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“In five minutes or less, PrayerMotion can be used in the classroom to bring a sense of calmness that will leave students feeling renewed and energized by connecting intentional prayer gestures with music and breath.” — Dr. Borik
Dr. Anne Borik, founder of PrayerMotion.
Prayer movement program helps students stay focused Created by a former Pittsburgh resident As more and more of us, young and old alike, feel the effects of chronic stress, a Catholic physician has developed an innovative exercise program that integrates medicine with spirituality to help reduce stress and improve focus and memory. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show sharp increases in stress-related disorders over the past few decades, with 60-80 percent of Americans saying they feel stressed. Even more worrisome are indications that stress is now affecting us at a very young age. A recent study conducted at Melbourne University revealed that today’s children start worrying much earlier, many as young as 7 or 8. There is good news, however, in that
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there is a simple, fun and effective approach that Catholic schools can use to create a calmer environment and help students focus on learning. Dr. Anne Borik, a Catholic physician, has developed an innovative program called PrayerMotion, which incorporates sign-gesture with movement, music and breathing. The practice is rooted in fifthcentury Benedictine monastic prayer. The program uses music specifically created to match the prayer and movement patterns by Catholic songwriter and recording artist Chris Muglia. Borik initially developed the program to help her grandmother recover from a stroke. Leveraging her background as a board-certified physician, exercise physiologist and martial artist, she was able to create a system that engages the human spirit. PrayerMotion is an evidence-based program that teaches children how to fill
their minds with words, prayers, Scripture and positive affirmations. “There is an area in the human brain responsible for feeling anxious and jittery that is activated when we are not thinking about anything,” Borik said. “But when we intentionally concentrate on a word and then bring it out in motion, that specific activity disables the anxious area in the brain, and we become more focused.” She explained that the brain releases a calming chemical when people engage in deep breathing, gentle motion and soft music in a prayerful way. “In five minutes or less, PrayerMotion can be used in the classroom to bring a sense of calmness that will leave students feeling renewed and energized by connecting intentional prayer gestures with music and breath.” The program was successfully piloted in five Catholic schools in the Phoenix
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BORIK Continued from Page 4 metropolitan area and is expanding to more. Some of the prayers used by schools include morning reflections, after lunch cool downs, psalms in motion and dismissal prayers. “The prayer experience fully engages every aspect of our students and settles their heart in a very meaningful way,” said Kim Cavnar, principal of St. Francis Xavier School in Phoenix. “Our teachers have been touched by how much the students enjoy prayer, and students even express that they wish prayer movement didn’t have to end.” Research also shows that PrayerMotion can help the performance of athletes through increased cognitive skills, visualization and improved focus. “The PrayerMotion program is a great modality for people of all ages. It is the perfect tool to focus the mind and manage stress, while at the same time staying grounded in our Catholic identity,” added Borik. For information about PrayerMotion, go to www.prayermotion.com.
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The PrayerMotion program uses songwriter and recording artist Chris Muglia’s music created specifically for the program.
Dr. Borik IN HER OWN WORDS I was born in Pittsburgh, and one of my early memories takes me back to my Catholic grade school experience when I was in first or second grade. I vividly remember one day when I was at church with my class and my teacher reprimanded me for leaning on one leg during Mass. She said, “Stand up straight because you don’t want Our Lord to see you in a lazy posture.” To this day, when I find myself leaning or slouching in church, I often reposition my posture as a gesture of respect. I believe that was the very, very beginning of the importance of posture and prayer as reflected in PrayerMotion. I was very active in sports growing up and at the age of 8 started karate. The discipline, intensity and measured movement spoke to the depth of who I am and I got my black belt at the age of 13. I began teaching blind people karate and self-defense. This experience was priceless for me as a high school student because it taught me self-confidence, the importance of trust and respect on many levels. At one point, I was ranked third in the world in the women’s black belt division. Training in the martial arts helped me as a high school athlete in track and field where I was able to secure several athletic scholarships,
including one to West Point Military Academy. I attended Temple University in Philadelphia to study pre-med exercise physiology and biology. I remember even at that time, I would often incorporate movement into my studies. For example, I passed organic chemistry because I memorized the molecular structures not only in my mind but in my muscles and movement as well. I was introduced to osteopathic medicine and immediately knew that was the field to pursue for me because it integrated medicine with movement and an intense study of the structure of the human body. I earned my medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. As a medical student, I attended morning Mass almost every day. Prayer was always and still is a very important part of my daily life. Today, I practice medicine in Phoenix, Arizona, as a hospitalist, and given the opportunity I often pray with my patients. Several years ago, I started to incorporate prayer in motion to help my grandmother recover from a stroke, and it worked. Today, the PrayerMotion program is a great modality for people of all ages. It is the perfect tool to focus the mind and manage stress, while at the same time staying grounded in our Catholic identity.
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Catholic schools look ahead with innovation but also focus on tradition By CAROL ZIMMERMANN Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — If anyone could rest on their laurels, it’s Catholic schools for all they have accomplished in their U.S. history, educating in the faith and teaching children of all backgrounds in cities and rural areas across the country. Acknowledging these past achievements alone might not be enough to propel these schools into the future, but it’s an important first step because it recognizes the need to tap into — and promote and market — the spirit of the early Catholic schools and their founders and to adapt that creativity and innovation to today’s world. “The future of Catholic education: It’s bright. It’s bright as long as our Catholic educators, our church, our leaders, have an open mind” and make sure what they do, how they teach and interact with young people is relevant, said Barbara McGraw Edmondson, chief leadership and program officer at the National Catholic Educational Association. She said it’s also crucial for Catholic schools’ future that educators and church leaders understand and not shy away from the culture young people live in today. “We need to step right in … and show them the way to navigate a very complex world,” she added. Edmondson said school leaders want Catholic schools to be what Pope Francis has asked of the church: to be “disciplemaking places.” And she hoped they would evangelize in such a way that Catholics and non-Catholics would say: “I want that for my child. I want to be part of that community because I feel a goodness about it.” No doubt that was part of the intention of the early Catholic schools, to educate, but also educate in the faith, in mission territories and then in cities after the huge influx of Catholic immigrants in the late 19th century. Catholic schools had plenty of support,
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too. The First Plenary Council of Baltimore in 1852 specifically urged every Catholic parish in the country to establish its own school and these schools, primarily led by women religious, flourished. By 1920, there were 6,551 Catholic elementary schools teaching 1.8 million students and by the mid-1960s — the height of Catholic school enrollment — 4.5 million students attended more than 13,000 schools. That hardly compares with today’s statistics. The most recent NCEA figures, for 2017-18 show Catholic school enrollment at 1.8 million students in 6,352 Catholic schools. In 2017-18, 16 new schools opened and 110 consolidated or closed, but those that closed include some that consolidated and reopened as new entities. NCEA breaks down the closures to a net loss of 66 elementary schools and 11 secondary schools. The report also notes that 1,872 schools have a waiting list for admission. “The trend line does not look good, but recently it’s balanced out, “ said Peter Litchka, associate education professor and director of the educational leadership program at Loyola University Maryland. He noted the shift in demographics in recent years, causing Catholic schools to close as families have moved out of cities. But he also pointed out, as many have said before, that at the height of Catholic school enrollment, it didn’t cost as much to attend these schools, because faculty and staff members were often women religious who worked for low salaries. “Now, most, if not all, are lay teachers,” he said, noting that tuition reflects current wages and health benefits. And that, for many, is the bottom line because for many families, it’s just too expensive to send their children to Catholic school. Litchka told Catholic News Service that most Catholic schools now have enrollment managers who help families tap into available resources to help with tuition. He also said schools are focusing on
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A student in Howard, Wisconsin, joins her class in reciting the rosary in Spanish. Having students learn to pray the rosary in Spanish aloud not only builds their faith, but also helps them learn the Spanish language. One of the hallmarks of a Catholic school education has always been its focus on faith.
promoting what they do day in and day out — being Catholic — which is a drawing point regardless of where people are from and can attract new students. In response to rising costs, Catholic school leaders emphasize that 29 states and the District of Columbia have some sort of school scholarship program in place — meaning vouchers, tax credits or education savings accounts. Schools are stepping up to the plate with some innovative fundraising and school tuition models. Dioceses are establishing education endowments and religious orders are supporting schools such as Cristo Rey that offer work study programs to supplement tuition. One parish in Wisconsin, St. Joseph in Hazel Green, tackled the tuition challenge for parents head-on by announcing plans to significantly restructure student tuition this year, essentially making it tuition free, supported 100 percent by the parish. In an interview this spring with The Visitor, newspaper of the Diocese of St. Cloud, Minnesota, Tom Burnford, NCEA president, said that Catholic schools are the responsibility of the entire church. “They’re a ministry of the church in the
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OVERVIEW Continued from Page 7 same way the church reaches out to the poor. Catholic schools are not just for those who ‘use them’ — as in the parents who have kids in a Catholic school. They are an evangelizing ministry of the Catholic Church and a very successful one. They form citizens who are successful in this life — in secular jobs, secular roles in the world — and also in faith and in service to the church. So Catholic schools belong to the entire Catholic population.” In addition to looking to cut costs, schools are also looking to promote themselves better and to focus on their foundational roots. Edmondson said every year during the NCEA convention, speakers emphasize: “We stand on shoulders of giants,” referring to the women religious who founded so many Catholic schools. “And we really do,” she added, noting that it’s crucial for schools to keep the orders’ charisms alive, something many schools are working hard to do — from stressing the school’s history to including those from the order, even aging religious, in school-sponsored events.
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Students at Cristo Rey New York High School listen attentively and take notes during an April 27 science class. Institutions that use a corporate work-study program require students to work in the community one day a week earning job experience and a wage that helps pay for their tuition.
The most recent NCEA figures, for 2017-18, show Catholic school enrollment at 1.8 million students in 6,352 Catholic schools. Another key aspect to the enrollment factor is the need to include more Latino students. As Edmondson put it: “If we want our schools to flourish, if we want our enrollment to increase and not be on a decline, we have to engage those who are our church today.” She told CNS it is a commitment of NCEA and other Catholic organizations, universities and dioceses to examine: “How do we find our way and how do we make ourselves the place where Hispanic families say, whatever it is, whatever the hurdles are” they would send their children to Catholic schools. As someone who attended Catholic schools, sent her children there, taught there and was a Catholic school superintendent, Edmondson said her overall perspective of Catholic education is: “I truly believe in it and I believe it has the ability to make a difference in the world.” Now as an NCEA official who visits Catholic schools all over the country, she
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Macie Westrick, a senior at Parkersburg Catholic High School in Parkersburg, W.Va., conducts a science experiment at the school. State-of-the-art technology has given students tremendous academic tools but it isn’t cheap, and Catholic schools have had to be creative in raising money to get their schools up to speed with modern equipment.
remains convinced “there is something good there.” As a leader in Catholic education, she added: “I want that goodness to continue to grow.”
Contributing to this story were Chaz Muth in Washington and Mary Uhler in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Students of Nazareth College and Career Prep high school, celebrate at their graduation. They are the school’s first graduating class.
Nazareth Prep’s first senior class graduates This spring marked a milestone for Nazareth College and Career Prep high school, which celebrated the graduation of its very first senior class on June 7. Founded in 2014, the independent, Catholic high school, located in Emsworth, uses creative strategies to bridge the education-to-employment skills gap for students of all backgrounds. The 46 students of Nazareth Prep’s Class of 2018 can look back on a unique and meaningful high school experience that provides rigorous, real-life preparatory experiences. Starting freshman year, they spent one full day per week gaining work experience at internships. The program is the first of its kind in the area, as well as one of the region’s largest internship programs overall — the school’s 100+ internship partners hail from a variety of sectors and include major regional employers like UPMC, PNC Bank and Allegheny General Hospital. Internship partners not only provide training but also help to underwrite students’ tuition, allowing Nazareth Prep to admit any academically qualified student,
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regardless of their family’s resources, and to reach traditionally underserved populations. In addition to their internships, Nazareth Prep students also engage and consult with members of Pittsburgh communities as they tackle real-world problems in projectbased courses, availing themselves of resources like the school’s SAIL FabLab, a digital workshop funded by a grant from the Diocese of Pittsburgh. “The students of this year’s graduating class are trailblazers,” said Head of School and Chief Learning Officer Lisa AbelPalmieri. “They’ve been a part of Nazareth Prep since the beginning and have grown along with the school. It’s been a joy watching them find their voices and their passions, and I’m excited to see them embark on the next leg of their journeys. They’re ready to tackle what life throws at them and act as faithful servant leaders, finding God in the everyday, ordinary experience of life.” Throughout their time at Nazareth Prep, these students traversed rigorous, personalized post-secondary pathways
with the help of one-on-one mentorship and guidance. Each student chose one of five post-secondary pathways (four-year college, two-year college, trade or technical, military career, direct to career) and one of six career clusters (STEM, arts, AV and communications, human services, IT, finance and management, health sciences) reflecting the jobs that will be in high demand in the region’s future. There was nothing abstract about these choices — from the beginning, students got handson experience to help them choose and pursue the fields that excited them. As new graduates, the members of the class of 2018 have already been accepted into close to 40 different colleges and universities, trade schools, trade apprenticeships and direct career opportunities with companies including First National Bank, Giant Eagle, Peoples Gas, Pittsburgh Spice, Pittsburgh City Law, Jim Shorkey Automotive, Flowers for Life, Highmark and the Western School for the Blind. “Four years ago, we had a vision of a school that would prepare diverse young people to grow spiritually, personally, and for fulfilling, 21st-century careers,” said Sister Linda Yankoski, president of the board of Nazareth Prep. “I am so proud to see that vision come to fruition with the ambitious, communityminded and exceptionally well prepared class of 2018.”
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‘She cannot be what she cannot see’ Leah Werner, OCHS ‘10, project engineer at Amazon.
The Certified Financial Planner board uses the slogan “She cannot be what she cannot see” as a way of highlighting the importance of female role models in the financial world for young women who may not consider the value of a career in finance. As the only all-girls Catholic high school in this region, with a clearly articulated mission to educate young women to become the next generation of female leaders, Oakland Catholic High School has always underscored the necessity of not just talking about leadership to its 550 students, but providing visible models of female leadership in multiple ways and on a daily basis. In response to the school’s mission to develop a future generation of faith-filled, ethical and competent female global leaders, it seemed natural to school President Mary Claire Kasunic to create a career fair where students could see females in a broad spectrum of jobs. Students could hear directly from them about the circuitous journey required of them to develop skills to secure positions of leadership. The OC Career Symposium became this opportunity, providing students the chance to connect and engage with a
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variety of female leaders across industries. Different from career fairs of the past where students circulated among tables hosted by disparate industries, the symposium, held during Catholic Schools Week, presented several themed panels of four to five female professionals each representing a particular industry or passion. Panel formats were comprised of an interview format, TED talk-style presentation, conversational living room set and multimedia presentation. The themes for the panels reflected the interests of the students gleaned from a survey administered by the school counseling office or current career trends. This year’s symposium panel themes included Finance Drives All, Disruptive Innovators in Technology, Women as Entrepreneurs, Advocacy and Community Development, Medicine: Doctors, Research, and more. Alumnae, local community leaders and partners in the area served as presenters, networking with each other as well as with students throughout the day. The variety of careers at this past year’s
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OAKLAND Continued from Page 13 symposium impressed everyone — dark web analyst, urban planner, lawyer, director of a supercomputing center, city councilwoman, obstetrician, business developer, interior designer — just to name a few. The keynote address by Demeatria Boccella, founder of FashionAFRICANA, set the tone for the day with a talk that students found both inspirational and authentic. In all, it was a wonderful convening of competence, intelligence and passion for mentoring younger women. The symposium elicited an overwhelmingly positive response from students, presenters and faculty. Next year’s OC Career Symposium is in the planning stage, and we look forward to introducing Oakland Catholic students to another engaging and enthusiastic group of women who visibly demonstrate all that a young woman can be.
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Quamiir Trice and student Sherman Jones discuss algebra equations during a June 2018 class at St. Gabriel’s Hall, a residential treatment program for at-risk youth located in Audubon, Pennsylvania. Now a Philadelphia-based educator, Trice is a graduate of the school, an outreach of the Philadelphia Archdiocese’s Catholic Social Services.
AUDUBON, Pa. — When he arrived at St. Gabriel’s Hall in Audubon nine years ago, Quamiir Trice was in handcuffs. Arrested for dealing crack, the 15-year-old had been sent to a residential treatment program for at-risk youth offered by St. Gabriel’s, part of the Philadelphia Archdiocese’s Catholic Social Services. On June 27, Trice returned to St. Gabriel’s — this time, as a Pennsylvania state certified educator, fresh from his fourth-grade classroom and ready to teach mathematics at summer school. “They took the handcuffs off as soon as my feet hit the ground here,” Trice said, recalling his first moments at St. Gabriel’s as a troubled teenager. “Everything here was so green and beautiful and peaceful. It definitely made me feel like I was in a good place.” During his time at the Middle States accredited school, Trice earned his GED while displaying a gift for mathematics. Through intensive counseling sessions, he learned to manage his emotions and to make more constructive life choices. And he discovered that the variables in his life added up to something new: hope through faith in God. “I became spiritually grounded when I came to St. Gabe’s,” Trice told CatholicPhilly. com, Philadelphia’s archdiocesan news outlet. “That was vital.” “We can’t preach or proselytize a specific faith because we’re publicly funded,” said John Mulroney, principal of St. Gabriel’s. “But we’re allowed to let the students explore their own faith traditions, and we seize every
opportunity to help them do just that.” Mulroney said that Trice, who had been raised as a Christian, embraced the 12-step program directive to “let go and let God” often heard in the school’s drug and alcohol rehabilitation unit, where he recovered from addiction. In doing so, Trice had to confront his pent-up rage, frustration and grief — the legacy of life on the street, where drugs and guns claim a disproportionate number of minority youth. “I actually remember my best friend getting killed while I was here,” he said. “My social worker called me to his office that day; we had a great relationship and he knew that something was off about me. And of course there was. My best friend was dead.” Trice said that having a safe space in which to process his harrowing experiences — which included an unstable home life, substance abuse, truancy, drug dealing and lost relationships — was “pivotal.” Mulroney cites the school’s traumainformed care treatment as the key to reaching its students. By addressing the core reasons why youth engage in at-risk behavior, staff can foster communication skills, emotional intelligence, nonviolence and a sense of social responsibility among students. “These kids are wounded human beings, not damaged goods,” said Mulroney. “There’s a difference, and our first step is making these young men feel safe and cared for in this environment,” he said. Once students are assured of their
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TROUBLED Continued from Page 16 protection, they can work through their anger and sorrow, often through what Mulroney describes as “cleansing tears” that unclench both fists and hearts. During the grieving process, students participate in multiple therapy groups, meeting even on weekends to share their stories and to support each other’s growth. As they come to terms with their losses, students can then begin to focus on the future, developing the talents and skills buried under their scars. Mulroney noted that Trice’s mathematical aptitude, masked by a straight-F report card at his former high school, emerged at St. Gabriel’s. “He was our top GED math student when he was here,” Mulroney said, adding that Trice quickly rose to the head of his class, graduating as salutatorian in 2011 and then enrolling in Community College of Philadelphia. After obtaining his associate’s degree, Trice completed his undergraduate studies
“I came to the conclusion that I don’t teach for my students any more — I teach for God. I don’t feel like I’m doing any of this on my own. It feels like a movie script, and God is writing this story to give himself the glory.” — Quamiir Trice at Howard University in Washington, majoring in elementary education. His leadership roles in several education initiatives have led Mulroney to tease Trice for “hobnobbing with presidents.” “He’s met President (Barack) Obama several times, along with the president of the MacArthur Foundation,” said Mulroney. “Actually, in one photograph, it looked like he had Obama’s ear, rather than the other way around.” Because of his academic credentials and
a need for greater diversity in educational staffing, Trice was heavily recruited by several school districts and graduate schools throughout the country. He chose to return to his hometown, accepting a position as a fourth-grade instructor at Bethune Elementary School in North Philadelphia. As he was wrapping up the school year, Trice approached Mulroney about returning to teach at St. Gabriel’s during the summer. “We have a quote all through St. Gabe’s that says, ‘Enter to learn, leave to serve,’” Trice said. “Coming back here is a dream come true.” In a sense, Trice had never completely left St. Gabriel’s, which reintegrates its graduates through an after-care program. A counselor with Catholic Social Services, assigned by the city’s family court, follows up regularly with former students for approximately six months after they leave St. Gabriel’s to ensure their progress. Trice needed that safety net when he hit a rough spot after his St. Gabriel’s graduation and got kicked out of his grandparent’s house. Distraught, he called a former dean at the school for guidance.
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“I knew my goal was to still stay on track and stay focused, but I needed help,” Trice said. “He listened and encouraged me, and he said, ‘You have our support.’ And just knowing that really made me feel a lot more confident moving forward.” As a new teacher, Trice continued to consult his mentors at St. Gabriel’s for advice on classroom management and teaching strategies. Trice is passionate about cultivating math skills in his students, especially since urban youth are underrepresented in scientific disciplines. He relishes the clarity of mathematics, which hones students’ analytical skills while building confidence, and he weaves life lessons into his lectures. “I tell my students that whenever you
have a variable in an equation that you’re solving for, that is your goal,” Trice explained. “You focus on that goal, and all of the other numbers, all those distractions, don’t really matter.” For Trice, who plans to attend law school and to develop educational policy, faith in God is the ultimate variable. “I came to the conclusion that I don’t teach for my students any more — I teach for God,” he said. “I don’t feel like I’m doing any of this on my own. It feels like a movie script, and God is writing this story to give himself the glory.”
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Aspinwall career day For more information about Catholic schools, call 412.456.3090 Aspinwall Fire Chief Gene Marsico recently talked with kindergarten through second-grade students at Christ the Divine Teacher Academy about the rules of fire safety, when to call 9-1-1, and his role in protecting the community. Police Officer David Nemec (not pictured) also spoke to students about his education, why he chose his profession, what he likes about it and what drives him to succeed. He also talked about keeping the community safe and how his safety equipment is useful on the job. Both were on hand for the academy’s first career day along with Susan Koeppen, news anchor for KDKA-TV. Koeppen entertained students with stories of her mistakes and live on-air problems, but reinforced how to move on from errors and rise to the challenge.
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Sister Ignatius’ passion for education “Well done good and faithful servant!” By JOHN FRANKO Staff Writer
Note: The following story about Mercy Sister Ignatius Rooney was written by Pittsburgh Catholic Staff Writer John Franko. It was published Jan. 2, 2009. It marked her retirement following 38 years working on behalf of Catholic schools in the diocese. A well-known educator, she died this year on June 22. She was 94 and a member of her religious order for 73 years. Things won’t be quite the same at the Diocesan Pastoral Center in Downtown Pittsburgh when it reopens for business in January. Gone will be Mercy Sister Ignatius Rooney, who retired Dec. 24 after 38 years in the Central Administration. “Her talents and her strong faith have enabled her to accomplish great things over the span of these many years, and her contributions have touched the lives of hundreds of thousands of people,” said Father Kris Stubna, secretary for education. Like countless numbers of religious, Sister Ignatius has led a life of unselfish devotion to the church. Just about all of her 63 years of religious life have been devoted to some form of education. She taught for many years before retired Aux. Bishop John McDowell, then superintendent of schools, called her to be chairwoman for the board of supervisors in 1970. The pair are known for their wit and flair in which they conducted the Friday meetings. “She was the prime operator and she worked hard,” Bishop McDowell said of her work. He spoke of how she had a deep love for the children, the priests, the sisters and the other teachers. She was accessible and affable in her dealings with people, Bishop McDowell noted. “She did everything by the book,” he said. “She gave a wonderful witness to the young kids. They just loved her.”
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Sister Ignatius would go on to serve as assistant superintendent of schools for 25 years. She would later serve as special assistant to the secretary for education. “She is passionate about education, that’s for sure,” said Mercy Sister Mariella Bradley, principal of St. Alphonsus in Wexford. “She conveys that through everyone she works with.” During a five-year span in the mid1990s, Sister Ignatius served part time as an assistant to the rector at St. Paul Seminary in Crafton, where she was affectionately known as “Reverend Mother” by the seminarians. “She was really a witness of obedient
love and service to the church,” said Father Tom Sparacino, part of the team ministry at St. Benedict the Moor in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, Epiphany in the city’s Uptown neighborhood and St. Mary of Mercy in Downtown Pittsburgh. Sister Ignatius said it was an honor for her to work with people such as Benedictine Archabbot Douglas Nowicki, Father Stubna and Bishop McDowell, as well as thousands of faithful staff members. “Everything that’s happened in my life I’ve been blessed by it,” she said.
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Dr. Robert Paserba, superintendent of schools, first met Sister Ignatius 30 years ago when he was an assistant superintendent in a public school system. He worked alongside of her for the past 15 years. “I, along with everyone with whom she has interacted, greatly admire and respect Sister for her wonderful spirituality and for great competence as an educational leader and administrator,” he said. “She will be greatly missed.” Sister Ignatius will move from her residence at UPMC Mercy to her order’s motherhouse in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood. She wants to “get settled” and root for her beloved Steelers in their playoff run. “I’m not looking back,” she said. “I’m looking forward.” Perhaps the most fitting tribute to Sister Ignatius came in a card that was recently sent to her from a school. “We are so happy to hear of your plans to retire,” it read. “After taking care of all of us, it’s about time you took care of yourself.”
Continued from Page 20 Sister Ignatius was a flurry of activity at the events she coordinated. She operated with precision to detail, but she knew when to “cross-a-palm” of a hotel staff member for a job well done. “I have been enriched by both her friendship and her administrative competence, and the Diocese of Pittsburgh has benefited tremendously from her service,” Father Stubna said. “Over the course of these past 38 years, Sister Ignatius has helped to oversee and coordinate events and activities far too numerous to mention, but in a manner that spoke magnificently of her great love for the church, her deep affection for the clergy and religious, her keen attention to details and her desire to serve God with fidelity and love.” The past few weeks had been an emotional time for Sister Ignatius as she received many notes of thanks from people all across the country.
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Preserving Catholic school’s charism ‘has to be intentional’ By KATIE RUTTER Catholic News Service OLDENBURG, Ind. — Although women religious — once synonymous with Catholic education — have been disappearing from U.S. classrooms in recent decades, many Catholic schools are taking extra steps to make sure that even as these sisters age or their numbers decrease, the charisms that infused the schools they founded will not be lost. This was the challenge faced by the Oldenburg Academy of the Immaculate Conception in Oldenburg, Indiana. The school, founded by the Sisters of St. Francis of Oldenburg in 1852, came under laity supervision in 1994 and no longer has any women religious on staff. Yet their spirit still lives within the walls they established 166 years ago. “The Franciscan values have helped me to understand my role in this world,” said outgoing senior Rachel Stoll, one of the 200plus students at the academy. She readily reeled off three of the values held dear to the Oldenburg Franciscans: care of creation, prayer and dignity of the human person. “One of the unique values that the
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A historical marker denotes the grounds of the Oldenburg Academy of the Immaculate Conception, formerly known as the Academy of the Immaculate Conception, and the convent of the Sisters of St. Francis of Oldenburg, Ind. The high school leaders are making efforts to maintain the legacy of the sisters as their numbers rapidly decline due to aging.
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“One of the unique values that the religious men and women brought to their Catholic schools was a distinct charism in addition to their catechetical formation.” — John Schoenig University of Notre Dame religious men and women brought to their Catholic schools was a distinct charism in addition to their catechetical formation,” said John Schoenig, senior director of teacher formation and education policy for the University of Notre Dame’s Alliance for Catholic Education. “Your life would have been much different as a Catholic school student if you were in a school run by the Daughters of Charity than if you were in a school run by Benedictines,” he said. “It’s because the charism would have been there.” That notion of charism in the schools eroded as religious vocations declined and Catholic schools were staffed by lay teachers who came from many different universities, worshipped in many different parishes and had many different approaches to education, Schoenig said. But in recent years Catholic schools nationwide have recognized the need to rediscover the charisms of their founding religious orders. Barbara McGraw Edmondson, chief leadership and program officer at the National Catholic Educational Association, said this understanding is emphasized each year at annual NCEA conventions when speakers stress: “We stand on shoulders of giants.” “And we really do,” she added, noting that it’s crucial for schools to keep that alive in any
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way they can because the founding orders are “such a gift and a legacy of Catholic education.” At Oldenburg Academy, values of the Franciscan charism are emblazoned on a huge black-and-white mural of smiling women religious that graces the front hallway. But as this school has discovered, preserving the legacy of its founding order requires a commitment deeper than slogans or photographic displays. “It has to be intentional. It isn’t just going to happen. You have to make a decision to work on it,” said Oldenburg president Diane Laake, who added that the school is “doing a better job at claiming and naming and identifying the charism than we did 30 and 40 years ago.” Now the school has a specific Franciscan curriculum in religion classes and group trips to Assisi, the Italian hometown of St. Francis. A Franciscan value is also chosen each year to define school activities. “It is truly a Franciscan school,” said Franciscan Sister Marjorie Niemer, who acts as a liaison between the academy and the Sisters of St. Francis of Oldenburg. “We are extremely proud of what the administration and the board of directors has been able to do to promote Catholic education, Franciscan education.” The school’s Franciscan identity is
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bolstered by the close proximity of the sisters, since the academy is on the same campus as the Oldenburg motherhouse, where about 120 of the 183 remaining sisters still live. Students frequently pass sisters in the hallway, sometimes lending an arm to help a sister’s unsteady feet. The students also have the opportunity to “adopt” a sister and eat lunch with her once every two weeks, in a school-sponsored program called “Adopt-a-Sis.” “I feel like I’m really close to them,” said Nicholas Hoff, an incoming sophomore. “They almost seem like family to me.” St. Ursula Academy in Cincinnati similarly focuses on promoting the spirit of its founding order, even though only seven sisters remain in the Ursuline Sisters of Cincinnati. The allgirls school preserves its charism by focusing on the spiritual development of the lay faculty. “I put on a yearly retreat, we run small faith groups for our faculty and staff, we put on board of trustee retreats,” said Liz Curran, coordinator of Ursuline Spirit Initiatives. Hers is a full-time staff position entirely dedicated to preserving the school’s charism. A small on-site museum contains the history and some mementos of the Ursuline Sisters of Cincinnati as well as the story of the order’s founder, Italian St. Angela Merici. The
school’s motto is that each student will be a “thinker, leader, nurturer and prophet” just like the saint. The order’s founder “challenged herself to be the best she could be; she definitively committed to building a better world,” explained St. Ursula Academy president and alumna Lelia Keefe Kramer. “St. Angela’s life is very relevant to what we’re asking of the girls today,” Kramer told Catholic News Service. Another Ursuline-founded school system, Sacred Heart Schools in Louisville, Kentucky, works to keep the school’s charism alive for students of all ages. Founded in 1859 by the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville, the campus now contains four separate schools that educate preschoolers through high school students. Seniors at the all-girls high school, Sacred Heart Academy, take a charism course about the history and spirituality of the Ursulines and the preschool students experience this history firsthand by interacting with about 20 of the 61 remaining sisters regularly; exchanging notes, crafts and prayers. A few times each year the sisters travel from their assisted living facility to visit the classrooms. “We’re very proud of our Ursuline sisters and I think that this keeps that spirit alive,”
said Lisa Houghlin, executive director of Sacred Heart Preschool. “We’ll always find a way to show that connection,” she added.
Contributing to this story were Carol Zimmermann and Chaz Muth in Washington.
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Sister Andre Burkhart, left, a Sister of St. Francis of Oldenburg, Indiana, talks with student Jillian Eckstein during a year-end party at Oldenburg Academy of the Immaculate Conception May 16. Sister Burkhart coordinates regular visits between the students and the sisters to help preserve the legacy at the high school.
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A mural displaying the photos and core values of the Sisters of St. Francis of Oldenburg, Indiana, is seen in the front hallway of the Oldenburg Academy of the Immaculate Conception. The sisters no longer staff the school, but the lay administration is making efforts to keep their charism alive.
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Quigley students take full advantage of what Baden high school offers Schools sometimes pick and choose where to place their emphasis. Quigley Catholic High School, however, encourages students to simultaneously engage in sports, the arts and academic competitions such as speech and debate or the school musical because school officials believe every student should have the opportunity to experience the best of all worlds. The rate of Quigley Catholic students’ participation and their success in a variety of areas validate that belief. The boys soccer team, comprised primarily of freshmen and sophomores, began the 2017-18 year by advancing to post-season
play for the second consecutive year. Twenty of the 22 players lettered. Quigley Catholic senior tri-captains and four-year letter winners Nick Duer, Joseph Myron and Jeremy Kaczmierczyk were unanimously selected to the all-section team. The Spartans, with Joe Lucci’s tying goal, forced a double-overtime game against powerhouse Sewickley Academy. Quigley Catholic lost to section champion Freedom 1-0 in the final minute of regulation play. The girls volleyball team advanced to the playoffs each of the past three seasons. Seniors Maria Bosco and Brielle Therrien
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Continued from Page 26 Duer and Zack Cardwell, the Spartans returned to the WPIAL playoffs, losing a heartbreaker to Jeanette in extra innings. Most surprising was that the 16-person roster was comprised of seven freshmen, including starters John Evans, Alex Tomsic, Nick Price and Kaden Cvitkovic. Quigley Catholic speakers had great success as well. Captained by juniors Grant Burnet and Alexander Kuntz, the mock trial team made a strong showing at the University of Pittsburgh tournament in January, with Grant Burnet earning outstanding attorney honors. In statewide competition, the team went on to win all four district preliminary trials and the semifinal before losing a 5-4 final-round decision to New Brighton, the eventual third-place team in the state tournament. The Beaver County Bar Association named freshman Natalie Homison recipient of the district’s outstanding witness award. Team members
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expect to contend for the state title in the upcoming season. In speech competition, Alexander Kuntz won the District 2 competition and the state championship in the commentary category. Kuntz also qualified to the National Speech and Debate Tournament in Fort Lauderdale this summer. Homison finished second in the state in the impromptu category and qualified for the Catholic Grand National Tournament in Washington, D.C.
The high school’s baseball team became the undefeated champs in their section with a record of 10-0.
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Learning enabled: Carlow University and Yeshiva Schools Learning together to discuss special education for the benefit of students By DREW WILSON Reprinted with permission from Carlow University Magazine, Summer 2018. It’s usually a safe bet that every classroom at Carlow University is quiet and unoccupied on Sunday evenings. During the spring semester 2017, however, one classroom on the fifth floor of Antonian Hall was in session for a very studious, but different, group of students: teachers and administrators from the Yeshiva Schools of Pittsburgh, an ultra-orthodox Jewish school located in
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Dr. Joseph Roberts, associate professor in the Department of Psychology and Counseling at Carlow University, leads one of the classes with teachers and administrators from the Yeshiva School.
Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood. “At Yeshiva Schools, students are taught in Judaic, as well as general education,” said Jonathan King, a doctoral student at Carlow, as well as a member of the ultra-orthodox
community. This means that Yeshiva’s students are not just taught math, science, and English, but also the Torah, the Talmud, and Jewish traditions. “Our goal is to provide each student with a meaningful educational experience that is aimed at developing all aspects of the child’s well-being, including the social, emotional, intellectual and spiritual,” wrote Rabbi Yisroel Rosenfeld, Yeshiva’s dean, in a letter to parents. “With this in mind, we have invested a tremendous amount of resources to enhance and strengthen our special education departments for our students in preschool through high school.” This is a big step for a school and community that traditionally has looked to its own members to solve problems and
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LEARNING Continued from Page 30 face challenges. But they also have learned to recognize when they need expertise that exists outside their community, particularly when faced with learning disabilities, personality and temperament issues, and conditions like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). “The school does not have traditional school counselors, although partners from the community are brought in when needed,” said King, who was beginning his studies in the doctoral program when the rabbi asked if he could suggest someone to help the teachers and administrators understand the problems faced by their students. King went to the faculty at Carlow for help and a novel idea for class sessions was born. Because the Yeshiva School is in session Sunday through Friday, and the Jewish Sabbath is from sundown Friday to sundown on Saturday, Sunday evenings were the only
Rabbi Yossi Rosenblum from the Yeshiva School attends a workshop provided by Carlow faculty.
day to gather everyone together. Several times each month, Yeshiva’s teachers and administrators would come to Antonian Hall to have class taught by Carlow faculty and doctoral students, among them Dr. Joseph Roberts, chairman of the PsyD program. “We taught the two-hour sessions on Sundays and introduced some of the psychological theories and concepts related to development and various disorders that
impact educational settings,” Roberts said. “The Yeshiva faculty was very interested in considering how they might be able to use what they learned in these classes to help their students.” While Judaic teaching has clear principles about how one is supposed to behave, children and teens who grow up in the culture are not immune from asking difficult questions about their faith or even experiencing what might be called teenage rebellion. The teachers and administrators from the Yeshiva Schools felt better able to address such issues after taking the classes at Carlow. “The idea for the class is to identify children who may be having problems early, understand what can be done within the school, and then connect them to the resources they need,” said King. “In that respect, we are teaching what (behaviors) are normal for a child, what is not normal, and what should I, as a teacher in the classroom, do to address this.” Additional initiatives are planned for the near future between Yeshiva and Carlow University.
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SEPTEMBER 1 | FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL St. Catherine of Sweden Parish, Hampton Township, 5-9 p.m. Plus, Mass at 4 p.m., followed by blessing of new crucifix and sanctuary, and fond farewell to Father Steve Neff. Foods include gourmet pizza, chili, tacos, barbecue, ice cream and much more.
3 | PATRIOTIC ROSARY St. Teresa of Avila Parish, Perrysville, following 9 a.m. Mass.
6 | PRESENTATION Family Life and Education Center of St. Patrick Parish, McKeesport, 1 p.m., and repeated at 7 p.m. Topic, “Advanced Funeral Planning — Saving the Family From Added Stress.” Donation is $5.
6 | PRAISE AND WORSHIP Immaculate Conception Parish, Washington, 6:30 p.m.
6 | HOLY HOUR St. Irenaeus Parish, Oakmont, 7-8 p.m.
7 | ANNUAL GOLF OUTING Sponsored by St. Athanasius Parish, Pittsburgh North Golf Club in Bakerstown, 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. shotgun start. Cost is $75, paid day of event. Call Patrice Mikec at 412-734-1787.
7 | 5K AND 1-MILE FUN RUN Part of St. Alphonsus in Wexford’s Harvest Home weekend, 6 p.m. at North Park Harmar
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7-9 | RETROUVAILLE WEEKEND RETREAT For troubled marriages. Call 412-277-3434, or visit www.retrouvailleofpittsburghinc.org.
8 | CRAFT FAIR St. Camillus, Neshannock Township (New Castle), 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Featuring 50 crafters and a bake sale. Food menu includes stuffed cabbage, pierogies, cavatelli, meatballs, pizza, fried dough, haluski, sausage sandwich, stuffed peppers and wedding soup.
8 | HIDDEN TREASURES SALE Most Holy Name Parish’s treasure house, 1626 Hatteras St., Pittsburgh’s Mount Troy neighborhood, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
8 | FESTIVAL OF PRAISE “Aware Alive,” St. Albert the Great Church of Holy Apostles Parish, 7-8:30 p.m. Includes adoration, Benediction, with inspirational praise and worship music. Father Mike Ackerman is presider and homilist, Father Levi Hartle is worship team leader and Edward Nahm is witness speaker.
8-9 | RUMMAGE SALE Saint Aloysius Parish’s rummage house, 3616 Mount Troy Road, Reserve Township, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., and 12:30-3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 9.
8-9 | HARVEST HOME FESTIVAL AND DINNER St. Alphonsus Parish, Wexford. Part of weekend of activities. Saturday, Sept. 8, 6-8 p.m., features festival games and cookout food. Sunday, Sept. 9, 12:30-6 p.m., features auction, raffles, games, face painter, country store with handmade crafts, bake sale, treasures from the attic and more. Highlight is Harvest Home dinner on Sunday, which includes fire roasted chicken, ham or pulled pork, potatoes, variety of salads made from local produce, homemade applesauce, dessert and more.
8 | NIGHT AT THE RACES Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish, Meadow Lands, 5:30-11 p.m. Cost is $10 in advance, $15 at door. For information and tickets, call 412-480-9069, or e-mail nd5lirish@ comcast.net.
9 | FALL FESTIVAL St. Joseph, Cabot, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Highlights include big basket raffle, cash raffle, country store, music, games and more. Also, barbecue 1/2 chicken or ham dinner served, with mashed potatoes, corn, beans, cole slaw, dessert and more. Takeout available.
9 | AFFORDABLE FUN FAIR Holy Martyrs Parish, Tarentum, noon-5 p.m. Sponsored by both Holy Martyrs Parish, and Holy
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Family Parish in Creighton. Featuring food at affordable prices, including hot dogs, hamburgers, haluski, watermelon, corn on the cob, desserts and more. Food is free if family brings a “family sized” dessert to share. Highlights include 16 game booths, plus raffles and an array of snack foods. Entertainment: noon, disc jockey Francis Pessolano; 1 p.m., ventriloquist Dennis Bowman; 2 p.m., Dan Kuniak, magician/illusionist; 3:30 p.m., guitarist John Melnick.
9 | CAR CRUISE Transfiguration Parish, Russellton, noon-4 p.m.
9 | PORK ROAST DINNER St. Januarius Parish, Plum, 1-6 p.m. Menu features pork roast, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, apple sauce, dessert and more. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12, with takeout 50 cents extra. For takeout, call 412-793-9788. Also, raffle tickets for sale, bake sale and Chinese auction.
12 | THEOLOGY NIGHT CLUB SS. John and Paul Parish, Franklin Park/Marshall Township, 7-9 p.m., parish’s Upper Cardinal DiNardo Center. David Mills will present “Science or Religion?”
13 | FREE BREAKFAST AND PRESENTATION Ascension Church of St. Philip Parish, Ingram, 8:30-10 a.m. Following buffet breakfast is prayerful reflection and speaker. Dr. Frank Verri on “Maintaining Healthy Weight with Healthy Habits.” To register, call MaryAnn at 412-922-6388.
13 | NIGHT OF WORSHIP St. Bernadette Parish, Monroeville, 7-9 p.m. Features holy hour, and keynote address by Benedictine Father Boniface Hicks. Good-will offering accepted.
13 | MONTHLY ROSARY AND PRESENTATION St. Teresa of Avila Parish, Perrysville, 7 p.m. Rosary, followed by presentation by Father Christopher Mannerino on St. Andre Bessette, and his miraculous relationship with St. Joseph. Rosary is prayed the 13th of every month at parish.
14 | TASTE! Sponsored by Extra Mile Education Foundation, 6-9 p.m. at Reed Smith Law Offices (adjacent to Fairmont Hotel) in Downtown Pittsburgh.
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Includes sampling of wines paired with hors d’oeuvres, along with live and silent auctions. Cost is $125. To register, call 412-456-3103, or visit www.extramilefdn.org.
14-16 | WOMEN’S RETREAT St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center, Pittsburgh’s South Side, 4:30 p.m. through noon on Sunday, Sept. 16. Call 412-381-7676.
15 | DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE Pilgrimage to National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C., buses leave 6 a.m. For information on buses scheduled, call 412-456-3065.
15 | CRAFT SHOW St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, Homestead, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Featuring more than 30 vendors. Homemade doughnuts served from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., with breakfast served from 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Also serving homemade pigs in a blanket dinner, with mashed potatoes and vegetables for $8.
15 | SPAGHETTI DINNER Little Sisters of the Poor Home, 1028 Benton Ave. in Pittsburgh’s Brighton Heights neighborhood, 4-7 p.m. Cost is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and $5 for children, and includes salad, bread, beverage and dessert. Also featuring bake sale, basket auction and fresh produce sale. For information, call 412-307-1100.
16 | JOHN MICHAEL TALBOT CONCERT St. Bernadette Parish, Monroeville, 3 p.m. Grammy and Dove Award winning Christian musician John Michael Talbot will present concert titled, “A Lifetime of Music and Ministry,” Cost is $30 for general seating in advance, $35 at the door, and $50 VIP package which includes preferred seating, present at sound check and complimentary CD. For information and tickets, call 412-373-0050, or visit www.JohnMichaelTalbot.com.
19-22 | FALL RETREAT “Formation of the Christian Heart,” Epiphany Academy, Pittsburgh’s Beechview neighborhood. Facilitators include Dr. Susan Muto and Lori Mitchell McMahon, MS. Cost is $400. Call 412-341-7494, or e-mail epiphanyassociation@ gmail.com
20 | TRIVIA NIGHT St. Ursula Parish, Allison Park, starting at 6 p.m. Evening will feature buffet dinner and mixers. Guests can bring a team of eight, or join a table for fun night of trivia. Cost is $25. For information, call 412-654-4721 or visit www.stursula.com.
21-23 | MEN’S RETREAT 4:30 p.m. through noon on Sunday, Sept. 23, St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center, Pittsburgh’s South Side. Call 412-381-7676.
22 | PANCAKE BREAKFAST Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish, Meadow Lands, 8-11 a.m. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children.
22 | FAMILY LIFE ENRICHMENT WORKSHOP St. Irenaeus, Oakmont, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
22 | CATHOLIC CONFERENCE Gospa Missions presents “Quid est Veritas?” (What is Truth), 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., St. Fidelis Parish Center, Butler. Includes Mass, confession, rosary, healing blessing, bookstore and more. Speakers include Paul Ruggieri, media producer for WQED, Maria Henrie, former Miss America contestant and Father William Kiel. For information, call 724-538-3171, or visit www.gospa.org/events.
22 | SPORTS RAFFLE Sponsored by St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, Herman, gates open at 11:30, held at RC Men’s Club in Herman. Prizes drawn every 10 minutes, starting at 12:30 p.m. Prizes include rifles, vacations, bows, cash and more. Also, featuring beef, pig and chicken barbecue. Cost is $25. For information and tickets, call 724-991-3370, 724-822-7381, 724-283-7850 or 724-285-3285.
22 | CROATIAN HERITAGE DAY Most Holy Name Parish, Pittsburgh’s Troy Hill neighborhood. Dinner served from 4-6:30 p.m., and features stuffed cabbage, fried chicken, green beans, dessert and more. Cost is $20 for adults, $5 for children, and must be purchased in advance. For dinner tickets, call parish at 412-231-2994, ext. 0. Entertainment includes Hrvatski Tanac at 5:30 p.m., and Mikey Dee Band from 6-9 p.m. Also, large display of historic Croatian items, basket raffles with Croatian items, children’s coloring sheet and more.
22 | ADORATION, PRAISE AND RETREAT DAY Sisters of St. Joseph Convent, Baden, 12:303:30 p.m. Sister of St. Joseph Lyn Szymkiewicz will offer reflection titled “The Harvest.” Youth and youth groups are invited to help “harvest” the fields for service opportunity. Program is free and open to public. To register, call 412-925-2059, or visit www.bit.ly/AdorationPraise.
22 | NIGHT AT THE RACES Prince of Peace Parish Center, Pittsburgh’s South Side, doors open at 5:30 p.m., food served at 6:15 p.m., races at 7 p.m. Cost is $12, and includes light buffet, beer and beverages. Plus, 10 races, auction, assorted raffles and instant games. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Table reservations accepted for groups of six or more, and should be noted when making reservations. For information and reservations, call 412-481-8380.
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22 | CASH BASH St. Pamphilus Parish, Pittsburgh’s Beechview neighborhood, doors open at 6 p.m., first drawing at 7 p.m. Menu includes pasta, fried chicken, sausage and peppers, salad and dessert. Cost is $35 in advance, $40 at the door (if still available). For tickets, call 412-341-1000.
22 | OLD SCHOOL DANCE Sponsored by Diocesan National Black Catholic Congress Leadership team, 6:30-10:30 p.m. at Terrace on Fifth, 1014 Fifth Ave. (Opposite PPG Pains Arena), Pittsburgh’s Uptown neighborhood. Cost is $55, and includes buffet dinner (at 7:15 p.m.). Menu features chicken Marsala, teriyaki glazed salmon, Swiss steak jardiniere, rice pilaf and more. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For tickets, visit www.3rdannualoldschooldance. eventbrite.com.
23 | BENEFIT LUNCH AND FASHION SHOW South Hills Country Club, 4305 Brownsville Road, Whitehall. Doors open at 11 a.m., lunch at 1 p.m. Also includes Chinese auction, raffle, bake sale and flea market. Capuchin Father Scott Seethaler is guest. Cost is $35, with proceeds benefiting the Anna Seethaler Hospital in Oaxaca, Mexico. For information, call Cheryl at 412-885-6353.
23 | CAR CRUISE Liberty Borough site of St. Mark Parish, noon-4 p.m. Also features food and 50/50 raffle. To register car, call Don Kish at 412-664-1640, or Cathy Esack at 412-980-2918. First 100 people to register car will receive free dash plaque.
23 | PICNIC AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL St. Bede Parish, Pittsburgh’s Point Breeze neighborhood, 2-5 p.m. Entertainment features live Irish music. Donation is $10 per family, $5 per individual. For more information, call 412-6617222, or e-mail bolteyfamily@verizon.net.
23 | MASS WITH BLESSING FOR HEALING Our Lady of Joy Parish, Holiday Park, 2 p.m.
Father William Kiel is celebrant. Mass is offered with prayers and blessings for healing.
23 | CONCERT PLUS St. James Parish, Sewickley, 3 p.m. Kevin McManus and the Pittsburgh Trombone Project will present “A Jazz Showcase,” featuring trombones, piano, bass and drums. A 20 minute preconcert will be at 2:30 p.m., featuring the voice students of Molly Stater. Free and open to public, with good-will offering accepted. For information, call 412-741-6650.
24 | MASS IN HONOR OF ST. PADRE PIO St. Augustine Church of Our Lady of Angels Parish, Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood, 7 p.m. (confession from 6-6:50 p.m.). Relics of St. Padre Pio will be on display. Public is welcome. Capuchin Father Mick Joyce is celebrant.
26 | CHRISTIAN UNITY PRESENTATION St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center, Pittsburgh’s South Side, 7-8:30 p.m. Passionist Father Michael Salvagna will present “Christian Unity: What Catholics and Protestants Can Learn from Each Other.” Cost is $10. Call 412-381-7676.
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27/OCT. 4 | PRAYING OUR EXPERIENCES Kiety Hall of St. Philip Parish, Crafton. Father John Gizler will offer two sessions. Program is based on book by Joseph Schmidt. To register, call Mary Ann at 412-922-6388.
28-30 | WOMEN’S RETREAT St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center, Pittsburgh’s South Side, 4:30 p.m. through noon on Sunday, Sept. 3. Call 412-381-7676.
28-30 | WOMEN’S EMMAUS RETREAT St. Emma Retreat Center, Greensburg. Call Pat Fitzpatrick at 412-915-0177.
29 | FALL FESTIVAL St. John Parish,Coylesville, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Featuring large rummage sale, raffle, bake sale and more. Menu includes apple dumplings, hot dogs, hot sausage, haluski, stuffed cabbage, homemade soups and more.
29 | OKTOBERFEST Word of God, Swissvale, 7-10:30 p.m., 7446 McClure Ave. Menu includes chicken, Italian sausage, brats, sauerkraut and more. Music provided by disc jockey Donny Doo Wop, aka “Dink” McCann. Cost is $25, and includes food, entertainment and soft drinks, $35 for beer and wine. Must be 21 and older to attend. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For tickets, call 412-241-1372.
29-30 | FESTA ITALIA St. Michael, Butler, Saturday, noon-9 p.m., Sunday, noon-6 p.m. Highlights include Italian Village Shoppes, with ice cream parlor, bakery, Cafe Bistro, rosary makers and more. Also, themed basket raffle, youth activities, door prizes, monetary raffle and more. Saturday’s menu features pasta fagioli, wedding soup, beans and greens, chicken piccata, eggplant Parmesan, hot sausage and meatball sandwiches, pasta primavera, lasagna, stuffed shells, caprese and tossed salad and Italian love cake. Sunday features spaghetti and meatball dinner. Cafe Bistro open both days selling pepperoni rolls with sauce, hot dogs and beverages. Entertainment: Saturday, 2 p.m. Butler School of Dance, 3 p.m. Butler’s own Vince Tavolario Trio, 5:30 p.m. Mirella the Musician; Sunday, noon and 2:30 p.m. John Gabriele on accordion, 1 p.m. Marco Fiorante, tenor.
29 | GOLF SCRAMBLE Sponsored by St. Fidelis Parish in Lyndora/ Meridian, to benefit parish youth, held at Lake Arthur Golf Course, 255 Isle Road in Butler. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Cost is $75 per golfer or $300 for foursome, with registration date of Monday, Sept. 17. To register, call 724-482-2690, ext. 229 or e-mail aliceo@saintfidelis.org.
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Villa Maria Community Center’s 19th Annual Harvest Day celebration is Saturday, Sept. 29, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., hosted by the Sisters of the Humility of Mary at the Villa Maria Farm.
29 | STEPHEN MINISTRY WORKSHOP St. John Neumann Parish, Franklin Park, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (registration at 8 a.m.). Workshop features three sessions: “Ministering to Those Experiencing Grief;” “An Introduction to Stephen Ministry;” “How to Care in a Distinctively Christian Way.” Cost is $15 per person, or $50 per parish or group of four or more. To register, call Stephen Ministries at 1-314-428-2600, or visit www.stephenministry.org/workshop.
29 | HARVEST DAY Villa Maria Farm in Villa Maria, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., hosted by Sisters of the Humility of Mary. Features live music, hay rides, children’s activities, face painting and more. Guests can shop for fresh produce at the Villa Maria Farm market, and find unique items in the Villa Shoppe. Also, an array of bakery items and gift basket bonanza. Don’t forget the butternut squash soup. Admission, parking and most children’s activities are free. Guests are asked to bring a donation of canned goods. For more information, visit www.humilityofmary.org.
30 | TEA SOCIAL 65th annual, at Immaculate Conception Parish, Washington, 1:30-4 p.m. Sponsored by Catholic Daughters.
ONGOING, STARTING IN SEPTEMBER FRIDAYS | HOLY HOUR AND ADORATION Throughout the month of September, 6-9 p.m.,
St. Joseph Parish, O’Hara Township. For information, call Jack Shaw at 412-508-5383.
THURSDAY | BIBLE STUDY Sept. 6-Oct. 27, “Fulfilled: Uncovering the Biblical Foundations of Catholicism,” SS. Simon and Jude Parish, Scott Township, 6:30-8 p.m., Cost is $25. To register, call Bethann at 412-563-3189, ext. 209.
FRIDAYS | CANDLELIGHT MASSES Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 and Dec. 7, St. Stanislaus Church of St. Patrick-St. Stanislaus Parish in Pittsburgh’s Strip District, 8 p.m. Different celebrant each month. Father Tom Gramc is celebrant for September. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/beholdpittsburgh.
SATURDAYS | FICTION AND FORMATION GROUP Sept. 8, Oct. 6 and Dec. 8, Epiphany Academy, Pittsburgh’s Beechview neighborhood, 9-11 a.m. Group reads and discusses fictional selections with a spiritual twist. Steve Geitgey is facilitator. Cost is $10 per session. Call 412-341-7494, or e-mail epiphanyassociation@gmail.com.
MONDAYS | BIBLE STUDY “Acts: The Spread of the Kingdom,” Sept. 10-March 11, 7-8:45 p.m., St. Bernard, Mount Lebanon. Cost is $35. E-mail Susan Sander at schiesasander@gmail.com.
MONDAYS | BIBLE STUDY For five weeks, starting Sept. 10, St. Ursula, Allison Park, 7 p.m. Led by Father Larry Adams. For information, and to register, call 412-654-4721, or e-mail jkowalski02@yahoo.com.
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TUESDAYS | BIBLE STUDY Sept. 11-Nov. 13 (except Nov. 6), 9:15-11:15 a.m., lower Cardinal DiNardo Center of SS. John and Paul Parish, Franklin Park/Marshall Township. Cost is $16 per person. Also, Thursdays, Sept. 13-Nov. 8, 7-8:45 p.m., in multi purpose room.
TUESDAYS | GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP “Healing Pathway Through Grief,” for seven weeks starting Sept. 11, 7:30-9 p.m., St. John Paul II Hall of St. Joseph Parish, O’Hara Township. Free and open to public. Call Jack Shaw at 412-508-5383.
TUESDAYS | SCRIPTURE STUDY Sept. 11-Oct. 16, 7-9 p.m, children’s chapel of St. Catherine of Sweden Parish, Hampton Township. Optional study guide is $9. Call 412-486-6001.
WEDNESDAYS OR THURSDAYS | ITALIAN CLASS Beginner level, Wednesdays for 10 weeks, starting Sept. 12, Community Center at St. Athanasius Parish, West View. Intermediate Class on Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., starting Sept. 13. Includes information on language, customs and culture. Cost is $75. Call 412-931-6633.
WEDNESDAYS | “ALPHA” COURSE Sept. 12-Dec. 5 (Oct. 30 instead of Oct. 31), 6:30-8:30 p.m., Marian Hall of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, Glenshaw. Includes meal, followed by short video and small group discussion. Course is geared for both believers and non believers. Visit www.stmaryglenshaw.org/alpha, or call 412-486-4100.
WEDNESDAYS | BIBLE STUDY “Acts: The Spread of the Kingdom,” Sept. 12-March 13, 9:45-11:30 a.m., Our Lady of Grace Parish, Scott Township. Fee is $35. E-mail Walnohat@aol.com.
WEDNESDAYS | DIVORCECARE 13 weeks, beginning Sept. 12, 7-9 p.m. in Room 222 of St. Catherine of Sweden Parish, Hampton Township. Features video, group discussion and personal Bible study. Call 412-486-6001, ext. 15.
WEDNESDAYS | FAITH DISCUSSION AND DESSERT GROUP Sept. 12-Oct. 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Ascension Church of St. Philip Parish, Ingram. Includes series of video and live presentations with discussion, followed by variety of elegant desserts. Series is
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based upon “Echoes of Faith Plus Liturgy and Sacrament” Series. Cost is $5 for booklet and materials. Mary Ann Garfold is facilitator. To register, call Mary Ann at 412-922-6388.
THURSDAYS | BIBLE STUDY 22 weeks (note, some weeks skipped due to holidays), starting Sept. 13, 9:15-11:30 a.m., Cardinal DiNardo Center of SS. John and Paul Parish, Franklin Park/Marshall Township. Cost is $35.
THURSDAYS | YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY Thursdays, Sept. 13-Nov. 29, 7 p.m., Newman Center of Immaculate Conception Parish, Washington.
MONDAYS | MEET THE MASTERS: JOHN OF THE CROSS Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 12, Dec. 3, Epiphany Academy, Pittsburgh’s Beechview neighborhood, 7-8:30 p.m. Dr. Susan Muto is facilitator. Cost is $45. To register, call 412-341-7494, or e-mail epiphanyassociation@gmail.com.
FALL | SPEAKER SERIES Mondays, Sept. 17 and Oct. 15, Thursday, Nov. 7, Kearns Spirituality Center, McCandless Township, 7-9 p.m. Schedule: Sept. 17, “Beloved Friends of God: Women as Servants, Preachers and Prophets,” presented by Megan McKenna, Ph.D; “Reading the Scriptures with the Mind, Eyes, and Heart of a Women,” presented by Barbara Reid, O.P., Ph.D; “Christian Teaching: New Images and Language for Contemporary Believers,” presented by Redemptorist Father Tony Flannery. Sponsored by Association of Pittsburgh Priests. Cost is $20 per talk. To register, call 412-366-1124, or e-mail kearns@cdpsisters.org.
WEDNESDAYS | SIX STEPS TO SANITY Sept. 19-Dec. 19 (excluding Oct. 31 and Nov. 21), 7-8:30 p.m., St. Louise de Marillac Parish, Upper St. Clair. Program is to help family members and friends of loved ones who are suffering from alcoholism or drug addiction. Program is free and open to people of all faiths. For more information, and to register, call 412-952-1084, or e-mail sixstepstosanity@gmail.com.
THURSDAYS | CHRISTLIFE SERIES Starting on Sept. 20, 6 p.m, Immaculate Conception Parish, Washington.
TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS | KINGDOM OF HAPPINESS Video presentation and discussion on living the Beatitudes in everyday life, Tuesdays, Sept. 25-Nov. 13, cafe at St. Joseph Parish in Cabot, 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 26-Nov. 14, 9-10:30 a.m., St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Herman (Butler). A colorful study guide is available for $25, or a companion paperback for
$15. To register, call Marian at 724-352-3443, or text 724-996-2435, or e-mail sjaff@zoominternet.net by Sept. 14.
SUNDAYS | PEACE FORUMS Sept. 30, Oct. 14 and Nov 4, Kearns Spirituality Center, McCandless Township, 3-5 p.m. Good-will offering accepted. Call 724-719-2571.
OCTOBER 2 | CONCERT 14th annual “Voices Carry for Auberle” concert, 6-10:30 p.m., Westin Convention Center, Downtown Pittsburgh. WDVE 102.5 radio personality Randy Baumann is emcee, with performances by well-known local musicians including Joe Grushecky, Donnie Iris, Jeff Jimerson, Chris Highbee, Scott Blasey of the Clarks and Rick Witowski. Sponsored by Huntington Bank, with proceeds benefitting the children, youth and families served by Auberle. For ticket information, visit www.auberle.org/ voices-carry.
2 | LIVING ROSARY St. Mary of the Assumption, Glenshaw, 7 p.m. For information, call 412-486-4100.
3 | PRESENTATION “The Social Message of the Gospel,” by James K. Hanna, St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center, Pittsburgh’s South Side, 7-8:30 p.m. Cost is $10. Call 412-381-7676.
4 | HOLY HOUR St. Irenaeus Parish, Oakmont, 7-8 p.m.
4-6 | NATIONALITY FESTIVAL St. Malachy Parish, Kennedy Township, 4-9 p.m. Featuring a variety of nationality booths, including German, Italian, Slovak and Mexican. Other food items include gyros, pierogies, chicken wings, grilled kielbasi, homemade cookies, funnel cakes and doughnuts. Also, raffles, instant bingo and children’s games.
5 | OKTOBERFEST St. James Parish, Sewickley, 6-9 p.m. Festival featured in outdoor atmosphere with friendship fireside settings. Highlights include children’s games, tractor rides, music and entertainment. Dinner menu features German potato salad, hot dogs, pork and beans, applesauce, German chocolate cake and more. Cost is $12 for adults, $3 for children up to 7th grade, and $5 for youth from 8-12th grades.
5-6 | PRE-CANA CLASS Immaculate Conception Parish, Washington, starting at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, and 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6. Held in Adult Learning Center. Cost is $50. Call 724-225-1425.
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5-7 | WOMEN’S RETREAT WEEKEND Martina Spiritual Renewal Center, West View, 8 p.m. through lunch on Sunday, Oct. 7. JoAnn Paradise is presenter. Cost is $140. To register, call 412-931-9766, or visit www.martinacenter.com.
5-7 | WOMEN’S RETREAT St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center, Pittsburgh’s South Side, 4:30 p.m. through noon on Sunday, Oct. 7. Call 412-381-7676.
6-7 | RUMMAGE SALE St. Aloysius rummage house, 3616 Mount Troy Road, Reserve Township, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6, and 12:30-3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7.
6 | CRAFT AND VENDOR SHOW Holy Spirit Parish, West Mifflin, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
6 | PILGRIMAGE DEPARTURE MEETING Archives room on campus of St. Boniface Church of Holy Wisdom Parish, Pittsburgh’s North Side. Meeting is regarding Pittsburgh Catholic pilgrimage to Holy Land, Nov. 5-14.
6 | BINGO Father Rowan Hall of St. Mark Parish in Liberty Borough, 4:30 p.m. doors open, 6:30 p.m. early bird, 7 p.m. regular game. Cost is $20 in advance, $25 at the door. For tickets or special needs seating, call Lori DiMarco at 412-678-6275, ext. 105, or Cathy Esack at 412-980-2918.
6 | OKTOBERFEST AND MONEY RAFFLE Sponsored by Our Lady of the Angels Parish, Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood, starting at 6 p.m. in Teamster Hall, 4701 Butler St. in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood. Highlights include accordion music with singing, German food, Oktoberfest beers, German wines and much more. Admission is $15. In conjunction is money raffle, with prizes of $1500, $500 and $250. Chances are one for $2, three for $5 and 12 for $20. Winner need not be present.
7 | PANCAKE BREAKFAST St. Fidelis Parish Center, in Lyndora/Meridian (Butler), 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sponsored by Men’s Club. Cost is $6.50 for adults, $2.50 for children 2-12 and free for children under 2. For information, call 412-629-0508.
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Little Sisters of the Poor will host a Christmas boutique and craft sale in October. 11-13.
7 | GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION For couples in the diocese celebrating a 50th wedding anniversary in 2018, 2:30 p.m., St. Paul Cathedral, Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood. Couples should have submitted names to parish by Wednesday, Aug. 8.
8 | GOLF OUTING Sponsored by St. Anne School, Castle Shannon, held at Valley Brook Country Club in McMurray. Event will begin with lunch at 11 a.m. and shotgun start at noon. For information, visit www. saintanneschool.org.
8 | EUCHARISTIC ADORATION St. Fidelis, Lyndora/Meridian (Butler), 9 a.m.-noon. Call 724-482-2690.
8 | COLLEGE FAIR La Roche College, 9000 Babcock Blvd, McCandless Township, 6-8 p.m. Featuring more than 140 colleges and universities. Admission and parking is free. For information, call 412-536-1272, or e-mail northpittsburghcollegefair@laroche.edu.
10 | SAINTS FAMILY BINGO Administration building at Ascension Church of St. Philip Parish, Ingram, 7-8:30 p.m. To register, call Mary Ann at 412-922-6388.
11-13 | CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE AND CRAFT SALE Auditorium of Little Sisters of the Poor, 1028 Benton Ave., Pittsburgh’s Brighton Heights neighborhood, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Features beautiful handmade crafts, ceramics, jewelry and one of a kind items. For information, call 412-307-1100.
12 | TRIVIA NIGHT Quigley Catholic High School, Baden, 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. trivia starts. Guests can bring
own food and drinks. Prizes awarded for best themed table and snacks. Cost is $25 per player, or $200 for table of eight. For reservations, e-mail kwentlingtrivia@gmail.com.
12-14 | WOMEN’S EMMAUS RETREAT St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center, Pittsburgh’s South Side. Call Theresa Zingrone at 412-287-5295.
13 | HIDDEN TREASURES RUMMAGE SALE Most Holy Name Parish, Pittsburgh’s Troy Hill neighborhood, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
13 | LUNCHEON BINGO Most Holy Name Parish, Pittsburgh’s Troy Hill neighborhood, 10:30 a.m. doors open, 11:30 a.m. lunch, followed by bingo. Cost is $11, and includes lunch and bingo. Sponsored by parish’s Christian Mothers. Call 412-821-2351, ext. 0.
13 | ROSARY CRUSADE In front of SS. Peter and Paul Parish, Beaver, noon. Program includes rosary, chaplet of Divine Mercy and other prayers. Sponsored by parish and Beaver County Councils of Knights of Columbus.
13 | OKTOBERFEST St. Joseph the Worker, New Castle, noon-8 p.m. Featuring games for children, plus an array of German food, including brautwurst, wienerschnitzel, apple dumplings and much more. Entertainment by Madel Jager. Admission is free, with tickets for food sold at event.
13 | ROSARY AND PRESENTATION St. Teresa of Avila Parish, Perrysville, 7 p.m.
13 | “BACK TO THE 1950S” GALA Sponsored by the Change a Heart Franciscan Volunteer Program,
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a ministry of Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities, 6:30-7:30 p.m. reception, followed by recognitions and awards from 7:30-9:30 p.m., at Cardinal DiNardo Center of SS. John and Paul Parish in Franklin Park/Marshall Township. Features appearance by Elvis Presley, plus a variety of live auction items including Sun Studio and Graceland Tour in Memphis, Tenn. Cost is $50 per person, $30 for those 30 years old and under, and $350 for table of eight. For reservations, visit www.changeaheartvolunteers.org.
14 | CRUISE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS “Faith Afloat,” aboard Gateway Clipper Empress, 3-6 p.m. Includes talks, praise and worship, dinner and dance party. Attendee includes Bishop David Zubik, Father Mike Ackerman, Father Adam Potter, Sister Mary Gianna, DLJC and Holy Apostles Parish’s Praise Band. Cost is $20. To register, visit www.PGHPriest.com by Oct. 1.
18 | FREE BREAKFAST AND PRESENTATION Ascension Church of St. Philip Parish, Ingram, 8:30-10 a.m. Includes free buffet breakfast, followed by prayerful reflection speaker. Chef Samantha Sloan will present, “Preparing Quick and Healthy Meals.” Free and open to public. To register, call MaryAnn at 412-922-6388.
18 | 53RD ANNUAL PERU MISSION DINNER Sponsored by the Chimbote Foundation, held at Sheraton Station Square Hotel on Pittsburgh’s South Side, 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner.
18/25 | PRESENTATION 7-8:30 p.m. both days, St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center, Pittsburgh’s South Side. Passionist Father Michael Salvagna will present “Healing and Forgiveness. Cost is $10. Call 412-381-7676.
19-21 | FESTIVAL Social hall, cafeteria and convent of St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, Homestead, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. on Friday, 5-10 p.m. on Saturday, noon-6 p.m. on Sunday. Food: Friday, fish fry; Saturday, variety of food nationality booths, including Polish, German, Italian, American and more; Sunday, stuffed pork chop dinner and variety of food booths. Entertainment: Friday, Dallas Marks, 7-9 p.m.; Saturday, Mansfield 5, 7-9 p.m. Also huge Chinese auction and flea market. For more information, call 412-461-1054.
19-20 | ALL CLASS REUNION “Coeur d’ Ursuline,” for all former Ursuline Academy Alumnae, Highlight is reunion buffet dinner on Saturday, 5-9 p.m., at Lombardozzi’s Restaurant. Cost is $40. For all reunion activities, call Dorothy Chester at 412-761-5530 or Debby Moskala at 412-344-8398. Also, e-mail dchester52@verizon.net, or moskala@verizon.net.
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20 | AUTUMN FEST WITH CRAFT AND VENDOR FAIR Holy Cross Academy, Ross Township, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Featuring food trucks, bake sale, raffle, kids’ area and array of crafters and vendors. Admission is free and open to public.
19-21 | MEN’S ALANO RETREAT St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center, Pittsburgh’s South Side, 4:30 p.m. through 11 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21. Call 412-381-7676.
19-21 | MEN’S EMMAUS RETREAT Spiritan Center, Bethel Park. For information, call Allen Sherwood at 412-812-5841.
20 | CRAFT SHOW St. Fidelis Parish’s social center, Meridian/ Lyndora (Butler), 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sponsored by Parish’s Sisters-In-Faith. Call 724-350-0717.
20 | OKTOBERFEST Most Holy Name Parish, Pittsburgh’s Troy Hill neighborhood, 3-7 p.m. traditional German dinner, 4-8 p.m. entertainment. Dinner is $15 for adults, $5 for children, and includes dessert. D’Lustigen Isartaler Bavarian club dancers and chorus will perform. Cash bar features beers from Penn Brewery. For tickets, call 412-231-2994.
Chocolate Chip “Chickie” Dough Dip Submitted by Stephanie Tang St. Athanasius Parish, West View “Whenever I made cookies with my daughters, Sophia and Quinn, they always wanted to eat the cookie dough batter. Worried about raw eggs and flour, I was determined to find some kind of dough-like snack for them to safely dig into. Chocolate Chip “Chickie” Dough Dip satisfies their cravings, and I feel comfortable just giving them a small cup of it and 2 spoons! It looks like cookie dough, it has a chocolaty peanut butter scent, and tastes sweet! The secret ingredient is chickpeas (which gives it the “Chickie” instead of “Cookie”).
20 | MASQUERADE BALL Hosted by Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 11, 7-11 p.m. at the Boiler Room, 1221 Banksville Ave., Pittsburgh’s Beechview neighborhood. Cost is $55 per person, or $100 for two. Featuring open bar, dinner, dancing with Mansfield 5, raffles and prizes for costumes and masques. For tickets, call 412-445-7423.
20 | MASS AND PROCESSION St. Regis Parish, Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood, noon. Held in honor of El Senorde los Milagros (Our Lady of Miracles). Reception will follow Mass. All are welcome.
20-24 | VINCENTIAN FATHERS MISSION Led by Vincentian Father Richard Gielow. Schedule: 20-21, All Masses at St. Irenaeus Parish, Oakmont; Oct. 22, Mass at St. Januarius, Plum; 23, Mass at Our Lady of Joy, Holiday Park; 24, Mass at St. Joseph, Verona. For more information, call 412-828-3065.
21-23 | PARISH MISSION “Transition and Change,” 7-9 p.m. nightly, sponsored by St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Glenshaw, and St. Ursula Parish in Allison Park. Mass with Anointing of the Sick will be on Tuesday and 10 a.m. For complete schedule, visit www.stmaryglenshaw.org.
24 | THEOLOGY NIGHT CLUB SS. John and Paul Parish’s Upper Cardinal DiNardo Center, Franklin Park/Marhall Township, 7-9 p.m.
Ingredients 1 cup of canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed (you can also remove the thin skins for the chickpeas for a smoother consistency) 1/3 cup of peanut butter 1 1/2 teaspoons of almond extract 2 tablespoon honey 1/3 - 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips Directions Add chickpeas to food processor or large chopper. Process until chickpeas resemble coarse sand. Add peanut butter, almond extract, and honey. Process until well combined and resembles cookie dough. Scoop into bowl. Add mini chocolate chips. Stir until incorporated. Can be eaten immediately, but chilling gives it a thicker consistency. Store in refrigerator, up to 1 week. Makes 1.25 cups of dough/dip.
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Helene Paharik will present “Keeping Kids Catholic.” Good-will offering accepted.
25 | HALO AWARDS Sponsored by Angels’ Place, 5:30-9:30 p.m., LeMont Restaurant, 1114 Grandview Ave. in Pittsburgh’s Mount Washington neighborhood. During dinner, William (Bill) Isler, former President and CEO of the Fred Rogers Company, will be honored. For information and tickets, call 412-321-4447.
ONGOING, STARTING IN OCTOBER FORMING INTENTIONAL DISCIPLES Monday, Oct. 1, and Thursdays, Oct. 11 and 18, St. Philip Parish, Crafton. Father John Gizler will focus on discipleship. For more information, call MaryAnn at 412-922-6388.
FALL/HOLIDAY FLEA MARKETS Oct. 2-Dec. 15, Parish Life and Education Center of St. Irenaeus Parish, Oakmont. Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
WEDNESDAYS | BOOK DISCUSSION “The Great Emergence: How Christianity is Changing and Why,” by Phyllis Tickle, Oct. 3-31, Kearns Spirituality Center, McCandless
25 | TAIZE PRAYER Immaculate Conception, Washington, 7 p.m.
25 | MANDALA CLASS “The Mandala of the Great Round Life,” 9 a.m., Kearns Spirituality Center, McCandless Township. Carolyn Heil is administrator. Fee is $30. To register, call 412-366-1124, or visit www. cdpsisters.org/kearns.
26 | WOMEN’S EMMAUS RETREAT Kearns Spirituality Center, McCandless Township. For information, call Jodie King at 412-439-9669.
27 | CATHOLIC WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP CONFERENCE “Overflow: Live in Abundance of Grace,” 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Hyatt Regency Hotel at Pittsburgh International Airport, Moon Township. Speakers include Barbara Heil, Benedictine Father Boniface Hicks, Sister Bernadette, DLJC and more. For information, and to register, visit www.cwfpitt. org.
27 | OKTOBERFEST St. Irenaeus Parish Hall. For more information, call 412-828-3065.
29/30 | SCHOOLS OF SPIRITUALITY Epiphany Academy, Pittsburgh’s Beechview neighborhood, 6-8 p.m. Steve Geitgey is facilitator of new series being offered in fall and spring. Cost is $10 per session. Call 412-341-7494, or e-mail epiphanyassociation@gmail.com.
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SATURDAYS | INTRODUCTION TO FORMATIVE SPIRITUALITY Saturdays, Oct. 13 and Nov. 10, Epiphany Academy, Pittsburgh’s Beechview neighborhood, 9 a.m.-noon, Students will learn 10 principles to assist them in integrating the graces of contemplation and action in everyday life. Led by Dr. Susan Muto and Lori McMahon. Cost is $20. Call 412-341-7494, or e-mail epiphanyassociation@ gmail.com.
MONDAYS | CLASS ON ST. TERESA OF AVILA “St. Teresa of Avila: The Soul’s Inner Landscape,” Mondays, Oct. 15-Nov. 12, 10 am.-noon or 7-9 p.m., Kearns Spirituality Center, McCandless Township. Presented by Sister of Divine Providence Margie Modro. Cost is $10 per class, $40 for series. To register, call 412-366-1124, or visit www.cdpsisters.org/kearns.
26 | GALA DINNER AND REVERSE RAFFLE St. Ursula Parish, Allison Park, starting at 6 p.m. Features social hour, elegant catered dinner, and chance to win prizes. Raffle ticket is $100, and includes gala. Each ticket holder can bring one guest for $50. Call 412-654-4721k, or visit www. stursula.com.
and 27, with times varying. Sponsored by the Pittsburgh Mercy Parish Nurse and Health Ministry Program, course is held at UPMC Mercy’s Sister M. Ferdinand Clark Auditorium, 1400 Locust St. in Pittsburgh’s Uptown neighborhood. Course includes accessing resources, advocacy, assessment, behavioral health, care coordination, documenting practices, ethics, family violence, legal aspects, prayer, grief and beginning your ministry and more. Cost is $395 for registered nurses, and includes course materials, 34 nursing contact hours and parking. Cost is $200 for non-registered nurses. For information, call 412232-5815. To register, visit www.pittsburghmercy. org/faith-communities/education.
Township, 10-11:30 a.m. Fee is $20 for five-week series, or $5 per session. To register, call 412-3661124, or visit www.cdpsisters.org/kearns.
WEDNESDAYS | SMALL GROUP SPIRITUAL JOURNEY Using Joy Rupp’s book, “The Cup of Our Life: A Guide to Spiritual Growth,” Oct. 10-Nov. 14, 2-3:30 p.m., Kearns Spirituality Center, McCandless Township. Cost is $10 per class, or $50 for series. To register, call 412-366-1124, or visit www.cdpsisters.org/kearns.
THURSDAYS | BECOMING SPIRITUALLY MATURE Thursdays, Oct. 11-Dec. 6, 5:30-8 p.m., Epiphany Academy, Pittsburgh’s Beechview neighborhood. Series explores what it means to be on the way to spiritual maturity. Facilitator is Jean Marie Farina. Cost is $60, and includes workbook. Call 412-341-7494, or e-mail epiphanyassociation@gmail.com.
COMMUNITY | NURSING PREPARATION COURSE “Foundations of Faith Community Nursing,” Friday and Saturdays, Oct. 12 and 13, Oct. 26
WEDNESDAYS | CLASS ON ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS “The Dark Knight of the Soul: Set Afire by God’s Love,” Oct. 17-Nov. 28, 7-9 p.m. Presented by Sister of Divine Providence Margie Modro. Cost is $10 per class, $50 for six weeks. To register, call 412-366-1124, or visit www.cdpsisters.org/kearns.
SATURDAYS | ER FOR THE SOUL Oct. 20 and Nov. 17, Epiphany Academy, Pittsburgh’s Beechview neighborhood, 9 a.m.noon. Dr. Susan Muto is facilitator. Cost is $20. Call 412-341-7494, or e-mail epiphanyassociation@gmail.com.
NOVEMBER 2-4 | WOMEN’S RETREAT St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center, Pittsburgh’s South Side. Call 412-381-7676.
3 | CRAFT FAIR Marian Hall of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, Glenshaw. Featuring crafts, basket auction and food sale. For more information, contact, ptg@ btacademy.net.
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3 | CANDLELIGHT MASS St. Stanislaus Church of St. PatrickSt. Stanislaus Parish, Pittsburgh’s Strip District, 8 p.m. Music begins at 7:45 p.m.
4 | PANCAKE BREAKFAST St. Fidelis Parish, Lyndora/Meridian (Butler), 8:30-12:30 p.m. Sponsored by parish’s Men’s Club. Cost is $6.50 for adults, $2.50 for children 2-12 and free for kids under 2.
4 | LOVE WALK Catholic Charities annual Love Walk, at SS. John and Paul Parish, Franklin Park/Marshall Township. Begins with praise and worship with Jonah Soucy, followed by Mass with Father Michael Ackerman and walk. Youth will carry donated items, including hats, scarves, gloves, coats and other winter clothing. Event concludes with fellowship cookout at parish pavilion. For information, call 412-456-6969 or e-mail bavila@ ccpgh.org.
6 | ROSARY St. Mary of the Assumption, Glenshaw, 7 p.m.
6 | CERAMIC TILE PAINTING Kearns Spirituality Center, McCandless Township, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost is $30. To register, call 412-366-1124, or visit www.cdpsisters.org/kearns.
8 | FREE BREAKFAST AND SPEAKER Ascension Church of St. Philip Parish, 8:30-10 a.m. Includes free buffet breakfast, prayerful reflection and speaker. Anita Okraszewski will present “The Ministry of Couponing.” For reservations, call MaryAnn at 412-922-6388.
8 | OLDIES DANCE St. Robert Bellarmine parish center, East McKeesport, 7-11 p.m. For information and tickets, call 412-824-2644.
9-11 | MEN’S RETREAT St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center, Pittsburgh’s South Side. Call 412-381-7676.
10 | CRAFT FAIR St. Ursula, Allison Park, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Guests can shop from a selection of handmade art, crafts, and products. Refreshments available.
10 | HIDDEN TREASURES RUMMAGE SALE Most Holy Name Parish, Pittsburgh’s Troy Hill neighborhood, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
10 | CRAFT SHOW Holy Trinity Parish, Robinson Township, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Featuring a variety of crafts, plus Chinese auction and lunch for sale.
10 | NIGHT AT THE RACES Horner Hall of Holy Spirit Parish, West Mifflin, 6 p.m. Tickets are $20-$25. For tickets, call 412-469-8609.
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11 | OUTREACH SPEAKER SS. John and Paul Parish, Franklin Park/ Marshall Township, time to be announced. Author of “Under the Overpass” Mike Yankoski will speak. For information, call 724-935-2104, ext. 234.
12 | MOVIE NIGHT Cardinal DiNardo Center of SS. John and Paul Parish, Franklin Park/Marshall Township, 6-9 p.m. For information, call 724-935-2104, ext. 234.
13 | CREATE BEADED BRACELETS “A Prayer to Wear,” Kearns Spirituality Center, McCandless Township, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. To register, call 412-366-1124, or visit www.cdpsisters.org/ kearns.
13 | ROSARY AND PRESENTATION St. Teresa of Avila Parish, Perrysville, 7 p.m.
14 | PRESENTATION St. Paul Retreat Center, Pittsburgh’s South Side, 7-8:30 p.m. Eileen Colianni will present, “Putting on the Mind of Christ.” Cost is $10. For information, call 412-381-7676.
16 | BINGO Father Rowan Hall of St. Mark Parish, Liberty Borough, 5:30 p.m. doors open, 6:30 p.m. early bird, 7 p.m. regular games. All paper format. Sponsored by parish’s youth group. For information and tickets, call Lori DiMarco at 412-6786275, ext. 105.
16-18 | MEN’S RETREAT St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center, Pittsburgh’s South Side. Call 412-381-7676.
Every Wednesday in October
16-18 | MEN’S EMMAUS RETREAT Spiritan Center, Bethel Park. For information, call Bob Winters at 412-334-6975.
17 | CRAFT SHOW St. Louise de Marillac’s School gym, school cafeteria and LeGras Parish Center, Upper St. Clair, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Admission is $2.
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Every Friday in October
“Surviving the Holidays,” 3-4:30 p.m., multi purpose room of SS. John and Paul Parish, Franklin Park/Marshall Township. Call 724-9352104, ext. 234.
17 | FALL GALA Sponsored by John F. Kennedy Catholic School in Washington, to be held at Lone Pine Country Club, 2755 Park Ave., Washington. For information, call 724-222-5504.
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18 | BREAKFAST BUFFET St. Richard Parish, Richland Township, 9 a.m.-noon. Menu includes regular or blueberry pancakes, eggs, bacon and sausage. Good-will offering accepted, with
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Fall Road Trip: Emmitsburg pilgrimage takes pilgrims from mountain highs to valley lows By PEGGY ZEZZA “We are half in the sky,” were the words of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in 1809 when she visited what is now the site of the National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in Emmitsburg, Maryland. I recently experienced her words when I traveled with fellow Pittsburgharea Catholics on pilgrimage to this mountainside shrine. The National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes sits high above the campus of Mount St. Mary University. The Blessed Mother leads you to this picturesque shrine, as her gold-leafed bronze statue stands atop a 95-foot tower in front of the Visitor’s Center. The statue peeks out over the mountain trees, almost to the sky. When we arrived, I had what I call a “wow” moment in traveling (when a view just takes your breath away). As I stepped off the bus, I looked directly out at the green mountains that rise high above the valley. Bishop William Waltersheid, who led the pilgrimage, commented that it is a beautiful sight in the fall. As you leave the visitors center, a statue of Christ the Redeemer greets you at the beginning of the serene “Corpus Christi Lane.” Visitors walk under the shade of trees, lined with images of the Stations of the Cross and images of the mysteries of the rosary, all the way to the Grotto Shrine, the oldest replica of the revered shrine in Lourdes, France. Like in France, there is a grotto cave and statues of Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Bernadette. The grotto is designed to celebrate Masses. Also, candles are there for visitors to light, say a prayer and leave a prayer intention. Right near the grotto cave area is the Corpus Christi Chapel, where the Blessed Sacrament is kept. Visitors are welcome to go inside to rest and pray. The pathway continues on the other side, where visitors can pray at various memorials to many images of the Blessed Mother. They include, Our Lady of Fatima
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Gold leafed bronze statue of Mary stands above 90 feet tower outside visitor center at National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes.
of the Rosary, Our Lady of Grace, Our Lady of La Vang and Our Lady of Perpetual Help. There are also statues and small shrines dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi, St. Padre Pio, St. John Paul II, St. Jude and more. My favorite spot along the pathway was the peaceful fountain pool. Standing in its center is Our Lady of the Esplanade, which is similar to the statue in Lourdes. Lined along the pool area are mountain spring water taps where visitors can stop to drink, bless themselves or fill water bottles to take home. Empty water bottles are available in the visitor center, and a chaplain is available to bless water. After our serene visit, we traveled a short distance into the valley to the Basilica and National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. The shrine is
dedicated to the first native-born U.S. citizen to be canonized. It is one of the nation’s top 10 visited Catholic pilgrimage sites. Pilgrims will encounter this mother, convert, educator and foundress of a religious order by walking where she lived and ministered. Elizabeth Ann Seton came to Maryland in 1808, and is said to have named the area “St. Joseph’s Valley.” In 1809, she established the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph there. A tour includes a visit to Stone House, where she began St. Joseph Academy and Free School for Girls which laid the foundation for Catholic education in the U.S. There are also stops at the larger White House, which includes a school room and chapel, and the peaceful God’s Little Acre cemetery, where her family, fellow sisters and others are buried. Not far from shrine grounds stands a grand basilica built in 1965. The lower area houses a museum displaying German and Italian artists. A must for visitors in this area is to view a film on the remarkable life of this American saint. You might experience another “wow” moment, walking into grand sanctuary on the second floor, a holy site made beautiful by marble, mosaics, stainedglass windows and a large dome. The basilica’s structure was inspired by Italian architecture, since it was in Italy where St. Elizabeth Ann Seton converted to Catholicism. She is entombed at a side altar, allowing pilgrims to stop and pray there. Guided tours include both basilica and shrine grounds. By touring both, visitors will come away enriched in faith, and inspired by St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s remarkable life, where despite her hardships and grief, she left a legacy of service to others. We are fortunate in the Pittsburgh area to be a three-hour car ride away from Emmitsburg, via the Pennsylvania
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Turnpike. Since Emmitsburg is only 13 miles outside of Gettysburg, visitors can make this destination a weekend getaway or family vacation. Zezza is circulation manager and parish news coordinator for the Pittsburgh Catholic. She can be reached at 412-471-1252, ext. 3571, or e-mail pzezza@pittsburghcatholic.org
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National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, 16330 Grotto Road, Emmitsburg, MD 21727 Website: www.nsgrotto.org. Phone: Miller Family Visitors Center, 1-301-447-5444, or office, 1-301-447-5318. Elizabeth Ann Seton Shrine and Basilica, 339 South Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD 21727 Phone: 1-301-447-6606 Website: www.setonshrine.org.
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CHEESY ZUCCHINI BAKE Submitted by Sharron Schaefer associate director of Music Ministry director, Music Plus Concert Series director, Handbell Choir and Children’s Choir, St James Parish, Sewickley “The zucchini bake has been a favorite of the family for many years. Kids used to joke that they knew fall was here because Mom was making this because the season for fresh veggies was nearly gone! This recipe is a meal all by itself.
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18 | MUSIC PLUS CONCERT “Viola of My Soul,” St. James, Sewickley, 3 p.m, featuring Randolph Kelly on viola with Donna Amato as assisting artist. Preconcert at 2:30 p.m. featuring students from Donna Amato Studio. Free and open to public, with good-will offering accepted. Reception to meet artists will follow. For information, call 412-741-6650.
27/28 | PRESENTATIONS St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center, Pittsburgh’s South Side, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Father Levi Hartle will present “Lord, Teach us to Pray (LK 11:1).” Cost is $30, and includes lunch. Shorter presentation on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 7-9 p.m. Cost is $15. To register for either program, call 412-381-7676.
30 | LIGHT UP NIGHT PASTA DINNER Ingredients 1 ½ quarts water 2 packets dry onion soup mix 4 oz spaghetti, broken 1/3 cup margarine 2/3 cup coarsely chopped onion 1 cup green (or any color) pepper strips 3 zucchini, cut in ½” slices 4 medium tomatoes, peeled, cut in wedges ¼ cup snipped parsley 1 tsp seasoned salt Fresh-cracked pepper to taste 1 cup (or more) shredded Monterey Jack cheese Directions Preheat oven 350 degrees. Boil water, add soup mix and spaghetti. Boil 10 minutes, drain, set aside. Heat butter in heavy skillet. Add onion and pepper strips, cook 3 minutes until tender. Add zucchini, cover, cook 5 minutes. Stir in tomato, parsley, salt and pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes. Turn into 2-3 quart casserole. Add spaghetti and toss gently. Sprinkle cheese on top. Place in oven and bake until heated through (about 20-30 minutes), then broil to brown the cheese if desired.
St. James, Sewickley, 4-7 p.m., in conjunction with Light Up Night in Sewickley. Ticket purchase includes Limited reserved parking. For tickets, call 412-741-6650, ext. 310, starting Nov. 1.
30-DEC. 2 | MEN’S EMMAUS RETREAT St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center, Pittsburgh’s South Side. Call 412-352-7631.
ONGOING, STARTING IN NOVEMBER TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS | WORKSHOP “ Creating a New Image of Aging ... Going Deeper,” (Part 2 of Conscious Aging series), Wednesdays, Nov. 7, 14, 28 and Dec. 5, Tuesday, Nov. 20, Kearns Spirituality Center, McCandless Township, 10 a.m.-noon. Carolyn Heil, Ph.D. is facilitator. Fee is $60. To register, call 412-3661124, or visit www.cdpsisters.org/kearns.
MONDAYS | GRATITUDE AS AN AVENUE OF HEALING Mondays, Nov. 19, 26, Dec. 3 and 10, Kearns Spirituality Center, McCandless Township, 10-11:30 a.m. Fee is $10 per session, $30 for four sessions. To register, call 412-366-1124, or visit www.cdpsisters.org/kearns.
MONDAYS | ADVENT SERIES “Instruments for Spirit,” Mondays, Nov. 26,
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Dec. 3-7, Kearns Spirituality Center, McCandless Township, 7-9 p.m. Presented by Sister of Divine Providence Margie Modro. Cost is $10 per session, $30 for four-week series. To register, call 412-366-1124, or visit www. cdpsisters.org/kearns.
DECEMBER 1 | BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Marian Hall of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, Glenshaw., 10 a.m.-noon. For more information or tickets, e-mail ptg@btacademy. net.
2 | PANCAKE BREAKFAST St. Fidelis, Lyndora/Meridian (Butler), 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cost is $6.50 for adults, $2.50 for children ages 2-12 and free for kids under 2. For information, call 412-629-0508, or e-mail archambault.d.e.240@gmail.com.
2 | FAIR TRADE SALE St. James, Sewickley, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Featuring handmade goods from India, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Kenya, Uganda and more. Includes jewelry, bags, scarves, Christmas ornaments, crosses, pottery and more. For information, call 412-741-6650.
2 | CHRISTMAS CABARET Martina Spiritual Renewal Center, West View. Cost is $50 per person, $350 for table of eight and $60 if purchased after Nov. 10. For information and tickets, call 412-931-9766 or visit www. martinacenter.com.
6 | FREE BREAKFAST AND PRESENTATION Ascension Church of St. Philip Parish, Crafton, 8:30-10 a.m. Features free buffet breakfast, prayerful reflection and speaker. Designer Frank Bey will present, “Decorating for the Holidays.” Free and open to public. For reservations, call MaryAnn at 412-922-6388.
6 | ADVENT EVENING OF REFLECTION Martina Spiritual Renewal Center, West View, 5-9 p.m. Cost is $20 with dinner, $10 for 6 p.m. arrival. For information and to register, call 412-931-9766 or visit www.martinacenter.com.
ONGOING, STARTING IN DECEMBER SUNDAYS | LECTIO DIVINA Multi-purpose room of SS. John and Paul Parish, Franklin Park/Marshall Township.
TUESDAYS | BINGO St. Ursula, Allison Park, 7 p.m. Admission is $20. Call 412-486-2873.
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PREVIEW DAY
Saturday, Sept. 22 | Monday, Dec. 10
Get an inside look at La Roche by meeting current students and campus staff, touring campus and eating in the dining hall. Learn more about campus life and how to apply and pay for college.
NORTH PITTSBURGH COLLEGE FAIR Monday, Oct. 8
Explore more than 140 colleges and universities, identify schools that offer your major and receive information to take home for review.
DISCOVER STEM | Saturday, Oct. 13 FOR GRADES 9 – 12 Students will broaden their scientific literacy and learn about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math disciplines and careers through hands-on workshops and information sessions conducted by faculty and professionals in the STEM fields.
VOLLEYBALL RECRUIT DAY Thursday, Oct. 18
Meet the team, tour campus, attend a home volleyball match and learn about the admissions process, financial aid and more.
OPEN HOUSE | Saturday, Nov. 10
Talk to faculty, have lunch in the dining hall, tour campus and learn about academic departments, admissions and financial aid.
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