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Show Priest Views Church as 4 Servant By Randy Hatch Tribune St-vl- f in The Bells of Writer Trim and dapper, Father Jerald Merrill looks like he could fill in for Bing Crosby St Mary's. But his days are filled with delinquent children, a successful restaurant, several schools, a parish church, a housing corpora non-prof- it tion, migrant councils, a credit union, and everpresent lack of funds. It doesnt leave time for much crooning. Silting in a makeshift of- - number of the programs are aimed at Utahs 60,000 residents, fice (his old one became part of the churchs La Morena Cafe kitchen), Father Merrill explained what motivates so much hard work. many of whom live in the served by Father Merrills parish. community Every Tuesday and Thurstutors day, volunteer gather at "La Hacienda, 129 N. 600 West, to teach basic English skills to im- migrants from Mexico, See Page RH 1 see the church as being not only a servant of its people, he said, "but of the community, also. Its too easy for a church to become wrapped up in its own inter- . .a church doesn't exist for itself, though It exists for others. ests. Native Utahn native Utahn, Father Merrill was assigned to head Our Lady of Guadalupe MisA sion, 300 N 715 West, in 1961. That was early in the civil rights-equa- l justice days, Father Merrill recalled. It was very apparent that poor people and minority people in Salt Lake werent being given recognition of these basic human rights. There was a lack, not only of education, but also educational opportunity. Fatber Jerald H. Merrill mural painted by plays dischil- - the attending Learning Guade-Eart- For a while, Father Merrill joined a host of others in calling attention to social problems, hoping that the spotlight would somehow solve them. It didnt, he said. y Center. Schools Open Cultural Concerts Davis County residents have been invited to attend cultural concerts at the districts high schools during April. Since there are usually empty seats at the high schools during the presentations, the Davis School District and the districts high school principals decided to open the concerts to the public. The concerts are presented by the Utah Symphony Orchestra and the Utah Opera Company, funded by the Utah State Legislature. Guests must be in their seats by 9 a.m. PUTS? on the day of the performance since it is a school policy to close the doors and not permit late entrants once the programs begin. The symphony will perform April 6 at Clearfield High School and April 27 at Layton High School. The opera company will perform April 7 at Viewmont High School and April 11 at Bountifnl High School. The performances are provided free to the public. "You got em RODENTS; INSECTS Serving most citios In Utah C & Why write at your fingertips GOOD AS GOLD CHECKING ACCOUNTS and you can write the script if "Money talks you have a Good As Gold checking account. Good As Gold checks at your fingertips will take care of bills. Make purchases. Carry out your business finances. And they'll do It safer than money. Safety is one of the great advantaoes to Good As Gold checking. Why dont you sign up now for the handiest money in town? arent other people doing it? we started to say, WeU start a small-scal- e program within our limited re- sources. Then we might have a more convincing argument for those with the real resources In the community. Substantial Impact So far, Father Merrills, pilot programs have had a substantial Impact on north Salt Lake City residents. A Close to You THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK Phone THE SECOND NATIONAL BANK Phone 376-125- 1 Layton, Utah Mfbsf of (W Fedsrd Dtfmk U Cstyarsthu 4363 Hlwoy 91 North Salt Lakt Recapture that classic period in 1 9th Century American lighting with this chandelier from our Country Heritage collection. The warmth of weathered brass with earth-ton- e shades is sure to enhance your Hwm 2921 301 Opdss LEVI HUNT 392-424- cherished furnishings. 3 RICHARD HUNT DAVID HUNT Mfg Suggested 7. 295-42- 57 290--0 T Our Sale Price 290-096- 3- fl 376-424- 1 CdMJOTW HEMTASE 'We get em' YARD & TREE SPRAYING TERMITES Instead of saying, Money, Retal $237.00 141 Limbed Quantities 060 Recreation, Resorts, Travel 000 w&tteds HiwW' 1 W&ifi 0 TV p e ee er e e v v iJl KW 'S8&V'-;- f '' |
