St. Malachy Catholic Church A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust 343 Forest Grove Road (Kennedy Township) Coraopolis, PA 15108 “Serving the People of God in Kennedy Township and surrounding communities Since 1947” March 24, 2019 Third Sunday of lent Parish Mission Statement We, the Parish Family of St. Malachy, guided by the Holy Spirit are committed to continuing the works for Jesus Christ through worship, education and service thereby building the Body of Christ as a community of compassion and love. REV. DAVID G. POECKING Administrator REV. ALAN MORRIS Senior Parochial Vicar REV. ROBERT ZAJDEL Parochial Vicar REV. MICHAEL RUFFALO PT Parish Chaplain / Curator of the Patrimony REV. RUSSELL MAURER In Residence LISA DAVIS Business Manager LAURIE LANZ Director of Music ADULT CHOIR: Sunday - 9:30 am to 11:00 am CATHERINE MILITZER School Principal JENIFER O’SHEA School Secretary SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS: Monday thru Friday - 8:00 am to 3:00 pm RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE HOURS: Sunday during RE class time Monday 10:00 am-6:00 pm; Tuesday-Thursday 8:00 am-4:00 pm RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASS TIMES: Sunday K-8 9:15 am - 10:30 am Monday 1-8 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm STEVEN SWANK Coordinator of Religious Education, Youth Minister Safe Environment Coordinator CAROL PFEUFFER Religious Education Secretary EUCHARIST : Mass Schedule: Monday - Thursday 8:30 am Mass Saturday - 8:30 am Mass 4:00 pm (Saturday Evening Vigil) Sunday - 8:00 am and 11:00 am Eucharistic Adoration (3rd Tuesday) - 1:00 pm to 6:30 pm RECONCILIATION : Saturday - 11:00 am - Noon BAPTISM : Fourth Sunday of each month. INFANTS : Please contact the Parish Office three (3) months be- fore the expected birth. First time parents are required to attend Pre-Baptismal instructions. ADULTS : RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Those adults desiring to become a Catholic who have never been baptized or were baptized in an- other faith are invited to the sessions on Mondays in the rectory from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. MARRIAGE : By policy of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, couples wishing to marry must contact the parish at least six months before the date of the wedding. No date may be set until the couple meets with the priest. HOLY SACRAMENTS PARISH PHONE - 412-771-5483 / FAX - 412-331-7312 Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm PARISH WEBSITE: http://www.stmalachypgh.org Grouping Website: www.rockenrocatholics.org E-Mail Address: [email protected]PARISH SCHOOL............................................ 412-771-4545 RELIGIOUS ED. OFFICE.............................. 412-771-7480 MUSIC DIRECTOR ........................................ 412-331-4664 CAFETERIA .................................................... 412-771-0848 CHURCH HALL .............................................. 412-331-9037
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St. Malachy Catholic Church
A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust
343 Forest Grove Road (Kennedy Township)
Coraopolis, PA 15108 “Serving the People of God in Kennedy Township and surrounding communities Since 1947”
March 24, 2019 Third Sunday of lent
Parish Mission Statement We, the Parish Family of St. Malachy, guided by the Holy Spirit are committed to continuing the works for Jesus Christ through worship, education and service thereby building the Body of Christ as a community of compassion and love.
REV. DAVID G. POECKING Administrator
REV. ALAN MORRIS Senior Parochial Vicar
REV. ROBERT ZAJDEL Parochial Vicar
REV. MICHAEL RUFFALO
PT Parish Chaplain / Curator of the Patrimony
REV. RUSSELL MAURER In Residence
LISA DAVIS Business Manager
LAURIE LANZ Director of Music
ADULT CHOIR: Sunday - 9:30 am to 11:00 am
CATHERINE MILITZER School Principal
JENIFER O’SHEA School Secretary
SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS: Monday thru Friday - 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE HOURS:
Sunday during RE class time Monday 10:00 am-6:00 pm;
Tuesday-Thursday 8:00 am-4:00 pm
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASS TIMES: Sunday K-8 9:15 am - 10:30 am Monday 1-8 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm
STEVEN SWANK Coordinator of Religious Education, Youth Minister
Safe Environment Coordinator
CAROL PFEUFFER Religious Education Secretary
EUCHARIST:
Mass Schedule: Monday - Thursday 8:30 am Mass Saturday - 8:30 am Mass 4:00 pm (Saturday Evening Vigil) Sunday - 8:00 am and 11:00 am
Eucharistic Adoration (3rd Tuesday) - 1:00 pm to 6:30 pm
RECONCILIATION: Saturday - 11:00 am - Noon
BAPTISM: Fourth Sunday of each month.
INFANTS: Please contact the Parish Office three (3) months be-
fore the expected birth. First time parents are required to attend Pre-Baptismal instructions.
ADULTS: RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Those adults desiring to become a Catholic who
have never been baptized or were baptized in an-other faith are invited to the sessions on Mondays in the rectory from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.
MARRIAGE: By policy of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, couples
wishing to marry must contact the parish at least six months before the date of the wedding. No date may be set until the couple meets with the priest.
PARISH SCHOOL............................................412-771-4545 RELIGIOUS ED. OFFICE.............................. 412-771-7480 MUSIC DIRECTOR ........................................ 412-331-4664 CAFETERIA .................................................... 412-771-0848 CHURCH HALL.............................................. 412-331-9037
ST. MALACHY CHURCH KENNEDY TOWNSHIP, PA
REST IN PEACE We remember our beloved dead who recently passed
from this earthly life to eternal glory, especially Robert Campalong
Dorothy Fisher Edward Mochnach
Brother of Peter Mochnach May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed
through the mercy of God rest in peace. AMEN.
CELIAC CONDITION To all those allergic to wheat or wheat products, the church
has available approved low gluten hosts for Mass. Please speak to the priest before the Mass to receive Holy Communion.
PRAY FOR OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN Lisa Aburaad, Brian Breland, James Breslin, Josh Bruchwajski,
Ian Donovan, William Duffy, Travis Dunham, Mark Finnegan, Edward Glance, Jason Glance, Lewis Hess, Spencer Lindsay, Christopher McDermott, James McGregor, Benjamin Macek,
Jacob Mammay, Steven Marshall, Jeremiah Murphy, Kevin Murphy, Michael Murphy, Nick Obusek, Nicholas Rymniak, C.J. Stangl, Chris Straw, James Van Dyke, Jeffrey Vittorio, Chris Wasek,
Eric Wasek, Joseph Wasek III, Matthew Zivic
Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the self-less acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen.
MONDAY, MARCH 25 6:30 pm Emmanuel Prayer Group - Church 7:00 pm RCIA - Parish Meeting Room 7:00 pm Bingo - Father Weirauch Hall WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 Noon Card Party - Father Weirauch Hall 6:00 pm Cub Scouts - Cafeteria FRIDAY, MARCH 29 Noon-7:00 pm Fish Fry - Cafeteria 7:00 pm Living Stations of the Cross - Church MONDAY, APRIL 2 6:30 pm Emmanuel Prayer Group - Church 7:00 pm RCIA - Parish Meeting Room 7:00 pm Bingo - Father Weirauch Hall WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 Noon Card Party - Father Weirauch Hall 6:00 pm Cub Scouts - Cafeteria 7:00 pm Knights of Columbus - Parish Meeting Room FRIDAY, APRIL 5 8:45 am Stations of the Cross (Student Lead) - Church 11:30 am Catholic Scripture Study - Church Noon-7:00 pm Fish Fry - Cafeteria 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross - Church SATURDAY, APRIL 6 11:00 am Marian Prayer Group - Church
PRAY FOR THE SICK
Bob Langmann, Karen Lamping, Jennifer LePore, Sam Lewis, Patricia Leyda, Irene List, Mariyanna McCarthy, Marla McKnight,
Frieda (Streiner) Mandus, Charlotte Markle, Patricia Martin, Margie Masilunas, Mary Mazzocco, Johnny Mucha, Patrick Murphy,
Tim Nolan, Mali Olivani, Emil Parent, Sr., Jolie Marie Peel, Kathy Pfeuffer, Shirley Pieto, Margaret Porter, Gerard Powers,
Shannon Preininger, Ronald Pristas, Aaron Prosperini, Alice Rhoades, Lois Schipani, Sam Scotti, David Shankin, Joanna Simmons,
Carol Sinatra, Frank Sinatra, Marianne, Raymond Soffa, Jessica Soliz, Anna Spezialetti, Barb Stemmler, Shirley Stephenson, Bob Streiner,
Ron Thoma, John Tucci, Elizabeth Vein, Theresa Viziana, Mary “Mia” Walsh,Ann Wasek, Barb West, Marci Williams,
Ron Woshner
For those who request prayers anonymously Please pray for those who are in the
hospitals, nursing homes and the homebound. May they continue to receive the Lord’s blessings.
Sunday, March 24 – Third Sunday of Lent 4:00 pm John Gutt, Jr. by Bob, Lorraine, Bob, Bob & Stephanie 8:00 am People of St. Malachy Parish 11:00 am Robert Caprino by Karen & Anthony Criscella
Monday, March 25 - The Annunciation of the Lord 8:30 am Living Intentions of the Children & Grand- Children of the Marshall Family by Barb
Tuesday, March 26 8:30 am Helen Velegdan by Denise Velegdan
Wednesday, March 27 8:30 am Regina Uram (90th Birthday) by Family
Thursday, March 28 8:30 am Michael Komenda by M/M Martin Smithnosky & Family
Friday, March 29 No Mass at St. Malachy
Saturday, March 30 8:30 am Philip Kossler by Family 4:00 pm Eugenia & Mike Fenio by Fenio & Rusnak Families
Sunday, March 31 – Fourth Sunday of Lent 8:00 am People of St. Malachy Parish 11:00 am Fernando DiSalle by Robert Amodei & Family
UPCOMING EVENTS AT ST MALACHY
We WELCOME all those who enter this Holy place to worship!
ST. MALACHY PRAY FOR US!
REMEMBER ST. MALACHY IN YOUR WILL!
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT MARCH 24, 2019
FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR
Gratitude and Co-Responsibility
In this Sunday’s readings, Saint Paul applies an Exodus lesson to the Church of Corinth. After they escaped Egypt by the power of God, Moses’ people murmured complaints about the difficulty of the journey: “We remember the fish we ate in Egypt—also the cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions, and garlic.” Paul instructs the Corinthian Christians, “Do not grumble as some of them did!” For we, too, often lose our gratitude for God’s work, and instead complain.
Our Lord Jesus also responds to gossip about murdered Galileans, as if God allowed the grizzly murders because the victims were worse sinners than everyone else. Jesus rebukes the gossipers, “Do you think that these Galileans suffered in this way because they were greater sinners? If you do not repent, you will all perish as they did!” Jesus seem to mean that we are all under God’s judgment; rather than compare ourselves to others, we ought instead “bear fruit,” become the people of love and obedience that we’ve been commanded to be.
So let me be among those who take this lesson to heart, and express my gratitude for a few of those whose labors have recently borne fruit: Confirmation: First, credit goes to parents, sponsors, and catechists for shepherding the youth of RocKenRo to their
reception of the sacrament of Confirmation on March 14. I also thank key staff and volunteers such as Lisa & Tim Davis, Wayne Madden, Steve Swank, and others who were able to make St. Malachy Church into a host for the grand affair. The RocKenRo music directors integrated the music and choirs for a lovely ceremony. The Knights of Columbus from both parishes coordinated parking (and defended the lots from those who were less than eagerly cooperative!). And finally, we’re in debt to Kennedy Township, McDermott Funeral Home, Dr. Harkins & Butler Dental, the Allegheny Valley School, the Kennedy Fire Department, and other neighbors for all the additional parking they donated for the special occasion.
Decision-Making: An administrator is expected to make a lot of decisions for his parishes, but he’s supposed to do so in consultation with a lot of people. At RocKenRo, some of key persons who coordinate the consultations are the facilitators of the pastoral councils: Linda Gomulka at Holy Trinity, Alice Kilonsky at St. John of God, and Patty Beasock at St. Malachy. Linda was chosen for this role by Fr. Keene, but I retained her and since then she’s heroically organized consultations on many different and weighty matters. Patty, too, assisted Fr. Hissrich at St. Malachy, and Patty’s shown remarkable agility at adapting to the new operating procedure I’ve created for that pastoral council. Alice has trailblazed bravely, serving on the newly revived council at St. John of God. I am grateful for these three women and so many other persons who have been assisting me On Mission for The Church Alive!
—Fr. Dave
Mass Extraordinary Ministers Cantors Lectors Altar Servers Saturday Mar 30 4:00 PM
Terri Donovan Diane Obed Richard Parrish Marissa Trocchio
Joseph Rees Matthew Rees Natasha Karlik
ST. MALACHY LIVING STATIONS Please join us in this touching ministry on Friday, April 5 and 19 at 7:00 p.m. On March 29 the Living Stations will be presented at the Little Sisters of the Poor. On April 12, they will be presented at St. Teresa of Avila.
GORZKIE ZALE The Annual Celebration of Gorzkie Zale (Polish Lamentations) will be held on Sunday, March 31 at 3:30 p.m. in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Polish Hill. The main celebrant will be the Most Rev. William Waltersheid.
COME & GROW DEEPER IN LOVE WITH JESUS All women of RocKenRo parish are invited to attend our annual Women’s Retreat Weekend at St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center on April 26-28, 2019. Please consider giving yourself the gift of quiet time for prayer and spiritual growth in a serene and friendly environment. For information, call Emilie Crosby at 412-771-1717 or Terri Donovan at 412-953-6263. To register call the Retreat Center 412-381-7676 or pick up a brochure in the back of the church. The retreats fill quickly.
KENNEDY TOWNSHIP, PA ST. MALACHY CHURCH
FAITH FORMATION NEWS The children in our Religious Education classes are offering prayers, sacrifices, and good works for our missionary efforts throughout the world during this season of Lent. Pope Francis encourages all young people to be “joyful witnesses of His love, courageous witnesses of His Gospel, carrying to this world a ray of His light.”
CATHOLIC SCRIPTURE STUDY St. Malachy’s Catholic Scripture Study will resume after our winter break on Friday, April 5 at 11:30 a.m. in the church. We thank all of those who have a special dedication to the reading and studying of the Holy Word.
FREE SPEAKER SERIES Duquesne University is presenting United Pittsburgh, a Monday night speaker series that addresses social justice issues that trouble the Pittsburgh region. Free and open to the public, these weekly forums will continue through April 15 and feature prominent leaders from government, educational and faith-based organizations who will discuss challenges and explore meaningful solutions. Learn more and register at duq.edu/united-pgh.
ATHLETES OF ACTION The Athletes of Action Organization will be hosting a 10th Annual Memorial Scholarship Luncheon on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Holy Trinity Social Hall. Luncheon includes a “Meet, Greet & Reconnect Social with coffee and donuts, served catered buffet, door prizes, and guest speaker. Guest speaker is Chuck Burkhart, former Montour/Penn State All American QB, and PA Sports Hall of Fame Member. All $20 golf raffle tickets include foursome, 18 holes, and cart with opportunity to win one of seven golf packages based on seven pulls form number of ticket sold. For luncheon and/or golf raffle tickets contact Bob Zitelli at 412-337-7341 or [email protected].
CARING HEIGHTS Thank you for all of the wonderful donations you have made in the past for the Caring Heights Bingo. Gloria Sabat and the residents are extremely grateful for all of the donations. Please continue to help Gloria bring enjoyment to the residents by dropping off your small items, particularly jewelry, small to medium sized stuffed animals, and packaged candy/snacks. Please use the box designated in the narthex of the church.
2019 MASS INTENTIONS 2019 Mass intentions are still available for scheduling; in addition during the weekday Mass there may be additional priests concelebrating. There is no promised date for this Mass. The offering for any Mass is $10. Contact the parish office to schedule.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Isaiah 7:10-14, 8:10; Hebrews 10:4-10; Luke 1:26-38 Tuesday: Daniel 3:25, 34-43; Matthew 18:21-35 Wednesday: Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9; Matthew 5:17-19 Thursday: Jeremiah 7:23-28; Luke 11:14-23 Friday: Hosea 14:2-10; Mark 12:28-34 Saturday: Hosea 6:1-6; Luke 18:9-14 Sunday: 1 Samuel 16: 1, 6-7, 10-13; Ephesians 5: 8-14; John 9:1-41
ON MISSION FOR THE CHURCH ALIVE! I Must Go Over To Look At This Remarkable Sight - In today’s first reading, Moses, while tending the flocks of his father-in-law, happens upon a bush which is burning, but which is not consumed. Moses’ reaction is to “go over” to look at this remarkable sight, which he does. However, the Lord, in speaking from the burning bush, wants him to do more than look. Instead, God reveals himself to Moses and calls Moses to lead His people out of slavery in Egypt. While Moses has some reservations, he says yes to God and works to lead his people to freedom. Like Moses, the Lord wants us to do more than look at Him or at His Church. The Lord wants us to be engaged with Him. Faith is not a passive endeavor. Faith is an active engagement with God in the community of the Church. It is easy to look at the Church and say, “I like this” or, “I do not like that” and then do nothing about it. It takes effort to get involved to be an instrument of Jesus’ life in the Church. As we continue our Lenten journey may we be renewed not only to see God better, but to embrace most fully his will. To learn more and to stay informed visit onmissionchurchalive.org.
FREE ANNULMENT WORKSHOPS Divorced? Remarried? The Tribunal Office will offer free annulment workshops throughout the Diocese during Lent. All are welcome. Visit www.diopitt.org/annulments to learn more. Please register by phone at 412-456-3033 or email at [email protected].
TOAST OF THE ROX There will be a Community French Toast Breakfast on Sunday, March 31 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Kennedy Township Fire Hall (1769 Pine Hollow Rd). $8.00 ticket includes one all-you-can-eat breakfast. Cash Mimosa and Bloody Mary bar. Presented by the Greater McKees Rocks Area Rotary Club. Tickets available at Nationwide Insurance, Kenmawr Plaza or calling 412-771-6781. Bread by Mancini’s Bakery and by Jenny Lee Swirl Bread.
FLOWERS AT THE HOLY FAMILY NICHE There are plenty of dates still available in 2019 for flowers at the Holy Family niche. To schedule call the parish office at 412-771-5483.
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
SCHOOL NEWS Spring has sprung! The third quarter ends this week! The students will be off on Friday. The teachers have an in-service day. A big welcome to all of the Diocesan cheerleading teams who will be at St. Malachy this Saturday for the annual cheer competition. Good luck to all of the girls and their coaches.
SECOND GRADE NEWS It is hard to believe it is Lent! Our class has come a long way since the beginning of the school year! The second grade class, and especially Mrs. Orrison, is extremely excited to be starting a mini unit on penguins this week! The students will learn about 6 species of penguins, and complete projects dealing with the six species! Yesterday (Saturday) the second grade class received the gift of God’s forgiveness in the Sacrament of Penance. The children feel much closer to God and are excited to receive Jesus in the Eucharist in May! Thank you for all your prayers during this special time in our lives!
SEVEN LAST WORDS Please join us on Sunday, March 31 at 4:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church for a free choral/orchestral performance of Dubois’ Seven Last Words in addition to two instrumental works by Elgar. All are welcome!
BAKE SALE Good Samaritan Parish (8th Street & Melrose Ave, Ambridge, PA) will have an Easter Bake Sale on April 13/14 (Palm Sunday weekend) from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Jericho Hall. Call to place your pre-order at 724-266-1670. Orders will be accepted until Noon on Monday, April 8. Whole Nut Roll - $12.00; Half Nut Roll - $6.50; Whole Poppyseed Roll - $12.00; Half Poppyseed Roll - $6.50; Whole Apricot Roll - $12.00; Half Apricot Roll - $6.50; Easter Bread (Limited supply) - $7.00.
YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS Teens are also invited to Called by Name on Sunday, April 28 from 4:00 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Paul Seminary. The event includes Sunday Mass, dinner, dynamic talks, and a time of adoration and worship. There is no cost.
For more information or to sign-up, contact Steven Swank at [email protected] or 412-771-7480 by April 11.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL NEWS This summer’s VBS will take place June 24-28 at Saint Malachy and the theme is “Roar: An African Adventure!” Volunteers are needed in a variety of areas. If you would like to help, please contact Steven Swank at 412-771-7480 or [email protected].
Saturday, April 6 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. will be Holy Trinity’s time slot to pray in front of Planned Parenthood in Pittsburgh. We attend in 2 shifts meeting at Holy Trinity parking lot at 10:15 a.m. or 12:15 p.m. to pray between 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. or 1:00-3:00 p.m. Why should I pray at Planned Parenthood? 1. It brings the love of Christ to women who are in crisis. 2. It lets people know they have options. Did you know that 73.8% of women who have an abortion experienced “pressure” from others to make that choice? 3. A child in the womb is a child of God. When you pray at Planned Parenthood, you will be supporting trained counselors who are there to offer support and present options to women with troubled pregnancies. The counselors are the only ones interacting with the women having troubled pregnancies. Call Helen Stamatakis at 412-480-2908 or email [email protected] if you would like to rideshare to Pittsburgh.
MARCH 24, 2019
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