SUNDAY | FEBRUARY 21, 2021

MASS SCHEDULE

SATURDAY VIGIL MASS

Corpus Christi: 4:00 PM

St. Angela Merici: 4:30 PM

SUNDAY

St. Patrick: 8:30 AM

St. Robert Bellarmine: 9:30 AM

St. Angela Merici: 11:00 AM

WEEKDAYS

St. Angela Merici:

Monday—Friday 8:30 AM

MASSES AND PRAYER SERVICES AT ST.

ANGELA WILL CONTINUE TO BE

LIVESTREAMED THROUGH A LINK ON OUR

WEBSITE

www.marymotherofgod1.org

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Thursdays, 5 – 6 p.m. at St. Angela Church

Saturdays, 12 – 1 p.m. at St. Robert Church

All those confessing must wear a mask.

Thank you!

CLERGY TEAM

Pastor Rev. Terrence P. O’Connor

toconnor@diopitt.org

Parochial Vicar Rev. Jack E. Demnyan

jdemnyan@diopitt.org

Parish Chaplain Rev. Joseph C. Beck

jbeck@diopitt.org

In Residence Rev. Pius Nwankwo

Deacon Reynold Wilmer

rwilmer754@gmail.com

PARISH STAFF

Business Manager Cathy Nola

cnola@marymotherofgod1.org

Family Faith Formation/

Safe Environment Coordinator Krista Sudyk

ksudyk@marymotherofgod1.org

Director of Music Ministry Sharon Sisley

ssisley975@gmail.com

Assistant Director

of Music Ministry Carolyn Guzik

Youth Minister Emily Belchick

ebelchick@marymotherofgod1.org

Maintenance Dan Hearn, A.J. Minyon

Administrative Assistant Saira Herboth

secretary@marymotherofgod1.org

SACRAMENTS Please contact the parish office as to the

following sacraments:

Sacrament of Baptism Prior to having your child baptized, both

parents must attend a

pre-baptismal seminar.

Sacrament of Matrimony Arrangements should be made at least six

months prior to your wedding date. A

date will be set only after contacting the

priest.

Sacrament of the Sick (You may also see a priest after Mass)

Holy Communion for Shut-Ins

R.C.I.A (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

This is the process to become Catholic or

for Catholics to receive the rest of their

Sacraments of Initiation. We also offer

programs for children.

St. Angela Merici 1640 Fawcett Ave.

White Oak, PA 15131

Corpus Christi 2515 Versailles Ave.

McKeesport, PA 15132

St. Patrick 310 32nd Street

McKeesport, PA 15132

St. Robert Bellarmine 1313 Fifth Avenue

E. McKeesport, PA 15035

ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER

1640 Fawcett Ave

White Oak, PA 15131

Monday—Friday 9:15AM—3:15PM

P: 412-672-9641 | F: 412-672-1576

secretary@marymotherofgod1.org

Saturday,

February 20

4:00 pm CC

4:30 pm St. A

Weekday: Is 58:9b-14/Ps 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [11ab]/Lk 5:27-32 Pete DiCecco & Carol DiCecco Stipkovits by: Keith & Rose McLauglin In Thanksgiving for 50 years of Marriage by: Jerry & Virginia Holmes

Sunday,

February 21

8:30 am St. P

9:30 am St. R

11:00 am St. A

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

Gn 9:8-15/Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [cf. 10]/1 Pt 3:18-22/Mk 1:12-15

The Living and Deceased of Our Parish

Gary Jesionowski by: wife, Roxanne

Agnes Magrosky & Josephine Gianandrea by: Gerry Jackson & Family

Monday,

February 22

8:30 am St. A

THE CHAIR OF ST. PETER THE APOSTLE

1 Pt 5:1-4/Ps 23:1-3a, 4, 5, 6 [1]/Mt 16:13-19

Joshua Kurta by: Grandmother, Kathleen Strangis

Tuesday,

February 23

8:30 am St. A

Weekday

Is 55:10-11/Ps 34:4-5, 6-7, 16-17, 18-19 [18b]/Mt 6:7-15

Marcella Best by: Sister

Wednesday,

February 24

8:30 am St. A

Weekday:

Jon 3:1-10/Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19 [19b]/Lk 11:29-32

Stanley & Theresa Brzek by: Family

Thursday,

February 25

8:30 am St. A

Weekday

Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25/Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8 [3a]/Mt 7:7-12

Carolyn Edwards by: Children

Friday,

February 26

8:30 am St. A

Weekday:

Ez 18:21-28/Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-7a, 7bc-8 [3]/Mt 5:20-26

Alex Kisan by: Family

Saturday,

February 27

4:00 pm CC 4:30 pm St. A

Weekday: Dt 26:16-19/Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8 [1b]/Mt 5:43-48 Charles Whitney, Sr. by: Wife, Joan & Family Ronnie Kahler by: Riles Family

Sunday, February 28

8:30 am St. P 9:30 am St. R

11:00 am St. A

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18/Ps 116:10, 15, 16-17, 18-19 [9]/Rom 8:31b-34/ Mk 9:2-10 Luigi, Ida & Pete Como by: Assunta Tyskiewicz The Living and Deceased of our Parish All members of the Knights of Columbus, council 955 by: K.O.C council 955

Mass Readings and Intentions

FROM FATHER TERRY J+M+J

On the first Sunday of

Lent, we always hear of

Jesus being tempted in

the desert. This year we

are given St. Mark’s

account. (Mk 1:12-15)

Lent is forty days

because of Jesus being

tempted in the desert for

forty days. One of the

things that we can say

about a desert is that it is SILENT. Like Jesus, we are

called to enter the solitude of the desert. Most of us

cannot head off to an actual desert for forty days, but

we can take time to be in the silence of God. What

can a silent place look like? It could be an empty

church, a room at home, the car with the radio turned

off, a porch, a walk by ourselves, or a barren place at

work or school. As we seek solitude with God, do not

be afraid to fast from the things that this world has to

offer. Such things as needless chatter, tv, internet,

cell phone, radio, busyness, keeping up with the

headlines, hobbies, and interests. These things are not

bad in and of themselves, but Lent is a time to create

an atmosphere of silence so we can hear Jesus’ voice.

In the silence, Jesus will speak to our hearts. We may

hear something specific from Jesus or we may not.

The important thing is that we let Jesus speak his

language to us. Something is always happening in

prayer, regardless of whether we realize it or not. The

fruit of our prayer may happen days or weeks later.

We may hear, “I love you” out of nowhere or we may

find ourselves calm in a difficult situation. This is the

result of letting Jesus speak to our hearts.

Lastly, when we go off into the desert, be prepared to

be tempted. Today’s Scripture tells us that Jesus was

“tempted by the Satan.” (13) If Jesus was tempted, so

will we. The Devil does not stand a chance against

Jesus. The Good News is that the Devil does not

stand a chance against us either IF we invite Jesus

into our lives. One of the ways Jesus combats the

Devil is through quoting Scripture. In Matthew’s

version, Jesus tells the Devil, “‘One does not live on

bread alone, but by every word that comes forth from

the mouth of God.’” (Mt 4:4) Scripture is such a

powerful weapon against Satan. We can also choose

to pray the Our Father and the Hail Mary. Another

option is to call on the name of Jesus and Mary when

we are tempted. We can say things like, “In the name

of Jesus and Mary, leave me.” Please do not become

a punching bag for the Devil. We need to fight back

with prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. May we all

have a blessed time in the desert.

We are excited to welcome Bishop Zubik and the

seminarians for Stations of the Cross and Adoration

on Friday, February 26 at St. Angela at 7 p.m. As

with the other evening Stations, it will be both in

person and livestream. All are welcome!

During Lent, those in RCIA receive special prayers

to prepare them to receive the Easter Sacraments.

This year, we have one candidate, Beverly Hazlett.

Beverly has been journeying with us since

September. She is considered a candidate because

she has already received Baptism in another faith

tradition. Thus, at the Easter Vigil, she will make her

Profession of Faith and receive First Holy

Communion and Confirmation. Since Beverly is

already baptized, she will not undergo the scrutinies

that we often see during the Lenten journey.

However, Beverly will receive a couple of

preparatory rites. She will take part in the

“Penitential Rite” next Sunday, February 28 at the 11

a.m. Mass at St. Angela. This rite is meant to help the

candidates be purified as they prepare to receive the

rest of the Sacraments of Initiation. Beverly will also

receive the “Rite of Calling to Continuing

Conversion” on Saturday, March 6, at the 4 p.m.

Mass at Corpus Christi. Similarly, this rite is to

strengthen the candidates to greater conversion of

spirit as they approach the Easter Vigil.

FROM FATHER TERRY

LIVESTREAM SCHEDULE FOR THE

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 21:

Daily Mass: Weekdays 8:30 A.M.

Weekend Masses: Saturday 4:30 P.M.

Sunday 11:00 A.M.

Holy Hour: Mon., Feb 23 7:00 P.M.

Stations: Fri., Feb 26 7:00 P.M.

OFFERTORY COLLECTIONS

February 14, 2021

Offertory $ 11,883.82

Monthly Maintenance $ 719.00

Parish Share $ 508.00

Ash Wednesday $ 601.00

St. Vincent $ 76.29

St. Anthony $ 30.00

Note: Electronic Payments for this week and Parish

Share totals for 2021, will be posted upon the return

of our business manager, Cathy Nola, and will be

included in the Sunday, March 7 Bulletin.

Thank you for your generosity!

Please remember in your prayers: Steve Pavlecic

May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen

Sanctuary Light Burns before the Blessed Sacrament the week of February 21 in loving memory of:

Corpus Christi:

Stanley Brzek by: Family

Corpus Christi:

Theresa Brzek by: Family

St. Angela:

John & Jean Shega by: Family

St Patirck:

Joshua Kurta by: Family

FR. TERRY’S FAITH STORY

We Are One Body Radio

Station (106.7 FM) is

featuring Fr. Terry’s faith

journey on its homepage

until Monday, February 21.

Fr. Terry was interviewed in

2016. All are welcome to

listen at www.waob.org.

MASS INTENTIONS OFFERED ASH WED

8:30 A.M St. P Jim Fedasz by: Anna Fedasz

10:00 A.M. St. A The Living and Deseased of

our Parish

6:30 P.M CC Margaret & John Petruna

by: Lee Lewand

7:00 P.M. St. R Alex Kisan by: Family

Last Sunday, I wrote and spoke about the upcoming

Parish Share Program. My letter will be coming to

you in near future. Please find in the bulletin part of

this year’s Parish Share brochure from the diocese.

Thank you for your consideration. I hope you can

support this year’s Parish Share!

Fr. Jack Brennan, the long-time former Pastor of St.

Robert Bellarmine recently retired. His last

assignment was as Parish Chaplain of Guardian

Angels Parish, Upper Allegheny. He will maintain his

residence at Guardian Angels. Please keep Fr.

Brennan in your prayers as he begins a well- deserved

retirement. May God bless him.

LENTEN HOLY HOURS

YEAR OF ST. JOSEPH

Pope Francis has designated Dec. 8, 2020 – Dec. 8, 2021 the Year of St. Joseph. We invite you to make our Holy

Hours, on the attributes of St. Joseph, part of your Lenten journey.

St. Angela Church – In Person and Livestream

7:00 p.m.

Date: Theme: Presenter:

Tuesday, February 23 Just Fr. Terry

Monday, March 1 Faithful Fr. Pius

Monday, March 8 Husband/Father Fr. Joe

Tuesday, March 16 Worker Deac. Reynold

Monday, March 22 Chaste Fr. Terry

Monday, March 29 Terror of Demons Fr. Jack

The Lenten Season

STATIONS OF THE CROSS FRIDAYS IN LENT

St. Angela — In Person and Livestream St. Patrick, St Robert, Corpus Christi—In Person Only February 19 1:30 p.m. St. Patrick 7:00 p.m. St. Angela February 26 1:30 p.m. St. Robert

7:00 p.m. St. Angela

March 5 1:30 p.m. Corpus Christi 7:00 p.m. St. Angela March 12 1:30 p.m. St. Patrick

7:00 p.m. St. Angela

March 19 1:30 p.m. St. Robert 7:00 p.m. St. Angela

March 26 1:30 p.m. Corpus Christi 7:00 p.m. St. Angela

April 2 7:00 p.m. St. Angela (Good Friday)

RECONCILIATION: LENTEN SCHEDULE

The Light is On for You

Wednesday, March 10, 6 – 8:30 p.m.

At Corpus Christi and St. Patrick

Confessions will also be available at the regular times:

Thursdays: St. Angela 5 - 6 p.m.

Saturdays: St. Robert 12 - 1 p.m.

STATIONS WITH BISHOP ZUBIK

We are excited to

welcome Bishop Zubik

and the seminarians for

Stations of the Cross and

Adoration on Friday,

February 26 at St. Angela

at 7 p.m. As with the

other evening Stations, it

will be both in person

and livestream. All are welcome!

LENTEN REGULATIONS

1. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence. The Fridays of Lent are days of

abstinence in the United States.

2. The obligation of abstinence (refraining from eating meat) begins at the age of 14. The law of fasting

(limiting oneself to one full meal and two lighter meals) obliges all between the ages of 18-59. No one

should consider this obligation lightly.

3. Those individuals who have a medical condition in which fasting may be considered harmful are not

obliged to fast, but should perform some other act of penance or charity.

4. Pastors and parents are to see to it that minors, though not bound by the law of fast and abstinence, are

educated in the authentic sense of penance and encouraged to do acts of penance suitable to their age.

5. Notable during this Lenten season is that the Solemnity of Saint Joseph falls on a Friday. Because of this,

there is not an obligation to abstain from meat on Friday, March 19, 2021, the Solemnity of Saint Joseph,

according to the norm of canon 1251.

6. All members of the Christian Faithful are encouraged to do acts of penance and charity during the Lenten

season beyond what is prescribed by the law.

7. As a general rule, a request for a dispensation from the obligation of abstinence on Fridays of Lent will

not be considered unless some serious reason is present. The attendance at social events, banquets,

wedding rehearsals or receptions, or funeral wakes are not considered sufficient reason to request a

dispensation.

CONTRIBUTION LETTERS 2020

To request your 2020 contribution letter, please drop a

self addressed stamped envelope in the offertory

basket or parish drobox, or call the parish office.

Contribution Letter Request Form

Mary, Mother of God Parish Tax Letter 2020

Name: _____________________________________________________________________

Envelope Number (Or Street Address):__________________________________________

NEW DROP BOX : PARISH CENTER

Our new drop box is located at the green steel doors,

A4, beneath the bell tower, at the beginning of the

walkway to the center, right off the main church parking

lot. We ask that you use this drop box instead of the one

at the former office. Thank you for your continued

generosity.

FISH FRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

Our 2021 Fish Fry is fast approaching. As always,

we could not successfully operate our fish fry without

our wonderful volunteers! We are in need of helpers

for the following days and times:

• Thursdays in Lent (12:00pm-6:00pm): Prepar-

ing food

• Thursdays in Lent (6:00pm): Breading Fish.

• Fridays in Lent: for various jobs, at various

times- Serving take out, washing dishes, and

clean up at the end of the day.

To sign up call 412-672-2220 or 412-215-9857

(noon - 7:00 pm). We will be following all current

COVID-19 safety precautions to protect our workers

& customers. Come join the fun!! Look forward to

working with you.

LADIES OF CHARITY

LENTEN

AUBERLE COLLECTION

I am sure that everyone is aware of the wonderful

work that Auberle does in our community for

children and families. They have an ongoing need for

toiletries, feminine hygiene products, twin bed

sets and blankets, towels and washcloths for their

housing program, Foster Care and Family

Emergency Shelter. We hope that you will consider

supporting Auberle during this Lenten season. Bins

will be placed in the back of each of the churches

beginning Saturday, February 27 through Monday,

March 29. We thank you for your generosity.

Pa

rish Share 20

21 “Finding the Joy in G

iving”

Super Bowl Hoagie Sale

FINAL RESULTS

Income:

Hoagie Sales $3,912.00

Donations 50.00

Total Income: $3,962.00

Expenses:

DeCarlo Meats/Cheeses, etc. – 1,880.05

Misc: 20.19

Telephones: 55.98

Total Expenses: $1,956.22

Profit: $2,005.78

MA’S PANTRY

Ma’s Pantry serves residents

of North Versailles and East

McKeesport with free food

distributed twice every

month. Food is distributed

from Broadway Alliance

Church, 1000 Broadway

Street, East McKeesport

from 9:30 A.M. to 11:00

A.M. on scheduled Saturdays.

First time applicants must bring:

• Proof of residence in East McKeesport or North

Versailles.

• A current, government issued photo ID

• Amount and source of income

• Names and birthdates of household family

members

The next distribution date is February 23rd.

CISS HOUSE OF HOPE MINISTRIES

719 Union Ave McKeesport Pa.15132

(412) 758 5823

Now, until the end of April 2021, 40lb boxes with

meat, milk, veggies, fruit, will be available every

Saturday from 12:30 to 5:30 pm. All are welcome to

pick up a box! First Open Bible Church down in

kitchen hall area.

JOIN US!!!

“FOR GOD & COUNTRY-A CHAIN OF

HOPE”

WHAT: A time of prayer and silent meditation,

bringing an awareness for the need of God and

prayer in our country.

WHEN: February 21, 2021 RAIN OR SHINE

TIME: 1—2pm (please arrive at 12:30pm)

WHERE: Intersection of Routes 30 & 148

• Park @ St. Robert Bellarmine Church lot

• Signs & American flags will be available

• Stand 10 feet apart along sidewalk (EXCEPT

AT GET-GO)

• Please DO NOT interact with motorists

• This is NOT a political rally (NO political logos)

• The police are aware of this event

• If you prefer, you may wear a mask, bring a

chair

• Large American or Christian flags welcomed

Text RSVP to Barb Pastore @ 412-654-9428

8th GRADE DISCOVERY DAY

Don’t miss this opportunity on Saturday, March 6th

from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to investigate why Serra

Catholic students excel in the classroom, on the field

and in life! Current 8th grade students will explore

our campus and meet Serra students and faculty.

Students will be placed in small groups, follow an

abbreviated schedule, and get answers to all their

questions. Pre-Register at: serrahs.org

SOFTBALL & TENNIS PLAYERS

WANTED, CO-ED: SINGLES, 21 AND

OVER.

Softball is played in Blawnox, Tennis at Moore Park

in Brookline. The Catholic Singles Club of Pittsburgh

is looking for players of all abilities. The group also

offers dinners, spirituality events, trips, mini golf,

hiking, volleyball, cultural and many other great

events. For more information or an application go to

our website: www.cacpittsburgh.org. Or contact us

at: cac.softball@yahoo.com

You my also email or call Gary at

Gary.Urbatis@verizon.net. 412-427-8772.

ISO – SITTER FOR MY MOTHER

I am looking for someone who can be a sitter for my mother on an as needed basis from 8am-3pm (about once a week). Help needed for cleaning, errands, and companionship. She is in White Oak. Please call Joyce Rohrbacher at 412-215-1736.