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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The By JERRY FILTEAU number of priests in religious WASHINGTON (CNS) - A top Address to focus orders dropped worldwide, but Vatican official opened a national the decline was almost entirely of­ gathering of Catholic social on ‘Rerum Novarum ’ Justice advocates in Washington fset by an increase in diocesan PITTSBURGH — Bishop Feb. 24 with pleas to revitalize priests, according to Vatican Donald W. Wuerl will give his figures. Catholic social teaching in first major address as a response to massive social ills The same figures showed the distinguished service professor today. number of seminarians increas­ at Duquesne University Thurs­ The Church must "live what it ing by 1.3 percent. day. March 7 at 4 p.m. in the teaches about the social field," The total number erf priests at university's school of music Cardinal Roger Etchegaray, presi­ the end of 1989 was 401,479, the recital hall. His talk will focus dent of the Pontifical Justice and Vatican said Feb. 23. That was a on the 100th anniversary of Peace Council, said in the keynote decrease of 451. Pope Leo XIII’s encyclical on address. The Vatican said an 0.2 percent social justice, "Rerum Panelists challenged the nearly growth In the ranks of diocesan Novarum." 500 participants from across the priests offset the loss in religious- His address is titled “ Rerum nation to live and witness justice order priests. Novarum: 100 Years of in their families and parishes, to Catholic Social Teaching" and Africa and Asia accounted for end women’s second-class status will Include an analysis of cur­ the growth In the diocesan priest in the Church, to revive the rent and future implications. corps, the Vatican statistics said. becalmed civil rights struggle and To register, call 434-5131. But there was a decline In Europe, to help America’s new classes of the United States, Canada and poor to organize and achieve Oceania, it said. Justice In the workplace. to Church social teachings, say-. Other statistics showed a rise In The Feb. 24-27 meeting, titled ing Americans "can be proud to'* permanent deacons and a drop in "A Century of Social Teaching,” be the heirs of a Cardinal Gib­ women religious. Living Stations in B eaver Falls marked the 100th anniversary of bons, of an Archbishop Ireland, of the first social encyclical. Pope a John Ryan, a John Courtney The figures were complied by Students at St. Mary School, Beaver Falls, pre­ Parker). The soldier Is Steven Dickinson, center. Leo XIII's "Rerum Novarum,” on Murray, a Dorothy Day.” the Vatican’s Central Office for sent living Stations during Lent. Marta DeNome, The Stations will be performed March 1,15 and work and workers' rights. He departed from his prepared Church statistics and are the as Veronica, wipes the face of Jesus (Aaron 22 at 7 p.m., and March 8 at 12:15 p.m. B u t the participants — text to note, “ I must also mention latest worldwide figures available. representing diocesan social con­ here George Higgins" — drawing The Vatican statement gave no cerns offices and Catholic prolonged applause for Msgr. Hig­ country breakdown of the Charities organizations. Cam­ gins, long regarded by many as statistics. Nor did It suggest Cholera epidem ic continues in Peru paign for Human Development of­ the chief living symbol of Catholic reasons for the situations. fices and a variety of other social Justice in the United States. According to the Vatican CHANCAY. Peru (CNS) - Not until a week after Caqui throughout the world to give Catholic social action organiza­ Cardinal Etchegaray also figures: W hen 15-year-old Daniel Caqui fell ill Jan. 22 did Peru’s top money and send medical sup­ tions across the country — focus­ received sustained applause • Permanent deacons staggered into the hospital one epidemiologists finally identify plies for Peru's cholera victims. ed on the Catholic social heritage when, talking about peace, he night with nausea, cramps and what struck him — and, by mainly in terms of the challenges said: “Less and less can we work numbered 16,603 at the end of Father John Harvey, 1989, a rise of 5.8 percent. There intense diarrhea, doctors were then, thousands of other Peru­ it presents to Catholics today. for peace with the arms of war. diocesan director of the Society were 15,686 permanent deacons baffled. vians. It was cholera, an easily in a video message, Pope John More and more must we work for for the Propagation of the Vomiting and diarrhea spread intestinal disease that Paul II urged the group to peace with the arms of peace." As in 1988. Faith, reported that nearly pointed to food poisoning, but can be fatal. rediscover “the priceless heritage he spoke the allied ground war • Major seminarians totalled $2,000 has been received to cramps suggested a sting from Starting In Chancay. on the of the Church’s social teaching” against Iraq was Just entering its 93,405 at the end of 1989, a 1.3 help the people of Peru. a venomous spider, or maybe Pacific coast about 35 miles in order to see the “great and second day. percent rise. There were 92,173 com plex" social Justice issues to­ pneum onia said Dr. Walter Or­ north of Lima, a cholera The Sisters of Mercy in Pitt­ He said the challenge of social seminarians in 1988. There was day "In a fresh light.” tiz. who rushed Caqui into the epidemic has swept Peru, over­ sburgh have rushed medical teaching is greater today than an increase in all regions of the "The Church's social teaching emergency room that night In whelming its health system supplies to the mission in ever because "never before have world, except Europe. The is not only a doctrine but a way of late January. and threatening the rest of Chimbóte. Peru. people been so threatened In their greatest increases were in Africa life.... The Church’s teaching Is Caqui had lost consciousness Latin America. physical and moral being.” and Asia, where a combined 6.3 EDITOR 'S NOTE - Funds itself a kind of 'workshop,' a place and was close to death before percent rise was recorded. Among those expressing for Peru may be sent to Fr. where all people are called to "But how many Christians real­ Ortiz managed to revive him concern over the outbreak has Harvey, Society for the Pro­ ly know this social teaching?" he • The number of women labor" to forge a better social with potassium injections and been Pope John Paul II, who in pagation, 111 Blvd. of the religious declined 0.9 percent in order, he said. asked. In many quarters, he said, quarts of serum. mid-February asked Catholics Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. the Church's social thought has 1989 to 885.645. There were Cardinal Etchegaray praised 893.418 in 1988. the commitment of U.S. Catholics (Continued on page 2)

February brings bad news to abortion opponents ■ - " .. ' Pope John Paul II summoned bishops from nations Involved in the Persian Gulf War By PATRICIA ZAPOR that abortion Is the wrongful tak­ 15-year-old girl who asked the opponents. to the Vatican to discuss the WASHINGTON (CNS) - ing of Innocent human life will In Maryland, last-minute state to pay for an abortion when consequences of the war and to February has been a tough month debate focused on an effort to face the prospect of punishment she became pregnant after being offer a "concrete contribution” for abortion opponents, as amend a "conscience clause" In because of their convictions held raped numerous times at a party. to peace. legislatures In Maryland and the new law. Opponents said the in conscience. The state refused under the 1988 South Dakota and the Michigan wording of the law will force Legislation rejected In South voter-approved ban. Court of Appeals dealt blows to health care workers to make abor­ Dakota would have allowed abor­ Summit participants The 2-1 appellate court verdict abortion restrictions. tion referrals even when It is tions only in cases of reported Include: said the state failed to show a The swift passage in January of against their religious beliefs or rape or Incest, severe mental or compelling Interest for a ban that a tough Utah law prohibiting morals. Previously, hospitals and physical handicap in the develop­ limits the right to privacy under abortion except in a few medical medical workers had immunity ing baby or physical danger to the the Michigan Constitution. circumstances stirred hopes from liability In cases where they mother. The Senate Judiciary V a t i c a n among abortion foes for a year of Committee voted 6-1 to reject the did not make referrals for Barbara Listing, president of victories. measure after the full House Representatives abortions. Right to Life of Michigan, said cleared it by an overwhelming But February’s legislative and The president of Sacred Heart callers to her office were angry judicial actions have been less In­ majority. Hospital In Cumberland, Md., about the ruling. spiring to those working to called the conscience clause "an The bill’s sponsor said he would restrict abortions. Issue that threatens the separa­ ask the full Senate to debate the "They're asking, Why bother Among the actions: tion of church and state." bill anyway, possibly before the voting when the courts — just two M i d d l e • An abortion law opponents “It borders on harassment," end of February. Testimony men In this case — can do this?’ ” E a s t e r n call one of the most permissive In said Edward Dinan, head of the against the bill Included an ap­ Meanwhile, a Pennsylvania law the nation was signed Feb. 18 by Catholic hospital. "The threat of pearance by actress Polly Bergen, P a t r i a r c h s that strictly limits the cir­ Maryland Gov. William Donald potential litigation Is a difficult who said she nearly died and was cumstances under which an abor­ Schaefer. threat.” left sterile by an illegal abortion tion can be obtained was schedul­ • T w o days later, the Baltimore Archbishop William when she was 17. ed for review Feb. 25 in a federal Michigan Court of Appeals over­ H. Keeler stressed the Importance A similar bill In North Dakota appeals court. turned a ban on state-funded of maintaining the conscience was passed by the House Feb. 21 abortions which voters had In­ clause at a press conference and awaited Senate action. In August, a federal judge cut Presidents of stituted in 1988. Abortion also was on the court from the law requirements for a before the final vote. “ It's a fun­ European, North • South Dakota's Senate damental human rights issue,” dockets in February. waiting period and spousal and Judiciary Committee Feb. 22 re­ he said. Michigan's Supreme Court will parental notification. Penn­ African and United jected a measure with restrictions now be asked to review the Feb. sylvania's law Is considered likely Because of the deletion In the States Bishops' comparable to Utah's. conscience clause. Archbishop 20 Court of Appeals ruling over­ to be the first abortion case to Only the North Dakota Keeler said, “Catholic hospitals as turning a ban on state funding for reach the U.S. Supreme Court Conferences Legislature presented an op­ well as Catholic and other health abortions. since Justice David Souter joined timistic picture for abortion care professionals who believe The court ruled in the case of a the bench In October. Page 2 PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Friday, March 1, 1991

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"Now we can only work and WASHINGTON (CNS) — Feb. 20 said Bush’s "cavalier tensive diplomacy, not military pray so that It ends as soon as Catholic leaders In the United dismissal" of the Soviet proposal escalation, to end the war. "N ow possible and so that similar pain­ States and worldwide continued was “ unconscionable and is not the time for escalation.” he ful tragedies disappear from the to promote Catholic perspectives Immoral." said. “ Now is the time to pursue world horizon," the pope said. In the Persian Gulf W ar as The U.S. had rejected the pro­ diplomacy with urgency and Members of other faiths Joined U.S.-led forces drove deeper Into posal because of conditions tied to skill.” The ground battle started Catholics Feb. 24 at a Catholic Kuwait. the Iraqi withdrawal. the next day. church In Amman. Jordan, to The Catholic perspectives In­ Archbishop John R. Roach of Cardinal Roger Etchegaray, light candles and pray for peace creasingly dwelt on the conse­ St. Paul-Mlnneapolis. chairman of head of the Vatican’s "Cor after the ground war began. Jor­ quences of the war and Its the U.S. bishops’ International Unum" umbrella organization for danian sentiment In the war has aftermath. Policy Committee, said Feb. 25 Catholic relief agencies, has been been generally pro-Iraqi. President Bush said In a White that coalition forces “ cannot fight asked to put together a new Cardinal Joseph L. Bemardin of House Rose Garden statement evil with evil means." Vatican committee for Gulf war Chicago said Feb. 25 said he was Feb. 26 that the war would con­ “ I do not envision any cir­ victims, and met Feb. 21 In pleased that just war principles CNS photo tinue and that Iraqi President cumstances that wouldjustlfy the Geneva to outline the Vatican had entered Into the war debate, Saddam Hussein’s announce­ use of chemical, biological or relief Initiative. Iraqi prisoners but added moral discernment ment of Iraqi troop withdrawal nuclear weapons against Iraq, The Vatican, meanwhile, con­ does not cease with the onset of Iraqi soldiers, captured by the U.S. Army, raise their arms over their from Kuwait was “an outrage” even In reprisal," Archbishop tinued to prepare for a March 4-5 hostilities. heads as they wait to be transported to camps in Saudi Arabia. because It did not meet strict U.S. Roach said. meeting of Middle East Catholic He asked how members of a Allied forces estimated that over 20.000 Iraqis were taken os conditions. He made his comments In a patriarchs and Western bishops society that permits destruction prisoners of war in the first days of the invasion of Kuwait and Iraq. A Feb. 22 Vatican statement speech in Washington Just to offer what the Vatican said of the unborn can be expected to had strongly supported a Soviet moments before word reached the would be a “concrete contribu­ worry about distinguishing bet­ demn the war, but "I continue to Concern for war victims and peace proposal accepted by Iraq United States of an Iraqi Scud tion” to peace. ween soldiers and civilians in a question the wisdom of going to but rejected by the United States. missile hit on a barracks housing Pope John Paul II, speaking at a soldiers were two points of a four- "Reason and a sense of Justice U.S. military officers In Dhahran, noon blessing Feb. 24, said the time of war. war when we did.” point statement by Scotland’s war in the Gulf appeared more In a Feb. 22 column for The British Cardinal George Basil make one see that peace Is within Saudi Arabia, killing 28 and mainline church leaders. The reach" through the proposal, said wounding 100. and more as a "sower of death.” New World. Chicago’s ar- Hume, in a Feb. 23 letter to British Prime Minister John Ma­ other points were a call for peace Vatican spokesman Joaquin Earlier, before the ground Inva­ He added that the Vatican had chdlocesan newspaper. Cardinal jor, voiced concern over coalition and guarantees Iraq will not be Navarro-Valls. sion to retake Kuwait began, Ar­ done all it could to help “avoid Bernardln said he was not use of napalm In the war. destroyed. A Pax Christ! U.S.A. statement chbishop Roach had called for in­ this terrible w ar." prepared to “categorically" con­

Leadership ‘doesn’t m irror' m em bers WASHINGTON (CNS) - The Virginia to seek abortions. The did the lunch counter and col­ WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catholic Church leadership, boards and Supreme Court has agreed to National Organization for lege campus sit-ins of the voluntary associations don’t reflect the church's diverse racial rule on whether Operation W om en sought the ruling 1960s and 1970s.” membership, a bishop told corporate executives at a meeting in Rescue blockades of abortion under a Civil War-era federal Operation Rescue Is a Washington. clinics violate a constitutional law, known as the Ku Klux private, secular group that AUx. Bishop Wilton D. Gregory of Chicago, at a meeting of the Na­ right to interstate travel. Klan Act, which bans con­ stages mass blockades of spiracies Intended to violate clinics in an effort to stop tional Catholic Conference on Interracial Justice, said the U.S. church The Justices said Feb. 25 the constitutional rights of cer­ women from having abortions. is the fourth-largest black Catholic church In the world. they would review rulings barr- tain people. Hundreds of Operation Rescue He noted that 90-95 percent of U.S. Haitians are Catholic. He said i n g Operation Rescue participants, including several In Its verdict upholding the some 70-80 percent of U.S. Hispanlcs are Catholic, as are many Viet­ blockades at abortion clinics. Catholic bishops, have been ar­ C ourt to review lower court ruling, the circuit namese and Korean-Amerlcans. The original ruling by a U.S. rested at such blockades court said such blockades District Court judge in Alexan­ around the country. Bishop Gregory, a member of the conference's board, made the com­ ruling barring "crossed the line from persua­ ments to executives attending the Feb. 22 meeting in Washington. dria, Va., permitted picketing No decision Is expected In sion Into coercion and operated The meeting was sponsored by United Parcel Service. and other demonstrations at the case, Bray vs. Alexandria Rescue blockades to deny the exercise of rights nine Northern Virginia clinics W om en’s Health Clinic, until protected by law." as long as they did not Interfere next year. The original Injunc­ with public access. Attorneys for the defendants tion was ordered to remain in claimed In their petition for The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of effect until Sept. 24. review that N O W ’s claim under CALL AN EXPERT Appeals, based in Richmond, The six Operation Rescue the KKK act was "exceedingly Va., upheld the decision that members named In the injunc­ Operation Rescue blockades In­ strained.” tion are Randall Terry, Jayne A t gflitr Cerulee terfered with Interstate travel The petition also said that if Bray, Michael Bray, Clifford rights of patients who lived In the blockades violate the Gannett, Patrick Mahoney and other states but went to federal right to travel “then so Michael McMonagle. MISCELLANEOUS

Fran Rauschor SEWING Prompt Service and Catholic Church teachings can aid massive social ills PLASTERING Ws eu carnet MACHINE (Continued from page one) workers. outlawed poll taxes. Frustrated not radicals — they were right,” tlM proMiw. PATCHWORK Sensible Prices qaiekly aa4 siaply A SPECIALITY suffered a “conspiracy of “We have not done what we that he did not seem to be getting she said. Over SO Y«»re Experience REPAIR silence." need to do for the poor woman through, the priest stripped off his Looking at the richness of S in ce 1920 Msgr. Higgins, responding to worker,” he said. "We need to vestments and said, "If you won’t Catholic social teaching in other Griptite Wall Anchor Free Estimates the keynote address, warned that help poor women workers to listen to me as a priest, listen to areas, she asked why it is For Information Call Work Guarantasd A.L.MORRONE 412-846-4161 the U.S. Catholic Church appears organize. 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PITTSBURGH — The Commis­ local “ public witness” to oppose Sister Roberta Campbell, prioress assume responsibility for calling sion on Justice and Peace in the the war. of the Benedictine Sisters in one another to ethical, moral and Diocese of Pittsburgh, in a recent Membership involves some 40 Perrysville. spiritual awakenings that will end statement, deplored the social, clergy and lay representatives of Their statement read: violence in all of its forms, so that economic and political costs of area Catholic, Presbyterian, "The present war in the Persian peace can again be a part of home, the Persian Gulf War. Episcopal. Quaker and United Gulf, with its slaughter of people, country and world.” "A s Americans, we feel called to Church of Christ parishes. Also the abuse of technology and the The leaders, from monasteries express our loyalty to the deepest Involved are members of religious destruction of ecological systems, in Mexico, the U.S., Central values we cherish: peace, justice orders, the Thomas Merton is a systemic evil. W e express our America and Canada also con­ and security for all peoples,” it Center and Association of Pitt­ sorrow to the men, women and ducted their annual business stated. "A s Catholics, we firmly sburgh Priests. Part of the resolu­ children who will grieve the un­ meeting, joined in a workshop oh believe that peacemaking is not tion reads as follows: necessary loss of life within their "Celebrating and Modeling an optional commitment; it is a "W e believe the war in the Per­ families for years to come. American Benedictine Lifestyle" requirement of faith. We are call­ sian Gulf is not Just, that the prin­ "We ask that all citizens and a retreat. ed to be peacemakers, not by this ciples governing a 'Just war’ have crisis, or any other crisis, but by not been fulfilled. All means to Christ Jesus." reach a peaceful settlement — The diocesan commission con­ dialogue, negotiations and sanc­ HEARING MADE EASY! sists of Sister Janet Mock. CSJ. tions — were not exhausted. The FLORIDA FIRM DEVELOPS chairperson; Fathers Edward M. safety of non-combatants is not NEW RECHARGEABLE HEARING AID Bryce, Garret D. Dorsey and assured in the midst of massive George C. Newmeyer; Dr. James bombings. The result to be NO MORE BATTERIES TO BUY Good for those who suffer from Nerve Deafness V. Cunningham, L. Theresa achieved does not outweigh all Dunn, Nieves Stiker and Joseph the destruction of human life and Winter Hark, Florida - Electone, Inc. h a s A. Carr. Sister Mary Dennis multiple resources of the Middle announced the development of an all-new Donovan. CSJ, assisted the com­ East region.” hearing instrument. The Rechargeable Hearing mittee in preparation of the four- “ We call for an immediate cease Aid. This hearing instrument has been designed page document. fire and establishment of an inter­ to help those who suffer from Nerve Deafness. "N ow that war is the evil reali­ national order based on justice It is self rechargeable with no more batteries to ty. we pray that it will end quickly and non-violent conflict resolu­ buy. and with as little death and tion. We commit ourselves to ef­ T.V. Celebrity CUSTOMIZED TO FIT m destruction as possible," the com­ forts to stop the war and to TOM BOSLEY EACH INDIVIDUALS mittee stated. “The words of the establish a just international Says "As a father of a EAR SHAPE AND Gospel cannot be used to Justify order through prayer and hearing impaired daugh­ HEARING LOSS. ter. I know the importance or rationalize what is now hap­ penance, education, public W l MAKE HOUSE CALLS COM ES WITH of a high quality instru­ RECHARGEABLE CASE pening in the Gulf area. It is on witness, actions for Justice and ment. conversion of lifestyle." Jesus’ call to be peacemakers that Automatically present volume control we are united and will take our The group sponsors vigils out­ ★ no more messy noise volume control to turn up and down^ Photo by Jim Herrmann stand. Now, more than ever, we side of the Federal Building in must work and pray for an end to Downtown Pittsburgh and a ACT NOW SAVE s7 5 00 WITH THIS AD ‘Lovew alk’ for the poor this war and the human suffering spokesperson said it plans future A 4 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU ★ that is the natural byproduct of all efforts to express opposition to Sister Louise Olsofka, CSSF, coordinator of parish-based w ars." the war. PITTSBURGH HEARING AID CENTER training, leads youth and families in a "Lovewalk" for the Copies of the full text of the For information on the new 1201 Clark Bldg., 12th Floor 717 Liberty Ave„ Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222 poor from St. Paul Cathedral to the Jubilee Soup Kitchen statement are available by calling group, call 321-3426. 281-1318 Feb. 10. The group met for a liturgy and then carried food, the Justice and Peace Commis­ • T h e prioresses o f 56 Other Locations clothing and monetary donations down Fifth Avenue. Jeff sion at 456-3164. Benedictine monasteries in North Monroeville Bellevue North Hills Marcella of the Jubilee Kitchen accepted the donations and Other statements issued on the and Central America, meeting for 373-4270 761-9992 364-8744 gave a reflective presentation on the hungry and homeless of Persian Gulf War include the the Conference of American Pittsburgh. following: Benedictine Prioresses recently • The newly organized Pitt­ held at Mt. St. Scholastica Con­ sburgh Religious Committee for ference Center in Atchison, Kans.. A Touch Of W orth Avenue Middle East Peace has issued a issued a statement calling for an Prayers for pilot prisoner statement calling for a cease fire end to the Persian Gulf war. in Persian Gulf fighting and for Among those attending was SWANSEA, Mass. (CNS) — At their weekly prayer meeting, members of St. Dominic Parish in Swansea habitually in­ G u lf W ar called ‘sow er of death’ tercede for relatives and friends in the Persian Gulf. On Feb. 20, their prayers took on new urgency. VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Pope supported. Stexy That morning, parishioners Joseph and Theresa Fox were John Paul II, expressing deep "Never as much as in these notified that the single-seat, low-level A -10 fighter-bomber disappointment at the failure of hours does war appear as a sower piloted by their son, Air Force Lt. Col. Jeffrey D. Fox, had been peace efforts in the Persian Gulf, of death. Never as in these days S/i shot down Feb. 19 and he had been taken captive by Iraqi said the war there appeared more has humanity been called to ground forces. and more as a "sower of death.” make reason prevail over pas­ Stop riyht her The Pentagon released no other details on the incident. The pope was speaking at a sions." the pope said. noon blessing Feb. 24, hours after "Never as today are national U.S.-led forces began a land offen­ leaders, servants of the public journey with sive in Kuwait and Iraq. It was ap­ good, so questioned by their own parently the final phase in a war consciences,” he said. M ich, abortion ban overturned 3our eaSonS aimed at driving Iraqi forces out The pope noted that the Vatican WASHINGTON (CNS) — Abortion opponents in Michigan of Kuwait. had done all it could to help said they will appeal the Feb. 20 decision of a state appeals The land offensive came after "avoid this terrible war." jo r ex ci tiny court which overturned a voter-instituted ban on state-funded the United States rejected a T h e pope concluded his abortions. Soviet-mediated peace plan remarks with a plea to Mary for 91 Selections In a 2-1 opinion, the Court of Appeals In Lansing said the which the Vatican had strongly peace. state failed to show a compelling interest for a ban that limits a right to privacy. The ruling came in the case of a 15-year-old who became pregnant when she was raped numerous times at 'ea ó O fió a party. The girl, identified in court proceedings as Jane Doe, asked WRIT © WISDOM 3M4689 3341 Babcock Blvd., North Hills 366-4788 the Michigan Department of Social Services to pay for an abor­ Only 4 Minutes from Pittsburgh on 279N tion because her family could not afford the $1,000 cost. Books & Church Supplies HOURS: Mon.. Thurs.. 10-9: Tues.. Wed.. Fri.. Sat.. 10-5 • See us for all your First Holy Communion needs... B ishops join plea for children rosaries...veils...gifts...and m ore! WASHINGTON (CNS) — Two U.S. bishops joined nearly 100 • We have cassettes of “The Rosary” religious, medical and children's organizations seeking a by Bishop Donald W. Wuerl policy revision so that single parents or couples who are both $24.95/set ol 3 in the armed forces do not have to "sacrifice their children in 9625 Perry Hwy. (Rt. 19). Pittsburgh 15237 (Comer of W. Ingomer Rd.) Free Ptrhlng order to serve in the military." Archbishop John R. Roach of St. Paul-Minneapolis and Bishop James W. Malone of Youngstown, Ohio, were among n signers of a letter to U.S. Defense Secretary Richard B. Cheney [We Are Remembered Ministry seeking the change. The letter, initiated by the Children’s Defense Fund and I Victims Memorial List Child Welfare League of America and made public Feb. 22, ad­ Annual Victims Mass dressed a growing concern in many quarters that current U.S. policy does not exempt single parents or one of two military parents from deployment in a war zone.

F a c t o r y C hina lim its travel for C atholics I Names can be placed in the Pittsburgh Catholic Easter Victims' HONG KONG (CNS) — China appears to be tightening limits I Memorial list and the "Book of the Remembered" at the Victims on foreign travel by representatives of the state-approved | Mass by completing the coupon below. The 8th Annual Victims I n v e n t o r y Catholic Church, according to reports by China observers. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Winter on Wednesday, April 3, Although religious bodies in China reportedly expanded 1991 at 7:30 PM in St. Paul Cathedral. A special remembrance is their foreign contacts in 1990, at least three invitations to made of those who have died in tragedy. All those who grieve the mainland Catholics to attend international meetings were loss of a loved one are welcome. R e d u c t i o n turned down, according to a knowledgeable observer, UCA Please Print News, an Asian church news agency based in Hong Kong, reported. Name of Deceased: ______S a l e ! [Only deceased name will be printed) A LL inventory in stock! Your Name: _ R eligious rights in A lban ia While supplies last! Your Address:. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A Catholic Mass last November Sale now going on at forced the Albanian government to back away from its hostile Zip: ______Phone: treatment of religion, but churches will not have legal rights until after scheduled elections in March, an Albanian priest Mail to: We Are Remembered, Box 15151, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15237 said. Pittsbuigtf^M attress Co. Father Simon Jubani, who spent 26 years in prison for being | DEADLINE: March 13, 1991 “factory to you a priest under a vigorously atheistic communist government, | To help cover expenses, the suggested minimum offering is $5.00. Factory visited Italy in February to talk with church leaders. | Makes checks payable to We Are Remembered. A limited number 2000 Wharton Street • (Opp. Giant Eagle) • South Side • 481-6060 When 50,000 people, many of whom were not Catholic, ■ of names will be accepted from those who are unable to contribute. Washington, PA gathered in a cemetery last November for a Mass celebrated by ' Your generosity helps to further the work of the ministry. Only 447 Jefferson Avenue • 222-7939 Father Jubani, the government realized it could no longer stop I one name will be taken from each form. Please photocopy this 90 days North Hills M /C, VISA, cries for freedom, he said. | blank form to list additional names. Names must be resubmitted same as cash Route 8 • Glenshaw • 486-3626 D iscover | each year. j

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E ditorials /colum ns

Religion and the First Amendment

Free exercise of re ligio n : A rig h t a n d d u ty

sion, provided the strategy for victory, led the protest marches and EDITOR'S NOTE — The following Is the final of a four-part series to the rousing call to action of Unitarian ministers such as Theodore went to Jail in obedience to their convictions. on Religion and the First Amendment. Parker In the 19th century, the churches preached the duty of abolishing the great social evil of American society. Not all the chur­ The funds to sustain the civil rights movement were often raised in ches, it is true; some were silent or divided or changed their tune. black Baptist churches, north and south. The physical center for the By JOHN T. NOONAN, JR. movement locally was often the church building. The rationale and But the Congregationalists and the Unitarian ministers of New ,Our most precious constitutional heritage is the Bill of Rights. It is the inspiration for vindicating civil rights came from the American England were the teachers of that militant minority of Americans who owed largely to the efforts of James Madison. And James Madison was Constitution and the Bible. Without the dynamic support of the black elected to the First Congress, with a commitment to getttpg a Bill of came to claim that there could be no compromise. “ No compromise churches, the movement for civil liberty would have withered. with sin,” as the ministers put it. "The Bible Against Slavery," as the Rights, largely because of the in­ With these two massive injections of ideals into American politics by trusion of organized religion into evangelical exponents of freedom asserted in the public forum. The battle against slavery was often fought in particular partisan organized religion, does anyone dare say that it is an American duty . his campaign. He was elected by for the churches to be silent when conscience is in question? The Con­ the evangelical voters of his skirmishes — the war against Mexico, the admission of Kansas and Nebraska, the Compromise of 1850. On these sub-issues of the great stitution guarantees not merely religious belief or expression but the Virginia district. It is an Irony that free exercise of religion." Is religion to be exercised only at an altar? any of those who enjoy the protec­ conflict the ministers did not cease to let their views be heard. Lin­ coln’s opponent, Stephen Douglas, complained that the pulpits had The great examples of the Baptist, Congregationalist and Unitarian tion of the Bill of Rights would churches speak to the contrary. The churches are free to exercise their seek to exclude the churches from become platforms for stump speeches. The ministers were not silenced. Their intervention in politics on consciences by expressing publicly what they believe on public issues. the public arena. There right to do so is constitutionally assured. Their duty to do so Historically, what is the gravest the side of liberty expressed their conviction that slavery as an institu­ tion was intolerable to God. It is no accident that the great song of the arises when they perceive what is evil in the sight of God that social ac­ issue our nation has faced? The tion can ameliorate, remedy or remove. choice of whether to live half free Civil War proclaimed, “Our God is marching on.” NOTE — John T. Noonan. Jr. is Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals and half slave. W ho raised that In our times, the great public issue of the 1960s was civil rights for for the Ninth Circuit. He Is the Milo Robbins Professor of Law and . istsue, kept it alive, blew on the minorities. Again the churches took the lead. Not all the churches, but in particular the black churches of the South. From them came the Legal Ethics, emeritus, at the University of California. Berkeley and coals of controversy until they a well-known legal historian and author of numerous books and ar­ buret into a raging fire? The leadership of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. It was the ministers — not only Martin Luther King, Jr., but many less ticles on the relations of law and rellgon. This article is reprinted by churches. permission from the Philadelphia Standard and limes. From the quiet but clear teaching of the Quakers in the 18th century famous ministers — who organized the new resistance to civic oppres­

Editorials j§ B ishop’s Schedule

D isabilities m onth Bishop Wuerl's public schedule for the week Tuesday, March 5 o f March 3 is as follow s: 1 p.m. — Priest Personnel Board meeting. Four months later, the National Catholic Office The banquet room was crowded. There was Wednesday, March 6 for Persons with Disabilities passed a resolution hardly room for individuals to squeeze by the Sunday, March 3 2:30 p.m. — South Hills Deanery meeting at St. asking parishes to examine and assist those with tables to reach their assigned seats. It was nearly 4 p.m. — 25th anniversary Mass, Cursillo Elizabeth Parish, Pleasant Hills. disabilities with the opportunity to worship, impossible for those persons in wheelchairs to Movement, St. Margaret Church, Green Tree. 7 p.m. — Confirmation Mass for the candidates minister, receive religious instruction or be con­ reach the tables without asking numerous people Monday, March 4 of St. Elizabeth Parish, Pleasant Hills. sidered for employment if qualified. to stand and move their chairs. 1 p.m. — Presentation ceremony. Distinguish­ Thursday, March 7 March is a time for pastors and parish councils The event was held at a Pittsburgh hotel and ed Alumni Award. St. Mary of the Mount School, 4 p.m. — Distinguished Service Professor lec­ to ask themselves if the local church is responding sponsored by an organization which served many Mt. Washington. ture on Rerum Novarum and discussion, Du- to the needs of those who have physical handicapped individuals. Yet nobody had the 2:30 p.m. — South Pittsburgh Deanery quesne University, Pittsburgh. disabilities and the elderly. Items such a steps, foresight to tell hotel management to allow room meeting at Resurrection Parish, Brookline. Sunday, March 10 ramps, railings, lighting, rest rooms and even for wheelchairs during the banquet. The banquet 7 p.m. — Confirmation Mass for the candidates 9 a.m. — Ancient Order of Hibernians Mass. St. sound need examination. A closer look at liturgies turned into an unpleasant experience for many. of Resurrection Parish, Brookline. Mary of Mercy Church, Pittsburgh. March is Developmental Disabilities month. In and sacramental preparation should be July 1990. President Bush signed the Americans conducted. with Disabilities Act which protects those with Let us make Sunday worship a spiritual and disabilities from discrimination in both the private satisfying experience for all and not an [riW and public sector. Religious organizations were unwelcome event such as the hotel banquet which exempt. ignored the guests.

D on’t overlook Saddam

The Pittsburgh Catholic came out against the One cannot seriously believe that an economic war long before the initial bomb was dropped and embargo against Iraq would have persuaded Sad­ tAe first bullet was fired. And to their credit, many dam to pull out of Kuwait when he wouldn’t budge g ro u p s have submitted resolutions and even when his own country was being attacked by statements calling for peace. Allied bombers. How far should a leader like Sad­ ‘ironically, very few of those against the war dam be allowed to go before action is taken against mentioned Saddam Hussein in their statements him? and the terrible atrocities he has made his people Almost every civilized person wants peace. endure. Some have overlooked the many peace Death and destruction are deplored. But it should proposals Saddam has rejected, the destruction he be remembered there are many sides to every has caused in Kuwait and the terrible ecological story. If one condemns America’s involvement in disaster he created which will affect the world long the Persian Gulf War, then surely one also must after he is gone. condemn Saddam Hussein.

Freedom to speak

•A new poll reveals that ?0 percent of the disappoint abortion advocates who have con­ imerican people believe religious leaders have the sistently made use of the empty claim that the Ight to express their opposition to abortion. issue is clearly one of "private choice” only. The poll reflects the uneasiness of the American The scientific poll, conducted by the Wirthlin public regarding the 18-year-old Roe vs. Wade Scriptures itoup of McLean. Va., found that 69 percent of decision. The survey also shows that 62 percent of ■000 people surveyed agreed with the statement: Americans erroneously believe there are legal A church that believes it is morally wrong to restrictions placed on abortions that, in fact, do ave an abortion has the right to advocate its posi- M arch 3: Third Sunday of Lent not exist. Ibn to the public, including elected officials.” The pro-life spokesperson said it best when she ii one of the most important of all they are given in the Hebrew ■According to Helen Alvare, the person the noted that, as people learn the true situation, their Exodus 20:1-1 7 Jewish institutions — the temple Scriptures, they assure me they lshops named as NCCB director of planning and support for legal reform aimed at protecting the I Corinthians 1:22-25 — was replaced by the person of do — until they discover their ^formation for pro-life activities, the results will unbom ’s right to life will grow. John 2:13-25 Jesus. "Destroy this temple,” original meaning! By FR. ROGER KARBAN Jesus proclaims, "and in three Our moral consciousness has Even the most casual Scripture days I will raise it up.” been raised significantly in the EDITORIALS — Editorials are the views expressed by the editor and his assistants at the Pittsburgh reader quickly sees the difference Should we miss the point, the almost 3,000 years since these Catholic and are not the official opinions of the diocese or its bishop. Readers are welcome to respond in the between John’s location of the evangelist supplies the proper in­ responsibilities were first taught. Letters to die Editor column. All letters must be signed and contain the writer’s address and phone temple cleansing and that of the terpretation: “Actually, He was We who have experienced Jesus n,umber and should be kept to a maximum length of 300 words. Synoptics. The first three talking about the temple of His in our lives for centuries see more evangelists place the scene at the body. Only after Jesus had been obligations in the Command­ end of Jesus’ ministry — just a raised from the dead did His ments than the Exodus author few days before His death and disciples recall that He had said could have ever imagined. resurrection. John puts it at the this, and come to believe the Yet reinterpretation creates pro­ ITPimJRGH very beginning — immediately Scripture and word He had blems for non-Christians. Paul after the changing of water into spoken." often referred to the phenomenon wine at Cana. Since such an ex­ Christians must not worry in his letters, as he does in our se­ plosive event probably would about losing the temple. They had cond reading. Jesus' death and have happened only once, John gained Jesus in its place. resurrection had made prior must have deliberately changed Hearing today’s first reading, “ signs" and "wisdom " obsolete. Those willing to imitate Jesus in Serving the Diocese of Pittsburgh; Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Greene, Lawrence and Washington counties. the earlier chronology. for instance, we Christians un­ living God's “ folly” and Established In 1844 by Rt. Rev. Michael O’Connor, D.D. Almost all scholars agree that consciously supply much more "weakness" quickly discovered Annual Subscription Rate: $11.00 In U.S. and $12.00 in Foreign Countries the motive behind John’s switch than the sacred author originally their new way of looking at life Second-Class Postage Paid at Pittsburgh, PA in time can be traced to his intended. In ancient Israel, the Se­ theology of "replacement." cond Commandment had nothing was a "stumbling block” and “fol­ ★ ★ * John did not lament the divi­ to do with using God's name in ly" to others. Though Christians Pittsburgh Catholic Publishing Associates sion; he believed it was part of vain, just Yahweh's. The Sixth met opposition, they continued to Most Rev. Donald W. Wuerl, S.T.D., President God's plan for His new people. concerned only adultery, not see everything differently. Things, people and institutions William P. Fodiak, Editor Carmella Welsmantle, Comptroller C.H. Dodd, commenting on premarital sex or masturbation. they had once thought essential Phil Taylor, Assistant Editor Peggy Zezza, Circulation Manager John’s Cana miracle, once The Seventh probably revolved were now being replaced by Patricia Bartos, Reporter Jack Lee, Advertising Manager described this process as "chang­ around stealing a person (into Jesus. John W. Franko, Reporter Stephen J. Hursen, Compositor ing the water of Judaism into the slavery), not a person's belong­ Susan K. Mazur, Compositor Patty Ambrose, Receptionist wine of Christianity." Anything ings. The Eighth applied only to Replacement theology has John C. Keenan, Photographer Judaism could do, Christianity perjury during trials. always been a valid help to Published Every Friday Deadline - Noon Every Monday could do better. John showed this Sometimes I encounter parents understanding our faith. But we Postmaster 4 Subscriber Send address changes to Pittsburgh Catholic, 100 Wood Strset, Suits 500, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1922 through a series of “replacement who beg me to teach their teenage only appreciate it if we have Allow 3-4 weeks lor change ol address narratives" put at the very begin­ children only the Ten Command­ enough experience in living that Pittsburgh Catholic (ISSN-032-0323); 100 Wood Street, Suite 500; (First Ave. Entrance) Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1922 ning of the Gospel. ments. nothing else. When I ask if faith to know what things we arc PHONE: (412) 471-1252______FAX: (412) 471-4228 Today’s pericope teaches that they want them taught exactly as to replace with what person. Friday, March 1, 1991 PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Page 5-'

O pinions / com m ents

E nd o f the battle, n ot the last act

By MSGR. CHARLES O. RICE more Important than the war Gorbachev to bring about a I became sick while on vacation i might be going on, I went to the negotiated surrender to Iraq. W e in Barbados and the malady set and turned it to CNN. A couple have a huge military force: we lingered on sifter I came home, of husky younger chaps came up have the upper hand, and it is our Letters causing me to miss two columns. in obvious agitation to stay my tradition to insist on uncondi­ My problem was not the usual Msgr. Charles hand. tional surrender when we have It. tourist complaint but more O. Rice It developed that something Besides, when an army is in serious. I had written about it in called the Super Bowl was going place, the compulsion to utilize it some detail to satisfy your curiosi­ to come on and they wanted the to the full can be irresistible. Pope grateful for offering ty. but President Bush's ground sports channel. They were rather . As I write, our ground offensive EDITOR'S NOTE — The following letter was addressed to invasion led me to postpone my tense, and if I had been younger, is having an easy time, our' Bishop Donald Wuerl from the Vatican: account. things might have turned nasty. I casualties are light, enemy units When I arrived in Barbados, stood my ground, discovered that are surrendering in the face of Dear Bishop Wuerl: Bush was already pulverizing it was not even the usual pre- overwhelming forces backed by whose children or grandchildren I write to inform you that the Apostolic Nunciature has forward­ Iraq, and Schwartzkopf was game garbage, but pre-garbage technical mastery of the bat­ were in our volunteer army. ed to the Holy See the Peter's Pence offering of $225,000 from the boasting and strutting. Add to garbage and after I heard the tlefield and the skies. Diocese of Pittsburgh. this that official spokesmen and Not surprisingly, English usual official pro-war. anti- Saddam's Republican Guard, His Holiness wishes me to thank you in his name. He ap­ women in and out of uniform tourists abounded. Barbados is Hussein garbage, I returned the his elite force, has not been engag­ preciates the fact that the collection involved an effort on the part were telling nothing, but telling it set to sports and left. ed, and we do not know how they part of the British Com ­ of your people and that they acted out of faith and love. He also in careful and upbeat officialese. You know, I should have profit­ will perform. They cannot win, monwealth. The Brits were more knows that they were motivated particularly by their devotion to Our perfect mobilization of ted as much from watching the but what sort of account they will the See of Peter. For all of this he is most grateful. forces and our president's super­ keen for the war than the Super Bowl and hearing the give of themselves is unknown. If The Holy Father wishes you to know how much he counts on perfect assembling of a coalition Americans, and were cheered by cliche-ridden game and pre-game they fight well after the pounding your collaboration and generosity: the assistance of the People of were acclaimed ad nauseam. We their ally taking up the White chatter, as I did from listening to they have taken for over a month, God is indeed helpful to him in fulfilling his apostolic mission. As were getting pictures of our super Man's Burden, as Kipling called it. the war commentators and seeing they will be the real heroes of the* he once more expresses his gratitude he repeats the words of St. high-tech weapons doing incredi­ the military show-and-tell video. conflict. Saddam is not Hitler, but Perhaps it would turn out to be a Paul: "Greetings to those who love us in the faith. Grace be with ble things, but no pictures of At least there would have been an an Arab and he will not commit” last-ditch colonial effort to keep you all" (Titus 3:15) With affection in the Lord he imparts his them messing up. Bush, Cheney element of spontaneity in the suicide. Apostolic Blessing to you and to your clergy, religious and laity. and Powell were sounding tough, the W ogs in their place, but it was game. Censorship keeps the truth' Sincerely yours in Christ, grave, determined and so, so a mighty endeavor that was going My feeling then and now is that from us, but it is obvious that the ANGELO SODANO righteous. well, a superb demonstration of this is not our quarrel. As I saw result of the battle is not in doubt. Pro-Secretary of State There was only one TV set in the colonists’ technological our state-of-the-art war machines We will win. What will be the our resort and it picked up CNN. superiority. commanding the skies, over­ aftermath? As all manner of blU^i R eader says new spaper biased Tourism was way down, but there whelming the smaller and less come due, will our extravagafif*' were some Americans about. I would go to the TV room after technically proficient Iraqis, expedition prove to have been To the Editor: They did not watch much televi­ dinner and find a few people look­ reducing the land to rubble, terri­ wisdom or folly? Will we have It is an unfortunate bias of your paper’s part that while you are sion and were not affected by the ing at CNN. One evening, there fying the people and smashing solved anything? What will be unequivocally and appropriately pro-life vis-a-vis the abortion pro-war propaganda barrage. I was a goodly crowd, more their infrastructure at will, 1 was done with and for devastated issue, despite how that issue has become politicized, you are so heard almost no fire-breathing Americans than usual, who were not proud of my country. Iraq? How will we treat Saddam? afraid of taking a pro-peace stand. In so doing you line up very patriotism. These American watching something else. I was In these past few days, I was The answers will determine neatly with the “moral majority” Bush-Reagan-military- tourists were not rich but were dressed in a sportshirt and Jacket. dismayed but not surprised as our whether there will be peace or industrial forces. the comfortable sort, not many of Not really thinking that anything president fought off efforts by endless turmoil. President Bush tried to curry favor with the Catholic hierarchy by spouting the “just war" theories. That the war in the Persian Gulf does not come close to satisfying the criteria for a "Just w ar” First of 2 -part series (today often considered to be a contradiction in terms), is not even my point. Before Augustine, Ambrose and Aquinas ever came down the pike with “just war.” there lived a philosopher/theologian named Jesus who taught radical Law protects people with z pacifism. The last 1 heard it was His way the Catholic Church sought to follow, and His life we were taught to imitate. EDITOR 'S NOTE — The follow­ FI, at all levels, by their example removal is readily achievable (i.e“" CHARLOTTE M. AMATANGELO ing Is the first of a two-part .erles and by direct advocacy, to work easily accomplishable and able tti Mt. Lebanon on the disabled and places of for the full Implementation of the be carried out without much difr, worship. American with Disabilities Act ficulty or expense). If not, alter E xtra M ile clarification wherever It applies. " native methods of providing the By FR. WILLIAM GILLUM, The provisions of Title III of the services must be offered, if these' OFM Cap.. M.Ed. To the Editor: A D A pertain to public are readily achievable. The support of the Extra Mile Education Foundation expressed Executive Secretary, accommodations. • Alterations must be access!-' Capuchin Province of St. Augustine in your Feb. 15 editorial is appreciated. However, I would like to Four of these provisions relate ble. When alterations to primary clarify several issues. On July 26, 1990, President to our places and forms of wor­ function areas are made, an ac­ The foundation was not founded by the Catholic Diocese of Pitt­ Bush signed the Americans with ship. They read: cessible path of travel to the sburgh, as you reported, but rather by an ecumenical group of Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA • Public accommodations altered area (and bathrooms, Pittsburgh corporate leaders, Christian and Jewish. This is not is a civil rights bill for persons such as restaurants, hotels, telephones and drinking foun an unusual occurrence. Corporate leaders around the country are with disabilities. They are now theaters, doctors' offices, phar­ tains serving in that area) must be recognizing the importance of Catholic schools to the total educa­ protected by federal law from s I N G macies, retail stores, private provided to the extent that the ad­ tional infrastructure. Similar efforts to ours are in place in discrimination in the public and schools and day care centers may ded accessibility costs are not,, liturgical practices and make Philadelphia, Cleveland, Chicago and New York. private sector. not discriminate on the basis of disproportionate to the overal),, The Extra Mile Education Foundation directs the raising of On Nov. 9, 1990, responding to those adaptations necessary to disability. Private clubs and cost of the alterations. ensure accessibility for all peo­ funds for: the passage of the ADA, the board religious organizations are Even though it is stated in the • One fund to aid three inner-city Pittsburgh schools, of directors of the National ple, so that no persons, by reason exempt. first quoted provision of Title III recognized for their academic success in educating economically Catholic Office for Persons with of disability, wtll be denied the • Auxiliary aids and services that “ ...religious organizations,, disadvantaged minority youngsters, most of whom are not Disabilities resolved the opportunity to worship, to must be provided to individuals are exempt," this exemption,, minister, to receive religious Catholic; and following: with vision or hearing im­ should not be an excuse for us tQ„ • Another fund for the traditional elementary and secondary "...A t thts m om entous tim e in education, to be em ployed In pairments or other individuals bypass our efforts to include,, schools in the diocese, with near-term focus on the high schools. the history of the ctvil rtghts of those diocesan and parish Jobs with disabilities so that they can disabled persons into a fuller llfg^ The preliminary fund raising goal for both funds in the next five people with disabilities, NCPD for which they qualify, and to have an equal opportunity to par­ within our parish communities. participate In all aspects of years is estimated at $12-$20 million. calls upon dioceses and parishes ticipate or benefit, unless an un­ Also, costs should never be the Thank you for the opportunity to discuss these issues regar­ to examine, with the assistance parish and diocesan life.” due burden would result. sole determining factor for mak­ ding the Extra Mile Education Foundation. of p eople with disabilities, their "B e It furth er resolved that : • Physical barriers in existing ing endeavors to bring about facilities, programs and NCPD calls upon U.S. Catholics, facilities must be removed if accessibility. NANCY FLAHERTY BECK. Executive Director Extra Mile Education Foundation Cursillo M ovem ent popular w orldw ide Pittsburgh

Spain in the early 1950s, has for its mission is to bring to the V A official responds to reader By MSGR. PAUL M. LACKNER In the column prior to this one, I grown so greatly — like the world the spirit of the Gospel. ^ • * * ' ill To the Editor: wrote rather extensively about mustard seed in the Gospel. It came to this country in 1957 I want to take this opportunity to reply to the letter from the Cursillo Movement. This I did Now to another matter, to one directly from its birthplace in Ma­ Thomas Lewkowicz (Pittsburgh Catholic, Feb. 1). Mr. in view of the fact that the move­ that is quite sad. The recent death-, jorca, through the efforts of of Dr. William F. Faith after a long', Lewkowicz's comments that VA Medical Centers have a shortage ment is currently celebrating the Msgr. Paul several Spanish Air Cadets who illness has brought sadness to. of beds and mental health programs for patients is not true in 25th anniversary of its founding M. Lackner Western Pennsylvania. Although there are times during the year here in the Pittsburgh Diocese. i were on a training mission in many people. To his devoted wife,t Waco. Texas. It is also interesting when our in-patient census may be high, in the past four years we As I noted in that column, JoAnn; to his three children” to note that the Portuguese move­ have never denied a veteran needing acute psychiatry services Bishop Donald Wuerl will be prin­ Mary Beth, William J. Jr., ancU ment is well-organized and has admission for lack of space. cipal celebrant and homilist at the Jennifer Lynn; to his parents, been responsible for founding the William J. and Beatrice Faith; td” The Highland Drive VA Medical Center offers numerous out­ anniversary Mass to be held at 4 patient programs specifically designed to treat Vietnam Veterans p.m. in S t Margaret’s Church, Cursillo in Italy. his brother, Wayne E. Faith; to” with mental illnesses resulting from combat experience. Green Tree, on Sunday, March 3. He said they are to "construct All in all, the Cursillo Move­ Duquesne University, where he Qualified veterans do not have to "fend for themselves” as Mr. A dinner will follow in the church Christian 'vertebrae’ for society," ment is very dynamic. Its taught in the field of education membership grows daily. It has and was director of the CORE Pro­ Lewkowicz maintains. hall. so that Gospel values will support had a spiritual impact on in­ Veterans who want to discuss their combat experience with a However, I think I should give and govern relations between in­ gram; and to me, who lost a dear , dividuals and families that cannot friend. Dr. Faith possessed and" readjustment counselor may call one of our Vet Centers. Every additional information about the dividuals and groups. “The Vet Center therapist is also a combat veteran. Veterans desiring movement especially in view of Church asks you to be in­ be easily measured. It faces the practiced those virtues which” an out-patient appointment may contact our scheduling office at what Pope John Paul II said about struments of reconciliation and of challenge to have a similar impact serve to make a Christian very' 365-4782, or for an acute condition should contact our admis­ it recently. brotherhood, spreading friend­ on the environments of society. admirable. sions office at 365-4413. Pope John Paul II attended the ship among all those who live The quality of care provided at Highland Drive is comparable to Italian National Ultreya (meeting) near,” he said. "It asks you to contribute to a new flowering in any hospital in Western Pennsylvania! in November in Rome, which is held every five years. He thanked the world, which often is turned Yesterday’s headlines REEDES HURT the 10,000 Italian Cursillo par­ into a desert by egoism and sin.” Medical Center Director and Chief Executive Officer ticipants for placing their The foregoing remarks have The following stories are taken from the flies of the Pittsburgh ! Highland Drive VA Medical Center evangelization efforts at the ser­ been welcomed not only by the Catholic, America's oldest Catholic newspaper in continuous! vice of their dioceses. 10,000 Italian Cursillistas, but by publication: ! Pittsburgh ■ “ Your particular mission is to all our members throughout the 10 YEAR S AG O evangelize society, paying atten­ world. What follows are figures (1981) tion to the formation of cons­ compiled by the National Cursillo Film should get ‘O ’ rating Fr. Wuerl named chaplain ciences and permeating the en­ Office in Dallas. Texas. They give Father Donald Wued, vice-rector of St. Paul Seminary in Crafton, • vironments in which you live with a good estimate of our total To the Editor: has been appointed chaplain of the Pennsylvania State Council of the* the evangelical spirit,” the pope membership. I find it troubling that the U.S. Catholic Conference department Knights of Columbus. I of communications gave am A-DI rating to the film Sleeping with said. Our full membership is approx­ «• "Your obligation is, in fact, to imately 3,500,000, three quarters the Enemy” (Pittsburgh Catholic, Feb. 15). 50 YEARS AGO remain always in symphony and of which is found in North and The film is morally offensive because it shows a woman (Julia ( 1 9 4 1 ) : Roberts) being beaten. work in strict union with the ec- South America. Thus, in these McKeesport pastor dies clesial community,” he said in his United States, we number some Because it shows violence against women. "Sleeping with the A Solemn Requiem Mass was sung in St. Pius Church, McKeesport, 700,000. The movement has Enemy” violates the Church's teaching on respect for life, which greeting to Cursillistas on Nov. 24 for Father Patrick J. O ’Flynn, pastor, who died suddenly in his includes respect for the dignity of women. By giving this film an in St. Peter’s Basilica. taken root in Ghana. Australia, rectory. A-III rating (adults) instead of an O rating (morally offensive), the The pope told the Italian par­ England, Ireland, Scotland, Catholic Conference's communications office gave a poor witness ticipants that their role in the Taiwan and Singapore. It is a 10G YEARS AGO to the Church’s reverence for life. Church is “to create groups of thriving movement in South (1891) believers who bring the message Korea, where the membership Subscription rates FRANCIS V. BENDER of salvation to every place” and to has just built a national center The subscription rate for the Pittsburgh Catholic is $2 pier year, Irwin make their • beliefs known, not worth $1 million. $1.25 for six months. Single copies are five cents. through "imposition, but with the It is Interesting to note that the — Compiled by John Franko credibility of their witness." movement, which was founded in Page 6 PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Friday, March 1, 1991

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Theatre review Church ft Bible Quiz

C M U ’s ‘ Into the W oods’ deserves praise M ovie Priests

By FR. PETER HORTON white truths, a world that is woods who experienced true character of the musical was By William Ned Andrews delightfully free of those dreaded growth in their Individual quests, perfectly cast, and the surprise In this day and age there are many movies being made at great Carnegie Mellon Drama presents gray areas. Stephen Sondheim, an adult growth that brought casting choices of Cinderella's expense and In beautiful technicolor, yet they are so inane and Ir­ "Into the Woods" uMth music unwilling to accept “happily ever them to see and proclaim their stepsisters and the narrator were reverent and vulgar that they are mercifully soon forgotten. Yet back and lyrics by Stephen Son- after" as just happily ever after, interdependence. strokes of brilliance. Each in the golden era of cinematography In the 1930s, ’40s, and ’50s, dhetm/book by James Lapine. wonders what would occur if the This is not to say that the pro- member of the cast could be singl­ there were a number of films shot In inexpensive black and white characters were set upon, not by ceedlngs were heavily ed out for lavish praise. and with simple backgrounds, yet they were so memorable that they ghosts or monsters, but by the philosophical. On the contrary, "Into the Woods” boasts one of are still being shown on TV from time to time. And why are they Narrator.. .Natascla Aragno Diaz curse of ambiguity. This sense of Brian Kulick's direction was Sondheim's finest scores which proving to be so enduring and popular? The answer Is simple: they wonder led Sondheim to col­ Cinderella Taml Tappen distinguished through warmth culminates in the hauntingly are heart-warming stories about lovable priests played by lovable ac­ laborate with James Lapine on a and humor rather than stuffiness beautiful "No More" and “No One Jack...... Willard Crosby tors. (Not all the films listed below fit this formula but they are the journey “ Into the W oods." and sermonizing. With a master's Is Alone," two numbers which are Jack’s M other...... Sharon Rosen exceptions, not the rule.) Match the names of the stars In the left col­ "Into the W oods," the winner of touch, he established an im­ truly classic Broadway showstop- Baker...... Jack Plotnlck umn with their respective movies listed In the tight. Baker's Wife..Pamela Gutteridge five Tony Awards for 1987, went mediate rapport with the au­ pers. In the hands of such a Red Riding H ood Ashley Cruz beyond the simple approach of dience and guided his talented sparkling cast and with the bold 1. Spencer Tracy _ a. Going My Way Witch Natalie Venetla Belcon the fairy tale by examining the ensemble through the intricacies musical direction of Jerry Dantry, Rapunzel's Prince....Steve Prince darker side of happily ever after. of Stephen Sondheim’s mastery the music of Sondheim rose to un­ 2. Barry Fitzgerald _ b. I Confess Wolf...... Jeffrey Kubtatowlcz Though many found the second of idiom and form. forgettable heights. From beginn­ 3. Gregory Peck _ c. The Quiet Man Stepm other...... Lisa Mathis act too dismal a followup to the The cast was simply the best ing to end, the Carnegie Mellon Florlnda...... Ty Taylor merriment of the first, the that anyone or anyplace could of­ production of "Into the W oods" 4. Montgomery Clift _ d. Boys' Town Lucinda Mark Brettschnelder musical has one of the most en­ fer, an ensemble that mixed was a stunning, memorable 5. Bing Crosby _ e. Shoes of the Fisherman Stew ard...... Loren Van Brenk during messages of any theatrical charm and exuberance with per- Journey of which even Mr. Son­ production. While the characters forming excellence. Each dheim would highly approve. 6. Rex Harrison ___ f. The Left Hand of God find temporary fulfillment in their dreams come true, the greater 7. Humphrey Bogart - g Going My Way; Scenic designer Ruthanna good lies in their bonding with Movie ratings The Bells of St. Mary's Kulp/Llghttng designer Joel each other. Wishes come true, but The classification for the Lionhart, O 8. Pat O'Brien _ h. Keys of the Kingdom Blanchard/costume designer with a catch. The catch is per­ moral suitability of films is Mermaids, O Jacelyn Pursley/choreographer 9. Ward Bond ___ i. The Agony and the Ecstasy sonal responsibility. determined by the United Misery, A-III Judith Ann Conte/mustc director Carnegie Mellon Drama Depart­ States Catholic Conference’s. Sleeping With the Enemy. A- 10. Anthony Quinn ----- J- Angels with Dirty Faces Jerry Dantry/directed by Brian ment captured the essence of the Department of Kulick. musical in its stunning produc­ III Communications. ANSW ERS: 301 ;36 :Í8 :J¿ :19 :?S :qfr :qe ¡BZ T l The creation of fairy tales rests tion. The ambiguity of gray areas • A-I, General Patronage. on the simple supposition that was played out against a white Theatrical Movies: • A-II, Adults a n d good is good and bad is bad. It is scenic design and black and white Eve of Destruction. O Adolescents. this truth the characters of our costumes. 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S pecialist inspires ch ildren, adu lts w ith disabilities

PITTSBURGH — Eileen His mother listened with pride. she has completed community tlons to become a contributing Cubam ey says God gives her the "Hearing my son on the phone college and now works for the member of society,” she strength to live and to instill a Joy only reinforced my belief that University of Pittsburgh. “She explained. of life in others. This gift to inspire everyone can be a contributing has instituted her own coping She says another motivating others is seen in her interactions member of society," the parent mechanisms and lives on her factor in her life is her husband. with children and adults with noted. Cubam ey said she has ow n," Cubam ey said. Raymond. They have been mar­ disabilities, both at home and at always instilled a determination Brian, 21, has an unusual math ried for 32 years and she work. Her actions are a constant in her children to "live life to their disability. "At the same time, he describes their relationship as “a reminder of how valuable life can fullest capacity and take advan­ is a gifted artist," Curbamey ex­ 32-year love affair.” be. tage of each day.” plained. Thanks to a high school She is known nationally as a learning disability program con­ rehabilitation technology “G o d calls us to greatness, and the real ducted by the Allegheny In­ specialist at The Rehabilitation termediate Unit in Hampton Institute in Squirrel Hill. She runs disabled among us are those who refuse to school district, the math disabili­ the equipment aspect of the answer that call.” ty has been remediated to a great Rehabilitation Technology degree and he is a third-year stu­ Center, which serves as a vendor — Eileen Cubarney dent at Edinboro University. "He of high technology assistive was honored by the athletic devices and is used as a clearing For example, one evening in David, now 25, attended high department for his 3.0 average.” house for the latest rehab 1973, after teaching a CCD class, school in Hampton school she said. technology équipement. Eileen came home to find her son district. He is the first person with Cubam ey also has three more “ W e recognize that this equip­ David, then 8, on the phone with a quadriplegia to be totally children: Raymond. 29; Daniel, ment can enhance the lives of representative from a local televi­ mainstreamed in Pennsylvania, 26; and Steven, 15. people with disabilities by 100 sion station. He insisted that he and he lives in his own apart­ Last year, she and Steven were percent,” she said. “Often, should be allowed to refute the ment, manages his own life and part of a group of teens with adult without it, they could never reach Eileen Cubarney (right) talks with her son David, who came to The ideas of the panel of individuals does volunteer work. leaders from St. Catherine their potential." Rehabilitation Institute Feb. 18 for a rehab tech assessment. David w h o were discussing the Cubam ey relayed the scenario Church who travel to Appalachia Cubarney will be ''legitimate” reasons why a to the late Father John Maher, her is the first person with quadriplegia to be totally mainstreamed in to do construction work and demonstrating her expertise at mother should have an abortion. pastor at that time at St. Pennsylvania and now lives in his own apartment and manages his repair on the homes of those in the institute's rehabilitation ow n life. The panel members agreed that Catherine Church, where she was need in the region. They will go technology conference on March one of the main reasons for hav­ in charge of the confirmation pro­ decision “by reasoning with peo­ Cubarney also is an advocate of again this year. 7-8. She had been chosen to con­ ing an abortion was if the child gram. She is also a Eucharistic ple about innocent life lost The Michael Fund, a pro-life She has presented her "Free To duct the opening session. was born with disabilities. Minister. through abortion.” genetic research center aimed at Be — T h e Most Powerful Cubam ey presently is working David wanted to let the panel "W e have to so something She lists her favorite charity as finding cures for genetic diseases, Technology” at the Pennsylvania on a book about her life members know that his brother about this abortion issue,” Mom’s House, a comprehensive rather than just identifying a Assistive Device Center annual experiences. was holding the phone for him Cubamey said. “It is going to support center for single, low- child with a disease and then conference. This May. she will be Cubamey said she is humbled because he only had the use of his destroy our society’s belief that all income student-parents that of­ aborting the child. the keynote speaker for the by the grace with which so many finger and thumb. He persistently persons have the right to life.” fers as its primary service free “My children are contributing Education Service Center in individuals with disabilities face wanted to point out that he has For many years, Cubamey has child care. "W e want to en­ to society, not taking," she said. Wichita Falls. Texas, for parents the challenges in their lives. severe physical impairments participated in the Pro-Life March courage young mothers to keep Cubamey has six children; three of children with disabilities. Her "God calls us to greatness," she from cerebral palsy but despite on Washington, D.C. She has their babies,” explained Mary have disabilities. topic will be an inspirational said, "and the real disabled his disabilities, was living a "full, worked continuously to overturn Winter, executive director of Sharon Lee, 30, has a severe discussion on "how parents can among us are those who refuse to happy and comfortable life.” the Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court Mom’s House. learning disability. Despite that. help their child rise above limita- answer that call." Q uestions for Fr. B ober ‘Lent Is fo r Streaky Saints’ illustrates w isdom

My reflections By SR. MARY FIDELIA CHMIEL ing hearts. It is also a time for essential as breathing is to life. C.S.S.F. reflection, for conversion and for The saintly Cure of Are, St. John on the 8th There have been several re­ taking stock of our streaks, good Vianney once asked an old pea­ quests for a' column which ap­ and bad, but it is especially a time sant how he prayed. He replied, ” ! peared a few years ago in the for a deeper encounter with don't say anything. I Just look at anniversary Crib..Cross..Crown series entitled Christ. Lent tries to direct our at­ God and God looks at me.” "Lent is for Streaky Saints." It tention away from self as we fix All saints endeavor to grow dai­ o f colum n was based on a delightful story by our attention on the onetime ly in love and to be humble. They Tony De Mello of a happy memory Supreme event — the Incarna­ really understood St. Paul’s ad­ which illustrated the perceptive tion, the Passion, Death and monition. "If I give everything By FR. CHARLES BOBER tions in the seven years I have wisdom that comes from the Resurrection of Jesus. away and if I deliver my body to REFLECTION. authored the column. This is mouths of babes. Although the saints are as here on earth and grow in be burned, but have no love, I Since I began to write this true, for example, of questions In The Song of the Bird, De diverse as their backgrounds, holiness to the last breath of life. gain nothing." (1 Cor. 13:3) All column in February of 1983. on reincarnation, cremation Mello cautions us against an im­ there are certain traits that are Since all of us are streaky, it saints were humble because they this week’s column marks the and the number of times one aginary division of people into common to all of them. These may be encouraging to say at the realized that all good things — beginning erf the eighth year of can receive the Eucharist on two categories: saints and sin­ traits tell us something about our very outset that all saints are sin­ their gifts and abilities — did not this venture. As a type of an­ any given day. While these ners. He claims: “ For one thing, own journey of faith and our own ners. However, all saints realize come from their own strengths niversary note, I would like to questions have been addressed no one really knows who the growth in the spiritual life. that sin results not so much from but from the hand of a loving God. depart from the normal in the column, they continue to saints are and who are the sin­ Repeatedly, we are being their own imperfection as from an They knew that humility is the question-and-answer format to be asked in letters received. ners; appearances are deceptive. reminded that we are all called to imperfect relationship with God. truth so they did not flaunt it. offer a few brief reflections. In any case, the fact that a For another, all of us, saints and holiness and mission and that Our first pope denied Christ but They realized what Archbishop First, I would like to thank all question is not dealt with in sinners are sinners." To make his these are inseparable. Sometimes was forgiven and loved to the end. Sheen said, that "Humility is like those who read this column this column does not mean it is p>oint clear, he relates the follow­ it may be a little difficult to David was a gross sinner but he underwear; one should have it but and who refer to it when they unimportant. An excellent ing story: distinguish authentic holiness never stopped loving God. In the it should not show.” meet me. I would also like to source for answers to many A preacher once put this ques­ from counterfeit holiness which evening of life we will be Judged All saints really wanted to extend my gratitude to those questions submitted to this col­ tion to a class of children: "If all someone called ‘‘self- on love. become saints. Only God makes who send in their questions umn is the parish priest. the good people were white and centeredness papered over with All saints live continually in the saints but God needs generous and to those who write in reply Timing, of course, is very im­ all the bad people were black, piety.” Furthermore goodness is presence of God. In other words, souls to respond fully to an invita­ to my answers. All of this is portant. At the back of the what color would you be?" Little not holiness. It is not enough to they all have a prayer life. Their tion to holiness. Democratic very much appreciated. church after Mass is probably Mary Jane replied without hesita­ want to be good. Very often, methods of prayer vary as the societies such as ours prefer W hen I began this column, I not the best place to pose such tion, “ Reverend, I'd be streaky!” especially when one leaves the stars. St. Therese of Lisieux, the celebrities, people who attain a said that, to the best of my questions to priests. Ask if And then he adds. “So would the ministry or the religious life, we cloistered Carmelite, dedicated wide splash of notoriety but who ability, I would attempt to offer there is a convenient time to Reverend. So would the mahat­ hear that "he or she was so good.” her ordinary routine activities to make no demands on their way* Of to th e readers what I visit or phone him to ask a mas, and popes and canonized So it is good to ask ourselves God offering each act as a prayer life. They are fearful, even understood as the Roman question. saints. Attempts to hide the whether that goodness was con­ of love. St. Joseph of Cupertino, suspicious, of saints who Catholic Church's position on Another resource for streakiness of our holy p>eople are sciously oriented to God or was it who never saw an airplane, is con­ challenge their value system and questions posed by the answers is the New Catholic sometimes successftil, always Just a natural satisfaction and sidered a patron of aviators their comfortable way of life. readers. Encyclopedia. This is a multi­ dishonest.” fulfillment. The saints have a because when he prayed he went However, to renew the face of the I added there also might be volume reference work found Lent is a season of new life and supernatural view of life and ap­ into silent ecstasy, rising 40 feet earth we need saints completely times when I would offer my in most college, university and renewal, a deeper participation in proach each moment, each task of from the chapel floor or as high as surrendered to God who will show own opinion, but that such public libraries. These volumes the Paschal Mysteries, and a time daily life with that perspective the celling would allow. us what is real and what is not views would be clearly in­ can be very helpful. Subscrip­ for pulling things into the center aware that they are plugged into For the saints, a prayer life is a and bring about “a new heaven dicated so as to prevent confu­ tions to popular Catholic and keeping them in our discern­ Christ. They begin their heaven relationship with the Lord, as and a new earth." sion between my own opinions magazines can also be of and Church teaching. I have at­ assistance in answering ques­ tempted to maintain that tions regarding the faith or ‘Youth at Risk’ focus of youth ministry training seminar approach. Catholic practice. Thus, when readers disagree I also want to address those PITTSBURGH - Youth at Risk Ministry at St. Sebastian Parish, with something they read in who write asking that their let­ The seminar is a cooperative ef­ tsburgh Youth Network. will be the focus of a youth Ross Twp.; Sexuality and Crisis this column, I hope they make ters be answered personally. fort by the Office for Adolescent ministry training seminar for Pregnancy by Amy Scheuring, the appropriate distinctions. It While I appreciate the impor­ Formation and Youth Ministry of For information about registra­ adults and youth to be held Satur­ founding member of the Crisis is always important to consider tance attached to some of these the Diocese of Pittsburgh, the tion, call 264-9530 or 242-4570. day, March 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 Pregnancy Center; Satanism, the what precisely is the point at questions, the limitations of Episcopal Diocese. Lutheran Cost is $20 for adults and $10 for p.m. at Beulah Presbyterian Occult and the Adolescent by Dr. issue and why it irritates or my own time and my primary Synod, Young Life United teens. Registration also will be Church. Hill; Dealing with Suicide by Dr. challenges us. responsibilities do not enable Methodist Conference and the Pit- taken at the door. The program entitled, “Hope- Doug Wiegand, psychologist in I would also like to offer a me to answer letters personal­ Filled Direction for Kids at Risk in private practice and radio pro­ thought to those who have said ly. Those questions might also Ethnic groups part of p op e's visit the ’90s" will feature Dr. Earl Hill, gram host on WPIT-FM. their questions were not best be directed to parish director of the Adolescent Father Scott Seethaler, OFM VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Meetings with Orthodox and Jews, Lithua­ answered in the column. While priests or trusted friends. Dependency Program at St. Fran­ Cap., will present A Christian nians and Ukrainians are part of the schedule for Pope John Paul II’s this may be the case, there are Questions are such an impor­ cis Medical Center, who will Response to Teenage Stress in a early June visit to Poland, his homeland. several reasons for it. tant part of learning (even for deliver the keynote address. split session for youth. The secretary of the Polish bishops’ conference released details of At times, the questions pos­ adults). I am pleased to be able Workshops offered during the In a split session for adults, the June 1-9 trip, Vatican Radio reported Feb. 21. ed by some people are of such a to write this column because it day will be Sexual Assault by Episcopal Bishop Alden M. The Vatican press office said Feb. 22 that the agenda was almost deals with issues that are ap­ personal nature or defined Glenda Moser, Christian Hathaway will present We as certain, but the official schedule would not be released until April. focus that they are not suitable parently Important to those counselor and host of a program Christians are People of Vision, Ninety-five percent of the Polish population is Catholic; 98 percent is for a column intended for a who write. I really do welcome on WPIT-FM; Drug and Alcohol Where There is No Vision the Peo­ ethnic Polish. broad audience. questions from readers, and Abuse by Dr. David Else, ple Perish. The pope is to spend the first day in Koszalln, on the Baltic coast, they may continue to be sent to It may also be that their Episcopal priest and director of The program will conclude with and then fly to Rzeszow June 2 to beatify Bishop Jozef Sebastian me, Fr. Charles S. Bober, St. questions have been answered the Center of Spirituality in the 12 an ecumenical healing sevice led Pelczar, who died in 1924. earlier in the column. This is Paul Seminary, 2900 Step Recovery; Family: How it by Bishop Hathaway, Father A1 That afternoon’s agenda is a flight to Przemysl for a Liturgy of the highly possible since I have Noblestown Rd., Pittsburgh. Helps or Hurts by Sister Marietta Cicola and denominational Word with Ukrainian Catholics, including Cardinal Myroslav PA 15205. dealt with almost 400 ques- Russell, MHSH, director of Family clergy. Lubachivsky, their Rome-based spiritual leader.

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DISPLAY RATES quired since we provide oil paintings, oriental Chiropractor Croatian Fraternal Union, Cokeburg — Spaghetti dinner. 11 a.m. 030 FUNERAL DIRECTORS rugs.HIgh Prices Paid Available on Request training, leads, pension G entle to 6 p.m., Croatian Home. Victor St. Adults, $4; children under 12, $2." and expense bonus with 443-8090 Spinal Adjustments Birthright Oakland — Meeting, 2 p.m., 201 S. Craig St. (side door).* other benefits. Send Deadline Physical Therapy 11 A.M. Monday Talk on “From Birth To Five” and video on abortion. For Information resume or make inquiry to: R i c h l a n d S hadyside call 621-1988 or 683-2651. A n t i q u e s (412) <21-5454 Kiights of Cohmbus lisaruct Burning Bush, South Side — Directed retreat week conducted by Suite 250-1, Expo Mart, 471-1252 BEINHAUER The Pittsburgh Catholic Frs. Jordan Hite, TOR, and Bernard Tickerhoof, TOR. For reservation^ Moaroevilfe, Pa. 15140 100 Wood St., Suite 500 SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS call Sister Damian, 381-3819. Also Lenten devotions, 6 p.m., 32 Plus or cab (412) 373-S4M. Pgh,, PA 15222 St. Friday, March 1. 1991 PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Page 9

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Teaching as Jesus C hildren’s clothing in M cD onald McDONALD — Families in need of used clothing for children in sizes Infant through 6X may choose items at St. Alphonsus church hall, 219 W. Lincoln Ave., McDonald, on Monday, March 18. from 9 to 11 K ids a t risk a.m. Parishioners donated the items to benefit families in need. By SR. LOUISE MARIE OLSOFKA, CSSF The clothing is available at no charge. Coordinator of Parish-based Training Office for Adolescent Formation and Youth Ministry "Come unto Me, all you who are weary and find rest for your W inter carnival in Allentow n soul.” These words from a Lenten song seem to be directed to ALLENTOWN — St. George Parish will hold its "Winter Carnival”- the youth at risk and the adults who try to guide them. Parents, on Saturday. March 9 from noon to 9 p.m. in Schramm Hall. youth ministers and teachers are weary as they continually A special soup and sandwich menu will be offered from noon to 1 reach out to youth who often see only the negative in life and p.m. Various booths and games of chance will be featured with special who feel helpless in the face of life’s obstacles. Youth at risk are attractions for children. Homemade goods and refreshments will be restless in both body and soul as they seek happiness in ttlcohol, available. drugs and sexual promiscuity rather than In God. Dr. James C. Dobson In his book Children at Risk, compares M ission in M cK eesport the pressures of society on youth to a long, gloomy corridor lin­ ed with large doors tabled "Pornography.” “Marijuana," McKEESPORT — St. Perpetua in McKeesport will host a parish mis­ "Gam bling," etc. He reminds us that If we wish to build a bridge sion Saturday through Thursday, March 9-14. Leading the week will of hope to youth, we need to get a "better understanding of the be Redemptorist Frs. Arthur Mahoney and Patrick Flynn. They will world In which they live.” preach at all Masses on the opening weekend and at dally Masses at 7 Youth at risk are In every classroom, youth group and parish. a.m. and noon. An hour-long service of homily, devotions and benedic­ They are crying out for attention and for a reason to live. We are tions will also be held each evening at 7:30 p.m. called to help heal their broken hearts and lead them to Jesus. Confessions will be heard after each Mass and mission service. Shut- We must share our faith story with them so that they, too, can ins may call 678-8641. develop a loving relationship with Jesus. Youth at risk need to D C C W to hold luncheon know, as well as believe, that God loves them unconditionally. B ook sale/fair in P lu m Inevitably, whenever I ask confirmation retreatants, youth Members of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women discuss final ministry teams and CCD students if they know of friends who arrangements for their annual luncheon/card party to be held PLUM — St. John the Baptist School will hold its 22nd Annual Book drink too much, take illegal drugs or have tried to run away March 23 at die Allegheny Club at Three Rivers Stadium. Planning Sale and Easter Fair Saturday, March 23 from 10 a.m to 9 p.m. and from home, over half of them respond in the affirmative. the gala event are from left. Alice Yakln, Fran Collins, president, and Sunday, March 24 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Here are four suggestions for helping youth at risk: Matilda Gates. For more Information call 824-4729 or 823-6382. Thousands of new hardback and paperback books will be available. • Be accurately informed. The fair will also Include a garden gift boutique shop, bake shop and a • Be an active listener; leave special counseling to the giant Easter basket raffle. professionals. Salad sm orgasbord in Etna The fair subsidizes the school's two libraries and library-sponsored • Be a faith-filled person, wholistically centered in God’s PITTSBURGH — The Christian Mothers and Guild of All Saints programs. love. Church in Etna will hold their annual salad smorgasbord luncheon For more information, call 793-0555. • Pray for youth always and in all ways. and card party Saturday. March 16, at noon In the activities building, Our office is co-sponsoring a seminar on Saturday, March 9. at Dewey St. For reservations at $5 by March 4 call 781-5421. Beulah Presbyterian Church with Pittsburgh Youth Network en­ Student pro-lifers to m eet titled, “Hope-filled Directions for Kids at Risk in the ’90s.” This STATE COLLEGE — Pro-lifers at Urslnus College will be hosting Youth Ministry training for youth and adults addreses the sug­ Lenten series in W hitehall gestions given above. this year’s Spring College Pro-Life Convention, sponsored by the Pen­ The program offers workshops that will keep you informed. PITTSBURGH — The Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God nsylvania Intercollegiate Federation For Life (PA-IFL) March 15-17. They range from suicide to Satanism and dependency to in Whitehall will hold a three-week Lenten series on Wednesday even­ Students from New Jersey, Maryland and Delaware will Join those dysfunctional families. Resource material will be available so ings beginning March 6. Themes will be "A Call to Peace” prayer ser­ from Pennsylvania to participate in a sharing of ideas. you can know where to direct youth at risk for professional help. vice on March 6; "Call to Conversion." featuring Bemie Tickerhoof. For more information and registration materials, contact the PA- The day provides a good opportunity to share the Christian vi­ TOR, March 13 (Cost, $5); and "Call to Reconciliation” by Tickerhoof IFL. P.O. Box 10664, State College, Pa, 16805. sion with members of different faiths. The closing ecumenical and J. Lora Dambroski, OSF, March 20, with penance service. For in­ healing service will unite us in a unique prayer experience. formation call Sister Barbara Ann Zilch, 882-9911 or 771-7791. Will you Join us? If you do, perhaps together we will hear the Lenten day at M acrina voice of ail youth in another glory and praise song: “ Walk with me, talk with me, leave all your blues In your shoes at the door. ’ ’ D ow ntow n abortion protest UNIONTOW N — Mt. St. Macrina Retreat Center In Unlontown will host a Lenten day of prayer conducted by Father Gregory Mullaney, PITTSBURGH — Project Multitude, a pro-life organization, will administrator of St. Mary, Morgantown, W.Va., Sunday, March 10, sponsor a march and prayer service Saturday, March 9, from 7:30 from 12:45 to 6 p.m. Theme will be "Through a Mother’s Eyes.” For a.m. to noon at Wom en’s Health Service, Sixth Ave., Downtown. For reservations contact the retreat center at 500 W. Main S t, Box 878. Lenten day at O ld St. Pat information call 733-4813. Uniontown, 15401. PITTSBURGH — Old St. Patrick Church at 1711 Liberty Ave., Strip District, will hold a Lenten day of recollection on the theme “Taking Time for Easter” Sunday, March 10, from 1-4 p.m. Included will be Crafts in R obinson Lenten reflections, quiet time, confession. Mass and social. For infor­ ROBINSON TWP. — The han­ ★ mation call Fr. Brendan Malloy, 471-4390. diwork of more than 100 crafters Just Published Premier Edition will be offered at a Spring Craft Easter Bunny in W exford Show sponsored by Holy Trinity Church Saturday, March 9 from DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH PITTSBURGH — The Marian Guild at St. Alexis in Wexford will host 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. an Easter Bunny luncheon Saturday, March 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Clothing, needlework, A magic show and bake sale will also be featured. For reservations at ceramics, floral arrangements $3.50 for adults, $3 for children (under age 2, no charge) call Evelyn and wood crafts will be available 1 9 9 1 Connor, 367-2921, or Marlene Zolnowski, 364-6030. as well as food specialties, desserts and a Chinese Auction of items contributed by crafters. Penance services St. Pat party There will be no admission CATHOLIC charge. For more information, in W ashington in Churchill call 787-2656 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. W ASHINGTON — The priests of PITTSBURGH — St. John DIRECTORY the Washington West Deanery Fisher in Churchill will host its have arranged a series of penance annual St. Patrick Day party ADVCRTISING services for Catholics of the area Saturday, March 16, in Beaufort in preparation for the celebration Hall, at 8:30 p.m. UJHO N€€DS IT This directory o f 300 pages is filled with in­ of Easter. All are welcome to Included will be Irish music, When business uuos bod he soid he formation about the Diocese of Pittsburgh, share in the ceremonies at the couldn’t afford It. W hen business uuos sing-a-long, refreshments and good he didn't need It. For the life of us its churches, schools, social organizations following times and locations: dancing. For Reservations at $10 uue can't remember his name, his ad­ Monday. March 18 — St. Mary call the rectory, 241-4722. dress. or the product or service thot he and much, much more. The directory is an in Cecil, before and after the 7:30 sells SVi x 1 1 inch, spiral bound book with a full- a.m. Mass. Tuesday, March 19 — Im­ color cover front and back. It contains full maculate Conception in color photographs o f the diocesan bishops. Washington at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 20 — St. Genevieve in Canonsburg, SS. vHinu.H tnntoN Mary and /am in Marianna and THIEL St. Alphonsus in McDonald, all at All this information for only. 1 6 7 p.m. not too far from home Thursday, March 21 — Our Directory Features: Lady of Lourdes, Burgettstown, 7 Listing of all 309 Churches and their Missions containing the Sunday, Holy Day and p.m.; St. Mary in Cecil, before and Daily Mass schedules and names of the Pastors, Parochial Vicars and personnel. after 7:30 am . Mass. COLLEGE • Names and Addresses of 800 priests of the diocese, and the permanent deacons. Friday, March 22 — St. Mary, • Names and Addresses of 2100 Women and Men Religious. Cecil, before and after 7:30 a.m. Mass. J u s t u p Interstate 79 near Pymatuning • Names and Addresses of the religious communities, serving the Diocese of Pittsburgh. M onday, March 25 — St. • Listing of all departments of the Diocesan Central Administration and associated Patrick in Canonsburg, 7 p.m.; St. L a k e lies Thiel College, far personnel including phone numbers. Mary, Cecil, 7 p.m.; St. Hilary, • Listing of record location for closed Churches, Schools and Institutions. Washington, 7:30 p.m. e n o u g h t o g e t a w a y t o • Names and Addresses of School Principals, Music Ministers, Catechetical Administrators, Tuesday, March 26 — St. Social Ministers and Professional Youth Ministers. Patrick in Canonsburg, 3 to 4 • Names and Addresses of Health and Educational Institutions, Chaplains, Social Service p.m.; Holy Rosary in Muse, 7 g r o w in to y o u r own person p.m.; St. Hilary in Washington, Organizations, Retreat Houses, and Cemeteries. 7:30 p.m. — y e t close enough to Wednesday, March 27 — St. On Sale at the following locations: Michael in Avella, after 7:30 p.m. .return for good home Diocesi» Purchasing Commission Kireers Catholic Bookstore Gifts of Joy Writ 8 Wisdom Mass; St. Patrick. Canonsburg, 7 219 Fourth Aveuue 1811 Route 206 9625 Perry Highway (RT19) p.m.; St. Hilary in Washington, 2900 Noblestowu Road c o o k i n g a n d encourage­ Pittsburgh, PA 15205 Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Pittsburgh, PA 15239 Pittsburgh, PA 15237 7:30 p.m. 922-6400 261-2326 or 1-M0-029-S520 733-49H 369-0609 Thursday, March 28 (Holy Thursday) — St. Hilary, m e n t . Close enough for your f o l k s t o Washington, 3 to 5 p.m., St. Lim ited Edition - Order Early and A void Disappointm ent Michael, Avella, 5:30-6:30 p.m. s h a r e experiences and s p e c i a l d a y s . Good Friday, March 29 — St. — Order by Mail ...... Michael, Avella, 3:30-4 p.m. and after Stations of the Cross, 7:30 The Diocesan Directory Office Please send me copies of the 1991 Catholic Directory at *16 per copy. p.m. To learn more about how graduates of this C/O Pittsburgh Catholic Make checks payable to the Pittsburgh Catholic. Holy Saturday, March 30 — St. 100 Wood Street, Suite 500 Include *3.00 for postage and handling. Michael, Avella, 3:30-4:30 p.m. church-related college succeed call: Pittsburgh, P A 15222-1922 412 589-2345 NAME. Be an informed just right for you . . . ADDRESS Catholic by reading THIEL COLLEGE the PITTSBURGH CITY ____ STATE. ZIP Greenville, PA 16125 CATHOLIC weekly. Please allow 2 to 3 weeks delivery fo r mail orders

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Lenten reflections- 2 priests serve country LENTEN PITTSBURGH — Two priests of the Pittsburgh Diocese have A journey of covenant taken an active role supporting forces In Operation Desert Storm ish Fries EDITOR'S NOTE — This Is the third in a flve-part series of in the Persian Gulf. FRIDAYS, MARCH 1 and 8 Lenten reflections on the Sunday Scripture readings. Father John E. Dinello, parochial vicar at St Margaret ST. MICHAEL, MUNHALL Mary, Coraopolis is serving as a Exodus 20:1-1 7 Lenten fish dinners, fish, haluskl, plrohl, soup, noon to 5 p.m.. chaplain with the 336 MP Bat­ 1 Corinthians 1:22-25 church hall. 9th & Library Sts. For takeouts call 461-9410. talion attached to the 385th MP John 2:13-25 ST. CATHERINE, BEECH VIEW Brigade In Germany. Annual Lenten fish fry, 5 to 7 p.m.. church hall, 1901 Broadway By SR. JACQUELINE KETTER, CSJ His battalion reported for duty Ave. Dinners of fish, shrimp, or children’s meals. Also other foods. For Christmas Day. Director for Adult Religious Education takeouts call 561-9466. Today's readings speak much of Journey. The Israelites went Father Joseph R. Lamonde, ser­ OUR LADY OF GRACE, SCOTT TWP. up to Slnal. Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In these Lenten days, ving In the navy as a lieutenant Lenten fish fry, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Conroy Hall, Kane Blvd. Tickets at each of us goes up with them, that we may hear the words, see commander, is on duty aboard the door. the signs, and like the Israelites and the disciples, come to the U.S.S. Saratoga in the Persian ST. NORBERT, OVERBROOK Pr. Dinello believe. Gulf. Fish fry, 3 to 7 p.m., auditorium. Rts. 51 & 88. Featuring baked and The people of Israel had long lived in slavery. In one great act. fried fish dinners, shrimp, macaroni and cheese, other foods. God freed them from captivity, worked wondrous signs among ST. MICHAEL, ELIZABETH TWP. ‘Encounter W ith Silence’ retreats them and brought them to Slnal. There, He called His people — Fish fry, 4 to 7 p.m.. Archangel Hall. 101 McLay Dr. Fish dinner, priestly, kingly, covenanted. He would be forever their God. PITTSBURGH — The "Encounter With Silence” retreats which had $5.50. Also sandwiches, haluskl, plerogi, other foods. For takeouts call They had but to keep His commandments, to be faithful. This been offered locally for many decades by the late Father John Hugo 751-0663. Lord, their God, laid out the conditions. They must keep His will be scheduled five times this year at the Cardinal Wright Center in ANNUNCIATION. NORTH SIDE commandments. That was their part of the covenant. God laid Gibsonla. Fish fry. 3 to 7 p.m., Norwood & Charles Sts. Fish dinner. $3.50; out for the Israelites the way they must follow. The way was to Dates are: March 10-17 and May 19-26, both conducted by Msgr. shrimp dinner, $4.50. For Information call Barb, 321-9600. love thetr God and to love one another. Joseph Meenan; July 21-28, conducted by Father Frank Erdeljac; ST. ANNE, CASTLE SHANNON Centuries later, In another great act of salvation, God sent His Aug. 18-25 by Msgr. Meenan; and Oct. 13-20 by Fr. Erdeljac. Fish fry, 4 to 7 p.m., school cafeteria, 4040 Willow Ave. Fish dinner, only Son. That Son preached and taught and did wondrous For information or reservations call Diane Gasbarro, Cardinal $4.50; shrimp dinners, $4.25. Also other foods. For takeouts call signs. Then one day. He set His face toward Jerusalem. Filled Wright Center, 10745 Babcock Blvd.. Gibsonia, 15044, or call 561-9765. with zeal for His Father's house and His Father's promise, Jesus 961-6884. ST. BERNARD, MT. LEBANON ascended the mount of Calvary. “Destroy this temple,” He had Lenten fish fry, 4 to 8 p.m. Including fish and shrimp platters, sand­ said, and "I will raise it up in three days.” wiches, baked and fried fish, pizza. Also takeouts. Also on Feb. 15 and Jesus’ coming to this world. His sojourn through life, His path Fridays of Lent. to death was. for His followers, the way to new life. In the death Sew ickley ‘fam ily’ series HOLY SPIRIT, WEST MIFFLIN and resurrection of God's only Son, the promise was fulfilled. In Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.. Homer Hall, 2603 Old Elizabeth Rd. SEWICKLEY — St. Mary Parish in Glenfleld will host a talk on Jesus' death and resurrection. His disciples came to "believe Sandwiches, haluskl, other foods. Dinners, $4.75. For takeouts call "Launching Children — Reshaping the Family Tree" by Paulina Mc­ the Scripture and the word He had spoken.” 466-3444. In that death and resurrection, we too have come to believe. Cullough, executive director of the Western Pennsylvania Family RESURRECTION, BROOKLINE Center, on Tuesday, March 5. from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the church on Over the centuries, the early covenants — with Noah and Fish dinner, 4 to 7 p.m., Garden Room, Creedmore Ave. Adults, $5; Abraham and Moses and their descendants — became con­ Glenfleld Road. children under 10, $3. Also iakeouts of fish sandwiches and pierogies. sistently richer and deeper and more encompassing. Then The program is part of a mini-series on "How Do We Build Also on Fridays of Lent. Families?" sponsored for the second year by the parish. Admission Is Jesus came, the Word of God made flesh came to this world — to ST. BASIL, CARR1CK speak for our God and to make that God present among us. $2 Fish dinner, 4 to 8 p.m., church hall, 1735 Brownsville Rd. Dinners In our own baptism, each of us was touched by that Word, by offish or shrimp. Also other foods. For takeouts after 3 p.m. Friday call that presence. Constantly since that day, each of us has been 881-9681. Also on Fridays of Lent. Sponsored by Boy Scout Troop formed and re-formed, fashioned and re-fashioned in the image Parish Social M inistry w orkshop 224. of this God, this Son of God. If "Christ is the power of God and MOST HOLY NAME, TROY HILL PITTSBURGH — Catholic Charities’ Office of Parish Social Ministry the wisdom of God,” in some way, so are we. Lenten fish dinner, 4-6:30 p.m., school hall (March 1 only). Adults, is offering an information workshop to those interested in pursuing a This Lenten journey to which we have committed ourselves, $6; children, $3. For Information call 231-2969. Also on Fridays of takes us back to our baptism and forward to Easter. As we daily career in Parish Social Ministry, Thursday. April 4 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 Lent. put off that which separates us, and put on the way of God, p.m. ST. ALPHONSUS. SPRINGDALE The workshop will be held at the Downtown offices, 307 Fourth spoken in the commands of Exodus and the teachings of the Fish fry, 3 to 7 p.m., church hall. Also on Fridays of Lent. For Gospel, we re-enter those waters. We go down with Jesus into Avenue, third floor. An overview of the Catholic Charities Movement, takeouts call 274-5556. principles of Parish Social Ministry and a job description will be death that we may rise with Him unto life. ST. GERARD MAJELLA, PENN HILLS presented. In these days we pray to our God. Let us be attentive. Let us Annual fish fry, 4 to 7 p.m.. 121 Dawn Dr. Including fish dinners To register, call 471-1120 ext. 215. hear your words. Let us see your signs. Let us truly believe. and sandwiches, deep-fried or baked, shrimp dinners, In a basket, children's dinners, also other foods. For takeouts call 793-9868. Also R enew al set on Fridays of Lent. ST. COLUMBKILLE, IMPERIAL in Duquesne Fish dinners, 4-7 p.m., Rt. 30 West. Cost, $4 for adults, $3.50 for CALL THE EXPERTS senior citizens, $2 for children. Also pierogies. Also on Fridays of Lent. DUQUESNE — Holy Name OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE, NORTH SIDE Parish at 32 S. 1st St., Duquesne, Fish dinner, 3-6 p.m., Middle & Suismon Sts. (March 8 only). Adults, will host a three-day parish $5; children 12 and under, $3. B eautiful H um e Gkttòe renewal on "Journey to the ST. JOSEPH, BLOOMFIELD Heart" Monday through Wednes­ Fish dinner, 4-7 p.m. (March 1 only). Including fish and shrimp din­ day, March 11-13, nightly at 7:30 ners, sandwiches and combo. PAINTING REMODELING p.m. in the church. ST. PETER, McKEESPORT Each evening's topic will focus Fish and shrimp dinner, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., parish hall, 8th & Market M OSES REMODELING on “heart" and Include prayer, Sts. Including 21 shrimp dinner, $4.50; fish dinner. $4.50; sand­ D & R PAINTING wiches. $2.95; haluskl, other foods, baked goods. For take-out and PAINTING F & L Painting e Porches e Any Kind ol Carpenter Work liturgical experience and songs Commrfcil — A«sM«ntld e Concrete Sidewalks e Wolmanized Decks 4 Steps and words from Scripture. delivery call 672-6004. Also on Fridays of Lent. Mtrlor - Cxltrlor P«/nttog Interior * Exterior Residential-Commercial DRY WALL Interior-Exterior e Concrete Driveways e Roofing 4 Chimneys Presenting the programs will be ST. PATRICK, NOBLESTOWN Home Remodeling e Flat Roofs 4 Gutters e Any Kind of Walls Fish fry, 3-6 p.m., Noblestown Rd. Fish sandwiches, cole slaw, Free Estimates - Insured FREE ESTIMATES Insured e Block Work e Soffit 4 Fascia 4 Downspouts Father Mark Gruber, a Benedic­ DON HAZLETT DANIEL BARR Free Estimates e Stone Work e Alum. 4 Vinyl Siding tine monk who is professor of ar­ french fries. Also pizza. For takeouts call 693-9664. Also on Fridays of e Concrete or Wood Steps e Ceilings 4 Floors 655-0551 621-4644 343-2763 cheology at St. Vincent College, Lent. t Fireplaces - Additions e Painting In 4 Out ST. LUKE, CARNEGIE e Railings A Hauling e Bathrooms 4 Tile Work and Sister Cynthia Serjak, Fish fry, noon to 6:30 p.m.. 316 Third Avenue. Phone orders ac­ 3-Star Painting WALL PAPER e Game Rooms 4 Insulation e Block 4 Brick Homes author, musician and vice- THIS Interior/Exterior Si. Cltlree Discount president of the Sisters of Mercy. cepted from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 276-9979. Dinners, shrimp or crab, St PAINTING free CiUmMFulli Insured C A LL 884-4336 SPACE c labor Residential-Commercial Topics will be: "Holding Our $4.50, fish, $4. Also other foods. Also on Fridays of Lent C J average room Workmanship Guaranteed Own Hearts," Monday; "Holding ST. TERESA. PERRYSVILLE F O R S A L E Free Estimates/Insured 10 year experience References Another's Heart,” Tuesday; and Annual fish dinners, 4:30-7:30 p.m.. auditorium. Baked scrod or s9.39 Wallpapering Les Mayse l!«HH«ÌHiArpdCl "Holding the Heart of Jesus," shrimp dinner, $4.50; fresh cod, $5. Also other foods. For takeouts call call don 884-0837 »41-8538 Wednesday. All are welcome. 364-9975 after 2 p.m. Also on Fridays in Lent. FURNACE SALE Fellowship and refreshments will follow each evening In the church REMODELING CHUCK WILLIS CO. hall. HEATING AND COOLING K nights slate St. Pat dinner Replacement BONURA 366-HEAT 257-HEAT Samuel Billante PITTSBURGH — The Knights of Equity, Court 9, and the Daughters Windows and Doors CABINET REFINISHING GENERAL CONTRACTOR 8 8 2 - 0 8 7 3 • KITCHEN CABINETS Our advertisers participation in of Erin will sponsor their annual St. Patrick's Day dinner dance Sun­ Quarantasd Loweet Free Estimate • REFERIGERATORS this publication helps us to Priest on Top Quality day, March 17, at the Sheraton-Station Square. Discount Prices • OFFICE FURNITURE Kevin A . 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J. . Friday, March 1, 1991 PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Paie 11

O b i t u a r i e s

Louis M. Susany

F r. P a u l E . P in d e l SrSister M\Jerome M. Jerome, OSF, the Valanciusformer Mary Anne Valancius, died Feb. Louis M. Susany, the father of Rev. L. James Susany, pastor of St. F ath er Paul E. Pindel, a 20 in St. Clair Memorial Hospital. She was 83. Martin Church, West End, died Feb. 24 at his home in Fox Chapel. He diocesan priest known to many as She was the daughter of the ’ate Anastasius and Rosalia was 83. the "Polka Padre,’’ died Feb. 26 at (Kavallauskas) Valancius. Mr. Susany was a member of St. Scholastica Parish, Aspinwall. He also held memberships in the Instrument Society of America. Oakland the home of a sister in Allentown. She entered the novitiate of the Whitehall Franciscans in 1926 from Rotary, and the Knights of Columbus, Guyasuta Council. Father Pindel was 65. St. Anthony Parish, Cicero, 111. She made her final profession in 1931 A graduate of Carnegie Tech. Mr. Susany was a retired manager of Father Pindel was a strong sup­ and celebrated her golden jubilee in 1976. porter of Polish cultural arts, the Carnegie Museum in Oakland. Sister M. Jerome served in various parishes in Pittsburgh, mainly song and dance. In 1974 He is survived by his wife. Stella A.; a son, Fr. L. James; three Philadelphia. Dubois and Mahanoy City, as well as in Ohio, New he formed a dance group and daughters, Sister Suzanne Susany, OSF, Patricia A. Boxwell and Jersey and Michigan. traveled with the dancers when Kathryn M.; and a brother, Joseph. they performed in Poland. He She was preceded in death by two brothers. Father Anastasius A. A funeral Mass was said Feb. 27 at St. Scholastica Church. Burial hosted a Polish radio program on and Anthony; and a sister, Sophie. was in St. Mary Cemetery, O ’Hara Twp. the former station W PLA-AM in She is survived by a sister. Helen Valancius, of Downers Grove, 111. Sr. M ary M agdalen Foley Crafton In 1985 and 1986. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered Feb. 22 in the convent chapel A native of the South Side, he of the motherhouse of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of Sister Mary Magdalen Foley, SC, died at Assumption Hall in was ordained by Bishop John God. Greensburg Feb. 25. She was 84. Dearden at St. Paul Cathedral in Burial was in the Sisters section of St. Casimir Cemetery, She entered the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill in 1942 and 1951. Whitehall. graduated from Seton Hill College. Father Pindel served at St. Sister Mary Magdalen taught in the Pittsburgh Diocese and worked Stanislaus, Ambridge, from at Seton Hill and in the business office at the McGuire Memorial Home, 1951-52: S t John Cantius, Sharp- Fr. C onall Pfiester Fr. Paul Pindel New Brighton. sburg, from 1952-53; St. Robert Father Conall M. Pfiester, former procurator and treasurer of St. Vin­ She is survived by a sister, Adele C. Foley of Columbus. Ohio, and Bellarmlne, East McKeesport, cent Archabbey and College in Latrobe, died Feb. 21 following a nieces and nephews. from 1953-57; Holy Family, Pitt­ Hyacinth, Oakland, from lengthy illness. He was 74. She was preceded in death by her parents. Adam E. and Mary sburgh, from 1957-59; Holy 1985-89. He had taken a leave of Louise (Conner) Foley; and two brothers, Edward Joseph and John Angels, Hays, 1959; St. William, absence from active ministry in A native of Carrolltown, Fr. Conall graduated from St. Vincent William Foley. East Pittsburgh, from 1960-66; 1989 due to illness. Scholasticate, College and Seminary. He took graduate studies in A Mass of Christian Burial was said Feb. 28 in the Assumption Hall and St. Martin, West End, from He is survived by three sisters, dramatics at Catholic University in Washington, D.C. and entered the Chapel. Burial was in the Sisters’ Cemetery. Seton Hill. Greensburg. 1966-69. Agnes Dilla of Allentown, Rose Benedictine community at St. Vincent in 1937. He was ordained June Memorial contributions can be made to the Sisters of Charity, He was named pastor of St. Gall of West Mifflin and Mary 10, 1944 in St. Vincent Archabbey with Bishop Hugh Boyle officiating. Assumption Hall, Mt. Thor Road, Greensburg, Pa. 15601 Rose of Lima, Darlington and St. Johnson of Pine Hill, N.J.; and Fr. Conall taught at St. Vincent Prep, served as prefect and later Ann, New Galilee in 1969 and three brothers, Albert of director of dramatics at St. Vincent College from 1939-48, as head of served there until 1971. Beechview, John of Fort Lauder maintenance from 1951-64, and as pastor of St. Bede in Bovard, Pa. Real Estate Facts He served as chaplain for the dale, Fla., and Andrew of Rialto, Gilmary School, Coraopolis from Calif. He was procurator and treasurer of the archabbey and college from THE PRUDENTIAL 1971-1973. A Funeral Mass was to be said 1964-80, when he was named pastor of St. Cecilia, Whitney, Pa. Fr. PREFERRED REALTY Father Pindel was pastor of St. March 1 at St. Josaphat Church, Conall also served as treasurer of Unity Twp. Municipal Authority and by: AUDIA OTTO, CRS, GRI Genevieve, Canonsburg, from South Side. Burial was to follow in as parochial vicar at St. Mary, St. Marys, Pa. ) ’£ j MANAGER 621-5300 1973-85. He was also pastor of St. the church cemetery. Surviving are one brother, Father Aidan, also a monk of the archab­ bey; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, F r e e d o m o f S p e e c h ! You’ve decided to buy a home, and the search loft area is not large enough, and the dining area G eorge F. Chortos Sr. Mildred Farabaugh. is underway. You understand the process, not is just not adequate!” From the owners’ point every home will suit your tastes. You are of view you have disparaged their home, taken George F. Chortos Sr., father of two Pittsburgh Diocesan priests, Funeral Mass was offered Feb. 25 in the archabbey basilica. Inter­ prepared to see a number of homes before something away from it, and they may become died Feb. 21 in the Sunnyview Nursing Home, Butler. Formerly of ment followed in the community cemetery. locating the one that bet suits your lifestyle and defensive. West Liberty, Pa. he was 77. personal tastes. That situation can be avoided by selecting a He was retired from the Clairton Works of U.S. Steel and was a In the first home, you note that the color REALTOR® before you begin your home scheme combines greens and browns, while you search. When viewing homes listed for sale, the member of St. Peter Church, Slippery Rock, where his son Father N e c r o l o g y prefer soft blues and mauve. You comment owners will often be absent. Because the George F. Chortos Jr., is pastor. that “the colors are not right” . REALTOR® has no ownership interest in the March 1 Our advertisers participation In He is survived by two sons, Fr. George, pastor of St. Peter Church, The second home you sec has three bedrooms homes you will be shown, remarks can be made this publication helps us to (and taken) objectively. and St. Anthony Church, Harrisville, and Father Donald A., pastor of Fr. Anthony B. Tarkowski. 1943 with a small loft study, but because you are a Fr. George J. Bullion...... 1946 give you the news about your free-lance writer, you require a spacious and Free to discuss both the pros and cons of each St. Louis Church. West Sunbury, Pa.; a daughter, Marcella Fazio of Fr. Edward H. Cole...... 1984 religion at reasonable costs. secluded fourth bedroom to house your desk home, you and the REALTOR® may find alter­ Levittown, Pa.; two sisters, Julia Csahok of Duquesne and Mary Chor­ and computer in privacy. You comment “ the native benefits which outweigh any negatives en­ March 2 tos of Cleveland, Ohio; and a brother, Alexander of Dearborn, Mich. loft area is not large enough". countered. A home you may have avoided initial­ Fr. Harry W . Riegel...... 1977 ly could become the home of your dreams. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Veronica Dobrich; The third home has an eat-in kitchen and a din­ March 3 ing area. Because you often give formal din­ Finding the right home is a process requiring pa­ three brothers and one sister. Fr. Patrick J. O ’Flynn 1941 S M A R T C U T S ners for friends and associates, you comment tience, creativity, and vision. First discuss your A Mass of Christian Burial was said Feb. 25 at St. Peter Church, Slip­ “the dining area is just not adequate” . needs and desires with a REALTOR* , then en­ March 4 pery Rock. Burial was in St. Anthony Cemetery, Harrisville, Butler Hair Salon McCrory 5 & 10 Your three comments reflect your personal joy your home buying experience! Fr. Victor G. Majka...... 1952 County. Lower Level Downtown needs and tastes, and take nothing away from If you ’re planning to sell your home soon and would March 5 the value of the homes you’ve rejected. Never­ like information on its current value, or are interested Fr. Thomas F. Coakley 1951 Permanent Wave theless, imagine how “ by owners” would feel in a career in real estate, give us a call at 621-5300 as you remarked: “the colors are not right, the Joseph Schutty Fr.Charles J. Wiesmann 1960 jj^to^n^8J^^^Aiker^ve^had^side^^^^ C o m p le te Fr. Leo J. Donnermeyer....l974 »25., Joseph D. Schutty, a native of Pittsburgh and resident of Carolina. H a ir Cate for Men/Women Puerto Rico for more than 30 years, died Feb. 15 in Puerto Rico follow­ Msgr. LadislausC. Rokosz.1976 M E N W O M E N ing a lingering illness. March 7 Fr. 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S c h o o l s Diocesan teams in title hunt Artists share creativity w ith diocesan students By JOHN FRANKO PITTSBURGH — The Artists in McKeesport Central Catholic, Diocesan High Schools were Residency Program currently in McKeesport; Holy Trinity, Moon well represented as the the Pittsburgh Diocesan Schools Run; St. Joseph Regional, Port W.P.I.A.L. basketball playoffs is a program designed to reinforce Vue; Providence Heights Alpha, Allison Park; Holy Sepulcher. opened. the beliefs that God endows in­ Thirteen teams hit the dividuals with a variety of gifts for Glade Mills; and St. John the Bap­ courts. Including five In boys the benefit of the community and tist, Monaca. Activities at host high schools divisions and eight in girls. that education involves the total The Central Catholic boys person — mind, body, will, emo­ include: and Oakland Catholic girls tions and spirit. • Working with a core group of students on a special project. secured AAAA berths. Sister John Martin Sullivan, • Working with selected ASCJ, and Sister Denise Maher, feeder school students who visit CSJ, both elementary education the high school to see the artist at consultants, along with William work. C. Lloyd, secondary education • Conducting special sessions consultant, had overall respon­ for non-core group students. sibility for development of the • Participating at a host site in program. This involved attending an art show. workshops, conducting meetings At the elementary feeder with interested principals, schools, the artist will; teachers and parents and survey- • Address an assembly open ln g secondary schools for In A A A the Seton-LaSalle, to all students, parents and availability of facilities and North Catholic and Canevin members of the local church com­ equipment boys Joined the North Catholic munity; and and Seton-LaSalle girls In post­ Six secondary schools act as • Conduct sessions with at season play. hosts for the artist, including least two core group classes.^ Serra Catholic was the lone North Catholic, Oakland Catholic, The expectation is that by the Canevin, St. Francis Academy, AA diocesan representative In end of the school year, the pro­ Quigley and Our Lady of the both the boys and girls gram will influence a minimun of division. Sacred Heart. 6,000 students, with 3,000 In girls A, St. Francis, Mt. Each of the residencies involves students receiving an intense ex­ Alvernla, Vincentian and one of five different artists. They posure to the resident artist. Quigley represented a for­ include Jean Clark, ceramist; Major funding for the program midable foursome. Sandra G. Ford, photo-essayist; was received from anonymous • • • Kristin Fritsch, puppetry- donors ($17,650) and the Com­ Quigley High School football costuming; Hillary Steel, weaver; monwealth of Pennsylvania coach Ted Pajak was elected and David Hovland, ceramist. Council on the Arts ($11,250). “Coach of the Year” by the Photo by Jim Herrmann Fifty percent of the artist's per­ Other funding sources include West Penn Football Officials Ceramist Jean Clark forms a vase from clay as Holy Sepulcher Elementary School students Larry Som ­ sonal work time is spent at the local schools, parent-teacher Association. mers (left) and Greg Mueller, Glade Mills, Butler County, closely watch her work a potter's wheel. groups and art show proceeds. “The record of wins or losses host high school site. The re­ Is not a significant factor in this mainder of the time, the artist award. In selecting Ted, we works with teachers, students Raphael, Momingside; St. Valen­ sus. Wexford; St. Patrick, Canonsburg; All Saints, Etna; St. were impressed with the man­ and other persons associated with tine, Bethel Park; Good Shepherd, ALL-IN-EAR HEARING AID Maurice, Forest Hills; St. Wear Home The Same Day - ner in which his Quigley the host high schools and feeder Braddock; St. Agatha, Bridgeville; Aloysius, Reserve Twp.; St. nothing outside the ear! players carried out their func­ elementary schools. St. Ignatius, Carnegie; Ambridge tions on the field," said Bill Sta- Elementary schools involved in­ Area Catholic, Ambridge; St. Bonaventure, Glenshaw; St. Free hearing test & dem onstration call for appt...don’t delay. This offer ends wiany, president of the associa- clude St. Agnes, Oakland; St. Joseph, Coraopolis; St. Alphon- Angela Merici, White Oak; Sat. M ar., 9. Our office or your hom e. tion. “ Their behavior demonstrated that they were ONi OF THE SMAtliST E m sw orth’s Sacred H eart now accepting registration well-coached. W e noticed a lot HEARING AIDS DESIGNED FOR NERVE DEAFNESS of improvement in their play 3G DAY TRIAL PERIOD since Ted took over as EMSWORTH — Sacred Heart will be Monday, Marc’i 11 years old by September 30. MODEL 1-60-UP TO 40 D B. Quigley’s head coach." School will accept registration for through Thursday, March 14. Immunization records, birth students in pre-school and grades A processing fee of $25 is re­ FREE PARKING AT certificate, and baptismal records kindergarten through eight in quired with registration. This will W. PENNA. HEARIN6 AID SERVICE OUR DOOR (if Catholic) must accompany February and March. not be applied to tuition. 975 Greentree Rood at Parkway TOLL FREE IN FO registration. Registration for Sacred Heart Children registering for pre­ 922-3901 REPAIR ALL MAKES S18.95-IN OFFICE 1-800-44S-7574 parishioners will be Monday, school must be three or four years Registrations are accepted on a March 4 through Friday, March 8. old by September 30. For first-come basis. 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