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ST. MARGARET MARY 1 Parish Place
Moon Township, PA 15108
412.264.2573
[email protected]
www.st.margaretmary.org www.grouping327.org
ST. JOSEPH 1304 Fourth Avenue
Coraopolis, PA 15108
412.264.6162
[email protected]
www.stjosephcatholicchurch.net www.grouping327.org
ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA 199 McGovern Boulevard
Crescent, PA 15046
724.457.7026
[email protected]
www.scatparish.com www.grouping327.org
Most Reverend David A. Zubik Bishop
Very Reverend Howard W. Campbell Regional Vicar
Reverend Francis Kurimsky Pastor/Administrator
GROUPING 327, VICARIATE 3, DISTRICT 1
S U N D A Y , F E B R U A R Y 2 , 2 0 2 0
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ADORATION & MASS INTENTIONS
FEBRUARY 2, 2020 | THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD
ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA Saturday, February 1 4:00 PM George
Hetzer (Connie Hanshew)
Sunday, February 2 10:30 AM Cathy Kinlock (Family) 5:00 PM
Parish Family
Monday, February 3 8:30 AM Parish Family
Tuesday, February 4 NO MASS
Wednesday, February 5 NO MASS
Thursday, February 6 8:00 AM Rosary 8:30 AM Kitty Hackenberg
(Patrice Theobald)
Friday, February 7 8:30 AM Parish Family
Saturday, February 8 4:00 PM Deceased Members of the Booker
& Wagler Families (Jim & Kathy Wagler) (Connie Hanshew)
Sunday, February 9 10:30 AM Sophie Erwin (Mary Krizan) 5:00 PM Mary
Ann Popps (Brady Family)
St. Margaret Mary Saturday, February 1 4:00 PM Karen Ray
(Contemporary Mass Group)
Sunday, February 2 9:30 AM Mario Pircio (Family) 11:30 AM Living
& Deceased of the Parish 3:00 PM Candlemas Celebration Donald
Griffey (St. Margaret Mary Church)
Monday, February 3 8:30 AM Ernest Quaye (Don & Peggy
Miller)
Tuesday, February, 4 8:30 AM Dick Nussbaum (Tom & Janet
Oliver)
Wednesday, February 5 8:30 AM Henry O’Bryan (Sister, Peggy
Flasik & Family)
Thursday, February 6 NO MASS
Friday, February 7 8:30 AM Special Intention
Saturday, February 8 4:00 PM Deceased of the Murray Family
(Betty & Mary)
Sunday, February 9 9:30 AM Living & Deceased of the Parish
11:30 AM Bpbbu
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PARISHES
PRAYER AND LITURGY
Fred K. Kathy C. Leslie R.
Dan R. Ross M.
Bill M Ardith
Patty M. Ann S.
Katie M. Doreen M.
Ray C. Fred & Mary Lou I.
John Maria John
Patty S. Terri Irene
Irene z. MP/MZ/DZ
Dave J.
Walter Sara Jane Della
Jim B. NM
Leigh Ann Danielle
RK Special Intention
JPR Family Erin
Charlie Laughlin Deacon Len
Nancy & Rich Bosetti
Mackenzie Sickeler
Pat Maurer Geo Pessy
LFV Seth
Frannie Tony P.
The Persecuted Christians
Aubrey Runyon Ella Genovesi Paul Francis
Connie Hanshew Elias K.
Melania Gonzalez Joanne Tranter
Miller Diane Farrago
Fr. Frank Heather S. Marian B.
Mary DeMatteis Therese
DeMatteis Ted DeMatteis Kim DeMatteis Pete & Diane S.
Diane W. Henry W. Frank P. Dan S. Jan R.
John R. Marlon B.
Wayne & Linda King
Helen & Carl Dixon Patricia S.
Katie P. Princess S. Louise F. Rachel C.
Bill O. Jacob Hall Bud Grubbs
Fran B. Debra Fadool
P. Family Dean Curtis
MASS SCHEDULE WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
SATURDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY 4:00 pm St. Margaret Mary 4:00 pm St.
Catherine of Siena 5:30 pm St. Joseph
SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY
8:00 am St. Joseph 9:30 am St. Margaret Mary 10:00 am St. Joseph
10:30 am St. Catherine of Siena 11:30 am St. Margaret Mary 5:00 pm
St. Catherine of Siena
WEEK DAY MASS SCHEDULE
Monday: 8:00 am St. Joseph 8:30 am St. Margaret Mary 8:30 am St.
Catherine of Siena Tuesday: 8:00 am St. Joseph 8:30 am St. Margaret
Mary Wednesday: 8:30 am St. Margaret Mary
7:00 pm St. Joseph Thursday: 8:00 am St Joseph 8:30 am St.
Catherine of Siena Friday: 8:30 am St. Margaret Mary
8:30 am St. Catherine of Siena
STEWARSHIP ATTENDANCE JANUARY 25/26
St. Catherine of Siena 4:00 pm……………..198 10:30 am …..…….....215
5:00 pm..…………...182 Total………….……….595
St. Joseph 5:30 pm……...134 8:00 am..…....174 10:00 am…. .. 201
Total ….……...509
ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA Weekly Offering $2,989
2019 Parish Share Goal $38,103 2019 Parish Share Collected
$42,715 2019 Parish Share Remaining +$4612
Capital Improvements Goal $15,638 Capital Improvements Collected
$15,638 Capital Improvements Remaining $2
Religious Education Goal $24,947 Religious Education Collected
$9,788 Religious Education Remaining $15,159
ST. JOSEPH Weekly Offering $6,437 St. Anthony Schools $542
Candles $228 2019 Parish Share Goal $99,763 2019 Parish Share
Collected $ 2019 Parish Share Remaining $
ST. MARGARET MARY Weekly Offering $12,950
Candles $
2019 Parish Share Goal $138,227 2019 Parish Share Collected
$162,214 2019 Parish Share Remaining + $23,987 Grounds &
Maintenance $484
WEEKEND OF JANUARY 25/26, 2020
St. Margaret Mary 4:00 pm……..….....419 9:30 am …………...412 11:30
am ………......476 Total……………....1,207
WE PRAY WITH SPECIAL LOVE AND CONCERN FOR ALL THOSE WHO ARE ILL
OR INFIRMED, ASKING THE LORD FOR HIS
CONSOLING GRACE TO HEAL THOSE IN NEED.
World Day for Consecrated Life will be celebrated in the Church
on Sunday, February
2, 2020 and in parishes on the weekend of February 1-2, 2020.
Please pray for all those
who have made commitments in the consecrated life, and be sure
to thank them on
their special day. May they continue to be inspired by Jesus
Christ and respond
generously to God's gift of their vocation.
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SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION St. Catherine of Siena Saturdays
3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Saturdays after 4:00 PM Mass
St. Margaret Mary Saturdays 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Wednesdays
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
St. Joseph Saturdays 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM Wednesdays 6:00 PM to
6:30 PM
SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM
PRE-BAPTISM CLASSES
Pre-Baptism classes will be held on Saturdays of every other
month. Classes start at 10:00 am in the Dompka Education Center at
St. Margaret Mary. The next class is scheduled on
Saturday, April 4, 2020 Call your parish office to register for
the class and schedule the Baptism. All paper work must be received
at least 2 weeks prior to the Baptism. Note: St. Catherine of Siena
offers classes by appointment. A godparent must be a baptized
Catholic who is at least 16 years of age and received the
Sacraments of Holy Eucharist and Confirmation, is in good standing
with the Catholic Church and is not the parent. If married, the
sponsor must be in a valid marriage in the Catholic Church and a
registered, participating member of a parish. Call your parish
office for a sponsor letter.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM DATES St. Margaret Mary 12:30 pm | St.
Joseph 11:00 am
February 2nd and February 16 St. Catherine of Siena—by
appointment
Dates and times are subject to change due to unforeseen
circumstances.
HOLY MATRIMONY Arrangements must be made with the Parish Office.
Dates for marriage are scheduled only through the
Pastor/Administrator after the initial meeting with the couple that
should be a minimum of six (6) months before the wedding.
Participation in a marriage program is required. Pre-Cana is
offered at St. Joseph . The next course swill be on Saturday,
January 25, 2020 and April 25, 2020. Visit grouping327.org to
register.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK/SICK CALLS Please notify your home parish
for visits of Communion to the sick, shut-ins, and those confined
to the hospital.
SACRAMENTS
Please remember in your prayers
St. Margaret Mary
John Gregory August 4, 1943 to January 23, 2020
St. Catherine of Siena
Laverne Kinlock December 25, 1945 to December 24, 2019
William J. Hetzer Jr. January 22, 2020
St. Joseph
Janice M. Sonnett January 22, 1952 to January 26, 2020
Karen Ann Hartwick February 10, 1957 to January 24, 2020
MAY THEY REST IN PEACE
ST. BLAISE BLESSING OF THE THROATS
Monday, February, 3rd is the Feast of St. Blaise, an early
Christian martyr, known for the miraculous cure of a choking child.
In his honor, the Church blesses throats on his feast day. If you
would like to receive this blessing please come to morning Mass, on
Monday February 3rd at St. Catherine of Siena, St. Joseph, or St.
Margaret Mary. The blessing of the throats will take place after
the Mass.
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ST. CATHERINE, ST. MARGARET MARY, & ST. JOSEPH PARISHES
ORGANIZATION NEWS
ST. MARGARET MARY MEN’S BIBLE STUDY
BIBLE STUDY The St. Margaret Mary Men’s Bible Study group meets
on the 4th Monday of each month. The next time we meet will be
February 24, 2020.
Call or text Jerry Mackin for more information at
412.559.3958.
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MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Have you ever thought about being a
Knight? Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to all
catholic men 18 years or older. Please contact Jerry Chimenti at
412.262.7475, Bob Tyrseck at 724.683.1015, for more information. Go
to: KOFC.org/joinus
THE KNIGHT’S CORNER COUNCIL 2555
For more information— Contact Karen
Murphy at 412.262.3294 or
Carla Maxwell at 412.328.7963
ALL ARE WELCOME!
CHRISTIAN LADIES SOCIETY -ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA
ST. JOSEPH MEN’S FAITH AND FELLOWSHIP GROUP
CHRISTIAN MOTHERS—ST. JOSEPH
EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING FROM 6:00 AM TO 7:00 AM We invite all
men to hear and read the Gospel with us, on Wednesday mornings from
6:00 am to 7:00 am at St. Joseph in Healy Hall to discuss and share
our Catholic faith and to be better disciples of Jesus. Let us help
each other grow in our faith. For more information Contact Anthony
Grano at 412-262-3568.
CHRISTIAN MOTHERS PIEROGI SALE! LAST CHANCE TO PLACE YOUR ORDER!
Run don’t walk to the Christian Mothers Pierogi sale! The Christian
Mothers is currently running their famous Pierogi Sale. You can
order from any Christian Mother or use the order form. The order
form can be found on page 12 of the bulletin or on the website at
grouping327.org under the Home page dropdown. Please return the
form with payment in the collection baskets at any of the
parishes
and label it Pierogi Sales or drop off at the St. Joseph
rectory. The sale will end on February 2, 2020. The delivery date
is Saturday February 22, 2020 in St. Joseph Healy Hall from 12:00PM
until 3:00PM. Please put your phone number on the order form. The
proceeds from the sale go to our local needy charities.
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO ST. JOSEPH CHRISTIAN MOTHERS.
MAKE THIS YOUR ASH WEDNESDAY MEAL!
OUR NEXT MEETING WILL BE FEBRUARY MEETING - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY
18, 2020 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT DONNA AT 412-417-4320. ALL
ARE WELCOME!
The St. Margaret Mary Men’s Retreat at St. Paul of the Cross
Passionist Monastery will be March 6, 7 & 8, Friday evening to
Sunday noon. All Dads, son’s, grandsons and friends are welcome
to
attend for the whole weekend or part of the weekend. It is a
wonderful time to escape from the hectic day to day life we all
live. It’s a chance to hear the Word of God in a new way. Please
pray about attending this year so we can start drawing closer to
the Lord and start changing this world, one man at a time.
CALL OR TEXT JERRY MACKIN AT 412-559-3958 FOR INFO.
ST. MARGARET MARY MEN’S RETREAT—MARCH 6,7,8
http://immaculateconceptionpc.com/ic-mens-prayer-group/#
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NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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GROUPING327.ORG VISIT OUR WEBSITE
Remember to use the new website for our grouping. The individual
church
websites are no longer being updated.
Our high school teen’s outreach to
our elderly and anyone in need will
continue Saturday, February, 29, 2020, 2020 from 10:00 am to
2:00
pm. Please call Bob Summers and let him know of your needs.
724-674-4383.
SIENA HALL FOR RENT! ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA Siena Hall is
available for your showers, Baptism parties and various functions.
The hall holds approximately 100 people. The fee is a mere $65.00
for parishioners of St. Catherine of Siena, St. Joseph and St.
Margaret Mary. All others will be charged $130.00. If interested,
please call Sandy Economou for details at 724-457-9117.
SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND ST. MARGARET MARY PARISH FEBRUARY
1/2, 2020
FROM FR. FRANK… Please join me in welcoming Fr. Drew Morgan to
our parishes of faith and worship. Bishop Zubik has assigned Fr.
Drew “in residence” at St. Joseph rectory where he will be able to
assist me, Fr. Sean, and Fr. Mingwei in our sacramental duties. Fr.
Drew is a full time faculty member at Duquesne University, but he
looks forward to celebrating the sacraments with us through
baptism, reconciliation, and the Eucharist. I would ask you to
greet Fr. Drew warmly when you see him at our Masses. And, please
be patient as he gets used to us and we get used to him. Finally, I
would want you to know that Fr. Drew receives his salary from
Duquesne University which is a great gift to us. Furthermore, any
improvements to the St. Joseph rectory are being paid for by Fr.
Drew and friends so there will be no financial burden to the
parish.
WELCOME Fr. Drew! We hope you will know we are Christians by our
love!
Fr. Frank
ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA CHOIR RAISE YOUR VOICES TO THE LORD!
Members of our parish have expressed an interest in forming an
“informal choir” . While we work out the details, we ask anyone
interested to join us at the 10:30 am Mass on February 16th. There
will not be practice, we will simply sing the hymns chosen for that
weekend. After the 16th, we hope to jin together on the first
Sunday of each month. This has nothing to do with our Folk Group,
so whether or not you sing with, everyone and anyone is welcome. We
will sit by the organ as a group. Please consider joining us if you
love to sing!
ST. MARGARET MARY ATTENTION: ALTAR SERVERS, EXTRAORDINARY
MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION & LECTORS ! MINISTRY SCHEDULER PRO
COMING SOON! We need your email addresses, and phone contact.
Shortly, St. Margaret Mary Church will be transitioning to the
Ministry Scheduler Pro, a flexible online ministry scheduling tool.
It will enable volunteers to sign up for the Masses they are able
to serve as well as easily find re-placements when they can’t.
Please stop in the sacristy after Mass to give us this information
on the forms provided. Thank you!
ST. JOSEPH CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS 2019 year end contribution
statements were mailed this past week. Thank you to all who helped
fold and stuff envelopes.
ST. MARGARET MARY RELIGIOUS ED THANK YOU ! Thank you to those
who generously
donated wrapping paper to the St.
Margaret Mary Religious Education
program. Our needs for the upcoming
year have been met.
ST. JOSEPH BIBLES IN THE PEWS There are bibles in all the pews
at St. Joseph. The bibles have been blessed and are intended to
remain in the church for prayer and meditation before Mass and
during adoration for all to share. Thank you to the generous
donar!
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ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA RECYCLING PROJECT BENIFITTING ST. JUDE
HOSPITAL Thank you all for helpng with our Cans for St. Jude
project. We raised $351.22! Then, Mr. Lex Camesi from the Iron City
Recycling Center, matched that, bringing our total to $717.84. We
sent it St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital during one of their
matching programs and that turned it into $1435.68!!!! It was kind
of like the miracle of the loaves and fishes!!!
Thank you, Dear Jesus for these generous hearts. IMPORTANT
REMINDER to anyone who currently participates, or anyone new to the
program...We accept ONLY ALUMINUM CANS at St. Catherine Parish. The
recycle bins are behind the parish office/house. Our program is
ongoing throughout the year and all money is donated to St. Jude’s
Children’s Research Hospital. Thank you for your continued
support!
ST. CATHERINE, ST. MARGARET MARY, & ST. JOSEPH PARISHES
ANNOUNCEMENTS FR. MINGWEI’S WEEKLY SACRED PAGE SCRIPTURE STUDIES
SCHEDULE CHANGE NO SACRED PAGE SCRIPTURE STUDIES THIS WEEK! STUDIES
WILL RESUME ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH. 6:45 PM TO 8:15 PM Fr.
Mingwei will be away this week so there will be NO Scripture Study
this week. They will resume next Tuesday, February 9th in St.
Joseph Healy Hall.
ST. MARGARET MARY CHRISTMAS WRAPPING PAPER DONATIONS The St.
Margaret Mary Religious Education program will be accepting
Christmas wrapping paper donations when we return on January 6,
2020. You can drop off the wrapping paper Monday—Wednesday between
the hours of 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. Please keep us in mind as you
are putting away your holiday items. Thank you!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA AND ST. JOSEPH
PARISHES Moving forward into the New Year, we hope some new
volunteers will come forward. For anyone interested, we will train
you for whatever ministry you are interested in and for those who
used to volunteer but got away from it, we could really use your
help. Many hands make light work. Consider sharing your time and
talents with your parish family. Thank you all and Happy New Year!
Contact your respective rectory for information.
ST. MARAGET MARY ANNUAL “SOUPER
BOWL” SUNDAY SOUP SALE
Thank you so much for participating in our soup and chili sale.
All proceeds will go to support our 40+ teens and adults to serve
the poor June 28-July 4, 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Please
label your quart containers what kind it is, or if it’s chili. (We
have extra containers and a sign up in the back of SMM.) Please
bring your homemade soup or chili in a labeled quart container to
the St. Margaret Mary Church hall kitchen on Saturday Feb. 1,
between 2-3pm.
We will be selling the soup after all Masses at St. Margaret
Mary’s on this weekend. If
you care to share your recipe, please do so.
PART -TIME DAYCARE GROUP SUPERVISOR POSITION AT ST. MARGARET
MARY CHILD CARE CENTER
Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood -or- Associate Degree in
Early Childhood and 2 Years Childcare Experience Send resume to:
St. Margaret Mary Child Care Center One Parish Place Moon Township,
PA 15108 412-262-3674 [email protected]
LENTEN FISH FRY AT ST. JOSEPH LUNCH AND DINNER! St. Joseph will
have Fish Fry lunch and dinner during Lent beginning Friday,
February 28th. More details coming soon!
ST. MARGARET MARY CHILD CARE CENTER NOW REGISTERING FOR
PRESCHOOL 2020-2021 The St. Margaret Mary Child Care Center is ow
registering for preschool for the 2020-2021 school year. For more
infor-mation, please call 412-264-9716 or 412-262-3674. Dorp in day
care is also available.
mailto:[email protected]
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AROUND THE DIOCESE & OUR COMMUNITIES
FEBRUARY 2, 2020 | THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD
EXERCISE CLASS MEN AND WOMEN 50+ LOW IMPACT EXCERCISE
CLASS St. Margaret Mary Social Hall
All men and women of our parishes, 50 and over, are invited to
attend low impact exercise classes in the Social Hall at St.
Margaret Mary. Classes are on Tuesdays and Fridays at 9:30 am.
Bring hand weights and a bottle of water. For more information call
the instructor, Linda Francis, at 412-264-7521.
FEBRUARY ITEMS NEEDED
Household Goods: toilet paper, laundry detergent, paper towels
and
individually wrapped snacks.
All items may be dropped off at St. Margaret Mary Church or
rectory.
OUR LADY OF THE SACRED HEART HIGH SCHOOL UPCOMING EVENTS Now
Accepting Mid-Year and Fall 2020 Transfers OLSH accepts transfer
students to grades 9, 10 and 11 who are seeking an alternative to
their current school or environment. OLSH is an independent
Catholic high school and ministry of the Felician Sisters, and is
excited to offer a broad range of classes, activities, and
value-based service opportunities to its students. If you have a
high school student who desires an academically-focused, nurturing
school environment and would benefit from a transfer this year or
next, please contact the Admissions Office at (412) 262-3300.
JOURNEYING WITH GRIEF– OUR LADY OF FATIMA– FATIMA HOUSE If you
or someone you know has recently lost a loved one, you may want to
consider joining Our Lady of Fatima’s “Journey With Grief” group.
This is a 6 week program in which the bereaved journey through
their grief toward healing. It is a process of understanding and
working through the tasks of grief in a supportive and caring
atmosphere. The group will be led by Sister Margie and will meet in
the Fatima House (across from the school) on Wednesday afternoons
at 1:00PM beginning February 5th. To register, or for further
information, please call Sister Margie at 724-375-7626.
The Addiction Recovery Ministry Will celebrate its fir-year
anniversary on Sun-
day, February 9, 2020, with and Anointing Mass for those
struggling with addiction or are
in recovery at 3:00 pm in the
Madonna of Jerusalem Church
201 9th Street
Sharpsburg, PA 15215
Following Mass, an activity and refreshments will be held in the
John Paul J. Center, directly
across from the church.
FIND YOUR GREATNESS
FOUR HABITS THAT WILL TRANSFORM YOUR LIFET
Great habits create great lives. Are your habits helping you
become the best version of yourself? Dynamic Catholic presents
“Find Your Greatness: Four Habits that will change your life” at
St. Ferdinand Church on March 21, 2020 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. The
presentation is based on Matthew Kelly’s book, The Four Signs of a
Dynamic Catholic. Nationally-renowned speaker and bestselling
author Allen Hunt will present. Tickets cost $25. Purchase your
tickets at Dynamlccathollc.com or call 8S9-980-7900.
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PARISHES
MUSIC MINISTRY AND THE ROSARY FROM THE BENCH AT ST. MARGARET
MARY
UPDATES FROM THE MUSIC OFFICE If you have interest in joining
any of the music groups (singers and instrumental) in the parish we
are ALWAYS welcoming new members. Please contact the director of
that group for more information (see below for contact
information).
FEBRUARY PREVIEW: 2………….. 9:30 AM Children's Choir 2…………...3:00
PM NPM Candlemas w/
Adult Coir, ensemble ad Contemporary Group
9…………...9:30 AM Contemporary Group 15…………..4:00 PM Adult Choir
16…………..9:30 AM Guitar
REMINDERS: Merry Christmas! Today we celebrate the 40th day
since
Christmas, also known as The Presentation of the Lord or
Candlemas.
ADULT CHOIR: JUDY ELIAS 412.299.2930
CONTEMPORARY GROUP: BOB SUMMERS 724.674.4383
ENSEMBLE: GREGG CAMPAYNO 412.389.1763
CHILDREN’S CHOIR/CANTORS: BRENDEN GRIFFEY 412.262.0701
Join us as we make and pray the rosary.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH
7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
St. Margaret Mary Parish Dompka Education Center
We will pray together as we make beaded cord rosaries to be
given to CCD, RCIA, and RMU students as well as nursing home
residents. Instructions and materials are provided. Contact
Adrienne DiCicco at 330-734-9725 or email
–[email protected]. "Do not be afraid of loving the
Blessed Virgin too much. You can never love her enough. And Jesus
will be very happy, because the Blessed Virgin is
His Mother." - Saint Thérèse of Lisieux
STRING OR WOODWIND PLAYERS??? ARE THERE ANY STRING PLAYERS OUT
THERE? CONTACT GREGG CAMPAYNO 412-389-1763 ABOUT PLAYING FOR
MASS.
ROSARY GUILD
SAM Prayer Ministry Part of the Parish-based Substance
Addiction Ministry (SAM) Drug and alcohol dependence and abuse
causes great distress for both the afflicted and affected loved
ones.
The magnitude of the pain and suffering is so enormous it is
impossible to calculate. But there is hope and there is help.
The
Substance Addiction Ministry (SAM) is a ministry of prayer,
presentations
and personal presence.
On Thursday, February 6, 2020 the community SAM Team will
gather in the Parish Family Room in the back of the church at
Saint Margaret Mary in Moon Township
at 6:30 pm to pray a “Rosary for Recovery” for all those who
are
afflicted or affected, or have lost loved ones to
addiction.
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ST. MARGARET MARY—SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND MASS AT 3:00 PM WITH THE
NPM
CANDLEMAS
Members Special February 2 Mass at St. Margaret Mary - Consider
joining us for the special Presentation of the Lord (Candlemas)
mass in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Chapter of the National
Association of Pastoral Musi-cians annual celebration, February 2
at 3:00 PM in St. Margaret Mary church. This special mass will
count for your weekly obligation and will have you home with plenty
of time to catch the pregame show for the Super Bowl! Refreshments
will follow the mass in the church hall. More information can be
found in the music notes and on the church doors.
Why are there Christmas decorations in St. Margaret Mary today?
With the special celebration of Candlemas we will officially close
out the Christmas season and bless candles. Families will be able
to take home a blessed candle to light as they pray together
throughout the year. Candles will be available after mass.
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PARISHES
High School Faith Chat! Faith Sharing!
Grades 9-12
When: Sunday, February, 9th Time: 4:00 pm –5:30 pm Place: All
Fireside Chats will be held in St. Margaret Mary’s Dompka Center
RSVP me by sending a text to 724– 674-4383 Or email
[email protected].
HOST A FAITH SHARING NIGHT... Our teens need to have a venue to
continue growing in their faith journey. Would you like to host a
Faith Sharing night? Contact the Youth Minister, Bob Summers at
[email protected]. Thank you, Bob Summers, Youth Minister
of Grouping 327.
YOUTH MINISTRY
JUST 5 SPOTS LEFT!! We are traveling to Charlotte,
North Carolina to serve the poor
and less fortunate from June 28-July 4, 2020, Hurry,
claim the final spots! We do need one ore female
chaperone as well. Please contact our Youth Minister,
Bob Summers to get on board!
LENTEN MUSICAL Make Us Believers
A Musical presentation of the final days of Jesus! Come JOIN THE
CAST - WE Need You!
Rehearsals are 5:30 pm until 7:00 pm in St. Margaret Mary
Church.
”This is a beautiful musical presentation and reflection on the
Final days of Jesus here on earth. Our own people from our
Parish
Grouping will again perform this beautiful presentation. Why
don’t you come and join the cast here at St. Margaret Mary Church?
We
welcome people of all ages.
We need singers, dancers, crowd people, instruments, and back
stage people.
This will also be a fund raiser for the summer Mission trip.
UPCOMING EVENTS TO WATCH FOR... Contemporary Christian Rock
Concert
Snow Tubing Event COMING SOON!!!!!!
STAY IN THE KNOW…. Be sure to stay in the know about all YM
events,
service opportunities, and more by emailing BOB SUMMERS ,
Grouping 327 Youth Minister at [email protected].
You may also TEXT: smmhi to 81010 to receive text updates about
upcoming events. We send out
weekly reminders now to 85 plus teens and parents.
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12 FEBRUARY 2, 2020 | THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD
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13 ST. CATHERINE, ST. MARGARET MARY, & ST. JOSEPH
PARISHES
CLERGY & PARISH STAFF
Victim’s Assistance Hot-Line: If you are a person who has been
hurt by abuse from clergy or others associated with the Church, the
Diocese of Pittsburgh offers assistance with counseling, spiritual
direction and referrals to other supportive services. For
information on any of these services, we invite you to contact our
Diocesan Assistance Coordinator toll free at 1-888-808-1235. To
report abuse to Childline, please call (toll free)
1-800-932-0313.
FR. FRANK KURIMSKY Pastor/Administrator
Frank.kurimsky@ hotmail.com
FR. SEAN FRANCIS Parochial Vicar
[email protected]
FR. MINGWEI LI Parochial Vicar [email protected]
DEACON ROBERT A. JANCART, M.D.
[email protected]
DEACON MICHAEL FAIX
[email protected]
P: 412.264.6162 | F: 412.264.5370 | OFFICE HOURS: MON. - FRI.
8:30 AM TO 4:30 PM
SOPHIE BARCHESKI Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
SHERRI KAPPAS Business Manager businessmanager@stmargaret
mary-moon.org
MUSIC MINISTRY BRENDEN GRIFFEY Music Minister 412.262.0701
JUDY ELIAS Choir Director 412.299.2930
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 412.264.9368
KATHY PETLEY Religious Education Coordinator
[email protected]
ANN EBERTS Administrative Assistant
[email protected] KATHY HUNTER Office Aide
YOUTH MINISTRY BOB SUMMERS 724.674.4383
[email protected]
CHILD CARE CENTER 412.264.9716 School Hours: Mon - Fri. 6:30 AM
to 5:30 PM
SANDI LUBICK Director
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY 412.397.7714
JENNIFER PERSUITTE Organist/Parish Secretary
[email protected]
DEACON LEONARD THOMAS [email protected]
MARY ANN JONES Bookkeeper 412.771.5646
JERI STOTLEMYER Scheduler of Ministries [email protected]
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Office Hours: Sun. 9:00 to 10:30 AM
SUE TRANTER Religious Education Director
[email protected]
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY 724-407-3375
KATHLEEN KREBS COSNOTTI Parish Secretary
[email protected]
RUTH PLATEK Bookkeeper [email protected]
TOM ST. CLAIR Maintenance/Grounds
MUSIC MINISTRY CHRISTINE LUCAS Organist/Choir
[email protected]+
JOANNE THOMAS Organist/Choir [email protected]
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION KATHY PETLEY Religious Education Coordinator
[email protected] 412.264.9368
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY 412.741.6650 Prompt #8
ST. MARGARET MARY P: 412.264.2573 | F: 412.264.4327 | OFFICE
HOURS: MON. - FRI. 9 AM - 4 PM
ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA P: 724.457.7026 | F: 724.457.3292 OFFICE:
MON 10 AM - 2 PM | TUES - THURS 9:30 AM- 3:00 PM | FRI 9:30 AM -
1:00 PM
ST. JOSEPH
