St. Colman St. John Fisher St. Jude the Apostle · 12/22/2019 · Jeremy Mohler, Al Semler and Daniel Adjei, and my brothers Deacons Joe Dougherty, Keith Kondrich, and Herb Riley,

Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil

4:00PM ................. St. John Fisher Church

5:30PM ....................... St. Colman Church

Sunday 9:00AM.........St. Jude the Apostle Church

10:00AM..................... St. Colman Church

11:30AM............... St. John Fisher Church

5:30PM ....................... St. Colman Church

Weekday Mass Schedule Monday and Tuesday

8:00AM....................... St. Colman Church

Wednesday and Thursday 8:00AM................. St. John Fisher Church

Friday 8:00AM.........St. Jude the Apostle Church

Confession Schedule Also upon request or appointment

Monday 7:30-8:00PM…….……...St. Maurice Church

Wednesday 8:30–9:00AM……….St. John Fisher Church

Saturday 12:00–1:00PM……….....St. Colman Church

Word of God Church

Bulletin Deadline All bulletin articles must be submitted in

writing or by email to

[email protected]

by 10:00 am on Monday.

December 22, 2019 Fourth Sunday of Advent

Father Frank D. Almade, Administrator

Father Martin F. Barkin, Senior Parochial Vicar

Father Albert J. Semler, Senior Parochial Vicar

Father Jeremy J. Mohler, Parochial Vicar

Deacon Joseph M. Dougherty

Deacon Keith G. Kondrich

Deacon Herb E. Riley, Pastoral Associate

St. John Fisher

33 Lewin Lane

Churchill, PA 15235

St. Jude the Apostle

405 Westinghouse Avenue

Wilmerding, PA 15148

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Churchill, PA 15235

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Sacraments:

Baptism Prior to having your child baptized,

both parents must attend a pre-

baptismal seminar. Please contact

the parish in which the child is to be

baptized.

Penance

Monday: 7:30-8:00 PM

St. Maurice Church

Wednesday: 8:30–9:00 AM

St. John Fisher Church

Saturday: 12:00–1:00 PM

St. Colman Church

Word of God Church

Marriage By appointment. Anyone who

wishes to marry should contact the

pastor at least six months prior to

the desired date.

Anointing of the Sick Available for those who are

chronically ill. Please contact the

parish in which the person is a

member.

RCIA (Rite of Christian

Initiation of Adults)

This is the process to become

Catholic or for Catholics to receive

the rest of their Sacraments of

Initiation. Please call (412) 271-

0809 for more information.

Holy Communion

for Shut-Ins

Please contact the parish in

which the person is a member.

Father Frank D. Almade, Administrator

Father Martin F. Barkin, Senior Parochial Vicar

Father Albert J. Semler, Senior Parochial Vicar

Father Jeremy J. Mohler, Parochial Vicar

Deacon Joseph M. Dougherty

Deacon Keith G. Kondrich

Deacon Herb E. Riley, Pastoral Associate

Staff and Contacts

St. Colman Church

100 Tri-Boro Avenue • Turtle Creek, PA 15145-1966

Church Office 412-823-2564

Fax 412-823-6350

Email [email protected]

Mike Krygowski Safe Environment Coordinator

St. John Fisher Church

33 Lewin Lane • Churchill, PA 15235

Church Office 412.241-4722

Fax 412.241-4653


Jon Zellhart Music Director

St. Jude the Apostle Church

405 Westinghouse Avenue • Wilmerding, PA 15148

Church Office 412-823-8390

Fax 412-823-8399


www.catholicwestinghousevalley.org

New Parishioners are most

welcome! Please call the office of

the church you would like to join.

We will be happy to assist you!

A great tradition of Catholic education that lasts a lifetime!

East Catholic School, 2001 Ardmore Blvd., Forest Hills, PA 15221

Mr. David Barr, Principal

(412) 351-5403

Safe Environment...It is the policy of the Diocese that all volunteers must

complete the Safe Environment process before beginning a ministry or activity

in any Parish. Please contact Mike Krygowski, our Safe Environment

Coordinator at (412) 241-4722.

Diocese of Pittsburgh Crisis Hotline: 1-888-808-1235

Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator: 412-456-3093 (Office)

PA Child Line: 1-800-932-0313

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On this fourth Sunday of Advent, on behalf of

my brothers in the ministry Fathers Martin Barkin,

Jeremy Mohler, Al Semler and Daniel Adjei, and my

brothers Deacons Joe Dougherty, Keith Kondrich, and

Herb Riley, let me wish every parishioner, neighbor

and friend a most blessed and joy-filled Christmas. In

three days we will once again celebrate the birth of our

Savior, Jesus, son of Mary, into our world and into our

hearts. We will celebrate in our churches with songs,

well-known readings from the Sacred Scriptures, and

the Eucharist. We will celebrate in our homes with

gift-sharing, family meals, story-telling, Christmas

trees, creche displays and the comfort of friends old

and new. Some will even go to celebrate Christ by

visiting sick family members in local hospitals or

nursing homes, and caring for the poor and homeless

in shelters and soup kitchens. In all these ways we

return the love of Christ which we so richly receive to

our sisters and brothers.

As the bulletin notes elsewhere, we will have

12 Masses in our “eight great churches of the East.”

There will be eight Masses on Christmas Eve and four

on Christmas Day. Pick the time and the church which

is most convenient for you and your household. If you

are not attending Mass in your home parish, please feel

free to drop your collection envelop in the basket. As

we do every Sunday of the year, our ushers and

money-counters will make sure that your envelop will

find its way to your parish, whether in our grouping

#216 or elsewhere in the region.

We hope to have many visitors at our liturgies.

Please be welcoming and hospitable to any who are

new to our churches. Make them feel comfortable.

Answer any questions they may have, especially about

our journey toward one merged parish in 2020 through

the On Mission for the Church Alive planning

process. Never fail to be hospitable to strangers,

because by such acts some have welcomed angels

(Hebrews 13:2).

Music is a special part of the liturgies of

Christmas. Our various choirs will help our

congregations to celebrate prior to several Masses.

Many, many thanks to our choir members, cantors,

musicians and organists for their hard work of

preparation to help us remember that “Jesus is the

reason for the season.”

In a tradition that goes back to Bishop Dearden

in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, a second collection is

taken up on Christmas for needy children cared for by

Catholic Charities. This second collection also counts

toward each parish’s Parish Share Program

assessment. As was pointed out in last week’s bulletin,

our parishes are significantly behind in meeting the

PSP 2019 goals. In the spirit of this season of giving,

please be as generous as you can.

wonderful stories of Jesus’ birth in the Gospels, and to

be present to God who is always with us. In the

Catholic liturgical tradition, the season of Christmas

only begins on Christmas Eve, and continues to the

Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Sunday, January 12.

One personal custom I developed years ago is

that as I receive Christmas cards throughout December

I do not open them or read them. I put them in a

special basket. Then on Christmas Day, after all the

Masses are celebrated, the collections put away and the

church buildings closed, I treat myself to a glass of

wine and slowly open each and every card I have

received. I read all the family letters and linger over

any photos of new babies, graduations or family

reunions. In such a quiet way I appreciate all the good

wishes and love parishioners and friends send my way.

Again, a blessed, healthy and holy Christmas

to you and yours!

Faithful Chronicles

By Father Frank D. Almade

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Mass Intentions

Date Time Location Intention Offered By

Sat. December 21 Vigil Mass

4:00 PM St. John Fisher †Charles & Geni Catanese Children

4:00 PM St. Maurice †Dec. Mem. Michna & Prior Families Barry & Michele Prior

5:30 PM St. Colman †Tom, Ann & Brian Griffin Mary Jo Valentine

5:30 PM Madonna del Castello †Andy & Irene Petach Maksimchuk Family

Sunday, December 22

Fourth Sunday of Advent

8:00 AM Good Shepherd For the People of our Parishes

9:00 AM St. Jude the Apostle 1) †Ed Pfeil

2) †Priscilla Kent

1) Paul & Mila Rothrauff

2) Paul & Mila Rothrauff

9:00 AM Word of God †Paul J. Cronin Dan & Shirley Cronin

10:00 AM St. Colman 1) †Owen Alexander

2) †Joseph & Elizabeth Evancho

1) Wife & Family

2) Mason Family

10:00 AM St. Maurice †Melvin & Grace Hartman, Vincent &

Margaret Meinert, Angelo & Carmella Nese Vincent & Angela Meinert

11:00 AM Sacred Heart †Mary Estoscin Krivinsky Family

11:30 AM St. John Fisher 1) †Margaret Miele

2) The Living & Deceased of our Parishes 1) Family

5:30 PM St. Colman †Samuel & Marybelle Garofolo Debbie

Mon. Dec. 23 Late Advent Weekday

8:00 AM St. Colman 1) †Urban & Kukla Families

2) †Arlene McAnalley & BeJy Dominick

1) Betty & Tom

2) Family

7:00 PM St. Maurice †William Linko Edward & Nell Hardy

Tues. Dec. 24

Late Advent Weekday

7:00 AM Sacred Heart †Dorothy Linn Fran, Nikki, CJ & Aydin

8:00 AM St. Colman †George, Irene & Robert Bogovich Family

9:00 AM Madonna del Castello †Andrew Zezza Denise & Joe Augello

Tues. Dec. 24

Vigil—The Nativity of

the Lord

4:00 PM St. Colman All Living & Deceased of our Parishes

4:00 PM Sacred Heart For the People of our Parishes

4:00 PM St. Maurice For the People of our Parishes

5:00 PM St. Jude the Apostle For our Parish Families

6:00 PM St. John Fisher The Living & Deceased Members of our Parishes

7:30 PM St. Maurice For the People of our Parishes

10:00 PM St. John Fisher †Kathy Cassella & †Jean Navarro Camila Caimano

12:00 AM Word of God Poor & Lonely

Wed. Dec. 25 The Nativity of the

Lord

9:00 AM Good Shepherd For the People of our Parishes

10:00 AM St. Colman All Living & Deceased of our Parishes

10:00 AM Madonna del Castello Children

11:00 AM Word of God For the People of our Parishes

Thurs. Dec. 26 Saint Stephen, the

First Martyr

7:00 AM Sacred Heart †Steve Luksic Slava Luksic & Daughters

8:00 AM St. John Fisher The Living & Deceased Members of our Parishes

9:00 AM Word of God †Dave & Peggy Price Dave & Sharon Price &

Grandchildren

Fri. Dec. 27 Saint John, Apostle

and Evangelist

8:00 AM St. Jude the Apostle 1) †Richard Conwell

2) † Leona Marszalek

1) Family

2) St. Jude Rosary Society

9:00 AM St. Maurice (ECS) †MaJhew Clark Sharon & Stacy Smith

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Sat. Dec. 28

Vigil Mass

4:00 PM St. John Fisher †Cynthia & Welma Rosicci Family

4:00 PM St. Maurice †Lori DiLorenzo DiLorenzo Family

5:30 PM St. Colman

5:30 PM Madonna del Castello †George Wintermantel Pat Wintemantel

Sunday, December 29

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and

Joseph

8:00 AM Good Shepherd †James Schlanger Agnes & Lorraine Sersy

9:00 AM St. Jude the Apostle †Margaret Thomas

9:00 AM Word of God 1) †For the People of our Parishes

2) †Dominick Cimino 2) Bill & Sandy Viott

10:00 AM St. Colman All Living & Deceased of our Parishes

10:00 AM St. Maurice †John B. Rosicci—Anniv. Family

11:00 AM Sacred Heart †Elizabeth E. Chismar The Fetsick Family

11:30 AM St. John Fisher The Living & Deceased Members of our Parishes

5:30 PM St. Colman In thanksgiving

All Living & Deceased of our Parishes

Linda McAnany

THE 2ND COLLECTION on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

is the “Special Collection for Children of the Diocese.”

This collection supports a variety of educational and

spiritual programs, ministries and services offered by the

Diocese that respond to the contemporary needs of

young people in our area. The proceeds of this collection

are credited to the payment of our Parish Share Goal.

Thus, it is a benefit not only to the children and youth of

the Diocese, but to the immediate parish family as well.

Wishing All A Blessed ChristmasWishing All A Blessed ChristmasWishing All A Blessed ChristmasWishing All A Blessed Christmas

Table Prayer for the Christmas Season

For the song of the angels:

Gloria in excelsis Deo!

For every gift sent from heaven:

Glory to God in the highest!

For the birth of our Savior:


For the love of God in the human family:


For the food on this table:


For our growth in faith, hope, and love:


For the work of feeding the hungry:


For every good deed done in God’s name:


For peace on earth and good will everywhere:


For joyful glad tidings today and each day:


A GREAT BIG SHOUT-OUT OF THANKS TO ALL WHO

DONATED GIFTS FOR THE GIVING TREES AT ST. COLMAN,

ST. JOHN FISHER AND ST. JUDE THE APOSTLE! YOU’VE

HELPED TO MAKE CHRISTMAS BRIGHTER FOR MANY

PEOPLE IN NEED!

Ministry Schedule

DATE TIME LOCATION ALTAR SERVERS LECTORS EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS GREETERS

4:00 PM St. John

Fisher

Dominic DiFuccia,

Jordin Abrams

Barbara

Furmanchik

Betty Delanko,

Mary Ann

Frankola, Carol

Huffman, Anne

Wuenschel

B. Cortese, Richard

& Rita Danchik,

R. Logan, G. Miller,

J. Pratko

5:30 PM St. Colman Volunteer Karen Lindow

Bill Stanonik,

Nancy Brush, Joe

Saxman, Volunteer

Volunteers

Sunday,

December 29

The Holy Family

of Jesus, Mary

and Joseph

9:00 AM St. Jude the

Apostle Carol DeIuliis Miriam Clymer

Mila Rothrauff (H),

Justine Conwell

(PB), Anita Adams

(PB)

Volunteers

10:00 AM St. Colman Francesa &

Michael Aland Pauline Schoffstall

Renae Brinza,

Betty Lou Parello,

Helen Wilson,

Martha Mallik

Renae Brinza,

Jennifer Zapata,

Maureen Leonardo

11:30 AM St. John

Fisher Peter Ducruet Mary Anne Ferris

Kenneth Balkey,

Keith Koch,

Michael Nelson,

Miroslav Neovesky

L. Abramovich, J.

Hood, E. Leonette,

R. Lydic, B. Pantlik,

C. Miller, J. Oddo

5:30 PM St. Colman Volunteer Volunteer

Chuck Riley, Tina

Kuniak, Nikki Riley,

Joanne Saint Pierre

Volunteers

December 28

Saturday Vigil

TABERNACLE LAMPS

ST. COLMAN

In memory of:

Joseph & Elizabeth Evancho, by Children

Quirino Melocchi, by Antoinette & Wanda Melocchi

ST. JUDE THE APOSTLE

In memory of:

Rothrauff, Gojkovich, Serrapede & Fulton Families, by Family

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR

PRAYERS Geraldine Gottschalk,

Charlotte Hurley and Mildred

Sullivan who recently passed to

the Lord. May their souls rest in

peace. Amen.

Thoughts to Reflect On and Share:

“For a child is born to us, a savior given to us, Christ Jesus our Lord. Let us be prepared to welcome Him into

our hearts, our lives and our very being. My wife, Cheryl and I and our family wish all of you, our parish family

and friends, the most Blessed Christmas and the hope for a peaceful New Year.”

You can Follow Deacon Herb on Facebook.

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BAPTISM SEMINAR

The monthly baptism seminar will be held on the first Sunday

of the month at 1:00 p.m. in the St. Maurice Parish Center. All

parents planning a baptism must attend a seminar prior to the

baptism. Pre-registration is required; call the Parish Center

Office at 412-271-0809 to register.

December 22, 2019 • Fourth Sunday of Advent Page 7

Offertory Collections

St. Colman

Offertory…………………………….….....TBA

Offertory envelopes used……………TBA

Monthly………………………………….….TBA

St. John Fisher

Offertory….………………………….…....TBA

Offertory envelopes used..….….….TBA


Offertory……………………..............…TBA

Offertory envelopes used……….....TBA

Thank you for your

continued generosity!

PLEASE REMEMBER THE PARISH

SHARE PROGRAM IN YOUR WILL

IF POSSIBLE

GLUTEN FREE HOSTS are available at

all Sunday Masses. To receive a

gluten-free host, go to the line where

the priest is distributing communion,

and indicate to him the hosts being

held by the Altar Server. At weekday

Masses, please stop in the sacristy

before Mass and make your request.

ST. COLMAN An age appropriate reflection of

the Gospel of the day with

occasional hands on activity,

games, and song. This service is

provided Sundays at 10:00 a.m.

Mass for children 4-8 years of age.

Children are excused after the

opening prayer and return during

the offertory. We ask that a parent

stand when they are returning so

they can find you.

We wish to extend a warm welcome to newcomers We wish to extend a warm welcome to newcomers We wish to extend a warm welcome to newcomers We wish to extend a warm welcome to newcomers and visitors. Please call one of the churches in our and visitors. Please call one of the churches in our and visitors. Please call one of the churches in our and visitors. Please call one of the churches in our Parish grouping if you are interested in becoming a Parish grouping if you are interested in becoming a Parish grouping if you are interested in becoming a Parish grouping if you are interested in becoming a member. You could also stop by the Parish office and member. You could also stop by the Parish office and member. You could also stop by the Parish office and member. You could also stop by the Parish office and we will be happy to assist you. We look forward to we will be happy to assist you. We look forward to we will be happy to assist you. We look forward to we will be happy to assist you. We look forward to meeting you! Our hope is that newcomers to our faith meeting you! Our hope is that newcomers to our faith meeting you! Our hope is that newcomers to our faith meeting you! Our hope is that newcomers to our faith community soon find a “home” here and will become community soon find a “home” here and will become community soon find a “home” here and will become community soon find a “home” here and will become registered parishioners. registered parishioners. registered parishioners. registered parishioners.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: meets the first Thursday of the month at

6:30 pm in the St. Maurice Parish Center Lawrence Room. This group,

facilitated by Jill (Henkel) Kazour, Professional Counselor, is open to

anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one.

EIGHT GREAT CHURCHES OF THE EAST T-SHIRT

The T-Shirt you see is the one worn by all of our

parishioners who participated with us in the Amen to

Action program on the day after Thanksgiving (including

Fr. Almade). We literally had people from other churches

and areas ask if they could buy one. We thought some of

you might like to have one as well as it represents all eight

of our beautiful churches (keep in mind, it will soon be a

collector’s item!) If you would, we will place another

order if we have enough interest. Please call Natalie at

412-823-2564 to place your order(s). Please be sure to

provide the size you would like, and make your $12.00

check payable to St. Colman Parish.

Parish News

CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME to Anthony Dominic Meyer

who was baptized last Sunday at St. Colman Church!

Christmas Masses

Solemnity of Mary Holy Day Masses

Tuesday, December 31

4:00 pm @ St. John Fisher

5:00 pm @ Madonna del Castello

6:00 pm @ St. Colman

7:00 pm @ Sacred Heart

Wednesday, January 1, 2020

9:00 am @ St. Jude the Apostle

10:00 am @ Word of God

11:00 am @ Good Shepherd

11:30 am @ St. Maurice

ALL ARE WELCOME

Tuesday, December 24

4:00 pm @ St. Colman

4:00 pm @ St. Maurice

4:00 pm @ Sacred Heart

5:00 pm @ St. Jude the Apostle

6:00 pm @ St. John Fisher

7:30 pm @ St. Maurice

10:00 pm @St. John Fisher

12 Midnight @ Word of God

Wednesday, December 25

9:00 am @ Good Shepherd

10:00 am @ St. Colman

10:00 am @ Madonna del Castello

11:00 am @ Word of God

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SOUP SALE AT ST. COLMAN CHURCH

Our “Soup Sale” continues at St. Colman

Church on Sunday, December 29,

following the 10:00 am Mass in the

vestibule of the church. This month we

will feature delicious chili made by a

group of women from the church. $4.00 a quart and

all proceeds go to the Little Sisters of the Poor. What a

great way to support the Little Sisters!

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Parish Announcements

GENTLE YOGA CLASSES for those in grief. First and third

Friday of every month from Noon-1:00 p.m. Second and

fourth Friday of every month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Lower

level of St. Colman Church. Free and open to the public.

Sponsored by Patrick T. Lanigan Funeral Home. For more

information contact Connie Tinsley at (412) 443-4837 or

[email protected].

The Good Shepherd Handbell Choir will be

performing their Christmas concert, “Glory to

the Newborn King,” on Sunday, December 22

at 2:00 pm at Good Shepherd Church in

Braddock. Join us as we help celebrate and

ring in the Christmas season with holiday favorites such as

“God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” “O Holy Night,” “A

Midnight Clear,” ‘The First Noel,” and more! Concerts are

free and open to the public. We’d love to help you slow

down and celebrate the holiday season with an afternoon

of joyous music.

Children’s Liturgy for Christmas at St.

Maurice Parish on Tuesday,

December 24, 2019 at the 4:00 pm

Mass. We invite the children of our

parishes to attend this beautiful

Mass with their families. Children are encouraged to

attend and dress up as angels, shepherds, wise men, the

star or as any one of the animals that were at the manger.

Father Frank will call the children up during his homily to

recreate a live nativity scene. Mary and Joseph will be

chosen from the Second Graders of Religious Education

and School. We hope that you and your family can join us

for this beautiful Christmas Mass!

BIBLE STUDY 216

Our Parish grouping is beginning a Bible Study, Thursday

evenings at 7 p.m. in the Rectory Meeting Room, at St. John

Fisher from 7-8:15 p.m. Bibles are available. Call the Parish

Office, St. John Fisher at 412-241-4722 to pre-register. Father

Martin is the Instructor.

The Love and Hope of Christmas is meant for you! Join us! discovering Christ...starting in February 2020

Have you noticed the simple, intriguing notes in the

bulletins over the past few weeks? One of our notes

was, "Life is a journey. Where are you headed?"

These notes were all placed to peak your interest and

entice you to find out more about your faith and your

personal relationship with Christ. Our grouping has

embarked on a wonderful journey of faith and we'd

like you all to be a part of it! We will be bringing

ChristLIfe, a dynamic, Catholic, evangelical interactive

series to our grouping starting in February 2020!

ChristLife was designed for participants to refocus their

faith life and gain a deeper, closer and more personal

relationship with God. Over seven weeks, we hope to

help our participants to learn to love God, our neighbor

and ourselves in a whole new way! Please continue to

read the bulletin for more information on how YOU

can take part in this transformative series, too! God

wants you to join us.... please listen to His call!

PLEASE REMEMBER OUR PARISHES

AT CHRISTMAS As we find ourselves in the midst of a season of giving and sharing, please remember our parishes in a special way. Hopefully, as you reflect upon what your parish has meant to you and your family, you will see this season as an opportunity to respond to your parish’s needs. Your willingness to give back to God in gratitude for all that God has done for you is deeply appreciated.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY COLLECTION

A second collection will be taken next week, December

28/29 at St. Colman, St. John Fisher and St. Jude the

Apostles parishes. Please help your neighbors in need!

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St. Colman St. John Fisher St. Jude the Apostle · 12/22/2019 · Jeremy Mohler, Al Semler and Daniel Adjei, and my brothers Deacons Joe Dougherty, Keith Kondrich, and Herb Riley,