January 13, 2019 The Baptism of the Lord SACRAMENTAL LIFE Baptism Sundays following the noon Mass. Please call the Parish Office to schedule. Pre-Baptism instruction (best between the 5th and 7th month of pregnancy) is required. A one-hour class for both parents is offered at Saint Louise. Marriage Arrangements must be made with the parish priest at least six months prior to the anticipated celebration. Sacrament of the Sick The parish priests are available for home visitation for the Sacraments of the Eucharist, Confession and Anointing of the Sick. Eucharistic Ministers are available on Sundays following the 8:00am Mass for distribution of the Holy Communion. To arrange for a visit please call the parish office. Bulletin Deadline: Articles for the bulletin must be submitted in writing 10 days prior to publication. Hearing Loop Installed Hearing Aid users Switch hearing aid to T-coil PARISH STAFF Father Joseph Sioli Pastor Father Daniel J. Maurer Senior Parochial Vicar Father Jon Brzek Parochial Vicar Deacon William F. Strathmann Permanent Deacon Sr. M. Faith Balawejder, CSSF Pastoral Associate Mrs. Tracey Buckley Director of Advancement Mr. Michael Buechel Maintenance Supervisor Mr. Gregory Fincham Music Director Mrs. Beth Guzowski Bookkeeper Ms. Kathy Kalcevich Business Manager Mr. Ken Klase School Principal Mrs. Marcella Lantzman Church Sacristan Ms. Renee Pollice Office Manager Mrs. Loretta Uhlmann Director of Religious Education Mr. Jason Zych Youth Minister PARISH DIRECTORY Parish Office: 412-833-1010 • Fax: 412-833-6624 Website: www.stlouisedemarillac.org Email: [email protected]Pastoral Associate Office: 412-833-1240 Religious Education Office: 412-835-1155 • Fax: 412-833-3952 Saint Louise School Office: 412-835-0600 • Fax: 412-835-2898 Youth Ministry Office: 412-833-5757 SAINT LOUISE MASS SCHEDULE Monday−Friday 7:00am & 9:00am Saturday 9:00am, and 6:00pm (Sunday Vigil Mass) Sunday 8:00am, 10:00am, Noon & 4:30pm Holy Days See Schedule in Bulletin CONFESSIONS Tuesday 6:30pm to 7:30pm Saturday 11:30am to 12:30pm SAINT JOAN MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 4:00pm Sunday 9:00am & 11:00am Monday-Thursday: 8:00am CONFESSIONS Saturday Noon-12:30pm 320 McMurray Road Pittsburgh, PA 15241-1616
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January 13, 2019
The Baptism of the Lord
SACRAMENTAL LIFE Baptism Sundays following the noon Mass. Please call the Parish Office to schedule. Pre-Baptism instruction (best between the 5th and 7th month of pregnancy) is required. A one-hour class for both parents is offered at Saint Louise.
Marriage Arrangements must be made with the parish priest at least six months prior to the anticipated celebration.
Sacrament of the Sick The parish priests are available for home visitation for the Sacraments of the Eucharist, Confession and Anointing of the Sick. Eucharistic Ministers are available on Sundays following the 8:00am Mass for distribution of the Holy Communion. To arrange for a visit please call the parish office.
Bulletin Deadline: Articles for the bulletin must be submitted in writing 10 days prior to publication.
Hearing Loop Installed Hearing Aid users Switch hearing aid to T-coil
Religious Education Office: 412-835-1155 • Fax: 412-833-3952
Saint Louise School Office: 412-835-0600 • Fax: 412-835-2898
Youth Ministry Office: 412-833-5757
SAINT LOUISE MASS SCHEDULE
Monday−Friday 7:00am & 9:00am
Saturday 9:00am, and 6:00pm (Sunday Vigil Mass)
Sunday 8:00am, 10:00am, Noon & 4:30pm
Holy Days See Schedule in Bulletin
CONFESSIONS Tuesday 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Saturday 11:30am to 12:30pm
SAINT JOAN MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday 4:00pm Sunday 9:00am & 11:00am
Monday-Thursday: 8:00am
CONFESSIONS Saturday Noon-12:30pm
320 McMurray Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15241-1616
On Tuesday, January 15 at 6:30pm, our parish Respect Life Group will be leading us in praying for building a culture which grows in the respect and care of human life from its first beginning at conception until the moment the Lord calls us in death.
Come to place your personal needs and those of our community and Church before the Lord, through the intercession of the Blessed Mother.
Tuesday Rosary
Mary’s Prayer Garden
Tuesday Marian Devotions
Ministry of Prayer
Healing and Deliverance Prayers and Marian Devotions — Looking for peace? Want to grow spiritually? Join us each Tuesday at Saint Louise for Confessions 6:30pm-7:30pm, Novena Devotions in honor of our Lady of the Miraculous Medal at 7:30pm followed by healing prayers and prayers for deliverance and Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament.
For additional information please go to www.stlouisedemarillac.org/ or check out the QR code.
Ministers of Prayer are asked to pray for: Emily Friday, Pat Friday, Bruce Taszarek, Ron Caskey, Pat Trocano, Ron Sustich, Sam Basile III, Patricia Flaherty, Weston Smith, Deacon Tom O’Neill, Vance DuVall, Regina Zelik, Angela Abruzzino, and Shirley Livezy.
To request prayers or to remove a name, please call Philly Sysak, 412-853-1151.
*Note: Prayers continue after names are removed.
Mass Intentions Monday, January 14 Heb 1:1-6; Ps 97; Mk 1:14-20
6:45pm Holy Hour (Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet) Tuesday, January 15 Heb 2:5-12; Ps 8; Mk 1:21-28
7:00am TJ McGarvey & Family (Lisa & Sev McMurtry)
9:00am Mrs. Vickie Bronce (Patricia Maxwell) After Mass Eucharistic Adoration
6:30pm Rosary 7:30pm Benediction
Wednesday, January 16 Heb 2:14-18; Ps 105; Mk 1:29-39
7:00am Eugene Kosior (Minczewski Family)
9:00am Joan Cooper (Family)
9:30am Morning Prayer
8:00pm Rosary for Peace
Thursday, January 17 Saint Anthony Heb 3:7-14; Ps 95; Mk 1:40-45
7:00am Jeannine Mangan (Kraemer Family) 9:00am Wally King (Anna & Ed Dunlap)
Friday, January 18 Heb 4:1-5, 11; Ps 78; Mk 2:1-12
6:00am Respect Life Mass 7:00am Dorothy Dunlap (Anna & Ed Dunlap) 9:00am Jeffrey Engel (Mom)
Saturday, January 19 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149; Jn 3:22-30
9:00am Barbara Zahn (Joe & Maria Lane)
After Mass Mother of Perpetual Help Novena 6:00pm Louis Piconi (Barbara)
Sunday, January 20 The Baptism of the Lord
Is 42:1-4, 6-7; Ps 29; Acts 10:34-38; Lk 3:15-16, 21-22
8:00am
Francis & Margaret Schultz (Mason & Schultz Families)
10:00am Claire Eileen Pastorek (Lois & Tony Mastro) Noon
Michael Eisenbeis & Bernadette Tipton (Ginger Eisenbeis)
4:30pm People of Saint Louise/Saint Joan Parishes
Special Intention (Family)
Pat Vogel (L) (Pat, Marie, Rose)
Saint Anthony Programs & DePaul School for Hearing and Speech Collection: The Pittsburgh Diocese is home to two nationally recognized educational programs for children with special needs: Saint Anthony School Programs and DePaul School for Hearing and Speech (formerly known as The DePaul Institute). A special collection to benefit these two organizations will be taken next weekend, January 19-20, 2019 at all Masses. Your donation will help Saint Anthony Program and DePaul School for Hearing and Speech to further their goals of providing quality educational programs and services for their students. Your support is critical. Your generosity will help these organizations to forever improve the lives of their students and families.
Join our Family! Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions a family will make. At Saint Louise School, we are dedicated to excellence in education of each child within the framework of the Gospel and the tradition of the Catholic Church. Student
life at Saint Louise is challenging, creative, engaging, and rewarding. We are proud to provide an outstanding learning environment where children can grow in faith and reach their full academic potential. We encourage you to visit our website at www.stlouiseschoolpa.org or call 412.835.0600 to schedule a tour. We would love to show you all the great things Saint Louise School has to offer!
Saint Louise de Marillac School Calendar
School Notes
1/15 Preschool Open House & Registration
6:00pm-8:00pm
1/16 Geography Bee 1:00pm
1/17 End of 2nd Grading Period
Winter Pep Rally 1:30pm Gym
1/18 No School—Clerical Day
March for Life
Youth Ministry: Join us on Tuesday, January 15 for our next Pray and Play! Pray and Play is every Tuesday from 7:00pm-9:00pm and includes a bible study, time for fun, food and fellowship! This event is open to all students who are entering grades 9-12. Teens in grades 9-12 – Save these dates for Mission Week 2019 taking place June 16 – June 21, 2019. Life Night: Life Nights will go from 4:30pm to 7:30pm on the second Sunday of the month throughout the school year. The nights begin with our Sunday evening 4:30pm Mass. Then we will gather in LeGras Parish Center for a meal, a time of fellowship, a teaching, small group discussion and prayer. The dates for the remainder of the school year are: February 10, March 10, April 14. All teens in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in these awesome gatherings with their peers. Want to stay up to date on all things Youth Ministry? Email Jason to get on our email and text message distribution list at [email protected]
Youth Ministry
2019 FAMILY FISH FRY: It’s
that time of year again! We have started to plan for this
year’s Family Fish Fry, which will take place for six consecutive Fridays beginning March 8, 2019. There are many opportunities for adults and teenagers to help. Service hours will be provided for teens and high school students. Both Parishioners and school families are encouraged to help. This event brings together the school and parish in a unique fellowship to support our school and youth ministries at Saint Louise de Marillac. It takes hundreds of volunteer hours to run them for six weeks, but it’s also a great deal of fun. To help make this a manageable undertaking, we are especially in need of the following positions! If you are interested in helping, but are only able to do it a few weeks out of the six, please reach out and let me know. We can use as much help as possible.
Thursday evening set-up chairperson or co-chairs
Friday night Clean-up chairperson or co-chairs
Friday Kitchen Prep chair or co-chair
Please call or send me an email if you are able to help. Thank you, Tracey Buckley 412-833-1010 ext. 236 or [email protected]
If you are at least 18 years of age you must have your clearances to volunteer!
March for Life—We are very excited to announce the 2019 March for Life taking place Friday, January 18, 2019 in Washington, DC. It is a day-trip, down and back, leaving the Church at 6:45am. There will be a Mass at 6:00am, and then we depart. We should be back home between 10:00pm and 11:00pm. This years theme is "Unique from Day One" pointing to the ultimate truth that God has made us as a gift from the moment of conception. Please sign up on the Saint Louise Parish website: https://stlouisedemari llac.org/this -week/news-announcements In years past we have benefited from some very generous parishioners that sponsored the March For Life insofar as offsetting the costs of the bus itself. This year we would like to invite all of you to partner with us and help underwrite the cost of this trip. If you would like to contribute to the March for Life, please contact Denny Costello at [email protected]
Parishioners may request to have the sanctuary lamp lit in honor of a deceased loved one or for a special intention (one per week throughout the year).
Prayer at Baptism: “Father, You give us grace through sacramental signs, which tell us of the wonders of Your unseen power. In Baptism, we use Your gift of water which You have made a rich symbol of the grace You give us in the Sacrament. At the very dawn of creation, Your Spirit breathed on the waters, making them the wellspring of all holiness.
The waters of the great flood, You made a sign of the waters of Baptism that make an end of sin and a new beginning of goodness. Through the waters of the Red Sea, You led Israel out of slavery to be an image of God’s holy people, set free from sin by Baptism. In the waters of the Jordan, Your Son was baptized by John and anointed with the Sprit. Your Son willed that water and blood should flow from His side as He hung upon the cross. After His resurrection, He told His disciples: ‘Go out and teach all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.’ We ask You, Father, with Your Son, to send the Holy Spirit upon us now. May all of us who were buried with Christ in the death of Baptism rise also with Him to newness of Life. We ask this through Christ our Lord. AMEN!”
(Rites of Christian Initiation for Adults Paragraph #215.)
Newly Baptized
Connor James Buckley, son of Richard & Tracey McConnell Buckley
Alice Louise Mozes, daughter of Steven & Christina Bodner Mozes
Please pray for these children, their parents and godparents.
Our Run for the Roses Gala will be held on Friday, February 8, 2019 at LeGras Parish Center. Please join us for an evening of fun and fellowship to raise money for our school. This is the
largest school fundraiser of the year! This event helps us to reach our required 10% operating income that needs to come from fundraising. This equates to $250,000 this year! The theme is the Kentucky Derby and it is sure to be a great event. Get a group of friends together and join us for delicious food by Fish Hawk Acres catering, cocktails, and lots of fun! School families, parishioners and friends of St. Louise are all encouraged to attend. Questions? Want to volunteer? Contact [email protected]. We hope to see you there!
Purchase your tickets on the school website at stlouiseschoolpa.org
Auction items needed for the gala- if you have new items that you don’t want or can’t use, have a business and would be willing to donate an item or a service, or know of businesses that would donate and item or service, please consider helping us by donating them to the Gala. These items will be used in our silent auction baskets. Find the auction item donation form on the school website under Fundraising/Gala or email Tracey Buckley at [email protected]. You can send in your items and the form into the Parish office or to the school office.
For your convenience, we have scheduled a drop off day for Gala auction items on Friday, January 11. Drop off your items at the Parish office before or after 9:00 am Mass. Or, you can drop items off at any time to the school or Parish office to the attention of the Gala Committee.
Examples of items still needed include:
Golf course packages, golf apparel, golf balls, clubs, etc.
Gift cards for salon services, spa packages or massages
Kid’s stuff- games, tickets to events, movie passes
Interactive experiences such as cooking classes, fitness classes, painting parties
Tickets to events for shows
Sponsor the Gala…..we are in need of many sponsors still! Please consider being a sponsor, it is a great way to meet your Family Share, promote your business, and support the school. Refer to the sponsorship form on the Gala page of the school website for more information or email Tracey Buckley at [email protected].
Thank you for your help! Our students appreciate it!
Join Us Friday, February 8, 2019
Are You Feeling Overwhelmed?
Mark Joseph, a former STL parishioner, will be back in his home parish, to share his message of God’s transforming love and mercy. Please join us for this very special evening.
January 29, 2019 7:30pm in LeGras Parish Center
Going from Overwhelmed to Fulfilled
"My life has been absolutely transformed in understanding the unconditional love and forgiveness of God." – Mark Joseph
Saint Louise de Marillac is in need of a part time custodian. Some duties include church, school, and office cleaning, set up and tear down for events, evening building lock up. Must be willing to work flexible hours, benefits not included, $10.00/hour. If interested please contact Mike Buechel at 412-833-1010 to set up an interview. You must have the required diocesan clearances before starting the position.
Custodian Needed at Saint Louise
Please Join Us
GOOD OLD BOYS (retired men 55+) GOOD OLD BOYS (retired men 55+) The Good Old Boys meet from September to April, usually the 2nd & 4th Thursday, for lunch, sometimes a program & socializing. The cost for lunch is between $5 and $7. Come to meet your fellow parishioners and catch up with ones you have not seen for a while. For more information, contact Sam Trentadue at 412-833-7869.
Please remember to join us in church at Saint Louise each Wednesday at 8:00pm as we pray the Rosary for peace and for all men and women
serving in the military.
Divine Mercy Apostolate
Divine Mercy Apostolate: A Ministry of Prayer for The Sick and Dying—Do you have a loved one who is near the end of life? Is your loved one at home, hospice or nursing home? Our Lord's Mission to proclaim His message of Divine Mercy to the whole world was entrusted to Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, a simple, uneducated nun who was filled with courage, self-abandonment, and with child-like TRUST IN Jesus. The message is that His mercy is greater than our sins, and that we are to ask for and trust in His Mercy especially at the hour of our death. Our Lord gave the Divine Mercy Chaplet to Saint Faustina as a powerful prayer to be prayed for the sick and dying! The Saint Louise de Marillac Divine Mercy Apostolate welcome the opportunity to pray The Chaplet of Divine Mercy at the bedside of the terminally ill and dying. Please request prayer at a time convenient for the patient and family and our ministry will send 2 or 3 members to pray the Chaplet, which should take about 15 minutes.
To arrange the Divine Mercy Apostolate to pray the Chaplet , please contact Patt i Lorenzi at [email protected] or 412-780-4255.
Saint Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into Hell, Satan and the other evil spirits, who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls. Amen. -Pope Leo XIII
The Saints at the Chapel: Thrilling Tales of History’s Holiest Heroes on February 13 from 11:00am-1:30pm in the Gathering Place.
Local writer and storyteller, Christopher Reibold, aka, “The Saint Story Guy” will share stories of some of the saints whose relics are housed at Saint Anthony Chapel, in Troy Hill. The Chapel is home to the world’s largest collecton of saints’ relics outside of Rome. He will bring to life the inspiring, miraculous and human stories of these holy heroes. All are welcome, please bring a covered dish and a friend. For more information, please call the parish office at 412-833-2400 or visit the parish website, www.mystjoan.org.
Mass Readings Explained: Please join us each Wednesday morning to watch a brief video in which Dr. Brant Pitre discusses the readings of the upcoming Sunday Mass each week. Everyone is welcome to drop by Saint Louise Parish Center, any Wednesday morning if they have a half hour to spare. Come and learn about the historical, traditional and theological and practical applications of the readings each week. No registration needed and there is no charge. Come and try it out, you will learn a lot even if you can only make it to one video. Showings are in the LeGras Conference Room every Wednesday at 9:45am.
Scout Sunday will be held on Sunday, February 3 at Noon. All Brownies, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Boy Scouts who belong to Saint Louise de Marillac are welcome to attend in uniform with your troup. If your unit will be attending please contact Mary Maher at 302-593-5023 or [email protected].
Looking for treasures, talents and time…If you are a designer, copy writer or editor, we need your help! We are blessed to have various designers, writers and editors volunteer to help us create the beautiful and professional looking pieces you see to promote our church and school. We are now in need of a few more volunteers to help us. Please contact Tracey Buckley at [email protected] if you are available to donate your treasures, talent and time. Thank you!
Physical Activity: There is no disputing the fact that incorporating physical activity into our daily lives makes us healthier and happier! Adults aged 18-64 should get 2 hour and 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise each week. Muscle strengthening activities are also recommended, which include each muscle group, several times a week (but not on consecutive days). Kids need 60 minutes of aerobic exercise every day. The key is to find a routine with activities that work for you: 1. Before beginning a new program, make sure you have
a physical and OK from your doctor, especially if you haven't had one in a while or have a physical disability!
2. You don't need to get all your exercise at one time. Ten minutes morning, noon, and night can give much of the same benefit as 30 minutes all at once.
3. Try a pedometer. Step-counters (pedometers) are cheap and easy to use. Best of all, they help you keep track of how active you are. Build up to 7,000 steps a day—or more.
4. Take the stairs. Use the stairs instead of elevators and escalators whenever possible.
5. Hunt for the farthest parking space. If you drive to work or to run errands, purposefully park your car a little farther from your office or the store.
6. Make it social. Walk with a buddy or join a dance class! 7. Make it your own. Consider buying a piece of
cardiovascular equipment for your home, such as a treadmill, stationary bicycle, or elliptical machine.
8. Have an iPad or Smartphone? There are a number of great video sites that will jump start your routine and add variety! And you don't have to leave the house!
(From the CDC, American Heart Association and Harvard School of Public Health)
Treasures, Talents and Time
My name is Callie Zollars, I am a member of Saint Louise Parish, and a sophomore at Upper St. Clair High School. I am in the IB (International Baccalaureate) program and for students that are in this program, we have to create a project reflecting on the skills we have acquired throughout the past years. We are told to create a project and choose a topic we are interested in. I chose to help out children from the Home of Hope in Zimbabwe, Africa. The Home of Hope outreach program, located in Zimbabwe, Africa, was created by The Nyadire Connection. The program comprises of 400+ orphans who live with a parent/grandparent, relative, or on their own. Additionally, education is not free, and without support for these orphans, they cannot attend school. These children are in need of lots of supplies. Donations such as hygiene materials, school supplies, new socks, and new underwear are greatly appreciated. Donations will be accepted from January 19-27. A bin can be found in church and in the LeGras Parish Center. Thank you for your support!
Attention Saint Louise/Saint Joan Women Women Retreat Opportunities
God is calling…will you answer his call? A new year is a great time to open yourself to his grace, to stop and listen and start the year fresh, by attending a renewing retreat. If you have never treated yourself to a retreat experience now is your chance! Now that you have heard, look at all this; must you not admit it? From now on I announce new things to you, hidden events of which you knew not. (Is 48:6) January 18-19: Women of Wisdom; Joanne Paradise, D. Min, presenter. Martina Spiritual Renewal Center in the North Hills; 412-931-9766 or martinacenter.com for information and registration.
February 24-March 3: Ignatian Directed or Personal Retreat time directed by Sr. Catherine Higgins, SSJ; contact Martina Spiritual Renewal center at 412-931-9766 or martinacenter.com for more information and registration.
March 1-3: Silent Retreat Weekend – Jesus the Master Storyteller; Sister Donna Smith, SHS, presenter; Martina Spiritual Renewal Center in the North Hills; 412-931-9766 or martinacenter.com for information and registration.
March 8-10: March 15-17; March 29-31: Silent Lenten Retreats offered at Saint Emma’s Monastery in Greensburg, PA. Call 724-834-3060 or wwwstemmas.org for more information and registration.
March 22-24: Women’s Emmaus Retreat; Congregation of the Holy Spirit in Bethel Park; contact Debbie Starr at 815-529-4652 for more information and registration.
Women Retreat Opportunities
Home of Hope Donations
Ida Mazzoleni, mother of Rose Lepore
Deloris Olds, mother of Steve Olds
Liturgy of the Hours
Parents wishing to have their child baptized who have never taken the Baptism Preparation Class should do so. Classes are free of charge. Our next class is Sunday, February 3 at 6:00pm in the LeGras Parish Center.
Please register by calling 412-833-1010.
Choosing Godparents From time to time questions and controversies arise as to who may serve as a Godparent for the Sacrament of Baptism. Therefore, this is a review of the guidelines established by the Catholic Church concerning Godparent eligibility. These regulations should be considered before the parents of a child ask someone to be a Godparent for their son or daughter:
The decision as to who should be a Godparent should be based upon who would provide the best example of Catholic living for the child and not merely for reasons of maintaining family harmony. A Godparent is chosen not primarily to honor the Godparent, but for the well-being and faith development of the child.
In order to be a Godparent for Baptism, an individual must be a practicing Catholic, at least l6 years of age and have received the Sacraments of Initiation (i.e. Baptism, Holy Communion and Confirmation). ’Furthermore, if this person is married, then the marriage must be a valid, sacramental marriage (i.e. one recognized and blessed by the Catholic Church).
The potential Godparent must be registered in a Catholic parish and able to obtain from his or her parish priest a letter of eligibility to be a Godparent.
Only one Godparent is required by Church law. This Godparent may be a man or a woman. However, if two Godparents are selected (the more common practice), then there must be one man and one woman chosen. In other words, a child cannot have two men or two women as Godparents.
In extraordinary situations when two Catholic Godparents cannot be found, then a baptized person who belongs to another Christian denomination (e.g. Methodist, Lutheran, or Presbyterian) may serve as a Christian Witness. However, former Catholics who have left the Catholic Church for another Christian denomination are not permitted to serve as Christian Witnesses.
Since Baptism is the initial, foundational Sacrament in the
life of a Catholic, great care must be taken in deciding who
will serve as a Godparent. The guidelines above are meant
to assist parents in making a reasonable and secure
decision as to who will fulfill this critical role for their
child. Since they are provided by the universal Church and
individual priests are not vested with the authority to
dispense from them, these guidelines will be strictly
followed at Saint Louise de Marillac.
Magnificat Pittsburgh Prayer Breakfast Ladies, come to the Magnificat Pittsburgh prayer breakfast on February 9, from 9:00am to Noon at the Double Tree by Hilton, Cranberry Twp. Hear the story of conversion of Sister Mary Gianna Thornby, DLJC. She grew up with little faith but experienced conversion after surviving the shootings at Columbine High School. Hear her Columbine experience and her journey to a loving God, conversion to Catholicism, and to final vows in 2018 as a religious sister. She serves at The Ark & The Dove in Gibsonia. Cost of the breakfast is $23. To register, call Kay, 724-772-6749 or Pam, 412-461-8906 or go to www.magnificatpittsburgh.org. Registration deadline is February 1.
Magnificat Prayer Breakfast
LITURGY OF THE HOURS-MORNING PRAYER Whether Liturgy of the Hours is prayed privately or in groups, this official prayer of the Church, also known as the Divine Office or Opus Dei, gathers us into communion as one in the Body of Christ to sanctify all hours of our day. The Church invites all laity to join in praying Liturgy of the Hours so that God’s Word may be integrated into our daily lives. This beautiful liturgical prayer finds its source in the Eucharist and is truly both ancient and ever new. Please join us for Morning Prayer on Tuesdays at 8:30am before the 9:00am Mass and on Wednesdays after the 9:00am Mass, at Saint Benedict the Abbot on Mondays after the 8:30am Mass, and at Saint John Capistran on Thursdays at 8:00am before the 8:30am Mass. Easy to follow booklets are provided.
Chronic Pain Anonymous (CPA): Saint Anne Church, 400 Hoodridge Drive in Castle Shannon, will be hosting the only Chronic Pain Anonymous (CPA) meeting in the area on the first Monday of each month at 2:00pm beginning Monday, February 4th. The meetings will convene in the DePalma Room. “CPA is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from the disabling effects of chronic pain and chronic illness. We believe that changing attitudes can aid recovery. Our primary purpose is to live our lives to the fullest by minimizing the effects of chronic pain and chronic illness in our lives and helping others to do the same. We do this by practicing the Twelve Steps, and welcoming and giving comfort and understanding to each other.” For further information please contact Saint Anne’s Pastoral Associate, Jim Hanna, at (412) 531-5964.
Bridgeville/Cecil Grouping will host a weekend marriage preparation program on Friday, February 8 and Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Saint Mary Church (10 Saint Mary Lane, Cecil, 15321). Couples who are planning to be married in the Church must first attend marriage preparation, or “pre-cana” classes. Times for the weekend are Friday, February 8 from 6:00pm-9:30pm and Saturday, February 9 from 8:30am-7:00pm The weekend which is conducted by married couples in the parish is a blessed time to discover and further understand living the vocation and sacrament of marriage. The cost is $60.00 per couple, to help cover materials and meals. You must pre-register, you can do so by calling the parish office at 412-221-5213 or emailing [email protected]
Weekend Marriage Preparation
Seton LaSalle Catholic High School is looking for a part-time bookkeeper and stewardship coordinator to work 20-25 hours per week. Qualifications for this position include demonstrated skills in leadership, stewardship, fundraising and accounting. The individual must have good communication skills, exercise discretion and good judgment, be self-disciplined and attentive to detail, and be able to work collaboratively and diplomatically with both staff and school families. To apply, please send resume, cover letter and references to [email protected].
Six to Sanity Dealing with addiction or alcoholism in your family? Six Steps to Sanity is a program to help parents, grandparents, spouses, and family members who have adult loved ones suffering from alcoholism or drug addiction. It is designed to bring hope, healing, and serenity to those impacted by the addiction a loved one. This faith-based program is an outreach of the Substance Addiction Ministry at Saint Louise and is adapted from the bestselling book, Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children by Allison Bottke. Join us for this ongoing 12-week program starting on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 from 7:00pm–8:30pm at Saint Louise in the Bishop Leonard Room (lower level of the church). This free program will meet every Wednesday evening for 12 weeks through April 10, 2019. It is open to people of all religious beliefs Registration is required To register, or for further information, please call or email Bruce and Nancy Shea [email protected] (412) 952-1084
You Are My Beloved Son, With You I Am Well Pleased – As Jesus was being baptized by John in the Jordan River we are told of amazing things happening. First, the heavens were opened
and the Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus in the form of a dove. Then, the voice of God the Father from heaven thundered, saying, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” Jesus did not need to be baptized for the same reason we do. As the Son of God, he was without sin. Yet, to be baptized is to be anointed to fulfill the mission of God the Father in the world. By being baptized in the Jordan, Jesus set an example for us to follow. Through baptized we are freed from original sin, sanctified by the Holy Spirit to share in the life of God through the Sacraments and in the Church, and anointed to fulfill the mission of faith, hope, and love that God the Father has chosen for us. While the Holy Spirit does not descend like a dove he is present in and through the baptized from the moment of baptism. And while the walls of the church do not shake with the thundering voice of the Father, the halls of heaven ring with joy as every new beloved son and daughter of God is welcomed into the life of faith through baptism. Our baptism was not simply a ritual, but a life-changing event that is in effect throughout our lives. How can the grace of baptism continue to be at work for the good of our parishes and communities? Visit onmissionchurchalive.org to learn more and to stay informed
High School Silent Retreat -- Have you ever allowed God to speak to you through silence? High school men, give God the chance to speak directly to your heart at the High School Silent Retreat, held February 9-10 at Martina Spiritual Renewal Center. It will include Mass, adoration, dynamic talks, and solid brotherhood. No cost. To register, visit PGHPriest.com by January 25.
High School Silent Retreat
Take Action for Jackson
Pasta Dinner Fundraiser: A Pasta dinner and raffle to benefit Jackson Beck, a two year old Pittsburgh boy recently diagnosed with Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM).
Saturday, January 19 from 3:00pm-8:00pm Fellowship Hall, Westminster Presbyterian Church
2040 Washington Road Pittsburgh, 15241
Tickets purchased online or at the door $10/person (children 5 and under are free). For more information please contact: Kelly Rackley at [email protected] or 412-334-2581.
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