LXXVIII, NO. 24 DIOCESE OF LITTLE ROCK, AR IUNE 16, 1989
Paul High School
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' Pare Smith
Star Herald
- St. Paul High School
its final class during an
commencement ceremony
25 at St. Paul's church.
included an address by
Andrew J. McDonald of Little
addressed the tearful crowd
the difficult times for the St.
L's congregation.
class, which consisted of 14
from the senior and junior
was represented by Salutatorian
Gray and Valedictorian Mafia
who each expressed sadness
the closing of the school.
the graduating class of 1989, are
the last graduating class of
High School. But somewhere
inside of each one of us, a part of
ing small
Rock Bishop Andrew J.
cooperation with the
Senate, has declared diocesan
for the Billy Graham Crusade,
held at War Memorial Stadium
17-24. Bishop McDonald has
to serve on the Council of
a body of leaders of major
denominations in Arkansas,
endorses the Crusade. He has
F. O'Donnell of North
Rock, pastor of Immaculate
Church, as liaison for the
O'Donnell, working with a lay
committee, is coordinating
Rev. Billy Graham
St. Paul and everyone we've encoun-
tered on our journey will be remem-
bered," Gray said.
Throesch said: 'q'his is both a sad and
joyful time for us, as we leave that which
is beloved and familiar. The words and
examples of our teachers will echo in
our memories throughout our lives."
Bishop McDonald said that it is only
natural to grieve for the loss, but he
suggested that parishioners should not
grieve too long.
"During the school year it became
obvious that the economics would make
a difference and despite the magnifi-
cent generosity of the congregation and
the community, we were forced to close
the school,, he said. "Our church is at
a crossroads, and now it's time to turn
toward the present and the future."
Following the presentation of diplo-
mas, Dr. Danny Holt played the guitar
small ~roup leaders throughout Arkan-
sas to encourage, welcome and assist
the expected 600 Catholics who will
make a renewed commitment to Christ
during the Crusade.
Art Bailey, a Crusade associate, esti-
mates the event will draw between
20,000 and 30,000 to the stadium each
night. So far, he said, more than 450
Arkansas churches are cooperating in
the effort.
Fr. O'Donnell said that he sees ex-
citement among Catholics about the
Crusade and the potential it holds for
renewal of faith.
The small groups will equip Catho-
lics who make a commitment during
the Crusade with basic Scriptural and
prayer training tO enable them to
continue in their spiritual growth and
for full participation in the life of the
ChUrch. Fr. O'Donnell will train group
leaders in a meeting July 13, and the
Crusade will conduct two training ses-
sions in August.
Persons wishing to serve as group
leaders should contact Charles Brandt,
665-7650; Mary Lynch, 565-0702; or
Tom Sexton, 225-6747.
Saturday, June 24, there will be a
leadership breakfast at Immanuel Bap-
tist Church, 1000 Bishop St., at 8:30 AM.
The breakfast is open to the public, but
is intended especially for church lead-
ership.
For reservations, call the Crusade
Office at 375-1989 by June 22.
St. Paul's last graduating class ( Pocahontas Star Hera/d )
and sang "The Wind Beneath My
Wings."
Fr. Richard Davis presented six St.
Paul students with scholarships at the
ceremony.
Bruce Brunner, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Eugene Brunner, was awarded a Fresh-
man Academic Scholarship to the
University of Arkansas, a Merit Aca-
demic Scholarship to Christian Broth-
ers College and the Annual Staff Schol-
arship.
Jennifer Gray, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. David Gray, was awarded the Sis-
ter Imelda Pels Memorial Scholarship,
which was presented by the Student
Council, and the Annual Staff Scholar-
ship.
Darla Haynes, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Johnnie Haynes, was awarded a
Presidential Scholarship to Southern
Baptist College, the Pocahontas Feder-
ated Women's Club Scholarship, the
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His Excellency Bishop Andrew J.
McDonald announces the following
appointments:
Effective Immediately:
Rev. Francis I. Malone, JCL- Rec-
tor of Cathedral of St. Andrew; Vice
Chancellor and Vice Officialis; chair
of the Liturgy Department of the
Diocese; Member Diocesan Building
Commission.
Rev. Scott L. Marczuk, JCL - Pas-
tor, St. Mary's, North Little Rock;
Vice Chancellor and Vice Officialis.
Nancy Mumma Streit - Diocesan
Coordinator for AIDS Ministry.
Rev. Donald Walker, JCD
Chancellor
Pocahontas Kiwanis Club Scholarship,
the Martha King Memorial Scholarship
given by the PEO and the Harvey Hill
Fellowship that was awarded by the
Student Council.
Jennifer Olvey, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Richard Olvey, was awarded the
Annual Staff Scholarship and a scholar-
ship from Beta Sigma Phi.
Maria Throesch, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Carlton Throesch, was awarded the
Board of Trustees Academic Scholar-
ship to Christian Brothers College and
a full tuition scholarship to the Univer-
sity of Central Arkansas.
Michelle Ungerank, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Harold Ungerank, was
awarded the Sister Patricia Murrey
Memorial Scholarship, which was given
by the Student Council, the Valedicto-
rian Scholarship and Pastoral Grant to
Font Bonne College, and the Presiden-
tial Scholarship to Southern Baptist
College.
(Reprinted with permission.)
Bishop's Dates 12
Datebook lZ
Editorial 2
Exploring Our Faith 3
Obituaries 8
Parish News 4
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