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Email: [email protected] Good Shepherd Braddock Avenue at Frazier St. Braddock, PA 15104-1612 Sacred Heart 1600 Brinton Road Braddock Hills, PA 15221-4902 Parish Office Phone: 412-271-1515 FAX: 412-271-1222 Website: www.goodshepherdbraddock.org Parish Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs.: 9 AM - 4 PM Friday: 9 AM - 2 PM Parish Staff Mrs. Michele Catone Parish Secretary Email: [email protected] Mr. Frank Koncerak Director of Maintenance
January 20, 2019 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
CLERGY TEAM Fr. Larry Adams………………………………………………. Administrator Fr. Jeremy Mohler………………………………………….. Parochial Vicar Fr. Vincent Kolo……………………………………………... Parish Chaplain Joseph M. Dougherty……………………………………... Deacon Keith Kondrich……………………………………………….. Deacon
Madonna del Castello Parish 2021 S. Braddock Avenue Swissvale, PA 15218 Parish Office Phone: 412-271-5666 FAX: 412-271-2335 Website: www.madonnadelcastello.org Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM Parish Staff Edward Kapsha Music Director [email protected] Kelly James Parish Secretary Marcia Murello Coordinator of Religious Ed. [email protected]
St. Maurice Parish 2001 Ardmore Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15221 Parish Office Phone: 412-271-0809 FAX: 412-271-2415 Website: www.stmauriceparish.org Twi er: @StMauriceFH Parish Office Hours: Mon. - Fri.: 9 AM - 12 PM 1 PM - 4:30 PM Parish Staff Norman E. Chapman, CAGO Director of Music [email protected] Cheryl Kirkland Director of Religious Education [email protected] Jo Ann McLaughlin-Klemencic Director of Evangelization [email protected] Kelley Rodgers Business Manager [email protected] Judy Kosar, LaVerne Caprara Secretaries [email protected] [email protected] Fr. Daniel A. Adjei Student Priest In Residence
Word of God Parish 7446 McClure Avenue Swissvale, PA 15218 Administrative Office: 2021 S. Braddock Ave Pittsburgh PA 15218 Parish Office Phone: 412-241-1372 FAX: 412-271-2335 Website: www.madonnadelcastello.org Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM Parish Staff Deacon Ron Demblowski Pastoral Associate [email protected] Michael Burke Music Director Karen Flynn Parish Secretary [email protected] Marcia Murello Coordinator of Religious Ed.
BULLETIN DEADLINE: Friday at 4:00 p.m.
Recently, a parishioner came up to me and asked a question about the obligation to attend Mass on Sunday. I thought it might be a good idea to talk about this question here.
A generation or two ago, we went to Mass because we were told to do it. Whether that command came from Mom or Grandma, or from the parish priest, we were told to do it, and we obeyed. Then came the 60s and 70s, and the rallying cry “question authority!”, and sometimes, we didn’t always get a concise, understandable answer to the question “why do I have to go to Mass?”
On one hand, part of the answer lies in the fact that God wishes to have a relationship with us as His children, and part of that relationship consists of us coming together as a community in order to lift up our voices to Him in unison
in prayer, worship, and praise. It’s particularly important to do this on Sunday, as we celebrate Jesus’ Resurrection, through which our salvation is made possible!
Does that mean that any kind of gathering is sufficient? (After all, we could gather in a local coffee shop and pray – would that be what God is asking us to do?) Actually, Jesus asks something additional of us: at the Last Supper, when Jesus celebrated the Eucharist for the first time, he told us to “do this in memory of Me.” So, our Sunday gathering takes the form of a Eucharistic celebration, in which we all participate.
Each of us, in our baptism, is made a “priest, prophet, and king” in God’s kingdom. The role of a priest is to offer sacrifice, in order to make people holy. So, when we gather for Mass, our liturgy is a dialogue between the celebrant, the congregation, and God. Your role, as baptized Catholics, is a critical part of the Liturgy!
So… why do have to go to Mass? The Church asks us whether we take our relationship with Christ and His Church seriously, and if we do, then it reminds us that participation in the Sunday Liturgy is a critical way that we express our commitment to our relationship to Christ and to one another. Blessings, Fr Larry
From Fr. Larry’s Desk...
This Week’s Mass Schedule and Intentions (Confessions: 7:30 PM, Monday at St. Maurice & Noon, Saturday at Word of God)
Date Time Location Intention Requested By Saturday, Jan. 19 4:00 PM St. Maurice +Bill Seng Family
5:30 PM Madonna del Castello +Andy Elko Wife, Peggy
Sunday, Jan. 20 8:00 AM Good Shepherd +Robert Balogh Betty
9:00 AM Word of God For the People of our Four Parishes
10:00 AM St. Maurice +Dec. Mem. Fierst & Sanker Families
Don Sanker
11:00 AM Sacred Heart +Jarrett Zilko Yezovich Family
Monday, Jan. 21 7:00 PM St. Maurice +Kati Gornick Kathy Gornick
Tuesday, Jan. 22 9:30 AM Sacred Heart +James Ward Phil Stamerra
Wednesday, Jan. 23 9:30 AM Sacred Heart +Michael Yazvac Wife & Family Thursday, Jan. 24 9:30 AM Word of God +Jack Saunders Jeanine Saunders
Friday, Jan. 25 9:00 AM St. Maurice (EC) +Chase Wright Debbie & David Fiumara
9:30 AM Madonna del Castello +Dorothy Scanlon Estate
Saturday, Jan. 26 4:00 PM St. Maurice +Linda Boone Family
5:30 PM Madonna del Castello +Sepesy & Hatala Families
Family
Sunday, Jan. 27 8:00 AM Good Shepherd +Joseph Korotko Wife & Family
9:00 AM Word of God +Paul Stecik Bernie Stecik
10:00 AM St. Maurice For the People of our Four Parishes
11:00 AM Sacred Heart +Helen Yurko Dorothy Danko
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Sunday, January 20, 2019
Donut Sunday Tuesday, January 22, 2019
6:30 PM - St. Vincent de Paul - Davin Room 7:00 PM - RCIA - Parish Center Parlor
Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:00 AM - Prayer Shawl Meeting - Lawrence Room
Thursday, January 24, 2019 7:00 PM - Bible Study - Parish Center
Sunday, January 27, 2019 10:00 AM - Catholic Schools Week Mass With School Open House 11:00 AM-2:00 PM
Parish Website: www.stmauriceparish.org Twitter: @StMauriceFH
The Offertory Collection for last week: $10,141.60
DONUT SUNDAY: will be held in Keane Hall this week, Sunday, January 20, after Mass. Please join us for
coffee, juice and donuts.
Prayer Line 412-277-0693 or 412-871-3245
NOW is the perfect time to join the choirs at St. Maurice. Our Adult choir is just getting back into the swing of things after the Christmas season and the Contemporary Ensemble is back for a new semester as well! Interested singers and instrumentalists can contact Norm at [email protected] for more information.
Mark your calendars for these upcoming St. Maurice Concert Series: February 10 at 7:00 PM Cellist Misha Yakovlev, formerly of the Moscow Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, plays works by Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich, Marcello, Bach, Vivaldi and more, accompanied by St. Maurice Director of Music Ministries, Norman E. Chapman.
March 10 at 7:00 PM: Wooster Chorus, from the College of Wooster, Ohio. This incredible 70-member ensemble, directed by Dr. Lisa Wong, performed at St. Maurice Parish in 2015 to rave reviews! Watch for more information! We will be seeking host families for collegiate singers for a one night stay. Please contact Norm for details.
A cell phone was found in St. Maurice Church on Sunday, January 13. Please call the Parish Center Office at 412-271-0809 to claim it.
In RCIA/RCIC, we have now entered the learning stage called the Period of the Catecheumenate. During the next several weeks, our three catechumens will consider what God is saying to them in Scripture, what
changes they need to make in their lives to respond to God's call and what Baptism in the Catholic Church means. Our Team is working closely with our catechumens to present and teach them about the sacraments, the Creed, morality and the Scrip-tures. Their next formal step will be their Rite of Election at the Cathedral in March. Please keep our catechumens and the team in your continued prayers.
Interested in doing more service in our local community? Please consider joining in one of the volunteer efforts of the Service and Outreach Committee—Angels’ Place. It is a resource and daycare facility for young parents and their children. Help is needed in the kitchen. Clearances are required. If you are already a parish volunteer with clearances, simply submit or obtain copies. These can be used at
Angels’ Place. Angels’ Place can also help you with the clearance process. If you are interested, please contact Debbie Retenauer at 412-241-4101.
WORD OF GOD THROUGHOUT THIS WEEK IN WORD OF GOD PARISH LITURGIES, we will use the Altar Wine in memory of JOYCE LYNN from Julia Lynn.
WORD OF GOD COLLECTIONS Jan. 13…...........................................................$4,374.00 Utilities…............................................................$497.00
THIS WEEK Sunday - 2nd Collection - St. Anthony and DePaul School for Hearing & Speech 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM - Library & Gift Shop open Monday 7:30 PM Reconciliation-St. Maurice (following Mass) Wednesday 10:30 AM Legion of Mary - Swissvale Towers 7:00 PM Bible Study - Madonna Parish Hall Thursday 10:00 AM to Noon - Library & Gift Shop open 7:00 PM Prayer & Praise Group - Madonna Saturday 12:00 PM Reconciliation - Word of God Next Sunday - Collection of Food for Swissvale Food Pantry 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM - Library & Gift Shop open Word of God Choir News: The choir will resume rehearsals on Mon., Jan. 28th at 6:30 p.m. in the choir gallery. New members are ALWAYS welcome! Word of God Parish Library/Canterbury Corner Gift Shop News: Looking for a spiritually uplifting
way to start the New Year? Start by read-ing a small but mighty book of reflections and spiritual readings for every day of the year! Embrace a Spirit of Aging, is writ-
ten especially for people over the age of 50 by Rev. Robert G. Duch, a retired Pittsburgh priest, who in the past served as pastor of St. Barnabas Church in Swissvale. The cost of the book is $10.00. Book Sale in February: The Library will hold a used book sale on February 3 (Extended Hours: 9:00a.m.-Noon), February 7 (10:00a.m.-Noon), and February 10 (9:00a.m.-11:00a.m.) Donations of books and videos on all subjects (especially children’s) are being accepted now during regular operating hours in January. Library and Gift Shop regular hours: Sundays—9:00a.m.-11:00a.m.; Thursdays—10:00a.m.-Noon. Location: First floor of the Parish Center at 7436 McClure Avenue in Swissvale. For more information, call 412-271-4830 or 412-243-1078. Pro Life Corner: A heartbreaking reminder about the
prevalence of Abortion: statistics compiled by Worldometers indicate that there were nearly 42 million abortions world-wide in 2018. Check www.worldometers.info for updated numbers.
Madonna del Castello
Madonna & Word of God Flower Memorial Lists are available at the churches in the racks and on the tables, or you can pick them up at the parish office.
MADONNA COLLECTIONS Jan. 13…...............................................................$1,790.00 Utilities………........................................................$387.00
Dinners and Cookies can be purchased after the Saturday 5:30 p.m. Mass at Madonna in the hall. Dinners are in containers and include: Eggplant, Stuffed Shells, Plain Sauce, Rollatini & Meatballs. Everything is homemade. For more info call 412-271-5666. Anyone who would like to have any or all of the gifts cele-brated in memory of or tribute to a loved one(s) at
Madonna del Castello Parish, should complete the form below, place information and money in a plain envelope and deposit the sealed envelope in the collection basket, mail it to the parish office
or deposit in mail slot. —— —— —— —— —— —— —— —— —— —– —— ——
Madonna del Castello Memorial/Living or in Tribute to Request
I would like to offer: Altar Flowers ($50) _____ Altar Candles ($10)_____ Altar Bread ($25) _____ Tabernacle Lamp ($10)_____ Altar Wine ($25) _____ Complete Offering ($120)_____ In Memory of ________________________________________ Living______________________________________________ In Tribute to _________________________________________ From_________________________________________________ Phone_______________________________________________ Child Protective Services Law: Report any acts of child abuse to Commonwealth of PA Hotline 1-800-932-0313. Diocesan Victim Assistance Hotline: 1-888-808-1235. Diocesan website, www.diopitt.org, under “Protecting God’s Children.” Sessions available on-line. Diocesan Safe Environment Certification: Contact Kelly James at the parish office.
Prayer And Praise Group meets at 7:00p.m. the 2nd & 4th Thursday each month at Madonna delCastello Parish. For info. call Mike Matthysse, 412-241-1254.
Homebound: Please contact the parish office so we can bring you Holy Communion on a regular basis. If you have homebound parishioners who are neighbors, please let us know.
GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH
SAVE THE DATE FOR BINGO Our Good Shepherd Social Club will sponsor their next bingo on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Sa-cred Heart Hall. Plan to be there and bring your friends for a fun afternoon.
*********************************************** Stewardship: Time - Talent - Treasure
Sunday, January 6, 2019: $4,913.00 Parishioners receiving env.: 652 env. used: 409 Loose Offertory: $251.00 Votive: $150.00 Sunday, January 13: $2,881.00 Parishioners receiving env.: 652 env. used: 201 Loose Offertory: $153.00 Votive: $99.00
Thank You for your generosity! ***********************************************
BRADDOCK, PA
LADIES OF CHARITY: Our Ladies of Charity will NOT meet in January 2019. HIGH SCHOOL SILENT RETREAT: Have you ever allowed God to speak to you through silence? High
school men—give God the chance to speak di-rectly to your heart at the High School Silent Re-treat, held Feb. 9-10 at Martina Spiritual Renew-al Center. It will include Mass, adoration, dynam-ic talks, and solid brotherhood; there is no cost. To register, visit PGHPriest.com by Fri., Jan. 25.
MORALLY ACCEPTABLE SHINGLES VACCINE: The FDA recently approved a new shingles vaccine that does not use aborted fetal cell tissue. There are template form letters on ivory paper in the literature racks/tables thanking GlaxoSmithKline for developing the vaccine. Please either use it to compose your own or sign it and send it. Any encouragement to create additional morally acceptable products will certainly be strengthened if there is a market demand for such alternatives. RETROUVAILLE has helped couples experiencing marital difficulty of all kinds including disillusionment and deep misery. For confidential information about or to register for an upcoming program, please call Retrouvaille, 412-277-3434. Check http://www.retrouvailleofpittsburghinc.org/ for info. MEMORIAL OFFERING: Anyone who would like to have any or all of the gifts at our church celebrated in memory of a loved one, is now welcome to do so. Please fill out the form below and return to the parish office. You may request a particular week to have this offering. Dates requested will be scheduled on a first come/first served basis.
Memorial Offering Request
Altar Breads ($20.00)
Altar Candles ($10.00)
Altar Wine ($10.00)
Sanctuary Lamp ($10.00)
Complete Offering ($45.00)
___ Altar Flowers ($50.00)
In Memory of ________________________________ From _________ Date Phone _______________________
ST. MAURICE CALENDAR: 1/20/19 - No Religious Education class 1/27/19 - Religious Education class resumes
A Silent Retreat for High School Men February 9-10, 2019 – 5244 Clarwin Ave. West View, PA 15229
Additional Details: Have you ever allowed God to speak to you through silence? High school men, give God the chance to speak directly to your heart at the High School Silent Retreat at Martina Spiritual Renewal Center. It will include Mass, adoration, dynamic talks, and solid brotherhood; no cost. To register, visit PGHPriest.com by January 25.
“The Premier Catholic School of the Eastern Suburbs” 2001 Ardmore Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15221 412-351-5403
David Barr, Principal [email protected]
Is your child ready to start preschool or kindergarten? We are now enrolling for the 2019-20 school year! We have openings from preschool-8th grade. Visit our school during an Open House or contact the school to schedule an individual tour and/or shadow day. January 27, 2019 Open House will kick off Catholic Schools Week and our February 7, 2019 Open House will showcase our New State of the Art Learning Lab which features multiple forms of new technology, 3D printers, flexible seating and differentiated learning stations. We look forward to seeing you! Gala 2019! Our annual Gala is a fun-filled evening including hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dancing, live band and numerous auctions. New this year: $2,000 raffle, open bar and recognition of distinguished alumni from former parish schools. Ticket order forms and more information is available where you pick up the church bulletin or by calling the school office. All proceeds benefit East Catholic School.
Upcoming Dates:
January 27, 2019 11am-1pm Open House January 27– February 1 Catholic Schools Week February 7, 2019 6:30pm-8:30pm “Open Our Hearts, Open Our Doors” Open House March 23, 2019 Gala at Stratigos Banquet Facility
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EAST CATHOLIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION: will host a Night at the Races Friday, February 1 in St. Maurice Keane Hall. Doors open at 6:00 PM with a buffet
dinner beginning at 6:15 PM. Races will begin at 7:00 PM with a Super Bowl Pool, TV raffle, and other raffles. Advance admission is $20 which includes a horse; admission at the door is
$20 which is just admission only, no horse. Pre-buy horses are $10 each or 3 for $25. Please contact John Estocin at 412-352-7476 for more information. Adults only (21+).
IN YOUR CHARITY, we pray for the souls of those who have been buried recently: Good Shepherd-Agnes Berta, she will be missed by family and long-time friend Mary Huber; Madonna–John J. Camillo, husband of Roxanne; St. Maurice–Ernest W. Meharra, former parishioner, Valeria Pollak, William and Doreen Reed & Elizabeth Shevlin, beloved parishioners; Steve Stojhovic, brother of Sr. Judith Stojhovic, former princi-pal at East Catholic School; and Word of God–Betty Rose Dormihal, sister of John & Charles Shanahan, husband of the late Kathleen. May their souls rest in peace with Christ.
Swissvale Community Food Pantry: Collection of
food is taken the last Sunday of each month at Word of God Parish (leave donations inside the entrances of the church); and at Madonna (leave donations in Dattilo Hall). Make checks out to “Swissvale Cares” and memo “Food Pantry.” It
is located at 2028 Noble Street. Distribution 1st & 3rd Thurs. of each month 9:00a.m.-noon. Volunteers wel-come. Questions: call Dario, 412-452-2792.
Addiction Recovery Ministry Anointing Mass-Feb. 10, 2:30 p.m. at St. Paul Cathedral, 108 N. Dithridge St., Oakland, PA 15213. Bishop David Zubik will be the princi-pal celebrant. All are welcome.
Special Collection: The Pittsburgh Diocese is home to two nationally recognized educational programs for chil-dren with special needs: DePaul School for Hearing and Speech (formerly known as The DePaul Institute) and St. Anthony School Programs. A special collection to bene-fit these two organizations will be taken the weekend of Jan. 19-20 at all Masses at each parish.
Stuffed Cabbage Dinner-Rankin Croatian Home, Sun., Jan. 20, 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., 236 Fourth Ave-nue, Rankin; $10 includes two cabbage rolls, mashed pota-toes, vegetable, salad, dessert, coffee/tea/water. Eat-in or take-out available; info. call 412-271-9991.
Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children: Tues. Jan. 22 is the day of prayer for the
full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abor-tion. It is the anniversary of Roe v. Wade. There
is a Mass at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart.
Life in the Spirit Seminar-Synod Hall, St. Paul Cathedral-Feb 4, 11, 18 & March 4 at 7:00 p.m. Ready to ignite the power and Love of God in your life? The Holy Spirit moved the apostles from fear to Love—from hiding to going out to the nations as missionaries and martyrs. This series is designed to heighten awareness of the Spirit of God working in our lives and in the life of the Church, to remove any barriers we might have to the Holy Spirit moving in our lives, and to personally invite, receive and respond to the fullness of Life in the Holy Spirit. Feb 4-Love of the Father-Father Adam Potter Feb. 11-Our Need for our Savior-Bridget Finnegan Feb. 18-The Holy Spirit-Father Joe Freedy Mar 4 - Growing in the Gifts of the Holy Spirit-Sister Bernadette, DLJC Noah Pepmeyer will lead worship each evening. Email [email protected] for info. Rides available from Madonna--call Peggy Evans, 412-398-0776.
Readings for Sunday, January 27
Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10
I Corinthians 12:12-30
Luke 1:1-4, 14-21
MASS INTENTIONS FOR 2019 We invite you to request any additional Mass intentions for our four parishes for 2019. Mass intention forms can be picked up at the back of the church, and can be placed in the collection basket. If you wish to mail in your intention form, for Masses at any of our parishes, please mail them to: Madonna del Castello Parish, 2021 S. Braddock Avenue, Swissvale PA 15218, Attn: Kelly. If you have any questions, please contact Kelly at 412-271-5666.
CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS: We will send out your contribution statements by request. Please complete the form and return it in a SELF-ADDRESSED, STAMPED ENVELOPE to the respective office, or drop it in the collection basket.
NAME:_______________________________________________________ENVELOPE NUMBER _____________ PARISH:______________________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS:____________________________________________________________________________________ PHONE NUMBER:_____________________________________
