Monday August 30, 2010
AROUND THE DIOCESE

Varied Expressions

The Steel Valley Arts Council will present a “Varied Expressions” art exhibit, featuring the work of Divine Redeemer Sister M. Edith Nemeth, at Artspace, 105 Eighth Ave. in Homestead, on Wednesdays from 5-9 p.m., and Saturdays from 12:30-5 p.m., Sept. 3-30. For more information, visit www.steelvalleyarts.org.

Fall Into Fashion

The annual “Fall into Fashion” luncheon and fashion show with Capuchin Father Scott Seethaler will be held on Sunday, Sept. 12, at the South Hills Country Club, 4305 Brownsville Road, Whitehall, with doors opening at 11 a.m., and a full-course luncheon at 1 p.m. Tickets are $35, with proceeds benefiting the Anna Seethaler Hospital in Mexico. For tickets, call 412-885-4410.

Advance Directives Forum

Gateway Hospice will sponsor an Advance Directives Forum titled “Who Will Speak for Me If I Cannot?” at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Highland, 311 Cumberland Road in Ross Township. Panelists include Joanne Andiorio, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Vincentian Collaborative System, attorney Hal English and Dr. Jose George. The program is free and open to the public. To register, call 1-877-878-2244, or 412-536-2020, ext. 2873.

Bereavement Support

St. Malachy Parish in Kennedy Township will sponsor a bereavement program starting Thursday, Sept. 16, for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. For information, call 412-771-5483.

Divorced and Separated Support

• Good Shepherd Parish in Braddock has started a separated and divorced ministry. A support group began meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 18, and will meet for 13 weeks on Wednesdays from 7-8:45 p.m. at the Sacred Heart campus of Good Shepherd Parish, 1600 Brinton Road in Braddock Hills. For more information, call 412-600-3932.

• SS. John and Paul Parish in Franklin Park and St. Richard Parish in Richland Township will sponsor a support group for those separated and divorced. The group will meet on Mondays from 7-8:45 p.m., beginning Sept. 13, in the social hall of St. Richard. The DivorceCare group is a 13-week program that explores all aspects of divorce and helps in the healing process. Pre-registration is not required. For more information, call 412-741-5456.

• St. Bernard Parish in Mount Lebanon will begin a separated and DivorceCare group that will meet on Wednesdays for 13 weeks at 7;30 p.m., beginning Oct. 16, in Fontenay Center. For more information or to speak with somebody about the program, call 412-341-3058, or e-mail mmuffelman@gmail.com.

RESTORING THE INTEGRITY OF MEDICINE

The Pittsburgh Guild of the Catholic Medical Association will hold a Mass and meeting on Sunday, Sept. 19, with Mass at 9 a.m. in the Holy Family Chapel of UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh’s Uptown neighborhood, followed by a breakfast program and talk in Clark Auditorium. Franciscan Father Daniel Pattee, associate professor of theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville, will speak on “Restoring the Integrity of Medicine: An Imperative for Christian Anthropology.” Cost is $10. To register, e-mail info@cathmedpittsburgh.org by Sept. 15.

ST. PIUS X PARISH MISSION

St. Pius X in Pittsburgh’s Brookline neighborhood will hold a parish mission Sept. 25-30. The mission will be conducted by Vincentian Father Ron Hoye, who is on the staff of DePaul University in Chicago. The mission will include Mass and homily Monday, Sept. 27, through Thursday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m. The mission is designed to be a time of special grace, personal growth, spiritual refreshment and invigoration, and an opportunity for the sacrament of reconciliation. The mission is open to all. For additional information, call 412-563-5423.

Marriage Encounter

A Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend for married couples will be held at the Four Points Sheraton Pittsburgh Airport in Robinson Township from Friday, Sept. 24, through Sunday, Sept. 26. For information or to register, call 412-635-7775, or visit www.wwme-pittsburgh.org.

Voices Carry for Auberle

The annual “Voices Carry for Auberle” event will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 28, from 6:30-10:30 p.m. in the East Hall of Heinz Field, located on Pittsburgh’s North Side. Hosted by WDVE personality Randy Baumann, the event will feature Donnie Iris, Jessica Lee, Sputzy, Johnny Angel, Jon Burton, Vanessa Campagna and more. For tickets, call 412-673-5856, ext. 1315. Proceeds benefit the 1,900 at-risk children and families Auberle serves.

Seeking singers

The North Hills Chorale is seeking singers to expand membership. The choral ensemble presents concerts primarily in December and May, and performs a variety of popular and classical music, as well as charity performances. Rehearsals are Mondays from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the chapel of Kearns Spirituality Center in McCandless Township, and will resume Sept. 13. For information, visit nhchorale.com, or call 724-889-3862 or 412-252-0752.

Tiny Tot Program

The Catholic Youth Association of Pittsburgh is accepting applications for the Tiny Tot Program at the Stephen Foster Community Center, 286 Main St. in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood. Children, who must be age 4 by Nov. 1, can attend the 10 a.m.-noon program, or 1-3 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Cost is $50 a month, plus a non-refundable $25 registration fee. To register, call 412-621-3342.

Monday August 30, 2010
CALENDAR

FRIDAY, SEPT. 3

First Friday celebration, dedicated to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, beginning with Mass at 8 a.m., St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, 10 St. Mary’s Lane, Herman. Featuring adoration, Franciscan crown rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and more.

Eucharistic adoration, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., St. Sylvester Parish, 3754 Brownsville Road, Brentwood. For information, call 412-882-8593.

Eucharistic adoration, 9:45 a.m.-5 p.m., Holy Sepulcher Parish, 1304 E. Cruikshank Road, Glade Mills.

All-night eucharistic adoration, 8 p.m., through 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, St. Lawrence O’Toole Parish, 5323 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh’s Garfield neighborhood.

Nocturnal adoration, 10 p.m., through 7 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, St. Margaret Parish, 310 Mansfield Ave., Green Tree. Call 412-921-0745.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 4

Blue Army of Butler Mass and meeting, 8 a.m. Mass, St. Paul Parish, 128 N. McKean St., Butler, followed by rosary and meeting in Collins Room.

Blue Army of Beaver, 9 a.m. Mass, St. John the Baptist Parish, 375 Linmore Ave., Baden, followed by rosary, continental breakfast and meeting. For information, call 724-869-4736 or 724-375-3846.

Labor Day festival, 6-10 p.m., All Saints Parish, 101 W. Church Ave., Masontown.

Monday August 30, 2010
RETREATS

Tabor House of Prayer, a ministry of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities, 146 Hawthorne Road, Millvale, 412-821-1149.

• Program, “The Word Among Us!,” Saturday, Sept. 4, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost is $30, and includes lunch.

St. Joseph Spirituality Center, 1020 W. State St., Baden, 724-869-6585.

• Program, “Parenting in Difficult Times,” Saturday, Sept. 11, 1-4 p.m., presented by Capuchin Father Scott Seethaler. Those who wish can stay for Mass at 4 p.m. Fee is $15.

Gilmary Retreat Center, 601 Flaugherty Run Road, Moon Township, 412-264-8400.

• Marriage enrichment dinner, Friday, Sept. 17, 7 p.m. Program includes six-course dinner and talk. Cost is $35 per couple.

Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center, 2105 Evergreen Road, Villa Maria, 724-964-8886.

• Lectio, Lunch and Labyrinth, Thursday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Presented by Cathy Cawley. Cost is $15, and includes lunch.