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S U N D AY M A S S Saturday: 4:00 p.m.

Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, & 11:30 a.m.

W E E K D AY M A S S Monday - Saturday • 8:00 a.m.

Monday - Wednesday - Friday • Noon

C O N F E S S I O N S • Saturday 11:00 a.m. to Noon

• 1st Sunday of each month 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. • by appointment

N E W M E M B E R S W E L C O M E Introduce yourself to one of our greeters, priests,

or hospitality hosts.

330 Third Avenue

Carnegie, PA 15106

412-276-1011

www.SEAScarnegie.org

Pastor: Fr. David Poecking

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Robin Evanish

Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood

remains in me and I in him, says the Lord. Jn 6:56

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SACRAMENTS

Sacrament of Baptism:

For arrangements call 412-276-1011

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Sacrament of the Anointing

of the Sick: Call Fr. Dave or

Fr. Robin to make

arrangements (before surgery,

during illness, etc)

Sacrament of Marriage:

Arrangements must be made with one of the

priests at least six months before

the proposed date of the wedding.

Sacrament of Penance:

Confessions every Saturday

from 11:00 a.m. to Noon. Also by

appointment.

Age & Illness If you have a

family member who has become

seriously ill, homebound, or is

in a long-term care facility, please call

Tess Keddie 412-276-1011

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MASS INTENTIONS

August 19 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

4:00 p.m. JAMES H. VOYE by Pat and Children

7:30 a.m. EDMUND GUDEWICZ by Tom and Josie Schultz

9:30 a.m. DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE MICHAEL AND ELIZABETH ZAJICEK FAMILY by Constance Zajicek Wood

11:30 a.m. STELLA JAGIELSKI by Marianne Jagielski

August 20 Memorial of St. Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church Ez 24:15-23 | Dt 32:18 –21 You have forgotten God who gave you birth. | Mt 19:16-22

8:00 a.m. JOSEPH PANETTA by Maria Sbarra

12:00 p.m. STACY AND MATT HENDERSON WEDDING ANNIVERSARY by Gary and Cindy Marshall and Family

August 21 Memorial of St. Pius X, Pope Ez 28:1-10 | Dt 32:26-28, 30, 35cd –36 ab It is I who deal death and give life. | Mt 19:23-30

8:00 a.m. JULIE DANDOY by Ron and Robin Hasychak

August 22 Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ez 34:1-11 | Ps 23 The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. | Mt 20:1-16

8:00 a.m. MYRTLE FLORY by Family

12:00 p.m. JOHN RAFFA by Bill and Mary Ann Gilbert

August 23 Thursday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time Ez 36:23-28 | Ps 51 I will pour clean water on you and wash away all your sins. | Mt 22:1-14

8:00 a.m. RICHARD MOSTOWY by Mom, Dad, and Michael

August 24 Feast of St. Bartholomew, Apostle Rv 21:9b-14 | Ps 145 Your friends make known, O Lord, the glorious splendor of your Kingdom. | Jn 1:45-51

8:00 a.m. MARCELLA “MARCY” PERPETUA by SEAS Christian Mothers and Guild

12:00 p.m. RICHARD KOCUR SR. by Jane Kocur and Family

August 25 Saturday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time Ez 43:1-7ab | Ps 85 The glory of the Lord will dwell in our land. | Mt 23:1-12

8:00 a.m. TED ZYZAK by Sandy and Cathy

4:00 p.m. JOHN MOX SR. by Family

August 26 Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b | Ps 34 | Eph 5:2a

7:30 a.m. KENNETH ZOMBEK by Donna W. Harty and Family

9:30 a.m. THERESA MOX by Family

11:30 a.m. NANCY FLECK by the Altieri Family

This Sunday’s

Tabernacle Lamp

burns in memory of

Adele Greek

by Bob

Jean Pachel

Marjorie Rettinger

Charles Uram

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PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP

August 12

Regular Collection:

$6,424

Parish Share Gifts: $5,865

Make a one-time gift, or enroll in

Faith Direct! See our website for more information

or scan the code to get started.

Please remember

SEAS in your

will!

P A R I S H W E E K LY S C H E D U L E

SUNDAY, AUGUST 19 4:00 p.m. Summer Singers Concert —Church

MONDAY, AUGUST 20 7:00 p.m. Bingo —Bishop Canevin High School

TUESDAY, AUGUST 21 6:30 a.m. Men’s Faith Sharing Group —St. Maximilian Kolbe Room 1:00 p.m. Men and Women’s Faith Sharing Group —St. Maximilian Kolbe Room 6:30 p.m. SAM Rosary —Immaculate Conception Chapel 7:00 p.m. SAM Meeting —Bayley Building Classroom #5 see page 14

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22 12:30 p.m. Rosary to End Violence and Terrorism —Immaculate Conception Chapel 6:30 p.m. Pastoral Council Meeting —St. Maximilian Kolbe Room 7:00 p.m. Parish Picnic Meeting —Bayley Building Classroom #8

THURSDAY, AUGUST 23 6:30 p.m. Parking Ministry Meeting —St. Maximilian Kolbe Room

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 11:00 a.m. Family Friendly Confessions —see page 11

The One Who Feeds on Me Will Have Life Because of Me – The Gospel readings these weeks focus our hearts and minds on the Eucharist, the source and summit of the life and mission of the Church and the central mystery of our faith. The Eucharist as the source of life is true both for us as individuals who are fed by Jesus in Holy Communion and strengthened for the work to which God calls us, as well as for the Church as the Body of Christ as together we reflect the love of God in the world. There would be

no Catholic Church without the Eucharist, nor would we be able to share in the life of God without his real and true presence in our lives. Our efforts On Mission for The Church Alive! are meant to draw us ever deeper into the mystery of the Eucharist so that we may be built up as the Body of Christ in the world. May our lives and our faith be nourished through our participation in this most wonderful sacrament. Visit onmissionchurchalive.org to learn more and to stay informed.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR FALL EVENTS AT SEAS! Sunday, September 16 —Parish Picnic Monday, September 17 —Religious Education Classes Begin Sunday, September 23 —Pancake Breakfast & Fall Food Drive Saturday /Sunday October 27-28 —Fall Bundle Drive Saturday, November 3 —Ca$h Ba$h!

Find these, and other parish events, listed on our Parish Calendar on our website: www.SEAScarnegie.org. Just click the calendar tab on our homepage!

Fall is a great time to join clubs and ministry groups at SEAS! Keep watching the bulletin for start-up news,

or browse our website for details and contact information!

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FAMILY CONFESSIONS Circumstances this past week required me to think about our “family confessions,” a roughly monthly event introduced to the parish by Claire and Russell Giancola. Like many parents raising small children, they were facing challenges getting to confession. The kids didn’t much like sitting in a dark church while their parents waited in line. They always had the option of splitting up—sending Mom to confession while Dad watched the kids, and letting Dad go to confession during working hours downtown—but then the children never got to see Dad going to confession, and that made it easier for them to balk at it when they reached 2nd grade. Moreover, they were often the only kids in line, and it made them think they didn’t belong. So the Giancolas created “family confessions”: More or less monthly, they picked a Saturday morning confessions hour and made it an opportunity for fun and fellowship. Together with the Yost family, they hosted snacks, toys, and games in the St. Maximilian Kolbe Room. Parents pooled their childcare duties while some went to confession, and the kids could go at their leisure during a break from their play. Both families report that the idea has made it a lot easier for the children to appreciate the sacrament of penance. The next such opportunity is this Saturday, August 25, from 11:00 to 12:00 noon.

In my ongoing series, I wish to note my gratitude for a spirit of collaboration among political and community leaders of our neighborhood over the nine years I’ve been pastor here. While it’s easy to take a cynical attitude toward such people—as with priests, they typically only get into the news when something’s gone wrong—but in fact most of them, most of the time, are trying hard to do what’s best for the community. Here I especially thank former Carnegie Mayor (now District Magistrate) Jack Kobistek, Mayor Stacie Riley, Councilor Sue Demko, Carnegie Borough Manager Steve Beuter, Scott Commissioner Eileen Meyers, aides in the offices of Congressmen Murphy and Lamb, local proprietor and neighbor Philip Salvato, the Rev. Dr. John Kent, the Rev. Fr. Jason Charron, and the late Bob Marshall of Bob’s Diner. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to collaborate with each of them and many more.

—Fr. Dave

FAMILY FR I ENDLY CONF ESS ION

Confession available in the church from 11-12 Saturday, August 25

Childcare and family fellowship will be available in the St. Maximilian Kolbe Room

Children of all ages are welcome! Come for any part of the hour or stay the whole time!

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Pictured are Cecilia’s mother, Correy Dandoy, father, Justin Dandoy, Father Dave, Godfather, Dirk Matonak and Godmother, Jessica Matonak. Cecilia is the first child of Justin and Correy. She was born on May 16, 2018, and baptized on August 12. Her grandparents are Bob Dandoy of Butler, PA and Pat and Nancy Robertson of Natrona Heights, PA. Cecilia’s godparents are her Aunt and Uncle, Jessica and Dirk Matonak, of Butler, PA. Interesting note: both Cecilia and her mother Correy were baptized this year - Correy received her sacraments at Easter at SEAS.

The picture shows James with his parents, godparents

(Mike and Christy Yost, also from SEAS), and Fr. Dave.

James Giancola was born on July

10, 2018, and was baptized on

August 5. His parents are Claire

and Russell Giancola.

He is the baby brother to Isabel,

Andrew, Emily, Katherine, and

Nicholas. His grandparents are

Elaine Giancola (from Annapolis,

MD) the late Charles Giancola;

and Sandra and David Hess (from

Robinson township).

James was baptized in a gown made

by his grandmother (Elaine

Giancola) that was also worn by his

father, uncle, and his two older

brothers.

WELCOME TO

GOD’S FAMILY

James Charles Giancola

Cecilia Lynette Dandoy

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Jesus said to them,... “Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life,

and I will raise him on the last day...whoever eats this bread will live forever.” ~ John 6:53-58

Stop and think. Prayerfully ask the Holy Spirit to bring to mind all of the people - family members, loved ones, colleagues, coworkers, neighbors - in your life who do not partake of the body and blood of Jesus. Bet you’ll be sadly surprised at the high number you come up with, the number of people you care about who “do not have life within” them. Now, ask the Holy Spirit to suggest to you who, among all of those, might have ‘ears to hear’ about how important Church and God are to you. It may only be one or two, but that one, or those two, could bring a few others to Christ after they find (or re-find) him. Finally, ask the Holy Spirit to create an opening for you to be able to influence them toward the importance of getting their lives, their souls, in order. Remember, we have RCIA, other Adult Formation opportunities, and many ministry options to help them find their place here at Church, as well as great sacramental and liturgical events where they can meet God. But they probably won’t ever come if you don’t invite them!

...the same Lord is Lord of all, enriching all who call upon him. For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” But how can they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in him of whom they have not heard?

And how can they hear without someone to preach? And how can people preach unless they are sent?

As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring [the] good news!” ~ Romans 10: 12b-15

IT'S TIME TO GET ON THE BUS! We at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton have secured our bus for The 2018 Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. The pilgrimage is Saturday, September 15, and is a day trip. The cost for each person is $75 including one boxed meal on the way home that evening. You will want to plan to bring additional funds for

purchasing lunch upon arrival, gifts at the Basilica gift shop, tip for the bus driver, etc. If you've never done this pilgrimage before, know that it's a wonderful experience! We are looking for commitment and payment immediately, as the trip is just around the corner, and will be here before we know it! Checks should be made payable to “SEAS Parish” with “9/15/18 pilgrimage” in notation section. We still have seats and we want to fill the bus. Why go on a pilgrimage? A pilgrimage is a journey one takes to a sacred place, usually with a ‘special intention’, in supplication for a particular petition (perhaps for some type of healing), as an act of thanksgiving, or merely to strengthen one’s faith. Pilgrims make these trips not so much as a sightseeing tour, but more as a prayer, and as a quest to encounter the Lord. Pilgrimages to shrines and other holy places can serve as a reminder to us that our entire lives on earth are a pilgrimage on our way to heaven. Join us! Your contact for commitment and/or questions is Tess Keddie, 412-276-1011 ext. 221 or social@seascarnegie.org. Please leave your name, email address, mail address, and phone number.

Biennial Diocesan Pilgrimage to the BASILICA OF THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

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CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER GROUP

St. John of the Cross tells us, “The language God hears best is silent love”; therefore, John advises us, “Preserve a loving attentiveness to God” (Sayings of Light and Love 132, 88). If you feel drawn to practicing silent attention to God in an intentional way, you may wish to join the contemplative prayer group that will be meeting occasionally beginning this Fall. We will engage in reflective reading of scripture together, alternating with times of silence and stillness. Our gathering times will be based on the participants’ availability. If you are interested, please contact Tess Keddie or Steve Geitgey.

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Parish Happenings C A R N E G I E / G R E E N T R E E / S C O T T

AN INVITATION: Women of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, St. Margaret of Scotland,

and Saints Simon and Jude: Join us for a women’s retreat weekend October 5-7 at St. Paul of the

Cross Passionist Retreat Center on the South Side of Pittsburgh. This year’s retreat theme is, “I Have Chosen You.” This is a great opportunity to meet members of our faith community in an environment of prayer, relaxation, and fun! Suggested Retreat Offering is $215.00 for the weekend that begins on Friday at 6:00 p.m. and ends at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday. A $50.00 deposit is required. For more information, please contact Laura at (412) 287-1142 or Regina at (412) 343-0130.

NEWS AND EVENTS FROM PARISH GROUPING #210 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton St. Margaret of Scotland Ss. Simon & Jude

FAITH FORMATION CLASSES BEGIN SOON! All public school students in grades 1 thru 8 are invited! Visit www.SEAScarnegie.org for information! Monday evenings at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

—call Mary Kay Smith: 412-276-1011 ext. 222 Tuesday evenings at St. Margaret of Scotland

— call Nancy Spinneweber: 412-921-1613 Wednesday evenings at Ss. Simon and Jude

— call Bethann Petrovich: 412-563-3189 ext. 209

Join in the great daily scripture and prayer tradition

followed by millions of Catholics world-wide !

Commit to: •Meeting once each week to pray together •individually praying one of the “hours” each day whenever possible

See Steve Geitgey or call 412-276-1011 ext. 217, if you are interested.

SEAS SUBSTANCE ADDICTION MINISTRY (SAM) We meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7 of the Bayley building. Our meeting lasts one hour. Our August meeting is Tuesday, August 21. Our rosary for recovery precedes the meeting in the Immaculate Conception Chapel at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend. We especially invite parishioners from SS. Simon & Jude and St. Margaret of Scotland to explore S.A.M. This is a “no prior experience required” ministry. The only requirement is a desire to help others. We also want to take this time to thank those who helped us with our 4 part speaker series this past June. In particular we wish to thank our speakers, Nancy and Bruce Shea (“Six Steps to Sanity”); Fran Campbell (“Understanding Physical Addiction”, and “ What Happens in Treatment Programs”); and Fr. Jocelyn Gregoire, C.S.SP., (“The Twelve Step Program and Spirituality”). For those interested, the next 12 week session for Six Steps to Sanity will begin on Wednesday, September 19, at St. Louise de Marillac social hall from 7-8:30 p.m. Interested persons should call St. Louise de Marillac Parish at 412-833-1010. 12 Step programs are based upon three pertinent ideas: a) We have an addiction and cannot manage our own lives; b) No human power can relieve us of our addiction; c) God could and would if He were sought.

JOIN US THIS TUESDAY

SUMMER MOVIE NIGHT ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 24 One of the greatest modern Christian apologists, C.S. Lewis shared the logic and rational thought that led him to abandon atheism and return to Christianity in numerous books of theology, including his seminal work, Mere Christianity. At our August Summer Movie Night, we will be watching the film "The Shortest Way Home: C.S. Lewis and Mere Christianity.” The movie is a concise and fascinating introduction to this classic, Ecumenical work on issues of faith and reason. It provides an honest discussion and helpful insights for the tough questions asked by believers and skeptics alike. Join us on August 24, 2018, at SS. Simon and Jude Parish at 7:00 p.m. to view the film and enjoy refreshments and discussion afterward!

The Knights of Columbus Council 12355 (SS. Simon & Jude/ St. Margaret of Scotland) are selling 2019 lottery calendars. Cost $20. Contact Jim Walther 412-531-9432.

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FAMILY PROMISE AT SSJ: We will welcome our next guest families the week of September 9 through 16. If you would like to help with this ministry to families who are homeless, please contact Laura at (412) 563-3189, ext. 204 or laura@ssjpittsburgh.org. All Disciples of Mercy who have participated in this ministry and all who have interest in helping are cordially invited to a training and fellowship session in the Church Hall on Wednesday, August 15 at 6:30 p.m. We will have refreshments, get to meet the entire Coordination team and other volunteers, and grow in our ministry through a new and improved 90 minute video training provided by Family Promise. Laundry Help Needed: our dedicated Laundry Coordinator is on vacation in September. We need someone willing to coordinate the laundry being done after our guests leave on September 16. Because this role does not involve direct interaction with our guests, Safe Environment Clearances are not necessary. Please contact Laura if you are willing to step in and help with this critical role!

Has your MARRIAGE become cold or unloving? Are you making plans to move out, considering separation or even divorce? Don’t give up -- Give Retrouvaille a try. The next Pittsburgh program begins on September 7. Please contact Retrouvaille at 412-277-3434.

More information is available at http://www.retrouvailleofpittsburghinc.org.

Registration is now open for Faith Afloat, the

Vocations Office's annual cruise for high schoolers on

the Gateway Clipper Empress! The cruise takes place

on Sunday, October 14, from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm. This

year's theme is: Perfect love casts out fear.

The cruise will include dinner; a talk by Father Adam

Potter; a witness by Sister Mary Gianna, DLJC; praise

and worship led by the Holy Apostles Praise Band; and

a dance party. Bishop Zubik will lead prayer and

Fr. Mike Ackerman will emcee the event.

Tickets cost $20. Visit PGHPriest.com to register.

CFM MEETING The Christian Family Movement is a network of parish families in various stages of life, who meet to discuss issues of relevance to today’s Christian Families. We are NOT a “discussion only” group. A vital part of CFM is putting our faith into action to better ourselves, our families, and our communities. To learn more, please come to our OPEN HOUSE on Friday, August 24 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the home of Sam and Juliette Tirone. Call by August 20 to RSVP and for directions. 412-458-5052. You can also learn more at www.cfm.org!

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Advertise Here! Call Tim!

412-276-1011 ext 216

Catechist Meeting! Tuesday, August 28

7:00 p.m.

409 Jane Street - Carnegie 412-279-6681 Fax: 412-279-0105 Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 Monday thru Friday

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Richard J. Amrhein, Esquire 530 Washington Ave Bridgeville, PA 15071

412-257-8860 www.PeacockKeller.com

BAGNATO FUNERAL HOME INC. Daniel Westphal, Supervisor

50 Jefferson 412-276-3964

LEO J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME Scott K. Ritter, F.D.

323 Second Ave. 412-279-4444

HENNEY, BRADWELL & NIRELLA FUNERAL HOME Gregory J. Knorr, F.D.

524 Washington Ave. 412-276-2300

SZAFRANSKI-EBERLEIN FUNERAL HOME INC. Paul J. Eberlein, F.D., Supervisor

101 Third St. 412-276-1107

CARNEGIE MOTORS Automotive Autobody

Domestic & Foreign Collision Specialists 100 Washington Ave., Carnegie

FREE ESTIMATES

412-276-3800

• State Inspections • Emissions • Alignments

• PA State Inspection & Emissions Tests • Auto Air Conditioning Service • Cooling System Service • General Automotive Repair

Parish phone: 412-276-1011 Emergencies after hours call: 412-276-2353 Fax: 412-276-0816 Email: SEAS@seascarnegie.org Pastor: Fr. David Poecking ext. 212 Parochial Vicar: Fr. Robin Evanish ext. 213

Business Manager: Tim Castello ext. 216 Pastoral Associate: Tess Keddie ext. 221 Pastoral Associate: Steve Geitgey ext. 217 Religious Education: Mary Kay Smith ext. 222 RCIA Director: Dorothy Fitzsimmons ext. 225 Receptionist: ext. 210

Find staff email addresses at: www.SEAScarnegie.org Go to “About” on the homepage.

Pittsburgh Diocese Victim Assistance Hotline: 1-888-808-1235 ◆ Childline: 1-800-932-0313

BRONIAK & KRAF FLOWERSHOP & GREENHOUSE

1650 Greentree Rd. | Scott Twp. | 412-563-2800

www.slaterfuneral.com

GARY M. ZYRA -ATTORNEY AT LAW-

525 Carothers Ave., Carnegie Estate Administration • Wills & Estates

Real Estate Phone: 412-278-0590

3205 Washington Pike Bridgeville, PA 15017 PHONE: 412-221-3233 Web: broniakandkraf.com

FAMILY FRIENDLY CONFESSION

Confession available in the church from 11-12

Saturday, Aug. 25

Family fellowship in the St. Maximilian Kolbe Room

Gourmet Apples and Treats www.apples4you.com

412-279-5272

Golden Agers The Golden Agers are collecting tabs

off of cans for the Susquehanna

Service Dogs for Wounded Soldiers

Call Don Cain: 412-278-0885

This bulletin is in full color

at www.SEAScarnegie.org.

Page 12 alone is worth the

few clicks it takes!