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The Southern Cross, Page 10 Birthright Workshop Birthright, an international, interdenominational, volunteer organization that offers help to troubled, pregnant girls and women is sponsoring a Training and Information Workshop on September 23 at Darton College, Albany, in room G-132 (behind the library, park in the back lot and walk through the breeze way). Registration will begin at 8:45 a.m. and the program will end around 3:30 p.m. A light lunch will, be provided. If you are interested in volunteering with Birthright or getting more information about this type of service, please come; there is no obligation. For further information call the Birthright office (912-883-5433) or Pat Peets (912-439-2021) or Carolyn Duclos (912-435-6712). Saint James Silent Auction The Saint James School Silent Auction is set for October 6, at 6:30 p.m. at the Saint James Narthex, 8412 Whitfield Avenue, Savannah. This year’s “Putting on the Ritz” event includes a light supper, great auction buys, danc ing, and fun. Tickets are on sale at Saint James for the bargain price of $15.00 each through October 1 (after October 1, tickets are $20.00 each). For more information, call Katrina Laygo at 354-9340 or Karen Robertson at 920-9853. Youth for Life Encounter High school students and their parents are invited to attend a day-long right- to-life event on October 7, at Saint Teresa of Avila Church, 117 Pleasant Home Road, Augusta, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.. The featured keynote speaker is Rebecca Kiessling, an abortion survivor and pro-life family law attorney. Pro-life professionals will lead 30-minute breakout sessions on a host of topics, including abortion alternatives, post-abortion syndrome, pro-life apologetics, euthanasia, living wills and rationed medical care. In addition, a nationally touring museum-quality photographic exhibit sponsored by the U. S. Catholic bishops, depicting the pro-life movement's 27 years of service to women and children in response to legalized abortion, will be on display. Lunch will be served, along with an ice cream social, music and games. The day will conclude with a special pro-life rosary and Mass. Attendance is limit ed to the first 400 registered; so pre-registration is encouraged. There is a $ 5.00 registration fee, with confidential financial assistance available. A per mission slip/medical release form is also required of both teens and adults. To obtain these forms and register for the event, contact Gary Fuller at 706-790-8254, or e-mail him at gfuller@yeslord.com. Columbus Deanery CCW Our Lady of Lourdes Council of Catholic Women will host the Columbus Deanery Fall Luncheon Meeting on October 15. Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. in the Church. Registration will be at noon, followed by lunch in the Parish Hall. The General meeting will follow lunch, provided by Our Lady of Lourdes’ members. Our Lady of Lourdes Church is located at 1953 Torch May they xest In peace Please pray for the faithful who have died recently: f Henry Vincent Cela, Savannah, September 10, 2000. f William V. Stevens, Hinesville, September 11, 2000. f Suzanne M. Fagan, Statesboro, September 12, 2000. Please pray for the following priests on the anniversaries of their deaths: f Rev. Peter Trizzano, O.S.B., September 26, 1964. f Rev. Alexander J. Semmes, September 27, 1898. * CLASSIFIED ADS Classified ads are available for $2.00 per line. Contact The Southern Cross, Catholic Pastoral Center, 601 East Liberty Street, Savannah, GA 31401-5196; 912-238-2320; FAX 912-238-2339. Natural Family Planning: For those who need to regulate births, but are frustrated with and want to get off abortifacient, steroidal contraceptives (such as Depo-Provera, Norplant, Minipill, Low dose pill and IUD) and improve their sense of wellness or wish to avoid the risk of auto-immune diseases related to male sterilization, please read on! You can switch to a natural method of family planning, while maintaining 99% method effectiveness in regulating births. Simply get instructed in Creighton method or CCL’s Sympto-Thermal method. To inquire and for instructions, call: Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Burnette at 912-438-7145. Thursday, September 21, 2000 Hill Road, Columbus. For further information call Judie Huff 689-1356. Father Mitchell Pacwa, S.J. to Speak The Alleluia Catholic Fellowship, Augusta, will sponsor Father Mitchell Pacwa, S.J., on October 21 at Saint Joseph Church on Lumpkin Road. The day will begin with 8:00 Mass followed by a continental breakfast. There will be talks and time for discussion in the morning. Please bring a bag lunch, drinks will be provided. Fast food restaurants are nearby if needed. There will be an afternoon talk and discussion. The day will conclude at approximately 3:00. Child care for children under five will be provided by the Alleluia Catholic Fellowship. Pre-register for this service by calling 706-796-2203. “Undoing Racism” “Undoing Racism”, a workshop sponsored by the Diocese of Savannah, the Office of African American Ministry and Catholic Social Services, and con ducted by “The People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond,” will be offered November 3-5 at Sacred Heart Parish in Warner Robins. For more information, see your pastor or call Sister Jackie Griffith at the Catholic Pastoral Center, Catholic Social Services at 912-238-2320. Cathedral Golf Classic The Cathedral Classic , golf tournament, to benefit the Social Apostolate, will be held at 9:00 a.m., at The Landings Club on November 6. It will be a four person scramble, open to men, women and mixed teams. The cost per player is $85. Golf, range balls, lunch and prizes are included. Hole sponsors are needed at a cost of $25, individual and $100, corporate. Checks should be made payable to the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist and addressed to: The Cathedral Classic, 222 East Harris St. Savannah, GA 31401.. For more information, call Mary Clark Rechtiene at 912-598-1895. CNS Movie classifications he following are classifications of movies recently reviewed by the U.S. Catholic Conference Office for Film and Broadcasting. A Piece of Eden (Film Acres)—U.S. Catholic Conference classification, A-III— adults. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America. Almost Famous (DreamWorks)—U.S. Catholic Conference classification, A- IV—adults, with reservations. Motion Picture Association of America rating, R— restricted. The Art of War (Warner Bros.)—U.S. Catholic Conference classification, O— morally offensive. Motion Picture Association of America rating, R—restricted. Bait (Castle Rock)—U.S. Catholic Conference classification, A-IV—adults, with reservations. Motion Picture Association of America rating, R—restricted. Bring It On (Universal)—U.S. Catholic Conference classification, A-II—adults and adolescents. Motion Picture Association of America rating, PG-13—parents are strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. The Cell (New Line)—U.S. Catholic Conference classification, A-IV—adults, with reservations. Motion Picture Association of America rating, R—restricted. Crime and Punishment in Suburbia (United Artists)—U.S. Catholic Conference classification, O—morally offensive. Motion Picture Association of America rat ing, R—restricted. Duets (Hollywood)—U.S. Catholic Conference classification, A-III—adults. Motion Picture Association of America rating, R—restricted. God’s Army (Zion)—U.S. Catholic Conference classification, A-III—adults. Motion Picture Association of America rating, PG—parental guidance suggested. Highlander: Endgame (Dimension)—U.S. Catholic Conference classification, A- III—adults. Motion Picture Association of America rating, R—restricted. Nurse Betty (USA)—U.S. Catholic Conference classification, A-IV—adults, with reservations. Motion Picture Association of America rating, R—restricted. Steal This Movie (Lions Gate)—U.S. Catholic Conference classification, A-IV— adults, with reservations. Motion Picture Association of America rating, R— restricted. The Way of the Gun (Artisan)—U.S. Catholic Conference classification, A-IV —adults, with reservations. Motion Picture Association of America rating, R— restricted. X-Men (Fox)—U.S. Catholic Conference classification, A-II—adults and adoles cents. Motion Picture Association of America rating, PG-13—parents are strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Concerned about the movies your kids are seeing? Call I -800-311 -4222 for the Catholic Film Office rating.