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(See editorial on page 4) address to the entire church. It was dated Feb. The letter also showed papal concern over the period except in terms ot an incomparable By JOHN THAVIS 11, the fe ast of Our Lady of Lourdes. Its Latin title threat of nuclear war. accumulation of sufferings, even to the possible self-destruction of humanity," he said VATICAN CITY (NC) — Human suffering is "Salv fici Doloris" and its title in English is That threat, he said, is linked to the "collective brings people closer to God by opening them to “ On the Christian Meaning of Suffering." meaning" of suffering Not all suffering, the pope said, can be grace, and in that way completes the work of Effortÿ to relieve human suffering are an understood as the consequence or punishment for The last two world wars, the pope said, brought the faults of individuals or society. But he added Christ's redemptive acts. Pope John Paul II said essentia cultural element and individual human a "harvest of death” and immense human on has no equal in dealing with the that suffering cannot be divorced from the sinful in a 13,000-word document. compass* suffering The pope said that suffering, while undoubtedly sufferings of another, the pope said. background of human history At the basis of linked to evil, has a saving power that is "The second half of our century, in its turn, human suffering, he said, "there is a complex understood in Christ's passion. He also stressed The lei ter touched on a frequent theme of Pope brings with it — as though in proportion to the involvement with sin ministering to the suffering. John Pad's pontificate: that while suffering is mistakes and transgressions of our The passion of Christ, he said, is the key to an The document, an apostolic letter on suffering, always a trial, italsocalls people to perseverance contemporary civilization — such a horrible was made public at the Vatican Feb. 10 and and reveals human dignity. threat of nuclear war that we cannot think of this (Continued on page 3) Inside Diocese plans s t u d y o f e m p i o y m e n t

Bishop Bevilacqua has evaluate the data and to make its announced the appointment of a recommendations to Bishop N a m e d committee that will g ather Bevilacqua. information concerning the Sister Michele O'Leary is Other members of the of lay named first president of the conditions of employment committee are Aux. Bishop John parish employees throughc ut the Pittsburgh Mercy Health McDowell; Fr. Hugh Lang, ^Corporation. Page 3. Pittsburgh Diocese. superintendent of diocesan In announcing the study Bishop schools: Sister Shawn Fitzpa­ was P r o b l e m s Bevilacqua said that he trick, OP, principal of St. Albert insibi- exercising his pastoral respi the Great Elementary School, lity in the Church's conce m for Because of mechanical Baldwin Borough; John D. Joyce, social justice. "We have a special difficulties, some columnists, a parent from St. Elizabeth obligation to assure the protection and sections, such as letters-to- parish. Pleasant Hills; and and care of all our employe« $ who the-editor, won't appear in this Virginia Simone, a teacher at St. said, assist us in our mission,"hi Therese of Lisieux Elementary edition. them "W e are obliged to provide School, Munhall. D e a t h s with just renumeratior and reasonable benefits." In addressing the priests of the Dr. Eileen McDowell, The study process will eo /er all diocese, Bishop Bevilacqua Philadelphia, formerly of parish lay employees. The first said: "I am confident that you are Allison Park. phase will begin with parish aware as am I that our holy work Life portrait William J. Russo, New Castle. elementary school teacher s. Both is aided immeasurbly by English artist Curtis Hooper has produced what he to be the one used for Christ's burial. After Anastasia T. Medonis, pastors and teachers will be dedicated and loyal lay believes is the most accurate rendering ever of how studying the image on the shroud. Hooper sculpted Pittsburgh. contacted. After the information employees. Theirs is a special Jesus Christ really looked. The portrait, left, which a life-size clay model of the face and showed it to Mary L. Tuscano, New has been gathered, the commit­ vocation to assist us as pastors surgeons, a mortician and a forensic pathologist Castle. tee, under the chairmanship of appears in the February issue of Life Magazine, and to serve the Church." who suggested how to recreate the fare as it Stella Suslowicz, McKees Aux. Bishop Anthony G. Bosco, is was finished after seven years of research, mostly appeared before it was injured. (N C photos I Rocks. charged to analyze aid to (Continued on page 3) on the Shroud of Turin, the cloth believed by many

C o n a e e r a t e P o p e urged to warn world of peril w orld io VATICAN CITY (NC) — Nuclear war could "carry in on the global climate. severely afflicted. Such nations as India. Brazil, its wake a destruction of life unparalleled at any time "In a nuclear war, weapons exploded near the Nigeria and Indonesia could be struck by unparralleled M ary: Pope during the tenure of humans on earth," said 18 ground would inject large quantities of dust into the disaster, without a single bomb exploding on their scientists in a renort to PoDe John Paul II. atmosphere and those exploded over cities and forests territories. They urged the pope to warn the world of the peril of a would suddenly generate enormous amounts of sooty "A large proportion of humans who survive the WASHINGTON (NC) - Pope "nuclear winter," the long-range harmful effects of a sinoke from the resulting fires," they said. immediate consequences of nuclear war would most John Paul II has asked the nuclear war on the global climate. ["The clouds of fine particles would soon spread likely die from freezing, starvation, disease, and in bishops oi the world to join him The scientists prepared the 600-word report during a throughout the Northern Hemisphere, absorbing and addition, the effects of radiation." they said. on March 24 or 25 in Jan 23-25 meeting at the Vatican. The NC Rome bureau scattering sunlight and thus darkening and cooling the They added that "the extinction of many plant and consecrating the world to Mary received a copy of the report, "Nuclear Winter: A earth's surface. Continental temperatures could fall animal species can be expected, and. inextremecases. The prayer he proposed asks Warning," which as of Feb. 10 had not been released by rapidly well below freezing for months, even in the extinction of most non-oceanic species might occur. Mary to deliver the world from Nuclear war could thus carry in its wake a destruction the Vatican. summertime — creating a nuclear winter . ' This would sin and hate, "from every kind of life unparalleled at any time during the tenure of The January meeting was sponsored by the happen even with wide variations in the nature and of injustice." and Iron» nuclear Pontifical Academy of Sciences. entent of nuclear w ar," they said. humans on earth, and might therefore imperil the war, from incalculable self- future of humanity. " The scientists said that even in a limited nuclear war, The scientists told the pope that they recently destruction." The scientists said that "there are still uncertainties "longer-term consequences might be as dire as the discovered "how severe the cold and dark might be, The papal letter was dated in the present evaluations,'' and stated that' 'additional prompt effects, if not worse." eapecially as a consequence of intense and numerous last Dec.8, the Feast of fires ignited by nuclear explosions and from attendant scientific work and continuing critical scrutiny of the Immaculate Conception, The pope made his first reference to the report Feb. 9 methods and data are clearly required " However, changes in atmospheric circulation. was released Feb. 14 in the in an address to Kaarlo Juhana Yrjo-Koskinen, they added that "unanticipated further dangers from "This would produce a profound additional assault United States by the National Finland’s new ambassador to the Holy See, when he u|>on surviving plants, animals and humans," they nuclear war cannot be excluded." Conference of Catholic Bishops said, "the work of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences Professor Carlos Chagas. head of the academy, told said. "Agriculture, at least in the Northern It linked the act of consecra­ has shown the danger (of nuclear warfare) to the entire NC News that the academy plans a further and more Hemisphere, could be severely damaged for a year or tion with the special 1983-84 Holy planet." broad-based meeting on this topic in the near future. more, causing widespread famine." Year of Redemption U.S. scientists at the meeting included Steven Gould, The 18 scientists, who came from the United States, Mary, God's mother, "in a The scientists said that the effects would spread far a paleontologist from Harvard University: Carl Sagan, the Soviet Union, Brazil, West Germany, France, most particular degree beyond the Northern Hemisphere, where nuclear war an astronomer from Cornell University, Ithaca, N Y : Sweden and Italy, said that society already realizes experienced this salvific power" is most likely to occur. Eugene Shoemaker, a geologist at the California that nuclear warfare carries with it the dangers of of the redemption, the pope said Institute of Technology, Pasadena; Calif.; Charles radioactive fallout, disease, the weakening of the ‘‘Calculations show that the dust and smoke may well He said he was "profoundly Townes, a physicist from the University of California human immune system, and the collapse of medical spread to the tropics and to much of the Southern convinced" that an act of and other civil services. Hemisphere,” they said. "Thus, non-combatant at Berkeley: and Victor Weisskopf, a physicist from consecration to Mary "corre­ But they warned that even worse might be the effects nations, including those far from conflict, could be Cambridge, Mass. sponds to the expectations of many human hearts, which wish to renew to the Virgin Mary the Bishop testimony of their devotion and PP comments on entrust to her their sorrows at A bortion an "act of g e n o c i d e the many different ills of the present time ..." appointment Pope John Paul sent the bishops a three-page model methods, yes, race murder, only gained increased acceptance. plainly that abortion should be Bishop Anthony J. Bevilacqua, (See Other Viewpoints) prayer of consecration, "Act of adds to the devaluation of Black The newspaper also reported: viewed as the taking of a human named recently to the Vatican Entrustring to Our Lady." By WILLIAM FOD1AK life that others would have us life. However, the predominate­ Congregation for Religious and ly Protesanl Black Church has adapted from the prayer he The New Pittsburgh Courier, impose upon each other," the • Dr. Anita Brown,psycho­ Secular Institutes, said of his seemed uncharacteristically appointment. "I look upon this offered during his visit to among the leading Black newspaper said. logist with NIA Associates, a psychological consulting firm, silent on the issue. new responsibility as another Fatima. Portugal, on May 13, newspapers in the nation, has 1982 called abortion an "act of The New Pittsburgh Courier said Black women most likely to opportunity to serve the Church • Rev. Charles Upshur, and in particular those men and But he left it to individual genocide" and stated that the appealed to Blacks to support have abortions are between pastor of Miracle Deliverance women who have dedicated bishops to choose "the way "very act of submission to abort and promote alternatives to ages 16-25, educated, without a abortion, adopt children and to spouse, come from an upper or Fellowship Church, said many themselves in a special way to the which each of you considers Black life, is in itself, complicity most appropriate" to renew care for those pregnant out of middle income family, and have Black clergymen are uninform­ mission of the Church as Religious to race murder!" their consecration to Mary wedlock. strong career aspirations. She ed and have failed to look into or as members of Secular The Feb. 11 issue of the the problem themselves, along with him. newspaper carried a front page also cited "accessibility" as a Institutes. Phil Taylor, city editor said it relying instead on information March 25, is normally the story and accompanying possible reason for more Black "My appointment, along with was the first time the newspaper women terminating pregnanc­ from the news media and pro- Feast of the Annunciation, but editorial on abortion. The that of Cardinal Baum and Fr. took a strong, editorial sta nee on abortion groups. He said the this year it fa! Is on Sunday and is newspaper noted that in ies. Until recently, abortions Boyle, is a recognition by the Holy the abortion issue. Thi New pro-choice factions have superceded by the Third Sunday Pittsburgh, there were 62.7 were easy to get and costs were Father of the important and Pittsburgh Courier, ownled and "brainwashed" the public into of Lent, so the feast is percent more non-white covered by medical assistance. necessary role that Religious in operated by Sengsl^acke believing that, the "fetus" is the United States play in the life of celebrated March 24 The pope mothers who had abortions in Enterprises, has both local • Mary Beddingfield, nothing but a mass ol tissue. the Church." suggested either day as 1982 than white mothers. and national edition. Taylor said conselor for People Concerned Bishop Bevilacqua was among appropriate for the act ol "When we as a people condone Rev. Upshur and his wife the editorial and news a rticles for the Unborn Child (PCUC), 15 members from throughout the consecration. the "sanctity of life" ethic to be Marie, in cooperation with were printed in both editions. said that improper counseling world named to the commission The prayer speaks of Mary as replaced by the "quality of life" PCUC. will present, "The Truth and the passing of abortion laws by Pope John Paul II. Two other Mother of Christ and Mother of ethic, we are sowing the seeds About Abortion and the have played a major role in the Americans-Cardinal William the Church who is "wholly for our own holocaust," the In the news article byjTaylor Genocide of the Black Family" growing acceptance and use of Baum, prefect of the Vatican united" with Christ's redemp­ newspaper editorial stated. and Jeffrey Richardson, the on Feb. 23 at Carnegie Library. abortions by Black teenagers Congregation for Catholic tion. “ Statisticians may one day New Pittsburgh Courier pointed and women. Homewood. Education, and Fr. Paul M. Boyle, It asks her to deliver record the leading causes of out that Black women locally superior general of the Passion- individuals and nations from death as abortion and are having more abortions The New Pittsburgh Courier ists Congregation, were also evil, famine, war sins "agaii^t euthanasia. In short...murder! today than ever before. 11 stated • The practice of abortion was founded in 1910 and ranks has long been unacceptable to among the oldest Black named. the life of man from its "Black-on Black crime is a that abortion, widely viewed as beginning," and hatred, among the hierarchy of the Catholic newspapers still published in The congregation regulates reality within our communities a form of genocide by Blacks other things / during the 1960s and 1970s, has Church, which has stated the United States. and the acceptance of abortion (Continued on page 3) f ------

sI Page 2 — Pittsburg^ Catholic, Friday, Februa ry 17. 1964 Diocesan/world news Economics, politics compound drought woes in Africa

are its largest in Africa, reaching an and world effort, Darkening the picture still ting its emergency effort on eight produced in major parts of By TRACY EARLY A meric more than 200.000 families. said. further, he said, is the fact that countries: Ethiopia, Mauritania, Botswana. Mozambique and Hackett Hackett said, and it has recently "W e do not pretend we will be African governments are now Senegal, Upper Volta, Ghana. Zimbabwe. The situation looks a NEW YORK (NC) — The secured an additional 19.000 tops able to olve this problem, but we politically and economically less Togo. Benin and Lesotho. little better in Lesotho, he said. problems surrounding a prolong­ of food from the Agency for can savi • some lives and make life able to deal with such a crisis than Meanwhile, regular CRS ed drought in Africa, affecting Hackett said conditions in International Development, better fc r some people,'' he said in they were in 1973. programs continue in these and more than 20 countries, have been Ghana are especially serious. He which administers Food for a Jan. 25 interview at CRS other countries where CRS added that a coup in 1981 and compounded in many areas by The Reagan administration, Peace. headqua rtere in New York. normally works, he said, and subsequent political instability poor economic and political warning that 4 to 5 million people In Ghana and many other special grants have been made to has had a "devastating impact" conditions, according to Kenneth He sa id the situation is worse face starvation in Africa, African countries, governments assist emergency programs by hindering effective reaction to Hacketl. Catholic Relief Services than di iring the 1973 drought announced Jan. 30 that it would carried out by the local churches are beset by such severe economic the natural disaster. director lor the Sub-Sahara region which a fected the Sahel, a region ask Congress to appropriate an in some countries such as Zambia problems, including massive of Africa. just belt iw the Sahara Desert. The additional $90 million in where CRS has no operation of its A government policy of keeping debts, that they cannot even In response to the problem, the 1973 dr ought brought inlerna- emergency food aid for Africa. In own. prices low, he said, became a distribute food that is given to disincentive to farmers: lack of them, so CRS and other donors overseas aid agency of U.S. tional al tention to the region, mid-January CRS and other Hackett said several countries Catholics has accelerated its The current drought, which voluntary agencies had sent a hard currency made it impossible must also assist with transporta1 above the equator had poor to import agricultural equipment: programs, secured additional aid began in 1982, affects between 20 letter to the administration asking harvests in 1982 and 1983 tion, Hackett said. Also, because and the more able-bodied people from the I I,S. government's Food and 28 outlines in areas beyond (or a $150 million addition in malnutrition makes people more Below the equator where began leaving the country to seek for Peact program and made the Saliel, including southern emergency aid. vulnerable to disease. CRS i$ harvests should be coming in now, better conditions. spending more on its programs 0f appeals lor still greater Africa, Hackett said. Hackett said CRS is concenlra- he said, nothing at all has been CRS' food programs in Ghana supplying medicines. Pope says Special Gif Faithful should promote¿ helps to plan w ills defend Catholic schools ' By PATRICIA BARTOS or spelt ks in the rectory to interested groups. He goes out to By JOHN THAVIS of man, culture and the common good, withodt It is. unfortunately, a most parishes or to individuals' homes privileges, but also conscious of its full rights." common human trait — putting oil and also sees people in his VATICAN CITY (NC) — Because Catholic the pope said. the process of making a will, Diocesa n Building office. schools serve man and society while encouraging The double role of the Catholic school requires faith, they should be promoted and defended by "a profound collaboration between lay Catholics delaying thinking about the A gai 1 to emphasize the effects ol someone's death, the faithful, said Pope John Paul II recently. and religious institutions." he said. importance ol making out a will, The pope's strong statement supporting "This reality of the Catholic schools also assuming that there is plenty of he has begun a program ol time to put final allairs in order. Catholic education came during a talk to 10.000 signifies something else: that all the people of placing small ads in the Italian school children and teachers to celebrate God, not only the bishops and the pastors of souls, Pittsburgh Catholic'' every It is an area in which people the feast of St. Thomas Aquinas. but all its religious and lay components, other month to stimulate Speaking to the school groups in Pope Paul VI according to the powers of each, should share often have delinite ideas of which readers to act and to oiler his church or charity they want to aid, auditorium, the pope said the survival of Catholic responsibility for the promotion and -- if skills to those who need advice or schools is tied to the survival of the church. necessary - the defense of the Catholic school," yet still they hesitate to seek out help inlormation. investigate options "The school is an essential instrument for the the pope said. or think out the best possible use Whal thanks shall I give for all spreading and deepening of faith, for the He added that moral and material support lor for a gift or bequest. that has been given to m e?" the expansion of Christianity and the reign of God, " schools is needed. ads ask. and they emphasize a the pope said. "F or this reason, the school is for "Neither the inevitable difficulties nor the These are questions Francis belief Devlin freely shares with the church a reason for life. The church can t live temptation of finding new and more modern Devlin seeks to answer in his those he speaks with. without teaching, without making use of the forms of witness should lead to the abandoning of method ol the schools. " such a proven instrument of evangelization and work with the diocese's Special Whe n you give to the parish Gifts Ol lice. Teaching in this sense, he said, goes beyond human promotion." he said. each Su nday, that is not a gift. It is constructing a simple humanism. Wills, estate planning, an obligation of laith to support "Certainly, it is involved with bringing man to "On the contrary, efforts must be intensified so that the most suitable and best-prepared people investments It is a Held Devlin your church, ' he explained. A his fullness, but also and above all with making enter the work of education," he said. has specialized in for almost 40 bequest is more on the order of FRANCIS A. DEVLIN him a "child of God, " he said. The school thus has years — some 35 years us a trust "an expression of love, of self." an evangelical and a cultural role, he said. "This is one of the main ways in which the and estate planning expert with that will reflect, long after one s Such a fund is “ one of the most "The Catholic school must never lose this view school can enjoy the full prestige it deserves in It Pittsburgh National Bunk, us co- death, \yorks one has supported. attractive options for the person of of its dual dimension. As a church reality, it gives democratic society, and perform its modest income." Devlin feels. lounder and lormer president ol Whe i your will is read, will it witness ol Christ to the world. As a legitimate part ecclesiastical role with full freedom and the Estate Planning Council ol of civil society, it must be exemplary in its service credibility," he added. reveal hat you are a Catholic? Devlin has long been active in Pittsburgh, us a former faculty Will the reader know what parish member at the Pennsylvania both church and community you belong to? What special organizations. He is district Bankers Association Trust School, ministry you support? What your and lor the last three as director of governor for Serra International, Catholic Charities: Reagan favorite charity is." the regular former president of the Pittsburgh the dioceses newly established newspaper ads read. Special Gilts Office. Serra Club, a board member for Devlin reports that bequests, DuqueSne University and The office was set up three years both lar ge and small, provide the secretary of the board of Holy policies are unacceptable ago. when Devlin retired from bac'kbo ie ol many diocesan Childhood Association ol the U.S. efforts. Pittsburgh National Bank, to A member of St. Bernard Covenant House for runaway diminished the pain of these provide free prolessional help to WASHINGTON (NC) - The Priests Pension Fund, Church in Mt. Lebanon, he is a President Reagan s social policies children in New York, the NCCC problems." the statement said. those wishing to remember the eslublis ted several years ago by recognized leader in the field ol statement said that "to highlight Church, a specific parish, are " totally unacceptable," said Saying that government social Bishop lUtonurd — the first ever in trust and estate planning. He won the problems of kids on the streets diocesan program or Religious leaders ol the National Con­ policy "must include the welfare the history of the diocese — was' a the prestigious "Outstanding Law without addressing the large community in their wills, ference of Catholic Charities in of all citizens," the statement direct result of a substantial gift Alumnus" award in 1982 from the problems facing families...is and to take advantage of Devlin s response to the president's State urged "a deeper understanding by a parishioner in the diocese." Duquesne University Law School extensive experience in this field. ol the Union message. immature social policy." lor the kinds ol economic and Devlin explained. and has been a lecturer The experiences of Catholic In a joint statement issued Jan. social supports that are needed by and panelist for the Allegheny Charities agencies "show that The diocese had need lor such an 29, the Catholic Charities officials a substantial number ol American Bequests help the diocese to County and Pennsylvania Bur unemployment, poverty, hunger ollice. Devlin w as told. In the past, help the aged and the needy. They called on Reagan "to look more families." it had received several bequests Associations. deeply and more closely into our and homelessness are still very help Catholic schools, they fund worded in such a way that the state ol the union." real problems that are reaching It added, "Private charities diocese could not use the gift most vocations work, in one cast* a Wills and estate planning are The statement, issued during an frightening proportions. The alone cannot assume the burden of effectively and it had lost out on w idow designated the vocations not always the dry, legalistic NCCC board ol directors meeting present euphoric state of providing for all the needs that a other bequests because the office a the recipient of a gift in Helds they sound. Devlin explains. in Washington, was signed by economic recovery has not humane social order requires." diocese had no one to advise the her late husband s name. The man Such discussions often touch on Msgr. Jerome Boxleitner, NCCC benefactor — incidents that had on>.•e wanted to become a many elements of a person's life president: Father Thomas J. indicated sound counselling was priest. Devlin explained. or beliefs. Harvey, NCCC executive needed. One of the most striking things director: and Auxiliary Bishop to Devlin in his three years with Joseph M. Sullivan of Brooklyn. Since the Special Gifts Office It is n it just large bequests with the diocesan ollice, he reports, is N.Y., the NCCC's episcopal ÏZ.^/oot/ S$#e/ eJ^rw i/eci fo S & tencl Devlin works. One of was established, it founded the which the loyalty priests have to the liaison. his iuvorite projects is the "living idea of "Wills Emphasis Weeks," church. " The president completely memorial," a fund that can be ignored the 15 percent oi the sponsored by Christian Associates In well over 90 percent of the cslabiis led in the name ol a loved population who are not actively St. Sebastian Church of Southwest Pennsylvania. priests' wills he has worked on. the one for just $5,000. The interest participating in the present During these annual drives, from such a memorial fund will priests have left gifts to their churches of all denominations recovery." the statement said. provide yearly income for a parishes and diocese. "It's very "Nor did he address the Renewal Mission here distributed more than 750,000 inspiring," Devlin said of their charitable project designated by monumental concerns ol those brochures explaining the commitment that extends even the benefactor. who serve the growing numbers of importance ol making out in wills. beyond death. poor and near-poor." 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CHICAGO Chicago priest. The priest, a member of the alternatives to military service Father Skotnicki said his students — male and female — to him that the school board's legal Carmelite Father Andrew local chapter of Clergy And Laity with students. The priest said appearance in public schools help them deal with their department had not yet decided Skotnicki. the right to provide Concerned, an anti-war group, CALC has been working with would not be mixing church and consciences. how "a complete, balanced draft counseling in Chicago's said Jan. 25 he was "very happy" students in Chicago archdiocesan state. We re not trying to change presentation of information public schools. with the decision. schools and in suburban schools " I have as much right to preach people's convictions." he said. pertinent to military service" ’ U.S. District Judge George N. "W e have to debate this issue," “We don't have a private a moral code as anybody," be "W e want to encourage the kids to could be achieved Leighton, in a decision issued Jan. he said of the law requiring 18- agenda that we're trying to make said. "It s not like the military think about their options." Following the federal judge's 24. said the Chicago public school year-old males to register for the kids follow." Father Skotnicki isn't preaching a moral code including working within the law ruling, the school board was board's practice of permitting possible military conscription. told the Chicago Catholic, They are." to file as a conscientious objector. expected to discuss whether to military recruiters access to the "It s much too vital an issue to newspaper of the Chicago The priest added that his group Father Skotnicki had sought stop military representatives schools while denying similar leave to the government." Archdiocese. “ We don't have a does not lake a position on whether permission in 1981 to provide draft from entering school properly or access to Father Skotnicki was a The ruling would permit groups plan to disarm the country, students should sign up for the counseling at Chicago public to give equal access to anti-war violation of the right of free like CALC to hang posters. although that might not be a bad draft or refuse to register, but only schools, but the only response he groups Suffering brings people closer to God, says pope

(Continues from page I) Pope John Paul linked the timing of the individual's understanding of why he suffers. document, one of the longest in his almost six Christ's death on the cross brought an end to years as pope, with the current Holy Year of the “ definitive suffering," or the loss of e-.ernal life, Redemption the pope said. At a Feb. 10 Vatican press conference on the “ With Christ's sacrifice, suffering " entered document, an Italian bishop said he hoped the into a completely new dimension and a new letter would encourage the formation of a order: it has been linked to love,” the poor added pontifical commission to deal with the church's By sharing in the sufferings of Christ, he said, aid to those who suffer. people share in the redemption and become Bishop Fiorenso Angelini, who coordinates mature enough to enter the kingdom of God. church personnel working in Rome hospitals, giving suffering a "creative character.” said Vatican officials have discussed forming “ Suffering has a special value in the eyes of the such a commission, but have made no decision. church. It is something good, before which the Bishop Angelini called the letter a historic church bows down in reverence with all the depth document that was in keeping with Pope John of her faith in the redemption." the pope said. Paul's demonstrated concern for the sick and the A special grace that draws people closer to God suffering in nearly all his audiences and trips is often found in suffering, the pope said. The concern, he said, was intensified during the "It is suffering, more than anything else, which pope's own hospitalization and recovery after the clears the way for the grace which transforms May 1981 attempt on his life human souls. Suffering, more than anything else, In the letter, the pope refers to St Paul s makes present in the history of humanity the exhortation to "present your bodies as a living powers of the redemption." he said. sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God " Individuals often see their suffering as useless, “ Perhaps here more than in any other part of the pope said. the apostolic letter," Bishop Angelini said, "the Aiding McGuire Home "The feeling not only consumes the person pope seems to transfer his own participation in interiorly, but seems to make him a burden to children. From left, joined by several children at suffering, as the victim of an attack " Members of the Holy Name Society of St. Felix others. The person feels condemned to receive Church in Freedom recently presented a check to the home, are Edward Scott, Albert Totera, Sister The pope, he said, was "heroically consistent, Mary Alice, McGuire Home's director, and Joseph help and assistance from others, and at the same the McGuire Home in New Brighton to help fund time seems useless to himself," the pope said. including his fraternal embrace with his the home's work with severely handicapped Polensky. attacker, not intimidated or crushed, but "The discovery of the salvific meaning of strengthened by that difficult trial." suffering in union with Christ transforms this depressing feeling," he said. Pope John Paul, seriously wounded in the A rea Sister to head corporation attack, met his convicted assailant, Mehmet Ali Helping to relieve suffering, on the other hand, Agca, in a visit to a Rome prison last December is the perfect way for man to find himself by ion and was created for charitable Sister Michele O'Leary, a Michele was chosen after a six- making “ a sincere gift of himself," Pope John Pope John Paul planned on Feb. 11 to celebrate and education purposes. The member of the Pittsburgh Sisters month search process from Paul said. a special holy year Mass for sick people in St of Mercy, has been named the first among the Sisters of Mercy corporation also coordinates the Peter's Basilica. The Mass would mark the candidates from across the component parts of the health “ Christ has taught man to do good by his president of the Pittsburgh Mercy suffering and to do good to those who suffer. In 126th anniversary of the appearance of the nation. care systems, provides direction Health Corporation. this double aspect he has completely revealed the Blessed Virgin Mary near the village of Lourdes, The Pittsburgh Mercy Health for its two susidiaries, provides At the recommendation of the meaning of suffering,” he said. France. search committee, members of Corporation is a parent holding m an agem en t fle x ib ilit y in the corporation’s board of company for the Mercy Hospital program enhancement, and The task of relieving suffering does not stop at of Pittsburgh and the recently stimulates the development of sympathy, the pope said, but must be carried to The village is now a major center of directors elected Sister Michele at pilgrimages, especially by sick people. The a meeting held Feb. 3. Sister created Mercy Hospital Foundat- new sources of income. effective social action involving families, schools She has been a Sister of Mercy and individuals. church has declared miraculous several cures since 1951. Her professional reported by pilgrims to Lourdes Pope speaks about athletes background includes four years as But "no institution can by itself replace the associate director of the Health human heart, human compassion, human love or human initiative, when it is a question of dealing VATICAN CITY (NC) — Athletes should consider their Systems Agency of Southwestern Cathedral High reunion Pennsylvania. She was an intern with the sufferings of another,” the pope said. opponents as competitors, never as adversaries or rivals, Pope Members of the 1949 graduating class of St. in hospital administration at This is not only true of physical suffering, he John Paul II said Feb. 3. during a meeting with the Mexican Paul Cathedral High School interested in having a Mercy Hospital in 1977. In 1975 she said, but of moral suffering “ when it is primarily national soccer team at the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican. reunion are asked to contact Rita at 782-6126 or was administrative aide to the the soul that is suffering." 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E d i t o r i a l Mature laity Human suffering By NOKBERT K. OAUGHAN Canon 217, to a “ Christian that some of them will speak upon Commentators have pointed out education which genuinely their personal experiences, to tell teaches them to strive for the others what they have found In a Biblically-based Apostolic Letter entitled Salvifici how the revised Code of Canon Law reflects the spirit of Vatican maturity of the human person.” helpful to their own spiritual Doloris. Pope John Paul II has this week addressed the II. While there was an original Here may be the weak link. Many growth. There is a dire need not to problem of the Christian Meaning of Human Suffering. NORBERT train priests just to be confessors, prop osal fo r a section on GAUGHAN a Christian can claim in present The letter was published on February 11, the Feast of Our “ Fundamental Law " which was parish life there are not enough but to educate those who have the Lady of Lourdes, a day when the Vatican City State subsequently dropped, some of its opportunities to gain such an talents and opportunities to celebrates the anniversary of its recognition by the views were incorporated in other education. Commendation is in become spiritual directors, a Concordat of 1929 and the faithful of Rome commemorate sections. So, Canon 208 states order for zealous pastors who in traditional office that had disappeared but is returning. the visions of St. Bernadette with a candlelight procession unequivocally, “ there is a genuine Canon 229 puts it bluntly: "Lay the past few years have scheduled These priests, religious and laity equality of dignity and action people have the duty and the right study groups, adult education at St. Peter’s Basilica. In recent years, the procession has (why not?) are not to push their among all of Christ’s faithful.” All to acquire the knowledge of programs, sought out special concluded with the blessing of the sick. At these ceremonies own brand of spirituality but act in the Church are first class Christian teaching w h ic h is speakers for Lent and Advent the Holy Father presides. objectively to judge the progress citizens. The previous tilt towards appropriate to each one's capacity programs, all designed specifical­ The publication of this Apostolic Letter carries a special or spiritual growth of the fay the religious and clergy as and condition." (Emphasis ours.) ly to promote Christian education note during this Holy Year which commemorates a jubilee person. superior Christians is removed. In So it is presumed that those who to their people. Yet this adds of the historical events of the Redemption. The reason is another place. Canon 212.3, a another burden on the parish. Oh yes, while these new will make their views known to emphases in the law are there, obvious, according to the Pope’s own words: “ The theme of quote taken from Gaudium et spes pastors and other Christians will Presently, most forms of Catholic they are difficult to enforce. What suffering in a special way demands to be faced in the (#37), it is stated laity "have the have done their homework. They education are designed for the is needed is that growing maturity context of the Holy Y ear of the Redemption, and this is so, in right to tell their pastors their must not speak “ off the top of the young. Now they must be of the Catholic layman and the the first place, because the Redemption was accomplished views on matters which concern head,” but study the problem, counterbalanced with education legitimate demands he can make the good of the Church.' ’ However, gain the needed information and for adults. through the Cross of Christ, that is, through His suffering." upon his parish to help him meet they must do this in keeping with where their knowledge is lacking, There is an interesting twist in Pope John Paul goes on to state that the reason for suffering his goals. “ their knowledge, competence consult to acquire the views of Canon 214. It speaks of the right of can never satisfactorily be found. It is connected with the It is interesting that Canon 528. and position.” They may also responsible experts. The new people to worship God, and adds, mystery of love, "the ultimate source of the meaning of which speaks of the duties of the share their opinions with others in emphasis reverses the previous "they also have the right to follow everything that exists." The greatest drama of suffering parish priest, says that the the Church, but must respect the custom in the Church of what was their own form of spiritual life, parishioners are also involved and love is the narrative of the Passion of Christ. From that integrity of faith and morals, termed “ giving scandal to the provided it is in accord with with responsibility for the parish, alone, every explanation of human pain flows. "show reverence to their pastors, weak in faith." That forbade you Church teaching.” In training for for along with their pastor, “ they Three important points can be noted in this Apostolic and must have in mind the to say some things which were the maturity of the person, there is are to make every effort to bring Letter. The first is that Pope John Paul relies seriously on common good and the dignity of true but lesser known, lest the not to be one spirituality individuals." The stress on presented, e.g., monastic the Gospel message to fallen- the language of the Bible. In his earlier encyclical, Dives in immature in faith take offense. aways or unbelievers.” Yet how Misericordia, he included for the first time in Papal competence and knowledge Here the first responsibility is spirituality is not to be taught to places emphasis on the personal parishioners as if it were the best can they give unless they first writings, through the use of footnotes, a hermenuetical upon the individual to acquire have been helped to grow into a responsibility of the Catholic to appropriate knowledge. way. In this area the witness of the explanation of the language used by the Scriptural authors. better knowledge of that Gospe|? gain appropriate knowledge. But the laity have the right, says laity is invaluable. It is to be hoped He does this again in the second chapter of the text of this letter, taking his readers through a brief historical account Scriptures of the suffering in the Hebrew Scriptures and providing an explanation of the words for suffering as they appear in the original Hebrew and Greek. He thus shows the primacy of G o d d w e l l s Sacred Scripture in his teaching and the manner of his own evangelical presentation, it is primarily Biblical. Secondly, one can discern a reference to his earlier w i t h i n u s writings as Supreme Pontiff. This Apostolic Letter explicitâtes points outlined in his first publications, By FR. RICHARD MURPHY Redemptor Hominis and Dives in Misericordia. He is People tend to become a bit providing a continued and unified teaching about the upset if you speak to them about meaning of the human situation in the twentieth century. He being holy, or perfect. They fidget is at pains to draw reference to earlier texts, thus proving and change the conversation to himself to be a philosopher and teacher. more impersonal topics — who If teacher, he is also pastor. He speaks of the won the game, the weather, .a communality of suffering and even uses the movie... They become uneasy with holiness, almost as if it were word,"solidarity," a clear reference to other contexts. He like the plague or something to be thus indicates his own involvement in the situation of ashamed of, or utterly impossible human suffering today. “ Who is my neighbor?” remains a for mere mortals. perrenial question. This Apostolic Letter intends to move This reaction to holiness is often each reader to an act of "substenance," the touching of a defended by a show of humility. person in pain. The Pope himself has done this after Only God is perfect and truly holy. Earthquakes, in jungle-thatched roof hospitals, even to a And we are weak, afraid of our man who sought his life. He calls every reader to action, own shadow, a lot of nobodies. every Christian to an apostolate of mercy. To those who are Holiness, moreover, puts quite a suffering he has a distinctive word: "It can be said that man strain on us, demanding that we curb our unruly passions and in a special fashion becomes the way for the Church when desires. suffering enters his life." The Bible speaks of holiness Rev. Jerome M. Vereb, C.P. from Genesis to Revelation. God is distinct and unique in that He is all-perfect and awe-ful in His holiness. But it is likewise taught Other viewpoints in the Bible that God's creature, man, is special and has special rules that he must obey if he would We sympathize with anyone that must ponder the be holy and acceptable in God's agonizing question of “ whose life was it anyway?” but, sight. indeed, that is the question left unanswered with each Holiness is not something we abortion. can buy across the counter, but a Abortion, the easy answer or choice to unwanted prize to be won. It takes personal pregnancies, has loosed a permissiveness upon our society effort to attain it, and then man who does not "work at it" will that is successfully producing its own pernicious never make it. consequences. Perhaps what frightens us about One stagggering effect within our own community is the holiness is the fact that it is ever- dismissal attitude that abortions are an act of genocide. expanding: there is no stopping it Yet, the very act of submission to abort Black life, is in until the journey is ended and itseif, complicity to race murder! eternity begins. There is no singular circumstance that justifies denying To be holy is our vocation on life without allowing an onslaught of new and more earth and in heaven. It is not important circumstances to be considered. As evidence, something reserved to a handful of our research has uncovered that in Pittsburgh alone, 62.7 monks and religious; Jesus spoke to everybody when He said: "Be percent more non-white mothers had abortions in 1982 than perfect, as I am perfect!" What did white mothers. this entails is spelled out in the With such disproportionate figures, we suggest that there Bible. are more subtle, yes fiendish, and more terrifying motives First of all, hatred must be that belie the matter of choice. For when the lives of the eliminated, and revenge, and the On liturgy bearing of grudges against those innocent unborn become expendable because they are women, give Holy Communion we live with. "You must love your imperfect, inconvenient or unwanted, will these during Mass, along with the By MSGR. CHARLES O. RICE neighbor as yourself." What a rationalized excuses then lead to the1 mercy killings” of the priest. 1 am, and have been, all in program! And to think that it was infirmed, aged, inferior and dispossessed people of our Given my well known dislike of favor of this. It is great; to com a advanced so many centuries ago controversy and my haunting, phrase, "long over due." society? ,, as a viable way of life. When we as a people condone the ‘ ‘sanctity of life ethic to almost morbid, fear that what I MSGR. CHARLESA A minor sort of satellite Jesus said many remarkable have written might possibly upset, O. RICE m controversy is whether or not lay be replaced by the * quality of life” ethic, we are sowing the things during His Sermon on the so much as a handful, of my gentle ministers should function in their seeds for our own holocaust. Statisticians may one day Mount. He set aside the Old readers, you will understand why street clothes or should wear record the leading causes of death as abortion and Testament rule of justice: "An it is I have held off on a subject a rooe. l lavor robes, but would not euthanasia. In short...murder! eye for an eye, etc. " and proposed that might produce divided cohort ot liturgis die for the cause. We have robes at instead that His followers "turn opinions among my fellow priests, bringing forth yelps of indigna­ St. Anne's but I did not start the The New Pittsburgh Courier and, possibly, give offense to tion, or, what is worse, pain from the other cheek" when an enemy custom. struck them! learned liturgists. fellow working priests, whom I Most Catholics have taken the Jesus never advocated If you are among those of my shall have wounded all unaware. new process in stride, mostly nonsense but a higher kind of readers who are not Catholic, you The topic for discussion is a because it speeds things up, and wisdom. His words are not to be may wonder what a liturgist is. A detail of liturgy, part of the Mass, Catholics like to get in and get out, Pittsburgh Catholic construed as a denial of law, musical instrument perhaps? An that is. Catholics who attend Mass but there are some sturdy order, justice, or authority. What Official Publication o f the Outernc o f Pilfburgh exotic dancer perhaps? Neither. A will have opinions on it, and so will resisters. One darling old lady, He does, however, is to go beyond liturgist is a specialist on liturgy. priests, (all of whom attend Mass, (about ten years younger than I), Serving the counties of Allegheny, Beaver, the current interpretation of those He may be a scholar or merely a by the way.) On the topic, breaks the line every time to avoid concepts, and to unabashedly ask Butler, Greene, Lawrence and Washington practical liturgist who has taken liturgists have pontificated and the lay person and receive from a courses. He may be she. pontiffs have sometimes His followers to follow a higher priest. law than the one given by Moses. Liturgy is the worship of the liturcated. That is a new word Being near the end of the He asks, for example, that His Church. Strictly speaking, it is the which means to pontificate on a column, I must tell you the issue. disciples practice patience (never Pittsburgh Catholic Publishing Associates Mass. Our young priests no longer liturgical matter, but you must be Some liturgists, maybe all, state a popular virtue) in the face of say Mass, they have liturgies. Old a bishop in order to liturcate; that at a liturgy everyone involved Most. Re*. Anthony J. Bevilacqua, M .A ., J.C.D., J.D., P n s td e n i persecution. In His eyes, kindness and stubborn priests like me? We however, anyone can pontificate in giving out Holy Communion Kr. W. IVler Horton. Executive Secretary to others is better than curtness. say Mass but, behind our backs, on any matter. should have been part of the total anil General Manager Generosity ranks high in His book, young priests may say, when There are two ways of doing service, in effect priests should Established IS44 by Most Ke\. Michael O' Connor, D. 0. as does an unselfish spirit. Then, asked where we are, “ he is having what I am discussing and I not come over at Communion time Annual Subscription Hale: $H in I .S..SV in i.anaila in language that even today leaves a Liturgy.” strongly favor one of them. So to help. The integrity of the action Member: C atholic Press Association us breathless, He shatters the Served by NC News Service The topic that 1 had been putting does Pope John Paul I ’m sure. I is adduced. mold and throws open the doors of Second-Class Postage Paid at Pittsburgh. Pa. off lurked in the recesses of my have been a parish priest longer To me that is doctrinaire tripe. Christian love so as to include both 'cranium and, every once in a than I've been a parish priest Worse than that, it is “ precious.” Hubert Melder, E d ito r friend and enemy. while, would peer out of the longer than I ’ve been anything Pastorally, it is ridiculous that a William Paul I'alrirk Kodiak. Attociale Editor St. Paul reminded the miasmic mist, which fills that else, (he hasn’t, but I still listen to parish with two or three healthy Palriria Harto», Stephen karlinrhak. R e p o r t e r » Corinthians that they were God's space, to see if its time had come. him and obey him ). So perhaps I priests should at any major Mass Jack le e , Adrerliting Re presenlalive temple...not just like the area that Well it came today; and me only may dare to pontificate on the have one priest and three or four Krank Rode, Ruaineu Manager surrounded the Temple (called after returning from an ill matter because it is a pastoral as or five lay people distributing the Krank Murray, Circulation M a n a g e r deserved holiday in a sunny clime well as a liturgical concern. My the hieron) but like the sacred Published Every Friday Host. inner area (called the naos) itself; — all far beyond me just desserts. pontification will be from the Pastorally, the priest should be where the Lord was seated above When I glimpsed this furtive pastoral side. visible as one who serves. What is Postmaster & au.lscribers: Send address changes to the cherubim. One must not drive Pittsburgh Catholit, 110 Third Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 1SZZZ topic I grasped it and held it firm. The controversy arises, as have more important than that he be God out of His Temple, by a sinful Far better to dally with it than several others, out of the new Post present to assist his brothers and life, for a Temple without God in it confront the horrors that underlie Vatican II use of lay people as sisters in a vital task central to the Pittsburgh Catholic (1SN 032-0323) is worthless. most of what I write, and think, ministers of the Eucharist. 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A new election issue By JIM L A C K ti Glenn, who favors preserving a each other next September. planning a March 25 conference in A case in point w a s his Chicago to begin laying the nomination of Sandra Day right to abortion, said the The "youngsters" of the group WASHINGTON (NC) — As the groundwork for what it expects to O'Connor to the court in 1981. Supreme Court's makeup was are Justices Thurgood Marshall I presidential campaigns begin in be the opportunity in the next few Though she ultimately won the "one of the great issues in this and Harry Blackmun, who will I earnest, one major issue that years to reverse the Supreme praise of pro-lifers for her stinging presidential campaign" and mark their 76th birthdays this I could emerge this election year is JIM Court's abortion decisions, given dissent in the Akron case last warned that the d v il rights July and November respectively. [the future makeup of the U.S. LACKEY the likelihood that new justices year, her nomination was initially movement might lose a key "ally " Though there is no mandatory [Supreme Court. soon will join the court. opposed by right-to-life groups, in the Supreme Court if Reagan is retirement on the court, the In 1980 one of the most which said she was "pro- re-elected. chances of at least some Last summer, in the wake of the controversial planks of the abortion." Both sides are on target in their resignations during the next Ihigh court's ruling against the Republican Party platform said Any future president also would assessment that whoever is presidential term are great. The tkkron abortion control ordinance, movement, was defeated in tht Republicans would work for the be limited in his or her ability to elected president next November youngest of the group, Blackmun. |pro-life leaders began noting that Senate last year, pro-life critics of appointment of judges who reshape the court by the Senate’s is likely to have the opportunity of for instance, will be three months ■ iv e of the six justices who joined the measure said the ages of the respect "the sanctity of innocent ability to confirm or reject his making several Supreme Court past his 80th birthday when the I n striking down the Akron law Supreme Court justices, not the human life." But Reagan himself nominees. Though the circum­ nominations. But whether those next presidential term ends on »w ere 74 years of age or older and, vote totals on Hatch, were "the has never publicly stated that his stances were somewhat different. nominations will substantially Jan. 20, 1989, and Brennan will be ■thus, were presumably nearing numbers that really count." judicial nominees would promise Franklin Delano Roosevelt change the direction of the court, 82. (Reagan will be three weeks ■retirement. The issue also came up during beforehand to work for reversal ol learned the dangers ol trying to including its judgm ents on shy of his 78th birthday.) the recent annual "March for Roe vs. Wade, the 1973 landmark "p a c k " the high court with ^ Now both sides are calling abortion, is still an open question. Attention to the issue. Sen. John In recent weeks and months pro­ L if e " in Washington when abortion decision. nominees sympathetic to the New Glenn (D-Ohio), campaigning in Of the five justices in question, life groups continued to cite the participants in a White House "Abortion is obviously a vital Deal. New Hampshire for the Democra­ Justice William J. Brennan Jr. is importance of the Supreme meeting with Reagan said the issue, but 1 will not promulgate in Thus the makeup ol the tic nomination for president, said the oldest; he will turn 78 this Court's makeup and the election in president assured them future advance a litmus test for judicial Supreme Court may continue to be |a second term for President April. Next come Chief Justice 1984 of a president sympathetic to appointees to the court would be appointments," said Reagan in a an election-year issue, but there is Reagan would give him the Warren E. Burger and Justice pro-life goals. When the Hatch screened for their positions on written response to questions no guarantee that whoever is opportunity to "remake the Lewis F. Powell Jr., whose 77th constitutional amendment on abortion. And one pro-life group. submitted by NC News during the president 12 months from now Supreme Court." birthdays are within two days oi abortion, which split the pro-life Americans United for Life, is 1980 election campaign. actually will reshape the court

Parents as matchmakers today

By DOLORES CURRAN when choosing marriage. with brothers or sisters.) tion for them while they're still 50 when the couple is m arried in I In a world long gone, parents In an article, "The Family Life 5. The couple reside either single and considering potential church and continues to attend look the worry off their young Cycle," appearing in a book called extremely close to or at a great mates. Unfortunately, when the church regularly. This drops to ¡people by choosing a mate for Normal Family Processes, family distance from either family or responsibility for mate selection one in 1105 among couples who them. They looked at their early scholars Monica McGoldrick and origin. DOLORES was lifted off parents, we also marry in church, continue to Ldolescent and looked around Elizabeth A. Carter talk about the 6. The couple are dependent on CURRAN waived responsibility in guiding attend church, and also have a their village for a person most transition from single to married either extended family financial­ children toward wise selection prayer life at home. likely to live a lifetime with him or life and offer 13 factors that ly, physically, or emotionally. themselves. With the exception ol If these statistics bear weight, tier. Timing was crucial and so appear to make the adjustment 7. The couple marries before warning them about marrying too they give us a powerful message to was the relationship between the more difficult. These are: age 20 or after age 30. young or too impulsively, we have pass on to our children. II they 1. The couple meets or marries two families involved. Even if the 8. The couple marries after an more or less left selection up to want a stable m arriage, they shortly after a significant loss. siblings or parents. them. poung pair seemed suited to one acquaintanceship of less than six 12. Either spouse considers his should look at how much God will Knottier, an alliance was not 2. One or both partners wish to be a part of it. Many of our young months or after more than three or her childhood or adolescence as Another couple. William and considered if the two families distance from family of origin. years of engagement. people believe that faith and 3. The family backgrounds of an unhappy time. Nacy Luellen, writing in tne were not compatible. 9. The wedding occurs without 13. Marital patterns in either worship are “ nice" but not an each spouse are significantly Chicago Catholic, have come up 1 Although parental mate family or friends present. extended family were unstable. important part of marriage. different (religion, education, with an astounding set of statistics selection is long gone, timing and 10. The wife becomes pregnant If we want to help our young that should be built into parental family relationships still play a social class, ethnicity, age, etc.) Older marrieds who know better before or within the first year ol adults find satisfaction in marital guidance. Using 1980 4. The couple have incompati­ need to be more vocal on this, major role in marital success. marriage. marriage, we would do well to Census figures, they claim that ble sibling constellations. (My witnessing the significant role Jfet, these are areas that young 11. Either spouse has a poor study the above factors and weave while nearly one in two marriages couple in love often fail to consider note: they don't get along well relationship with his or her that faith has played in their own them into our informal prepara­ tail nationally, this drops to one in couple life. H oly days

to that expressed judgment ol the • These holy days, even though By FR. JOSEPH CHAMPLIN parishioners' spirit. nation. There was no Church obligation Over the years some, in view of laity and without an undated not observed well by all Catholics, I Our main Thanksgiving liturgy analysis of their views would do keep alive the presence of the brought together, as has become requiring their attendance at this the Thanksgiving liturgy's popularity, have urged the Church scuttle the consultation process, sacred in an increasingly secular Ihe custom over the past decade Eucharist. They came simpl> because they wished to be present. to add the weight of obligatory law make it a purely clerical decision society. throughout the United States, a FR. JOSEPH and seem to downgrade the nearly filled church of worshipers. Moreover, their behavior patterns to Mass for that holiday. The proposal, however, has never CHAMPLIN importance of lay people in the The biggest support from the They assembled to transform at at the Mass differed somewhat gained much serious support. Church's decision-making efforts. bishops for omission of a least for themselves this national from the normal routine during holiday into a religious holy day. weekend worship services: On the contrary, instead of particular holy day centered Everyone received communion adding required feasts in the • The present mood ol many, around January 1. This year, of probably most Catholics, seeks a I Each believer, also following a and no one left early. United States, the committee of course, both Christmas and New tightening or at least retention of relatively recent Catholic bishops entrusted with the holy Year's fell on Sunday which day question recommended to the Church disciplinary laws rat ner eliminated the problem. Still, tradition, carried to the altar at At their November meeting, the retain our present six and asked the presentation of gifts an article, U.S. bishops voted on the issue of full body a decision omitting than a mitigation or elimination of during other years, January 1 for further study of the matter. them. hag full or carton of food for the obligatory holy days for this several. They proposed dropping Masses follow immediately after boor. Give thanks to the Lord in country. They did so as a as days of precept requiring Mass three obligatory days, which, attendance August 15 and January Some of the reasons cited for not • Dropping the precept Irom taken with other aspects ol the word and deed was the theme and necessary response to the section modifying the current status in the revised Code of Canon Law 1 and moving the celebration ol two Marian leasts (August 15 and New Y e a r holiday, tend to make We accomplished that by praising were: God through speech, song and dealing with that topic. The Ascension Thursday to the January 1) would be interpreted those liturgies seriously lacking sharing of our blessings with Church's universal legislation following Sunday. Thus, they • About ten years ago a rather as a diminution ol the Church's both in attendance and spirit . One others. The massive pile of food attaches a precept or obligation to would have retained November 1, extensive survey of clergy, official respect lor and devotion to senses that most on hand are stuffs in the sanctuary, worth over ten feasts. However, it leaves to December 8 and Christmas as religious and laity indicated that Mary, a step quite contrary to the merely fulfilling a precept, quite $1,000, to be distributed later the conferences of bishops in each holy days of obligation. the majority of lay folk opposed current trend of recovering the unlike those Thanksgiving gmong hurting area people, spoke country the task of deciding the The conference rejected that any change in holy days. For the importance of Jesus' mother in participants whose enthusiasm ¡llently, but impressively of the number of holy days for that recommendation, decided to bishops to legislate now contrary our spiritual lives. and faith lift up our hearts. Stating some principles

By DALE FRANCIS really an argument over sending their children to the the modernization of the world. m odem Fagin to set up a school I There's a Church-State jurisdiction. Nebraska saying that school. They are not a disruptive for training pickpockets. But its tontroversy going on in Nebraska while private schools are So I'd like to talk about influence but are good and role must be that of light (hat has drawn national attention. permitted, the state has a principles in an area that has been constructive citizens who have surveillance, it cannot be one of I don't want to write about it. I responsibility for making certain a matter of concern for me for a chosen a way of life different from imposing conformity. long time. I would agree that the DALE It is a sensitive area that don't know enough about it. The all children receive an adequate FRANCIS that of the majority. They have a tontroversy is between a Baptist education. The state thinks that state has an obligation to all of its right to educate their children requires respect for the rights of Christian School and the State of can best be guaranteed by citizens to guarantee their rights according to their own principles. all people. It is one that requires Nebraska. The state says the providing that teachers in all and that this would include the The state has no right to force on from both sides cooperation and ilchool must have certified schools meet the requirements for obligation to guarantee that them conformity. common sense. Non-public teachers, teachers certified by the certification. The Baptists say children have a right to education. Religious schools exist because schools must assure the state in its legitimate concern that children Dilate according to the state's they cannot allow the state to But the state does not have the always open to the voice of they are different and parents primary right to educate. This are not being misused and are Requirements for certification. decide who is qualified to teach in parents, can establish the choose them for the education of The Baptist minister says this is a their Christian schools. belongs to parents. Public schools standards and methods for public their children because of that being given basic education. But and non-public schools exist on the the state must never seek to Christian school and the state has I said I didn't want to discuss education. But the state cannot difference. The state has no right Bo right to determine who is this particular dispute. I'm not same level, as the secondary validly impose these standards to require of them a compliance impose its standards and methods means for the implementation of by compulsion on schools that qualified to teach its students. knowledgeable enough on the and methods on alternate schools with imposed regulations that the primary parental right to exist because they have a I It isn't a question of quality of details. It's too serious a matter to in a way that would diminish their might diminish the difference and education. The Baptist school be discussed by someone who educate. Public schools are, by freedom to be what they are. limit the freedom of those schools. different vision of what education ftivited state educational officials doesn't know all of the facts — far, the first choice of parents in Does the state have no role in its of children should be. The key is an It) test its students. They did and very serious since some parents this country as the means to The Amish offer a good obligation to protect the rights of understanding that in a free nation Vie children scored a couple of have been jailed for more than two implement the parental right to example. These are people who by all children? Obviously it must that rights of diversity must trades higher than average. It is months because they insisted on educate. The state, providing it is choice live removed from much of have. It could not allow some always be protected. N otice me the fall is college football. An Through it all, professional Wiser women choose either of a wife for becoming furious at this By FR. JEROME LEDOUX added aggravation is the fact that women and men chase a little two options which affords them a kind of disrespect. measure of peace and at times What blind males fail to see is the NBA begins its basketball in white ball down the fairways and S “Football widow" used to be a sends a powerful m essage to the the very little demanded of them father restrictive term, mid-fall and continues into the onto the beautiful manicured greens, while others smaJh a sports fanatic. Less aggressively, by their mates. “Notice me! ” is designating the widowhood of a baseball season. FR. JEROME a woman can retire quietly to the simple message. "Show me a woman from about the beginning bigger and softer ball ferociously LEDOUX back and forth across a tennis net. another room to do her own thing if little attention, even while you are Bf September to the middle of she enjoys doing some things watching your gam e,” is the plain January. Nowadays the period of Enter the United States Football Still other men engage one League (USFL) which picks up another in the sometimes lethal, alone, or she can join relatives or plea. "Spend some time with me Widowhood has been so expanded friends in other activities. Some even if you are watching that many women have begun to the slack in the spring and macho, barbaric activity of perseveres halfway through the rattling brains and ripping faces women simply take the bull by the something else.'' That is definitely feel like permanent widows: horns and join their husbands. not asking for much. Eootball, baseball, basketball and baseball season. One more time, with allegedly safe boxing gloves. view of their athletic widowhood, enter the International Football and most of them develop At this juncture, many On the one hand, males must Btherwise. League (IF L ) which intends to All these high-powered sporting considerable hostility toward the husbands blunder badly. After realize that it is not only selfish but There is the intense hype about lock up the other time and money. ventures would create a slew of TV spastic who seems incapable being joined by their spouses, they often a cop-out on intimacy with the NFL draft of college stars “widows” even if there were only of little else while his thing is being do not take notice of them, they their wives to bury themselves in followed by mid-summer football Spring training in baseball, of radio and newspapers. However, aired. But most women make a refuse to answer their questions TV. On the other, males must 'camps. Pre-season games course, begins before winter the audio-visual wonders of TV tactical blunder at this juncture. about the gam e and they motion to learn that it is actually more fun tp capture the end of summer and has lost its grip. The World Series with round-the-clock coverage They pout, stick their lips out, them to be silent. F a r worse than throw in an occasional 30-seconn lock a stranglehold on most males does not end until winter has once and elaborate prsentations have engage in disruptive noise or stalk not meeting them halfway, they do explanation of a blitz, a trap plajl, until the new year is well more begun to grab the northern put a death grip on many people. out of the room or house in obvious not even attempt to meet them a a stunt or whatever their wivei Underway. Overlaid with this in states. Women take an extremely dim disgust. step of the way. No one can blame are puzzling over.

i I Page 6 — Pittsburgh Catholic, Friday, February 17, 1984 W o rld news

Nicaraguan bishop warns £iews in brief Priests should leave government Education lim its cited By JOHN TRAVIS Somoza in 1979. BRIDGEPORT. Conn. (NC) — Parents are restricted in their The priests defended their decisions on the grou ■ids that qualified lay right to educate their children because they cannot afford to send ROME (NC) — Bishop Pablo Antonio Vega, president of the people were lacking. them to the schools of their choice, said Virgil C. Dechant, Nicaraguan Bishops Conference, has criticized priests active in the During his one-day visit to Nicaragua last Mai ch, Pope John Paul supreme knight of the Knights of Columbus. country’s Sandinista government and has warned that the church is urged obedience to the bishops, who had asked_ the priests holding Dechant, who received an honorary degree at Sacred Heart ready to apply sanctions if they do not leave their positions. government posts to resign. The pope’s words r*-«suited in a shouting University in Bridgeport Jan. 29, told the faculty and students that The priests ‘ ‘are more in love with the political ministry than with the match with government supporters. freedom of choice is available in higher education through federal Relations between the government and the bishop;s have deteriorated and state aid programs. But it is at the elementary and secondary priestly ministry,” he said. Bishop Vega, head of the prelature of Juigalpa, Nicaragua, spoke in since then, Bishop Vega said, with more pressure l the church and less levels that the freedom is most needed, he saidj an interview published in the Feb. 2 issue of the Italian Catholic respect for its deepest convictions. e government Quoting Pope John Paul II, Dechant said magazine, 30 Days. He did not say what sanctions would be applied. The Nicaraguan bishops last August said til was “ families should be the first to take steps to see The bishop, who became conference president in 1983, referred to an moving toward an "absolute dictatorship of a po itical party." that the law s and institutions of the state do not agreement in 1981 between four office-holding priests and the In November, church-state tensions worsen* d when Sandinista offend but support and positively defend the Nicaraguan Bishops Conference after the bishops had warned the groups prevented Sunday Masses in several churc hes after the bishops rights and duties of the family.” priests that they faced church sanctions if they did not leave their posts. had criticized the government’s conscription law Under the accord, the priests agreed not to publicly exercise their Speaking about the current relations with the i.government, Bishop In the United States, parents who send their ministry while holding office and pledged that they "w ill not invoke or Vega said that the bishops would continue to worlf for socio-economic children to private schools pay twice, through use their conditions as priests to help justify state or party functions and political changes in Nicaragua, but not for "Marxist-Leninist school tuition and taxes, Dechant said. ______and actions.” . ____ _ model” forced on the people. Dechant The accord covers Mary knoll Father Miguel D Escoto, foreign "I'v e told the revolutionary leaders many ti n es that the church He outlined the recent unsuccessful efforts in the U.S. Senate to minister; Father Ernesto Cardenal, cultural minister; Jesuit Father today can contribute much more than any ideolog; that pretends to set pass tuition tax credit legislation which would have given parents Fernando Cardenal. director of the Sandinista Youth Movement; and man free while in reality it is pushing him in a lole and suffocating tax credits for part of the tuition they pay when they send their Father Edgar Parrales, ambassador to the Organization of American him,” he said. s three principles in children to non-public schools. States. _ . Bishop Vega said the bishops in Nicaragua strei; The Knights of Columbus, U.S. Catholic Conference and Another prominent priest in public office is Jesuit Father Alvaro dialogue with the government: that people cho< ise their own social National Catholic Educational Association lobbied for the Arguello, a member of the Council of State, a legislative advisory body structures; non-alignment of the nation; and the freedom of citizens legislation, arguing that parents who choose private schools save He was not covered in the agreement because he was elected by the from "mechanisms and powers based on impe rialist theories and the taxpayers about $13 billion annually and deserve tax relief. Nicaraguan clergy to represent them in the council. Since then, church ambitions.” "When push came to shove, however, the Senate capitulated to officials have said that he should also resign. The church, he said, was ready to offer its m ediation between the the NEA (National Education Association) and the AFT "There was an agreement made to give interested priests a way to government and its opposition. Armed bands o Nicaraguan exiles (American Federation of Teachers) and tabled the measure (Nov review their positions,” Bishop Vega said." But with the passage of have for months waged a border war in northern N caragua from bases 16), Among the senators from heavily Catholic New England we time it appears that they are more in love with the political ministry in Honduras. garnered only one vote,” Dechant said. than with the priestly ministry. Pope John Paul’s 1983 trip to Nicaragua, Bisho p Vega said, left the "Two conclusions can be derived from this decision of the "Today, I don’t know how many of them are willing to accept the church more united. Senate,” he said. “ When the topic at hand, whether it be respect dictates of the new canon law," he said. “ There has not yet been an He defended the pope’s criticism of the popular” church in for innocent human life ora matter of simple justice such as tuition official pronouncement, but if nothing changes we will have to apply the Nicaragua, local Christian organizations invc lved as groups in tax credits, can be construed as a ‘Catholic’ issue, then it can code, and they know this." Sandinista and government projects. safely be ignored. And its corollary: our senators and Canon 285 of the new Code of Canon Law, which went into effect in The “ popular” church. Bishop Vega said, do es not promote the representatives must firmly believe, and act on the belief, that November, says that clerics are forbidden to assume public office when values or responsibilities of man, but instead destr oys religious values, Catholics are ‘political pygmies.' this involves sharing in the exercise of civil power. Unlike the previous "In my opinion, the ‘popular’ church is nothing but an international “Do we believe this too? When our rights are being obviously code, the new code does not explicitly allow bishops or religious network. Today it is evident that the progress of he ‘popular’ church- and cavalierly ignored, do we simply fold up our tents and silently superiors to grant individual dispensations. lies in its capacity to create an image outside the country< It has a vast slink away? I and many like me do not have that mentality as part Several priests took positions in the government after rebels led by network of publications at every level and pers jnnel who work full of our make-up,” he said. the Sandinista Liberation Front ousted the dictatorship of Anastasio time. Its strength is in internationalism," he said

C a rd in a l defines pro-life role

B elgian cardinal says WASHINGTON (NC) — While pro-life groups may focus energies on limited problems, the Catholic Church must be involved with numerous life-related issues, said Cardinal Joseph L. Bernardin of Chicago in a recent letter. Unemployment, peace The cardinal’s letter, in response to one from the anonymous pro-life correspondent, was released to NC News by the National Conference of Catholic Bishops in Washington to clarify the cardinal's position after some pro-lifers publicly questioned the challenge for Church in cardinal’s linkage of abortion with nuclear war and capital punishment. ,.. and specific prudential judgments applying those Cardinal Bernardin chairs the NCCB s Committee for Pro-Life By JERRY FILTEAU principles. Activities. .. In his letter, the cardinal noted that since its inception in 1972, WASHINGTON (NC) — World peace and high He attributed those distinctions in large part to the bishops' “Respect Life" program "has addressed a broad unemployment present two of the main a consultation of U.S. and European bishops on range of ‘life’ issues precisely because there is a linkage among challenges to religion in the 1980s, said Belgian the pastoral at the Vatican in January 1983. A them " and that "the holy father has also addressed the various Cardinal Godfried Danneels. participant in the consultation, he said that the issues I presented." The Church must meet the challenges by giving European bishops told the Americans regarding He also repeated a statement he had made in a controversial people a reason to hope, he said. their specific judgments, “ You can say it, but you talk at Fordham University, in which he said that "those who In an interview in Washington he called the U.S. must distinguish between the various levels of defend the right to life of the weakest among us must be equally bishops' war and peace pastoral a "prophetic” teaching." visible in support of the quality of life of the powerless among us: document and "a new form of teaching, a very He called the American pastoral that resulted the old and the young, the hungry and the homeless, the valuable one." "a new genre" and “ a new form of teaching" in undocumented immigrant and the unemployed worker." At the same time, however, the letter "can the church. "They did more than speak only on Pope and Bush The cardinal, in the letter dated Jan. 26, added that “some pro­ easily be misunderstood by a traditional part of behalf of the magisterium (church teaching life groups and individuals apparently interpreted this as a the faithful" who expect bishops to pronounce authority), but also as a congregation of CITY (NC) — Pope criticism of their own ‘single issue’ emphasis." only on what "obliges in conscience,” he said. intelligent men," he said. VATICAN He said that as a churchman he was speaking prim arily of the Cardinal Danneels, archbishop of Malines- John Paul II was “ articulate In doing so, he added, the U.S. bishops church itself, which is under pressure from “both ends of the Brussels and president of the Belgian bishops’ and most pc rsuasive" about the established a model for pastoral teaching that political spectrum" to address certain issues and leave others conference, said the purpose of his one-week visit need to redluce world tensions might well be used by other bishops’ conferences, alone. However, the church must address many concerns and to the United States in early February was to caused by nuclear weapons although the more traditional model of simply show how they fit into its vision of a personal relationship with God make "contact with the local church” and see said U.S. Vi :e President George enunciating the general moral principles also and one another, he said. firsthand how the U.S. bishops address problems Bush Feb. 5 after a 59-minute remains a valid approach. “Catholics have a responsibility to appreciate all the lacets ot they face. private aud ience with the pope this total vision and to reflect on their role in promoting it, even if Despite the differences in particular countries, He said that "there is much sympathy in they feel they can best focus their own efforts on a particular the problems “ are universal in the Church," he Belgium” with the U.S. pastoral "and I, too, am The audie nee was held at the injustice,” he added. .. said. "It is necessary to see the solutions found sympathetic, although I can also agree with Vatican du ring Bush's over- “ Certainly an organization can validly decide to address a small here, and perhaps apply them to our own another approach." night stop ir Rome on his return w, where he had group of pressing issues in order to focus its own energies and country.” He said there is "a growing movement in from Mosco represented President Reagan garner support from citizens who disagree on many other issues,^ The main problems in the Church, he said, both Europe” for peace. He declined to label it al of Soviet leader he said. "B u t I do not think the church can be this kind of group. " in the United States and Canada and in the "pacifist” because that is usually understood as a at the fune Yuri Andropiov. countries of Western Europe, are a shortage of rejection of all violence, including self-defense. 'D r. J 9 to get Fr. Flanagan aw ard priests and vocations, issues of moral theology, Following his meeting with catechetics, doctrinal points, evangelization, “ But there is another pacifism, of moving the pope, B i sh conferred for 25 BOYS TOWN, Neb. — Professional basketball star Julius relations with the Holy See, and questions of the toward peace, that is a duty for the church minutes wiith Cardinal Agostino Erving, known to basketball fans as "Dr. J,” has been named the influence of the Church on people's lives. today,” he said. He added that he did not mean papal secretary of 1984 recipient of the Father Flanagan Award for Service to Youth. One of the chief differences he saw between the only the Catholic Church or Christian churches, Casaroli, Boys Town executive director. Father Robert P. Hupp, said United States and traditionally Catholic countries but religion in general as a focal point for the state. Erving was selected because of his outstanding positive exam ple movement toward world peace. of Western Europe was a paradoxical one. While At a press conference at the to the youth of America, especially his public role in encouraging the United States in general is “ a more secular Calling the emerging popular concern for peace U.S.embasii:y in Rome following youngsters to stay in school and stay off drugs. culture." he said, "the Catholic Church has more an “ ethical moment,” he said, "Perhaps the the Vatican, Bush Erving. who plays for the Philadelphia 76ers his visit to identity.” religions in the world are the only place where s meeting with the of the National Basketball Association, has said that h U.S. Catholics, for example, "have a high rate people can be mobilized.... Religions and the talks the same day served as national chairman of the Hemophilia pope and hiii of participation in Mass" compared with Western churches have an enormous challenge here." overnment leaders Foundation, coach of the Special Olympics with Italiang Europeans, and in terms of the Church’s Cardinal Danneels was also asked whether ijed on the desire we basketball program, adviser to the March of had "centei influence on the lives of the people, Western Pope John Paul II has had any significant impact all hold for lieace in the world.' Dimes, spokesman for the Lupus Foundation, European Catholics "are more secularized,” he on Western European thinking with his emphasis and supporter of the American Red Cross and on the Christian cultural unity of Europe. said. Bush said that on the matters dozens of other charities. One of the biggest problems the church in He said that he saw one major difference In addition, Erving has acted as goodwill of East-We;■$t relations and on Belgium faces today, said Cardinal Danneels, is between Pope Paul VI, who also promoted that the pope's ‘ desire to lower the ambassador for the Child Abuse Center, "the high rate of unemployment" caused by the Christian cultural vision, and Pope John Paul. United Cerebral Palsy, the Salvation Army concerns of the world in terms of economic crisis. Unemployment in the country "Pope Paul VI considered Europe as simply nuclear wea pons,” the pope had •Dr. J‘ and the Urban League. has been ranging from 15 to 20 percent and for the Western Europe. What Pope John Paul II Erving is the first recipient of the Father Flanagan Award since been “ mo:st articulate and first time includes a substantial portion of changed in people’s minds is that Eastern persuasive. Danny Thomas received it in 1981. Other past award winners have “people with university degrees who are on Europe, even Russia” is included in that idea, he included Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Dr. Mildred F. Jefferson, Dr. public welfare.” said. As is eus’tomary with private Jonas E. Salk, Bob and Dorothy DeBolt, Mrs. Spencer Tracy and "Unemployment has not only the financial "What the pope is saying is important in audiences, the Vatican released Bob Hope. aspect, but a psychological aspect,” said the Eastern Europe especially for human rights,” he no details of the meeting cardinal. " I f a large part even of the intellectuals said. . . between Bush and the pope. J ournalism applicants sought are people without any sense in their lives, it’s a He also said that the Polish-born pope is m a WASHINGTON (NC) — Applicants are being sought for a problem of how to refind hope. It’s a problem for difficult situation because when he speaks out "it While in Moscow, Bush met program which provides six months of training at the National the whole of Western culture. And the churches, can be called political — and it certainly is for 30 minu es Feb. 14 with the Catholic News Service for 1984 journalism graduates interested in the religions, faith have a major task to do.” political — when he speaks about freedom and new Soviet Communist Party the Catholic press as a career. Cardinal Danneels said that in every pastoral liberty.... But he is also one (from Eastern chief, 72-y ;ar-old Konstantin While not limited to any particular ethnic group, particular letter he has written since becoming archbishop Europe) who can speak freely for all Christians Chernenko Bush said the Rome emphasis will be placed on recruitment of minority journalists. of Malines-Brussels in 1979, Christian hope "has who are in Eastern Europe, and this is very press confe ence that Cherneq Two persons will be selected for the program in 1984. Each will been a leitmotiv. Faith is important, charity is important.” ko “ appeared to agree about the receive a salary while working as a trainee newsperson in NC’s important — and objectively the most important Cardinal Danneels said he sees signs in the need to plat e our relations on a Washington headquarters. At the end of the six-month training — but hope in the '80s is the most important and Soviet Union and Eastern Europe of a real more consti•uctive path.” period, each will be assisted in moving into a permanent job on a the most difficult of the three.” religious resurgence. “ Among young people and Catholic publication. Asked about the impact of the U.S. bishops' war intellectuals there is a real hunger for religion, T h eir c mversation was Further information and application forms may be obtained by and peace pastoral in Belgium, Cardinal for God, for transcendent values.... This is not "serious, nc n-polemical and not writing: Training Program, NC News Service, 1312 Danneels noted first that the Belgian bishops had possible just because of the pope, but it is very influenced ay rhetoric,” Bush Massachusetts Ave., N. W., Washington, D. C. 20005. The deadline written their own pastoral on the subject “ two or important that one with a Slavic temperament added. for submitting completed applications is March 30. three years ago, in a period when it was not such a can proclaim it to the world." The program is funded by a grant from the Catholic difficult thing." Before Pope John Paul, Western Europeans Although it is still too early fo Communication Campaign. Last June, he said, they followed up with a brief “were almost forgetting” about Eastern Europe predict the course of events statement on the then-approaching deployment and were focusing on Latin America as their chief said Bush, he left Moscow “ with Priest dies in labor cam p of U.S. nuclear Cruise missiles in Belgium and concern for the future of the church and religious a sense of cptimism.” other allied countries of Western Europe. values, he said. But the pope “ opened the eyes of VATICAN CITY (NC) — Jesuit Father Francis Chu Shu-teh, In both statements “ we limited ourselves to the many Western people” to the religious Bush said that his one-hour who had been sentenced to 30 years in a Chinese labor camp in general principles, we didn’t enter into the possibilities in Eastern Europe, he said. conversatio n with Italian Prime 1955, has died in a work camp in Hefei, 248 miles west of Shanghai, applications.” “ What strikes me most” about the revival of Minister Belttino Craxi after he at the age of 70, Vatican Radio reported Feb. 8. While the Belgian bishops chose not to enter interest in religion and transcendence in the arrived in Rome Feb. 14 had Father Chu Shu-teh was sentenced to an additional 12 years in into specifics, "this is an option that the U.S. Soviet Union, he added, is that it seems to be focused on the status of the orison during a secret trial in June 1983. He had been declared a bishops did take, and their letter is very coming chiefly from physicists and biologists, multination al force in Lebanon ( ‘¿prisoner of conscience” by Amnesty International, an prophetic,” he said. But he said that the "the men of the positive sciences,” rather than The U.S. a nd Italian troops are independent agency monitoring human rights, especially those of American bishops also distinguished carefully from philosophers and writers, "those whom I part of the iour-nation force. people imprisoned because of their beliefs. between the "various levels” of moral principles would expect to be asking questions about God." Diocesan/world news Pittsburgh Catholic, Friday, February 17, 1964 — Paga 7 Number of priests dispensed from their vows decreases

By FR. KENNETH J. DOYLE Herron. The typical case involved a man ordination which would show that the petitioner's congregation itself, a body of 15 cardinals add ordained during or just after the Second Vatican ordination should not have occurred. Only the archbishops, makes its judgment. Finally, the VATICAN CITY (NC) — The number of priests Council (1962-651 whose expectations of petitioner's suitability for ordination is being petitions recommended for a dispensation are dispensed from their vows has dropped happiness in the priesthood were not met. questioned under these norms, not the validity of brought to the pope by the congregation's prefect, dramatically under Pope John Paul II, reflecting perhaps because of rapidly-shifting views as to the ordination. German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger. The pope, tighter norms and fewer priests wanting to leave the role and demeanor of a priest. It is a trying process for the petitioner, Father said Father Herron, generally agrees with the the active ministry, according to a Vatican When Pope John Paul II was elected to the Herron admitted, since it demands that a man recommendations of the congregation, but he official involved in the dispensation process. papacy in October 1978. one of his first acts was to "argue against himself." discusses each case individually before granting The official. Father Thomas Herron, said the put a hold on laicizations. For more than a year, A dispensation might be granted if witnesses laicization. number for 1983 was significantly lower than no dispensations were granted while the pope testify that a man's integrity had always been in Normally the entire process, once the case has during the mid-1970s under Pope Paul VI when began a study of the standards by which they had doubt, that he could not be believed or that he been submitted to the Vatican, takes about two several hundred men were dispensed each year. formerly been judged. would consistently say one thing but do another, years. The new pope felt that if a man had pledged The Vatican does not release figures for said Father Herron The only petitions exempted from the new dispensations granted. himself to a life in the priesthood, the good of the Other cases might involve a petitioner who had norms, according to the congregation's 1980 Father Herron is a 37-year-old diocesan priest Church demanded that the pledge be kept, said chronic sexual or drinking problems or someone document, are those dealing with priests who left from Philadelphia who staffs the American desk Father Herron in an interview with NC News for whom celibacy had always presented the priestly life a long time ago without receiving in the doctrinal section at the Vatican Service. particular and major difficulties a dispensation and who want to remedy their Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, the Also, the practice of readily granting Often seminary officials are sought as situation with the Church. department which handles dispensation dispensations was creating problems in seminary witnesses. A rector or faculty member might This exemption is normally applied to priests requests. formation, he added, as young men preparing testify that, since there was no peer evaluation of who are elderly, said Father Herron. It was Father Herron said the drop in dispensations, themselves for a lifetime in the celibate a candidate by his fellow classmates, a particular inserted by the pope because of the unlikelihood of also called laicizations, is partly due to fewer men priesthood were seeing many priests laicized, man might have slipped through the faculty a decision by such an individual to return to the leaving the priesthood, whether they seek creating confusion as to what the commitment to evaluative process. In such cases, when a ministry and to allow the aging priest to return to permission or not. priesthood actually entailed. problem arises in later years, classmates may be the sacraments. Although the Vatican does not release In October 1980 with Pope John Paul's found to testify that the petitioner already had the When a dispensation is granted, it is from all laicization figures, it does issue the total number approval, the doctrinal congregation issued new problem in the seminary. priestly obligations, including celibacy and "the of priests who left the active ministry. norms. The new norms. Father Herron said, have commitment to serve people in the priestly . In 1977, the last full year of Pope Paul's According to these norms, laicization is "not to im proved seminary evaluative processes, ministry," said Father Herron. pontificate, 2,506 men left the priesthood with or be considered as a right which the church must making faculties more attentive to their When a priest is laicized, certain restrictions recognize indiscriminately as belonging to all its without being laicized. Of these, 293 were U.S. responsibilities so that they not be called to task are placed on his activity. Under the diocesan priests. In 1981, the last year for which priests," and the Vatican will accept for later. dispensation's general rule that "the danger of -Vatican statistics are available, the consideration only the cases of those “who should But laicizations have not ground to a halt under scandal must be remote" come specified not have received priestly ordination because the corresponding figures were 1,260 and 172. the present pope, Father Herron said, and a fair prohibitions. These include not teaching or necessary aspect of freedom of responsibility was The other key element in the drop, said Father number are still being granted. administrating at a Catholic college, university lacking or because the competent superiors were Herron, is the new norms under Pope John Paul “ If the case is well-prepared, the petition has a or seminary, and not being an extraordinary not able within an appropriate time to judge in a by which the congregation currently judges better than 50-50 chance of being granted," he minister of the Eucharist applications. prudent and sufficiently fitting way whether the said. The dispensation does not prohibit teaching in a Under Pope Paul VI, no document specified the candidate really was suited for continuously Catholic elementary or secondary school or in Father Herron said an example of a well- criteria, but in practice the Vatican standard was leading a life of celibacy dedicated to God. " Confraternity of Christian Doctrine programs, if prepared case is when a bishop or religious whether at the present moment it seemed best The critical time at issue, under the new norms, the local bishop gives his permission. that the priest be dispensed. Father Herron said is not the present moment but the time prior to superior has submitted it in accordance with the this meant that a dispensation was granted if the ordination. new norms and with adequate testimony, and if The laicization norms, said Father Herron', applicant was unable or unwilling, at the time of According to Father Herron, it must now be the bishop or superior gives the case his own were developed by the pope based on a concern the application, to live up to the obligations shown "with moral certitude, that the man should recommendation. for the good of the Church. pledged at ordination and there seemed to be little not have been ordained in the first place" for the When a case arrives at the Vatican, it is given "Just as the priesthood exists for the good ol the hope that the petitioner would change his mind. dispensation to be granted. by the congregation to one of several priest- Church, so anything which affects the priesthood, There were many applications during the 1970s, Witnesses must give evidence to support the consultors for their consideration. If that including laicization, must be for the good ol the and most of them were granted, said Father position that factors were present prior to examiner judges favorably, then the whole Church," he said. Franciscan touch C ursillo adviser appointed DALLAS (NC) — Father William J. Dougherty, director ol the Center for New Life retreat house in Childs, Md . has been appointed to a two-year term as national priest adviser for the characterizes facility Cursillo Movement. The appointment was announced by Gerald P. Hughes, By CAROL KALICH turning to three scripture executive director of the national movement, based in Dallas. UNIONTOWN - Retreating passages referring to giving up Father Dougherty, an Oblate of St. Francis de Sales, succeeds from the world to commune with one's possessions to follow Jesus: Father George V. Salazar ol Santa Fe, N.M . God so one can return to the world "This is what I wish, seek and long For the past year Father Dougherty has served as the adviser recharged to continue His work is to do with all my heart." for Cursiilo's Region II, covering 13 dioceses in five northeastern a common exercise for religious, A distinctively Franciscan states. priests and lay people. Francis­ crucifix hangs on the wall to the He said the purpose of Cursillo, a worldwide movement within cans are reminded of this call to right of the altar. It is a copy of the the Church, is ' ‘to Christianize the environment, to bring Christian renewal by St. Francis, who spent cross in the chapel at San leaven into the world...to bring about the kingdom." time alone with God on the Damiano where St. Francis heard According to 1982 statistics, more than 3 million people mountains and in caves around Jesus' charge to "rebuild my worldwide have participated in a Cursillo weekend. More than Assisi. church." 500,000 have participated in the United States, Located in a quiet neighborhood Rooms on the main floor can be Father Dougherty, a Philadelphia native, will continue his work off Route 40 East, theFranciscan closed off from each other for at the Center for Life while serving the Cursillo movement. He House of Prayer at 84 Pennsylvan­ privacy. Guest rooms and sitting holds a certificate in applied theology from the Graduate ia Avenue is conducive to the quiet rooms on the other two floors Theological Union in Berkeley, Calif., a master ol divinity from St. associated with retreat centers. provide additional places for Charles in Philadelphia, and a master's degree in sociology and Throughout the three floors of the reflection. bachelor's degree in philosophy from the Catholic University ol "The Intercommunity Francis- home are reminders of St. Coordinating retreats and days of recollection at the Franciscan House America in Washington. cann House of Prayer is a place Francis, who praised God and His of Prayer are Felician Sister Theresa Marie Klimek and Millvale where individuals or groups of creation, stressed following in Franciscan Sister Noel Mattes on the landing with a statue of St. limited size can deepen their Jesus' footsteps to live the Gospel Francis of Assisi; and Millvale Franciscan Sister Jane Fisher and relationships with God through life, and who never ceased to Whitehall Franciscan Sister Barbara Ann Zilch. The Bellevue private or directed retreats, days wonder at Jesus' redemptive act Franciscan sisters also are involved with the center. of recollection and spiritual and presence with us in the Photo by Arnold DeBiase Eucharist. direction," said Millvale FEBRUARY f , The intercommunity retreat Franciscan Sister Jane Fisher, their prayer life to discern where School, Upper St. Clair Township; house is a facility for the one of the four coordinators at the Reuphoisterino Franciscan sisters whose house. For sisters, the facility is God is leading them. and Whitehall Franciscan Sistei SPECIAL I I motherhouses are in the "a place to experience community On the private retreat, the Barbara Ann Zilch, who was or to spend some 'time away,' ' principal of Mount St. Peter Pittsburgh area and who work in individual decides what they want Our Best Sale ever that diocese, as well as in the she added. to do and makes their own School, New Kensington. Sister Diocese of Greensburg. Those It was planned with the needs of schedule. Jane had been a counselor at on Selective Fine communities are the Congrega­ sisters in mind. Members of the Giving the spiritual direction for Mount Alvernia High School, Fabrics with Great tion of Sisters of St. Felix Franciscan communities are sisters and laity are Sister Jane Millvale. (Felicians) in Coraopolis and the required to make annual retreats. and three other sisters: Millvale The Franciscan House of Selection and the Bellevue, Millvale and Whitehall However, it is also open to lay Franciscan Sister Neol Mattes, Prayer, formerly the Trinitarian same Workman­ people; several groups have convent, is located around the Franciscan Sisters. whose previous assignment was ship We are Known On entering the foyer of the already made days of recollec­ ■CCD coordinator at St. Dennis c o r n e r from St. John the house, which is owned by the tion. Church, North Versailles; Evangelist Church, where the f o r . Diocese of Greensburg, one's Two types of retreats are Felician Sister Theresa Marie sisters attend Mass. Once a week attention is caught by the simply available. In a directed retreat, Klimek, who had taught first the priests from the church say carved wooden statue of St. the individual meets once a day grade at St. Louise de Marillac Mass in the chapel. Francis on the first landing of the with the director who is "their 53 Years main staircase. companion on their retreat We’ve been serving the In the small chapel, one has a journey," Sister Jane said. The Pittsburgh areal Our expert choice of chairs in which to reflect director's role is to discern what craftsman take pride in or pray in the presence of the God is doing in the person's life their work. If you have a Eucharist. A long narrow banner and assign them scripture with the Franciscan cord borders readings to reflect upon. 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the Church can get an affirmation Dtybrtek.tr» The Story of the Book re v ie w from the struggles of this U fbtnittgut of Pittsburgh. Arthur particular group. They have jf Edmunds. Urban League of prevailed in the midst of so much Pittsburgh. 1983. 170 pages $3.50. Story of the Urban League opposition and, as a result, have given an example of leadership for By FR. STEVEN M. PALSA the entire community regardless cooperation even in the midst of so not guarantee his safety. Joe Allen determination and courage, of race or religion. Leaders in the During W orld W ar I, the many opposing forces. It is a met with the m ayor’s office and change can be made for the better. local church that work in a demand for steel was overwhelm­ tribute to the people of the black was promised that municipal The individuals of a particular Respect Life Committee, or a ing the mills. Industry found a new community that such an facilities should be available to all group or church can learn from parish job service, or in Catholic source of cheap labor in the South education will find that difficulties FR. STEVEN M. organization had been formed so citizens and directives were issues the experience of the Urban — the black sharecropper whose and challenges can be met and PALSA early in local history and that it to the Department of Parks and League. Their concerns were not lot was not much better than that served so well through the last the Police Bureau to insure that with a selfish "tunnel-vision," but overcome. Daybreakers is of his enslaved father. By 1915, sixty-five years. this policy would be carried out. were creatively seeking new available from the Urban League 350,000 blacks had migrated to the Such was life thirty years ago. horizons to further the cause of of Pittsburgh, 200 Ross Street, Of course there were controver­ North. When this migration was Daybreakers is a valuable local human and civil rights. Pittsburgh, PA 15219 or in local sial times and times of internal beginning, three men began an history and shows that with Individuals involved in service in bookstores. association to deal with the problems, but the tenacity and problems of sanitation, temper­ Daybreakers is a history of the dedication of the m em bers did not ance, vice suppression, civic Urban League and traces its let the organization fail. In 1951 action, education and race successes and frustrations from one of the controversial issues was j-elations. They called the the beginnings to the present. It is that of the integration of BUSINESS -organization "The Association for a story that is meaningful to the swimming pools. 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'The Eucharist is linked to ordinary human hunger.' Really.

By Katharine Bird

Early one dawn, the missionary W hat does Moss hove to do with was driving down a mountain o Guatem alan wom an's hunger, or road in Guatemala when he the pain of people who hove so caught sight o f a dignified el­ derly woman. She was walking much going ogoinst them? Some­ along, a bowl balanced on her tim es it's difficult to see the connec­ head. Then the woman stumbled tion. But the Eucharist holds o vision and dropped the bowl, and the of how things could b e for humanity. corn scattered over the roadside. The woman, crying, bent down to gather up the corn, kernel by kernel, into her apron. For her, the corn represented others like her whose needs are life — it was all she had to eat so profound? for the next two weeks. 1 decided to put that question The priest stopped and helped to Bishop Lucker. He paused, the woman collect the grains. then responded: There is a sense Then he continued on to the air­ in which that woman and people port where he caught a plane like us are united in the home. Many hours later he arriv­ Eucharist, in the death and resur­ ed at his home in western rection o f Jesus. Minnesota. And. the bishop indicated, this This was at the time o f the is not a nebulous sort o f unity. It grain harvest and the harvest was unites the reality o f the Guatema­ plentiful — 130 bushels to every lan woman's life — her pain and acre. Driving along the priest was frustration, perhaps her anger — struck by the sight of the grain and the reality o f our own lives. elevators, higher than his head Bishop Lucker cautioned, and full to the brim. however, that "people need to The contrast between the two be open to the power o f the scenes was staggering. Eucharist." For the story doesn’t Bishop Raymond Luckcr o f end simply with receiving Jesus New Ulm, Minn., told that story in the Eucharist Christians also during a seminar in Washington, receive a message “ to bring him D C. The woman is symbolic of into our lives. ” all those in the world who have Explaining what that implies, so many things going against Bishop Lucker recalled that, at them, he said. The woman was the end o f each Mass. the priest elderly, an Indian and poor in a turns to the congregation and nation where a minority o f the says: "G o in peace to serve the people owns the productive land world.” and where Indians are oppressed

□ □ □ For the bishop and people in the Diocese o f New (Jim, the in­ new techniques another's existence." This is a vi­ The story flashed into my struction to go and serve the o f farming, the sion o f unity and o f responsibili­ mind as I prepared to write this world takes form in the bishop said. ty, he indicated. It reaches article. For me, its symbols of assistance they provide to 7,000 These images and beyond those who are gathered corn and grain — food for life — poor people in San Lucas reflections suggest for a particular Mass in a par­ were reminders o f the Eucharist Toliman, a village in the that the Eucharist holds a vision ticular place. “ I am the bread o f life," Jesus Guatemalan highlands. Bishop for the world. Msgr John Egan Isn't it because of this vision had said. To me, that always had Lucker told how 20 years ago, spoke o f this in a recent address that the Mass can be said to point meant that the Eucharist is a very people in New Ulm took on this Long known for his work in the toward the woman who wept special form o f nourishment responsibility. field o f social action, Msgr Egan over the kernels o f corn she had A woman far away, weeping In some instances, the bishop is now director o f the arch- lost? This is part o f the mystery over the spilled com she so bad­ said a New Ulm family "adopts” diocesan Office o f Human o f the Eucharist: The woman's ly needed, was a reminder o f the a village family in a financial way Relations and Ecumenism in hunger and the nourishment; of­ Eucharist. But. I wondered, can by contributing S700 a year The Chicago. In the liturgy, he said, fered in the Eucharist arc linked. that thought be turned around? Is people o f the diocese also have there is a basic realization "that the Mass also a reminder for helped villagers build three we arc created to be mutually (Ms Bird is associate editor of Christians o f that woman and of schools, train catecMstt and learn - dependent. to enhance one Faith Today ) ...... J Poge 2 * Faith Today The legacy of Virgil Michel: a new understanding of liturgy and life

By Lee Hanley tant to pursue liturgical renewal from within the church. His ex­ ‘‘The liturgy is the best pectations were tempered by evidence o f the church’s realism. Father Michel expected understanding o f human nature. " change to be slow — even slight Those were Father Virgil Michel’s — and cautioned his col­ words 60 years ago. He was con­ laborators that the fruits o f their vinced that the liturgy — celebra­ efforts would likely await reaping tion o f the Mass and other by another generation. sacraments — speaks to the His accomplishments in just deepest human needs. five years were overwhelming, Father Michel was a Benedic­ but overwhelming for him tine monk and philosopher at St. physically as well. By 1930 he] John’s Abbey in central Min­ was exhausted. He suffered terri-1 nesota. He played a large role in ble headaches; his eyesight failed1 laying foundations in the United so he could neither celebrate States for renewal o f the church’s Mass nor read his breviary. liturgy. After a year o f enforced Interestingly, he saw a real recuperation, he was assigned to connection between worship and work in one o f the abbey’s mis­ action to build up a just world. sions where he showed skill as a Father Michel journeyed to pastor — and, incidentally, as a Europe in 1922 to study deer hunter. philosophy. He was in his early In 1933 he returned as dean to 30s then, in Europe, he became St. John’s University. But by excited by what he observed in 1938 he once again had worked some centers that were encourag­ himself to exhaustion. He devel­ ing fuller involvement by the oped pneumonia, further infec­ people in liturgy. tion set in and he died at age 48. He w ould go on to stress the The decisions of Vatican Coun­ reality o f the Mystical Body, cil II 20 years ago realized Father viewing Christians as branches of Michel’s dream for the liturgy. the one vine o f Christ. Father Had he lived, he would have re­ Michel felt this image could lead joiced. But it’s not likely he to understanding of the respon­ would have ceased work. sibility o f all Christians as Christ’s The liturgy, he would argue, is members. dynamic. And he would have For Father Michel, liturgy could seen more that could be done to even be a model for such social encourage the people’s participa­ action as the founding o f credit tion in worship and to develop unions. understanding of its potential for In light o f his experiences in all o f life and for the world. E u c h a r i s t Europe, Father Michel began sen­ ding recommendations about the (Hanley is director of informa­ liturgy to the abbot o f St. John’s. tion services at St. John's Univer­ Vision for the world He proposed the launching of a sity, Collegeville, M inn.) liturgical library and a new magazine on the liturgy. He warned his abbot that the work T oble m anners in Corinth: etiquette w asn 't the real c proposed would mean “what every big thing means — work and m anpower.” But as his ex­ By Father John Castelot work. They brought gourmet almighty Father.” the c citement built, Father Michel foods and vintage wines. These This terminology reflects an on b received neither encouragement There is a fascinating scripture people would proceed to glut understanding found in Scripture. Th nor discouragement. story about St. Paul and the peo­ themselves and get drunk. The liturgy is the highest form ferin When Abbot Alcuin Deutsch ple in the Greek city of Corinth. W hen the poorer people finally of worship. But it is not merely necti finally gave his approval, Father It illustrates h ow important it was arrived with their day-old bread the worship of individuals who cross Michel wrote that it “kept me for early Christians to recognize and common wine, they were happen to be in the same place new awake for the greater part o f two that the bonds among them as a embarrassed and hurt to find at the same time. It is the w or­ a nei nights," and caused him to over­ people made a real difference. their brothers and sisters already ship of a community. o f G sleep the third — G ood Friday. The Mass expresses our unity well-fed and all too well-drunk. That is why Luke summarized 1 Co Returning home in the autumn as G o d ’s people and makes us a The meal which was to express the life o f the first disciples in Th o f 1925, Father Michel went community. But it is not magic in their unity became an occasion these words: “They devoted reasc about his work with rare energy. this sense. This is where the pro­ for ill-will and division. themselves to the apostles’ in­ Coui He founded the magazine Orate blem St. Paul had to face comes in. Paul takes them to task. The struction and the communal life, “ Th< Fratres, n ow called Worship. He As was the custom in those reason, simply, is that they are to the breaking o f bread and the mad< assembled a corps of col­ days, the Eucharist was celebra­ doing all this “ without recogniz­ prayers...They went to the tem­ and laborators fiom within and ted in a home in the context o f a ing the body” (1 Corinthians ple area together every day, togei beyond the abbey, founded the meal. All the people were sup­ 11:29). The body he refers to is while in their homes they broke mids Liturgical Press, taught posed to contribute to the meal. the community. bread” (Acts 2:42, 46). in th philosophy, lectured and gave All were to share in it too. During the Mass today, the The scripture accounts o f the Lord retreats, wrote extensively and But, it seems, the wealthier priest says, “Pray my brothers Eucharist's origins suggest the im­ edited many publications. community members would ar­ and sisters, that our sacrifice portance of the community. (Ft Above all, he thought it impor­ rive early, not having had to may be acceptable to G o d the “This is my blood, the blood of John Folth Today • Page 3 What we do at Moss FOOD... is what we could be

doing on the outside ...for thought

By Cindy Liebhart around the table, hut when we go True or false? How would you tions among people. out we must be painfully aware judge the following statement? In such ways — and in other T w o years ago, a multicultural that there are people w ho are not “ The Sunday Mass begins ways too — it gets into the program in Catholic schools of always welcome everywhere," said when the servers, readers and center o f life. It reaches into all the Cleveland diocese brought Sister Vladimiroff, who now serves priest process to the altar; it con­ o f life. fourth-graders from a as secretary for education in the cludes when, together, they • T o explain the connection o f predominantly white suburban Diocese o f Cleveland. depart from the altar after the liturgy and life, some think it area and children from a Similarly, we exchange greetings final Mass prayers." helps to speak of the vision of I predominantly black inner-city o f peace at Mass. But one glance Could the answer be true and life the liturgy reflects. The [area together to celebrate Mass at the daily newspaper tells us our false? liturgy points toward humanity’s In preparation for the Mass, world is far from that reality. The Mass does have specific fullest potential — toward what teachers told the children that “Our worship coexists in a points for beginning and con­ could be. At the same time, it in­ f to call God “Father" meant they w orld that is unjust, where evi­ cluding. Yet it doesn’t conclude tends to remind all those present fwere all brothers and sisters, and dence o f sin is all around, "Sister the way other events in life con­ of what they already are and of that approaching the altar meant Vladimiroff said. During Mass w e clude — like classes or ballgames what this means they should be willing to hold celebrate what already has been or workdays. Some experts think that to cap­ each other’s hands. accomplished — delivery from Part o f the mystery o f the Mass ture the connection o f liturgy Not surprisingly, the children slavery into freedom, from death is how it continues — how it and life, it is valuable to think o f were enthusiastic, unafraid and into life. But " w e also are given a connects with the whole of life. the liturgy itself as a means by receptive of one another. The hint o f what still needs to be ac­ But what does this really which Christ's work in the world liturgy was both warm and complished,” she explained. mean? What are the connections continues. Some characteristics of expressive. “ Liturgy keeps that vision of liturgy and life? Christ’s work, they would add, An unexpected result o f this lit­ alive. It is a source o f energy, Consider, for one thing, how are the work of healing others urgy, however, was that parents direction and wisdom.” the Mass appeals not just to peo­ who are broken, nourishing came to a sudden, new under­ The liturgy is not a political ral­ ple’s minds, their thinking — others who hunger and reaching standing o f the meaning o f the ly, Sister Vladimiroff said. Still, though it docs that too. It ap­ out to the whole world. Mass. An awareness stirred in the readings, prayers, songs and peals to Christians as whole per­ This, then, is the kind of them that the Eucharist calls peo­ actions at Mass powerfully re­ sons — people with goals and “work” that gets under way ple to be one family — but not mind people o f the call to create aspirations, people with hopes when priest and servers and just within church walls. social conditions that make it evi­ and needs. readers process to the altar on They began to examine their dent God is with humanity. The Mass is meant to be the Sunday. O f course, it is the kind ow n fears. Many started to search As a church that worships, "w e kind o f prayer that helps shape o f w ork that doesn't conclude for ways in which they could are working to bring about the lives. It: when the final prayers o f the translate this new understanding kingdom, that is, working for — fosters hopes; Mass do. into action in their ow n lives. justice. What w e do during Mass — refreshes perspectives on life; It is the kind of “work” that Benedictine Sister Christine is what it could look like on the — nourishes the ability to enter continues in the efforts of Chris­ Vladimiroff, who was coordinator outside,” she said. into the lives o f others; tians to heal and nourish the of the program, spoke with me Benedictine Sister Mary Collins — casts light on the connec- world and its people. about it. For her, this experience also sees that the call to work for clearly illustrates the relationship justice stems directly from the of Christian worship and action memory o f the life, death and ...for discussion on behalf of the world. If that resurrection o f Jesus — what is connection is seen, liturgy has celebrated in the Eucharist. Chris­ 1. O n the front page o f this Christ in each person. This week, the power to transform not only tians see through Jesus how w eek’s Faith Today, Katharine our writers indicate that it is a individuals, but society itself. G o d ’s action to set things right in Bird tells a true story about a purpose o f the Sunday Mass — o f “W e celebrate togetherness the w orld is carried out, said woman in Guatemala who wept the church’s liturgy — to Sister Collins. She heads the over the kernels of corn she had transform people. Why does the Department of Religion and lost. Ms. Bird turns to the sym­ Mass do this? Religious Education at the bolism of the eucharistic bread — real question Catholic University of America. Christ’s body — as nourishment, But this is also a “ dangerous and finds in light o f that sym­ the covenant, to be poured out bolism that the Eucharist points m em ory” for us, she explained. SECOND HELPINGS on behalf o f many” (Mark 14:24). “ W e want to go to Eucharist to toward the Guatemalan woman ire. The accounts speak o f the o f­ feel good, comforted and pro­ and her hunger. What kinds of “ Mother Teresa of Calcutta: m fering o f Christ’s blood in con­ tected.” But the eucharistic celebra­ "hungers” are found in the The Love of Christ,” edited by y nection with his sacrifice on the tion signals that “contrary to ex­ world around you? Do you agree Georges Gorree and Jean Bar- 3 cross and the establishing of a pectations, God does not protect that the nourishing Eucharist bier. “ Our Eucharist is In­ e new covenant — the forming of his chosen ones from suffering." points Christians toward people complete If it does not make us a new community, a new people For her, the eucharistic cup who suffer because of their love and serve the poor,” says Mother Teresa In this book — of God (see also Matthew 26:28; suggests that the call to work for special needs? a book about the Nobel Peace 1 Corinthians 11:25). justice might require sacrifice and Prize winner whose way of The scripture background is a 2. The Sunday Mass is prayer. suffering. making peace through her work Ms. Bird’s article seems to in­ reason why the Second Vatican Jesus asks, “ Can you drink o f among the poor In India is Council could say o f the liturgy: the cup I am to drink of?” Trying dicate that prayer and action for known throughout the world. Fe, “ The goal is that all w h o are to answer that question in the af­ the world can be closely related. The book organizes words he made children o f G o d by faith firmative can lead people to look How do you see the connection drawn from her speeches, let­ l- and baptism should come at the ways in which they could o f prayer and action? ters and other statements together to praise G o d in the offer themselves for the well­ about the work she pursues and its meaning. The link of te midst o f his church, to take part being o f others — their families, 3- Prayer changes people. Sister prayer and action In the life of in the sacrifice and to eat the their communities and their Christine Hope Allen, RSM, an Mother Teresa, who views the s e Lord’s Supper.” occasional writer in these pages, w orld,” she said. poor as God’s gift, comes into im- once suggested that in prayer, view here. (Harper and Row, TO I (Father Castelot teaches at St. (Ms. Liebbart is on the staff of people are liable to find E. 53rd St., New York, 'N Yi of John's Seminary, Plymouth, Mich.) Faith Today.) themselves transformed in some 10022. $7.95) way and better able to carry out theircespensibiltties*..to see Page 4 • Faith Today

CHILDREN'S STORY H OUR

Philip catches up with the man from Ethiopia

By Janaan Manternach The man was surprised. But he answered Philip honestly. “ How Philip was very happy. He had can I understand the prophet’s come to Samaria to tell the peo­ words unless someone explains ple about Jesus. They were ex­ them to me?” cited to hear what he told them. “ Maybe I can help you,” Philip One day God sent Philip on a shouted back as he kept running special journey. “ Head south to alongside the carriage. the desert road that goes from The Ethiopian official ordered Jerusalem to Gaza,” God’s the carriage stopped. “ Please messenger said to Philip. climb in. Help me if you can.” Philip set out right away. He The Bible text the man was Soon Philip w as had no idea what God wanted reading was about God’s servant. running beside the corrioge. him to do. He took a shortcut The prophet Isaiah wrote that through the desert to the main God’s servant would be like a Finally the corrioge stopped. The tw o road. When he came to the lamb led to slaughter. m en began to talk. It w as to b e a day they Jerusalem-Gaza road, he started "Tell me if you can,” the both would rem em ber. walking toward Gaza. Ethiopian asked Philip, "what is A little while later a carriage the prophet talking about?” came by. The carriage went right So Philip discussed this passage past Philip. He caught sight o f a with the Ethiopian. And Philip foreigner in the carriage. He told him the good news about looked like a very important per­ Jesus o f Nazareth. “Jesus was ex­ son. Actually he was in charge o f ecuted like a lamb led to the treasury o f all o f Ethiopia, a slaughter. But we believe Jesus country in Africa. did nothing but good all his life Philip heard God’s Spirit speak­ — helping people, teaching them, ing to him in his heart. "G o and freeing them. We believe God catch up with that carriage," the raised him up from death to life. Spirit told Philip. He is alive and with us." Philip began to run. Luckily “ Stop the carriage!” the Ethio­ the carriage was not going very pian ordered. “ There is some fast. Soon Philip was running water. I want to be baptized. I beside the carriage. He could believe Jesus is my Lord and hear the man in the carriage say­ savior.” ing something. So Philip baptized him, and the As he ran alongside the car­ man from Ethiopia went on his riage, Philip gradually understood way. He was very happy. what (he Ethiopian official was saying. He was reading the Bible. Story hour biblical quotes — The man was meditating aloud this week from Acts 8:26-39 — on the words o f the prophet are paraphrased Isaiah. Philip was amazed Philip shouted to the man in (Ms. Manternach is the author the carriage. “ Do you really of numerous catechetical books understand what you are and articles for children.) reading?" T o g e t h e r HOW ABOUT YOU? Sister Glenita Barry. MM. worked Join us and become a member of the □ Imagine that you are Philip and you want to help the man in the car­ with Navajo children in western New Extension Society team. Although you riage. What would you tell him about Jesus? □ Imagine what Philip must have looked like running alongside the Ethio­ Mexico for more than 10 years. won't be present in the home missions pian's carriage. Now draw your own picture of that scene and give your Supported by a grant from the Catholic personally, your impact will be felt in picture a name Extension Society, she taught Navajo this holy effort. Together we can bring children the saving Word of the gospels. the Word of Christ to those who don't have it. Children's Reading Com er: Sister Elenita is one of a small team of home missioners who. together with Write for a free subscription to Exten­ There are many stories and books for children about Jesus. The more the Extension Society, pursue the vital sion magazine today and discover the we hear about Jesus, the more we are aware of his importance and role and urgent task of evangelization here difference you can make. Together, and in our lives in the United States. But the team is with God's grace, we can achieve His Some books that might be helpful include titles from a collection called too small to do it alone It needs new goals here in our own beloved country. Arch Books (Concordia Publishing House. 3558 S Jefferson A v e , St members. It needs you. Louis. Mo 83118 Paperback. $1.75 each). Or: “ Stories of Jesus,” by John Behnke (Paulist Press, 545 Island Rd , The Catholic Church Ramsey. N.J. 07446. 1977 Paperback. $5 95) "Jesus. Friend of Children,“ (Concordia Pubitahing House. 3558 S. Jef­ S o o e t y ferson Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63118. 1976. Hardback, $4.50). E X T E N S I O N m 3 5 E a s t W acker- D rive • C hicago. Illinois 6 0 6 0 1 Classified ads/diocesan news Pittsburgh Catholic, Friday, February 17. 1964 — Page 9

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Classified Canada Tour TOURS glass, gold jewelry, silver- MIKE FEINBERS CO.* of music, 3 p.m. Free and open to all. 8952. plated It sterling flatware. I "kills" cannot be accepted F E B . 25-26 fUMHOA 120 Seventh St fyh P a 15222 after 11 AM Mon. for current dolls, wind-up toys, teddy I Si. Anthony, Millvale— Baked ham dinner, 3 to 6:30 p.m., lyceum. 106 week's issue 3 4 4 -8 1 9 6 March 5-13 $299 bears, oriental rugs. I North Avenue. Donation, 86 for adults, 12.50 for children under 12. March 6-22 82S9 mirrors, clocks most old I ^^^Evwningionijy^^^ things. For cash call Dorothy j 275 MSN CENTRE 001 PERSONALS ATLANTIC CflY or Paul before selling THURSDAY, FEB. 23 , J)o u i ± 0359.242-0451 ______OF PITTSBURGH Mar 21-23 $139 6886 Forward Ave ,Sq fkS ALONE & PREGNANT— FLORIDA/EPCOT ZONA TOURS Mar. 21-23 899 Ladies Auxiliary, North Hills K of C, No. 4029 — Card party, 12 30 For A confidental caring WANTED USED FURNI­ HAU. RENTAL B 3 T 0 p.m., council hall, 1248 Evergreen Ave., Millvale Donation, |1.25 friend call LIFELINE-562- M ar 31-Apr 8 Blwood City Transit Inc B9APINO TURE—And antique Crai- ACCOMODATES IPartnarl BIBB ton T radine Post 922-4441 10- 150-500 P E O P L E Refreshments included. 0543 Downtown Pittsburgh, Atlantic C 8 y Special Mar. 25-27 893 Butler Area 282-1200, Mon ATLANTIC CITY 5, closed Tuesdays & 2 4 2 -9 3 3 5 F E B . 20-21 Sundays. ______Valley 489-9020. Beaver 843- Ona day tour 835 F E B . 26-27 0505, 728-5651. WASNtNOTON DC. FRIDAY, FEB. 24 T o m day taur STB 2 day, 1 night WANTED: —American Fl­ April 6-9 8179 yer. Ives and Lionel Toy M ar 13-15 B TO B St. Paul Retreat House, South Side — Weekend retreat for men, S; IA8T COAST trains. Notre Dame Alumnus Moving Playboy Casino *70°° will pay up to $20.000 any p.m. to Sunday, 2:45 p.m. For reservations call 381-7676. PREGNANT? ESCAP AD E And you didn’t mean to be? Mar. 18-20 SI 88 Tour includes, transp­ condition, any where Haullng/Claan-up 8299 For a free pregnancy test Tropicana Casino ortation, roll and coffee Apr. 12-15 Collector. Drew Bauer 683- REASONABLE 4457. 821-3389 and confidential support Showtima Weekend on bus,box lunch on C A U F O B N tA R A T ES Cenacle Retreat House, Oakland — Renewal weekend for single; CALL BIRTHRIGHT Mar 17-18 8118 bus, 1 night lodging. Ju ly 5-27 81490 Pro catata to Charity parents, given by Sisters Barbara Kingston and Hilda Blade. 621-1988 Quaker State Hilton. Roil and Coffee at PAC. NORTHWB8T 300 MISCELLANEOUS Offering, 850 For reservations call 681-6180 Tangier Nightclub. Motel, 820 in Quarters Ju ly 6-25th 81350 9 3 1 - 3 9 9 9 Carousel Dinner Thea­ WOBID8 FAM Maim Guild ( for Catholic widowed J, St. Mary of Mercy, Downtown — ; tre. Nashville/Florida PREGNANT?» ATA Ju n e 2-11 8599 Social 8 p.m., Lawless Hall. A iso refreshments, dancing, cards.; READING PA. FEB. 25-MAR. 9 Non-Profit Charitable N M N N l itft Ml ÉM M NOVA SCOTIA Youth Organization in dire Guests, 82 M ar 31 8 3 5 need ol Donated/Reason­ Ra-OacaraUas Service HOTUNfc (412)791-2420 *5 2 5 pp. S o July 2-14 $879 Do you often admire PREGNANCY TESTING P O C O N O S ably priced pick-up Downtown Pittsburgh 731-2420 Reading/ASantic City C A P S C O O someone elses home Let me Apr. 6-8 8178 passenger van Tax write help you pull your own SATURDAY, FEB. 25 Washington. Pa.. 256-6494 April 3-5 Ju n e 11-7 8498 off to donor. Write C.W Festival of Homes furnishings together, by Unzrwr Tours PO Box6174,Pgh 15212 PTG, St. Athanasius, West View — Annual luncheon-fashion show, i Caring and confidential 8 C a rd a n s * 1 0 9 * ^ *» using what you already information, counseling, Charles team, B.C. 7*1-7000 931-3999 have to its best advantage noon, Highland Country Club. For reservations by Feb. 20 ($10.50) ; pregnancy testing and related Cherry Blossom Or you may select a better call 931-2525 or 931-5017. services Apr. 23-29 88388 Washington, D.C. 1-800-342-2349 color scheme to give your JUtaritaNta ta Alertiea tat. AHenberry Playhouse April 12-14 «00 MISCELLANEOUS room some pizzaz. I sell a non-profit organization May 5-6 8185 St. Thomas More, Bethel Park — Social, 8:30 p.m., school multi­ SALES nothing but my expertise at WORLDS FAIR * 2 0 9 pp a reasonable rate purpose room. Donation, $5, includes refreshments. Benefit of parish! May 13-19(7 nsy*>B41B Lonnie Stain Tours ICONS—Made to order Fine Athletic Association on PTG. For tickets call 831-0448 or 833-0031 Abortion eon bo a Great Western Trip 531-0320 West Virginia woods, egg tempera pure traumatic ax pan anca. June 16-July 9 of gold halo s. also gold lealing Crafts Festival M you aaad kelp l i putting Lower Burrell, Pa. Russian. Greek. Serb.. St. Joseph, Coraopolis — Blood drive, 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. For* May 26-28 8148 * 1 5 7 5 ppao (H r M i tack la teens... Serian. Restoring painting, appointment call 456-1980. WORLDS FAIR Cstortal wausmsburg Presents churches, etc 381-8736 __ 510 ENTERTAINMENT Call C.A.R.E. May 28-June 2 8348 LOCAL JACKET—Manufac­ St. — Social, 8 p.m., school multi-purpose room ., and Bush Garden Merch 19-18 (3 deys; *75 FOR 3 HOURS—Of Joan of Arc, Library (Continenti») Support Srtap MACKINAC ISLAND MAY 21-24 Famous Philadelphie ture. Team prices. Nylon, 2nd floor. Cost, 85, includes food and refreshments. For tickets call* leather, wool Guarantee continuous non-stop music to taip (w capo.) The Grand Hotel Flower Show. 8148 per the school, 833-2433. delivery 746-5439. Steve Sounds A professional Our Services in Fret June 17-22 8488 $ 2 2 9 » 1° person D.J. at a reasonable price I i * Waahingten,D.C. 881-8679. ______Call for details May 14-17 (4 days) St. Josaphal, South Side — Social, 7 p.m., parish hall. Donation $5 ; 531-9092 June 22-24 8148 DuPont Gardens. A BEAUTIFUL EVEN Golden West Write or Call Buffet, refreshment included. For tickets contact parish council; Winterthur Museum. ING—With Ml Slt I LIKE in California Z O N A TO U R S FURNITURE! Weddings, all occasions, by m em bers or call 431-5193. taSO HOMEVILLE ROAD Long wood Gardens. LO ST —Gold Chain and June JO-July 22 81488 Rena. China, Silver, DJ/Emcee Unlimited Duqueene VI8 age Srtp Clr Hagley Museum, Encoi Glassware. Antiques hours, at a reasonable price PTG, Vincentian High School, North Hills — "Leap Into Spring" ; cross. February 2, Cenacle ONE DAY TOUR* e Dinner Theater Retreat House, surround- W MIFFLIN, PA. 15122 “2nd time around” Jerry, 884-6431 salad smorgasbord and card party, noon to 4 p.m., Vincentian High • Mayarsdaia Maple Wilmington, Delaware ings. Reward. 421-2273. School, Peebles & McKnight Rds. For reservations at $5 call 364-1415I Festival 469-3902 (Pittsburgh) 8270 per person. DlKMRtl 10 to 40% ATTENTION:-Expert April 7 888 wedding consultant Disc or 486-0293. Tickets at the door, 86 IN THANKSGIVING—To 752-9701 (El I wood June 16-28 (13 days) Consignment Corner jockey/Emcee entertain­ the Blessed Mother, Infant Laural Highlands C ity) Nova Scotia and Price ment service. Black tie Jesus and St. Anthony. M B. and Falling«« ter 350 BEAVER STREET attire. Free champagne Edward island 8890 per SUNDAY, FEB. 26 M ay 26 8 3 0 person. SEWICKLEY, PA. Sonny's Record Revue 241- MY HEARTFELT—Grati­ 2212.______tude to St. Jude and Blessed Oglabay Park Your Man July 17 - Aug. 12 (25 Daly 9 to 530. Wed.« PN Christian Mothers and Guild, St. Columbkille, Imperial — Spaghetti ; Mother for past favors days) Alaska, Yukon BAND—For weddings, dinner and salad bar, 1 toSp.m., parish hall. Cost, $3 for adults and Ju n e 9 8 8 7 741-8120 parties. Good Variety 50 ’■ granted. Please help me now Territory, Pacific with my problem. H.C.l. Ohio/Switzerland Tours Spectrum. 4 persons $300. $2.75 for senior citizens and children. June 23 830.50 Northwest, By Train, with vocalist $350 885-6246. SPECIAL THANKS-To MOTORCOACH ferry, motorcoach. SweaMrs A Blouses 661-4495. Almighty God, St. Jude, CALL EARTH TOURS $2035 per person. K of C, Council 4029, Millvale — Chicken dinner and salad bar, 3 to 6; FIRST QUALITY Second Wind *1 Blessed Mother, and Sacred 371-OSSO BAND— p.m., council hall, 1248 Evergreen Ave. Adults, $5, children, $2.50, All ; 100-0000 Aug. 28 - Sept. 9 (15 choice ol hundreds ol couples Heart of Jesus for answering Penn Hills Shsp Ctr welcome. my prayers once again. days) The Best of $9.99 for their wedding entertain­ Please continue to help. 1 6 5 3 PENN HILLS DRIVE Ireland and England Factory Sweater Outlet ment. Top qualilv. excellent I | PITTSBURGH. PA. 15235 FLORIDA variety. 731-5412. 854-5873. M.Z.Y. 82135. 1528 Beech view Ave. 1521b St. Joseph, West Aliquippa — Mass for charismatics, 6 p.m., Fr. Leo ; THANKSGIVING—To the 14 DAYS Oct. 3-9 (8 days) New ¿¡SC JOCKEY—Wedding R. Burchianti, celebrant. All welcome. Sacred Heart, Our Lady of England in the Fall, 563-3003 receptions, parties, etc. Great selection ol non-stop Perpetual Help, St. Ann, St. Am ity Tours *399».*499» 8510 par person. 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Please Charter Buses Available free est. 17 yrs . exp Lou tower other prayers. M .M » * 5 9 9 CASH—Fo r old oak furni­ PHY/VIDEO—Offering MWtVf i John, 361-8101.______ture. Furnishing old home. traditional photo candias and OmSO contemporary color/sound GENERAL LONTRUt- Not antique dealer. Call 361- $1*8 WhDtai Lyons, UN. T ION/RE MODE LI N( ■— 6185. video recordings Phone 784- $24 Hour Mtaftaag Coro CLASSIFIED RATES 8454.______New or additions Residen­ 030 FUNERAL DIRECTORS MEXICO 9VNNm$ Always WMbsnm tial or commerical Com­ — NON-COMMERCIAL RATES— WEDDING PHOTOGRA­ Locala* on A If 9 Days Acapulco, plete lire restoration and Mm MUM CHAUDE JUKHU PHY—Some spring and Routa 422 I 09 7 mBaa aaat *? «T*»! insurance work 486-1307 Mexico City, Tax- Summer dates available. of N*« HANDYMAN—All types 20 Word*..$4. SOI ato additional wotd. 11 cants co, Cuernavaca, Winter discount. Call today Cmao WÊm - Images Unlimited 731-4045 home repairs. Plumbing, Ixtapan, Toluca. painting, carpentry', efetn- - COMMERCIAL RATES— WOOD FLOOR SPECIAL a ^ Crtl cal.& cement. Very reason­ 1ST—Old and New Floors, 924-2191 able, promt service. Jim 431- MM MUM CHAUDE B E IN H A U E H from* 6 9 9 sanded and refurnished. 3026. 20 Werda..$9.90tach additional word, is cants of all Whft Du *>088 9 m 84 boo Installation and sales Hr Bn bbrmdbs mb styles of wood floors. Cali for PAINTING—Interior $20 per H8 Botó a# couttín t ottoni free est. 793-8017. Pittsburgh's average room Exterior Your Mm Tours Deadline 11 A JI. Monday ti. Whon bu otnmo torn 900,000 painting, and wallpapering. ¿ Á E T A W g T - Call Don 884-0837 good ho didn't nood & Catholics BANQUET HALL 8 PLUMBING—Paneling. 471-1252 787-8687 For tho Mo of ut wb con i ara »omeone T O L L FREE CATERING SERVICE Remodeling, Furnace Work. Your location or Our* spacial. 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Strings festival auditions Hom eless wom en S chodl registration St. M alachy week

Auditions for the annual diocesan Strings Carlow College is the host site for the training r f c s . Simon and Jude School. Scott Township, Fr. Scott Seethaler. OFM Cap., will conduct a program for persons interested in volunteering to “will conduct registration for kindergarten, pre- parish renewal week at St. Malachy Church, Festival for elementary and secondary students will take place on Saturday, Feb. 25. Students who help Pittsburgh's homeless women. The first Of ‘ kinder ear ten and new students on Tuesday and Kenmawr (Kennedy Twp.), Monday. Feb. 27, the three sessions was held on Feb. 14. The final Wednesday, Feb. 21 and Feb. 22, from through Friday, March 2. play the violin, viola, on Saturday, Feb. 25. Students who play the violin, viola, cello or string two sessions will be held Tuesdays, Feb. 21 and 28 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the school library. Topics will center on "The Spiritual Family and bass for two or more years are eligible to from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Wherrett Board Room, Grace Library Building. Pre-kindergarten students must be four years the Natural Family,” with evening sessions at participate. of age by Nov. 1. 1984 and kindergarten students 7:30 p.m. in the church hall. Musicians selected from the auditions will The sessions will help participants understand the needs of homeless and what can be done to • must be five years of age by Nov. 1,1984. Parents A morning program for women of the parish is perform at the Strings Festival, which will be help them. At the conclusion of the training should bring their children's birth and baptismal set for Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon. Also, held on Sunday, March 4 at Duquesne University. program, two sessions will be scheduled at certificates and immunization records following the 6:30 p.m. Saturday Mass and Judges for the audition will be Allen Sher, Bethlehem Haven for those who are working Sunday Masses, refreshments will be served in director of the Perlow Music School and the Y the school cafeteria. Music Society of the Jewish Community Center, there. Leading the program wil be Sister Mercià G lenm ary speakers and Sister M . Serafina, OP, string chairman and O'Neill, RSM, director of Bethlehem Haven. "A m ericanism 9 instrumental music coordinator of the Pittsburgh There is no cost for the program, but donations Tw o m em bers of the Glenm ary Home Diocese. Missioners, an order of more than 100 priests and for Bethlehem Haven will be accepted. For more Pittsburgh city councilman Jack Wagner, a For applications and further information, brothers who work with the needy of the Southern information or to register, telephone Carlow's former U.S. Marine who was wounded in contact Sister M. Serafina, OP, St. Brendan United States, will be in Pittsburgh this weekend Office of Special Programs at 578-6094 Vietnam, will deliver the address at the 50th Convent, 16 Holland Ave., Braddock, Pa. 15104 or to speak at two parishes. telephone 271-1736. Fr. George Mathis, personnel director for the annual Americanism program Sunday. Feb. 19, order, will speak at Masses at Sacred Heart, at 2 p.m. at the Brookline Am erican Legion Hall, D CCW meeting Emsworth, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 18 and 19, 520 Brookline Blvd. K nights set dance Tammy Stuart of Our Lady of Loreto School in and Fr. Richard Kreim er, head of the Glenmary Brookline will speak on “The Image of Old The central deanery of the DCCW will hold its, mission office, will speak at St. Josephat, South The Knight of Equity, Court 9. will sponsor a quarterly meeting Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 7p.m. Glory." All are welcome. Side. benefit gala dance Friday, Feb. 24, at the in Synod Hall, Oakland. All women of the deanery. American Legion hall. North Highland Avenue, are welcome. East Liberty. M erton study club Dermot O'Brien's Show Band, currently on a P O W 'hotline9 set tour of U.S. cities, will perform. F or tickets, call JIM MONEY 4 MIKE SILVE8TRE SELL The Thomas Merton Study Club will begin dance cnairman K. Jeremiah O'Brien, 921-4369. EVERYTHING FOR THE OFFICE The Governor’s Veterans Outreach and discussion of the book "The Wisdom of the “Assistance Center has established a special DESKS, FILES, TYPEWRITER Desert" Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Thomas Merton Cam p Fire sales 'jiotline for form er prisoners of w ar who feel they Center, 1111 E. Carson St., South Side. CALCULATORS, SUPPLIES. are not receiving proper service from the VA The program will begin at 4:30 p.m. with a FAST DELIVERY DISCOUNT PRICES medical centers. pot luck supper, followed by discussion from 6 to Cam p Fire Boys and Girls in the area will be MT. LEBANON OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO. selling candy Friday to Monday, Feb. 24 to March: " The line will be staffed by POW specialists 7:30 p.m. Copies of the book, a favorite of 1817 lirtsrlll« M Pittsburgh Pi. 15216 344-4300 during regular business hours (after hours Merton's among his own books, can be purchased 5, in a project to raise money for summer callers can leave a recorded message.) The toll- at the center for $3.95. New members are camping programs. For information on the sale call 471-5513. 'free number is 1-800-442-6815. welcome. For information call 381-1400. D U R A N TI’S PARK PLAZA RESTAURANT O b i t u a r i « » s 128 Craig St. Oakland near St. Paul's Cathedral WEDDINGS RECEPTIONS IN BLKOANT «N IN O ROOMS Dr. E. M cD ow ell M ary L. Tuscano u ALSO •LUNCHEONS «DINNER MEETINGS Eileen McDowell, niece of Aux. Bishop John B. McDowell, died Fr. Nicolas Mastrangelo offered the Mass of Christian Burial for his aunt, Mrs. M ary L. Sams Tuscano, on Feb. 4 in St. Vitus •PARTIES CQO 1 1 RR Saturday, Feb. 11. in Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia, following p •PARKING O O Z I ■ v W an accident Wednesday in which she was struck by a bus. Church, New Castle. Dr McDowell, a psychologist with the Philadelphia School Mrs. Tuscano died Feb. 1 at her home in New Castle. She was 60. Open Tues thru Sun. 11 to 9 Closed Monday District, would have been 34 on Monday, Feb. 13. Born in the New Castle on July 14,1923, she was the daughter of p She was the daughter of Bishop McDowell's late brother William the late Abraham and Mary Isaac Sams. Mrs. Tuscano was a P. and of Mrs. Agnes Harpur McDowell of Allison Park. m em ber of St. Vitus parish and the B.O.B. Club. Dr McDowell attended St. Bede School in Point Breeze, St. Paul She is survived by her husband, Frank S.; two sons, Frank C. of “Best Prices in Town' Silver Springs, Md., and Jeffrye of Provo, Utah; three daughters, 0 in Butler, St. Ursula, Allison Park, Vincentian High School in the ALL INCLUSIVE TOURS North Hills and the University of Pittsburgh. She earned a Mrs. Samuel (Angel) Trinch of Grove City, Mrs. Stephen (Paula) master's degree from Duquesne University and a Ph.D. in Reinhard of New Castle and Christine at home; one brother, 7-Day All Inclusive Tour educational psychology from Temple University in December of Sammy Sams of Las Vegas; five sisters, Mrs. Joseph (Nora) R 1982. Slamon, Mrs. Leroy (Zalia) Faehnrich, Mrs. Rudy (Sadie) Petti, IRELAND NON-STOP FROM PITTSBURGH In addition to her mother and Bishop McDowell, Dr. McDowell is and Mrs. John (Julia) Izzo, all of New Castle and Mrs. Ann Rick of Two Departure* pp do survived by one brother, Bernard J., of California; two sisters, Anchorage, Alaska; and five grandchildren. Also among her T nephews is F r. Mario Mastrangelo, OFM Cap., a missionary priest Sept. 7 plus tax & service Maura McDowell of Churchill and Judy Daniels of Glenshaw; two ,499 Oct 3 nephews and two nieces; her grandfather, James Harpur, two in Rio Piedras, Puetro Rico. uncles. John and Kevin Harpur and one aunt. Mary Jerome. Entombment was in Castle View Memorial Ga rden. New Castle. GALAXY TRAVEL Bishop McDowell officiated at the funeral Mass Wednesday, P Feb. 15, in Epiphany Church, Uptown. Burial followed in Calvary M rs. A. M edonis 10 Dull Rd Pgh Pa . 1t>23b 412-371-9800 Cemetery, Hazelwood. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Convent, 5th Anastasia. T. Medonis, former church organist and choir A and Locust Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. 19106. director at Mother of Good Counsel Church in Homewood and St. Agnes, Oakland, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, at West Penn Hospital. ENCOUNTER WITH SILENCE Six Days of Silence. Meditation. Prayer W illiam J. Russo Mrs. Medonis, 81, had taught music in the city for many years. R Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Feb. 15 in JSt. Vitus She attended Carnegie Institute of Technology and graduated A Scriptural Retreat Church, New Castle, for William J. Russo, who died Feb. 12 in St. from the Detroit Conservatory of Music in 1927, studying violin. Conducted by Father John J. Hugo Francis Hospital, New Castle. He was 71. She was a former violin teacher, orchestra and choral director 1 LENTEN AND A resident of New Castle, Mr. Russo was active in Holy Name at St. Paul Orphanage in Crafton from 1939 to 1960. She also served at the Protestant Home for Children from 1941 to 1967and was also SPRING RETREATS and civic affairs. Born Sept. 21, 1912 in New Castle, he w as the son of the late teacher and choral director at the Home of the Good Shepherd S Write or call: Mt. Nazareth Center Anthony and Vincenzina Conti Russo. Mr. Russo was the from 1943 to 1960. Sister Augustine. C.S.F.N., Coordinator 285 Bellevue Road, Pittsburgh Pa., 15229 owner of Ross Electric and was the former director of the Mrs. Medonis served at Mother of Good Counsel from 1942 to 1948 Department of Public Works for the City of New Castle. and again from 1959 to 1973. She worked at St. Agnes from 1948 to H He was presently a director of the Catholic Cemeteries of 1959. (412) 931-4775 Lawrence County; member of St. Vitus parish: member of the M rs. Medonis also composed operettas which the children at the Laity, Priests, Religious Welcome Columbus Day Committee, former member of board of directors homes performed and she continued to teach violin and piano in of Lawrence County Catholic Social Services; former member of her home until December. the zoning board for the City of New Castle; and former member of She also attended evening classes at the University of S the Lawrence County Catholic Day committee. Also, he was past Pittsburgh and at age 71 was the oldest such student. BOOKS ON OUR LORO JESUS CHRIST president of the St. Vitus, Lawrence County Deanery, and Pittsburgh Diocesan Holy Name Society organizations; and he d Mrs. Medonis was awarded the Laetare Dei and also received By Father Lawrence G. Lovaalk, S.V.D. memberships in the Knights of Columbus, Council 512; the Villa the apostolic blessing from Pope Pius XII in 1956. She was a H Divine Word Missionary member of the American Guild of Organists and the diocesan Maria Assembly. Fourth Degree. Knights of Columbus; and the JESU S MY LIFE—A book of prayers to JesusSS.OO organist guild. Sons of Italy. „ ... A JE S U S T H E W A Y T H E TRU TH AND T H E L IF E —On Among the awards Mr. Russo received were: the 1959 St. Vitus Surviving are two daughters, Gloria Freire of Parma, Ohio, and the personality and mission of Jesus $5.00 Holy Name Society Man of the Year; the 1965 Pittsburgh Diocesan Gwen of Pittsburgh; two sons, Robert X. of Pittsburgh and David of Brownsville, Tex.; and nine grandchildren. DEVOTIONS TO THE DIVINE INFANT— Holy Name Society Man of the Year; the 1965 St. Vitus Holy Name $.75 Society Father of the Year; the "Pro Ecclesia Pontifice medal, R Novena ...... Funeral Mass was offered Friday, Feb. 10, in St. Paul Cathedral, uresented by Pope Paul VI in 1965; the 1965 Pittsburgh Diocesan IN HIS BLOOD -Devotions to the most Precious Oakland. Burial followed in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Peters $1.00 Holy Name Society Medallion Circle; the 1966 Lawrence County B lo o d ...... Twp. deanery award; and 1966 Veterans of Foreign Wars Loyality Day E HEART-TALKS WITH THE MAN OF SORROW-On Award. , _ .. the Passion of Christ ...... $1.00 Preceded in death by his wife, the former Marie Tuscano. Mr. DEVOTION TO THE SACRED HEART-With Russo is survived by one daughter. Mrs. Veronica Steines of New prayers ...... $1.00 Castle, one brother. Michael of New Castle, three sisters, Mrs THE HOLY EUCHARIST- -Meditations $3.00 Millie Fazzone. Mrs. Victor (Clara) Vincent and Mrs. Dominick (Viola) Latore, all of New Castle; one grandchild; and one great­ COMMUNION PRAYERS—For Holy Communions 1.00 grandchild. 0 . 1 Entombment was in Resurrection Mausoleum, New Castle. NOVENA OF HOLY COMMUNIONS—For Each Day or Sundays ...... XT® PRAYERS FOR THE FEAST OF JESUS AND Stella Suslow icz MARY Explanation of each (east. Prayers from the Mass of Christian Burial was offered Feb. 10 in SS. Cyril and Litu rg y...... ®7-*° Methodius Church, McKees Rocks, for Mrs. Stella (Kara) PRAYING THE GOSPELS—83 meditations in Suslowicz. ... „ , prayer form on the life and teaching of Jesus Christ. Mrs. Suslowicz, a longtime resident of McKees Rocks, died Feb. Full Scripture text from "Today's English Version" 6 in Divine Providence Hospital, North Side. She was 64. of the New Testament. Part I. Youth and Beginning She was a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius parish and its of Public Life. Part II. Public Life Part III. Passion Rosary Circle. and Resurrection. Each Part ...... $3.00 Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph N. Suslowicz, she is THE IDEALS OF THE TEACHING OF JESUS survived by four sons, Ronald of Dale City. Va., Joseph L. of CHRIST—Gospel principles and prayers — $1.50 Miami, Fla., Robert of McKees Rocks and Fr. Michael S. NEW TESTAMENT PRAYERS—Prayers according Suslowicz, associate pastor of St. Frances Cabrini parish. Center to the Gospels and Epistles Based on the love of Township. Butler County; one daughter, Sandra of McKees God and neighbor...... $1.50 Rocks; two sisters, Elizabeth Misliewicz of Kenmawr and Lillian DAILY THOUGHTS IN THE WORDS OF JESU S Perko of Allison Park; and five grandchildren. From the Gospels in today's English 237 Burial was in St. Mark Cemetery, McKees Rocks. sectio n s...... $4.00

N e c r o l o g y FATHER LOVASIK MEDITATIONS Feb. 20 .a., ON CASSETTE TAPES Fr. John Kopera ...... CONSIDER Fr. Aloysius F. Jurgutis ...... ----- Two meditations of a half-hour are recorded on Fr. Joseph E. Farina ...... single cassette tape. Each series in a vinyl album Feb. 21 1065 SAINT JOSEPH PREPARATORY SEMINARY container. Fr. Francis E. Paul...... VIENNA (PARKERSBURG), WEST VIRGINIA PERSONALITY OF CHRIST SERIES—(On records Fr. Edwin R. Heyl...... A collwgw-preparatory high school (gredos nino through twalva) for Feb. 22 ions also) All FIVE cassettes o n ly ...... $25.00 Fr. Edmond J. Wiethorn...... 1800 boys looking Into tho prloothood as a possible vocation. St. Joseph s THE HOLY EUCHARIST SERIES—(On records Feb. 23 loss earvas young man front all dioceses. also) All FIVE CASSETTES only...... $25.00 Fr. Charles P. Beck...... 195b SPECIAL LIVE-IN WEEKENDS for 8th, 9»h, 10th graders: March 0-11;' THE PASSION OF CHRIST—All THREE cassettes Feb. 24 1946 only ...... $75.00 Fr. Miles M. Sweeney...... p, n April 13-18; May 4-8 OOSPEL READINGS SERIES—All FOUR cassettes Fr. Walters. Carroll...... {£ £ FOR INFORMATION only ...... $20.00 Fr. Adam A. Jurczyk ...... REV ROBERT V. ARKLE, RECTOR WRITE OR CALL ST JOSEPH PREPARATORY SEMINARY Address all orders to: Feb -25 1934 R O U T E » 6 Fr. James F. Doyle ...... VIENNA, WEST VIRGINIA 26101 Father Lawrence G. Lovaalk, S.V.D. (304) 295-4591 211 Waat 7th Avanue • Tarentum, Pa. 15084 SSiQii£®d.Fr. Stanislaus *{' Sei7miiWwöki Zm yewski ...... • • •1965 36 1 1936 Fr, John Faughnan ...... Around the diocese

Green Tree honor Canevin celebration Benefit dinner North H ills renew al , .

Mrs. Mary Grace Jeffreys was honored The gala ball to mark the 25th anniversary "Champions for Children," the fourth annual Fr. Angelus Shaughnessy, OFM Cap., will recently by the faculty and students at St. celebration of Canevin High School will be held benefit dinner, dance and auction for Parents conduct a renewal/mission week at St. Sebastian Margaret School in Green Tree, where she has Friday, March 2 at the Station Square Sheraton Anonymous of Pittsburgh, will be held Monday, Church. Siebert Rd . Ross Twp., Monday through taught for 25 years. The evening will open with refreshments at 6:30 Feb. 27, beginning at 6 p.m. at Chatham Center Friday, Feb. 29-24. The week will mark the Mrs. Jeffreys has been a p.m. and dinner at 7:30 p.m. Hyatt House. concluding weeks of the Holy Year and the member of St. Philip Church Tickets are $25 per person and the deadline for The benefit is sponsored by the Pittsburgh upcoming season of Lent '’v g in Crafton for 35 years. reservations is Feb. 17. Penguins ice hockey team and the Pittsburgh Fr. Angelus will speak at all j H She has seven children: On Friday, April 13 the school will induct three Spirit indoor soccer team. Paul and Bobbie Masses Sunday, Feb. 19, with t p l Janet Warren of Cumberland, individuals into its fine arts hall of fame. They are Martha are the honorary chairpersons. Geri a 5 p.m. M ass that day. and ^ , 1 1 Md., Robert F. of Burgetls- artist John Buzogany, a 1968 graduate; singer Angotti and Diane Johnson are the co­ the conference which follows, h 1 town, Thomas J. of Boston. Charlotte Black, class of 1971; and dancer Danny chairpersons. designed for teenagers. B k N.Y., and Maurine, Mary Herman, class of 1979. Induction ceremonies will The event features a Renaissance Ragtime Daily Masses and a homily W Ellen, Daniel J. and Rebecca take place before the final performance of the theme with the music of the Roaring '20s. will be at 9 a.m., noon and 7:30 t H H Bilby, all of Pittsburgh, spring muscial. Tickets will be $3 per person. Costumes are encouraged. p m (except for Wednesday t 1 Mrs. Jeffreys also has 20 The anniversary celebration will close with Benefactors' tables of eight a re $1.000; patrons' evening). A penance vigil is ® grandchildren and four great- “ Alumni Weekend” to be held at Canevin, June 15 tables ol eight are $500: and sponsors' tables, one- set for Wednesday, with Mrs. Jeffreys grandchildren. to June 17. A buffet dinner dance will open the half table for four, are $250. Other tickets a re $50 additional confessors to be on each or $100 a couple. Benefactors, patrons and e> a . ’ hand. Thursday will be a weekend on Friday, June 15; tickets are $12.50 Fr. Angelus Eucharistjc Day M usic scholarship person. On Saturday, June 16, an ox roast for sponsors will be listed in the program. alumni, parents and faculty will be held; tickets Contributions are tax deductible. Checks should Fr. Angelus served for 14 years in the missions be made out to Parents Anonymous oi Pittsburgh. of Papua New Guinea (1966-1980) and currently is Thursday, March 1 is the deadline for are $8 for adults and $3 for children. The weekend Reservations are limited and the deadine for retreat master at St. Fidelis Retreat Center ip applications for the $4000 Gabriel Burda of events will conclude with Sunday liturgy and reservations is Monday, Feb. 20. For more Herman. He was also formerly diocesan director Memorial Scholarship tor undergraduate study brunch on June 17. Past and present priest- information or to make reservations, call 562- of the Third Order of St. Francis in music or music education at St. Vincent faculty members will conceiebrate the liturgy, with the brunch following immediately. Tickets 9440 College, Latrobe. Schottl gets grant Men and women who plan to begin their are $5 for adults and $2 for children. undergraduate study in music as freshmen next For reservations, contact Sister Marie, OSF, P TG to present play fall may apply for the scholarship. Auditions will Canevin High School, 2700 Morange Road, The Marianist Community of Pittsburgh, in Pittsburgh, Pa., 15205. conjunction with the administration of North be held on Sunday, March 11. The parent-teacher guild of St. Louise de Earlier, four alumni were inducted in the high Catholic High Schools, has received a $3,000 Funds for the scholarship were provided by the Marillac School, Upper St. Clair, will present the school's athletic hall of fame. They were: John "Project Extend" grant for 1984. “ Project Burda estate. A resident of Latrobe. Burda Munich Mystery Players in a presentation of Burik, class of 1967. baseball; Frank Gustine, Extend" is a sharing fund established by the performed and taught music in the community “The Mystery of the Holy Mass," on Friday, class of 1967, football; John Wojdowski, class of Cincinnati Province of the Society of Mary until his death at age 88 in 1977. March 9 at 8 p.m. in the parish church, 301 1969, basketball; and Robert Beck, class of 1970, (Marianists), whose members have helped stafl Interested students may apply by writing for McMurray Road. wrestling. North Catholic from its foundation. the Music Scholarship application and audition The mystery play is a special type of theater; Academically-qualified students wishing to information from Joseph Bronder, chairperson of its contents and thrust are strictly religious. It apply must file a need analysis in the office Bro the music department at St. Vincent. New Eagle Scout dramatizes Christ's passion, death, resurrection Mike Lux, SM, treasurer. and ascension. This is fourth consective year that North fD om us D e i9 set Kenneth McGaffin, an eighth-grader at Tickets are $4 and proceeds will benefit the Catholic has been a receipienl ol the "Project Resurrection School in Brookline, was recently establishment of of a computer learning center Extend" grant. awarded the rank of Eagle Scout. for the parish school. For more information, Domus Dei, a Christian formation program In addition to the "Project Extend” grant, a The member of Troop 718 telephone Peggy Donley at 835-8871 or Cathy drawing on the resources of the Institute of $250 tuition assistance grant was given to North won his award for renovating Pickell at 835-1560. Formative Spirituality at Duquesne University, Catholic by the Marianist provinciulate to honor and landscaping the grounds For tickets, checks should be made payable to will open a seven-part series Monday, Feb. 27, at Bishop Anthony J. Bevilacqua upon his of DePaul Institute. St. Louise PTG and should be sent to Marsha 7:15 p.m. at Sacred Heart High School, Alder and installation as bishop ol Pittsburgh Shady Aves., East End. Among those attending the Gleine, 1809 Tragone Drive, Upper St. Clair, Pa., Dr. Susan A. Muto, director of the Institute of ceremony were Sister 15241. St, P h ilip event Formative Spirituality, will speak at the opening Philomena, director of session. The course also will feature graduate DePaul Institute; Fr. John "Step Into Spring" will be the theme for a McMahon, pastor of Resur­ H ousing for elderly students from the program and will focus on the luncheon-card party to be held Saturday. Feb. 25, book "On Being Yourself" by Fr. Adrian van rection; and Sister Claudia, at Fr. Kelly Hall at St. Philip Church, Crafton. Kaam, founder of the institute. principal of Resurrection Kenneth The Pittsburgh office of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has invited non­ beginning at 12:30 p.m. The event is being For advance registration call 963-9704. School. sponsored by the CD A, Court Chartiers 508 Registration also will be taken the first evening of profit groups interested in developing multi­ M rs, Coates m arks 103 family housing for the elderly and handicapped to Featured will be cards, gifts and a Chinese classes, beginning at 7 p.m. Cost is $15. less if auction. For reservations at $5 call 921-2096 or 922- more than one family member attends. apply for portions of the $10.5 million available this year in the Western Pennsylvania area. 0377 Chairman is Mrs. William McNally Sr., with Annie Louise Clark Coates, a longtime member Mrs. Frank Giardulla as co-chairman of Sacred Heart parish in the East End, marked The program provides direct 40-year loans to ISD A luncheon her 103rd birthday Friday, Feb. 10. private non-profit sponsors of such housing at an interest rate of nine and one-fourth percent. Presently she is living with a daughter, Irene Hunger need grows For information call the office at 644-2768. The Italian Sons and Daughters of America will Mahoney in Chevy Chase, Md. hold their annual “ Fair Lady Frolic,” a card Mrs. Coates is the last of the 13 children in her Deacon ordained The Hunger Action Coalition of Pittsburgh party, luncheon, fashion show and bake sale family to survive. aided more than twice the number of needy in 1983 Saturday, March 10, beginning at noon at the In addition to her daughter, Mrs. Coates also Gerald Amerando, a former member of St. as it did in 1982. The figure is also six and one-half Pittsburgh Hilton. has a number of nieces and nephews. Margaret Mary parish in Moon Twp., was times larger the amount of assistance provided in Proceeds from the event help fund a day of fun ordained a deacon for the Diocese of Fresno, 1981. for some 500 disadvantaged youngsters who Christian/Jew s luncheon According to a report issued recently by attend the annual Italian Day ceremonies at Calif, on Feb. 11. Son of Sam and Sally Amerando of Moon Twp., Marlene Funderwhite, coordinator of the Kennywood Park through the courtesy of the The Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia agency's food assistance hotline, the Coalition ISDA. Jerry taught in the public schools of upper New regional office of the National Conference of York State before entering the seminary. assisted more than 6,041 households, numbering For tickets at $17.50 contact the ISDA home Christians and Jews will hold a luncheon on some 19,030 persons in the past year. office at 261-3550. Following his studies at the Mt. Angel Thursday, Feb. 23 at noon at the Station Square Seminary in Benedict, Oregon, Amerando will be The Coalition works as a network of several Sheraton as a part of the observance of National ordained to the priesthood in Fresno. food pantries throughout Allegheny County, but Brotherhood/Sisterhood Week. Tickets are $12.50 He will return to Moon Twp. to offer his first these services, "cannot begin to keep up with the Cancer hotline opens per person. Checks should be made payable to Mass. need" in the county, she reported. NCCJ. The office address is 1405 Clark Building, Mercy Hospital has begun a cancer hotline 717 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa., 15222. service to provide educational and health care Teaching as Jesus did information on cancer. The hotline numbers are 232-7862 or 232-7863 Thursday evenings from 5:30 Green Tree party to 6:30 p.m. An oncologist, nurse and social worker will be on hand to answer questions. The Christian Mothers and Women's Guild of Parent-teacher conferences St. Margaret in Green Tree will host their annual sense of security of the child is strengthend. “ Mardi Gras” card party Tuesday, Feb. 28, at By SR. M ARY ROSE W ILLIAM , O.S.F. B lood drive set Hopefully, the valuable time expended in 7:30 p.m. in the parish social hall, 310 Mansfield Diocesan Educational Consultant Ave. A light lunch and refreshments will be discussing a child's growth at a parent/teacher For a large portion of each year, 180 days to be conference is time well spent St. Philomena Church in Squirrel Hill will hold served. specific, parents entrust their most precious gifts For reservations at $5 call Catherine Nardozzi, a blood donor drive Sunday, March 11, from 9 from God, their children, to schools. They are a.m. to 2 p.m. in the school gym. Sign up will be 922-2391. confident that the chosen school will provide a Sundays, Feb. 26 and March 4, after all Masses. well-rounded education which will prepare their For information call Mimi Giroux, 421-2575. Diocesan concert children spiritually, academically and psychologically for today and for future life. Unmistakably Band students from diocesan high schools have As you watch your child hurry to catch the r r r z a n d f l o y d C LO auditions been selected to perform in a concert on Sunday, school bus or to walk to school with friends, do you Feb. 26 at 3 p.m. at Seton-La Salle High School, find yourself concerned about the progress and The Civic Light Opera of Pittsburgh will host Mount Lebanon. The concert is free. success he/she is experiencing in school? auditions Saturday, Feb. 18, for children aged six Performing will be students from Canevin, For many years, the school communicated the to 16 who can sing and dance. For information call Serra and Monongahela Valley Catholic who will child's progress/achievement to parents solely 281-3973. join the Seton-La Salle band. by means of a report card. This method of reporting is limited to a “ mark” which reveals success or failure in academic achievement, in C hildren o f alcoholics M cKees Rocks jubilee study skills and in behavior. The report card cannot fully communicate how and why a grade is The Alternatives Regional Chemical Abuse The Christian Mothers and Ladies Guild of St. given. Program has won a grant from the Pittsburgh Francis de Sales parish in McKees Rocks In order to communicate more effectively, the Child Guidance Foundation to begin an recently celebrated their 75th anniversary. The Pittsburgh Diocesan Schools invite parents to "Alternatives for Kids" program designed to aid event featured a Mass offfered by Fr. John parent/teacher conferences which accompany children of alcoholic parents. O'Shea and a banquet in the parish hall. the quarterly written report. During these u ' Alternatives for Kids" is an effort to aid Entertainment was by the Pittsburghettes. meetings between parents and teacher, the children aged six to 14 who have at least one “ marks" on the report card are clarified and parent who is "chemically dependent." It works enriched by the exchange of valuable information through education, by providing drug and alcohol Charism atic M ass that helps both parents and teacher to better information, and through 12-week support understand the child. In this atmosphere of groups, held for both parents and children. A Charismatic Mass will be held on Monday, mutual love and concern, the opportunity for a More than 100 patterns to Choose from in our The program is operated from Alternatives, at Feb. 20, at 7; 30 p.m. in St. Malachy Church, 343 better understanding of each student’s progress 70 S. 22nd St., South Side. Forest Grove Road, Kennedy Township. Fr and needs is provided. Shop. For information call Janet McNicholas, Nicholas Mastrangelo, pastor, will be the When there is a visable, shared concern among The Most extensive Selection of Fine program coordinator, 381-2100. celebrant. 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Movie review 'Unfaithfully Yours9... poor Landmark achievement having ftoo many rough edges9 “Unfaithfully Your»": A Joe Wizan- the film too many rough edges to Marvin Worth Production/a Howard ever press to a smooth project. As By JAMES BREIG • "Adam ” (NBC): Another true story, this a result, the finished film is more movie, starring Daniel J. Travanti, concerned Ziatf film for Twentieth Century-Fox The Nielsen rating company, which keeps track Herring Dudley Moore, Nataaaia nervous than light and more of who’s watching what on television, recently missing children and how the death of one stirred sombre than funny. On the plus his parents to work for the swift recovery of Kmski, Armand Aaaante/produced announced that we Americans are watching the by Marvin Worth and Joe FR. PETER side, the music of Bill Conti, mixed tube an average of seven hours per day pei others. HORTON with classical, is super. • "Choices of the Heart’’ (NBC) is still Wizan/acreenplay by Valerie Curtin household. and Barry Levinaon and Robert This is a landmark achievement, according to another fact-based film. This one, with Melissa Klane baaed on a screenplay by Moore, Kinski and Assante try the news stories I read, because it broke all Gilbert as Jean Donovan, concerned the women religious and lay missionary who were murdered Preaton Sturgea/directed by to rise above this mediocrity, but previous records. Breaking records can be a Howard Ziefl'/Rated PQ. positive thing. If you swim a faster crawl, run a in El Salvador. they try too hard. None of their talent shines through long enough faster mile or club 82 home runs in a season, you • "Children of Pride” (PBS) wasa segmentof to hold the audience interest. The deserve to be saluted. "Frontline” and told, in documentary style, By FR. PETER HORTON the presence of Arm and Assante, But adding more hours of TV viewing to your about a Harlem man who had adopted 18 circumstantial evidence, which who has the strange habit of day is like breaking the record for the fastest handicapped youngsters. gives Moore his reason for doubt, turning up in secondary roles in sinking of a luxury liner. It's an honor I ’d rather • “ He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin’” (NBC) Remember when Dudley Moore is not strong enough to explain the terrible films. Here, he keeps his not be part of. was a documentary for young people about the almost stole the show from Goldie final course of action that Moore record intact. Charles Osgood, who comments on CBS radio National Dance Institute. Hawn and Chevy Chase in “ Foul decides to follow. "Unfaithfully Yours" is a collection of about odds and ends, noted that seven hours of TV • "The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Play?” Though he had only a “ Unfaithfully Yours,” meant to Nickleby” (independent) was the play version of circumstantial evidence that plus eight hours of sleep plus eight hours of work small role as a daffy orchestra be a Valentine comedy, is a poor points to the fact that someone leaves us just one hour per day to do everything the Dickens’ novel put on by the Royal conductor in amorous, accidental little movie, in which Moore, who tried to make a comic film, but the else we might consider slightly important, such Shakespeare Company of England. It aired on a pursuit of Miss Hawn, his role is is extremely possessive of his comedy is so uneven, that the final as being with our families, praying, participating consortium of local stations. probably one of the best bride, Kinski, imagines that she is film could never be utilized by any in a hobby, reading, volunteering, visiting • "Memorial Day” (CBS) starred Mike remembered in the film. Moore having an affair with a soloist in friends. Farrell as a Vietnam veteran disturbed by a then went on to leading role status jury to definitively reach a the orchestra, Assante. Relying conviction of comedy in the first Gee, a whole hour. I wonder how quickly we can buddy's suicide. in the excellent comedy, heavily on slapstick, the film plods • "Marvelous Machines, Expendable degree. find some shows to fill up that wasted time. "Arthur", in which he portrayed a along its merry route with the While that less than thrilling news was being People” (NBC): This news special looked at rich, eccentric, alcoholic playboy laughs being few and far between. promulgated, the Christophers were announcing unemployment among blue-collar workers. madly in love with Liza Minnelli. There are some good, inspired "Unfaithfully Yours” is not the their annual media awards. Among them are • "Paradise Lost" (CBS) was another news comic moments, but there is too worst film, but it is not as good as it Yet, with “ Arthur,” the writing citations for outstanding TV programs during special, this time about the threat togrizzly bears small a supply to sustain a major should be or could have been. was already on the was as John 1983. and attempts to save them from extinction. release. Average at best, “ Unfaithfully Gielgud managed to steal almost A dozen specials will be honored, along with one • "The Scarlet and the Black” (CBS) starred Yours” is more a waste of talent, every scene as well as all the special man, at the awards presentations next Gregory Peck in the true story of a Vatican priest time and energy. In the right awards and acclaim. Dudley is The screenplay moves along week. The Christophers, who also cite books, who saved Allied prisoners during World War II. hands, with the correct execution, just not a strong leading man, and plays and movies, give the awards to recognize more as a series of sketches than the film could be a critical • "Special Olympics” (ABC): This segment his choice of material doesn't help those who have achieved artistic excellence... as a complete project since success, but in its current state, of the "Wide World of Sports” covered the games his career. Fresh from the affirming the highest valuesof the human spirit.” Howard Zieff's direction leaps “ Unfaithfully Yours” is in rather for handicapped people. average "Six Weeks" and If you’re going to spend time watching TV, the from one joke to the next, giving critical condition. "Romantic Comedy,” Moore Christopher award list gives you a standard to • "The Woman Who Willed A Miracle” (ABC) returns as an orchestra conductor apply in looking for the best so your seven hours a was an Afterschool Special about a woman who once again in the very unfunny day is not spent totally on seeing cars crash and adopted a severely handicapped boy who turned “ unfaithfully Yours.” John Ritter trip. out to have remarkable musical skills. It’s Local TV, radio As you read the list of winners, I hope you will another true story. TELEVISION PROGRAMS Remember all the promise Channel 4 Directions 6:30 a.m. Sunday reflect on how much time you give to TV daily and Finally, the Christophers are giving a well- how much effort you put into selecting what's best Nastassja Kinski showed in her Channel 2 For Our Times 6 a.m. Sunday deserved special award to Fred Rogers of 6:30 a.m. Sunday while discarding the rest. acclaimed performance as the Channel 11 Mass for shut-ins "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" for Glory of God" Sunday, noon Here are the Christopher winners (if you would title character of Roman Channel 9 exemplifying the message there's nobody like Channel 40 Fr. Manning 1:30 p.m. Saturday like to know more about the organization or the Polanski's exquisite motion you. picture, “ Tess?” Remember how Channel 40 "Drama of Truth" 2 p.m., Saturday awards, write the Christophers, 12 E. 48th St., (Fr. Vincent Miceli) New York, NY 10017): So how many did you see last year? (And how Channel 40 The Glory of God 6 p.m. Tuesday come nobody is writing compelling fiction dismal she was in the highly • "Who Will Love My Children?” (ABC) offensive "Cat People?” She Channel 23 To Teach as 9 a.m. Sunday anymore? Why is everything fact-based? Truth is starred Ann- Margret in the true story of a returns as well in “ Unfaithfully Jesus Did woman, dying of cancer, who struggled to place stranger than fiction, I know, but I'd still like to 1 p.m. Sunday Yours,” looking nice, but acting her 10 children with adoptive parents before she see the latter outside of the fantasies of sitcoms (Aux. Bishop Bosco) and adventures series.) indifferently. In addition, there is 6 p.m. Sunday died. midnight 9 a.m. Mon — Fri. 1 p.m. Mon — Fri. Media notebook 7 p.m. Mon. — Fri. Movie ratings midnight 8:30 a.m. Saturday The Man with Two Brains, O Box office statistics 12:30 p.m. Saturday The classifications for the moral suitability of films are Missing, A-III (Recommend­ 6 p.m. Saturday with “ The Return of the Jedi” was determined by the United ed) By MICHAEL GALLAGHER midnight States Catholic Conference's The Pirates of Penzance, A-I NEW YORK (NC) — "Varie­ a foregone conclusion, and it was, Channel 68 Cable-UNE 8 p.m. daily (series on labor) Department of Communica­ Sophie's Choice, A-III ty’s" annual tabulation of the box after all, solid entertainment for all those still not bored by laser tions Star Trek: The Wrath of office statistics for the previous RADIO PROGRAMS Khan, A-II year in the A m erican and beams and special effects. WPNT-FM 93 Sacred Heart Sunday, 6 p.m. And it is cheering that a very Movies at area theaters: Stoker Ace, A-III Canadian market is usually an Program good picture, "Tootsie," finished Sunday, 11 a.m. Angel, O That Championship Season, occasion for sober reflection, and WNUF-FM 100.7 Mass second and that an innocent and WESA 94 Croatian Program Sunday 12:30 p.m. The Big Chill. A-III A-III this year is no exception. Sunday, 8 a.m. Threshold, A-II The top 10, in terms of the unheralded comedy like “ Mr. WTAE 1250 Mass Christine, 0 Amplify Sunday. 6 p.m. Twilight Time, A-II rentals returned to their Mom" could land in the top 10. KDKA 1020 Gorky Park, A-IV WPIT-FM 101.5 Rosary Daily 7 p.m. distributor (not total of tickets Less cheering but no cause for 7:30-8 am. Hot Dog, O excessive weeping and wailing WEDO 810 Sacred Heart Program The Man who Loved Women, O • A-I, General patronage. sold), are headed by "Return of Fr. John Bertolucci 8-8:30 a.m. was the showing of the loud and WEDO 810 The Lonely Guy, A-III • A-II, Adults and adole­ the Jedi," whose $165.5 million WEDO 810 Visit with Bishop 3:15-3:30 p.m. immediately puts it into third vulgar "Trading Places," which William Connare Never Cry Wolf, A-II scents. at least had a very funny Eddie • A-III, Adults. place on the list of all-time money­ WEDO 810 Catholic Perspective 4:30 - 5 Sunday Scarface, 0 Murphy going for it. • A-IV, Adults with reserva­ makers, right behind “ E.T.” ($209 (Fr. Paul Wickens) Silkwood, A-III The success of "Flashdance” Sunday, 2 p.m. tions. An A-IV classification is million) and “ Star Wars" ($193 WEDO 810 Alive to the Spirit Star 80 and "Staying Alive," both panned (Fr. Ed Bunchek Sudden Impact, O given to certain films which, million). This total is nearly twice 2:30 p.m. that of runnerup “ Tootsie," whose universally, is harder to take as is WEDO 810 To Teach as Terms of Endearment, A-III while not morally offensive in that of the “ sexploitation" films Jesus Did themselves, require caution $94 million nonethless puts it into Uncommon Valor, A-III aimed at the teen-ager: “ Risky (Aux. Bishop Bosco) and some analysis and eighth place on the all-time list as Lift Your Heart Monday through YentI, A-III Business” ($29), “ Porky’s II" WEDO 810 explanation as a protection to the most lucrative comedy ever Friday 9:15 a.m. ($17.5) “ Spring Break” ($11), and Saturday, 10 a.m. Movies on Home Box Office: the uninformed against wrong made. WEDO 810 Say Yes to Life "Class" ($10). (Fr. Tom Smith) The Amateur, A-III interpretations and false Here's the rest of the top 10, with dollar figures in the millions: What's worse, even such WEDO 810 Byzantine Catholic Sunday, 9 a.m. Annie, A-I conclusions. "Trading Places” ($40), "War comparative disappointments in Liturgy Evil Under the Sun, A-II • O, Morally offensive. this genre as “ My Tutor" ($7) and Rosary Sunday noon The word “ Recommended” Games" ($36), “ Superman I I I ” WEDO 810 Fighting Back, 0 "Private School" ($6) finished WEDO 810 Mass (Fr. Pat Jones) Sunday, 3:30 p.m. in parentheses is inserted ($36), "Flashdance ($36), Independence Day, A-IV well ahead of “ Educating Rita,” WEDO 810 Catholic Update Sunday, 4 p.m. Lion of the Desert, A-III behind the titles of those films "Staying Alive” ($36), "Octopu- (Fr. Pat Jones) ssy" ($33), “ Mr. Mom" ($31), and ($3.4) "Under Fire” ($3), “ Local Lovesick, A-III which merit such a designation. WARO 540 Mass from St. Sunday noon "48 Hours” ($30). Hero" ($2.8), "Tender Mercies" Patrick, Canonsburg George Lucas cleaning up again ($2.5) and “ Testament” ($1).

Father Bruce Ritter GOD’S PRODIGAL SONS AND YOUNG MAGDALENES

The boy looked me I shouldn't jump off the Brooklyn Bridge" and I this kid. Three months on the street is a very long It is only through your generosity that we can run our right in the eye He couldn't. I didn't have a reason. I couldn't say to this time. Six months is forever. A year? By then they're crisis centers. spoke quietly and kid: look, don't do it because God loves you. He breathing in and out but inside they're dead. The So, I'm begging you to care about my kids. Without courteously: “I m too wouldn't believe me and you've got to give a kid a poison works quickly. The girls' faces show it first. your spiritual and financial support, we could never busy to listen to you reason he can believe. And so, I made one up. The boys can hide it a little longer. I have to take what survive. right now. Bruce. No little comfort I can from the fact that God loves these offense, okay, but I've “Bruce, can you give me one good reason kids infinitely more than we do. I don't understand it very well, but I believe it. I got to make a few bucks. Your god is okay I guess, but why I should not jump off the Brooklyn I care about the homeless and runaway boys and he’s sure not part of anything I've been into. I sure Making these kids believe it is what preaching the girls and want them to know the power of God's love. hope he can't see what I'm going to have to do tonight. ______Bridge______gospel is all about. I've met thousands of girls and Enclosed is my contribution of I do have to. Bruce. I don't like it very much, but I'm boys from all over the country who needed to know S______really afraid to hate it. You see. he’s 17 years old. He can't read or write. He God and didn't; who needed to trust God and couldn't; Please print: has no job skills. He's a hustler, a male prostitute. "Hey. thanks anyway for running Covenant House. who needed to believe God loved them and wouldn't. Ever since he's been 13 years old. this kid has been NAME:______Bruce, but I can't stay. I guess I don't like the street You wonder about God's plan for these kids: His selling himself up and down Eighth Avenue, on 42nd very much. but it's where I live. You've got some rules prodigal sons not yet returned to their Father; His Street, on East 53rd Street, working the streets and ADDRESS: here, and I can't take the curfew Tell you what. Bruce. young magdalenes not yet aware of their need for bars of Greenwich Village and other countless cities. I'll just go out tor a little while It's only 2:00 AM: I'll forgiveness.. .Many never do return; many never do He's jumped in a thousand cars, slept in a thousand CITY:_____ -STATE: just walk around the block a couple of times See you become aware. And I mourn them. beds He's an alcoholic. He's really a bright kid. If he later." were my son or your son. he'd be a doctor, a lawyer, a ZIP:______( F J ) (UCI) The kid paused a moment, his hand on the door priest. But he won't be any of these things and he "You see, his major experience in life has I knob, the door pushed open a few inches to let in the knows it His major experience in life is to nave been been as an exploited sex object, a bought | Please send this coupon with your donation to: street noise. Outside a fire truck from the 38th Street an exploited sex object, a bought and sold kid. He and sold kid." Firehouse hurtled by. Its deep bellowing klaxon doesn't believe God is his Father. I COVENANT HOUSE drowned out his words but I could still see his lips He never came back. I knew he never would. I Father Bruce Ritter moving. He waited until the truck had passed "Your Please help me make God's love real to these kids. P.O. Box 2121 god has too many rules Bruce," he said, "and I'd I keep wondering and thinking that maybe if I were Look, these kids are good kids. They're not good the I Times Square Station way your kids are good, and they're not nice the way rather have you for my Father." better or smarter or holier, or worked harder, or I New York. NY 10108 prayed more, I wouldn't lose so many of these kids. your kids are nice— but what happens to them should I will never forget the expression on his face when Look. I know the Scriptures as well as the next per­ not happen. Most of them have never had the chance I he said, “Bruce, can you give me one good reason why son I’ve squeezed a lot of comfort out of God's word, to be like your kids. I especially that statement by Christ about choosing I'm convinced that it is only when we— all of us— I The street is NO P U C E FOR A CHILD father Bruce Hitler. OFMConv, is the founder and President ol Cove- the weak and inadequate of this world to do His will. become incarnations of God's love, that our kids will nant fiouse. which operates cries centers tor homeless end runaway boys end girls ell over the country What I'm trying to say. I guess, is that I mourn tor truly know Him. know His compassion and His mercy I ______