Sacrament of Reconciliation 9:30 -10:00 AM Saturday or by appointment Sacrament of Baptism Celebrated on the last Sunday of every month or during Mass by appointment only. Parents are to attend Baptism preparation classes; for class in- formation please call the Rel. Ed. Office. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) We welcome those who are interested in becom- ing Roman Catholic Christians, through a program of formation and prayer. Contact the Parish Of- fice for more information. Sacrament of Matrimony Contact the Parish Office at least six months prior to wedding date. Marriage preparation is required. Parish Membership New parishioners are always welcome! Please call the Parish Office so we may welcome you into our community. 2230 Rochester Road Pittsburgh, PA 15237 (412) 366-2020 www.stjohnneumannpgh.org St. John Neumann Parish is a gathered people, acting in word, sacrament, witness and service toward all, with gratitude to God our Father, through Jesus Christ our Brother with the Holy Spirit our Guide. A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust September 10, 2017 23rd Sunday in Ord. Time Mass Schedule Saturday: 9:00 AM & 5:30 PM (Vigil) Sunday: 8:00, 9:30, 11:30 AM Weekdays: 9:00 AM Holy Days: 7:00 PM (Vigil), 9:00 AM, 7:00 PM
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Sacrament of Reconciliation 9:30 -10:00 AM Saturday or by appointment
Sacrament of Baptism Celebrated on the last Sunday of every month or during Mass by appointment only. Parents are to attend Baptism preparation classes; for class in-formation please call the Rel. Ed. Office.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) We welcome those who are interested in becom-ing Roman Catholic Christians, through a program of formation and prayer. Contact the Parish Of-fice for more information.
Sacrament of Matrimony Contact the Parish Office at least six months prior to wedding date. Marriage preparation is required.
Parish Membership New parishioners are always welcome! Please call the Parish Office so we may welcome you into our community.
2230 Rochester Road Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-2020 www.stjohnneumannpgh.org
St. John Neumann Parish is a
gathered people, acting in word,
sacrament, witness and service
toward all, with gratitude to God
our Father, through Jesus Christ
our Brother with the Holy Spirit
our Guide.
A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust September 10, 2017 23rd Sunday in Ord. Time
Mass Schedule Saturday: 9:00 AM & 5:30 PM (Vigil) Sunday: 8:00, 9:30, 11:30 AM Weekdays: 9:00 AM Holy Days: 7:00 PM (Vigil), 9:00 AM, 7:00 PM
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, Sept. 9 9:00AM Leonard Badaczewski (Nichol Family) 5:30 PM Peggy Ludorf (Profozich Family) Sunday, Sept. 10, 23rd Sunday in Ord. Time 8:00 AM William Stephens (Family) 9:30 AM Emily Wisniewski (Family) 11:30 AM For the People of SJN Parish Monday, Sept. 11 9:00 AM Ruth Craig (Charlie & Sarah Schneider) Tuesday, Sept. 12 9:00 AM Larry Emark Sr. (Larry) Wednesday, Sept. 13 9:00 AM Tom Edmondson (Jack & Diane Anke) Thursday, Sept. 14, The Exaltation of the Holy Cross 9:00 AM Bernice & Walter Augustine (Richmond Family) Friday, Sept. 15, Our Lady of Sorrows 9:00 AM Richard Frankart (Tom & Family) Saturday, Sept. 16, Sts. Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs 9:00AM Dolores Lang (Paul) 5:30 PM For the People of SJN Parish Sunday, Sept. 17, 24th Sunday in Ord. Time 8:00 AM Paul E. Timcheck (Paul & Marianne Timcheck) 9:30 AM Fr. William Bovard (Jim Haley) 11:30 AM Joseph Petrasek (Packard Family)
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Sat. Sept. 16 - 5:30 PM P. Scheller, E. & G. Mandl, J. Goettler, L. Emark, H. Regal, M. Turo Sun. Sept. 17 - 8 AM H. Barcaskey, K. Miller, M. & C. Shepard, J. Mack, A. Betancourt, C. Balsley 9:30 AM S. Noel, B. Washabaugh, A. Guzzetti, J. & I. Parks, S. Foody, C. Vollmer 11:30 AM E. Macken, B. Furiga, J. & A. Burke, J. Powers, S. Benna, S. Schupansky
LECTORS Sat. Sept. 16, 5:30 PM V. Furst, P. Zmenkowski Sun Sept. 17, 8 AM A. Heinnickel, P. Quinn 9:30 AM M. Caputo, M. Matera 11:30 AM S. Hammel, P. Furiga ALTAR SERVERS Sat. Sept. 16, 5:30 PM K. & M. Root, J. Dougherty Sun. Sept. 17, 8 AM L. Evankovich, D. Folan, N. Bridges 9:30 AM L. Duchi, G. Fritsch, C. Noel 11:30 AM A. Siclari, J. & C. Kocent
Sunday, Sept. 10 Hospitality Sunday & Ministry Fair Good Shepherd Open House Blood Pressure Screening 12:45 PM Encounter music ministry practice
Monday, Sept. 11 7:00 PM Monday School 7:00 PM Respect Life
Tues. Sept. 12 6:30 PM Stephen’s Ministry
Weds. Sept. 13 9:00 AM World Vision 6:30 PM Ignite Planning Mt.
Thurs, Sept. 14 9:45 AM Scripture Study 5:00 PM Encounter music ministry practice 7:00 PM Choir Practice 7 & 8 PM Lector & Euch. Minister training
Friday, Sept. 15 9:30 AM Always True Bible Study 6:00 PM FN2
Sat. Sept. 16 Renew Sign Up Sunday
Reverend Albin C. McGinnis, Ext. 20 Pastor & Trust Adm. [email protected] Richard Caruso, Ext. 23, Permanent Deacon Parish Office 412-366-2020 Joan Kiliany, Parish Secretary, Ext. 10 Religious Education Office 412-366-5885 Lisa Rind, Rel. Ed. Secretary, Ext. 12
Barbara Stokes, Ext. 13 Dir. for Rel. Ed., Family & Sac. Ministries Kelly Reed, Ext. 16 Dir. for Rel. Ed., Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Julie Amatangelo, Ext. 15 Director of Youth Ministry Gary Fritsch, Ext. 24 Outreach & Evangelization Jessica Bucci, Ext. 10, Director of Music Ministry Sr. Caritas Marshall, ext. 18, Elderly Outreach Min. Larry Badaczewski, Ext. 56, Pastoral Counselor Sue Bodziach, Ext. 14, Protecting God’s Children
Sept. 4 Operating $12,416.00 Camp. Alive 2,639.00 Parish Share 3,491.00 Good Shepherd 1,240.00 Light of Life 1,264.00 Grounds Rebate 905.99 Misc. 341.00 $22,296.99 Thank you for your generosity toward our parish!
THE WEEK AHEAD
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Col 1:24 - 2:3; Ps 62:6-7, 9; Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday: Col 2:6-15; Ps 145:1b-2, 8-11; Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday: Col 3:1-11; Ps 145:2-3, 10-13ab; Lk 6:20-26 Thursday: Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Friday: 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14; Ps 16:1b-2a, 5, 7-8, 11; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Saturday: 1 Tm 1:15-17; Ps 113:1b-7; Lk 6:43-49 Sunday: Sir 27:30 - 28:9; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Rom 14:7-9; Mt 18:21-35
SJN ANNUAL PICNIC Please stop in the lobby after Mass TODAY & register for our picnic to be held on Sunday, October 1. The
picnic is really special this year as we will be celebrating a special anniversary of a really spe-cial person at SJN.
HOSPITALITY SUNDAY TODAY, Sept. 10 is Hospitality Sunday. Please join us in Bovard Hall after the Masses on Sunday morn-
ing to enjoy coffee, juice, donuts & friends. If you would like to help with this ministry, please stop in the kitchen after Mass. We look forward to seeing you!
BISHOP ZUBIK HAS ASKED EVERY PARISH IN THE DIOCESE TO TAKE UP A 2ND COLLEC-TION FOR THE HURRICANE HARVEY VICTIMS NEXT WEEK-END, SEPT. 16/17. The funds col-lected will be used to support the efforts of Catholic Charities in meeting the needs of shel-ter, clean water, food & medical care. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
HOW ABOUT JOINING A FAITH SHARING GROUP THIS FALL?
Small group faith sharing is a beautiful way to deepen our faith and make new friends! Our faith-sharing groups will be using a book entitled “Living in the Sacred” by Father Ron Rohlheiser. There are groups meeting various days of the week and varying times beginning the week of October 1 and continuing for six weeks. Sign-ups will be after Masses the week-end of September 16, 17. For more information, con-tact Ginger Hixenbaugh, [email protected], or 412-367-0146
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS, LECTORS & ALTAR SERVERS
New serving schedules will be prepared shortly. If you have any changes to your availability, please email or call the parish office by Sept. 11. This sched-ule will run October thru Ash Weds. If you plan on attending the training, call the office (ext. 10) & pass along your info so we can get you on the schedule.
Relaxed,Renewed,Redeemed =RESTORE! This describes how people feel after an evening of
prayer and adoration. Through experi-ences like AWAKEN and XLT, hundreds of people in our parish and surrounding area have shared with us a desire to have a regular time of adoration and joy-
ful prayer with our Lord. So this fall we are intro-ducing RESTORE, an evening (6:45-7:45 pm) of Praise and Worship music provided by our Encoun-ter Music Ministry, a witness by a fellow SJN pa-rishioner, an inspiring message and, of course, time in adoration with our Lord Jesus Christ. Our Fall lineup includes Julie Amatangelo, Victoria Sheridan, Nick Sciarappa and Gary Fritsch, who will share stories & messages of faith, hope & joy. RESTORE dates: Tuesdays: September 26, Oc-tober 24, November 28, December 19.
MONDAY SCHOOL “MADE FOR CHANGE” Just about everyone is back in school - even here! Changes are everywhere! So get ready. Change your plans a bit & come to MONDAY SCHOOL on Sept. 11 at 7 pm in the youth/LOWC room. You’ll be amazed at the stories and reflections of Deacon Rick and Carolyn Kiliany. Their Peru trip has changed their lives in many ways. Our theme for the year is “Made for Change” and Carolyn & Rick can attest to the wisdom and wondrous ways of God. Perhaps their stories will even change us a little and bring us closer to God and each other. Please join us and bring a friend.
BISHOP EDUCATON FUND The collection box is in the back of the church for the annual Bishop’s Education Fund collection THIS week-end. Your contribution helps students who would like to benefit from a Catholic school education.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY Our ministry is concerned with “life” issues and holds annual fundraisers and participate in activities that support Catholic Charities, Women’s Choice Network (baby bottles), 40 Days for Life, and Genesis House (housing for pregnant women). We usually meet the first Monday evening of every month. However, with the Labor Day holiday weekend, our next meeting will be Monday, September 11th at 7:00pm. We hope to see you there!
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING WILL BE-GIN AGAIN THIS WEEK-END IN CONF. ROOM B. TAKE A MINUTE AFTER MASS & GET YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKED.
PARISH NEWS
GOOD SHEPHERD
The new school year is just around the corner and so is the beginning of our Good Shepherd year! Regular sessions begin the week of September 18th. Late reg-istrations are still being taken. If you have not yet reg-istered, you must do so ASAP! Go to the St. John Neumann website and click on the link to regis-ter. Contact Kelly at 412-366-5885 ext. 16 or [email protected] for more information.
GOOD SHEPHERD OPEN HOUSE This Sunday after all the Masses, the Good Shepherd atria will be open to everyone. Stop by to take a look at the space where our chil-
dren grow to know Jesus in a deep way. Catechists will be on hand to answer any questions you might have. This is a great opportunity for children to see the atrium and to share with parents, grandparents and friends the mystery of God’s love found in this sacred space.
CATECHETICAL SUNDAY Next Sunday, September 17th, we will celebrate Catechetical Sunday. Those whom the community has designated to serve as catechists will be called forth to be commissioned for their ministry. Cate-chetical Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each person plays, by virtue of Bap-tism, in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel. Catechetical Sunday is an opportunity for all to rededicate themselves to this mission as a community of faith. Catechists from all catechetical ministries in our parish will come forward for a bless-ing as we begin a new catechetical year. We ask that you keep everyone who serves in the ministry of catechesis in your prayers.
Where Two or Three Are Gathered – The goal of On Mission for The Church Alive! is to build up and strengthen the Body of Christ, the Church in Pittsburgh. While this proc-ess involves many aspects, including
studying how our parishes are structured, fundamentally it is about fostering relationships rooted in faith and love. We are all beloved children of God and heirs to his King-dom. We cannot forget this as throughout the coming months and years we get to know even more of our broth-ers and sisters in Christ. While we are anxious about what we might lose, we must be confident about what we will be able to gain as we grow together. “For where two or three are gathered in [Jesus’] name, there [he] is in the midst of them.” Visit onmissionchurchalive.org to learn more about it and to stay informed.
LIVING ROSARY What a wonderful way to say goodbye to Sum-mer! Please come and join the Knights of Co-lumbus for the Living Rosary on Wednesday,
September 13th at 7:00PM at the outside Rosary Garden at Sts. John & Paul Church. All parishioners are invited to participate with the Knights. Please invite friends and family to this special ceremony. If the weather doesn’t permit us to recite the Rosary outdoors, it will be held in the Cardinal DiNardo Center. After the Rosary con-cludes, we’ll be providing refreshments at the Cardinal DiNardo Center.
GOT QUESTIONS ABOUT LIFE? TRY ALPHA! At St. Alexis – Back by popular demand, the Alpha 12- week program is scheduled to begin Thursday, September 14th. It is an opportunity to explore life and the Christian faith in a friendly, open and informal environment. Each evening will begin at 6:30 with a freshly prepared meal followed by a video presentation on the night’s topic, discussion in small groups, and will conclude by 8:30pm. Alpha can be a life changing program. Registration is available online at www. stalexis.org. Additional questions can be directed to Rob Dougherty at [email protected] or by calling Rob at 412-225-2823. Cost to attend – no charge to you!!!
THE MESSAGES OF FATIMA St. Teresa of Avila Parish is sponsoring a monthly series celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady at Fatima led by Fr. Christopher Man-nerino. The next session in the series will be held on Wednesday, September 13th at 7 pm in St. Teresa Church. Please join them even if you missed previous sessions.
JOIN US FOR BIBLE STUDY Promise #5: I will not fail; God is always victorious! Come explore the promises God has for each and every one of us. We will be doing the Bible Study: Always True. Dates: Friday September 15-October 27 Time: 9:30-11:30 Place: LOWC Cost: $20 for the book Please RSVP so we can make sure we have a book for you. Leeanne Schweiger [email protected] or Megan Caputo [email protected]
LITURGICAL MINISTER TRAINING Sept. 14 in the Church 7pm-Lector training 8 pm - Eucharistic Minister Training
Sts. John & Paul Parish, Sewickley Call Ralph Joy at 412-741-5456 for more info
GOOD SHEPHERD
SPIRITUAL
FRIDAY NIGHT FAMILY NIGHT Mark your calendars as we kick off a new year of Friday Night Family Nights (FN2)! Bring the whole family and join us on Friday, Sep-
tember 15 for family, fellowship, food, and FUN! We will gather in Bovard Hall at 6:00. BABYSITTING is provided – along with Pizza, Soft Drinks, Juice, and Wine! Bring an appetizer or dessert to share and your own beer selection, if desired. If you haven’t attended an FN2 event, please email the team at [email protected] to RSVP or be added to the FN2 email list.
We welcome these new parishioners, who have recently joined our parish (July & Aug.)
Rosie Dileo Carol Hamm
Francis Hebor Matthew & Kathryn Helfrich
Zach & Beth Ann Hull Gina Masciarelli
Benjamin & Shauna Policicchio Xoel & Janneth Torres
ARE YOU NEW TO THE NORTH HILLS? If you have just moved into the area - Wel-come! We’re glad you came to worship with us. If you are interested in joining our parish, you can register by calling the par-
ish office (412-366-2020, ext. 10) for a short form to com-plete. We’ll be happy to help answer any questions you may have.
1st COMMUNION 2018 Preparation for these two sacraments (1st Reconciliation & 1st Eucharist) has already begun. We hope the summer has been a
good time to use our packet of materials. If we missed your child (age 7+) at our spring meetings, please call Barb Stokes for more info. We look forward to seeing everyone (parent & child) on Sept. 17 for prayer, video and discussion time to help us prepare for these important steps of faith.
WONDER, QUESTION & CALL Sometimes we are blessed to have people come to SJN who are not “in full commun-
ion” with the Catholic Church. We are always grateful that they witness to God’s grace with us. Perhaps they even WONDER why we do the things we do at Mass and they QUESTION what is the meaning and purpose. These are things we all should keep exploring to grow in faith. Today, let’s issue the CALL and invite others to come and grow with us through the RCIA process. No obligation - just information. Come on Sunday evening, Sept. 17 at 7 pm for wine & cheese and per-haps a new way of encountering the Lord. All are in-vited but please RSVP to Barb Stokes by Sept. 10
OFFICE HOURS With the upcoming new school year, please note the of-fice hours for the parish & rel. ed offices. Parish Office 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Rel. Ed. Office 9:30 am - 5:30 pm The church & offices will be locked on a more regular basis. If you plan on reserving a room in the evening for ministry and/or service meetings & would like to reserve a room at SJN, please call Gary Fritsch at ext. 24. Please note that the church building will be locked at 9:30pm each evening.
OVER 50’s SOCIAL CLUB Our next luncheon will be on Sept. 18. Our entertainment is Kevin Solecki the Accordion
Player that we had before. The entertainment will start at 12 noon. The 50/50 raffle & lunch will be at 1 pm. Also, please remember to fill out the form for sugges-tions or complaints & return it in the Over 50’s mailbox.
BEGINNING EXPERIENCE The loss of a spouse through separation, divorce or death is a traumatic experience. The next retreat is Sept. 15-17 at the Martina Spiritual Renewal Center in West View/Ross Twp. Contact SJN parishioner Steve, visit www.BeginningExperience.org or call 412-720-8694.
Cub Scout and Boy Scout Catholic Religious Emblems Interested in earning your Cub Scout or Boy Scout Reli-gious Emblem? Light of Christ – designed for 6-7 year old Cub Scouts (Tiger and Wolf Scouts) Parvuli Dei – designed for 8-10 year old Cub Scouts (Bear and Webelos Scouts) Ad Altare Dei – Designed for 13-14 year old Boy Scouts (before Confirmation) Pope Pius XII – Designed for Boy Scouts (after 8th grade or Confirmation) Please contact Bill Jenkins at (412) 292-8011 or [email protected] for information on the emblems. Cub Scout emblems are to be completed within the family, Boy Scout emblems will be completed during classes be-ginning in late September. A Scout is Reverent!
MISC. SACRAMENTAL
NEW MEMBERS SOCIAL
52nd ANNUAL PERU MISSION DINNER Thursday, October 12
Sheraton Station Square Please call the parish office at ext. 10 if you are inter-
ested in going. SJN will be reserving 2 tables.
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