SUNDAY MASS schedule (SATURDAY VIGIL) 4:00 PM ST. ALBERT 4:00 PM ST. BASIL 4:00 PM ST. SYLVESTER 6:00 PM HOLY ANGELS SUNDAY 8:00 AM ST. WENDELIN 9:00 AM ST. BASIL 9:30 AM HOLY ANGELS 10:00 AM ST. SYLVESTER 11:00 AM ST. ALBERT CONFESSION: SATURDAY St. Albert - 12:00 p.m. (noon) until 1:00 p.m. PARISH ADMINISTRATION OFFICE Faith Formation Building 3198 Schieck Street Pittsburgh, PA 15227 (412) 884-7744 ▪ Fax (412) 884-2300 Web: www.blessedtrinitypgh.org Email: [email protected]Worship sites ST. ALBERT 3198 Schieck Street Pittsburgh, PA 15227 ST. BASIL 1735 Brownsville Road Pittsburgh, PA 15210 HOLY ANGELS 408 Baldwin Road Pittsburgh, PA 15207 ST. SYLVESTER 3754 Brownsville Road Pittsburgh, PA 15227 ST. WENDELIN 2728 Custer Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15227 BLESSED TRINITY PARISH Second Sunday in Ordinary Time ▪ January 17, 2021 CLERGY SERVING THE COMMUNITY PASTOR Rev. Stephen A. Kresak ▪ [email protected]SR. PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. Robert J. Ahlin ▪ [email protected]SR. PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. Ken Sparks ▪ [email protected]PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. Levi D. Hartle ▪ [email protected]DEACON Michael J. Babcock ▪ [email protected]DEACON James R. Grab ▪ [email protected]DEACON Daniel E. Nizan ▪ [email protected]DEACON Andrew J. White ▪ [email protected]DEACON Timothy B. Zenchak ▪ [email protected]
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SUNDAY MASS schedule (SATURDAY VIGIL)
4:00 PM ST. ALBERT 4:00 PM ST. BASIL 4:00 PM ST. SYLVESTER 6:00 PM HOLY ANGELS
SUNDAY 8:00 AM ST. WENDELIN 9:00 AM ST. BASIL 9:30 AM HOLY ANGELS 10:00 AM ST. SYLVESTER 11:00 AM ST. ALBERT
CONFESSION: SATURDAY St. Albert - 12:00 p.m. (noon) until 1:00 p.m.
PARISH ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
Faith Formation Building 3198 Schieck Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15227 (412) 884-7744 ▪ Fax (412) 884-2300
MONDAY WEEKDAY January 18 8:30 AM ST. SYLVESTER Evelyn Dudukovich: Tom Szacowny 9:00 AM ST. ALBERT George & Sarah Nixon: George & Louise Nixon TUESDAY WEEKDAY January 19 8:30 AM HOLY ANGELS Buzinka Family: Daughters & Family 8:30 AM ST. SYLVESTER Francis Recktenwald: Recktenwald Family 9:00 AM ST. BASIL Mary Ann Alinsky: Hornaday Road Neighbors & Friends WEDNESDAY WEEKDAY January 20 8:30 AM ST. SYLVESTER Roberta Tobin: Donna Sexauer 9:00 AM ST. WENDELIN Eiben & Sparks Families: Jim & Barb 9:00 AM ST. ALBERT Grandma Doman and Grandma Forkin: Forkin Family THURSDAY WEEKDAY January 21 8:30 AM HOLY ANGELS Andrew & Anna Kostrub: Jackie & Family 9:00 AM ST. BASIL Mary Ann Zenchak: Deacon Tim
FRIDAY WEEKDAY January 22 8:30 AM ST. SYLVESTER Virginia Henk: Hirsh Family 8:30 AM HOLY ANGELS Patrick J. Coyne: Judi Coyne 9:00 AM ST. ALBERT Vetis Mylo: Mary Mylo SATURDAY EVENING VIGIL MASSES January 23 4:00 PM VIGIL ST. ALBERT ▪ LH Mary & Harry Solenday: John & Joann 4:00 PM VIGIL ST. BASIL ▪ SK James Kuchta: M/M John Madeja 4:00 PM VIGIL ST. SYLVESTER ▪ KS William Boland: Family 6:00 PM VIGIL HOLY ANGELS ▪ BA Sue Wieczenski: Don & Family THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME January 24 8:00 AM ST. WENDELIN ▪ KS Eddie Lee: Cathie Simoni 9:00 AM ST. BASIL ▪ SK Living & Deceased Members of the Parish 9:30 AM HOLY ANGELS ▪ LH Ronald Kampert and Donald & Lillian Kraft: Cheryl Kampert 10:00 AM ST. SYLVESTER ▪ KS Robert “Buck” Vogel: Bob, Maria, Caitlin & Lindsay 11:00 AM ST. ALBERT ▪ SK Jeremy Dentel: The Caponi Family
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MASS INTENTIONS JANUARY 18TH-24TH
Business Manager Deacon Andy White 412-884-7744 ext. 204
Pastoral Associate Deacon Dan Nizan 412-884-7744 ext. 207
Administrative Assistants Mary Ann Negley 412-884-7744 ext. 201 [email protected] Cheryl DePretis 412-884-7744 ext. 200 [email protected]
Religious Education Team Carolyn Eisenbarth 412-884-7744 ext. 222 [email protected] Elaine Garfold 412-884-7744 ext. 221 [email protected]
Maintenance Team Jeff Jenney Len Lis Gene Werner
STAFF SERVING THE COMMUNITY
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This week our Sanctuary Candles are lit for the following intentions:
ST. BASIL
Carl Morsetti Sr
From: Velia & Jim Cotter
HOLY ANGELS
Marie & John Merletti
From: Shirlee Porro
ST. SYLVESTER
Robert Hartner Jr
From: Family
ST. ALBERT
Lori Mangiantini From: Bob & Carol Hartner
Rose & Ignazio Porro From: Shirlee Porro
ST. WENDELIN
Betty Lawson
From: Marge
parish stewardship The weekend of JANUARY 2nd & 3rd
2020 PSP STILL DUE: $ 94,251.69 Details about specific collections or questions regarding the collections can be obtained by contacting the Parish office.
MAIL IN REG/MISC $ 22,306.00 MAIL IN PARISH SHARE $ 1,923.00
TOTAL OFFERING $ 40,523.00
Blessed Lord, accept this burning candle as a sign of my faith and love for You.
Like this candle, I am ready to be used in your service without asking why and to what
purpose. Even as this candle, I wish to stand in Your presence and to be consumed in the light and warmth of our Love. Please hear my prayer
and, if it is Your will, grant my petition. But above all, make me loyal and faithful to You in
all circumstances of my life. Amen.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Heb 5:1-10; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: Heb 6:10-20; Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9, 10c; Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday: Heb 7:1-3, 15-17; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: Heb 7:25 — 8:6; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Mk 3:7-
12 Friday: Heb 8:6-13; Ps 85:8, 10-14; Mk 3:13-19,
or any of a number of readings for the Day of Prayer
Saturday: Heb 9:2-3, 11-14; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Mk 3:20-21 Sunday: Jon 3:1-5, 10; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20
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2020 PSP STILL DUE: $ 91,843.69
Our sympathy is extended to the families of:
BARBARA CORD,
MARGARET GEORGE,
CHARLES GORECKI,
THOMAS KAMMERMEIER,
MATHILDA LOPINSKY,
EILEEN LYLE,
PATRICIA SOBERS,
MARY VANO,
CHARLES VIETMEIER,
AND WILLIAM WINER
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
Readings for the week of
January 24th, 2021
First Reading — The Ninevites turn from their evil ways in response to Jonah’s message (Jonah 3:1-5, 10). Psalm — Teach me your ways, O Lord (Psalm 25). Second Reading — The world in its present form is passing away (1 Corinthians 7:29-31). Gospel — Jesus proclaims, “Repent, and believe in the gospel.” The new disciples abandon their nets and fol-low him (Mark 1:14-20).
MAIL IN REG/MISC $ 20,949.00 MAIL IN PARISH SHARE $ 1,473.00
TOTAL OFFERING $ 34,028.27
parish stewardship The weekend of JANUARY 9TH & 10TH
Together we welcome:
JOSEPHINE ELEANOR MARIE BRADLEY
Who was baptized into our Faith & Family.
Congratulations to the Parents & Godparents!
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Thoughts from Father Bob, WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
Jesus’ question of the two disciples following him is one that we may be asking ourselves from time to time. It is a common experience to think about something, set out to look for it and forget what we are looking for. Maybe we get distracted or maybe we are beginning to experience old age, neverthe-less, what we may be looking for today is a secure way to live and express our faith. At the present time regular attendance at mass is sporadic and while it is available in many forms we are not always at-tentive. Hopefully when the danger has passed we will find our way back to the Lord and a faithful practice of our faith. Jesus’ question is important because de-pending on how we answer it our salvation may be at stake. Naturally because the question occurs in the context of the gospel it directs our attention to seri-ous and important issues. Are we looking for a sav-ior to follow; a more personal and inclusive spiritual life; answers to important questions or particular re-sponses to questions we consider necessary for our well being?
Jesus simply asks the disciples of John to “come and see,” to follow him and he will teach them about the way, the truth and the life they are seeking. He invites us to a similar journey. We might rely on his weekly (daily) invitation as we hear the gospel or even to pursue a careful study of his gospel that forms us as his disciples. Throughout the gospel Jesus continues to offer the invitation to everyone who will hear his message, “come and fol-low me.” To improve our faith-focus it is good to develop regular habits of prayer and devotion. To seize the opportunities to attend mass in person or virtually and when possible to receive the sacra-ments. It does not happen overnight as the apostles show us but it begins with a desire to seek the Lord, stay in his company and grow in fidelity to him. Know what you are looking for! Seek it in the most obvious places! And do not become so distracted as to forget what you are looking for. Jesus is looking for you and will give you clues on how you are to find him.
News from Father Steve… Concerning St. Norbert Church building.
As we continue to move forward as
Blessed Trinity Parish, there are times that difficult decisions and actions need to be made to remain a healthy and Holy parish community. Sometimes that means difficult pruning so that healthy growth can continue. As you know, we have been given permission to sell the former St. Norbert Church. I share with you that we have received an offer from another Christian church community who will con-tinue the tradition of offering praise and worship to the Lord since the church was built in 1957, just in a different way. In preparation for the sale of the building, most of the items in the building were removed. All statues including the stations of the cross have been taken down. The beautiful marble statues of Mary and Joseph have been relocated to the vestibule of St. Albert the Great Church for the time being. The statue of the child Jesus is now located in St. Basil Church. The processional cross in now being used for Mass at St. Sylvester Church. The stations of the cross have been taken to the diocesan center to be relocated in another
church sometime in the future. All three altars have been removed and at
the request of the new congregation, the main wooden cross will remain but without the corpus. The stained glass windows will remain with the building for the new church community to enjoy. The beautiful outdoor grotto to the Blessed Mother has been carefully dismantled and put into storage and the statue has been relocated to a temporary location at St. Albert the Great outside of the of-fice building. This spring, the grotto will be rebuilt as it was and all of the statues will be returned as they were. Once I receive final approval for the sale, I will share with all of you the details includ-ing the church community looking to purchase it.
Having just had my home parish church that I was baptized in and grew up in be disman-tled before being sold, I know personally how sad changes like these are but I also know that it is the love and fellowship of fellow parishioners that helps us all get through them. Let us offer a special prayer for the men and women who made the St. Norbert church building possible and the ways in which it has contributed to the wonderfully loving and spirit filled parish we are today!
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A little boy was listening to a long and ex-cessively boring sermon in church. Suddenly the red sanctuary lamp caught his eye. Tug-ging his father's sleeve, he said, "Daddy, when the light turns green can we go?" Sometimes listening to what God has to say
is difficult. The message today is that God is calling us to be his disciples. Jesus is speaking to us all the time, but just how good are we at listening to what God has to say. Eli helped Samuel to understand that God was calling him. He said the next time you hear his voice reply: “Speak Lord for your servant is listening.” How well do we listen to what God has for us to do? God has many ways of speaking to us. He speaks through his word, through the words of our priests and deacons, and in the prayers of Mass. He might speak to us through our spouse or even our kids. But we must be listening. Listening to God is a skill that we really need to work on. Once you hear him you will begin to recognize his voice. Samuel was called by God to learn God’s voice and to respond to His call. The Corinthians were called to be Christ’s presence in the world and to live moral lives. Andrew witnessed his brother Simon Pe-ter, and they were called by Jesus to be His disciples and be the foundation of His church. God does not call just the ordained. God calls each of us as well. Do we hear His call? God calls all of us to be his dis-ciples…to be his presence in the world in a variety of ways. Are you listening?
Deacon Mike “In Christ: We Are One, We Are Sent”
DEACON MIKE’S CORNER
Gilmary Council
Grand Knight Andrew Warble 412-417-8419
Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit
within you. — 1 Corinthians 6:19a
PRE-CANA MARRIAGE PREPARATION CLASS Pre-Cana marriage preparation class will be held at Blessed Trinity Parish in the Faith Formation Building, on Saturday, March 3, 2021, from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Registration is re-quired with a fee of $60.00. Please contact Mike Bab-cock at 412-884-7744 to register.
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