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Inside B ishop form ally blesses Hom eless M en S helter PCC priorities By PATRICIA BARTOS Hospitality In the Hill District — It will be open seven days a week last month, also is director for the to head the diocese 14 months ago. Bishop Anthony J. Bevilacqua itself formed in the midst o f the from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. and also new shelter. In addition to setting up the The protection of human life at last Friday formally blessed the Great Depression in 1937 to provide the men with evening and The residence actually opened diocese's department for the all stages; the restoration of diocese's new St. Joseph Shelter for provide food and shelter for morning snacks, according to Jan. 21 before renovations were homeless, he also established a welfare benefits to the poor the Homeless Men, located at 2851 homeless men. Funding will come Arnold Dorcas, manager of the complete in an effort to aid the city's special 29-member task force on prevention o f legalized casino Bedford Ave., Hill District, and from federal sources and private shelter. homeless men in the face of unemployment — made up ol gambling in Pennsylvania; an called the event "an important day donations. Dorcas, who has worked in drug January's brutally cold weather, Fr. community representatives Increase in state-aid programs in the life o f the diocese." It is located in a two-story brick and alcohol rehabilitation in New Garvey said. government, corporate and laboi for non-public school students; Establishing this new center, structure that once housed the York. West Virginia and Georgia The shelter's establishment was people — to determine a diocesan adequate funding of Catholic which will provide beds for 24 nurses' residence of the now-closed holds a master's degree in social the result of Bishop Bevtlacqua's response to the problem. health care facilities to enable homeless men. will hopefully be Western Restoration Center psychology. He and his family will desire to "find ways in which the In his remarks at the dedication them to continue to care for the "only the beginning of all the complex and features dormitory­ have an apartment on the shelter's Church can respond appropriately ceremonies for St. Joseph Shelter, poor and disadvantaged. Those Church should be doing to help the like layouts on both first and second floor. and effectively to the needs of the the bishop noted that he had been are just some of the priority needy." he added in his remarks to second floors. Fr. James Garvey, named by poor in our area." he added. anxious to provide a shelter for the concerns o f the Pennsylvania some 60 persons attending the The shelter also includes two Bishop Bevilacqua last June to Providing an effective response to homeless. Christ himself had been Catholic Conference for the ceremony. showers, sinks, toilets and lounge coordinate diocesan programs for needs of the poor, unemployed and homeless — at the time of hisbirth. ,1985-86 session of the The shelter is an outreach areas on both floors, plus a kitchen the homeless and named directorof homeless has been a top priority for on his family's flight into Egypt — Pennsylvania General Assembly. ministry of the St. Joseph House of and laundry area St. Joseph's House of Hospitality Bishop Bevilacqua since he arrived (Continued on page 2) Story on page 2. Top topic Diocesan Youth M inistry "I think this Is the largest discussion we have ever had in the Catholic Church on a single to host state conference subject." said Ronald Krietemey- By STEPHEN KARLINCHAK organlzating its youth ministry er. chief staff coordinator for the program. com m ittee o f U.S. bishops The Pittsburgh Diocesan He said that one of the tasks of drafting a pastoral letter on Catholic Youth Ministry will host a the Gilmary meeting will be to Catholic teaching and the U.S. meeting o f adult and teen leaders orient those attending about the economy. Story on page 7. who will be organizing the state's histoiy and the role of the National first Catholic youth ministry Federation of Catholic Youth Deaths council, Tuesday and Wednesday. Ministry. Ragan said that more than 90 percent of American Sister Mary Philip Wheeler, a Feb. 26 and 27 at the Gilmary dioceses are affiliated with the member of the Sisters of S t Center. Moon Township. 'We're still debating what to call national federation. Joseph in Baden. Nationally. Ragan said, youth Sister M. Leone, the former ourselves." said Ron Ragan, associate director of the diocesan ministry offices are divided into the Catherine Kress, a member of the same regions as the National Humility o f Mary Sisters. Villa youth ministry. "One of the purposes of the meeting is to work Conference of Catholic Bishops; Maria. Pa. Pennsylvania and New Jersey Ida Spurrier McCosby, North out some things like that." Ragan said that seven of the comprise Region III. Each region Hills. state's eight Roman Catholic has a representative on the Mrs. Mary M. Pallck. Reading. national federation's board. Bertha Magnottl, Arlington. dioceses will send its adult leaders and two youth representatives to In addition. Ragan said, many Va., formerly of Brookline. the conference. He said that the provinces or states also have a Justina M. Giegerich. youth council. While the Gilmary Rensselaer. Ind.. formerly of Fr. James Garvey, directorojtheSL Joseph House oj first-floor dormitory area with Arnold Dorcas, Altoona-Johnstown Diocese will send only its adult leader since that Pittsburgh. Hospitality and the diocese's new S t Joseph manager. The emergency overnight shelter, located Shelter fo r Homeless Men. stands In the shelter's In the Hill District can accommodate 24 men. diocese is in the process of re- IContinued on page 3) Discuss ties with Israel Pope, U.S. Jewish group meet

By AGOSTINO BONO recognition of Israel by acknowledging its existence and its right to security. • VATICAN CITY (NC) — Jews. Christians and ‘We hope that this 'de facto' acknowledgement Moslems must live together in peace and security in leads to 'de jure' recognition," he said. ihe Holy Land. Pope John Paul U said Feb. 15 at a During private conversations after the exchange Meeting with representatives of the American of public talks, the pope said that the issue of Jewish Committee. recognizing Israel is a complex one. said Friedman. The pope said he shared "your concern for the But the pope did not say what these complexities peace and security of the Holy Land." and he asked are. Friedman added. God to grant that "justice and peace may kiss" in 'The pope understood the deep feeling Jewish (he troubled region. people have for the security of Israel." Friedman ' The church wishes "that the sons and daughters said. of Abraham — Jews. Christians and Moslems — Vatican officials have said that the Vatican would may live together and prosper in peace." the pope not recognize Israel and Jordan until a wide range added. of Middle East problems are resolved. These include . At the meeting. Howard 1. Friedman. American the status of Jerusalem, disagreement overborders, Jewish Committee president, asked the pope to resettlement of Palestinian refugees and security “formalize the diplomatic ties between the Holy See for Lebanon, Vatican officials have said. and the state of Israel and her people." In the exchange of public speeches by the pope Friedman said diplomatic relations "would be a and Friedman, both parties praised the progress in watershed event in Catholic-Jewlsh relations" and Catholic-Jewish relations in the 20 years since contribute to establishing peace in the Middle East Vatican II approved "Nostra Aetate." the Latin title 'The primary obstacle to peace in the area is the for the “Declaration on the Relation of the Church pngoing illusion of most o f Israel's neighbors that to Non-Christian Religions." The declaration, somehow, without formal recognition of sovereign approved in October 1965, contains a section on M ission awareness program legitimacy of other states. Israel's continued relations with Jews which sparked increased contacts between the two groups. existence can be undermined." Friedman said in a Franciscan Fr. Joe Clancy and St. Joseph Sister Carol Arch and Fr. Robert Boyle, pastor. The visit by prepared speech to the pope. The result has been "that greater progress in Janice Vanderneck. at left, discuss their orders' the missionaries marked the second program in a At a press conference after the meeting improved Catholic-Jewlsh relations has taken missionary work in Borba. Brazil during a mission series begun in the diocese this year by the Friedman said that under Pope John Paul, the awareness program at St. Bernadette in Pittsburgh Missionary Awareness Council Story on Vatican has taken major steps toward diplomatic (Continued on page 2) Monroeville recently. They are talking with Sister page 3.

Bishop Bosco’s program expands

T o Teach As Jesus Did." a cable television suggestions on how the gospel message can be program produced by the diocesan applied to daily life. communications department and featuring Aux. Mrs. Llppert said that originally there was no Bishop Anthony G. Bosco. has become available to intention of having the program carried beyond the more viewers as a third cable system recently began Pittsburgh cable system. When the program was in its planning stages, there were questions about the to carry the program. demands on Bishop Bosco's schedule and whether Adelphla Cable TV System, which serves 2.500 subscribers in Upper St. Clair, is the latest system the format would work. The program was first to carry the program, on the system's access cablecast in September. 1983. Afterward, the communications department approached cable channel Channel 7. It is cablecast on Sundays at 6;30 p.m.. Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m.. and on systems in the area about the possibility of carrying the program. Westmoreland Cable System, she said, Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. gave a favorable response and began to carry the T o Teach As Jesus Did" has been carried by the Pittsburgh Tele-Communications (PTC1), Inc.. a program in February, 1984. In explaining how Adelphla Cable TV System system which serves 76,000 subscribers in the city of Pittsbuigh, and by Westmoreland Cable System picked up the program. Fr. Ronald Lengwin. which serves 24.000 subscribers in Allegheny and director of the Diocesan Office for Westmoreland counties. The program is cablecast Communications, said "People heard about It on PTCl's Channel 9. the Christian Associates' heard how good it was. and approached the local channel. Sundays through Saturdays at 9:30 a.m.. cable system about carrying lt...Marketlng works and 1:30. 5:30 and 9:30 p.m.: and is cablecast over both ways. You can have a product that sells Itself or Westmoreland Cable's access channel. Channel 3, you have to go out and sell the product."' For the present Fr. Lengwin said that there are on Sundays at 9:30 am. The program, according to producer Nancy no plans to expand the number of cable systems carrying the program since it takes equipment Fr. Donald Breier (left),pastor oJSl Michael Parish prepare to tape the bishop ’s cable television Llppert follows the liturgical cycle and focuses on time and money to make duplicates of the master on th e So u th Side, andAux. Bishop Anthony Bosco program. 'To Teach As Jesus Did." the Sunday gospel. The bishop reads the gospel delivers a brief homily, visits with guests, and offers (Continued on page 2)

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HARRISBURG — The protection of human life at and the relationship of church and state. responsibility by restoring benefits to the poor, the conference is seeking adequate funding for all stages; the restoration of welfare benefits to the "We re concerned about the protection of human mentally and physically handicapped, poor Catholic hospitals and nursing homes, which care- poor the prevention of legalized casino gambling in life at all stages, from fertilization to death. pregnant women and those unemployed through for a higher than average share o f the state's poor- Pennsylvania; an Increase in state-aid programs for Including efforts to regulate abortion in no fault of their own." He said the conference is also and elderly. She also said that government, the non-public school students; adequate funding ol Pennsylvania" said Fetterhoff. seeking legislation to license the practice of social health care profession and the public must address' Catholic health care facilities to enable them to Fetterhoff also noted that one o f the conference's work in Pennsylvania, and to regulate private the question of health care rationing and health continue to care for the poor and disadvantaged. top priorities is the defeat o f any attempt to legalize adoption in the state. care cost containment, with concern for those in Those are just some of the priority concerns oi casino gambling in Pennsylvania. In the area of education, Heniy Aschebrenner, need. the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference for the 1985- The nationwide problems with pomograhy and PCC deputy director for education, said the 86 session of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, child abuse have prompted the conference to take a Conference is seeking an increase in the Fetterhoff said, the conference will oppose any* according to Howard J. Fetterhoff. PCC executive closer look at those two areas, said FranclsViglletta instructional material loan program to $20 per attempts to remove the tax-exempt status of. director. PCC assistant director for justice and rights. The student; meaningful participation by non-public churches or church institutions, either through The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference Is the conference recommends stronger enforcement of school students in newly established state aid taxation or municipal service charges. public policy agency of Pennsylvania's Catholic existing laws and the pursuit of stronger anti- programs. The conference will also work to Insure bishops. The conference speaks for the bishops to pomograhy laws. that the state transportation law, which provides state government on a wide variety of public policy Michael Fastiggi. PCC assistant director for transportation to both public and non-public 'We're sympathetic to the need of municipalities issues in Pennsylvania. social welfare, reiterated the conference's school children, remain unchanged. to raise more money. Taxing churches, which The issues cover the spectrum from human life to longstanding efforts to restore welfare benefits to Sister Clare Christ! Schiefer, PCC assistant relieve some of the social service burden that pornography, education, social welfare, heath care, the poor. "We again ask the state to accept Its director for heath care facilities, said the government faces, is not the way to do It." he said. Diocese’s Shelter Discuss ties with Israel for Homeless Men is blessed Pope, U.S. Jewish group meet (Continued from page 1) (Continued Jrom page 1) consciousness of Christianity" and a "re- humanization of Jews" in the eyes of Christians., and "Christ was concerned about place during the past two decades than in the past the needs of all" he explained. two millenia." Friedman said. The Vatican Council statement on Judaism The bishop acknowledged Fr. '"Nostra Aetate' repudiated anti-Semitism and made possible a "new theology in which Jews and Garvey's months of work to open the' infam ous canard o f collective Jewish Judaism are respected on their own terms, where the shelter, the help of the ACTION- responsibility for the death o f Christ." said Judaism is understood to be a source of light and Housing organization, the Hill Friedman. truth to the Jewish people." he said. District Project Area Commission, "It thereby rejected distorted teachings of The Vatican Council caused a "180-degree the Sisters of Chari ty and staff of St. Christian doctrine which have resulted in turnabout in Catholic mentality." said Rabbi- Joseph House of Hospitality and centuries of anti-Jewish hatred, prejudice, Tanenbaum. an observer at the council. volunteers. suffering and the prolonged shedding of Jewish On Feb. 19 Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres, "Christ never said that the poor blood." he added. after meeting with the pope, said religion and, must remain poor — we must help The pope said the practical effect of the politics must remain separate when considering them in this reality." the bishop declaration has been that "relationships between the status o f Jerusalem. explained. Jews and Christians have radically Improved." 'We must never think that 'they "It was clear in our discussion that we must, He reiterated church opposition to anti- distinguish religious and political bonds in the are they and we are we.' When we Semitism. speak of the poor we must not think question of Jerusalem," Peres told journalists after, "Anti-Semitism, which is unfortunately still a of them as marginal or alien — the emerging from the 20-mlnute private meeting with, problem In certain places, has been repeatedly poor are our brothers and sisters." the pope. condemned by the Catholic tradition as Bishop Bevllacqua emphasized. Bishop Anthony Bevllacqua talks with Sister Helen Elizabeth The Vatican announced the meeting but did not incompatible with Christ's teaching," the pope say what was discussed. - In addition to Fr. Garvey as McElwaln ajier blessing the new SL Joseph ShelterJor Homeless Men. said. director and Dorcas as manager, "I spoke with him about a lot of issues. The pope The pope also praised the American Jewish the shelter staff will include Sister showed that he wants the peace and well-being of Committee for cooperating with "Catholicagencies my country," said Peres, who. like the pope, was* Ann Francis. CSJ, as coordinator. blessing and dedication ceremoni­ Coyne and Allegheny County in alleviating hunger in Ethiopia and in theSahel." bom in Poland. Lew Olmestead as full-time staff es for the shelter were Pittsburgh Commissioner Tom Foerster, the At at press conference the same day. Rabbi Marc Peres said he did not ask the pope to establish" assistant and Harry Gibson and Mayor Richard Caliguirt. Health and Welfare Planning Tanenbaum. director of international relations of diplomatic relations between the Vat lean and Israel Dan Home as part-time workers. representatives of U.S. Senator Commission and ACTION- the American Jewish Committee, said The Second but he did invite him to visit the Middle East' Among those attending the John Heinz, Congressman William Houslng, in addition to neighbors. Vatican Council was a "revolution in the country. * Fundraiser set for Ethiopia By STEPHEN KARLINCHAK centers that serve approximately 1971. Much of their efforts are W h y have thousands 15,000 people -r- nursing mothers centered at eight mission centers in and children under the age of five. the apostolic prefecture of Meki. an The Pittsburgh mission center In addition, they have established a ecclesiastical jurisdiction covering fo'r the Consolata Society for medical program that is related to 150.000 square miles in three of fam ilies m ade Foreign Missions — the Consolata the food and nutrition program. provinces and three million Fathers — will hold a phone a-thon in areas where the famine hasn't Ethiopians. to raise money to benefit members severely affected the population, the While relief efforts have been Pre-Need Arrangem ents of the congregation who are Consolatas plan to establish a coordinated tty the Ethiopian ptesently working in Ethiopia. "Food for Work" program in which government and by a consortium of The phone-a-thon will run from laborers would work on a series of ch u rch groups. Fr. Anthony Sunday. March 3. to Saturday. projects (roadbuilding. well- Vismara of the Meki apostolic March 9 at the mission center. at Calvary Cem etery? digging. water and soil conversa­ prefecture, reported that large 7110 Thomas Blvd.. Point Breeze. tion) and would receive a ration of areas have yet to be touched by Phone-a-thon hours will be daily food for their efforts. relief efforts. from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Consolatas also want to In Pittsburgh. Fr. Hickey said ;Fr. G eorge H ickey, h ou se distribute seeds and tools and to that the campaign needs superior, said that a phone-a-thon bring in an agricultural expert so volunteers to answer the phones held in December at the Consolata that foodstuffs can be produced for and contributors to donate money. provlnclalate in Somerest, NJ.. the future. In a related matter, oxen He said that four telephone lines raised $75,000. When the and other draft animals that are have already been installed for the provincial superior. Fr. Aristide used for plowing that were lost in phone-a-thon. Father noted that Bruni. visited recently the the drought must be replaced. Pittsburgh Steeler Ron Johnson Pittsbuigh mission center, he Fr. Hickey noted that all of the has volunteered to answer suggested that local Consolata money raised goes directly to the telephones. priests also sponsor a phone-a- Consolata priests, brothers and To volunteer to answer thon. sisters working in Ethiopia. telephones, call 241-3995. To "We became interested and The Consolata missionaries have pledge money during the phone-a- enthusiastic." Fr. Hickey said, been working in Ethiopia since thon. call 242-9000. "especially since Fr. Van (Fr. Allen Van Hager. IMC), who is in residence here, once served In s o o t h e Ethiopia.” HEARING AIDS - 1 /2 PRICE The Consolatas have set a goal of s m o k y CALVARY CHAPEL MAUSOLEUM $1.2 million for their work in AII-in4he-Ear Hearing | Ethiopia. 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In Ethiopia, the Consolatas have vestment. begun food and nutrition PEACE OF MIND programs at three distribution Emotional comfort of having provided for all concerned in the most thorough and considerate way. Program to expand Re-upholstering*# (Continued Jrom page 1) & Slipcovers *1 ALL AT PRICES | Calvary Cemetery COMPARABLE TO j Director of Counseling PC22285 tape of the program. He added that O F F Any sofa, i 718 Hazelwood Avenue the diocese is in the process of Love Seat or Chair IN-GROUND BURIAL J P.O. Box 81560 purchasing the necessary PLUS! 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D iocesan group form ed to prom ote ‘m ission aw areness’

By PATRICIA HARTOS established the Pittsburgh Missionary Awareness Franciscan TOR Fathers maintain missions in Upcoming programs are set for SL Winifred Council as a means to reach parish groups, school Brazil. Sister and Fr. Joe Glancy of the TORs, parish in Mt. Lebanon Saturday. March 9. featuring - The missionary work of the Church is an and CCD students with the mission message. recently returned from the Borba area, presented representatives of the African missions and at Important element o f Catholic life and should be a The organization reflects the "common interest the council's second parish program recently at SL Sacred Heart In East Liberty in April, when the continuing focus o f Interest for American among returned missionaries to raise awareness of Bernadette in Monroeville. The evening includes Seton Hill Sisters of Charity will discuss their Catholics, according to an area Sister who once the missions" and to educate children and adults Mass. dinner and presentations by the Korean missions. on such work. Sister Janice commented. missionaries. served in Brazil A new series o f parish programs will resume in The council's speakers have scheduled four Earlier the Pittsbuigh Missionary Awareness Sister Janice Vandemeck, a member of the September, according to Sister Janice. The council parish programs for this spring. Speakers also go Council presented a program at SL Joseph in Sisters o f St. Joseph in Baden, is among the more hopes to schedule the parish programs at the rate out to schools to give talks. O'Hara T\vp. where Fr. John Price is pastor. Fr. than 20 priests. Sisters and lay men and women of at least one a month, she added. A teacher at M t Gallitzin Academy in Baden. Price, himself a former missloner to Chimbote. who have served in the missions and persons Sister Janice served In Brazil, in the Amazon region Peru, spoke at the program and was joined by a Holy To obtain Information on the parish programs interested in missionary work who have Joined here of Borba for three and one-half years before Ghost priest serving in Tanzania and Larry call Fr. Price at 963-8885. For information on in a new effort to promote "mission awareness." returning home in 1982. Doperak. a former Maryknoll lay missloner in getting speakers for school or CCD classes call ' Through the Diocesan Mission Office they The St. Joseph Sisters of Baden and the Kenya. Joanne Mansmann. 562-0924.

Compassion, P anelists listed fo r m eeting sensitivity qualifications on program s for parishes The diocesan conference her will be Bruce and Barbara Horn diocese, will lead a program on for missioners "Serving Together — Working in of St. Ferdinand in Cranberry, aduit education with Carol Happ of the Vineyard" to be held May 3 and focusing on baptism; Sister Babette St. Paul in Butler focusing on the Compassion and sensitivity 4 at the Monroeville Expo Mart will Opferman of St. Rosalia. Greenfield, 'Death and Dying'' program at' are keystones in the character of feature a number of priests. Sisters family Eucharist; Richard McLane Butler Hospital: Jo Ann Williams of missionaries throughout the and lay men and women from St. Mary in Cecil and Sal Mascari of world, in the opinion of Fr. John of St. Bernard. Mt. Lebanon, throughout thediocese as panelists confirmation; and Theresa Orlando St. Teresa in Perrysville. Harvey, diocesan director of the at the afternoon sessions. of St. Joseph. O'Hara T\vp., on Society for the Propagation of the • Maty Ann Poblcki. director oi The conference will feature Faith. Sacramental life. the diocesan research and keynote talks by Bishop Anthony • Fr. Frank Sokol, assistant in announcing the society's planning office, will focus ' on Bevllacqua both Friday and director of religious education in annual Lenten appeal, he leadership development, with the Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. the diocese, will lead a program on reflected: assistance of Sister Mary Ann the Rite o f Christian Initiation of The afternoon sessions will focus Gubish of St. Albert the Great "Sensitivity to the suffering of Adults. Participating will be Fr. on the many programs now under parish, Baldwin Boro, speaking on others is, on the face of it, a heavy Frank Almade, assistant at St. Mary way in parishes of the diocese to the parish's laity training program; burden. It makes us restless and of Mercy Church, and members of involve adult parishioners. Fr. John Price, pastor of St. Joseph. it disturbs us with the reminder the RCIA team at St. Paul Cathedral The panels will be offered both O'Hara Twp.. on short-term that God's Kingdom has not parish: Frs. William Feeney and Fr. Richard Albert counsels woman as part oj his work In Kingston, days at 1:30 p.m. in three training for lectors, eucharistic come. Yet it is an essential John Coll. Michelle Lally and Jamaica. concurrent programs, one each on ministers, ushers and others; and ingredient and necessary Sisters Sylvia McClain and "Word, Worship or Service" Carol Brosnahan of Immaculate forerunner of that most Christ- Rosemary Laboon. categories. These will be repeated in Conception in Washington, on in like of qualities, compassion. He quotes Fr. Albert as saying sensitivity, to grow in awareness • Sister Isabel Concannon. a second session at 3:15 p.m. on service and on-going programs for Sensitivity, we might say. is 'step of his people: 'They know what it of others' needs. "It is a time to associate to the vicar for Religious, both days. volunteer catechists. one' in the process of love of means to be the suffering Christ." accept the brutal fact that will lead a program on prayer. neighbor. Step two. of course, is All peoples in the mission Christ's suflering is not a chapter The moderators and panelists Joining her will be Fr. Mark Papen. • Sister Jacqueline Ketter of St. to lake some measure, whatever countries have similar empathy, past in histoiy. but a daily reality, will include: director of the diocese's Ministry to Anne in Castle Shannon will lead is in our means, to address that according to Fr. Harvey. 'They re-enacted in the lives of our • John Hannigan, director of' Priests program; Fr. John Sweeney, the program on Bible study with Fr. suffering." know what it means to be hunted poorest sisters and brothers." the diocese's bureau for social head of the charismatic movement Thomas Rodgers, pastor of St. Fr. Harvey pointed to the work and manacled and led away to programs and community action, here; Fr. Edward Farina, pastor, and Kieran in Lawrenceville. focusing of Fr. Richard Albert, a death." especially those mothers Those wishing to share in the moderating a panel on unemploy- Sister Michelle Prah. pastoral on weekly Scripture services for the missionary in Kingston. Jamaica in Central America who keep compassion and sensitivity menL its impact on parishes and worker at Christ the King parish in parish community, Ann Leyden ol working among the needy. watch for the possible return of expressed in the lives of providing a look at how the Church Ambridge: and Josephine Donatelli St. Francis Academy in Whitehall ‘Compassion like his depends on sons and husbands. They know missionary priests and Sisters is responding. Panelists will be of St. Anselm parish in Swiss vale. on teaching Scripture to teenagers other loves. The mission priest what it is to be abandoned, such may send their Lenten Kathleen Cotter of Catholic • Fr. Walter Dworak. director ol and Sister Jacqueline, on key who extends his arms to the poor as refugees. To thirst, such as the contributions to the Society for Charities joining S. Kay Olson and adult religious education in the themes and concepts in Scripture needs to know, as Fr. Albert children o f drought-sticken the the Propagation of the Faith. Barbara Coccari in looking at the knows, that he is not serving Sudan. Diocesan Building. I l l Blvd. of Washington and Greene County alone." Lent, he explained, is a time for the Allies. Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222. programs. Bishop Bevilacqua’s Schedule • Fr. Paul Bradley, director of the diocesan family life office, W eek o f February 24 heading a panel looking at ministiy Sunday, Feb. 24 of the family. Joining him will be 3 p.m.— Celebration of Rite of Election for Catechumens o f the Youth ministry conference set Msgr. John C. McCarren, head of Diocese at SL Paul's Cathedral. the diocese's social and community make a good representative to the Mass. and Msgr. Robert Maglnnis. Monday, Feb. 25 development department, and (Continued Jrom page 1) state council. From the essays director of the youth activities 1 p.m.— Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Presbyteral Sister Teresa Barchie of Catholic submitted. Sorby and Sarkis were department for the Philadelphia Council. meeting will be the first meeting of Social Service. chosen to represent the Pittsburgh Archdiocese, will be homilist. Tuesday, Feb. 26 its type in Pennsylvania, he noted • Grace Harding, director of the Diocese. Pittsbuigh teens who attended 7:30 p.m.— Presentation to "African Awareness Day" at California that the various youth ministry diocese's programs for the Following the registration and the Gettysburg leadership University of Pennsylvania. departments in the state have handicapped, leading a discussion Wednesday, Feb. 27 orientation sessions, the meeting's workshop and those Involved in the worked together on projects, such Teens Encounter Christ Program of working with the mentally 12 Noon— Celebration of Eucharistic Liturgy at St. Maiy of Mercy as the youth leadership training first major session will be on retarded, deaf and handicapped. community building. Mary Ann will serve as hosts for the out-of- Church. Pittsburgh. session that was held last autumn towners at an evening splash party Panelists will include diocesan 2 p.m.— Prayer Service for Commissioning of Pennsylvania Youth in Gettysburg. Poblcki. director o f the Pittsburgh workers In these areas: Kathy diocesan research and planning that follows In the Gilmary Council Members at Gilmary Center. Another goal of the meeting. Baysek focusing on the mentally Thursday, Feb. 28 office, will be the faciliator for the swimming pool. Ragan said, is to determine what On Wednesday morning. Miss retarded. Sister Conchetta LoPresti 11 a.m.— Visit to the Students and Faculty of North Catholic High the concerns are of young people first discussions on goal-setting. on the deaf. Sister Constance Bahl Ragan said that Instead of having Poblcki will reconvene the session School. regarding the Catholic Church and in which each participant will on the blind and Kathleen Lee on 6:30 p.m.— Presentation to the Christian Legal Society o f the youth ministry, to discover the someone from within youth T.O.U.C.H.. support for parents ol ministry presiding, it was thought present his/her concerns which University of Pittsburgh. issues concerning young people the handicapped. that it would be better to have an surfaced In the previous evening's Saturday, March 2 that the Church and youth • Sister Carol Sukitz. director outsider to facilitate the sessions. period of reflection. 9 a.m.— Visit to the Students and Teachers of the C.C.D. Program at ministry should be addressing and of the parish social service After that session. Fr. George St. Michael's Church in Elizabeth. Pa. to identify the other needs of Fr. John Denburger of Allentown program, heading a discussion on Alderson, director of the 2:30 p.m.— Visit to the Catechists o f the South-Central Deaneiy teenagers. will discuss other items on the volunteerism. with Sister Fabian Greensburg diocesan youth during their meeting at Serra High School. A third goal of the meeting. Ragan agenda, including criteria for Hungerman of St. Teresa parish in said, is to make an outline of ministry, will discuss the history selecting a national representative: Perrysville discussing recruitment. objectives for the state organization and purpose of a state council and possible times and dates for a Sister Peggy Flaherty of SS. Peter S’ will explain the link to the national and to determine how to achieve summer retreat to be convened for Paul in Beaver discussing training WHAT WOULD council. Ed Diilion. associate those objectives. the group; a list of tasks for each and Mercedes Catanzaro of St. YOU HAVE DONE "After the inital gathering, we director of the Scranton diocesan participant to perform before the Thomas More parish in Bethel Park youth ministry, will present a FOR JESUS should have a better idea o f where next meeting; and Information focusing on reward and affirma­ ON THE ROAD session on leadership. concerning the eastern convention we are going." Ragan said. tion. TO CALVARY? Each diocese used different In the afterdinner sessions. Miss to be held in Biloxi, Miss. • Fr. Richard Ward, head of the Poblcki will conduct a second criteria in selecting its representat­ diocesan worship office, will talk on Would you have session to review what had ives. Ragan said that is another Mike Zimmerman of Harrisburg liturgy planning, with Richard cooled His face, happened during the day. William area that needs to be determined, a Catholic Social Services will Gibala of St. Win lfred. M t. Lebanon; as Veronica did? Flaherty, director of youth activities procedure for selecting youth conduct the final sessions on goal- Sister Cynthia Serjak of St. James. department for the Erie Diocese, ministry council representatives. setting and will conduct the wrap- Wllkinsburg: Fr. Eric Dlskin of Would you have helped will discuss what it means to In addition to diocesan Youth up session. Sacred Heart in East Liberty and to carry His Cross, represent others. as Simon did? Minlstiy director Fr. Regis Farmer, Bishop Bevllacqua will preside Sister Charlene Schaaf of St. Pamela Pryzie. youth activities representing the Pittsburgh over the commissioning ceremony Edward in Blawnox. director o f the Harrisburg Diocese, The answer may lie in your Diocese at thè meeting will be that will conclude the meeting on • Fr. Ward also will lead a will give the introduction to a answer to this question: Sharon Sorby. a student at Shaler the afternoon of Feb. 27. Ragan said program on evangelization, with “What am 1 doing for Jesus period on silence and reflection. High School and a member of St. that the commissioning ceremony Sister Anthony Albright discussing todav as He lives in the After her introduction, each Mary Parish in Gienshaw, and Tony will officially designate the the "fisher" program at St. Colman. suffering poor?" participant will reflect in silence for Sarkis, a student at North Catholic participants as diocesan youth Turtle Creek; Fr. Lou Vallone on 35 to 40 minutes: after that period High School and a member of St. representatives for the state. outreach at St. Benedict the Moor. Your Lenten sacrifice for the each participant will make a list oi Sebastian Parish in Ross Ragan said that the Pittsburgh Hill District and Karen Wiley on the Propagation of the Faith will three major issues concerning Township. Catholic Youth Ministry volunteer­ welcome program at Immaculate. help the Church in the Missions to serve youth that need to be addressed. Ragan said the two youths were ed to act as host for the event. He Conception in Washington. the poorest of our sisters and brothers "We want to see if the concerns chosen from among the students noted that the location o f the • Anne McCann, diocesan CCD who know just what it means to be the suffering Christ.' cross boundries." Ragan said. "We from Pittsburgh who attendèd the Gilmary Center near the airport director, will focus on Sacramental want to prioritize. We want to see made the site a logical choice. / i K , ■*'/ . leadership training seminar In preparation for parents. Assisting Please—send your help today! 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By NORBERT F. GAUGHAN marked increase in their poverty levels there, and especially the same vision? creating disciples and recruits Sometimes disparate news "materialism" — that is, their the injustices against the poor by Which leads to the second among the Catholic young? If so. articles come together in a strange desire to pursue a career and the rich landowners, make social question about the freshmen in the the Economic Pastoral o f the way. Recently the newspapers lifestyle which would provide them justice matters a bit more clear. In colleges and their desires to be Bishops may be a harder sell in;$ reported an increase in vocations— with better jobs, more money, the United States, while there may Norbert F. ''financially well—off." Catholic way than even “The Challenge of not here, but In South and Central opportunities to possess the be some increase in certain Oaughan students are not being evangelized Peace." The new document calls America. The principal reason advantages of the "good life." They religious orders or in priesthood as much at the elementary and high Catholics to a real "conversion." of given was the Church's activities put "being financially w e ll-o ff as vocations, it's not quite the same as school levels. They are not inspired at least if not conversion, a change benefiting the poor. Its involvement second on their list of personal the situation described in the by an interpretation of the Gospel of lifestyle. There will have to be p, In social justice Issues on their values. First was their desire to Americas below the Rio Grande. which leads them to plan a life or strong evangelization effort behalf has captured the minds of become authorities in their chosen One issue arises that seems not even to make part of their Catholic directed towards the young and the young. The increase was said to fields. to have been attended to by the need moral encouragement. Yet up life effective for social justice their parents. •>» be in vocations to the priesthood; it Now some questions arise. Put activists on behalf of the poor in the to now. these priests and nuns have concerns. In short, by leaving these It's a catch—22 situation. The wasn't clear whether there were the two stories together. There has United States. It Is this: the come from the Catholic middle young to be formed by others on a activists who want changes in the more young women also Joining the been activism in support o f the religious orders who have left class. They themselves are catch—as—catch—can basis (in social order seek support from religious orders. poor by some priests and religious teaching in Catholic schools to go products, in many cases,ofCatholic some cases that's what CCD is), Catholics who understand. But can Another article appearing at men and women in the United out and work for social justice and education. Since numbers religious orders and priests may we presume that such Catholics almost the same time reported a States. It does not appear, however, the poor, might begin questioning receiving Catholic education have have cut off the connection for have understood the Gospel in the survey made in the United States of that there has been an increase of themselves; from whom are they declined in some measure and CCD recruits, for flnancial help, for same way? What is required is a college freshmen. The Washing­ vocations to the religious life or to going to get their support from programs have taken over, the moral encouragement. Is there a Catholic educational effort that wiU ton-based American Council on the priesthood because of that Can what Catholics? They obviously subject to be addressed is this: how problem for those who are living the bring the young to recognize the Education, in connection with it be that South America is an need support — not just financial; are the present middle—class Gospel by translating It into the Gospel demand to work for the poor UCLA, said that there has been a entirely different situation? The they need new recruits and they Catholics going to be caught up in option for the poor, but who are not and a better life for them. •-* E d ito ria ls A look at ourselves Labor’s grave m istakes There is always room for one more. There is always more we can do. By Msgr. CHARLES O. RICE enemies and don't commit yoursell in specific struggles for political No matter how rough times become there seems to be a bottomless When the leaders of the )r your organization to political support. pit to what we will do to help the unfortunate. constituent unions of the AFL-CIO factions within parties. I n January it was announced that people of the diocese, within two backed Mondale in the primaries, The unspeakable Jackie Presser Unions are not finished, but they they made a grave mistake. They are going through a time of months, contributed more than $400,000 to Catholic Relief Services Msgr. Charles of the Teamsters did himself no to aid in relief efforts in Ethiopia. And more is coming in. should have shrugged off the troubles. They will always be O. Rice harm by backing Reagan, but it is And on Feb. 15. Bishop Anthony J. Bevilacqua formally blessed the utging of Lane Ki rkland who, as you doubtful that he gained much other needed, and they have something to diocese's new St. Joseph Shelter for Homeless Men at 2851 Bedford know. Is head o f the whole than bragging rights. give the worker, something that no Ave.. Hill District, calling the event "an important day in the lifeof the Federation. Kirkland came up Some observers feel that a good other institution can give. Now they diocese." through the bureaucracy and lacks part of Big Labor's trouble is that it must rebuild and reorganize; Establishing this new center, which will provide beds for 24 a genuine trade union background; doesn't take enough tender, loving actually they should constantly b£ homeless men. will hopefully be"only thebeginningofall theChurch I don't know that he ever settled a care o f its people on the shop floor propagandizing and organizing the should be doing to help the needy." he added in his remarks to some grievance on the shop floor, much level, since the dignity of the members they have. Fired up. loyal 60 persons attending the ceremony. less led a strike. them over the cliff. Their clout in working man and woman is directly rank and fliers are the be&t- The shelter is an outreach ministry of the St. Joseph House of Of course, the other leaders, Congress has been sadly engaged, and morale sinks or rises salesmen for unions. many of whom came up the hard Hospitality in the Hill District, which was formed in another trying diminished, and lesser politicians on that level. The labor movement made time — in the midst of the Great Depression in 1937 to provide food way. should have known bctter.but. It would appear also that all too have lost some respect for them. On another grave error In tying Itself so in situations like this, people tend and shelter for homeless men. the local level they can still hurt you, many unions do not work completely to the Democratic Party, The residence wasn't supposed to open when it did, on Jan. 21, to talk to each other and easily but that is confined mostly to continually at keeping in touch because that meant they had R5 acquire a pack mentality; they with the rank and file; you can not because renovations weren't complete. But it did because the city's Democratic primary contests. accept totally, the Democrats'1 should have done more talking to homeless men faced brutally cold weather in January. It was foolish to make an enemy establish an efficient system of strange devotion to the extreme their own rank and file and more maintaining contact with people Sometimes we surprise ourselves how far we will extend our efforts of Senator Gary Hart, who seems abortion position of many very listening to them. By backing just by working at it on special when another person's dilemma moves us. If we think about it. it's likely to have a future; they have vocal feminists, something that did Mondale in the primary they made realty no mystery. We were raised on feeling empathy for the alienated not only him but his occasions: to be effective you have not wash with the rank and file? sure he would win that phase of the oppressed. As Bishop Bevilacqua pointed out at the dedication backers. to have constant interaction; on Labor and the Democracts handed struggle, but also. alas, equally sure In a disastrous period the political matters most unions have ceremonies for St. Joseph Shelter. Christ himself had been homeless the family issues to Reagan on ‘S' that he would lose the big battle. By campaign was an unnecessary neglected this, always. I have — at the time of his birth, on his family's flight into Egypt — and platter. =>“ "Christ was concerned about the needs of all." he explained. getting In the primary they made extra disaster for the labor watched them for years endorse What better teacher than Christ is there to emulate, especially enemies that they really do not movement. The wise old heads, and candidates, scatter some literature, I cannot tell you whether or not during the Lenten season? need: by committing themselves so there are many among the leaders and do precious little else. Shrewd the Dem ocrats or the labor* While doing penance and charitable works during Lent it doesn't thoroughly they gained momentum of labor, should have respected the politicians maintain their own establishment learned anything hurt to look at some of our good traits and try to build upon those, for the Fall Campaign, but that ancient wisdom of the old AFL; system of labor contact and have from the debacle of 1984. but they, while at the same time shedding the undesirable ones. momentum merely served to carry reward your friends, punish your often been able to best the leaders should have. South Africa While world opinion is shifting overwhelmingly toward pressuring the apartheid government of South Africa to abandon its policy of Q uestions for Fr. B ober separation of the races, the latest word from that strife-tom country is the acquittal of Archbishop Dennis Hurley o f Durban who was to By FT. CHARLES BOBER like the hall you rent, the Mass Is photography or the throwing ol face trial on defamation charges for publicly and privately opposing QUESTION: not just a beautiful background rice. his goverment's discrimination policies. •V/ 1 am in the process of setting up and the ceremony is not something Frankly, the Rite of Christian Bishop Hurley, who has fought for half a century against this my wedding inourparish church. I Fr. Charles you. the photographer and the Marriage can be something very- blatant offender of human rights and moral dehumanization, faced have had a lot of difficulty with my Bober florist put together as a marketable beautiful but too often it lsasourc» — for "so-called" government offenses — a maximum penalty of 8 pastor because he won't let me do memory. The beginning of the of frustration. That's a difficult years imprisonment and a $7000 fine. the things I want to do Jor MY liturgy should look like an entrance thing to say. but I believe It must be? The bishop's crime: As president of the South African Catholic wedding. I'm sofrustrated because procession and not a beauty admitted honestly. Some priests, Bishop Conference, he held a press conference in 1983 (documented he makes it sound like It's HIS pagent. The attire of the wedding for any number of reasons, allow1 by photographs and accounts) accusing the country's police of wedding. Aren't there rules Jor party should reflect respect for a couples to do whatever they please* atrocities against blacks in Namibia The archbishop had pleaded such things and doesn't he have to house of prayer and not simply the at weddings no matter how> innocent to the charge. Government legislation prohibits such latest fashions. The words and cooperate with me? parish church Is the place where a outlandish or unllturgical. Other criticism. The trial was scheduled to begin Feb. 18, the same day of gestures of the ceremony should be ANSWER: community regularly assembles for priests absolutely refuse to allow his acquittal, but the government speedily dropped its charges prayer and the celebration of those commonly understood in saying that a tape recording of the bishop's remarks at the news Your question Is not an easy one, couples to use the legitimate: sac.raments. That Christian that community and not just nice options of any Involvement in the conference revealed he had been misquoted. but I guess it’s better to deal with it community has the right and the little things that mean a lot to the planning of the ceremony. Some Archbishop Hurley said later he was relieved he was acquitted of now than in June. It seems best to duty to celebrate the events o f Its couple. couples spend hours and fortunes- the charges, but added that he felt regret because the "story of divide the question into two parts: namely, "just whose wedding is it" common life. on weddings and yet cannot And. Namibia" could have come out in court. The actual rules are simple and and what are the rules?" the time to help plan the liturgy o r This repugnant and repulsive act to silence the voice of truth on straightforward. The wedding must Whose wedding is it? It's the Therefore, baptisms are not even choose the readings. Other behalf of those who remain under cruel, organized tyranny by nearly be a well planned liturgical couples's wedding in the context of private affairs in some dark comer couples approach the priest and putting a prelate on public trial, only emphasizes the severe extent of celebration. As liturgy. it must families and parish. To amplify that but occasions for community expect to include in the ceremony vile injustice, and how necessary pressure should be maintained for make use o f the prescribed Rite for a bit. in a free country like ours a rejoicing at new life. Funerals are everything they have ever seen done, that government to change its ways. Christian Marriage. The bride and couple has a right to be married not lonely rites o f private sorrow, at any wedding they've ever, New York Aux. Bishop Emerson Moore, one of seven black bishops groom should be given full use of anywhere they choose. However, if but moments of shared grief and attended. who protested against apartheid recently in Washington D.C., the many legitimate options they choose to be married in the genuine hope; and weddings are accompanied the Rev. Jesse Jackson to Rome last month to request available. Priest-friends or family Solutions to these matters will* Catholic Church something more not just a family's gift to their that Pope John Paul II visit South Africa himself. members should be welcome to utlimately be reached only througlV than their wishes is involved. daughter but moments of One can only wonder when or if the pope will go to South Africa, but community witness and support. celebrate the wedding and the establishment of an adherence' there is no doubt that the dehumanization of the people there weighs The parish church is not "for individual pastors have the right to to fundamental principles as well afe heavily on his mind, as it should all of us. rent" There can be no private In that context then, it's not just establish particular norms the application of reason and good, In his Lenten message, the pope, while calling for social changes to parties in theChurch of Christ! The. YOUR wedding. The church Is not regarding such things as will on the part of all. help the hungry, made a plea for those who "are also hungry and thirsty for dignity, freedom, justice for food for their minds and souls." That certainly would include the oppressed people of South Africa. S c r i p t u r e s

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By MICHAEL J. McMANUS there is a double standard. One reader who would agree is On liturgical issue With the Lenten season upon us. 'The penalty for a woman secretly Michaeleen Narsislan of Traverse I'd like to make an unusual City. Mich, who wrote that when To the Editor: having premarital Intercourse is suggestion, inspired by a reader Jerry Falwell asked Christians to " In response to the comments of Phyllis T. Haney (Utter to the death (Deut.22:21)...There are named Julia Harrand in Kingsley. sexual penalties for men. but have the courage to wear a black Editor, Pittsburgh Catholic, Feb. 8), I would like to the following Michigan. If you think it is a good armband in memorial to aborted Observations. Part o f the problem in the American church is a loss of generally these are only if he idea, tear out this column and give Michael J. violates the rights o f another babies. “My immediate reaction perspective on liturgical Issues. In an attempt to gain some it to your pastor. McManus was—which minister will have the perspective. I submit the following ideas for considrati+n. man' las in adultery). Why not preach a series of However, the Instructions Paul courage to preach the very ** First of all. we are a church of history. Vatican U was rot the only sermons in Lent on the Ten gives in I Corinthians Chapter 5-7, necessary sermon on 'keeping your eeuncll in church history, nor was it necessarily the best or most- Commandments? r é * pants on' to a world that listens to enlightened. Furthermore, the church did not begin with Vatican II. "are the same for both men and In response to a column I wrote women" resulting in "tighter the message 'Sex is all in all."' The Holy Spirit has been leading and guiding the church all along so last month saying that I had never the latest versions. standards for both men and The problem, as Pope John Paul II Vatican II must be understood within the context of chuich history. heard a sermon on pre-marital sex “Just the thought of contracting women." "In our time, there has pointed out in a 140 page report. Vatican 11 did not happen in a vacuum and it should not be or the rampant pattern of "living these diseases should be enough to been a movement to eliminate the "Reconciliation and Penance." is interpreted in a vacuum, either. Other councils decrees and together," Ms. Harrand wrote me, deter most people." said a 14-year- double standard, but the way has that modern society has so diluted pronouncements must be taken into consideration. “When I read your artlcle...I gave old from Connecticut named Cathy. been for women to move towards the concept of personal sin that The ringing of bells during the Mass may not be an earth-shaking three cheers and said to myself. the looser standards of men. "said many do not feel guilty, but blame (¿sue Itself but the real issue is tradition. Tradition is apart of our "But the reason Witnesses refrain 'Hooray for our side." is that Jehovah commands us to Pastor Cronkite. "some vague entity" such as “the Catholic heritage. We cannot deny this heritage without denying a "All we ever hear now in our flee from fornication." "When Paul removes the double system, society, structures or big part of what It means to be Catholic. Those who would scuttle church (Roman Catholic) for quite standards, he moves the other way. institutions." The result: few tradition probably have more Protestant sentiments than Catholic. If How many 14-year-olds in your awhile now is love, love, love...What For both women and men. whether Catholics go to confession any we take the time to investigate our religious traditions and symbols. congregation could quote St. Paul ever happened to the Thou shalt so clearly (I Cor. 6:18)? single or married, Paul is against more. We will flnd that they are there to help us worship God more nots"—"Thou shalt not kill Thou 1 was also impressed by Christians having sexual A study of Minnesota Christians effectively. As a director of religious education. Ms. Haney ought to shalt not steal, and all the rest? We responses from clergymen. A intercourse outside of marriage." reveals that only 57 percent of know the value o f audio-visual aids. need to be reminded often that Baptist preacher in Spartenburg. He cites a college text for churchgoers accept the idea that all There still seems to be ambiguity in some peoples' minds about the some things are No-No's." she said. S.C. confessed that he had avoided marriage and family courses on people are sinful, and a third say ministerial priesthood and the priesthood of the laity. The Catholic “Years ago our pastors would the subject, but read my column pre-marital sex: 'The relationship they don't sin at all! "The day I die. 1 position states that there isa difference. Without the ordained priest, occasionally speak on the Ten aloud from the pulpit amidst tears. is often one-sided because the boy should only have to look up at my there could be no Mass. If everybody truly understood and lived their Commandments — taking one Joe R Price, an Evangelist at the seeks only his own satisfaction, Maker and say. Take me' Not respective roles, there would be much less trouble and tirmoil in the each Sunday and go over it Kaysville Church of Christ in with no thought for the girl or her 'Forgive me." said a typical parishes. thoroughly. But we don't even hear Layton. Utah said "I believe an feelings. This depersonalizes a respondent In conclusion. 1 fail to see how the Body of Christ is being built up the word "Sin" any more. It's like effective response to the pro-choice relationship which should be by those who viciously attack traditional clergy whose only "crime" is they shun it as if it were a dirty supporters has been neglected in highly personal. The girl, instead of the preservation of customs such as the ringing of bellsduring Mass. Martin Marty, a co-author of the three letter word." the past that response being that being wanted for all her personal Plain old Christian charity will do more to resolve parish conflicts study. Faith SH Ferment (Augsburg I should add that while most the right of choice is exercised qualities, is wanted only because than lofty quotations from church councils. Liturgical Press), calls this "plck- letters I received had a similar when the woman chooses to engage she is female." MICHAEL C. KABEL and-choose Christianity" in which reaction, some readers in in sexual relations, fully conscious However, he acknowledges one Butler individuals accept some church conservative churches said they of the possibilities of such a choice problem with Paul's instructions: teaching, but ignore other had heard sermons on the subjest. (namely, that a baby may be "Not everyone has or can have a elements. On liturgical issue Three Jehovah's Wittnesses in produced). marriage...So no sexual intercourse Judging from my mail, the different parts of America sent me However, the man is as outside of marriage for some people problem is more serious: "a lack of an issue of AWAKE! magazine, responsible as the woman, means no sexual intercourse. Paul's To the Editor: preaching against loose living." as which features three articles on according to Rev. Floyd Cronkite of answer to this objection is given in ‘This letter is in response to the letter to the editor, “Hole of Laity Kathy Moody, of Kingdom "The Sexual Revolution: What Are Emmanuel Presbyterian Church of Chapter 7... intercourse Is not that and Priest." written by Phyllis Haney (Pittsburgh Catholic. Feb. 8) in Ministries in Goose Creek. S.C. put its Fruits?' They put a spotlight on important" response to John Pocchiari's letter to the editor. "Respecting Priests" Bothell. Washington. He sent a copy it. 20 different forms of STD of a sermon he preached a week That's the kind of sermon needed (Pittsburgh Catholic, Jan. 25). If preachers avoid preaching on ("Sexually Transmitted Diseases)" before my column appeared, which on "Thou shalt not commit .. Here we go again, the ringing of bells at Mass. The ringing of a bell sin. how will anyone see the need for o f which herpes and AIDS are only adultery.” denotes an "announcement" Whether the bell rings at Mass. tolls notes that "In the Old Testament. a Savior? before and after a funeral, at home, in one's community, in choral presentations, the sound of a bell brings about "attention to something." P atro n o f th e C ath o lic Press At that moment during Mass. I am sure Mr. Pocchiari had a particular and special moment in mind and rightfully so. Secondly, to preach, hear coniessions, and By Sr. Mary Fidelia Chmiel Jean Pierre Camus, later his he responded to the request of the parish priest, who is the spiritual biographer, to "produce novels catechize children with a rare leader o f the people in his parish. So. here we are talking about C.S.S.F. Even a brief survey of the saints which would be popular suid gentleness. But he did not come by respect and obligations. I do not feel that Mr. Pocchiari was depicting this meekness naturally nor throughout the ages shows edifying" and to treat of holy things any type of attitude. His action was to bring about the attention of in an agreeable manner. without a hard long struggle. As a many of us who sometimes foiget that we have a role in the Church unmistakably that recognition has always been given to the saints who The fact that no history of French young man more than once he but we are not there to "take over." St Francis explained in harsh words Eind curt solved the religious problems of literature omits his nsime is 1 commend Mr. Pocchiari on his stand that as far as the Church de Sales gestures. their particular time. St. Francis de sufficient testimony o f the artistic and laity are concerned, the priest comes first and the people follow. greatness of Francis de Sales (1567- One would not want the children in a home to rule the parents, would Sales was for his time what the This gentlenuin. scholar, writer, martyrs and confessors were to 1622) who was almost exactly the apostle, and theologian was also a one? contemporary of Shakespeare All the priests are indeed thrilled with the laity's involvement not primitive Christianity. Declared a superb director of souls. He aimed Doctor of the Church by Pius IX in (1564-1616). The French speaking at making even the most abstract only in the liturgy but in the matters concerning the parish family Catholic world bought his books and by doing for them we spread Jesus' ways. 1877. he was singled out by Pius XI ideas clesir and attractive in order to in 1923 as Patron of Catholic the Church. with greatest eagerness. The King capture the hearts of his readers, It is virtually impossible to draw a line as to when and where the of France dedsired that Francis' responsibilities of priests and laity begin and end. but they should Writers. Plus XI himself had The times for which St. Francis not simply their minds. With Jane doctorates In CEinon Law and wrote were difficult and Introduction exceeded his wildest Frances de Chantal he founded the overlap in some directions. It is. however, o f vital importance that a expectations. The Queen sent a strong bond exist between the two and that an open line of Theology. Besides having a direct controversial. In the 16thcentuiy.a Visitation Order Eind sought to "papal connection" to the Holy wave o f pagEin and heretlcEtl copy in diamond decorated binding channel the divine energies of communication be present at all time for effectiveness. to EnglEind. Bishops and Generals ELEANORE LECHOW1CZ Spirit, he weis the Librarian at the thought flooded the ChristiEui single women Eind widows in the peoples. The conflict between the of Religious Orders sent Avalon Ambrosismum and Prefect of the world. VaticEm Library. Thus he was natural and supernatural the congratulations The "pious" of the eminently quEilified to make the secular Eind the divine weis eus era. however, took offense at the His honesty Eind purity of Reply to ‘Mass changes’ perfect choice for the Catholic marked then as It is now. Exposed modem and secular lsmguage and intention were phenomenal. He Press, which observes Catholic to Csdvln's preaching on absolute were angry that his judgment on hated duplicity with a mortal Press Month in FebruEiry. predestination to heaven or hell. dancing and merry msiking weis too hatred and his dealings with people To the Editor: mild. Francis practiced his own were always honest, simple, and in A perfect choice it was indeed! Francis experienced a bout with I am writing in response to Alex Sansone's letter to the editor, axiom at all times: "A spoonful of Without the encylopedic productiv­ hell a frightful struggle which good faith. He had a genius for headlined "On Mass Changes" (Pittsburgh Catholic, Feb. 8) in which honey attracts more flies thsm a using humor to promote sociability ity of ThomEis Aquinas. Francis de ravaged his soul in Etgonizing he criticizes the implementation of the Novus Ordo Missae by the barrelful of vinegar." showing that one could be holy and Sales wrote only two books — both torture. From this "impossible Catholic American clergy. For this gigEmtic task Francis hEippy at the SEtme time — as the - Let me begin by saying that 1 agree with Mr. Sansone on one point acclaimed masterpieces of state" he gained a deep hsid a unique preparation. Destined following story illustrates: Christism spirituality. Besides 'The understanding o f the tormenting — that the liturgy should be celebrated with a certain amount of by his father to become a Senator, Introduction to the Devout Life or nights of the soul and could Eiffirm solemnity. 1 cannot however, concur with his view o f the use of in Paris he studied Latin. Greek. Philotea" and "The Treatise on the from his own experience: "Men A young lady once asked Francis "guitars and polyphonic music which acts as novelty entertainment Hebrew and Philosophy following Love of God orTimotheus" he wrote Eicquire the gentleness with which de Sales whether or not it weis a sin instead of reverence." Those who offer their time and talent at liturgy the wishes of his father smd many pamphlets to the "unchurch­ to hesil suffering in others only by to use rouge. Francis cocked one — myself included— do so out of a deep respect for the Eucharist and theology for his own satisfaction. lft thanksgiving to God Who has bestowed these gifts on us. It is our ed" sind to the “heretics” of his time. the personal experience of similar eye. saying 'Well, some theologians He took lessons in riding, fencing claim it is Etli right; others disagree. way of offering to God the only things we can. that which He has given He carried on a vast corresponden­ suffering." Euid dancing. At the famous Not satisfied, the lady pushed the us. ce. In the elegsuice and intimacy of The secret of his success was that his letters. Francis Eiiways spoke to he formulated a new ideal which University o f Padua, he studied saint still further. "That's very well, ' I also find myself having trouble with Mr. Sansone's term "the jurisprudence in obedience to his the soul personally. There were not integrated, rather thsm suppressed, but whEit should I do— use rouge or entertainment program." Music at the liturgy is in no way meant to father and advanced Theology in shoulds, dos. don'ts or masses of earthly culture and deep n ot?' With tongue in cheek, he be entertainment but rather is a form of prayer. It is offered as an aid obedience to his inner vision. When detached advice. His writings were Christianity which in turn replied "Why not follow the middle in "raising the hearts and minds to God" through the raising of his cowsirdty gentleness" weis filled with his characteristic gentle harmonized humanism and course, rouge only one cheek." voices. The providing of a musical setting for the Eucharistlc Liturgy chEtllenged by the riotous medical spirit smd were addressed to lay Catholicism and blended one's is not intended as a performance. It is meant to be a form of ministry students at the University, he Perhaps, one could imEiglne people for he desperately wanted duties on eEuth with surrender to in the Church. This is the case regardless of the type o f instrument outfenced them all. For this skill someone approaching the them to understEind that sill are God enabling one to become fully incorporated in the effort. Eind for acquiring the Degree of celebrated patron of the Catholic called to be saints. humsm. fully sdlve and a real saint, As regards the use of Latin in the liturgy. 1, too. feel that the place it Doctor o f Law he was always Press for advice whether he would Using metaphors from daily too. holds should be “a place o f pride." Nevertheless. I also feel that it is grateful to his father but he could recommend the conservative experience, poetry, pagan classics, Francis IncessEintly kept his imperative to provide a form of music that the congregation can not not give up his leanings to the Wanderer or the liberal National humor and deep sensitivity to the audience in mind. He admitted “1 only sing but can also truly understand. As a student of Latin. I would priesthood. Catholic Reponer. With a tilt in his human condition he communicat­ always keep the spirt tirai formation be hard pressed to translate marry o f the Latin hymns written for At 26 a stroke of circumstances hsdo he might reply "Why not reEuf liturgical use. Perhaps this would pose no problem for Mr. Sansone. ed what it means to live constantly of our century before my mind and made him a Provost in authority the odd numbered pages in the but I have my doubts that such would be the case for the majority of in companionship with God. He it is necesscuy that 1 do so. for it is next to the Bishop at the Cathedral. Wanderer and the even numbered labored patiently to bring heretics essential to be perpetually awEire of the faithfuL • At 35 he became a bishop and ones in the Reporter — both with In closing, please allow me to point out that Kyrie Eleison is Greek back to the Church but the century in which one is administered his diocese which he an open mind and heEirt." If he were indefEitigably to bring Catholics — writing" He wrote from the not Latin. fondly called his "poor wife" not here today, undoubtedly he would in the world as well Eisinthe cloister demands o f the moment Etnd what PAULW. MERKOVSKY only with loving zeal but with Eidd "Be sure to read every page of — back to the devout life which he knew thoroughly and first hand. North Braddock gentlemEinly conduct. He continued the Pittsburgh Catholic" expressed the true mind smd soul of He even urged his friend, Bishop

D eath, a new dim ension of life

Msgr. PAUL M. LACKNER people leave Pittsburgh Eind spend The Christian encounter, begun then picture them as never ending, that those who are saved sifter emal rest grant unto them, O their years of retirement in the at baptism, is nourished through we can get a glimpse, however fadnt. having been close to death through And let perpetual light shine warmer climates of Florida, the sacraments, principally of what heaven must be like. It is a drowning have resented being them. May they rest in peace, Califorlna or the Sun Belt Eirea of through the Eucharist, as well as state where new vistas of the beauty brought back to life. They report Eind love of the infinite God are i. May their souls and all the the Southwest. Msgr. Paul through one's piety or prayer 1 ife. At that they saw something wonderful constantly being opened up before of the faithful departed rest in Now, when a person dies, he or M. Lackner all times, it is in process with the that they csmnot describe. 1 know :. Amen." she is indeed at rest in the sense of three divine persons whose very us in a never-ending process. one woman who had such eui t foregoing prayer is oifered by being free from the cares of life on essence is love, as SL John St. Paul gave us a clue when he experience during a surgical atholic Christians for those earth. However, there is much more beautifully describes in his first wrote: "Eye h££ not seen, ear has operation. She informed me that have passed from this life to to this new dimension of life than Epistle: “God is love and anyone not heard, not has it so much she no longer has smy f esir of death. ext life. The prayers is indeed just being at rest. Let me develop who lives in love lives In God. and dawned on mam what God has The foregoing thoughts of death ipriate. However, the prayer this point couples understEind this eis spouses God lives In him." (1 John 4:16) prepaired for those who love him." (1 smd heaven were brought home to be properly understood. The At baptism, a Christian with one Emother. On different From this it follows that heaven is Cor 2:9). And at a much later date me recently after 1 weis concdebrant rest can suggest sleep; or encounters God and enters into a levels there Eire love relationships by no means a place of rest or Just (1274 AD.) St. ThomEis Aquinas at a Funeral Mass for Judy, my i It can suggest “tsiking it love relationship or covenant Eunong children and their psuents doing nothing, iff may so express it. who wrote his great "Summa young niece. In Chicsigo. She weis a ’ as persons plan to do when relationship with Him through and sunong friends. Thus. I know but a process that the blessed in Theologies" (Summary of beautiful young womsm. who is at retire from their employment, Christ As the years progress, this that 1 have a different relationship heaven experience that Is beyond Theology), eis well as other works, rest from the cares of this life smd are free from the cares and relationship grows through a with the Church, one which is human words to describe reputedly had a vision of heaven, who is surely experiencing the risibilities that accompanied process. As a mature relationship, it much more mature, than 1 had adequately. If we can remember the and sifter it said that sill he wrote dynamic process, on a new work and they enter upon a is tty no means stagruint, but is when I was ordEiined a priest many great ecstatic moments o f love that seemed like straw. dimension, of being in love with ihase of their life. Thus, many rather vital Eind dynamic. Married years ago. we shared with smother person and In our own day, we have lesimed God who is love itself. Page 6 — Pittsburgh Catholic Friday. February 22, 1985 World news

Pope form s com m ission for C atholic health-care w orkers

By Sr. MARY ANN WALSH the direction of Archbishop Fiorenzo Angel ini. who particularly with episcopal commissions for heáth Organization. was promoted to archbishop when he was matters. "This vast and complex sector directly concerns VATICAN CITY (NC) — Pope John Paul 11 has appointed to the new commission. • Follow and study developments in health care the well-being of the human person and of society," established a pontifical commission to coordinate Archbishop Angelinl had been auxiliary bishop on the national and international levels. the p>ope said. "For this very reason it p>oses delicate efforts of Catholic health-care group» and to in Rome, overseeing pastoral health care in the Members of the commission, the pope said, vlll and Inescapable questions, which Involve not only a educate people in medical ethics. diocese. include representatives of the Vatican Secretariat social and organizational aspect but also a The pope announced the new commission, to be In his letter, the pope said the commission will of State, Council for the Family, the Pontifical subsequent ethical and religious aspect." known as the Pontifical Commission for the "coordinate all Catholic institutes, religious and Academy of Sciences, the pontifical council "Cor The pope also said coordinated efforts are needed Pastoral Care of Health Workers, in an apostolic lay, committed to the pastoral care of the Inflrmed." Unum." and the congregations for the doc trim of "to encourage and to spread an ever-improving letter. "Dolentium Hominum" (Suffering In particular, the commission will: the faith. Eastern churches, religious and sectiar ethical-religious formation of Christian health­ Mankind). The letter was dated and released Feb. • Stimulate and promote the formation, study institutes, the evangelization of peoples and care workers in the world." 11, the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and the first and action of international groups associated with Catholic education. Among groups which the commission will anniversary of "Salviflci Doloris," the pope's health care. Other members will include representatives of coordinate, the p>ope indicated, are religious apostolic letter on the Christian meaning of • Coordinate activities of the various Vatican episcopal conferences, religious orders which wtrk communities which work with the sick. Catholic suffering. offices in matters relating to health care. in health care, and lay persons who work in health medical associations, associations of paramedics, The commission will be associated with the • Spread, explain and defend the teachings of care. nurses, pharmiclsts. volunteers, and diocesan and Pontifical Council for the Laity. It will be headed by the church in health matters and promote these In establishing the commission, the pope cited interdiocesan organizations concerned with the Cardinal Eduardo Pironio, president of theCouncfl teachings in health-care practice. the rapid evolution o f health care and the problems of medicine and health. for the Laity. Day-to-day operations will be under • Maintain contact with local churches. development of groups such as the World Heath

S. African News in brief bishops prepare for more 5 bishops to visit Nicaragua crisis ministry ’ PRETORIA South Africa (NC) — WASHINGTON (NC) — Five U.S. bishops will visit El Salvador and The Southern African Catholic Nicaragua Feb. 24-March 2. the National Conference of Catholic Bishops Conference said it At the Bishops announced Feb. 15. concluded its recent 1985 general The NCCB delegation will be headed by Archbishop John J. meeting with an emphasis on social concerns and preparation for more Vatican O'Connor of New York, chairman of the U.S. Catholic Conference Committee for Social Development and World Peace. “crisis ministry." Other delegation members will be Cardinal Joseph L. Bernardino! "We can't Isolate religion from the Chicago. Archbishop James A Hickey ofWashington. Bishop Rene H. rest of life," said Archbishop Denis Gracida of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Coadjutor Bishop Sean Hurley of Durban, South Africa, O'Malley of St. Thomas. Virgin Islands. president of the SACBC, During the p>astoral visit, the U.S. bishops will meet with members 'We must help people make their of the Council of the Presidency of the bishops' conference ofCentral own discoveries about what is America and Panama The council includes the presidents of the going on." the archbishop said. national bishop»' conferences from El Salvador, Guatemala “Social concern is an integral Honduras, Costa Rica Nicaragua and Panama approach to religion." Pope: Technology which ignores God is ‘disastrous’ The U.S. bishop»' schedules are being coordinated by Bishop A press conference following the Marco Rene Revelo Contreras of Santa Ana. El Salvador, president of meeting was delayed by a small VATICAN CITY (NC) — Pope John Paul II said Feb. In addition to the dangers of a technolo© 9 that technological progress that Ignores God has the Salvadoran bishops, and Bishop Pablo Antonio Vega of the group of protesters from the divorced from Christian values, the pope cited the been "disastrous" for individuals and societies. Prelature of Juigalpa Nicaragua, president of the Nicaraguan Christian Resistance Group and risk of people being overwhelmed by the amount of In a speech to an Italian Catholic group, the pope bishops. the Catholic Defense League, who information available. The desire for more said the church must re awaken in p>eople a "sense Members of the NCCB staff accompanying the bishops will be protested the "politicization" of the knowledge represents a "serious temptation" and of mystery" that has given way to the "materialistic Father J. Bryan Hehir. secretary for social development and world church, the conference said. Some ignores the mind's need for "synthesis and processes" of today's culture. p>eace: Father William Lewers. associate secretary for international held banners reading. "My house of contemplation," the pope said. He blamed a "misunderstood scientific spirit and justice and p>eace: and Father David Gallivan. director of the prayer. ..you have made a den of "Will man not fall into the trap of quantity in a dangerous power of technological processes" for Secretariat for Latin America. politicians." referring to Soweto's knowledge, to the detriment of its quality?" the aggravating what he described as the current “state Father Hehir said details of the delegation's schedule would not be Regina Mundi Cathedral, where pope said. of distraction from essential truths." released until closer to the trip. U.S. Sen. Edward Kennedy spoke To modern people who risk being The result, he told the national congress o f the The delegation will officially represent the U.S. bishops' conference recently, it said. "depersonalized and almost turned into a common Ecclesial Movement for Cultural Commitment, has when meeting with members of the bishops' conferences of El During the press conference. mass," the church should emphasize human been a "deadening of the conscience." Salvador and Nicaragua. Archbishop Hurley spoke of the values, the pope said. It should make sure that The pope condemned both "untamed capitalism" In 1984. the bishops sent a delegation on a similar visit to concerns of the church in southern "man prevails over things, being over having and and "materialistic collectivism." Nicaragua. U.S. bishops in 1984 also made pastoral visits to Ireland. Africa, according to the SACBC. The making, intelligence and conscience over “It is necessary to review certain mechanisms oi Mexico and South Africa conference had issued reports on materialistic processes that threaten to nullify the the economic world that are inspired by the In January, a group of U.S. bishops visited Cuba and met with Namibia, police conduct during value of the person and the meaning of life." he said. principles o f an untamed capitalism, or those of a Cuban church officials and Cuban President Fidel Castro. township protests, the plight of In people lulled by "false earthly security," the refugees from Mozambique, the materialistic, bureaucratic and police-like church should try to inspire "that restlessness, that draft and Increasing militarization, collectivism, which humiliates man." the pope said. critical capacity, that sense of mystery that can re­ trade unions, crisis ministiy. He compared modern technological pride to the open the way of wisdom to the mind and the Anti-abortion film at White House struggles o f youth and the teacher- myth of Prometheus, the Titan in Greek mythology conscience." he said. upgrading project for black who stole fire from the gods. The church does not want to cut off technological teachers. "Only upon an essential negation of our God was development some of which has been beneficial, The SACBC, which includes it able to found the new myth of Prometheus, but the pope added. But it wants to guarantee that WASHINGTON (NC) — White House officials, reiterating support this he» revealed itself as more disastrous for man progress includes human values and concern for for efforts to outlaw abortion, sponsored a screening for abortion bishops from South Africa. Swaziland. Botswana and Namibia, than in the ancient tragedy." the pope said. future generations, he said. opponents Feb. 12 o f the film. 'The Silent Scream." depicting a Modern man has come to experience "colossal The pope's talk underlined a theme that has dismemberment abortion of a 12-week-old fetus. said it supports peace initiatives in Namibia It said that a government expropriations" of his dignity, his freedom and his become important in his pontificate. During his The event came as pro-lifers announced they were distributing rights, the pope said. He has seen "nature polluted recent trip to Latin America the pope warned copies of 'The Silent Scream" to all members of Congress and run by the South-West African People's Organization would act and cut up under his own hands." natural against automation and making man a "slave" to justices of the Supreme Court. resources "plundered." all while “millions of our new technology. In a trip to Canada last fall, the The briefing was attended by staff members of the National responsibly. SWAPO has been fighting for Namibia's indepen­ neighbors — including thousands and thousands pope told Christian leaders in Toronto that the Conference of Catholic Bishops: the Rev. Jerry Falwell, founder of the of children — are dying o f hunger." he said. modem age had "ushered in a technological Moral Majority: Dr. John Willke. president o f the National Right to dence from South Africa since the mid-1960s. He has seen scientific and technological mentality which challenges Gospel values." Life Committee; March for Life President Nellie Gray: and numerous 'We know that SWAPO claims to conquests turned against his own dignity and In a talk in 1980 to Nobel Prize-winning other pro-lifers who packed a small auditorium in the Old Executive be Marxist, but we also know that a against peace, the pope said. scientists. Pope John Paul said that science alone Office Building next to the White House. great many o f its soldiers are These losses and disappointments, he said, came cannot give a complete answer to the needs and 'With this film, fresh new battle lines have been drawn." Dr. Christians." Archbishop Hurley to "the man who had claimed to be the absolute problems of man. In that talk, the pope said that Bernard Nathan son, the film's narrator, told the briefing. said. "It is possible that there is a master of nature, and even to do without God in his "the future of the world is threatened at its roots by Nathanson. who once directed an abortion clinic but now travels the conflict in some of them between autonomous process o f self-creation and self­ those very advances that carry the mark of human countiy opposing abortions, said there has been little response to the spiritual and political convictions." redemption." genius." film from abortion rights group», probably because the "horrors" The archbishop also said when portrayed in it "are unanswerable and unforgivable." SWAPO attains power, there will be Vatican to participate in U.N. women’s conference The briefing came the same day that Mr. Falwell debated Judy land reforms, which are vital women In society and In the family." It linked such Goldsmith, president of the National Organization for Women, on VATICAN CITY (NC) — The Vatican plans to because the present situation of participate in a conference to conclude the U.N. violence to an attitude in which women are seen as abortion in a forum sponsored by the National Press Club. They extensive white ownership no International Decade for Women, the Pontifical objects. agreed that violence against abortion clinics is bad and adoption is longer is feasible. Council for the Laity said Feb. 7. It particularly supported pursuit ofaU.N. inquiry good, but heatedly disagreed about most other aspects of the The U.N. conference is scheduled to be held July into the treatment o f women In relation to "the abortion issue. 15-28 in Nairobi. Kenya. human slave traffic" and to prostitution. The Nathanson, at the briefing, said he was motivated to undertake Charges dropped The laity council met Jan. 24 to decide issues to Vatican endorsed U.N. proposals for "specific "The Silent Scream" because of the criticism heaped upon President against 2 nuns promote at the conference and expressed concern measures to prevent these practices contrary to Reagan for suggesting that a fetus feels pain in abortion and the fundamental human rights." PHOENIX. Ariz. (NC) — U.S. for the lack of advancement of women. realization that most people do not understand oppression until The Vatican also pointed to its 1983 Charter of District Court Judge Earl Carroll they see evidence — such as photos — "from the victim's p>oint of Despite legislative changes in several countries the Rights o f the Family as the guide to solving Feb. 12 dismissed charges against view." to acknowledge women's rights, "the conditions of some of the problems faced by women. two nuns who were among 16 He said he was not involved in the actual abortion depicted in the millions of women seems Instead to be worse both The charter, said the laity council, gives "the people indicted in January in a film and that the procedure was carried out by a friend who decided, at the economic level as well as regarding the answers to various fundamental questions federal probe of the sanctuary after viewing the Him. never to perform another abortion. recognition of their dignity." the laity council said. concerning women and their promotion as people" movement which smuggles Centred Questioned about whether he has any financial gain coming from The councl 1 also called for greater part icipat ion of in a societal and family context. The council said American refugees into the United "The Silent Scream." Nathanson said he could perhaps receive women in their own development. that there are "not only exclusive rights o f the royalties from his p>art in the film but exp>ects that if he does most States. "Women cannot be considered only the object of woman or the man." but also those which are the would be contributed to the pro-life movement. Carroll granted a government laws in their favor," the council said. “They must "rights o f the couple." Faith Ryan Whittlesey. White House presidential assistant for motion to drop cheuges against have the opportunity of participating In their own Among the rights, the laity council said, are the public liaison, urged pro-lifers to ensure widespread public Sister Anna Prlester and Sister development as well as that of society." right to decide how their children will be educated. awareness of "The Silent Scream" and reminded her audience "there Mary Wetddell. both Sisters of The Vatican also asked the conference to Another right endorsed by the charter, the laify is much work to be done." Charity o f the Blessed Virgin Mtuy. consider "all types of violence practiced against council said, was participation in decision-making of Phoenix. Assistant U.S. Attorney Don Reno had called forcharges (o be dropped Priest’s death should strengthen Poles, pope says NCCC backs sanctuary movement because he said that Sister Priester VATICAN CITY (NC) — The death o f Father Jerzy been profoundly...... felt outside...... Poland, in Rome and in has Hodgkin's disease and might Fopleluszko has a community value for all Polish the whole world, can help strengthen the church need the help and support of Sister people and should help "strengthen our spirit." and the nation in the church. WASHINGTON (NC) — The National Conference of Catholic Waddell, her roommate. Pope John Paul 11 told a group o f several hundred! 'The test through which our nation is passing, Charities has joined the bishops of Arizona in backing the sanctuary The two nuns, in a statement Polish pilgrims Feb. 12. according to Vatican Radio. practically for two centuries, asks, in fact, for a great movement to shield refugees from Central America, the NCCC has issued Feb. 12. said that the health In a reference to the trial of the four men spiritual strength." the pope said. announced. issue was a not a valid reason for convicted o f the murder of the activist priest, the The pope told the group that “it Is notea© to bea Activists involved in sanctuary movements through the Catholic dropping the charges. They also pope said he hoped the recent events in his Polish Pole." but that is was "worth the suffering to be a Church and other denominations have been subjected to legal called for charges to be dropped homeland would strengthen the church there and Pole." prosecution for alleged violations o f immigration laws. against all the sanctuary in the world, according to a transcript of the The experience of these last months helps us in The Arizona bishop» have written to President Reagan reminding defendants because “we are broadcast this." he added. "If on one hand this experience has him that “offering sanctuary to political refugees is consistent with conscientious people acting out of Greeting the pope on behalf of the group, Bishop a side that can depress us. on the other hand it has our nation's history and with biblical values." moral and religious convictions." Ignacy Jez of Koszalln-Kolobrzeg said the recent a deeper aspect: that o f strengthening our spirit. The bishops emphasized that those offering sanctuary “are acting The two nuns' statement said: trial of four Polish secret policemen had been "distorted until it became a trial of Father “From these events and from the death of Father on their moral and religious convictions that the refugees from "According to her doctors Sister Popieluszko, it is always necessary to draw out what Popieluszko and the activity of the church.” Central America are victims of political instability, terrorism and the Anna has no restrictions on her strengthens the spirit for the common good, interplay o f regional and international forces beyond their control." activities and is well on the road toa Therefore, he said, he was asking the pope for a special blessing for the countiy, so that It could because surely this death has a community The NCCC agreed with the prelates that the sanctuary workers' complete cure. Sister Mary has not dimension." the pope said. “overcome this new test" choice to get involved is a moral px»ition that accepts the had to take time off from work to In his response, the pope said, "I hope that the He added that the "common good" he referred to consequences of law. care for Sister Anna In the past nor events that have taken place in Poland and have does she plan todo so In the future." was for the whole countiy and for the whole church. _Diocesan/world _ # / a a news Pittsburgh Catholic. Friday, February 22. 1985 — Page 7

Pastoral com m ittee faces grow ing am ount of letters

By JERRY FILTEAU “about 4 inches high of columns and articles" Many bishops set up special task forces to study energy." he said, because whole sections of text are collected from newspapers and magazines around the draft and advise them about it. At least one likely to be rewritten. ms WASHINGTON (NC) — “I think this is the largest the country. bishop sent copies of his formal nine-page response Krietemeyer said that although Feb. 15 was the ly." discussion we have ever had in theCathollcChurch "And that's not counting at least 500 letters that form for the drafting committee to every parish stated deadline for comments on the first draft, the ate on a single subject." said Ronald Krietemeyer, chief Archbishop Weakland says he's gotten so far." priest in his diocese, asking each to consult with drafting committee expected responses to continue lya staff coordinator for the committee ofU.S. bishops Archbishop Rembert Weakland of Milwaukee is his deacons or other parishioners in reading the arriving through the end of February and planned a drafting a pastoral letter on Catholic teaching and chairman o f the pastoral's drafting committee. draft and giving a critique of it. to begin writing the second draft in March. the U.S. economy. It also did not include responses from the Krietemeyer said the letters that come into his It expects to have the second draft completed and Krietemeyer. US. Catholic Conference director nation's bishops, which were due in mid-February led office are first categorized and then photocopied in the hands of the bishops by themiddleofMay.a for domestic social development, was Interviewed and had Just begun trickling in a week before the Ing and sent to each bishop on the drafting committee. month before the bishops' June 14-18 meeting in on the pastoral's progress as he made a brief stop at deadline. th- There are separate categories for responses from Collegevllle. Minn., he said. his USCC office where, in more normal times, he While a number of bishops carried on organized bishops, from witnesses who have testified before It also hopes to have a first draft of a new chapter would be found almost every day. consultations in their dioceses as the bishops' the committee, from groups such as Catholic on food and agriculture in the bishops' hands by vlll But these are not normal times for him or others 1983 war and peace pastoral was being developed, organizations or networks, from professional mid-April, he said, so that by the June meeting their I us working on the pastoral. He had just returned the that kind o f organized feedback has increased economists, and from ordinary individuals. responses can be sifted through and reported on. »lie day before from back-to-back trips to Honolulu and dramatically for the economy pastoral. Krietemeyer So far all letters were being sent to all committee Although detailed plans for the bishops' cs, Dallas related to the pastoral letter, and in an hour said. members. Krietemeyer said. But if the volume Collegevllle meeting were not yet completed. nd he was due to catch a flight to New York for a He attributed almost all of that to the experience grows to the point that it becomes too much for Krietemeyer said. "I'm told that about one-third of he weekend of consultations on the pastoral in the Catholic leaders gained in dealing with the war and each bishop to read, letters from private individuals the plenary session hours will be devoted to the Diocese of Rockville Centre. peace pastoral. may be sent just to the bishop in charge of rewriting pastoral." During his two-week absence from the office, a 'We've been telling people for over a year to start a particular section rather than to the whole With the detailed discussions that the bishops thick folder of new letters suggesting changes in planning" for seminars, workshops, and other committee, he said. will have at that time, he said, "the commi ttee the pastoral had accumulated on his desk. It looked kinds o f structures to deal with the process of He said that letters from individuals and even should be able to go home with a relatively clear list like about 300 pages of paper, and much of it was developing the economy pastoral, he said. newspaper articles and columns on the pastoral of the things that still need to be redone. The third typed single-space. Diocesan newspapers around the country have were helpful, because they provided a sense of what draft could be a full redrafting or just a fine-tuning, Krietemeyer estimated that, not counting that been filled in recent weeks with reports of local issues in the pastoral provoked the most concern. depending on what the bishops say in June." new batch, his office had already sent the listening sessions and other forums through which He said the most effective way a person could The third draft is to be written during the committee "at least 1,000 pages" of comments from bishops have heard the views of their people before influence the second draft would be to address summer and sent to the bishops In advance of their individuals or organizations on the first draft of the writing their own responses to the first draft. Many “larger concerns" rather than offer "line-by-line regular November meeting In Washington, where pastoral. Catholic colleges and universities have held amendments." Criticisms that focus too narrowly they are to make final amendments and vote on a That figure, he added, did not include the stack seminars or workshops on it. on the wording of the text may be "a lot o f wasted final document. Polish bishops O b i t u a r i e s criticize N.H. auxiliary bishop named Sr. M. Leone government to head diocese in Delaware Sister M. Leone (the formerCatherineKressldiedTuesday.Feb. 12.at WARSAW. Poland (NC) — Bishop Mulvee. who was named Mulvee's appointment was made the Villa Maria Infirmary. Villa Maria, Pa. at the age of 92. Poland's Catholic bishops have WASHINGTON (NC) — Auxiliary an auxiliary bishop on Feb. 22. Feb. 19 in Washington by A native of Harriettsville, Ohio, she entered the Humility of Mary accused the prosecution of Bishop Robert E. Mulvee, 55, of 1977, succeeds the late Bishop Archbishop Pio Laghi. apostolic Sisters order in 1914 and worked in food service in the Cleveland and conducting a propaganda M anchester, N.H.. has been Thomas J. Mardaga ofWilmington. pronuncio to the United States. Youngstown dioceses for 56 years. Sister retired to the Villa in 1972. campaign against the church appointed by Pope John Paul II to who died May 28, 1984. Surviving is one sister. during the recent trial of Father head the Diocese of Wilmington. Announcement of Bishop A native of Boston. Robert Mulvee Funeral Mass was offered Thursday. Feb. 14, in the convent chapel. Jerzy Popieluszko's murderers. Del. was educated at St. Thomas Sr. M. Philip Wheeler In a statement issued Feb. 15 Seminary. Bloomfield. Conn.. after a two-day meeting, the Polish University Seminary, Ottawa and bishops' conference said the trial Sister Mary Philip Wheeler, a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Lenten thoughts the American College. Louvain. did not "strengthen social calm in Belgium. He was ordained a priest Baden for 55 years, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, in Sewickley Hospital our homeland." (First week of Lent) following a lingering illness. in Louvain in 1957. “It is impossible not to get the SUNDAY. FEB. 24 Sister Philip. 72, had entered the order in 1930 from Annunciation impression that this was a Your ways. O Lord, are love and truth, to those who keep your Subsequently, he obtained a parish. North Side. deliberate propaganda campaign covenant. canon law doctorate from the She had served as assistant administrator of St. Joseph Hospital. Intended to upset relations MONDAY. FEB. 25 Lateran University. Rome. South Side, for some 30 years and later at Jefferson Center of the South between the church and the state As the eyes of servants are on the hands of their master, so oureyes He was assigned to parish and Hills Health System. under the pretext of deploring 'the are fixed on the Lord our God, pleading for his mercy. Sister retired in 1982. teaching posts and then joined the church's non-religious activities,’" TUESDAY. FEB. 26 staff of the Manchester diocesan Surviving are a sister-in-law and nieces and nephews. the statement said. "This kind of In every age, O Lord, you have been our refuge. From all eternity, Funeral Mass was offered Friday. Feb. 15. in the motherhouse chapel, chancery in 1964. He became action does not serve the cause of you are God. with burial in the Sisters' cemetery. diocesan chancellor in 1972. a job dialogue and conciliation with the WEDNESDAY. FEB. 27 he held when he was named Ida Spurrier McCosby people." My sacrifice, O God. is a contrite spirit; a heart contrite and auxiliary bishop. The bishops said that during the humbled you will not scorn. Ida Spurrier McCosby. organist for many years at area parishes, died trial, attempts were made to THURSDAY. FEB. 28 Bishop Mulvee has served on the Sunday. Feb. 3. at her home in North Hills following an illness. She was discredit the church and clergy. Everyone who asks will receive; whoever seeks shall And. and to National Conference of Catholic 69. "These attempts were not limited him who knocks it shall be opened. Bishops' administrative committee Mrs. McCosby was a native of Lawrenceville and belonged to St. to irresponsible statements by the FRIDAY. MARCH 1 and the U.S. Catholic Conference Sebastian Church. North Hills. accused." the bishops said. "The By my life. I do not wish the sinner to die, says the Lord, but to turn administrative board as a She served as organist at St. Sebastian and later at St. Francis Xavier. public prosecutor tried to compare to me and live. representative of his region. North Side, and also substituted as organist at a number of North Hills the murderers and their victim." SATURDAY. MARCH 2 The law o f the Lord is perfect reviving the soul: his area churches. Including St. Alexis and St. Teresa. SUPPORT YOUR Surviving are her husband Louis F. McCosby; three sons. Frederick C. commandments are the wisdom of the simple. ADVERTISER of Seattle. Wash.. Richard J. of Bairdford and James L. ofSan Diego; two sisters. Peg Farrington of Mt. Oliver and Jean Ebaugh of West Mifflin; Organ-donating and three granddaughters Funeral Mass was offered Wednesday. Feb. 6. in St. Sebastian, with burial in North Side Catholic Cemetery. group formed BUSINESS S t o I in Ligonier Mrs. Maiy M. Palick & SERVICE I I 1IRECTORY LIGONIER, Pa. (NC) - A Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Feb. 11 in SS. Cyril and Despite some terrifying myths Methodius Church. Iteading. Pa., for Mary M. Palick. The principal about organ donating. Elizabeth celebrant for the funeral Mass was her son. Fr. Geoige Palick. pastor of and Richard Mickinak have St. Matthew Parish. South Side. formed an organization promot­ Mrs. Palick. a resident of Reading, died Feb. 7 at the Leader Nursing VIDEO STEREO SEWING MISCELLANEOUS ing the practice. The couple, and Rehabilitation Center in Reading. She was 87. members of Holy Trinity Church Bom in Reading, she was the daughter of the late John and Catherine YOUR WEDDING in Ligonier. also see organ STEREO SEWING MINUTELLO S CATERING SERVICE Bujnovski and the wi fe of the late John Palick. Mrs. Palick was a member ON VIDEO donation as a pro-life issue. REPAIRS "Mi tup you In aUchm" For All Occasions — Your Location of SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish. "It’s a life-saving method. I AS LOW AS In addition to her son. Mrs. Palick is survived by one daughter. Helen Factory Service MACHINE • MEETINGS • PICNICS believe if one can support anti­ $ 1 0 0 SerWee for 3 Generations Wummer of Reading; three sisters. Helen Stofko. Verna Kostival and lor many Brands • RETIREMENT • OPEN HOUSE abortion measures, one can Call tor dotalis • GRADUATIONS • WEDDINGS Emily Danko, all o f Reading; three grandchildren; and six great­ support this," said Mrs. Mickinak. RESERVATIONS REPAIR PENNTRONICS SPECIAL $ 7 5 0 • SHORT NOTICE AFTER FUNERALS grandchildren. Some of the common fears about Burial was in Gethsemane Cemetery in Reading. 7 6 1 -4 7 8 9 4110 PENN AVE Oil 6 Adjust ■ In slots organ donation are that organs Relish Trays and Cold Cut MORRONE S Q 9 5 Bertha Magnotti will be taken before the donor dies, Trays Delivered 561-9642 that donors' bodies will be 683-2348 563-2515 Ì7w-a Bertha Magnotti. formerly of Brookline, died Thursday, Feb. 7, In mutilated after death, and that Arlington. Va., where she had been living for several years. family members will have no say Mrs. Magnotti had been a member of Resurrection parish in in whether or not the donor's MISCELLANEOUS Brookline. organs will be used. Preceded in death by her husband John F.. she is survived by two "I wouldn't be involved as a sons, John F. Jr. of Arlington and Ralph A of Reston, Va.. and six SUPERIOR donor if any of it were true," said ALLEGHENY Edowski TREE REMOVAL grandchildren. NEED HELP Mrs. Mickinak, who along with ELECTRIC TREE SERVICE Ttee Service AND TRIMMING With your Cleaning & Repair Funeral Mass was offered Monday. Feb. 11, in Resurrection Church, flKidsnltsliCommtiasl/ Rem oval. Trennung. her husband has founded CODE, I Pruning, Planting. Removal. trimming EMERGENCY/ STORM CALL with burial in Calvary Cemetery. Industrial hedges, landscaping, the Committee for Donor ) Free Estimato*. DAMME WORK CLEAN AND SHINE FREE ESTIMATES Injured spraying, stump grin­ FREE ESTIMATES Education. REGISTERED INSURED ding. Chipper service. Home. Apart. Offices Justina M. Giegerich oua mo w o n t Macs m I Sr. CXisen Discount FULLY INSURED Business. 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Tex; a brother-in-law, Fr. Paul Giegerich of the Vincentian in the number of donors means we 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE PLUMBIN6 Complete Plumbing RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL Home. North Hills; and 13 grandchildren. FREE ESTIMATE INSURED s e w waa ( f i u t a i Repairs and new could find one sooner." Mill IM « MTB UM Installations. Burial was to be in Calvary Cemetery. Hazelwood. CLEAN UP UPON 412-462-8195 The Catholic Church is not COMPLETION aEcnw œ . Quality Workmanship WALL WASHING opposed to people donating 372-1185 884-4013 921-8248 A DIVISION OF C.C P. INDUSTRIES Necrology organs, according to Benedictine Feb. 25 Father Joel Lieb, director of pro­ THS ORIGINAL IN re tt Fr. Fred J. Selbel...... 1949 life programs for the Diocese of B.M. BAILEY • ASK ABOUT OUR CONDITIONAL LIFETIME GUARANTEE Fr. Stanislaus Zmijewski ...... 1 " 5 Greensburg, Pa. "What the GREENTREE BUERKLE Plumbing Co. Inc. Feb. 26 church is against are living wills Plastering Co. Plumbing A Hunting BASEMENT LEAKS Fr. John Faughnan...... 1936 inatw«s. nu. and euthanasia," he said. MO JOB TOO SMALL MirIpasi Tati i n a UN Mr Llasa PERMANENTLY Feb. 27 Meanwhile, the Mickinaks and Neat Wat NcLaia ItUsn Fr. Patrick Shanahan...... I935 others involved with CODE are ? Clean Starar A Orda Clamiti M la * Mar M n K-C COMPANY Lv Malar Haatori BATHROOMS QAS LMES » WATERPROOFING EXPERTS Fr. Daniel J. Maladey...... preparing posters on organ Ok) or » LOCALLY OWNEO A OPERATED Now/ Hhm M Ni UMrt STUFFÏD MAINS CU-AKED • OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE Fr. Joseph B. Keating...... 1942 donation for statewide distribut­ Naw Work nrrw Act viirr dampers BRICK POINTING CONCRETE CONTRACTING Fr. George P. A ngel...... 1962 ion. They are also considering No Job Too issem M i tmM rncf estimates Large or Small FULLY MSUAEO March 1 taking out an advertisement in 921-0615 MS-0140 0MM04 NCMCMTML A COMMERCtAt TOM KICtNSKl WATUMROORNS MMX A OUT!»466-0715 Fr. 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I » Page 8 — Pittsburgh Catholic. Friday. February 22, 1985 Diocesan news

Teaching as Jesus Did

Lent: preparation for baptism

By Ft. FRANK C. SOKOL, PhD. at the Easter Vigil." Thus begins parish communities. And finally, it (RCIA . 21) In its original form. Lent and beliefs. In this context, the going conversion which character­ Asst. Director for Religious their Intense preparation for the ritualizes their own decision to developed as a retreat period prior ancient and revered Lenten izes the genuine Christian. Education Initiation sacraments of Baptism. “elect" to become Roman Catholics. to Baptism — a kind o f spiritual practices of prayer, fasting, and On the first Sunday of Lent, Confirmation, and Eucharist. These catechumens and candidat­ journey arriving at a firm almsgiving, take on a new In their common Lenten journey, February 24. 1985. over one This brief description highlights es, therefore, deserve their new title commitment (or re-commitment perspective: they prepare us to both the faithful and the "elect" hundred people from parishes the "Rite of Election," the second — they are "the elect." for those already baptized) to Christ renew our Baptismal promises and move toward the water-bath of throughout the Diocese will gather stage in the process of coming into The lituigtcal season o f Lent on the feast of His Resurrection. to align our lives again with Baptism which incorporates them in the Cathedral Church of St. Paul full communion with the Roman coincides with this period of Lent was intended to be a Christ's. into the community o f the Church. In order to be chosen for full Catholic Church. It is a crucial intense preparation for Christian microcosm of the entire Christian For the faithful, it is a process of Initiation into the Roman Catholic turning point in the Rite of Initiation, and thus, their purposes life — a reminder that we are not yet During this forty day retreat the remembering Baptism and re­ Church. Upon the recommendation Christian Initiation o f Adults are identical. "Lent is a memorial or what we are called to be. "elect" minister to the faithful by committing oneself to those of their pastors and catechlsts, and (RCIA). for by it. those preparing for a preparation for baptism...It The Lenten "retreat" Is as giving an example. As the "elect" promises. For the "elect," it is a with the support of their Baptism (catechumens) and those renews the community o f the important a time for the faithful as prepare for their Baptism, they process o f anticipating Baptism as godparents. Bishop Bevilacqua will preparing for full reception faithful together with the it Is for the "elect." It Isa recollection witness to the entire Church the mark of initiation. For both Invite them to "enroll" their names (candidates) accept Cod's catechumens and makes them time, in the root meaning o f the community a model of commitment faithful and "elect," Lent is a and then the Bishop will proclaim: "election" o f them as His Holy ready to celebrate the paschal word — a time to recollect ourselves and faith. By their prayer and process of preparation for Baptism, 'You have been chosen to be people. The Rite also celebrates the mysteiy which the sacraments of in relation to God and one another, reflection, they offer the parish and for all that the Lord's initiated into the sacred mysteries "election" of them by their own initiation apply to each individual." to recollect our thoughts, feelings community an example o f that on­ resurrection holds for us. Book review

O n the pow er of penance

By Ft. STEVEN PALSA charity. "Confessions Can Change Your The examination of conscience is Life." David Knight S t Anthony usally negative. One asks oneself Fr. Steven Messenger Press. Cincinnati OH how one failed to keep the law of Paisa ¡984. 59 pages. 82.50. Christ On a positive note, we could St. Anthony Messenger Press has examine ourselves to see how we to be congratulated on this book. are — or are not — bearing the fruit The author is a priest who is of a Christian life. Jesus used the involved full time in preaching example of feeding the hungry and retreats to adults and youth. He is visiting the sick as the criteria for the co-founder of the House of the eternal salvation ordamnation. The Lord Community and Center for list' routine, (ie. I've had some man who received one talent and Spiritual Growth in Memphis. argument with my wife. I've told lies did not invest it but buried it in the The topic is confession' or the on four or five occasions. I've had ground was condemned. He did Sadrament of Reconciliation. too much to drink on maybe two nothing bad with the talent that Father Knight is very honest in his occasions I've yelled at my children was entrusted to him. but he did beginning point. Vatican II brought sometimes) is a good start, but does not lose it, but he gave it back fresh air into the church, but Italso not "lay the ax to the roots" of the intact. If we do nothing bad with produced some unintended fallout sinfulness and does not dig deeper our talents, and nothing good with — a decline in the use o f the seeking the root sin underlying the them, we are guarding them like Holy Name banner Sacrament of Penance. external acts. "We use confession pickles in a jar and are not letting Knight writes that the like a toothbrush when we should the grace o f God bear fruit in the Fr. Francis Lapczynskt pastor of St Hyacinth at the parish Feb. 10. Joining him are altar boys Sacrament of Reconciliation is one use it like a dentist's drill. We keep world. Church In Oakland, blesses new Holy Name and parish Holy Name leaders. The banner will be of the most powerful instruments brushing off the surface of our lives The last part of the book is Society banner following monthly Holy Name Mass used Jor society activities. in theChurch lor personal spiritual while the interior is being eaten entitled. “Affirming the Incarnation growth and the continuing away with decay." — Why We Confess to a Priest." It is conversion of life. "Metanoia" — conversion — and a very important section especially He discusses the sense of sin. the reconciliation are the fundamental in the face of forceful fundamenta­ fact that many Catholics today have dimensions of the entire Christian list opinions to the contrary. The killed their conscience' and existence. recent Synod of Bisops on therefore are unaware of their Interior conversion must be real. reconcilaltion is quoted. "The personal sinfulness He discusses The bond of trust and fellowship decline in the number of confesions the reality of sin and the confusion with the community must be is tied with a diminished sense of about mortal sin. He points out that restored. need for redemption and of the those who have the spiritual The author has a few forceful need for the mediation of the perception to recognize the fact words for confessors. He Church to receive forgiveness of that they are in mortal sin. recommends that the nature of the sins." During this time of Lenten PAINTING He points out that some people penance given be meaningful and conversion and growing in God's used the sacrament as a placebo or helpful in the reform of one's life. He life, the Sacrament of Reconcilia­ D I R PAINTING NOTE: rnmmtrtio ■ naakhwie PAINTING tranquilizer in the past and they suggests that the “three Hail Mary" tion continues to be forgiving lit trior - tWariar Pakmnt Interior * Exterior JA M E S BURN they did not have the incentive to penance be replaced with Scripture power of Jesus touching and Deadline for advertising in Die Business Directory Home Remodeling WALL COVERINGS PAINTING CONTRACTOR reform their lives. The old 'laundry reading and meditation, or acts of transforming our lives Free Estimates - Insured INSURED REFERENCES has been changed. All DON HAZLETT FREE ESTIMATES Comm ercial/Residential advertising for this *02-2797 986-3269 DANIEL BARR Churches/Spray Painting section including 621-4644 SINCE 19S6 changes must be in our Free Estimates Insured Home Again Interior 6 Exterior MJS Painting bands by 12 noon on the j 441-2188 821-3810 twentieth el each Interior Remodeling PAINTING Lowered Winter CONNIE ANN VALENTI Fr. 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It was GENERAL CONTRACTOR Imling Romodoling to make their own while I was busy in another Condructlon Co. Inc. Guaranteed Lowest Ginge Doors & ^ L c h u b a y room. I still feel guilty when I recall how angry and wrapped in white tissue paper and tied with a bow. I Decks, Gamerooms, Prices on Top Quality C om plete Room Additions, AuM. Door Opuniri disgusted 1 was when I returned to the kitchen. think he is a little embarrassed tty its crudeness TharmoNied Wind­ Salts 4 Service Interior when he sees it now, but he still remembers how it Retaining Walls. ows and Doom. 1 netxllotion Included ' They had removed from its box the Valentine was made, why it was made that way, and how 882-8408 279-7789 with purchase R em odeling h e a t in g a Day's cake which I had bought for my mother. It was 655-8678 FREE ESTIMATE8 CERAMIC TILE much love went into making iL NEW A REPAIR REMODELING sitting there on the floor with them. They decided It is a five-inch cross made from an old, wood, Wulm GUARANTEED PLASTERING they had a better use for the white paper, lace dolly grape crate. The vertical and horizontal pieces are IT'S NO 8ECRET Support Your Repek Werk ReetenaMe WALL COVERINGS •ueg e iMs, underneath it. "Like this." he said as he showed me Parish Share Program Bathrooms our heldk together by copper wire. I always have it with 4 8 7 -7 2 9 5 •OdRn eae-CMMEi how they had removed it and then added proudly That our advertisers Specialty •M l a Me " me because of its intrinsic value—because it was invest a portion ol their "easy." made with as much meaning and love as any FREE ESTIMATES advertising budget In GUARANTEE ANY NOME IMPD0VESENT priceless piece of art the Pittsburgh Catholic WINDOWS - White icing was all over their hands, faces and Its special value is that it was made especially for to solicit your trade. 085-3697 Fimmcing 271-6248 shirts They had also concluded that they may as me as was the valentine that he made for you. They oiler you mer­ well eat some cake while they were making the Valentines and crosses are both powerful chandise and services GLASS BLOCK WINDOWS Valentines. Their efforts to restore it to its original at reasonable price*. expressions of love when they symbolize the A .J . A B E L S state by patting it down and smoothing itoverwtth unselfish sharing of life with others so that they IM» their hands were not successful. The mixture of That you should buy K ROOFING CO. may become what God wants them to be. from them, when ybu Ml typt* o! Root Work flour and water an the floor to make glue for my need their merchan­ IH Installation o»*"**. ROOFING SSfw B h a Valin » li precious valentine was a bit disconcerting also. I can still remember how your son described his dise and services and ■ — ■ gift He said that he did not nail or glue the two that you should tall 461-3306 My atheist friend wanted me to know not too long them you saw their W* Cuerearse lilfcfeUM/ pieces together because In his mind that was not //aefeeC U led, b e a ’I p mri ago that she thinks Christians are a bunch of advertisement in the how they made Christ's cross. Contrary to all hypocrites. 'You steal things from other people and Pittsburgh Catholic. In EvwusHUs Compiny 795-0140 available evidence, he believed that the horizontal then act like they're your own. Valentine's Day. for this way, thay know WELTE A and vertical beams were tied together somehow. thalr advertising example, was once a pagan feast. It was a Roman program works. -^REPLACEMENT V ROOFING CO. holiday called Lupercalia or Wolf Day. It originally x* WINDOWS *° honored Valentla. the she-wolf who supposedly The roughness of the wood, he explained, was the IT'S NO SECRET ill MAJOR BRANDS ■ 7DIFFERENT MANUFACTURERS SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1946 raised Romulus and Remus, the mythical founders result o f their making the cross quickly because f/ 21 S TY L E S 4 C O LO R S A ll Windows are Custom Made of Rome. Valentine means belonging to Valentla' thay were in such a hurry to kill Christ. Two dark That dollars Investsd What do you have to say about that?” crevices in the wood, he said, represent the marks by advertisers, resul­ b a ys • BOWS YOU CHOOSE: Residential 6 Commercial ting in Increased sales. made on the cross when Jesus was taken down GARDENS • VINYL • WOOD In th e Pittsburgh • VINYL & ALUMINUM • SHINGLES * TILE * SLATE Father, I'm glad my atheist friend is open and from it and lightning struck iL .-INSULATED STEEL DOORS Catholic help* the • W OOD & VINYL • GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS * SIDING honest with me. but 1 must admit there are times The worn-down end on one piece showed in his Yes we put m new openings • ALUMINUM advertiser establish • SOFFIT & FASCIA * HOT ROOFS when I try to tune her ou t She is Intelligent and has mind what happened to the cross as Jesus dragged rapport with the a big heart, but sometimes I think atheists believe it along the road to Calvary. The piece of wood with Catholic Community of D&D WINDOWS 241-8080 the things they do because a spiritual connection grape stains on it was specifically chosen to show Southwestern Pennsyl­ how Jesus had bled on the cross. vania and al the same ¡a RUBBER ROOFS between their heart and mind has either been M r. Businessm an: time repeated Invest­ weakened or broken. Christ’s true cross was not a work of art. but it Are you concerned about rising costs in the operation FREE ESTIMATES FULLY INSURED certainly was an instrument of love in that it re­ ments helps the ol your business. Interested in reaching a potential No matter what she says, I will continue to enjcy Pittsburgh Catholic audience (or a minimal costs. For example an ad this opened the path to God's heart Valentine's Day Increase Its capacity, 510 S. MAIN ST. size would cost less than..... PGH. PA. 15220 P Valentine's Day in the future because o f my should be a reminder of how important it Is for us to and It helps you the 921-8252 inemories and what they have made that day mean give our heart to God—the heart His Son gave to us reader to learn more *25 PER W E E K to me. if a child has given you a gift o f love, you on the cross. We must never allow the true meaning about your Catholic If you want some more information, please call J lalth In todays world. possess a most powerful form. of the cross to change or to be losL 471-1252 ext. 11______Pittsburgh Catholic, Friday, Februaiy 22, 1985 — Page 9 Classified ads/diocesan news

ACCEPTANCE of an advertisement in the 120 TOURS 385 WANTEO Alumni/alumnae association Pittsburgh Catholic, while TO BUY based on an assumption of ANTIQUES: An alumni /alumnae association Is being organized for the graduates integrity on the part o f the Queen ot the World Tours of Seton-La Salle High School and Its predecessors, Elizabeth Seton and advertiser, does not imply MBI TOURS WANTED endorsement of a product or Pidre Pio Pilgrlmege We wNI buy anything over South Hills Catholic High Schools. service. FRANCISCAN Philadelphia departure ATLANTIC 40 years old; one Item or Graduates o f the three schools should send their name (including Rome, Padre Pio, Assisi, ( r / 4 ) complete household. maiden name), graduation year, address and telephone number to; Lucy C LASSIFIED ADS ordered Loreto, Fatima CITY Furniture, (baby dolls) old TOURS Travel A Tours Bruce. 1000 McNetily Road, Pittsburgh, Pa., 15226. killed after being set but prior N.Y. City Ju ly 5-July 15 3 day/2 night toys, dishes, Iraine, hand to publication w ill be billed at W M k r i q r i Present: painted china, cut glass, Alumni/Alumnae interested In working on a reunion committee - half rate. Classified "kills" Thootor Tour *1 0 8 9 ppdo Departures Every Atlantic City music boxes, china should also indicate so. cannot be accepted after 11 Apr. 19-22 $255 Rome/Lourdes/Fatima Stay where you play cabinets, docks, cobra, bed Pittsburgh departure Sunday & Wednesday. AM Mon. for current week's Trip includes orchestra Caesars Boardwalk sale, dining eats, fancy West View benefit set OCT. 24-NOV. 1 Casino Hotel carved furniture, oil issue. seats for the Liberace paintings, orients! rugs. *1 0 1 9 ppdo M ar 25-27 3129 Show atRadio Cify Music High Prices Paid The PTG o f St. Athanasius parish In West View will host 'A Breath of 001 PERSONALS Halil, Broadway Show FOR INFORMATION * 7 5 Bally Park Place Mar. 3-5 3119 Spring" luncheon and fashion show Saturday. March 9, at noon at the "My One and Only", and «im Bu|li 341-8724 W eekends ALONE Sc PR EG N AN T— much mdle. Mar. 13-15 3129 4 4 3 - 8 0 9 0 Highland Country Club. A bake sale will also be held. For reservations at For A confidental caring M ir|i Decker 835-0246 Departures Every Apr. 24-26 $139 Send for brochure S ftic A /a n c t $11 call Carol. 931-2525, or Jane, 931-5017. Friday. Ohio Bingo friend call L IF E LIN E —562- P.O. Box 98261 Mar. 3 *25 0543 Downtown Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh Pa. 15227 S v n lu fu e A ' Mar. 16 *25 Free-throw champs Butler Area 282-1200, Mon OR CALL Franciscan TOR Valley 489-9020, Beaver 843- Las Vegaa 885-0962 881-3479 Pilgrimages $ 8 5 0505. 728-5651. Mar. 17-21 *399 Winners of the free-throw championship sponsored recently at the Ft Earl Jennings. Director President's Day Holiday Inn Center Strip 390 MISCELLANEOUS Millvale Boys Club by the K of C Council 4029 were: LOSE WEIGHT-GAIN S pecials Meyersdale Maple W EIG H T— Maintain We- Gwen McDonnell, Vicki Bogacz. Pam Paich and Renee Zappia Rich Florida Trip Feb. 17-19. S.M.T. Festival LOSE W E IG H T—Perma­ ightl-AII natural products. WONDERS Dietrich, Jimmy Miller. Ricky Cunningham and Scott Perkins. Vicki, March 16th to 23rd Mar. 28 326 nently-Look and feel great, 100% satisfaction guarante­ Pam and Renee also won in the district shoot-off. OF ITALY Epcot—Disneyworld, $99 pm* Reading Weekend burn off fat, suppress ed. F o r a p e r s o n a l 9 D A Y S Cypress Gardens, Ken­ 'pp.do. Transportation, Shopping Spree appetite naturally! No drugs consultation contact Frank 1809 APARTMENTS JUNE 27-JULY 5, 1965 nedy Space Center & lodging Mar. 29-30 *69 or medication, 100 % sale, 510 ENTERTAINMENT 600 HOME and Arlene Rolek, Herbal Black Hills Passion Play Doable Bonne Totaling Dog Races/Jamboree guaranteed. 481-5053. TQ RENT - Products Distributor. 776- IMPROVEMENTS J F IR M S H E D 1ST F L O C Complet, (Pgh. Pick-up) *325 at least fee. MEL TILLIS 4289, 833-0339. (Serving all $1159 OVERWEIGHT AND BROTHER-For music CITY WIDE REMODEL- i OR-3 Rooms. Bath, Private S K I a t Mar. 30 635 ING-Start now, save money! of Western Pennsylvania) ROME. ASSISI, Call or write RONNIE MILSAP DEPRESSED?—No need to since 1975, playing Top 40, Entrance! Convenient to . P e e k U P e ak be! Lose those extra Holiday polkas, dinner music. For No middle man. Reasonable Church. Bus. Carpeted, Distributorship opportuni­ VENICE, RAVENNA, JULIA CASEY Apr. 6 635 ties available. FLORENCE, PISA. 7 Robinson St. Transp. Lift Ticket. $39 pounds. Springs Coming! weddings, parties, banquets. rates, 24 hours. Call th e ; modern. Security deposit. . Washington ,D.C. House Doctor. 52I-3744. ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE Pgh., PA 15213 Transp. Lift Ticket. Equip. Cherry Blossom Festival Call Mrs. Marshall for Gino Posteraro, after 3, 76I-230L______PREGNANT7UI «TA FROM PITTSBURGH 682-2072 793— 8602 details. 488-6983. 367-0140. ldi MS nm im miltml Rental ...... 3 3 9 Apr. 12-14 8179 EXPERT ROOF RE- RIVERVIEYY PARK AR- Tourist Class Hotels, 2 PAIR-Repair Work our HOTLINE.(412)791-2420 SATURDAYS NashviUe/Gatlinburg POEMS, SONGS, STORI- CELEBRATE—Your speci­ EA-elficiency. I and 2 PREGNANCY TESTING Meals, Daily Breakfast, Specialty. Also Downspout- Mar. 2 and 9 Apr. 25-29 6289 ES-Wanted for publication. al occasion with music by bedrooms, completely* Downtown Pittsburgh 731-2420 D in ne r. li m m For details call ETERNITY. Excellence in ing. Chimney Pointing and remodeled, equipped,, Washington. Pa. 255-6494 No obligation! For details For Information Call Painting. Free Estimates. A ll Caring and confidential VIA TRAVELS rush self-addressed stamped all types ol music. Call 487- kitchens, w w carpets, close information, counseling, SAL MASCARI Reading Outlet Tom o r Tina envelope—T.Koger M-2 4930 or 881-8276. Work Guaranteed. 88I-2944. to bus. Quiet location. RenlY,^ pregnancy testing and retateti 3 6 6-1 077 TOURS Weekend Special T o ll Free Creek Road. McKees Rocks. range from $175-5300 plus-- 1-800-842-8667 FOR POLISH POLKAS- FORMICA SINKTOPS- services. April 13-14 PA 15136. utilities. Adults, no pets. C a ff 3 6 4 -8 6 9 6 Standards and a bit of I nstalled. custom cabinet and Altndba la Mwtiee he. M ulti-D ay Tours Manna Agency. 734-4550. a non-profit organization everything. Music for all lormica work. Complete $ 7 $ pp do 200 HELP Transportation, lodging 400 MISCELLANEOUS occasions and places. Call kitchen remodeling. Qualit) ROOMS-On the first floor " WANTED workmanship guaranteed! PREGNANT? Attonite City and 2 meals. SALES Lenny 276-3850. Private bath, w w carpets:**’ Paul 795-4081. Irigidaire installed. Near .. And you didn't mean to be? ZONA TOURS HAVING THE—MUSIC- Case or*» C arousel KNIGHTS OF COLUM- Brownsville Road inCarrick. - For a tree pregnancy test Ellwood City Transit Inc Dinner Theatre A WIDE—Solid Oak Altar U-LIKE is important for FURNITURE REIPHOL- and confidential support. * Boardwalk BUS-lnsurance Agent. Well 881-3016. .v.. with a pulpit for Sale! your Wedding Reception. STERING—And Custom ATLANTIC CITY Casino FIDDLER ON paying position. Plenty ol CALL BIRTHRIGHT Apr. 19-21 f/s/s/ Guardian Angels Church. The wrong D.J. or band made slip covers. Furniture Mar. 24-25 THE ROOF leads. Beaver Valley and Town Houses $139 213, Steuben Street. 921- could ruin all your plans. We repairing. Registered 6 2 1 -1 9 8 8 A pr. 20 Pittsburgh area. For Castle Shannon $ 7 5 Apr. 21-23 */r»yt/ $129 3807. West End. know this is a special day tor upholsterers. Lowest prices. M a y 12-14 s/m /1/ interview call 367-0440. Mail Free est. 17 yrs., exp. Lou, Easy Walking distancée Trip Includes, roll and you. and want to make it $ 2 9 resume, 4721 McK night John. 36I-8I0I. to St W inifred s Abortion eon bo o coffee on bus. Box $129 Grow perfect. We ofler the linest in Non-Casino’s Road, Room 215, Pitts­ Church/School Public traumatic experience. lunch, Round trip WHEELING Disc Jocke) Emcee Enterta­ H A N D \ M AN-suspended M ar 25-27 n V f/w / $69 burgh, PA 15237. Trans./Shopping 2-3 If yte seed lulp l i putting transportation, 1 nights JAMBOREE Chrysanthemums inment. Give us a call. Before ceilings and paneling a Apr. 15-17 nVVw/ $69 BR houses Rent $300- your life back la fecaa.... lodging, $20 Casino NEEDED-Church organist! 4 p.m. call Jerr> at 471-1252. specialty. 241-8929. Apr 22-24 $39 Order Rooted Cuttings $366 Imed.-later occup bonus, Continental Call 775-6363. after 5 p.m. at 653-6023 or Call C.A.R.E. now. 40 varieties Danny at 881-6246. HANDYMAN—All t>pes Call 281-5457 anytime. Breakfast. $ 2 5 RECTORY HOLSEKEEP- available from; (Confidentiel Support Group READING Mar. 30 Mel TUIis Valentine Special: Make home repairs. Plumbing, ER—live-in. South Hills lo help you copo.) ONE DAY Apr. 6 Ronnie Milsap your arrangements now at heating, carpentr), painting, University Area SAT. MAR. 16 SHOPPING Area. Three priests. P lu tn icki May 1 Charlie Pride 1984 prices. Ofler available and electrical. Ver> Nr. St Paul's Cathedral Our Sarvicis ire Fm M arch 24-26 References required. Box 815 Chrysanthemums till February 28th. reasonable - prompt $ 3 5 $86 ppdo this paper. Choose between 1 BR 5 3 1 -9 0 9 2 For order forms call service! 621-3762. Trip Includes, roll and CHARTER BUSES JEFF MICHAEL'S ORC- or 2 BR/2 Bath apts TEACHERS INTEREST- H EST R A-Music tor all KITCHEN CABINET — $415-$500 Early-later H O LY ST. AN TH O N Y- coffe on bus. roundtrlp AVAILABLE ALASKA ED-in second income from occasions. Vocals, lo p 40's, Refinishing. Large selection occup Gar. available. your love tor God and charity transportation, coins CALL FOR SPRING June 14-July 11 home. Your hours! Earn up 521-1389 50's, polkas, standards. Call ol hardwood doors. Free Call 281-5457 anytime for his creatures made You and deli. SCHEDULES to $1,000 per month using (Evenings Only) estimates. H ill W oodwork­ worthy to possess miraculous $2,149 ppdo Jeff. 276-3954. Call Toll Free your teaching skills. Call 833- ing 462-2276. powers. Encouraged by this Available 1985 Tours S00-223-SS13 4444. LA D Y D J—Eor all occasi­ 810 RESORTS AND thought, I implore of you to 500 SERVICES ons, experienced and PAINTING—Interior $20 VACATION PROPERTY Msyersdale Maple NOVA SCOTIA WANTED-Organist, Choir obtain for me (request). The OFFERED reasonable. Music 40's thru per average room. Exterior answer to my prayer may Festival June 30-July 7 MBI TOURS Director for 300 famil) 80s. Mary, 344-3085 painting, and wallpapering. E LO R ID A —St. Pete Beach require a miracle: even so, MARCH 30 Aug. 9-16 parish. Three weekend - Now taking reservations Leelsdale Station CARPET INSTALLATION Call Don 884-0837. you are (he saint of miracles. $674 ppdo liturgies and adult choir. MUSICAL ENTERTAIN- lor 4 14 thru 12 28 85-1 BR'" 99 Ohio River Blvd. A N D SALES—Stair shifts, SENIOR C ITIZE N S — Have O gentle and loving Saint, $ 2 7 Excellent opportunity and M ET -for your occasions by Condo, near Beach?* ______4X0 Leetsdale.Pa. 15056 carpet repair. 30 years your walls washed or painted whisper my petition into the Trip includes transpor­ experience for young MISTY BLUE BAND! Restaurants. Eishing. Sleeps, experience. Reasonable Good \ariety. 443-6377 or at prices you can a!lord. 24 i - 4 Starting at 5175 wk - ears of the sweet Infant Jesus tation, roll and coffee PACIFIC 2 6 6 - 3 2 1 1 musician. Contact Pastor. rates. Discount to Senior 5953. ______and the gratitude of my heart on bus. Admission to NORTHWEST Our Lady of Victory Church 443-1054. 5550 month. Call 929-484.1 ,, Festival Park. Pancake 274-8575. citizens. 884-0859. w ill ever be yours. S.M.B. July 5-July 24 STARDUST— Music lor WALL WASHING-House M Y R TLE BEAC H-Beacb-* supper, Historical $1359 ppdo HAULING, MOVING,— dancing — listening- cleaning, window cleaning, home lor rent! 4 Bedrooms. 2 ,r THANKS TO-Our Lord, Pageant. Cleanup attic, garages, Wedding anniversaries, paper cleaning and replace­ baths, a c. cable t\. One Blessed Mother, all the See Mt. Rushmore, ZOO SITUATION estates, cellars. Fair prices, parties, banquets. Senior ment window ropes, grass block trom ocean, 462-8545. , Saints, especially Sts. Yellowstone, Yosemlte. WANTED Laa Vim *. Nevada move anything. 828-6614. Citizens A.A.R.P. get cutting. Go anywhere. Free Joseph, Ann, Anthony, Jude. Hearst Castle, Disney­ 782-4492. togethers. sing alongs! We estimates. Call 481-5866. via Bus Transportation MAINTENANCE MAN- OCEAN CITY MARY- Padre Pio, Therese, Mother land, Universal Studio, will pla> at an) location! 488-6623. LAND-V acation on our 15 Days 14 Nights Sar Diego, Tijuana. Wants to work in any IN V IT A T IO N S —A ll occa­ Therese of Jesus lor lavors Please Call Chuck. 521-7744. white sand beaches this July 10-July 24, 19S5 Church in Allegheny County. sions. embossed or engraved, received. S.M.B. M exico. Las Vegas, St. Bathtubs Resurfaced summer! Cal l o l l tree lor A ll types o f work. Please call stationery, napkins, lavors. TIRED OF HIGH PRICED Louis Arch. Save $2000 compared Rental Brochure. Shoreline THANKSGIVING—Nove­ * 1 1 0 0 pp uo Monday-Friday. 452-7109. missals. Discount prices. BANDS?—Want continuous to new tub Installation Properties. 1-800-638-3580. na to St. Jude. O Holy St. Trip includes, round 1 All loan escorted Shirley Stationery Co. 421- non-stop music! Hire a DJ 2 YEAR WARRANTY CAUFORNIA bom Pittsburgh Jude, Apostle and Martyr, trip transportation, 4806 or 421-2792. reasonable rates. Call Chuck. great in virtue and rich in Hotel Lodging, taxes, July 5-July 27 385 WANTED •1 7 9 9 5 Work r.iivjntctti FLORIDA 1985 LAZAK L A I LKING-Spec- 761-1766 or Mark 741-2872. mirdes. near kinsman to tips, gratuities, en- TO BUY 327-1495 $1450 ppdo Florida Détaxa ialist-Experienced over 25 GETAWAY Jesus Christ, Faithlul tranc fees, touring and C ELEBR ITY—Versatile PorcWain Rasurtacing See Calgary Stamp­ Mar. 16-24 years. You provide the Now taking reservations intercessor of all who invoke more. Call or write for ALL—'Good used furnituie band lor your wedding or ede, Banff. Lake Louise, S NIGHTS 2 DINNERS occasion, w ell provide the for Spring/Summer /F all your special patronage in warned, kitchen sets, DR or banquet. Continuous free brochure. Mt. St. Helen, Yellow­ the service. Your location or Let M&R Construction Season. Reasonable time of need, to you I have ppdo BR sets. I piece or entire entertainment! Call us now stone, Victoria, Duluth, $ 3 2 9 ours. Catering 50-500. Build Your Future Rates. Exclusive Ocean recoure from the depth of my home. Day 766-5115. Eve., lor 1985 dates. Paul 823- Gatlinburg/Nashville Seattle. ours. Catering 50-500. •Home RemoOeling Village Resort on heart and humbly beg to 761-4821 4975. Annapolis/Balt. Reasonable! Call anytime Fully Insured Hutchinson Island. whom God has given such Available 85 dates Beautifully furnished July 10-14-85 NASHVILLE April 12-14 *169 AMERICAN FLYER, 231-0947 520 PROFESSIONALS •Lowest Prices great power to come to my PHOTOGRAPHER—For Condos sleeps 4, 3000’ Aug 14-18-85 LIO NEL, IVES—Toy (rains SERVICES •No Job Too Big < assistance. Help me in my FAN FAIR all occasions. Specialty Private Beach, Sauna, Sept. 18-22-85 Washington, D.C. and accessories. By collector. present and urgent petition. weddings & portraits. Call J. Smalt Jacuzzi 3 pools, Free Oct. D.J. Week. June 10-16 3 MEALS Any age or condition. PAY Bolvedere Residence In return I promise to make Tarr Photographic. 828- •Free Estimates Golf & Tennis, Exquisite $459 ppdo APRIL 19-21 $150 UP TO $10.000. 276-5325. Sbii ApprnU %llta«al Ham your name known and cause 9285. IK AnKritMnr 4 CSMlMCNt Restaurant & Lounge you to be invoked. Say three $ 2 6 9 pp.do C A S H — F o r o ld oa k M n * Wanna C ALL NOW Easy drive to Epcot. Our Fathers, three Hail Trip includes RT Nash/ O p ry land furniture. Furnishing old WOOD FLOOR SPECIAL­ ONE DAY TOURS IST—Old and New Floors, • 24 Hour Nuning Can MIKE OR TERRY Marys and Glorias. Publica­ transportation. Roll April 26-29 $259 home. Not antique dealer. •Visitor* Always Walcoma All Inclusive $ 2 7 5 week sanded and refurnished. Office 361-7985 tion must be promised. St. and C offee on bus. Box Mapte Festival Call 361-6185. Loo ted on & up Jude pray for us and all who Lunch, Silver City, Mar. 23 $24 On# Day Trips Installation and sales ol all R oute 422 Home 795— 6312 We con provide all CASH—For jewelry, invoke your aid Amem. This Tenn., Gatlinburg, 4 Mar. 31 $24 FalUagvratar/ styles of wood floors. Call lor 7 mla a oast nseessary travel diamonds, watches, sterling, Of No« Novena is considered by nights lodging, Opry- S om a n«/ tree est. 793-8017. _____ arrangements at no music boxes, quilts, old toys, Caatla many to be very helpful. land, USA, Grand Ole 3 we e k Chicken Farm charge. Apr.2 $24 pocket knives, oriental rugs, GAETANO’S 700 AUTOMOBILES SMB. Opry, Musical Show, European Tour Call 884-2707 882-2707 Complimentary Din­ Hartwood Acres old trains, hand-painted BANQUET HALL 3 FOR SALE Sept. 24- O ct. 15 ANK YOU-Saint An- ner. Call or Write for May 8 $25 China, baby dolls & oil CATERIN6 SERVICE 824-2191 ny, Saint Jude, Blessed paintings, teddy bears, Your location or Ourt 1980 MISTANG—4 cyl. 4 Spring/Summer detailed brochure. $1499 • ppdo Sea W orld ther and Holy Family for June 23 $27 pottery. We buy anything 818 Broadway Ave. spd. Hatchback. Low over 50 years old one piece McKees Rocks. Pa., 15136 >rs granted and received, Call •» '"15 T"”'"1 mileage. Excellent C onditi­ nhall Family. WASHINGTON. D.C. B ro c h u ^ 1988 Tour Brochures are or entire estate. Highest 7 7 1 -8 3 3 8 CHARLANE on! Call alter 7 p.m. $3.500 HILTON now available . Call today prices paid. 261-5697. 429-1119. iN K YO U—Dear Jesus, 3 day/ 2 nights Lenzner Tours lor your copy. ude and Blessed Mother MAY 9-11 I PAY C A SH —for old coins SHOWER » WEDDING MANOR HEAD avors granted. May the and old watches and I FAVORS Private Condo Sleeps *1 6 9 pp 761-7000 AM ITY TRAVEL and DECORATIONS HOME t Sacred Heart of Jesus appraise estates! Call Bob 809 APARTMENTS 6. Fully Furnished. Professional Guided Premente EUKOPE PARTY TIME FOR THE raised, honored, adored 1 <800-342-2349 343-9968. TO RENT A/C. 2 Baths, TV, Tour of Washington. 2 Weeks/7 Countries Birthday Faxon, etc glorified throughout the Mt. Ne bo Road ELDERLY Washer/Dryer, Dish­ Roll and Coffee on bus. TWA from Pittsburgh W AN TED TO ELY-Old NEAR MCKEESPORT HOSPITAL d now and forever, 1 Sewickley, Pa 15143 MIKE FEINBER6 CO. me CARNEGIE-Second Floor. washer. Shorl walk to Box lunch on bus. furniture and collectables. 120 Seventh St Pgh. Pa 1S222 STATE LICENSED beach. Free Tennis, n. J.B.B. $ 1 4 9 8 ppo. 3 rooms, plus bath. Equipped Round trip transporta­ One piece or entire state. 261-0490 Swimming Pool, Rac- JUNE 18-JULY 2 kitchen. w w carpels. Hall INK YOU-St. Jude for tion. 2 nights lodging. 3 AN TIQ U E OUTLET 835- For Information gas plus electric. $250, adults quetbaii. Private day sightseeing. Com­ SEPT. 12-SEPT. 26 4750. on Admloslono ers answered. 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Bishop Malone to speak here PCUC grateful law is implemented Bishop speaker in New Castle

Eleven McKeesport area parishes will sponsor a four-part Lenten People Concerned for the Unbom Child (PCUC) said that it and other Bishop Bevilacqua will be the keynote speaker at the Friends of series Thursdays of Lent at St. Angela Merlcl church hall In White Oak. pro-life groups are grateful that 1980 legislation that cuts ofTstate tax Catholic Education banquet on Sunday. March 3 at the New Englander. Among the speakers to appear will be Youngstown Bishop James funding for abortions has been implemented. The law's New Castle. The banquet begins with a cocktail hour at 6 p.m. Malone, president of the U.S. Catholic bishops. He will speak on “The implementation became effective Feb. 15. The banquet is an effort to rally support for St. Vitus Elementary Mon Valley and the U.S. Bishops" April 2 at 7:30 p.m. The legislation had been signed by Republican Gov. Richard School the only remaining Catholic elementary school in New Castle, Other speakers in the series are: Dr. William Kraft. "A Whollstic Thornburgh but challenges in the court withheld implementation until and to recognize the contributions o f Catholic education in Lawrence Approach to Coping With and Growing From Stress," March 7: Fr. a recent decision by a full panel o f Commonwealth Court. County. Eugene Lauer. "Does Catholic Morality Fit Our Times and Needs?-'. ‘Tor too long, we have been forced to cooperate, through the use of tax Tickets for the event are 830 and can be purchased from the St. Vitus March 14: and Sister Margaret Ormond. "Prayer for the Long Haul" dollars, in the destruction of thousands o f innocent preborn children," parish and school offices, or theDeCarbo Funeral Home. 941 South M111 March 21. said Mary Winter. PCUC executive director in a Feb. 15 statement. ‘We St.. New Castle. Donation is 81 for each session and all are welcome. believe Pennsylvanians have something better to offer for mothers other than death o f their children." McKeesport seminar for catechists In her statement Mrs. Winter criticized the Judges who enjoined the Upper St Clair series funding ban citing their unwillingness to allow the will of the people The Confraternity o f Christian Doctrine South Central Deanery will voiced through their elected representatives to be exercised. St. Louise de MariUac parish In Upper St.Clalrwillsponsora five-part hold a workshop for catechists on Saturday, March 2 at Sena Catholic "Thousands of innocent lives have been lost and millions o f tax Lenten prayer service series Tuesdays beginning Feb. 26, at 7:30p.m. In High School. McKeesport Registration for the event starts at noon. dollars have been spent to destroy them." Mrs. Winter said. She noted The workshop is designed to enable catechists to enrich their faith, the church. that in 1983 84.8 million dollars was provided for more than 12000 increase their understanding of the Christian message, and develop Speakers, dates and topics are: Fr. Donald Wuerl rector of St. Paul Medicaid abortions. Mrs. Winter said that the concern o f abortion their catechetical skills. Seminary on '"Church: A Living Faith Experience" Feb. 26; Fr. Thomas providers was not broad enough for the abortion providers to offer free Tobin, secretary to Bishop Anthony Bevilacqua, "Rediscovering Theresa Orlando, director of religious education at SL Joseph Parish abortions. O'Hara Township, will deliver the keynote address at the workshop's Reconciliation." March 5. Mrs. Winter cited the existence of dozens of emergency pregnancy Sister Marietta Russell, director of the family life center at St. general session. She will discuss storytelling centers that offer housing, legal and medical care, clothing furniture Sebastian parish in Ross Twp., "Productivity of Christian Suffering," Bishop Bevilacqua will also address the convocation and catechists and counseling for pregnant women at no cost to the taxpayer. March 12 Sister Barbara Elnloth of theGreensbuig Diocese. "Prayer As will Jiave the opportunity to meet with him individually. An Expression of a Love Relationship With God." March 19: and Aux. ‘We have in the past and will continue in the future to do everything Three workshop topics will be offered— scripture, morality and moral In our power to help women continue their pregnancies," Mrs. Winter Bishop Anthony Bosco, "The New and Everlasting Covenant." March 26. issues, and sacramentality. Each workshop topic will be divided into said. "If the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is willing to provide tax- three grade levels — primary, intermediate and Junior high school. funding to that end. it wiD have the whole-hearted support of the pro-life Virginia Luft, religious education director at St. Michael Parish in Ellwood City Lenten renewal movement" Elizabeth, is chairperson for the event and Maureen McGeough, religious education director at St. Eugene Parish in Liberty Borough, St. Agatha parish in Ellwood City will host a Lenten renewal the week Brookline pair mark 50 years co-chairperson. Fr. David Drlesch. parochial vicar at St. Mary of of Feb. 24-March 1 conducted by Capuchin Fr. Bonaventure Stefun. Czestochowa Parish in McKeesport, is deanery director and Kathy Lang, The schedule Includes a vesper service Sunday. Feb. 24. at 7 p.m, Mr.and Mrs. William Roth of Brookline celebrated their 50th wedding program manager at SL Aloysius Parish in Wllmerding Is associate weekday morning Masses and homilies at 9 a.m. and evening Masses anniversary Sunday. Feb. 17.withaMassinOurLadyofLoretoChurch, deanery director. and talks at 7 p.m. Theme for the week will be "Renewed Life, Renewed Brookline. A dinner and reception for family and friends followed at the The registration fee for catechists has been paid by pastors o f the Love." LeMont Restaurant. deanery. For more information or to register, contact Mrs. Luft at St. Topics for each day's evening talk are: 'Trust Your Loving Father." The couple were married Feb. 12. 1935 in Oberweissenbrun, Michael Parish. 230 Fifth Street, Elizabeth. Pa.. 15037; or telephone Sunday: "The God of Love Introduces Himself' Monday; ‘Translating Germany. 384-5653 or 672-6136. God's Written Word" Tuesday: "Who Is the Jesus We Love?"Wednesday; They have two daughters, Josephine Groff of McMurray and "Sins of Weakness. Sins of Strength" Thursday and "The Church Is Elizabeth Philippe of Monroe. Ohio; one son. William of West Calliope House concert Christ's Body" Friday. Homestead: four grandchildren and one great-grand-daughter. The renewal services will be conducted in the church and hall on Fifth Singer and songwriter Si Kahn will perform in concert Saturday. Mr. Roth Is a retired foreman at Western Pennsylvania Water Co. March 2. at 8 pm . in Synod Hall. 125 N. Craig SL. Oakland. The program Street. For information call 752-1271. All are welcome. (formerly South Pittsburgh Water Co.) will be interpreted for the deaf. Tickets are 87 at the door or 86 in advance from East End Food Co-op, Pitt and CMU box offices and Etna spaghetti dinner Duquesne alumni night Kaufmann's. For information call 322-6359.

All Saints School. Etna will hold a spaghetti dinner on Sunday. Duquesne University will hold alumni night when the Dukes play Clothing, furniture sought March 3 from 3 to 7 p.m. in the activities building. Tickets are $4 for George Washington University on Thursday. Feb. 28 at 8 p.m. in the adults and 83 for children under 12. For tickets, telephone 781 -6586 or Civic Arena. The SL Vincent De Paul Society, hard hit by appeals from the needy, is 781-4788. Proceeds benefit the school's equipment fund. A limited number of free tickets have been made available to alumni issuing appeals for used furniture, clothing, mattresses, blankets, cribs, and their guests through the university's alumni relations office. To kitchen ware and other items to help restock its warehouse. obtain tickets, telephone the alumni office at 434-6209 before Friday. Trucks will pick up three or more bags of clothing and usable Items of Parish presents, The Last Supper’ Feb. 22: tickets will be mailed on a first-come, first-serve basis. furniture and limited amounts of newspapers. For truck service call An alumni reception will be held at 6 p m in the Igloo Club o f the 885-1000. The Upper Room Group will present 'The Last Supper" on Sunday. arena. A 85 ticket Includes club admission, beverages and hors ’Spirituality of St Paul’ March 3 at 7 p.m. In Centurian Hall. St. Maurice Parish. 2001 Ardmore d'oeuvres; ticket holders will also be admitted to the club at halftime. Blvd.. Forest Hills. The presentation is open to the public. Tickets for the reception can be obtained by telephoning the alumni office. St. John Neumann parish on Rochester Road. Franklin Park, will host a talk on “The Personality and Spirituality of St. Paul" Thursday. Feb. 28. at 7:30 p.m. in the church. Giving the presentation will be Brother St Bernadette renew program ’Last Day ’ set in Rochester Elliott C. Maloney o f St. Vincent Archabbey, a professor of New Testament Studies at St. Vincent Seminary. The Renew Program at St. Bernadette Parish. Monroeville, has The St. Cecilia Theater Guild will present its fifth annual production He will examine the letters of St. Paul to focus on his personality traits, scheduled a series of events for the fourth semester of the program. The of the Lenten tableau "The Last Day" beginning Friday. Feb. 22. at 8 pm. his religious conversion and development as the Church's first focus for the semester is "Dlscipieship." in the school hall, 303 Jackson SL theologian. On Tuesday. Feb. 26, "Reflections on the Passion" will be the theme for The production Includes 17 scenes based on the Gospel o f SL the large group discussion at 7:30 p.m. in the parish hall. Matthew and accompanied by music. It covers the Agony of Christ and Scott Twp. luncheon A film and presentation "The Eucharist and Dlscipieship" will be held concludes with the Resurrection. on Wednesday, March 13 at 7:45 p.m. in the parish hall. Taking lead roles again will be Chalres Mlganelll o f Rochester as The Women's Guild and Christian Mothers at Our Lady o f Grace, On Sunday. April 21. the CSJ Musicians will sing at the noon Mass Christ and Cheiyl Grecich of New Brighton as Mary. Robert J. Vogel of Scott Twp., will hold their annual "Queen's Luncheon." card party and and will present a concert in the parish hall following the lituigy. East Rochester is producer and William J. Powell, director. fashion show Saturday. March 9. at noon at the Airport Holiday Inn. For The show will run each Friday of Lent concluding on Good Friday. reservations at 812.50 call Mary Alice King 221-1525, or Joanne The production is free and open to all. Kuczinski. 221-1524. Lent at Lebanon shrine ’My Fair Lady’ to begin South Side singers sought The National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon will hold special programs during Lent Mass will be offered at noon on Fridays, followed The Assumption Theatre Guild will present "My Fair Lady" next The South Side Community Choir is accepting members for Its upcoming performance of the Bach cantata "Jesu Meine Freude (Jesus, by prayers and lunch. The shrine's annual silent retreat will be month in McGovern Hall (beneath the church), 45 N. Sprague Ave, Priceless Treasure)." conducted Saturday, March 30. from 8 p.m. to midnight, with Fr. Bellevue. Performances are Saturday. March 2, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, William Martin, superior of the Oblates of Maty Immaculate in March 3 .2 p.m.: Thursday. March 7.7:30 p.m.: Saturday. March 9.8:30 Rehearsals are set tentatively for Sundays at 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul Monastery. 148 Monastery Ave. For information call 381-1188. Washington. D.C. as retreat master. p.m.: and Sunday. March 10. 2 and 8:30 p.m. For tickets at 83.50 call Stations will be conducted at noon on Monday. Tuesday and 761-1056 or 766-6660. Wednesday of Holy Week, with Mass at noon on Holy Thursday and 8 West Mifflin program a.m. and noon on Good Friday. Naim Guild seeks members The Knights of Columbus Council 4210 in West Mifflin will host an evening of recollection open to the public Wednesday. March 6. at 7:30 Free income tax assistance The Naim Guild o f Pittsburgh, an oiganizatlon for Catholic widows pm. Saying Mass and conducting the evening will be Fr. Claudio and widowers. Is in the midst of a membership drive aimed at inviting Plccininl. CP. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will be offered single Catholics ages 35 and older to join. The guild meets the last for low-income, elderly, disabled, and non-English speaking taxpayers Friday of each month at 8 p.m. at Lawless Hall (Blvd. o f the Allies St Winifred fish fry’ at the St. Ursula School cafeteria Allison Park. The free program is a entrance). St. Mary of Mercy Church. Downtown. The next meeting is Friday. Feb. 22. For Information call 885-3813. project of the parish's apostolic committee. The PTC of St. Winifred parish, ML Lebanon, will hold Its first annual Persons seeking help should bring their tax packages. W-2 forma fish fry Friday. March 1. from 3 to 9 pm. in Benedict Hall. 550 Sleepy interest statements, and copies of their 1983 federal and state tax ISDA card party set Hollow Rd. Dinners, sandwiches and a children's menu will be featured. forma For the real estate or rent rebates, persons should bring evidence Take-outs will also be available. For information call 344-7140. Of their Social Security earnings. The Italian Sons and Daughters of America will hold thier annual Office hours will be Wednesday afternoons from 1 to 4 p.m. and "Fair Lady Frolic" card party, luncheon, fashion show and bake sale Churchill fashion show set Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 to 10 p.m. Special afternoon Saturday. March 9. at noon at the Pittsburgh Hilton. hours have been scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. on Thursday. Feb. 21; For tickets at 817.50 call the ISDA office, 261-3550. Proceeds will The Lady Margaret Beaufort Guild and Christian Mothers at St. John Friday. March 1; Monday. March 11; Tuesday. March 19: Thursday. benefit the organization's Kennywood Park trip for some 500 Fisher parish in Churchill will hold their annual luncheon fashion April 4; and Friday. April 12 To schedule an appointment, telephone disadvantaged children in the area. show and card party Saturday. March 9. at the Edgewood Country Club. 486-8876. Tickets are 811.

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The Duquesne University Institute of Formative Spirituality will offer Catholic Youth Ministry will conduct its spring program. 'Training the mini-course, "Problems of Sexuality and Chemical Dependency.'' on Youth Ministry: A Program for Adult Volunteers." from March 5 to Thursday through Saturday. March 7 to March 9. May 21. The course will discuss chemical dependency (drugs, alcohol) The program is designed to provide an opportunity for adult voluteers involving priests and Religious. It will also discuss the biological and who are interested or active in working in parish youth ministry to gain psychological foundations o f human sexuality and their integration in a fundamental understanding of Youth Ministry and to Improve their spiritual development and formation. knowledge and skills necessary in ministry to youth. Conducting the course will be Fr. Michael R. Peterson. M.D.. a priest Class sessions in the 30-hour program will be held on Tuesday , psychiatrist who is director of the St. Luke Institute at Marsalin, evenings from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Youth Ministry Office. 40 S. 14th St... Holliston. Mass. The institute provides medical and spiritual treatment South Side: the April 30 session will be held at the Shuman Center. East • and rehabilitation to the drug and/or alcohol dependent priests and Liberty. Religious. The schedule of sessions are: March 4, “Introduction to Youth The mini-course will be held on the ninth floor of the Rockwell Hall on Ministry," to be conducted by Ron Ragan: March 12. "Adolescent the university campus from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday; from 9:30 am. to Spiritual Development" to be conducted by Sister Maty Agnes Earner: 12:30 p.m. and from 2 to 4:30 p.m. on Friday: and from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 March 19. "The Developing Teenager," to be conducted by Ann p.m. on Saturday. Brownlee; and March 26. "Adults and Adolescents: Friend or Foes?," to The cost of the mini-course is 820. The mini-course can also be taken be conducted by Ms. Brownlee. for one graduate credit from the university. April 2, ‘Youth Ministry and Religious Education." to be conducted tty - For more information, telephone Jean Feld, program coordinator at Dr. David Pastrick: April 9. 'Teenage Chemical Abuse." to be conducted the Institute, at 434-6028. by Marilyn Ingalls; April 16, ‘Teenage Abuse: Physical. Sexual and ' Psychological." to be conducted by Sgt. Ray Mlckowski; and April 23. S t Patrick’s Day events “Introduction to Cults." to be conducted by Fr. Donald Breier. The Knights o f Equity and the Daughters of Erin will host a number Priest honored April 30, "Teenagers and Delinquency," to be conducted by Keith of events to mark St. Patrick's Day. Morris; May 7. "Organizing and Planning Youth Ministry Programs.” to Their celebration begins Thursday, Feb. 21, with a talk by Irish Ft. Michael Vecchlo, pastor of Madonna of Jerusalem Parish in be conducted by Mr. Ragan; May 14, "A Parish Youth Ministry Model";”' historian Dr. Donal McCartney at 8 p.m. in the Knights' headquarters at Sharpsburg, receives congratulations from Thomas Gtgltottt (right), May 21. and 'Youth Ministry Resources," to be conducted by Mr. Ragan. ' ** 533 E. Ohio St.. North Side. Admission is free and all are welcome. director of the Veterans Administration Hospital in AsplnwalLfor the The tuition for the program is 840. with 820 due at the time o f' > The group's annual St. Patrick’s Day Mass will be offered Sunday. priest's 25 years o j pastoral service at the facility. Looking on ts registration and the balance due on April 2. Registration is limited to 30 March 3, at 11 am. at the Little Sisters of the Poor Home. Benton Welden Bayliss. chief of chaplain services. Recently, Fr. Vecchlo was students and the deadline for registration is Tuesday. Feb. 26. Z Avenue. North Side. A breakfast will follow. presented a certificatefor 25 years of outstanding performance at the To register, send name, address, telephone number, parish and check ~ The Knights’ annual St. Patrick's Day banquet and dance will be held hospital. payable to the Youth Ministry. 48 S. 14th St. Pittsburgh. Pa 15203. For at the Blarney Stone Restaurant. Etna Friday, March 15. Featured will more information, telephone 488-0900. be presentation of "Irishman of the Year." "Harp" and 'Tara" awards. Charity basketball game For reservations for the banquet call Gerald R O'Brien, 931-8362. Downtown Lenten series Both the Knights and Daughters will also join in the annual St. The faculty members o f North Catholic and Central Catholic high Patrick's Day parade Saturday, March 16. in Downtown Pittsburgh schools will play a charity basketball game on Saturday, March 2. at 8 Sister Jacqueline Ketter, director of religious education at St. Anne ' beginning at the Civic Arena at 10 a.m. A party will follow at the Islam p.m. at the North Catholic gymnasium. 1400 Troy Hill Road. Troy Hill. parish in Castle Shannon, will conduct a lunchtime Scripture series at St. Mary of Mercy Church's Lawless Hall. Downtown, on the Fridays of Grotto. North Side. Tickets are 82 each at the door and proceeds will benefit the tuition James M. Toomey is Worthy Sir Knight of the Knights of Equity and assistance funds at both schools. Lent beginning March 1. Marge Gallagher is president of the Daughters of Erin. Organizing the event are Jim Porter of North Catholic and John Sister's talks will focus on "Who do you say that I am?" and will be ‘ offered from 11:30 a.m. to noon and again from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Flschetti of Central Catholic A master catechist with the diocese, Sister Jacqueline holds degrees St Pat’s Parade set in theology, education and m usic She has taught courses on the Bible The annual St. Patrick's Parade will be held in Pittsburgh Satuday. 4Stress’ topic in South Park throughout the diocese and has studied and traveled in the Holy Land. March 16. beginning at 10 a.m. near the Civic Arena In this series she will study Christ through the eyes of six persons from „ Organizations wishing to participate should contact Ed Fay, general A five-part series on "Stress Management for Mothers" will be the Gospels. ^ chairman, at 286 Main St.. Pittsburgh 15201. 621-3342. by March 2. conducted at Nativity School's a-v room. South Park, Fridays, beginning The series is free and open to the public. For information call 261- Information on the "Miss Smiling Irish Eyes" contest is available March 1, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. 0110. from Sara Madigan. Roosevelt Arms, 607 Penn Ave., Apt 22, Pittsburgh The course, conducted by Kathy Klocek. will focus on nutrition, self­ 15222. A picture of the entrant an I rlsh girl of age 16 or older and single, management. exercise and relaxation. To pre-register at 810 call 655- Sharpsburg HNS jubilee must accompany the entries. 1565. is The Holy Name Society at Madonna of Jerusalem Church in it Sharpsburg recently hosted a visit by retired Bishop Vincent Leonard Calendar on the occasion of the parish Holy Name Society's 75th anniversary. • it Bishop Leonard officiated at a concelebrated Mass. assisted by Fr. le FRIDAY, FEB. 22 SATURDAY, MARCH 2 Michael J. Vecchio. pastor. le Daughters o f Erin — Luncheon-card party, noon. Knights of Equity A father-son breakfast followed, with Sharpsburg Mayor Marion n. St. Mary Lyceum, North Side — Meatless dinners o f fish, oysters, club rooms, 533 E. Ohio St., (changed from Elks Club) North Side. Gerardi giving the welcome. Current officers and 27 Holy Name ie shrimp, seafood platter, scallops, sandwiches, each Friday ofLenL 3 to 7 Donation, S3; tickets at the door. members ages 75 and older were honored. The officers are Michael p.m.. 910 Chestnut SL St. Norbert, Overbrook — Flea market. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.. church hall, Rts. Cerra. president; Frank Postava Jr., vice-president; Peter Cassano. d: Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh — Evening of fellowship with the 88 and 51. secretary: Miguel Rey, treasurer: and Thomas Chille, marshall. Gaels, including one-act play, songs and readings from Irish literature. P- 8 p.m., Synod Hall. Oakland. Admission free. SUNDAY, MARCH 3 New musicals for Fr. Smith Naim Guild. SL Mary o f Mercy, Downtown — Mass. 7:30 p.m. and WPX1TV, Channel 11 — Mass for shut-ins. 6 a.m. Mass interpreted for meeting and social. Lawless Hall. Refreshments, dancing, cards. Open to the deaf. Fr. Tom Smith will open two musicals at a dinner-theater at St. Mary ' Catholic widowed and singles. Guests welcome. St. Michael, South Side — "Veronica's Veil," 1 p.m. for adults; 5:30 p.m. Center, 414 Olive St.. McKeesport. "The Witness" reopens the new Christian Mothers and Guild, Most Holy Name, Troy Hill — Fish for adults and children. 21 Pius St. Reservations (required) by calling season and will run Saturdays beginning Feb. 23 through May 11. dinners. 4 to 7 p.m.. school hall. Each Friday of March. Cost, 83.85:82 for 431-5550. featuring Fr. Tom Smith, Fr. John Cassella, The Evangels and Sistei children under 12. For take-outs call 231-9476. St. Michael. Braddock — Organ recital by Homer Wickline. 3 p.m.. Amata's Angels. Dinner will be at 6:30 p.m., with the show at 8:30 p.m. ., featuring works of Wayne Barlow. An original production of "All God's Children" featuring Fr. Smith SUNDAY. FEB. 24 Single ACTS, St. Winifred. ML Lebanon — Mass. 10:30 am. and and the Heavengels will be performed Sundays beginning Feb. 24 PTG, SL Titus, Aliquippa — Pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.. church brunch in renewal center. Open to single, divorced or widowed through May 12. with dinner at 4 p.m. and the show at 5:30 p.m. For hall. 952 Franklin Ave. "All you can eat." Adults, S3; children 10 and Catholics. Call 341-5065 for information. reservations call 664-4335 or 672-0240. Group rates are available. under. 81. St. James, West End — Spaghetti and meatballs dinner, noon to 6 p.m., K ofC, Council 4029— Fresh ham dinner, council hall. 1248 Evergreen Activity Building. Neptune S’ Sanctis Sts. Tickets at the door at 84 for Ave.. Millvale. Cost. 85 for adults; 82.50 for children. adults and 82.50 for children under 12. Also by calling the rectory. 922- BEFORE YOU BLOW is I VILLANI REALTY [U 5584. Take-outs also available. YOUR STACK...CALL 79 MONDAY. FEB. 25 A 6300 Coastal HwvMwy P 0 BoxRn» 525SPS L U St St. Philomena Squirrel Hill — Blood drive. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.. school gym. RAY ADENOUR Ocian City. Md. 21842 DAWN (Divorced-Separated and Widowed Now), St. Athanasius. West To sign up call Mimi Giroux. 421-2575. REALTOR 321-5600 SALES RENTALS—CONDOMINIUMS in View— "Trivial Pursuit" entertainment night. 7 to 9 p.m., Athanaslan Christian Mothers and Guild, St. Josaphat South Side — Social. 1.30 in Hall. Snacks and soft drinks requested. Coffee and tea provided. For Now renting for 1985 p.m.. Mission S’ Sterling Sts. Donation. 85. Chimneys Cleaned, 12 3*4 tor«« Apl T—irNmmi i Candewniumi >P information call Flo Story, 734-3399 after 5:30 p.m. or Fr. A1 Zapf. 931 - Christian Mothers and Guild, SL Anthony, Millvale — Dinner-fashion Pointed, Rebuilt AFFORDABLE VACATIONS 11 4624. Drill Oiticti Corrected show-social, 7 p.m.. lyceum, North Avenue. For tickets at 85 call 821- ANGELO M VIU.ANI; Raaltor RITA VILLAMl. Rantil Mgr iy Pittsburgh Chapter, American Guild of Organists — Meeting and FREE ESTIMATES STEVE PRCE Sal« Mgr 2984. LMEMBER Of GREATER OCEAN CITY MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE V program on 'The Third Man Theme and Other Studies" by Dr. Charles >e Partee, professor of church hsitoiy at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Dt 8 p.m., in First Hungarian Reformed Church of Homestead. Free and Come to Pittsburgh's Outdoor ai open to all. JIM DRONEY & MIKE SILVESTRE SELL St. Thomas More, Bethel Park — Talk on "Death: A Problem or Passage?" by Charles O'Keefe of Catholic Cemeteries office, 7:30 p.m.. EVERYTHING FOR THE OFFICE Walk of the Cross of Logue Lounge In the school, 134 Ft. Couch Rd. All welcome. DESKS, FILES, TYPEWRITER PRESENTED BY ie St. Malachy, Kennedy Twp. — Mass for charismatlcs. 7:30 p.m.. 343 CALCULATORS, SUPPLIES. ST. GEORGE YOUTH GROUP id Forest Grove Rd., Fr. Nick Mastrangelo. celebrant. FAST DELIVERY DISCOUNT PRICES at MT. LEBANON OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO. 12 NOON GOOD FRIDAY. APRIL 5th je TUESDAY. FEB. 26 al 1817 Bndavilll Rd.. PttUburgh. Pi. 15216 344-4300 225 ALLEN AVE (ALLENTOWN) St. Anthony School, Oakmont — Fr. Walter So bon speaking at TOUCH For Information 381-8300 it meeting, 7:30 p.m. Open to all parents, relatives and friends and td teachers of handicapped adults and children. For information call s. Darlene. 731-3322. Cenacle Retreat House, Oakland — Retreat for Sacred Heart alumnae Fr. Tom Smith P resen ts ie conducted by Fr. Frank McGauley. SJ, through Thursday. For At St. Mary's Dinner Theatre 3f information call 681-6180. 2 MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS WEDNESDAY, FEB. 27 Guild, St. Philomena, Squirrel Hill — Mini-retreat, 6:15 to 10 p.m.. “The Witness” Central Catholic High School, conducted by Fr. Robert George. A SPIRIT FILLED MUSICAL Including dinner, talk, confession and Mass. For reservations at 88 call OF THE LIFE OF CHRIST Featuring Agnes Kretz. 521-5600. THURSDAY. FEB. 28 FR. TOM SMITH Lord Is Shepherd Prayer Group, SL Colman, Turtle Creek — Mass for FR. JOHN CASSELLA charismatlcs. 7:30 p.m., Fr. Leo Burehiantl. celebrant. Music by Wheat THE EVANGELS AND THE ANGELS Music Ministry. l i f e Every Sat Fab. 23-May II Separated and Divorced Group, SL Thomas More, Bethel Park — Full Course Dinner A Show Meeting and talk on "Forming Second Relationships After Separation and Divorce" by Emily Stevlck. clinical psychologist. 8 p.m. In the school. ADULTS * 1 2 .5 0 CHILDREN * 6 .2 5 Ladies Auxiliary, North Hills K o fC Council 4029 — Card party, 12:30 S e ll UNDER 12 pm., council hall. 1248 Evergreen Ave., Millvale. Donation 81.25: S e r e t t ' DINNER 6:30 SHOW 8:30 refreshments included. U' sa y s » joVv«pc FRIDAY, MARCH 1 ;flVbY “All God’s Children” I r rhHurinn Mothers and Guild, Madonna of Jerusalem, Sharpsburg — Vvo •Vtc.vVC' AN EXCITING NEW MUSICAL jcc TVv jlVvc CVv sp £t0° A'«*, \oca WITH A LOVE FILLED MESSAGE Fish fry, each Friday of March. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., John Paul I Center, 9th coW4u5 lUVd AV*:vict •* Clay Sts. Dinners. 83; sandwiches. 82. « e r Vw* VU* oCt TVv; Featuring OW'v'\tV£ io J Vu? j\V St. Paul Retreat House, South Side — Weekend retreat for men. 5 p.m. j\ci .Vu? otv- step FR. TOM SMITH to Sunday. 2:45 p.m. For reservations call 381-7676. lie 0\oo" I'jtW WITH THE HEAVENGELS \\on ¿A*? Q-anberry Singles, SL Ferdinand, Cranberry Twp. — Talk on stress it* A singing, dancing group of Children 4 thru 12 Sete'\\ he ibe ór?1 . iitv rqanagement by Beverly Byers o f Butler Memorial Hospital. 8 p.m., sCt • lO- svepIto**' -vVu* An uplifting axparianca for the Adult parish hall. Child-care provided. All adult singles welcome. For •jVveid »**> Vo* in Vivo** Audianca and Thair Families. information call Lou Ann Salva. 776-5004. or Dolly Jones. 728-4487. »lie ,CVvcvy , the IKY (Together for Retarded Youth) — Annual talen t show. 7:30 to 9:30 ,o\vv- bra' iiV. ve'" Every Sun. Feb. 24-May 12 pm.. North Allegheny Carson Middle School. Cumberland Rd. For uotVA JoVvvv Se C ar! information call Mrs. Tollerton. 935-4910. WU'O" if Y o u r Full Course Dinner Show St. James, Sewickley — "Respect Life" program with Molly Kelly, L ife \NC A n d T h e Q\& executive director o f Pennsylvanians for Human Life in Philadelphia Adults * 9 .5 0 Children * 4 .7 5 as'°9 UNDER 12 guest speaker, also presentation on Infanticide. 6:30 p.m.. auditorium. L ife \_e Y o u r jo v ^ s^v/TceLa|î,°B0»0 DINNER 4 PM SHOW 5:30 Abo representatives from PCUC. Birthright. Mom's House and C a r Alternatives to Abortion to discuss their groups. F o r T I * RESERVATIONS FOR EITHER SHOW y* SB. Simon 0* Jude, Scott Twp. — World Day of Prayer service, noon, s. c ? Â - o é ^ church hall. Also luncheon. For reservations at 83 call 276-5167 or 279- 264 e, 1629. 664-4335 672-0240 le OMtif Irish Football Club — Annual SL Patrick's Day dance. 9 p.m., GROUP RATES AVAILABLE E)at Liberty American Legion Post 5, 126 N. Highland Mall. For 416 OLIVE STREET reservations at 87 call Michale Madigan. 621 -5636. or Jim Lamb, 563- JOI MCKEESPORT. PA 15132 5662. Page 12 — Pittsburgh Catholic Friday. February 22. 1985 Entertainment

Movie review Movie ratings The classifications Jor the Bad Boys, O moral suitability of films are Betrayal. A-II determined by the United States The Black Stallion Returns. A-I Catholic Conference's Depart­ Blame It on Rio. O ment of Communications Children o f the Com. A-lil 3 of year’s best arrive early D.C. Cab. O Movies at area theaters: Dr. Detroit O Escape from New York. A-III 'The Falconand the Snowman": idealism and desparate drug Attracted to the gentler o f the pair. only that solitary young witness, he Amadeus. A-U 48 Hrs.. O a John Schleslnger film starring dependence is a captivating, Jack, she finds herself in a uncovers a , whole conspiracy of Beverly Hills Cop. A-III Hammett. A-II Timothy Hutton and Sean Penn, riveting tale of espionage and passionate romance, a whirlwind of murderous police corruption. Brother from Another Planet Lassiter. O screenplay br Steven Zallllan intrigue. The performances of emotion that leads to her assisting Australian director, Peter Weir, A-III The Lonely Guy. A-III based on the book by Robert Timothy Hutton (Chris) and Sean their escape. makes a memorable American Careful. He Might Hear You. A- The Osterman Weekend. O Lindsey, produced by Edward Penn (Daulton) are excellent, Mel Gibson, so good in "The Year debut with this suspensful police III Two o f a Kind. O drama in vWiich the clash of Amish Teets. Gabriel Katzka and John intense, honest portrayals. Director of Living Dangerously" and "The City Heat. A-III War Games, A-II Schleslnger. directed by John John Schleslnger masters his River" gives another excellent custom and modem violence Is Dune. A-III Yentl. A-II Schleslnger. rated R and A-lll. an material with suspense, sensitivity performance as Jack Biddle. Keaton central. When Book returns to The Falcon and the Snowman, Orion Pictures release. and intelligence. Fine supporting rebounds from the dlsasterous Lancaster with Rachel and Samuel, A-III • A-I, General Patronage. performances are given by Pat "Little Drummer Girl" with a strong the Amlsh mother and son, both Heaven Help Us, A-III • A-n, Adults and adoles­ worlds must come to grips With Johnny Dangerously. A-III By Ft. PETER HORTON Hlngle as Chris’ father and Lori and compassionate performance. cents. Singer as Chris' girlfriend. The film Australian director Gillian each other, building to a The Killing Fields. A-Il • A-DI, Adults. Christopher Boyce and Daulton is rated R because o f nudity, Armstrong has just the right touch suspenseful and remarkable Mlckl and Maude. O • A-IV, Adults with climax. The trio of leading Lee, the best of friends and the violence and language, which make at every moment and directs the Mischief, O reservations. An A-IV classifica­ performers. Harrison Ford as Book, Mrs. Soffel. A-IV finest of altar boys, have grown in it a film for mature audiences. The film with a fitting air of melancholy. tion designates certain dim« Nightmare on Elm Street. O unique ways. While Chris struggled USCC rating is A-III, adults “Mrs. Soffel", due to Its subject Kelly McGlUis as Rachel and Lukas that while not morally offensive with a decision to leave the matter and content is a suitable Haas as Samuel, form a brilliant Passage to India. A-II in themselves, require caution casting coup, giving Ford his first seminary. Daulton entered the dark "Mrs. SoJJel": an Edgar J. film for adult viewing and is rated Places in the Heart A-II and some analysis and world of drug dealing. Once Chris, Schertck/Scott Rudln production A-FV. The film Is an early highlight real, sensitive role other than Hans Protocol, A-II explanation as a protection now an ex-seminarian, lands a job of a Gillian Armstrongjllm starring of 1985. Solo in "Star Wars". ’Witness" is a A Soldier's Stoiy. A-II against wrong interpretations as a C LA secu rlty code clerk through Diane Keaton and Mel Gibson. suspenseful. fast-paced film that is Starman. A-II and false conclusions. one of the finest efforts of this year That's Dancing, A-I his father's government connec­ written by Ron Nyswaner and ’Witness"; an Edward S. Feldman • O, Morally offensive. to date, except for some brief nudity tions as a retired FBI agent, he directed by Gtllan Armstrong, production o f a Peter Weir film Vision Quest O The word “Recommended" begins a new education in political rated PC-13 and A-IV, a Metro- starring Harrison Ford, Kelly and overdone violence. Witness, A-IV appears behind the titles of Goldwyn-Mayer release. McGlllls and Lukas Haas, written Film Note To the most recent those films that merit such affairs. His disenchantment with film ratings from the USCC covert CIA political actions plus his Another true story. "Mrs. Soffel" by Earl Wallace and William Movies on Home Box Office: designation. Kelley, directed by Peter Weir, Communications Office, the youthful ideals will lead him into a is set in Pittsburgh at the turn of movie about a Catholic boys high rated R and A-Iil. a Paramount new career—treason. the century. While most of the film school, “Heaven Help Us”, has Feeling that he can stop such was shot elsewhere, the Allegheny Pictures Release. The Amlsh have always been a been rated A-III. Since the Local TV, radio covert action by selling secrets to County Jail was used for the previews and ads for this movie unique part of our society, a simple TELEVISION PROGRAMS the Russians, he employs Daulton. interiors of this prison romance. are offensive, the movie cannot be and gentle folk seemingly caught in Channel 4 Directions 6:30 am. Sunday his best friend now living in Mexico Diane Keaton stars as the title much better since those are the Channel 11 Mass Tor shut-ins 6.00 am. Sunday a time warp. Their way of life is a to avoid a court date for drug character, the somber, sickly wife of highlights. I fail to see how explicit Channel 9 Glory of God" Sunday, noon peaceful respite compared to the dealing, as a messenger to the the prison warden. One o f her sexual situations, offensive Channel 40 Fr. Manning 130 p.m. Saturday Russian embassy. The most duties is to visit the prison, feverish activity of the modem age. language, the ridicule o f our Channel 40 The Glory of God 6 pm. Tuesday To Teach as Sun. through Sat. compelling part of this dark tale is conversing with the inmates while While accompanying his mother on religious practices and the Channel 9 (Pgh. Cable System) Jesus Did 9:30 am..l30. that it is absolutely true. offering bibles to ease these a necessary trip to Philadelphia, a decapitation of a statue can be young Amlsh bey witnesses a grisly anything but offensive, making (Aux. Bishop Bosco) 5:30 and 9:30 pm. The Falcon and the Snowman" tormented criminal souls. Her Channel 40 "Food for Life" 630 pm. Friday is a fascinating film and will visits bring her in touch with the murder in a restroom. When the A-QI rating questionable. Fr. Bob MacDougall 2 pm. Saturday detective John Book enters the certainly qualify as one of the ten Biddle brothers, Ed and Jack, two of "Heaven Help Us” is better left Channel 23 Mass Sunday. 10 am. best of 1985. This story o f naive the more famous prison residents. case, a gruesome murder case with unseen and not recommended. (Pgh. Cable System) Channel 3 Mass Dally 8 am. (Armstrong Utility) Sunday. 9 am. T u n e d in RADIO PROGRAMS WESA 94 Croatian Program Sunday 1230 pm. WTAE 1250 Mass Sunday. 8 am WAVL 910 Sacred Heart program Sunday, 930 am. KDKA 1020 Amplify Sunday. 6 pm. WPIT-FM 101.5 Rosary Dally 7 pm. The negative ejfects of TV violence WPIT Crossroads Sunday. 7:15 pm. WEDO810 Pro-Life Perspective Mon.-Frl. 8:45 am. 9? (Dr. John Wlllke) 12:10 pm. WEDO810 Views of the World Saturday. 7:30 am. By JAMES BREIG loosen its restrictions. Archie program, sponsored by the Catholic • Violence is portrayed as being WEDO 810 P.C. News Magazine Saturday. 5 pm. I'm old enough to remember the Bunker flushed toilets; Maude had Communications Campaign, justified: WEDO 810 Visit with Bishop Sunday. fifties when the three major an abortion: everyone talked about which aired last year on PBS. 1 was • Viewers identify with the William Connate 7:45 am. Monday through networks began running "movies of sex. struck by one presentation in it WEDO 810 Listen to His Love perpetrator of the violence: (Fr. Michael Salvagna) Friday. 10:45 am. When some people worried about because someone went beyond the week.” They were not the made- • Violence does not stir WEDO 810 Catholic Perspective Sunday. 6.00 am. for-TV flicks which appear so often the influence of all this on the theory and provided specific distaste: (Fr. Paul Wlckens) now: these were Hollywood releases sensibilities o f children, they were examples o f how televised violence • Violence is extreme in relation WEDO 810 Lift Your Heart Monday through being played on TV for the first told: “don’t worry; these shows are can damage us. to the events leading up to it: Friday 9:15 am. time. on late and kids won't see them." The presentation was given by • Heroes have great strength WEDO 810 Say Yes to Life Saturday. 10 am. Almost always, when the movies And now it’s the present and I’m Dr. George Comstock of Syracuse (Fr. Tom Smith) and power, and defeat weak villains: Tuesday. 11 45 am. University. After reviewing more WEDO 810 Religion In the News would begin and the credits would worried. • Violence is often directed Views of the News roll, a three word disclaimer Movies which supposedly get than 3.000 studies on violence and against numerous victims; 11:45 am. appeared, superimposed on the "cleaned up" for television now TV. he concluded that “certain • Violence erupts among WEDO 810 Byzantine Catholic Sunday. 9 am screen: “Edited for television." appear, uncut, on HBO. Further­ kinds of TV violence make friends; Liturgy That meant two things. It meant more. HBO is making its own made- abnormal behavior seem normal" • Violence is shown with such WEDO 810 Rosary Sunday noon for-TV films which contain nudity, and that "certain factors lead to an WARO540 Mass from St. Sunday noon that the film had been shortened in realism that it defies classification Patrick. Canonsburg strong violence and the magic word Increase in aggression" among order to fit intoatwo- hour slot with as fiction. WSRU-FM 90.1 Upon This Rock Sunday 4 pm. time out for commercials. It also which gets baseball managers viewers. (from Newman Center. meant that offensive material had tossed out of games. He then gave those specific 1 Invite you to watch ’The A Slippery Rock University) been removed. Does it matter? Do programs examples of how TV warps our view Team." "Miami Vice” or "Magnum” WKPA-AM 1150 Irish Hour with Sunday. Now let's move ahead a little in containing violence and sex of violence: with this list at hand. Watch for the Mike Folan, John McMahon 205-3 pm. time to the late Sixties and early influence behavior or thinking? • Perpetrators of violence are examples and begin to think about Seventies when television began to “On TV: The Violence Factor" is a rewarded for their behavior; how it is affecting you.

Father Bruce Ritter ÚÚ Open Intake— Our Cornerstone” It's not the same nant House would always be open to any kid who Open intake in Times Square may sound romantic, have a lot of faults and vices in common. now, as it once was. came wanting help. I broke this promise once and I even sentimental. It is, in fact, brutally hard, im­ Covenant House has bitterly regret it. I turned two kids away one night. I possibly difficult to achieve. And yet we do it. And, maybe, when I praise and excusethem, maybe changed a whole lot can still see their faces... I'm hoping God won't be inclined to distinguish one over these past 15 Because we really do have a great, hard working, sinner from another. “Open intake" has become the cornerstone, the risk-taking, compassionate staff who never count the years. hallmark - the only absolute - of our program. cost. They are smart, tough-minded professionals Sometimes, when I'm writing these letters it gets I mean, 15 years ago who are really gdod at letting the kids know they love very personal for me. I want you to understand why I I cooked the meals and changed the beds and did my them. do things. If you really asked me why I do what I do, kids' laundry and cleaned their toilets. I had a thing { F „ A- j , the answer I would give is that I do what I do for God. I “It's a condition of employment for our It’s not hard. about clean bathrooms. (I still do.) think that's a true answer. I hope it is. staff that they never turn a kid away." I knew them all by name and since they didn't have You see. what our kids have in common is how But sometimes, God has a kid's face... good they are and how brave they are. It's not hard to any fathers, I was always glad to oblige. Thanks for reading this far. Sometimes I can get love them. It's almost impossible not to. They lived in my apartment on the Lower East Side I became disgustingly self-righteous about it! pretty long-winded. If I’m proud about anything, it's open intake. on East 7th Street. Our neighbors were junkies and Yesterday, more than 60 new kids came to our Thanks most for loving and helping our kids so con­ pimps and derelicts and lots of good and very poor Centers and asked for help. Not one was refused Sometimes I get letters telling me what a great per­ sistently, for sharing our covenant with them, for families. shelter. son I am for doing this work. I know they mean well making the same promise to them: "I bound myself by but the truth is, of course, that Covenant House owes oath. I made a covenant with you. And you became It wasn't exactly a garden spot but there were some It's a condition of employment for our staff that more to my> vices than to my virtues. mine." great people living in my neighborhood. There was they never turn a kid away. I won't let them make the never a dull moment on East 7th Street. same mistake I made. You see,, when I had to face up to those 10 kids Pray for us. We pray for you all the time. sleeping on my floor on East 7th Street who would not Now. more than a thousand kids a month come into Open intake (24 hours a day. 7 days a week, no go away? When I decided to keep them? I wish I could Covenant House, and I don't know any of them very questions asked) is brutally hard on my staff. tell you that my motives were honorable, that I was well. I know a little about a lot of them, of course. I motivated by zeal and charity and compassion Yes, I agree, kids should not have to be turned don't know any of them as well as I would like. They never know what kind of hurting kids will come through our doors, or when, or how many. away anymore. Enclosed is my gift of: j My motives were not that noble. I had just been I’m not complaining. It's just not the same now. It please print: driven off campus by my students who told me to can't be. Some are young innocents experiencing their first brush with depravity. practice what I preached. My assignment from my NAME:______One thing is the same, though. Superiors was to be useful to the poor. I didn't have Some are cool, wary street kids that have seen it all the guts to kick these great kids out in the snow, so I It's called "open intake." That's a phrase I invented and that, seemingly, nothing bothers. kept them. ADDRESS: ______16 years ago because of my anger and frustration at Still others are running for their lives -- victims of the New York City child care system when I couldn't My motives, for the record, were anger, stub­ CITY:______STATE: ______the American Sex Industry. They are the used up com­ find a single agency that would take 10 homeless, bornness. pride, vanity. I am a very competitive per­ modities, the bartered merchandise, the bought and abused and sexually exploited youngsters who fled a son. I hate to lose - and I didn't want to lose a second ZIP:______FJ (HCM) group of junkies who were pimping them, who fled sold objects of a commercial traffic in young lives. encounter with a bunch of kids! some pornographers who defiled them. Some are burned-out. hopeless drifters before they Please send this coupon with your donation to: I have to admit that I had also begun to love them. My first 10 kids were either too old - or too young. are 18. Only the Resurrection on the Last Day could That bothered me even more. I knew I was going to Too sick - or not sick enough. They were from out of restore life to them. COVENANT HOUSE get trapped and I kept right on walking into the quick­ Father Bruce Ritter State... They were not eligible for care... They were Some, many - most - are desperately good kids, sand. I was the moth flying into the flame - and I knew P-0. Box 2121 not, er, "reimbursable," which means nobody would wanting to make it, wanting to survive, wanting to be it. Times Square Station pay for them. loved. New York. NY 10108 t$3 For thè reè'iftd, I am not all those extravagant things I promised myself that I would never turn a kid Whatever they are. whoever they are, they have people sometimes say about me. I am a very ordinary away - that if other agencies closed out kids. Cove- some fundamental rights at Covenant House. person Who'ill still arrogant and stubborn and vain LIFE ON THE STREET IS A DEAD END The most important thing is to get in! and competitive and given to self-righteous Father Bruce Bitter. 0FM Conv. is the founder and President assessments of other people's faults. Centers in: ot Covenant House, which operates crisis centers for And then, to hear: hey. we're glad you're here. Stay New York. Houston. Ft. Lauderdale. Toronto homeless and runaway boys and girls a ll over the country around. Don't go away. Let us help you: we can. I think that's why I find it so easy to like my kids. We

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