SAINT JAMES CHURCH and PARISH CENTER 200 Walnut Street Sewickley · (412)741-6650 NEW Website: www.divine-redeemer.org Email: [email protected]Rectory office hours: Monday - Friday / 8:30am-5:00pm Confessions: Saturdays from 9:30-10:30am SAINT MARY CHURCH 444 Glenfield Road Sewickley · (412)741-6460 Confessions: Saturdays at 4:00pm or by appointment March 8, 2020 Second Sunday of Lent Divine Redeemer Parish Saint Mary Church † Saint James Church
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SAINT JAMES CHURCH and PARISH CENTER 200 Walnut Street
Confessions: Saturdays at 4:00pm or by appointment
March 8, 2020 Second Sunday of Lent
Divine Redeemer Parish Saint Mary Church † Saint James Church
Q: I thought the world was over reacting to this Coronavirus craziness, but then my Church does the same thing. And I don’t like that the Precious Blood was taken away from us. And which Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist are we going to keep and which are we going to let go? And for how long are we going to do this? A: This past week, even before the diocesan policy, it had come to my attention that a significant number of parishion-ers were not choosing to receive Holy Communion during Mass from the cups. This meant the Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist had to consume more Precious Blood than usual after distribution. We thought it was because of the fear of the flu. Our theology teaches that when we receive either species, under the appearance of bread or wine, we receive the full-ness of the 'Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity' of our Lord Jesus Christ. So, we did not stop distributing the Precious Blood, just Holy Communion from the cup. After consulting with our vicar, Very Reverend Howard Campbell, we found out that many other parishes in our dio-cese have taken the precaution to eliminate distribution of the cups, and so did we. With it being flu season and so many people taking every precaution to avoid being infected it was determined this would be our best response. Then the diocese released their mandate and our decision was af-firmed. Starting on Tuesday of this past week on weekdays and weekends we halted the distribution of Holy Communion from a common cup. We will reevaluate this issue after East-er. Then the diocese also went farther to suggest that at the sign of peace we avoid touching each other by shaking hands which is our local custom. The sign of peace is an optional part of the rite, so sometimes it may be skipped all together. Actually, our Church has ritualized the preservation of the integrity of our Sacraments and the washing of hands in the
rubric of Holy Mass. We have always been very conscience that we are handling food and every precaution should be taken to preserve the health of our members. There is precedent for only serving Holy Communion under a single species. On every Good Friday Holy Communion is only distributed under one species, and it was only recently that the Church, after hundreds of years of not, began to distribute Holy Communion under both species. The Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist will be receiving an updated schedule to reflect this new local custom.
We welcome you to Sunday Mass. So many of our good people came on Ash Wednesday to receive Ashes and to begin the Holy Season of Lent. It was wonderful to see so many of our children with their parents. Today’s Gospel for the Second Sunday of Lent is the Transfiguration of the Lord Jesus on the Holy Mountain. The Lord strengthened the faith of Peter, John and James and the vi-sion would empower the Apostles to witness to Christ after the Resurrection. Fr. Farnan always reminds us that the beautiful stain glass window in the rear of St James Church depicts the mystery of the Transfiguration. May this mystery of our faith guide our new parish into a bright future. Prayer is very important in Lent. There are many types of prayer in our Catholic Church. We are fortunate here at Divine Redeemer to have daily adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament in the chapel of St James Church. Please come and spend time with the Lord. The Lord in the Eucharist will surely transform your life. Clergy in the Church pray the Liturgy of the Hours daily. Many of the faithful do the same. You may find the prayers on the web (Universalis.com) or you might purchase a book that contains morning and evening prayer (Religious goods store, Amazon etc.). We should pray daily so that the Lord knows how much we love Him. I strongly recommend the praying of the Way (Stations) of the Cross. The Stations are prayed every Friday in Lent at 1:30pm at St. James with the St. James School children in attendance, 4:00pm at St. Mary Church and 7:00pm at St. James Church. Please volunteer to help at the Fish Fry at St. James and bring your family and friends to have dinner. This is a great fundraiser but we need your support. Keep the days of Lent holy. Pray daily in the home and always involve the children. We are always think-ing of our sick members and their families who care for the sick and infirm in so many loving ways. Perhaps you could help them out in some way this week. I am sure the families of a sick loved one would greatly appreciate a kind gesture. Your priests pray daily for all of you wonderful folks. Love, Fr. Dave
MARCH 8, 2020 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT
Jordan Sonnett, Director of Disclephship for Divine Redeemer Parish will host a Worship and Healing night every Tuesday from 7:00-8:00pm in the St. James Children's Chapel. Come to praise the Lord with music and to receive prayer and healing. Open to all ages. For questions or to request child care email Jordan at [email protected].
VETERANS WHITE SOCK COLLECTION MARCH 21-29
The Health Ministry is collecting new white cotton socks for both men and women hospitalized veterans. Please place the socks in the bins locat-ed at both St. Mary’s and St. James. Thank you for your gener-osity
Back this year by popular demand - Please join us Sunday, March 29 at 7:00pm at St. James Church for Living Stations presented by the St. Ferdinand’s Youth Group. All are invited to pray with us as we remember the Passion, death and Resurrection of our Lord, Jesus. At the end of the program, there will be a free-will offering to assist the youth group with the costs of the presentation. Don’t miss out on this Lenten experience.
The Sacrament of Baptism will be available any Sunday of the month. Couples expecting a child should attend Baptism class. To make arrangements for a Baptism or class, please call Ruth at St. Mary (412) 741-6460 or Karin at St. James (412)741-6650. The Sacrament of Marriage requires that the couple meet with the Pastor at least six (6) months before the proposed date of the wedding. Please call Karin at (412)741-6650 or Ruth at (412)741-6460 to make an appointment.
Hospitalized and Homebound parishioners please contact us or have a family member do so. If you know of a parishioner who is unable to get to Church and would like to receive Communion, please call (412) 741-6650. If you are in need of prayer and would welcome the spiritual support of your parish family, please call Carolyn Oblak for St. Mary at (412)576-9707, via email at [email protected] or Connie for St. James at (412)741-5611.
There is an envelope in your packet of March/April envelopes for Easter Flowers.
We will print a listing of names in the April 12 (Easter)
bulletin. If you would like to make a donation, please PRINT the name(s) on a piece of paper and place it in the Easter flower envelope and have it to the Divine Redeem-er Parish Center before 9:00am on Monday, March 23. If you already sent in your envelope, you can call Ruth at (412)741-6650, extension 10 with your name(s).
March 15 No Class March 22 10:30 - 11:45am Grades K-5 and 8 6:00-8:00pm Grades 6 & 7 March 29 10:30 - 11:45am Grades K-5 and 8
MUSIC PLUS NEWS
Altar Servers .................................. Sylvia McGaughey ......... 974-6232 Baptism Preparation………..Jason & Shea Corsetti...724-513-0932 Bereavement……………….Sister Agnes McCormick ..... 931-2299 Bible Studies Sunday Morning........................ John Bunce ....................... 741-1050 Men’s Saturday. ......................... Mike Bercik……………...304-9592 Women………………………….. ........................................ 741-6650 Centering Prayer Group ................. Victoria Graham ..................... 849-0208
Eucharistic Ministers ................ Father Jim ......................... 741-6650 For Hospital ................................ Karin Masterani…..…. .. 741-6650 Faith Formation .......................... ……...... ...............................741-6650 Finance Council ............................ Andrea Vescio .................. 741-8776 55+ Club .......................................... Ed Ference……...…… .. 977-8813 Greeters………………...Patte Grey & Anna Villella ........ 741-6650 Hands & Feet of Love ................. Tharshini Wilson ............ 801-2646
FATHER / DAUGHTER DANCE
EASTER FLOWERS
ST. MARY CCD SCHEDULE
Spring is almost here, so why not get a head start on planning your summer vacation? And while planning your exciting geta-way, don’t forget to purchase gift cards prior to paying for your trip. Divine Redeemer sells gift cards that you can use at hotels, gas stations and even at the airport or restaurants. If you are driving, be sure to purchase gift cards for SHEETZ, GETGO, EXXON or BP GAS. We even sell gift cards for CHOICE HO-TELS and BEST WESTERN HOTELS. Also, you can keep our NO FEE VISA gift cards on hand to use anywhere Visa is ac-cepted, including at the airport, hotels and restaurants. Divine Redeemer Parish and Saint James School will earn a profit from every gift card sold, so this is an excellent fundraiser for all parishioners. Gift cards are sold in the back of St. James Church after all weekend Masses. Stop by today and check out our fantastic selection!
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES “I tell you, whatever you did for one of these least important followers of mine, you did for me.” Mt 25:40 Pick up a yellow Service Sheet in the vestibule for more service opportunities. Divine Redeemer Fish Fry (grades 8-12) - All Fridays in Lent (except Good Friday) 4:00-7:00pm. The Fish Fry hours are 4:30-7:00pm.
Center for Hope (grades 8-12) - Thursday, March 12, 4:00pm St. Vincent de Paul (Grades 8-12) Saturday, March 14. Meet at St. James Church at 9:00am. Sorting donated items; location tbd
Divine Redeemer Vacation Bible School - Share your love of Christ with our little ones at Divine Redeemer VBS this summer! July 6-10, St. James Church. Students in grades 6-12 may serve. Students in K-5 may attend.
Catholic Heart WorkCamp - Love, Serve, Connect with those in need Base location: West Middlesex, PA July 22-25, 2020. Open to students in grades 9 and up in fall 2020. (Students receive 40 hours service for this week)
Youth Group Events - ARISE March 28 at Stage AE. ALL Students in grades 8 -12 are invited!! Arise is a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ. Here's what's happening: 6:00 - 7:45pm: a performance by Unaltered Tour 8:00 - 8:45pm: a sweet dance party; concessions, vendors, and merch; opportunity for Confession
9:00 - 10:00pm: Eucharistic adoration (yup, we saved the best for last) Cost: $10 register by March 21 Registration forms are available in church vestibule. Return forms to Nicole Accordino by March 31. Bus will leave from St. James at 5:00pm
Notre Dame Vision - Leadership conference for current 8-12 graders June 15-19 at the University of Notre Dame campus Apply online at Mcgrath.nd.edu Group name: Divine Redeemer Parish Group organizer: Nicole Accordino Choose June 15-19, first and second choice
Contact Nicole at [email protected] or (412)741-6650, extension 504 for more information.
Members, please make a note of the new start time for this program and all future programs The new start time will be 11:30am.
The luncheon program for Divine Redeemer Parish, 55 Plus Club will be on Thursday, March 19, 2020. The entertainment will be provided by, Cathi Rhodes, she sings the songs of Pasty Cline, County Singer. Cathi Rhodes is one of Pittsburgh's favorite Tribute Artist to Country Music.
The program will start with a prayer service beginning at 11:30am followed by lunch, and entertainment at Noon in the Gathering Space Reservations for lunch are due in the church office no later than 9:00am on Friday, March 13. Place reservation in an envelope labeled 55 Plus Club, Attn: Lil Yan-kello and place in the collection basket, drop off at the Rectory, or mail it to 200 Walnut Street, Sewickley, PA 15143 so it arrives before Fri-day, March 13. Checks should be made payable to Divine Re-deemer 55 Plus Club, $9 per member and $9.50 per non-member/guest. For more information call Ed at (412)977-8813. ——————————————————————————————— LUNCHEON RESERVATION FORM - March 19, 2020 Name____________________________________ Street____________________________________ City _____________________________ Zip ___________ Phone ________________________ E-mail____________________________________
Knights of Columbus .................. Terry Sexton .................... 398-0646 Lectors ............................................. Father Jim………… ...... 741-6650 Marriage Preparation ................. Father Jim ....................... 741-6650 Men’s Retreat ................................ Kevin Daily ....................... 741-6211 Pastoral Council………………………... ............................. 741-6650 RCIA .......................................... …..Bob Basl ............................. 741-3889 Respect Life ............................ ...... Elsie Rothfus .................... 944-8922
Saint Vincent dePaul ............ …..John Nard ................... …...741-6650 Scrip Program ........................ ...... Susan Ponticello .............. 741-6650 Ushers ........................................ …….. ......................................... 741-6650 Women’s Guild…………. ... …...Barbara Ross….…….….852-3239
GIFT CARD NEWS
YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
55 PLUS CLUB NEWS
Pregnancy Hot Line 1-800-712-HELP
www.optionline.org Text helpline to 313131
Diocesan Abuse Response Line 1-888-808-1235
PLEASE REMEMBER ALL OUR SICK AND SHUT-INS
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Betty Adams, Jim Behr, Betty Belli-sario, Loretta Berry, Beatrice Berti, Jimmy Blicharz, Jaryd Boyer, Lori Breen, Jimmy Breslin, Doreen Car-roway, Joan Cerminara, Barry deGroot, Patrick Donahue, Sue Et-ters, John Fields, Francis Fleming, Bill Frissell, Nancy Fryermuth, Do-
ris Funderwhite, Tom Geubtner, Bud Glies, Jason Gorman, Sally Houser, Carrie Jad, Davey Jones, Ruth Keitel, Kevin Kenny, Tara Flanagan-Koenig, Wyatt Kriger, Don LaVoie, Lily Lauffer, Carroll Logsdon, Mary Louise Lorey, Patricia G. Lorey, Carol Lukasik, Terri McClain, Janet McGervey, Joe Miketic, Diana Mohr, Dan O’Malley, Jerry O’Shaugh-nessy, Edward Ondek, Alice Phillips, Mary Phillips, Pat Reddy, Sandy Rishel, Ken Rock, Dick Rothe, Pat Rothe, Kristin Saladino, Alice Scalercio, Mary Beth Sommers, Donna and Travis Tadlock, Glenn Taylor, Carmela Valen-zi, Dorothy Weber, Carol Welsh, James Winter, Dana Wolfe and Marge Zierenberg in your prayers. PLEASE NOTE: We ask that families who have requested prayers to please give us a call when your loved one is bet-ter so they can be removed from our list.
The MARIAN CANDLE is lit this week
In memory of Maria Macchione
From Yolanda & Giuseppe Floro
SAINT JAMES Weekly collection for March 1, 2020
Offertory 12,517.40 Tuition Assistance 345.00 Capital Improvement 195.00 Votive Lights 436.00 St. Vincent dePaul 310.00 Flowers 280.00 St. Anthony collection 25.00 Human Development collection 50.00 Lenten Offering 30.00 Total $14,188.40 Ash Wednesday $2,970.20
Online Giving $3,131.00
St. Mary collection information for March 1 will appear in the
March 8 bulletin.
Our parish family congratulations is extended to
RICH & BETTY GRANTZ who are celebrating their
50th wedding anniversary.
Congratulations Rich & Betty!
NEW PARISHIONER REGISTRATION FORM Have you considered becoming part of our parish family? We would love to have you. If you are interested, kindly fill out the form
below, return it by mail or in the Sunday collection and we will mail you a new parishioner form.
Name ______________________________________ Address ____________________________________
KEY CODE FOR MASSES & MEETINGS BLUE = Saint Mary RED = Saint James
Monday, March 9 Women’s Bible Study (M.R. #1) - 7:00pm Tuesday, March 10 Prayer Group for our children and grandchildren (St. James Church) - 2:00pm Women’s Guild meeting (M.R. #2) - 9:45am Girl Scout meeting (Gathering Space) - 6:30pm Pastoral Council meeting (Meenan Center) 7:00pm Wednesday, March 11 Children’s Choir (Music Room) - 4:15pm Bell Choir (St. James Church) - 7:00pm Finance Council meeting (M.R. #2) - 7:00pm Creed Course (Gathering Space) - 7:00pm Knights of Columbus meeting (Cafeteria) - 7:00pm Thursday, March 12 RCIA (M.R. #2) - 7:00pm Holy hour for priests (St. James Church) - 5:00pm The Militia of the Immaculata (M.R. #1) - 6:00pm Adult Choir (St. James Church) - 7:00pm Friday, March 13 Health Ministry meeting (Meenan Center) - Noon Fish Fry (Cafeteria/Gathering Space) - 4:30-7:00pm Saturday, March 14 Rosary (St. James Church) - 8:15am followed by the Novena to the Miraculous Medal Men’s Bible Study (M.R. #1) - 7:30am Centering Prayer Group (M.R. #1) - 9:30am Sunday, March 15 Bible Study (M.R. #2) - 9:00am Donut Sunday (Gathering Space) - After all Masses St. Mary’s Bell Choir practice (Church) 10:30-11:40am St. Mary Children Choir practice (Church) 11:45am-12:30pm
March 8, 2020 through March 15, 2020 SECONDSUNDAYOFLENT4:30PM+ George Rabosky (Son)5:00PMSNTW of Ken Rock (5:00pm Ushers) 8:00AM + James Amato (The Amato Family) 9:30AM SNTW of Cathy Frasca (Marion McGinnis) 11:00AM + Evelyn Wiley (Carolyn Verszyla) MONDAY LENTENWEEKDAY(March9) 6:45AM For A Soul in Purgatory 9:00AM For The People 9:30AM + Catherine & Jack Hartle (Family)TUESDAY LENTENWEEKDAY(March10) 6:45AM For The People 9:00AM + Mary Jane Vescio Harden (Sister, JoAnn Gouker) 9:30AM SNTW of Tristan Byrnes (Dorie Hartman) WEDNESDAY LENTENWEEKDAY(March11) 6:45AM Special Intention (Anonymous) 9:00AM + Marilyn August (Sandy Foody) 9:30AM + Joseph Scuto (Mary DeAngelis)THURSDAY LENTENWEEKDAY(March12) 6:45AM For The People 9:00AM + Maria Macchione (Karen & Rich Parker and Family) 9:30AM SNTW of Erin Martynack & Yuricy (Jeri Donahue) FRIDAY LENTENWEEKDAY(March13) 6:45AM + Michele Braun (A Friend) 9:00AM + Deceased members of Divine Redeemer Parish 9:30AM + Hugh Martin (Mary Lou Coyle) SATURDAY LENTENWEEKDAY(March14) 9:00AM + John Mehno (Dick & Linda Soldressen) 4:30PM + Janis Dilisio (Rosemary & Jane) 5:00PM + Marge Larkin (Family) THIRDSUNDAYOFLENT 8:00AM + Deacon Robert & Ann Marie Sabatelle (A Friend) 9:30AM 50th anniversary of Betty & Rich Grantz 11:00AM For the living & deceased members of the Mannion Family (Mary Mannion)
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