Saint Thomas A` Becket Roman Catholic Church

Saint Thomas A’ Becket Roman Catholic Church
A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust
139 Gill Hall Road, Jefferson Hills, PA 15025
MISSION STATEMENT
We, the faith community of Saint Thomas A’ Becket are a suburban family‐oriented parish founded in 1957 that con nues to grow in spiritual gi s and blessings. These blessings are inherited through our bap sm and empowered by the Holy Spirit to share, to witness and proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ. Enriched by the Sacraments, rooted in the Eucharist, we humbly seek to support the founda ons of family and faith in our parish and surrounding community, par cularly, serving those most in need so that Christ’s love might be more abundant in all our lives. MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Sunday Daily Holy Days 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m., 10:15 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. See Schedule in Bulle n PARISH STAFF
Pastor Reverend Daniel J. Maurer 412‐655‐2885 Deacon Gerard Como D.R.E. & Pre‐School Sister Dolores Ann, SCN 412‐653‐4322 Social Service Minister Sister Mary Judith, SCN 412‐655‐9297 Minister of Music Carol Acce a September 15, 2013
WELCOME
If you are new to our area we invite you to share fully in our parish life. Your presence brings new gi s to our community. Please take a moment to register. Forms are available at the Parish office. DEVOTION: Infant of Prague Novena: Tuesday a er Mass. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena: Thursday a er Mass. SACRAMENT OF PENANCE: Saturday 4:00 p.m., or any me by appointment. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: Available to the chronically or seriously ill. Call the Parish office. PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday ‐ Friday 9:00 a.m. ‐ 3:00 p.m. 412‐655‐2885 FAX 412‐655‐0615 Convent 412‐655‐4122 Coffee Shoppe 412‐655‐9966 Diocese of Pi sburgh Abuse Hotline: 1‐888‐808‐1235 SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Bap sm is celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month. Parents are required to par cipate in one Bap sm Prepara on Session offered during the months of January, April, August and October. Please call the Parish for the date and me of the Session. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: The Sacrament of Marriage is celebrated on Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. Couples must meet with a priest at least six months prior to their wedding date. No date can be confirmed un l this mee ng. Couples are required to a end an approved pre‐Cana prepara on program. (RCIA) RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS: The Easter Season welcomes new Catholics or those adult Catholics who wish to complete their Sacrament of Ini a on (Holy Communion, Confirma on) into full communion with the church. This is a process of prayer, study and decision. Any adult wishing to inquire further should contact the Parish office. SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS: Please call the Pastor if you feel you might be called to the Priesthood or diaconate. ST. THOMAS A’ BECKET
JEFFERSON HILLS, PA
For the Week of September 15, 2013
“It is a Holy and Wholesome Thought to Pray for the Dead.”
Saturday, September 14
5:00 PM ........... Alice Greco (Mike & Elaine Buckiso)
Sunday, September 15, 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 AM . Erco & Julia Rudolph (M/M Edward Krizan)
10:15 AM .................. Anne Craig (Nevin Craig Family)
12:00 NN ........................... For the People of the Parish
Monday, September 16, Saints Cornelius, Pope,
and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs
9:00 AM ....... Ted Radosz (Donna & George Smozski)
Tuesday, September 17
9:00 AM .............Helen Cicak (Dennis Adams Family)
Wednesday, September 18
9:00 AM .......... Barry Nalepa (Gregory Dukes Family)
Thursday, September 19
9:00 AM .. Stephanie Laudenbach (Daughter, Mary Ann)
Friday, September 20, Saints Andrew Kim Tae-Gon,
Priest, and Paul Chong Ha-Sang, and Companions,
Martyrs
9:00 AM ... Hilda & Joseph Schilling (Giegerich Family)
Saturday, September 21
5:00 PM ............ Deceased Members of Sidone Family
(Bob & Minnie Ward)
Sunday, September 22, 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 AM ........................... For the People of the Parish
10:15 AM ...... Our Parents (Richard & Joan McKeever)
12:00 NN ....... Husband, Louis Warner (Wife, Beatrice)
ST. THOMAS A’ BECKET PRAYER GROUP
Meets every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
in the School Building.
Please join us!
Liturgical Ministers
September 22 , 2013
Lectors:
Sat.
5:00 p.m.
Sun.
8:00 a.m.
Sun. 10:15 a.m.
Sun. 12:00 p.m.
N. Salopek
J. Maola
T. Stoessel
T. Aceto
Extra Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:
Sat.
Sun.
Sun.
Sun.
5:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m.
10:15 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
Acolytes:
Sat.
5:00 p.m.
Sun.
8:00 a.m.
Sun. 10:15 a.m.
Sun. 12:00 p.m.
Deacon Gerry-M. Franczak-S. Kearns
P. Bohonak-J. Smith-C. Yanick
C. Adams-C. Colgan-M. Pawlesh
E. Bourgoeis-D. Ging-L. Payne
G. Dowd-I. McVicker-L. Tranchini
C. LoPresti-L. Richard-S. Richard
N. Palmer-A. Yurkovich-M. Yurkovich
A. Aceto-A. Plasynski-J. Plasynski
STEWARDSHIP OF THE LORD’S TREASURE
Date
9/8/13
Total Offertory
Collected at Masses
On-line Giving
$9,378.42
$1,627.00
TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SEPTEMBER 15, 2013
From Fr. Dan…
TODAY, THE CHURCH CELEBRATES “CATECHETICAL SUNDAY.” Catechesis is a major part of the mission of the
Church. As the Catechism of the Catholic Church makes clear, “Catechesis is intimately bound up with the whole of the
Church’s life . . . her inner growth and correspondence with God’s plan depend essentially on catechesis” (no. 7). It is so
much more then just what goes on in a religion class — be that in a catholic school or a parish religious education program.
It is the entire process of helping people to be formed as disciples of Christ.
All of us are called to be witnesses to Christ and models of the way of life he taught us. Therefore, we all have a part to
play in catechesis. Today, though, we celebrate all those who take on special roles in teaching others the faith. One important
group of these are the teachers (i.e. “Catechists”) of our parish religious education classes. These volunteers generously give not
only their time during classes, but many additional hours studying the faith, attending workshops and meetings, and preparing
lesson plans. They deserve our appreciation and support in this important ministry.
While we do have a great program here at St. Thomas A’ Becket Parish to teach our young people the faith, that is only
part of the effort. Our classroom catechists can only do so much in the limited time they have. To be successful, to really help our
boys and girls, young women and men, to become good disciples of Christ, the faith must be something that is taught, learned and
lived in the home. When a parent, brings a child for baptism, they hear, in the very beginning of that rite: “You have asked to have
your child baptized. In doing so, you are accepting the responsibility of training him/her in the practice of the faith. It will be your
duty to bring him/her up to keep God’s commandments as Christ taught us, by loving God and our neighbor. Do you clearly
understand what you are undertaking?” The parents then publically respond “We do”. With that, parents accept the role of being
catechists for their children. Thus the home, the family, becomes the first “religion class” anyone attends — and as is often proved
by reality, that it is the “class” in which they learn the most, whether that be positive or negative. If the faith is not practiced at
home, it is rare that formal religion classes alone will cultivate good Christian disciples. We do what we can as a parish to teach the
faith, but let us pray today that all families of our parish may be the best of “classrooms” where the beauty of all that Jesus taught us
may take root and bear fruit in our young people. I’d like to note that, although I’ve only been here two months, from what I’ve
observed of the number of young people at Mass, the good group of altar servers we have, the large number enrolled in our
religious ed. classes, the number of young people I saw helping at the Festival, and the existence of high school prayer groups, I
believe that this parish is a place where, by and large, the faith IS being lived and passed on! My prayer and efforts as pastor, will
be to help that continue and even to enrich and expand on those efforts.
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NEXT WEEK, ON SEPTEMBER 23, OUR NEW CHURCH WILL BE ONE YEAR OLD! Because a church building plays
such a significant role in the lives of faithful Catholic Christians, the day on which a church is dedicated, becomes a
solemnity within a parish. A “solemnity” is the highest significance given to a liturgical celebration. Thus, although the
actual day falls on a Monday, we are able to celebrate it on Sunday, September 22, in place of our regular Sunday
celebration. At all of our Masses next weekend, we will have special prayers, special scripture readings, and special music!
We really have a beautiful church here at St. Thomas A’ Becket parish and, although I wasn’t here for the dedication, I’m
thankful, excited and honored to be here to celebrate its first “birthday!”
ROSARY FOR
ERNIE CLAYTON — SEPTEMBER 17, 2013
VIOLANDA GING — SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
The Rosary will be recited for the repose of the souls
of Ernie and Violanda on the above dates. This will
be at 8:40 a.m. before the 9:00 a.m. Mass. We
invite you to join us in this act of charity. May
Ernie and Violanda rest in the peace of the Lord.
HOME WITH THE LORD
Heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends
of Mildred Humphrey, mother of Janice
Korenoski of our Parish. May her soul and
the souls of all the faithful departed be
embraced by the Heavenly Father unto
everlasting life. May Mildred rest in the
peace of the Lord.
2013 MASS BOOK
The Mass Book for 2013 is now filled. You can still request
a Mass, it will just be offered by another priest in some
other parish or mission.
We will be accepting Mass Requests for 2014 beginning,
Monday, November 4. Details to follow in a future bulletin.
2014
ST. THOMAS A’ BECKET
CATECHETICAL SUNDAY
This Sunday, Dioceses across the nation
celebrate the important ministry of
catechesis in the life of the Church. The
theme of this year’s observance is,
“Open the Doors of Faith.” This gives
us the opportunity to reflect on the role
that each person plays, by virtue of Baptism, in handing on
the faith and being a witness to the Gospel.
This weekend at the 10:15 Mass, St. Thomas A’ Becket
recognizes and thanks our catechists and prays that they
continue to deepen their commitment of Christ and continue to
be strong and faithful witnesses for His love to the World.
OUR CATECHISTS:
Grade 1—Donna Weir, Stephanie Martinis, Mary Rosgony
Grade 2—Carrie Lekse, Michelle Gardiner, Sherri Kearns
Grade 3—Melanie Burcin, Charmaine Bragano, Emily Zeh
Grade 4—Joyce Scott, Chuck LoPresti, Leah Payne
Grade 5—Alan Michael, Chuck Heiry, Chris Holtz
Grade 6—Doreen Bennett, Marilyn Radcliff, Juanita Lichalk
Grade 7—Toni Aceto, Michael Adams
Grade 8—Pat Gamble, Sue Weber, Danielle Kolcun
High School—Carole Good, Ron Good, Ralph Graeser
CLASSROOM AIDES & SUBSTITUTES:
Anne Gruber
Paige Conley
Ryan Atkinson
Mia Cathell
Zach Adams
Barbara Zehnder
David Alderson
Mame Donohue
RCIA:
Danette Alderson
Sister Dolores Ann
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES WILL BEGIN:
Monday, September 23
Grades 5 & 6 5:15 p.m. to 6:25 p.m.
Grades 7 & 8 7:00 p.m. to 8:10 p.m.
Wednesday, September 25
Grades 1 & 2 5:30 p.m. to 6:40 p.m.
Grades 4 & 5 7:00 p.m. to 8:10 p.m.
RCIA
St. Thomas A’ Becket will soon begin a new journey in
faith to share the richness of the Catholic Church and our
parish family. These gatherings are for inquirers and are
open to people who are unbaptized, as well as those who
are baptized Christians from another Christian tradition, as
well as baptized Catholics who have not received the
Sacraments. Our first orientation is Thursday,
September 26 in Room 6 of the School Building. Give us
a call if you have any questions, or would like more
information. You do not have to journey alone.
JEFFERSON HILLS, PA
The Vigil Light at the Tabernacle
will burn this week in loving memory of
Guy Fazzoni,
from Wife, Kathleen.
COME JOIN US
IN BUILDING BRIDGES TO THE FUTURE
This invitation is from the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth (formerly
the Vincentian Sisters of Charity) to join them on Sunday,
September 15 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at St. Louise Convent,
8200 McKnight Road, Pittsburgh. The short program begins with
prayer at 2:15 p.m. followed by light refreshments.
The Sisters cordially invite you to join them for an afternoon visit to
renew old acquaintances, see the grounds and to share the stories of
our current ministries around the world as we build bridges to the
future. You may call (412) 364-3000 or www.scnfamily.org/bridges
to register or to ask for more information.
ATTENTION
BUSINESS OWNERS & PARISHIONERS
Michael McAleer will be working on setting up the
advertising sponsorships for our bulletin the week
of September 23. Please consider advertising in our
Parish Bulletin. We need and appreciate your help.
If you are interested or would like more
information, please call Michael toll free at 1-800477-4574 Ext. 6307; or via email to [email protected]. Thank
you in advance for your generous support, and please patronize
our bulletin advertisers!
DO YOU HAVE OLD CELL PHONES?
The West Jefferson Hills Knights of Columbus will have a
collection box at the entrance of the Church at the weekend
Masses on September 28-29, 2013. These old phones are turned
in for calling cards, so that the troops can call home.
PARISH SHARE—2013
Your help is needed to reach our goal!
Christ’s teachings point out that we, His followers, need to share
our material blessings with others. Through Parish Share, we are
able to support the works of Catholic Charities, the “good
works” arm of the diocese that serves in all of our six counties,
as well as youth and young adult ministries, respect life
ministry, hospital chaplains, and Pre-Cana preparation
programs, our Catholic Schools and all Diocesan Catechism
programs—to name just a few.
REMEMBER—if we exceed our PSP goal, we can use the
excess funds to support our own parish projects and ministries.
Help us surpass our goal and build up our parish savings
assessment free. Whatever you can do will be greatly
appreciated. Thank you!
Our Assessed Goal:
Monies received so far:
$110,982.00
$ 79,408.00
Amount Still Needed:
$ 31,574.00
TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SEPTEMBER 15, 2013
DIOCESAN WOMEN’S CONFERENCE:
WOMEN ALLIVE! IN PRAYER
Register now for the Diocese of Pittsburgh’s
Catholic Women’s Conference which will be
held on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at the
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown.
ST. THOMAS A’ BECKET’S
7TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
St. Thomas A’ Becket Parish will host their 7th Annual Golf
Outing at South Hills Country Club on Columbus Day,
Monday, October 14, 2013. Registration and Sponsorship
forms are available on line at www.saintthomasabecket.com.
A single golf package is $190 which includes:
range, golf, cart, lunch, dinner,
1st, 2nd, 3rd and Skill prizes.
Foursome and corporate foursome packages
are also available at $760.00.
The field is limited to 120 players.
Reservation deadline is October 7, 2013.
The Master of Ceremony, Jim Krenn, rose from the ranks of
stand-up comedy to become Pittsburgh’s premier comedian.
He was voted 14 times as the Top Entertainer in the City by
Pittsburgh Magazine, Jimmy was recognized throughout
Western Pennsylvania as the host of Pittsburgh’s top-rated
morning show on 102.5 WDVE-FM. His act features a variety
of impressions, characters, and anecdotes including his
signature take on local Pittsburgh personalities, making him the
area’s most popular and beloved performer.
This event will kick off with registration at 10:00 a.m.
Followed by lunch
and a Shotgun Start Team Shamble at 12:00 p.m.
Cocktails and dinner will follow starting at 5:30 p.m.
Non golfers are cordially invited for “dinner only” at $45.00
per person. Skill prizes, Silent Auction, 50/50 and a Live
Auction will offer something for everyone.
This is a premier event with all proceeds benefiting the St.
Thomas A’ Becket’s Building Fund. Please help us make this
a very successful event for our Parish. For more information
about this wonderful event, please contact Ben Huber at
(412) 650-1505 or Steve Bronder at (412) 337-9435.
Online registration and a downloadable form
are available at www.womenalivepgh.org. this
day-long program begins with morning prayer,
is filled with thoughtfully planned workshops to enrich women’s
prayer life, includes Eucharistic Adoration and concludes at Mass
with Bishop Zubik. Space is limited. Registration deadline is
October 1.
LET’S GO SHOPPING!
Epiphany Church in uptown is having the BIGGEST Flea Market
ever! Times: Friday, September 27 from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00
p.m. Fish Fry and other foods are available. Saturday, September
28 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Food is available for purchase.
Sunday, September 29 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. coffee and
doughnuts available. Join us at Epiphany’s McDowell Hall (next
to the Consol Energy Center).
CROATIAN MUSIC MASS
St. Nicholas Parish, Millvale, is hosting a Croatian Music Mass
on Sunday, September 22 at the Noon Mass. This is a special
Mass with Croatian music and costumes by the Trubaduri. Music
begins 15 minutes before Mass. St. Nicholas is located at 24
Maryland Avenue, Millvale, 15209. For more information, please
call (412) 821-4424.
ACTIVE PARISH MEMBERSHIP
In the Catholic Church, we are members not only of the Mystical
Body of Christ but also parishioners of a specific parish church,
for example, St. Thomas A’ Becket Catholic Church. We
become members of the Body of Christ through Baptism. We
maintain our spiritual unity with the Body of Christ by our
continued participation in the Sacraments, by our resisting sin
and by our growth in virtue.
We become and remain active parishioners of a parish by being
registered in that parish, by our continued support of that parish,
and by our participation in the life of that parish.
Membership in the Body of Christ and membership in our parish
church are very important. Active Membership in our parish
church is required in order to enjoy “active parishioner” status.
Attending and Contributing Members of St. Thomas A’ Becket,
are determined as follows:
1.
2.
3.
By filling out a registration form and thus being registered
in the parish, for a sufficient time.
By faithfully attending Mass on Sundays and Holydays of
Obligation.
By contributing to the support of our Parish, through our
envelope system or online giving.