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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 13, 2019 The Twenty - Eighth 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 13, 2019 The Twenty - Eighth

Sunday In Ordinary Time

The Catholic Community Wexford

Saint Alphonsus & Saint Alexis

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Mission:

Congratulations

Deacon Jeffrey Craig!

On Thursday, October 3,

at Saint Peter Basilica,

Vatican City, Jeffrey M.

Craig, along with 29

classmates from the

Pontifical North American

College, was ordained a

Transitional Deacon.

Deacon Craig is the son of Glenn and Laurie Craig of

Warrendale and parishioners of Saint Alphonsus. He

attended Saint Alphonsus Elementary School, Quigley

High School and Duquesne University. He is continuing

in his theological studies at The Pontifical North

American College in Rome.

Rejoice for the “yes” of these young men who have

accepted the Lord’s gift and calling. Please remember

Jeff in your prayers as he continues to prepare for

Ordination to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ in June,

2020, at Saint Paul Cathedral, Pittsburgh. We will

continue to share information on Deacon Craig’s journey

to priesthood as it becomes available. Congratulations,

Jeff!

Spring Time in the Fall!

The “Fall Kick-off” of the high school faith formation

took place recently. It was great to have about 60

teenagers participate in this event. Praise God!

Thanks to our young people for their interest, and to

parents for your support. Under the leadership of the

Holy Spirit and David Piccirilli, coordinator of Youth and

Young Adult Ministry for the Catholic Community of

Wexford, we can expect even greater things to take place

– mainly, making disciples for Jesus.

The high school formation program follows the Life

Teen Ministry Program which is used in parishes across

the nation and countries around the world. It provides a

healthy balance of worship, education, service and social

events. Young people appreciate these different

components along with the relationships that are fostered

with their peers.

Parents, for the sake of dear children, please continue

to direct and encourage your children to take part in the

various faith formation options within our parish

community. A relationship with Jesus and the experience

of his love are the real building blocks of life on earth and

eternally in heaven. It’s a privilege for us to work with

your children and help them prepare for their future with

confidence in God! For more information about the great

things that are happening with all the faith formation

programs in our community, visit us at

saintalphonsuswexford.org or stalexis.org.

A Time for the Shepherds to be

Shepherded Thanks to everyone who prayed for Father Joe,

myself, and all the priests of the Diocese along with

Bishop Zubik and Bishop Waltersheid during the

Triennial Convocation of Priests. For me, it was four

days of being spiritually fed while having time to enjoy

the company of brother priests.

The speakers included Thomas Cardinal Collins,

Archbishop of Toronto and Father Michael E. Gaitley,

MIC, author of 33 Days to Morning Glory, a-do-it

yourself retreat in preparation for Marian consecration.

Presentations focused on the importance of prayer, the

beauty and universal nature of the Psalms, the necessity

for sacrificing ourselves on behalf of the people we have

been called to serve, the strength of the Lord in the midst

of our challenges, the role of Mary in our lives, and the

victory that is ours in the Lord Jesus.

These days offered inspiration and renewal. As your

priests, we renew our commitment to serve you to the

best of our ability while being faithful to God in what is

asked of us. Please continue to pray for priests. Know

the difference your loving, prayerful presence makes in

our lives. Thank you!

Maintenance:

Mark Your Calendar

The annual Saint Alexis Day

of Caring/Fall-Clean-up is

scheduled for 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 us. This semi-annual event promises to be

rewarding; working with fellow parishioners and

experiencing 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. All families and individuals 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, extension 221, 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 3. Thank you for your

participation and practice of good stewardship!

FROM FATHER ZYWAN

In Jesus’ love,

Fr. Zywan

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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:

Dick Anderson JoAnn Baker Brian Bart Joe Borza Jeannie Bukauskas Aldo Domenicano Bartley Graban Deacon Al Heiles Francine Konen Robert Kopinski Al Korade Connor Kunic Ron Mehok Gay Mullen John Mullen

George “Murph” Neelan Ray Obringer Steven Paul Reid Bill Redmack Larry Sampietro Sarah Sestric Janice Spowal Morrie Stack Jackie Straw M. A. Taiclet 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: Margaretmary Zoffel (85); and Rose Vogel (93). May the choirs of angels welcome them and where Lazarus is poor no longer, may they find eternal rest.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Naaman, cleansed from his leprosy,

returns gratefully to Elisha (2 Kings 5:14-17).

Psalm — The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving

power (Psalm 298).

Second Reading — If we have died with Christ we shall

also live with Christ (2 Timothy 2:8-13).

Gospel — Ten lepers are healed by Jesus, but only one, a

Samaritan, returns to give him thanks (Luke 17:11-19). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna-

tional Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rom 1:1-7; Ps 98:1-4; Lk 11:29-32

Tuesday: Rom 1:16-25; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 11:37-41

Wednesday: Rom 2:1-11; Ps 62:2-3, 6-7, 9; Lk 11:42-46

Thursday: Rom 3:21-30; Ps 130:1b-6ab; Lk 11:47-54

Friday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18;

Lk 10:1-9

Saturday: Rom 4:13, 16-18; Ps 105:6-9, 42-43;

Lk 12:8-12

Sunday: Ex 17:8-13; Ps 121:1-8; 2 Tm 3:14 — 4:2;

Lk 18:1-8

World Mission Sunday

Next Sunday, October 20 is World Mission Sunday. A second collection will be taken at all Masses that day. World Mission Sunday is a day set aside for Catholics worldwide to recommit themselves to the

Church’s missionary activity through prayer and sacrifice. The theme this year is “Baptized and Sent: The Church of Christ on Mission in the World.” Please be as generous as possible.

Knights of Columbus Thanks!

The Knights of Columbus' Tootsie Roll collection

held in our parishes on Saturday and Sunday, September

28 and 29, was $1,635 at Saint Alexis, and $1,028 at

Saint Alphonsus. Your support benefits St. Anthony's

Regional School Program for exceptional children and

the McGuire Memorial Home for handicapped children.

Thank you for your generous support.

PRO-LIFE SPEAKER

Abby Johnson, a former director of

Planned Parenthood in Texas, turned

Pro-Life, and author of UnPlanned, will

be speaking on December 5 at Saints

John and Paul Parish from 5:00 p.m. to

7:00 p.m. We have 100 FREE tickets to

share between our 2 campuses, and will

be giving them away, next Sunday

October 20 after the 9:30 a.m. Mass at

Saint Alphonsus, and the 10:00 a.m. Mass at Saint Alexis.

First come first serve.

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Saint Alphonsus Information Mass Intentions

OUR ADVERTISERS

Thanks to our bulletin advertisers for advertising in our parish bulletins this week:

Saint Alphonsus - Carosella Insurance

Saint Alexis - HCR Manor Care

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!

This Week at Saint Alphonsus

Parish Share Assessment: $ 99,942 - Collected: $150,438.00

Regular Electronic Total

Offertory $ 7,818 $ 6,379 $ 14,197

Parish Share $ 250 $ 2,926 $ 3,176

School $ $ 710 $ 710

Major Maintenance $ 567 $ 465 $ 1,032

Future Diocesan

Collection

$ $ 225 $ 225

Holy Days $ $ 230 $ 230

Votives $ 219 $ $ 219

TOTAL $ 8,854 $ 10,935 $ 19,789

Upcoming Second Collections: October 20 - School and World Mission Sunday

Income: September 30 through October 6, 2019

Sunday, October 13 Boy Scouts sell popcorn after each Mass

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

Monday, October 14 12:00 p.m. Mass

Tuesday, October 15

7:15 p.m. A Journey Through the Gospel of John

presented by Dave VanVickle - old side of church

Wednesday, October 16

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 17

Friday, October 18

8:00 a.m. Sanctuary Committee in church

12:00 p.m. Mass

Saturday, October 19

Sunday, October 20

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

Sunday, October 13

7:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

† Joe Bullick by Jim and Midge Elser Living and Deceased Members of Saint Alphonsus

and Saint Alexis † Constantino Morreale by The Family

Monday, October 14

12:00 p.m. † Joseph Bullick byButch and Patti Langer

Tuesday, October 15—No Masses

Wednesday, October 16

9:00 a.m.

12:00 p.m.

† Karen Barton by Steve Kozak

† Herb Pegher by Brother and Sisters

Thursday, October 17-- No Masses

Friday, October 18

12:00 p.m. † Tracy Smith by Ralph and Helen Kirsch

Saturday, October 19—No Masses

Sunday, October 20

7:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

† Audrey Schrauder by Dave and Karen Barton † Ed Pieczynski by Maureen Kelly

† Rob Senita by The Family

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MASS INTENTIONS

Saint Alexis Information

Mass Time Eucharistic Ministers Reader 1 Reader 2 Altar Servers Cantors

4:00 p.m. B. McLaughlin, P. Cangilla, T. Parker, R. Bogovich, C. Bogovich, C. Reid, M. Dornburg

D. Bartlett J. Schon A. Ricci, P. Ricci A. Ignelzi

10:00 a.m. J. Heim, R. Reiger, G. Quatchak, P. Quatchak, V. Iarussi, J. Gavel, J. Rebhun

J. Graper B. Roberts L. Haught, J. Veres

E. Jeffries

LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE: OCTOBER 19 - 20, 2019

Saturday, October 12 – Blessed Virgin Mary

4:00 p.m. † George J. Kavinsky - Mary Beth Kavinsky

Sunday, October 13 - The Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

Fireman’s Mass † Teresa Berthold - Kathy and Pat Connell

Monday, October 14 - St. Callistus I, Pope and Martyr

8:00 a.m. † Zach Helfrich - The Roman Family

Tuesday, October 15 – St. Teresa of Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church

8:00 a.m. † Mary Pocki - Axel and Ann Quinque

Wednesday, October 16 - St. Hedwig, Religious; St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin

No Mass

8:00 a.m. Thursday, October 17 - St. Ignatius of Antioch Bishop and Martyr

† Phyllis Maria Re - Nick and Diane Sfamenos

Friday, October 18 - St. Luke, Evangelist

8:00 a.m. † Patricia Shento - Mark Boris and Family

Saturday, October 19 – St. John de Brebeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests and Companions, Martyrs

8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

† Dominic Ravotti - The Ravotti Family † 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 Patty Dagnon Living and Deceased Members of St. Alexis and St. Alphonsus

MONDAY, October 14 Mass at Wexford House Handbell Choir Support Group

TUESDAY, October 15 Small Groups Tuesday Hope Children’s Choir Endow Women’s Group

WEDNESDAY, October 16 Men’s Fellowship Prayer Group Adult Choir Practice

THURSDAY, October 17 BFSA Track/Field Pasta Dinner Small Groups Support Group B

FRIDAY, October 18 Support Group Support Group

SATURDAY, October 19 Small Groups Emmaus Men’s Group Breakfast Club Support Group Fellowship Sunday

SUNDAY, October 20 Fellowship Sunday RCIA Kuruc and Leonard Baptisms Support Group Edge Middle School

2:00 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. 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 6 ,2019

Envelopes $ 8,846.00

Faith Direct $ 7,928.16

Loose Money $ 775.61

Total $ 17,549.77

Weekly Operating Expenses $ 19,350.00

Surplus (Shortfall) $ ( 1,800.23)

2019 Parish Share $ 2,464.00

PSP Donations to date $ 178,086.25

This Week at Saint Alexis

Pro-life rosary is recited following every 8:00 a.m. Mass at Saint Alexis.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

March for Life-Friday January 24, 2020

Keep this date open-watch for sign-up in January.

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Saint Alphonsus and Saint Alexis News Evangelization Principle 2: Just listen!

By Dave VanVickle, Director for Evangelization

The next most important lesson to learn about evangelization is to listen first and

speak second.

When we imagine what evangelization looks like, we probably draw up images

in our minds of street preachers or far off missionaries bringing the Gospel to ends of

the earth. The good news is that while those are valid forms of evangelization, we

don’t have to be street preachers to be effective evangelists. One of the greatest

Catholic communicators in history, Frank Sheed, made a valid point. Sheed said that if

he had one hour to evangelize someone, then he would take fifty minutes to listen and

ten minutes to talk. This is because each God draws each of us to Himself in different ways. Not everyone followed the

same path away from God, and not everyone follows that same path back to God. We need to listen and see where

people are in their feelings toward God, the Church, morality, Christians and their life! We need to hear their story so

we can effectively tell the story of Jesus Christ. Then we can answer the questions we know they have and not the

questions we think they have. This can be very difficult because some of the people we are trying to reach might be

very far from God and caught in sin and disorder. We have to fight the impulse to look at their life and tell them

everything we think is wrong and how to fix it. Remember, God is incredibly patient with us, so we should be patient

with others. If you have always wanted to evangelize and share Jesus with someone, now is the time to take two simple steps. First, pray for them, then build trust by listening to them.

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 next presentation will be this Tuesday, October 15 at 7:15 p.m.

at Saint Alphonsus Church

A Journey through the Gospel of John

Mission Opportunity

Early next year, approximately

January 30 through February 11, Dr .

Mark Prybyl will be leading a mission

team into Northern Thailand.

Anyone who might be interested in

joining him and would like to know the details should

contact him at [email protected] or 724.766.2608.

Healthcare knowledge is helpful but NOT necessary.

2020

Annual Golden Wedding Anniversary

Celebration

Last chance to register by this

Friday, October 18! Each year the

Diocese of Pittsburgh recognizes the

crowning achievement of those

couples celebrating their 50th wedding

anniversary in the current year with a

Mass presided by Bishop Zubik at Saint Paul’s Cathedral,

followed by a light reception.

The celebration will be on November 17. Mass will

begin at 2:30 p.m. If you and your spouse are celebrating

your 50th anniversary this year and would like to

participate, please RSVP by contacting our parish office

which will turn your names in to the Diocese. Please call

the Parish Center, at 724.935.1151 or 724.935.4343 with

your information to get a personal invitation with

instructions. Couples are welcome to bring as many

loved ones to the celebration as they wish.

Men’s Retreat Group Social

The combined Men's retreat groups of Saint Alexis

and Saint Alphonsus are hosting a social on Sunday,

November 3. Meet new fr iends as we watch the

Steelers come alive against the Colts at 1:00 p.m.!

Let us all cheer or moan but most of all, get to know each

other. Food and beverages will be served.

Please contact Ed Thomas ([email protected]) or

Mark Prybyl ([email protected]) for details and let

us know the number of people coming.

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High School 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 $138 (not including transportation). Email David

Piccirilli at [email protected] to sign up. More info

at thefallretreat.org.

ASCEND Happenings

Bethlehem Haven Needs You!

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.

Bethlehem Haven provides shelter and supportive

services to thousands of homeless women. The continuum

of care consists of a range of housing and supportive

services designed to enable each woman to identify her

needs, develop a plan of action and achieve a successful

outcome.

Bethlehem Haven believes that a secure home is an

essential foundation for women to achieve stable mental and

physical health as well as personal empowerment. Every

woman who lives there is linked to supportive services,

specially designed for their individual needs. Bethlehem

Haven helps clients identify an action plan to achieve self-

sufficiency and permanent housing.

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.

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 [email protected].

DATES FOR CATHOLIC VISION OF LOVE

RETREATS

CVOL 8th Grade Retreat - Friday, November 15, 8:30 a.m. to 2:50 p.m., small gym on the Saint Alphonsus Campus.

CVOL 7th Grade Retreat - Friday, December 13, 8:30 a.m. to 2:50 p.m., small gym on the Saint Alphonsus Campus.

Please contact Louis Bosco for information or to register at 724.935.1151 extension 213.

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Blessed Francis Seelos Academy

The Box Tops for Education

program is changing the way we

can earn cash for our school!

Download the ALL-NEW Box Tops

app, shop as you normally would, then

simply scan your store receipts to find

participating products. The app will

automatically credit our school’s Box Top

earnings online.

OR

Drop your receipt in the Box Top bin

located at the back of your church and we’ll

scan the receipt for you!!!!

**If you still have traditional Box Tops clips

at home, make sure to send them in too.

We will still earn cash for all clipped Box

Tops until they expire.

Please check expiration dates before

sending them in.

Thanks for helping Blessed Francis Seelos

Academy get what it needs!

Tell your Friends - BFSA Fall Open House for Prospective Students

Did you know that most of our new students come from current family referrals? The Marketing Committee needs your help to spread the word to prospective families about the Fall Open House.

K-8 Open House Tuesday, October 15, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at St. Alphonsus Campus

If you know anyone interested in BFSA and can’t make the Open House, have them call 724.935.1152 to schedule a tour at their convenience.

Your help is needed to make the Open House a success. Here’s how:

Tell all of your friends to come and see what a great place BFSA is!

Place a yard sign in your yard to help us advertise– Stop by the main office and get a yard sign.

Distribute the flyers that can be obtained at the School Office to friends and local businesses and anywhere else you can think of!

Thanks for helping make our Fall Open House a success! ~The Marketing Commitee

Holocaust Survivor Speaker

On Tuesday, October 1, Blessed

Francis Seelos Academy 8th grade

students had the unique opportunity to hear Mrs. Lynne

Ravas, a daughter of a Holocaust survivor, tell the story of

her father surviving the Holocaust. Her inspiring story,

with such a surprise ending, had the students full attention.

The students had many thoughtful and interesting

questions which she graciously answered.

Mrs. Ravas said that she was quite impressed with the

students and their knowledge of the Holocaust and wished

a safe journey to the students when they visit the Holocaust

Museum in Washington D.C. later this month.

Congratulations to our Saints

Cross Country teams!

The team competed in the North Area Diocesan Championships

and went home with 3 first place team medals, 3 second place team

medals and 24 individual medals. Thanks to our talented coaches and

to Quigley High School for hosting the race.

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neighborhood news

13th of the Month Rosary and Program

Join the Spirit Refill Team and the Vocation Committee of Saint Teresa of Avila Parish, of the Neighbors North Catholic Community, in Ross Township TONIGHT, Sunday, October 13th at 7:00 p.m. in the Church. We will gather for recitation of the Rosary and presentation by Fr. Scott Seethaler on ”Answering the Call to Holiness – Celebrating Vocations.” We will also celebrate the one-year anniversary of the establishment of the new parish groupings throughout the Diocese. A reception with cake will be held in Schoppol Hall after the program. All are invited to attend.

Craft and Vendor Show in Etna

The annual Fall Craft and Vendor Show sponsored by the All Saints Church Christian Mothers & Guild is scheduled for Saturday, October 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Activities Building on Dewey Street in Etna. Free admission! Over 50 tables of crafters and vendors! Tables for crafters and vendors available at

$20. Refreshments and raffles will be available. For details call Cathy at 412.781.4788.

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!

Aquinas Academy High School

Admissions Open House

Aquinas Academy High School is hosting an Admissions Open House for middle school students and parents on Saturday, October 26, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Find out how your child will benefit from an Aquinas Academy High School education. Information about merit scholarships and financial aid will be available. Contact Mr. Joe Austin, Director of Enrollment, at 724.444.0722 extension 15 or email [email protected] or visit www.AquinasAcademy.info.

diocesan news

THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PRESENT

POWER IN MY HANDS

An amazing movie featuring an all-star cast will be shown at St. Bonaventure Parish, Glenshaw on Friday evening, October 11 at 7:00 p.m. in Newmeyer Hall. “The Power in My Hands” is a story of hope and the power of prayer. If you would like more information, visit: powerinmyhandsthemovie.com. This event is free and refreshments will be provided. All are welcome.

PIEROGI SALES St. John the Baptist Church (377 Linmore Avenue in Baden) started selling pierogis this past weekend. Pierogis cost $8 per dozen. Eat in or carry out in your container or ours. Varieties include: potato, sauerkraut, cottage cheese and prune. To order, call the pierogi hotline after 6:00 a.m. on Fridays at: 724.869.9758. Pierogi sales are every Friday until December 13; no pierogi sales dur ing Thanksgiving week. Volunteers are also needed! If you would like to become a new volunteer, please call the parish office at 724.869.2280.

PATRICIA SANDOVAL PRESENTATION Patricia Sandoval, author of the book, Transfigured, will tell her story of abortion, drug addiction and homelessness and how Jesus turned her life around through Rachel’s Vineyard. Sandoval will speak on Monday, October 28 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Paul of the Cross Par ish (St. Anne’s Campus, 400 Hoodridge Drive, Castle Shannon.) Come to hear her courageous witness and her

story of hope, mercy and love. No cost to attend, but goodwill donations are gratefully accepted. Please email Kathy at [email protected] with any questions.

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.

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Administrator

Reverend Paul J. Zywan / ext. 224 /[email protected]

Parochial Vicar

Reverend Joseph M. Freedy / ext. 233/[email protected]

Deacons

Deacon Albert Heiles/[email protected]

Deacon Jeffrey J. Ludwikowski/[email protected]

Director of Parish Operations/Business Manager

Chuck Goetz / ext. 223/ [email protected]

Director of Evangelization

Dave VanVickle / ext. 232/[email protected]

Office Manager

MaryEllen Pendel / ext. 221/[email protected]

Directors of Music

Christopher Brewer/ext. 226/[email protected]

Mary Heagy/[email protected]

Assistant Music Director - Lisa Hoffman

Director of Religious Education

Louis Bosco/ext 215/[email protected]

Religious Education Program Manager

Paula Green / ext. 225/[email protected]

Coordinator of Youth Ministry /Young Adults

David Piccirilli/ ext. 227/[email protected]

Bookkeeper/Safe Environment Coordinator

Mary King/ext. 212/[email protected]

or [email protected]

or [email protected]

Receptionist/Secretary

Gail Clendaniel/ext. 210/[email protected]

A Parish of the Diocese of Pittsburgh diopitt.org

SERVED BY

OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

JOIN US!

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.

Principal

Robert Reese - [email protected]

School Secretary K-8

Patty Anfang - [email protected]

724.935.1152

School Secretary Pre-K

Chris Schlieper - [email protected]

724.935.3940

DIOCESAN VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR 412-456-3093 (Office)

1-888- 808-1235 (Hot Line) PA Child Line - 1-800-932-0313

Call 911 immediately if a child is in danger.


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