MAR H 1, 2020 · 2020. 3. 1. · MAR!H 1 | FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT 4:00 p.m.* SSJ atherine Del Greco by Pat Smallhoover 4:30 p.m.* SEAS People o the Parishes 7:30 a.m. Jim Goyette by

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

MARCH 1, 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]

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | St. Margaret of Scotland | Ss. Simon and Jude 2

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 MARCH 1 | FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

4:00 p.m.* SSJ Catherine Del Greco by Pat Smallhoover

4:30 p.m.* SEAS People of the Parishes

7:30 a.m. SMOS Jim Goyette by Bill and Regina Goyette

9:00 a.m. SMOS Lisa Schad Kane by Ron and Rosanne Schad

9:30 a.m. SSJ Frances De Santis Bravo by Paul, Janet, and John

10:00 a.m. SEAS Walter and Sylvia Dlugos by Family

10:30 a.m. SMOS Nancy Earley by Janet and Joe Mielnicki

11:00 a.m. SSJ The John and Jeane Kish Family by family

11:30 a.m. SEAS Casper and Victoria Mangiamele by Richard & Judy Pusateri

MARCH 2 | MONDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK OF LENT

8:30 a.m. SSJ Herman and Helen Herleman by family

12:00 p.m. SEAS William R. Robinson by Janet M. Magnelli

MARCH 3 | TUESDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK OF LENT

9:00 a.m. SMOS Frank J. Spalla by Josie Soltis

7:00 p.m. SSJ Michael P. Coyne by Anne and Rick Romano and family

MARCH 4 | WEDNESDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK OF LENT

8:30 a.m. SSJ Fr. Dominic Petroy, O.S.B. by Claudia and Robert Good

12:00 p.m. SEAS Herb and Joan Reffert by Children

MARCH 5 | THURSDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK OF LENT

8:30 a.m. SSJ Bob & Adrienne Bittles by Bob

12:00 p.m. SEAS Adele Greek by Bob

MARCH 6 | FRIDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK OF LENT

9:00 a.m. SMOS Deceased of the McClosky & Moran Families by Virginia McClosky

12:00 p.m. SEAS Ann D. Wagner by Janet M. Magnellli

MARCH 8 | SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT

4:00 p.m.* SSJ Heidi Schroeder by Rita and Jerry Crowley

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

7:30 a.m. SMOS Earl Kramer by the Reinheimer family

9:00 a.m. SMOS Jason Abramowicz by Mother

9:30 a.m. SSJ Nick Gaudelli by Dave and Caroline Behun

10:00 a.m. SEAS James and Rosella Geis by Elaine Zajicek and Families

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

11:00 a.m. SSJ Mary Zbezinski by family

11:30 a.m. SEAS Rita Wade by Ed Squiller, Karen Bedillion, and Joan Squiller

*anticipated Mass on Saturday


Raymond Bonkoski John R. Kandracs

David Stofan William J. Zimmer

PRAYER & WORSHIP

FROM FR. GRECCO

Please pray for the souls of the faithful departed.

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.

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

Brian Bishop 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 Richard Fallon Ron Ferrie Edward M. Flohr Deborah Ford May Frye Steve Garbera Dolores Gigliotti Raymond Giudici Barb Groll Brandon Gross Wayne Hayes Eileen Henefeld Mary V. Hester Ruth Hoerster Sandy Hughes Noreen Joslyn Joanne Keating Mary Keenan Miriam Kist Eleanor Kitt Mary Klutch 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 Rocco Muffi Robin Munko Theodore Novak Lillian Parrotto 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 John Stokan Bob Super Rose Talmonti Joan Trainor Allen Turske Doris Urbatis Stephanie Vail Mary Kay Walsh Kevin Walters James Walther Ralph Zeto

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 Eucharist is so essential to our one-ness with Christ that as soon as Our Lord announced It in the Gospel, It began to be the test of the fidelity of His followers. First, He lost the masses, for it was too hard a saying and they no longer followed Him. Secondly, He lost some of His disciples: "They walked with Him no more." Third, it split His apostolic band, for Judas is here announced as the betrayer.” —Archbishop Fulton Sheen (Treasure in Clay) The Church calls us to be attentive to the “Easter Duty” that requires all Catholics who are able to receive the Holy Eucharist to do so at least once a year particularly during the span of time that begins with the First Sunday of Lent and continues through to “Trinity Sunday” (June 7). Please note that deliberate, freely chosen absence from Mass is mortal sin, so the reception of the Holy Eucharist might require a prior reception of the Sacrament of Penance. With great joy I announce that Bishop Zubik has called to the Order of Deacon, Mr. Joseph Uzar of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish. Joe will be ordained on Saturday, June 20, at 10:00 a.m. The Mass will be celebrated at SEAS by Bishop William Winter. All are welcomed! Congratulations to the children who had their first experience of God’s mercy through the Sacrament of Reconciliation this weekend!

This past Monday the members of the staff of CGS met together with Mrs. Greta Stokes-Tucker of the diocesan parish services office. The meeting gave us the opportunity for an overview of the process for the merger, slated for January, 2021, of the three parishes. The members of the finance and pastoral councils were also gathered for the same purpose. As time progresses, this bulletin will be invaluable for information you need to know as we plan for parish assemblies that will include a process for naming the new parish as well as the plans for bringing we THREE in to a new ONE. The Parish Share program is off to a new start for the year 2020. I’m still on “cloud nine” with the knowledge of your generosity for the past year’s campaign. As you are aware, many of the services we receive from the diocese (parish services meeting discussed above) cannot always be funded at the local parish level. The assessment of each parish is based on the previous year’s income (offertory, estates). The assessment MUST be paid. If it is not realized through parishioner donations, it comes directly from the parish operating account. Our accounts could not cover such assessments and at the same time leave us with money to use for parish needs. Remember, the Parish Share envelopes located in the pews of each parish are instrumental to making our goals. The assessments we begin this weekend to meet are as follows:

SS. Simon & Jude: $117,522 St. Margaret of Scotland: $69,051 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: $107,201


WEEKLY PARISH SCHEDULE

STEWARDSHIP | FEB. 23

SS. SIMON AND JUDE

Regular Collection $8,171

Parish Share $5,286

PARISH LIFE

ST. MARGARET OF SCOTLAND


Parish Share $2,997

Debt Reduction $633

ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON


Parish Share $1,306

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

SUNDAY, MARCH 1 11:30 a.m. RCIA | SMOS | Office Conference Room 4:00 p.m. Holy Hour and Vespers | SSJ | Church MONDAY, MARCH 2 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, MARCH 3 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, MARCH 4 1:00 p.m. Rosary to End Violence and Terrorism | SEAS | I.C. Chapel 1:30 p.m. Golden Agers Meeting | SEAS | St. Luke Hall 4:00 p.m. Coed Faith Sharing Group | SEAS | St. Maximilian Kolbe Room 6:30 p.m. Children’s Faith Formation | SSJ | Parish Life Center 7:00 p.m. Centering Prayer & Lectio Divina | SMOS | Office Conference Room THURSDAY, MARCH 5 10:00 a.m. Moms Play Group | SEAS | St. Maximilian Kolbe Room 10:00 a.m. PIP Praying with you! | SEAS | Holy Family Hall 1:00 p.m. Marian Consecration | SEAS | St. Maximilian Kolbe Room 6:45 p.m. No Greater Love | SSJ | Church Hall 7:00 p.m. Parish Choir Rehearsal | SEAS | St. Cecilia Room 7:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Meeting | SEAS | St. Luke Hall FRIDAY, MARCH 6 11:00 a.m. First Friday Eucharistic Adoration| SEAS | Church 11:30 a.m. Fish Fry | SEAS | St. Luke Hall 1:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross | SSJ | Church 1:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross | SEAS | Church 2:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross | SMOS | Church 4:00 p.m. Fish Fry | SMOS | Cafeteria 4:00 p.m. Fish Fry | SSJ | Family Life Center Gym 6:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross | SMOS | Church 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross | SEAS | Church 7:15 p.m. Stations of the Cross | SSJ | Church 10:00 p.m. Nocturnal Adoration | SMOS | Church SATURDAY, MARCH 7 7:30 a.m. Catholic Men’s Fellowship | SSJ | Church Hall 11:00 a.m. SEAS Irish Spring Fling | Chartiers Country Club 6:30 p.m. Night at the Races | SMOS | Cafeteria see page 16 SUNDAY, MARCH 8 10:30 a.m. RCIA Rite of Sending | SMOS | During the Sunday Liturgy 12:00 p.m. Transformation Stations | SSJ | Church Hall 1:00 p.m. K of C District Deputy Meeting | SEAS | St. Maximilian Kolbe Room 4:00 p.m. Holy Hour and Vespers | SMOS| Church

At St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: Deceased of the Clark Family

by family

At Ss. Simon and Jude: Robert A. Grandinetti, Jr.

by parents

TABERNACLE CANDLE

Mark your calendar for Vincentian Stations of the Cross. One time only! On Friday, March 13, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church.


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PENITENTIAL ACT | KYRIE

ENTRANCE HYMN | JESUS TEMPTED IN THE DESERT

Tune: IN BABILONE, Oude en Niuwe Hollantse Boerenlieties en Contredansen, c.1710 Text: Matthew 4:1-11, Luke 4:1-13: Herman G. Struempfle, Jr., 1923-2007 ©1993 GIA Pub.

FIRST READING | GENESIS 2:7-9; 3:1-7 The LORD God formed man out of the clay of the ground and blew into his nostrils the breath of life, and so man became a living being. Then the LORD God planted a garden in Eden, in the east, and placed there the man whom he had formed. Out of the ground the LORD God made various trees grow that were delightful to look at and good for food, with the tree of life in the middle of the garden and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Now the serpent was the most cunning of all the animals that the LORD God had made. The serpent asked the woman, “Did God really tell you not to eat from any of the trees in the garden?” The woman answered the serpent: “We may eat of the fruit of the trees in the garden; it is only about the fruit of the tree in the middle of the garden that God said, ‘You shall not eat it or even touch it,

lest you die.’” But the serpent said to the woman: “You certainly will not die! No, God knows well that the moment you eat of it your eyes will be opened and you will be like gods who know what is good and what is evil.” The woman saw that the tree was good for food, pleasing to the eyes, and desirable for gaining wisdom. So she took some of its fruit and ate it; and she also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it. Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized that they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made loincloths for themselves.

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.


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GOSPEL ACCLAMATION | MATTHEW 4:4

GOSPEL | MATTHEW 4:1-11

SECOND READING | ROMANS 5:12-19

RESPONSORIAL PSALM 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 17

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

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

1. Have mercy on me, God, in your kindness, in your compassion, blot out my

offense. O wash me more and more from my guilt and my sorrow, and cleanse me from all of my sin.

2. My offenses, truly I know them, and my sins are always before me; against you alone have I sinned, O Lord, what is evil in your sight I have done.

3. Create in me a clean heart, O God, put your steadfast spirit in my soul. Cast me not away from your presence, O Lord, and take not your spirit from me.

4. Give back to me the joy of your salvation, let your willing spirit bear me up and I shall teach your way to the ones who have wandered, and bring them all home to your side.

Brothers and sisters: Through one man sin entered the world, and through sin, death, and thus death came to all men, inasmuch as all sinned— for up to the time of the law, sin was in the world, though sin is not accounted when there is no law. But death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over those who did not sin after the pattern of the trespass of Adam, who is the type of the one who was to come. But the gift is not like the transgression. For if by the transgression of the one, the many died, how much more did the grace of God and the gracious gift of the one man Jesus Christ overflow for the many. And the gift is not like the result of the one who sinned. For after one sin there was the judgment that brought

condemnation; but the gift, after many transgressions, brought acquittal. For if, by the transgression of the one, death came to reign through that one, how much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of justification come to reign in life through the one Jesus Christ. In conclusion, just as through one transgression condemnation came upon all, so, through one righteous act, acquittal and life came to all. For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so, through the obedience of the one, the many will be made righteous.

One does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.

At that time Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. He fasted for forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was hungry. The tempter approached and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become loaves of bread.” He said in reply, “It is written: One does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth

from the mouth of God.” Then the devil took him to the holy city, and made him stand on the parapet of the temple, and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down. For it is written: He will command his angels concerning you and with their hands they will support you, lest you dash your foot against a stone.” Jesus answered him, “Again it is written,


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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.

You shall not put the Lord, your God, to the test.” Then the devil took him up to a very high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in their magnificence, and he said to him, "All these I shall give to you, if you will prostrate yourself and worship me.” At this, Jesus said to him, “Get away, Satan!

It is written: The Lord, your God, shall you worship and him alone shall you serve.” Then the devil left him and, behold, angels came and ministered to him.

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

OFFERTORY HYMN | FORTY DAYS AND FORTY NIGHTS

Tune: HEINLEIN, Martin Herbst, 1654-1681, Nürnbergisches Gesangbuch, 1676 Text: George H. Smyttan, 1822-1870, alt.


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SANCTUS / HOLY

AGNUS DEI / LAMB OF GOD

MYSTERY OF FAITH

Lamb of God, you take a-way the sins of the

world, have mer-cy on us. world, grant us peace.


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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 | MERCIFUL GOD

1. Surely, you alone can save us. You pay our price with precious blood. Reaching through your great compassion. You lift up your people with love.

2. Surely, you alone uphold us. You give us strength for all our needs. Shielding with a father’s favor, you bless us with pardon and peace. 3. Surely, you alone can heal us. Yours is the will to make us whole. Soothing with a mother’s kindness, the contrite of heart you console. 4. Surely, you alone can free us. You break the bonds of guilt and sin. Bracing, till we walk uprightly, you bolster our hope once again. 5. Surely, you alone refine us. You give us grace for lives made new, Forging, through your fire and radiance, a sacrifice worthy for you. 6. Surely, you alone redeem us. You fill our dust with holy breath. Bursting from the grave in glory, you rise from the ashes of death.

Tune: Tony E. Alonso, b.1980 ©2009, GIA Publications, Inc. Text: Mary Louise Bringle, b.1953 © 2006, GIA Publications, Inc.

RECESSIONAL HYMN | LORD, WHO THROUGHOUT THESE 40 DAYS


CGS CATHOLIC PARISHES

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ABOUT

Poverty doesn’t only consist of being hungry for bread, but rather it is a tremendous hunger for human dignity. We need to love and to be somebody for someone else. This is where we make our mistake and shove people aside. Not only have we denied the poor a piece of bread, but by thinking that they have not worth and leaving them abandoned in the streets, we have denied them the human dignity that is rightfully theirs as children of God. –St. Teresa of Kolkata

Thank you to all of the Parishioners of CGS including our Faith Formation students, who contributed so generously to our Sock Drive for Operation Safety Net! We will provide a final count in a future bulletin. Also, thank you to all who responded to the request for items for the Catholic Charities Warming Station. We will collect the requested items though March 8. During this season of Lent, we have the opportunity to give alms to those who are materially poor, and also those who are spiritually poor. As you attend Masses, our many devotions and programs, and our Fish Fries throughout Lent, there is a good chance you will encounter an unfamiliar face. Whether it is someone from one of our three parishes visiting one of our churches for the first time, someone who does not attend Mass but enjoys our Fish Fries, or someone nervously trying to find their way back because they were moved by Ash Wednesday services or Leave the Light On Confessions, please take the opportunity to smile and welcome them! We are all called to treat others with the dignity they have as children of God, no matter what their circumstances.

“When we do not worship God, we end up worshiping ourselves."

—Pope Francis, Epiphany homily, 2020

We have Holy Hours and opportunities for Adoration in all three of our CGS Catholic Community churches. Check this bulletin’s Parish Weekly Schedule and come pray with us!

GROUP #210 BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS This is for those anticipating the birth of their child; or for those who would like to present their child for the Sacrament of Baptism. This is required before you schedule a date for the Baptism. The March class will be on Wednesday evening, 7 to 8:30 p.m., March 18, 2020, in the St. Maximilian Kolbe Room at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Call 412-857-5356, dial 1, then ext. 425 or email [email protected] to place your registration, ask any questions, and receive important information including the very essential guidelines for choosing Godparents.

The Church exists to regenerate itself by constantly bringing people into the unity of Christ. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, the Bishop’s document, tells us that the responsibility of bringing catechumens and candidates into the Church belongs to all the baptized. This year several persons requesting entrance into the Church through the parish community of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, St. Margaret of Scotland, and Ss. Simon & Jude have been experiencing their catechesis in the Catechumenate Period. Their time of faith formation will continue in this Period of Purification and Enlightenment during Lent. This step in the RCIA process is acknowledged with their participation in the Rites of Election and Continuing Conversion to be held Sunday afternoon, March 15, at St. Paul Cathedral. Next Sunday, March 8, during the 10:30 am Mass at St. Margaret of Scotland, we celebrate the Rites of Sending the Catechumens for Election and our Candidates for Recognition by the Bishop. We therefore exercise our responsibility and show our support by praying with them and for them.



Thousands sought Jesus during his life. Only a few followed him to Calvary.

What will you do?

No Greater Love, A Biblical Walk through Christ’s Passion We often hear about Jesus’ Passion and death in the Gospels, the Rosary, the Mass, the Stations of the Cross, and many other devotions. Because we hear about Christ’s Passion so often, it’s easy for us to lose sight of its profound significance. But imagine if you had never heard these stories before. Imagine experiencing them for the very first time, and realizing that Jesus is a real person who really suffered and died for you and for me so that we can have eternal life. 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 Thursdays, March 5 - April 2, at Ss. Simon & Jude church hall from 6:45-8:15 p.m. 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, contact Sharon Smoller at 412-857-5356 or [email protected]. Filmed on location in the Holy Land, 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. You will walk step-by-step with Jesus from the garden of Gethsemane to Mount Calvary. 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—and grow closer to Jesus 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 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., 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].

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VESPERS

Stations of the Cross – Fridays during Lent Ss. Simon and Jude Church: 1:00 p.m. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church: 1:30 p.m. St. Margaret of Scotland Church: with School Feb 28-March 20, April 3 – 2:00 p.m. March 27 9:45 a.m. St. Margaret of Scotland Church: 6:30 p.m. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church: 7:00 p.m. Ss. Simon and Jude Church: 7:15 p.m.

Holy Hour/ Vespers 4:00 p.m., Sundays March 1 Ss. Simon and Jude Church March 8 St. Margaret of Scotland Church March 15 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church March 22 St. Margaret of Scotland Church March 29 Ss. Simon and Jude Church April 5 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church

ADULT CONFIRMATION PREP Older teens or adults who have not been confirmed in the Catholic Faith now are offered the opportunity to attend the four classes in preparation for this Sacrament of completion as a Catholic. Classes will be held on Saturday afternoons: March 21 and 28, April 18 and 25, 3:00 to 4:15 pm. Call the Office for Initiation (412-857-5356 ext. 425) to register and be prepared for the parish celebration on May 17.


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ON MISSION...! During Lent, we’re still “On Mission!” ... Lent, being an extra sacred, extra holy Liturgical Season of the Church year, has a different ‘feel’ to it, one of deprivation, detachment, and of being more conscious than usual that our suffering and our crosses unite us more closely to Jesus. And, within all of that, we are to continue dying to self and living for others.

As our The Word Among Us parish daily meditation booklet for Lent tells us, the “grace of mission—being Christ to everyone you meet—begins and ends with Jesus.” So, as long as we keep our eyes on him, keep following him and walking in his ways, keep uniting our crosses to his, we can know that he’ll provide ample opportunities for us to “be Christ” to, and for, others. And that’s what it’s all about!

“Mission is all about looking outward... focusing on God and other people…”

—The Word Among Us, Lent 2020

CHRISTIAN MOTHERS AND WOMEN’S GUILD NEWS The next Board Meeting of the Christian Mothers and Women’s Guild will be held on Tuesday, March 3, at 6:00 p.m. in the Maximillian Kolbe Room at SEAS. All Board Members are encouraged to attend. The next Regular Meeting will be held on Thursday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m. in St. Luke Hall at SEAS. We would love to see as many members as possible at the meeting.

IRISH SPRING FLING SPECIAL RAFFLE How would you like to win some extra cash and gift cards? We are raffling off a tree full of $250 in Gift Cards and $250 in Cash. Stop in the Narthex at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church before or after Mass this weekend (February 29 and March 1) to purchase your tickets. Tickets are $5.00 each or 3 for $10.00. All proceeds will benefit St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. Thank you for your support! The Irish Spring Fling Committee

FIRST RECONCILIATION Congratulations to the Second Grade children of St. Margaret of Scotland School and the CGS Faith Formation Program who celebrated their First Reconciliation on Saturday, February 29, 2020, at St. Margaret of Scotland Church. Please pray for our little disciples as they begin their immediate preparation for the reception of the Sacrament of the Eucharist this spring.

CONFIRMATION NEWS Candidates for Confirmation: Just a reminder that your completed packets are due into the Faith Formation Office this Wednesday, March 4.

CONFIRMATION RETREAT DAY Confirmation Retreat Day for 8th grade Candidates in our grouping will be held on Saturday, March 14, at Ss. Simon & Jude church hall from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The day will be spent reflecting on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and how we use these gifts to bring about the Good News of Jesus Christ to others. The day concludes with 4:00 pm Mass. Please pray for these young men and women as they prepare for the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation on May 17, 2020, with the Most Reverend Bishop David A. Zubik.

TRANSFORMATION STATIONS FOR FAITH FORMATION FAMILIES A Family Session will be held on March 8, at Ss. Simon and Jude church hall from 12 p.m.- 1:00 p.m. for all faith formation students and their parents/guardians. Families are encouraged to attend 11:00 a.m. Mass at Ss. Simon and Jude and gather in the hall immediately following Mass to come and reflect on the final moments of Jesus as he was led to Calvary and his death. This is an experience for children of all ages to have an encounter through hands on stations with reflections. No faith formation classes will be held on Monday, March 9, or Wednesday, March 11.


Mission Week Meeting: All teens interested in the Summer 2020 Mission Week, and their parents, are invited to attend a meeting for information and planning on Saturday, March 7, from 5-6:00 p.m. in the Saints Simon and Jude Parish Life Center. Mission Week is a week-long trip of service and fun together with teens from other parishes for 9th-12th grade taking place June 21st-26th.


—ad by Joe Farren

Help us make gift bags for the homeless to

give to Catholic Charities warming stations!

Donations of granola and cereal bars,

cracker snack packs, and socks are

welcome. Stay for pizza and games when

we're done! Saturday, March 7, 6-9:00 p.m.,

Saints Simon and Jude Parish Life Center,

7th-12th grades.



Help area patients. Donate blood on Sunday, March 22 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

St. Margaret School Cafeteria

Your blood donation matters. Every two seconds, someone needs blood. Each year, 4.5 million Americans would die without blood transfusions. A simple act of faith can transform lives. Please become a blood donor. To make an appointment, please: Visit vitalant.org, click on the Donate button and search with Group code G0040122, download the Vitalant-Pittsburgh Mobile App for your smart phone, or call Karen Maurer at 412-857-5356.

Sandwiches (no sides) Fried Fish Sandwich ............................... $8 Baked Fish Sandwich ............................. $8 Crab Cake Sandwich .............................. $8

Fish on a Dish (no sides) Fried Fish ............................................... $7 Baked Fish ............................................. $7

Dinners* (pick 2 sides) Two Crab Cake Dinner ........................... $8 Fried Fish Dinner ................................... $9 Baked Fish Dinner ................................. $9 Shrimp in a Basket Dinner ..................... $8 Fried Fish Sandwich Dinner ................... $9 Baked Fish Sandwich Dinner ................. $9

A La Carte 2 Crab Cakes .......................................... $5 Shrimp in a Basket ................................. $5 Hand Cut Fries ....................................... $4 Baked Potato ......................................... $3 Mac & Cheese ....................................... $4 Cole Slaw ............................................... $1 Vegetable .............................................. $2 Pizza ...... ............................................... $4 Haluski ... ............................................... $4 3 Pierogies ............................................. $4 2 Dinner Rolls ........................................ $1 Pasta w/roll ........................................... $6

Family Special 4 Fish Sandwiches/Fries/Cole Slaw……….$35

*Dinners include your choice of two:

Fries, Baked Potato, Cole Slaw, or Vegetable Eat in with friends or take out for home!

412-778-8213 Voted Best Fish Fry in Pittsburgh

2014 & 2016 By Popular Pittsburgh

St. Margaret of Scotland Friday Mar. 6 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Want to volunteer for the upcoming Fish Fries? Want to volunteer to chaperone your child’s field trip at school? We appreciate and need your help for these and so many other endeavors at our school and churches, and we want to help you become compliant with the Safe Environment Policy of the Pittsburgh Diocese so that you can do just that! Please contact Karen Maurer or Bob Doyle for help or more information on how to become a volunteer (contact information is on the back of the bulletin). Thank you and God bless you!

LENTEN FOOD DRIVE The St. Vincent de Paul Society will be holding a Lenten Food Drive on Sunday, March 15, at St. Margaret of Scotland Church. Donated food can be brought to all Masses during this time. The food drive benefits our neighbors in need in the Carnegie and Pittsburgh areas. If you wish to make a monetary donation, checks should be made payable to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Thank you for your support and God Bless you! —SVdP Society


PARISH CHOIR SCHEDULE

March 1 9:30 a.m. SSJ

March 8 10:30 a.m. SMOS

March 15 10:00 a.m. SEAS

March 22 9:30 a.m. SSJ

CONTEMPORARY CHOIR



March 14 4:30 p.m. SEAS

March 22 10:30 a.m. SMOS

The Golden Agers are collecting tabs from Pop, Beer, and Food Cans for the

Susquehanna Service dogs for Wounded Soldiers! Save your tabs!

Don Cain: 412-279-0885 Please

call after 6:00 p.m.

Upcoming trip: May 27, 2020

Ohio Star Theater and Events at Dutch Valley presents

a new musical: A Simple Sanctuary

Come with us to Sugarcreek and enjoy the show!

Transportation from Carnegie is provided! Buffet Lunch is included!

Only $85 for this whole day of fun!

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 Registration deadline is February 28.

Chartiers Country Club

601 Baldwin Road

Pittsburgh, PA 15205

SEAS Irish

Spring Fling

See our menu on page 19.



St. Margaret of Scotland school library is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair open house in the school cafeteria after all St. Margaret Masses on March 1st. Meet our reading mascot, Dog Man, and bring a camera for photos! Stop in to browse or buy. This is a great opportunity for parents to preview the Fair and help their students make selections. All proceeds benefit our school library. Major credit cards accepted.

March 1 After All Masses St. Margaret of Scotland School Cafeteria

ST. MARGARET OF SCOTLAND ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION _______________________________________________________________ NIGHT AT THE RACES - SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2020

Join us for our Annual NATR and celebrate an evening of fun! Doors Open at 5:45 p.m.…Dinner at 6:30 p.m.…Races Begin at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets: $20 per person. (Tables of 8 are available upon request)

Buffet Dinner, Adult Beverages, Soft drinks & Water included!

Purchase a Horse - $20…winner receives $80! 10 Races with 10 Horses! (NOTE: All SMS sports families are asked to purchase 1 horse. Please buy a Horse!)

Reverse Raffle Tickets - $20 ONLY 100 Tickets Sold...Win $1000 (Tickets are #001-thru-#100. Request your preferred #’s. First come, first serve)

Name(s) & Cell#: _______________________________________________

No. of NATR Tickets: ____ @ $20.00 per person =$____

____ Table(s) of 8@ $160 =$____

No. of Horses: ____ @ $20.00 ea. =$____

Horse Name(s): ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________

No. of Reverse Raffle Tickets: ___ @ $20.00 ea.; #’s ____, ____, ____, ____, ____ =$______ Total =$______

Please return to SMS school office c/o ‘NATR’–by Tuesday, March 3, 2020 Make checks payable to: SMSAA For questions call John Shovlin, Event Chair at 412-559-3395 Please support SMSAA and our Athletic Teams!

S t . M a r g a r e t o f S c o t l a n d S c h o o l

Italian Subs Hard salami, capicola, soft salami and provolone cheese.

Turkey Subs Shaved turkey and provolone cheese.

Ham Subs Shaved ham and provolone cheese.

Provolone Subs Provolone only with lettuce and tomato.

Peppi’s subs are served on the best bread in the city, Mancini’s, which is a 10 inch roll that melts in your mouth. All sandwiches include lettuce, tomato and an Italian dressing packet. $7.50 Each. Orders due by Friday, March 20 Pick-up at school on Thursday, March 26, from 12:30 to 5:00 p.m. (must use front door from 12:30 to 3:00)

Quantity

total # x $7.50 = (amount due) NAME____________________________________Phone________________________

Only pre-paid orders will be processed. Checks to SMS St. Margaret of Scotland School | 915 Alice St. | Pittsburgh PA 15220

HOAGIE SALE



OOOOOOO ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON CHURCH

ST. LUKE HALL

EVERY FRIDAY IN LENT

11:30 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M. (GOOD FRIDAY 3:00 TO 7:00 P.M.)

EAT IN OR TAKE OUT PHONE ORDERS:

11:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M.

412-857-5318

PLUS THERE IS A BASKET RAFFLE WITH WONDERFUL PRIZES

AND A PROGRESSIVE 50/50!

AS ALWAYS, WE ARE LOOKING FOR DELICIOUS DESSERTS!

PLEASE DROP OFF YOUR

YUMMY TREATS BY 11:00 A.M. ON FRIDAY MORNINGS.

LENTEN MEAGER MEAL AND SPEAKER All Seniors of our CGS Grouping are cordially invited to a Meager Meal at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 20 in the SSJ Church Hall. We will have vegetarian soup and bread provided by Burgh Bites Brick N’ Mortar. During this week of St. Patrick’s Day, we welcome Erin Meikle from Duquesne University, who will speak on “Our Lady of Knock.” There is no charge for this event, but an RSVP to Laura at (412) 857-5356 or lokeeffe @cgscatholic.org would be appreciated so that we have an accurate count for the

caterer. DINNERS FISH TRIO DINNER FRIED FISH, SHRIMP, & A CRAB CAKE WITH FRIES, COLESLAW, & DINNER ROLL W/BUTTER

$13.00

BAKED FISH ON A DISH DINNER WITH FRIES, COLESLAW, & DINNER ROLL W/BUTTER

$9.00

FRIED FISH ON A DISH DINNER WITH FRIES, COLESLAW, & DINNER ROLL W/BUTTER

$8.50

CRAB CAKE DINNER WITH FRIES, COLESLAW, & DINNER ROLL W/BUTTER

$9.00

JUMBO SHRIMP DINNER WITH FRIES, COLESLAW, & DINNER ROLL W/BUTTER

$9.00

PIEROGI DINNER (6) WITH COLESLAW & DINNER ROLL W/BUTTER

$6.00

A LA CARTE BAKED FISH SANDWICH $7.50

FRIED FISH SANDWICH $7.00

CRAB CAKES (3) $7.00

PIEROGI (EACH) $1.00

PIEROGI (1/2 DOZEN) $5.00

SIDES FRENCH FRIES $2.50

HALUSKI $2.50

MAC & CHEESE $2.50

STEWED TOMATOES $2.50

APPLESAUCE $1.50

COLESLAW $1.50

SOUP CLAM CHOWDER OR POTATO $3.50

Plus our delicious desserts with prices starting at $1. Several choices for beverages including freshly brewed iced tea; sweetened and unsweetened. We also offer homemade Tarter and Cocktail sauces!

IT’S NOT JUST SEAFOOD; IT’S SEAS FOOD!


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. Shalee Crawford – 1st Grade

The Feast of Saint Brigid marks the beginning of a new planting season, and First Grade has tomato plants started in the STREAM lab. We are growing tomato plants to donate as a community outreach to help provide people with healthy produce they can grow themselves. In the process, the First Graders have learned how to plant seeds, pick out seedlings, and pot them. It’s delicate work but none of the First Graders have killed their seedlings. First Grade visits the library five days a week, and it shows! Our reading is taking off, and it’s so enjoyable to listen to the students take turns reading aloud to the class. We are constructing an Early American History

timeline in First Grade. Twelve inches represents 100 years on our timeline. Our first post, which is close to the front office, marks the arrival of the ancestors of the Native Americans, who migrated from Siberia, down through the Americas, AT LEAST 20,000 years ago. We had to go 190 feet up the hall to mark our second event—the arrival of Leif Erikson in the year 1000! Christopher Columbus arrived in 1492—492 years after the Vikings. After that, things started to move pretty quickly. First Grade led the school in the World Mission Rosary. We have also made a second batch of Rosaries to donate to the missionaries. Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest Students in Kindergarten through 8th grade participated in the 2020 Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest. Teachers selected 2 or 3 students from each grade to participate. The students then practiced their best manuscript handwriting (K-2) and cursive handwriting (3-8) before writing their final copy to be judged. Fr. Grecco & Mr. Munz were the judges choosing one student per grade level. It wasn’t an easy task for them since all the students did a fantastic job. We are pleased to announce the class handwriting winners: Kindergarten – Riley Lang 1st Grade – Carson Dick 2nd Grade – Reagan Lenz 3rd Grade – Joe Stack 4th Grade – Christian Bush 5th Grade – Cienna Rung 6th Grade – Alex Dela Cruz 7th Grade – Claire Dela Cruz 8th Grade – Morgan O’Brien Each class winner received a certificate of participation along with a $10 cash prize. The winners also had their entries submitted to Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest. They each have the chance to win a state prize for their grade level. If they win the state prize then they have the chance to win the national prize of $500. The state & national winners will be announced in April. Best of luck to all our winners! Thank you to Fr. Grecco & Mr. Munz for being the judges and to our PTG for donating the cash prizes for the class winners.



more on page 19


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

[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

SVDP FOOD PANTRY AT SEAS T & Th: 9:45 to 11:45 a.m.

412-489-5848

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