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March 3, 2013

Third Sunday of Lent

AVE MARIA PARISH & SAINT AGNES PARISH Reverend Edward L. Yuhas, Pastor

CATHOLIC COMMUNITIES

SERVING THE LOWER MON-VALLEY

SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS PARISH & SAINT JOSEPH PARISH Reverend Michael A. Zavage, Pastor

THE CHURCH ALIVE • MARCH 3, 2013 PAGE 2

Parish Directories SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS PARISH 409 Union Street California, PA 15419

SAINT JOSEPH PARISH 105 Good Street Roscoe, PA 15477

ADMINISTRATION CENTER 213 Fourth Street California, PA 15419

Office Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Phone: 724-938-3204 Fax: 724-938-0434 Website: http://sai.calu.edu/thechurchalive/index.htm

Parish Email: [email protected]


Pastor: Reverend Michael A. Zavage Email: [email protected] Director of Religious Education: Sherry A. Messick Email: [email protected]

Religious Education Office: Phone: 724-938-7775

Administrative Assistant: Carol Doman Email: [email protected]

Diocese Victims Assistance Hotline: Phone: 888-808-1235

AVE MARIA PARISH 126 Church Street Bentleyville, Pennsylvania 15314

SAINT AGNES PARISH 2 Church Street Richeyville, Pennsylvania 15358

ADMINISTRATION CENTER 126 Church Street Bentleyville, Pennsylvania 15314

Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 pm

Phone: 724-239-3591 Fax: 1-866-910-7782



Pastor: Reverend Edward L. Yuhas Email: [email protected]

Pastoral Minister: Sister Martha Baier, CDP Email: [email protected]

Religious Ed. Coordinator: Christine Quinn Email: [email protected]

Administrative Assistant: Sharon Zigerelli Email: [email protected]

Secretary/Bookkeeper: Lorraine Johnson Email: [email protected]

SACRAMENTS

BAPTISM: Contact your administration center to make arrangements. Pre-Baptism classes are obligatory.

MARRIAGE: Couples must contact a priest at least six months prior to the proposed date. Marriage instructions are compulsory.

HOLY EUCHARIST: First Communion is celebrated in the spring. Contact your administration center to arrange for Commun-ion for the homebound.

CONFIRMATION: Celebrated cyclically as scheduled by the Diocese.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK: If a parishioner is seriously ill or about to have surgery, please notify your administration center.

HOLY ORDERS: Any men exploring the possibility of becoming a Priest or Deacon or anyone contemplating Religious Life should contact the Office for Vocations of the Diocese of Pittsburgh: 412-456-3123 or go to www. Pghpriest.com.

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE: Ave Maria - Sat. 4:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. St. Agnes - Sun. 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. St. Joseph - Sat. 4:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. St. Thomas Aquinas - Sun. 7:15 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. California University - Sun. 8:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

(Also available by appointment, via parish telephone or email).

RCIA: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a process for those wanting to become Catholic or interested in learning more about the Catholic faith and baptized Catholics that are not fully initiated. Contact your parish administration center.

Deadlines for any articles or inserts for the upcoming weekend bulletin for all parishes is Monday at noon.

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Liturgical Ministers Serving our Parishes

March 9-10, 2013

Ave Maria - Sat. 5:00 p.m. John Dziak, Louise Perchinsky, Mary Dziak, Michael Bertovich, Paige Marshalek, Austin Marshalek, Ronn Holmes

Ave Maria - Sun. 8:15 a.m. Ginger Rothhaar, Mark Bachmann, Ellen Bachmann, Dave Egnosak, Luke Bachmann, Jacob Ondrejko, Maria Ondrejko

St. Agnes - Sun. 10:15 a.m. Nikolai Macosta, Bernie Kurjanowicz, Adrianna Kurjanowicz, Toni Hoak, Mackenzie Moore

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Readings for the Week of March 3, 2013

Sunday: Ex 17:3-7/Rom 5:1-2, 5-8/Jn 4:5-42 or 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42

Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b/Lk 4:24-30

Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43/Mt 18:21-35

Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9/Mt 5:17-19

Thursday: Jer 7:23-28/Lk 11:14-23

Friday: Hos 14:2-10/Mk 12:28-34

Saturday: Hos 6:1-6/Lk 18:9-14

Next Sunday: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a/Eph 5:8-14/Jn 9:1-41 or 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38

Mass Intentions SATURDAY, MARCH 2 - VIGIL THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

5:00 p.m. - Ave Maria Joseph Forte (Dan Benedetti)

5:30 p.m. - St. Joseph Edward Grygiel (Carole Black)

SUNDAY, MARCH 3 - THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

8:00 a.m. - St. Thomas Aquinas John Zibel (Joanne & Larry Romboski)

8:15 a.m. - Ave Maria Margaret Lukich (Lukich Family)

10:15 a.m. - St. Agnes Michael Ewedosh, Birthday Remembrance (Wife, Donna & Family)

10:30 a.m. - St. Thomas Aquinas Regina Coeli Savage (Reva & Joe Savage)

7:00 p.m. - Cal. U. College of Cardinals

(Mass is at the Natali Center at Cal U)

MONDAY, MARCH 4 - LENTEN WEEKDAY Saint Casimir

8:15 a.m. - St. Agnes Frances Pagac

(Vic & Kate, Tayra, Bob & Ashley, Robert & Peytra)

9:00 a.m. - St. Thomas Aquinas Claranel & Pete Marucci (The Keller Family)

TUESDAY, MARCH 5 - LENTEN WEEKDAY

8:15 a.m. - Ave Maria People of Ave Maria Parish

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6 - LENTEN WEEKDAY

8:15 a.m. - St. Agnes Marge Malinsky (Elsie Arnone)

9:00 a.m. - St. Thomas Aquinas William & Mary Manns (Ron & Sherry Messick)

THURSDAY, MARCH 7 - LENTEN WEEKDAY Saints Perpetua and Felicity, Martyrs

9:00 a.m. - St. Joseph Ed Vercoe (Jack & Jean Timlin)

FRIDAY, MARCH 8 - LENTEN WEEKDAY Saint John of God, Religious

8:15 a.m. - Ave Maria Anna Puskarich (brother, Paul)

9:00 a.m. - St. Thomas Aquinas Special Intention

SATURDAY, MARCH 9 - VIGIL FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT

5:00 p.m. - Ave Maria Margaret (Peg) Carroll, Birthday Remembrance

(daughter, Marian Lese)

5:30 p.m. - St. Joseph Vern Kovalchick (John & Sara Pascoe)

SUNDAY, MARCH 10 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT

8:00 a.m. - St. Thomas Aquinas Special Intention (Ron & Sherry Messick)

8:15 a.m. - Ave Maria People of Ave Maria Parish

10:15 a.m. - St. Agnes JT & Lori (Jean Berry)

10:30 a.m. - St. Thomas Aquinas Audrey Rocea (Helen Zibel, David & Patty Davis)

7:00 p.m. - Cal. U. College of Cardinals

(Mass is at the Natali Center at Cal U)


Collective Parish Weekly Calendar

Ave Maria Saint Agnes

Saint Thomas Aquinas

Saint Joseph

Sunday, March

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CCD Class grade 6, 7, 8 6:00 p.m. (Rel. Ed. Center) (Sacrament of Penance)

CCD Class grade 6, 7, 8 6:00 p.m. (Rel. Ed. Center) (Sacrament of Penance)

Rel. Ed. Classes 9:10 a.m. -10:30 a.m. 3rd Floor Classrooms St. Thomas Aquinas / Anointing Mass 10:30 a.m.

Social Hr. after 10:30 a.m. Mass

Mass at Cal U Natali Center 7:00 p.m.

Donations for Children’s Hosp. All Masses

Rel. Ed. Classes 9:10 a.m. -10:30 a.m. 3rd Floor Classrooms St. Thomas Aquinas

Donations for Children’s Hosp.

Monday, March

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CCD Classes Gr. K-5 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Sacrament of Penance)

St. Vincent De Paul Society Meeting 6:00 p.m. (St. Agnes Social Hall)

RCIA at St. Thomas Aquinas 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

CCD Classes Gr. K-5 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Sacrament of Penance)

St. Vincent De Paul Society Meeting 6:00 p.m. (St. Agnes Social Hall)




Tuesday, March

5

Women’s Guild Meeting 7:00 p.m. (Rel. Ed. Center)

Ladies Guild Meeting 7:00 p.m. (social hall)

Wednesday, March

6

Bible Study at St. Thomas Aquinas 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Bible Study at St. Thomas Aquinas 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Penance Service 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, March

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Annulment Presentation 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. 1st floor of church

Friday, March

8

Stations of the Cross 7:30 p.m.


Fish Fry 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.



Fish Fry 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, March

9

Lenten Reflection 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. STTA Church




Sunday, March

10

CCD Class grade 6 6:00 p.m. (Rel. Ed. Center) Confirmation Class 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. (Bentleyville K of C Hall)

CCD Class grade 6 6:00 p.m. (Rel. Ed. Center) Confirmation Class 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. (Bentleyville K of C Hall)

Rel. Ed. Classes 9:10 a.m. -10:30 a.m. 3rd Floor Classrooms STTA

Confirmation Class 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. (Bentleyville K of C Hall)

Rel. Ed. Classes 9:10 a.m. -10:30 a.m. 3rd Floor Classroom STTA

Confirmation Class 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. (Bentleyville K of C Hall)


Events

Anointing Masses - St. Thomas Aquinas / St. Joseph

At St. Joseph Parish on Saturday, March 2nd (5:30 pm) and St. Thomas Aquinas Parish on Sunday, March 3rd (10:30 am), we will have a Mass combined with the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick following the homily. A light reception will follow the Mass as a gesture of prayerful support by our faith communities.

St. Agnes Ladies Guild - St. Agnes

The Saint Agnes Ladies Guild will meet on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Agnes social hall. Hostesses are Chris Quinn, Carol Oshetsky and Helen Ridge. New members are welcome!

Women’s Guild Meeting - Ave Maria

The Ave Maria Women’s Guild will meet on Tuesday, March 5 at 7:00 p.m. at the religious education center. We will begin collecting dues for the 2013 year. New mem-bers are always welcome!

Calendar Party - St. Thomas Aquinas

The Saint Thomas Aquinas Social Committee is host-ing it’s second Annual Calendar Party on Sunday, April 14, 2013. If you would like information on hosting a table, please contact the administration office: 724-938-3204.

Seven Church Pilgrimage – Holy Thursday Evening

Ave Maria / St. Agnes One of the ancient customs of Holy Thursday – following the Mass of the Lord’s Supper – is to travel in pilgrimage to pray in churches on this evening of the institution of the Most Holy Eucharist, the beginning of the Sacred Easter Triduum. Father Ed will be leading a Seven Church Pilgrim-age, by bus, on Holy Thursday, March 28, 2013. The bus will depart the Ave Maria Parish parking lot following the Mass of the Lord’s Supper (around 8:20 p.m.) In pilgrimage then, we will travel to other parishes in our area to pray be-fore the Most Blessed Sacrament on this night. You and your families are really encouraged to consider joining in the Seven Church Pilgrimage. Kindly telephone the parish administration center by dialing: 724-239-3591 or 724-632-5858 to reserve seats on the bus. The cost is $5.00 per fam-ily for the bus.

Lenten Guided Reflection - All Parishes Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish will be holding a Lenten Guided Reflection on the “Return of the Prodigal Son”. It will be held on Saturday, March 9th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Saint Thomas Aquinas Church. Father Mike will be leading this spiritual reflection.

Acknowledgements

Help Needed - St. Thomas Aquinas Last Spring, Father George Moneck met with a commit-tee of parishioners to discuss some updates to Saint Thomas Aquinas Church. It was agreed upon that the church would be painted, Stations of the Cross would be added, and additional materials would be placed around the Crucifix and Stations to accentuate them. Father Mike was in agreement with these changes and additional materials were purchased to update the altar linens. Anyone inter-ested in sewing these items, please contact the administra-tion center. All help is greatly appreciated.

Web-Site Design - Ave Maria

Father Ed is looking for volunteers to assist in the design and implementation of a web-site for Ave Maria Parish. If you have computer skills and are available and interested in taking on this project, please contact Father Ed at the parish administration center by telephone: 724-239-3591.

Repast Committee - St. Agnes Saint Agnes Parish has a repast committee that is willing to cook and serve a meal in the social hall following a funeral. You need not be a member of STA to take advan-tage of this service. For more information, contact Steve Kime at 724-632-6734.

Parish Assembly for Saint Agnes - St. Agnes A Parish Assembly was held last Sunday at Saint Agnes Parish. Gratitude is expressed to the Pastoral and Finance Council members who offered presentations: Cindy Katruska, Bernie Kurjanowicz, Steve Bobish and Patty Prek-rel as well as to all the members of both councils who con-tinue to dedicate so much prayer, effort and generosity of time as we strive to address important matters of our parish. Steve Bobish and Bernie Kurjanowicz are responsible for the assembly of the Power Point presentation, Lorraine Johnson assembled much of the financial data and Sister Martha oversaw the assembly of all the handouts - thank you! Thanks as well to the 86 people who attended the Par-ish Assembly and for the feedback given. The Pastoral and Finance Council members along with Father Ed will continue to collaborate closely in addressing the matters and provide updates to the parishioners accordingly.

Needs and Requests

A Note of Thanks - Ave Maria To all who sent me prayers, visits, cards and gifts when I had my accident. It meant so much. I am truly grateful for your kindness. Millie Perchinsky


Fundraisers

Lenten Fish Fry - St. Joseph The Women’s Guild of Saint Joseph Parish will be having the “Lenten Fish Fry” every Friday during Lent including Good Friday. They are located at the corner of Good and Garfield Street in Roscoe, PA.

We are open from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Menu includes: Fish, Shrimp & Crab Dinners, Sandwiches, Fish on a dish, Soup, Pierogies, Whole Pizzas/slices + so much more...All Dinners include French Fries and Cole Slaw. Please come join us and we’ll do the cooking for you? Baked Goods are needed for the Bake Sale during the fish fry.

We deliver—724-938-2660 & you can call your order in the

day before to Marge at 724-330-2011.

Ave Maria Parish $17,000.00 Benefit Ticket Ave Maria Parish is currently offering a ticket for $17,000.00 to benefit the parish. The ticket drawing will be held Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013. To purchase tickets, please contact Sister Martha at the Parish Administration Center: 724-239-3591 or Adrian Gordon: 724-239-5742. We are grateful to Sister Martha and Adrian for coordinat-ing the promotion of the ticket and to all who are able to support this benefit for Ave Maria Parish!

Pierogies For Sale - Ave Maria after all the Masses in the Ave Maria Church Hall

for $8 a dozen or telephone 724-239-2036 or 724-239-3698 to place an order.

Lenten Fish Fry - St. Agnes Once again, Saint Agnes Parish will host the annual Fish Fry each Friday of Lent, including Good Friday. As Father Ed

has been requesting, help of every parishioner of Saint Agnes is needed. A sign-up sheet has been posted in the main vestibule of Saint Agnes Church which details many of the needs: workers on Thursdays to prepare for Fri-day’s Fish Fry, cover tables, chop onions, package condi-ments in containers, bag shrimp, also baked goods are needed.

The Saint Agnes Fish Fry will be held in the Saint Agnes Social Hall (next to the Saint Agnes Church building) according to the following schedule:

The Fish Fry runs from: 10:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.

ALL DAYS Fridays, March 8, 15, 22 and

Good Friday, March 29, 2013.

We deliver - 724-632-5857 and

you can call your order in the day before by leaving a message.

Holiday Rolls & Pierogies For Sale - St. Agnes Saint Agnes Parish is once again making nut, apricot, and poppyseed rolls for the Easter Season. Forms will be avail-able in the vestibule of the church and in the social hall. Cost is $13.00 per roll and pierogies are $8.00 a dozen. You can also telephone the social hall at 724-632-5857 to place an order.

Holy Mass Miraculous Crucifixes - St. Thomas Aquinas

8 inch high blue epoxy metal cross with St. Benedict metal on the back once blessed it will have an apostolic blessing imparted to it. Available for purchase for $50. Contact administration center. Crosses will be in by Easter.

Parish Share Cards - All Parishes When returning the 2013 Parish Share card you received in your mailing, please include the entire card. Complete both Report and Parish sections with either your pledge amount or gift offering and return the entire card in the collection basket or you may mail it to your administra-tion center. Thank you for your continued support of the Parish Share Program.

Updated Website - St. Thomas Aquinas / St. Joseph

Saint Thomas Aquinas and Saint Joseph parishes have updated their website. It has useful information in-cluding a calendar with times and dates of various events, directions and can be found by goggling or by going to this

link: http://sai.calu.edu/thechurchalive/weekly%20bulletin.htm. Look for more information on it as we grow in the Church Alive.

Saint Vincent de Paul Society - Ave Maria / St. Agnes

The Saint Vincent de Paul Society will meet on Monday, March 4 at 6:00 p.m. at the Saint Agnes Social Hall. All mem-bers are asked to bring a non-perishable food item. New members are always welcome!

Boy Scouts Food Drive - Ave Maria / St. Agnes

Every year the Boy Scouts of America collect food as a part of a national effort to help those in need. Last year, the Scouts from Troop 1419 (Bentleyville) collected 1,563 units of food and we thank you for your tremendous generosity. This year, the Scouts will be collecting non-perishable items (i.e., cereal, peanut butter, laundry detergent, canned food items, etc.) at the BEGINNING of all 3 masses during the week-end of April 13-14, 2013. Remember, all collected items will be re-distributed at our local food pantries. Thank you for your continued support. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Rob Michalow at 724-239-5039.

Other Parish News


Up-Coming Meetings & Events

Joint Finance Council Meeting - St. Thomas Aquinas / St. Joseph The Finance Councils of Saint Thomas Aquinas and Saint Joseph Parishes will meet on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at the administration center. All members are requested to attend.

CDA - Ave Maria The Ave Maria CDA will meet on March 19 at 6:00 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall.

Children’s Stations of the Cross - St. Thomas Aquinas / St. Joseph Saint Thomas Aquinas and Saint Joseph Parishes will have a Children’s Stations of the Cross on Friday, March 22, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at Saint Thomas Aquinas Church.

Mark Your Calendars for Vacation Bible School - Ave Maria / St. Agnes Our Vacation Bible School is back!!! Please mark your calendars: June 17, 18, and 19, 2013, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. to be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall. This year’s theme will be “A Bug Safari”. Volunteers are welcome! Contact: Sue for more information at 724-239-5270.

Day of Recollection at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church All Christian men and women are invited to a Day of Recollection at Our Lady of the Miraculous medal Church at 300 Pike Street, Meadowlands, PA, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2013. Cost is $10.00. Retreat Master is Father Michael Greb. Muffins and coffee will be served at 9:00 a.m. and luncheon will also be provided. Reservations are to be received no later than March 8. Contact Nancy at 724-746-1274 or Sandy at 724-225-8227 to register.

Bentworth Ministerium Community Choir The Bentworth Ministerium Community Choir will pre-sent: “Forsaken,” a Lenten Cantata on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Christian Assembly Church. All are welcome!

Women’s Retreat

Christian Assembly of God Church in Bentleyville is sponsoring a Women’s Retreat “Reflecting the Beauty of the Lord” on Saturday, March 9, 2013 from 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Christian Assembly of God Church in Bentley-ville. Telephone 724-239-2351 for more information.

8th Annual Gathering of Catholic Men

The 8th Annual Gathering of Catholic Men will be on Sat-urday, April 6, 2013 at the A.J. Palumbo Center at Du-quesne University. For information and tickets log on to: www.cmfpitt.org.

Men’s Rally in the Valley

Come lift up the Lord with your brothers at the “Guardians of Honor” to be held at Christian Assembly Church, 100 Meadow Drive, Bentleyville on Saturday March 16, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. A continental break-fast will be served from 8 to 9 a.m. followed by the presenta-tion. Join us afterward for lunch at King’s Restaurant. Contact: Bill Day at 412-559-0312 for more information.

Second Collection - All Parishes Next weekend, March 9/10, 2013 – all parishes in the Diocese of Pittsburgh are asked to take up a combined second collection to benefit three important projects within the Catholic Church in the United States:

Catholic Home Missions Appeal The Catholic Home Missions Appeal supports Home Missions in places like Appalachia, the Deep South, the Southwest, and the Rocky Mountain states where the Catholic Church struggles just to keep parishes open and to educate the children in the faith. Home mission parishes face priest shortages, parishioner poverty, unemployment, difficult or isolated terrain, religious hostility and other cir-cumstances that impact their practice of the faith. The Catholic Home Missions Appeal helps build community within the Church and works for the common good of Catholics in the United States.

National Collection for Black and Indian Missions One of the oldest collections in the Church first taken in 1884, the National Black and Indian Mission Collection as-sists with the evangelization of Black, American Indian, Eskimo and Aleute communities. Poor churches and schools greatly depend on these funds to continue their local programs and pastoral activities.

Catholic Campaign for Human Development The Catholic Campaign for Human Development was established 43 years ago to help people across the nation break the cycle of poverty. CCHD supports low-income people as they work together to advance opportunities, create jobs and improve access to services for the dis-abled. You are invited to be as generous as you are able to this special second collection next weekend, March 9/10, 2013. Thank you!

Community News & Events Collection Next Weekend


Lenten Penance Services Begin this Week This week, the Lenten Penance Services will begin. Sunday, March 3, 2013 and Monday, March 4, 2013 - the CCD religious education students will have the opportunity to participation in the Sacrament of Penance - parents and guardians are also welcomed to receive the Sacrament.

On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in Saint Joseph Church, Roscoe will be the first Lenten Penance Service. Father Mike and Father Ed will be present to offer individual confessions.

How long has it been since your last confession? Come to church and be reconciled with God. Do you know someone who has not been to confession in a while - invite them to come with you. Be a disciple of Jesus and evangelize, reach out to inactive and alienated Catholics, be the bridge to lead others to Christ in the Sacrament of Penance!

Confirmation Class - All Parishes

The next Confirmation Class of all four parishes will be on Sunday, March 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Bentleyville Knights of Columbus Hall.

CCD Classes - Ave Maria / St. Agnes

The 6 grade students will have CCD Class next Sunday, March 10 at 6:00

p.m. at the Religious Education Center.

First Holy Communion - Ave Maria / St. Agnes If you have a child at Ave Maria or Saint Agnes Parishes attending Catholic School and they will be receiving their First Holy Communion this year, please telephone the Administration center and leave your name and telephone number.

Stations of the Cross Fridays during Lent - March 8, 15, 22

Each Friday of Lent, Stations of the Cross are offered for the spiritual benefit of our parishioners. All are welcome. These opportunities for prayer are being offered to help you to grow closer in relationship to the Lord and his Church, es-pecially in this season of Lent in this “Year of Faith.” Plan to join us for prayer! For your convenience Listed below is the Friday schedule for Stations of the Cross in our district:

Saint Joseph - 6:00 p.m.

Saint Agnes - 6:30 p.m.

Saint Thomas Aquinas -7:00 p.m.

Saint Oliver Plunkett - 7:00 p.m.

Ave Maria - 7:30 p.m.

Religious Education / Faith Formation

Lenten Penance Services - All Parishes St. Joseph - March 6, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. St. Thomas Aquinas - March 11, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. St. Agnes - March 13, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Ave Maria - March 18, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. St. Oliver Plunkett - March 27, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.

“The Little Black Books” - Spiritual Reading/

Enrichment - All Parishes

Each of our parishes will be distributing “The Little Black Books” which contain a six minute spiritual reflection for each day of the Lenten season through Holy Week and the Easter Triduum, culminating with Easter Sunday. The spiritual reflections are based in the ancient practice of praying the Scriptures called: lectio divina. The hallmarks of the season of Lent for us as Catholics are: prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Please take a copy of “The Little Black Book” and consider using the meditations each day of this season to strengthen your relationship with the Lord, especially in this “Year of Faith.”

Ministry Updates with Protecting God's Children

Saint Thomas Aquinas / St. Joseph

On Wednesday, February 6th, the new altar servers were commissioned and they will be added to the server schedule beginning in March. As for the other liturgical ministries, there will be upcoming meetings so that both current and new ministers will be trained in the proper guidelines for both of our parishes. As we schedule these training sessions, we will make sure that everyone has proper clearance in the "Protecting God's Children" database. Current ministers will have to update their accounts and new ministers will have to enter their information. We would like to thank all those in advance who are volunteering their time and talents to build up our faith communities.

In Memoriam

P LEASE PRAY for the repose of the soul of

Nellie Albani who was buried last week from Ave Maria

Parish. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful de-

parted, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. AMEN.


Pastor’s Corner

Inspired by the generosity of our young people and their desire to serve the helpless, I make a plea to all of our parishes to anyone who would like to make a substantial donation to our charity with Children's Hospital. With over three hundred sick young people in Children's Hospital, we have an obligation to bring them the faith, hope, and love of Jesus Christ through a small gesture of love. Not only will the California University Catholic Students raise enough money for every child to get a book bag, water bottle, stuffed

animal, and a party hosted in their honor, but through your private donations, they will also be able to pur-chase larger gifts for the children in need. Please make your donations payable to "St. Thomas Aquinas Church" with a Memo stating "Children's Hospital Charity" and mail them to either administration center. Your donations will make a difference in the lives of our youth locally.

Cal U's Children's Hospital Spring Fling

This Weekend - St. Thomas Aquinas / St. Joseph

For the past few years, the Cal ROCKS Newman Club has done charitable work locally by donating to Children's Hospital. Begun by the inspiration of Eric Trosch, one of the students at California University and a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, they created an annual event by which Catholic students donate enough stuffed animals for every child at the hospital. As of last year, the hospital asked Cal ROCKS to host a party for the children and the event has been official called, "The Annual Cal U Spring Fling." Since this is a major charitable event for our area, the students will be speaking at all the Masses concerning this event and will be collecting donations after Mass. Every year our parishes donate on an average of $2,000 that significantly helps the charitable cause. Therefore we ask that you bring your donations to the weekend Masses on March 2nd & 3rd. On behalf of our students, thank you for your generous support and prayers.

Lenten Nullity Presentations - St. Thomas Aquinas The Tribunal office will be providing a 45-minute presen-tation in each of the four Vicariates of the diocese. The pur-pose of the talk is to provide information about the nullity process and help those wanting to begin the process to do so by receiving the initial paperwork at the meeting. The talks are directed toward those who have a desire for adult education regarding this often misunderstood subject. Peo-ple involved in RCIA as teachers or directors may have a special interest in attending this talk. All presentations will begin at 7:00pm and are free. Registration is not required, but to plan for chairs and refreshments please let us know that you are coming at [email protected] or call 412/456-3033. Presentations are scheduled as follows: 2/26 St. Joan of Arc, South Park, Domremy Pavilion; 2/28 St. Mary of the Assumption, Glenshaw, Marian Hall; 3/4 Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Natrona Heights, Patterson Hall; 3/7 St. Thomas Aquinas, California, main Church/1

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floor; 3/11 St. James, Sewickley, Gathering Space; 3/14 St. Gregory, Zelienople, Blue Room.

Reverend Michael A. Zavage, Pastor Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish and Saint Joseph Parish

Director of Campus Ministry, California University of Pennsylvania

MERCY God is mercy. That seems to be

the main message of the reading from

Exodus. God has seen the suffering of the

Israelites and promises mercy and rescue.

From then on, God is to be known as the

God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Paul calls his readers to continue

to grow in the faith. The God who rescued

Israel also rescues them. As beneficiaries of

God’s mercy, Christians must keep on working, doing their part to

become ever more trusting and loving people of God.

The Gospel’s second section is a homey story about

God’s mercy. Against the advice of the land owner, the vinedresser

pleads for mercy—and shows mercy—to allow the poor fig tree

yet another year to become productive. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Prayer during the time of election of a new Pope

O God, eternal shepherd,

who govern your flock with unfailing care,

grant in your boundless fatherly love

a pastor for your Church

who will please you by his holiness

and to us show watchful care.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you

in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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Please Remember In Your Prayers

Memorial Donations are gratefully acknowledge To Ave Maria Parish: In memory of: Joseph Forte From M/M Stan Glowaski.

Memorial Donations are gratefully acknowledge To Saint Agnes Parish: In memory of: Frances Pagac From The Minnesota Vikings Football Team.

Sanctuary Candles The Sanctuary Candles will burn at our parishes this week for the following intentions:

Saint Agnes Parish

In Memory of † Sonny Kurjanowicz requested by Bea Kurjanowicz.

Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish

In Memory of † Angelo Messina requested by Evelyn Messina & Family.

Saint Joseph Parish

In Memory of † Lucy Uhutch requested by Lucretia McCrory.

Ave Maria : William Andrachick, Stanley Anderson,

Annette Barisa, Sue Barry, James Beatty, Loretta Bostich, Carolyn Bundash, Gertrude Butti, Tillie Cyanovich, Helen Czarniecki, Elaine Dzimiera, Norma Fava, Melissa Gaso, Mary Gosney, Helen Grybosky, Harris sisters, John Kestner, Donna Knowlson, Aiden Knox, Mark & Joseph Kovach Family, Steven, Rattot Kovach & sons, Yolanda Kovach, Jamie Martin Kudas, Bentley MacDonald, Marge Mayernak, Kacey Miller, John Misko, Dave Morris, Addalynne Morrison, William Noble, Jessie Perri, Braiden Pike, Jack Pivovarnik, Betty Pordash, Mary Puskarich, Aaron Segedi, Mary Seibert, Dolly Sekora, Dolores Sprowls, Jeraldine Sturchak, John Truchan, Peggy Truchan, Joe Volk. St. Agnes : Katy Selestow, Donna Ewedosh, Marion

Nevala, Marissa Tarr, Martha Mayton, Carol Fink, Reverend Clifford Hulings, Agnes Peters, Craig Lutes, Olan Sternback, Heather Keys, Weckoski Family, Andy Mayton, Mary Timko, Megan McConnell-Weaver, Kevin Irvin, Barry Collins, Kevin Henderson, Elizabeth Bobish, Tom Forbidussi, Carolyn Noble, Ann Kovach, Rose Morosky, Gordon Gladden, Clare Stramenga, Kay & Steve Skoloda, Dorothy & Mario Dipietrantonio, Ambrose Palfi, Ida Hajdu, Steve & Irma Yurkovich, Walter Twordzydlo, Art Ciervo, Jerry Destefano, Rochelle Gaul.

St. Thomas Aquinas : Richard Adam, Emily Adamson, Erin

Adamson, Tim Adamson, Clyde Andreani, Aiden Assad, Don Beckwith, Jeanie Biagini, Dylan Blosser, Sara Blosser, Shirlene Borsos, Roy Brasher, Bernadette Casto, Bill Catterini, Buniz & Mariam Collins, Mark Costello, Thelma Encaprepera, Adele Fernandez, Gallos’, Anita Gibson, Giliotti Family, Elmer Gorecki, Michelle Hemas, Hutchinson Family, Bernie Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, Peggy Kelshian, Jamie Kendall, Jan Kochis, Amy Kousmibus, Theresa Kudra, Rosemary Lundy, Andrew Markovich, Jenna Mayer-Barnolotta, Teresa Messick Sherry Messick, John Morosky, Colleen Orris, Sophia Patsko, Lou Petrucci, Margaret Zavage Ptak, Catherine Powell, Bari Rartanes, Larry Romboski, Shari Russell, Jean Sullenberger, Mary Ann Salsbury, John F. Scrip, Rachel Scrip, John Sheehan, Eugene Tarquinio, Sherry Terrant, Cathy Timlin, Kyle Turner, Joan Zavage, Kimberly Zavage, Mike Zavage Sr., Paul Zimcosky, Irene Zoppetti.

St. Joseph : William Catterini, Jack Bilsky, John

Yadamec, Jackson Hodge, Richard Adam, Summer Hill, Cathy Timlin, Lady Geogagis, Richard Rakas, Cindy Zimmerman, Russ Protin, Joan Flynn, Roschelle Pavliky, Amy Koussmnbus, Samantha Savage, Tammy Savage.

Healing Prayer Lists For Our Parishes


Second Collections

Ave Maria Parish The second collection this weekend 3/2-3 will be for the Extraordinary Expenses.

Saint Agnes Parish The second collection this Sunday 3/3 will be for The Saint Vincent de Paul Society. Saint Thomas Aquinas & Saint Joseph Parish A collection will be taken up this week and both St. Thomas Aquinas and St Joseph Parishes for the Cal U Children’s Hospital Spring Fling.

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Lenten Parish Mailing

St. Agnes / Ave Maria

Every registered parishioner of Ave Maria Parish and Saint Agnes Parish should have received a letter from Father Ed accompanied by a schedule of the spiritual opportunities and activities at for the Season of Lent 2013. Consider participating in the many spiritual opportunities to deepen the gift of your Catholic faith during this holy season. Also, the Lenten mailing contained information regarding the Annual Parish Share Program Campaign. The Diocese of Pittsburgh has assessed Ave Maria Parish: $42,938.00 for the 2013 Parish Share Campaign and for Saint Agnes Parish: $23,609.00. Each household of both parishes is asked to consider a contribution of $300.00 (initial $50.00, then $25.00 for the next 10 months) toward the Parish Share Program. Thank you for your willing generosity to meet the 2013 Parish Share Campaign goal.

Monetary Collections Affected by Winter Weather - All Parishes

Since December, we have experienced several weekends where we have had a significant winter event with snow, ice and very cold temperatures. On those week-ends all of our parishes have experienced diminished Mass participation and a drop in monetary collections. Our parishes rely upon the weekly monetary collections as an important factor in meeting expenses. If you have been unable to attend Mass due to those inclement weather events, you are invited to drop your monetary envelopes from Sundays missed into the collection basket or mail them to the administration office of your respective parishes. Thank you for your generous support!

Parish Share 2013 update - Ave Maria

Parish Share goal: $42,938.00 / Received to date: $9,160.00 Balance owed: $33,778.00.

Parish Share 2013 update - St. Agnes

Parish Share goal: $23,609.00 / Received to date: $1,126.00 Balance owed: $22,483.00.

Stewardship / Collections

AVE MARIA OFFERTORY COLLECTION

Sunday, February 24, 2013 — $3,298.25

Saint Vincent de Paul Society — $201.50

621 envelopes sent—269 envelopes received

Please remember Ave Maria Parish in your will.

This assures the parish of continued financial strength.

SAINT AGNES OFFERTORY COLLECTION

Sunday, February 24 2013 — $1,835.40

Saint Vincent de Paul Society — $210.87

264 envelopes sent—104 envelopes received

Please remember Saint Agnes Parish in your will.


SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS OFFERTORY COLLECTION

Sunday, February 24, 2013 — $1,970.00

Please remember Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish in your will.


A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE by Bud Ozar

The owner of the fig tree was impa-tient because the tree did not live up to his expectations. In families there are those who don’t live up to our expecta-tions. Imitate the gardener and give them more time and help. Don’t cut them out of your life. Love asks us to be connected, not productive.

Parish Donations

SAINT JOSEPH OFFERTORY COLLECTION

Sunday, February 24, 2013 — $1,120.00

Please remember Saint Joseph Parish in your will.


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