church. Ash Wednesday and Fridays 7 p.m. Fridays. Resurrection, West Mifflin Schoppol Hall, 1000 Avila Court. pierogies, haluski, potato pan­ Fish and shrimp, haluski, of Lent, including Good Friday, St. Patrick, Oakdale Ash Wednesday and Fridays Breaded scrod, baked cod, cakes. french fries, macaroni pierogies, soups and dinner spe­ 3:30 to 7 p.m., church hall, 2413 Ash Wednesday and Fridays of Lent, including Good Friday, breaded shrimp, soup, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, baked cials, baked goods, sandwiches. Saw Mill Run Blvd. of Lent, including Good Friday, 3 11:30 to 6 p.m., social hall, 3909 and cheese, french fries, Donna Ave. coleslaw, apple sauce. Adults, Great D isposable Voled Pittsburgh’s Stuffed flounder, $7.50; butter­ $6.50; children under 10, free. ATTENTION PARISHES: fly shrimp, $8.50; fried fish, For all of vour Lenten Fish Frv needs For take-outs, call 412-367- Item s To m ake Your #1 FISH SANDWICH $5.75; baked fish, $6; sandwich­ 9001, ext. 529, after 3 p.m. Sta­ Lenten Fish Frys By PGH. PRESS es, pierogies, soup, haluski, ALDO’S FOODSJNC tions of the Cross, 2 and 7:30 Successful And Fun Prepared in 100% Canola O il coleslaw. Also baked goods. For p.m. Fridays. Kitchen Open Fridays Till 10:00 PM P , take-oufs, call 412-461-9623. \* Fish • Fresh/Poultry''-^,' Orders Made to Take Out Also St. Thomas a Becket, Ä ic iT * •'ButtatiJE^gs • Cheese JIMMY’S POST TAVERN St. Richard, Gibsonia Jefferson Canned Goods • Oil chorin 110 SM ITHK1K1J) ST. DOW NTOW N Friday, April 14, 5 to 7:30 p.m., Fridays of Lent, including A T TH E BLVD. OF TH E ALLIES social hall, 3841 Dickey Road. Good Friday, 3 to 7 p.m., lower PLATES-NAPKINS-CUTLERY-CUPS- Fish, french fries, macaroni, (724) 378-7535 TABLE COVERINGS-TAKEOUT 412-562-0238 level of school, 139 Gill Hall 3275 RT. 151 W. • ALIQUIPPA, PA 15001 CONTAINERS -CATERING SUPPLIES- coleslaw. Adults, $7 and $5; chil­ Road. HOLIDAYS SEASONAL DECORATIONS dren, $4; sandwiches, $5. For Fried or baked fish dinner, take-outs, call 724-444-1971. sandwiches, french fries,

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:nOSS FMOM Tur un ton AMENA Nr XT to The HTTSHJHGH MAHRIOTT-CITY CENTER Proudly Serving; The Community Since 1955 — — i i l £ r_ _ _ O ft.r E xplr..: 4-30-00 _ j St. Valentine, Bethel Park 3 p.m.), school cafeteria, 4001 Fish, shrimp, pierogies, maca­ except Good Friday, 4 to 7 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi, dinner, french fries, vegetable. Ash Wednesday and Good Fri­ Brodhead Road. roni and cheese, baked potato, social hall, Route 422 west. Finleyvllle Adults, $7; children, $3. Also take­ day, 3:30 to 7 p.m., Frawley Hall, Baked or hand-breaded green beams, coleslaw. For take­ Fried or baked fish, pierogies, Ash Wednesday, 3 to 7 p.m., outs. Masses at 7:30 a.m., noon 2710 Ohio St. Alaskan cod, jumbo shrimp, outs, call 724-452-8010. Stations french fries, macaroni and Finley Hall, 3609 Washington Ave. and 7 p.m., prayer services at shrimp basket, pierogies, maca­ of the Cross and benediction, 2 cheese, coleslaw. Adults, $6; chil­ Baked or fried fish, coleslaw, 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Baked or fried fish, coleslaw, roni and cheese, french fries, dren $3. Stations of the Cross, p.m. for children, and 7 p.m. Fri­ macaroni and cheese, french french fries, macaroni. Adults, $6; coleslaw. Dinners or sandwiches. 7:30 p.m. Fridays, except Good fries, pierogies. Adults, $5.50; St. Oliver Plunkett, days. children, $1, for macaroni. Also Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m. Fri­ Friday, when tenebrae is sched­ children, $3. Also take-outs. Frederlcktown/Marlanna take-outs. Services in church days. uled. Ash Wednesday, noon to 6 Holy Sepulcher, Glade Mills before and after dinners. St. Hilary, p.m., SS. Mary & Ann, social hall, Fridays, including Good Friday, St. Philomena, St. Vincent de Paul, Washington Marianna. 4 to 7 p.m., school cafeteria. St. Winifred, Beaver Falls New Castle Ash Wednesday and Fridays of Fish, pierogies, haluski, french Baked or fried fish dinners, Mount Lebanon Fridays of Lent, including Good Fridays of Lent, except Good Lent, including Good Friday, 11 fires, coleslaw, sandwiches. For $5.75 for adults, $3 for children; Ash Wednesday and Fridays of Friday, 3 to 7 p.m., school cafete­ Friday, St. Lucy church hall, 1 a.m. to 7 p.m., Father Zapora Hall, take-outs, call 724-267-3608. sandwiches, $3.75. Also pizza. Lent, including Good Friday, 4:30 ria, 3908 Sixth St. Lucymont Drive. Fish sandwiches 320 Henderson Ave. Call 724-443-5869. to 7:30 p.m., Benedict Hall, 550 Fried or baked fish, coleslaw, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; dinners, Fish and shrimp dinners, jumbo Our Lady of Lourdes, Sleepy Hollow Road. french fries, macaroni and 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. fish sandwiches, shrimp in a bas­ Burgettstown St. Mary, Herman Baked or fried fish dinners, cheese, sandwiches. Adults, $6; Fried or baked fish or shrimp, ket, french fries, coleslaw, haluski, Ash Wednesday and Fridays of Ash Wednesday and Fridays macaroni and cheese, french seniors, $5; children, $4. For take­ macaroni and cheese or french macaroni and cheese. Fish din­ Lent, 2:30 to 6 p.m., also Good beginning March 3, except Good fries, coleslaw, pizza, onion rings, outs, call 412-846-6710. fries, coleslaw. Adults, $6; sen­ ners, $4.25; shrimp, $4.50; shrimp Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 4 to 7 p.m., school cafete­ clam chowder, nachos, haluskl. iors, $5.75; children, $5.50. Fish basket, $3.50; sandwich, $3.25. Batter-dipped or baked fish din­ ria, 821 Herman Road. Cost, $6; sandwiches, $4. For St. Rose, Darlington sandwiches, $3.75. For informa­ For take-outs, call 724-222-1381. ner, shrimp baskets, sandwiches, Pan fried fish, scalloped pota­ take-outs, call 412-563-1415. Sta­ Fridays, except Good Friday, tion call 724-652-5829. For take­ Stations of the Cross and bene­ macaroni and cheese, soups, toes, french fries, green beans, tions of the Cross, 7 p.m. Fridays; noon to 6 p.m., church hall, 3357 outs, call 724-652-5538. diction, 7 p.m. Fridays. pierogies. Dinners, $6. For take­ Spanish rice, coleslaw. Adults, $7; living stations, April 14. Constitution Blvd. outs, call 724-947-3911. Stations children, $3.50. For take-outs, call Fish sandwiches, $4; potato, St. Vitus, New Castle St. Joseph, Roscoe of the Cross, 7 p.m. on Wednes­ 724-283-2129. Word of God, ricotta cheese, sauerkraut, sweet Ash Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 2 Ash Wednesday and Fridays of days, followed by Mass. Swlssvale potato pierogies, $4 per dozen. p.m., and Fridays of Lent, 4 to 7 Lent, including Good Friday, noon St. Michael, Butler Ash Wednesday and Fridays of Also coleslaw. For take-outs, call p.m., except Good Friday, Fabbri to 6 p.m., social hall, Garfield Transfiguration, Ash Wednesday, 2:30 to 6 p.m., Lent, 3 to 7 p.m., including Good 724-846-6102. Hall. Avenue. Monongahela school hall, 432 Center Ave. Friday (2 to 7 p.m.), school all-pur­ Fish, macaroni and cheese, Fish sandwiches, coleslaw, Ash Wednesday and Fridays of Baked fish, scalloped potatoes, pose room, 7436 McClure Ave. St. Titus, Aliqulppa pasta fagioli. Cost, $6. For take­ french fries, soup, haluski, din­ Lent, through April 7, 1 to 6 p.m., coleslaw, vegetables. Adults, $7; Baked or fried fish, shrimp, Ash Wednesday and Fridays outs, call 724-652-3422. Stations ners. Cost, $3.50. For take-outs, Father Leger Hall, 731 Chess St. children, $3.50. Also take-outs. sandwiches, pizza, coleslaw, through April, 3 to 6:30 p.m., 952 of the Cross, 7 p.m. Fridays. call 724-938-2660. Large and small fish sandwich­ Stations of the Cross, 7 p.m. Fri­ apple sauce, haluski, pierogies, Franklin Ave. es, shrimp, baked fish, crab cakes, days. pasta fagioli, french fries, baked Baked or fried fish dinners or W a s h i n g t o n Mary Mother of the Church, french fries, onion rings, haluski, potatoes, baked goods. Adults, sandwiches, home-made piero­ Charleroi pierogies, potato pancakes, Law rence County C o u n t y $5.50; seniors, $5; children, gies, shrimp, linguini and broccoli, Ash Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to coleslaw, clam chowder. For take­ $3.50. Also bake sale. For take­ macaroni and cheese, cabbage St. Camlllus, New Castle St. Benedict, McMurray 6:30 p.m., Marian Hall, 624 Wash­ outs, call 724-256-3199. Stations outs, call 412-371-8388. and noodles. For take-outs, call Ash Wednesday, 4:30 to 6:30 Fridays of Lent, except ington Ave. of the Cross and benediction, 7 724-378-2734. Stations of the p.m., McGurk Hall, 314 W. Engle­ Good Friday, 4 to 8 p.m., Hand-breaded or baked fish p.m. Fridays. B eaver County Cross, 7 p.m. Fridays. wood Ave. O’Brien Hall, 120 Abington Divine Mercy, Beaver Falls Baked fish, parsley potatoes, Drive. Fridays of Lent, except Good B utler County green beans, coleslaw. Adults, $6; Baked or fried fish sand­ Friday, 4 to 6:30 p.m., school din­ St. Alphonsus, Boyers children, $3. For take-outs, call wich, coleslaw, macaroni ing room. First Friday of every month, 724-652-9471. and cheese, pizza. For Baked or fried fish, macaroni except Good Friday, 4 to 6 p.m. take-outs, call 724-941- DIOCESAN PURCHASING COMMISSION and cheese, french fries, St. Louis basement, West Sun St. James, New Bedford 9406. Stations of the Cross, 2900 NOBLESTOWN ROAD PITTSBURGH PA 15205 coleslaw. Adults, $5.75; children, bury. Fridays beginning March 3, 7:30 p.m. Fridays. (412) 922-6400 or 1-800-878-2372 $4.25. For take-outs, call 724- Baked or fried fish, chicken 846-5955. Live Stations of the french fries, scalloped potatoes 1946-2000 Cross, 12:30 p.m. March 17 and macaroni and cheese, green 54 Years of Service to Religious Institutions 31; and 7 p.m. March 24, April 7 beans. For take-outs, call 724 FISH FRYERS A EQUIPMENT, CARRY-OUT FOOD and 14. 637-2365. CONTAINERS, DISPOSABLE PLATES, CUPS, UTENSILS, Good Samaritan, MALABAR INN COFFEE, SODA & SNACK ITEMS Am bridge St. Fidelis, Meridian RESTAURANT Ash Wednesday and Fridays of Fridays of Lent, except Good CRABTREE, PA Friday, 4 to 7 p.m., 125 Buttercup Lent, 3 to 7 p.m., including Good Celebrate La Festa di San Giuseppe Friday (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.), school Road. cafeteria, Eighth and Melrose Deep fried or oven baked fish, (Feast of St. Joseph) with us avenues. scalloped potatoes, french fries, St. Joseph Table w ill be on display March 1 6 -1 9 Fish sandwiches, coleslaw, green beans, coleslaw. Adults, $7; c I macaroni and cheese, haluski, children under 10, $3. Also take­ Featuring St. Joseph Menu scalloped potatoes. Cost, $7. For outs. Open Sunday, March 19th • (St. Joseph’s Day) take-outs, call 724-266-6010. St. Gregory, Zellenople 12:00-8:00pm Our Lady of Fatima, Every other Friday of Lent Hopewell Township (March 10 and 24, April 7 and 21), Call for details about the feast • 1-800-794-4323 Fridays of Lent, 4 to 7 p.m., 4 to 7 p.m., school cafeteria, 2 W. including Good Friday (starting at Beaver Road.

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Cost, $3. Call 412-21-4484 Craft show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., sale, noon to 7 p.m., Prince of Mount Washington. or 221-8479. Holy Trinity, school cafeteria and Albert J. Benedetti of West Sister Victoria (Mary Joslta) Peace, parish center, 81 S. 13th Mass with polka music, noon, St. Spaghetti dinner, 4 to 7 p.m., St. auditorium, 5718 Steubenville Pike, Mifflin, a supreme director on Kach, a member of the Humili­ St., South Side. Also Sunday, 8 Richard, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibso- Barbara, 45 Prestley Road, Moon Run. More than 100 tables. the International board of the ty of Mary order In Villa Marla, a.m. to 1 p.m. Polish paczki plain nia. Social to follow. Call 724-444- Bridgeville. Tickets, $6 for adults, Also hot lunch and baked goods Knights of Columbus, died Pa., for 72 yeas, died Feb. 24 donuts, $4.50 per dozen; apricot- 1971. $3 for children 12 and younger. available. Call 412-787-2656. Feb. 24 at age 69. He served on at age 94. Bom in Ashtabula, filled, $5.50; Slovak ceregi cookies, Also take-outs. Call 724-693-8234. Flea market, craft sale and the International board since Ohio, she taught in schools of $4.50. Call 412-481-8380. MONDAY, MARCH 6 baka aala, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Prince 1990. He also served as state the Cleveland and Youngstown Meeting, Christian Mothers and WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8 of Peace, parish center, 81 S. 13th deputy and former grand dioceses for many years. She SUNDAY, MARCH 5 Guild, Our Lady of Fatima, Bingo, 12:30 p.m., St. Joseph St., South Side. Also hot lunch. To knight of Sacred Heart Council later served at the Villa Marla Dinner of roast beef or chicken Hopewell Township, following 6:30 Nursing and Health Care Center, rent tables at $10, call Marie, 412- 3871. A native of Clalrton, he community center. Surviving cordon bleu, noon to 4 p.m., Focus p.m. Mass. Also talk on living wills. 5324 Penn Ave., Garfield. Doors 886-1694. was president of Benedetti fit are nieces and nephews. On Renewal, community center, open 11 a.m. Luncheon and card party, Associates. From 1969 to 1988 Funeral mass was offered Feb. 701 ChartiersAve., McKees Rocks. TUESDAY, MARCH 7 noon, Diocesan Council of Catholic he worked as secretary of the 28 at Villa Marla. Adults, $6; children, $3.50. Also Card party and bingo, 7:30 THURSDAY, MARCH 9 Women, at Allegheny Club, Three Pennsylvania State Council take-outs and delivery. Call 412- p.m., Holy Child, St. Anthony Talk on “Respect, Discipline and Rivers Stadium. Also auction, Educational Loan Foundation. Necrology 771-6813. church center, 179 Millers Run Forgiveness in Family Life," by sweet shop, crafts, gifts. Call 412- He also taught at Robert Mor­ Capuchin Father Bertin Roll, 7:30 456-3080 or 673-9320 for reserva­ ris College and was past presi­ March 7 A CLASSIC I M i II I ( A \ I \ \ p.m., St. Gregory, Zelienople. Con­ tions. dent of the Pittsburgh Lions Father Jerome Doody (1979) fessions, 7 p.m. Refreshments and Luncheon and fashion show, Club. Surviving are his wife, Father Guillermo Lavayna (1981) questions to follow talk. All wel­ 11 a.m„ St. Francis Medical Center Gina (Tredici); three daugh­ ters, Linda Stockard' of Erie, March 8 M o u n t a i n V i e w I n n come. Father Roll has served as Auxiliary, at Chartiers Country national director of the Archconfra- Club. Also auction and bake sale. Lana DiSalvo of Library and Father Michael Vitale (1952) temity of Christian Mothers for 56 Call Susan Leff, 412-521-0712 or Lori Steinert of W est Mifflin; Father John Hackett (1955) years. Renee Rose, 221 -4320 for reserva­ seven grandchildren; and two Spaghetti dinner, 11:30 a.m. to tions at $25. sisters, Lydia Ranalli and March 11 6 p.m., Good Samaritan, Christ the Card party and salad lunch­ Yolanda Glnnani. Funeral Father Stephen Varga (1962) King hall, 995 Melrose Ave., eon, noon, All Saints, activities Mass was offered Feb. 28 In Msgr. Clement Hrtanek (1971) Ambridge. Cost, $4.50. For take­ building, Dewey Street, Etna. Call Holy Spirit Church in West Father James Campbell (1974) outs, call 724-266-0530. Lois Hitchins, 412-781-1993 by Mifflin. Father Edward Szelong (1983) Gowns Concert by Wexford Choir, New March 5 for reservations at $6. Tuxedos Ross and District Pipe Band from Sunday, M arch 12,2000 Limos Wexford, Ireland, 8 p.m., Carlow SUNDAY, MARCH 12 ‘W orking’ is C oraopolis m usical Wedding Cakes N o o n - 4 P M Center (former St. Agnes Church), Mass for shut-ins, 6 a.m., WPXI- Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School will present Its Entertainers Oakland. Featuring Irish ballads TV, Channel 11. spring musical “Working," March 10 to 12 in the school audi­ and folk songs. Free and open to Tridentine Masses, and 11 Cosmetics Bridal Fashion Show hr Mar-Win 8 torium. Performances are set for Friday and Saturday at 7:30 all. a.m., Holy Wisdom/St. Boniface, Videographers p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Seats are reserved at $8. $6 and Over 45 Vendors on Display North Side. $5. Call 412-264-5140 Travel Agents 0\'er $3,000 In Prizes FRIDAY, MARCH 10 “Veronica’s Vail,” 2 p.m., Photographers Talk on ‘The Family as a Means Veronica's Veil auditorium, 44 Pius Banquet Facilities Fr. Gregorek to aid Cursillo Movement S5.00 Tickets of Evangelization: Lessons from St., South Side. Cali 412-431-5550 Invitations the Early Christians” by Mike for reservations. Father Stan Gregorek, pastor of Our Lady of the Most Available at Front Desk Bridal Registry Aquilina, 7:30 p.m., St. Richard, Pancake breakfast, a.m. to or Charge By Phone 8 Blessed Sacrament in Natrona Heights, has agreed to serve in Cookies Gibsonia. Baby-sitting available by noon, St. Joseph, school cafeteria, the position of assistant spiritual director of the Pittsburgh calling 724-444-0722. 1313 Fifth Ave., Coraopolis. Cursillo Movement. He will assist Msgr. Paul Lackner, current Route 30 East, Greensburg, Pennsylvania Weekend retreat for men, St. Advance tickets at $4.50 for adults, spiritual director of the local movement. Bishop Donald Wuerl \ www MountainViewlnn.com / Paul Retreat House, South Side. $3.50 for children 12 and under ($5 has given his permission to Father Gregorek to accept the For reservations, call 412-381- and $4 at the door) by calling 412- position. (724) 834-5300 7676. 264-6141. H igh school retreats set in B aden The St. Joseph Sisters will host two weekend retreats for high I/We would like information about FOUNDERS SOCIETY membership on the school girls this month at the order’s motherhouse in Baden. following basis [check all that apply]: Ninth- and lOth-grade girls will gather March 10 to 12 and Juniors and seniors March 31 to April 2. For reservations, call —I Providing essential ANNUAL support of th e church through Foundation programs Sister Marian Mills, 412-571-5441.

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