November 23, 2014

St. Bede Catholic Church
509 South Dallas Avenue ~ Pittsburgh, PA 15208
St . Bede Mission Statement
~St. Bede Parish is a Roman Catholic faith community located in Point Breeze with members
from the East End neighborhoods of Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania.
~Rooted in our Baptism and centered in the Eucharist, we share responsibility for the mission of
our parish and the universal Church.
~Blessed by our legacy of faithfulness and commitment, we reach out to include the diverse population of our dynamic city neighborhood.
~We seek to deepen our faith in all stages of our
lives, to bear witness to Christ’s teachings in the
secular world, and to serve the needs of others.
NOVEMBER 23, 2014
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE
Reverend Edward M. Bryce, Pastor
Reverend John Twinomujuni In Residence Reverend Michael Mburu, A.J.
Mass Times:
Daily:
7:00 & 9:00 am
Saturday: 5:00 pm
Sunday:
8:00, 10:00 and 12 Noon
Confession:
Saturday: 2:30 pm and after 5:00 pm Mass
Any other time, please call the rectory
Baptism and Weddings:
By appointment only
Rectory:
Fax:
School:
412-661-7222
412-661-9337
412-661-9425
Parish Pastoral Council:
Perry Blatz
Lisa Bush
Elizabeth Cwenar
John Delaney
Carmine Fantini
Justin Krauss
Mary Anne Mason
Deborah McMahon
Nancy O’Brien
Marybeth Olander
Lenny Phillips
Karen Poirier
Jean-Jacques Sène
Daniel Siewiorek
Organizations and Officers:
Mrs. Judith Meyers, Parish Secretary, 412-661-7222
Sr. Mary Elizabeth Schrei, S.C.,
Pastoral Associate, 412-661-9425 x 13
Ms. Mary Drummond, School Principal, 412-661-9425
Rev. Mr. Rick Tucek, Business Manager, 412-661-7222
Mrs. Shari Fetzko, CCD, 412-661-9425 x 12
Mrs. Beth Bandurski & Mrs. Carolyn Weber
Parent Teacher Guild, 412-271-6814; 412-521-1748
Mr. Gary Kline, Emeritus Music Minister
Mrs. Jennifer Gorske, Music Min, 412-244-0171
Mrs. Carla LaRoccaDiDonato Music Min. 412-422-2460
Mr. Gerard Rohlf, Music Min., 412-731-7179
St. Vincent de Paul, Rectory, 412-661-7222
Mrs. Dorothy Hays, St. Bede Guild, 412-242-6875
Mrs. Sarah Corcoran, Christian Mothers, 412-241-5401
Ms. Helen Daley, Sen. Cit. Coordinator, 412-441-5592
Mr. Carmine Fantini, President, SBAA, 412-422-2867
Mrs. Chiara Watkins, Altar Servers 412-362-1518
Mrs. Rita Scholle, Web-Admin/Meeting Room
Scheduler 412-243-3078
Mrs. Diana Buck, Flowers, 412-260-8857
Mrs. Julie Hilzendeger, [email protected]
Mrs. Kathleen Patton, Bulletin, [email protected]
Mrs. Glennen Lloyd, Newsletter,
[email protected]
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
VIGIL (Christ the King)
5:00 p.m. Dr. Eugene Hile (Family)
SUNDAY (CHRIST THE KING) [23]
8:00 John (Jock) Joyce (Family)
10:00 Giovanni Martini (Mary Grace Diana)
12:00 For All the People of the Parish
MONDAY (St. Andrew Dung-Lac, priest,
companions, martyrs) [24]
7:00 Dolores Elk (Family)
9:00 *T. & S. W-b: Matthew Bauerle
7:30 PM - Community Thanksgiving Service at
Temple Sinai, Forbes Avenue
TUESDAY (Weekday) [25]
7:00 Charlie Cornyn (Mike DiBattiste)
9:00 Marie McInerney (Family)
WEDNESDAY (Weekday) [26]
7:00 Nancy Jean McFadden (Joe & Helen McKinney)
9:00 Betty & Rudy Schrei (Family)
THURSDAY (THANKSGIVING DAY) [27]
7:00 Rev. Paul R. Rindos
9:00 Bill Lotzmann (James & Andrea Getsy)
FRIDAY (Weekday) [28]
7:00 Charlie Cornyn (Michael Daley))
9:00 Jason R. Boehm (M/M Timothy Conn)
SATURDAY (Weekday) [29]
7:00 Marcella Galda (Sean & Bridget Kelly)
9:00 Martin Whelan (Sarah Corcoran & Family)
VIGIL (First Sunday of Advent)
5:00 p.m. Martin Trichtinger (Scholle Fusco Family)
SUNDAY (First Sunday of Advent) [30]
8:00 For All the People of the Parish
10:00 Barbara Owsinska & Barbara Kozak
(Eva Tumiel - Kozak & Family)
12:00 For All the Souls (Bui Family)
*T.&S.W-b: = “temporal and spiritual well-being:”
SICK LIST Pray for Marie Boyle, Willa Campbell, Linda
Carr, Bruno Cassara, Eumenia Castro, John Ceric, John Davis,
Susan Delaney, Ruth Ann Donnelly, Jacqueline Dumond, Herbert Durbeck, Judith Dyke, Joann Dzikowski, Joseph Esposito,
Agnes Fox, Frances Galardi, Patty Gillespie, Regis Griffin,
Joseph Hamm, Fran Kalinowski, Paul Lydon, Fran McCarthy,
Stephen McCloskey, Ruth McGill, Dorothy Meyers, Rita Miller, Giovanna Nistico, Kevin O’Brien, Ward Olander, Libby
Regan, Joanne Schwarz, Judy Siewiorek, Mary Jane Sisk, Rex
Smith, Margaret Soboslay, D.J. Stinelli, Mary Jane Tirk, Arlene Trichtinger, Sandra Vesely, James Walsh, and Julian Zekan and all those in need of our prayers who wish to remain
anonymous.
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SIGNS OF ST. BEDE GENEROSITY
Offertory Collection Actual
Budget Over/(Under)
Sunday: 11/16
$10,167
$10,912 ($745)
Yr. to date
$210,333
$229,152 ($18,819)
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REFLECTIONS
“When the Son of Man comes in his
glory, and all the angels with him he
will sit upon his glorious throne, and
all the nations will be assembled before him.”
Though already present in his Church, Christ’s reign is
nevertheless yet to be fulfilled ‘with power and great glory’ by the King’s return to earth. This reign is still under
attack by the evil powers, even though they have been
defeated definitively by Christ’s Passover. Until everything is subject to him, ‘until there be realized new heavens and a new earth in which justice dwells, the pilgrim
Church, in her sacraments and institutions, which belong
to this present age, carries the mark of this world which
will pass, and she herself takes her place among the creatures which groan and travail yet and await the revelation
of the sons of God.’ That is why Christians pray, above
all in the Eucharist, to hasten Christ’s return by saying to
him. Marana tha! “Our Lord, come!” (Catechism of the
Catholic Church [CCC] (671)
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COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE
For 39 years the various religious communities in
the East End of Pittsburgh have come together at Thanksgiving time to pray together and to offer to God our
thanks for the many blessings that enrich us all.
The service this year will take place on Monday,
November 24 at Temple Sinai at 7:30 p.m.
THANKSGIVING DINNER INVITATION
Once again an invitation is extended to all who would
otherwise be alone on Thanksgiving Day. Come to the
Rectory and enjoy with us a turkey dinner. November 27,
2014. Call the Rectory, please, 4112-661-7222 if you plan
to come.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
We welcome into the Church of Jesus Christ through the
saving waters of Baptism: Matilda Marie, daughter of
Christopher and Cheryl David Amar and Andrew Garczyk, son of Gregory and Jennifer Garczyk Ullom. May
Matilda Marie and Andrew grow strong in faith within the
love of their families and this parish.
CURIOUS INQUIRY!
If anyone is seeking to get rid of a refrigerator that is still
functional, please let the Rectory know of this opportunity. We are aware of someone in need of such a gift.
Many thanks!
IMPORTANT: The issue of the PITTSBURGH
CATHOLIC this weekend was mailed to every registered household in this parish, courtesy of the parish. This
particular issue is packed with information about our faith
including articles about the upcoming visit of Pope Francis next fall, the recent Bishop’s meeting in Baltimore and
the beginning of Advent which starts next Sunday. Be
sure to put this on your reading list.
APPALACHIAN CLOTHING DRIVE: TRUCK
LOADING: We are gearing up to pack 500+ boxes in the
truck that will travel to Kentucky next Friday, the day
after Thanksgiving. Our faithful, trusty driver, Paul, will
be here with the truck by 9:30 a.m. In order for him to be
on the road by 10:00, we need a crew of strong, robust
packers! Please see the signup sheet on the white board in
the back of Church or contact Sr. Mary Elizabeth 412-669425 x13 / [email protected]
RETIREMENT FUND for RELIGIOUS - Never
counting the cost, some 35,000 senior sisters, brothers,
and religious order priests like them—have offered their
lives in service to others. Your gift to the Retirement
Fund for Religious provides funding for prescription medications, nursing care, and more. Please be generous.
CORE - YOUTH MINISTRY - CORE Nights - Due to
the retreat and Thanksgiving, there will be no youth group
on Nov 23 or Nov 30. The next CORE meeting will be
Dec 7. All teens and their friends are invited to come.
Fall Retreat - This weekend, Nov 21-23, is the Pittsburgh
Fall Retreat. There are 6 teens from St. Bede going and
each are very excited. Please pray for all who are going.
Teen Hang Out - The next teen hangout will be Dec 3rd
from 4-6pm. All teens are invited to come hang out with
Julie, do homework, watch movies, etc.
Service Opportunity - There is a service opportunity for
all teens interested. St. Bede needs help loading their
clothing drive truck on Black Friday, Nov 28. If you are
interested please contact Julie for more info.
CHECK OUT CORE! See what is happening with our
Youth Ministry on Facebook at facebook.com/coresbyg
and follow us on Twitter @core_sbyg
JOURNEY FROM GRIEF TO HEALING During the
Holidays - St. Joseph Spirituality Center will sponsor
Journey From Grief to Healing During the Holidays, on
two Tuesday afternoons (December 2 and 16) from 1:30 –
3:00 p.m. Sessions consist of input, sharing, and mutual
support – helping to cope with loss during the holidays.
There is no fee. To register, call 412-600–3247.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS The St. Bede Guild Holiday Party will be December
6th at the Pittsburgh Field Club. Info - Judy Hays Daw,
412-486-0302 or Kathleen O’Brien 412-441-5731
9th annual St. Bede Pasta Dinner on Friday, January
23rd. For info - Megan Walsh [email protected]
CITY DINING CARDS - will be available at the Guild
Holiday Party and after Masses on December 6 & 7.
SENIOR CITIZENS' CHRISTMAS PARTY - The St.
Bede Senior Citizens will celebrate Christmas with a
luncheon on Tues, December 2nd at 12 noon in the Activities Room. Our parishioner, Sean Kelly, will be the caterer. RSVP to Dorothy Hays at 412-242-6875 by Nov. 30th.
PARISH SURVEY - Complete your survey now!
SBAA CHRISTMAS TREE SALE - SBAA Christmas
Tree sale starts December 4. Mon- Thurs 5:30p -8:30p;
Fridays 5:30p - 9p; and Saturday and Sunday 9a-9p.
CALLING ALL BAKERS! - The Hoilday Guild Party is
looking for your homemade baked goods. Please bring
baked goods to the school office by Noon Fri. Dec. 5th.
Questions or need a different drop off - Rayme Olsavsky
at 330-518-9381 or [email protected]. Thank you!
ST. BEDE WELCOMES NEW PARISHIONERS:
Karyn Maria Sulit
Mr. & Mrs. Jon Weiss
Marcella 4yrs. Gisella 2yrs.
ANGEL TREE 2014 - Once again, St. Bede Parish is
sponsoring a Christmas Angel Tree to help those who are
less fortunate. In the past years we have been able to provide gifts for hundreds of children and adults in need. The
recipients of our generosity are from the Holy Family Institute, Auberle, Bethlehem Haven, Lifeline, Every Child,
Inc., St. Vincent de Paul, and the parish needy.
Instructions: Choose an Angel tag from the tree and be
sure to register it by printing your name & phone number
neatly on the tag. Drop the tag in the gold box. This is the
only way we have to keep track of who has taken
which gift tag!!!Buy a gift for the person on your tag.
Wrap gift & bring it to any WEEKEND Mass by Sunday,
December 7th, or leave gifts at the RECTORY any day.
HORN CONCERT - The Pgh. Horn Club's fall concert
will be held TONIGHT (Sun.) at 7pm in the church. Enjoy beautiful music played by members of the Pittsburgh
Symphony & area French hornists, with reception to follow. The concert is free but a goodwill donation will benefit both St. Bede and the PHC.
ST. BEDE FINE ARTS ASSOC. NOTES: The Pittsburgh Horn Club, founded by members of the Pittsburgh
Symphony, is enjoying its 4th year as “Artists in Residence”
at St. Bede! This free club welcomes French horn players of
all ages & abilities. The PHC is grateful to St. Bede Parish
and Choir for their support. More information?
[email protected] or pittsburghhornclub.com.
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM - The Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation (BGC) is seeking 18-21 year olds
who are having difficulty gaining permanent employment.
Each youth will be paid by the BGC for 150 hours of work
that leads to permanent employment at a quality worksite. In
addition to paid work, free bus passes, and educational trips,
each youth will receive a customer service credential and
career guidance. Those seeking to enter college or trade
school will be provided with support. Call 412-254-4007
& leave message with your name, address, phone number.
ST. BEDE PREPARES FOR ADVENT
Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger (later. Pope Benedict XVI)
Reflections on the Encyclical “Redemptoris Mater”
Marian Mediation
So far, we have described very generally the
possibility and limits of mediation in dependence
upon Christ. Basing himself on this description, the
Pope goes on to develop his terminology. Mary’s
mediation rests upon participation if Christ’s
mediatorial office, in comparison to which it is in a
positon of subordination and service. The Pope
borrows these terms from the Council. Also borrowed
from the Council is Pope’s claim that Mary’s task of
mediation flows “from the superabundant merits of
Christ, relies on his mediatorship, depends completely
upon it, and draws from it its entire efficacy” (Lumen
Gentium, #60). Consequently, Mary performs her
mediation in the mode of intercession.
The foregoing is true not only of Mary, but of
any human cooperation in Christ’s mediatorship. It
thus does not yet tell us how her mediation might
differ from that of other human beings. But the Pope
does not stop here. Even though Mary’s role of
mediation is continuous with the nature of creaturely
cooperation in the work of the Redeemer, it
nonetheless has and ‘extraordinary’ character. It
uniquely transcends the mode of mediation that is in
principle possible for every man. The encyclical also
develops this train of thought under the tight control
of the biblical text.
DEADLINES!
♦ Bulletin announcements - Mondays at noon to
[email protected].
♦ Flyer inserts - Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. to Sister Mary
Elizabeth at [email protected].
♦ Mass announcements - Fridays at 9:00 a.m. to Sister Mary
Elizabeth [email protected]
♦ Newsletter - By the 12th of the month to
[email protected]
SANCTUARY VOLUNTEERS- November 29 & 30th
Barbara Tierno and Pat Griffin
LECTORS - November 29th and 30th
5:00 Kelly Weixel
8:00 Mary Jean Havern
10:00 Tim Burke
12:00 Melanie Sammons
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS - November 29 and 30th
5:00 Jim Sahovey, Kathy Haupt, Kathy Spechtold
8:00 Lisa Bush, Cathy Fitzgerald, Bridget Kelly
10:00 Nancy O'Brien, Tom McGough, Eric Setzler
12:00 MaryJo Breen, Diana Buck, Rita Scholle
ALTAR SERVERS - November 29th and 30th
5:00 Eithne Hartnett Ben Azar
8:00 Madeline Denko Nina Fratto
10:00 Benito Countouris Cecelia Costello Maria Costello
12:00 Danielle Sene Lina Sora
CANTOR / CHOIR - November 29th and 30th
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THE LIGHT OF FAITH
Faith and Truth
25. Today more than ever, we need to be reminded of this bond
between faith and truth, given the crisis of truth in our age. In
contemporary culture, we often tend to consider the only real
truth to be that of technology: truth is what we succeed in
building and measuring by our scientific know-how, truth is
what works and what makes life easier and more comfortable.
Nowadays this appears as the only truth that is certain, the only
truth that can be shared, the only truth that can serve as a basis
for discussion or for common undertakings.
Yet at the other end of the scale we are willing
to allow for subjective truths of the individual,
which consist in fidelity to his or her deepest
convictions, yet these are truths valid only for
that individual and not capable of being
proposed to others in an effort to serve the
common good. But Truth itself, the truth which would
comprehensively explain our life as individuals and in society, is
regarded with suspicion. Surely this kind of truth — we hear it
said — is what was claimed by the great totalitarian movements
of the last century, a truth that imposed its own world view in
order to crush the actual lives of individuals. In the end, what we
are left with is relativism, in which the question of universal
truth — and ultimately this means the question of God — is no
longer relevant.
Pope Francis’ Encyclical: “Lumen Fidei” (25)
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