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December 13, 2020 Third Sunday of Advent Comments and concerns can be given to our Parish Pastoral Council at: [email protected] PARISH PRIESTS AND DEACONS Rev. James Bachner…………….……...………….Pastor Rev. Adam Potter……………….…....….Parochial Vicar Rev. Fernando Torres……………..……..Parochial Vicar Mr. Mark S. Bibro………………………………..Deacon Mr. Richard Longo……………………………….Deacon Mr. Thomas O’Neill……..………………………Deacon Mr. Scott Potter…………..…….………………..Deacon Our Website: www.stteresakolkatapgh.org Parish Office 1810 Belasco Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15216 Parish Ministry/Office……..412-531-2135 Parish Fax ……….…............412-531-8543 Parish E-Mail ……….…[email protected] Faith Formation Offices and Program Locations Nancy Spinneweber, Director of Faith Formation for Children English Programs (CGS/CCD) [email protected] St. Catherine of Siena School Bldg. / 412-531-2135 ext. 20 1810 Belasco Ave, Pgh, PA 15216 St. Pius X School Bldg./ 412-563-0858 2690 Waddington Ave, Pgh, PA 15226 Marina Osthoff, Director of Faith Formation for Children Spanish Pro- gram (CGS) [email protected] St. Catherine of Siena School Bldg. / 412-531-2135 ext. 23 Patty Schwerin– (English) Director of Evangelization, Adult Faith Formation and Protecting God’s Children [email protected] 412-563-0858 Diocesan Victim Assistance Hotline: 1-888-808-1235 Coordinator: 412-456-3093 Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-932-0313 St. Catherine of Siena 1909 Broadway Ave. Pgh., PA 15216 Resurrection 1100 Creedmoor Ave. Pgh., PA 15226 St. Pius X 3040 Pioneer Ave. Pgh., PA 15226 Please note that you can follow the Parish: Website = stteresakolkatapgh.org Facebook = Facebook.com/STK15216Parish YouTube = https://www.youtube.com/c/ SaintTeresaofKolkataParish Twitter = @STKolkataPgh
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  • December 13, 2020 Third Sunday of Advent

    Comments and concerns can be given to our Parish Pastoral Council at: [email protected]

    PARISH PRIESTS AND DEACONS Rev. James Bachner…………….……...………….Pastor Rev. Adam Potter……………….…....….Parochial Vicar Rev. Fernando Torres……………..……..Parochial Vicar Mr. Mark S. Bibro………………………………..Deacon Mr. Richard Longo……………………………….Deacon Mr. Thomas O’Neill……..………………………Deacon Mr. Scott Potter…………..…….………………..Deacon

    Our Website: www.stteresakolkatapgh.org

    Parish Office 1810 Belasco Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15216

    Parish Ministry/Office……..412-531-2135 Parish Fax ……….…............412-531-8543 Parish E-Mail ……….…[email protected]

    Faith Formation Offices and Program Locations

    Nancy Spinneweber, Director of Faith Formation for Children English Programs (CGS/CCD) [email protected] St. Catherine of Siena School Bldg. / 412-531-2135 ext. 20 1810 Belasco Ave, Pgh, PA 15216 St. Pius X School Bldg./ 412-563-0858 2690 Waddington Ave, Pgh, PA 15226 Marina Osthoff, Director of Faith Formation for Children Spanish Pro-gram (CGS) [email protected] St. Catherine of Siena School Bldg. / 412-531-2135 ext. 23

    Patty Schwerin– (English) Director of Evangelization, Adult Faith Formation and Protecting God’s Children [email protected]

    412-563-0858

    Diocesan Victim Assistance Hotline: 1-888-808-1235

    Coordinator: 412-456-3093 Child Abuse Hotline

    1-800-932-0313

    St. Catherine of Siena 1909 Broadway Ave. Pgh., PA 15216

    Resurrection 1100 Creedmoor Ave. Pgh., PA 15226

    St. Pius X 3040 Pioneer Ave. Pgh., PA 15226

    Please note that you can follow the Parish:

    Website = stteresakolkatapgh.org

    Facebook = Facebook.com/STK15216Parish YouTube = https://www.youtube.com/c/

    SaintTeresaofKolkataParish Twitter = @STKolkataPgh

  • St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish 1810 Belasco Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216 Beechview

    Centro Parroquial……………….412-531-2135 Fax……………….…….…………412-531-8543 Oficina de Formación de Fe Hispana: 412-531-2135 Ext. 23

    Personal de la Parroquia Pastor— Padre James Bachner Vicario Parroquial — Padre Fernando Torres Vicario Parroquial — Padre Adam Potter Diácono — Rev. Sr. Thomas O’Neill Diácono— Rev. Sr. Mark Bibro Diácono— Rev. Sr. Richard Longo Diácono— Rev. Sr. Scott Potter

    Ministerio Hispano 412.531.2135 Padre Fernando Torres Marina Osthoff- Directora del Programa de Formación de Fe para Niños en Español. 412.531.2135 ext. 23

    Bill Scott-Director de Música Latina

    Claudia Bazán-Secretaria Bilingüe Latino web-page: https://www.stteresakolkatapgh.org/española-amp-port

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    CASA SAN JOSE Mónica Ruiz-Directora de la Casa San José

    Dirección: 2116 Broadway Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15216 [email protected] Tel- 412-343-3111 Fax- 412-343-3210 Horario: Lunes a Viernes de 10am -5pm

    MISAS EN ESPAÑOL Puede unirse a la Misa virtualmente a través de Face-book Live el Domingo a la 1:00 PM: Facebook.com/STK15216. Las Misas grabadas se pueden ver en la página de YouTube de la Parroquia: St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish www.stteresakolkatapgh.org

    HORARIO de MISAS TEMPORAL HASTA NUEVO AVISO

    Puesto que ahora se nos da permiso para tener el 50% de la capacidad de la Iglesia, cambiaremos el horar io de las mi-sas durante el fin de semana para tener tiempo de desinfectar entre cada misa.

    St. Catherine of Siena Sábado 4:00 PM Domingo 10:30 AM Domingo 1:00 PM (español) *cambió de hora

    Resurrection Sábado 5:30 PM Domingo 11:30 AM

    St. Pius X (EN EL GIMNASIO NO EN EL TEMPLO) Sábado 4:00 PM Domingo 8:00 AM * Debido a que se necesita tiempo para desinfectar el templo.

    Horario Temporal de Misas hasta nuevo aviso 8:00 AM St. Pius X (Gimnasio): Lunes, Viernes, y tam-bién Miércoles a las 7:00PM 8:45AM St. Catherine of Siena: Lunes a Sábado 8:00 AM Resurrection: Martes, Jueves, a Sábado

    Nota: Por favor visite la página de internet de la Parroquia https://stteresakolkatapgh.org/, para actualizaciones y más in-formación sobre las reglas a seguir, durante las celebraciones.

    -Quédese en casa si se siente enfermo. -Se recomienda a los más vulnerables (mayores de 65 años, salud inmunológica o respiratoria comprometida, diabetes) a quedarse en casa. Se elimina la obligación de asistir. -Deben usar una máscara en todo momento (Excepción para niños menores de 2 años) -Por favor, siéntese en las áreas designadas. -Intente abstenerse de usar los baños. -No usar bebederos. -Debe observar las pautas de seguridad con respecto a la cele-bración de la Misa, incluidas las directivas sobre la Sagrada Comunión (mantener su distancia de 6 pies en la línea de co-munión, se recomienda recibirla en la mano, no en la boca) y se omitirá el Signo de la Paz. CONFESIONES En St. Catherine Siena: SABADOS de 12:00 a 12:30 PM y DOMINGOS de 12:00 a 12:45 PM. *Confesiones en español son el primer sábado del mes. En St. Pius X: MIERCOLES de 6:15 a 6:45 PM. BAUTISMOS: Se requiere que los padres y padrinos reciban una plática bau-tismal si es la primera vez; para registrarse e informes comuni-carse con Marina Osthoff 412-531-2135 ext. 23 /[email protected], o con el Padre Fernando Torres.

    La Sociedad de San Vicente DePaul: Dentro de los límites de nuestra parroquia, hay muchas per-sonas necesitadas. Esta Sociedad anima a los que pueden aportar económicamente, en la segunda colección, el primer domingo de cada mes para ayudar a los necesitados. Para aquellos que quieran ser voluntarios de ayuda o para aquellos en necesidad de alimentos o ayuda financiera por favor lla-men al: 412-370-8936.

    PROXIMA MISA EN PORTUGUES será el domingo, 20 de diciembre a las 6pm en St. Catherine. Todos están bienvenidos.

    ADVIENTO: es el tiempo en que nos preparamos para el nacimiento de Jesús. Domingo 6 de Diciembre: 2do domingo de Adviento: FE / “Tiempo e Cambiar” Marcos 1:1-8 “He aquí que yo envío a mi mensajero delante de ti, a preparar tu camino. Voz del que clama en el desierto: “Preparen el camino del Señor, endere-cen sus senderos”. Juan Bautista nos anuncia la llegada de nuestro Salvador y a estar preparados, a arrepentirnos si no nos hemos comportado como Dios quiere, ¿qué actitud debo cambiar para ser mejor?

    ESTUDIO BIBLICO todos los jueves de 7:30 pm a 9pm. Si están interesados, por favor manden un correo electrónico al P. Fernando Torres [email protected]

    ADVIENTO: es el tiempo en que nos preparamos para el nacimiento de Jesús. Domingo 13 de Diciembre: 3er domingo de Adviento: ALEGRIA / “Tiempo de Alegrarse” Juan 1, 6-8, 19-28 “… ¿Qué dices de ti mismo? Juan contesto: Yo soy la voz que grita en el desierto: Ende-recen el camino del Señor, como anuncio el profeta Isaías”. Vamos a esperar alegres la visita de nuestro Salvador, prepa-rando nuestro corazón para recibir su luz, ¿Cómo puedo ser yo luz y dar alegría a los que me rodean?

  • COMBINED INFORMATION PAGE Page Three

    St. Vincent dePaul Society: Our parish has an active St. Vincent de Paul Society that helps those in need. Please call 412-342-8836 if you need assistance. We also need volunteers; please contact the Parish Office.

    300 CLUB WINNER

    Week 49 #242 Clarinda Joint $250

    Parish Share Goal $179,861.00 Collected $197,658.67 (as of November 18, 2020) All monies collected over the goal stay in the parish 100%

    Capital Campaign Goal $700,000 (5 year goal started June 2020) Collected $ 26,697.25 (As of November 18, 2020)

    Offertory Collection Report August 2020 Mailed/ dropped off Collections $58,263.45 OLG (Online Giving) $ 8,898.07 Total August $67,161.52 (5 Sundays averaged $13,432.30 per week) September 2020 Mailed/ dropped off Collections $41,677.94 OLG (Online Giving) $ 7,376.00 Total September $49,053.94 (4 Sundays averaged $12,263.49 per week) October 2020 Mailed/ dropped off Collections $42,739.48 OLG (Online Giving) $ 7.956.81 Total October $50,696.29 (4 Sundays averaged $12,674.07 per week) November 2020 Mailed/ dropped off Collections $49,370.88 OLG (Online Giving) $ 8,543.80 Total November $57,914.68 (5 Sundays averaged $11,582.94 per week)

    Thanks to all who have continued to support our Church!

    Please consider leaving 10% of your Will to St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish

    Want to donate thru online giving?

    http://www.osvhub.com/saint-teresa-of-kolkata/funds

    Sacrament of Baptism: A Baptism preparation session is required for first time baptisms. Please call 412-531-2135 to make arrangements. Call the Parish Office to request a church site, time, and date to schedule Baptism. DUE TO COVID-19 WE ARE ONLY PERMITTED TO DO ONE FAMILY BAPTISM AT A TIME. Sacrament of Marriage: The Sacrament of Matrimony requires a time of spiritual preparation. Arrangements should be made at least six months before the date by meeting with the priest and before any social plans are made. Sacrament of Reconciliation (CONFESSIONS): Tuesday at Resurrection 7:15-7:45am Wednesday at St. Pius X 6:15-6:45pm Saturday at St. Catherine’s Noon-12:30pm Becoming a Catholic: We do have a program to instruct those who are interested in becoming Catholic. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Please contact Patty at 412-563-0858 or email [email protected].. Religious Education: Children of the parish are expected to receive Religious Education in a Catholic school or Faith Formation program. For information or to register, please contact Nancy in the Faith Formation Office at 412-531-2135 / ext. 20, or email [email protected].

    Hospitalized Parishioners and Shut-Ins: Please call the Parish office if someone in your family is hospitalized or a shut-in. If a parishioner is not able to attend Mass, the priest and/or Eucharistic Ministers can bring Communion to the home. Parish Registration: New parishioners are asked to register as are newlyweds and single young adults even if registered before with their families. A registration form can be found on page 6 of this bulletin. FOOD PANTRY:Food pantries serve certain boundaries: —The Brookline Food Pantry is located at 1036 Brookline Blvd. 2nd Saturday of Month 9:00-11:00am. —The St. Catherine Food Pantry is located in the St. Catherine’s School Building on the corner of Crosby and Pauline Avenues. For December ONLY: 3rd Saturday from 9:30am-11:00am. Beechview Manor: Manager can be reached at 412-571-2999 or 1926 Pauline Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216. Creedmoor Court: Manager can be reached at 412-344-1540 or 1050 Creedmoor Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15226.

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    PARISH MISSION STATEMENT In the spirit of St. Teresa of Kolkata, we honor Christ by com-ing together as one faith community with the pledge to reach out to the lonely and less fortunate. Our mission is to engage in unselfish acts of kindness and compassion, sharing our bless-ings with a humble heart.

    MISION PARROQUIAL En el espíritu de Santa Teresa de Kolkata, honramos a Cristo unidos como comunidad de fe, con el compromiso de extender la mano a los más desafortunados y solos. Nuestra misión es dedicarnos desinteresadamente en actos de compasión y amabi-lidad, compartiendo nuestras bendiciones con un corazón hu-milde.

    Key to listings: RES—Resurrection SCS—St. Catherine of Siena SPX—St. Pius X

    Eucharistic Adoration: SCS—1st Friday of the month after 8:45am Mass until 10:00am (unless there is a funeral) SPX—Last Wednesday of the month after 7:00pm Mass until 8:00pm RES—First Saturday of the month after 8:00am Mass until 9:15am

    Miraculous Medal Novena: SCS—Mondays after 8:45am Mass SPX—Mondays after 8:00am Mass RES—Tuesdays after 8:00am Mass

    St. Anthony Novena: SPX—Fridays after the 8:00am Mass (except 1st Fridays) SCS—Tuesdays after the 8:45am Mass

    Sacred Heart: SPX—First Friday after 8:00am Mass

    Parish Prayer Line: The Par ish has a prayer line. If you would like someone prayed for or would like to help pray for others, please call 412-531-2135.

    READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc-9; Mt 21:23-27 Tuesday: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Ps 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-18, 19, 23; Mt 21:28-32 Wednesday: Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21c-25; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Lk 7:18b-23 Thursday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Friday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Saturday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Sunday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 16:25-27; Lk 1:26-38

    Rest in Eternal Peace

    Our prayers and sympathy are extended to the family and friends of those who have passed away recently from the

    coronavirus and any other infirmity.

    MONDAY St. John of the Cross December 14 SPX Gym 8:00am Robert Gable (Roseanne Smith) SCS 8:45am Ann and Louis Virgi (Bill Virgi Family) TUESDAY December 15 RES 8:00am In Thanksgiving (Love, Holland Family) SCS 8:45am Irene Gianni (Jerry and Susie Miller) WEDNESDAY December 16 SCS 8:45am Lexie Chaney (Chris Gedid) SPX Gym 7:00pm Mr. and Mrs. Angelo DiNardo (Sabatino DiNardo) THURSDAY December 17 RES 8:00am Stella Radley (Ron and Kathy Rudolph) SCS 8:45am Lexie Chaney (Janet Jenkner) FRIDAY December 18 SPX Gym 8:00am Deceased of Brown and Diethorn Families (Eileen Brown Family) Denise and Pete Niesen (a friend) SCS 8:45am Lillian Klein (Tina and Jim Schaum) Theresa V. Kelly (Family) SATURDAY December 19 RES 8:00am In thanksgiving to the Divine Mercy SCS 8:45am Robert Doyle (Tom Benedik) VIGIL SCS 4:00pm Sally and Alex Raddycis (Lexie and Jerry) SPX Gym 4:00pm Pietro Molinaro (Pat DiPerna) RES 5:30pm John Rosol (Ron and Kathy Rudolph) SUNDAY Fourth Sunday of Advent December 20 SPX Gym 8:00am Deceased members of Vezendy Family (Family) SCS 10:30am Michelle Kinder (Sara Hnatiw and Family) RES 11:30am James Harrison (Mary Ann Brunetti) SCS 1:00pm For the People of St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish SCS 6:00pm Portuguese Mass

    LIVE STREAM MASS

    We are continuing our live stream Masses. The English Mass is on Saturdays at 4:00PM and the Spanish Mass is on Sundays at 1:00PM on Facebook Live. All videos will remain available on our Parish YouTube channel. A Wor-ship Aid can be found in the events announcement and on the website. Visit our Website at:

    WWW.STTERESAKOLKATAPGH.ORG

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    SHEPHERD'S HEART— Donated yarn is needed to make warm items for this winter. Monetary and grocery store gift cards are greatly appreciated and may be placed in the offerto-ry basket in an envelope marked "Shepherd's Heart". FOOD PANTRY AT ST. CATHERINE—Volunteers are needed for packing bags once or twice a month. It would take about an hour. Please contact 412-342-8836. OPERATION SAFETY NET LUNCHES—Every second Wednesday of the month, 60 lunches are prepared for the homeless. Donations of crackers, snacks, juice, fruit cups or pudding are needed and greatly appreciated. Also, gift cards for Aldi’s can be donated to purchase bread, meat and fresh fruit. Aldi’s $50 gift card covers these expenses. TERESA’S TABLE is our meal ministry for the parishioners of Saint Teresa of Kolkata Parish. To provide for our sisters and brothers in need, we will always have nearly 100 com-plete, nutritious meals and soups in our freezer. Meals are available for delivery to the homes of those who may be com-ing home from the hospital, or who are just struggling in some way. If you or a parishioner you know needs a little help from our kitchen, contact the Parish Office and leave a message for Patty Schwerin, and she will get in touch with our meal team and delivery team. Just reheat and relax, and know that you are loved!—To make our frozen homemade meals more available to you or your family members, you may stop by our table at the St. Catherine Food Bank on the first and third Saturdays during December from 8:30 am to 10:30 am.

    St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish Membership Form NAME:____________________________ ADDRESS:_______________________________ CITY:_____________________ STATE: _____ ZIP:________ PHONE:_________________

    Please check one: ___ New Registration ____Change of Address ___Moving out of Parish ___ Wants Envelopes

    Please drop Membership Form into the offertory basket or mail to Parish Office

    PARISH SPIRITUAL OPPORTUNITIES

    PARISH OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES

    PARISH ROSARY– We pray as a group of Parishioners on Zoom every day at 6:00PM (except SATURDAYS). Please join us. To receive the link, please contact the par-ish office email at [email protected], and we will email you the link to get in. It is a great way to pray to-gether and see some of your parish friends!

    BIBLE STUDY is held virtually each Tuesday from 7:00 to 8:00pm with Fr. Adam Potter. Contact the Parish Office to get information on how to connect.

    FAMILY HOLY HOUR — Every 3rd Monday of the month from 9:45-10:45am. We will be using the chapel at St. Pius X school building. (If we get a larger group we will use the temporary Church in the gym or both.) This is a great oppor-tunity to show your children the power of Jesus in the Eucharist and spend time in prayer together. Please join us on:

    December 21, 2020 & January 17, 2021

    RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA) Our program offers an oppor tunity to come togeth-er in a small group setting to learn more about our faith. The sessions prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist during the Easter season. You are welcome to participate in the process with our ques-tions, your insights and your faith story in a warm accepting setting. We anticipate sessions to begin in September and will be held in St. Pius X school building. For information, call Patty Schwerin at 412-563-0858 or email [email protected]

    REJOICING "(The desert) will bloom with abundant flowers and rejoice with joyful song." "Rejoice in the Lord always!" "Shout for joy, O daughter Zion!" The Scriptures for the Third Sunday of Advent proclaim their message in no uncertain terms: Rejoice! Joy is all around us and our celebration of Advent calls us to discover it. The joy that the Scripture passages speak about is not a joy that equates with hilarious laughter. It is a joy that comes from a security with our God, those around us, and our place in the world. It is the joy Isaiah describes when he writes, "I rejoice heartily in the Lord, in my God is the joy of my soul." It is a joy that cannot be bought or obtained from artificial highs. It is a joy that comes from our living faith in a living God. It is the joy we feel as we approach the birth of our Savior and remember the awesome beauty of what happened on that cold Bethlehem night. Rejoice!

    EWTN website: www.ewtn.com/advent/reflections.aspx

    PRE-BAPTISM CLASS is required for fir st-time par-ents. Parents are asked to call Patty Schwerin at 412-563-0858 to register and arrange for a scheduled time for this class. BAPTISM SCHEDULING—At the present time, Bap-tisms will be scheduled only one child/family at a time as advised by the Diocese. We will be able to accommodate the number of people allotted by the current mandated requirements for capacity for the church where the Bap-tism is to take place. Social distancing must be observed and face masks are required. Since we have 4 deacons, baptism will now be scheduled on Sundays at the 3 loca-tions—SCS, RES, SPX— after the last Sunday Mass.

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    PARISH NEWS

    FAITH FORMATION (CCD/CGS) NEWS: Now that the holidays are upon us, many families will be traveling and having more family gatherings. So, to keep everyone healthy and safe, we have decided to extend our holiday break until the end of January. Sunday Classes will return on January 24th and our Wednesday Classes will return on January 27th. Parents, please keep working with your children at home with their lessons and look for some virtual opportunities for more enrichment in the faith from the Faith Formation Office! May all of you be blessed with much happiness and good health during the holidays!

    PARISH ONLINE GIVING (OLG)— Please note that you can give online by going to the parish website: stteresakolkatapgh.org and selecting online giving, or by using the following link: https://www.osvhub.com/saint-teresa-of-kolkata/funds. Thank you for your generosity.

    FLOCKNOTE instructions

    Our Parish is trying to keep better connected to all of the Flock of St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish. We are encourag-ing you to sign up to participate by doing one of the fol-lowing things: By Text- When text messaging, type 84576 then type the message STK (all Capitals )

    or go to STTERESAOFKOLKATA.FLOCKNOTE.COM and follow the simple instructions. This will be a great tool for us to use for everyone and will give us the capability to better communicate to certain groups (e.g. Woman’s Guild, Lectors, Choir members, Prayerline, …)

    Christmas Dinner—We are sorry to announce that the Christmas Dinner, traditionally coordinated by Church of the Advent, will NOT be served for dine-in, take-out, or delivery this year. However, alterna-tives may be available and we will pass on that infor-mation as soon as it becomes available.

    “O” ANTIPHONS The Roman Church has been singing the "O" Antiphons since at least the eighth century. They are the antiphons that accom-pany the Magnificat canticle of Evening Prayer from December 17-23. They are a magnificent theology that uses ancient bibli-cal imagery drawn from the messianic hopes of the Old Testa-ment to proclaim the coming Christ as the fulfillment not only of Old Testament hopes, but present ones as well. Their repeat-ed use of the imperative "Come!" embodies the longing of all for the Divine Messiah. (usccb.org) In Latin , the first letters of the titles, read in reverse order, form the acrostic Ero cras, which translates to “I will be with you tomorrow.” (The Magnificat Advent Companion) Dec. 17: O Sapientia (Wisdom) O wisdom, you came forth from the mouth of the Most High, and reached from end to end, and disposed of all things sweetly and mightily: come and teach us the way of prudence. Amen. Dec. 18: O Adonai (Lord) O Adonai, and leader of the house of Israel, you appeared to Moses in the flame of the burning bush and gave him the law on Sinai: come, and with an outstretched arm, redeem us. Amen. Dec. 19: O Radix Jesse (Roof of Jesse) O Root of Jesse, who stood as a sign for the people, before you kings shall remain silent, and to you the Gentiles shall make supplication: come to deliver us, and delay not. Amen. Dec. 20: O Clavis David (Key of David) Dec. 21: O Oriens (Dayspring) Dec. 22: O Rex Gentium (King of Nations) Dec. 23: O Emmanuel (God-with-us)

    PRAYERLINE– Would you like to help pray for people on our prayerline? It is easy to do if you are on our par-ish Flocknote. Just call the Parish Office and we can add you to our list to contact when a request comes in. If you need a prayer or have someone who needs prayers, please contact the Parish Office and let us know who to pray for.

    "Peace in the Womb" Christmas Caroling—Saturday, December 19th at 9 AM at Planned Parenthood, 933 Lib-erty Avenue, Pittsburgh. For more information on caroling or Prayer Partners for Life, please contact Tim at 412-417-7822 or [email protected]

    FORMED IS BACK for STK Parish!! * Go to formed.org * Saint Teresa of Kolkata

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    CHURCH DECORATING for Christmas– We will be decorating our churches for Christmas on Mon-day, December 21. Because of covid we are going to keep the decorating simple. We do need volunteers to help but will limit it to no more than 6 people. Please call the office if you can help. Sign up is required.

    SPX– Monday, December 21 after 8AM Mass SCS– Monday, December 21 at 6:30PM RES– Monday, December 21 at 7PM

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    CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE:

    To try to accommodate the most attended Mass Time of 4PM we will have 4PM Mass at all 3 locations on Christmas Eve. Thursday December 24 4PM– St. Catherine of Siena 4PM– St. Pius X Gym 4PM– Resurrection 7PM– Resurrection 7PM– St. Catherine (Spanish) Friday December 25 8AM– St. Pius X 10:30AM– St. Catherine of Siena 11:30AM– Resurrection

    OUTDOOR CAROLING- Since we are limited on activities because of Covid, we thought it would be nice to gather to sing Christmas and Advent Hymns as a way to gather during this sea-son focused on the Hope that Je-sus brings us.

    When: Monday December 14 from 6:30PM-8PM Where: St. Pius X parking lot & grass by school.

    You can stay in your cars in parking lot, or gather out-side in the grass keeping distancing! We will also have the Eucharist exposed at the doors of the Church as we did in the past when our churches were locked. Also we plan to pray a Rosary during this hour and a half of praising our God. We hope that you can join us, and that it is an uplifting event for all of you.

    PARISH COOK BOOK- We are looking to create a St Teresa of Kolkata Cookbook—and we Need You! There are so many of you who have wonderful recipes of various kinds from many dishes to side dish-es to desserts. We could use them to create our Parish Cookbook. Help us to make our very first effort at a cookbook of our new parish a suc-cess! Whether you are the cook or it is a family favorite, we want to include all of our parish in this special book. Please send us your favor-ite recipes along with your contact information in case we have ques-tions. You can email them to Debbie Brust at [email protected] or send them through the mail to the parish office. Thanks so much for your help!

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