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Bp. W uerl explains inquiry

from V atican only ‘natural’

By JOHN FRANKO of them would meet with the “I just spent a month working & CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE group. with the bishops from all over the PITTSBURGH — Bishop "We had a courteous and cor­ world, every day with the Holy Donald W. Wuerl explained that a dial meeting," Bishop Wuerl said. Father, and 1 thought we did some letter he received from the “ We made it very clear at the really wonderful things,” he said. Vatican which received national beginning that we would be “This strikes me as a very media attention was only an in­ meeting within the context of the heavy focus on something that quiry regarding a meeting that he Church's teachings and Her was a routine piece of com­ and three other bishops held on discipline." munication in the life of the June 23 with members of COR­ Bishop Wuerl said he was Church." PUS, an organization of married familiar with Cardinal Innocenti's The inquiry had drawn national former priests. office, pointing out he worked attention when Bishop Wuerl and there for 10 years and now is a the head of CORPUS interpreted "I didn't see the letter so much consultant. the letter written by Cardinal In­ as a criticism as 1 did a request for “It struck me as the absolutely nocenti in different ways. information," the bishop said Oct. natural thing for someone in that In Rome Oct. 25, the day after a 30. at a press conference in Pitt­ office to do. to write and ask for story in The New York Times sburgh, referring to a letter he more information," the bishop described the letter as a "w arn ­ received from Cardinal Antonio said. ing" against such meetings in the Innocenti, prefect of the Vatican When asked if he thought the future, Bishop Wuerl said it was Congregation for the Clergy. meeting with the priests had tar­ simply "a request ... for informa­ “The inquiry was a request for nished his standing in the tion about what happened." information and I responded, try­ Church, the bishop pointed out CORPUS president Anthony T. ing to indicate as best I could the exchange of letters was in Ju­ Padovano told Catholic News Ser­ what actually happened," he ly. His appointm ent to the vice Oct. 25 that, "as reported to Local m edia question bishop explained. bishops' synod by Pope John Paul me" by sources he has found to be II came in August. reliable, Cardinal Innocenti not Bishop Wuerl speaks to members of the local the Clergy (see story on left). Bishop Wuerl ex­ He pointed out that members of "I don't know what more to say, only asked for 'fniormation about media during an Oct. 30 press conference. He plained the letter was a routine Inquiry about the ihe CORPUS group knocked at but the facts are those,” he added. the meeting but also complained clarified several Items about the recently con­ June meeting that he and three other bishops the front door at the June con­ Bishop Wuerl said he had hoped that meetings of that type might cluded month-long Synod of Bishops (see story held with members of CORPUS, an organization ference of U.S. bishops and asked the local press conference would lend an air of legitimacy to COR­ below), but reporters continued to ask questions of married form er priests. if they could enter. Conference have focused on the positive PUS' efforts to restore a married about a letter he received from Cardinal Antonio leaders asked the bishops if some aspects of the synod. (Continued on page 2) Innocenti. prefect of the Vatican Congregation for — Photo by John C. Keenan Month-long synod reaffirms traditional practices for priests

PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC thing to do." culture,” and use of psychological testing in and a desire to affirm them in their work.” & CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE Support by synod delegates also was given to seminaries. The proposals were approved Oct. 27 by two- PITTSBURGH — Bishop Donald W. Wuerl pro­ the minor seminary "as a valid instrument" of Regarding vocations, the proposals sought a thirds majority. They are for the pope's use in vided insights and comments at an Oct. 30 press vocational formation, to developing the major greater role for the laity through a strong Chris­ preparing a post-synodal document. conference on the month-long Synod of Bishops seminary as a “true house of formation,” and to tian family life and by developing strong Catholic The synod has no decision-making powers, but The synod handed Pope John Paul II 41 pro­ a special spiritual or academic preparatory year schools and parishes. the pope promised at the synod's close Oct. 28 posals for priestly formation, basically reaffirm­ for major seminarians. Bishop Wuerl said the participation of qualified that "the proposals and programs" would be ing traditional practices and stressing their "There is a strong reaffirmation of seminary women in seminary formation will help the "speedily put into effect." improvement. formation work throughout the world." Bishop seminarians learn a comfort level in relating and Under synod rules, the proposals were not Included was strong support for mandatory Wuerl said. “The number of people devoted to interacting with the large number of lay people made public. A synod-prepared summary was celibacy in the Latin-rite priesthood. the formation of future priests is being working within the Church. issued by the Vatican, however, and synod of­ “ There was an affirmation of the value of recognized.” The synod also favored ongoing formation pro­ ficials discussed them at an Oct. 28 news con­ celibacy in the life of the Latin Church," Bishop Major seminarians generally are those in the grams and asked that a directory of available pro­ ference. In addition, people who had seen the Wuerl explained. “A recognition of the antiquity final years of preparation for the priesthood after grams and guidelines for such programs be proposals confirmed press reports mentioning of the value and all it means to the Church. college. published. topics not included in the official information. "In our culture,” Bishop Wuerl said, "sex has a Other points favored by the synod were: par­ "There is a real appreciation for the work of At a news conference, synod officials said the very high profile and the idea that someone ticipation of qualified women in seminary forma­ our priests throughout the world,” Bishop Wuerl proposals contained no formulas for applying would give their life to another form of love tion, seminary program s tailored to the said. "There was a clear understanding of the doesn't always hit our society as a very good "demands and necessities of a particular special role priests play in the life of the Church (Continued on page 2)

„ —W7rT U.S. bishops Hospice care provides to address support to terminally ill

PITTSBURGH - The hospice sex, drugs care movement, which provides in-home nursing and therapeutic RESPECT services for persons dying of ter- at m eetin g minal illnesses, will be By JERRY FILTEAU highlighted during November, WASHINGTON (CNS) - The which has been proclaimed Na­ U.S. bishops face a heavy agen­ tional Hospice Month by Presi­ da for their Nov. 12-15 national dent George Bush. meeting in Washington with To mark the observance, Father action pending on 20 items — Regis Farmer, director of the among them guidelines for sex diocesan office for chaplaincies education and catechetics and and campus ministry, urged statements on substance pastors in a recent letter to in­ abuse, social justice, clude prayers on hospice care in options, choice and a feeling of evangelization, family ministry Masses during the month. control, according to two area and Catholic schools. In his letter he explained that hospice leaders. Attending from the Pitt­ often. Respect Life is seen only in Dolly McQuaid, home-care sburgh Diocese will be Bishop terms of the beginning of life. The director for the South Hills Family Wuerl and Aux. Bishop hospice program, on the other Hospice, explained that, "people William J. Winter. hand, "assists the terminally ill feel they have a say in their own The document "Human Sex­ and their families in dealing with care” when they choose to spend uality: A Catholic Perspective the process of preparing for death, their remaining weeks in their for Education and Lifelong medically, psychologically and own homes, cared for by family Learning” takes up 185 pages most of all, spiritually," Fr. members and visiting hospice — two-fifths of the 462-page Farmer wrote. He added to the nurses and physical therapists. book of action items sent to the Soldier thanks students for letters priests that, “ I ask that you make “ W e've come full circle, in a nation’s bishops a month your parishes aware of the sense," she added, explaining bag containing sand from the desert and coins before the meeting. Pennsylvania Air National Guard Tech. Sgt hospice programs and the that, years ago, family members fro m Saudi Arabia. Sixth Grade Teacher Nancy Money issues on the agenda Dave Graham of Mars, while home from Saudi wonderful service they provide to died at home. As medical ad­ O ’Brien and students Mark Deneen, Chris Greco, include proposals to start a Arabia attending to a sick relative, recently the term inally ill and their vances grew, more people were Al Seebacher and Matthew Nichols look on as special national collection for made a visit to the students at St. Alphonsus families.” hospitalized in the final stages of Sgt. Graham makes a point about Operation the Church in Eastern and School, Wexford. He stopped by the school to The hospice movement is their life. And now, with the thank students for the letters they had written Desert Shield. valuable because it offers the dy­ (Continued an page 2) growth of hospice care, "w e're him while away. He presented the youngsters a — Photo by Jim Herrmann ing person and family members (Continued on page 2) Page 2 PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Friday, November 2, 1990 Diocesan/world news

(Continued from page one) cerns has been delayed the precious gift of human Central Europe and to shift because of a Vatican request sexuality." Synod reaffirms practices one-fourth of the yearly Latin that the bishops consult with A statement on Catholic America collection to U.S. other bishops' conferences schools forcefully reaffirms (Continued from page one) ried men as "systematic pro­ Hispanic needs. before Issuing the document. their value and sets plans for paganda hostile to priestly The bishops will be asked to During the meeting they are to their future development, in­ programs, but were flexible sug­ celibacy.” U.S. bishops approve criteria for use of in­ hear a progress report on the cluding seed money to gestions that could be adapted to Ordaining married men "is not clusive — non-sexist — pastoral by its drafting establish "diocesan, state and local situations. to be taken into consideration” to to address language in liturgical texts. committee. national organizations of Developing the synod blueprint solve the vocations problem, the They also face action on Catholic school parents” by on priestly formation was the pope said. The proposed "Human Sex­ whether bishops should be result of 215 floor speeches, Synod officials at a news con­ uality" document, drafted by a 1992. sex, drugs authorized to permit lay people National guidelines for doc- debates in small working groups ference said delegates reaffirmed task force formed by the USCC to preside at a funeral liturgy If trinally sound catechetical and voting on the proposals that celibacy to counter interpreta­ Committee on Education, is at m eetin g no priest is available. texts spell out what such texts survived the monthlong process. tions that the pope was alone in One major item originally designed to refine and update are expected to contain in the The synod started Sept. 30. promoting It and to erase any planned for their agenda will 1981 guidelines, with the aim central areas of Catholic Although several bishops false Impressions among not be on it. A proposed of fostering “a greater ap­ teaching and life. favored ordaining married men in seminarians and priests that it pastoral letter on women's con­ preciation of and respect for the Latin rite, the majority oppos­ would be changed. ed this and passed a resolution Bishop Wuerl said the synod reaffirming the need for responded with a reaffirmation of obligatory celibacy in the Latin values of celibacy in the Church Hospice care provides support to term inally ill church, composed of almost 90 and a need for formation pro­ percent of the 906 million grams to help people appreciate (Continued from page one) hospice philosophy, she added, some 1,700 throughout the U.S. munity, patients and families can Catholics worldwide. and see the value and help them getting back to the personal “we feel death is a part of life. We The movement began in 1967 in attain the necessary preparation Most Eastern rites allow the or­ to accept and live that value. touches that were lost — good old are here to help the patient and London when Dame Cicely for a death that is satisfactory to dination of married men, but He likened the commitment of hands-on care and comfort,” she the family face issues of pain and Saunders opened S t. them.” bishops in those rites are chosen celibacy to that of marriage and added. loss." Christopher’s Hospice. The idea from the celibate clergy. said he is concerned there Is a Ms. McQuaid added that in Mary Ann Fello, director of, Both women report that cancer however, traces back to Medieval general weakening of the idea hospice work, spirituality is equal "T h e celibate state of life Is a Forbes Hospice, said that, "I is the leading cause of death for times when monks would provide that one makes a lifelong and per­ In importance to pain control and precious gift of God that perfectly think people are more familiar their patients, accounting for 93 shelter and care for travelers. manent commitment. emotional support. Both the suits the image of the priest,” said wjth the choices they have now. to 95 percent of the deaths. Hospice care Is designed to offer "Society doesn't seem to foster South Hills ahd Forbes hospices the summary of the proposals. Ten or 15 years ago people would Within Allegheny County, five physical, emotional, social and Shortly after the synod voted to the idea that you can make a once try to actively work with clergy in be treated in the hospital and they hospice programs are in opera­ spiritual care for persons In the reaffirm celibacy, the pope thank­ and forever commitment,” he meeting the needs of the patients didn't feel they had the choice to tion: Forbes Hospice (a program final stages of terminal illness. said. "One that is open and in­ and families. ed delegates for their decision and be able to say, 'that's enough'.” of the Forbes Health System), The hospice purpose, according branded calls for ordaining m ar­ volves you and your life.” She added that hospice patients South Hills Family Hospice (a pro­ to the National Hospice Organiza­ Both women said education and and families have decided that no ject of Mercy Hospital, St. Clair tion, Is “ to provide support and awareness are important to extraordinary means will be Hospital, South Hills Health care for people in the final phase hospice work. Patients can be Speakers at Sunday M asses taken to prolong life. "There is System and South Hills Interfaith of a terminal disease so that they referred to hospice programs by PITTSBURGH — Representatives from various religious com­ some level of acceptance and the Ministries), Allegheny Hospice (at can live as fully and comfortably physicians, but also by social munities will speak at Masses on Nov. 4 and Nov. 11 on the third an­ goal is comfort and dignity” for Allegheny General Hospital), as possible. Hospice affirms life workers, clergy, even family nual Religious Retirement Collection, which will be taken up at all the family member facing death, Sewickley Valley Hospice and and regards dying as a normal members. It is Important to the churches on Nov. 17-18. Ms. Fello said. West Penn Hospital's Palliative process. Hospice neither hastens program to reach the terminally The (retirement funding crisis was created by fewer women and men !The medical world in a sense Care Team. nor postpones death. Hospice ill person early, they said, to pro­ religious working to support a growing older population in their considers it a failure when people These operations are among 64 believes that through personaliz­ vide the medical and emotional orders. Officials said low pay and lack of retirement contributions die, Ms. McQuaid said. But in hospice programs in the state and ed services and a caring com­ support needed. have made the problem worse.

Bishop W uerl explains inquiry from Vatican only ‘natural CALL AN EXPERT (Continued from page one) ter,” he said. "H e (Cardinal In- to them, that's a discussion. If The meeting took place, at the nocentl) was asking for informa­ you're listening to hear what they request of CORPUS, while about priesthood. tion. There was no instruction." have to say, that’s listening. I 200 bishop» were at the Universi­ Padovano, a well-known Bishop Wuerl said that the com­ characterize a conversation of ty of Santa Clara in California for theologian who married after munication with the cardinal was which I would like to be part (as) a weeklong meeting of prayer and resigning from the priesthood in typical of what he does in his own one in which I listen to what so­ study. MISCELLANEOUS the mid-1970s, called the letter a diocese: “ If I see in the newspaper meone has to say but then I say Other prelates who met the "terribly Intrusive" Vatican in­ something going on in the parish what I have to say. 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News in Brief Catholic Charities event 11 parishes merge in Missouri Meager meal brings awareness of hunger KANSAS CITY. Mo. (CNS) — Eleven parishes In central Kan­ sas City will merge Into three next February, the Diocese of WILKINSBURG — The Meager awareness," he said, "yet these million Americans are living in Allegheny Community Advisory Kansas Clty-St. Joseph said In mid-October. Meal at St. James Church con­ kinds of conditions go on." Referr­ poverty. Committee of Catholic Charities, The parish closings, resulting from a four-year planning pro­ sisted of a bowl of soup and a slice ing to the 1989 Catholic Charities "Most poor people want to end told the group that donations at cess begun in 1986. were announced to priests and parish staff of bread, but there was an abun­ USA Policy Paper, "A Just Food their own hunger and develop the meager meal totaled $760. members in October. dance of food for thought. System,” Fr. Bradley added, self-reliance," he said. He en­ Half of the proceeds were given to The diocese also announced that a new parish will be carved Sponsored by the Allegheny "Catholic Charities made it clear couraged more programs such as St. James Paper Bank. The paper out north of the Missouri River. Its boundaries will be County Community Advisory that in a world of abundant WIC. Food Stamps and Food bank, she explained, distributes designated by June 30. Committee of Catholic Charities resources, hunger and poverty Banks, stating that “ For every products (sanitary products, toilet Bishop John J. Sullivan of Kansas City, in a letter to and St. James Parish in are a scandal. As people of faith, dollar spent for these expen­ paper, etc.) to the underprivileged Catholics, described the decision to close parishes as "the Wilkinsburg. the event included a he concluded, “we must act. We ditures, $3 is saved in medical who meet eligibility re­ most difficult decision since I've been your bishop.” liturgy and an informative pro­ must creatively share the food care." quirements. These items cannot gram concerning poverty and and work for justice.” Catholic Charities provided a be purchased with food stamps. hunger. In the program that followed copy of its policy paper "A Just About 130 families are helped The event took place Oct. 16, the Meager Meal in the school Food System,” along with a li^t of each month by the paper bank. designated by the United Nations cafeteria, Jerry Rauckhorst, ex­ suggestions for involvement. The The other half of the evening's as World Food Day. ecutive director of Catholic appeal was made to individuals to proceeds were donated to The homilist for the event was Charities, summarized the work alter personal habits, such as to Catholic Charities. Father Paul Bradley, diocesan of the organization and added, "It change food consumption and "The involvement is not to Just secretary for Social Concerns, is good for Catholic Charities to be food waste patterns, learn about make better food pantries or in­ who referred to the message of involved In an experience like a food issues, join organizations crease food stamps or alloca­ Christ, which is stated in Matthew meager meal. It gives us an oppor­ working to effectively change the tions," Lenox said, "but the call is 25:31-46, and to the "heightened tunity to reflect and determine system, conserve water, reduce to change the system so that we awareness” of poverty and how we can respond to the in­ pollution and recycle. don’t need them. The call is to hunger that "is challenging us to justice in our community and Carol Wallace, chair of the action!" action.” society.” Don Lenox, director of Butler Statistics reveal that 500 MONROEVILLE-NORTH HILLS-DOWNTOWN County Catholic Charities and a million people throughout the food systems expert, remarked, HEARING AIDS AT AFFORDABLE PRICES world are chronically hungry. "If 100 jumbo Jets (carrying 400 ONLY ‘‘The most vulnerable are people each) crashed in one day, it children," Fr. Bradley told the $ 5 9 5 00 would be all over the news. Yet, men, women and children who at­ 40,000 people die each day from tended the liturgy. Presidential Canal Type hunger or hunger-related causes Ultra Small HEARING AID Fourteen million children die and we rarely hear about it." « A S HOME THE SAME MV SMALL LIKE A TINY each year because of hunger or Do not be misled by other Lenox said anyone making $6 BUTTON-MADE TO hunger-related diseases. claims Before buying - Supplies for Sudan an hour or less is classified as in Test trial these small hear­ HELP NERVE DEAFNESS ing aids. You make the final Workers at Interreact, a Kenyan trucking firm hired by “We have the teaching; we have poverty. Using this figure as a decision - We M a k e M ouse C a lls - Catholic Relief Servtces. load relief supplies for delivery Into the doctrines, and we have the yardstick, Lenox noted that 30 drought-stricken areas of Sudan. CRS is Investigating the HEARING AIDS - NO BATTERIES TO BUY trucking firm as the possible source of adulterated seeds e Uses a small rechargeable cell »Totally automatic »No volume control delivered to Sudanese farmers. To aid CRS efforts, send con­ Lecture focuses on essay IN OFFICE PERSONALIZED REPAIR * 1 9 . 9 5 tributions to: CRS, c! Father John Harvey, diocesan CRS • QUALITONE • RADIO-EAR • AUDIOVOX • FIDELITY «ACOUSTICON «ELECTONE «PHONIC-EAR director, 111 Blvd. of the Allies, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222. • MIRACLE-EAR «S0N 0T0N E «BELT0NE «TELEX «0TIC 0N «LANG • WIDEX of Cardinal John Newman • DAHLBERG «M AIC 0 «ZENITH «SIEMENS «STARKEY «WONDER-EAR PITTSBURGH HEARING AID CENTER By RICHARD INFANTE theological, social and political A ll O ffices Open M onday Thru Friday - F ull Service New justice can affect rulings PITTSBURGH — In an essay, events in the early Church. And,, 101 Iv .in h o c P ro f. B ld q . 611 L in c o ln A vc. Room 201A 1201 C la rlt B ld q. Cardinal John Henry Newman at times, this historical process | 117 Foiaplan Rd. Bellevue, Pa. 5000 McKmqht Rd 717 Liberty Avc. 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Ford, associate and puzzlement. of silence" in the school prayer issue, said Kathryn Oberly, a professor of theology at the In the second part of his talk, Booth On Tuesday, Nov. 6, 1990 member of the American Bar Association committee that Catholic University of America, Fr. Ford discussed Newm an's analyzed Souter's work prior to his U.S. Senate confirmation recently spoke at the University of seven tests for authenticity of doc­ hearings. Pittsburgh's Heinz Chapel on trine. He explained that Newman Ms. Oberly, a First Amendment expert speaking Oct. 23 at "Newman: The Development of saw the Roman Catholic Church the Chicago Bar Association, said Souter's vote could make the Doctrine and the Teaching of the as the continuation of the Church VOTE PRO-LIFE difference in First Amendment religious issues on which the Church.” of the apostles, entrusted with the court has been closely divided. The lecture was the second of a deposit of faith. As new questions four-part series sponsored by the arose, the Church, like the ENDORSED Fathers of the Pittsburgh Oratory apostles, interpreted these issues Anniversary of encyclical in honor of the centennial an­ in light of the full revelation given niversary of the death of Cardinal them in Jesus Christ. LIFEPAC CANDIDATES W ASHINGTON (CNS) — Parishes across the United States Newman, an English oratorian. Fr. Ford added that Newman's are being asked to hold special liturgies next May 9-19 to mark About 75 people attended the theology of the development of 100 years of Catholic social teaching. evening lecture. doctrine may change a vital part GOVERNOR It was on May 15, 1891, that Pope Leo XIII issued his land­ Fr. Ford utilized Newm an’s of the life of the Church to meet mark encyclical on capital and labor, "Rerum Novarum,” the organic image of growth — an contemporary challenges. He con­ document that is considered the start of modem Catholic acorn planted in fertile soil — to cluded his lecture with a quota­ Bob social teaching. describe the development of tion from the cardinal: “ To live is Lt. Governor In a national teleconference Oct. 24, Bishop James W. Church doctrine throughout the to change, and to be perfect is to Malone of Youngstown, Ohio, said planners at the national Christian centuries. He also change often." level "are focusing on local initiatives to make this event a vital discussed Newman’s two stages Bishop Donald W. W uerl will C A S E Y Mark SINGEL one.” of development: transformative close the four-part lecture series and continuous. entitled Cor Ad Cor Loquitur Code for Eastern Churches Newman held that doctrine (Heart Speaks to Heart) with a UNITED STATES CONGRESS emerged in response to Mass and homily in January. 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Vatican letter

Spirituali form ation: Phrase w ith varyin g m eanings

By JOHN THAVIS Another popular proposal was dally observance of the Liturgy of the regional variety, they were all designed to instill the fundamentals: VATICAN CITY (CNS) — "Spiritual formation” was the catch phrase Hours, the morning, daytime, evening and night liturgical prayers, what the priesthood is about, and what the faith is about. at the October Synod of Bishops, but the term obviously meant dif­ along with the office of readings. W hy is that so necessary today? Synod fathers identified several ferent things to different bishops. A number of bishops, including Cardinal William W. Baum, an reasons: The synod's first two weeks heard a multitude of practical sugges­ American who works at the Vatican, strongly urged that individual • Many candidates are coming into seminaries without a clear tions on how to make priests more holy, ranging from Ignatlan exer­ confession regain its place at the center of a seminarian’s spiritual understanding of Church doctrine and the priesthood. cises to spiritual summer camps. journey. • Once ordained, overworked priests are experiencing burnout The balance of the more than W as the synod going "back to the basics" in its search for an answer and "moral fatigue" and need extra spiritual strength to conduct their 200 talks delivered by bishops, to modem formation problems? ministry well. however, tipped toward tradi­ "It might be going back to the old things, but with a totally new • Other priests have left the ministry, having struggled unsuc­ tional devotional practices that ’ spirit and animation,” said Msgr. Daniel Murray, rector of St. Charles cessfully to accept celibacy and other sacrifices demanded of the have largely departed the Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia and an auditor at the synod. priest. seminary scene over the last few "The bishops still see a need for devotions, prayer, and a Eucharist- Some bishops said the emotional health of candidates today also decades. centered spirituality. But they're saying you've got to interiorize these demands closer spiritual attention. Venezuelan Archbishop Tulio practices, and not Just do it by rote," as it was done in the past, he Coadjutor Bishop Juan Sandoval Iniguez of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, Chirivella Varela of Barquisimeto said. said that "young people arrive in the seminary today with more and spoke for many bishops when he At present, a daily spiritual hour is encouraged in many U.S. more psychological and moral problems, and these require ever more said: "Prayer life in the seminary seminaries, as opposed to required, programmed prayer. But in prac­ urgently spiritual direction." is the soul of spiritual formation.” tice, many seminarians find that their heavy study schedules leave Several bishops described local programs that offer retreats, "profil­ Seminarians today, he added, them less and less time for spiritual reflection. ing sessions” or group therapy with priests. need to make better use of For that reason, the pre- or mid-seminary "spiritual year" was an But others warned against mixing spiritual formation with "interior and exterior silence.” idea that caught fire at the synod. Msgr. Murray, who gave the most psychological counseling. Spiritual direction "cannot be confused detailed endorsement of such a plan, said the content would be fairly with a functional, formal or conventional relationship between two in­ No fewer than 30 bishops mentioned personal prayer life as crucial simple and a healthy withdrawal from the "treadm ill" of academics or dividuals nor with psychological or simply human comfort," said Col­ to the future priest's understanding of his ministry. ministry. It would feature interior silence, developing obedience, ombian Bishop Luis Romero Franco of Facatativa. They were specific about what should be required of seminarians: reflection on celibacy, love of Mary, self-denial and penance, and, It was not surprising, therefore, that among the many ptoposals silent Eucharistic adoration, daily Mass, devotion to Mary, practices of above all, prayer as the "Integrating focus" of theological studies, he regarding spiritual formation, two called for specific Church mortification and self-denial, study of the Bible and reflection on a yet- said. documents to define what the term means and describe how it should to-be-completed universal catechism. Although the “spiritual year" proposals at the synod had some best be carried out in seminaries. Editorials

C hristian responsibility j| B ishop’s Schedule j|[

Now is the time for concerned abortion, the budget and a host of other Bishop Wuerl’s public schedule for the week Wednesday, Nov. 7 Catholics to act. Nov. 6 is election day issues. Would you trust the candidates of Nov. 4 is as follows: 1 - 3 p.m. — Administrative Board meeting. with your job, security, individual rights 3 - 4 p.m. — Vicars’ General meeting. and it is your responsibility not to allow 7 p.m. — Confirmation Mass, candidates of Our well-financed special interests to dictate and your family’s health and well­ Sunday, Nov. 4 Lady of Consolation Parish, Nemacolin; Sacred the country’s national priorities, both being? The person you vote for can have 4:30 p.m. — Zellenople-Harmony Ses- Heart Parish, Rices Landing; and St. Mary fpreign and at home. an adverse effect on all of these. Vote as quicentennial anniversary ecumenical service, Parish, Crucible, in Our Lady of Consolation Americans will be voting on all 435 if your future depended on it. Seneca Valley High School, Zelienople. Church. Friday, Nov. 9 seats in the House of Representatives, Father Robert Drinan, SJ, Monday, Nov. 5 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Priest Council meeting, 8 a.m. — Christian Associates Executive Com­ including those held by 257 Democrats, Georgetown Law School professor and St. Paul Seminary, Crafton. mittee meeting, Good Shepherd Lutheran 175 Republicans and three vacancies. former member of Congress, recently 3 p.m. — Board of Consultora meeting, St. Paul Church, Monroeville. Vpters outside Pennsylvania also will be wrote in NETWORK Connection that Seminary, Crafton. Friday, Nov. 9 deciding on 34 seats in the Senate — ‘‘the Christian who is not active as a 6 p.m. — Pauline Auberle Board meeting, through presently held by 16 Democrats and 18 citizen is simply not a good Christian.” McKeesport. Friday, Nov. 16 Tuesday, Nov. 6 Annual fall meeting of the National Conference He noted that during 10 years in Con­ Republicans. State voters will either re­ 1 p.m. — Priest Personnel Board meeting. of Catholic Bishops and selected committee elect Gov. Robert Casey or choose gress, he ‘‘witnessed the immense moral 2:30 p.m. — "Religion and Politics” class, meetings of the National Conference of Catholic challenger Barbara Hafer for governor. power of environmentalists, feminists University of Pittsburgh. Bishops, Washington, D.C. As a non-profit organization, the Pitt­ and activists for civil liberties.” sburgh Catholic is not legally permitted The priest added that “if people to endorse candidates and must pre­ understood their power, they could sent all political information in a non- transform the United States and indeed pgrtisan manner. Political advertising the world.” * Ip y O G A Ä & - AM in this newspaper is paid for by the Unfortunately, too many people don’t APOLT, candidates and not an endorsement f j æ ç o u r a m p from the Pittsburgh Catholic. understand. Nearly half of the voting age Nationally, the challenge is for voters population did not vote during the 1988 VOTE!'. to choose leaders who will develop a con­ electon and nearly two-thirds of the elec­ structive foreign policy appropriate to torate did not vote in the 1986 mid-term the post-Cold War. Candidates also must congressional elections. be chosen who can shape new directions On Nov. 6, the citizenry have the in social policy in the United States. power to decide on the direction of the Catholics must ask themselves if they government. Vote and encourage others are satisfied with how local candidates to vote. It not only is your right, but is stand in regard to education, civil rights. your responsibility as a Christian.

Budget has good points

Most will have disagreement with the two key provisions geared at giving more federal budget recently passed by Con­ funds to the working poor families with children. One measure is a boost in the gress. Nonetheless, it has its good points, ^ é ^ c r p P particularly concerning the nation’s tax credit for low-income working working poor. families over the next five years; another Although the budget is rife with tax in­ is extended health care coverage for creases and deficit- reduction measures needy children under the Medicaid Scriptures that will require some sacrifice on the program. part of many citizens, the economic grip Critics who have for years maligned previously on the working poor may be social welfare programs — which they Nov. 4: 31st Sunday of the Year lessened. At the heart of the budget are claim encourage families to remain on tax increases on consumer purchases — public assistance — will find some one Father?" the prophet asks. not earnings. Consumers will simply pay satisfaction that these measures will aid Malacht 1:14. 2:8-10 they succeeded in setting up a church which used titles he forgot “Has not the one God created those families trying to improve their lot. I Thessalontans 2:7-9. 13 more taxes for such items as gasoline, Matthew 23:1-12 to include. Rather they were to us?" alcohol, tobacco and some luxury In turn, this may provide working poor live their lives in such service to "Only one is your father,” purchases. families with a better means to cope and By FR. ROGER KARBAN one another that everyone would Jesus reminds us, “the one in However, included in the legislation are provide for its members. Few Scripture passages cause be regarded as brother and sister heaven." God has created one us to wince more than today's to everyone else. family. So where did this "some Gospel. The Lord slams Jewish are more equal than others" idea Though Protestant fundamen­ teachers because they had put come from? It certainly was not PITTSBURGH ^

By MSGR. CHARLES O. RICE linguistic trick to stick its nasty North and South, that someone George Bush's veto of the Civil name on efforts to open doors that loves them. Rights Act of 1990 was a political have long been closed. The Civil Rights Act of 1990 gesture and a significant one. The Jews rightly feel strongly would have protected women and act. passed by both Houses of against quotas, but they have the handicapped, but there is not C on gress, aim ed to protect been the most steadfast sup­ a hostility toward them to women and minorities from Msgr. Charles porters of Civil Rights and con­ capitalize upon politically. discrimination in the work place O. Rice tinue to be. All their major However, employers have a worry Letters and elsewhere. organizations came out in favor of that avoiding discrimination or It had been made necessary by the bill; they know it is not about being sued for it, if it happens, can decisions of the Reagan Supreme quotas but about affirmative cost money, and politics or no Court which stripped away rights action. politics, George really cares for and remedies enjoyed since Lyn­ W e hear that George Bush was them. don Johnson's "Great Society." reluctant to veto this Civil Rights Other minorities besides The politics of the veto lie in that legislation but was persuaded by African-Americans would have it was cast to capitalize on hosltill- have cast his shadow over the Atty. General Richard Thorn­ been protected if the veto had not ‘Forgive us, Lord’ ty toward African-Americans. proceedings. Who can forget that burgh that it would make quotas been cast. Am ong these are How do we know this? Word he received 60 percent of the inevitable. So he had to do what Native Americans. One of the white votes in Louisiana while To the Editor: seeps from the White House and he did out of principle and nastier Reagan-Court decisions There are certain practices in our Church that are nothing conservative think tanks that opi­ running as a Republican on a conviction. involved a cannery in Alaska and more than superstition and show disrespect toward holy objects. nion polls and election results race-hatred platform against a In other matters, he does not its treatment of the Native One such practice which should be frowned upon is burying a have made one thing perfectly white moderate incumbent. appear to have ironclad convic­ Americans. Where there are con­ statue of St. Joseph in order to sell one's home. clear to presidential advisors and Granted, that is pretty fur South, tions. I’m afraid that the veto centrations of these people, their but 60 percent is 60 percent. The owner of a gift shop has complained to me that frequently Republican strategists. Sixty per­ came not out of principle but out white neighbors can be very ugly. people will purchase a small statue of St. Joseph for this purpose. cent of white males, their most The president said that he of pure expedient politics. Also Congress had been decent in I don't know the meaning of this gesture and I can’t imagine a dependable constituency, are in­ favors Civil Rights legislation, but there is a possbility that, in the this matter. Both Houses gave defense of this custom. Poor St. Joseph! Surely God can hear our clined to be racist and vote that had to veto the bill before him bargain, Thornburgh is being set sizeable majorities for the legisla­ prayers without us desecrating the holy memory of Joseph. way. because it would lead to quotas. up as the villain by some of his tion and the Senate lacked just Forgive us, Lord. To be sure, black candidates Quota is a code word and it is used pals in the White House. one vote to override the veto. The have been winning election races in place of affirmative action by The vetoed legislation was not Judicial Branch and the Ex­ REV. MICHAEL SALVAGNA, CP but they are not winning white those who oppose affirmative ac­ all that strong anyway, having ecutive Branch have beep Pittsburgh majorities. tion. It is a powerful word, a Willie been watered down during the abominable and bid fair to remain- David Duke, whose overt, crude Horton type word. long battle in Congress. Bush so. racism is indignantly repudiated demanded so much more water Both of our Senators in Penn­ by respectable Republicans, was Quotas were a sub rosa device that there is a suspicion he and sylvania are Republicans, but. Pro-life coverage factual in Washington to celebrate the to restrict Jewish entry to his inner core wanted to veto a both of them, John Heinz and veto (to the annoyance of the desirable schools and professions. Civil Rights bill and thus send a Arlen Specter, voted for the Civil To the Editor: > aforesaid respectables) but, even This was a device to close the signal. But what signal, and to Rights Act and then voted to over­ Thank you for printing “ Diocesan Catholics focus attention on if he hadn’t been there, he would door; it is a clever but dirty whom? Perhaps to all rednecks. ride the President’s veto. life issues" by reporter Patricia Bartos; the excellent editorial, "Unsafe Sex" (there are enough potential articles in this area to fill books) and "Abortion: What has the Church said?" by Fathers Podlesny and Maddalena. I especially want to thank you for prin­ Last of a 5-part series ting the beautifully written profile by Rebbeca Mertz about Mary Catherine Scanlon of Aspinwall. Please keep on printing articles like these that tell the truth about the Pro-Life Movement and its efforts. Abortion: W hat can we do? God will bless you for caring about His precious children of all ages. EDITORS NOTE: The following tarian view. All people have a du­ ment. degrading poverty, racism, five-p a rt series on abortion is In ty to eradicate social injustices sexism or other forms of which lead many to view abortion CECILE HECKER response to a m isleading p a m ­ discrimination. Catholics are to as the only solution to their PCUC Board phlet distributed by Catholics for pray and work for Justice and situation. Pittsburgh a Free Choice entitled: " You A re respect for life. Not Alone." It clarifies several The simplistic position, “Per­ Furthermore, the Church calls disputed points and addresses sonally, I oppose abortion, but...” us to do more than merely avoid Catholic practices which have is an untenable stance. Catholic complicity in killing. Catholics been subject to m isunderstan­ politicians cannot leave their are called to bring healing and Surprised at headline moral values at home when they ding in the media. The authors peace to afflicted people. The To the Editor: teach moral theology at St. Vin­ go to the office each day. Church must be there for those, Recently a study was made to explore the question of whether cent Seminary in Latrobe. From time to time, prudent of­ who are pregnant through an act the media is biased in its reporting on abortion. The conclusion ficials may have to support of violence. We can break the cy­ showed that 80 percent of media reporters and editors were pro­ legislation which is less than the cle of violence by helping the abortion, biased. REV. JAMES F. PODLESNY, moral ideal. They may even mother bring the child to term. OSB, STL Besides slanting their stories to reflect their beliefs, they always disagree with bishops in matters This means providing money and REV. JOSEPH P. MADDALENA, sus about the value of human life. use the negative term "anti-abortionists" when referring to pro­ of tactics in the public policy material aid. W e can ensure that STL Parents must stem the tide of life activists. When referring to the other side they use a more arena. In conscience they are free any woman who is pregnant will self-indulgence in our society. positive connotation, either "pro-choice” or "abortion rights." to do so. However, they are not have the economic, medical, " Conduct yourselves in a way They can teach their children Semantics plays such an important part of the pro-abortion tac­ free to disagree on basic moral psychological and whatever other worthy of the Gospel." (Phil, tics. They use it to create a favorable image for themselves and a respect for self and others, in­ principles and goals. Neither are help is necessary to bring her restrictive and negative image for pro-life people. For that reason, 1:27) cluding the value of sexual self- they free to do nothing, to accede child to term. We can also provide Abortion affects men and discipline. From their earliest I was surprised to see headlines in the Sept. 21 issue of the Pitt­ to immoral public policies. help to the mother in caring for women and all society. A biased years, educate children to over­ sburgh Catholic (Page 9) that read "Anti-Abortion Rally, March." Catholic bishops have per­ her child in the years to follow. media wages a campaign to frame come that selfishness which is the sistently criticized society in Finally, we need to educate the abortion issue in terms of a RITA CUNNINGHAM enemy of love and of the self­ general for perpetuating condi­ ourselves about adoption. Adop­ wom an's right to choose. The Pittsburgh giving it requires. tions which make it difficult to tion is something we don't think Supreme Court continues to Citizens should petition nourish, support and protect new about enough, nor encourage evade the real issue by moving legislators to seek legal protection life. They have challenged all enough. Childless couples are fin­ against Roe vs. Wade in a for the unborn. They should do politicians and citizens to strive to ding it very difficult to adopt a Reader agrees with letter writer technical, "chip away” manner. this in the same way that they protect defenseless life wherever child. Abortion has taken away Meanwhile, giant abortion cor­ support laws to guarantee protec­ threatened, whether that life be the hope of these couples to love a porations grow fat in a $500 tion for the rights of battered poor, unemployed, homeless, child. We need to affirm those To the Editor: million-a-year industry. Faced wives and abused children. elderly or unborn. I would like to comment on Kaaren Radecki’s letter entitled, who have given up children for with all this, what can we do? Catholic public officials should This Church has firmly com­ "More Attention to Singles,” (Pittsburgh Catholic, Oct. 5). adoption because of their inability Christians must turn belief into be familiar with the social mitted herself to a consistent She makes some very valid points and raises some very in­ to care for a child. After all, while action. We should work toward teaching of the Church. This ethic of life. Whether it be abor­ teresting questions that needed to be asked. Being single myself, I there are unwanted pregnancies, creating a clear societal consen­ teaching is not necessarily a sec­ tion, nuclear war, capital punish­ there are no unwanted children. really appreciated it.

JAMES BRANNAN McKees Rocks Lobbying effectively against abortion

By MICHAEL ANDREOLA that is most effective. Therefore, legislative breaks, e.g., during the will support your position, thank Remembers Fr. Fallon In my job as director of a right- your first step in getting involved summer and holiday season. him or her for the commitment. to-life organization, I have been should be to contact your parish Simply call the office and make • If you do not know the name To the Editor: continually impressed by the Respect Life committee, the an appointment. Meetings are or address of your elected I love to read Msgr. Rice's columns. He always brings to my power of a few well-timed letters diocesan pro-life director, and/or a often the most effective form of representatives, your county elec­ memory persons, events, etc. or phone calls to legislators from local right-to-life organization. communication. tions bureau can give you that in- » I, too, remember Father Jack Fallon of St. Canice (Pittsburgh well-informed constituents. These groups can give you infor­ • In all contacts, whether in formation over the phone. Catholic, Oct. 19). He was such a religious man. He often took a When I was in Harrisburg last mation on current legislative bat­ person, or by letter or phone, be Whatever you do, you owe it to group of us kids on the roof of St. Canice School to say the rosary. October lobbying for passage of tles over abortion and other life courteous, prepared and firm. yourself to become informed When my family moved from St. Canice, Fr. Fallon visited us in the 1989 Pennsylvania Abortion issues, and direct our efforts in Hostility will usually get you about crucial issues of human life Brookline. What a great man. Control Act, I met with one pro­ contacting your representatives. nowhere, but be sure to state in our society. And we all owe it tq, life legislator who sounded as In the case of our organization, clearly what you want and why. A our brothers and sisters whosq VIRGINIA GREANEY though he was likely to vote in there is no membership fee re­ legible, handwritten letter is voices are mute in our world — Clearwater, Fla. favor of several amendments that quired to recieve our newsletters perfectly acceptable. Please the unborn, the severely disabled we knew were going to be offered and legislative alerts. remember to include your home newborn, the handicapped adult by the pro-abortion side in an at­ While it is best to write your address. or the elderly person approaching tempt to greatly weaken our representative on a specific piece • Always follow up. If you the end of earthly life — to Yesterday’s Headlines legislation. of legislation and to be familiar have a meeting, write a thank you somehow proclaim the sanctity There wasn't anything I could with his or her prior voting letter and confirm your position. and dignity of their lives and to The following stories are taken from the flies of the Pittsburgh say to get him to commit to vote record, if you do not wish for some If you choose to write, but get a defend, in whatever way we can, Catholic. America's oldest Catholic newspaper in continuous against all weakening amend­ reason to contact a pro-life group, reply that does not address your their most basic right to life. publication: ments. I then alerted a couple of here are a few common-sense tips specific concern, write another 10 YEARS AGO key contacts in his district who on lobbying your representatives: letter asking again for an answer (1980) had names of more of his pro-life • Don't be intimidated by a to your particular question or re­ (The writer is executive director Enrollment decreases constituents. I asked the contacts politician's position. They are quest. If you get a response in­ for Pennsylvanians for Human Catholic school enrollment in the diocese — in both grade and high to have their people call the human beings, and they are not dicating that your representative Life Southwest Region.) schools — declined by 1,556 students, or 3.1 percent, this year, accor­ legislator's office immediately doing you a favor by meeting with ding to the new directory issued by the diocesan schools office. with this simple message: “ Please you, answering your letter, or tak­ 50 YEARS AGO vote for the Abortion Control Act ing your call. It is their job, and (1940) and against all weakening they work for you. Musicians slate programs Masses on All Souls Day amendments." • If you do not have a par­ PITTSBURGH — The area branch of the National Association of On All Souls Day, in commemoration of the faithful departed, each As I followed the daylong ticular bill to discuss, simply tell Pastoral Musicians will host several classes and meetings in coming priest of the diocese, like ail other Catholic priests throughout the debate and over 20 recorded your representative that you are weeks. world, will offér three Requiem Masses. Special services will also be votes, this particular legislator pro-life, that you are against abor­ Three sites have been selected for the four-part organ schools, cover­ conducted in a number of cemeteries on Sunday for the same voted pro-life every single time. I tion and abortion funding, and ing organ registration, hymns, basic improvisation and other topics. intention. smiled to myself, knowing full that you want him or her to vote They are set to begin Nov. 6 at St. Bartholomew, Penn Hills, Feb. 5 at 100 YEARS AGO well what had happened. My con­ for laws that protect all human St. Mary, Glenshaw, and April 9, St. Genevieve, Canonsburg, all from (1890) tacts were able to get so many life, not allow its destruction. 7:30-9:30 p.m. and taught by John Miller. Bishop Phelan returns calls into his office urging him to • It is relatively easy to get a The musicians group will also present talks on "Planning Ordinary The Rt. Rev. Bishop Phelan gave the Apostolic benediction at the vote against all weakening meeting with your representative, Time, Cycle B" Monday, Nov. 12, at Holy Trinity, McKeesport, at 7:30 Pro-Cathedral. Allegheny. After the ceremony, the Pittsburgh Catholic amendments that he knew that particularly your state legislator. p.m. and at Our Lady Queen of Peace, Conway, Nov. 19. had a pleasant half hour's chat with him at the episcopal residence in the right thing to do this time was They all have a local office and are The group's director of music ministries division will also meet Mon-, reference to his recent trip to Europe and his interview with the Holy to follow the commanding will of usually available there Thursdays day, Nov. 26, at noon at Seton Hill College. For information on any of* Father. his constituents. or Fridays when the legislature is these programs and classes call the diocesan office, 456-3042. -I — Compiled by William Fodiak It is this kind of organized effort in session, and most days during

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‘ A v a l o n ’ Levinson’s crowning m om ent Fellow Travellers By William Ned Andrews By FR. PETER HORTON see it. class to any project, is wonderful Some people like travelling alone, but most people enjoy visiting as Sam's wife and a domineering To execute his vision from the other cities and other lands more if they are accompanied by a con­ Tri-Star Pictures presents a mother-in-law. early 1900s to the early 1960s, genial and compatible companion or confidant. Of course, not all Baltimore Pictures production of Elizabeth Perkins aptly por­ Levinson had to pick and choose fellow-travellers fit the same mold. One may be a brilliant conversa­ a Barry Levinson film, “Avalon." trays Jules' wife as a woman his chapters wisely. For the most starring Armln-Mueller Stahl. caught between wanting her own tionalist. another a fascinating monologist, another simply a good part, Levinson the director suc­ Aldan Quinn, Elizabeth Perkins Fr. Peter family life and the sense of listener, and still another might be an ambitious or dedicated stu­ ceeds in glowing colors even in and Joan Plowright/produced by Horton responsibility toward her marital dent, apprentice, or disciple. Or even a secretary or biographer. Ob­ those instances when Levinson Mark Johnson and Barry Levin­ family. Her scenes with Joan viously, the Biblical figures in the left column felt more at ease in the writer fails. Toward the end of son/written and directed by Plowright crackle with the ten­ the presence of a friend or close relative when on the road. Match the film, the transitions become Barry Levinson/A Tri-Star sion between familial love and them up with their respective fellow-travellers in the right column. more abrupt and broad. Suddenly release rated PG. familial interference. it seems as if Levinson has "A valon " is a film that will not 1. Paul __ a. Baruch panicked that his film might just Since the days of his earlier appead to all audiences. Those be too long, and he rushed for a 2. David _ b. Philip films "Diner” and “Tin Men," viewers looking for a great dead of fitting conclusion. Still, the im­ Barry Levinson has had a very familial love, hard work and action will not be satisfied by the 3. Jesus Benjamin ages he creates leave an indelible __ c. special relationship with his patriotism are celebrated on an elegant, leisurely pacing of the mark on mind and soul, and his 4. Bartholomew _ d. Jude hometown, Baltimore. Just as his epic scale. "A valon " is a film of movie. "A valon ” is a visual vision is often quite unforgettable. early films revealed the promise power and deep impression which reading of a personal diary or a 5. Simon _ e. Elisha that blossomed into an Oscar for leaves you feeling very good An excellent ensemble cast is journey through a family photo 6. Barnabas ____f. Jonathan best director for "Rain Man," about family and country. headed by Arinin Mueller-Stahl as album. The fact that the film has those films revealed Baltimore to Though the film offers a return Sam and Aidan Quinn as his son been produced is an achievement 7. Jeremiah - g- Mark be a place of the heart. to a simpler, gentler past, it also Jules. Lou Jacobi is superb as the in itself. "A valon" is a celebration 8 Elijah _ h. Joshua In his latest film, "Avalon,” shows that the great days of old always late brother, Gabriel, who of filmmaking and domestic . Levinson returns not only to the we remember had their share of will cause a major break within values, and as such, it is Barry 9. Joseph ___ i. John the city and the neighborhood he pain and sorrow. In the retelling the extended family. Joan Levinson’s crowning Silas loves, but to the heart of his fami­ of these events, the sorrow is Plowright, whose presence adds achievement. 10. Moses _____ J* ly in a majestic and sweeping softened by later successes and tribute to the Joys and trials of im­ the craft of narration. ANSWERS: qoi :36 :38 '*L :§9 ;PS TE -II :fl migrant family life. Nothing seems to feel as bad as Movie ratings Avalon" is more than a sen­ it did at the time it first occurred. The classification for the timental reminiscence of Levin- The failures become those The Nasty Girl, A 7III moral suitability of films is sop’s family history. The film necessary sacrifices on the way to Pacific Heights, A-III determined by the United Bishop’s show on KDKA-TV serves to capture the spirit of security. The family is essential, Postcards from the Edge, A-III States Catholic Conference's pride and the dynamism of even when it breaks apart over Problem Child, A-II PITTSBURGH — Bishop Donald Wuerl’s television show on Department of energy which made America so petty things, and though the ex­ Quigley Down Under, A-II Sunday, Nov. 11, from 8-8:30 a.m. on KDKA-TV is entitled “The Communications. appealing to foreign peoples im­ tended family may drift, it still re­ Welcome Home Roxy Car­ Synoptic Gospels," with guests JoAnn Paradise, religious migrating to these distant shores. mains a granite foundation. Theatrical Movies: michael, A-II education director at St. Elizabeth, Pleasant Hills, and Ralph , From Sam's magical arrival on It has been a long time since a Darkman, O • A-I, General Patronage. Hathaway, deacon at St. Paul Cathedral. The program will also Uie 4th of July, an arrival filled film has boldly proclaimed values Desperate Hours, A-HI • A-II, Adults a n d be shown on various cable systems in the diocese in the week with wonder and fireworks, to his such as these. Though "Avalon" Dick Tracy, A-II Adolescents. following the telecast. final years in a nursing home, this is obviously very close to director Ghost, A-III • A-III, Adults. is a diary of family and national Barry Levinson's heart, it Goodfellas, A-IV • A-IV, Adults with reserva­ values. Dedication, struggle, manages to stir the consciences Marked for Death, O tions. sacrifice, entrepreneurism, and touch the hearts of all who • O. Morally Offensive______★ END OF THE SEASON COUNTDOWN ★ ALL INSTALLATION PRICES SLASHED Book review New guide explores bias of national media CHUBA ROOFING • HEATING • REMODELING By FR. STEVEN M. PALSA structure of the world. 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Fam ily from N ew Castle re-enacts C ivil W ar period

By MARY F. GRZEBIENIAK when Piatek was nine and his plaining they c o n s i d e r irony. NEW CASTLE — On Sundays parents, Frank and Wanda themselves “living history.” Piatek rejects the idea that re- he is a familiar face in the Piatek, also SS. Phillip & James "We do have to go through enactors are glorifying war. vestibule at SS. Phillip & James parishioners, took him to some rigid inspections to insure "W hile we enjoy re-enacting, Church. Weekdays he is a lawyer Gettysburg. we are accurate and our firearms you will find re-enactors are try­ with Neighborhood Legal “ I was hooked," Piatek recalled, are safe,” he said. ing to show how bad war really Services. adding he began to read While many actually camp on is,” he said. But in his spare hours and vaca­ everything he could on the Civil the battlefields, sleeping in tents Despite the seriousness of re- tions, church committeeman War. and cooking over open fires, the enactors, Piatek said the bat­ Frank J. Piatek puts on the But it wasn't until 1987, the se­ Piateks usually stay at hotels, tlefield is not without humor. uniform and mindset of a Union cond year of the 125th anniver­ which is easier for them as a Re-enactors portray civilians soldier. Then he travels to bat­ sary of the Civil War, that he family. such as chaplains and physicians tlefields and public events where decided to try re-enacting and Although Mary did not start out in addition to soldiers, and Piatek he relives the Civil W ar as a re- joined the 9th Pennsylvania as a Civil W ar buff, Frank said she recalled with a smile, "I had the enactor. Reserves of Bethel Park as a musi­ gradually became interested. An distinction of saying my confes­ And in the Piatek household, it cian and infantryman. Since avid seamstress, she took up his sion on a battlefield to a is definitely a family affair. then, he also has become a challenge to construct a costume Presbyterian minister,’ While Dad is re-enacting a member of the 19th Ohio Light for herself from that era. Today, unbeknownst to me." soldier's life, his wife, the former Artillery as a cannoneer and the she makes her own costumes as He explained that the man was Mary Feeser, and their sons, 5th New York Zouaves in which well as the boys'. Mary also has portraying a clergyman but his David, 9, and Michael, 6, par­ he also portrays an infantryman become interested in diaries of denomination was not disclosed ticipate by portraying civilians of or musician. women of the Civil War era and until after the re-enactment. the era. With these groups, he has par­ attends tea parties and period ticipated in seven or eight major "Someday I may want to do a This year, the family attended a fashion shows scheduled at re­ re-enactments, including the Bat­ chaplain impression," Piatek jok­ 125th anniversary of Lee's sur­ enactments. There are even fancy tle of Gettysburg, in which over ed, adding, "I could resurrect all render to Grant at Appomattox, period dress balls which the 12,000 re-enactors took part, as my Latin phrases from being an Va.; the commemoration of the Piateks attend together. well as many demonstrations of altar boy." first land battle of the Civil W ar at But while re-enacting is Civil W ar life. For the future, Piatek would Phillipi, W.Va.; as well as events "basically entertainment," Piatek To get started, he needed the Frank and Mary Piatek and their sons David, 9, and Michael, 6, like to write a book about Battery at Burton Village, Ohio; Carver, said his attraction of the Civil W ar basic uniform with a musket, travel to battlefields and public events to re-enact the Civil War. B, a Civil W ar contingent from Mass.; Genessee Village near period goes deeper. which cam cost as much as Frank Is wearing a musician s uniform while Mary and the boys are Mount Jackson, Pa., if he can find Rocheter, NY; Manassas, Va.; the $1,000. But after the initial ex­ "People of that era had a certain dressed In period costumes which Mary made. enough source material. Hale Farm near Akron, Ohio; and pense, he said, there are generally code, a certain outlook on life you — Photo by M ary F. Grzeblentak some small parades including He also plans to continue re­ none except attending events and rarely see today,” he said. Mount Jackson. Pa. in Lawrence "gave them the courage to stand soldiers marched into battle with enacting indefinitely. Or, as he buying gunpowder. A sense of the presence of God puts, it, “as long as my legs hold County. up in daily fire.” a belief that God was with them, Re-enactors strive for authen­ comes through strongly, he ex­ out for marching and my ears can The seed of this unusual in­ ticity, "down to the buttons” on plained, and added that a religion Piatek said, adding that Abraham hear commands over the cannon terest was planted years ago the uniforms, said Piatek, ex­ that guided soldiers in daily life Both Union and Confederate Lincoln had commented on this fire." Questions for Fr. Bober Home again

Do Catholics P erva sive lack of respect a t root o f societal ills CONNIE ANN VALENTI microphone in our faces and start they live, for themselves and for It is one of those sleepless firing questions. And as far as others. As a result, everyone and Fr. Charles give too much nights when I have only the hum language is concerned, we should everything is fair game. After all, Bober of an old refrigerator and the drip speak respectfully no matter this philosophy espouses, isn't attention to of a kitchen faucet to entertain me where we are, not just where life just a game anyway? Take and keep me company. The women and children are. All of whatever you can from life and the departed? leaves on the trees outside il­ creation is God's home. don’t worry about giving luminated by a streetlight are I wonder why we have come to anything back to it. If someone or changing colors that only God can believe it is funny to be rude or, something will give you satisfac­ create. Nature seems to be crying even worse, crude. Is our society tion or make you happy, even By FR. CHARLES BOBER memory. out that she still wants to be ad­ sick? Should we expect it to get temporarily, then do or say or QUESTION: mired as the flowers in my front worse? There are enough ge­ take whatever you want. People visit the graves of I would like to know w h y the yard slowly fade and die. My Dad, nuinely humorous incidents and A lack or respect is the basis for those who have died not out of Catholic Church is so preoc­ God rest his soul, would tell me; stories in life that we don't have to many forms of illegal and im­ some morbid fixation with the cupied with the dead? Masses “ Something must die if it is to try to shock people in order to get human relationships and an in­ moral behavior which contribute dead, but rather with a for the dead, visiting graves, continue living.” their attention and false admira­ crease in various forms of bizarre significantly to the breakdown of wholesome notion of the in­ All Souls Day, what's the This sleepless night has me tion. behavior. It is the loss of respect. society, from a refusal to obey completeness of any one point of all of this? Isn't all this wondering why people think dif­ Maybe we need to rediscover Nothing in life is viewed as traffic laws which give the right of generation or person. We feel a really unhealthy? ferently if truth is the same, and the joy that comes from watching sacred by growing numbers of way to pedestrians, to the misuse unity with many others, in­ why they act so foolishly, even the antics of young children, from people who have developed a of another person's body or good cluding those who have died. stupidly, at times. The recent con­ taking time to listen to the stories hostile attitude toward anything name for the sake of your own That unity is expressed in dif­ troversy involving a female sports of the elderly about their past, or traditionally considered to be satisfaction. When we fail to see ANSWER: ferent ways for different reporter comes to mind. from volunteering to help people good. In a type of reverse Vic- how others have been created by Catholic customs associated people. I don’t remember all the details who need a little attention and torianism, what has long been God as our brothers and sisters with those who have died are Visiting the location of the now, but she was very upset by love. considered by society to be very and, as such, demand our respect, ultimately rooted in the notion mortal remains of the dead the allegedly offensive and crude Simple remarks can sting deep­ offensive is presented by them as that blindness fosters selfishness of memory. Memory is of and insensitivity and allows the enables some to find comfort behavior of a group of football ly. I know this from experience good, whether it is a crucifix in a tremendous importance to us and consolation. It is also a players while she was trying to do since my stroke. But, thank God, jar of urine or pictures of children powers of evil rather than as humans because it is our helpful experience to do as one interviews for a story. On the one there are people whose kindness engaged in sexual acts. goodness to work in and through link with our heritage (par­ contemplates one's own in­ hand, their actions, if true, were and concern are a source of sup­ Respect is a form of esteem and us. ticularly our ancestors) and evitable death and rest in that reprehensible; on the other, what port without which you might reverence. It is a basic human We used to be able to look at the enables us to understand or some similar place. right does any male or female give up. When Jesus was on the quality which Jesus possessed for beauty in other people and in something about the present reporter have to invade another’s cross, the words of mockery pro­ all of life, and we as His disciples nature and catch a glimpse of and anticipate a bit of the In terms of health, it would privacy? bably hurt Him more deeply than today should emulate it. Respect heaven in our hearts and souls, future. seem to me unhealthy for a Football players certainly aren't the nails, the crown of thorns or is closely related to the virtue of Today we stand a far better The Catholic understanding person to totally ignore the going to say anything different the lance. piety which is a gift of the Holy chance of getting a preview of of memory as it relates to the reality of death and never after they shower and dreso than Spirit. Justice rather than love what hell will be like. Those who dead enables us to recall the remember anyone who had they would have before. Teams demands that we develop and ex­ have lost respect for the life God dead because of our love for died. From what I understand should find a space where all the FR. RON LENGW IN ercise this virtue as children of has created will feel at home in them, in gratitude for what about mental health, "cut­ players can be interviewed when The concerns that you have ex­ God. hell. In some circumstances they they have done for us, and in offs" are very significant to a they are decently dressed and pressed about society allow me to I believe that a lack of respect may try to hide behind the Fir$t anticipation of our eventual person’s well being. Healthy ready to appear on camera. None address what I believe is one of underlies many of our problems. Amendment, but they will not be union with them in the eternal persons are said to be those of us would want someone to ap­ the important factors con­ Many people have lost respect for able to hide behind the First life promised us by Christ. who have dealt with the death pear in our bathrooms, push a tributing to the breakdown of God, for the universe in which Commandment. It is quite understandable, or departure of significant peo­ then, that this notion of ple in a way that is appropriate memory most often finds its both to a distance from and Pope allows limited number of married men to become priests expression at the Eucharist. relationship to that person. We rem em ber at the Eucharist I personally feel that Catholic VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Pope the Vatican are: the converts to be ordained and priesthood from this group," said that Christ died for us and that customs related to the dead are John Paul II has allowed married • “ Total separation from the continue having sexual relations the doctrinal congregation. He feeds us now with a ban­ very appropriate in that they men to become priests in an "ex­ wife in the matter of cohabita­ with their wives. During the news conference, quet of Word and sacrament. enable us to have the distance tremely limited number of cases" tion." Vatican officials defined But even in these cases, “ the Cardinal Tumi said that in the We rem em ber at the Eucharist we need to get on with our own sifter they agreed to give up living cohabitation as living in the same law of celibacy has been reaffirm­ case of the Brazilian priests, “ the that we are, through baptism, lives while providing the rela­ house. ed” as the standard for the Latin- bond of marriage is not broken. It united with all those who have with their wives, said the Vatican. tionship we need to touch the A Vatican statement listed • “A free and conscientious rite Church, said the Vatican. is suspended.” been reborn in Christ. This lives of those who have gone three conditions for granting “a acceptance by the candidate for It cited a 1987 declaration by union transcends time and in­ The cardinal said permission is before us. I believe that our dispensation from the impedi­ ordination of the celibate way of the Vatican Congregation for the cludes all those who have normally given to married lives are enriched by ment of the marriage bond in life." Doctrine of the Faith on the per­ feasted at the earthly Eucharist couples of advanced age. remembering the dead. view of ordination to the • "The explicit consent of the mission granted to the U.S. and who have now gone to be wife, and children if any, in bishops to accept married The Brazilians “freely sacrific­ with the Lord in anticipation of priesthood.” The statement was issued in writing and legally valid, that per- Episcopalian clergymen to the ed” their marriage relations, said the eternal feast we all hope to Archbishop John P. Foley, presi­ October after Cardinal Aloisio mits the husband to be priesthood. share. Readers are welcome to send Lorscheider of Fortaleza, Brazil, ordained.” This exception “ should not be dent of the Pontifical Council for Additional practices their questions to: “ Ques­ said Pope John Paul had approv­ The statement also said that understood as implying any Social Communications, at the associated with this Catholic tions for Fr. Bober,” Fr. ed the ordination of two married other exceptions have been made change in the Church's convic­ news conference. understanding of our relation­ Charles S. Bober, 2900 in the case of married clergy of tion of the value of priestly ship with the dead continue to Noblestown Road, Pitt­ Brazilians as long as they gave up “The Holy Father did not sexual intercourse. other Christian Churches who celibacy, which will remain the find their origin in the notion of sburgh, PA 15205. dissolve or annul their mar­ The three conditions given by convert. These exceptions allow rule for future candidates for the riages," Archbishop Foley said.

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Call today for 173« PtNN AVENUE. PGH. PA 1S222 SATURDAY, NOV. 3 half rate. Classified “kills” Includes Casino Bonus 684-4483 information. 481-9005. Christian Singles Club — Bowling, 9 p.m., Plaza Lanes. Natrona Heights. For reservations cannot be accepted after 1 1 471-2922 AM Mon. for current week’s NEW YEARS EVE “ACT NOW!-Be your own write: P.O. Box 11288, Pittsburgh, 15238. Mission Club Tours IN ATLANTIC CITY boss! $300/week! Exciting 510 ENTERTAINMENT Only S35”° »p«o recording tells you how. Call 001 PERSONALS Georgian Place 301-637-6043. Ext. PC” AAA-F1NEST-Ent«rtain- SUNDAY. NOV. 4 Somerset Outlet For Reservations ment-MATT OLIVER (Ac- St. Felix, Freedom — Annual roast beef dinner and fall festival, noon to 6 p.m.. 13th St. Smorgasbord Dinner and information Call: AIRLINES NOW HIRING- cordion-Organ) Hourly ALONE * PREGNANT Nov. 17 $26 Perryopolis Bus Lines Flight Attendants, Travel Rates-Big Band Sound-Se- Adults, $5.50; children. $2.50. Lifaline a confidential 1-800-654-2050 or Agents, Mechanics, Customer nior’s Discount. 921-8278. St. Joseph, Port Vue — Talk on “Mystical Body of Christ" by Joann Paradise, religious caring friend. Free Our Lady of the Snow Service. Listings. Salaries to education director at St. Elizabeth, Pleasant Hills, 7:30 p.m., school cafeteria. All welcome. pregnancy test. Dec. 7-10 *215 412-736-4927 EXPERIENCED DISC $I05K. Entry level positions. JOCKEY AND MUSICIANS- Refreshments to follow. For Information call 673-3856. C a ll Pgh « 6 2 - 0 5 4 3 Other Toure Available Call (1) 805-687-6000 Ext. B e a ve r 8 4 3 - 0 5 0 8 Julia Casey 682 2072 A-4033. Parties, Banquets, Weddings Christian Mothers and Guild, St. Anselm , Sw issvale — Annual card party, 2-4 p.m., all­ B u tle r 2 6 2 - 1 2 0 0 a Specialty. Will make your purpose room. Cost, $3. C ra n b e rry 7 7 0 - 2 5 B 0 CLERICAL-General office Amity Travel day Memorable! Oldies and St. Mary, North Side — Ham dinner with salad bar, 1 to 6 p.m., lyceum, 910 Chestnut St. Connellsvllle 6 2 8 5 5 5 5 Airline Tickets, work and light housekeeping. Top 40’s. Featuring special Mon Valley 4 8 6 - 9 0 2 0 Cruise Specialists, Day hours. Part-time. On request on electronic accor­ Adults, $6; children 12 and under, $3. Business Travel busline. Ideal for moonlight­ dion. Columbus Brothers Christian Mothers and Guild, Our Lady 9 ueen of Peace, North Side — Bingo, 1 p.m.. Abortion can be a ing or a retiree. Personal 884-3145. church hall, Middle & Sulsmon St. traumatic experience. 1990 Special resume and present occupa­ A PARTYTYME BAND- II you need help in putting tion. Write to: Box #135, Pitt­ Group Tours sburgh Catholic Newspaper, Weddings a specialty! Music your lile back In focus... Escorted from Pittsburgh for all occasions. 50’s through MONDAY, NOV. 5 Call C.A.R.E. Fall Getaways 100 Wood Street, Suite 500, i Pittsburgh, 15222. the present. Call 344-4027 or St. Alexis, Wexford — Mass for families of servicemen and women serving in Middle East, Our Services Are With Learner One Day Tours 831-7407 for booking. Free and Confidential KITCHEN MANAGER-for 7:30 p.m. Social to follow, with Lillian Donovan, support group coordinator, as guest (412) 572-5099 728-6606 Oglebay Lights Senior Center in East Liber­ ATTENTION! FI.ASHBACK- speaker. 1 9 9 0 Tours Nov. 17 ty. Mon.-Fri. 9-2, $5.00 per For your Wedding or Special Queen of Peace Marian Prayer Group, Consolata Mission House, Point Breeze — hour. Supervise catered lunch Occasion. Wide variety of MANY THANKS-to God Multi Day Tours *3 5 Music. Call Paul 823-4975. Prayers, rosary, Mass. following format at Medjugorje, 7-9 p.m., 7110 Thomas Blvd. Also Blessed Mother, Saints Jude program. 361-5003. every Monday. All welcome. and Joseph and Infant of O rla n d o CALL AMITY TOURS ORGANIST WANTED- BIG SKY BAND-Booking Prague. M.M. Rt. 51 Pleasant Hills Organist wanted for moderate available for the finest in St. Thomas More Prayer Group, Bethel Park — Mass for deceased members, 7:30 p.m., Across From Eat’N Park Wedding/Banquet Entertain­ Fr. Ken Oldenski, celebrant. MANY THANKS-to Sacred Dec. 23-31 $4 2 9 sedo.i size Catholic Parish in South ment. All styles from 40’s 882-2707 Pittsburgh. Contract and Heart of Jesus, Blessed Atlantic City salary negotiable. Call thru 90’s. Call 854-4527. Mother, St. Joseph, St. Jude, We Arrange Group TUESDAY, NOV. 6 St. Anthony, St. Therese and Nov. 21-23 Bally '125 341-6161. FOR POLISH POI.KAS- all the Saints for favors Dec 9-11 Bally '125 Tours and Cruises. Standards and a bit of Christian Mothers and Altar Society, Holy Rosary, Muse — Election Day spaghetti din­ Dec. 17-19 TajMahal '109 385 WANTED TO BUY everything. Music for all oc­ ner. noon to 7 p.m., Rosary Hall. Adults. $3.50: $3 for mini-adult serving: $2.50 for children. granted. E.M.V. All Prices pp.do. casions and places. Call Len­ MANY THANKS-to St. AMERICAN FLYER-Lionel Also take-outs, 25 cents extra. Toy Trains and accessories. ny 276-3850. Duquesne University Council for Exceptional Children and Diocesan Department for Jude, Sacred Heart of Jesus C a p e C o d By Collector. Any age or con­ GOOD ENTERTAINMENT-Is and the Infant of Prague for at Thanksgiving dition. Pay up to $10,000. important to your wedding Persons With Disabilities — Harvest social dinner-dance for persons with developmental grant my prayer. Thank You, 276-5325. reception. I know this is a disabilities and their friends. 6-8:30 p.m., union ballroom. For information call Eleanor Mar­ G.C. Nov. 20-24 $3 6 9 ,»■do. shall, 481-9550. Fly to Las Vegas, (7 Q Q AMERICAN FLYER-Lionel special day for you and I want M a y t h e -Most Sacred One Day Tours slay on the fabul- f t 3 3 Trains and Old Toys wanted to make it pierfect with the Heart of Jesus be loved, ous "Strip" lor 3 days, enjoy the by former altar boy for Hob­ Music-U-Like! I offer the honored, adored, glorified Carousel Dinner Theatre casinos and shows. Next stop, by. Courteous Reply, Free finest in entertainment. For WEDNESDAY, NOV. 7 throughout the world now “ O liv e r” Laughlin. the new gambling Appraisals. 423-3231, 751- your convenience call Dan St. Philomena, Squirrel Hill — Memorial Mass for Fr. Charles Guttenberger, C.SS.R.. and forever. Sacred Heart of Nov 17 mecca on the Colorado River. 2186. Davis at 881-6246. (assistant pastor from 1947-89)7 p.m., homily by Fr. John Kelly, C.SS.R. Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, Dec. 5 1 4 4 Take a riverboat ride or tour the helper of the hopeless, pray casinos. Then on to Lake TRAINS WANTED-Lionel, JEFF MICHAEL, ONE MAN St. Paul Retreat House, South Side — Day of reflection for persons over age 50, 9:45 a.m. for us. Thank you, St. Jude. Tara at Thanksgiving Havasu, AZ and the London American Flyer, H.O. - Col­ BAND OR COMBO-Music to 3 p.m. on "Growing in Wisdom and Grace Through the Years" by Fr. Thomas Acklin, R.M.M. Bridge. The next day tour the lector. Premium Prices Paid, for all Occasions. Complete OSB. For reservations call 381-7676. Nov. 22 S3 5 Grand Canyon, one of the Collections Purchased. with organ, accordion and MAY THE-Sacred Heart of wonders of the world. Travel 323-9774 Days. 367-5149 bass. Polkas, Standards, Top St. Paul Retreat House, South Side — Evening for persons in 12-step programs, 7-9:30 .Jesus be loved, adored, Stocking Stutter through Flagstaff and spec­ Eves. 40’s and 50’s. Call Jeff p.m. For reservations call 381-7676. glorified and preserved Aurora, Ohio tacular mountains, arrive in 281-7552. Guild and Christian Mothers, St. Teresa, Perrysville — Country Harvest salad buffet and throughout the world now Phoenix...3 days of sunshine and WANTED-American Flyer, card party, 11:30 a.m., Henninger Auditorium. For reservations at $5.50 call Lois Cole, and forever. O Sacred Heart Nov. 14 sightseeing. IMAGINE 8 DAYS Ives and Lionel Toy Trains. 525 PROFESSIONA 'Of Jesus, Pray for us. St. Dec. 5 ¿I FOR ONLY $799. Notre Dame Alumnus will WEDDING SERVICES 364-8379. Jude, Helper of the Hopeless, pay up to $20,000 any condi­ Christian Mothers and Women’s Guild, St. Patrick, Canonsburg — Meeting, 7 p.m., Pray for us. SH Call for 1990 Brochure w m s w n m , g tion, anywhere. Collector. WEDDING 1NVITATIONS- Drew Bauer, 683-4457, 682- Simulated Engraved. Tradi­ social hall. Guest speaker. Attorney Kenneth Baker on "Living Wills. Guardianship and "MY THANKS”-to St. Jude, 1 9 9 1 T o u r Open 7 Days • Sun 10-2 6637. tional and Christ centered. Power of Attorney.” Sacred Heart, Virgin Mary, LOWEST PRICE GUARANTEED $20 per 100. Includes double Holy Spirit, Padre Pio of A la s k a Bus Beyond Beginnings ( for separated, divorced, widowed), SS. Simon 8t Jude, Scott Twp. June 16-July 13 envelopes and delivery. Mary — Meeting and talk on ’’Attitude Adjusters" by Sister Loretta Jean Schorr, CDP. For informa­ hietrelcina. Please continue to 1-800-735-9990 Margaret 241-3512. answer my Prayers. M.F. Antiques w anted tion call Sister Kathleen Marie Leap, 563-1199. * 2 8 9 9 » » We will buy any­ 6 0 0 H O M E PRAYER TO ST. JUDE- M B I B U S E S thing over 40 years Holy St. Jude, Apostle and! A la s k a Air old; one Item or com­ IMPROVEMENTS Martyr great in virtue and I July 20Aug. 1 ATLANTIC plete household. Fur­ THURSDAY, NOV. 8 rich in miracles, near kinsman! Aug. 17-Aug. 29 niture, (baby dolls) old SENIOR CITIZENS-Have Cordova Women’s Club, St. Ferdinand, Cranberry Twp. — Craft showcase, 7:30 p.m.. of Jesus Christ, faithful in-i CITY toys, dishes, trains, your walls washed or painted hand painted china, at prices you can afford. Biller Hall. Featuring crafts, baked goods, homemade preserves, refreshments. For informa­ tercessor of all who invoke I From $3 2 0 0 »■do.. tion call Renee, 776-5358, or Patti, 776-1125. your special patronage in WEEKDAYS cut glass, music 241-5953. boxes, china cabi­ W e Are Remembered Ministry, New Dawn (grief support group) — Meeting, 7:30 p.m., times of need. To you 1 have Lenzner Tours nets, clocks, coins, 700 AUTOMOBILES recourse from the bottom of Nov. 11-13 »109 bed sets, dining sets, FO R SA LE St. Catherine of Siena, Beechview. For information call 645-2570. my heart and humbly beg to 761-7000 4 Day Special fancy carved furniture, Marian Movement of Priests — Cenacle, 7:15 p.m.. Immaculate Heart of Mary, 3027 you to whom God has given oil paintings, oriental 0LDS-’81 CUTLASS SUPREME- Paulowna St., Polish Hill. such great power to come to 1-800-342-2349 Nov. 6-9 $ 1 Q K rugs.High Prices Paid 2dr., V6, PS/PW/PB/AC, my assistance. Help me in my Nov. 13-16 Cruise, Tilt. High Miles. Christ the King, Am bridge — Spaghetti dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Marian Hall, 10th present and urgent petition. ML Nebo Road I «10 443-8090 $1,000. Steve 361-6422. & Melrose Ave. Adults, $3.50; children, $2.50. Sewickley, Pa. 15143 Thanksgiving St. Canice, Knoxville — Marian Medjugorje night, 6:15 p.m., rosary, Mass, 7 p.m., In return, I promise to make R i c h l a n d 809 APARTMENTS your name known and cause Specials meeting to follow. you to be invoked. Say 2 Our A n t i q u e s TO REN T Father’s, 3 Hail Mary’s and Open Hearts (for separated and divorced), St. Angela Merici, White Oak — Meetings 3 Glorias for 9 consecutive ZONA TOURS Nov. 22-25 »169 7:30 p.m. Also talk on “Surviving Worry and Stress." days. This novena has never Ellwood City Transit Inc. EAST LIBERTY been known to fail. J. McV. Nov. 23-25 «149 400 MISCELLANEOUS One-Two-and Three MULTIPLE DAY TOURS Bedroom Apartments FRIDAY, NOV. 9 PRAYER TO THE HOLY •All Atlantic City SALES SPIRIT-Holy Spirit. You Atlantic City ESTATES BOl'GHT-Partial (Possible Subsidy) Christian Mothers, St. Gabriel, Whitehall — Annual craft bazaar, 6-10 p.m., O’Connell, who make me see everything Trips Include Trans., Hall, 5200 Greenridge Dr. Also Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. ,, Nov. 17 s39 Lodging, Casino or Complete; Also Old Dolls, and who show me the way to Incl. Taj Mahal, Casino Jewelry, Christmas Items, H) All-Ireland Athletic Club — Annual fall dance, 9 p.m., Irish Centre, 6886 Forward Avei t , reach my ideal; You who give Bonus $15 coin, $11.95 Bonus. Glassware, Pottery, Small Music by Noel Henry Band. For reservations at $12 call 421-7442 or 362-1963. me the divine gift to forgive Buffet Quality Furniture, Pre !950’s. REALTY GROWTH 4nd forget the wrong that is ■ULTI DAY TOURS 366-6844, 673-8522. 391-6160 St. Paul Retreat House, South Side — Weekend retreat for men, to Sunday, 1 p.m. For- done to me; and You who are Nov. 18-19 s75 reservations call 381-7676. in all instances of me life with Call for 1990 Tour Book ILLUSTRATED CATALOG- 810 RESORTS & me; I in this short dialogue ONE DAY EXCURSIONS Religious Gifts, statues, Reading Outlets Jewelry, books plus Miracul­ VACATION PROPERTY SATURDAY, NOV. 1 0 want to thank you for Georgian Place ous Medal with chain. $1.00 everything and confirm once Somerset Outlet Nov. 10-11 »75 ECAMOC, Box 323-P, FLORIDA WEST CO AST- Women’s Guild, North American Martyrs, Monroeville — Craft show, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30- more that I never want to be Nov. 10 '20 Staten Island, New York Comfortable Furnished p.m., 2526 Haymaker Rd. (one block past Forbes Regional Hospital). Featuring crafts, food, separated from You. No mat­ Chrietmas In 10308. Home in Quiet Residential baked goods. Babysitting available. ter how great material desires Oglebay Lights Williamsburg Area. Close to church, shop­ may be I want to be with you '30 VEGETABLE DESSERTS- ping and beach. 2 bedrooms, Cenacle Spiritual Renewal Center, Oakland — Book sale, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., library of main house, 4721 Fifth Ave. For information call 681-6180. and my loved ones in your Incl. Dinner, Trans, Sar­ Dec. 3-5 »199 Avoiding vegetables? Dis­ bath, kitchen, large living- perpetual glory. Amen. ds Candy Store, Gift guise vegetables as dessert! 4 dining area. Enclosed sun Christian Mothers and Ladies Guild, Our Lady of Joy, Holiday Park — Square dance,. Thank you for Your love Shop Christmas Lights. Chriatmaa Celebration recipes $2.00. RUSH, P.O. room-garage. Jan.-Feb.- 8:30 p.m., church hall. Also refreshments, buffet. For reservations at $20 per couple call Car­ towards me and my loved Nov. 17, 24 Baltimore, Box 471, Monroeville, PA March. $900.00 Including ones. Person must pray this W ashington DC 15146-0471. utilities. For information call rie, 327-2061, or Dorothy, 327-1195. prayer 3 consecutive days Dec. 1, 8, 15 561-5584. Christian Mothers and Guild, St. Basil, Carrick — Card party and lunch, noon. Cost, $5. without asking your wish. Christmas at Dec. 7-9 «185 Miraculous Medal, Meadowlands — Holiday bazaar, noon to 8 p.m., CCD Building, Third JTj . Hartwood Acres and Hallam Sts. Including arts and crafts, bake sale, food, raffles, children's games. For table CONDO SINGLE? CHRISTIAN?- Nov. 25 »30 ONE DAY TOUR AAA MOVING, HAULING- rental call Carmie, 745-1019, or Rose, 745-4106. Join Christian Singles Club. Incl. Sarrls Candy Charley Prose Clean up attics, garages, DEEP CREEK LAKE, MD. Guild and Christian Mothers, S t Pius X, Brookline — Annual fall card party, noon to 4 Meet through correspon­ Store, Guided Tour, Radisson Hotel estates. Fair prices. Move p.m., Cullen Hall, 3040 Pioneer Ave. For ticketsat $5, including lunch, call Betty, 343-1714, dence, photos, socials. All Supper. anything. 828-6614. 782-2597. Lakefronl unit at Christian denominations. All Deep Creek’s Premier or Rita, 531-7870. ages. Inexpensive. Call 265- MULTIPLE DAY TOURS Nov. 10 »36 ALL HAIJLING-and trash Condo Development. St. Joseph, Bloomfield — Meat loaf dinner, 4-8 p.m., cafeteria. Adults, $5; children 10 and 3557/Write; C.S.C., P.O. removal. Fast, reliable and under, $3. Box 11288, Pittsburgh, PA New York Pittsburgh reasonable! Also demolition 2BR. 1 Vi Baths. Living 15238. Christmas Trip Light Up Night work. Call Walt 687-6928. room w/fireplace/wood Sports Club, St. Sylvester, Brentwood — Fall Classic dance, 8:30 p.m., church hall. Dec. 6-8 »254 burner. Sleeps six comfor­ Refreshments. For information and tickets call the rectory, 882-8593. ■ ST. JUDE-Sacred Heart of Nov. 16 $35 BAD OR WEAK CREDIT?- tably. Fully furnished. Jesus & Lady of the Snows. Incl. Trans, Lodging, Adjust & erase credit reports. Sacred Heart, East Liberty — Card party, noon, Activities Building, also lunch. Cost, $5. ! Thanks for favors granted & Chinatown, Statue of Oglebay Festival Restore credit worth. Free C all T o m m y St. Wendelin, Carrick — Annual "Creative Christmas" sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., •received. T.P.G. & A.R.G. Liberty St Patrick of Lights phone consultation/24 years at Garrettland 2728 Custer Ave. Also Sunday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featuring craft items and baked goods. Cathedral. Macy Depart­ professional service. 361- Nov. 24. 25. 30 1-800-345-9221 St. Pamphilus, Beechview — 10th "Olde Fashioned Christmas Boutique,” 10 a.m. to 6 THANKS TO-St. Jude, ment Store, Christmas Plus Dec. Dates 8107. ! Sacred Heart of Jesus, Bless­ Village. One Supper. EXPERT ROOF REPAIR- p.m. and Sunday. 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1000 Tropical Ave. Including handmade quilts, or­ ed Mother for prayers naments, gifts, Victorian items, raffles, sweet shop, refreshments. answered. H.G.C. California, Here I Come «34 Repair work our specialty: 901 HOUSE FOR SALE Plan Ahead For 1991 Downspouts, Gutters, Chim­ REPOSSESSED HOMES- Christian Mothers, Holy Souls, Carnegie — Second annual craft fair, also Sunday, 9 a.m. iTHANK YOU-St. Jude, California Circle Shop TUI Yon Drop ney Work. Free estimates; all to 4 p.m., social hall, Mary Ave. Refreshments and food available. For information call Sacred Heart of Jesus, St. June 30-July 22 work guaranteed! 431-7636. Pittsburgh and Surrounding Therese, Blessed Mother, Areas. Priced $25,000 to 279-6735. Lady of the Snows and St. Call for Dec. 5 «27 HANDYMAN-A11 Types of $350,000. 621-6401, 681- Joseph. CJ detailed itinerary Home Repairs: Plumbing, 8709. PIVIROTTO REAL All M ulti Day tours prices bas­ Heating, Carpentry, Painting ESTATE. SUNDAY. NOV. 11 1 2 0 TO U R S Write or Call ed on per person double and Electrical. Very Reason­ WPXI-TV, Channel II — Mass for shut-ins, 6 a.m. occupancy. able. Prompt Service. 682- St. Agnes, Oakland — Tridentine Mass, 11:45 a.m. SENIOR, SINGLES-Looking ZONA TOURS 5811. Classified Rates •for traveling companion to Women’s Guild, St. Bernadette, Monroeville — Luncheon, card party and fashion show, 184« HOMEVILLE ROAD LUXURY EURO Minimum Charge [avoid paying single supple- DUOUESNE VILLAGE SHOP. CTR I WILL CLEAN-your home 1 p.m., Edgewood Country Club. For tickets at $15 call 856-8401 or 372-1062. -ment. Call John Damiani at W. MIFFLIN, PA 15122 COACHES for the holidays. Excellent Commerlcal Rates •US Travel 257-2100. Eves. work references. You must 20 W ords...$6.00 PTG, St. Wendelin, Carbon Center — Annual turkey dinner, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., between .279-2193. 4 6 9 -3 9 0 2 AVAILABLE WITH live near transportation. Personals Rts. 422 & 68. Adults, $5.50, children 12 and under, $3. Also carry-outs. Free bus service 821-6294. 20 W ords...$4.50 from Butler. (Pittsburgh) VIDEO Each additional word 15 cents 7 5 2 -9 7 0 1 (Ellwood City) PET SITTING-Loving In- An Additional $1.25 For St. Maurice, Forest Hills — Bingo, 2 p.m. Doors open 1:30 p.m., church hall. M B I T O U R S Your-Home Pet Care. Bond­ ★ ★ ★ St. Pius X, Brookline — Super bingo. 2 p.m., Cullen Hall. For ticketsat $15 call 563-5423. SUPPORT OUR Leetsdale Station ed, Insured, References, $ $ $ 1-800-833-4287 a* a* a* Knights of Columbus, Chartiers Council — Brunch, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., council hall, W. 99 Ohio River Blvd. Reasonable. City area. Pet ADVERTISERS (Outside Pittsburgh) Homebuddies 681-8636. • • • Crafton Ave., behind St. Philip Church. Cost. $4. Every second Sunday. Leetsdale. Pa. 15056 Bold Words (Excluding Lead-In) ROOF REPAIR AND RE- All Ads Must Be Prs-Paid St. Anthony Chapel, Troy H ill — Organ recital by Robert Copeland, 3 p.m., 1704 Harpster , 266-3111 PLACEMENT-Gutter In­ St. Free and open to all. Reception to follow. 030 FUNERAL DIRECTORS DISPLAY RATES stallation. Senior Citizen and Available on Request Christian Mothers, SS. Peter fit Paul, East Liberty — Christmas craft fair, 8 a.m. to 5 Veterans Discount. Work p.m., 130 Larimer Ave. All welcome.’ — - Guaranteed. 26 yr. Exp. Ex­ cellent Ref. 461-4338. Deadline Legion of Mary, St. Basil, Carrick — Comitium meeting, 2 p.m., basement hall. PRAY FOR JJNILM¡_Monda^< St. Ferdinand. Cranberry Twp. — Spaghetti dinner. 1 to 5 p.m., 2535 Rochester Rd. WOOD FLOOR SPECIAL­ Adults, $4; children, $2. AN INCREASE IST-Old and new floors sand­ 471-1252 ed and refurnished. Installa­ St. Mary of Mercy, Downtown — Annual Mass and anointing of sick and elderly, 2 p.m.. IN RELIGIOUS tion and sales of all styles of The Pittsburgh Catholic Third Ave. fit Stanwix St. For information call the rectory. 261-0110. Coraopolls, PA 15108 100 Wood St., Suite 500 VOCATIONS wood floors. Call for free Pgh., PA 15222 Christian Mothers and Ladies Guild, St. Francis, Finleyville — Turkey bingo, 2 p.m., estimate 793-8017. Finley Hall, Rt. 88. For information cetll 348-4235.

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Teaching as Jesus ------D i O C G S a N The ever-changing ‘Festivals Am erican fam ily St. Michael, Munhall By RON RAGAN MUNHALL — St. Michael Church at 605 Ninth Ave., Munhall, wiH Director, Gilmary Diocesan Center hold its annual pre-Christmas mini-bazaar and food fair Sunday, Nov. I was approached by my boss not long ago and asked If I would 11, from noon to 8 p.m. in the school gym. be willing to assume an additional responsibility. The duty in­ Ethnic foods such as stuffed cabbage, pirohy. kolbasy and halusky volved being a family-life advocate for our department. I must will be featured, in addition to other foods and refreshments. admit that at the tíme I had some reservations because I knew Also set are arts and crafts, home-baked goods and an appearance very little about this new role that was yet to be fully defined. In by the Pirate Parrot, in addition to bingo and other games. All arj- any event, having been asked. I decided to accept the challenge. welcome. As it turned out. I’ve Joined with representatives from other 9 departments, and together we’re engaged in the process of try­ ing to put into focus the ever-changing picture of the "U.S. Mercy Sisters, Oakland Family.” PITTSBURGH — The Sisters of Mercy will hold their Christmas Trying to get a handle on the forces impacting on family life, bazaar Sunday, Nov. 11, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the order's let alone exploring possible solutions to problems, can be a very Oakland motherhouse at 3333 Fifth Ave. unsettling if not frustrating experience. Nonetheless. I believe Included will be pancakes and sausage and omelets for brunch, and there is reason to be hopeful for the future of the family in spite Gilmary speaker other foods and refreshments through the day. of the problems. Booths will feature dolls, crafts, plants, handmade Christmas gifts, I'm optimistic because of our ability as Americans to be adap­ Father Scott Seethaler, OFM Cap, led adults from the Southwest ceramics, plus a live broadcast of the Steeler game. table and respond to change. And we certainly do live in a time Deanery in a special day of reflection held recently at the Gilmary of changing family structures. One vehicle that we have Diocesan Center. The experience w as sponsored by the center in Marian Manor, Green Tree available to monitor this change is television. Admittedly, it’s cooperation with the deanery. not always ’’scientific,” but it often serves to mirror the changes — Photo by John C. Keenan PITTSBURGH — The Sisters of the Holy Spirit at Marian Manor, that are taking place in society. 2695 Winchester Dr., Green Tree, will hold a craft and bake sale Fri­ My own observation is that television, which is otten con­ day, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 9-11, daily from noon to 8 p.m. sidered a negative influence on family life and therefore part of M usical at St. W inifred Included will be hand-made and Christmas items. For Information the problem, is now helping by airing positive family-oriented call 563-3020. PITTSBURGH — A musical revue titled "A n Evening of Dorothy shows even though they reflect a diversity of family structures Parker" will be presented by In the Act Theatre Company at St. that do not always fit into our traditional family model. It's the Winifred Church, Benedict Hall, 550 Sleepy Hollow Rd., Mt. Lebanon, T V sit-coms, through the use of comedy, that are reflecting this Pre-school program at St. Pius the weekends of Nov. 2-3, and 8-10, nightly at 8:30 p.m. Desserts will .diversity of "family life.” be served at 7:45 p.m. For ticket information call 341-9331. BROOKLINE — St. Pius X School has announced the opening of its If you happen to be someone who grew up in the 1950s, the new Pre-School program, open to three- and four-year-olds. The pro­ family shows you probably watched were “Ozzie and Harriet,” gram will strive to promote the spiritual, social, emotional, intellectual “Leave It To Beaver," “The Donna Reed Show," or something Ellwood City group plans events and physical growth of each child. similar. In the 1960s, the popular family shows included ’’Make Two sessions will be held each day with four-year-olds meeting on Room For Daddy," "Hazel,” “Father Knows Best" and "The ELLW OOD CITY — The 75th anniversary planning committee of Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and three-year-olds on Tuesdays Dick Van Dyke Show." In both decades, the shows depicted a Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Ellwood City, will and Thursdays. For more information, call the school at 563-0858. traditional middle-class model that included Dad as the bread­ sponsor a pizza (red and white) sale, Nov. 9. Orders for for pizza will winner and Mom as the homemaker raising chidren. also be taken on Thursday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., from 6 p.m. In the '70s, we began to see a slightly different version of fami­ to 9 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. only. School collecting labels ly life. Shows like “ The Partridge Family,” “Alice" and "One The committee will also be selling the following: t-shirts, sweat THOREAU, N.M. — The St. Bonaventure Indian Mission and School Day At A Time,” all featured a working mom trying to raise a shirts (hooded optional), hats and Jersies. All items carry the parish in Thoreau, N.M., is collecting labels from Campbell’s soups and other family on her own. The 1980s, in addition to producing a variety jubilee logo and can be found on display in the rear of the church. For foods to obtain a "miracle van" for the school's students. of family shows reflecting racial and ethnic diversity, also in­ more information contact the committee at 758-4411. Needed by Nov. 30 are: front portions of Campbell’s soups and foods cluded additional examples of different family structures that such as Franco-American, Prego, College Inn and Swanson cans; lids exist in our country. These include shows like “ My Two Pads," Parish m ission in W est View from Vlasic pickles and Marie's salad dressing; UPC symbols from “Empty Nest" and “Full House" which highlight the blessings Pepperidge Farm products, LeMenu dinners and Swanson frozen and the problems faced by males struggling to raise daughters PITTSBURGH — St. Athanasius Church. 7 Chalfont Ave., West foods. without the help of a wife and mother. View, will hold its annual renewed mission Sunday through Thursday, Send them to Father Doug McNeill, St. Bonaventure, “Miracle Van," Obviously, the content of these individual family situations is Nov. 11-15, nightly at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Navajo Reservation, P.O. Box 610, Thoreau, N.M. exaggerated for the purposes of good entertainment, but the The week will feature talks by: Fr. Charles Bober on “The Church as 87323-0610. message is clear. Family life in the U.S. continues to take a People," on Sunday; Fr. Robert McCreary, OFM Cap., on "The Praying variety of forms for many different reasons and affects all Church," Monday: Fr. Lawrence DiNardo on "The Teaching Church," economic, ethnic and religious groups. And, despite the tradi­ Tuesday; Fr. Frank Sokol on "The Welcoming Church," Wednesday; tional or non-traditional nature of the family structure, it's the and Aux. Bishop William Winter on "The Universal Church" on concept of a caring and loving family as well as a concern for Thursday. Sisters of Mercy maintaining a family focus in society that continues to be of Fr. McCreary will also offer Mass Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday .primary importance. at 9 a.m. For information call the parish at 931-4624. We have Church documents including Famillaris Consortio Christmas Bazaar as well as others that provide in-depth teaching on the impor­ Saint Mary’s Convent tance of the family. Now, all that remains is the real challenge of Calif, congressm an PCUC speaker Carlow College Campus, Oakland continuing to find practical and effective ways to support PITTSBURGH — People Concerned for the Unborn Child will hold families and the structures they find themselves in. Hopefully, its 18th Celebrate Life Banquet on Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Sheraton Nov. 11 10:00 a.m .-3:30 p.m . television in the 1990s will prove to be a valuable, positive Inn, Mars. resource in this regard. Guest speaker will be California Cong. Robert K. Dornan, a pro-life Brunch and lunch in convent dining room advocate and member of the pro-life caucus. He introduced legislation H.R. 2897 in 1985 to deny tax-exempt sta'us to persons financing f t C rafts f t D o lls f t Plants abortion. Editor to serve on liaison com m ittee Dinner is at 7 p.m. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. f t Christmas Gifts f t Earth-Caring Gifts PITTSBURGH — William P. Fodiak, editor of the Pittsburgh Reservations are $25 and must be made before Nov. 12. Contact: Free Parking Catholic, will serve on the Liaison Committee for the Catholic Press Phyllis Chick, 217 Russell Drive, Verona, Pa. 15147. For additional in­ Association/Catholic News Service. formation, call 373-1743 or the PCUC at 531-9272. Sisters of Mercy, 3333 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh The appointment was made by Barbara Beckwith, president of the Catholic Press Association. The appointment is for two years and Etna lunch, cards Fodiak will serve as one of the four representatives from the East. 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Ju st-In n Transition receives national housing a w a rd

PITTSBURGH — Just-Inn providing housing for the elder­ Dr. John Prendergast as the Transition, a new concept in ly while preserving and stabiliz­ director of these services. housing for frail elderly, located ing the neighborhoods. Sister Mary Chester Kunka, in Mt. Washington, has received The original study on the use CSFN, and Sister Ernest Bud- the National Association of of vacant schools, done by zinskl, CSFN, are the managers Housing and Redevelopment Christian Housing, Inc., of Just-Inn Transition who pro­ Offices' (NAHRO) Agency targeted St. Justin High School vide the day-to-day o[Deration of Award for excellence in project as the prototype of the Extend­ the building and the dedicated design. ed Attention concept. The work of the ministry. The award, announced at school was converted into 43 in­ The directors of Christian NAHRO's national conference dependent dwelling units. Housing, Inc., Most Rev. An­ in Minneapolis, Minn., was for The concept allows people to thony G. Bosco of the Christian Housing Inc.’s Just- live independently while pro­ Greensburg Diocese; prominent Inn Transition program. The viding on-site supportive and Catholic laymen; Sister Col­ award-winning development congregate services on an as- eman Conroy, OSF; and Sister provides a complete living en­ needed or optional basis. Veronica Marie Phillips, OSF, vironment for low-income elder­ are the sponsors of Just-Inn, Fr. Guttenberger The pilot program, designed ly people cabable of indepen­ Bry-Mard and 17 other by Christian Housing, Inc., dent living. buildings located in the Pitt­ their counterparts, and Mercy sburgh and Greensburg Memorial Mass for In announcing the award, the Hospital, bridges the gap in the NAHRO jury commented on the Dioceses which have been built Sharing a moment together on a newly-built deck at Just-Inn continuum of elderly housing Fr. Guttenberger direct method of adaptive use to since 1976 and which all utilize Transition, Mt. Washington, are (from left): Fr. John Staab, assistance, which ranges from provide affordable housing for church property. pastor of St. Justin, Sr. Veronica Marie Phillips, OSF, Sr. independent living to nursing St. Philomena Parish at 2740 the frail elderly while allowing Chester Kunka, CSFN, Sr. Ernest Budzlnskl, CSFN, and Sr. M. care. Beechwood Blvd., Squirrel Hill, them to remain in their “The Diocese of Pittsburgh Coleman Conroy, OSF. will host a m em orial M ass fo r Fr. neighborhood. This concept The Urban Redevelopment has been extremely supportive — Photo by Jim Herrmann Charles Guttenberger, C.SS.R., also reduces housing costs by Authority of Pittsburgh played and Bishop Donald W. Wuerl on the first anniversary of his eliminating the need for state a key role in the financial has encouraged and blessed death, Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 7 and local licensing as a con­ packaging. Father John Staab, those parish priests who have Laurentian Hall in Garfield and number of vacant schools due p.m. In the church. Fr. Gut­ gregate care facility. pastor of St. Justin, provided extended their ministry to pro­ St. Mary Mercy Manor in to shrinking population, the Ci- the leadership and time to work vide a unique lifestyle for the tenberger served the parish for The process has already been through such a project in his elderly who want to take advan­ 41 years. L a w r e n c e v ille . A s so m e ty of Pittsburgh tried to develop repeated at Christian Housing parish, and Mercy Hospital is tage of this affordable housing,” Inc.’s Bry-Mard in East Hills, districts have had an increasing ways to use these properties by the medical component, with Sr. Veronica noted. Study says St. Elizabeth hosts concert Catholics give CALL THE EXPERTS PLEASANT HILLS — David Kauffman, a Christian/light rock per­ former and recording artist will be in concert at St. Elizabeth Church less money Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $6. WASHINGTON (CNS) — Kauffman has recorded two songs: “Come and See” arid “ Peace in Catholic households contributed I B m u the Puzzle.” He Is currently In production for his first full-length tîful Home (Üuîôe significantly less to the church album. “W ho’s Calling Me?” The album is due out this month. and to charities last year than For more information, call 881-1355. Protestant or Jewish households PAINTING REMODELING did. according to a new Gallup Poll commissioned by Indepen­ MOSES REM ODELING ‘Extra Effort’ aw ardee dent Sector. D & R PAINTING PAINTING F&L Painting Commerica 1 — Residential • Porches • Any Kind of Carpenter Work MILLVALE — Ann Schrecengost, a senior at Mt. Alvemia High The survey of 1989 giving pat­ Residential-Commercial Interim - Exterior Painting Interior * Exterior • Concrete Sidewalks • Wolmanized Decks & Steps terns showed that Catholics gave Home Remodeling DRY WALL Interior-Exterior • Concrete Driveways • Roofing & Chimneys School, recently received KDKA TV’s “Extra Effort” award. The • Any Kind of Walls • Flat Roofs & Gutters an average of $515, or 1.3 percent Free Estimates — Insured FREE ESTIMATES Insured award is presented to scholar-athletes in the Tri-State region. • Block Work • Soffit & Fascia & Downspouts of the household Income, and Free Estimates She is the daughter of Daniel and Carolyn Schrecengost of Bloom­ DON HAZLETT DANIEL BARR • Stone Work • Alum. & Vinyl Siding volunteered an average of 2.1 655-0551 621-4644 3 4 3 - 2 7 6 3 • Concrete or Wood Steps • Ceilings & Floors field. She is a member of the basketball team and is ranked No. 1 in • Fireplaces • Additions • Painting In & Out hours per week. her class. She is also an officer of the National Honor Society and a • Railings A Hauling t Bathrooms & Tile Work Protestants gave an average of John F. Miller 3-Star Painting • Game Rooms A Insulation • Block & Brick Homes member of the Red Cross Club. $842 per household, or 2.4 per­ THIS Sr. Cltiten Discount Interior/Exterior CALL 884-4336 KDKA’s Bob Pompeani presented her with the award at a special cent of income, and volunteered Interior Painting j Q r labor SPACE LnM 20 Years Expenence cL 3 average room assembly at the school. 2.3 hours per week. For Jewish Free Estimates/Insured respondents to the poll, average Free Estimate 10 year experience FOR SALE Insured Wallpapering s9.39 FURNACE SALE household contribution was 8 3 3 - 9 3 9 6 c a ll don 884-0837 Pre-Season CLEANING & $1,854, or 3.8 percent of income, CHECK YOUR FURNACE ONLY $29.95 and the amount of time IRELAND TOUR volunteered was 1.2 hours per CHUCK W ILLIS CO. week. REMODELING ST. 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Beaver M ass for HNS C hristm as crafts at Holy Trinity PTG to sponsor food drive CENTER TW P. — A memorial Mass honoring deceased members of ROBINSON TWP — Gift items created by more than 100 crafters BETHEL PARK — The PTG of St. Germaine School will sponsor a the Beaver County Deanery Holy Name Society will be offered by will be offered at a Christmas Craft Show sponsored by Holy Trinity Thanksgiving Food Drive to benefit the food pantry of the South Hills Father Philip DeCarlo Sunday. Nov. 18, at 9 a.m. in St. John the Bap­ Parish, on Saturday. Nov. 10. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The show will be Interfaith Ministries (SHIM). held in the parish social hall and auditorium at the intersection of Rt. tist. Pennsylvania & Virginia Aves.. Monaca. Fr. DeCario will also The drive will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 8:30 a.m. at the 60 and Beaver Grade Road. Admission is free and pariking is speak at the breakfast to follow in the church cafeteria. For tickets at school. $3 by Nov. 12 call John Nunzir, 869-5302, or Fred Ross, 774-8353. available. For more information call 787-2656 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. St. Germaine students and their families are asked to donate non- perishable food items, personal products and cleaning supplies. They ‘Fam ily Bingo’ at St. G erm aine Holiday craft sale in Bethel will be delivered to approximately 150 families for the holiday. BETHEL PARK — The PTG of St. Germaine School, will sponsor a BETHEL PARK — The PTG of St. Thomas More School, is sponsor­ Family Bingo on Friday, Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the school. Food and ing a Holiday Craft Sale on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at beverages will be sold throughout the evening. Glenshaw PTG sponsors luncheon the school. Tickets will be sold after all Masses Nov. 4. Tickets will also be sold G LENSH AW — "Holiday Magic" Is the theme for the St. Bonaven- during school hours on Nov. 5 and 6. For more information call Many country crafts will be for sale including: grapevine wreaths, ture PTG Card Party Luncheon, Saturday, Nov. 10, noon to 4 p.m at 833-0223. cross stitch, hand-made dolls and clowns, floral arrangements, scrim­ shaw, wood crafts and other Items. the school social hall located at 2001 Mt. Royal Blvd. ‘Student at Risk’ sem inar Attractions will include a catered hot lunch, informal modeling, NASA educators to visit school crafts boutique and bake sale. Proceeds will benefit the school's CASTLE SHANNON — The St. Anne PTG is sponsoring a "Student PLEASANT HILLS — The NASA Aerospace Education Services Pro­ educational develpment fund. Tickets are $10 and can be ordered by at Risk" seminar on Tuesday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. The program will gram will visit St. Elizabeth School on Nov. 6. Professional educators calling C. Burwinkle at 487-7862. address behavior to identify children at risk and finding ways to talk to will explain manned space flight and the principles of rocketry, children about concerns. Representatives from Western Psychiatric aeronautics, communications, remote sensing and astronomy. Institute and Clinic will conduct the seminar. ------Obituaries------Betty Lastowski Sr. Roselyn Yester John Voytek

Betty Coyle Lastowski of Dormont died Oct. 18. Mrs. Lastowski was Sister Roselyn Yester, a member of the Sisters of Divine Providence Funeral Mass for John P. Vojtek of Munhall Gardens was offered 64. in Allison Park for 46 years, died Oct. 24 in Allegheny General Oct. 31 in St. Rita Church, Whitaker. Mr. Vojtek died Oct. 27 in Brad- She is survived by daughters Eileen and Karen and son James, all of Hospital. She was 64. dock General Hospital at age 77. Pittsburgh; sisters, Lorraine Belmont, Mary DeLuca, Kathleen Coyle, A native of Pittsburgh Sister Roselyn entered the order from St. A native of Braddock. Mr. Vojtek retired in 1978 as an accountant in Virginia Stang, Dorothea Petrucci and Sister Louise DeMarillac. Sc! Mary Parish, Sharpsburg, in 1944. She professed her vows in 1947. inventory control at the former Homestead Works of USX Corp. and a brother, Thomas. She is also survived by two grandchildren and Sister Roselyn graduated from Duquesne University and earned a He was choir director and organist at St. Rita Church for 43 years two great-grandchildren. master's degree in library science from the University of Pittsburgh. and was past president of the parish Golden Agers and past treasurer She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry. She also earned a master’s in church music and liturgy from St. of the Men's Club. Services were held Oct. 20 at St. Bernard Church. Mt. Lebanon. Joseph College in Rensselaer, Ind. Mr. Vojtek was a founding member of the Arcadian Band. Burial was in St. Luke's Cemetery, Mt. Oliver. Sister Roselyn taught in schools of the Pittsburgh and Altoona- He is survived by his wife, Helen (Yadvis) Vojtek; six children. Bon Johnstown Dioceses from 1947-75. She later was a school librarian nie DiCarlo, Father John, parochial vicar at St. Bonaventure, Glen-, and liturgy coordinator in Woodstock, 111., from 1975-85 and in shaw, Anita Walsh, Mary Ellen of California, Paul and Edward; one Gastonia, N.C., from 1986 until her illness this year. sister, Sister Mary Regis, SC; and four grandchildren. He was preceded N e c r o l o g y Surviving are two sisters: Rita Hutchison of Glenshaw and Audrey in death by one son. Thomas. Friel of Blawnox; two brothers, John of Gibsonia and Henry of Mc- Nov. 5 Candless Twp.; and nieces and nephews. Fr. John P. Flaherty...... 1978 Funeral Mass was offered Oct. 26 in the Provincial House chapel. Nov. 6 Burial followed in the Sisters' cemetery. Fr. Anthony J. Gonet...... 1948 PERSONAL INJURY Fr. Thomas J. Murphy...... 1951 Fr. Thomas M. Gearing...... 1966 Sr. Mary Lynch Fr. Robert J. McBride...... 1977 IS PAINFUL ENOUGH. Nov. 7 Sister Mary Bernard Lynch, OLC, died Oct. 13 in Divine Providence Fr. Adalbert Kazincy...... 1947 Hospital. She was 67. Fr. Michael E. Kubacky...... 1981 YOUR CASE SHOULDN’T BE. Nov. 8 She entered the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity in 1949 and worked in Allegheny County, Scranton, and Wheeling, W.Va. Sister was most Fr. Thomas R. Bartley...... 1986 Nov. 9 recently employed as a psychiatric social worker in North Dakota. Fr. William P. Curtin...... 1941 She is survived by her sisters, Elizabeth Glennon, Sister Rose We can help you on m atters of Fr. Aloysius C. Angel...... 1970 Dominic, OP, of New Jersey and Nora Faulkner of Ireland. She is also personal injury, m alpractice or Nov. 10 survived by several nieces and nephews. wrongful death. Call us. O ur Fr. George Leichs...... 1948 A Mass was celebrated Oct. 20 in the convent chapel. North Side. Fr. James A. Clougherty...... 1952 attorneys will listen, analyze Nov. 11 and advise. Your initial consul­ Fr. Dennis J. Cox...... 1954 Our advertisers participation in tation is free. Fr. Joseph A. Nee...... 1981 this publication helps us to OFFICE FURNITURE give you the news about your BUSINESS MACHINES religion at reasonable costs. OFFICE SUPPLIES DISCOUNT PRICES FIRST CLASS SERVICE MT. LEBANON C a ULEY & CoNFLENTI (Paid Political Advertisement) OITICE EQUIPMENT CO., INC. Attornevs at Law | 1817 Banksvllle RD. • PGH., PA 15216 471-6900 ON NOVEMBER 6, VOTE FOR (412) 344-4300 Experience • Effectiveness • Fulltime Public Service

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Page 12______PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC______Friday. November 2. 1990 Schools/sports

St. Sebastian Youth ministry takes Section ! training seminars Parishes CORAOPOL1S — “Exploring North title the Gift God Has Given You.” is the title of a youth ministry train­ B y JOHN FRANKO ing session, being held Thursday, celebrate The St, Sebastian Big Red varsi­ Nov. 8, 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Beulah ty football team captured the Sec­ Presbyterian Church, Churchhill. tion I-North title with an 8-0 Dr. Larry' Selig, a leader of youth day record, outscoring the opposition seminars throughout the country, by an overwhelming 204-0. will be the keynote speaker for PITTSBURGH — World this first of a three-part leadership Youth Day was celebrated training series co-sponsored by throughout the diocese last the diocesan Office for Adolescent weekend with various events Formation and Youth Ministry. and services. All adults working with youth Approximately 200 teens, are invited to attend. Cost is $10 representing 21 parishes, att- per session. Dr. Selig will help tended a prayer service and participants leam what spiritual dance at the Gilmary Diocesan gifts they possess and how to Center. utilize and identify them through "The purpose of the celebra­ a presentation and test. tion was to build God’s The second session is schedul­ Diocesan youth gathered at Gilmary Diocesan Kingdom and let young people ed for Thursday, Dec. 6, and will Center In Coraopolls last week to celebrate know they are important and focus on how to recruit and World Youth Day. Top left Am y Miller and Jen­ The squad excelled in all areas, are the young Church of to­ develop leaders for youth nifer Michael of St. Justin Parish, Mt. but defense was still the key. "W e day.” said James Rieder, ministry. The third session will be Washington, sign an anti-pornography petition had seven guys on the all-star diocesan coordinator for held Jan. 24. It will instruct par- as they talk with Rev. James Schmitt parochial team and all started on defense", programs. tipants in developing a balanced vicar of St Maurice, Forest Hills. Top right: said head coach Frank Kunz. "W e At. St. Teresa of Avila Parish, youth ministry program. Chris Merry, Jean Hartle, Kathy Lledke and Jay had two or three exceptional Ross Twp., respresentatives of The sessions are part of a total Evans register for evening events by bringing players.” various high schools and the youth ministry training package food donations for the needy. Bottom: Rick The defense was led by grade school were present at a developed through an ecumenical Caruso, Beth Holtzman, Arthur Scheuermann, nosetackle Chris Feolo and special Mass celebrated by team under the leadership of Pitt­ Jeff Zdilla and Stephanie Benny receive ribbons linebackers Bryan Smetanka, Father Timothy Whalen, direc­ sburgh Youth Network chairman from the White Ribbon Campaign Against Mike Gauntner and Andy tor for spiritual formation of Chuck Rosemeyer. The package Pornography. Broderick. Kunz said Feolo and youth. ends with a daylong workshop on — Photos by Rick Krosel Smetanka were "two of the best Fr. Whalen told the youth March 9, entitled "Kids and grade school players to come out that relationships with Christ Leaders at Risk.” For further of the North Hills in a long time.” can change all other relation­ details call 264-9530. Steve Kaufman was the leading ships. but many people today vicar and youth minister at St. they have an obligation to help and youth made banners and ballcarrier offensively, racking up don't know how to relate to Alphonsus, also emphasized the youth grow and mature in served as ushers, readers and 12 touchdowns in the process. each other. the importance of recognizing faith so they can become caring music ministers. A quartet of seventh graders Members of the Youth Plann- the youth of the Church. “It’s and capable adults in the According to Diane DiSpirito, HEARING AID provided a strong supporting i n g Board were also important for members of the Catholic community.” youth minister, for many youth cast. Quarterback Frank Kunz commissioned. Catholic Christian community At St. Valentine Parish, it was their first initiation into WITHOUT and running backs Eric Fr. Whalen was also present to recognize the importance of Bethel Park, youth members in­ what Youth Day was all about. Naughton, Scott Sosso and P.J. for a talk later at St. Alphonsus, ministry to the young people of vited other area youth groups to She hoped it would influence BATTERIES Kondroby had fine seasons and Wexford. parishes," he said. "Sometimes a picnic and games day. 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