Sunday Mass Times 4:00 p.m. Saint Alexis (Saturday Anticipated Mass) 7:30 a.m. Saint Alphonsus 9:30 a.m. Saint Alphonsus 10:00 a.m. Saint Alexis 11:30 a.m. Saint Alphonsus 5:00 p.m. Saint Alexis Weekday Mass Schedule 8:00 a.m. Saint Alexis (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday) 9:00 a.m. Saint Alphonsus (Wednesday) 12:00 p.m. Saint Alphonsus (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) October 20, 2019 The Twenty - Ninth Sunday In Ordinary Time The Catholic Community Wexford Saint Alphonsus & Saint Alexis
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Sunday Mass Times 4:00 p.m. Saint Alexis (Saturday Anticipated Mass) 7:30 a.m. Saint Alphonsus 9:30 a.m. Saint Alphonsus 10:00 a.m. Saint Alexis 11:30 a.m. Saint Alphonsus 5:00 p.m. Saint Alexis
Weekday Mass Schedule
8:00 a.m. Saint Alexis (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday) 9:00 a.m. Saint Alphonsus (Wednesday) 12:00 p.m. Saint Alphonsus (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
October 20, 2019 The Twenty - Ninth
Sunday In Ordinary Time
The Catholic Community Wexford
Saint Alphonsus & Saint Alexis
Mission:
On Mission for the Church Alive! -
Moving Forward…
Soon we will begin the process of choosing a new
parish name for the par ish grouping of Saint
Alphonsus and Saint Alexis. This is one of the important
steps we take as we draw closer to our merger date in
July, 2020. Be assured that we will be asking
parishioners for their input. There are however,
guidelines set forth by the diocese for names that
groupings are permitted to use. This information will be
made available to all parishioners. If you have not
already begun to do so, please pray to the Holy Spirit to
guide you and the members of our community in this
process. Prayer and openness are key to our lives and
certainly this endeavor.
Along with parish leadership and staff, I am
committed to sharing with you all the steps that are
necessary for our official target date in nine months.
Soon this information will be available along with the
timeline for the merger process which will include a
month to month schedule of all that we need to do.
Lastly, in regard to the financial status of the two
parishes, I look forward to having the end of the year
reports made available to parishioners in the near future.
These are being prepared by staff and members of the
respective Finance Councils. An overview will be
presented at weekend Masses at a future date. A word of
gratitude to the many generous benefactors of our
community – Thank you! Keep in mind that generosity
has not so much to do with the amount of one’s gift, but
the size of one’s sacrifice. The poor widow in scripture
who paid the temple offering continues to serve as a
model of generosity for all of us. Thank you again!
Maintenance:
Mark Your Calendar
The annual Saint Alexis Day of Caring/Fall Clean-up
is scheduled for next Saturday, October 26 following the
8:00 a.m. Mass and will continue throughout the day. We
need your help! Join us in caring for what has been
entrusted to our care. This semi-annual event promises to
be rewarding; working with fellow parishioners and the
satisfaction of what we are able to accomplish together.
This year, we hope to remove seasonal flowers and
provide a general winterization of the grounds. We also
need a few volunteers to pick up supplies beforehand and
to provide hospitality in the serving of lunch. All
individuals and family members are welcome! We can use a pick-up truck or two, steel rakes, gas
weed wackers, straight-edge shovels and gardening tools
in general. Any amount of time you can give will be
most appreciated! Please RSVP by calling the Par ish
Center at 724.935.4343, ext. 221 so that we can gauge the
scope of projects and have an adequate amount of
refreshments available for our guests.
In the event of rain, we will convene at the same time
on Saturday, November 2. Thank you for your assistance
and practice of good stewardship!
Why Not?
The Day of Caring/Fall
Clean-up has been an annual
tradition at Saint Alexis for
more than twenty years. Like
the Annual Day of Caring/
Spring-Clean-up, it gives
parishioners and friends of the parish an opportunity to
come together and care for our second home, the church
and parish grounds. In reading the article in the bulletin
about this event, a parishioner at Saint Alphonsus asked if
we offer the same opportunity for parishioners and friends
at Saint Alphonsus. After all, most parishioners love their
spiritual home and are willing to take care of it in
practicing good stewardship, using our time, talent and
treasure in relation to God.
Therefore, I am happy to announce that a Day of
Caring/Fall Clean-up is being scheduled at Saint
Alphonsus for Saturday, November 2 from 9:00 a.m. to
whenever. All are welcomed to par ticipate!
Refreshments and lunch will be offered. Come, and join
old friends and make some new ones as we accomplish a
few tasks and share the pride of working together for the
glory of God.
Any amount of time you can give will be most
appreciated! Even one hour can make a big difference.
Please RSVP by calling the Par ish Center at
724.935.1151 ext. 210, so that we gauge the scope of
projects and have an adequate amount of refreshments
available for our guests.
In the event of rain, we will convene at the same time
on Saturday, November 9. Thank you for your prayers
and assistance as we care for what the Lord has
entrusted to our care!
FROM FATHER ZYWAN
In Jesus’ love,
Fr. Zywan
To is learning to follow Christ with others.
LOVE
WE PRAY FOR THE SICK
We entrust to the care of Christ the Divine Physician,
those members of our parish families of Saint Alphonsus
and Saint Alexis Parishes who are in need of healing in
body, mind or spirit, especially:
JoAnn Baker Brian Bart Rich Bogovich Joe Borza Jeannie Bukauskas Connor Cunic Aldo Domenicano Bartley Graban Deacon Al Heiles Francine Jenka Francine Konen Robert Kopinski Al Korade Connor Kunic Ron Mehok
George “Murph” Neelan Ray Obringer Steven Paul Reid Bill Redmack Larry Sampietro Sarah Sestric Janice Spowal Morrie Stack Jackie Straw M. A. Taiclet Paul Turnley Bill Vita Marge Vita Marci Williams Prayer Shawl Recipients
If you know of a parishioner or have a loved one who is
ill, please contact the Parish Center and let us know. We
will place that person’s name on the prayer list for four
weeks. Intentions may return to the list upon monthly
requests. Contact the Parish Center at 724.935.4343 or
724.935.1151 to add a loved one onto the list.
SCRIPTURE READINGS
MAY THEY REST IN PEACE
The Catholic Community of Wexford wishes to extend sympathy to those who mourn the loss of a loved one, especially the souls who recently passed through death: Gary Sismour (63) husband of Teresa; Margaret Zawacki (77) and Ralph Zabel (74), husband of Kathleen; Nicholas Midea (86), brother of Lucy (Al) Veronick. May the choirs of angels welcome them and where Lazarus is poor no longer, may they find eternal rest.
TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — As long as Moses kept his hands raised
up, Israel had the better of the fight (Exodus 17:8-13).
Psalm — Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven
and earth (Psalm 121).
Second Reading — Remain faithful to what you have
learned and believed (2 Timothy 3:14 — 4:2).
Gospel — Will not God secure the rights of his chosen
tional Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rom 4:20-25; Lk 1:69-75; Lk 12:13-21
Tuesday: Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21;
Ps 40:7-10, 17; Lk 12:35-38
Wednesday: Rom 6:12-18; Ps 124:1b-8; Lk 12:39-48
Thursday: Rom 6:19-23; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 12:49-53
Friday: Rom 7:18-25a; Ps 119:66, 68, 76-77, 93-94;
Lk 12:54-59
Saturday: Rom 8:1-11; Ps 24:1b-4ab, 5-6; Lk 13:1-9
Sunday: Sir 35:12-14, 16-18; Ps 34:2-3, 17-19, 23;
2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18; Lk 18:9-14
As we come together each week we will answer all your questions and take a deep look at the way in which the Church interprets the Gospel of John.
Presentations by Dave VanVickle
Our final presentation will be
this Tuesday, October 22 at 7:15 p.m.
at Saint Alphonsus Church
A Journey through the Gospel of John
Gold Club Gathering
The Gold Club will be meeting for Mass, late breakfast/early lunch and sharing about the Saints on Wednesday, October 30. We will attend the 9:00 a.m. Mass at Saint Alphonsus Church, see the Blessed Seelos Academy students' procession and
presentation of the Saints, and then meet at Panera Wexford for food and a conversation about our favorite Saints. All are welcome.
2020 Mass Intention Requests
Mass requests for 2020 will begin to be accepted on: Friday, November 1
Between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
These Masses will be for January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. Blank forms will be in the back of the church or at the Parish Center next weekend. No Masses can be held or given out over the phone. They are scheduled on a first come basis. Each envelope holder is permitted one Sunday (or Saturday Vigil) and three weekday Masses, and each Mass intention must have a $10 donation accompanying it. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Parish Center at 724.935.1151 or 724.935.4343. Thank you!
Saint Alphonsus Information Mass Intentions
OUR ADVERTISERS
Thanks to our bulletin advertisers for advertising in our parish bulletins this week:
Saint Alphonsus - Call Gary, Kitchen & Bath
Saint Alexis - Leone Animal Supply
Please patronize our sponsors or at least, be sure to thank them when you have the opportunity to do so. It is through their support that our weekly bulletin is made possible! May God bless all our benefactors!
9:30 a.m. Mass with Children’s Liturgy of the Word
10:30 a.m. Children’s Choir practice
11:30 a.m. Mass
Monday, October 21 12:00 p.m. Mass
6:00 p.m. Men’s Fellowship meeting in cafeteria
Tuesday, October 22
7:15 p.m. A Journey Through the Gospel of John
presented by Dave VanVickle in old side of church
Wednesday, October 23
9:00 a.m. School Mass - All are welcome
12:00 p.m. Mass
12:30 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Divine Mercy Devotion
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Reconciliation
7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Practice in rectory basement
Thursday, October 24
Friday, October 25
8:00 a.m. Sanctuary Committee in church
12:00 p.m. Mass
Saturday, October 26
Sunday, October 27
Boy Scouts selling popcorn after all Masses
7:30 a.m. Mass
9:30 a.m. Mass with Children’s Liturgy of the Word
10:30 a.m. Children’s Choir practice
11:30 a.m. Mass with Knights of Columbus
Families, and Rosary after Mass
Sunday, October 20
7:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
† Audrey Schrauder by The Dave Barton Family † Ed Pieczynski by Maureen Kelly
† Rob Senita by The Family
Monday, October 21
12:00 p.m. † Ronald Kimmich, Sr. by The Respect Life Committee of Ss. John and Paul Parish
Tuesday, October 22—No Masses
Wednesday, October 23
9:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
† Joseph Bullick by Joe and Caroline Augustine
† Reg Haefner by Gina and Chuck Hartman
Thursday, October 24-- No Masses
Friday, October 25
12:00 p.m. † Karen Barton by Andy Schrauder
Saturday, October 26—No Masses
Sunday, October 27
7:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
† George Lyons, Jr. by Molly Cole Living and Deceased Members of St. Alphonsus and St. Alexis
† Elizabeth Fee and Billy Fry by The Family
Baptism Preparation Class
Infant Baptism is celebrated on Sundays at
11:15 a.m. at Saint Alexis and at 12:45 p.m. at
Saint Alphonsus by appointment only.
Expectant parents need to attend a
preparation class. The next Baptism preparation
class for the Catholic Community of Wexford
will be held on Thursday, November 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the
Wright Room of the Parish Center on Saint Alexis
Campus. Please register by going online to stalexis.org.
or saintalphonsuswexford.org.
MASS INTENTIONS
Saint Alexis Information
Mass Time Eucharistic Ministers Reader 1 Reader 2 Altar Servers Cantors
4:00 p.m. M. Roman, C. Roman, M. Bauer, R. Wagner, K. Zatavekas, B. Busi, R. Negle
L. Doane M. Takacs H. Dingle, A. Dingle, A. Polk
H. Stalnaker
10:00 a.m. L. Klingman, J. Birsic, F. Stock, D. Miller, D. Lohmann, D. Lohmann, M. Stalder
L. Myers M.L. Anderson B. Stalder, A. Stalder, F. Miller
L. Hoffmann
LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE: OCTOBER 26 - 27, 2019
Saturday, October 19 – St. John de Brebeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests and Companions, Martyrs
4:00 p.m. † LaDonna Bartlett - Donna Bartlett
Sunday, October 20 - The Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
† Mary Ann Dagnon Van Gelder - John and Patricia Dagnon Living and Deceased Members of St. Alexis and St. Alphonsus
Monday, October 21 - Weekday
8:00 a.m. † Catherine Young - The Hahn Family
Tuesday, October 22 – St. John Paul, II, Pope
8:00 a.m. † Don Ettore - Mary Ann Ettore and Family
Wednesday, October 23 - St. John of Capistrano, Priest
No Mass
8:00 a.m. Thursday, October 24 - St. Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop
† Marian Stack - Dick and Vi Eichner
Friday, October 25 - Weekday
8:00 a.m. † Mary Pockl - Nancy Quinque
Saturday, October 26 – Blessed Virgin Mary
8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
† James Phipps - The Phipps Family In Celebration of Bill and Mary Wanker’s 60th Anniversary
Sunday, October 27 - The Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
† Benjamin Clark - Donna Stankovich † Kathryn Dudas - Diane Burgard and Marilyn Sanchioli
MONDAY, October 21 Mass at Wexford House Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Handbell Choir Support Group
TUESDAY, October 22 Small Groups Tuesday Hope Children’s Choir Endow Women’s Group
WEDNESDAY, October 23 Men’s Fellowship Prayer Group Religious Education Class Adult Choir Practice
THURSDAY, October 24 BFSA Track/Field Pasta Dinner Small Groups Support Group B
FRIDAY, October 25 Support Group Support Group
SATURDAY, October 26 Small Groups Emmaus Men’s Group Breakfast Club Support Group Fellowship Sunday
SUNDAY, October 27 Fellowship Sunday RCIA Kuruc and Leonard Baptisms Support Group Edge Middle School
2:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
6:45 a.m. 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
All Masses
8:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
OFFERTORY - OCTOBER 13 ,2019
Envelopes $ 8,480.30
Faith Direct $ 7,928.16
Loose Money $ 605.59
Total $ 17,014.05
Weekly Operating Expenses $ 19,350.00
Surplus (Shortfall) $ ( 2,335.95)
2019 Parish Share $ 756.00
PSP Donations to date $ 178,842.25
This Week at Saint Alexis
UPCOMING WEDDINGS
BANNS I: Amy E. Paterline Saint Alexis Parish
and Ryan J. Brown
Saint Alexis Parish
Wedding will be celebrated at Saint Alexis
Saint Alphonsus and Saint Alexis News Evangelization Principle 3: Know the Gospel Message
By Dave VanVickle, Director for Evangelization Here is a crazy scenario I want you to consider: Imagine you were
standing outside of a hospital, and you had a t-shirt on that says, “I’m a Christian.” When all of a sudden, someone comes out of the hospital and says, “I see that you’re a Christian, and I was just told by the doctors I only have five minutes to live. Can you tell me what I need to know to go to heaven? ” Now, of course, this is an extremely unlikely scenario, but would you be able to respond? Do you know the Gospel message well enough to answer the person's question? You might be surprised.
In most cases, evangelization takes place in a long-term trusting relationship, but we still need to know the Gospel well enough to express it when required. The truth is most of us just do not know it well enough. Hearing, believing, and being transformed by the Gospel is how we are saved. It is incredibly vital that we not only know it a little, but that we know every letter and punctuation mark.
It is time to get to know the Gospel intimately. In a very short time, you can understand the great story of Jesus well by spending just ten minutes a day prayerfully reading the Gospels. Read them in order and take about a few chapters at a time. When you finish all four Gospels, just start over. Before long, you will be ready to share the great story of Jesus with anyone at any time.
Ladies of Charity Thanksgiving
Food Drive
The Ladies of Charity will be having
our annual Thanksgiving food drive be-
ginning next Sunday. There are many
families that benefit from this and they
are always very appreciative. The drive
this year will begin on Sunday, October 27 and end on
Sunday, November 17. There will be containers in the
back of church for collection of the food.
Thank you for your participation!
ALL SAINTS DAY MASS TIMES
No Vigil Mass on Thursday, October 31
Friday, November 1:
7:00 a.m. Mass at Saint Alphonsus
8:00 a.m. Mass at Saint Alexis
12:00 p.m. Mass at Saint Alphonsus
7:00 p.m. Mass at Saint Alexis
MASS OF REMEMBRANCE
The Mass of Remembrance for the
deceased members of Saint Alphonsus and
Saint Alexis Parishes, who have passed
through death since this time last year will be
celebrated on Monday, November 4 at
7:00 p.m. at Saint Alphonsus Church. All are
welcome to join us as we prayerfully remember all who
have died in Christ. A social with light refreshments will
be served following the Mass in the lobby of the school.
Remember To Change Your Clocks
November 3 is the weekend to
return to Eastern Standard Time. At
2:00 a.m., the clocks should “fall back” one
hour to 1:00 a.m.
Help Needed For The Catholic
Community of Wexford Welcome
Committee Ministry
The Welcome Committee Ministry
welcomes new parishioners to the
Catholic Community of Wexford for
both Saint Alexis and Saint Alphonsus
parishes. Due to an influx of newly
registered parishioners, we are looking to
expand our committee. (This is a good
problem to have!!) We are in search of 4 to 8 additional
members from Saint Alphonsus parish. Currently, there are
only two members from Saint Alphonsus involved in this
ministry. The time commitment would include helping host
a quarterly Welcome Luncheon (a combined Saint Alexis/
Saint Alphonsus event), as well as reaching out to newly
registered parishioners. Our next luncheon is scheduled for
Sunday, October 27. This ministry DOES NOT include
Hospitality/Fellowship Sundays.
If you are interested in becoming involved in this
important ministry, please contact Leslie Mitros at
Volunteer opportunity available! We are looking for more parishioners who would like to join our outreach ministry. Our committee prepares and serves dinner on the second Saturday of each month to the homeless women of Bethlehem Haven’s permanent supportive housing shelter in Uptown Pittsburgh. Please consider cooking part of a meal to donate, providing meal items (such as beverages or bread), driving the food to the shelter or serving the meal and visiting with the women -- or volunteer to do a combination of these options. Dinner is provided for up to 26 women at 5 p.m. New members are welcome at any time. Servers must be female and at least 16 years old. Other opportunities with this ministry are open to everyone. We also support school, scouting and other group projects such as providing homemade cards and gifts, table and seasonal decorations or collecting toiletries or other items found on the shelter’s website wish list: https://www.bethlehemhaven.org. To sign up to help, please go www.tinyurl.com/bethhaven
Marchell Palguta chairs the Bethlehem Haven ministry and coordinates the dinners each month. You can reach her at [email protected].
Reflect. Renew. Retreat.
Is the busyness of life stressing you? Have you ever felt the need to get away to clear your head? If the answer is yes, consider attending an upcoming Emmaus Weekend. You will meet people like you who are also grappling with life’s big questions. You will have a chance to reflect and renew, worship and praise. The weekend is coordinated by lay people who will not try to convince or preach to you. Instead, they will share experiences and let you draw your own conclusions. The connections made at these weekends can supercharge your personal and spiritual life. If you have been putting this off, what are you waiting for? The women’s weekend will be held October 26-28 at the Kearns Spirituality Center in Allison Park. The men’s weekend will be held on December 6-8 at St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center in Pittsburgh. Both retreats take place in a relaxed atmosphere, minutes from home. Private rooms and food are provided. For information, contact parishioner Mike Cappelli at 412.352.7631 or Jodie King at 412.429.1573. Visit www.PittsburghEmmaus.com.
Children Invited to Dress As Saints
The children of Saint Alphonsus and Saint Alexis parishes are invited to come to Mass dressed as
their favorite Catholic saints in honor of All Saints Day. This will be on Sunday, November 3 at
either 9:30 a.m. Mass at Saint Alphonsus or 10:00 a.m. Mass at Saint Alexis.
They will join the priest in the opening procession. Children from preschool to fourth grade are
welcome to meet in full costume, rain or shine. At Saint Alphonsus, children are to meet in the Small
Gym beneath the new side of the church at 9:15 a.m. and at Saint Alexis, please meet by 9:45 a.m. in
the narthex.
Don’t miss out on this fun and memorable way for your child to grow in the faith. Please RSVP to Louis Bosco at
[email protected] or call the parish office at 724.935.1151. ext. 210 or 724.935.4343, ext. 221.
All functions are on the Saint Alexis Campus.
10/20 – EDGE Night, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Fr. Rogers Hall
10/22 – High School Drop In, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Youth Room
10/23 – Open Young Adult Bible Study, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Youth Room
10/27 – Life Night (High School), 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Youth Room
10/29 – High School Drop In, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Youth Room
10/30 – Open Young Adult Bible Study, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Youth Room
ASCEND Young Adults Tacos and Theology and Young Adult Bible Study are moving to Thursday nights. This change will happen in November beginning with Tacos and Theology on November 7 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in Youth Room at Saint Alexis. Our speaker will be Diego Araujo. More info to come. As always free tacos, great community, challenging topics!
ASCEND High School: The Fall Retreat The weekend retreat for high school students is November 15 through 17 at Camp Allegheny. The Fall Retreat is a weekend geared toward teens in high school, grades 9-12. The videos, music, speakers, topics, scenery, and schedule are all designed to meet teenagers where they are and help them take the next step in their faith. Cost is $145. DEADLINE IS THIS WEEK. Email David Piccirilli at [email protected] to sign up.
Blessed Francis Seelos Academy Celebrating Blessed Francis Seelos
The feast day of Blessed
Francis Seelos (October 5) was
on a Saturday, so the Seelos
Academy community
celebrated their namesake
during Mass on Wednesday,
October 9 and prayed for his
canonization. The student
liturgical instrumentalists, the
choir, (led by two eighth grade
students), and the lectors and
gift bearers from third grade
helped to make the Mass a beautiful celebration. Father
Zywan presided.
Blessing of Pets
After a school Mass on October 4, students and their
furry companions gathered outside on a beautiful fall day
for a special blessing for pets to celebrate the Feast of Saint
Francis.
Random Acts of Kindness
The newly formed Seelos Academy Random Acts Of
Kindness Club (RAK) held its first meeting Friday
October 4. Members will spread kindness to other students
by introducing BFSA Star Jar (Kindness Jar). Teachers
and Students will be encourage to report a RAK, write it
down and put it in the jar. Winners will be rewarded with a
prize each month. The Random Acts of Kindness
initiative is part of the national Random Acts of Kindness
Foundation.
Lunch with the Lord
Father Joe has been visiting the school
on Wednesdays to meet with small groups
of students during their lunch period. The 30-minute
session begins with a prayer and continues with open
discussion with the students. The students have had many
great questions for Father Joe on topics like heaven and
confession.
Olympic Hopeful Margo Malone
talks with Cross Country Team
Margo Malone, a Saint Teresa, North Hills High
School, and Syracuse University graduate, spoke with the
cross country team about her career as a professional
runner. Margo qualified for the Olympic Trials after
winning a marathon (the first marathon she ever ran) in
Zurich, Switzerland. After her talk, she ran with the varsity
runners to help train for an upcoming race and diocesan
championships. Margo’s sister, Shannon, also qualified for
the trials.
neighborhood news
UNPLANNED at Saints John and Paul
This powerful movie depicting the real-life conversion of former Planned Parenthood Clinic Director will be shown on Saturday, October 26 following the 5:00 p.m. Mass in the Cardinal Dinardo Center.
Light refreshments will be provided. All are welcome!
Reflect on the relationship with Mary
In our hectic day and time, St. Pope John Paul II and St. Mother Teresa knew that the quickest way to be transformed into a saint is through a relationship with Our Blessed Mother, Mary. Join us on Monday, November 4 as we begin a 33-day preparation for Marian Consecration. For six weeks, we’ll individually read about and reflect on the secrets to drawing closer to the Heart of Jesus through the Heart of Mary, coming together weekly to discuss our insights and progress. Videos featuring Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, bring our individual reflections and group experience into a clear and livable focus. Sessions run from 7:00 p.m. to
8:30 p.m. in room 215 of St. Cather ine of Sweden Parish. After the November 4 session, classes will continue Tuesdays, November 12 through December 10. The cost for the program is $25; with some scholarship funds available to the truly needy. To register or to request more information, contact Will Reaves at [email protected].
Nate Walk 2019
Please join us for our 5th annual NateWalk 2019 which benefits The Nathan Trapuzzano Memorial Foundation, a non-profit that provides financial relief and support to children who have lost a parent. It will be held at Blueberry Hill Park on Sunday, October 27 at 11:00 a.m. The event features a 5K walk/run, auction, music, food and fun. For more information or to register please visit our website at www.thenathanfoundation.org.
Over 50 Upcoming Event
November 10 at 1:00 p.m. at the
Saint Alexis Campus. Entertainment
by Ronnie Weiss Music Group.
Contact Rose Scheller for more
information at 724.728.2563.
diocesan news
Help Immigrants Living in Pittsburgh
Faith based volunteers are needed to help immigrants who live in the Pittsburgh area. Compassionate Accompaniment Reflective Experience (CARE) is a program that connects parish-based volunteers with immigrants and their families who are undocumented or awaiting asylum in the U.S. It is a service of Casa San Jose, the community center for Latinos started by the Sisters of St. Joseph. Volunteers provide transportation and support for grocery shopping, visits to doctors, and ICE appointments. Training will be provided for all volunteers. If you would like to learn more about this program, please contact Miriam Manion at 412.668.0190.
Sisters of St. Joseph
Celebrate 150th Anniversary Join the Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden for a special concert by renowned liturgical composer Dan Schutte on Sunday, November 10 at 2:00 p.m. in the Motherhouse Chapel to celebrate the Congregation’s 150 years of serving God and neighbor. Tickets are $25. Register online: http://dan-schutte.eventbrite.com or call 724.869.6574. A reception of light refreshments will follow the concert.
29th Annual Love Walk –
United by Love
All are invited to join Bishop Zubik, Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto, and Catholic Charities for the 29th Annual Love Walk and Interfaith Reflection on Saturday, October 26. The event begins at noon on Federal Street
in front of PNC Park. Participants will then walk a mile to Catholic Charities for music and refreshments. This year’s theme is United by Love: honoring human solidarity in the face of violence and remembering our brothers and sisters affected by the Tree of Life tragedy a year ago. Participants are encouraged to donate winter outerwear, non-perishable snack items, diapers and wipes that to be made available for anyone in the region in need. For event details including route and parking, visit www.ccpgh.org.
Promoting Gospel Values
through CYO Sports
In order to develop to their full potential as human beings, and disciples of Jesus Christ, adolescents need relationships with wise and caring adult members of the Church. They need Catholic coaches who evangelize through athletics. They need Catholic parishes that support comprehensive youth ministry and the importance of play! CYO Basketball 2019-2020 gets underway with the pre-season meeting for Coaches and Youth Ministry Leaders on Thursday, October 24, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at St. Paul Seminary (Cardinal’s Great Hall, Room A). In addition, all new coaches, and those who have not yet met this requirement, are to attend the mandatory PLC Coach Clinic which will be held on Saturday, November 16, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Paul Seminary (Vanyo Room). Please visit www.diopitt.org/cyosports for more information.
To become a registered member of the parish family, please visit our website at www.stalexis.org or at www.SaintAlphonsusWexford.org . Introduce yourself to us at Mass!
MARRIAGE
Arrangements must be made with a priest at least six months in
advance of the desired wedding date.
HOLY ORDERS
For information about the priesthood or the vowed religious life,
please contact Fr. Zywan or the Vocation Office of the diocese at
412.456.3131 or visit pghpriest.com.
BAPTISM
Celebrated on Sundays at 11:15 a.m. at Saint Alexis or at 12:45 p.m. at Saint Alphonsus by appointment. Arrangements should be made through the Parish Center several months in advance. Parents need to be registered parishioners and complete a pre-baptism class before scheduling a baptism.
MINISTRY TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND
Communal anointing is celebrated periodically. Anyone who is anticipating surgery is encouraged to request this sacrament prior to being admitted to the hospital. Individuals who are unable to attend Sunday Mass and want to receive the sacraments are asked to please call the Parish Center.
saintalphonsuswexford.org or stalexis.org
Phones - 724.935.1151 or 724.935.4343 Fax - 724.935.1270
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We Welcome You Home!
North Hills Regional School Board - www.nhrces.org
BLESSED FRANCIS SEELOS ACADEMY
SAINT ALPHONSUS AND SAINT ALEXIS PARISHES - THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF WEXFORD
Parish Office: 10090 Old Perry Highway Wexford, PA 15090
PRAYER
Eucharistic Adoration Saint Alphonsus: Wednesday 12:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saint Alexis: First Friday of every month from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Devotion: Wednesday 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Saint Alphonsus
Prayer Ministry- To initiate a request for urgent prayers contact the following people: Saint Alexis - Barb Busi at 412.366.4829 Saint Alphonsus - Norma Heyl at 724.935.1094 or Jo Labrise at 724.935.3826.
RECONCILIATION
Saint Alexis: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, Saturday - 7:30 a.m.-7:55 a.m. Saturday - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Saint Alphonsus: Wednesday 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
