June 28, 2015

Saint Catherine
of Siena
ROMAN
CATHOLIC CHURCH
199 McGovern Boulevard
Crescent, PA 15046
www.scatparish.com
JUNE 28, 2015 • 13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
PARISH CLERGY
Fr. Lou Vallone ............... [email protected]
Fr. Robert Zajdel
MASS SCHEDULE
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday...8:30 a.m.
Wednesday............................................ No Mass
Saturday Vigil Mass ............................. 4:00 p.m.
Sunday Morning...............9:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
Holy Days .......................................as Scheduled
See inside for Daily, Holiday and Special Events
CONFESSIONS
Saturday..................3:15−3:45 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.;
Also by appointment.
BAPTISMS
By appointment.
WEDDINGS
Call the parish office 6 months in advance of the
prospective date. Marriage Classes required.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
After every Mass (please ask the priest)
and by request.
Low-gluten hosts available for Communion –
See priest before Mass.
DIRECTORY
Parish Office ....................................................... 724-457-7026
Fax...................................................................... 724-457-3292
Jennifer Persuitte, Organist/Secretary.................. 724-457-7026
(Bulletin submission deadline is Tuesday at Noon.)
Steve Horvath, Maintenance………...……………...724-457-0715
Sue Tranter, CCD Director.................................. 724-601-1872
[email protected]
Mary Ann Jones, Bookkeeper .............................. 412-771-5646
Jeri Stotlemyer, Scheduler of Ministries..... [email protected]
Parish Email.......................................... [email protected]
Vatican Website ..............................................www.news.va/en
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday–Thursday ..................................... 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Friday ........................................................ 9:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE HOURS
Sundays .............................................In Recess for the Summer
AN OPEN INVITATION OF WELCOME
Non-Catholics and non-parishioners
are always welcomed guests.
Inactive, unsure or irregular Catholics are lovingly
encouraged to reconnect with the Faith.
New parishioners are joyfully received in our community.
Please call the parish office.
Though our space is small, our hearts are large
and there is plenty good room for all.
St. Catherine of Siena Parish
Thirteenth
Sunday in
Ordinary
Time
Saturday
4:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM
11:30 AM
Monday
8:30 AM
Tuesday
8:00 AM
8:30 AM
Thursday
8:30 AM
Friday
8:30 AM
Saturday
4:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM
11:30 AM
June 27th
Dolly Dutkovich (Milly Britz)
June 28th
Sam Santilli (Son)
Mary Anderson (Parish Family of
St. Catherine of Siena)
June 29th
Lou Vallone, Sr. (Family)
June 30th
Rosary
Parish Family
July 2nd
Parish Family
July 3rd
Parish Family
July 4th
Parish Family and Our Country
July 5th
Albert Totera (Daughter, Maryann
DiVito and Family)
Louis Yordana (Ana & Nancy Makar)
NEIGHBORING CHURCHES
WEDNESDAY MORNING MASSES
Our Lady of Fatima in Hopewell Twp.
9:00 AM
St. James in Sewickley
6:45 AM & 9:00 AM
St. Titus in Aliquippa
7:30 AM
St. Margaret Mary
8:30 AM
Crescent, PA
PRAYER REQUESTS: In your kindness will
you please pray for the following :
George, Liz, George, Sam, Edith, Cathy,
Charleston Church Victims, Families & Friends,
Devon Dalaney, Family & Friends, The Persecuted
Christians, Jean Smith, Carol Tabin, Joe, Curtis,
Luca, Mary C., Wilson, Helen K., Debbie, Sam,
Josie, Joe, Betty, Cathy, Lisa, George, Carol E.,
The Unemployed, Alissa & Travis, Jenny, Bev. G.,
Herb & Kay, Carl, Bill & Amy, Dave & Sarah, Mike,
Leslie, Dan R., Ardith G., Ross M., Payy M., Carol
N., Billy Jr., Bud, Antoinette Garuccio, DJ, Adeline
(Sis) Kruppa, Eric Myers & Family, M.P., Bob
“Huck” O’Brien, Wayne King, Roseanne WolakFarls, Marc Chimile, Mary, Ryan, John & Debi
Cattley & Family, James E., Betty A., Lenore
Hoovler, Helen Dixon, Mary, Isabella, Becky,
Angela Willig, Carmelo Ramos, Melania Gonzalez,
Jim B., N.M., Ryan Joseph, Matthew P, Danielle,
Mary J., Marjorie Henry, Michael Hilliard, Darlene
R., Diana Colaianni, Art Keenan & J., Earl,
Maureen Lingg, Bill Ivy, R.M., Jim, Rick Vaccarelli,
Anita Alfonsi, Nick Ranieri, Tracie Nicastro, Michele
Boslett, Kevin Magers, Pat , Bob B., Leigh Ann, All
Those In Need of Prayers.
Please Note: Prayer request slips will be printed
for 2 weeks. There is no need to fill one out every
week. Also PLEASE PRINT! Some intentions are
not being published because the writing is illegible.
Thank you.
SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEK
our diocese is taking
up the Peter's Pence Collection, which provides
Pope Francis with the funds he needs to carry out
his charitable works around the world. The
proceeds benefit the most disadvantaged: victims
of war, oppression, and disasters. Join our Holy
Father as a witness of charity to those who are
suffering.
THIS weekend June 28th,
CONGRATULATIONS
St. Catherine’s welcome Lucy Elizabeth Marie
Olson, daughter of Ahren and Jessica, who was
baptized into our faith last week. May God continue
to bless you and your family. May He keep you in
His care always and may you continue to grow in
His love.
OFFICE CLOSING
The office will be CLOSED on Friday, July 3rd in
anticipation of the 4th of July Holiday.
“Our Savior Jesus Christ destroyed and brought life to light through the Gospel.”
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 28, 2015
ST. CATHERINE’S PARISH PICNIC
SUNDAY AUGUST 16, 2015
12:30PM—6:00PM
*PLEASE BRING SIDE-DISHES NO LATER THAN 12:30*
JOIN US FOR A DAY OF FAMILY FUN AT
MOOM PARK, ROTARY PAVILION,
1350 EWING ROAD, MOON TWP, PA 15108
BRING YOUR BEST DESSERT FOR THE
GREAT
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BAKE-OFF & PRIZES!!!
GAMES R PRIZES
KIDS & FOR…
THE CHURCH WILL PROVIDE THE
ADULT
HOT DOGS, HAMBURGERS & CHICKEN. D 50/50 RA
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EACH FAMILY IS ASKED TO PROVIDE
BAKE-O
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ANY DONATION OF A DOOR PRIZE, PROGRESSIVINE FOR FF
BINGO
POP OR WATER
IS ALSO GREATLY APPRECIATED.
DAY’S EVENTS...
(Place in offertory basket please)
DINNER……………………...1:00PM
FAMILY NAME_________________________ DESSERT JUDGING……….2:30PM
NAME OF SIDE-DISH___________________ ADULT GAMES……………...3:15PM
KIDS GAMES………………….4:15PM
# OF ADULTS ATTENDING_____________ $5 PROGRESSIVE BINGO...4:00PM
# OF CHILDREN ATTENDING & AGES DOOR PRIZES……………….5:00PM
Registration Slip
_________________________________________
ENTER ME IN THE DESSERT BAKE-OFF
BREAD_______
COOKIES_____
PIES__________
CAKES________
I/WE CAN HELP WITH SET-UP, GAMES,
GRILLING, CLEAN-UP
BEST PHONE NUMBER__________________
BEST TIME TO CALL____________________
PICTURE YOUR FAMILY HERE!!!
“I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me.”
St. Catherine of Siena Parish
Crescent, PA
Regular Offertory Collection
Weekend Attendance
June 21, 2015………………....……...….....$3,724.00
June 21, 2015
4:00 PM Mass.......................... …………….…..295
9:00 AM Mass................................................. .230
11:30 AM Mass............................................... .195
Total…………………………………...……..........720
(This is ordinary income from contributions for the
general running of the parish. It is subject to a
17.6% tax to the diocese of Pittsburgh.)
Parish Share Program
PSP Assessment for 2015……………..…$44,000.00
PSP Collected……………...……………...$40,691.00
Remaining on Goal……………………..…..$3,309.00
(This is the tax paid to the diocese. We must remit
this entire amount to the diocese by December 31,
2015. Any surplus then remains in the parish, tax
free.)
Capital Improvements
Goal………………………………………....$10,250.00
Collected to date……………………...…...$10,435.00
Surplus on Goal!……………………...…....+$185.00
We surpassed our goal! Thank you to everyone
who contributed! The people of this parish are
special people. Watch for future projects and goals
and thank you, again, for your continued generosity.)
(
Religious Education
Assessment 2015-2016………………..…$26,688.00
Contributions to date…………………….....$7,461.00
Remaining on Goal……………….….….....$19,227.00
(This is our new assessment for the 2014-2015
year for the Elementary School Grant Contributions
to the diocese based on 10% of the gross parish
income. Contributions to this fund are parish share
exempt.)
PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE
Please call the office if you’re a member of St.
Catherine’s and interested in the criteria for the St.
Anne de Beaupre Partial Scholarship available for
the 2015-2016 school year.
OUR LADY OF FATIMA REGISTRATION
Registrations for the 2015-2016 school
year are now being accepted. You can
visit our website at http://
www.ourladyoffatimahopewell.org/, call
us at 724-375-7565, or email us at
[email protected]. Remember…
“Great Beginnings Last a Lifetime”
RECYCLE YOUR CANS! PLEASE!!!
Just a reminder as graduation parties
and picnics are upon us...our recycling
program is ongoing! Please save your
aluminum beverage cans so that we
can recycle them and donate the
proceeds to various charities.
Together we have already made a difference.
Let’s keep up the good work!
A Family Perspective………….by Bud Ozar
The healing of the woman and the child in today’s
gospel is a reminder we are all wounded. We
retreat to those we love looking for acceptance,
listening, understanding and support. Families must
be healing communities where Jesus is present in
our care for one another.
Special Collection
(These collections are mandated by the Diocese for
specific purposes. These moneys are remitted in
total to the diocese and are not taxed.)
“Hear, O Lord, and have pity on me; O Lord, be my helper.
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 28, 2015
MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR JULY
July 4 - 5
4:00 PM
Lector
Altar Server
Eucharistic Minister
July 11 - 12
Lector
Altar Server
Eucharistic Minister
July 18 - 19
Lector
Altar Server
Eucharistic Minister
July 25 - 26
Lector
Altar Server
Eucharistic Minister
9:00 AM
11:30 AM
Denise Martin
Deborah McGinnis
NOT FILLED
Tina Hoffman
Joanne Pushinsky
Darlene Radanovich
Linda Robertson
Elyse Kostelnik
AJ Restaneo
Christine Divens
Rona Nanni
Dino Nanni
Scott Becker
Rachael Kriger
NOT FILLED
Jerry Conner
David Gill
Marian Hunt
4:00 PM
9:00 AM
11:30 AM
Janice Moore
Vanessa Marchionda
Deborah McGinnis
Joanne Pushinsky
Ken Sofranko
John Toth
Debbie Michalik
Alexis Griesacker
Andrew Griesacker
Kara Nardone
Bob Tyrseck
Jackie Tyrseck
Todd Gillie
Rachael Kriger
NOT FILLED
Kathleen Gillie
Rona Nanni
Dino Nanni
4:00 PM
9:00 AM
11:30 AM
Paul Urbani
Deborah McGinnis
NOT FILLED
Rona Nanni
Dino Nanni
Darlene Radanovich
Kris Becker
Sydney May
Benjamin May
Mary Baun
Ray Bittner
Kara Nardone
4:00 PM
9:00 AM
Scott Becker
Deborah McGinnis
NOT FILLED
Tina Hoffman
Joanne Pushinsky
John Toth
Chuck Nardone
Michael Hricz
Noel Hricz
Mary Baun
Christine Divens
Kara Nardone
Anne Leopold
Rachael Kriger
Vanessa Marchionda
Vicky Gill
Rita Kriger
NOT FILLED
11:30 AM
Diane Hetzer
Rachael Kriger
Vanessa Marchionda
Jerry Conner
Christine Conner
David Gill
ARISH REGISTRATION
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We welcome all those who would like to become members of St. Catherine of Siena Parish community. To
register as a parishioner, please complete the following information and return it to the Parish Office or drop
it in the collection basket at Mass. If you need to update your parish info, use this form also.
Name_________________________________________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________________________
Telephone Number:_____________________________________________________________________
“You changed my mourning into dancing; forever will I give you thanks.”
St. Catherine of Siena Parish
STEEPLE CHASE STEELER FOOTBALL POOL
It’s that time….STEELERS and the STEEPLE
CHASE FOOTBALL POOL.
Our 100 block pool includes 16 regular season
games beginning September 10th. Payout per
game is $100 half-time, $150 final cumulative score.
Total cost for all 16 games is $80 or just $5 per
game. All names and numbers are randomly drawn
in advance. You will retain the same block all season, but coordinating numbers will change for each
game. You will receive the completed pool for all 16
games prior to September 10th. Buy one or more
squares yourself or partner with someone and double your fun! They make great gifts too! Name your
block with your given name or be creative. Com-
pleted forms are due along with payment of $80
on or before August 20, 2015. Mail to St. John of
God Parish, 1011 Church Ave., McKees Rocks, PA
15136 or place in St. John of God OR St. Catherine
offertory basket or office mail drop.
Put “STEELERS FOOTBALL POOL” on the front of
the envelope. Any questions call Terry 412-3313443. Fill out the form below and return it NOW.
Don’t be left out. Let’s go Steelers!
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PLEASE PRINT, FILL OUT COMPLETELY, MAIL
TO: SJOG Parish, “Football Pool”, 1011 Church
Avenue, McKees Rocks, PA 15136, or place in
SJOG (or SCAT) offertory basket or office mail
drop by August 20, 2015
Make checks payable to St, John of God Parish.
I would like to purchase _____ square(s) @ $80/
square ~ Enclosed is $ _______
.
Name for my square(s)
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
Name:____________________________________
Phone:____________________________________
Address with zip code:
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
Good luck everyone and thank you for
your support!
Crescent, PA
TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS
The Knights of Columbus Woodlawn Council 2161Â
will host a Traditional Latin Mass at St. Titus Church,
952 Franklin Ave, Aliquippa, on Wednesday, July 1st
at 7:00PM, for the Feast of the Most Precious Blood
of Our Lord. Holy Rosary and confessions begin at
6:30PM. Litany of the Most Precious Blood after
Mass. Celebrant will be Fr. Ladis Cizik. Everyone is
welcome. Additional information online at
http://knightsofcolumbuslatinmass.blogspot.com/
3-4 DAY RUMMAGE SALE AT ST. JOSEPH
St. Joseph Church, 1304 Fourth Avenue, Coraopolis, is holding a 3 day
Rummage Sale called “Buried Treasures” in conjunction with their summer
festival. The dates are July 9th, 10th,
and 11th. The sale will be held in the cafeteria of the
school each night of the festival and credit cards are
accepted. For those who just can’t wait...The Pre-
sale is Sunday, July 5th from 9:00AM—2:00PM.
Cost for the pre-sale is $5.00 for adults and $2.00
for children under 12.
RETROUVAILLE
Is someone you love in a troubled marriage?
Confidential information about or to register for the
program beginning with a weekend on July 10,
2015, contact Retrouvaille at 412-277-3434 or e-mail
[email protected]. More information is available
at www.retrouvailleofpittsburghinc.org.
Parenting Pointers……..….….by Susan Vogt
Parents are rightly concerned about their children’s
health and safety but we cannot protect our children
from all danger. What worries you about the future of
your child? Take normal precautions of course, but
sometimes a child has to fail, get hurt, or make a
mistake to grow. Be available. Pray.
Readings for the Week of June 28, 2015
Sunday: Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24/2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15/
Mk 5:21-43 or 5:21-24, 35b-43
Monday: Vigil: Acts 3:1-10/Gal 1:11-20/Jn 21:15-19
Day: Acts 12:1-11/2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18/Mt
16:13-19
Tuesday: Gn 19:15-29/Mt 8:23-27
Wednesday: Gn 21:5, 8-20a/Mt 8:28-34
Thursday: Gn 22:1b-19/Mt 9:1-8
Friday: Eph 2:19-22/Jn 20:24-29
Saturday: Gn 27:1-5, 15-29/Mt 9:14-17
Next Sunday: Ez 2:2-5/2 Cor 12:7-10/Mk 6:1-6a
“O lord, you brought me up from the netherworld.”
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Pastor’s Corner……..Fr. Lou Vallone
Last week, as I was passing out the Fathers' Day
pens to the dads present, giving each one a manly
handshake or virile hug (and, yeah, a couple snuck
a kiss or two in, but very macho ones) I wished
them a Happy Fathers' Day and most often
received in reply "Happy Fathers' Day to you, too,
Father!" (When I do that on Mothers' Day, I
occasionally get a well meaning soul who says
"Happy Mothers' Day to you!" I don't take offense,
because I have been called that as well in my life.)
One parishioner sent me a text: "Father of all husband of none" and a certain Parochial Vicar
who shall remain nameless texted: "We are unwed
Fathers, otherwise known as canon - as in canon
law - fodder." I'll forgive him. A while back, I
received an anonymous note - which I usually
throw away without reading - but the following
sentence caught my eye: "(You) don't make
chitchat or say hello to adults much, but I have
noticed your love and tolerance for babies and
children. I guess that it is a clear reflection of Christ
telling us we all had to become like children to
enter the kingdom of heaven." My favorite scripture
passage is where Jesus hollers at the disciples
angrily when they were trying to keep the kids from
getting to Him. Instead, He gathers the kids in His
embrace while dissing the adults.
June 28, 2015
masses. They are precious members of our
community and a reminder that our parish is
growing. To parents, may we suggest:
1. Relax! God put the wiggle in children. Don't feel
you have to suppress it in God's House.
2. Sit towards the front where it is easier for the
little ones to see and hear.
3. Quietly explain the parts of the mass to them.
4. Sing hymns, pray and voice responses. Children
learn by copying you.
5. If you feel you need to leave temporarily to calm
your child, do so and come back.
And may I add my own addenda:
6. If you do leave, make sure it ain't during the
collection!
7. When you sit up front, tell the kids to imitate the
gestures of the priest. It will keep them
occupied and interested and I love seeing it
from the altar. And we may get a vocation
from it!
It is obvious that in this pastor's church, in our
church at St. Catherine, in any of God's houses
and most of all in the kingdom of God: kids rule!
Yes, I am partial to the kids, wanting them to have
a good experience of Church while young, since it
is their Father's house where they should feel at
ease and at home. Theirs is the voice of the
angels. They never give me nearly the grief the
adults do. They are what give me joy and keep me
in the priesthood. I want them all to grow in the
Church and hang around. I hope my attitude
towards them will let them know they belong - and
we won't have to worry about "nones" in future
generations.
I must not be the only pastor who feels this way.
Another parishioner on vacation brought me a
bulletin back from a parish in Wyoming. The
following notice is in every copy:
Celebrating Children...
Jesus said: "Let the little children come to me." We
welcome the presence of children at all our
“You preserved me from among those going down into the pit.”