Pirates Padre, Father Bill Schwartz a guest on Teleforum Monday March 27, 2017

Father Bill Schwartz, The Pirates Padre, from St. Monica Church in Chippewa stopped by Teleforum on Monday morning March 27,2017 to promote Jason Grilli’s book Just My Game that he is selling . Jason Grilli hand signed each copy . Proceeds from the book go to Pirates Charities, St. Monica Catholic Academy, and also the  Love Your Neighbor project .  Father Bill discussed his special relationship with “Grill Cheese” and his family as well as his realationship with other players, coaches, and front office personnel . He explained how baseball is just a small portion of their lives and that he encourages spiritual growth and faith in the Lord. Father Bill and host Frank Sparks talked about Father Bill’s travels from a young boy on Mt. Washington playing baseball to how he arrived at St. Monica Parish in Chippewa.  Father Bill will be selling Just My Game at the Fish Fry’s on Friday’s throughout the remainder of Lent  at St. Monica Church which is located at 116 Thorndale Drive in Beaver Falls(Chippewa). The Fish Fry runs from 4pm – 7pm. You can also call the Parish office at 724-846-7540 for more information or to reserve your copy. Father Bill said the best thing is if you buy a book during the Fish Fry you are entered in to a drawing to receive an autographed Josh Harrison baseball bat that was donated by Pittsburgh Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle.Tune into the Saturday Sports the next three Saturday’s as Frank and Greg will be giving away a copy of Just My Game.


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