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The lighting of a single violet candle in churches all Americas have around the diocese this weekend signals the begin­ ning of Advent, the season of similar concerns anticipation of the birth of the Lord. By GREG BROWN adequately catechized, people From the Latin adventus, Editor who don't know what the meaning “coming," Advent church teaches, what the has begun the church litur­ Some church observers church believes." gical year since about the predicted the Synod for Bish­ Catechesis and evangeliza­ Ninth Century. ops of America would pit tion were the topics Bishop The season turns Chris­ north against south, chastis­ Wuerl addressed with his fel­ tians' hearts not only to ing the United States for cre­ low bishops on the synod’s prepare for the commemo- ating or worsening many Latin first day. ra Jon of the first coming of American woes. "For many, it is not a matter Christ, but also to the But quite the of alienation from R o m a n tic expectation of His return in opposite has hap­ or hostility a d v e n t u r e majesty to complete the pened in the early towards religion, work of redemption. days of the Vati­ See other but simply sheer The tragic demise in 1916 It is that second coming can City gather­ synod stories indifference to of Russia’s royal family, the that is the focus of this ing. according to on page 9. spiritual values,” Romanovs, seems hardly a weekend's reading from one participant. he told the gather­ tale for a children's movie. Luke, which describes “the Pittsburgh Bishop ing. “Without ade­ But the new animated film Son of Man coming on a Donald Wuerl. quate evangeliza- “Anastasia" is guaranteed cloud with great power and "One of the things that has tion that brings one to an to bring them in over the glory." happened this first week that experience of God, there is lit­ holidays. This dual nature of the is pretty clear is a conver­ tle hope to alter significantly See page 10. season is outlined in the gence of opinions about what the current economic or social General Norms for the the problems are and what conditions." Liturgical Year and Calendar needs to be done," he said. On a positive note. Bishop issued by the Holy See: "We face so many of the same Wuerl added that there is a "Advent has a twofold issues." sense among many young character: as a season to Bishop Wuerl said a major people that the material world prepare us for Christmas concern throughout the west­ does not provide all the when Christ's first coming to ern hemisphere is the secu­ answers they need. us is remembered (and) as a larization of society. "Over and over, the phe­ season when that remem­ “As life becomes more hec­ nomena of youth gatherings brance directs the mind and tic and centered on material from as large as World Youth heart to await Christ's sec­ items, we're losing the spiri­ Day to as modest as parish ond coming at the end of tual quality of life," the bishop programs speak of the search­ time." said. “People are recognizing ing for value and direction that By sharing joyfully in the that something is missing, characterizes a growing num­ preparation for the even if they don’t know what ber of our faithful," he said. "That's one of the reasons Messiah's first coming, we 4» ' ' -',t J Pholo by Douglas Kaqp that something is. “We must work to pass on this synod could be renew our fervent desire for Father Raymond Loccardi prepares to light the Jlrst candle on his second coming, gj the content of faith to a large the Advent wreath at St. John in Coylesvtlle, Butler County. number of people not See SYNOD on page 9

Putting on Festival to preserve true meaning of Christmas the squeexe By PHIL TAYLOR festival s theme. Fidel Castro, shown above Assistant Editor Creche blessing , concert on the agenda The concert at Heinz Hall is addressing the United supported by the Pittsburgh Nations, enters into the For the second year, several but tickets must be ordered ecumenical Christmas Festival on Sparkle Season as such, Symphony Society. discussion about economic area Christian denominations through the mail from spon­ had its beginnings about the but to approach this in a pos­ Ten choirs boasting more embargoes and how Vati­ will sponsor events to remind soring groups. same time the term “Sparkle itive manner," said Fr. Leng­ than 300 singers will perform can and U.S. political inter­ the public of the true meaning The program is being spon­ Season” appeared in the area. win, who is serving as festival at the concert. The concert will ests don’t always coincide. or Christmas. sored by the Christian Leaders At that point, Fr. Lengwin coordinator. also feature spiritual readings See page 4. Some of the highlights Fellowship, which consists of said, diocesan officials and Last year was the first for and prayers for the Pittsburgh include an ecumenical bless­ religious leaders from various other Christian leaders were what area religious leaders community. ing of an outdoor Nativity area denominations. deluged with calls and com­ hoped would become an scene at Gateway Center in "We're trying to remind plaints that the true meaning annual event known as the Tickets to the Heinz Hall Downtown Pittsburgh and a people in the midst of many of the holy season was being ec.umenical Christmas event are on a first-come, first- Hold the beef: A recent pro­ night of sacred Christmas other voices that this is truly lost. Festival. served basis. For a maximum o f posal for Catholics to music at Heinz Hall. Both about the birth of Christ and “The bishops and denomi­ In addition a public aware­ four free tickets to the Heinz return to meatless Fridays events will be held Wednesday, about God's incredible love for nation leaders determined ness campaign will begin in Hall event, send a stamped, has received a lot of atten­ Dec. 10, with the blessing by each of us," said diocesan almost three years ago that early December with bill­ self-addressed envelope to: tion. Some have suggested religious leaders taking place spokesman Father Ron they wanted to do something boards and street pole banners Christmas Tickets. Diocese of the action is meaningless, at 6:30 followed by the concert Lengwin. to emphasize the true meaning bearing “Share the Love — Pittsburgh. Ill Blvd. of the but this week's editorial at 7:30 p.m. The event is free, The origins of the of Christmas, not as an attack Christmas Spirit," the Allies. Pittsburgh. PA 15222. ffi says critics are missing the point. See page 4.

Indiscriminate giving: Fa­ Fired-up Catholic youth gather in Kansas City ther Frank Almade, dioce­ san secretary for social By JO HN FRANKO City, Mo. The total included concerns, says we should Staff Writer 136 from the Diocese of remember that in the gift- Pittsburgh. giving season, Jesus There were many memo­ “Being with 17,000 Catholic instructs us to “to give to rable moments at the 24th Christians, there are really no those who beg from us, bi-annual National Catholic words to explain it," said regardless of their worthi­ Youth Conference, but one Jenny Martin, 16, of St. Fer­ ness,” defined the incredible spirit dinand, Cranberry Township. See page 5. of faith which filled the “It’s just awesome." participants. The conference gave youth Millions in grants: The dio­ When Bishop John Smith the opportunity to experience cese has awarded a record of Trenton came to the end prayer, community service, of more than $3 million in of his homily during the workshops and recreational, grants to elementary Region Three (Pennsylvania local and national schools in the diocese. and New Jersey) liturgy, he entertainment. See page 3. posed a final question. “It was a real eye-opener for “Region Three," he asked, them to see so many Catholic “How do you feel?” Remedial parenting?: A kids, and to see that being “We feel good, oh we feel local mother asks the ques­ Catholic can be so exciting," so good!" thundered a thou­ said Father Edward Czemerda, tion that all parents dread: sand young voices, echoing coordinator for spiritual for­ "Am 1 doing a good job?” a phrase heard throughout mation for the diocesan Office See page 5. the conference. for Youth and Young Adult “I feel good, too," replied Minlstiy. I n d e x Bishop Smith. "Because in “The conference itself is so you I see Jesus." good. It’s a high-quality event." Diocesan n ew s...... II The face of Christ was Among the highlights of the Editorial/official ...... 4 everywhere in the more conference were a daily Opinion/comment ...... 5 than 17,000 who gathered Photos by John Franko Entertainment...... 10 Nov. 20 to 23 in Kansas See YOUTH on page 2 Showing their local pride are, from left, G retchen Sandy and Amy Morton of St. Patrick. Canonsburg: Classified • ...... 8 Kevin Stevenson of St. Benedict the Abbot. McMurray: and Angela Henderson o f St. Patrick. O bitu aries...... 11 2 DIOCESAN NEWS FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 28, 1997 • PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Bishop’s program looks Youth gathering full of memorable moments

at the gift of prophecy Continued from page 1 back so enthused, and it's Bishop Donald Wuerl's Dec. "because a prophet was inter­ newspaper published by par­ infectious with the other 7 television program on “The preting some of the actions of ticipants, keynote addresses by students." Teaching of Christ" is titled God so that people could teens and a spirit of service She added the students who project in which almost 1,300 “The Gift of Prophecy," and understand the fullness of the attended the conference would young people participated in soon teach the “We feel good" will be shown at 8 a.m. on power of God in their lives." KDKA-TV. health fairs for grade school chant to their classmates at a The bishop and his guest children throughout the Kan­ pep rally. The bishop's guest will be discuss the nature of the gift of Franciscan Sister Margaret sas City metropolitan area. The conference demon­ prophecy, how it is a gift to the Also featured was “Heart­ strated that faith and commu­ Carney, associate professor at church, expressions of proph­ the Franciscan School of St. land Village," located inside the nity can be seen in so many ecy in the church today, the Bartle Hall Convention Center. ways. It was seen it sessions Bonaventure University in cultivation and sharing of gifts Olean, N.Y. The village Included a peace that involved the entire gather­ of prophecy, the contribution park, entertainment plaza, a ing, the trading of pins between The word and the action of of religious communities to the prophecy is not to foretell the fun and games square and the youth of different dioceses, church and the role of prayer future," the bishop says. "A construction of a Habitat for casual meetings on the street, in discerning the voice of God. prophet is a teacher, and Humanity House which was or even a group of 20 people that's what prophecy is all The program is part of a provided to a local family. singing "Amazing Grace" on an about. ... There’s a vocation to continuing series based on a "It was a good learning expe­ elevator. teaching, to passing on the catechism entitled "The rience If you took the time to It was a genuine faith that good news, the faith, the story Teaching of Christ," co­ listen and get everything you showed a deep love for others. of Jesus Christ. And that's authored by Bishop Wuerl, could out of It," said Lisa "Before this, I tried to shy what we mean when we talk and on the "Catechism of the Yonosko, 15, of St. Benedict away from expressing my faith about prophecy." Catholic Church." It also is the Abbot, McMurray. “It in school," said Angela Hender­ The bishop points out that shown on numerous cable showed you could really learn son, 17, of St. Patrick, Canons- people sometimes felt that systems in the diocese in the from other people's experiences burg. “Feeling the love and prophets were predictors of week following the KDKA and make them your own.” support from 18,000 other the future. This came about telecast. 93 Vincentian Sister Camille people from all over the country Panich, principal of Vincentian has really made me proud to High School, attended the stand up and say I'm a Catholic gathering with four of her youth. I'm not afraid to say Photo by John Franko students. Father Edward Czemerda used his Steeler Jlag to keep the dioce­ m m r a u w c « r what I'm about and who I am." “It's a good experience for Added Sidney Thomas, 17, of san delegation together. 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Diocese gives more than $3 million to elementarles ; The diocese awarded a Catholic education cannot be Clare, Clairton: St. Colman. Side: St. Philip. Crafton; Prince St. Valentine, Bethel Park; St. Wendelin, Butler. •rfecord $3,107,465 In grants to done solely by parents." Turtle Creek; St. Cyril of Alex­ of Peace, South Side; St. Word of God, Swissvale. Lawrence County: Purifica­ .07 Catholic parish and Grants were based on a andria, North Side; Duquesne Raphael, Morningside: St. Beaver County: Divine Mer­ tion. Ellwood City; St. Vitu$, ^regional elementary schools in number of factors, such as the Catholic, Duquesne. Rosalia, Greenfield; Sacred cy, Beaver Falls; Good Samari­ New Castle. ^fibe diocese for the 1997-98 financial need of sponsoring St. Elizabeth, Pleasant Hills: Heart, Shadyside. tan, Ambridge; St. John, 'academic year. Washington County: AVe parishes and the number of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Carn­ St. Sebastian. Ross Town­ Monaca; Our Lady of Fatima, Maria, Ellsworth; John F. ¿•1 “We are both pleased and ship; SS. Simon and Jude, Hopewell Township; SS. Peter out-of-parish Catholic stu­ egie; Elizabeth Seton, Kennedy, Washington; Mary, igfateful that the generosity of Scott Township; St. Stephen, and Paul. Beaver; St. Philome- dents attending an individual Sheraden; St. Germaine, Mother of the Church, Charle­ the faithful in the diocese has school. Hazelwood; St. Sylvester, na, Beaver Falls; St. Titus, Bethel Park; Good Shepherd, roi; Our Lady of Lourdes, Bur- made these grants possible," The new grants to elemen­ Braddock; Holy Child, Brid- Brentwood; St. Teresa of Avila, Aliquippa. gettstown; St. Patrick. Can- said Bishop Donald Wuerl. tary schools bring the total in geville; Holy Spirit, Millvale: Perrysvllle; St. Therese, Mun- Butler County: Butler onsburg; Transfiguration. ;?The schools are a primary the diocese in the past 10 fis­ Holy Trinity, Moon Run; hall; St. Thomas More, Bethel Catholic, Butler; St. Gregory, ;fi)eans of passing the faith to a cal years to about $12 million. Immaculate Conception, Park; Transfiguration, Russel- Zelienople; Holy Sepulcher, Monongahela; Madonna, ”npw generation and, despite The budget for the Secretariat Bloomfield: Incarnation of the ton; St. Ursula, Allison Park; Glade Mills; St. Mary, Herman: Monongahela. 31 ;the financial difficulties for Education in the last fiscal Lord, North Side. •involved, we must help to year was more than 42 percent St. Irenaeus, Oakmont; St. make Catholic schools afford­ of diocesan expenditures, and James. 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M eatless not m eaningless Old idea, new promoter: \ Those who have written off the possi­ evangelize those who might notice us bility of a return to meatless Fridays as a ordering plain instead of pepperoni pizza. United Religions group touted meaningless gesture should take a Abstaining on Fridays also will cause millennium get hung up over moment or two to reconsider. WASHINGTON (CNS) — us to pause, if only for a moment, to Episcopal Bishop William E. the fear that such an action , The requirement that Catholics ponder the reasons behind the gesture. Swing has a vision that has would offend followers of each abstain from eating meat on Fridays was It will remind us of the sacrifice Christ taken over his life. faith. .lifted in the 1960s, but the idea resur­ made for us all on Good Friday. In it. all the religions of the 'They don’t want to give j a faced at a recent gathering of United It will make us think about the culture world participate in an inter­ signal of unity if they don't States bishops. in which we live — a culture that national organization, which have intercommunion," Bishop ■ It should be noted that the proposal is increasingly devalues hum an life — and works to exert a combined Swing said. Others look at par­ just that: The bishops only agreed to moral voice to address suf­ ticipation in such a group as what we can do to protect life at all fering in the world. signaling that they are water­ explore ways to revive fasting and absti- stages. hence on Fridays to conteract “attacks Bishop Swing's goal is to ing down their own doctrinesj And there may even be those people have United Religions — a 'They don't want to appear on human life and human dignity" such who turn the “thou shalt not” aspect of forum where member reli­ as abortion, euthanasia and violence. as if we put all the religions abstinence into a more positive “thou gions change not their own into a great blender arid Official action will not likely be taken shalt" approach by doing something — tenets and beliefs, but their "We are seeing it happen at watered them down to one," he before next summer. attitudes toward other faiths, a spiritual grass-roots level volunteering, writing a letter, making a said. “So what we do is work But many have been quick to dismiss enabling them to tackle around the world," he said. "I with the second or third layer .the idea as hollow, saying there is no donation — in support of pro-life causes. together issues like violence have traveled the world This is not unlike modem observances down the hierarchy." Sacrifice in abstaining from meat these committed in the name of approaching the religious lead­ Fr. O’Rourke says that religion and sponsoring of the Lenten season which not only ers, and it is clear to me that approach is succeeding. days, considering all the dietary options forums for discussion of they will not be the ones to do available both in the home and in include aspects of self-denial, but also "We have the ear of a lot ¡of emphasize positive activities directed at common interests like it." restaurants. prayer. Father P. Gerard O'Rourke, religious leaders — bishops, They are missing the point. spiritual growth. The question of “What The idea came to Bishop director of the office of Ecu­ etc. — but not their participa­ When the obligation of Friday absti­ are you giving up for Lent?” has more Swing in 1993 when, as the menism and Interreligious Dia­ tion yet," he said. nence ended more than 30 years ago, we and more given way to, “What are you head of the Episcopal Dio­ logue for the Catholic Archdio­ “I think it's miraculous the doing for Lent?” cese of California, he was cese of San Francisco, has way it's come together lost an aspect of our lives that had pub­ already," he said. “There's a Ipt licly identified us as Catholics. So even those who love tuna and asked to organize an ecu­ followed the United Religions menical observance of the effort since its beginning and is of grass-roots work taking Sure, going meatless one day out of shrimp would, on meatless Fridays, turn place." their thoughts for a time to what it really 50th anniversary of the a member of the board of seven seems like a small thing. But it United Nations. directors. Bishop Swing envisions was, and can again become, full of means to be a “practicing Catholic" in The process of bringing He noted that Bishop Swing United Religions as a structure meaning and significance. American society today. together people to recognize has met at least twice with that would "build around all Not only can it strengthen us individu­ That’s hardly the effect of a hollow, the work of the United Cardinal Francis Arinze, presi­ the entrenched, established ally, but it can lead to opportunities to meaningless gesture. EE Nations made him consider dent of the Pontifical Council disputes.” what a group of religions in a for Interreligious Dialogue. Rep. Tom Lantos, D-Callf., U.N.-like organization could "The first time was a co-chairman of the Congres­ Vatican letter accomplish. disaster," Fr. O'Rourke said, sional Human Rights Caucus, The idea is not new. but since then, Cardinal Arinze offered his support to the Efforts originating front vari­ has become more open to the United Religions effort, noting Sanctions and international villains ous countries and dating discussion. that many of the issues the back at least to 1893 have Though Bishop Swing ulti­ caucus follows originate from VATICAN CITY (CNS) — For a more balanced treat­ been attempted with vaiying mately wants the cooperation disputes in the name of When Lindy Boggs arrives as ment of the subject, Vatican degrees of temporary of church leaders, he doesn't religion. the new U.S. ambassador to the officials pointed to an article success. necessarily assume lack of "Students of history, may Holy Sec this fall, she'll receive a by Richard Haass. director of Some, such as the World their participation is an find the idea of United Reli­ quick lesson in how Vatican Foreign Policy Studies at the Alliance of Religions in the obstacle. gions to be an oxymoron." Lan­ and U.S. political interests don't Brookings Institution, in the 1950s, lasted long enough to The point of the organization tos said. ‘Throughout history, always coincide. John current issue of Foreign hold some conferences, is not to have a place for the Thavis religions have been responsible In recent weeks, the policy of Affairs. Titled “Sanctioning according to information pope and the Dalai Lama to for persecuting and killing economic embargoes has come Madness," the article suggests compiled by United Reli­ talk, he explained, but to pro­ each other." up for international review. The that in some cases, military gions. Others are still func­ vide a place for people of faith Although none of the mairi- tioning in one form or anoth­ United States favors them, par­ intervention might actually be throughout the world to turn stream beliefs of the worldls er, but have failed to attract ticularly against such “rogue" more humane than economic their beliefs into actions. major religions advocates vio­ a worldwide following. states as Cuba, Libya and Iraq. sanctions. The organization's charter, lence, incidents like the August Despite their domestic pop­ Bishop Swing hopes to for example, might refer to The Vatican does not. pointing massacre of hundreds of Alge­ ularity as a "cost-free" way of launch United Religions with condemnation of violence, pro­ to the suffering caused to civil­ invaded Kuwait; it was main­ rian women and children by !a ians by such sanctions. punishing other nations, a worldwide, 24-hour obser­ tecting the earth's resources tained after the Gulf War as a group claiming to act "in tfie For the United States, trade pressure tactic against Haass said sanctions' are a vance of nonviolence and and providing hospitality to name of God" are too often m£t embargoes are a way of pun­ Hussein's regime. blunt instrument that tend to peacemaking on Dec. 31, strangers — common teach­ ishing international villains — While some countries affect the general population 1999, followed by the signing ings of most religions. by silence from most of life like Cuban President Fidel thought it might be time to offer and not the government or of a United Religions charter Bishop Swing said he recog­ world's religious leader^, Castro, Libyan President the Iraqi regime a loosening of military. The result is some­ on June 26, 2000, the 55th nizes that upper-level leaders Bishop Swing said. Moammar Ghadafy and Iraqi the embargo in exchange for times negative and unex­ anniversary of the founding of the world's religions 'The prevailing wisdom is President Saddam Hussein. But greater international coopera­ pected — a “rally-round-the- of the United Nations. approach interacting with that religions can never conte the Vatican has full diplomatic tion. the United States opposed flag" reaction, civilian Though upper-level reli­ other faiths from a background together for any cause, no mas­ relations with the governments that softer approach. suffering and large-scale gious leaders have been of complex theological distinc­ ter how worthy," the bishop pf all three. Church sources have said for emigration. slower to Join in, grass-roots tions and historical differences. added. 'I’m hoping the religions The clash of perceptions has several years that the Iraqi Haass called for a funda­ support for United Religions For instance, he said discus­ will rise to a spot beyond been low-key, but real. embargo has taken a huge toll mental change in thinking on is growing, he said at an sions between Orthodox and competitiveness." ¡E In late October, Pope John on civilians, especially children. sanctions. The motivation October presentation for the Roman Catholic leaders about Paul II expressed his hope that The pope has suggested an must go beyond how embar­ Congressional Human Rights celebrating Easter on a com­ Zapor reports for Catholic the U.N. Security Council- easing of the sanctions, but to goes make Americans feel, Caucus. mon date beginning at the News Service. mandated air embargo against no avail. since the purpose of sanctions Libya would soon be lifted. He 'There is absolutely no doubt is "not to make us feel good noted that the measure, that the children of Iraq are but to do good," he wrote. imposed since 1992, has paying the price for the sins of He said that where sanc­ S c r i p t u r e s resulted in great difficulties for others,” one Vatican official tions are used, they should be the Libyan people — a point said Nov. 12, the day the addi­ narrowly focused and have repeatedly made by church tional sanctions were imposed. humanitarian exceptions — Spiritual preparation for Advent leaders in the North African Last summer, a coalition of which is similar to the country. medical agencies estimated that Vatican's position. The First Sunday of Advent — widespread, there is no imag­ But exactly a week later, at 4,500 Iraqi children were dying Probably the most unjusti­ Nov. 30 inable basis on which to call (t U.S. urging, the Security of hunger every month as a fied embargo situation in the Jer 33:14-16; I Tries 3:12-42; Ik Christian. Council approved an extension result of the blockade. Vatican's eyes Is that of Cuba. 21:25-28, 34-36 The readings of today's lit­ of the air embargo. Ghadafy's The Vatican official said, Since 1962. when a revolution Msgr. urgy nudge, pull and even drag offer to unblock the stalemate however, that it was uncertain brought Castro to power, the The Latin text of the second us in the opposite direction. It ib reading gives the new liturgi­ Thomas J. by turning over two suspected whether the Holy See’s message United States has maintained Herron sobering and even consoling to Libyan terrorists for trial in a was getting across to Ameri­ an economic blockade of the cal season its name: “May he realize that Christians of the third country was rejected by cans. He said the arguments island nation. strengthen your hearts mak­ first century had to be remindefi the United States and Britain, about the humanitarian cost of Many expect the pope to ing them blameless and holy of these things, and so we are which insist that the suspects economic embargoes were often raise the embargo issue when before our God and Father at not alone. It is no doubt origin^ be tried in one of their lost in the media-driven cam­ he travels to Cuba in January, the coming (adventus) of our sin rearing its head in a partic­ countries. paign against international on a visit that has serious Lord Jesus Christ." The ularly deceptive way th^t . The following week, a new "bad guys." political implications for “coming” referred to is, of and laws.” induces us to desecrate the crisis flared in Iraq over weap­ "It must be very hard for the Washington. Once again, the course, the second coming of The second reading exhorts feast of the birth of Our Lord ons inspection teams, prompt­ ordinary American to under­ pope will be dealing directly Jesus at the end of time. The us to conduct ourselves “in a with kinds of celebrations that ing the United Nations to stand the complexities of these with one of the “demons” — new liturgical year thus way pleasing to make still are repugnant to what the Lord toughen what were already the questions, when there's a con­ and giving Ambassador Boggs passes seamlessly from the greater progress." stood for, lived for and died for. former one, which concen­ The Gospel, in an exotic strictest U.N. sanctions in his­ stant demonizing of individuals, much to cable home about, Efi Finally, as a sort of self- trated on the parousia even as description of the end time, tells tory against a single nation. A so that anything you do to help evident requirement, the Gospel it came to a close. us to be on guard lest our spir­ near-complete trade embargo these people is somehow seen Thavis is Vatican editor for bids us "pray constantly]" was imposed in 1990 after Iraq as helping the demon," he said. Catholic News Service. But the second coming can its “become bloated with indul­ only have significance gence, and drunkenness and Christianity is at its core la because there was a first worldly cares.” prayer, an ongoing dialogue with the Word Made Flesh, ih Published every Friday Pittsburgh Catholic Publishing Associates coming, the Incarnation All of these passages seek to Editorial Deadline - noon every Friday for the next issue which the Advent season is have us internalize and deepen which we raise our minds and Advertising Deadline — noon every Wednesday for the next issue President: Most. Rev. Donald W. Wuerl. S.T.D. hearts to Him. A ready criterion, General Manager: John F. 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It was Ku Klux and nun story which is currently still diocesan youth program for helping to put me on a faith Catholic-bashing time, the Now enters a labor union to Journey that teaches me to stand for others. This journey In progress and is somewhat rel­ the rescue. Local 890 of the early '20s. A fiery evangelist evant since it concerns native recently led me to be arrested at the U.S. Army School of the had a tent meeting going on United Steel Workers has Americas on Nov. 16. Americans. Last week I men­ formed a community coalition outside my uncle's parish in tioned them in connection with a On that day, which marked the eighth anniversary of the Wisconsin and made the state­ to save the monument from massacre of six Jesuit priests, their housekeeper and her reservation near my uncle's desecration and is helping to ment that no Catholic priest parish. daughter in El Salvador, I joined 600 people including priests, would dare face him in a defray litigation costs. nuns and veterans who marched in a funeral procession There is a natural rock forma­ Help if you can. Don't call me, debate. tion in New Mexico which looks toward the School of the Americas (SOA) headquarters, call the USW International So, my doughty uncle, hav­ like a kneeling nun — to us located at Fort Benning army base in Columbus, Ga. ing salted the meeting with office and ask for Howard Scott. Pall bearers led our procession, carrying eight coffins meeting folded and left town. Christians anyway. This has a parishioners beforehand, This was in the early '20s and religious or mystical significance containing more than 100,000 signatures petitioning to close walked into the tent with a To switch again. A friend took the SOA. Lines of mourners, including myself, followed the Catholics were a minority in not only to Christians, but also to small group, walked up to the that community. From that Mayan and Aztec people and me to the LeMont for my birth­ pall bearers and carried crosses which bore the names of podium in clerical garb and day, which coincided with Light people killed by SOA graduates. point on, they got respect. cultures. said: "I understand you said My colorful uncle kept a Phelps Dodge, through a min­ Up Night. Marvellous view. The SOA, which trains 900 to 2,000 Latin American sol­ priests were afraid to confront Unless I am greatly mistaken, diers a year, costs U.S. taxpayers $20 million annually. SOA horse and rode him around ing subsidiary, wants to swap you. ... Well, here I am." town. He also loved big dogs. He my late old friend Jacques graduates have repeatedly been linked to assassinations and some land that it owns for the The evangelist said some­ had a Newfoundland and then a Kahn, through a group he human rights abuses in Latin America. Nineteen of the 26 kneeling nun. Ten years ago, it thing to the effect that Father St. Bernard, a Kerry blue and headed, initiated Light Up Salvadoran officers cited for the massacre of the Jesuits, by a acquired the surrounding land in Pete was an unwelcome short-haired terrier that had such a way as to seal off the Night. It bothered me that in all 1993 U.N. Truth Commission Report, were trained at the intruder. So my uncle turned SOA. been Injured In a battle with a edifice to those who might want the publicity and praise of the and said, "My dear people, wild animal, but was gentle spectacle, Jacques' name was I remember hearing of the massacre of the Jesuits back in to worship or venerate it. return to your home." with people and had the run of The company's record is such not mentioned. A pity and a 1989 when I was at Boston College, but it wasn't until years There was a melee which the the house. shamet 33 later that 1 learned of the School of the Americas. that it will contaminate the sur­ Catholics did not get the worst Fr. Peter died in 1953 and it The courage of religious like Archbishop Oscar Romero, roundings with its mining opera­ of. The evangelist filed charges was while I was at his funeral tion. Water will certainly be Msgr. Rice it a weekly col­ who was assassinated In 1980 after calling for an end to thé against my uncle. I can’t that the Liberty Baking episode persecution of the Salvadoran people, inspired me to partic­ affected. The Environmental Pro­ umnist for the Pittsburgh remember the rest, but the tent of which I have written Catholic. ipate in the four-day vigil and to "trespass" onto the army tection Agency estimates that the base. Two of the three officers cited for his death by the U.N. truth Commission were trained at the School of the Americas. H eart to heart I believe that to prayerfully break the law, like the one which protects the grounds of the SOA, is to break the power ol death and rejoice in God's law, which commands us not to kill. Stress and success of parenting Those of us who had not previously “trespassed " on Fort A day doesn’t go by that I meeting" concept would take a was. Benning received letters barring us from re-entering the base don’t ask myself if I am doing a little getting used to. None-the- He reminded me that the for one year. Of 28 protesters who had been previously on the good job as a parent. base, three have already received jail sentences of six months. less, I began by laying out the basic contract between God I see the hurt on my “Five Family Laws" recom­ Let us remember them and the SOA victims for whom they daughter's face when another and humans is the Ten Com­ stand in our prayers. mended in the book. I did, mandments. In this simple child chastises her for letting a however, find it interesting I'd like to invite people to learn more about the SOA by soccer goal get by and I want covenant lies guidance to contacting SOA Watch at P.O. Box 3330, Columbus, GA that the book entitled Three approach any hand dealt in life to storm the field. Steps to a Strong Family" 31903; phone (706) 682-5369. — parenting or otherwise. It I feel the nose of Mr. Potato began with “Five Family Laws." Head puncture my foot as I was as if Moses had parted the CINNAMON SARVER Maybe I wasn't the only one answer a child's call in the who shouldn't be helping chil­ Red Sea of “how to" books and Dorothy Day Catholic Worker night and remember asking laid the tablets of reason right Washington, D.C. dren with math homework. my son no less than 10 times Throughout the next few at my feet. that day to clean up his toys. title made me wonder why it weeks I tried many strategies That night I took my church I hear the disappointment in took 235 pages to explain three Theologians win support from the book and decided that bulletin home, cut out the Ten my daughter's voice when she steps. many were very effective ... if I Commandments and taped To the editor: explains to me that last night's On the back cover of the could remember them and had them to my kitchen cupboard. I was not surprised to read some response (Nov. 14 issue) math homework was wrong — book was a picture of the an extra six hours a day to I tore down the notes, charts ' to Father Bober's column. While not mentioning Mother homework on which I had authors and their nine chil­ execute them. I knew I was in and rules. helped her. dren sitting on a tree limb Angelica by name, Fr. Bober did in fact indicate that she is trouble when 1 found myself Since that time, 1 have Is there something I could looking like they had just been one of those "people of faith" who wants to lead people in the taking notes. reminded my soccer player direction of (heir faith. I support this view. do to better prepare my chil­ plucked from a Norman Rock­ I had lists, rules and charts that when others bear false I have a degree in religious education and another one in dren for those who have cor­ well portrait. Surely, I thought, posted all around my kitchen. theology (both masters), yet I do not consider myself a nered the market of perfec­ these parents would have witness, to remember that My children were so amused while people are made in God's theologian. 1 have listened to very few of Mother Angelica's tion? Have I somehow enabled expert advice on that which I by this process that they began programs. I have often found more than one comment or my children to acquire selec­ was miserably failing. image, they are not perfect. writing their own book and Regarding my son's clean-up response by her to an audience question which is factually tive hearing loss? Do I need The book recommended that posting their own laws: "If a habits, positive reinforcement wrong. "remedial parenting?" families have regular “family person breaks the family law of has helped him to honor his A parent commented that hts local parochial school “only Several months ago, I meetings." So I called one in "order" they have to give me all wanted to teach about sex" and Mother Angelica's response decided I still had much to my living room. of their toys.” mother's instructions. And was to support him in his belief that teaching children at learn about the most basic "Are we in trouble?" asked I was floundering. with respect to the math home­ honte is better. instinct in life and trotted off my nine-year-old. That Saturday night at work, I have concluded that 1 wonder if she knows anything at all about Catholic school to my favorite bookstore. I “How long is this going to Mass, my pastor gave a homily killing the math teacher is curriculum, and how sexuality, not sex, is discussed as a gift don't think there is a topic take?" asked my on the simplicity of leading a unacceptable, so I remember of God. Bishop Wuerl has supported our own diocesan known to man on which there eight-year-old. good life. I don't think there to keep holy the Lord's day and program. All CCD and Catholic school teachers must take isn’t a “how to" book written. "Are you going to read us a has been a single moment in pray for the power for all of us classes before they can teach the course. Knowing that I generally fall story?" asked my six-year-old. my entire existence when I to do our best. X My concern about Mother Angelica is that many Catholics, prey to the lure of these books, “Do we have to sit in the have felt more ridiculous. The and perhaps others, watch her and do not or cannot dis­ I shielded them from view and time out chair?" asked my direction I was seeking had Gannon Is a writer and four-year-old. criminate between fact, opinion and misinformation. decided on one called Three been right in my own heart all parishioner at St. Scholastica, I do not believe that Mother Angelica was maligned or Steps to a Strong Family." The OK, so maybe this "family along — and how simple it A spin wall. ridiculed, nor do 1 think that the liberal wing of the church "has been systematically destroying the bride of Christ for 30 years." Bring on the theologians. Thank you, Fr. Bober. For C hristm as , give w ith no idea o f repaym ent

SISTER ALICE DUNLOP, OSF It's not an official liturgical “give" 65 times in the Gospels. Himself. Pittsburgh season of the church, but I like Jesus gives healing to the par­ St. Paul once wrote, “What to think that the months of alyzed, blind, lame, even the have you that you did not November and December are dead. receive?" (1 Cor. 4:7) A “the season of giving." He gives food to the hungry moment’s reflection tells us Fr. Bober correct on theologians The American national cele­ Fr. F r a n k multitudes, instruction to his that all that we are and have To the editor: bration of Thanksgiving is as A l made disciples, correction to Peter comes from someone else. close as we get to a secular holy I feel compelled to write concerning the two letters (Nov. 14 when this fisherman tries to We would do well to recheck issue) criticizing Father Bober's exegesis on theological day. Just about every commer­ rework Jesus’ teaching. Jesus our personal Christmas gift interpretation. In my opinion, the writers make Fr. Bober’s cial venture stops to allow gives forgiveness to the woman lists in light of the challenge point. employees to Join their families caught in adultery and the from Christ Himself. Are we I am a steady viewer and supporter of EWTN. I feel strongly in shared feasting and giving thief on the cross next to Him. giving to those who can't repay that God gave Mother Angelica a gift. She has many, many thanks. Jesus tells us He will give us the gift? strong points, but unfortunately interpreting Scripture is not Churches and synagogues a new commandment of love This is already happening one of them. She overcomes this, however, by bringing Scott host cheerful and thankful for the season of giving. and a Spirit of life-giving pow­ through food drives, Jesse or Hahn, Jeff Gavin and others to the viewers to teach and worshippers that day. Ecu­ The biblical roots are deep. In er. He gives us His body and giving trees, and significant explain what the church teaches in relation to Scripture and menical and interfaith prayer the beginning Yahweh gave blood. He gave His life for us donations to charities in the tradition. services abound. More than breath to human beings and so that all might live eternally. name of loved ones. This year, What we need is some form of catechesls on apologetics in once after Mass on Thanksgiv­ brought them into life. Ancient In the only saying of Jesus consider giving as much in our parish curriculum. Then maybe we can bring ex- ing I've heard people say, "I worshippers responded to quoted outside the Gospels. response to people's needs as Cathollcs back home and teach practicing Catholics what we wish every Sunday could have God's generosity by giving up Paul recalls Jesus' saying, “It to return the love of family and really believe. The letter writers should meet Fr. Bober this same Joyful spirit.” the first fruits of field and flock. is more blessed to give than to friends. personally. I think they would be Impressed. Of course, the day after The Lord gave the law, the path receive." (Acts 20:35) In the Nativity story, Mary Thanksgiving we are bom­ of righteousness, to the Hebrew Jesus gave to those who and Joseph, the innkeeper, MIKE GERULIS JR. barded with advertising. But people. could not repay Him. This is shepherds and Magi all gave to Mount Lebanon buried underneath the com­ When the people strayed, the true in all of these examples. the Christ Child without mercial avalanche is the Chris­ Lord sent prophets. Because He instructs us to give to those expecting any return. They wit-! tian season of Advent. the Jews were once exiles and who beg from us. regardless of ness to us the wisdom of During these days, Chris­ enslaved in Egypt, they are our judgment of their Christ our Teacher, “You tians prepare their hearts to Eucharist beliefs distressing constantly exhorted throughout worthiness. received without paying; give celebrate the gift of our Savior's To the editor: the Scriptures to care for the He chides us by asking, “If without repayment." (Matt, birth with our own gift-giving. I was saddened by the statistics regarding the number of poor in their midst. you love those who love you, 10:8) IB Stores and malls take this idea Jesus, the faithful Jew, what reward is there in that?" Catholics who have lost faith in the real presence of Jesus in of gift-giving to extremes. They the Blessed Sacrament. inherits this spirit of giving. My All that the Master asks for is Fr. Almade Is diocesan sec­ conveniently forget the reason If one cannot believe the word of Jesus, then how can one concordance records the word a word of praise to God, not retary of social concerns. believe anyone? Thomas Aquinas said, “What our sense cannot fathom, let us grasp in faith's consent." Letters welcome SISTER MARIAN FLANNERY I.H.M. Scranton Letters to the editor are encouraged and welcome. All letters or subject material. Letters must be signed by the writer and a should be limited to 300 words. The editor reserves the right to telephone number should be included so the letters can be verified, reject, edit or delete material from letters due to space limitations Letters that cannot be verified will not be published. 6 FRIDAY, NOVEMBbK ¿8, 1997

n the Mercy people responded bravely when influenza continue to act from our founding belief that all beginnings raged in epidemic proportions in 1918. In 1936, persons, especially the poor, have a right to the o f todays when Pittsburgh’s rivers crested at 46 feet in health care basic to their ongoing human devel­ Pittsburgh Mercy downtown streets, Mercy not only provided opment. Health System 150 health care, but also furnished space to help years ago as Mercy restore communications to the city. In times of The founders and the hospital itself couldn’t have Hospital, the people of war, Mercy physicians and our nurses—both lay come this far without you, the people of Pittsburgh have and religious—took healing to the battlefields. Pittsburgh— our patients, physicians, employees, worked side-by-side with the Sisters of Mercy to Through periods of economic depression and sisters and friends. For 150 years Mercy has been assure health care for people of every ethnic, reli­ renaissance Mercy remained constant and open a partner with you in life, and together we con­ gious and economic background, particularly the to meet new needs. tinue to bring compassionate health care and poor and disadvantaged. Bishop Michael healing to our region. O ’Connor and the Brotherhood of St. Joseph of As the art of medicine became a science, and St. Paul’s Cathedral paved the way for the open­ technological advances improved patients Thanks, Pittsburgh! ing of the hospital in 1847, and for years, the chances of recovery, Mercy physicians carried the women’s auxiliary held quilting parties, teas, hospital forward technologically. Their concerts, fairs and lectures to fundraise for capital compassionate care remained a hallmark. improvements. With limited resources, and hard work, a partnership of Catholic laity and the Today, the Sisters of Mercy sponsor the Sisters of Mercy introduced compassionate health Pittsburgh Mercy Health System and work shoul- care to a flourishing city. der-to-shoulder with some of Pittsburgh’s finest physicians, nurses, technicians and other health When typhus, smallpox and cholera swept care professionals to bring you technologically Pittsburgh in the mid-nineteenth century, Mercy advanced options and compassionate care in a sisters and physicians put their lives on the line. managed-care environment. Together, we

Mercy Women’s Health Center provides comprehensive ser­ vices for women of all ages. Traditional, family-centered obstetrical care, as well as state-of-the-art gynecological care are brought to you by a skilled and dedicated team of health care professionals with a From the beginning, we have been a hospital for children with chron­ commitment to excellence. To ic or acute conditions. Today, we have a pediatric emergency center round out our approach, we and pediatric trauma accreditation, neonatal and intensive care units offer a community speakers for children, a burn unit and a variety of on-site services and special­ bureau and educational ists who meet the needs of today’s children and families. programs on wellness and illness prevention topics specifically concerning women.

Tens of thousands of people receive critical care in our Emergency/Trauma Center each year. Our trauma team, avail­ Operation Safety Net brings able 24-hours, includes emergency transport, trauma surgeons, Mercy-care to Pittsburgh’s emergency medicine physicians, nurses and therapists at your: downtown homeless. You service when you need them most. Everyday, they prove that can find us in community high tech and high touch can be partners in health care—to: neighborhoods, too, your benefit. through the Healthy Communities Institute, the Parish Nurse and Health Ministries program, health screenings, Mercy Family Health Centers and family practice physicians. Compassionate care in a managed-care environ­ ment—that’s not only today’s challenge, it’s our mission. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1997 T

Since 1847, our Bishops have supported Catholic health care in Pittsburgh. In marking Mercy’s 150th anniversary, Bishop Donald Wuerl noted: “...today, while we are beguiled by the immensity of medical technology and all it can do, we must keep our eye on the human person. Faith-based medical care brings this spiritual dimension to healing. It’s often called the Mercy touch, by Mercy people.”

We could accommodate patients in private rooms as far back as 1894. Today, Pittsburgh Mercy Health System has a variety of accommodations to meet people’s needs. With in-hospital rooms of every size and complexity, we accommodate short stays and extended stays, same day surgery and critical care. Some Pittsburgers call home other facilities in our system, like St. Pius X Residence and St. Joseph Nursing and Health Care Center. And Mercy Homecare brings us right to your own doorstep.

Mercy Heart Institute doctors have performed tens of thousands of open heart surgeries and other less-invasive procedures to mend diseased hearts. We specialize in state-of-the-art diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of people with cardiovascular disease. In fact, we were first in the region to bring you an integrated program of edu­ cation in lifestyle management for cardiovascular disease prevention.

The Mercy Cancer Institute is a partnership of oncology programs and services designed to provide you with the best in sophisticated technology and compassionate care. The Institute offers preventative, diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitative services to address your physical, emotional and spiritual needs.

Mercy is serious about your staying well. Almost every ser­ vice we offer has a prevention and wellness component. Fit NB Free, presented through our Center for Aging, is an exercise program geared to older adults.

Music offers an opportunity for self-expression as a complimentary healing therapy. We know that music is good for the soul—and so is an environment that promotes healing. On-site chapels in our facilities encourage prayer and worship. An ecumenical Pastoral Care team and lay volunteers visit patients of every religion. The Ministry of Healing program is nationally renowned for expressive liturgies and paraliturgical celebrations. At Mercy opportunities for healing come in many ways. Pittsburgh Mercy Health System 8 CLASSIFIED FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1997 • PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC

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NOVEMBER 28. 1997 • PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC 'M ew s in brief------B ishops: N orth’s policies hurt Latin A m erica ^Foreign debt cuts urged VATICAN CITY (CNS) — North American North's "frequent deportation of undocu­ democracies and which mean less bread VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Latin American participants at the economic policies help keep Latin Ameri­ mented aliens under harsh and anti­ and love for our peoples," the archbishop .Synod of Bishops for America urged a reduction of the cans poor, and immigration laws hold at human laws which have been recently said. i continent's huge foreign debt. bay those wanting to build a better life in approved," and he called on synod mem­ Archbishop Arrieta also told his fellow They also called for an international dialogue on related the United States and Canada, said mem­ bers to work "to defend the human rights of Latin American bishops that they must ¡ economic policies, saying their communities were being bers of the Synod of Bishops for America. migrants and fight for just migration laws." send some of their priests to the United t squeezed by globalization and resulting immigration, With the predominantly poorer people of Archbishop Roman Arrieta Villalobos of States and Canada to work in Hispanic j - Guatemalan Bishop Jorge Avila del Aguila of Jalapa told Latin America and the Caribbean treated San Jose, Costa Rica, focused his remarks communities. jjhe synod that some countries were using 25 percent of their as suppliers of cheap goods, it should sur­ on the need to ensure the pastoral care of "It is not. as some unjustly say, a matter ►Snnual budget to pay off interest on their foreign debt. He prise no one that the poor are seduced by Latin American immigrants in the United of the poor churches helping the rich -eaid the church should propose a remittance of the debt, or the good life of the North, said Archbishop States and Canada, but he, too, pointed churches," he said. "It is a matter of the •-^t least of the interest, and encourage an examination of the Jose Macias Salcedo of Hermosillo, Mexico. out that the problem is created by an church in Latin America accompanying its •unfavorable conditions placed on debtor nations by lending "South-North migration will continue unjust economic system. poor who emigrate to the North in search of •-institutions. despite the restrictive measures which Justice, he said, requires that people of a better life. If we do not act. the church will ' Venezuelan Bishop Diego Padron Sanchez of Maturin have recently been imposed" to prevent the United States and Canada pay more for lose many of its children." urged the synod to speak out strongly about the debt immigration, the archbishop told the synod the goods they import from the South and Archbishop Victor Lopez Forero of Nueva Nov. 18. burden. lower prices on the goods they export to Pamplona, Colombia, told the synod’ the "Latin America does not feel it is able to celebrate with The Mexican archbishop said the root Latin America. globalization of the economy “is contribut­ „complete joy the jubilee of the year 2000 until the interna­ causes of Latin American migration include He asked the synod "to denounce the ing enormously to the growing impover­ tional credit organizations forgive or at least reduce their “the unjust distribution of goods, corrup­ scandalous trafficking of weapons that ishment of our people ... and is openly "debt,” he said. tion, violence, drug trafficking, the social come from the North to Latin America." contrary to the will of the Creator, who situation of the indigenous (and) “We do not need weapons which lead to destined the earth and all it contains for unemployment." the repetition each day of the story of Cain Archbishop preaches simplicity the use of all men and women and all Archbishop Macias condemned the and Abel, which threaten fragile peoples." (D >u VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In order to lead a new evangeli­ sation in the Americas, bishops must return to the simple .Qospel methods of preaching and meeting directly with their B ishops tell synod people, Archbishop Charles Chaput of Denver told the Synod "bf Bishops for America. Archbishop Chaput said bishops must be evangeltzers skilled priests needed first, especially through personal example. But in today's VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The of humanity on the part of For oil of your Advent & 'complicated and hectic culture, even bishops are in danger Catholic Church in the Amer­ of losing their "Christ-like focus," he said. priests," he said. Christmas Shopping come & icas will not be able to meet Bishop Arizmendi said the "We have plans and committees and projects and staffs. the challenges of the third 1 visit our new religious goods All these things are important in their proper place. But at church also must continue its m millennium without well- efforts to foster vocations store ond vestments the end of the day, are we apostles ... or are we executives? prepared, holy priests, said And what do our people really need: managers ... or among indigenous peoples showroom for church pastors?" he asked. participants at the Synod of and to tailor seminary educa­ Bishops for America, tion for them. appointments. Skilled management is important for bishops, he said, but Questions of justice and . it is too easy today for a bishop to abdicate his missionary "Their culture has not Gifts. Advent Wreoths. Books. poverty, the influence of the always been respected," he zeal to others and become a captive of his own administrative media, a growing secularism, Condles. Topes. & much more machinery." said. "We have been unable to a lack of solid religious edu­ give it its proper value and cation and increased cultural integrate it." A.T. 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Funeral WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3 reservations call 262-2828. Society, East Wing Chapel^^St. Francis Hospital, Lawrencevule. Father Albert A. Goralka, Dr. Ralph J. Stalter of Bethel Mass was offered Nov. 26 in St. Advent day of reflection. Craft show. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.. pastor emeritus of the former St. Park, retired director of outpa­ Joseph convent. Baden. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Edward, St. John the Baptist. 444 St. Christmas cabaret, 6 q,m., Michael In Munhall, died Nov. tient services at St. Francis Blawnox. Speakers, Fathers Peter John St., Unity. Also Sunday. Martina Center. 5244 Clarwin 19 at age 78. Medical Center in Lawrenceville, Mary Wiethorn Horton and Joe Karabin. Also 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Ave., West View. Includes dinner, Bom In Taren- died Oct. 30 at age 75. Dr. noon luncheon and Mass, 2 p.m. Lunch with Santa, noon. St. entertainment. For reservations Mary S. Wiethorn of Mount Richard, 3841 Dickey Road. Gib- at $40 call 931-9766. ■ V-' tum, he was Stalter was also a former Lebanon, formerly of Dormont, For reservations at $15 call Lou­ ordained March Allegheny County coroner. Sur­ ise Szelong, 828-7450. or Theresa sonia. Cost, $2. For information Afternoon of reflection, noon died Nov. 18. Surviving are call the parish, 444-1971. to 4 p.m., Felician Sisters moth­ 4, 1945 In St. viving are his wife, Leona Zaiden three sons and one daughter: Meskel, 828-8280. Luncheon-card party, noon. erhouse, Coraopolis. Speaker Vincent Arch­ Stalter; seven children, Ralph Father William, diflnitor of the abbey Basilica. Jr. of New York City, George of THURSDAY, DEC. 4 Knights of Equity club rooms, Father Dale DeNinno. Also Mass, Capuchin order in Rome, Phillip 533 E. Ohio St.. North Side. Cost, prayer, benediction. For infor­ Fr. Goralka Phoenix, Michael of Venetia, Mass for charismatics, 7 of Bethesda, Md., Sister Caro­ mation call 264-2890. served as paro­ Pa.., Cece of Bethel Park, p.m.. St. Oliver Plunkett/St. $5. lyn of the St. Joseph order, and Christmas craft festival. 10 B ingo. 7 p.m., St. Clare-,•914 chial vicar at Theresa Stalter Retzloff of Michael Archangel, Frederick- George of Mount Lebanon; five a.m. to 7:30 p.m., St. Philomena Wilson Ave., Clairton. Also every Fr. Goralka Mother of Good Boulder. Colo., Anita Stalter town. Fr. Vincent Gigliotti, grandchildren and one great­ School, 4001 Sixth Ave., Beaver Sunday. Counsel in Topley of Santa Fe, N.M. and grandchild; and one brother, presiding. Brushton, St. Mary in New Max of Bethel Park; 11 grand­ Falls. Also baked goods, fresh Advent program, “Lessons Joseph Schubart. Funeral Mass wreaths. To reserve tables call and Carols," 7 p.m., St. Sebas­ Castle. Holy Trinity In children; two sisters and one was offered Nov. 22 in St. Ber­ FRIDAY, DEC. 5 Duquesne, Holy Trinity in brother, Erma Davis of Bethel 846-2272. tian, North Hills. Featuring par­ nard Church, Mount Lebanon. Craft fair, noon to 8 p.m.. St. ish adult and chamber choirs. McKeesport and St. Dominic in Park, Claire Antle of Baldwin Valentine, 5140 W. Library Road, Donora, and as administrator at and Richard of Brookline. SUNDAY, DEC. 7 Candlelight Christmas house N e c r o l o g y Bethel Park. Also Saturday, 10 to u r, 4 p.m., SS. Peter and-Paul, Visitation in Rankin. Funeral Mass was offered Nov. 3 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring 50 Mass for shut-ins, 6 a.m.. Dec. 1 Beaver. For tickets call -Mary He served as pastor of St. in St. Valentine Church, Bethel crafters, concession stand, bake WPXI-TV. Channel 11. Fr. Charles Galati (1961) Tridentine Masses. 8 and 11 Anne Peluso, 728-3948. William in East Pittsburgh from Park. sale. 1968 to 1975. at St. Mark in Fr. Bernard Berg (1978) a.m., Holy Wisdom/St. Boniface, Advent choral compline, fol­ lowing 7:45 p.m. Mass, Assump­ McKees Rocks from 1975 to Sr. Rose Toomey Dec. 2 SATURDAY, DEC. 6 North Side. 1984 and St. Michael in Mun­ Mass for people with drink­ tion, Bellevue. Featuring Pitts­ Sister Rose Elizabeth Toom­ Fr. James Kelly (1988) Holiday craft show. 9 a.m. to ing problems, 8:30 a.m.. Calix burgh Compline Choir. hall, from 1984 until his retire­ ey, a member of the St. Joseph Fr. Thomas Cassidy (1992) 5 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, ment in 1989. In retirement he order in Baden for 72 years, died Dec. 3 social hall, 206 Mary St., Carn­ YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN assisted at St. Francis in Har- Nov. 24 at age 86. A native of egie. Featuring ceramics, dolls, marville and St. Timothy in Fr. Patrick Cullen (1971) FR. RALPH A. DiORIO, B.A., M.Ed. Newark, Ohio, she taught in floral arrangements, other items. IN PITTSBURGH for Indianola. schools of the Pittsburgh. Dec. 4 Also refreshments. Surviving are two brothers, Fr. Stephen Nyiri (1972) AN AFTERNOON SEMINAR -«• Greensburg. Altoona- Craft show. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Anthony, with whom he made Johnstown and Columbus dio­ Msgr. Ralph Hayes (1981) St. Margaret School, Green Tree. AND HEALING SERVICE on his home, and Ernest, both of ceses. She later resided at St. Dec. 7 Feast day celebration for St. SUNDAY, JAN. 18, 1998, 1:00 to 5:30 PM at Tarentum; one sister, Josephine Catherine convent in Beech- Deacon Joseph Pace (1974) Nicholas, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Holy Dusko of Natrona Heights: two HOLIDAY INN view. Sister Rose Elizabeth was Fr. Paul Conroy (1992) Rosary. Muse. Including lunch ALLEGHENY VALLEY, RIDC PARK • O'Hara Twp.. Pittsburgh, PA 15238 nephews and one niece. Funeral the last of three Toomey sisters Fr. Charles Ceradini (1993) with Santa, storytelling, Christ­ Mass was offered Nov. 22 in TICKETS must be purchased in advance. Make check in the St. Joseph order. Nieces Fr. Stephen Burdis (1995) mas shopping for children, bake or money order payable to. and MAIL to: Holy Martyrs/Sacred Heart-St. sale. Cost for lunch, $3 for Peter worship site. PARACLETE CORPORATION Entrance exam at Quigley adults, $2 for children. P.O. Box 116, Cheswlck, PA 15024 Breakfast with St. Nicholas. ENCLOSE a stamped, self-addressed envelope Sr. Helen Krolikowski Quigley Catholic High School in Baden will conduct entrance 10 a.m., St. Joseph school cafe­ DONATION — $20 per person. Sister Mary Helen Krolikows­ exams for eighth graders 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Dec. 6. To register teria. Coraopolis. Students to Seating Limited. O rder Early. Tickets also available at ki, a member of the Holy Spirit at $10 call 869-2188. enact life of St. Nicholas. Also Kirner's Catholic Bookstore. 219 Fourth Ave,, Pittsburgh. PA Sisters in West View for 68 South Park renewal sing-a-long. Cost, $2.50 per For m ore Information call 412-963-7023. ■years, died Nov. 20 at age 87. child, includes gift. For Bom in Glassport. she taught in Nativity in South Park will host a parish renewal Monday through Wednesday. Dec. 1 to 3, with 7 p.m. Mass and talks given schools of the Pittsburgh, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL PRODUCT SALES Greensburg and Youngstown by Spiritan Father Francis Hanley. Reconciliation will follow. dioceses before becoming a SALES MANAGEMENT Advent mission in Bellevue principal, local superior and New York Life Insurance Company is planning to add two insurance and financial services sales) supervisor of schools for the Benedictine Father Justin Matro will lead an Advent mini­ representatives in the Pittsburgh. Greensburg. Wash. Co. area. Individuals responding should have a._ order. She also served as a mission Monday and Tuesday. Dec. 1 and 2, at Assumption, 45 N. background in sales or sales management. Individuals selected will receive a comprehensive formal diocesan education consultant, Sprague Ave., Bellevue. The mission will include 7 p.m. Mass training and development program administered by a professional training staff. They will have.,- access to all major benefits with the potential to earn an unlimited income. Applicants should possess member of the order's adminis­ followed by reflections on preparing for the Third Millennium. excellent communication skills and an ability to learn about complex ideas and concepts dealing with trative council, as coordinator of Advent series in Bethel Park insurance and financial services. Please submit resume to: -the motherhouse Infirmary and RON BORZA -Community archivist. Surviving St. Thomas More in Bethel Park will host a three-part Advent "are nephews and nieces, among series 7 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Dec. 2. Lois Reich will present NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE CO. them Sister Sylvia Kazmierows- "Let Go and Let God" on Dec. 2, Sister Lora Dambroski will speak FOUR STATION SQUARE, SUITE 640 PITTSBURGH, PA 15219 % ki, of the Holy Spirit order. Dec. 9 on "Lighting the Fires of Another Advent." and Father Phone: (412) 392-3617 Fax: (412) 392-3610 ; Funeral Mass was offered Nov. Timothy Fitzgerald will discuss 'The Birth of Jesus and the Spirit An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/DA' 24 in the motherhouse chapel. of Christmas Joy” on Dec. 16.

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