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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | St. Margaret of Scotland | Ss. Simon and Jude

WHAT’S INSIDE 2-3 PRAYER & WORSHIP

4 PARISH LIFE

5-10 ORDER OF MASS

11-19 NEWS AND EVENTS

20 PARISH INFORMATION

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

MASS TIMES WEEKEND

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 4:30p.m. (Sat), 10:00a.m., 11:30a.m.

St. Margaret of Scotland 7:30a.m., 9:00a.m., 10:30a.m.

Ss. Simon & Jude 4:00p.m.(Sat), 9:30a.m., 11:00a.m.

WEEKDAY St. Elizabeth Ann Seton M, W, Th, F: 12:00p.m.

St. Margaret of Scotland Tu, Fri: 9:00a.m.

Ss. Simon & Jude M, W, Th - 8:30a.m. Tu - 7:00p.m.

CONFESSION TIMES St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Th: 11:00-11:45 a.m. St. Margaret of Scotland

Sat: 12:00-1:00p.m. Ss. Simon & Jude Tu: 6:00-6:30p.m.

Sat - 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | St. Margaret of Scotland | Ss. Simon & Jude

CLERGY TEAM

Father Robert Grecco Administrator [email protected] Father Aleksandr Schrenk Parochial Vicar [email protected]

See complete clergy & staff: page 20

Sacraments Baptisms & Marriages

Call Parish Office You must be a parishioner for

at least 6 months prior to requesting forms/certification. Allow 3 weeks for completion.

RCIA : 412-857-5356

Sick Calls, St. Clair Hospital Visits, or Communion to

the Sick or Shut-ins. Call Parish Office

Bulletin Deadline Monday at Noon (subject to change

for holidays)

[email protected]

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PRAYER & WORSHIP

MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS

BAPTISM: For arrangements call

412-857-5356

ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Call the parish office for arrangements

before surgery or if at home. If hospitalized or in a skilled nursing facility, please ask the nursing staff

to contact the Catholic priest on call for that facility.

MARRIAGE: Arrangements must be made with

one of the priests at least six months before the proposed date of the

wedding.

PENANCE: Confessions every Thursday from

11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.

Saturday from Noon to 1:00 p.m. at St. Margaret & 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Ss. Simon & Jude. Also at SSJ on

Tuesday from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.

SACRAMENTS FEBRUARY 9 | FIFTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

4:00 p.m.* SSJ Anna & Peter Previte by Jennie Previte

4:30 p.m.* SEAS Barbara Perhosky Knight by Joe Perhosky

7:30 a.m. SMOS Nancy Sed by Kevin and Karen Maurer

9:00 a.m. SMOS Clark and Dufinecz Families by Duane and Veronica Clark

9:30 a.m. SSJ Dom Colarosa by wife and children

10:00 a.m. SEAS People of the Parishes

10:30 a.m. SMOS Alfonso Episcopo by Tony and Sara Maruccio

11:00 a.m. SSJ Michael and Adalaide Lozer by Anna Marie Lozer

11:30 a.m.** SEAS Anthony J., Dennis, and Roy Scarfo by Mary Ann Scarfo

FEBRUARY 10 | MEMORIAL OF ST. SCHOLASTICA

8:30 a.m. SSJ Teresa DiBacco by the DeIuliis Family

12:00 p.m. SEAS Barb Perhosky Knight by Marianne and Pat

FEBRUARY 11 | TUESDAY OF THE 5TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

9:00 a.m. SMOS Robert Dapper by Wife & Children

7:00 p.m. SSJ Liv. & Decd. of the Golfredo Quinque Family by the Good Family

FEBRUARY 12 | WEDNESDAY OF THE 5TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

8:30 a.m. SSJ Anthony & Dorothy Grandinetti, Thomas & Catherine Martino by Robert & Donna Grandinetti

12:00 p.m. SEAS Gerald McNamara by Ken and Shannon McNamara

FEBRUARY 13 | THURSDAY OF THE 5TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

8:30 a.m. SSJ Lois Hoerster by the family

12:00 p.m. SEAS Rose Hare by Brother

FEBRUARY 14 | MEMORIAL OF SS. CYRIL AND METHODIUS

9:00 a.m. SMOS William L. Atkinson by Mary Ann & George Hess

12:00 p.m. SEAS Don Kuten by Betty Baxter

FEBRUARY 16 | SIXTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

4:00 p.m.* SSJ Frances & Steve Ostrowski by Maria & Jim Walther

4:30 p.m.* SEAS Raymond Beck by Jean Beck

7:30 a.m. SMOS Louis Rea by Michele Rea

9:00 a.m. SMOS Helen Savage by Mary Ann & George Hess

9:30 a.m. SSJ John Shriver (25th Anniversary) by the family

10:00 a.m. SEAS Stella Diminno

10:30 a.m. SMOS People of the Parishes

11:00 a.m. SSJ Eugene C. Whalen by wife, Doretta

11:30 a.m.** SEAS Laverne Black by Edna Littlehale

*anticipated Mass on Saturday ** Ad Orientem Mass


Wanda Petrich Josephine Riddle

Rita Wade

PRAYER & WORSHIP

FROM FR. GRECCO

Please pray for the souls of the faithful departed.

THE POPE’S MONTHLY INTENTION

Listen to the Migrants' Cries We pray that the cries of our migrant brothers and sisters, victims of criminal trafficking, may be heard and considered. February 2020

and all who are sick and in need of our prayers.

Please call the Parish Office to be placed on our prayer list. Be sure to have

permission if adding others.

Brian Bishop Raymond Bonkoski Richard Breiding Irene Brosek Stefani Carroll Brendan Carroll Elisa Carsia Philip Cartier Helen Cassidy Tim Castello Jr. Jean Conway Rosemarie Cyprowski Robert David Katie Denke Patty Drury Kathi Dvorak Jo-Ann Eller Patti Eurich Helen Fallon Ron Ferrie Edward M. Flohr May Frye Steve Garbera Dolores Gigliotti Raymond Giudici Barb Groll Brandon Gross Wayne Hayes Eileen Henefeld Carl Henn Mary V. Hester Ruth Hoerster Sandy Hughes Noreen Joslyn Joanne Keating Mary Keenan Miriam Kist Eleanor Kitt Darlene Kura Helen Kurek David Kushner Lollie Label

Mark Laird Larry LaSota Sam Licciardello Laura Martin Sam Martin Gina Massengill John Mazzoleni Pat McCullum Kathy McGann Sharon McGrath Paul McIsaac Robin Munko Theodore Novak Lillian Parrotto Eva Peduto Charles Perry Diane Perry Elizabeth Pfender Robert Prevost Diane Pritchard Richard Quinn Bucky Recaldini Dave Redman Paxton Renk Erica Rich Florinda Rosemeyer Alice Salla Pat Sanctis Mary Socci Josephine Spalla Teresa Stacy Bob Super Rose Talmonti Joan Trainor Allen Turske Doris Urbatis Stephanie Vail Mary Kay Walsh Kevin Walters James Walther Stephen Wiel Ralph Zeto

Please pray for members of our parish and community who have asked for our prayers:

If you or a loved one are admitted to a hospital or nursing home, please let us know so we can get you the proper spiritual care. Because of the HIPAA law, treatment facilities are not permitted to release your information to us unless you or your family give them permission to do so.

“The entire life of a good Christian is in fact an exercise of holy desire. You do not yet see what you long for, but the very act of desiring prepares you, so that when he comes you may see and be utterly satisfied.” —St. Augustine

This Tuesday, February 11, the Church celebrates the “World Day of the Sick”. This was established by St. John Paul II. His successor, Pope Francis, on this occasion states, “The Church recognizes in you, the sick, a special presence of the suffering Christ. It is true. At the side of – and indeed within – our suffering, is the suffering of Christ; he bears its burden with us and he reveals its meaning. When the Son of God mounted the cross, he destroyed the solitude of suffering and illuminated its darkness.” If you have sick family members or friends that would benefit from prayerful support, be sure to have them remembered through the prayer ministries of our parishes.

THANK YOU ! THANK YOU ! THANK YOU ! THANK YOU ! THANK YOU ! THANK YOU ! THANK YOU ! I am truly grateful to all who supported the 2019 Parish Share program. I am so proud to announce that each of our parishes has met its individual assessment and even beyond! The PSP assures that any monies received beyond the assessment, remains in the parish. That being noted, please see below the assessment, the amount received, and the “excess” monies that remain in each individual parish. I am grateful. Please note that if you have not yet completed your pledge for 2019 (and if you do so) the entirety of the pledge will remain in your respective parish.

Ss. Simon and Jude

St. Margaret of Scotland

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Amount Due $129,555 $79,412 $106,336

Amt. Collected $171,058.66 $94, 964.53 $222,197.46

Excess $41,503.66 $15,552.53 $115,861.46


WEEKLY PARISH SCHEDULE

STEWARDSHIP | FEB. 2

SS. SIMON AND JUDE

Regular Collection $8,601

Parish Share $377

Online Giving for January $2,150

PARISH LIFE

ST. MARGARET OF SCOTLAND


Parish Share $2,251

School Support $388


ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON


Parish Share $4,542


Note: Parishes are listed alphabetically in this bulletin and online.

**Regarding 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Margaret of Scotland: Throughout the winter months the Mass will be cancelled IF St. Margaret school is delayed or closed because of bad weather. In the case of a cancellation, the scheduled intention will be rescheduled for another 9:00 a.m. slot. Be attentive to the “school closing” reports.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 11:30 a.m. RCIA | SMOS |Office Conference Room MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10 12:30 p.m. Liturgy of the Hours | SEAS | Immaculate Conception Chapel 6:30 p.m. Children’s Faith Formation | SEAS | Bayley Building Classrooms 7:00 p.m. BINGO! | Bishop Canevin High School TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 6:30 a.m. Men’s Faith Sharing | SEAS | St. Maximilian Kolbe Room 9:30 a.m. Liturgy of the Hours | SMOS | Church 1:00 p.m, Eucharistic Adoration | SSJ | until 6:45 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Hours | SSJ | Church Hall 6:20 p.m. Lectio Divina | SSJ | Church Hall 7:00 p.m. Contemporary Choir Rehearsal | SEAS | Church 7:00 p.m. RCIA | SEAS | St. Maximilian Kolbe Room WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 12:30 p.m. Rosary to End Violence and Terrorism | SEAS | I.C. Chapel 6:30 p.m. Children’s Faith Formation | SSJ | Family Life Center 7:00 p.m. Centering Prayer & Lectio Divina | SMOS | Office Conference Room THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 9:00 a.m. St. Augustine’s Confessions | SSJ | Church Hall 7:00 p.m. Parish Choir Rehearsal | SSJ | Church 7:30 p.m. Baptism Preparation Class | SEAS | St. Maximilian Kolbe Room FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 11:00 a.m. Lectio Divina | SEAS | Immaculate Conception Chapel 1:00 p.m. Men and Women’s Faith Sharing Group | SEAS | St. Kolbe Room SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 7:30 a.m. Catholic Men’s Fellowship | SSJ | Church Hall 9:00 a.m. St. Vincent de Paul Meeting | SSJ | Church Hall SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 7:30 a.m. Pancake Breakfast | SEAS | St. Luke Hall until 1:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. RCIA | SMOS |Office Conference Room

at Ss. Simon and Jude Church: In loving memory of our brothers

by Paul & Carol McIsaac

TABERNACLE CANDLE There are Mass intentions still available for 2020. Please contact your parish office or complete a form found on the information tables at each church..

At SEAS Every Friday in Lent,

including Good Friday.

At SMOS

The first two Fridays in Lent.

At SSJ

Ash Wednesday and every Friday in Lent.


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PENITENTIAL ACT | KYRIE

Text: ICEL ©1969 Music: Mass for the People of God, James C. Chepponis, ©2011 G.I.A. Publications, Inc..

ENTRANCE HYMN | I WANT TO WALK AS A CHILD OF THE LIGHT

GLORIA

1. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father.

2. Lord Jesus Christ, only begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us.

3. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.


Tune: HOUSTON, Kathleen Thomerson, b.1934 ©1975, Celebration Text: Ephesians 5:8-10, Revelation 21:23, John 12:46, 1 John 1:5, Hebrews 12:1, Kathleen Thomerson, b.1934


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GOSPEL ACCLAMATION | | JOHN 8:12 2:32


The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

GOSPEL | MATTHEW 5:13-16

FIRST READING | ISAIAH 58:7-10

SECOND READING | 1 CORINTHIANS 2:1-5

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Thus says the LORD: Share your bread with the hungry, shelter the oppressed and the homeless; clothe the naked when you see them, and do not turn your back on your own. Then your light shall break forth like the dawn, and your wound shall quickly be healed; your vindication shall go before you, and the glory of the LORD shall be your rear guard. Then you shall call, and the LORD will answer,

you shall cry for help, and he will say: Here I am! If you remove from your midst oppression, false accusation and malicious speech; if you bestow your bread on the hungry and satisfy the afflicted; then light shall rise for you in the darkness, and the gloom shall become for you like midday.

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM 112: 4-9

Text: Psalm 112 The Revised Grail Psalms © 2010 GIA Publications, Inc Tune: Michel Guimont © 1994, GIA Publications, Inc.

1. A light rises in the darkness for the upright; he is generous, merciful, and just. It goes well for the man who deals generously and lends, who conducts his affairs with justice.

2. He will never be moved; forever shall the just be remembered. He has no fear of evil news; with a firm heart, he trusts in the Lord.

3. With a steadfast heart he will not fear; open-handed, he gives to the poor; his justice stands firm forever. His might shall e exalted in glory.

When I came to you, brothers and sisters, proclaiming the mystery of God, I did not come with sublimity of words or of wisdom. For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ, and him crucified. I came to you in weakness and fear and much trembling,

and my message and my proclamation were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of Spirit and power, so that your faith might rest not on human wisdom but on the power of God.

I am the light of the world, says the Lord; whoever follows me will have the light of life.

Jesus said to his disciples: “You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket;

it is set on a lampstand, where it gives light to all in the house. Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.”


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PROFESSION OF FAITH

UNIVERSAL PRAYER

I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven,

all bow at the following bolder words and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

OFFERTORY HYMN | WE ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD

Tune: Jean. A. Greif, 1898-1981 ©1966 Vernacular Hymns Publishing Co. Text: Matthew 5:3-11; Jean A. Greif, 1898-1981


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SANCTUS / HOLY


MYSTERY OF FAITH


GREAT AMEN


AGNUS DEI / LAMB OF GOD



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Lectionary excerpts ©1970, 1986, 1992, 1998, 2001 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc. Washington D.C. All rights reserved. The English translation of some Psalm responses, some Alleluia and Gospel verses and the Lenten Gospel Acclamations, some Summaries, and the Titles and Conclusion of the Readings, from the Lectionary for Mass copyright 1968, 1981, 1997, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc., Washington D.C. All rights re-served. All music and texts reprinted with permission. OneLicense.net # 700896-A, and WLP annual reprint license.

COMMUNION HYMN | BLEST ARE THEY

1. Blest are they, the poor in spirit, theirs is the kingdom of God. Blest are they, full of sorrow, they shall be consoled.

2. Blest are they, the lowly ones, they shall inherit the earth. Blest are they who hunger and thirst, they shall have their fill.

3. Blest are they who show mercy, mercy shall be theirs. Blest are they, the pure of heart, they shall see God!

4. Blest are they who seek peace; they are the children of God. Blest are they who suffer in faith, the glory of God is theirs.

5. Blest are you who suffer hate, all because of me. Rejoice and be glad, yours is the kingdom; shine for all to see.

RECESSIONAL HYMN | WE ARE CALLED

Tune: David Haas, b.1957, vocal arrangement by D. Haas and Michael Joncas, b.1951 ©1985 G.I.A. Publications, Inc. Text: Matthew 5:3-12, David Haas, b.1957

Tune: David Haas, b.1957 © 1998, GIA Publications, Inc. Text: Micah 6:8, David Haas, b.1957 © 1998, GIA Publications, Inc.


CGS CATHOLIC PARISHES

ARING IVING ERVING

PREPARING FOR INFANT BAPTISM

CONFIRMATION SESSIONS FOR ADULTS Usually once or twice during an academic year we offer a series of preparation meetings for high school students or adults who have never been confirmed. Our parish grouping Confirmation has been scheduled for May 17, 2020. During these preparation times we will reflect and examine the Sacraments of Initiation and Reconciliation. We are now in the process of establishing meeting dates. For registration in these sessions, please call the Office for Initiation: 412-857-5356 or email: [email protected]. Why not take advantage of this time for completing your Initiation Sacraments through this preparation!

Thus says the Lord: Share your bread with the hungry,

Shelter the oppressed and the homeless; Clothe the naked when you see them,

And do not turn your back on your own. -Isaiah 58: 7

Sock Drive: We have an opportunity throughout our CGS parishes to help those who are homeless this month. From February 9 through 29, we will have a Sock Drive to benefit Operation Safety Net. At this time, we are collecting white tube socks for adult men. The men who are homeless in our inner city often wear layers of two pairs of socks in the cold weather and walk everywhere. Once a week, they stop into a shelter with showers, discard their dirty socks, and put on two clean pairs. This, along with them being outside in all elements and the importance of foot hygiene are why Operation Safety Net is always in need of men’s tube socks. Each of our churches will have a marked receptacle (Play Pen in Holy Family Hall at SEAS; Box in the back of SMOS church; White bin in the back of the Church Hall at SSJ. There will also be a collection bin inside the door of the SSJ Parish Life Center if Wednesday evening Faith Formation students wish to drop off donations there). Thank you for your compassion and generosity! February 11, the Memorial of our Lady of Lourdes, is also World Day of the Sick. Please keep those people on our bulletin prayer list in your prayers in a special way that day. If you or a loved one would like the prayers of our community or other outreach (such as Holy Communion brought to your home) due to a serious condition that prevents you from attending mass, please contact the Church Office. Also, if you or a loved one is anticipating surgery or are homebound and of advanced age or suffering from an acute or chronic medical condition and desire the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, please contact the Church Office.

Potluck Breakfast Fellowship: Come join us on Wednesday, February 19, at 9:00 a.m. in the Church Hall at SSJ following 8:30 a.m. Mass as we celebrate Mardi Gras! We will not have Breakfast Fellowship in March in observance of Lenten fasting, but welcome all to gather after 8:30 Mass on Wednesday, March 18 to pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary together.

Our Catholic Community offers a Baptism Preparation Class for Expecting and New Parents. It is a requirement before the child’s Baptism may be scheduled. This class is offered monthly. The February class will be on Thursday evening, Feb. 13, 2020, 7:00 to 8:30 pm at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Call 412-857-5356 to place your registration and receive important information. If you are thinking ahead, please note that there are significant Church guidelines for your choice of Godparents. Call with any questions you may have.

COME FOR THE WINE! COME FOR THE CHEESE!

COME TO IMPROVE YOUR MIND!

Just get here.

WINE, CHEESE, AND SHEEN Come experience and discuss the timeless teachings of Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, while enjoying a little wine and cheese! In our first session we will view and discuss the episode of Sheen's show "Life is Worth Living" entitled "How to improve your mind." Thursday, February 20, 7:00 p.m., Saints Simon and Jude Parish Life Center, Ages 21-40.


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“How does God tend to work? From the very small to the very great—and by a slow, gradual process. ... So don’t be afraid to do small things at the prompting of God! Plant the seed, make the move, take the risk—take even the smallest step, and don’t worry about who notices or how much attention you’re getting. Sow the seed and leave the rest to the mercy and providence of God.”

— Bishop Robert Barron We hear a lot of parables about farming and planting, and, as with all of the Gospel proclamations, we are to take these personally and apply them to our own lives and ways. We also have been hearing a lot about light in our readings, and we’ve been being reminded not to let the light go out or be hidden. So, it sounds as though we’re to be humble and small, do the little things, and not try to get attention, but at the same time we’re supposed to let our light shine so that others can see our good deeds. Although this may seem contradictory, it really comes down to living for God by being the ‘best version of ourselves’, as Matthew Kelly is known to say. And how do we do that?

Humility is almost always a good answer in the Christian life, and it certainly can apply here! The Catechism of the Catholic Church defines humility as: The virtue by which a Christian acknowledges that God is the author of all good. Humility avoids inordinate ambition or pride, and provides the foundation for turning to God in prayer (2559).

The Catechism also tells us: "Pray as if everything depended on God and work as if everything depended on you.” (St. Ignatius Loyola). Even when we have done our work, the food we receive is still a gift from our Father; it is good to ask him for it and to thank him, as Christian families do when saying grace at meals. (2834)

So, putting it all together, let’s do what we feel called to do, or what we are gifted to do, or what we know we should do, but do it with great humility, remembering and recognizing that it all comes from God…not only the results, but also the many details that lead up to the results. That means He gets both the credit and the thanks. (It is right to give Him thanks and praise!) Someone once asked St. Bernard of Clairvaux what the three most important virtues are.

He is said to have replied, “Humility, humility, and humility.”

CONFESSIONS OF ST. AUGUSTINE Remaining Class Schedule

Session VIII Chapter VII February 12 Session IX Chapter VIII February 26 Session X Chapter IX March 11 Session XI Conclusion March 25

NB: Any alterations or cancellations will be announced, if possible, at the prior class session. Unexpected cancellations will be announced by text, email, and the parish website: cgscatholic.org

All sessions are held at 9:00 a.m. in Ss. Simon and Jude Parish Hall

CUB SCOUTS - PARVULI DEI (CHILDREN OF GOD) EMBLEM Fr. Grecco presented Domenico Bernardi and Patrick John (P.J.) Doherty the Cub Scouts Parvuli Dei (Children of God) Emblem during our School Liturgy on Friday, January 31, 2020. Domenico and P.J. are 5th grade students at St. Margaret of Scotland School. Fr. Grecco blessed each emblem before pinning them on the boys. The purpose of the Parvuli Dei (Children of God) emblem is to help young boys explore a wide range of activities in order to discover the presence of God in their daily lives as members of their families and parishes, and also to

develop a good, positive self-image through the contributions they can make to the group or community. Congratulations Domenico and P.J., we are extremely proud of your accomplishments!



In No Greater Love, A Biblical Walk through Christ’s Passion, You Will Experience the Unconditional Love Christ Has for You No Greater Love is a biblical pilgrimage that reveals Christ’s amazing love for us. Best-selling author Edward Sri guides you through the last hours of Christ’s life. Every step of the way, Old Testament prophecies, messianic expectations, biblical symbolism, and historical context shed light on the mystery of Christ’s suffering and death. Experience a deeper understanding and appreciation of God’s immeasurable and unconditional love for you—grow closer to Jesus than you ever have before. Along the way, we will unpack the biblical background

to these events, the prophecies, and most especially, the ways Jesus is inviting us to walk more closely with him today. No Greater Love , a five-part DVD based Bible study program, presented by Fr. Grecco and Sharon Smoller, runs March 5, - April 2, 2020 at Ss. Simon & Jude church hall from 6:45-8:15 pm. The fee is $25 per person which is necessary to cover the cost of 2 books needed for this study; scholarships are available if you cannot afford the cost; please contact Sharon. For more information or to register, Sharon Smoller at 412-857-5356 or [email protected]. Another class offering of No Greater Love, A Biblical Walk through Christ’s Passion, will take place on Monday afternoons and will run from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, from March 9 –April 6, 2020, in the St. Margaret of Scotland Parish Office. It will be presented by Karen Maurer. The fee is the same. To register for this class or for further information, contact Karen at 412-857-5356 or [email protected].

DONATIONS NEEDED The Irish Spring Fling is in need of items for the Basket Raffle! Do you have items that you, or your business, would generously donate? Perhaps you would like to create your own gift basket?! Great! We also love to add gift cards to baskets, so please, donate your gift cards! Perhaps you can purchase one or more from our school to donate for this event! Win, win! We would love to entice our guests with a beautiful array of fabulous prizes that they could win! If you have questions or wish to have your items picked up, please call Mimi at 412-735-4385

ATTENTION VOLUNTEERS (or Future Volunteers) The Groundhog said it’s going to be an early spring, so it is time to “spring” into action and made sure that you have all of the necessary documents in order to become a volunteer. You can start by going to the diopitt.org website and clicking on Child Protection at the top of the page. Take the time to complete the tasks needed to become a volunteer before you are called to be a chaperone on a field trip or work at a fish fry, or take part in a Parish Festival. No computer---no problem!

Contact Karen at the St. Margaret Parish Office, 412-857-5356, or [email protected] if you have questions or need help. We appreciate all of the work of our volunteers---join in the fun----become a volunteer today!

LOVE IS ALWAYS CONDITIONAL All college students and young adults are welcome to a free dinner and a talk by Dr. Leonard J. DeLorenzo, titled: “Love is Always Conditional.” The talk takes place on Friday, February 14 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at the St. Paul Seminary Cardinals’ Great Hall. Dr. DeLorenzo, works in the McGrath Institute for Church Life and teaches theology at the University of Notre Dame. He wrote several books and speaks regularly on such themes as the Catholic imagination, the witness of the saints, and character development and its challenges in the modern world. For more information or to register, visit: https://www.diopitt.org/love-is-always-conditional.


PARISH CHOIR SCHEDULE

February 9 9:30 a.m. SSJ

February 16 10:30 a.m. SMOS

February 23 10:00 a.m. SEAS

CONTEMPORARY CHOIR SCHEDULE



February 23 10:30 a.m. SMOS


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Don Cain: 412-279-0885 Please

call after 6:00 p.m.

ANIMAL FRIENDS ASSEMBLY Thank You The Faculty and Students of St. Margaret of Scotland School would like to thank Jessie Van Swearingen, parishioner of Saints Simon and Jude, and her dog Notti for visiting us during our Catholic Schools Week celebration. Jessie and Notti taught the Preschool-8th grade students how to safely meet and greet dogs of all sizes. The students really enjoyed getting to interact with Notti and learned a lot about the job of therapy dogs. The teachers and students also collected pet supplies for Jessie and Notti to take back to Animal Friends. We would also like to thank Pet Valu on Green Tree Road for sponsoring an in-store supply drive on behalf of our school.

CONGRATULATIONS PJAS – Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Congratulations to our 8th Grade students Alejandro Badran and Morgan O’Brien for representing St. Margaret of Scotland School at this year’s PJAS Regional Competitions held at Duquesne University this past Saturday, February 1, 2020. Alex was awarded 1st place for his project on “What is the Most Efficient Substance for Melting Road Ice?” He will compete at the state finals on May 18, 2020 at Penn State University. Morgan was awarded 2nd place for her project on “The Physics of Cheating in Baseball.” Congratulations to both participants!

Animal Friends Assembly at SMOS


THE ST. VINCENT DEPAUL SOCIETY OF CARNEGIE/GREENTREE/SCOTT (CGS) MONTHLY REPORT – JANUARY 2020

As of October 1, 2019, the St. Vincent de Paul Conferences of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, St. Margaret of Scotland, and Ss. Simon & Jude have merged into one. Until we have a new parish name, we are calling it the “CGS” Conference (Carnegie, Green Tree, Scott). First, we want to say THANK YOU for your generous donations. Every donation, no matter how small, makes an impact on someone’s life! Beginning with January 2020, we will be presenting you, the parishioners, with a monthly summary of how your donations are allowing us to assist those in need. At times, we will also provide a short story of one or two of the cases.

All the money used to assist those in need comes from parishioners through second collections at Masses, poor box, private donations, and large donations from benefactors who may or may not be parishioners. Also, food is donated by parishioners, other non-profits, schools and grocery stores. An example of someone who we helped this month is a working single mother with four children, one of whom has a disability. She is forced to vacate the apartment she has lived in for several years due to maintenance and mold problems that are not being corrected. We helped her get into a new apartment.

Services Provided in January (250 families) Amount Spent

Food (the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and Ss. Simon & Jude food pantries) $979

Rent – prevent eviction, help homeless $5380

Utilities – prevent shut off or restore services that are already shut off $534

Furniture and household goods $239

Medical 0

Misc. – ID, Bus passes, car repairs, home repairs $483

Total $6,636

Amount of food donated at the SEAS food pantry (est.) 14,650 lbs

St. Margaret of Scotland Athletic Association

Night at the Races, Saturday, March 7, 2020. Doors Open at 5:45 p.m.

Dinner at 6:30 p.m., Races begin at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets: $20.00 per person.


SAVE THE DATE:



It’s almost time for the SSJ Fish Fry!!

1. You will be able to order Online again!

2. Please volunteer to help at our Fish Fry. It’s a great opportunity to spend time with your friends and fellow parishioners. We need volunteers to help in all areas of the fish fry including:

set-up, tear down, bake sale, take and fill orders, deliver orders to tables, clean tables, re-stock supplies, etc.

**We especially need 5 volunteers on the days of the fish fries to wash dishes in the kitchen. 2 people to work from 4 to 6 and 2 people to work 6 to 8 with an additional person to work 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

3. We need 4 people to run the Pickup Area. This is where people who ordered online, called in an order or walked in and placed a “to go” order pick up their order.

4. Call Peggy Sembrat to volunteer – 412-276-3102 or 412-818-6623

5. We have “home made” perogies, cabbage and noodles, and macaroni and cheese.

6. We have increased our menu! This year you can order pasta with marinara sauce, buttered noodles and a side salad.

7. We need baked goods for the bake sale table each week. Please help by baking and dropping off your baked goods on Ash Wednesday and the Fridays of lent starting at 12 noon.

8. We have “Take Out” so call when you leave work and it will be ready to pick up on your way home.

9. Remember:

You can order online!

We accept credit cards!

We've got games! We've got food! We've got shenanigans and tomfoolery! Best of all, we've got Jesus!!

Come hang out! Saturday, February 15th, 6-9:00 p.m., Saints Simon and Jude Parish Life Center, 8th-12th Grades.

ANNUAL CEMETERY CLEAN UP NOTICE In order to maintain the appearance of our parish cemetery properties and ensure the safety of visitors and employees, The Catholic Parish Cemeteries Association will be conducting the Annual Cemetery Cleanup during the month of March. Please note that all Christmas items will be removed from all graves during the Cleanup. Please remove any items you wish to keep prior to March 1st. Thank you for your cooperation! It is greatly appreciated.

Coming Soon: Youth Group Open Gym: Saturday, February 22nd,

6-9:00 p.m. Saints Simon and Jude Gym, Grades 7-12.

Dodgeball, soccer, basketball, and more! Come play all the sports!



ALTAR SERVERS Father Alek and Deacon Jim will soon be training new Altar Servers to serve at the weekend Masses at all of our churches! You may choose the location (SEAS, SMOS, SSJ) or you can train at all three! Students in Fourth Grade and up are welcome! An informational flyer was sent home with students this week. If you did not get one, or would like more information, please contact Deacon Jim: [email protected]. By becoming an Altar Server, you not only will be able to share your God-given talents by helping a priest at Mass, but you will be very close to the miracle of the priest changing bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ.

www.cgscatholic.org / 412-857-5356

Join the Knights of Columbus for a

PANCAKE BREAKFAST Next Sunday

February 16 at

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s

ST. LUKE HALL 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Enjoy generous portions of Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage,

Coffee and Juice!

Adults: $7.00 Children ages 10 and under: $4.00


Product

Quantity Ordered

1 12 count Potato and Cheese

2 12 count Potato and Onion

3 12 count Sauerkraut

4 12 count Sauerkraut & Mushroom

5 12 count Potato and Bacon

6 10 count Beef

7 12 count Sweet Cheese

8 12 count Cabbage

9 12 count Potato and Cheddar

Quantity Totals

Quantity x $9.00 /package = Total Amount Due with Order

x $ 9.00

$_______

ST. MARGARET SCHOOL

CLASSROOM CHRONICLES Each week we will highlight the amazing things that are going on in our classrooms here at St. Margaret of Scotland School. Mrs. Jaclyn Walsh – 4th Grade

Fourth Grade students have been busy preparing for “Invention Convention” to be held at Seton LaSalle Catholic High School in March. This is a science fair style event that will give students the opportunity to develop skills in problem solving, thinking creatively, and experimenting as they invent a new product. Students will give their “sales pitch” for judges at the event. Our parish community had a sneak peak of the student’s projects during the Science Fair that was held during the Catholic Schools Week Open House at the end of January. Another amazing opportunity that our class is participating in is Action Math Baseball sponsored by Pittsburgh Pirates Charities. In this program, students are learning math skills through baseball statistics in a way that is fun and engaging. Each student is the “manager” of their own team, which they got to choose the team name and create a team pennant in Art Class! Action Math Baseball promotes higher order science, technology, engineering, and math skills (STEM). Students are

enjoying playing games against one another in the classroom in real time while computing stats for their players. The program will conclude with our top players traveling to PNC Park in May to compete in a “World Series” against the top players from other schools in the Pittsburgh/WV Area. Let’s Go Bucs!

Name___________________________________________________________ Phone #________________________________________________________

Hey Yinz Guys! Order pierogies from St. Margaret of Scotland School! It’s easy! Fill out this form, put it in an envelope with your payment, and drop it in the collection basket at any church in our grouping! Then pick up your order at the school on March 4, between 3:30 and 5:00 p.m. Orders may also be mailed to (or dropped off at) the school. Orders must be received by February 14! Please mark your envelope “Pierogi Sale” and enclose $9.00 per quantity ordered. Checks to: St. Margaret of Scotland School. Orders will not be processed without payment.

St. Margaret of Scotland School 915 Alice Street

Pittsburgh PA 15220


Celebrating Catholic Schools Week at Ss. Simon and Jude Parish

Early Childhood Center

Our PreK-4 “visited” France! They made Eiffel Towers, painted Monet’s famous water lilies and participated in the Tour de France! below: Mr. Bob Wysocki, who comes in twice a week for music!



Saturday, March 7, 2020 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Card Play Optional!

Chartiers Country Club

601 Baldwin Road

Pittsburgh, PA 15205

SEAS Irish Spring Fling Luncheon & Card Party

Ticket price is $32.00 per person You don’t have to be Irish or a SEASer to join the fun! All are welcome!

Tickets can be purchased by contacting Pat McGrath,

Email: [email protected], phone 412-522-3063 or

by completing the bottom of this form and mailing to Irish Spring Fling

c/o Yinger, 1 Willina Dr. Carnegie PA 15106

Please make your check payable to SEAS Parish

All Reservations must be received by February 28th

Please understand seating is limited & on a first come first served basis only

NAME –Single or Table of 4 or 8 available 1.___________________________________ ______ ______ 2.___________________________________ ______ ______ 3.___________________________________ ______ ______ 4.___________________________________ ______ ______ 5.___________________________________ ______ ______ 6.___________________________________ ______ ______ 7.___________________________________ ______ ______ 8.___________________________________ ______ ______ Address to send tickets:_______________________________________________________

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Door Prizes, Basket

Raffles , Games of

Chance & More!!

Entrée Choice: Stuffed Porkchop Chicken Romano


THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF CARNEGIE, GREEN TREE, AND SCOTT

412-857-5356 CGSCATHOLIC.ORG

ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON 330 Third Ave.

Carnegie, PA 15106 Fax: 412-276-0816

Hours: M-W & F 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

MASS TIMES Saturday (Sunday Anticipated): 4:30 p.m.

Sunday: 10:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. M, W, Th, F: 12:00 noon

SS. SIMON AND JUDE 1607 Greentree Rd.

Pittsburgh, PA 15220 Fax: 412-563-8524

Hours: M, W, & Th 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

MASS TIMES Saturday (Sunday Anticipated): 4:00 p.m.

Sunday: 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. M, W, Th: 8:30 a.m. T: 7:00 p.m.

ST. MARGARET OF SCOTLAND 310 Mansfield Ave.

Pittsburgh, PA 15220 Fax: 412-276-0816

Hours: T& F 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

MASS TIMES Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m.,

and 10:30 a.m. T & F: 9:00 a.m.

PARISH GROUPING STAFF

Business Manager Tim Thorsen [email protected]

Facilities Manager

Tim Castello [email protected]

Transition Coordinator Christine Manion [email protected]

Faith Formation

Sharon Smoller, Director [email protected]

Mary Kay Smith, Assoc. Dir. [email protected]

RCIA

Dee Fitzsimmons [email protected]

Pastoral Associate

Tess Keddie [email protected]

Care Ministers

Karen Maurer [email protected]

Laura O’Keeffe [email protected]

Music & Liturgy

Béla Pater, Director [email protected]

Youth and Young Adult

Joe Farren [email protected]

Safe Environment

Bob Doyle [email protected]

Karen Maurer [email protected] Administrative Assistants

Cathy Mulkerrin [email protected]

Melissa Nosenchuck mnosenchuck@ cgscatholic.org

Maintenance

Rege Reaghard (SEAS)

John Caivano (SMOS)

Paul Marcinizyn (SSJ) pmarcinizyn@ cgscatholic.org Saint Vincent de Paul 412-444-5424

DIOCESE VICTIM ASSISTANCE HOTLINE

1-888-808-1235

Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator: 412-456-3093

CHILDLINE: 1-800-932-0313

Note: You must be a registered and active parishioner for at least six months before requesting sacramental sponsor forms. Please allow three weeks for completion.

SACRAMENTS

Penance

• St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Thursdays: 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

• St. Margaret of Scotland

Saturdays: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

• Ss. Simon & Jude

Tuesdays: 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Saturdays 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Baptisms For arrangements please call Dee Fitzsimmons.

Anointing Please call one of the church offices for arrangements (before surgery, during illness, etc.).

Marriage Arrangements must be made with one of the priests at least six months before the proposed date of the wedding.

CLERGY TEAM

Parochial Vicar Rev. Aleksandr Schrenk [email protected]

Parish Chaplain Father Michael Yaksick [email protected]

In Residence Father Jerome Etenduk [email protected]

Deacons Dcn. Jim Mackin [email protected]

Dcn. Kevin Lander [email protected]

In Residence Father Robin Evanish [email protected]

Administrator Rev. Robert Grecco [email protected]

BULLETIN DEADLINE Mondays by Noon

(earlier for holidays) [email protected]

Ss. Simon and Jude Pre-school Director: Trish Costantino [email protected] 1625 Greentree Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15220

SCHOOLS St. Margaret of Scotland Elementary School Principal: Robert Munz [email protected] 915 Alice Street Pittsburgh, PA 15220

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