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Wedding Guide Celebrating your wedding liturgy By FATHER JAMES R. GRETZ Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! I wish you every blessing in your married life. Preparing for the sacrament of marriage is challenging. There are the secular concerns about clothing, the guest list, the reception and all its details. However, of greatest importance is the celebration of the sacrament itself. That is the heart of your wedding day and your life together. It’s when God joins you, granting you the strength and love to build a home and to serve him together. It’s important to understand the liturgy, so that you can make wise decisions about which form — called an “order” — is most appropriate for you, your families and other guests. There are three orders: • “The Order of Celebrating Matrimony within Mass” is the “default setting.” It presumes that two Catholics are marrying, and will receive the Eucharist. This order is inserted after the Liturgy of the Word (the readings) and prior to the Liturgy of the Eucharist (holy Communion). • “The Order of Celebrating Matrimony without Mass,” as its name implies, this order has no Liturgy of the Eucharist. It presumes that only one of the parties is Catholic and the other is a baptized non-Catholic — a Protestant or Eastern Orthodox Christian. Because nonCatholics are not able to receive communion at Mass, it’s best that the Liturgy of the Eucharist not be celebrated. Even if the non-Catholic spouse is understanding about not receiving the Eucharist, members of his or her family may feel excluded or offended. It is wise not to begin a marriage with hard feelings over this issue.

Wedding hospitality isn’t just about the reception. In fact, no reception is required, much less an expensive one. One possibility is for the bride and groom to welcome people to the church for the ceremony. Wouldn’t you do the same if someone was coming to visit you? You would welcome them at the door of your home. It’s just as appropriate to welcome them at the door of God’s house, where they have come to witness you commit your lives to each other. Another form of hospitality is to provide a worship aid — a detailed program — listing what guests need to say and do during the liturgy. For the practicing Catholic as well as the un-churched, it’s helpful to know what is happening. This allows them to pray and sing with joy and confidence. When you put your greatest thought and energy into the preparing for the wedding liturgy as well as uniting your lives to each other and with Christ, you will be taking the first steps toward a strong and happy marriage.

uide Wedding G • “The Order of Celebrating Matrimony between a Catholic and a Catechumen or a non-Christian” presumes that one of the parties is Catholic and the other is either preparing to be baptized a Catholic (catechumen) or is not currently baptized.

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This could include someone raised outside of any faith, or who has been raised Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist or any other non-Christian tradition. It also includes those baptized in Christ-centered traditions that are not Trinitarian — typically Mormons, Jehovah’s Witnesses and Christian Scientists. In this case, Mass is not celebrated. In each of the three orders, with the guidance of the priest or deacon, the engaged couple can make some choices: • The readings from Scripture which will be explained in the homily. • The responsorial psalm to be sung. • Which form of the vows you will use to express mutual consent. • The prayers for the blessing of the rings and the nuptial blessing. • Which intentions you wish to include in the Universal Prayer or Prayer of the Faithful. • The music or songs — which must express Christian faith. Keep in mind that not all wedding “traditions” flow from our Catholic faith. Our culture has altered this joyous celebration of commitment in ways that can sometimes harm marriages. Remember that this is a special day for both the bride AND the groom. Sadly, many television shows emphasize “the bride’s day” and focus on decisions about her dress. A wedding is about two people. It doesn’t matter what either of them wear, as long as it is modest. What if the entrance procession involved the groom, with his parents, as well as the bride with her parents, all to the same music? That’s perfectly allowable. As I often tease brides, “Unless you’re adopted, I’m pretty sure your mom was there the day you were born. Why shouldn’t she be a part of this special day?” Once, in Rome, I saw a bride and groom arrive together at the church, where the priest welcomed them at the door, and then everyone processed up the aisle. There are many ways to highlight the specialness of the couple.

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High school production bridges North Hills communities By PAULA A. SMITH Correspondent It is a magical moment when students at Vincentian Academy in the North Hills community perform their annual spring musical. This year’s production of “Fiddler on the Roof” took center stage with its splendid tradition of delighting audiences of all ages. The evening and matinee shows for the high school musical were held on Feb. 23-25 and March 2-3 at the Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center in Ross Township. “I like to think of high school shows in a community,” said Lauren Sarazen, musical director/choreographer, English teacher and theater teacher for the musical theater program at Vincentian for eight years. She previously served as musical director. Sarazen, 30, who lives in West View, was born and raised in the North Hills. She also works for the North Hills School District and has seen a lot of people from the community attend the shows. She says it’s an exciting time and students like to see their friends in the performances. “I think it’s a really nice tradition to go and support the arts and the students who are performers or working on the set.” Rita Canton, academy principal/head of school, said the musical selections are wellthought-out in advance. “Our musical director is very intentional about the musicals she chooses,” she said. “As a school we spend a lot of time educating the

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Vincentian Academy students, along with elementary students from nearby Catholic schools, pose for a cast photo for the “Fiddler on the Roof” production.

students about poverty and homelessness. The story of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ involves a culture that the students may not be familiar with and it’s educative. We always want to make sure learning is part of the curriculum whether it’s a social issue or a cultural issue as in this year’s production.” Vincentian Academy reached out to the community by sending invitations to area Catholic grade schools and residents at nursing homes to attend the entire show on its preview day Feb. 22. There was no cost to attend the showing. A total of 316 students attended from Assumption School, Blessed Francis Seelos Academy, Blessed Trinity Academy, Holy Cross Academy, Providence Heights Alpha School and St. Benedict the Moor School. Residents also came from Kane Regional Center, Vincentian Home, Vincentian Personal Care and Vincentian Villa. In addition, seniors were present from Highland Village Apartments and the Sisters of Charity for a total of 51 adults. When the curtain opened more than 100

students of the 222 enrolled at the academy were involved in the production in various ways. Roles that included the cast, crew, musicians, ushers, a logo contest, make-up and costumes. Some costumes were borrowed from Central Catholic High School and Oakland Catholic High School. The 36-member cast included eight children who performed as village children. There included: two from Holy Cross Academy, two from Providence Heights Alpha School, one from Blessed Francis Seelos Academy, one from Mars Area Primary Center, one from Mars Area Elementary School and one from My School Preschool in Mars. Sarazen explained the whole theme of the show is tradition. “There are multiple scenes where the community comes together and I wanted to have children of all ages present to make the production more realistic.” Canton pointed out when you are in the performing arts it’s a more realistic picture to interact with others besides your classmates and outside your school in a production. She said it creates a more well-rounded experience

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for them. “Obviously not all will be involved in the theater, but we like to focus on the students getting a real world view and experience as much as possible.” She felt Sarazen’s idea to include other schools was wonderful. “I think collaboration between the schools definitely strengthens the community when you include the gifts and skills of others. We are community partners in different ways. It broadens our family. When you’re situated in a community it makes sense to include them. If there’s an activity in the nearby parishes and parish schools, they also include Vincentian students and they’re happy to participate.” Canton noted the strong support that comes from parents for the production. The entire production is self-funded by the school’s theatre boosters and fundraisers. “Our parent volunteers are amazing,” she said. “I’ve not seen anything like it. We would not be able to do this without them. They do everything from fundraising to public relations to making the costumes.” Carol Pellegrino is a parent volunteer with theatre boosters who shares marketing and communication duties with volunteer, Dina Muth. Chris Yakim also volunteers with Muth

We are community partners in different ways. It broadens our family. When you’re situated in a community it makes sense to include them. If there’s an activity in the nearby parishes and parish schools, they also include Vincentian students and they’re happy to participate.” — Rita Canton, principal providing media outreach. Together they work with Lauren Soller, co-chair and treasurer; Jennifer Beck, secretary; and some 20 committee members. There are an additional 50-70 parents who help with tasks including organizing baskets for the Chinese auction, building sets, 50/50 raffle, basket raffle, selling ads, preparing food for the concession stands and sponsorships, congratulatory gifts, sewing costumes and more.

Pellegrino, who lives in the North Hills, is a member of St. Sebastian Parish. In January, she noticed many walk-ins and online ticket sales from the community. She says the production provides an entertainment event that showcases the students and promotes local businesses. Kelly Shannon, a member of Sts. John and Paul Parish, has lived in the community for 25 years. He sees the show as another way the school gives back to local businesses by listing them in the program and word of mouth. With three children he has been a parent volunteer in different roles for 12 years. In his work with congratulatory gifts, he described the school as having a symbiotic relationship with community merchants. Shannon acknowledges the hard work and dedication from everyone involved in the musical. Watching his children participate he observed improvements in their confidence in public speaking, interacting and performing in front of an audience. There is a “no-cut” policy that allows any student who wants to be in the production

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PRODUCTION Continued from Page 5 to be in it and they work with them. “Everybody who wants to participate can participate,” he said. For Yakim, a parishioner St. Teresa of Avila who lives in Perrysville, the variety of opportunities for students to participate in the musical are impressive. “I think all kids learn their niche and that you don’t need to be the lead actor to play a significant role in it,” he said. To audition for a role in the annual school musical there is no acting or theater experience required for students. For those interested, Sarazen said, Vincentian Theatre Camp is offered in the summer with beginner and advanced level courses in voice, dance, acting and auditioning for incoming freshmen to graduated seniors. Registration to attend the camp is held in June. Enrollment is open to all area high school students. Beck, a mother of five children and a parent volunteer for two years, attends Assumption Parish. She believes musical theater is a great

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Felician sisters respond to call from grass-roots community organization Initially unsure what to expect, they take the plunge By VALERIE OLTMANNS When Sister Mary Rene Procopio recalled the spring of 2002, she immediately remembered the words of Jesus — words that echoed within her that spring, words that would serve as a clarifying call to her. “Whoever receives one child such as this in my name receives me ...” Matthew 18:4 The passage was a veritable klieg light onto the road that lay ahead, illuminating the path of Sister Rene’s next ministry — prompting a leap of faith for her and Sisters Mary Alexis Mikrut and Mary Leona Bzura, who together were asked to help the families of a Pennsylvania neighborhood.

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Sister Mary Rene Procopio with students at the Mooncrest Neighborhood Programs’ After-School Program. She passed away March 10 after a long illness.

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FELICIAN Continued from Page 7 It was undoubtedly a step into the unknown. The sisters had few resources and no facility in which to serve. They were not familiar with the neighborhood. And the residents were equally unfamiliar with Catholic sisters — let alone the three Catholic sisters who were to appear on their streets. Yet, they were undaunted. Fifteen years ago, the Felician sisters responded to a call from The Neighborhood Mooncrest Association — a residents’ grass-roots organization working to help mitigate the decline of their beloved Moon Crest neighborhood in Moon Township. Their response was, by definition, a leap of faith. The sisters stepped into the unknown, knowing only this: they would bring the light of Christ into the neighborhood community. That fledgling response has grown into the thriving Mooncrest Neighborhood Programs, a Felician-sponsored ministry

Sister Mary Clarence Borkoski tutors a student at the After-School Program, a cornerstone of the Mooncrest Neighborhood Programs ministry.

founded by the Felician sisters and shepherded by Sister Rene Procopio since its inception. She died March 10 after a three-year battle with progressive bulbar palsy, a form of ALS. Today, Mooncrest’s executive director

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welcoming, nurturing environment in which to do their homework each day, improve study habits and develop social skills. Teen homework help sessions, monthly music lessons, weekly art and music lessons, summer camps, a monthly pasta dinner for the children and adults, together with a GED program, a Health and Wellness program, faith sharing, and a weekly morning social for adults round out this bustling ministry’s outreach to the neighborhood residents. The Felician presence, which now consists of Sisters Mary Thaddea Meyers, Judith Marie Blizzard and Desiré AnneMarie Findlay, is keenly felt and gratefully received by the members of this hilltop community west of Pittsburgh. The sisters live among the very people they serve, their residential presence a testament to their desire to be one with those they serve, living as neighbor to and for one another. Through this ministry, the Felician sisters strive to not only help the children and families in this community, but also to help revitalize a once-flourishing community. On any given afternoon at the Mooncrest Community Center you can hear and see children engaging in whole new worlds of opportunity — opportunities they would never have known had it not been for the Felician program. You can hear the angelic strains of a harp cascade out a window as a child learns to play a new melody. You can hear laughter and cheers rise up from the center’s outdoor basketball court as children test their basketball mettle with a group of collegiate basketball players. You can see a beautiful palette of colors emerge as a child experiences creative expression on canvas for the first time. And you can see the simple joy of children learning to read and the exhilarating experience of being transported to exciting new places and experiences via a book. It’s all a part of the Mooncrest experience. Sister Rene wove together a rich tapestry of experiences and opportunities that came to define the Felician Mooncrest ministry. Over the years the ministry has grown to meet the needs of adults as well as children. Art lessons are offered each week by the Sweetwater Center for the Arts, a local center devoted to enriching the lives of children and adults through art education and cultural programming. Sister Rene partnered with the local

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YMCA to offer swimming lessons to the children of this ministry. A strong partnership with Robert Morris University includes students from the university’s nursing program who serve as volunteers, members of the university’s men’s and women’s basketball teams, as well as men’s lacrosse teams who also regularly volunteer to help students with their homework in the After-School Program. When the homework is done, the university teammates often invite the children onto the center’s outdoor court for a game of basketball. Partnerships with other organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh, area churches, volunteers from the Felician-sponsored Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School, Moon School District, individuals from across many professional disciplines, as well

as volunteers from the Mooncrest neighborhood have helped the program to blossom. Success stories abound of individuals who have been served by the Felician sisters at Mooncrest. Lives transformed by education and training, offering hope and joy. “It is easy to see the hand of God in this ministry,” said Sister Judith Marie, mission leader at Mooncrest. “The sisters have built, and continue to build, a relationship with the people living here in the Mooncrest neighborhood,” she said. “They are very present to the people they serve, living among them, working with them, being the face of Christ to them.” Oltmanns is executive director, Office of Communications for the Felician Sisters of North America.

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New parish finding its way with blessing of patron saint By KATHLEEN HEINO On Epiphany Sunday, 2017, Bishop David Zubik established St. Katharine Drexel Parish, uniting five parishes in southwestern Pennsylvania. The merger stemmed from nearly a year-long study by five former parishes of Bentleyville, California, Fredericktown/Marianna and Roscoe to make a recommendation to the bishop. Parishioners and staff alike were humbled to have St. Katharine as their new patroness. The significance of this faithful and contemporary saint — a model of authentic discipleship — was felt throughout the new community.

Parish renewal The newly-formed parish was blessed when Cordelia Biddle, relative and biographer of the saint, traveled to the parish to lead a Lenten Renewal in March 2017. The renewal theme,”Lent Through the Heart of St. Katharine Drexel,” highlighted not only St. Katharine’s life, but her spiritual writings as well as the parish conducted a nine-day novena in her honor leading up to the three-day renewal. Biddle is an independent scholar and novelist and a direct descendent of Francis Martin Drexel, grandfather of St. Katharine Drexel. Her work can be accessed at http: www.cordeliafrancesbiddle.com Biddle’s keynote presentation offered rich knowledge and deep insight into St. Katharine. She also offered reflections at a morning Mass followed by a meetand-greet and book signing in Drexel Hall. Biddle’s biography, “St. Katharine: The Life of Katharine Drexel,” was available for purchase. It was indeed a rare opportunity and great gift to the parish to have a living relative of a canonized saint visit.

Parish pilgrimage Three months later, parishioners joined their then regional vicar, Father Sam Esposito, and Father Edward Yuhas, parish administrator, on a pilgrimage to the

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Members of the newly formed St. Katharine Drexel Parish join Father Sam Esposito, far left, and Father Edward Yuhas, on a parish pilgrimage to the motherhouse of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament and shrine to the saint in Bensalem, Pennsylvania.

Motherhouse of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament and the Shrine of St. Katharine Drexel in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. The visitors were greeted by Sister Pat Downs who provided a tour of the grounds, the motherhouse and the shrine. Dr. Stephanie Morris, former archivist for the sisters and the shrine, provided a powerpoint presentation to outline the rich history of the grounds, the order and of St. Katharine Drexel’s life and ministry. Once again, Biddle was present to share the day with parishioners.

address the current opioid addiction crisis. Monetary contributions have been sent to Project Refuge, a partnership of faith-related organizations in Washington County that provide support for addiction recovery. Along with this support, the parish is looking to fund an initiative that addresses addiction rehabilitation for the incarcerated.

Heino is pastoral associate for St. Katharine Drexel in Bentleyville.

Drexel charities St. Katharine Drexel Parish is committed to continuing the mission of their new patroness. The parish has established Drexel Charities to support the ongoing educational efforts of the Sisters of the Most Blessed Sacrament as well as the overall mission of St. Katharine to those most marginalized and in need. Monetary contributions have already been sent to St. Michael Indian School in Arizona and to schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh with low-income minority populations. Additionally, Drexel Charities offers local support for programs that

Cordelia Biddle, relative and biographer of St. Katharine Drexel, during a book signing in March 2017. The event was held in conjunction with the parish Lenten renewal.

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Life Note: The following poem received the Editor’s Choice Award for outstanding achievement in poetry presented by the National Library of Poetry in 1995. The author wrote this after her son Stephen died at age 43 from pancreatic cancer. By CATHERINE MIHALIC We are living in a world of wonder, Created by God in Heaven up yonder. We are His children, He is our rock. To Him we pray and sometimes talk. He shares our life every day, In all we encounter along the way. He leads us along our path of life, Leading us though trials of joy and strife. If we are tired and sometimes weary, A prayer can help us from becoming dreary. We find ourselves working things out, It’s amazing, God is with us without a doubt. Sometimes we question, “Why is it me?” But this is the way He plans it to be. Have faith in all that you ever do, Know that God is Always with you.

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Mihalic is a member of Our Lady of Fatima in Hopewell Township.

For nearly 10 years, the Sisters of Divine Providence in prayer and service ministry at Providence Heights in Allison Park have volunteered their time by making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for Dr. Jim Withers’ Operation Safety Net. His program provides medical treatment to the homeless in Pittsburgh. On the third Tuesday of every month, Sisters gather in an assembly line and make and individually bag the sandwiches. The bread is donated by a local1:30 groceryPM store chain and1 the peanut butter and jelly are donated from local parishes and food drives. “It’s a 1/10/17 Page wonderful opportunity to provide nourishment to the homeless and a great volunteer activity for our retired sisters,” says Sister Betty Sundry, director of social concerns, who started the direct service ministry.

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Neighborhood’s abandoned dog offers lessons in kindness By MARY SIVY Grudgingly, my husband and I accepted our son’s hound dog pup. It was supposed to be a German Shepherd. I didn’t realize at the time that our pup had a look-alike that was abandoned in our neighborhood. A Spanish-speaking family must have owned him because I learned he would only respond to commands given in Spanish. He came to our house because he was attracted to our pup. I had my first encounter with him in our front yard. I wondered how our dog had escaped the house until I saw a blue collar around his neck. I realized that our dog’s was black. He was very shy at first because he had been on his own for a while. Eventually, he gained my trust and would sit with us outside. He became known as “Old Dog” to me. Our pup didn’t take to him as he wanted to be number one. Then the natural order of things

started to change. Old Dog began to stay more and more at our house. In his attempt to get our pup to accept him, he hunted down a rabbit and brought a portion of it to our pup as a peace offering. It seemed to work because they began to form a trust after that — even though I wasn’t pleased with his offering. Meanwhile, my husband was seeking a home for Old Dog. I was torn because Old Dog would growl when I tried to play ball with him and I was afraid he might bite. My husband’s co-worker agreed to take him. He lived in the country. I cried when they took him away thinking how unfair life was for him especially it seemed because he had chosen us. My hope is that God has looked down on his little creature and blessed him with a good loving home on a country road that leads to his master’s farm. Old Dog reminded me of a refugee in so much need of acceptance. He was willing to offer his meal to our pup in spite of his

meanness. Would I be that generous with my gifts or would I ignore the person in need of acceptance and caring? As the privileged ones who have dominion over all God’s creatures, we can learn a lesson from these humble dogs. We can start in our own front yards and reach out to help others in surrounding communities.

Sivy is a member of Our Lady of Fatima in Hopewell Township.

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School wins Learning Garden contest St. Benedict the Moor School in Pittsburgh’s Hill District neighborhood, has won a Captain Planet Foundation Learning Garden following a contest last year in cooperation with Giant Eagle and Dole Packaged Foods. The schools are all in the supermarket chain’s service area. The other winning schools are West Liberty K-5 in Pittsburgh, JW Reason Elementary School in Hilliard, Ohio and Rebecca Stallman Southgate School in Canton, Ohio. The winners will receive a comprehensive schoolyard garden this spring, complete with five raised beds, lesson kits filled with supplies, a fully-equipped garden cooking cart and strategies for summer garden maintenance. The Learning Garden program provides a context for multidisciplinary learning, ranging from nutrition and science to social studies, math and language arts. Students benefit by expanding their palates, taste-testing healthy foods and learning about food origins. “We are very excited for the winning

schools and look forward to working with them to have the garden installed soon,” said Larry White, vice president – sales, Dole Packaged Foods. He added, “The kids will really enjoy planting their gardens and seeing what wonderful items they will be able to grow and harvest.” “At Giant Eagle, we’ve been passionate about giving back to the communities we serve for as long as we’ve been in business, and supporting education has always been a top priority,” said Jannah Jablonowski, Giant Eagle spokesperson. “We couldn’t be more excited to play a role in bringing these learning gardens to life for the winning schools.” CPF is a grant-making foundation that has funded over 2,600 hands-on environmental education projects with schools and nonprofits that serve children in all 50 U.S. states and in 25 countries internationally. More than 1.4 million children have directly participated in and benefited from these educational projects.

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Thinking of Marriage? The Catholic Church is here to support you in making that decision, in planning a wedding and in your preparations for married life. Here’s an FAQ:

Brian and Nancy Stevens, may be reached at 412-861-0262 or eeweekends@verizon. net. Some parishes offer marriage preparation groups and marriage mentoring with an experienced married couple. For further information about any of these programs, call 412-456-3112.

How can I have a happy marriage? In a happy marriage, each spouse is committed to loving the other in ways that put their relationship above his or her individual desires and concerns. The love, strength and patience required to do this comes by the grace of God, who is at the center of a happy marriage. The role of the church in marriage preparation, in the wedding ceremony and in continuing support after the vows, is to assist the couple in creating a loving home in which Jesus guides them in all their decisions.

What issues are covered in marriage preparation? Marriage preparation programs help couples to understand the practical and spiritual realities of married life. Typical topics include the meaning of marriage; faith, prayer and the church; communication and conflict resolution; children, parenthood and natural family planning; finances; and relationships with the extended family. As part of their preparation, many couples complete a premarital questionnaire to identify issues for discussion.

What is marriage? Marriage is a commitment between a woman and a man to love and support each other in good times and in bad, until they are parted by death. For those who are able to conceive naturally, marriage is also a commitment to be open to the gift of children and to cooperate with God in raising a family. The couple’s commitment is blessed by God, in part through the prayers and support of the Christian community. God is present in a marriage between two baptized persons, giving them the love and the strength to live up to their vows. That is why marriage is a Catholic sacrament. However, marriage between a Catholic and a non-Christian — someone who has never been baptized — can also be recognized by the Catholic Church.

What should we do when we decide we want to marry in the Catholic Church? Before you make any other arrangements, and at least six months before the proposed date of the wedding, contact your parish and make an appointment to talk with the priest, deacon or staff person responsible for preparing couples for marriage. The priest, deacon, or staff person will explain the process of marriage preparation. It’s important to have that conversation before you make other wedding arrangements, such as renting a hall or hiring musicians.

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Colleen Rita Hyland and Michael Charles White were married Sept. 2, 2017, at St. Anselm Church of Word of God Parish in Rankin-Swissvale.

Why does the church require engaged couples to participate in a marriage preparation program? We want you to have a happy marriage. That takes more than being in love and good intentions. These sessions help prepare you for a lifetime commitment so that you will have the knowledge and skills to build a loving home and to forgive when you disappoint each other. It’s an opportunity to assess your relationship so you understand each other better. The time and love that you put into this program is a crucial investment in your life together.

What marriage preparation programs are available? The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh has several options, and every couple must choose one. The Diocesan Pre-marriage Program consists of four evening classes held four times each year at St. Paul Cathedral Parish in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood. Engaged Encounter Weekends are offered several times a year. The Engaged Encounter Diocesan Reservation Couple,

Is there a cost for marriage preparation programs? Most programs charge a modest fee to cover the cost of materials. Programs that require an overnight stay include an additional cost for rooms and meals. Assistance is frequently available for couples who would otherwise be unable to participate. Ask your priest or deacon about such assistance.

Why does the church teach that marriage is a sacrament?

You probably learned in catechism that “A sacrament is an outward sign that inwardly communicates God’s grace.” Jesus elevated marriage, a natural relationship between a man and a woman, to the status of a sacrament because it is a sign of his gentle, generous and sacrificial love for his church. This teaching from St. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians echoes the Hebrew prophets, who saw the marriage of a man and a woman as a symbol of the covenant relationship between God and his people. Christian marriage embodies the love of Jesus for his church — the people of God — and makes him present in our midst. As with all of the other sacraments, marriage is not just for the good of the individuals or the couple, but for the community as a whole. Through marriage, Jesus, the author of all

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Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh DIOCESAN PRE-MARRIAGE PROGRAM The following concerns the Diocesan Pre-Marriage Instruction classes, which are held at St. Paul Cathedral church hall, in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh. Ø Registration by mail is required at least one (1) week prior to the start of the session. Ø The priest or deacon completing the sacramental paperwork for your Sacrament of Marriage (“Interviewing priest or deacon”) should complete and sign the bottom section of your registration. Ø INCOMPLETE REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. To eliminate registration delays, please call us with any questions prior to mailing. Ø INCLUDE REGISTRATION FEE ($80, payable to Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh) WITH REGISTRATION. MAIL TO: Diocesan Pre-Marriage Program • 2900 Noblestown Road • Pittsburgh, PA 15205 Ø Confirmation of your registration will be sent via e-mail. Ø There is a maximum of 60 couples per session. Ø NO PARKING is permitted IN THE CATHEDRAL LOT. Ø COUPLES SHOULD PARK AT OAKLAND CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, 144 N. Craig St. (across the street from the right side of the church building). ENTER the Oakland Catholic High School parking area from North Craig Street. Pull up close to the iron gate and it will open automatically. DEPART the parking lot onto Neville Street (opposite the entrance). Pull up close to the gate and it will open automatically. (It is one way entering the lot and one way going out.) Ø All classes are held at St. Paul Cathedral church hall (lower level), Fifth Avenue at North Craig Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (Oakland). The Cathedral is fully accessible. Elevator entrance is at the left side (rear section) of the church building. Pre-marriage class entrance is at the left side (middle section) of the church building. Ø IN THE EVENT OF A CANCELLATION (emergency/inclement weather), NOTIFICATION WILL BE SENT TO YOUR

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E-MAIL ADDRESS.

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P Classes are held once a week for four weeks, on Tuesday or Thursday evenings. If you cannot attend one session during a particular week, you may attend the alternate class for that week. Attendance at all four sessions is required. P Each session is held 7 to 9:30 p.m. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. Please arrive early the first night to sign in and receive your Couples’ Information Packet. P Please contact our office at least two weeks prior to the start of the session to request any accommodations

or to address any other particular needs you may have, i.e., ASL interpreter, etc. For more information and registration, call 412-456-3112 or visit www.diopitt. org/marriage-preparation.

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'u' May10, Thurs., Ascension of our Lord, Jesus Christ: Mass is at 6 PM and class begins at 7 PM. ◊ Oct.25, Thurs., class location is moved to Synod Hall (behind Cathedral) ✓ Classes run once a week for four weeks, on Tuesday or Thursday evenings (select one). If you cannot attend one session during a particular week, you may attend the alternate class for that week. ✓ Doors open at 6:30 PM. Please arrive early the first night to sign in and receive your Couples' Information Packet. ✓ Please contact our office at least two weeks prior to the start of the session to request any accommodations or to address any other particular needs you may have, i.e., ASL interpreter, etc. ✓ INCOMPLETE REGISTRATION FORMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AND WILL BE RETURNED. Please contact us with any questions prior to mailing.

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Engaged Encounter A Wedding Is A Day. A Marriage Is A Lifetime! Catholic Engaged Encounter will help prepare engaged couples for their lives as husband and wife. For details and a schedule of upcoming Engaged Encounter weekends, log onto www.Pittsburgh EngagedEncounter.org or call us at 412.861.0262

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PARISH PRE-MARRIAGE PROGRAMS 2018 CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH

To register, contact the person listed for that particular parish.

This schedule is continually updated as we are made aware of additional programs at the parish level. The most up-to-date information is located at: www.diopitt.org/marriage-preparation parish pre-marriage programs listed below are as-needed or on-going.

Diocesan Marriage preparation classes This information is provided to assist you in preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage. Every couple is required to participate in a diocesanapproved marriage preparation program, which should be taken at least six months prior to your wedding. The Pre-Marriage program is offered in three models, any one of which will satisfy the requirement: the diocesan-sponsored program, a parish-sponsored class, or the Engaged Encounter Weekend. Date

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love, is present in their relationship, their family, their community and all of society. God’s grace sustains the couple throughout their marriage. That is why marriage, which symbolizes Christ’s love for all of us, is a powerful outward sign that inwardly communicates God’s grace. That’s why marriage is a sacrament.

Does one of us have to belong to the parish we get married in? No. You may marry in any church in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, but you will have to arrange for a priest or deacon to officiate if the parish clergy are not available. While couples sometimes choose a church that is especially pretty, it is good to consider the spiritual value of marrying in the place where you regularly worship. Every Mass can be an opportunity to remember your vows and your commitment to love one another.

Does it cost a lot of money to get married in the Catholic Church? Only if you want it to. If you are marrying

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in your own parish church, there is usually no cost for the building and modest fees for musicians. If you choose another parish, some will charge little or nothing, and others have significant costs. In cases of financial need, the couple should speak with the pastor, who can reduce or waive the fees. The clothing worn by the bride, groom and wedding party is a matter of personal choice, as is any reception afterward. The church encourages each couple to invest far more in their future life together than in the events of a single day. One way to do that is to avoid the financial strain of paying for expensive clothes or a fancy celebration. No couple should delay marriage solely due to the cost of a reception. They can marry in a simple church ceremony and wait for a future anniversary to throw a party.

Can we have a Catholic wedding outside a church building? Catholic weddings take place in church because marriage is a sacrament and because the church — the people of God — is making a commitment to support the couple. A marriage ceremony is a church celebration, not a private event. The travel and bridal industries work hard to persuade couples to marry in secular settings. But God calls

couples to exchange vows in a place of prayer to which they will return to seek his help and strength. On a practical level, churches are usually beautiful, generally inexpensive and you needn’t worry about rain soaking the bridal party or guests. You can, of course, hold the reception in your favorite romantic spot. In certain circumstances where there are pressing reasons to have a wedding some place other than in a Catholic church, the local Catholic bishop must give permission.

Under what circumstances can a Catholic validly marry in a venue other than a Catholic church?

The local bishop may permit a wedding in a non-Catholic church or in another suitable place if there is a sufficient reason to do so. One example would be if a Catholic seeks to marry a Baptist whose father is the pastor of the local Baptist church, and the father wants to officiate at the wedding. In these circumstances, the bishop could permit the couple to marry in the Baptist church. This is called “dispensation from canonical form.” As long as the couple follows proper church procedures and requests the appropriate dispensations, the church will recognize this as a valid Catholic marriage. A priest or deacon will help the couple to obtain the

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necessary permissions and dispensations prior to the wedding.

When a Catholic marries a nonCatholic, must they promise to raise the children in the Catholic faith? The Catholic spouse must promise to do everything possible to have the children baptized and raised in the Catholic faith. The non-Catholic spouse does not have to make this promise, but he or she is made aware of the promise.

Can we choose our music? Yes, as long as it is music that celebrates the presence of God in your lives. The reception after the ceremony is the place for your favorite pop song that celebrates your love for each other. But the music at a wedding is part of the prayer for Jesus to be at the center of your life together, and it must reflect that relationship. The music minister at the parish can help you select appropriate sacred music.

Can we have a Mass at our wedding? The Ritual Mass “For the Celebration of Marriage” has special readings and prayers that focus on love and marriage. Normally, the Ritual Mass is celebrated at a marriage between two baptized Catholics. If the situation warrants, and the local bishop gives permission, the Ritual Mass may be celebrated for a marriage between a Catholic and a baptized person who is not a Catholic. In such cases, Holy Communion is not given to the non-Catholic spouse or the non-Catholic guests. For a wedding between a Catholic and another kind of Christian, you should talk with the priest about whether it may be wiser to use “The Order of Celebrating Matrimony Without Mass,” in order to avoid any sense of division or hurt feelings. The celebration of a marriage without Mass is always the case in a marriage between a baptized Catholic and a nonbaptized person.

Does the church offer any programs to help couples sustain and improve their marriage?

Yes. Peer ministry for married couples is widespread. Many couples participate in Marriage Encounter (www.wwme.org), which offers a weekend experience and ongoing support. Couples also meet in parish-based small groups, and in small groups sponsored by ministries such as Teams of Our Lady and the Christian Family Movement. Some parishes sponsor a retreat day or evening of reflection for married couples. Others offer

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a mentoring system that matches older couples with younger ones. Retrouvaille offers a lifeline for troubled marriages, including those broken by divorce but where the former spouses wish to reunite. For information about any of these programs, call 412-456-3112.

One or both of us are divorced. Can we marry in the Catholic Church?

for a Catholic wedding you will first need the written declaration from the church that the prior marriage wasn’t valid. This can take many months, which is one reason why it’s important to speak with a priest before you make other arrangements for the wedding.

What does it mean to have a “valid marriage?”

Divorced persons may marry in the church if a church court has determined that the prior marriage wasn’t valid according to church law. Many factors can render the marriage invalid, and the procedure to try to discover them is called the “annulment process.” The annulment process is free of charge in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. You can find out more about it, and begin the paperwork at http://diopitt.org/annulments/ welcome. In order to make arrangements

Just as governments have requirements for recognition of a civil marriage, such as a marriage license and a minimum age, the Catholic Church has requirements for validity. A valid Catholic marriage requires four elements: (1) the spouses are free to marry in the eyes of both the church and the state; (2) they freely exchange their consent; (3) in consenting to marry, they have the intention to marry for life, to be faithful to

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If a Catholic wants to marry a nonCatholic, how can they ensure that the marriage is recognized by the church?

one another and to be open to children; and (4) their consent is given in the presence of two witnesses and a properly authorized church minister. Exceptions to the last requirement must be approved by church authority.

In addition to meeting the four criteria for a valid Catholic marriage, the Catholic must seek permission from the local bishop to marry a non-Catholic. If the person is a non-Catholic Christian, this permission is called “permission to enter into a mixed marriage.” If the person is a non-Christian, the permission is called “dispensation from disparity of cult.” The priest or deacon helping to prepare the couple for marriage can assist with this permission process.

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What limitations do Catholics face if their marriage isn’t valid? Couples in an invalid marriage are invited and welcomed to participate in the community of the parish. However, they are unable to serve in leadership or volunteer roles related to catechesis, sacramental preparation, as extraordinary ministers of holy Communion or as readers. Those in invalid marriages are also required to refrain from receiving holy Communion, but are strongly encouraged to attend Mass each week. Catholics who are in this situation should speak with a priest or deacon, as there are often ways to remedy the situation.

If I marry a non-Christian, is it a valid marriage in the eyes of the church? Yes. The church may recognize the validity of a marriage between a Catholic and a non-Christian (someone who has never been baptized). Such marriages are blessed by God, and may be witnessed by a priest or deacon who has been given permission to do so. However, they are not considered sacramental because only one spouse has received the sacrament of baptism.

If I hire an officiant — such as a man who left the Catholic priesthood to marry — to conduct a marriage ceremony according to the Catholic liturgy, will that be a valid marriage? No, because the clergyman is no longer in good standing and the bishop hasn’t given permission for the wedding. The couple will be limited in their ability to participate fully in the life of the church.

If two Catholics, or a Catholic and nonCatholic, are married invalidly in the eyes of the church, what should they do? They should approach a priest or deacon to resolve the situation. Sometimes the solution is easy and fast, other times it isn’t. But in all circumstances, the clergy want to help you live a fully Catholic life and accompany you through whatever challenges you face in doing so.

This question-and-answer article is from the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Additional resources can be found at https://diopitt.org/marriagepreparation.

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Bend, don’t break By DAVID GIBSON “Stress-Proof Your Marriage,” by Cory and Heidi Busse. Our Sunday Visitor (osv.com; 800-348-2440), 2009. 64 pages. $8.95. Because “difficult times visit every marriage,” the goal of “Stress-Proof Your Marriage” is to strengthen couples “so that when life’s challenges happen, (a) marriage will bend, not break.” The authors, Cory and Heidi Busse, are a married couple who “feel qualified to give marital advice not because our marriage has been perfect, but because we’ve had our own challenges.” The couple’s writing and editing backgrounds appear to have served them well in developing a readable, useful little book. The Busses express concern that “images of love and marriage today reinforce the idea

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that real love is easy” and that “experiencing hardship means you’ve married the wrong person.” The reality is, however, that a wife and husband remain “human beings” who make mistakes, argue and let each other down. Of course, if a marriage is not a “constant honeymoon,” these authors do not find it “all gloom and dirty dishes either.” I enjoyed the book’s chapter on laughter. The authors regard laughter as beneficial to human health. And “doing things that are good for your health is tantamount to doing things that are good for your marriage,” they say. This book is presented by the authors as a “30-minute read.” But I suspect that after 30 minutes, most readers will just be nearing the book’s midpoint. Nonetheless, this is a book that won’t require a large time commitment by the reader. I wonder, though, if some would benefit from spreading their reading out over a few days — perhaps reading and reflecting on just a couple of chapters at a time. The book’s 10 chapters constitute a sort of checklist of points for married couples to bear in mind — points, perhaps, that over time receive less attention than they deserve in the rush and routine of a couple’s daily life. For example, “Stress-Proof Your Marriage”

reminds spouses that it is important for them to eat together and that doing so affects their health and well-being in positive ways. That sounds like an easy-to-follow guideline, but how many couples find themselves eating fewer and fewer meals together as a “busy, overstressed” lifestyle takes its toll? One chapter in the book encourages couples to “swallow hard and talk seriously about money.” At the same time, it calls attention to reports that a majority of married couples do not make decisions together when it comes to “day-to-day finances.” Their insights on developing a household budget are helpful. A good budget demands that couples rigorously track their spending, the Busses explain. But if a budget is truly going to help a couple, it also will be essential that they reach a measure of agreement on what they consider priorities.

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Anniversaries

Golden

Ed and Laurita

John and Hilda

Ed and Laurita (Mullin) Churma We first met at the Friday night dance at the old Sherwyn Hotel in Downtown Pittsburgh in 1963. I was attending night school at Carnegie Tech after serving in the Air Force. Laurita was a registered nurse, having graduated from the Pittsburgh Hospital School of Nursing. We married in 1967 at St. Luke Church in Carnegie, and are longtime members of St. Therese Church in Munhall. I am a retiree of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. We were graced with three children (two of whom graduated from Oakland Catholic and Central Catholic). They earned degrees in audiology, meteorology and occupational therapy. We are proud grandparents of a 4-yearold and 1-year-old twins. Laurita was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and a volunteer in many diverse organizations throughout her life and had many friends. We always looked forward to celebrating the Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass at St. Paul Cathedral. My daughter and I attended this Mass in October 2017 to honor Laurita and celebrate our 50 years of marriage. God called Laurita home earlier in 2017.

John and Hilda Ann (Kowal) Dziadyk John and Hilda Ann Dziadyk will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary July 20, 2018. They were married July 20, 1968, at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church on Pittsburgh’s South Side. They are the proud parents of John Michael (Kristi) and Steven Walter (Donna) Dziadyk,

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Dennis and Catherine

James and Mary

and loving grandparents of Steven, Alyssa, Matthew, John Jr., Andrew and Alex Dziadyk. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated at Holy Apostles Parish in July, followed by a dinner reception with family and friends at Salvatore’s Restaurant. A family vacation to Florida is being planned. Together, they were proprietors of Chester’s Agency on Pittsburgh’s South Side for 30 years.

Dennis Garrett and Catherine Ann Kenny Garrett Dennis Garrett and Catherine Ann Kenny Garrett of Darlington will mark their 50th wedding anniversary May 31, 2018. They are the parents of William Kenny Garrett and wife, Dr. Itza’ Zavala-Garrett, who live in Arlington, Virginia, and Steven Matthew Garrett and his girlfriend, Andrea Heidlbergerova, who live in Truckee, California. Dennis owned and operated the CrossleyEconomy Co. in East Palestine, Ohio, for 35 years. Cathy worked for the Wilkinsburg School District as a second-grade teacher; co-owned and was director of Teddy Bear Day Care Center in the Chippewa Elementary School; and worked for 16 years at McGuire Memorial Home and School in New Brighton before retiring. Dennis is grand knight of Knights of Columbus Council 604 at St. Monica Parish in Chippewa. Dennis and Cathy keep active in K of C activities, the St. Joseph Adoration Chapel at St. Monica and sing in the church choir. They enjoy dancing and are members of the North Country Trail Association in western Pennsylvania. “Keeping God at the center of our marriage has smoothed out many a rough spot

Walter and Sharon

and provided us light in times of darkness and sorrow. We thank God daily for our blessings.”

James and Mary Steiner On Sept. 14, 1968, we exchanged vows at St. Joseph Church in Coraopolis. We were starting our new life. Now it has been 50 years of sharing that life together. We are Jim and Mary (Palumbo) Steiner of McCandless Township. We met at a Catholic young adult outing in North Park. We both saw each other from a distance, and once we finally met that day, we felt like we already knew each other. We have three children, Beth Ann, James Matthew and one grandchild, Marissa. We are members of St. Alexis Parish in Wexford. Jim is a member of the Knights of Columbus, and Mary sings in the Resurrection Choir and is a lector.

Walter Wojciechowski and Sharon Stewart Walter Wojciechowski and Sharon Stewart were married May 4, 1968, when Walt was on a weekend pass from the U.S. Army. They are members of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Carnegie. Walt is a member of Knights of Columbus Council 11143 in Carnegie and Assembly 0939. They are blessed with a wonderful daughter, son-in-law, three grandsons and a beautiful granddaughter. Walt is retired from the Pittsburgh School District. They enjoy being with family and attending the grandchildren’s activities and going on motorcycle trips with members of their family. They thank God for all the blessings.

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Date

Time

Length

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May 4-5 (Fri & Sat)

Fri 7:00-10:30pm Sat 9am-1:00pm

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Our Lady of Joy

Holiday Park

2000 O'Block Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15239

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St. Joseph

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Greg Callaghan

412-795-3388 greg@ourlad�ofjo�.org

$50 out-of-parish

Kathy Cosnotti

$100

Deacon Jim Grab or Deacon Mike Babcock

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Holy Apostles

Activities Bldg. 3171 Churchview Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15227

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St. Winifred

2 days

550 Sleepy Hollow Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15228

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119 W. Chestnut St. Washington, PA 15301

St Albert the Great

Mt. Lebanon (Benedict Hall)

OCTOBER 2018 Oct 5-6 (Fri & Sat) Oct 27 & Nov 3 (2 Saturdays)

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Butler area parishes of St. Michael the Archangel, St. Paul and St. Peter

Washington (Middle School bldg)

St. Michael the Archangel

432 Center Ave. Butler, PA 16001 (Parish Hall)

[20 couples max. Retreat fills quickly; register early.]

Engaged Encounter Marriage Preparation In addition to the diocesan and parish pre-marriage programs, another option for engaged couples is the Engaged Encounter Weekend. Engaged Encounter is a weekend retreat away with other engaged couples with plenty of time alone together to dialogue honestly and intensively about their prospective lives together — their strengths and weaknesses, desires, ambitions, goals, their attitudes about money, sex, children, family, church and society — in a face-to-face way. Engaged Encounter is an invitation to go deeper in communication, vital for the growth of relationships and healthy marriages.

Local Website: pittsburghengagedencounter.org National Website: engagedencounter.org For local reservations call: 412-861-0262 or email: eeweekends@verizon.net TO VOLUNTEER to help Engaged Encounter, contact Rick and Carol Behring at 724-316-2820 or rcbehring@zoominternet.net

World-Wide Marriage Encounter Looking for a way to increase the love and romance in your marriage? Do you need time just for the two of you? A World Wide Marriage Encounter weekend may be just the answer! Instead of simply listening to lectures about how to improve your marriage, you will actually learn a practical communication technique and have an opportunity to rediscover your hopes and dreams for your marriage.

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Parish Hall Rentals Available throughout the Diocese of Pittsburgh Below is a listing of Parish Social Halls throughout the Diocese of Pittsburgh that are available for rental. All halls are handicap accessible, unless otherwise indicated. ALLEGHENY COUNTY St. Colman, Turtle Creek Church hall, 100 Tri-Boro Ave., Turtle Creek, PA 15145 Capacity: 125 Catering not provided. Not handicap accessible School cafeteria, 547 Hunter St., Turtle Creek, PA 15145 Capacity: 200. Catering not provided. Handicap accessible Contact: Gerry Meyer, Business Manager Phone: 412-823-2564 E-Mail: stcolman@verizon.net Website: www.saintcolmanchurch.org Epiphany, Uptown McDowell Hall, 164 Washington Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (next to PPG Paints Arena) Capacity: 250 Catering not provided. Contact: George Ogozala Phone: 412-279-5669 Website: www.epiphanychurch.net

Capacity: 200. Catering not provided Contact: Pat Muic, Steward of Facilities Phone: 412-678-6275 E-mail: saintmarkparishdiopitt@gmail. com Website: www.saintmarkdiopitt.org Port Vue Site: 1125 Romine Ave., McKeesport (Port Vue), PA 15133 Capacity: 150. Catering not provided. Contact: Pat Muic, Steward of Facilities Phone: 412-678-6275 E-mail: saintmarkparishdiopitt@gmail. com Website: www.saintmarkdiopitt.org St. Maximilian Kolbe, Homestead/ Munhall Church hall, 363 W. 11th Ave. Extension, Homestead Capacity: 300. Catering provided, as well as set up and clean up. Food included in price of hall rental. Large variety of menu items to choose from. Contact: Father Daniel Sweeney Phone: 412-461-1054 E-mail: stmaximiliankolbe@comcast. net St. Pamphilus, Beechview The Ballroom at St. Pamphilus, 1000 Tropical Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15216 Capacity: 300. Catering provided Contact: Parish Office Phone: 412-882-3227 Website: www.chesanthonycatering. com

BUTLER COUNTY St. Michael the Archangel R.C. Church, Butler Parish hall, 432 Center Ave., Butler PA 16001 Capacity: 400. Catering not provided Contact: Larry Rottman 724-282-4107, ext. 4 E-mail: lrottman@zoominternet.net Website: www. butlercitycatholicparishes.org. LAWRENCE COUNTY St. Camillus, Neshannock Twp. (New Castle) McGurk Hall, 314 W. Englewood Ave., New Castle, PA 16105 Capacity: 90. Catering not provided. Cost is $125, plus $25 security deposit that is reimbursed if all was done properly regarding rental policy. Contact: Rhonda Dolin Call 724-652-9471, ext. 10 E-mail: rectory@stcamillusparish.org Website: www.stcamillusparish.org Mary, Mother of Hope, New Castle The Parish Center, 124 N. Beaver St., New Castle, PA 16101 Capacity: 400. Catering not provided. Contact: Parish Secretary 724-658-2564 jbookmmoh@comcast.net

Parish Hall Rentals available throughout the Diocese of Pittsburgh

Holy Apostles Parish, Baldwin St. Albert the Great Church hall, 3198 Schieck St., Pittsburgh, PA 15227 Capacity: 300. Catering provided Phone: 412-884-7744 E-mail: saintalbert@comcast.net Holy Spirit, Millvale Lyceum, 608 Farragut St., Millvale, PA 15209 Capacity: 250. Catering not provided Contact: Pam Simard Phone: 412-821-4424 E-mail: businessmanager@ holyspiritmillvale.org. School cafeteria, 608 Farragut St., Millvale, PA 15209 Capacity: 100. Catering not provided Contact: Pam Simard Phone: 412-821-4424 E-mail: businessmanager@ holyspiritmillvale.org St. Louise de Marillac, Upper St. Clair LeGras Parish Hall, 320 McMurray Road, Upper St. Clair, PA 15241 Capacity: 300. Catering not provided Contact: Parish Office Phone: 412-833-1010 E-mail: stl@stlouisedemarillac.org Website: www.stlouisedemarillac.org. St. Mark, Liberty Borough Liberty Site: 3210 Liberty Way, McKeesport (Liberty Borough), PA 15133

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St. Thomas More, Bethel Park Family Life Center, 126 Fort Couch Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15241 Capacity: 64-568 people, depending on room rental and package choice. Catering available Phone: 412-283-0238 E-mail: Events@STMPGH.org Website: www.stmpgh.org/family-lifecenter St. Ursula, Allison Park Church hall, 3937 Kirk Ave., Allison Park, PA 15101 Capacity: 120. Catering not provided. Contact Chris Hartung Phone: 412-486-6700 E-mail Ursula@StUrsula.com Website: www.stursula.com BEAVER COUNTY St. Titus, Aliquippa Titan Hall, 952 Franklin Ave., Aliquippa PA 15001 Capacity: 300. Catering provided Contact: Dave Deiter Phone: 724-378-8561 E-mail: sttituschurch@comcast.net Website: www.sttituschurch.org.

WASHINGTON COUNTY St. Katharine Drexel, Bentleyville Drexel Hall, 208 Abromaitis St., Bentleyville, PA 15314 Capacity: First hall: 185, Second hall, 125, Can be used separately, or as one. Features spacious floor plan, equipped kitchen and linen rental option Catering is not provided. Contact: Stanley Glowaski Phone: 724-239-3673 E-mail: sdglowaski@gmail.com Our Lady of Miraculous Medal, Meadow Lands CCD Center, 290 Hallam Ave., Meadow Lands, PA 15347. Capacity: 150, Catering is provided. Contact: Diana James Phone: 724-228-1138 E-mail: cateringandevent@ miraculousmedalchurch.org Website: www.miraculousmedalchurch. org.

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