199 McGovern Boulevard Crescent, PA 15046 www.scatparish.com

PARISH CLERGY Fr. Lou Vallone ................ scatpastor@verizon.net Fr. Robert Zajdel Deacon Leonard Thomas

MASS SCHEDULE Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday ... 8:30 a.m. Wednesday.............................................. No Mass Saturday Vigil Mass .............................. 4:00 p.m. Sunday Morning ............... 9:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Holy Days ......................................... as Scheduled See inside for Daily, Holiday and Special Events

CONFESSIONS Saturday ................... 3:15−3:45 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.;

Also by appointment.

BAPTISMS By appointment.

WEDDINGS Call the parish office 6 months in advance of the

prospective date. Marriage Classes required.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK After every Mass (please ask the priest)

and by request.

Low-gluten hosts available for Communion – See priest before Mass.

DIRECTORY Parish Office .......................................................... 724-457-7026 Fax ......................................................................... 724-457-3292 Deacon Leonard Thomas………………………....412-812-4557 deacon@scatparish.com Jennifer Persuitte, Organist/Secretary .................... 724-457-7026

(Bulletin submission deadline is Tuesday at Noon.) Steve Horvath, Maintenance………...……………...724-457-0715 Sue Tranter, CCD Director .................................... 724-601-1872 scatccd@verizon.net Mary Ann Jones, Bookkeeper ................................ 412-771-5646 Jeri Stotlemyer, Scheduler of Ministries ..... sjogscat@gmail.com Parish Email ............................................ scatparish@verizon.net Vatican Website ................................................ www.news.va/en

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday–Thursday ....................................... 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Friday ........................................................... 9:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE HOURS Sundays ........................................................... 10:00am-11:15am

AN OPEN INVITATION OF WELCOME Non-Catholics and non-parishioners

are always welcomed guests. Inactive, unsure or irregular Catholics are lovingly

encouraged to reconnect with the Faith. New parishioners are joyfully received in our community.

Please call the parish office. Though our space is small, our hearts are large

and there is plenty good room for all.

OCTOBER 23, 2016 • THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

of Siena ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Saint Catherine

Thirtieth

Sunday in

Ordinary

Time

Saturday October 22nd

4:00 PM Mary Jones (Husband, Dave)

Sunday October 23rd

9:00 AM Red & Kay Bruce

(Sam Santilli Family)

11:30 AM Mary Ann Popps (Christian Ladies Society) Monday October 24th

8:30 AM Parish Family

Tuesday October 25th 8:00 AM Rosary 8:30 AM Marion Novak

(Christian Ladies Society)

Thursday October 27th

8:30 AM Victoria Basile (Family)

Friday October 28th

8:30 AM George Crivelli (Jim & Kathy Wagler)

Saturday October 29th

4:00 PM Mary Jones (Kevin & Cathy Weaver)

Sunday October 30th

9:00 AM Baker Piganelli

(Jackie & Rich Vukovcan)

11:30 AM Cookie Candelmo (Wife, Mayvon)

NEIGHBORING CHURCHES WEDNESDAY MORNING MASSES

Our Lady of Fatima in Hopewell Twp. 9:00 AM St. James in Sewickley 6:45 AM & 9:00 AM St. Titus in Aliquippa 7:30 AM St. Margaret Mary 8:30 AM PRAYER REQUESTS: In your kindness will you please pray for the following : Julie G., David G., Mom, Doreen M., James

Shepard, Mary Shepard, John Glad, Elia, James Siniscalchi, Betty S., Rich, Patricia Soisson, Jonathan Soisson, Douglas Soisson, Sharon Mylarski, Jim, Pat, Jim M., George Pessy, Lorraine C., Kitty, Joseph, Dora W., Art Piroli, Joe Z., Mildred Mickey, Franny Dinisio, Patty N., Julie C., Mom, Kelli Anderson, Austin, Rosalie, Larry, Karen, Kenny, Joan B., Rose Selley, D.J., Della, Carl, M.P., M.Z., Greg & Pat, John, Maria, John, Taylor, Mary M., Beth Lehmier, Leigh Ann, Lenore Hoovler, Helen Dixon, Wayne King, Earl, Mary, James E., Ryan Joseph, Jim B., N.M., Michael Hilliard, Danielle, Leslie, Ross M., Dan R., Ardith G., Patty M., Carol N., Beth, Mary Chestnutt, Mary & Therese D., Ryan, A. Palombo, Dory, Larry Winans, D.O. Oesterling Family & Baby Byron Michael, Seth, Eddie N., Chet, All Those In Need of Prayers. Pleases Note: Each intention slip will be listed for 2 weeks. There is no need to fill one out every week. Also, PLEASE PRINT so I can list the name properly.

Second collection this weekend Reminder that THIS weekend, October 22nd and 23rd, the second collection at all Masses will be for World Missions. We thank you, in advance, for your generosity and taking the opportunity to support the work and witness of local churches in the Missions, where the poor receive practical help and experience God’s love and mercy.

ALL SOUL’S DAY SERVICE We will have a service in the church on Wednesday, November 2nd at 6:30 for All Soul’s Day. We will remember those called home and buried from St. Catherine’s with candles. Also important to note, we have a binder with blank pages at the front of the church by the baptistery. Everyone is welcome to write the names of their dearly departed in this book. We will then pray for them as well. SECOND COLLECTION COMING SOON

Just a reminder that the second collection on the weekend of November 5th and 6th will be for the Archdiocese for the Military Services. There is an envelope in your packets.

St. Catherine of Siena Parish Crescent, PA

“God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ...”

“...and entrusting to us the message of salvation.”

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 23, 2016

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Confirmation classes are now in session with the 4:00PM Mass and class immediately following. Anyone who has not been Confirmed in the 9th Grade and above is welcome! The same class is repeated each week at St. John of God Parish in McKees Rocks. It is at 9:00AM at Mother of Sorrows Church.

LIVING ROSARY Please mark the date and join us for the Living Rosary NEXT SUNDAY, October 30th. All Religious Education students will be reciting the Rosary together AFTER the 9:00AM Mass. Since this is the month of the Rosary, and we are in the midst of our year-long Rosary Campaign, ALL parishioners are invited to stay and pray with us after Mass. Praying to our Blessed Mother together is a great example to set for our children..

ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE During the months of October and November, we will be collecting non-perishable food goods to distribute to the local food pantries. This has been a very successful program in the past and we hope to continue our success. Blue

grocery bags are available at the entrances of the church or you can fill your own bag. Please take down to Siena Hall before or after any Mass or drop off in the office during the week. Thanks you for your generosity. Together, WE truly DO make a difference at St. Catherine’s!

Scholarship News It’s that time of year again! School has started and so has our scholarship preparation. Please take advantage of this great program!!!!!!! Simply stop in the office or call me (Erin) directly at 724-378-4783.

Reminder that throughout the month of October, the Rosary will be recited daily before the Morning Mass. We hope to see YOU there. Parenting Pointers……...……..by Susan Vogt Try this bedtime ritual: What did I do well today? What can I do better tomorrow? From Family Memory Calendar, Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown.

“PURSES ON PARADE”

Details you may NOT know… THIS WEEKEND is your LAST chance to buy a ticket! (Why did you wait so long???)

100% of the proceeds will go to local charities. (If you donate to charities already, your money combined with others will make a BIGGER difference!)

Look down at your purse. Wouldn’t it be nice to get yourself a new one? For $30.00, you could WIN a much nicer one than you ever expected to buy! If you don’t win, you HELPED someone and you’re no further behind on the purse situation!

The event is October 30th at St. Titus’ hall. Doors open at 12:30PM. Event begins at 1:00PM.

$30.00 gets you... a dinner, refreshments, a door prize ticket, AND 5 FREE Designer Purse tickets!

If you bring a little “fun” money... you can buy additional tickets to increase your chances for a designer purse, the gift card table and/or the jewelry and accessory table and the 50/50 Raffle

LADIES! WE STILL HAVE TICKETS LEFT! DID YOU GET YOURS???

If you miss your chance this weekend, call ERIN at

724-378-4783.

To offset some of the cost of this fundraiser, we are looking for any donations in the form of monetary, restaurant or store gift cards, or even a designer purse! If you would like to donate a designer purse, please contact Erin for the specifications. ANY donation will be greatly appreciated!

ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA’S CHRISTIAN LADIES SOCIETY

Regular Offertory Collection

October 9, 2016…………………………….$2,992.00 October 16, 2016…………..……………….$2,992.00 .

(This is ordinary income from contributions for the general running of the parish. It is subject to a 17.6% tax to the diocese of Pittsburgh.)

Parish Share Program

PSP Assessment for 2016…………….….$42,327.00 PSP Collected……………...………….…..$54,769.00 SURPLUS ON GOAL……………………+$12,442.00 (Congratulations to all! We have reached and surpassed our goal! Thanks to everyone for your continued generosity! Now, all monies collected for Parish Share will remain in our parish tax free. Great job everyone. May God bless you.).)

Capital Improvements

Goal……………………………………..……$8,800.00 Collected to date…………………………….$3,098.00 Remaining on Goal………………………….$5,702.00

(This rebooted goal represents the remainder of the parking lot expenditure, the second family bathroom and the new deck on the single CCD trailer. All the projects are completed and paid for in advance.)

Religious Education

Assessment 2016-2017………………..…$27,162.00 Contributions to date………………….......$11,543.00 Remaining on Goal……………….…..…....$15,619.00

(This is our new assessment for the 2016-2017 year for the Elementary School Grant Contributions to the diocese based on 10% of the gross parish income. Contributions to this fund are parish share exempt.)

Special Collection (These collections are mandated by the Diocese for specific purposes. These moneys are remitted in total to the diocese and are not taxed.)

Weekend Attendance

October 16, 2016

4:00 PM Mass ......................... …………….…..241 9:00 AM Mass ................................................. 218 11:30 AM Mass .............................................. .209 Total…………………………………...……........ 668

OUR LADY OF THE SACRED HEART’S

FALL PLAY & HAUNTED HALLWAY THIS WEEKEND, Saturday, October 22 and Sunday, October 23, OLSH will host 2 Halloween traditions: Haunted Hallway and the fall play. This year, the OLSH Theatre Department will perform

"The Great Ghost Chase", a silly, spooky play about a ghost hunt in an insane asylum. Performances on both nights will begin at 7:00PM in the OLSH Auditorium. The Haunted Hallway, OLSH’s own twist on the haunted house experience, will be open before the play (6:00 – 7:00

PM) for younger kids and after the play (9:00 – 11:00PM) for teens and adults. Admission for the play is $5 for students and $10 for adults and can be paid at the door. Admission for Haunted Hallway is $5 per person or $15 per family. Discounted tickets for attending both events are $7 per person or $20 per family. Call (412) 264-5140 or visit www.olsh.org for more information.

STEELERS FOOTBALL POOL WINNERS

October 16, 2016

Steelers vs. Dolphins

Half Time Score: Steelers 8 Dolphins 16 Steel Squares owned by Magdy G. Mikhail, MD$100 Rock owned by Cathy Hardy $100 Uncle Mader owned by Richard Mader $100

Final Score: Steelers 15 Dolphins 30 Scuba owned by Sandy Turner $150 Osprey owned by David Janek $150 A & W owned by Antoinette & Wayne Summers$150

Congratulations and Let’s Go Steelers!

“The Lord hears the cry of the poor.”

St. Catherine of Siena Parish Crescent, PA

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 23, 2016

“I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall be ever in my mouth.”

Parish registration We welcome all those who would like to become members of St. Catherine of Siena Parish community. To register as a parishioner, please complete the following information and return it to the Parish Office or drop it in the collection basket at Mass. If you need to update your parish info, use this form also.

Name_________________________________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________________________ Telephone Number:_____________________________________________________________________

New Member:_____________________________OR Address Change__________________________

“Great Catholic Parishes”

This is the title of a just published book by William E. Simon, chairman and founder of a Catholic think tank called " Parish Catalyst." The book is subtitled "How Four Essential Practices Make Them Thrive." There are over 17,000 Catholic Parishes in the United States and his think tank identified the top 244 of them in terms of the vibrancy, productivity and fulfillment of Catholic mission given their individual circumstances - these are the stand out parishes in the lives of their communities. One of the 244 pastors interviewed and quoted in the book is our Pastor, Fr. Lou Vallone, who talks about the success of both St. Catherine of Siena and St. John of God in a time when many parishes are declining and failing. His comments and those of the other pastors are meant as a model or pattern that can be adapted by other Catholic communities to bring discipleship and growth in what seems to be a time of abandonment and closure. There is a resurrection in seeming death for any parish, according to Simon's findings if the people and the leadership are committed to Christ, to each other and to the work of the Spirit. It is worth reading in this time of On Mission by any Catholic who wants to look forward and not back. Available online at www.avemariapress.com and many secular booksellers. Good reading.

PARISHIONERS OF ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA

Please be proactive in the upcoming months to make your voice heard with regard to the eminent changes in our diocese. Our family must join together now more than ever!

A Family Perspective……...……..by Bud Ozar Listen to Jesus in today’s gospel: “who humbles himself will be exalted.” It is not the occasional big events, but the daily humble routine of family life which creates bonds and relationships which last a lifetime. Marriage Moments………….....by Susan Vogt When it’s hard to forgive a spouse who has “done you wrong” (or voters who you believe are wrong) try praying this way, “Oh Lord, let me forgive those who sin differently than I do.” Now is the time for healing not self-righteousness

ON MISSION CORNER As we journey ON MISSION FOR THE CHURCH ALIVE! may we be inspired to use our God-given gifts to build up the Church, which is The Body of Christ. The parish meetings are a chance to learn about the current realities facing our diocese and how we can best align our resources to provide ministry and outreach to everyone. The meeting for our parish will be held on MONDAY OCTOBER 24TH FROM 7:00-9:00PM in the church. All are invited to study the challenges and opportunities we face together. Visit OnMissionChurchAlive.orgfor more information on the draft models after our parish sessions are completed.

St. Catherine of Siena Parish Crescent, PA

“Let my soul glory in the Lord; the lowly will hear me and be glad.”

QUIGLEY CATHOLIC OPEN HOUSE Quigley Catholic invites you to their Open House on Sunday, October 30, 2016 from 2:00—4:00PM. All are welcome to come and see the school that is consistently recognized among the top Catholic high schools in the nation! More info @ 724-869-2188, www.qchs.org, or email admissions@qchs.org

BLESSED TERESA OF CALCUTTA TO HOST GRAND HAFLI

Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Maronite Mission will host their 14th Annual Grand Hafli on Saturday, November 5th, at the Fez Banquet Room, 2312 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, from 6:00PM—Midnight. The Lebanese and American dinner buffet begins at 7:00PM. Highlights include, stuffed grape leaves, baked kebbee, baked chicken Lebanese appetizers and desserts. Tickets are $60.00 for adults, $45.00 for students, $30.00 for children from ages 3-12 and children 2 years and under are free. Entertainment will be provided by Tony Mikhael & Band. For tickets and more information, please call 724-375-2860 or 724-827-5024

CASINO BUS TRIP Saturday November 5, 2016 Cost $40- includes

$20 Slot Play $5 Food $15 Bus Cost Bus leaves at 8am from St. John the Baptist Church Monaca (lower parking lot) Must be 21 or older and have a Valid ID. Reservations w/payment due by Saturday October 29th please call 724-

775-3940 to reserve your spot. Sponsored by St. John the Baptist-Monaca Stewardship Committee.

DAY OF PRAYER IN BADEN Singing Alleluia with a Broken Heart: Trauma and Grace --Elisabeth Vasko, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Theology at Duquesne University, will present Singing Alleluia with a Broken Heart:Explorations of Trauma and Graceat the St. Joseph Motherhouse, Baden, Pa on Saturday, November 12th from 9:00AM – 4:00PM. Dr. Vasko focuses her teaching on the intersection of Christian theologies and violence. This day of prayer is sponsored by the Associates of the Sisters of St. Joseph. A donation of $25 includes a continental breakfast and lunch. For information call Monica at 724-522-9807 or register by Oct. 29 with Kathleen Lotzmann, 105 Wingate Dr., Pgh. Pa. 15205, or kalgolf4@hotmail.com.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER The next WWME Weekend will be November 11-13, 2016. Early registration is advisable as space is limited. For more information or to register, please call 412-635-7775 or visit www.yourmarriageisworthit.org

OLSH TURKEY BINGO On Saturday, November 12th, OLSH will host its annual Turkey Bingo at the Angela Activities Center (OLSH gymnasium) from 7:00PM– 10:00PM; early birds begin at 6:30PM. Join us for bingo, food, raffles, door prizes, a ticket auction, instant bingo, and

a guaranteed jackpot of $250. Get 5 bingo cards for $5. Proceeds benefit the OLSH Baseball Team and National Honor Society. For more information, please call (412) 264-5140. Readings for the Week of October 23, 2016 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 Monday: Eph 4:32--5:8/Ps 1:1-4, 6/Lk 13:10-17 Tuesday: Eph 5:21-33 or 5:2a, 25-32/Ps 128:1-5/ Lk 13:18-21 Wednesday: Eph 6:1-9/Ps 145:10-14/Lk 13:22-30 Thursday: Eph 6:10-20/Ps 144:1-2, 9-10/Lk 13:31- 35 Friday: Eph 2:19-22/Ps 19:2-5/Lk 6:12-16 Saturday: Phil 1:18b-26/Ps 42:2-3, 5/Lk 14:1, 7-11 Next Sunday: Wis 11:22--12:2/Ps 145: 1-2, 8-11, 13-14/2 Thes 1:11--2:2/Lk 19:1-10

Queen of the Holy Rosary, Pray For Us

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 23, 2016

“When the just cry out, He hears them, and from all their distress He rescues them.”

The Pastor’s Corner

Father Lou Vallone

"For everything hidden is meant to be revealed, and everything concealed is meant to be brought to light." (Matt. 4:22) "Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing." (Luke 4:21.) This week, after many months of an embargo of secrecy placed upon the committees, priests and parish leaders of On Mission to not reveal the various models for the reorganization of parishes going forward, the information has finally been made public and shared with the actual People of God in the parishes themselves. (Well, to be accurate, not to all the people and not in all places - there is a schedule of parish meetings that reach into December before some parishes in the diocese get their details.) Both St. Catherine and St. John of God have had their first of two parish meetings to reveal the models this past week. There is a second meeting (a reprise) for each parish this coming week. Since my Pastor's Corner deadline is prior to the actual meetings, I will only address what I know for sure will occur at those meetings - that is, the unveiling of the INITIAL PROPOSED models FOR DISCUSSION, ADJUSTMENT AND DISCERNMENT. They are to be considered, NOT PUT INTO EFFECT at this time. They are WHAT IF SPECULATIONS and haven't even reached the status of plans at this time. Remember that. I encourage all who did not attend the meetings at the parishes last week to be there this week to get first hand the information, and limited and controlled as it is, to offer the feedback asked for from you. Do not depend on my brief summary, rumors and second hand talk. Go to the source. There are four models that involve St. Catherine of Siena: 1. West Hills #25, 3 parish model, parish B: St. Joseph Coraopolis, St. Margaret Mary and St. Catherine merge into ONE parish with ONE campus. 2. West Hills #26, 2 parish model, parish A: St. Columbkille, St. Joseph, St. Margaret Mary, St. Patrick and St. Catherine merge into ONE parish, with TWO campuses.

3. Beaver Valley #27, 5 parish model, parish D: St. Frances Cabrini, St. John the Baptist Monaca, Our Lady of Fatima, St. Titus and St. Catherine merge into ONE parish with TWO campuses. 4. Beaver Valley #28, 3 parish model, parish B: it is exactly the same as the one above, but a different number of priests assigned. St. John of God is involved in two possible models: 1. West Hills #25, 3 parish model, parish C: St. John of God, St. Malachy, St. Philip and St. Margaret Greentree merge into ONE parish, with TWO campuses remaining open. 2. West Hills #26, 2 parish model, parish B: to the four parishes named above, Holy Trinity Robinson is added, but still ONE parish with TWO campuses. These are all matters now open for investigation and discussion, NOT IMPLEMENTATION YET. In a program in Rome addressing the new bishops made throughout the world in the past year, Pope Francis had this to say to them: "The world is tired of charming liars," Francis said. "People can sniff out -- the people of God have the perceptiveness of God -- and run away when they recognize narcissists, manipulators, defenders of their own causes and hawkers of vain crusades." Though addressed to bishops, every one of us can be guilty of these things that drive people away from the Church: priests (and I admit to failing in every single category at one time or another in my life), staff people, parish leaders, contractors and the person in the pew. Please hang in there, don't run away but stay involved every step of the way until we see what God does! (More in next week's corner after the meetings, if in fact I survive them.)