NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Introduce yourself to one of our greeters, priests, or hospitality hosts. 330 Third Avenue Carnegie, PA 15106 412-276-1011 www.SEAScarnegie.org Pastor: Fr. David Poecking Parochial Vicar: Fr. Robin Evanish SUNDAY MASS Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, & 11:30 a.m. WEEKDAY MASS Monday - Saturday • 8:00 a.m. Monday - Wednesday - Friday • Noon CONFESSIONS Saturday 11:00 a.m. to Noon or by appointment DECEMBER 3, 2017 SHOW US LORD, YOUR LOVE; AND GRANT US YOUR SALVATION.. PSALM 85:8
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N E W M E M B E R S W E L C O M E Introduce yourself to one of our greeters, priests,
Parish phone: 412-276-1011 Emergencies after hours call: 412-276-2353 Fax: 412-276-0816 Email: [email protected] Pastor: Fr. David Poecking ext. 212 Parochial Vicar: Fr. Robin Evanish ext. 213
Business Manager: Tim Castello ext. 216 Pastoral Associate: Tess Keddie ext. 221 Pastoral Associate: Steve Geitgey ext. 217 Music & Liturgy: Nicholas Will ext. 219 Religious Education: Mary Kay Smith ext. 222 RCIA Director: Dorothy Fitzsimmons ext. 225 Receptionist: ext. 210
4:00 p.m. GEORGE “SANDY” PHILLIPS by the Sekelik Family
7:30 a.m. THERESA MOX by the Friday Morning Coffee Klatch
9:30 a.m. BOB AND MARGE KINZLER by the Bob Kinzler Family
11:30 a.m. MARY “MAMIE” MADERIC by Larry and Theresa Cyphert
December 4 Monday of the First Week of Advent Is 2:1-5 | Ps 122 Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord. | Mt 8:5-11
8:00 a.m. EUGENE FISCHER by Ruth and Family
12:00 p.m. HELEN MORETTI by the SEAS Ladies of Charity
December 5 Tuesday of the First Week of Advent Is 11:1-10 | Ps 72 Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness of peace for ever. | Lk 10:21-24
8:00 a.m. SAM AND MARY PALASTRO by Family
December 6 Wednesday of the First Week of Advent Is 25:6-10a | Ps 23 I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. | Mt 15:29-37
8:00 a.m. CATHERINE HARVEY by Joan, Judy, and Bob
12:00 p.m. RUDY AND ANN SMOLEY by Son, Fr. Rudy
December 7 Memorial of St. Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Is 26:1-6 | Ps 118 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. | Mt 7:21, 24-27
8:00 a.m. PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
4:00 p.m. FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE UNBORN by the AOH Div. 32
December 8 Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Gen 3:9-15, 20 | Ps 98 Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous deeds. | Eph 1:3-6, 11-12 | Lk 1:26-38
8:00 a.m. DON KYLE by Mother
12:00 p.m. MARION JEAN RUSHOFSKY by Herman Rushofsky and Sons
7:00 p.m. ANDREA FITZGERALD by Veronica Hindt
December 9 Saturday of the First Week of Advent Is 30:19-21, 23-26 | Ps 147 Blessed are all who wait for the Lord. | Mt 9:35—10:1, 5a, 6-8
8:00 a.m. THERESA MOX by Donna W. Harty
4:00 p.m. MAMIE MADERIC by Ruth Achem
December 10 Second Sunday of Advent Is 40:1-5, 9-11 | Ps 85 | 2 Pt 3:8-14 | Mk 1:1-8
7:30 a.m. ROY GREEK by Family
9:30 a.m. FRANK TOKAR JR. by Jamie Tokar and Family
11:30 a.m. JULIA LISOWSKI by Cindy
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PARISH OFFICE HOURS
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FINANCIAL
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Parish Share Gifts: $1,968
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 Angel Tree Gifts Due 10:30 a.m. First Sunday Confessions —between the 9:30 and 11:30 Masses; see page 13 12:45 p.m. Living Jesus —St. Maximilian Kolbe Room 3:00 p.m. University of Pittsburgh Women’s Choral Ensemble Concert —Church see page 14
MONDAY, DECEMBER 4 10:00 a.m. Board Meeting for Ladies of Charity —St. Maximilian Kolbe Room 6:30 p.m. Children’s Faith Formation —Bayley Building Classrooms 7:00 p.m. Bingo! —Bishop Canevin High School
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5 6:30 a.m. Men’s Faith Sharing —St. Maximilian Kolbe Room 1:00 p.m. Men and Women Faith Sharing Group —St. Maximilian Kolbe Room 2:45 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul Society Meeting —St. Maximilian Kolbe Room 7:00 p.m. Contemporary Choir Rehearsal —Church 7:00 p.m. RCIA —St. Maximilian Kolbe Room
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6 12:30 p.m. Rosary to End Violence & Terrorism —Immaculate Conception Chapel 1:00 p.m. Ladies of Charity Meeting —St. Maximilian Kolbe Room 1:30 p.m. Golden Agers Annual Holiday Luncheon —St. Luke Hall 7:00 p.m. Fr. Robin’s Bible Study —Bayley Building Classroom #5 7:00 p.m. SEAS HOPE Planning Meeting —St. Maximilian Kolbe Room
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7 10:00 a.m. SEAS Moms Play Group —St. Maximilian Kolbe Room see page 15 10:00 a.m. PIP Praying with you! —Holy Family Hall until 1:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Christian Mothers and Guild Board Meeting—St. Maximilian Kolbe Room 7:00 p.m. Parish Choir Rehearsal —St. Cecilia Room 7:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Meeting —St. Luke Hall
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8 — HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION see Mass schedule on page 14
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 6:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Annual Christmas Social —St. Luke Hall
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 12:45 p.m. Living Jesus —St. Maximilian Kolbe Room 1:00 p.m. Christian Mothers and Guild Annual Christmas Party —St. Luke Hall
This Sunday’s
Tabernacle Lamp burns
in memory of
William J., William T.,
and Sharon by Family
.
Please remember
SEAS in your
will!
The Festival of Carols and Praise with Bishop Zubik is an opportunity for families and the faithful to gather in joyful anticipation of the birth of Jesus at Christmas. Hosted by Holy Apostles Parish (South Pittsburgh), the festival will include:
Eucharistic Adoration
Holiday Carols led by choirs from across the Diocese
Praise Music led by the Holy Apostles Praise Band
Take time for yourself during the busy holiday season to be renewed in faith, hope and love.
Saturday, December 9 7:30 p.m.
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WATCH! “Be watchful, be alert!” As much as the Lord Jesus wishes you to celebrate his resurrection, he also wants you to keep watch for his return in glory. His warnings of this type are laced with ominous foreboding, as if to urge his disciples not to take them lightly. One feature of our watchfulness is the sacrament of Penance, also known as confession or reconciliation. A good confession should involve: 1. an examination of our conscience, a mental exploration of where we’ve gone wrong; 2. an act of contrition, expressing sorrow for our sin and the intention not to sin again; 3. the priest’s prayer of absolution, pronouncing forgiveness in the name of Jesus; 4. an act of penance, a resolution to take the first step following Jesus anew. SEAS Parish offers several opportunities for confession: Today, Sunday, December 3, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Wednesday, December 13, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.; Monday, December 18, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. (the penance service for children); Wednesday, December 20, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. (the adult penance service); and every Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
SEAS Parish’s principal ministry to addicts and affected persons is through SAM (Substance Addiction Ministry). SAM meets monthly and makes other efforts. Their notices are frequently posted in this bulletin.
But I’d also like to launch a somewhat more targeted ministry, SEAS HOPE Alliance, in which HOPE is meant as the acronym for Heroin Outreach, Prevention, and Education. HOPE Alliance could take a more active role in reaching out to affected persons in the community through visitation, prayer, and relationship building. I’m hoping that by listening, and more listening, and keeping track of what proves helpful, we may better understand the situation affected persons are in, and develop a repertoire of effective forms of assistance.
If you’re a good listener and want to help, or if you’ve been personally affected by addiction or an addict, please consider sharing your story with SAM or SEAS HOPE Alliance. Email [email protected] or call the parish office to make contact.
Please remember the holy day of obligation for the Immaculate Conception, Friday, December 8. The special Mass schedule is posted elsewhere in this bulletin.
The SEAS Moms’ Group meets this Thursday, December 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
SEAS Parish is in the midst of a special matching offer for the 2017 Parish Share Program: New gifts and pledges will be matched up to $25,000. At this time this bulletin was prepared, we’d only received an additional $6,000. If you’re planning to give but haven’t yet done so, please send in a pledge form or other explanatory note so that we can take advantage of the matching offer.
—Fr. Dave
Sunday, December 17, 4:00 p.m.
All are welcome!
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HEARTS SPEAK TO HEARTS
KNOWING, AND SHARING, THE STORY OF ISRAEL
A couple of weeks ago we looked at one of Bishop Barron's qualities of a "new
evangelist", that of being a person of ardor (or enthusiasm). This connects rightly with
another quality on his list, that of “knowing the story of Israel”. All of the ardor and
enthusiasm in the world won't necessarily result in effective evangelization if we're not
sharing the most important information - the 'story'.
The 'story' started with God creating a good and beautiful world, and then the fall of
man as sin entered the world. God responded by forming a people, Israel, to draw the
sinful world back to Him. As Israel fell short on their assignment, the longing for a Savior, a
Messiah became the hope. Jesus was the answer to that hope when he came into this
broken world, teaching us how to live, how to love - even unto death - and then rose
from the dead, showing himself by walking with his disciples, and still manifesting himself
even today by coming alive in the hearts and lives of those who are willing to admit their
need for a Savior and to allow him to change their lives.
The passion, the ardor, the enthusiasm in our evangelization comes from knowing that this
great story of Israel has come to its climax through Christ - in us! If we really look at our
lives, we'll see that the story is actually replayed in each of our lives. Barron says, "We're all
part of it. We’re all drawn into it. Come, become a member of His community, of His
mystical body, the church. That’s why knowing the story is so essential, is so
indispensable."
While we are still feeling the spirit of gratitude during this beautiful time of the year, and as
we enter the beautiful anticipation of the Advent Season, let's be sure to take some time
to reflect on where and how the Living Jesus is showing himself in our lives, moving us
from sinner to 'saved', and from 'saved' to sharing the evidence of his presence in our
lives with others! Reflect, and then share!
Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! —2 Corinthians 9:1
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL NO. 11143
Don’t forget to get your ENJOY BOOKS! Keep in mind – Christmas will be here before you know it! The Enjoy coupon book would make a great Christmas present! Also – it would be a great gift for someone at a local college, or a home warming gift. And …there’s always those birthdays! Contact Sam Zinger— email: [email protected], phone: 412-334-4385 or see Terry Cummings or Jim Miller.
This weekend, December 2nd & 3rd, the Knights will be handing out Christmas seals. These seals have become a major part of our continuing support of the St. Anthony's Schools and McGuire Homes and School. Each of these establishments serve youth and young adults who are intellectually disabled and/or physically challenged. Distribution of seals throughout the Diocese of Pittsburgh Catholic churches was the original fundraising method for these schools, and about 100,000 seals will be distributed this year. Each year the seal image is changed and will usually show the Bishop with one of the students from either of the schools. Please take advantage of these beautiful seals and utilize them through out this Christmas season. And as always, your continued support and donations, especially with this project, are greatly appreciated.
Brother Knights: Don’t forget to RSVP to our Christmas Party! Learn more about the Knights of Columbus, including how you can join!
www.SEAScarnegie.org/knights-of-columbus-1
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OPLATKI Oplatki is now available after all weekend Masses or at the Parish Office, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., for $3/package. Oplatki, pronounced o-pwaht-kee, is a Christmas tradition that originated in Poland. The word Oplatki means “Angel Bread”. There are 3 white wafers and 1 pink wafer, imprinted with beautiful Christmas images, in each package. The white are to be used by the humans in the family and the pink are for the family pet(s). People from all nationalities have come to love this tradition. Just before the Christmas Eve meal, the entire family gathers to share the oplatki. Usually the eldest member will begin by breaking off a piece of the wafer and giving it to another family member along with a wish for good health, happiness, etc., whatever good blessing they desire for that person to receive. This continues from person to person until all have received a blessing and a piece of the wafer. You then can do the same with the family pet(s). Take a piece of the pink wafer for each pet and give it to them along with a blessing. Pets are remembered because of the animals that were present in the stable to greet the “Christ Child” on the “First Holy Night”. So pick up a package, or two, for your family/friends and share this popular tradition with them.
TO ALL MEN OF THE PARISH: YOU ARE INVITED TO THE ANNUAL ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON PARISH
Men’s
JANUARY 26 | 27 | 28 ST. PAUL OF THE CROSS
RETREAT CENTER on Pittsburgh’s South Side
If you are interested and would like more information, please call Jim Grazulis: 412-278-0437.
Arrival begins at 4:00 with Mass at 5:30. The retreat concludes after Mass at Noon on Sunday. Come on Retreat and Experience Peace and Spiritual Renewal. Spend some time in the Fellowship of other men from our Parish.
Penance Opportunity A priest will hear confessions after the 9:30 Mass and before the 11:30 Mass TODAY! December 3
The Sacrament is also available every Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until Noon (also by appointment). See our website for more information: www.SEAScarnegie.org
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WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS You are invited to join us on
Monday, December 4th at Peter’s Place. We will meet at 1:00 p.m. just to talk and eat.
This month, you can participate in a $5.00 Grab Bag Exchange (if you wish)!
All are welcome! Please Call Dorothy Montani with questions or to let her know that you are coming: 412-279-5872
If possible, please bring an item for our St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry.
See you there! —Dorothy
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SEAS WELCOMES
The University of Pittsburgh Women’s Choral
Ensemble
3:00 P.M. TODAY IN OUR CHURCH
DON’T MISS THIS BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAY CONCERT!
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
of the Blessed Virgin Mary
—A Holy Day of Obligation—
Mass Schedule: Thursday, December 7
Anticipated Mass at 4:00 p.m. Friday, December 8
8:00 a.m. 12:00 noon 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 13 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Be forgiven. Come to confession.
Refreshments Served Admission: Free-will offering
Sponsored by the Ladies of Charity and the Christian Mothers and Guild
YOUTH GROUP! TODAY!
December 3
12:45-2:45 PM CARNEGIE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
GAMES Foosball Air Hockey
Basketball PIZZA FAITH
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Annual
Christmas Cookie Sale!
with 55” Smart TV Raffle!
SATURDAY DECEMBER 16
Noon to 6:00 p.m. in Holy Family Hall
PURCHASE RAFFLE TICKETS AFTER MASSES ON DEC. 2/3 & 9/10. WINNER, DRAWN ON DEC. 16, NEED NOT BE PRESENT.
Calling ALL Bakers: We need your help to make our cookie sale a success! Dust off your mixer and crack some eggs! Make your favorite family recipe, or try something new! Then take your Christmas cookies to St. Luke Hall anytime on December 15, or between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. on the 16th. We will package them for the sale; you just get them here! Let’s make this our best sale ever!
SEAS Christian Mothers & Guild
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IN ADDITION TO TAKING PART IN LITURGICAL OPPORTUNITIES AND MINISTRY EXPERIENCES THIS ADVENT, CONSIDER
PUTTING YOURSELF INTO AN ADVENT OF ADVENTURE … GO TO FORMED.ORG AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE
MANY ADVENT TALKS, PROGRAMS, MOVIES, BOOKS, ETC. THAT ARE THERE WAITING FOR YOU TO SIMPLY SIGN IN!
Here is just a sampling:
For Children:
Kristoph and the First Christmas Tree
O Holy Night: What Christmas is About (with Brother Francis)
The Story of Nicholas: The Boy Who Became Santa
The King is Born
The Story of Christmas
For Adults:
A Journey Through Advent by Bishop Robert Barron
ECHO Part One: The Creed Lesson II: God Comes to Meet Us by Bishop Donald Hying
The True Meaning of Christmas by Archbishop Fulton Sheen
The Mystery of Christmas by Fr. Larry Richards
Prepare the Way of the King by Scott Hahn
Mary Of Nazareth
The Story of the Nativity
Joseph of Nazareth
Glory to the Newborn King by Lindsay Todd
God Made Man by Fr. Shannon Collins
St. Joseph: Patron of the Universal Church by Dr. Mark Miravalle
Advent for Discipleship Groups
Opening the Word
Come Lord Jesus: Meditations on the Art of Waiting by Mother Mary Francis, P.C.C.
This is a free program! Just use our parish code to access the programs: 8ZWH7W
Let us know if you have recommendations on any of these or other FORMED offerings, by emailing
Don’t forget to register for your daily email from Dynamic Catholic!
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NATIVITY TREE Keep Christ in Christmas for this is the reason for the season. Place a nativity scene or Nativity Tree in your yard so all will know the true meaning of Christmas. The Nativity Trees are easy to install and store.
The cost is $65.00 and benefits St. Margaret of Scotland Parish.
Order forms are available near the display tree in St. Margaret of Scotland Church lobby or on
St. Margaret’s web site.
www.stmargparish.org.
Call Audrey Henn at 412-747-7772 for more information.
AROUND THE DIOCESE
Honor your loved ones, living or deceased, with flowers around the altar & church on Christmas.
With a $12 donation, we will purchase flowers and list each name in the Christmas bulletin.
Please PRINT Information (one letter per box)
Name of person you wish to honor:
Requested by:
Is this person living or deceased? ___________________________Donation: $_____________
Name & phone number of contact: ________________________________________________________
Please place this form, along with your $12 donation per line/person,
in an envelope marked “Christmas Flowers”
Make check payable to SEAS Parish. DO NOT place form in collection basket!
Return to: SEAS Parish, 330 Third Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, before December 15
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409 Jane Street - Carnegie 412-279-6681 Fax: 412-279-0105 Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 Monday thru Friday
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