Monday May 12, 2008
AROUND THE DIOCESE

Spring Musical

Fifth- through eighth-grade students from St. Valentine School in Bethel Park will perform the musical “St. Val’s Gives Back” on Thursday, May 15, at 1 and 7 p.m. Admission is free.

May Mart

St. Bernard Parish in Mount Lebanon will host May Mart from 6:30- 9:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 6-10 p.m. on Friday, May 16, and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, in the parking lot behind the school. Highlights include bingo on Thursday, Guitar Hero competition on Friday and International Day on Saturday.

Magnificat Breakfast

Magnificat, a ministry to Catholic women, will host a breakfast on Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m.-noon at the Holiday Inn in Green Tree. Featured speaker is spiritual director Jan Tate. Cost is $18. To register, call 412-461-8906 or 724-772-6749.

Crops for a Cause

St. Bernadette Parish in Monroeville is hosting monthly “Crops for a Cause” from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturdays, May 17, June 21, July 12 and Aug. 9. Cost is $20, and includes seven hours of scrapbooking time on spacious tables, lunch, refreshments, door prizes and access to Creative Memories consultants. Proceeds benefit the Mission Society of Mandeville. For reservations, call 412-310-5582 or 412-380-8998.

40th Anniversary celebration

Father Peter Paul Murphy will celebrate the 40th anniversary of his priestly ordination with a Mass at 12:15 p.m. on Sunday, May 18 at St. Alphonsus Parish in Wexford.

Loss of Loved One

Capuchin Father Scott Seethaler will present “Dealing with the Grief of Losing a Loved One” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, at St. Joseph Parish in Cabot. The program will include spiritual guidance, prayer and reflection for anyone who has lost a spouse, child, parent, sibling or friend. No registration required. For information, call 724-352-3503 or 724-352- 2149.

Pro-Life Day

St. Anthony Parish in Monongahela will host a Pro-Life Day led by Benedictine Father Mark Gruber on Saturday, May 24, from 2:30-6 p.m. The program will include a conference, adoration, Benediction, rosary, Mass and refreshments. For information, call 724-258-9710.

Golf Outings

• Holy Rosary Parish in Muse will conduct an 18-hole best-ball golf invitational on Sunday, June 1, at Lindenwood Golf Club in McMurray beginning with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The cost is $99, and includes green fees, cart, refreshments and dinner. Dinner only is $25. To register or for sponsorships, call 724-745-3531, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday through Friday.

• Mount Gallitzin Academy will host a golf outing “play a round for the kids” on Friday, June 6, at Beaver Valley Golf Club in Patterson Township, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $125, and includes skill awards, prizes, refreshments and dinner. To register, call 724-869-6540 by May 16.

Bible Study

St. Frances Cabrini Parish in Center Township will hold an eight- week summer Bible study at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays, June 11, through July 30. The course will follow Jeff Cavins’ video workshop “Quick Journey Through the Bible,” and will introduce 14 narrative books of the Bible and 12 time periods. The course will be taught in small groups gathered in homes. To register, call 724-775-6363.

Volunteers Needed

Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh is in need of volunteers to drive blind and vision-impaired clients to doctors’ offices, the airport and more. Escorts for leisure group activities, such as bowling, shopping, movies and more are also needed. Those interested should call 412-368-4400.

CALENDAR

MONDAY, MAY 12

Holy hour, 7 p.m., North American Martyrs Parish, 2526 Haymaker Road, Monroeville. Includes exposition, vocation prayer, private adoration and meditation.

TUESDAY, MAY 13

Bingo, 7 p.m. every Tuesday, St. Felix Parish, 450 13th St., Freedom. All dauber and smoke-free bingo.

Mass, in honor of feast of Our Lady of Fatima, 7 p.m. (6:30 p.m. rosary), St. Andrew Parish, 1660 N. Main St., Center Township. Sponsored by the Blue Army of Butler.

Medjugorje (Marian) service, 7 p.m., St. Paul Monastery, 148 Monastery Ave., Pittsburgh’s South Side. Includes rosary, Benediction, Mass and refreshments.

Wellness series, “Think Well,” 7 p.m., North American Martyrs Parish, 2526 Haymaker Road, Monroeville. Program is free and open to the public. For information, call 412-856-1262 or 412-856-1650.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14

Card Party, noon-4 p.m., South Hills Country Club, 4305 Brownsville Road, Whitehall. Sponsored by Friends of Goodwill. Cost is $25, and includes lunch.

Meeting, Adult Bereavement Group, 6:30-8:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, 1 Grove Place, Pleasant Hills. For information, call 412-881- 2774 or 412-885-0697.

Mass with prayers for healing, 7 p.m., St. Mary, 10 St. Mary’s Lane, Cecil Township.

Sponsored by Fraternity of Priests.

THURSDAY, MAY 15

Eucharistic adoration, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., St. Valentine Parish, 2710 Ohio St., Bethel Park.

FRIDAY, MAY 16

Flea market, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sisters of Divine Redeemer motherhouse, 999 Rock Run Road, Elizabeth Township. Also, Saturday, May 17. For information, call 412-751-8600.

Concert, featuring Polish organist Marek Kudlicki, 8 p.m., Epiphany Parish, 1018 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh’s Uptown neighborhood. Featuring works of Bach, Mendelssohn, Brahms and more. Concert is free and open to public. Reception will follow.

SUNDAY, MAY 18

Pancake and sausage breakfast, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Rose of Lima Parish, 3357 Constitution Blvd., Darlington. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children 4-12, and free for children 3 and under.

Spaghetti dinner, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Anthony Parish, 225 Park Ave., Monongahela.

Featuring wines from Plum-Run Winery. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children under 10. Takeout is available.

For tickets, call 724-258-9710.

Meatloaf dinner, noon-5 p.m., St. Charles Borromeo Parish, 419 Fifth Ave., Sutersville. Cost is $7 for adults, $3.50 for children under 12.

Pasta dinner, 12:30-4 p.m., Sacred Heart School cafeteria, 325 Emerson St., Pittsburgh’s Shadyside neighborhood. For information, call 412- 661-0187.

Luncheon, 2 p.m., Alcoma Country Club, 6700 Saltsburg Road, Penn Hills. Sponsored by Christian Ladies of Our Lady of Joy Parish. Cost is $15. For tickets, call 412-795-2311, 412-793-6022 or 724-733-3997.

Educational mini-concert, featuring Celtic harps, 2:30 p.m., Synod Hall, 125 N. Craig St., Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood. Sponsored by Gaelic Arts Society. Free-will offering accepted.

Memorial prayer service, 3 p.m., Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 2900 Washington Road, Peters Township. Sponsored by Catholic Cemeteries Association.

Card and game party, 5 p.m., St. Michael Parish, 95 Highland Ave., Avella. Donation is $6, and includes door prizes and refreshments. Guests can bring a game, cards are provided. For information, call 724-587-3226.

RETREATS

St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center, 148 Monastery Ave., Pittsburgh’s South Side, 412-381-7676.

• Women’s peace and serenity retreat, 5 p.m. Friday, May 30, through noon on Sunday, June 1.

Villa Maria Community Center in Villa Maria, 724-964-8920 ext. 3241.

• “Art and Retreat: Mandalas and Prayer,” 7 p.m. Thursday, May 29, through Sunday, June 1. Cost is $270 and includes accommodations, or $180 for commuters.

• GROW Camp 2008. Once-a-week summer day camp, for boys and girls in grades 1-3, Fridays from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., June 1-Aug. 1 (excluding July 4).

Children will plant a garden, care for farm animals, walk nature trails, swim, crafts and more. Cost is $230, and includes lunch, snacks, activities and transportation, or $170 without transportation. Registration fee of $170 is due by May 29. To register, contact ext. 3387.