FROM FR. JAY`S DESK - SS. Simon and Jude

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JUNE ACTIVITY CALENDAR
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FROM FR. JAY’S DESK
CONFIRMATION
Congratulations to our 8 grade students who received the sacrament of Confirmation!
May the Holy Spirit embolden you to live your life with courage and wisdom.
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Michael Behanna
Jake Dellana
Mary Louise Donohue
Nina DiBacco
Anthony Giorgianni
Declan Koeberle
Kellen Krebs
James Lang
Teresa Mackey
Vincent Pecore
Kailey Schubert
Katie Staroschuck
Morgan Steiner
Ashley Teti
Brooke Wilhelm
Amanda Wolf
Delaney Young
Congratulations to all the students from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish and
Sam Landy from Our Lady of Grace who also received the
Sacrament of Confirmation with us!
Reverend Victor Rocha
Age 87
Passed away on
Saturday, May 23, 2015
In Mombai, India.
Buried in India on
Monday, May 25, 2015
Memorial Mass at
Resurrection Church
1100 Creedmoor Ave.
Brookline, PA.
Saturday, June 6, 2015
4:00 PM
Celebrant: Most Reverend David A. Zubik
Bishop of Pittsburgh
COME AND JOIN US FOR OUR
60th. ANNIVERSARY MASS
SS. SIMON & JUDE PARISH
Saturday, June 13, 2015
4:00 PM Mass
Celebrant: Bishop David A. Zubik
Concelebrants: Rev. Jay Donahue
Rev. Richard Ward
Hors d’ oeuvres and dessert following in
the church hall and rectory lawn.
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PRAYER LIFE
SACRAMENTS & MASS INTENTIONS
SATURDAY, May 30, 2015
4:00 PM Angelo & Angela Gigliotti—Nick & Gloria Folino
PRAY FOR
SUNDAY, May 31 2015—The Most Holy Trinity
7:30 AM Roy Cochrane—Ron & Sue Cochrane
9:30 AM Mary M. Arnold—The Arnold Family
11:30 AM People of the Parish
Please pray for Carol Billings, Helen Cassidy,
Karen Deichler, Sean Ferguson, Grace Forbes,
Patricia Geubtner, Betty Janora, Charlotte Krashna,
Santo Mascellino, Karen McCartney, Keri
Midgley, Florinda Rosemeyer, Isabella Torris, and
all who are sick.
MONDAY, June 1, 2015
8:30 AM Anthony & Dorothy Grandinetti, Thomas & Catherine
Martino, & Joann Sowinski—Bob & Donna Grandinetti
Please pray for Fr. Victor Rocha, and all the faithfully departed parishioners and benefactors of SS.
Simon & Jude Parish.
TUESDAY June 2, 2015
8:30 AM Thomas Buritz—Frieda Funk & Wilma Buritz
9:00 AM Eucharistic Adoration
7:00 PM Reconciliation
8:00 PM Benediction
WEDNESDAY June 3, 2015
8:30 AM Joseph J. Henry—Mo & Al LaBella
THURSDAY, June 4, 2015
8:30 AM Phillip Galterio—Angie & Gloria
FRIDAY, June 5, 2015
8:30 AM Connie Eror—Jerry Eror
SATURDAY, June 6, 2015
4:00 PM Cusick & Blefere Families—John & Cathy Fisher
SUNDAY , June 7 , 2015
7:30 AM Carmen Tomei—Fran & Jack Butchko
9:30 AM Thomas Finan—Jack & Diane Luke
11:30 AM People of the Parish
REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR OUR SERVICE MEN & WOMEN
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Please remember to call the Parish Office before you or a
loved one are admitted to a hospital or nursing home. Because of the Hippa Law, facilities are not permitted to call us
unless given permission by the family.
ANNUAL MISSION CO-OP APPEAL
May 30-31
This week, dear parishioners, Sister Marie
Janesch, MSC is with us here at SSJ for our
annual Mission Appeal. She will share with us
about her life in the Missions and about the
work of her Congregation. Our Holy Father,
Pope Francis, constantly reminds us that our
Church is MISSIONARY by her very nature.
Through the Mission Cooperative Plan we are
reminded that our Christian commitment urges us to spread the Good News to the ends of
the earth and gives us a concrete way in which
we can respond to that call. Let us give our
prayer and our financial support to the MSC
Sisters -- Sister Marie Janesch’s Congregation -- by generously contributing to the Mission Co-op appeal in today’s 2nd collection. In
this way, we will have the chance to help support the mission work of the MSC Sisters
throughout the world. Thank you and God
bless you! (It’s a WIN-WIN situation, because we know that God will surely keep his
promise of the “hundred-fold” in return for
our own generosity!)
“Take care of brothers and sisters who are
weaker...the elderly, the sick, the hungry, the homeless and strangers, because we will be judged on
this.”
Pope Francis
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COMMUNITY LIFE
ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK
Sunday, May 31 2015
1:00 PM Retrouvaille—Church Hall
Monday, June 1, 2015
6:30 PM Grief & Healing Series—School Cafe
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
9:00 AM Bible Study—Church Hall
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
NO MEETINGS OR EVENTS
Thursday, June 4, 2015
NO MEETINGS OR EVENTS
Friday, June 5, 2015
12:00 PM Rosary—Church
8:00 PM AA—School
Saturday, June 6, 2015
7:30 AM Catholic Men’s Fellowship—Church Hall
8:30 AM Catholic Women’s Fellowship—School
10:00 AM Evangelization Meeting—School Cafe
8:00 PM AA—School
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THE EMMAUS JOURNEY:
A JOURNEY FROM GRIEF TO
HEALING
Are you experiencing loss?
Come join us on a healing journey
Through input, sharing and mutual support.
Learn coping, surviving and healing skills
A five week support group
Facilitated by
The Bereavement Team
Of
SS. Simon & Jude Parish
Will meet on five Mondays
Beginning June1st thru
June 29th, 2015
7:00 - 8:30 P.M.
at
SS. Simon & Jude Café
Upper Level of School Building
1607 Greentree Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
For more information and to register call:
Carol McAninch
Parish Social Minister
SUPER SENIOR SOCIETY
Our annual picnic will be held on
Wednesday, June 10, at 1:00 PM in the
church hall. Reservations are required.
Deadline is June 5th.
Contact Mona Russo at
412-279-0428
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN
Next Session: St. Anne Parish - Castle Shannon
Saturday, June 6, 2015
9:00 AM
Contact: Meghan Larsen-Reidy
412-561-0101
412-563-3189 x 204
[email protected]
All are welcome
St. Margaret of Scotland Parish
Festival (Green Tree)
Wednesday, June 3, 2015 Saturday, June 6, 2015
Wednesday & Thursday 6:00 - 10:00pm
Friday & Saturday 6:00 - 11:00pm
For more information regarding St. Margaret
of Scotland Parish Festival please visit our
website at www.smosfestival.com
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PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL NEWS
“It is Jesus who has saved us.
Jesus is the Son who made us know the merciful Father
And brought to the world his ‘fire,’ the Holy Spirit,
Who guides us, who gives us good ideas, inspirations.”
-Pope Francis
Today, we observe the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity. Reflecting on the mystery of
one God in three persons, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, is both humbling and aweinspiring. In less than two weeks, Saints Simon and Jude Parish will celebrate our 60th Anniversary as a Parish. Our Mission of being Alive with Christ through Serving, Sharing, and
reJuvenating is consistent with the mission of J esus explained above by Pope Fr ancis.
How awesome to think of the privilege that our parish community has had in bringing so
many people closer to God over six decades!
We pray that each parishioner will seek to be more Alive with Christ by participating
in one or more of our 2015 Pastoral Plan Objectives. For an easy opportunity to serve others,
consider being a weekend mass Greeter. By showing the warmth of Christ to others as you
welcome them into His home, you may impact a person’s desire to attend mass regularly and
receive the Sacraments (“It is Jesus who has saved us”). As we begin the implementation
phase of our objective to form an evangelization team to host small group discussions, we
pray that those invited to be facilitators and those called to join the groups in the fall will respond enthusiastically. These groups will help us to grow closer to the Word and share the
Gospel with others (“Jesus is the Son who made us know the merciful Father”).
On Saturday, June13, all parishioners have the opportunity to participate in a reJuvenating,
Inspirational Mass to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of our parish. Our objective to enhance our liturgy on special occasions can inspire us all to more enthusiasm in our worship
and our faith (“And brought to the world his ‘fire,’ the Holy Spirit”).
Let us pray that God the Father will bless and protect us, that God the Son will be with
us in all our joys and sorrows, and that God the Holy Spirit will continue to inspire and guide
Saints Simon and Jude Parish.
RETROUVAILLE
Are you married to a stranger? Do you feel alone? Do you ar gue - or have you just
stopped talking to each other? Do you dread the drive home? Does talking about it only
make it worse? This program has helped countless couples experiencing marital difficulty at
all levels including disillusionment and deep misery. For confidential information about or to
register for the program beginning with a weekend on July 10, 2015, please contact
Retrouvaille at 412-277-3434 or [email protected]. More information is available at
www.retrouvailleofpittsburghinc.org.
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RCIA
Many times we ask ourselves, “What can I do to help change the World?” One thing
you can do is help children or adults come to know and love the Lord.
You do not need a degree in Theology to help them learn about God. All you need is
to share your Love for God and want to serve others!
You will grow spiritually in the process of teaching the Word of God. This is a golden
opportunity to help people in our parish who are seeking to learn about God.
Please stand up and say “HERE I AM, LORD” since HE is the one calling YOU!
For information please call Bethann Petrovich at 412-563-3189 x 209 or email at
[email protected]. Thank you and Blessings for you and your family!
BEAUTIFUL YOU!
What: A five week group focused on
helping girls, ages 13-16, develop a
healthier self-image and learn to see
the beauty in themselves!
When: J uly 22nd, J uly 29th, August
5th, August 12th, and August 19th.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: SS. Simon & J ude School,
Scott Township
How: Contact Chelsea Far rell, LPC
at 412-259-3889.
Five meetings cost $200.00 or major
health insurance plans accepted.
www.chelseahfarrell.com
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SS. SIMON & JUDE FESTIVAL - JULY 16, 17, 18
This year’s Parish Festival will be here soon and to make it a success we need everyone’s help.
If you have any questions or need more information please call:
Peggy Sembrat at 412-276-3102
Kathy Cunningham at 412-279-8442
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CAR RAFFLE TICKET SELLER SCHEDULE
Would you help a few hours each week and sell raffle tickets to the Greentree
Road commuters? 25-30 volunteers are needed to fill the weekday time slot
schedule at the tent on the church lawn. Sit with a friend, read a book, “get out
of the house”, enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. Bring your cooler, radio,
recliner, and relax while helping.
Call Quinn Palamides at 412-400-5710 for time availability and questions.
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FLEA MARKET AT THE FESTIVAL
Are you Spring cleaning? Save all your treasures and donate them to the
SS Simon & Jude flea market.
We will accept gently used furniture, toys, books, dishes and glassware,
Knic-knacs, lamps, etc.
We cannot accept clothing, bedding, T.V.’s or computers.
More information will follow soon!!!
———————————————————————————————————————————-CHINESE AUCTION BOOTH
The Chinese Auction booth is looking for donations of merchandise, gift
certificates or monetary gifts to help make our booth a success.
Please contact Maria Walther with questions - 412-531-9432
We are in need of large baskets for our booth.
Please drop your donations off at the parish office.
Thank you for your support!
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LOTTERY EXTRAVAGANZA
Anyone who would like to donate lottery tickets please put in an envelope,
Attn: Maria Walther and drop in either the collection basket or drop off at
the church office.
Thank you for helping us build our LOTTERY EXTRAVAGANZA
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FESTIVAL GROCERY BOOTH
Next weekend pick up your FESTIVAL GROCERY BAG!
Fill it up!
Instructions are attached on the bag.
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FINANCIALS
Offertory Collection
May 16-17
Offertory Contributions
# of Envelopes
Total Money
Collected
438
$9,984.50
Cash/Loose Checks
$1,084.00
Children’s Offertory
Parish Share 2015
Ascension Thursday
$18,052.00
150
$1,782.00
Ascension/Cash/Loose
$307.54
Nepal Earthquake
$190.00
Catholic Relief Services
201
Catholic Relief/Cash
Totals
$2,610.00
$583.00
789
$34,593.04
Bulletin Number:
910040
SAINTS SIMON AND JUDE
1607 GREENTREE ROAD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15220
TELEPHONE: 412-563-3189
CONTACT: FR. JAY DONAHUE
EMAIL: [email protected]
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