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Parish Office/Residence ............................... 412-771-5646 Parish Fax ..................................................... 412-331-0678 Religious Education (Sunday School).......... 412-331-8501 Youth Ministry ............................................412-331-8525 Religious Ed/Youth Ministry Fax................412-331-8500 Music Ministry..........................................412-812-4549 Bingo (Social Hall/Mother of Sorrows).......... 412-331-8530 Cemeteries (St. Mark’s/St. Mary’s).......... 412-331-1309 Pizza Kitchen (Fridays) ........................... 412-331-8530

~ Low Gluten Hosts Available For Communion ~ ~ See Priest Before Mass ~ Saturday Vigil ..................... 4:30 PM Church - (St. Mary)

Sunday ................................................... 7:30 AM Church 9:30 AM Chapel - (Mother of Sorrows) 11:30 AM Church Weekday Schedule Monday–Friday ....................................... 9:30 AM Church Confessions: Saturday 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM and 5:30 PM Infant Baptism: Call office to schedule. Adult Baptism: The R.C.I.A. program sees to the needs of adults who wish to become Catholic. Reconciliation (Confession):    3:30 PM to 4:15 PM (Church) and following the 4:30 PM Mass (Church) and by appointment. Holy Eucharist: Available for those who are sick and confined to home. Call the Parish Office and we will bring the Eucharist to you. Anointing of the Sick: Available for those who are seriously ill or anticipating surgery after the 7:30 a.m. Mass every Sunday at the Church at St. Mary’s, and by request. Marriage: Anyone who wishes to marry should contact the Office at least six months prior to the desired date. Inactive Catholics: Are lovingly welcome back to the faith. New Parishioners are joyfully invited to join our community. Please call the Parish Office.

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Office Telephones EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME • AUGUST 4, 2013

ST. JOHN OF GOD PARISH MCKEES ROCKS, PA Our Parish Family of St. John of God wishes to extend special thanks and appreciation to Lucille Coppola who once again chaired our Flea Market. Lucille and her helpers worked very hard

and many long hours to make the Flea Market the success it was. Great job!!! THANK YOU! We, along with Lucille, are very grateful to those who donated their “treasures” and a HUGE thank you to those who purchased them! THANK YOU also to everyone who donated the yummy treats for our bake sale and all those who helped with our breakfast and lunch menu. THANK YOU to everyone who helped in any way! Your help and support of this important fundraiser for the parish is very much appreciated! Stay tuned for profit report.

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday, Aug. 3 to Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013 Vigil, Aug. 3: 4:30 PM Church Grace Yunker (Alberta Veltum) Sunday, Aug. 4: 7:30 AM Church Jo & Lou Demmel (Son, Don) Sunday, Aug. 4: 9:30 AM Chapel Betty DiDesiderio Ross (Sister, Louise Brennen & Brother, Gerald DiDesiderio) Sunday, Aug. 4: 11:30 AM Church Anniv - David O’Shea (Mom, Dad & Family) _______________________________________________

WEEKDAYS — 9:30 AM CHURCH Monday, Aug. 5: David A. Lipa (Jan & Family) Tuesday, Aug. 6: Parish Family of Saint John of God Wednesday, Aug. 7: Louis Rosner, Jr. (Sister, Joan) Thursday, Aug. 8: Agnes Gerger (Al & Sue Martonik) Friday, Aug. 9: Verna Rehtorik (Daughters, Dorothy & Laverne)

Saturday, Aug. 10, 2:30 PM, Wedding, Church: David Carreiras and Maureen Zivic

_______________________________________________ Saturday Vigil, Aug. 10: 4:30 PM Church Mary & Vincent Celedonia (Children) Sunday, Aug. 11: 7:30 AM Church Anna Gaal (Anna & Alfred Lang) Sunday, Aug. 11: 9:30 AM Chapel Ronita DiClemente (Aunt Cathy & Uncle Chuck) Sunday, Aug. 11: 11:30 AM Church J.J., Mark and Darren (Morton Family)

Readings for the Week of August 4, 2013

Sunday: Eccl 1:2; 2:21-23/Col 3:1-11/Lk 12:13-21 Monday: Nm 11:4b-15/Mt 14:13-21 Tuesday: Dn 7:9-14/2 Pt 1:16-19/Lk 9:28b-36 Wednesday: Nm 13:1-2,25-14:1, 26-35/Mt 15:21-28 Thursday: Nm 20:1-13/Mt 16:13-23 Friday: Dt 4:32-40/Mt 16:24-28 Saturday: 2 Cor 9:6-10/Jn 12:24-26 Next Sunday: Wis 18:6-9/Heb 11:1-2, 8-19 or 11:1-2, 8- 12/Lk 12:32-48 or 12:35-40

Bulletin Deadline: Tuesday Noon

FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION

On Thursday, August 15, we will celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Holy Day of Obligation. Following is the Mass schedule for this day in St. John of God Parish: August 14, Wednesday Evening Vigil 4:30 PM, Church at St. Mary’s August 15, Thursday Holy Day 9:30 AM, Church at St. Mary’s 6:30 PM, Church at St. Mary’s Note: Since we are in the “dog days of August” and many people are probably on vacation somewhere, there will NOT be a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, August 15.

50/50 RAFFLE WOW!!! You might say the 50/50 raffle was one of the biggest treasures at our Flea Market. The payout was $774! The winning number was 134484 drawn on the lavender ticket. Congratulations to Alice and Albert Chichin who held the winning ticket. We thank them for donating a part of their winnings back to the church. Also, a big THANK YOU to everyone who helped sell the tickets and especially to all who purchased them. Without all of you, we would not have had a mega jackpot.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. (MONDAY THRU FRIDAY)

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 4, 2013 YOUTH NEWS

All teens (entering grades 9-12 in the fall) are invited to spend the day at Settler’s Cabin Wave Pool on Monday, August 12. Cost is $4 plus a permission form. To sign up, contact Steve at swankymca@gmail.com or 412-331-8525.

2013 MISSION COOPERATION

This weekend, August 3/4, we welcome Fr. Versee Molubah from the Diocese of Monrovia, Liberia who is visiting our parish in accordance with the annual Missionary Appeal of the

Diocese of Pittsburgh. Father Versee will speak to us about the work they are doing and ask for our financial and prayerful support. A second collection will be taken at all the Masses to help support this missionary work. Please be as generous as possible. Thank you.

DIOCESAN WOMEN’S CONFERENCE: Women ALIVE! In Prayer

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 19, 2013 for the Diocese of Pittsburgh’s Catholic Women’s Conference which will be held at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh downtown. Registration will open on August 1. Online registration and a downloadable form are available at www.diopitt.org. A registration form will also be in this week’s, August 2, edition of the Pittsburgh Catholic Newspaper. This day-long program planned by women for women begins with morning prayer, is filled with thoughtfully planned workshops to enrich women’s prayer life, includes Eucharistic Adoration and concludes at Mass with Bishop David Zubik.

BAPTISMAL PROGRAM FOR NEW AND EXPECTING PARENTS

The class will be held this Sunday, Aug. 4, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM in Mother of Sorrows Chapel. For more information or to register, please call John Fatula at 412-331-8501.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM We wish to welcome into God’s Family the newly baptized: Scarlett Annalise Rudy. May you continue to grow in God’s love.

PARISH WEEKEND ATTENDANCE July 27 / 28

Saturday ........................................................ 225 Sunday........................................................... 499 Total Weekend Attendance ............................ 724

PARISH FINANCIAL TOTALS For the Weekend of July 27 / 28

Regular Offertory Collection ...........................$ 4,992.50 (This is ordinary income from contributions for the general running of the parish. It is subject to a 17.6% tax to the Diocese of Pittsburgh.)

PARISH SHARE PROGRAM

PSP Assessment for 2013 ............................. $ 63,000.00 Contributions to Date ....(Thank You!).............. $ 73,703.00 Excess Parish Share .......................................$ 10,703.00 We have successfully raised and paid off the Diocese on our PSP assessment for this year! Thank you for your generosity. From this point on, we get to keep for ourselves all PSP contributions to the end of the year, and tax-free at that. Please continue to use your monthly envelopes at the same rate - it is a year round campaign for us. God bless you for your cooperation.

HOSPITAL Please pray for all parishioners who are in the hospital. Also for all those ill at home, in nursing homes, and shut-ins; that they may continue to receive the Lord’s Blessings.

SYMPATHY We wish to extend our sympathy to the Family of Helen A. Husava and Joseph J. Konkiel whom God has called home. Please remember them and all our dearly departed and their families in your prayers. “May the Angels lead them into paradise, may the martyrs receive them at their coming, and take them to Jerusa-lem, the holy city.”

Please remember Saint John of God Parish in your will.

SANCTUARY CANDLE - WEEK OF AUGUST 4 ST. MARY’S - IN MEMORY OF DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE TOPOL, BELANEK, AND ORLICH FAMILIES BY FAMILY Mother of Sorrows - IN MEMORY OF FRANK ZALEWSKI BY WIFE AND DAUGHTER

ST. JOHN OF GOD PARISH MCKEES ROCKS, PA AUDITIONING FOR THE VILLAGE SINGERS,

COMMUNITY CHOIR

Want to be part of a choir that sings in all styles of music including pop, jazz, musical theater, gospel, coun-try and belt besides classical? Want to learn how to really sound like

your favorite recording artist and the style they are singing in? Well, the Village Singers, under the direc-tion of Linda Wallace, using Estill voice techniques will allow you to do that. Linda started TriCounty Choir In-stitute over 20 years ago after having taught general music and choral music from Kindergarten through col-lege for 15 years. She now holds a Certificate of Figure Proficiency from Estill Voice Training and is working to become a Certified Master Teacher of Estill Voice International. It is the cutting edge approach for the voice giving the singer the tools to maximize their vocal potential. Everyone has a beautiful voice and we can give you the basics to become a competent choral singer and soloist. If you sang in High School or college and would like to get back to singing, if you have a child with talent that needs to improve, or if you have never sung before and would love to get involved, call for more informa-tion. If you are 3rd grade through High school, you can receive private lessons in Estill techniques and then qualify to sing with our Village Singers, the adults com-munity choir. Auditions will be held from Aug. 7 through Aug. 19. If you will be away during that time, there will be a few days in Sept. after Labor Day where auditions will be held, but please call now to reserve that time. The Vil-lage Singers meet once a week Monday evenings from 7:15-9:30 PM at a local church in Sewickley. There is a mandatory “Estill Workshop” on Monday, Sept.9 from 7-10 PM and then rehearsals begin the following Mon-day, Sept. 16. The Village Singers give about 6 con-certs during the Christmas season at churches, “North Hills Light up night”, civic organizations and retirement homes. Second Semester, you can be either part of the onstage cast for the Musical Passion Play, “Why Must He Die?” or part of the support choir singing from the pews. This will be the 22nd year of continual per-formances of the show. Then in May, they perform their last set of programs. This past year it was “Mega Musicals.” To hear some of the excerpts from the CD or youtube clips, visit www.tricountychoirs.com. You can also visit facebook at Tri-County Choir Institute. So what are you waiting for, contact Linda Wallace at 412-741-3463 or lindaswallace@comcast.net to find out more and set up that private audition. You too can enjoy singing in a rainbow of colors and recipes!

The Rosary is prayed at 9:00 AM before the 9:30 AM Mass Monday through Friday in St. Mary’s Church.

THE WEEK AHEAD Aug. 6 (Tues.) - St. Anthony Novena Prayers recited following the 9:30 AM Mass in St. Mary’s Church.

Aug. 7 - WEDNESDAY NIGHT BINGO in MOS Social Hall - Doors open at 5 PM Early Birds, 7 PM and Regular Games begin at 7:15 PM. Aug. 9 (Fri.) - Mother of Sorrows Novena Prayers recited following 9:30 AM Mass, St. Mary’s Church.

PARISH SHARE Next weekend, Aug. 10/11, there will be a second collection for the Parish Share Program. Thank you in advance for your support.

MONTHLY FOOD COLLECTION Our parish will collect non-perishable food as well as paper products and soap for the needy among us. You may bring your donation with you to any Mass next weekend, Aug. 10/11. Thank you in advance for helping us to help others.

GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATION The Diocese of Pittsburgh is once again planning its annual Golden Wedding Celebration for the couples who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. This year’s event will begin with Mass

at St. Paul Cathedral on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at 2:30 PM. Bishop Zubik will be the main celebrant. A reception will follow in the lower hall at the Cathedral. The Cathedral and hall are both wheelchair accessible. If you are one of the couples celebrating your 50th anniversary in 2013, and would like to receive an invitation to this event, please call the parish office or drop a note in the collection basket no later than August 11, 2013.

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Please keep our Priests, Seminarians, Deacons and all Religious in your prayers.

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 4, 2013

STEEPLE CHASE STEELER FOOTBALL POOL

It is that time of the year again.......FOOTBALL SEASON and the STEEPLE CHASE FOOTBALL POOL

The pool will include 16 regular season games beginning September 8 against the Titans. There are 100 blocks per game. The payout per game: $100 at half-time, $150 the final score. The total cost for all 16 games is $80 or $5 per game. One pay-ment of $80 is due on or before August 20, or two payments, $40 by August 20, 2013 and final $40 due by October 8, 2013. You will retain the same block for each game. The numbers for each game will be drawn in advance; therefore, your numbers will be different each week. You will receive the completed pool for all of the 16 games prior to September 8. A total of only 100 squares are available. Purchase one or more. They make great gifts too! Name your block with your given name or be creative. Forms are due back to the parish office with payment on or before August 20, 2013. Com-pleted forms and payment may be mailed to St. John of God Parish, 1011 Church Avenue, McKees Rocks, PA 15136 by U. S. Mail, or placed in SJOG collection basket or office mail drop. Put “STEELERS FOOTBALL POOL” on the front of the envelope. Any questions call Charlotte 412-331-2453 or Terry 412-331-3443. Let’s go Steelers! Don’t be left out, fill out the form below and return it NOW!!!!!

BOCCE TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER

The Athletes of Action Organization will be hosting a double elimination bocce tournament on Saturday, Sept. 14, at Fair Haven Park, Kennedy Twp. Rain date is Sunday, Sept. 15. All proceeds benefit the scholarship fund. Sto-Rox graduate Haley Weisser and Montour graduate Ian Stewart were the 2013 scholarship awardees. Payouts to 1st, 2nd, 3rd place teams with food and beverages available. For tournament entry forms and information contact Bob Zitelli by email at zitellir@hotmail.com or phone 412-771-8937. Deadline for entry is Saturday, Aug. 24. Visit the website www.athletesofaction.com.

�————————————————————————————————————————————————————— PLEASE PRINT, FILL OUT COMPLETELY, MAIL TO: SJOG Parish, “Football Pool”, 1011 Church Avenue, McKees Rocks, PA 15136, or place in SJOG collection basket or office mail drop off by August 20, 2013.

Questions - Call 412-331-2453 or 412-331-3443. I would like to purchase ______ square(s) @$80 per square Enclosed is _____________ (Full Payment) or ______________ ($40 partial - remainder due Oct. 8, 2013) I would like to name my square(s) ————————————————————————————————— Name _________________________________________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________________________________________ Phone _________________________________________________________________________________

PRAYER FOR OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen.

DIOCESAN CHOIR AUDITIONS

Auditions for the 2013-2014 Diocesan Choir season will soon be held. The Choir, under the direction of Fr. Jim Chepponis, Music Director for the Diocese of Pittsburgh, sings for the major Diocesan events at St. Paul’s Cathedral throughout the year. Currently there are openings in the soprano, alto, tenor and bass sections. In addition to being good singers, potential members must be capable sight-readers due to a limited rehearsal schedule, and at least 18 years of age. Rehearsals are held at St. John Capistran Church in Upper St. Clair. Audition times may be scheduled by calling Doris Anne in the Di-ocesan Music Office (412-456-3042) before Aug. 21.

RUMMAGE SALE Holy Innocents Parish, 3011 Landis Street in Sheraden will hold a rummage sale the weekend of August 10 & 11. Times are: Saturday, August 10 from 9 AM to 3 PM and Sunday, August 11 from 10 AM to Noon. Come see what you can find! For more information, please call 412-331-0268.

ST. JOHN OF GOD PARISH MCKEES ROCKS, PA PASTOR'S CORNER Fr. Lou Vallone

Very frequently, people will say to me: "You remind me of someone!" I always answer hopefully: "Sean Connery, right?" But, alas, they always reply: "No, George Carlin!" Now, normally I am not too excited, as a man of the cloth, to be compared to a foul-mouthed, belligerent (and now dead!) comedian. However, I had in my files the following essay which George Carlin wrote on the death of his wife. It shows that his Catholic education had not been completely submerged. And ironically, it fits perfectly with almost all of the themes that Pope Francis covered recently in his many talks over World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro recently!) "The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers; wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less; we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense; more knowledge, but less judgment; more experts, yet more problems; more medicine, but less wellness. We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom. We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often. We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life, not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things. We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more,

but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less. These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce; fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. Remember; spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever. Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side. Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent. Remember, to say, "I love you" to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you. Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again. Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.

AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

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