Saint Ursula Parish 3937 Kirk Avenue Allison Park Pennsylvania 15101 March 11, 2018 Laetere Sunday Mission Statement We, the parish community of St. Ursula, guided by the Holy Spirit, are called to continue the mission of Jesus Christ. We dedicate ourselves to the fulfillment of this mission by committing to use our varied and abundant gifts to serve the Lord and one another through worship, faith formation, and education. Centered in Christ, nurtured by the Eucharist, our covenant is to extend Christ’s peace and compassion to all. Parish Staff Rev. Larry Adams, Administrator Rev. Ernest J. Strelinski, Parochial Vicar Rev. Mr. Richard D. Ernst, Deacon Mrs. Joyce Carney, Financial Secretary Dr. Zvonimir Nagy, Director of Music Mrs. Roberta Tabacek, Parish Secretary Ms. Lale Virostek, Religious Ed. Administrator Phone Directory Parish Offices .................. 412-486-6700 Parish Web Site .... www.StUrsula.com E-Mail .............. [email protected]Fax................................. 412-486-2562 CCD .............................. 412-486-6700x7 E-Mail ................ [email protected]Blessed Trinity Academy….. 412-486-7611 Mrs. Jessica Rock, Principal http://NHRCES.org/Trinity Parish Offices 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mon. - Thurs. 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday Diocese of Pittsburgh’s Victim Assistance Hotline ...………………….. 1-888-808-1235 Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Evening: 5:00 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM Babysitting available - Each Sunday, during the 9:00 and 11:30 am Masses In the Killmeyer Room of the Social hall Baptism: Following the Sunday 11:30 Mass, by appointment. Call the Parish Office Weekday Mass Schedule 8:00 AM Mon. - Fri. 8:00 AM First Saturday Holy Day Mass Schedule 7:00 PM Vigil 8:00 AM & 7:00 PM Reconciliation - Saturday 11:00 - 12:00 Noon Also by appointment (please call parish office during regular business hours)
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Saint Ursula Parish
3937 Kirk Avenue Allison Park Pennsylvania 15101 March 11, 2018 Laetere Sunday Mission Statement We, the parish community of St. Ursula, guided by the Holy Spirit, are called to continue the mission of Jesus Christ. We dedicate ourselves to the fulfillment of this mission by committing to use our varied and abundant gifts to serve the Lord and one another through worship, faith formation, and education. Centered in Christ, nurtured by the Eucharist, our covenant is to extend Christ’s peace and compassion to all. Parish Staff Rev. Larry Adams, Administrator Rev. Ernest J. Strelinski, Parochial Vicar Rev. Mr. Richard D. Ernst, Deacon
Mrs. Joyce Carney, Financial Secretary Dr. Zvonimir Nagy, Director of Music Mrs. Roberta Tabacek, Parish Secretary Ms. Lale Virostek, Religious Ed. Administrator
Phone Directory Parish Offices ..................412-486-6700 Parish Web Site....www.StUrsula.com E-Mail .............. [email protected] Fax.................................412-486-2562 CCD ..............................412-486-6700x7 E-Mail [email protected] Blessed Trinity Academy….. 412-486-7611 Mrs. Jessica Rock, Principal http://NHRCES.org/Trinity
Parish Offices 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mon. - Thurs. 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday Diocese of Pittsburgh’s Victim Assistance Hotline ...………………….. 1-888-808-1235
Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Evening: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM Babysitting available - Each Sunday, during the 9:00 and 11:30 am Masses In the Killmeyer Room of the Social hall
Baptism: Following the Sunday 11:30 Mass, by appointment. Call the Parish Office
Weekday Mass Schedule 8:00 AM Mon. - Fri. 8:00 AM First Saturday
Holy Day Mass Schedule 7:00 PM Vigil 8:00 AM & 7:00 PM
Reconciliation - Saturday 11:00 - 12:00 Noon Also by appointment (please call parish office during regular business hours)
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Monday 8:00 am +Mabon “Sonny” Jerome Malinoski Family Tuesday 8:00 am +Twila Miller Don & Carolyn Gaus Wednesday 8:00 am +Beth Carle Pauline Fuhr and Family Thursday 8:00 am +Dan Regan James & Gretchen Coyne Friday 8:00 am +Mary Ann Mangola Son, Rick Mangola Saturday 8:00 am +Sister Mary Ann Kwitowski John & Janet Fisher and Family 5:00 pm +Conrad Carney Wife and Family Sunday, Fifth Sunday of Lent 7:30 am +Richard Surman 9:00 am People of St. Ursula 11:30 am +Tom McCue Lale Virostek
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
March 26 @ 7pm St. Ursula AND St. Mary, Glenshaw combined at St. Ursula Church
Sunday, March 11, 2018 5:30 pm Making the Case for Jesus PSH Monday, March 12, 2018 7:00 pm UMB Bible Study PSH Tuesday, March 13, 2018 7:00 pm Bingo PSH Wednesday, March 14, 2018 8:30 am Fatima Prayers Thursday, March 15, 2018 7:00 pm AARP Brd Mtg PSH Friday, March 16, 2018 12:30 pm Lenten Meager Meal PSH 2:00 pm Stations of the Cross Church Saturday, March 17, 2018 11:00 am Reconciliation
Celebrant
Altar Servers
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Reader
Cantor
Sat., Mar. 17
5pm Fr Larry Fisher Family M, J Berger P Bilenski J Stufft
Sun., Mar. 18
7:30am Fr Larry Schmitt Family J England, C Lott J Rushmore B Kremer
9am Fr Ernie R Manno, V Edfors, H Hughes
L Virostek, L Lombardo R Belski C Fitzpatrick
11:30am Fr Ernie A Norman, E Hanlon J Wasserman, P Hanlon P Connell JA Regan
2nd COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND — CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Lent at St. Ursula 8:00 am Daily Mass Monday – Saturday 5:30 pm Making the Case for Jesus - Sunday 7:00 pm UMB Bible Study - Monday 12:30 pm Meager Meal - Fridays 2:00 pm Stations of the Cross - Fridays 11:00 am Reconciliation - Saturdays 7:00 pm Penance Service at St. Ursula Church- Monday, March 26
NEXT WEEKEND — DONUT WEEKEND
DOWNSTAIRS IN THE PARISH SOCIAL HALL
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READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 65; Ps 30; Jn 4 Tuesday: Ez 47; Ps 46; Jn 5 Wednesday: Is 49; Ps 145; Jn 5 Thursday: Ex 32; Ps 106; Jn 5 Friday: Wis 2; Ps 34; Jn 7 Saturday: Jer 11; Ps 7; Jn 7 Sunday: Jer 31; Ps 51; Heb 5; Jn 12
Please pray for those who serve our country: Sam Dwyer, Kevin Krakosky, Brendan Ne-gle, Philip Norman, Brooke Thompson, Doug Thompson.
Irene Ambrose, Margaret Bardonner, Darrell Bilenski, Charlotte Bossong, Louis DiTanna, III, Regina Fierst, Pauline
Fulton, George Gibson, Eileen Hoyle, Kathy Jacobs, Paul Joyce, Bernice Kukawa, Joanne Kukawa, Betty Kury, Vera L’Abbe, Ruth McQuaide, Virginia Mangialardi, Albert Meyers, Maryanna Petnuch, Martha Pivarnik, Marhea B. Ruzanic, Jason Sokiera, Jerome Spakauskas, Fr. James Spontak, Tom Steiger, Pat Sullivan, Bill Trefz, Lois Weismann, Richard Welsh.
I’m not really fond of using this space to talk about parish financial matters, but I think it’s important for me to be transparent about them with you. As we look at our financial health (you’ve been paying attention to the “parish stewardship” graphs, right?), there’s something that’s important to keep in mind: the upkeep of our school building. Although our students now attend our schools on Middle Road and Mt Royal Blvd (Blessed Trinity Academy), our parish is still responsible for the building that housed St Ursula School and which continues to house our CCD program (‘PREP’). That means that we continue to pay the utility bills, and when something breaks, we have to fix it. If you take a look at the stewardship graph on this page, you’ll notice an uptick in expenses this week. The boiler in our school broke, requiring repairs to the tune of $2,000. (This is in addition to the $5,000 we spent on heating costs last month in the school!) We’re doing our best to manage costs in the school building, but just like in your household, sometimes an unexpected expense pops up and it’s necessary to take care of it! Prior to the introduction of the stewardship graphs, our bulletin showed the amounts of our collections, and also set an artificial goal of $15,000 each week. That was an estimate that included not only our expenses, but also the desire to set aside a little bit each week “for a rainy day.” Our graph no longer attempts to include that ‘rainy day’ amount – it only shows the amount of our collections and the amount of our actual expenses. Well, last week, we had our “rainy day”. I know in my heart that we’re a vibrant, welcoming parish – but we’re just not a parish that has a ton of financial resources. This week, we talked about some financial challenges we’re dealing with – next week, I’ll share the good news of the financial successes we’ve achieved in the past year! Blessings, Fr. Larry
From Fr. Larry’s Desk …..
This week’s Liturgy Readings: p. 1037 First Reading — The wrath and the mercy of the LORD are revealed in the exile and liberation of the Chosen People (2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23). Psalm — Let my tongue be silenced, if I ever forget you! (Psalm 137). Second Reading — God, who is rich in mercy, brought us to life with Christ (Ephesians 2:4-10). Gospel — The Son of Man must be lifted up, so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life (John 3:14-21). Hymns: Entrance: #650 Amazing Grace Mass Parts: #365 Mass of Creation Offertory: #645 There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy Communion: #678 Center of My Life Closing: #578 How Great Thou Art
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GRAND RAFFLE TICKET DISTRIBUTION – We are trying something different this year. Grand Raffle tickets will be sorted alphabetically by last name and available for pick-up in the side vestibule the weekend of March 10 - 11. Please plan to stop by to pick up your tickets and, if possible, pick up and
deliver tickets for your friends, neighbors, and relatives. BASKET RAFFLE DONATIONS – The Basket Raffle booth is one of the most popular booths at the festival. The booth relies on donations of new items, tickets to sporting events, lottery tickets, etc. If you are a member of a St. Ursula group or committee, please consider proposing that your group or committee sponsor a basket this year. Individual donations are also welcome. Please drop them off at the Parish Office during regular office hours. FESTIVAL PLANNING – The next festival planning meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 14, at 6:00pm in the Parish Social Hall. All are welcome to attend, lend their talents to the festival committee, and learn what’s planned for this year.
PARENTS!!! HELP YOUR KIDS MAKE TIME FOR THIS! DON’T MISS IT! Young people today are confronted with many images of sexuality and conflicting messages of morality through the media, internet, and society. See the Church’s teachings on love and sexuality and following of Christ with skits, videos, and speakers. The Silver Ring Thing Catholic Edition educates teens about the benefits of pursuing chastity and the dangers of promiscuous behavior. LIVE EVENT: Thursday, March 22nd - Seton LaSalle High School from 7-9pm for TEENS AND Parents, special parent meeting at 7pm. For further information, please visit: www.silverringthing.com. Register on-line $6. $8 at door. Carpool and treats after?? Please contact Lale [email protected].
Faith Formation News — PREP
IMPORTANT DATES: March 11: No Class March 18: Regular class Session (No Stations of the Cross) March 24: First Reconciliation Gr. 2 – 9:00-10:30am March 25: Palm Sunday Brunch and Egg Hunt April 4: First Communion Practice 6-8:30pm April 8 and 15: First Communion Mass 11:30am May 6: May Crowning 9am Mass May 16 Confirmation Practice 6-8pm at St. Mary’s May 19 Sacrament of Confirmation 1:00pm Bishop Zubik at St. Mary’s
MEAGER MEAL AND EVENING OF REFLECTION March 22 - 6:30 P.M —Sister Donna Wojtyna, O.S.B. will be joining us Thursday evening to offer an inspirational talk: "The Present Moment." Her background includes degrees from Carlow University and Kent State. She taught primary level students for several years and currently teaches basket weaving and wood carving at Eden Hall, a branch of Chatham College. Sr. Donna also hosts a weekly Contempla-tive Prayer Group at The Benedictine Sisters monastery in Bakerstown. A meager meal of homemade soup, bread and beverage will be served by St. Ursula Christian Mothers-Guild in the Parish Social Hall. All women are invited to join us for food, fellowship and reflection on "The Present Moment." LENTEN REFLECTIONS AND HYMNS — Come join us for a prayerful time of song and Scripture on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at 2:30 pm. St. Mary Church, 211 Garnier St., Sharpsburg.
Parish Social Hall Tuesday Evenings Doors open at 5:30 pm
Play begins at 7:00 pm
$20.00 Admission includes $500 Weekly Jackpot 1 - 9 - Card Pack (20 Games & Four Specials) 1 - Jackpot Strip 1 - Bonanza Strip - Magic Numbers
Baptism class dates March 21, April 25
7:00 pm in the Parish Hall You must pre-register for the class. 412-486-6700x7, Ms. Lale Virostek
EASTER FLOWER FUND MEMORIALS
Again at Easter, we include in our celebration of the Resurrection the names of those we especially think
of at festive times of the year. In our Easter Booklet we will list the names of the departed, as well as those of the living who are the special recipient of our prayers. If you wish to have your donation listed in the booklet, PLEASE RETURN THE ENVELOPES NO LATER THAN SUNDAY, March 18, 2018.
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Advent Angel
Oh Advent Angel come to me, Open my eyes that I may see
The Babe, Who born on Christmas day,
Lay in a manger in the hay And smiled upon the world so vast,
And in our hearts He cast A spell of peace and love.
Oh Advent Angel take my hand
And guide me with your heavenly band To my Saviour, newborn King,
Whose praises all your angels sing And will forever through all time—
Because He is our Lord sublime.
Marilyn McNeil de Latour
For God So Loved the World – God the Father’s great act of love for us, his children, was sending his only Son, Jesus, into the world. By coming to earth, Christ humbles himself by taking on human flesh, yet he is able to show us a new and vibrant way of
life by teaching love without condition and mercy in all circumstances. The ultimate sign of this love comes as Jesus takes our sins, the sins of all the world upon himself and reconciles us to the Father as he suffers and dies on the cross. Then follows the light of the resurrection in which the gates of heaven are flung open so that we can live with God for ever. And while these moments happened once and for all some 2,000 years ago, God’s love for us did not end with the death of his Son. As Christ remains with us in the sacraments, so the love of God is alive and active for us in the same, powerful way. The love of God endures forever! As we prepare for the changes to come as part of the On Mission for The Church Alive! initiative, we are called to remember that God is always at work for us and through us. While we may face challenges, it is God who will strengthen the Church, so great is his love for us. Let us cooperate with him in the days to come to help the Church grow. Visit onmissionchurchalive.org to learn more and to stay informed.
This year in every parish across the Diocese of Pittsburgh, the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available on Wednesday, March 21 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00p.m. Consider making a
commitment this Lent to experience the healing grace of God’s forgiveness and love.
We invite you to join us at Saint Sebastian Church, 311 Seibert Rd in praying the SOLEMN NOVENA AND CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY for 9 consecutive days in preparation for the Feast of Divine Mercy. We will begin the Novena on Good Friday, March 30th, immediately following the Liturgy of The Lord's Passion in the Chapel. The Novena and Chaplet will be prayed on the next 8 days from 3-3:15pm in
the Chapel. To celebrate the Feast of Divine Mercy Sunday on April 8, we will have Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. This includes the solemn veneration of our Image of Divine Mercy. Father Michael Zavage will celebrate The Hour of Great Mercy from 3:00-4:00pm, concluding with Benediction at 4:30pm. OPEN HOUSE Prospective students and their families are invited to visit Vincentian Academy for our Spring Open House on Sunday, March 18, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Discover what makes us exceptional.
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER
Palm Sunday – March 25, 2018 5 pm Sat., 7:30, 9, 11:30 am Sun.
Monday - Wednesday of Holy Week 8 am Daily Mass Monday of Holy Week - March 26, 2018 7 pm Combined Penance Service at St. Ursula St. Ursula & St. Mary, Glenshaw Holy Thursday – March 29, 2018 7 pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper 8 - Midnight Quiet Prayer Good Friday – March 30, 2018 Noon – 2 pm Quiet Personal Prayer 2 pm The Passion and Death of Our Lord Holy Saturday – March 31, 2018 12:00 Noon Blessing of Easter Baskets 8:30 pm Easter Vigil Mass Easter Sunday Masses – April 1, 2018 7:30 am 9:00 am All Easter Masses 10:30 am are in the Church Noon
EASTER BLESSING OF FAMILIES On Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018, Bishop David Zubik together with his brothers Auxiliary Bishop William Waltersheid and Retired Auxiliary Bishop William Winter will welcome families of the Diocese of Pittsburgh to the Annual Blessing of Families at Saint Paul Cathedral in Oakland at 2:00 pm. All are welcome to the Cathedral to receive this special Blessing imparted by our bishops as they also take the opportunity to thank families for the beautiful witness of love and faith that they share with us. MARCH 25 POT LUCK BRUNCH AND EASTER EGG HUNT — The Palm Sunday Potluck Brunch and Easter Egg Hunt will be held in the school cafeteria after the 9:00 am Mass on Palm Sunday, March 25, 2018. Forms are in the vestibule. Please fill out and return.
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