WHAT’S INSIDE 2-3 PRAYER & WORSHIP 4 PARISH LIFE 5-9 ORDER OF MASS 10-18 NEWS AND EVENTS 19 CHILDREN’S PAGE 20 PARISH INFORMATION OCTOBER 6, 2019 MASS TIMES WEEKEND St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 4:30p.m. (Sat), 10:00a.m., 11:30a.m. St. Margaret of Scotland 7:30a.m., 9:00a.m., 10:30a.m. Ss. Simon & Jude 4:00p.m.(Sat), 9:30a.m., 11:00a.m. WEEKDAY St. Elizabeth Ann Seton M, W, Th, F: 12:00p.m. St. Margaret of Scotland Tu, Fri: 9:00a.m. Ss. Simon & Jude M, W, Th - 8:30a.m. Tu - 7:00p.m. CONFESSION TIMES St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Th: 11:00-11:45 a.m. St. Margaret of Scotland Sat: 12:00-1:00p.m. Ss. Simon & Jude Tu: 6:00-6:30p.m. Sat - 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton - 412-276-1011 | St. Margaret of Scotland - 412-921-0745 | Ss. Simon & Jude - 412-563-3189 CLERGY TEAM Father Robert Grecco Administrator 412-563-3189 ext. 203 [email protected]Father Aleksandr Schrenk Parochial Vicar 412-276-1011 ext. 413 [email protected]Father Robin Evanish Weekend Mass Help See complete clergy & staff: page 20 Sacraments Baptisms & Marriages Call Parish Office You must be a parishioner for at least 6 months prior to requesting forms/certification. Allow 3 weeks for completion. RCIA : 412-276-1011 ext. 425 Sick Calls, St. Clair Hospital Visits, or Communion to the Sick or Shut-ins. Call Parish Office Bulletin Deadline Monday at Noon (subject to change for holidays) [email protected]
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | St. Margaret of Scotland | Ss. Simon and Jude
WHAT’S INSIDE 2-3 PRAYER & WORSHIP
4 PARISH LIFE
5-9 ORDER OF MASS
10-18 NEWS AND EVENTS
19 CHILDREN’S PAGE
20 PARISH INFORMATION
OCTOBER 6, 2019
MASS TIMES WEEKEND
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 4:30p.m. (Sat), 10:00a.m., 11:30a.m.
St. Margaret of Scotland 7:30a.m., 9:00a.m., 10:30a.m.
Ss. Simon & Jude 4:00p.m.(Sat), 9:30a.m., 11:00a.m.
WEEKDAY St. Elizabeth Ann Seton M, W, Th, F: 12:00p.m.
St. Margaret of Scotland Tu, Fri: 9:00a.m.
Ss. Simon & Jude M, W, Th - 8:30a.m. Tu - 7:00p.m.
CONFESSION TIMES St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Th: 11:00-11:45 a.m. St. Margaret of Scotland
Sat: 12:00-1:00p.m. Ss. Simon & Jude Tu: 6:00-6:30p.m.
Sat - 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton - 412-276-1011 | St. Margaret of Scotland - 412-921-0745 | Ss. Simon & Jude - 412-563-3189
CLERGY TEAM Father Robert Grecco Administrator 412-563-3189 ext. 203 [email protected] Father Aleksandr Schrenk Parochial Vicar 412-276-1011 ext. 413 [email protected] Father Robin Evanish Weekend Mass Help
See complete clergy & staff: page 20
Sacraments Baptisms & Marriages
Call Parish Office You must be a parishioner for
at least 6 months prior to requesting forms/certification. Allow 3 weeks for completion.
RCIA : 412-276-1011 ext. 425
Sick Calls, St. Clair Hospital Visits, or Communion to
the Sick or Shut-ins. Call Parish Office
Bulletin Deadline Monday at Noon (subject to change
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PRAYER & WORSHIP
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
BAPTISM: For arrangements call
412-276-1011 ext. 425
ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Call the parish office for arrangements
before surgery or if at home. If hospitalized or in a skilled nursing facility, please ask the nursing staff
to contact the Catholic priest on call for that facility.
MARRIAGE: Arrangements must be made with
one of the priests at least six months before the proposed date of the
wedding.
PENANCE: Confessions every Thursday from
11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.
Saturday from Noon to 1:00 p.m. at St. Margaret & 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Ss. Simon & Jude. Also at SSJ on
Tuesday from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.
SACRAMENTS OCTOBER 6 | TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 4:00 p.m.* SSJ Tom Sakal by Mary Ann DeFelice
4:30 p.m.* SEAS Deceased of the O’Bosky Family by Victoria
7:30 a.m. SMOS James Katus by Donna & Bill Pencosky
9:00 a.m. SMOS Frank Kocay by Cheryl
9:30 a.m. SSJ Charles Manion by Chris & family
10:00 a.m. SEAS Audrey Brandebura by the Christian Mothers and Guild
10:30 a.m. SMOS Ronald A. Stettner by Wife & family
11:00 a.m. SSJ Chuck Hammer by the family
11:30 a.m. + SEAS People of the Parishes
OCTOBER 7 | MEMORIAL OF OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY
8:30 a.m. SSJ Mary A. Bittles by Ronald Bittles
12:00 p.m. SEAS Cindy Massini by the Marodi-Massini Family
OCTOBER 8 | TUESDAY OF THE 27TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
9:00 a.m. SMOS Alice Ann Boehm by Jane Vater & family
7:00 p.m. SSJ Ronald J. Metz by Mary Frances Legin
OCTOBER 9 | WEDNESDAY OF THE 27TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
8:30 a.m. SSJ Thanksgiving for Blessings Received by Bob & Marie Sherwin
12:00 p.m. SEAS Danny, Charlie, & Viola “Honey” Marodi by the Marodi Family
OCTOBER 10 | THURSDAY OF THE 27TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
8:30 a.m. SSJ Pat Lavorini by Carl Grecco
12:00 p.m. SEAS Christopher Gonsoski by Gram
OCTOBER 11 | FRIDAY OF THE 27TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
9:00 a.m. SMOS Sam Scandinaro by the family
12:00 p.m. SEAS Michael Rose by Norma Rose
OCTOBER 13 | TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
4:00 p.m.* SSJ Ralph Russo by Mona Russo
4:30 p.m.* SEAS Rose Hare by Niece
7:30 a.m. SMOS Ruth & Dan Deasy by their children
9:00 a.m. SMOS People of the Parishes
9:30 a.m. SSJ Teresa Figura by Tom & Anna Stauffer
10:00 a.m. SEAS Constance M. Palmosina by Michael Palmosina & Family
10:30 a.m. SMOS Albert Punturi by his wife
11:00 a.m. SSJ Mark Johns by the family
11:30 a.m. SEAS Ernie DeRose by Ken and Vicki Jeffrey
*anticipated Mass on Saturday evening + Mass will be celebrated Ad Orientem
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Please pray for members of our parish and community who have asked for our prayers:
PRAYER & WORSHIP
If you or a loved one are admitted to a hospital or nursing home, please let us know so we can get you the proper spiritual care. Because of the HIPAA law, treatment facilities are not permitted to release your information to us unless you or your family give them permission to do so.
FROM FR. GRECCO
Please pray for the souls of the faithful departed
Brian Bishop Stefani Carroll Brendan Carroll Elisa Carsia Helen Cassidy Tim Castello Jr. Jean Conway Rosemarie Cyprowski Robert David Katie Denke Patty Drury Kathi Dvorak Jo-Ann Eller Patti Eurich Ron Ferrie Edward M. Flohr May Frye Raymond Giudici Brandon Gross Wayne Hayes Mary V. Hester Ruth Hoerster Sandy Hughes Noreen Joslyn Joanne Keating Darlene Kura Helen Kurek David Kushner Lollie Label Mark Laird Larry LaSota Sam Licciardello
Ben Macuga Laura Martin Sam Martin Gina Massengill John Mazzoleni Pat McCullum Kathy McGann Paul McIsaac Charlotte Morrison Col. Theodore Novak Lillian Parrotto Eva Peduto Charles Perry Diane Perry Diane Pritchard Raymond Pulaski Bucky Recaldini Paxton Renk Florinda Rosemeyer Alice Salla, Pat Sanctis Mary Socci Josephine Spalla Joseph Stanek Veronica Sujdak H. Summer Allen Turske Mary Kay Walsh Kevin Walters James Walther Elaine Zajicek Ralph Zeto
and all who are sick and in need of our prayers.
Please call the Parish Office to be placed on our prayer list. Be sure to have
permission if adding others.
This weekend we celebrate “Respect Life” Sunday. The Church teaches us that: “From the moment of conception, the life of every human being is to be respected in an absolute way because man is the only creature on earth that God has ‘wished for himself ’ and the spiritual soul of each man is ‘immediately created’ by God; his whole being bears the image of the Creator. Human life is sacred because from its beginning it involves ‘the creative action of God’ and it remains forever in a special relationship with the Creator, who is its sole end. God alone is the Lord of life from its beginning until its end: no one can, in any circumstance, claim for himself the right to destroy directly an innocent human being.” (Instruction on Respect for Human Life in its Origin and on the Dignity of Procreation, February 22, 1987)
What does the Church teach about the Eucharist? 1369 The whole Church is united with the offering and intercession of Christ. Since he has the ministry of Peter in the Church, the Pope is associated with every celebration of the Eucharist, wherein he is named as the sign and servant of the unity of the universal Church. The bishop of the place is always responsible for the Eucharist, even when a priest presides; the bishop's name is mentioned to signify his presidency over the particular Church, in the midst of his presbyterium and with the assistance of deacons. The community intercedes also for all ministers who, for it and with it, offer the Eucharistic sacrifice: Let only that Eucharist be regarded as legitimate, which is celebrated under [the presidency of] the bishop or him to whom he has entrusted it. Through the ministry of priests the spiritual sacrifice of the faithful is completed in union with the sacrifice of Christ the only Mediator, which in the Eucharist is offered through the priests' hands in the name of the whole Church in an unbloody and sacramental manner until the Lord himself comes.
I am truly grateful to: the estate of Mr. Marion Nowak for the very generous financial
remembrance for the benefit of both SS. Simon & Jude and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parishes.
Mr. & Mrs. Edward and Jodee Novak for their very generous donation to St. Margaret of Scotland School in memory of his parents, Edward and Marie Novak
Best wishes! Father Bud Murhammer, last Pastor of St. Margaret of Scotland
parish, recently announced his retirement form active priestly ministry. Folks who wish to send him best wishes may do so at his St. Philip address: 114 Berry Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15205.
Father Robin Evanish has also recently retired from active priestly ministry. He will continue to reside in Carnegie and to generously assist us with weekend masses and funerals.
Steffie Campbell Rita Castelli
Timothy Daly
David McSweeney Fiore Pugliano
Raymond Snyder
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WEEKLY PARISH SCHEDULE
STEWARDSHIP | SEPT 29
SS. SIMON AND JUDE
Regular Collection $7,111
Parish Share $2,080
PARISH LIFE
ST. MARGARET OF SCOTLAND
Regular Collection $7,468
Parish Share Gifts $1,377
ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON
Regular Collection $5,102
Parish Share Gifts $1,983
St. Vincent de Paul $1,585
This Sunday’s Tabernacle Lamp at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church
burns in memory of Frances Shagas
by Domenico, Elisabetta, and Rosa Didiano
key: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | St. Margaret of Scotland | Ss. Simon and Jude
SEAS SMOS SSJ
Bulletin submissions are accepted until Noon on Mondays.
Note: Parishes are listed alphabetically in this bulletin and online.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 11:40 a.m. RCIA | SMOS | Parish Office Conference Room 1:30 p.m. Blessing of the Animals |SEAS | Fourth Street Pavilion see page 18
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 12:30 p.m. Liturgy of the Hours | SEAS | Immaculate Conception Chapel 10:00 a.m. SEAS LOC Angel Tree Cut-Out Day | St. Maximilian Kolbe Room 6:30 p.m. Children’s Faith Formation | SEAS | Bayley Building Classrooms 6:40 p.m. Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother | SEAS —until 7:40 7:00 p.m. BINGO! | Bishop Canevin High School
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 6:30 a.m. Men’s Faith Sharing Group | SEAS | St. Maximilian Kolbe Room 1:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration | SSJ —until 6:45 7:00 p.m. Contemporary Choir Rehearsal | SEAS | St. Cecilia Room 7:00 p.m. RCIA | SEAS | St. Maximilian Kolbe Room
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 9:15 a.m. SSJ Ladies of Charity | SSJ Church Hall 12:30 p.m. Rosary to End Violence and Terrorism | SEAS | I C Chapel 1:30 p.m. Golden Agers Meeting |SEAS | St. Luke Hall 4:00 p.m. Coed Faith Sharing Group | SEAS | St. Maximilian Kolbe Room 6:30 p.m. Children’s Faith Formation | SSJ | Family Life Center 7:00 p.m. Centering Prayer | SMOS | Parish Office Conference Room
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 1:00 p.m. Adult Formation Series: The Mass | SEAS | St. Maximilian Kolbe Room 7:00 p.m. Christian Mothers and Women’s Guild Meeting | SSJ | Church Hall 7:30 p.m. Parish Choir Rehearsal | SMOS | Church
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 11:00 a.m. Lectio Divina | SEAS | Immaculate Conception Chapel 1:00 p.m. Men’s & Women’s Faith Sharing | SEAS | St. Maximilian Kolbe Room
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 7:30 a.m. Catholic Men’s Fellowship | SSJ | Church Hall until 8:45 4:30 p.m Baby Bottle Campaign begins see page 13
Each October the Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month, and the first Sunday of October is observed as Respect Life Sunday. As Catholics, we are called to cherish, defend, and protect those who are most vulnerable, from the beginning of life to its end, and at every point in between. During the month of October, the Church asks us to reflect more deeply on the dignity of every human life. Read more about Respect Life Month in our bulletin each week in October. See page 13.
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THE ORDER OF MASS
ENTRANCE HYMN | LORD, HELP US WALK YOUR SERVANT WAY
GLORIA
PENITENTIAL ACT | KYRIE
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THE ORDER OF MASS
RESPONSORIAL PSALM | 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9
SECOND READING | 2 TIMOTHY 1:6-8, 13-14
FIRST READING | HABAKKUK 1:2-3: 2:2-4
The word of the Lord remains forever. This is the word that has been proclaimed to you.
Beloved: I remind you, to stir into flame the gift of God that you have through the imposition of my hands. For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control. So do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord, nor of me, a prisoner for his sake;
but bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God. Take as your norm the sound words that you heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. Guard this rich trust with the help of the Holy Spirit that dwells within us.
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION | 1 PETER 1:25
How long, O LORD? I cry for help but you do not listen! I cry out to you, "Violence!" but you do not intervene. Why do you let me see ruin; why must I look at misery? Destruction and violence are before me; there is strife, and clamorous discord. Then the LORD answered me and said:
Write down the vision clearly upon the tablets, so that one can read it readily. For the vision still has its time, presses on to fulfillment, and will not disappoint; if it delays, wait for it, it will surely come, it will not be late. The rash one has no integrity; but the just one, because of his faith, shall live.
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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PROFESSION OF FAITH I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation
he came down from heaven, (All bow at the following bolder words) and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
GOSPEL | LUKE 17:5-10 The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith." The Lord replied, "If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and planted in the sea,' and it would obey you. "Who among you would say to your servant who has just come in from plowing or tending sheep in the field, 'Come here immediately and take your place at table'?
Would he not rather say to him, 'Prepare something for me to eat. Put on your apron and wait on me while I eat and drink. You may eat and drink when I am finished'? Is he grateful to that servant because he did what was commanded? So should it be with you. When you have done all you have been commanded, say, 'We are unprofitable servants; we have done what we were obliged to do.'"
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
OFFERTORY HYMN | FAITH BEGINS BY LETTING GO
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THE ORDER OF MASS
SANCTUS / HOLY
AGNUS DEI / LAMB OF GOD
GREAT AMEN
MYSTERY OF FAITH
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THE ORDER OF MASS
RECESSIONAL HYMN | WE WALK BY FAITH
1. For bread that is broken, we give thanks. For wine that is poured, we give praise. For life and for knowledge of the Kingdom, all praise to you until the end of time! 2. We thank you, O Father, for your name which you give to dwell in our hearts. You bring us together as one fam'ly: all praise to you until the end of time!
3. Creator of all, we offer thanks. You give us a share in your life. You strengthen our body and our spirit: all praise to you until the end of time! 4. Remember your Church which sings your praise. Perfect it in truth and in love. And gather your people all together to praise you until the end of time!
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CGS CATHOLIC PARISHES
We welcome Leo Thomas Geis into our parish family! Leo was baptized at eight weeks old by Fr. Alek. Leo’s parents are Rachel and Thomas Geis of Scott Township. For his baptism, Leo was dressed in a suit made from his grandmother’s wedding dress. The family wishes to thank the members of the Partners in Prayer ministry, as well as the many other parishioners and family members who have prayed for Rachel and Tom over the years. Praise be to God for prayers answered, and may God continue to bless the Geis family.
From left: Tom, Rachel, and Leo Geis, Fr. Alek, with Godparents, Maggie Smith and Mike Geis
Judy and Tim Castello celebrated 30 years
of marriage this past week. Congratulations!
PRESENTING YOUR CHILD FOR BAPTISM Because a child is too young to request the Sacrament of Baptism by his/her own decision, the parents take the serious responsibility for training their child in the ways of the Catholic faith when they request Baptism for their child in the church community where they are registered. The child then has the right to be nurtured in his/her faith life by that whole Catholic community through education and witness. Expectant and new parents are to attend the community of Grouping #210 Baptism Preparation class before the Baptism is scheduled. The next scheduled date for this class will be Thursday, October 17, 2019, 7 to 8:30 pm, at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church location. Please call the Office for Initiation at 412-276-1011, ext. 425 to register for this or future monthly classes.
R.C.I.A. COMMUNITY OUTREACH Candidates in this process of Christian Initiation of Adults are to be integrated into the community at every opportunity. Two weeks ago 5 of the present candidates and their team members were treated by the Knights of Columbus at their scrumptious pancake breakfast. They were quite impressed and thankful. We hope to bring the candidates into more activities of Grouping #210 as they learn what it is to be an active Catholic within the community’s many events. If your organization would like to invite the candidates into an experience or to learn of your ministry, please let the [email protected] office know. A time and date may be arranged.
SHARE YOUR JOY! If you recently got married in one of our churches, or had a child baptized, please let us share your joy! Send a photo (or two ) along with some information or story. We would love to celebrate your sacraments! Email: [email protected]
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HEARTS SPEAK TO HEARTS
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“Evangelization and the Sunday Mass” Pope Francis teaches that there are two areas that are actually intertwined as the one reality at the heart of our faith: “The Church evangelizes and is herself evangelized through the beauty of the liturgy, which is both a celebration of the task of evangelization and the source of her renewed self-giving” (The Joy of the Gospel, 24). In his vision for the Church, Archbishop Jerome Listecki of Milwaukee identifies evangelization as what we Catholics do, Catholic identity is who we are, and stewardship is how we do it. He says:
"The Sunday Mass is the preeminent place for us to encounter Jesus and grow as disciples. We experience the sacrifice of Calvary and, in response, are called to surrender our hearts and practice a life of sacrificial service. "And the Sunday Mass sends us on a mission of evangelization. The Christ we encounter is the Christ we are sent to proclaim as we embark upon the Church’s essential mission of making disciples. "We are disciples of Christ, and in the celebration of Mass, we are fed through the Eucharist, so that we may go forth to make disciples at home, at work, and in the larger community. The very heart of Catholicism is “Evangelization and the Sunday Mass”!"
Come to Mass! Grow in your understanding and appreciation of the Mass! Recognize how blessed we are that we have such a life-changing mystery as the Mass that we have the privilege of taking part in every week --- every day if we desire!
Holy Spirit, set our hearts on fire for Church, for the Mass, and for the resulting fruits of discipleship and evangelization!
THE MASS Beginning October 10, please join us in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s St. Maximilian Kolbe Room on Thursday afternoons at 1:00 for a view-and-discuss dvd program based on Bishop Robert Barron’s THE MASS. This important series will help us to understand how to fully, consciously, and actively participate in the source and summit of the Christian life – and the better we understand it, the better we can both appreciate it, and explain it to those in our lives who do not understand! Light refreshments will be served. Bring your own bag lunch. Please rsvp to 412-276-1011 ext. 421 or email: [email protected] for planning purposes.
412 YOUTH GROUP Saturday, October 19th,
6-9:00 p.m. Come hang out,
enjoy Food and Games, and meet new friends!
Ss. Simon and Jude Parish Life Center.
HALLOWEEN PARTY!! Get ready to celebrate
spookiness and saintliness!Costume optional, but encouraged!
Saturday, October 26th, 6-9:00 p.m., Ss. Simon and
Jude Parish Life Center
• Located at Camp Allegheny in Elwood City
• Cost: $138 • Grades 9-12 • To register contact Joe Farren
at jfarren210 @gmail.com by October 21st
ENCOUNTER GOD. BELIEVE HE LOVES YOU. LET HIM CHANGE YOUR LIFE. THEN, WE DANCE PARTY.
….
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GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP This Thursday, October 10, we will begin our six sessions for anyone
who has lost a loved one and needs a safe, supportive place to share their loss and begin or continue the journey of healing. It does not
matter whether you lost your loved one recently, or long ago. We are here for you. This week, we will gather in the former school building from 7:00 to
8:30. The remaining sessions will be in the SSJ Church Hall. There is no charge, and all are welcome. Please call Laura at (412) 563-3189, ext. 204 to register, or just
join us on October 10.
On October 11, we celebrate the feast of Pope St. John XXIII during Respect Life Month. Let us meditate on his teaching about human dignity and ask his intercession that all of us respect the rights of the vulnerable and fulfill our obligations to love and serve others.
Any human society, if it is to be well-ordered and productive, must lay down as a foundation this principle, namely, that every human being is a person; that is, his nature is endowed with intelligence and free will. Indeed, precisely because he is a person he has
rights and obligations flowing directly and simultaneously from his very nature. – Pope Saint John XXIII in Pacem in Terris (9), 1963
CGS CATHOLIC PARISHES
HOBBY/CRAFT NIGHT! at St. Margaret of Scotland School Cafeteria
Friday, October 11 — 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
WE will provide Coffee, Pop, Water, Cookies and Conversation AND
YOU bring your favorite hobby or craft to work on or complete with others in our school cafeteria.
DON’T HAVE A HOBBY OR DO A CRAFT? NO WORRIES!
We will provide reading materials, sophisticated coloring pages and markers, or you could learn a new skill by
observing others who are crafting theirs.
Ideas for hobbies/crafts: crocheting, knitting, wreath-making, seasonal crafts like ornaments and decorations, beading,
jewelry-making, reading, research, mending, coupon cutting; almost anything you can transport.
An adult must accompany children under 14.
RESERVATIONS NEEDED: Please call/email Karen at the Parish Office by Wednesday,
October 9, so we can plan for your participation. Thank you! 412-921-0745 ext. 130 [email protected]
It’s Free! Bring a friend!
FAITH FORMATION NEWS Faith Formation Families are to participate in the Rosary March next Sunday, Oct. 13 at 2:00 p.m. on the grounds of St. Margaret of Scotland. This family session will fulfill the weekly sessions for Monday Oct. 14 and Wednesday Oct. 16 (no classroom sessions on these two dates). Faith Formation classes will be held as normal this week, Monday Oct. 7 and Wednesday Oct. 9.
Ss. Simon & Jude Annual Holiday
Craft Show
Saturday, November 16
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
School Gymnasium 1607 Green Tree Road
Sixty-five tables of crafters and select vendors!
Chinese Auction of items donated by the participants!
Bake Sale! Food available for purchase!
Join us and find some beautiful gifts
for others or yourself!
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In the materialistic perspective…interpersonal relations are seriously impoverished. The first to be harmed are women, children, the sick or suffering, and the elderly. The criterion of personal dignity-which demands respect, generosity, and service-is replaced by the criterion of efficiency, functionality, and usefulness: others are considered not for what they “are,” but for what they “have, do, and produce.” This is the supremacy of the strong over the weak. -Pope St. John Paul II in The Gospel of Life
Throughout the month of October, which is Respect Life Month, we will publish a weekly article in the bulletin to call our faith community to prayer for those whose lives are most vulnerable and at risk. We also will include information about outreach efforts in our communities in which our parishioners are encouraged to participate.
During this first week of Respect Life Month, let us focus our prayers and acts of sacrifice and mercy on the most innocent human beings: unborn babies. The scriptures are clear on our Creator’s love and care for human life at its earliest stages when Jeremiah is told that God knew him and had a purpose for him before he was formed in his mother’s womb (Jer 1:5). The Second Vatican Council states in Gaudium et Spes, that “God, the lord of life, has entrusted to women and men the outstanding service of watching over life and of fulfilling this in a manner worthy of human beings. Therefore from the time of conception, life is to be safeguarded with the greatest care (51).” St. Teresa of Kolkata notes that, “The first person in the world to welcome Jesus, to recognize him in the womb of his own mother, was a child: John the Baptist. It is wonderful; God chooses an unborn child to announce the coming of his redeeming Son.”
Pray this week for the unborn babies who have no voice. Pray also for women who are pregnant and frightened due to lack of spiritual, emotional, and material support or familial, cultural, or governmental pressures. During this month of the Rosary, consider offering a rosary this week for an end to abortion.
Members of our Carnegie, Greentree, and Scott Township parishes peacefully prayed and witnessed outside Planned Parenthood downtown as part of the 40 Days for Life movement on October 3. Our Knights of Columbus will be coordinating a Baby Bottle Drive beginning October 12 (see below) to benefit Human Coalition, who provide holistic, comprehensive pro-life care to women in crisis and their unborn children.
Baby Bottle
Campaign
Next weekend (October 12/13), the Knights of Columbus will be distributing empty baby bottles at the end of all Masses. Please accept a baby bottle, fill it with loose change, dollar bills, and/or checks made out to Human Coalition. Return it the next week (October 19/20). It’s simple! More importantly, it helps to save children and helps families by making ultrasound images available to women contemplating an abortion. Once a woman sees the life growing inside of her, it's rare that she will continue on that path of thinking, because her heart is changed
Change the world with your change!
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CGS FAITH FORMATION
The Christian Mothers & Women’s Guild will host a
Saturday October 26
St. Luke Hall At SEAS 6 : 00 p.m . to 1 0 : 00 p.m . Tickets on sale now! Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
$35 ticket includes homemade dinner, including a dessert buffet, plus beer and set-ups. BYOB
Each ticket sold is entered to win cash prizes of $100 to $200 every 15 minutes, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m., with the grand prize
of $1300 being drawn at 10:00 p.m. —winners need not be present; see ticket for details —
This event will sell out! Call Lori Dedola for tickets: 412-302-9143
Take along some extra cash to win the 50/50, or a fabulous prize in our basket raffle.
Be the big winner in the Rotten Egg Game! Or get a guaranteed prize of a bottle of wine
with our Pop the Balloon game. Plus more games of chance all night long! It’s a night with lots of games, lots of
prizes, and lots of winners!
Our menu: Pot Roast, Chicken, Stuffed Cabbage, Kielbasa in Kraut, Meatballs, Pasta, Pierogies, Heavenly Potatoes, California Medley, Tossed Salad, Rolls.
W E N E E D S C R A T C H - O F F L O T T E R Y T I C K E T S ! DONATE NOW!!!
AS A BONUS: For every dollar you spend on your donation of scratch-off lottery tickets, we will give you an equal chance to win the whole treasure box of tickets! (spend $1, get one chance; spend $5, get 5 chances; spend $20, get 20 chances…)
I t ’ s a g r e a t o p p o r t u n i t y !
Look for a Christian Mothers & Women’s Guild Member before and after the Masses this weekend ONLY!
Let’s fill the treasure chest! We need your help!
Donations will be accepted this weekend! After that, if you want to win the treasure
box, you’ll have to BUY tickets at $2.00 each!
CMWG | PRIZES NEEDED The Christian Mothers and Women’s Guild is looking for donations for our Cash Bash basket raffle. Help us create extraordinary prizes so we can get top dollar for our parishes. We will take gifts, gift cards, and bottles of cheer. Donate one item or create an entire basket worth of gifts! If you have questions or need to make arrangements for pick-up of your gifts, call Heidi: 412-260-9280. Christian Mothers and Women’s Guild members who are attending the meeting this Thursday (at Ss. Simon and Jude Church Hall) should take any gifts and donations they have collected to the meeting.
WIDOWS/WIDOWERS This Fall, we will be meeting again at Duran’s in Carnegie. Please join us at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 7, just to talk and eat. All are welcome! Please call Dorothy Montani at 412-279-5872 or just come. If possible, please bring an item for the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry.
BOX TOPS & APPLES Our Pre-school program at SSJ and SMOS School are collecting Box Tops For Education! Now it’s even easier to participate! Register online and choose a school or mix it up. Then just scan your receipt to help the school! No need to clip and send them in! See how this works at BTFE.COM
We would love if you registered your Giant Eagle Advantage card with one of our schools! For Ss. Simon and Jude Preschool, the ID number is 1018. The St. Margaret’s ID number is 1117. Go to schools.gianteagle.com
LADIES OF CHARITY The Ss. Simon & Jude Ladies of Charity will meet in the church hall at 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, October 9. To learn more about the Ladies of Charity, please feel welcome to attend a meeting and speak with our officers and members.
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CGS CATHOLIC PARISHES
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The Knights of Columbus Council No. 11143, serving the parish of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, and Council No. 12355, serving both the parishes of St. Margaret of Scotland and SS. Simon and Jude have merged into one Council. This past August, Knights of Columbus Supreme, New Haven Connecticut approved Council No. 12355
merging into Council No. 11143. The following are the Officers of Council No. 11143, serving Group 210 for fraternal year 2019/2020:
Grand Knight James J Miller Financial Secretary Joseph A Schmitt Deputy Grand knight Lawrence J Gaburri Chancellor Mark E Moore Recorder Richard J Amrhein Treasurer Robert J Kinzler Advocate Joseph S Uzar
Warden Timothy J Carney Inside Guard Alfred Bucholtz Outside Guard Terrence R Cummings One Year Trustee Jeffrey L Pascoe Two Year Trustee Robert J Greek Three Year Trustee Michael J Knight
Pray the Rosary every Wednesday after the noon Mass , and before weekend Masses at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church.
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ST. MARGARET SCHOOL
CLASSROOM CHRONICLES Each week we will highlight the amazing things that are going on in our classrooms here at St. Margaret of Scotland School. The Sixth Grade was very excited to have met with their Kindergarten buddies a few weeks ago. They all read a story to their buddy and got to know each other. We will be doing a lot of activities together this year and they will be going to church with us on Fridays, beginning in October. Speaking of October, since it is the month of the Rosary, the Sixth Graders will be given a Rosary and learn about it and how to pray it. We will pray together in the classroom as well as with the school. The Middle-School has just finished working on their Square One Art Projects. They all did a wonderful job. Parents will be able to purchase products featuring their child’s art work. This was a big hit last year and is a great fundraiser for our school. Also, the Sixth Grade is getting ready to learn about some interesting ancient civilizations and do some neat projects relating to them.
TEACHER SPOTLIGHTS Each week we will spotlight one of our outstanding teachers at St. Margaret of Scotland School. Ms. Linda Gerrity. I have been a part of our St. Margaret of Scotland School family for the past 32 years as the 2nd grade teacher and am also a member of the parish. I am
a graduate of Point Park University where I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood. One of my greatest joys of teaching 2nd grade is having the opportunity to prepare my students for their sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. It has been and is a blessing in my life to be able to watch my students grow in their faith and love for Christ. I enjoy volunteering my time to help and support the students and school as much as possible. In past years I have co-chaired the Parish Festival and Fish Fry. This school year I have initiated 2 after school clubs for the students - The Art Club for grades 1-5 and The SMS Helping
Hands Service Club for grades K-8 as well as a Student Council Program for our Middle School. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with friends and relaxing on my porch reading and cross stitching. I also enjoy all types of crafts.
Go to the school website for more details and an order form. Click the school banner on our homepage at
CGSCatholic.org, or call 412-922-4765
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NEWS AND NOTES
TO ALL MEN OF CARNEGIE, GREEN TREE, & SCOTT:
YOU ARE INVITED TO THE
Parishioners from Saints Simon and Jude, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, and Saint Margaret of Scotland are welcome to attend the retreat, and are certainly encouraged to invite friends and family to visit as well. If you'd like more information, feel free to call either of the following two promoters: Joe O'Keeffe, at 412-429-1583, or Jim Grazulis, at 412-278-0437. Either Joe or Jim will be happy to tell you why the retreat is so important, and encourage you to think about visiting this year.
Men’s
NOVEMBER 8 -10
ST. PAUL OF THE CROSS PASSIONIST
RETREAT CENTER
on Pittsburgh’s South Side
at 148 Monastery Avenue
St. Margaret Of Scotland
CASH BASH Saturday, November 16, 2019
School Cafeteria
Tickets are $25 - includes admission to the event, dinner, and beer.
**You do not need to be present to win** If you would like to purchase tickets, please contact
At St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: Saturday, October 19, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.
At St. Margaret of Scotland: Sunday, October 20, from 7:00- 10:30 a.m.
Look for the SVdP truck in the parking lot!
You can’t miss it!
Vincentians will be there to collect clothing, shoes, small appliances, and housewares. Take advantage of the opportunity to free some space in your closets!
St. Vincent de Paul Society
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CGS CATHOLIC PARISHES
FUNDRAISER The Chimbote Foundation is holding its 54th Annual Peru Mission Dinner on Thursday, October 24, 2019, at Duquesne University’s Charles J. Dougherty Ballroom. The reception begins at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:00 p.m. The $160 price per person for the dinner is used to support the missionaries in their service to the poorest of the poor in Chimbote. Our 210 Grouping has a table available to welcome ten parishioners at no cost. Just reserve your seat by email: [email protected], or call the secretary Melissa Nosenchuck, 412-563-8524 ext. 201 Or for more information about your own table, please call 412-456-3085, or visit [email protected]. Thank you for your prayers and support..
Join Father Alek in reading, discussing, and praying through selections from the spiritual classic, the Confessions of Saint Augustine. Although Augustine lived more than 1,500 years ago, we will find that his life and his journey to faith are deeply relatable and applicable to our own lives and experiences. The discussion group will begin on Wednesday, October 9, and meet in the Ss. Simon and Jude church hall after the 8:30 a.m. Mass and last about an hour. The group will convene on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month, unless otherwise announced. All materials will be provided.
LOTTERY CALENDARS The Knights of Columbus are selling 2020 lottery calendars. Cost is $20. To obtain one, call Jim Walther 412-531-9432 or text to 412-475-5155. They make excellent Christmas gifts!
Take your pet and join Fr. Robin at 1:30 p.m.
THIS WEEKEND!! SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, at the SEAS Church Pavilion
(corner of Third Avenue & Fourth Street)
for the annual blessing of the animals.
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CHILDREN’S PAGE
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PARISH STAFF/CONTACTS
SS. SIMON & JUDE PARISH 1607 Greentree Rd | Pittsburgh | 15220 Parish Office Hours: Weekdays 9:30 am—3:30 pm Closed Tuesdays Parish phone: 412-563-3189 Fax: 412-563-8524 Email: [email protected] Safe Environment Coordinator: Bob Doyle [email protected] ext. 222 Facilities Manager: Paul Marcinizyn [email protected] ext. 211 Parish Care Minister: Laura O’Keeffe [email protected] ext. 204 Parish Secretary: Melissa Nosenchuck [email protected] ext. 201 Pre-K Director: Trish Costantino [email protected] ext. 208 SSJ St. Vincent de Paul: 412-563-3189 ext. 206 St. Vincent de Paul Society for Parish Grouping: 412-444-5424 Diocese Victim Assistance Hotline: 1-888-808-1235 Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator: 412-456-3093 PA Childline: 1-800-932-0313
Visit our website: cgscatholic.org
Note: Our parishes are listed through-out this bulletin in alphabetical order.
ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON PARISH 330 Third Ave | Carnegie | 15106
PARISH GROUPING STAFF Business Manager: Tim Castello | 412-276-1011 ext. 416 [email protected] Business Manager: Chris Manion | 412-563-3189 ext. 202 [email protected] Director of Music and Liturgy: Béla Pater | 412-276-1011 ext. 419 [email protected] Director of Faith Formation: Sharon Smoller |412-563-3189 ext. 209 [email protected] RCIA Director: Dee Fitzsimmons | 412-276-1011 ext. 425 [email protected] Communications/ Faith Formation: Mary Kay Smith | 412-276-1011 ext. 422 [email protected][email protected] Youth Minister: Joe Farren | 412-563-3189 ext. 205 [email protected] Assistant Music Director: Don Broderick [email protected]
ST. MARGARET OF SCOTLAND PARISH 310 Mansfield Ave | Pittsburgh | 15220 Parish Office Hours: Tuesday & Friday 9:30 am—3:30 pm Parish Phone: 412-921-0745 Email: [email protected] School Principal: Robert Munz | 412-922-4765 [email protected] Coordinator of Ministry and Safe Environment Coordinator: Karen Maurer 412-921-0745 ext. 130 [email protected] Parish Secretary: Melissa Nosenchuck 412-563-3189 ext.201
PARISH GROUPING CLERGY TEAM Father Robert Grecco Administrator | 412-563-3189 ext. 203 [email protected] Father Aleksandr Schrenk Parochial Vicar | 412-276-1011 ext. 413 [email protected] Father Robin Evanish Weekend Mass Help [email protected] Father Jerome Etenduk In-Residence [email protected] Deacon Kevin Lander [email protected] Deacon Jim Mackin Director of Ministry [email protected] 412-563-3189 ext. 212
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