September 16, 2012 - St. Mary of the Assumption Parish

PARISH FAMILY OF ST. MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 16, 2012
PARISH STAFF
Mr. Francis Dadowski, Deacon
Father Jay Donahue, Parochial Vicar
Mr. James Finn, Pastoral Associate
Mr. Levi Hartle, Seminarian
Mr. Robert Kardasz, Dir. of Music Ministries
Father John Marcucci, Pastor
Ms. Antoinette Pilarski, Principal
Father William Rutledge, Retired in Residence
Sr. Lois Spinnenweber, CDP, Apostolate Minister
Miss Rose Stegman, Dir. of Faith Formation
2510 Middle Road
Glenshaw, PA 15116
Founded 1834
Web Site: stmaryglenshaw.org
E-Mail: [email protected]
Parish Family Administration Office: 412-486-4100
Religious Formation Office - 412-486-5521
Parochial School -412-486-7611
Youth Ministry Office - 412-486-4100
Marian Hall - 412-684-1112
Social Ministry Office - 412-486-4021
Fax: 412-486-4150
SUNDAY LITURGY SCHEDULE
Saturday at 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
DAILY LITURGY SCHEDULE
Monday through Friday at 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
Saturday at 8:00 a.m.
RECONCILIATION
Saturday at 11:00 a.m. until final penitent is finished
BAPTISM
On Sunday twice a month after parental interview
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Twice a year in a communal celebration
Individually upon request
MATRIMONY
Saturday weddings at 12:00 noon and 2:00 p.m.
Notification at least 6 months in advance
BULLETIN DEADLINE
Monday at 12:00 noon
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FATHER JAY: ADMINISTRATOR
We received word this past week that Father
Jay has been “promoted” to Administrator of the
Parish Family of Ss. Simon and Jude on Greentree
Road. How he will be missed by so many of our
parishioners, including the Parish Staff on which
he was such a great asset! The impact that his
ministry has left on so many of us in just one year
in our Parish Family is phenomenal. His work as
the Youth Minister has built a tremendous
foundation on which those with whom he has
worked will be able to continue to develop the
vision that he has brought to them. Father Jay
was able to adjust to every new situation that came
his way, and his dedicated commitment to the
people of our Parish Family will be remembered
for many years to come. There is no doubt in
anyone’s mind that he will continue to serve his
new parish in his role as Administrator with the
same priestly charisma that he displayed with us.
“Ad multos annos,” Father Jay, for the prayers of
all of us go with you as you begin your new
assignment; and remember that you are ALWAYS
welcome back here in our Parish Family for we
hope that you would consider this your home away
from home!
A YEAR TO REMEMBER
SEPTEMBER 15, 2011 – SEPTEMBER 23, 2012
FATHER JAY DONAHUE WITH US!
RECEPTION OF GRATITUDE
Father Jay will celebrate the 5:00 p.m. Youth
Liturgy this afternoon with an invitation for any
parishioner to join him at that time. Immediately
following the liturgy those involved in the Youth
Ministry will have a “Reception of Gratitude” for all
of his superb work with them. This reception is open
to any person who would wish to offer a personal
farewell to Father Jay.
THE BISHOP IS COMING!
THE BISHOP IS COMING!
THE BISHOP IS COMING!
NEXT SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 23
BISHOP ZUBIK AT THE 9:00 A.M. LITURGY
ALL WELCOME TO JOIN HIM!
RITE OF WELCOME
The entire Parish Family welcomes those young
people and their families who are preparing for the
Sacraments of Initiation as they celebrate the liturgy
with us TODAY! This “Rite of Welcome” is
celebrated within the context of the Sunday liturgy
so that we all might come to realize our role in
providing the Community of Faith into which these
young people will grow. This gives our entire Faith
Community of members the opportunity to see those
of the First Eucharist class and the Confirmation
candidates who celebrate at today’s liturgy. We ask
that you keep these young people and their families
in your prayers, as we remember them each time
they gather with us each Sunday at the Table of the
Lord.
PRAYER PARTNER
If you wish to pray for ONE of these young people
in particular, you may choose an envelope from the
basket in the foyer. Let Providence guide you to a
person most in need of your prayers and support.
FAMILY PROGRAM BEGINS
We welcome all those who will join us today at
the 9:00 a.m. liturgy and the session in Marian Hall
immediately after for the first of our monthly Family
programs. Those involved in the leadership of the
Program, with the recommendations in mind from
the Pastoral Council, will begin to initiative some
new features to the process. These recommendations
are the distillation of the many suggestions offered
by all of those in the program recently interviewed
by the Council members. Meanwhile, we remind
those in the program that they are encouraged to park
in the lower lot so as to leave room for those who
will be coming to the later liturgies in the church.
CEMETERY BOARD MEETING
Members of the Cemetery Board will meet on
Monday of this coming week, September 17th
starting at 7:00 p.m. in the rectory. The Board
continues to remind those who would like to
purchase a crypt or niche in our future mausoleum
that their best price they will ever receive is at this
present time. Very soon the Board will open
purchasing to those outside our Parish Family.
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Sunday
Liturgies
for the Week
(Church)
(Marian Hall)
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Sunday, September 16, 2012 - 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
RITE OF WELCOME - All Masses
September 16 (Church) 9:00AM - Family Program
(Marian Hall) 9:00AM - Liturgy of the Word for Children
Eleanore Larkin - Husband, Clement
Special Intention - Marie & Lou Thalhofer
The Living & Deceased of Our Parish Family
Anthony & Lenora Ross - Antoinette & Robert Cray, Jr.
Mathilda Ferrarro - Harry & Rachele
Youth Mass
Monday, September 17, 2012 - St. Robert Bellarmine
7:00 a.m. Nancy Mascari - Ginny Dougherty
10:00 a.m. Raymond Ciorra - Laurie & David Matera
Tuesday, September 18, 2012 - Weekday in Ordinary Time
7:00 a.m. Margarette & Roman Reiner - Marie Hunkele
10:00 a.m. Mary Schultz - Family
Monday
(School)
September 17
(Marian Hall)
(School)
(Rectory)
5:00PM - Fr. Jay’s Final Youth Mass
6:00PM - Fr. Jay’s Reception of Gratitude
4:30PM - CCD Classes
6:00PM - Market Day Pick-up
6:30PM - CCD Classes
7:00PM - Cemetery Board Meeting
Tuesday
(CCD Office)
September 18
(Marian Hall)
1:00PM - Adult Education
6:30PM - Adult Education / Fr. John
Wednesday
(Marian Hall)
1:30PM - 55 Social Group Bingo
September 19 (Church) 2:45PM - Children Choir Practice
Thursday
(Rectory)
(Church)
7:00PM - Temporalities Council Mtg.
7:30PM - Adult Choir Practice
(Church)
2:45PM - Children’s Cantor Practice
September 20 (Church) 7:15PM - Confraternity of Christian Mothers
Wednesday, September 19, 2012 - St. Januarius
(Church)
8:00PM - Teen Choir
(School)
10:00AM - School Liturgy
7:00 a.m. Giuseppe & Vincenza Derenzo - Their Children &
Families
10:00 a.m. Joseph, Matt, Charles, Frank & Edward Berncic Dick & Carrie Druzak
Friday
Saturday
(School)
Thursday, September 20, 2012 - Sts. Andrew Kim TaeTae-gon,
Paul Chong HaHa-sang, and Companions
September 22
(Marian Hall)
10:00AM - CCD Classes
7:15PM - Middle School Dance
7:00 a.m. Patricia Krsul - Betty & Duane Prosser
10:00 a.m. William Vistein - The Coyle Family
7:15 p.m. Confraternity of Christian Mothers/Women’s Guild
Sunday
(Church)
9:00AM - Mass with Bishop Zubik
September 23 (Rectory) 10:00AM - R.C.I.A.
September 21 (School) 11:45AM - Early Dismissal
Friday, September 21, 2012 - St. Matthew
7:00 a.m. Donna Ritz-Carper - Bonnie & Family
10:00 a.m. Therese Marie Sciuli - Anne & Joe Brasile
Saturday, September 22, 2012 - Weekday in Ordinary Time
8:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Herman Fritsch - St. Mary Hospitality
Wedding of Jill Raslevich & Daniel Talbert
Wedding of Despina Xenakis & Clinton Dobbins
Stanley Antoszewski - The Ruffner Family
Duan Lis - Aunt Sally
Sunday, September 23, 2012 - 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 a.m. The Living & Deceased of Our Parish Family
9:00 a.m. Phillip Ionadi - Marco & Rose Imbarlina
11:00 a.m. Lorraine Scolieri - Anthony Scolieri & Liz McKenzie
5:00 p.m. Youth Mass
September 8/9, 2012
Envelopes
Contributions
Offertory
719
$19,332.40
Cash/Loose Checks
-
$723.00
Children’s Offertory
23
$38.80
Parish Needy/St. Vincent DePaul
43
$954.00
Parish Share 2012
14
$472.50
St. Mary Catholic School
2
$36.00
Bishop’s Education Fund
143
$2,865.00
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin
2
$30.00
Total
946
$24,451.70
Flowers adorning the Tabernacle are in celebration
of the 50th Wedding Anniversary
of George and Carol Mayer.
BISHOP ZUBIK
The Bishop is coming! Bishop David Zubik will celebrate the
Liturgy on Sunday, September 23, 2012 at 9:00AM. Join the
Knights of Columbus as they welcome him.
Daily
Readings
September 17:
1 Cor 11:17-26, 33;
Lk 7:1-10
September 18: 1 Cor 12: 12-14, 27-31a; Lk 7:11-17
September 19: 1 Cor 12:31 - 13:13; Lk 7:31-35
September 20: 1 Cor 15:1-11; Luke 7:36-50
September 21: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Mt 9:9-13
September 22: 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; Lk 8:4-15
September 23: Wis 2:12, 17-20; Jas 3:16 - 4:3;
Mk 9:30-37
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SACRAMENTAL LIFE
Baptized in Christ
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RELIGIOUS FORMATION
Faith Sharing for 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Who do YOU say I am?” was Jesus’ question to his disciples.
Max Joseph Haley
He asks the same of YOU and me. Where do you meet Him
Robert Timothy Rugh
each day? How do you share His good news with those whom
Congratulations to their parents, godparents, you meet? Will you LISTEN to how He is communicating to
you through the Scriptures, His Word, and tell another the
and grandparents. Please join us in welcoming wonders of His love for you? That’s a way to “echo”, be a
him into our Parish Family.
catechist, for another.
A VOCATION VIEW
Do you want to follow Jesus? If you lose yourself for Jesus’ sake, G.I.F.T. Clusters - The first option was last Thursday. If you
you will find life. It is worth the cost of your life. (Mark 8:27-35) missed it, plan to come to this session:
Grade 2 – First Eucharist Clusters meet in Marian Hall:
Saturday, September 15, 5:00 PM
Grade
8
-Confirmation Clusters meet in Marian Hall :
BANNS OF MARRIAGE
Saturday,
September 15, 7 :00 PM
II. Lindsay Thomas (St. Mary) & Christopher Ruggeri (St. Mary)
III. Jill Raslevich (St. Mary) & Daniel Talbert (St. Mary)
III. Despina Xenakis (St. Mary) & Clinton Dobbins
Faith Formation for children in public schools:
FAMILY Program
Meets THIS Sunday, 9 AM Mass then session till Noon,
Parents/guardians, ALL children, youth, catechists and aides
meet in Marian Hall immediately after the 9 AM Mass.
Monday sessions ALL meet IN church; 4:30 & 6:30 PM
Saturday, Sept. 22 ALL meet IN church, 10:00 AM.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK- The communal Anointing of the
Sick will be celebrated during the 10:00am Mass on Tuesday
October 9, 2012, during our Parish Mission Renewal. Plan now to
take advantage of this sacrament if you are having surgery, have a
serious illness or are feeling the effects of age. If you need a ride
to church, call Sister Lois 412.486.4021.
Adults - Grow In Faith Together
Join the Church of Pittsburgh in “Cultivating the Church Alive”
Here I am Lord. Send Me! ~Isaiah 6:8
I am or know of someone who is interested is serving God’s people as a: this week by taking a 10 minute retreat at work…visit the
website, www.diopitt.org/cultivating-church-alive for a bible
Priest___ Brother___ Sister___ Deacon___
Name:_____________________________________________________ study, prayer card, reflection guide, and journey through 10
minutes of Eucharistic devotion…all from your own computer.
Phone:____________________________________________________
E-mail:____________________________________________________
Please return to St. Mary of the Assumption Rectory.
RCIA
Those interested in finding out more about becoming a Catholic
Christian should come to the 9:00am Parish Mass next Sunday,
September 23rd and then meet in Marian Hall following Mass at
10:00am for our kick-off. All welcome. For more information call
the rectory and ask for Jim Finn412.486.4100.
Retreat with Our Blessed Mother - Month of the Rosary
at St. Wendelin Parish in Carrick, 2728 Custer Avenue,
Pittsburgh, PA 15227 - Saturday, October 6, 2012 9:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Confession Offered at 3:30 p.m. and Mass at 4:00
p.m. Fee: $20 per person 5 CEU for Catechist and Catholic
School Teachers. Contact: Irene Schneider 412-657-8193 to
register.
Special Days this Week
PARISH MISSION RENEWAL
Mark your calendars: October 8-9-10, 2012 are the dates; 7:00pm
nightly. All are invited to a Kick-Off CONCERT in church at
7:00pm on Sunday evening, October 7. Directing our Renewal is
Mr. Paul Koleske, a lay Catholic who presents a fresh look at
treasures in scripture that are beacons as to how we can all follow
in the footsteps of Christ, by truly possessing the “Light of Christ.”
This is a perfect time to invite someone you know to “come back
home!” No questions asked---just a warm welcome! Reach out
and bring someone with you.
LET THE LITTLE CHILDREN COME TO ME invites all
parents with children five years of age and under to join us
Wednesday morning September 19 in church in the Children’s
Liturgy Room for PRAY and PLAY DAY beginning at 9:30am
ending
at
10:30am.
For
more
information:
[email protected].
September 17 – Saint Robert Bellarmine kept informed about the
sources of Faith, its history, and meaning. He treasured the Truth.
September 19 – Saint Januarius was a bishop who was martyred
around 350 AD. He is the patron of Naples.
September 20 – Saints Andrew Kim Tae-gon, Paul Chong
Ha-sang, and Companions, martyrs of Korea whose blood shed for
Christ nurtured the Faith in the orient.
September 21 – Saint Matthew, a despised tax collector whom Jesus
chose to be one of his trusted 12 apostles.
ADULT ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITY
Bible Study will be held on Tuesdays from 1:00-2:30PM in the
Faith Formation Office in our school. We will study: Holy
Queen, The Mother of God in the Word of God. Please join
us. Over the past several years, it has been spiritually
rewarding and at the same time… fun! If you have any
questions, please call Dori Monahan at 412-848-2428.
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September
2012
YOUTH MINISTRY
Youth News
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ST. MARY
St. Mary School News
SCHOOL
General point of view:

Want to help? Need Service Hours? Would you like to talk
The new
with a priest? Contact our Rectory Office at 412-486-4100. STUDENT COUNCIL INSTALLATION student leadership team of St. Mary School were officially
installed as the Student Council for the 2012-2013 school
Middle School:
year on Friday, September 14th.
The officers are:
Christopher
Cerminara
–
President;
Teegan Zeh –
 Coming soon!
Activities at the Youth House and
Vice-President;
Mary
Claire
Rossetti
–
Secretary; and
Confirmation events.
Caroline Maltese – Treasurer. Congratulations to our new
student leaders!
High School:
WEAR A HAT FOR CANCER - The school students
 Please check out the Youth Bulletin Board for pictures from recently participated in a special fundraiser, Wear A Hat
our Summer Events.
For Cancer. Students were permitted to wear any kind of
hat they wanted, along with an Orange dress down day,
University of St. Mary’s Students:
honoring Mario Noro, a third-grader who was diagnosed
with leukemia last year. We are happy to report that Mario
 We will miss our college students who are headed off to is back at St. Mary School and doing very well. This event
school. Count on our prayers and please let us know if you raised a total of $785.00 which was donated to the
need anything.
oncology department of Children's Hospital in Mario's
name.
Young Professionals
CONTINUE TO SAVE - Please continue to save all
 We will be aiding a refugee family coming to Pittsburgh this Campbell's products labels, Box Tops For Education
labels, ink cartridges, and cell phones for the school.
fall. More information to follow soon.
These items afford us the opportunity to purchase
educational materials for the children. They can be
THEOLOGY OF THE BODY
deposited in the bin right inside the front door entrance.
“LUST, LOVE & LOYALITY”
Many thanks!
If anyone would be interested in forming a teen or adult
discussion group to further explore the Theology of the Body, THANK YOU - We know that many of the fundraisers held
teachings of Pope John Paul II.
at the school are supported strongly by you, the
Please contact Fr. Jay at [email protected],
parishioners. On behalf of all of us at the school, we would
Robing Hungerman at [email protected] or
just like to say THANK YOU for your amazing support. Be
Ashley Miller at [email protected].
assured of our continued prayers for your families and the
generous spirit that you share.
You’re Invited:
St. Mary’s Middle School Dance
YOUTH MASS
We will be celebrating with Fr. Jay, his FINAL Youth Mass
before he heads off to become Pastor at St. Simon and Jude
Parish in Greentree. After Mass, please join us along with
Fr. Jay, in Marian Hall, for a Reception of Gratitude.
We will be continuing our Youth Masses through November
11th at 5:00PM. Please come and celebrate with us, along with
Seminarian Levi.
St. Mary’s invites all Middle school age students to a 6th, 7th
& 8th grade Dance on Saturday, September 22, 2012,
7:15-10:00pm in the St. Mary’s Church Hall: 2510 Middle
Road, Glenshaw. Buy your tickets for $5.00 at St. Mary’s
rectory or that evening at the door to the church hall.
Pizza, nachos, candy and soft drinks will all be available.
Appropriate dress is required for admittance. Join in the
fun!
Diocese of Pittsburgh Abuse Hotline: 1.888.808.1235
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Our NEIGHBORHOOD HAPPENINGS
ADULT ENRICHMENT
CYM BASKETBALL REGISTRATION
Adults - young or older, come Tuesdays, Sept. 18-25 & Oct. We are inviting all young women and men in grades 9 through 12
2, 6:30-9:00 PM with Father John to grow more intimately with to register for CYM Basketball. Our registration date will be
Jesus at the “Christology” sessions in Marian Hall.
announced at a later date. Please contact Phil Fitzgibbons at
412-303-3354 or email at [email protected], or Mike Daley at
Orders will be delivered on Sept. 17, 6-7 PM 412-523-4731 or email at [email protected] with any
in Marian Hall. FREE On-the-Go Carrier questions or concerns.
when you order 3 select items from MARKET
DAY this month. All who order will be eligi- RETREAT NEWS
ble for the raffle of a FREE Market Day item. Won’t YOU try All women of the parish are invited to join us on
Market Day in October? The food is wonderful and proceeds go November 2-3-4 as we make our Annual Retreat at St. Paul’s on
toward maintaining our Church Cafeteria. You can log onto the Southside. All are welcome!
Market Day through our stmaryglenshaw.org NEW website and To register or to find out more, call Elaine Lascher 412.492.7227
or Irene Linkowski 412.487.1779.
place your order so easily! HELPERS NEEDED!
WIN A FREE WEEKEND RETREAT all women have the
CONFRATERNITY of
opportunity to win a FREE weekend retreat. Yes, all expenses
CHRISTIAN MOTHERS WOMEN’S GUILD
paid. Fill out a slip in the narthex of the church the weekend of
We will begin the new year with a Calendar Party on Thursday, Sept. 29-30 and you may win the DRAWING for a Free weekSeptember 20th. The evening begins at 7:00PM with the Rosary. end. No charge to enter the drawing, just stop by the retreat table
Mass and prayers followed by fellowship when you will learn the and fill out a slip! FIND OUT MORE BY ATTENDING AN
identity of your summer prayer partner from the May Tea Party. INFORMATIONAL
LUNCHEON
ON
MONDAY,
Donations requested for Genesis House are cleaning products, OCTOBER 8. Details to follow.
dish detergent, and paper products.
PILGRIMAGE TO THE NATIONAL SHRINE
All are invited to attend the Diocesan Pilgrimage with Bishop
LIGHT WEIGH
We continue with weekly meetings on Wednesdays, in the J.A.M. David Zubik to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immacth
Center at 7:30PM. Any questions, please contact Sue Burkhart at ulate Conception on Saturday, October 6 . Bishop Zubik will be
the main celebrant for the Mass. For bus reservations, call Nancy
412.443.4532 or Bev Kohan at 412.486.6403.
Vecchio at St. Joseph Parish, O’Hara at 412.963.8885, Ext. 301.
DIVORCED, WIDOWED, or SEPARATED?
Refer to: www.diopitt.org for complete reservation listings.
The loss of a spouse through separation, divorce or death is a
YEAR OF FAITH
most traumatic experience. Many people who have suffered this
October 11 begins a YEAR OF FAITH. Pope Benedict the XVI
loss feel left out by their church, uneasy around married friends,
has called for this year-long celebration to take place around the
unsure of themselves, and uncertain about their future. The
world. Two anniversaries are being remembered during the
Beginning Experience weekend is intended to help those to pass
Synod of Bishops that is being convened in Rome to begin this
through their grief and begin to move forward with their lives.
special year: the 50th anniversary of the start of Vatican Council
The next weekend will be held October 12-14, 2012 at the
II and the 20th anniversary of the Catechism of the Catholic
Glimary Center in Moon Twp., PA. For more information,
Church. The theme of the Synod is “ The New Evangelization for
www.BeginningExperience.org or Steve Smith at 412-367-4948.
the Transmission of the Christian Faith.”
To find out more about Vatican Council II plan to come to St.
“Raising Spiritual Kids in a Secular World”
Mary’s on Thursdays October 18 & 25 from 6:30pm-9:00pm to
A Discussion with Mrs. Danielle Bean
In this talk, Danielle gives you the confidence you need to reject popular hear Fr. Bill Fay lead a discussion of the 50th Anniversary of
values, handle the difficult times and challenges that all parents Vatican Council II and some of the important documents.
experience, and raise your own kids with joy filled faith and life giving
values. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2012 at St. Richard Church,
10:00 – 11:30 am, Parish Hall, 3841 Dickey Rd, Gibsonia,
ADMISSION is FREE. Free will donations accepted. Proceeds benefit
Catholic Charities family outreach initiatives. Seating is limited. Please
call Catholic Charities to reserve your seat at 412.456.6969 or e-mail to
[email protected].
Fr. Scott Seethaler, OFM Cap will address: “Without Religious
Freedom, No One is Really Free” Saturday, September 22, 2012,
Saints John & Paul Church, 2586 Wexford Bayne Road, Sewickley,
PA 15143, 7:00-9:00PM. Other speakers are: Dr. Tim Campbell “Call to Arms - It’s Just Bad Medicine” - Dr. Campbell practices
Internal Medicine with a specialty in Family Hospice and Palliative
care. Attorney Brad Tupi - “Religious Freedom: America’s First
Freedom” Don Nixon, Rector - “The Church needs to be a
Church”.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE September 26 - November 4
Christians throughout Pittsburgh are invited to take part in the
national 40 Days for Life Campaign. To find out more, go to
www.40daysforlife.com/pittsburgh or contact Nikki Bruni at
412-926-9413. Join us for our Kick-off event Sunday, September
23rd from 2:00-3:30PM in Phil’s Parking Lot, 917 Liberty
Avenue, Downtown Pittsburgh.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
We will be sponsoring a breakfast on Sunday, September 30,
2012, beginning at 8:00AM to 1:00PM. Stop by for delicious
food and wonderful fellowship.
Persons with Disabilities are welcomed to full participation in
all aspects of Church life. Dr. William Gaventa will address such
“inclusion” in a FREE workshop Monday, Sept. 17, 9:30 AM –
2:30 PM at St. Paul Seminary Great Hall.
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Pastoral Impressions by Rose Stegman
Catechetical Sunday is observed nationwide today with the theme: “Catechists and Teachers as agents of the New
Evangelization”. I like to think of EVERY baptized person as a catechist, one who is commissioned by virtue of being
baptized into the life of Christ to “echo” the good news. This call to a NEW evangelization, prompted by our late Holy
Father John Paul II, is for EVERY Catholic. So as this day is celebrated, take time to reflect how YOU will be an
“agent,” one who acts as a representative of Jesus’ desire that “all come to the knowledge of the Truth.” The truth that
all life comes from our loving God, that all life is precious from the moment of conception till the human body is
reverently put to rest after physical death, and that life endures through eternity to be enjoyed in communion with all the
Saints in the presence of God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Today gives us special pride in THANKING those volunteers of our parish who give of their time and love to serve in
the ministry of the Word of God as catechists and aides with children and youth whose formation in the Faith is not part
of their public school curriculum:
At Saturday Sessions:
Cora Francioni, Kathy Di Pietro, Cheyenne, Patti & Noah Zunic, Tom Cadwell,
Sandra Ondriezek, sub-Caroline Horgan
At Monday Sessions, 4:30 PM:
Edith & Emily Borza, Linda Morris, Donna Leone, Mia Vento, Patricia Butch,
Patricia Coholich, Amy Strutt, Madge Boyer, Patti Jo Evans, Anne Mitsch,
Amy Bozzone, Ginny Dougherty, Liz Perrone, sub-Carmen Di Tommaso
At Monday Sessions, 6:30 PM:
Maria Derenzo, Tara Ferguson, Lisa Gallagher, Bob Sovek,
Elaine & Samantha Lascher, Lori Zippay, Cindy Smetanka, Beverly Kohan,
Gene Klaber, Tricia Coyle, Al Yarzebinski, sub-Kathy Yarzebinski,
sub-Karen Fornari
Family Program:
Emily Schmidt, Thomas Nash, Caroline Ready, Matthew O’Connor,
Megan Kemmler, Amanda Rulis, Tammy Venezia, Theresa Goeller,
Diane & Jared Todorowski, Margaret Thomas, Alana & Gianna Mazzei,
Denise, Christina & Lauren Filiaggi, Charlotte Flynn, Heidi Rice,
Dee Xenakis, Kelly Roth, Diane Prem, Pam & Nikki Gonzalez,
Herb & Debbie Byrns, Donna O’Connor, Donna Mc Ginley, Cassidy,
Stephen & Tierney Mc Donnell, Becky Wagner, Lexi Meglio,
Lorraine Clanton, Gerry Butera, Juliann Ebeling-Konig, Melissa Cambest,
Nancy Lieb, Beverly Kohan
May each of these AGENTS of Evangelization know the blessing of Christ’s presence and guidance.