Holy Spirit 2603 Old Elizabeth Road West Mifflin, PA 15122 St. Elizabeth of Hungary One Grove Place Pisburgh, PA 15236 MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY VIGIL 4:00PM ............. St. Elizabeth of Hungary 4:30PM ................................... Holy Spirit 5:30PM .................... St. Thomas à Becket SUNDAY 8:00AM ............ St. Elizabeth of Hungary 9:00AM ....................... St. Clare of Assisi 9:30AM ................... St. Thomas à Becket 10:30AM .......... St. Elizabeth of Hungary 11:00AM ................................ Holy Spirit Noon ........................ St. Thomas à Becket WEEKDAYS Monday ................. 7:30AM-St. Elizabeth 8:30AM-St. Clare Tuesday ................... 8:30AM-Holy Spirit 9:00AM-St. Thomas à Becket Wednesday ............ 7:30AM-St. Elizabeth 9:00AM-St. Thomas Thursday .................. 8:30AM-Holy Spirit 9:00AM-St. Thomas à Becket Friday .................... 7:30AM-St. Elizabeth 8:30AM-St. Clare (School Mass) 9:15AM-St. Elizabeth Saturday................... 8:30AM-Holy Spirit SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION MONDAY 9:00-9:30AM............... St. Clare of Assisi 6:00-6:45PM..... St. Elizabeth of Hungary SATURDAY 11:00-11:45AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary 3:30-4:00PM........................... Holy Spirit 4:30-5:00PM............ St. Thomas à Becket FEBRUARY 9, 2020 FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PASTORAL STAFF Temporary Administrator: Very Reverend Frederick L. Cain, VE Senior Parochial Vicar: Father William R. Terza Senior Parochial Vicar: Father Kenneth E. Kezmarsky Deacon: Gerard A. Como Pastoral Associate: Mrs. Amy LaMartina St. Clare of Assisi 460 Reed Street Clairton, PA 15025 St. Thomas à Becket 139 Gill Hall Road Jefferson Hills, PA 15025
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Holy Spirit
2603 Old Elizabeth Road West Mifflin, PA 15122
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
One Grove Place Pittsburgh, PA 15236
MASS
SCHEDULE
SATURDAY VIGIL 4:00PM ............. St. Elizabeth of Hungary 4:30PM ................................... Holy Spirit 5:30PM .................... St. Thomas à Becket
SUNDAY 8:00AM ............ St. Elizabeth of Hungary 9:00AM ....................... St. Clare of Assisi 9:30AM ................... St. Thomas à Becket 10:30AM .......... St. Elizabeth of Hungary 11:00AM ................................ Holy Spirit Noon ........................ St. Thomas à Becket
WEEKDAYS Monday ................. 7:30AM-St. Elizabeth 8:30AM-St. Clare Tuesday ................... 8:30AM-Holy Spirit 9:00AM-St. Thomas à Becket Wednesday ............ 7:30AM-St. Elizabeth 9:00AM-St. Thomas Thursday .................. 8:30AM-Holy Spirit 9:00AM-St. Thomas à Becket Friday .................... 7:30AM-St. Elizabeth 8:30AM-St. Clare
(School Mass) 9:15AM-St. Elizabeth Saturday ................... 8:30AM-Holy Spirit
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
MONDAY 9:00-9:30AM ............... St. Clare of Assisi 6:00-6:45PM..... St. Elizabeth of Hungary
SATURDAY 11:00-11:45AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary 3:30-4:00PM........................... Holy Spirit 4:30-5:00PM............ St. Thomas à Becket
FEBRUARY 9, 2020 FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
PASTORAL STAFF Temporary Administrator: Very Reverend Frederick L. Cain, VE
Senior Parochial Vicar: Father William R. Terza Senior Parochial Vicar: Father Kenneth E. Kezmarsky
Deacon: Gerard A. Como Pastoral Associate: Mrs. Amy LaMartina
St. Clare of Assisi
460 Reed Street Clairton, PA 15025
St. Thomas à Becket
139 Gill Hall Road Jefferson Hills, PA 15025
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(RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS)
Adults interested in becoming Catholic, or those who wish to complete their Sacraments of Initiation (Holy
Communion and Confirmation), are welcome to join us in RCIA. This is a process of prayer, study, conversation and decision. Classes are held each week at St. Elizabeth Church in Pius X Hall on Thursdays from 6:30-7:45PM. Classes begin in the Fall each year. Please contact Amy LaMartina at 412-882-8744 ext. 3 for more information.
MINISTRY TO THE SICK AND SHUT-INS:
When someone is in the hospital or confined to their home, please call the Parish Office of the church where they are a registered parishioner to request Anointing of the Sick, to receive Holy Communion, or to be included in the Prayer Chain or placed on the bulletin Sick List.
MARRIAGE
Couples wishing to marry must meet with one of the priests in our parish grouping at least six (6) months prior to the anticipated wedding date. No date can be confirmed until the couple meets with a priest.
Suggested time for weddings: 1:30PM at St. Elizabeth and 2PM at St. Clare, Holy Spirit and St. Thomas à Becket. Couples are required to attend an approved Pre-Marriage Preparation Program. For a listing of programs go to: https://diopitt.org/documents/2018/11/PARISH%20Pre-marriage%20programs%20PDF-1.pdf
ST. CLARE OF ASSISI Phone: 412-233-7870 Office Hours: Monday‒Thursday: 8AM‒2PM Closed Fridays Fax: 412-233-0742 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stclareofassisiparish.com
St. Clare Cemetery: Worthington Ave. For Cemetery information, call Catholic Parish Cemeteries Association at 412-256-9370.
ST. ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY Phone: 412-882-8744 Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8AM-4PM Friday: 8AM-3:30PM Fax: 412-882-8320 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stelizparish.org School Phone: 412-881-2958 School Fax: 412-882-0111 School Website: www.st-elizabeth.org
ST. THOMAS À BECKET Phone: 412-655-2885 Office Hours: Monday‒Friday: 9AM‒3:30PM Fax: 412-655-0615 Email: [email protected] Website: www.saintthomasabecket.com
BAPTISM
Call the Parish Office where you are a registered parishioner. A Pre-Baptism Class is required for first time parents or those who have never taken a class. Please contact Amy LaMartina to schedule a class at (412) 882-8744 ext. 3. After attending class, the Baptism can be scheduled. A sponsor certificate/
letter for each Godparent must be submitted to the Parish Office at least one week prior to the Baptism.
Baptisms are celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. ● St. Clare of Assisi – Baptisms will be at 12:30PM
● St. Elizabeth of Hungary – Baptisms at 11:45AM, after the 10:30AM Mass ● Holy Spirit – Baptisms at 12:15PM, after the 11AM Mass ● St. Thomas à Becket – Baptisms at 1:15PM, after the Noon Mass
Parish Directory • Sacraments
Victim Assistance Hotline: 1-888-808-1235 Diocese of Pittsburgh Abuse Hotline: 1-800-932-0313
Mass Intentions This Week Date Time Location Intention Offered By
(Vigil) Saturday,
February 8
4:00 PM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Dolores Ancell Family
4:30 PM Holy Spirit 50th Wedding Anniversary of
Hugh & Dee O’Donnell O’Donnell Family
5:30 PM St. Thomas à Becket Joseph & Margaret Sullivan Cheryl Botti
Sunday, February 9 Fifth Sunday
in Ordinary Time
8:00 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Antoni & Mary Putaro Family
9:00 AM St. Clare of Assisi Mary Rose Thornton Children
9:30 AM St. Thomas à Becket Betty Baker Mark & Cindy Fickley
10:30 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Jennifer Becher Mom & Dad
11:00 AM Holy Spirit Winnie, Al & Tony Rizzo Rizzo Family
Noon St. Thomas à Becket Joseph W. Richard Ron, Jane, Scott &
Ryan Baker
Monday, February 10
7:30 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Chiapinni & Mancini Families Elaine Mancini
8:30 AM St. Clare of Assisi For the Holy Souls in Purgatory
Tuesday, February 11
8:30 AM Holy Spirit Mary B. Durkosh Ken & Linda (Caputo) James
9:00 AM St. Thomas à Becket Kathleen Fazzoni Sandy & Gary Burcin
Wednesday, February 12
7:30 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Betty Anderson L. Anderson & L. Berg
9:00 AM St. Thomas à Becket Sarah Graf Peter & Maria Crescimanno
Thursday, February 13
8:30 AM Holy Spirit Urban Karl Karl Family
9:00 AM St. Thomas à Becket Rhonda Malone Malone Family
Friday, February 14
*School Mass
7:30 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Carmela Onofaro Rick & Mary Frances Archey
8:30 AM St. Clare of Assisi Ann & William Cavalier Family
9:15 AM* St. Elizabeth of Hungary James Paranzino Bob & Sharon Matey
Saturday Morning
(Vigil) Saturday,
February 15
8:30 AM Holy Spirit Carole Fast Theresa Kisha
4:00 PM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Sue Dongilli Friends
4:30 PM Holy Spirit Bernadette Leonatti Donald H. Leonatti, Jr.,
Sally, Sara & Jessica
5:30 PM St. Thomas à Becket Vincent Viscomi Dorothy & Paul Seliga &
Bob & Peggy Billand
Sunday, February 16 Sixth Sunday
in Ordinary Time
8:00 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Deceased Members of the
Bonner & Sieniawski Families Family
9:00 AM St. Clare of Assisi Rocco & Rose Curinga Family
9:30 AM St. Thomas à Becket Deceased Members of the
Costello & Wilson Families Joe & Elaine Costello
10:30 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Brian Bunda Larry, Pamela & Family
11:00 AM Holy Spirit Anna DeClair Chris & Len Cuniak
Noon St. Thomas à Becket Christine Brown Brad & Pat Benkoski
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What does it mean to be salt and light? If we listen carefully to Jesus’ words, we gain some direction. To be salt means to bring taste, zest and joy to life. We are asked to liven things up a bit by allowing the joy, or our faith, to spill over into the lives of others. Only a sincere and deep relationship with God can freshen up humanity and set it on proper course. To be light means that our faith must translate into action so that we can be Christ for others and extend the same arm of mercy and compassion that Christ did. Our acts of piety, then, cannot be directed solely at ourselves. Prayer is never about self-benefit, but must always be directed toward union with God, deepening our relationships with one another and learning how to be effective stewards of the beautiful universe God has entrusted to our care. The Master gives us wise direction in terms of how we can best become the salt and light he desires. Listen carefully to the Beatitudes. Think about the oppression
and alienation that exists in our world; the violence and prejudice, the anger and the hatred, the fear and the shame. All of these things require action. The poor need food, housing and clothes. Hatred must be replaced by love. Retaliation and violence by forgiveness. Our thoughts and speech can become more like Christ. We can change and continue to change. Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman said,
“To live is to change and to be perfect is to have changed often.” But it doesn’t end with just offering the bandages needed to heal wounds. It must go deeper. We must ask ourselves what has happened that we have found ourselves in this place with these wounds and divisions. What are their causes? Together we must address these systemic problems, politically and spiritually and face the truth. Only then will we truly be salt and light. But then again, we may not like what the light shows us.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 St. Clare of Assisi 8:30 AM …. Mass & Distribution of Ashes St. Elizabeth of Hungary 7:30 AM … Mass & Distribution of Ashes 10:00 AM… School Mass & Distribution of Ashes 5:00 PM … Liturgy of the Word & Distribution of Ashes Holy Spirit NOON …. Liturgy of the Word & Distribution of Ashes 7:00 PM … Mass & Distribution of Ashes St. Thomas à Becket 9:00 AM … Mass & Distribution of Ashes 7:00 PM … Mass & Distribution of Ashes
This Sunday, February 9, marks the annual observance of WORLD MARRIAGE DAY
which is always celebrated on the second Sunday in February. The first WMD
celebration was held in 1983. The purpose of World Marriage Day is to honor husband and wife as the foundation of the family which is the basic unit of society. On this day, people celebrate the beauty of the husband and wife’s faithfulness, joy and sacrifice in daily married life. The theme for the day is “Love One Another”. It is the commandment given to us by Jesus Christ in John 15:12.
FEASTDAY OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES — February 11 Each year, over 2 million people visit the mountainous country of southeastern France to Lourdes. They come seeking cures, believing and praying—recalling the lady dressed in white with a blue sash, yellow roses at her feet and a Rosary on her arm—the Blessed Virgin Mary. On February 11, 1858, Mary appeared to 14-year-old Bernadette Soubirous. This was the first of 18 visits, many of them with 20,000 people present. When Bernadette asked the Lady’s identity, she replied, “I am the Immaculate Conception.” Her message was a request for prayer and penance. On February 28, 1858, the Lady told Bernadette to dig in the dirt and drink of the stream. Bernadette began to dig and after several attempts, she was able to find the water to drink. The water continued to flow from where she had dug with her hands until it was producing over 32,000 gallons of water a day—as it still does. We may never travel to Lourdes, but we can always know that we have a Mother to help us and lead us to her Son, Jesus.
COLD AND FLU SEASON PRECAUTIONS Now that the cold and flu season is upon us, out of concern, please do not feel obligated to drink from the cup at Holy Communion or shake hands at the Sign of Peace. A friendly wave, nod, or greeting is acceptable.
Ash Wednesday Schedule
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February 15 & 16
Eucharistic Ministers Lector Altar Servers Other
Sat. Vigil 4:00 PM
St. Elizabeth
Jane Cass, Wayne Cass, Terry Kapadia, George Pry,
Barbara Stanczak Mary Ruffing Jayla Olson
ACOLYTE Dan Fitzgerald
Sat. Vigil 4:30 PM
Holy Spirit
David Banas, Kathy Rotz, Liz Stout, Rich Stout
Liz Stout Michael Berendowski Sarah Berendowski
CANTOR Kayleigh Johnson
Sat. Vigil 5:30 PM
St. Thomas
Steve Callahan, Mike Franczak, Dawn Hines,
Mike Hinnebusch, Janie Lafrankie
Mary Ann Jaskulski A.J. Cardillo
Gianna Cardillo CANTOR
Patrick Harrigan
Sunday 8:00 AM
St. Elizabeth
Heidi Meier, Jim Meier, John Perticone,
Chuck Reinecker, Dave Thompson
Carol DeFazio Maggie Hassan ACOLYTE Aiden Knorr
9:00 AM St. Clare
Susan Finnegan Jennifer Massaro
Br. Raymond Reitmeyer Bernadette Baznik
Ron Lomis Elizabeth Marsh
CANTOR Lorraine Carter
9:30 AM St. Thomas
Dave Alderson, Marina Pawlesh, Cindy Smith,
Tom Smith Rose Lord
Nicholas Horgan Madelyn Panaiia Brianna Wojnar
CANTOR Patrick Harrigan
10:30 AM St. Elizabeth
Amy Cone, Bill Cone, Nancy Muha, Karen
Schultz, Marian Sciulli Mike Nista Thomas Wingerter
ACOLYTE Ben Wingerter
11:00 AM Holy Spirit
Therese Palyo, Marta Placzek, Barb Price,
Barb Rauch, Laura Takach Mary Ann Burns
Emma Lutz Antonio Manella
CANTOR Mackenzie &
Riley Cochenour
Noon St. Thomas
Sue Baughman, Eileen Bourgeois, Carol Colgan,
Linda Michaels, Rose Sullivan, Madeline Zumbo
Narinjan Hope Siena Abercrombie Alayna Baughman
Seth Lieberum
CANTOR Patrick Harrigan
Next Weekend Ministry Schedule
To all our Liturgical Ministers…We are grateful for your role in leading and supporting our weekend liturgies! Thank you all very much for your time and talents towards the joyful and reverent celebration of the Sacraments in liturgy. If you are interested in giving of your time and talent as a liturgical minister, please contact any of our Parish Offices.
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St. Clare of Assisi, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Holy Spirit & St. Thomas à Becket Churches We’re excited to share the list of approved names we received from Bishop Zubik! Please read the rationale for each of these names and prayerfully consider which name you think is most relevant for our new parish. The next step in the process is to select your name choice. You can submit it via paper, or on our website. The deadline for submissions is February 23. SEE PAGE 7 FOR A SUBMISSION FORM.
Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos served as a pastor at St. Philomena Parish in
Pittsburgh. Additionally, he celebrated Mass at the location of the former Saint Peter Church in the Monongahela Valley. In light of his connection to this city, it appears fitting that there be a parish with his name in the diocese. Furthermore, his missionary zeal provides a model for the effective evangelization we hope to carry out through the Church Alive process.
The Sacred Heart is a symbol of God’s boundless love for humanity. The flames emitting from the heart
symbolize the transformative power of God’s love. This transformative love is what we will need as we move forward as a unified parish. We hope to be transformed into a single community of faith aflame with the fire of divine charity . God’s all-encompassing love should compel us to extend our hearts in love following the example of Christ.
Saint Charles Borromeo is the patron saint of bishops, cardinals, seminarians, and spiritual leaders.
During these difficult times for the Catholic church, and our grouping in particular, we should remind all Catholics that our clergy need help. By naming our grouping after Borromeo, we would both honor him and ask for his help in guiding and protecting our clergy, especially our seminarians.
Transfiguration is a change in form or appearance to a more beautiful, spiritual state. The physical terrain and
sites of four former parishes have been "refigured" into one holy mystery of Christ's Transfiguration. The purpose of the Transfiguration was to encourage and strengthen the Apostles who were discouraged by their Master's prediction of His own Passion and Death. The Apostles came to understand that His work of redemption encompassed the cross and glory - we shall be glorified with Him only if we first suffer with Him.
Saint Monica is the patron saint of conversion and during her life, she displayed the power of intercessory prayer
for lost souls. It was through her intercession that her son Augustine came back into the fold. Many people in this area have children or grandchildren who no longer practice the Faith and there are countless others who have had no exposure to the Faith. We ought to imitate the example of Saint Monica in constantly praying for the souls of those who are far away from the Church.
Holy
St. Eliza-
St. Thomas
Blessed Francis
Xavier Seelos
Sacred Heart Saint Charles
Borromeo
Saint Monica Transfiguration
St. Thomas à Becket
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Holy Spirit
St. Clare of Assisi
*Triumph of the Holy Cross and Exaltation of the Holy Cross share the same rationale, and are both options for our new parish name.
As shown in the picture, the four churches in our grouping can be connected in the form of a Cross. The cross reminds Christians that there is no trial we can face which God does not also face with us. Christ bears all of our crosses with us and never abandons His people in their need. In our evangelization, we ought to “proclaim Christ crucified.” As a new parish, we are called to witness the love of God which finds its highest expression in Christ crucified. Also intriguing to note: the angle of the cross appears to be the angle that Jesus carried His cross. You can almost envision Him bearing the cross on the road to Calvary.
Triumph of the Holy Cross — or — Exaltation of the Holy Cross
To register your name choice: (One selection per person)
You may submit it online by going to our grouping website:
techscatholic.com
Click on the HOMEPAGE
Click on MAKE YOUR CHOICE FOR OUR
NEW PARISH NAME —OR—
Submit the form on Page 7
of this bulletin by mail, placing it in the collection basket, or returning it to any parish office
in our grouping.
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NEW PARISH NAME SUBMISSION FORM
Please choose ONE of the following names: Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos
Sacred Heart
Saint Charles Borromeo
Saint Monica
Transfiguration
Triumph of the Holy Cross
Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Parishioner Name:______________________________
(One selection per person)
Submit this form by mail, placing it in the collection basket, or returning it
to any parish office in our grouping.
If you prefer to make your selection online, go to: techscatholic.com, click on the Homepage,
then click on “Make your Choice for our New Parish Name”
All submissions must be received by
Sunday, February 23
SUPER BOWL BLOCK POOL WINNERS
St. Thomas à Becket Pool 1st Quarter Winner: Jen Abercrombie SF 3 KC 7 2nd Quarter Winner: Bernie Zelik SF 10 KC 10 3rd Quarter Winner: Bernie Zelik SF 20 KC 10 Final Score Winner: Sue Black SF 20 KC 31
St Elizabeth of Hungary Pool
1st Quarter Winner: Lois Green SF 3 KC 7 2nd Quarter Winner: Jack Benson SF 10 KC 10 3rd Quarter Winner: Jack Benson SF 20 KC 10 Final Score Winner: Diane Fleet SF 20 KC 31
St Clare & Holy Spirit Pool
1st Quarter Winner: Judy Pavcik SF 3 KC 7 2nd Quarter Winner: Barb Gregory SF 10 KC 10 3rd Quarter Winner: Barb Gregory SF 20 KC 10
Final Score Winner: Al Terza 20 KC 31
Thanks to everyone who supported this event!
… Is Fr. Bob coming back? Are there any new developments? We ask you to please remember, the diocese continues to ask civil authorities for any update on this case. This is a civil matter and they tell us there is no update at this time. Please continue to keep Fr. Bob in your prayers.
Family Mardi Gras
St. Clare of AssisiSt. Elizabeth of Hungary
Holy SpiritSt. Thomas à Becket
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 | 4:00-7:00PM Holy Spirit Church—Horner Hall
MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION
(Please detach and send to your parish
office by mail, in person, or drop in the
collection basket.)
Name: _____________________________
Number of Adults: ______ $5.00/adult
Number of Children: _____ $3.00/child
Total Enclosed: _____ $15 MAX per family
Please include payment with registration.
Checks can be made payable to:
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church
Registration deadline:
Monday, February 17
Questions? Contact Maggie Schmotzer,
412-680-9424
Food — New Orleans Fried Chicken, Red Beans & Rice, Salad, Sliders, Pancakes, King Cake
Indoor Mardi Gras Parade
Balloon Animals
Kid’s Activities
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Mardi Gras — Did you know? Mardi Gras is a time to get ready for Lent. The season of Mardi Gras or Carnival, is derived from the Latin
Carne vale, or “farewell to flesh” which would become the theme of Lent. MARDI GRAS is a season that has taken on some debauchery, but actually was meant to be metaphoric for the Christian life. The carnival season was to be light-hearted and a time where we begin to reflect on those matters of the “flesh”. We may be self-centered and perhaps held captive by our choices or behaviors, and not always free to love. This is where we begin to figure out our fast, or our giving up and doing away with certain behaviors with the end result in mind. Hopefully by Easter, we will be a new creation, “overflowing with an abundance of charity and love requiring outward expression” resulting from the positive results of “giving up” behaviors. Turning away from sin to follow the Gospel frees us to love more and be a better imitator of Christ. A few questions to ask yourself during Mardi Gras? (This is why we wear the masks-symbolic of the things that we hide from ourselves about ourselves.) —How serious am I about my spiritual life? —Do I pray regularly, do I attend mass? Celebrate the sacraments? —Do I do unnecessary “work” on Sunday. Or do I dedicate the day and my time to spending it with my family sharing the fruits of my love from God. —Do I love God and His church, share my gratitude and offer Thanksgiving? —Am I generous with my time? Am I of service to others, my spouse, my family, friends, co-workers and most importantly to God? Or do I spend an enormous amount of time in front of some electronic device? —Are you content with mediocrity? Or are you striving to be the best, utilizing the gifts and talents God has given to you? Do you hold back on giving your best because you fear people will expect more of you? Or that you will fail? These are just a few thoughts to ponder before our journey of Lent begins.
MONDAYS — February 10 & 24 Classes in Session for the Elementary Program
TUESDAYS — February 11, 18 & 25 Classes in Session for the Elementary Program
WEDNESDAYS — February 12, 19 Classes in Session for the Elementary Program
MON, February 17 No Faith Formation Classes for Grades Pre-K to Grade 7
WED. February 26
Ash Wednesday No Faith Formation Classes For Grades Pre-K to Grade 8
FEBRUARY ACTIVITIES This Sunday, February 9 —Life Night — 7:00-9:00PM Meet in the Youth Room (in St. Pius Hall on the
St. Elizabeth Campus). Theme: If our disposition is simply to come to Mass to “get something out of it” we are never going to be able to really live our faith in the world. Sunday, February 16 —Activity at Atria Senior Living Come to help make peanut butter & jelly sandwiches at Atria’s Senior Living Center at 2:00PM followed by a Life Night from 3:00-5:00PM in the Youth Room. Theme: God wants to love you, help make you holy in the big and ordinary moments of life. Sunday, February 23 — Volunteers are needed to help with activities and games at our parish Mardi Gras Celebration at Holy Spirit/Horner Hall beginning at 4:00PM.
FEBRUARY CALENDAR
Candidates for Confirmation are reminded to turn in their completed paperwork in their Manilla Envelope to the Faith Formation Office by Sunday, March 1. Completed Service Journals for Faith Formation students are due the week of April 2. Please give the completed journals to the classroom teachers. Practice for Confirmation will be on Thursday, April 23 from 6:30PM to approximately 7:30/7:45PM. This practice is for the candidate and their parent and sponsor, if available. Confirmation will be celebrated at St. Thomas à Becket Church on Saturday, April 25 at 10:30AM with Bishop David Zubik, DD
UPDATE
Please pray for our Faith Formation students as they prepare for their First Penance.
FIRST PENANCE CELEBRATIONS: Saturday, March 7 — 12:30PM St. Thomas à Becket Parish Tuesday, March 10 — 7:00PM Holy Spirit Parish Saturday, March 14 — 12:30PM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish
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St. Clare of Assisi • Parish News
Joe Bacha, Fr. Chuck Baptiste, Joseph Bartolomeo, Fred Bercik, Marcia Bercik,
Jack Billy, Jim Billy, Frances Bindas, Caden Boring, Cullen Boring, Carol Burgess,
Thomas Campano, Maria Campano, Kathleen Cassady, John Chomas, Dennis DeMaio, Anne Donnelly, Sheila Eddy, Rebecca Farabaugh, Joseph Ference, Meryl Ferrare,
Louise Gallo, Margaret Gemerchak, Ida Gouker, Pat Grguric, Genevieve Hartman,
Diana Hess, Dave Jacobs, Off. James Kuzak Jr., Mayor Rich Lattanzi, Henry Lasich,
Lee Lasich, John Linn, Theodore Lipnicky, Jr., Frances Lofstrom, Edward Lucot,
Debra Mainiero, Martha Mathews, Audrey Mihalko, Anna Milas, Deborah (Piatek) Miller, Mary Ann Mitko, Don Molinaro, Pat Mourey, Rev. Peter Murphy, Martha Pastorik,
Barbara Pavlack, Aldia Pavlik, Karen (Dodie) Piatek, Sylvia Pittman, Nancy Razorsek, Ralph Reitmeyer, Br. Raymond Reitmeyer, George Senko, Marlene Senko, Wendy Senko,
Marlene Schettler, Kathleen Slivan, Jacob Stercula, Kathy Tachoir, Rayne Tortorice, Domenic Virgona, Catherine Vukovich, Ray Werner, Richard (Buddy) White, Papa Woo, Ray York
Our Sick & Shut-ins…
If you know of anyone who would like to be placed on our Prayer List (with their permission), call the Parish Office at 412-233-7870.
The Vigil Candle at the Tabernacle
is lit
In Memory of Harry McNeil
by
Wife, Norma
Prayer Requests
We thank everyone who donated to the Souper Bowl of Caring last weekend and to our Apostolate Committee for matching the monies that was collected at St. Clare. It brought our total to $750 that will be forwarded to the Social Concerns Ministry of our grouping.
FAB FIVE LOTTERY - January 31 Winner: # 487 Ms. Patricia Mourey Seller: K. Ulmer
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GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY - January 31 Winner: Ms. Allison Hicks Prize: $ 190.00
Next Drawing: Friday, February 28
CONCERNING OUR FUNDRAISERS
Please feel free to use the Easter Flower Envelope that is in this month’s packet to make a donation that will be used to purchase the flowers in Church this Easter Season. All memorial names (living & deceased) and donor names will be listed in the Special Intention Book that is carried up to the altar at every Mass at St. Clare of Assisi Parish. The deadline for submitting flower donations in Sunday, March 29.
Congratulations to our young parishioners for their outstanding achievements in the Second Quarter at Serra High School: Valencia Medina - Gold Status Caden Boring - Ruby Status Colton Boring - Ruby Status Mary Jane Butler - Ruby Status
Call the Parish Office at 412-233-7870 to receive your Contribution Report for 2019.
Please join us at 8:00AM next Sunday, February 16, to pray the “Patriotic Rosary” before our 9:00AM Mass at St. Clare Church. This powerful prayer, inspired by our Lady, is for the divine protection of our Nation, its rebirth and the spiritual renewal in our family communities, the states and our nation. (The President’s Day holiday is observed on Monday, February 17.)
We are scheduling sponsors to have candles lit at the Tabernacle and/or at the Statue of St. Clare (2 candles) for February to June, 2020. Call the Parish Office to reserve your special Sunday. Candles remain lit for one week.
ANNUAL CEMETERY CLEAN-UP In order to maintain the appearance of parish cemetery properties and ensure the safety of visitors and employees, The Catholic Parish Cemeteries Association will be conducting their Annual Cemetery Clean-up during the month of March. Please note that all Christmas items will be removed from all graves during the clean-up. Remove any items you wish to keep, prior to March 1. Thank you for your cooperation! It is greatly appreciated.
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St. Elizabeth of Hungary • Parish News
ST. ELIZABETH SCHOOL
SECOND GRADE’S GOOGLE DRAWING The Second Grade students are having an enjoyable time with the drawing tools on their chrome books. The drawing tools allow them to create and manipulate lines, shapes, colors, text and more, to add an artistic touch to a document. The assignment they were given was to create their face using the drawing tools. The children made pictures using basic shapes. They used squares, circles, triangles, rectangles, hexagons and lines. Once they made their face, they colored the shapes using the paint box tool. When they finished, they used the text box tool to write their name on the picture they drew. The pictures were amazing and funny at the same time.
Remember in your prayers all who have died, especially Teresa Willoughby. May she rest in peace with God in heaven.
SOCIAL CONCERNS A monthly Bereavement Support Group is held on the second Wednesday of every month from 10:30AM to Noon in Pius X Hall, Room 107. The next meeting will be February 12. The facilitator will be Phillip Lavery, Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator at Compassionate Care Hospice. No need to register. For more information, please contact Karen Michaux at 412-207-1655.
CONGRATULATIONS to the following young men from Central Catholic for outstanding academic achievements for the First Semester: Aidan Madjerich and Luke Price for High Honors and William Annear for Honors. Keep up the good work!
All are welcome to join us
as we pray the Rosary after the 7:30AM Mass on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the Church.
PARISH MEMBERSHIP A frequent inquiry at our parish office is requesting a sponsor eligibility form. This requires active parish membership. In order to be considered a member of the parish, a registration form must be completed and returned to the parish office. Also, in order to keep our census up to date, if you have any changes to your information (i.e., name, address, members of household, etc.) please call the parish office at 412-882-8744, or you may email updates to: [email protected].
LADIES OF CHARITY The next joint parish meeting of the Ladies of Charity will be held Wednesday, February 13 at 6:30PM in the St Elizabeth School Cafeteria. All ladies of our four parishes are invited.
St. Elizabeth's Tuesday Night Bingo raised $39,000 for the school in 2019. These dollars help to defray the cost of keeping our school open.
CAN YOU VOLUNTEER TO KEEP THIS GOING?
Could you give us 2 hours or more of your time
to either help out in the Kitchen or sell Instant Bingo tickets?
Bingo is every Tuesday evening.
The Kitchen opens at 5:30PM. It’s the “Best Bingo Kitchen” in the burg! Early Bird Bingo begins at
7:00PM followed by the Regular Games. Feel free to call the St. Elizabeth Parish Office at
412-882-8744 for more information.
Still Seeking Soccer Coaches! St. Elizabeth Elementary School is in need of soccer coaches for the spring season (March-June). Please contact Tom Richardson at [email protected], or call 412-925-9480 for more details.
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Holy Spirit • Parish News
SECOND COLLECTION NEXT SUNDAY ... will be the Maintenance Collection which is taken up for the maintenance and repairs of the church buildings and properties.
HOLY SPIRIT SUPER BINGOHOLY SPIRIT SUPER BINGOHOLY SPIRIT SUPER BINGO THIS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9
Horner Hall
We would like to thank the family of
Mary B. Durkosh
for designating Holy Spirit Church as the recipient
of donations made in her memory.
— Donations have been received from: —
South Park Theatre friends: Audrey Balawajder, Theresa Bellas, Irene Brown, Betty Imbrogno &
Mary Lepiane; Mr. & Mrs. John & Annette Mamula; Mr. & Mrs. Jerry & R.K. McElhinny;
Mr. & Mrs. Rick & Betsey Novosel; Coworkers of Don Durkosh at Westinghouse Electric Company
SHROVE TUESDAYPALM BURNING SERVICE AT HOLY SPIRIT Parishioners are asked to bring in their old palms to be burned at the Shrove Tuesday Service on Tuesday, February 25 at 7PM. These ashes will then be used on Ash Wednesday. Simply bring them with you to Church and place them in the basket by the ushers room. After the service, all who are in
attendance will be treated to light refreshments by the Apostolate Committee.
GOLDEN AGERS ... will meet Tuesday, February 11 at Noon in Horner Hall for a “Valentine” themed monthly meeting. New members are always welcome!
CONGRATULATIONS! Serra Catholic High School reports that the following parishioners made the Honor Roll for the Second Quarter, all achieving Ruby status:
Maria Jose Garcia-Casab Gabrielle Mejalli,
Caitlyn O’Neil Keep up the Great Work!
Please come and lend your support to this much needed fundraiser. Barb Price, our Fish Fry Chairperson, needs your help to get this event off the ground. Any amount of time you can spend volunteering for the Fish Fry will be appreciated! If interested, call Barb Price at 412-466-7125. All volunteers will need clearances. Call the Parish Office and Carole Butler will lead you through the process.
We need this fundraiser! We need your support!
HOSPITALITY SUNDAY Please join us in the breezeway This Sunday after the 11AM Mass for refreshments and fellowship. All are invited and encouraged to share some time together!
YEAR-END CONTRIBUTION REPORTS If you would like a copy of the contributions that you made in 2019 for tax purposes, please call the Parish Office during business hours.
EASTER FLOWER OFFERING If you wish to remember and honor loved ones this Easter, please use the special Easter Flower Offering envelopes contained in your February packet. A leaflet containing the names of donors and those honored will be distributed this Easter.
MASS INTENTIONS will be accepted from February through June 2020. There is a great need for weekday Masses!
THE CENTERING PRAYER GROUP ... meets Saturday, February 15 from 10AM to Noon in the Spirit Room. Come and experience an ancient and beautiful way to pray. Anyone from the parish grouping are welcome to attend.
PLEASE
HELP
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St. Thomas à Becket • Parish News
The Vigil Light at the Tabernacle in the Church will burn this week
In Loving Memory of Joseph W. Richard from Selby & Pam Highland and Family
The Vigil Light at the Tabernacle in the Chapel will burn this week
In Loving Memory of Charles Gillespie from Joe & Rose Sullivan
2019 YEAR END CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS : If you wish to receive a copy of your 2019 contributions, please call the Parish Office at 412-655-2885 and leave your name and envelope number to receive your statement.
ROSARY FOR: CATHERINE BILDHAUSER - 2/18
AUDREY O’BLACK - 2/25 The Rosary will be recited on the above date for the repose of the souls of Catherine & Audrey. The time will be at 8:40AM before the 9AM Mass. We invite you to join us in this charitable act.
The GRACE Women’s Group invites all to join them this week at Jefferson Manor Nursing Home to share fellowship and pray the rosary with the residents on Friday, February 14 from 10:30 – 11:30AM in their solarium. For more information please contact
Heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of Catherine Bildhauser, Dorthea Campbell, Audrey O’Black, Theresa Soffa and Jyll Wassell (Daughter of Ginny Wassell) of our parish. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed be embraced by the Heavenly Father unto everlasting life.
West Jefferson Hills Knights of Columbus Council Annual Basketball Free Throw Competition
The competition is for boys and girls aged 9 to 14 years old (age as of January 1, 2020) on Thursday, February 13 at the Pleasant Hills Middle School Gym. Doors open at 5:30 PM and Registration starts at 6:00 PM. Winners at this Council Level of competition will advance to the District Level of competition to be held at the Pleasant Hills Middle School Gym immediately following the Council Level of competition on February 13. Birth Certificate or other proof of age is required at the time of registration. 9 to 14 year old children from all four parishes in our Parish Group are eligible to compete.
FEMALE SINGERS WANTED FOR CHOIR Our choir at St. Thomas à Becket is in need of sopranos and altos. As you may have noticed we have a wonderful group of male singers, but only a few women. If you like to sing and are willing to give a few hours on Sunday mornings, please contact, Carol Accetta at [email protected], or see her after Mass.
The Knights of Columbus will hold their annual
BE MY VALENTINE BINGO SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16
at St. Thomas à Becket Parish (former church building)
BINGO IS FROM 2-5 PM (Doors open at 1PM) Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at St. Thomas à Becket after all the weekend Masses, during the week in the Parish Office, or by contacting Earl Fentzel 412-951-8412 or Ralph Graeser 412-653-1241.
The proceeds will benefit the Knights for “Coats for Kids” at the Cloverleaf Food Bank and St. Thomas à Becket Parish.
LADIES OF CHARITY MEETING Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, February 13 at 6:30PM. We will be meeting in the St. Elizabeth School Cafeteria. (Note change of meeting place). The Food Bank items for February are coffee, tea, hot cocoa and powdered creamers. Place your food items in the Food Bank Area located in the Narthex of the church.
FISH FRY BEGINS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!!!
As we look forward to Lent, a season in which we try to do something extra, why not plan to volunteer some of your time to help at our Fish Frys.
Helpers will be needed in the kitchen area, in the serving area, in the dishwashing area, as cashiers and for clean-up.
If you are unable to physically volunteer; we are in need of donations of 16 oz. bottled water, 12 oz. canned soda and baked goods (especially cakes and pies). This is another great way to help out and would be greatly appreciated!
VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP SHEETS ARE LOCATED AT THE DOORS OF THE CHURCH
CONGRATULATIONS to our young parishioners who made the Second Quarter Honor Roll! Alayna Baughman (Ruby Status) —Serra High Luke Gregory Robson (High Honors) —Central Catholic Craig Dan McVicker (High Honors) —Central Catholic
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SAINT CLARE OF ASSISI 412-233-7870 Student Resident Priest Rev. Fortunatus Mugisha Business Manager Kathleen Ulmer Secretary Marie Perticone Director of Faith Formation Kristina Centinaro 412-882-5023 Youth & Young Adult Minister Dana Mahr 412-882-5023 Director of Music Ministry Sean Thornton Director of Social Ministry Karen Michaux 412-207-1655 Parish Buildings & Grounds Amy Ference Rectory/Office Cleaning Michele Tevis Homebound Ministry Beverly Mazza Safe Environment Coordinator Lorraine Carter
SAINT ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY 412-882-8744 Office Manager/Bookkeeper Joanne Carmassi Director of Faith Formation Kristina Centinaro 412-882-5023 Youth & Young Adult Minister Dana Mahr 412-882-5023 Program Manager Jennifer Michalka 412-882-5023 Director of Music Ministry Christopher McCloskey 412-882-8436 Director of Social Ministry Karen Michaux 412-207-1655 St. Elizabeth School Principal Leslie Krueger 412-881-2958 St. Elizabeth School Secretary Sherry Stumpf 412-881-2958 Director of School Food Services Joliene Battistone 412-881-2938 Parish & School Maintenance Glenn Breier
HOLY SPIRIT 412-346-0477 Office Manager Carole Butler Director of Faith Formation Kristina Centinaro 412-882-5023 Youth & Young Adult Minister Dana Mahr 412-882-5023 Director of Music Ministry Jean Werner [email protected] Director of Social Ministry Karen Michaux 412-207-1655 Housekeeper/Sacristan Barbara Price Building & Plant Maintenance Bob Mahoney Parish Maintenance Colleen Hicks Prayer Chain Beth Fulmer 412-464-4848 Centering Prayer Group Jerry & R.K. McElhinny 412-653-0435 Rosary Prayer Group Barbara Rauch 412-886-2636
SAINT THOMAS À BECKET 412-655-2885 Office Manager/Bookkeeper Lynette Baldwin Secretary Sue Weber Director of Faith Formation Kristina Centinaro 412-882-5023 Youth & Young Adult Minister Dana Mahr 412-882-5023 Director of Music Ministry Carol Accetta 412-655-2885 Director of Social Ministry Karen Michaux 412-207-1655 Preschool Colleen Dorsey 412-653-4322 Convent 412-655-4122 Parish Maintenance email: [email protected] Gary Maglicco Tena Pasqualini
