December 6, 2015 Second Sunday of Advent PARISH DIRECTORY

December 6, 2015
Second Sunday of Advent
PARISH DIRECTORY
Parish Office: 412-833-1010 • Fax: 412-833-6624
Website: www.stlouisedemarillac.org
Email: [email protected]
Pastoral Associate Office: 412-833-1240
Religious Education Office: 412-835-1155 • Fax: 412-833-3952
Saint Louise School Office: 412-835-0600 • Fax: 412-835-2898
Youth Ministry Office: 412-833-5757
PARISH STAFF
Father Joseph Sioli
Pastor
Father Daniele Vallecorsa, STL
Parochial Vicar
Deacon William F. Strathmann
Permanent Deacon
Sr. M. Faith Balawejder, CSSF
Pastoral Associate
MASS SCHEDULE
Monday−Friday
7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
Mr. Michael Buechel
Maintenance Supervisor
Mr. Gregory Fincham
Music Director
Mrs. Beth Guzowski
Bookkeeper
SACRAMENTAL LIFE
Baptism
Sundays following the 12:30 p.m. Mass.
Please call the Parish Office to schedule.
Pre-Baptism instruction (best between
the 5th and 7th month of pregnancy) is
required. A one-hour class for both
parents is offered at Saint Louise.
Marriage
Arrangements must be made with the
parish priest at least six months prior to
the anticipated celebration.
Sacrament of the Sick
Holy Days
See Schedule in Bulletin
Mrs. Lisa Osterhaus
Director of Stewardship
The parish priests are available for
home visitation for the Sacraments of
the Eucharist, Confession and
Anointing of the Sick. Eucharistic
Ministers are available on Sundays
following the 9:00 a.m. Mass for
distribution of the Holy Communion.
To arrange for a visit please call the
parish office.
CONFESSIONS
Ms. Renee Pollice
Office Manager
Bulletin Deadline
Saturday
9:00 a.m., and
6:00 p.m. (Sunday Vigil Mass)
Sunday
7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.,
12:30 p.m., and 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Mr. Ken Klase
School Principal
Mrs. Marcella Lantzman
Church Sacristan
Mrs. Loretta Uhlmann
Director of Religious Education
Mr. Jason Zych
Youth Minister
Articles for the bulletin must be
submitted in writing 10 days prior to
publication.
Lift Up Your Hearts
This week, on the feast day of the Immaculate
Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Pope Francis
will solemnly open the Holy Door of St. Peter’s
Basilica and, with this gesture, the Extraordinary Year
of Mercy. As we begin this special Jubilee Year we
can understand it in continuity with the ministry of
John the Baptist—whose voice cried out in the desert,
“Prepare the way of the Lord.”
The very idea of the holy door as a place of
pilgrimage joined with the Jubilee Year lays out a path
for us to approach the Lord Jesus, most especially
through the ministry of the Church. John called the
people of Israel to meet the coming Messiah by being
baptized in the waters of the Jordan River, reminding
them that God is always faithful to His people whom
He led across the Jordan to inherit the land he
promised them. Entering into the Church through our
Baptism, we gain the great privilege of calling God our
Father and become heirs to His Kingdom. Through
the Eucharist, and in a particular way through the
sacrament of Penance, Jesus is present to show us the
Father’s mercy as a way of helping us on our way,
making our path toward Him straight.
Perhaps the image of the holy door will inspire us to
continue to journey toward the Father with confidence,
trusting especially in His patience and mercy. May it
also serve as a reminder of our place in God’s plan to
lead others to Him, inviting them to know Christ
through His Church.
Yours in Christ,
Fr. Joe
“Mercy is the very foundation of the Church’s life.
Mercy becomes a criterion for ascertaining who the
Father’s true children are. Wherever the Church is
present, the mercy of the Father must be evident.
Wherever there are Christians, everyone should find
an oasis of mercy.”
-Pope Francis, in Misericordiae Vultus
Holy Day of Obligation
Mass Schedule for the
Immaculate Conception of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
(Holy Day of Obligation)
Monday, December 7— Vigil 4:00pm
Tuesday, December 8—6:45am, 9:00am,
12:00pm & 7:00pm
Mass Intentions
Monday, December 7 Saint Ambrose
Is 35:1-10; Ps 85; Lk 5:17-26
7:00am David Baker (The Bodner Family)
9:00am Samuel D’Amico (Bill & Ruth Coyle)
4:00pm Vigil: Eva Bucci (Ron & Joyce Koerner)
6:45pm Holy Hour (Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet)
Tuesday, December 8
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38
6:45am Matilda Young (Bill & Pat Gallagher)
8:30am Morning Prayer
9:00am Andrew Kolesar (Family)
12:00pm John Abruzzino (Angela Abruzzino)
7:00pm Christine Dillon (The Fogarty Family)
Wednesday, December 9 Saint Juan Diego
Is 40:25-31; Ps 103; Mt 11:28-30
7:00am Mabel K. Weitzel (John Weitzel)
9:00am Mary R. Petras (Tony & Nancy Betz)
8:00pm Rosary for Peace
Thursday, December 10
Is 41:13-20; Ps 145; Mt 11:11-15
7:00am Rosalia Billante Swarmer (Anna & Ed Dunlap)
9:00am Rebecca Petrosky (L) (Godparents)
7:00pm DeMarillac Guild Mass
Friday, December 11 Saint Damasus I
Is 48:17-19; Ps 1; Mt 11:16-19
7:00am Murphy Irwin (Dad, Mom, Kaitlin & Deric)
9:00am Bob Larkin (Pat, Colleen, Bria, & Quinn)
Saturday, December 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe
Zec 2:14-17; Jdt 13; Lk 1:26-38
9:00am Louis Piconi (Barbara Piconi)
After Mass Mother of Perpetual Help Novena
6:00pm Anne Lipinsky (Irene Koestner & Family)
Sunday, December 13 Third Sunday of Advent
Zep 3:14-18a; Is 12; Phil 4:4-7; Lk 3:10-18
7:30am People of the Parish
9:00am Lucia Budau (The Grigore Family)
11:00am Lily & Benny Fiori (Grandchildren)
12:30pm Rosalia & Nunzio Billante (Anna & Ed Dunlap)
4:30pm Al Jason (Phil & Joan & Family)
School Notes
Saint Louise de Marillac School; a culture of
high achievement fostered in faith,
knowledge and discipline. Currently our
school serves 500 students in grades K-8.
We would love to add your child to our
school. Tuition assistance is available! If
you would like to set up a tour with Mr. Klase, the school
Principal or are interested in registering your child at
Saint Louise de Marillac School, please contact the school
office at 412-835-0600 or visit us at stlouiseschoolpa.org.
Saint Louise de Marillac School Calendar
Advent Evening for Families
6:30-7:30pm
“Welcome the Child” Service
Project Begins—benefits
Angel’s Place
LeGras
Hall
Advent Prayer Service 8:30am
Gym
Reconciliation Grades 4, 7, 8
Church
Tue. 12/8
9am All School Liturgy
Church
Wed. 12/9
Reconciliation Grades 3, 5, 6
1pm
Church
Thur. 12/10
Band Concert 1pm
Band Concert 7pm
Gym
Cafeteria
Sun. 12/6
Mon. 12/7
School Highlights of the Week
Congratulations Honors Band Students
Congratulations to Becky Mack and Dabria DiCenso
who have been selected for the South District Diocesan
Honors Band. Among the thirteen flute students who
auditioned Thursday night, Becky earned sixth chair and
Dabria earned first chair. The band, which is made up of
students from Catholic schools across the southern part of
the diocese, will perform a special concert in February.
Saint Louise Men’s Retreat
Thinking about New Year’s resolutions; why not do
something concrete to improve your relationship with our
Lord and those you love. Consider a weekend get-away at
Saint Paul Monastery on Friday-Sunday, February 19-21,
2016 for the annual Saint Louise Men’s Retreat. Contact
Rich Lynch at (412) 841-4851 for details.
“Don’t forget your Pittsburgh Catholic
Newspaper, a weekly gift to you from our parish
for your enjoyment!”
SCHEDULE CHANGE
Eucharistic Adoration, the Rosary
and Confessions will not be held
on Tuesday, December 8.
Night of Worship at Saint Louise
Night of Worship on Friday,
December 11 at
Saint Louise de Marillac Church
Join us from 7:00-8:30pm for an evening of
contemporary Praise and Worship music
(K-Love 98.3FM type music). There will
also be Eucharistic Adoration during the
evening and confessions will be available.
A light reception will follow in the lower
level of the church. Everyone is invited to
attend, from young children to senior citizens and everyone
in between!
Please contact Jason Zych, Youth Minister with any
questions.
Parish Nurse Ministry
Healthy Habit #12 - Family and Friends: The holidays
are upon us, a time to gather with family and friends, to
share prayer and worship, good food, and provide
opportunities for love and support. Strong connections can
enhance good health too! Dozens of studies have shown
that people who have satisfying relationships with family,
friends, and their community are happier, have fewer health
problems, and live longer.
Conversely, a relative lack of social ties is associated with
depression and later-life cognitive decline, as well as with
increased mortality. One study, which examined data from
more than 309,000 people, found that lack of strong
relationships increased the risk of premature death from all
causes by 50% — an effect on mortality risk roughly
comparable to smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day, and
greater than obesity and physical inactivity.
Around the holidays, it’s easy to get caught up in the
business of the season and perhaps lose track of their
deeper purpose: providing an opportunity for people to
come together. Of course, not all forms of holiday
conviviality are health-promoting – such as eating and
drinking excessively. Likewise, social contacts don’t
always enhance our well-being – family conflicts for
example. So, during this busy season, take time to foster
your most meaningful relationships, using our best example
as lived in the person of Jesus Christ.
Religious Education
Sharing the GOOD NEWS: As we take the fir st steps in this new Chur ch year , Pope Fr ancis has blessed us naming
this the “Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy.” It is a profound opportunity for us to prepare ourselves for the second coming of
Christ. In the Gospel writings of Luke, we hear proclaimed, “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight His paths…..all
flesh shall see the Salvation of God.” The Holy Father tells us, “Throughout the history of humanity, God will always be the
One who is present, close, provident, holy, and merciful. This Advent is the time for ALL people to prepare to celebrate the
Incarnation. God has come and dwelt among us! Let us prayerfully open ourselves to experience God’s mercy, and plan to
participate in the Sacrament of Penance before Christmas. Then we can truly welcome Christ in our hearts and recognize
His presence every day…
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Class Schedule for December: Regularly scheduled classes will be held the week of
December 7, 9, and 10; as well as December 14, 16, and 17. PLEASE NOTE = If you and your family were unable to
participate in the Sacrament of Penance last week, opportunities are available throughout the month of December, here at
Saint Louise: Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30p.m., Saturdays from 11:30 to 12:30p.m., and Friday, December 11 at the
Festival of Praise, from 7:00 to 8:30p.m. The Diocese of Pittsburgh is offering many opportunities for the Sacrament as
well. Just check diopitt.org Homepage. The carousel shows the tab, “Parish Events Planned for A dvent & Christmas” as
well as The Light is On for Y ou event throughout the region. Many opportunities to experience God’s love, forgiveness and
mercy are offered. Have a very blessed Advent.
Home School Family Session: The next session for Unit #2 Assessment will be held on Thur sday, December 10, 2015,
from 4:00p.m. to 6:00p.m. in the School Cafeteria. Please enter the doors at the back of the school building. If you have
further questions, please contact the Religious Education Center at 412-835-1155. May our loving God continue to bless
you and your family.
FIRST EUCHARIST PARENT MEETING: Monday, January 11, at 7:00p.m. in LeGras Hall. ALL parent(s)/
guardians of children who will be participating in First Reconciliation and First Eucharist in 2016, are cordially invited to an
important Sacramental Preparation Meeting. The gathering will offer an opportunity for prayer, reflection and information
sharing, so that you may actively participate in preparing your child for these holy encounters with Jesus. Schedules for the
sacramental celebrations will be determined at that time. Please mark your new calendars with this information. If you
have
questions,
please
call
or
e-mail
the
Religious
Education
Center:
412-835-1155
or
[email protected] We look forward to seeing everyone on the 11th.
2nd Week of ADVENT Family Prayer: Come, Lord Jesus! Come quickly! Blessed ar e You, Lor d, God of all
Creation, in the darkness and in the light. Blessed are You in our living and our sharing. Blessed are You as we wait in
joyful hope for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ. For the Kingdom, the power and the glory are Yours, now and
forever. Amen. (LTP publishing)
Baptismal Preparation
Parents wishing to have their child baptized
who have never taken the Baptism Preparation
Class should do so. Classes ar e fr ee of
charge and no reservations are required.
The next class is Sunday, December 6 at
6:00pm in the Bishop Leonard Room.
Rest In Peace
Catherine Daniels, aunt of Ginger of Eisenbeis
Young Adult Ministry
Come join South Hills Alive, a Young
Adult Ministry for those in their 20s
and 30s, for Church and Chow. We
will be attending the 7:00pm Mass
on December 8th to celebrate the Feast of
the Immaculate Conception at Saint Louise de Marillac
Church. We will then grab dinner together at Al's Cafe
after.
Click the QR code to find us on Facebook
where you will find a complete listing of our
events and uplifting posts to lead you closer to
Catholic community. Also, follow us on
Twitter @southhillsalive or contact Lori Farnsworth
at [email protected] for more details.
Stewardship
Date
Offertory*
Budget
November 22 $24,872.31 $27,500.00
November 29 $25,594.33 $27,500.00
*includes electronic giving
Advent Candles
Over/Under
$-2,627.69
$-1,905.67
Retirement Fund for Religious: $16,690.00
Bulletin Advertisement
Thank you Bulletin Ad Sponsors! Help Still Needed
Mike McAleer from Liturgical Publications, our bulletin
publisher, was with us this past week securing advertisers
for our Bulletin. We would like to thank all of the
advertisers who have generously committed to the Bulletin
for this year! We still have space available and humbly ask
that you consider advertising your business or
remembering a loved one in our weekly bulletin.
Our parish bulletin is one of our main communication tools
to our parish members. It provides inspirational words from
Father, Mass intentions, news, and events for the week
ahead. We are thankful that this crucial communication
piece is provided to our parish at no cost thanks to the
generous advertising support of our parishioners and
community-minded businesses. Please let us know if you
can help. Sponsors of our bulletin recognize the
tremendous value of connecting with our church family,
who in turn respond by supporting our sponsors!
If you would like to advertise in the weekly bulletin, please
contact Mike McAleer at 412-855-8013 or via email to
[email protected]. Thank you!
Experience God’s Mercy
Experience God’s Mercy this
Advent: The Light is Still On
for You! Consider making a
commitment this Advent to
experience the healing grace of
God’s forgiveness and love.
This Advent on the evening of
December 9, from 6:00 to 9:00pm, r ediscover the
healing power of the Sacrament of Reconciliation at any
Catholic parish in the Diocese. If you've been away for a
long time, don't worry. We'll leave the light on for you...
Visit www.diopitt.org/lightstillon for more information.
Got Advent Candles? Saint Louise de
Marillac School students are selling
Advent Candle Bundles which include
weekly prayers for your family to pray
together around your Advent Wreath.
These bundles also make a lovely,
ready-wrapped hospitality gift to
friends and family and all profits will
be donated to Saint Anthony School Programs which aid
students in kindergarten through age 21 with Down
Syndrome, autism, and other special needs. Currently, there
is a matching gift offer which will double the funds we
raise! Help us make an Advent gift to this wonderful
Pittsburgh organization!
Candle bundles may be purchased from either the Saint
Louise Parish Office or the School Office. Our stock is
limited, so don’t delay! Price: $8.00. Have a Blessed
Advent!
Tuesday Morning Prayer
Pray Morning Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours
Tuesdays at 8:30am. In anticipation of the coming of our
Lord Jesus Christ, please join us this Advent Season for the
praying of Psalms with Scriptural proclamation and
intercessions. The Liturgy of the Hours is connected to the
sacrifice of the Eucharist as Morning Prayer both prepares
and flows from the Mass. Marked booklets are provided
which are very easy to follow.
Needleart Club
De Marillac Guild Needlearts Club will be meeting on the
second Sunday of each month at 1:30pm in LeGras Parish
Center conference room. You are encouraged to bring your
own needlework (cross stitch, embroidery, canvas work,
knitting, crocheting, etc.) projects to work on. We meet to
enjoy each other’s company while we sit, talk and
stitch. For more information, contact Colleen Brennan
at [email protected].
Volunteer Income Tax Preparers
Volunteer Income Tax Preparers Needed: The IRS
(VITA) has a mission doing free income tax returns for
people of all ages with modest income. The IRS provides
training, certification and continuing support. For
information contact Bernie Grimes at 412 841-1151.
For reliable Catholic news: www.ncregister.com.
There is also an app for mobile phones.
Meetings for the Week
Today
Sew I May Serve
12:00pm LeGras Conference Room
Life Night
5:30pm LeGras Conference Room
Baptismal Preparation
6:00pm Bishop Leonard Room
Men’s Basketball
8:00pm Gymnasium
Monday, December 7
Morning Glory
9:30am Bishop Leonard Room
Ladies of Charity
1:00pm LeGras Conference Room
Boy Scouts
6:30pm LeGras 1,2,3
Knights of Columbus
7:00pm Bishop Leonard Room
Tuesday, December 8
Guild Retreat
8:00am Bishop Leonard Room
Catholic Wm’s Fellowship 7:00pm LeGras Conference Room
Wednesday, December 9
Divine Mercy Ministry
9:30am LeGras 1
Bible Study
9:30am LeGras Conference Room
RCIA
6:30pm LeGras Conference Room
Thursday, December 10
Book Club
9:00am LeGras Conference Room
Good Old Boys
12:00pm LeGras 3
DeMarillac Guild
7:00pm Bishop Leonard Room
Bible Study
7:00pm LeGras Conference Room
Friday, December 11
Charismatic Prayer Group 7:00pm Church
Saturday, December 12
Catholic Men’s
7:45am LeGras Conference Room
Fellowship
Sunday, December 13
Respect Life Meeting
10:00am Bishop Leonard Room
Needleart Club
1:30pm LeGras Conference Room
Life Night
5:30pm Youth Ministry Room
Men’s Basketball
8:00pm Gymnasium
Youth Ministry
Youth Ministry
Please join us on Tuesday, December 8 for our next Pray
and Play! Pray and Play is every Tuesday from 7:009:00pm and includes a bible study, time for fun, food and
fellowship! This event is open to all students who are
entering grades 9-12.
Life Night
Join us on Sunday, December 13 for our next Life Night!
Life Nights will go from 5:30-7:30pm on Sundays
throughout the school year. All teens in grades 9-12 are
invited to participate in these awesome gatherings with
their peers.
Middle School
Middle School Youth Ministry will be meeting on
Wednesday, December 16 from 6:00–7:00pm in the Youth
Room at LeGras Parish Center. This will be a time of
making new friends, playing games, eating pizza, and a
study of the upcoming Sunday Gospel! There is no need to
sign up so just bring a friend and show up on December 16.
(Please note that these meetings will take place bi-weekly,
however, the following one will be on January 6).
Ministry of Prayer
Ministers of Prayer ar e asked to pr ay for :
Kimberly Rehak, Barbara Sasser, Ross
Stumpf, John Way and Ed M. Tomkowitz.
To request prayers or to remove a name, please
call Philly Sysak, 412-853-1151.
*Note: Prayers continue after names are removed.
Giving Tree
Mary’s Prayer Garden
Thank you for supporting the Giving
Tree project. You will make so
many people smile and rejoice this
season because of your goodness
and generosity. ALL GIFTS ARE
DUE
BY
THIS
SUNDAY,
DECEMBER 6 AT 4:30 P.M.
Please PROMPTLY return the gift wrapped or unwrapped
(follow instructions on the tag )WITH THE TAG
ATTACHED to LeGras Parish Center Social Ministry
Office. Gifts need to be delivered on time to various
organizations since they often give the gifts at their planned
events. If you cannot get the gift here on time, please email
Sr. Faith or call 412-833-1240 so that we know when the
gift will be coming.
Gerry Till (Suzanne & Al Czapik)
Special Intention
Suzette Cronin (De Mar illac Guild)
Bernie Hanna (Ron & Car ole Cor tes)
M/M Anthony & Rose Vitto (Family)
M/M Michael & Florence Shubosky (Family)
M/M Anthony & Lena Antinozzi (Family)
M/M Allan & Ada Cargill (Family)
Mr. Russell Cargill (Family)
Mr. Timothy Cargill (Family)
Michael Cargill (Family)
Christmas Trees for Sale
Immaculate Conception Retreat
Saint Louise Boy Scout Troop 4
are selling Christmas Trees now
through December 19 in the upper
parking lot next to the LeGras
Parish Center. A variety of trees
will be available. We will be
selling the trees every weeknight
from 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Saturday
9:00am – 9:00pm and Sunday
noon – 9:00pm. This is our major fund raiser for the year
and all members of Troop 4 wish to thank you for your
generous support of our program.
The Guild will host a retreat on Wednesday, December 8th,
the feast honoring the Immaculate Conception of Mary.
Father Angelus Shaughnessy, OFM, will be the Retreat
Master. It will be held in the Bishop Leonard Room starting
at 9:00 AM. Mass will be celebrated at 12:00 in the church.
Father Angelus will hear confessions before and after mass.
A beverage and light snack will be provided for those
attending the Retreat. Cost - $5.00. Please use the form
below to register. ALL ARE WELCOME!
Newly Baptized
Gianna Lily Epps, daughter of
Jeffrey & Kelly Wheeler Epps
Ryan Anthony Mascaro, son of
Jeffrey & Michelle Asti Mascaro
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION RETREAT
DECEMBER 8TH - 9:00 AM
Name__________________________________________
Phone number _________________________________
Cost - $5.00. Drop this form and your check in the
collection basket or church office, or mail to the church:
Eric Leonard Paske, son of
Justin & Gina Longo Paske
Saint Louise de Marillac
c/o DeMarillac Guild
320 McMurray Road
Pittsburgh PA 15241
Clara Marie Pokrifka, daughter of
Daniel & Anne Klein Pokrifka
For more information contact: Dorothy Holden (412-8316216) or Suzanne McNally (724-260-0099).
Daniel James Wilson, son of
Jay & Colette Janiak Wilson
Respect Life News
Please pray for these children, their parents
and godparents.
Class of 1966 Reunion
The Saint Basil High School
Class of 1966 is approaching
the 50th anniversary of their
graduation. A two day reunion
is being planned for June 3,
2016 and June 4, 2016. If you
have not received your informational packet please contact
Diane (Hess) Tierno at 412-884-9549 or email your name,
address, telephone number and email address to
[email protected]
Caroling: The Respect Life Committee will be visiting
the residents at the Bethel Park Manor Care at 60 Highland
Road in Bethel Park on December 12th at 3:00pm to spread
Christmas cheer through Christmas caroling. All members
of Saint Louise Parish are invited to participate. To confirm
your availability to attend or for questions, please email
[email protected] or call Andy Lucas at 330-5900343.
March for Life 2016: Please mar k your calendar s for
the 2016 March for Life which will take place on January
22, 2016. Saint Louise has two coach buses chartered to
provide roundtrip transportation to our parishioners. All
eighth graders from Saint Louise School along with our
CCD student’s eighth grade and higher can attend without a
parent. The eighth grade bus will include chaperones.
Students below grade eight can attend with a parent. Please
contact Jim Kohler at 412-512-3193 or email at
[email protected] with questions or to register.
Reservations are on a first come basis.
December RLC Meeting will take place on December
13, 2015 immediately after the 9:00am Mass. We will meet
in the Bishop Leonard Room.
On Mission for The Church Alive!
Father of Mercy,
as we journey
On Mission for The Church Alive!,
endow us with your gifts of collaboration,
courage and compassion.
Help us to fulfill the mission of Jesus and
His Church through vibrant parishes and
effective ministries.
Raise up selfless, energetic leaders to serve the
Church in fidelity and with care.
May we, the Church of Pittsburgh in
Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Greene, Lawrence
and Washington Counties,
be sustained and strengthened by your grace.
Help us to learn Jesus,
to love Jesus
and to live Jesus.
Hekima Place Christmas Concert
On Saturday, December 12, the fifth
Annual Christmas Concert will be held
at Saint Thomas More Church, Bethel
Park, at 7:30pm. Please come and enjoy
live Christmas music with refreshments
to follow. There will be a free will
offering to benefit the children of
Hekima Place, a home for orphaned and abused girls in
Kenya, Africa.
Bereavement Retreat
Sooner or later grief comes to all of us. We find ourselves
unprepared for the wide range of emotions and reactions we
feel as we undertake the mourning journey. Each person
grieves differently. Brother Andre Mathieu, C.P. offers
hope and encouragement by gently demonstrating the
importance of dealing with grief in a healthy way, both
emotionally and spiritually. This retreat will offer a
prayerful and nurturing environment to reflect on the
dynamics of grief and loss in the context of Christian
spirituality.
Hear this prayer and grant it through
Place: Saint Paul Retreat Center,
148 Monastery Avenue, South Side, 15203
Jesus Christ our Lord,
Date: Friday, December 11 to Sunday, December 13
with the help of
Time: 6:00pm Friday (Dinner) through 12:00pm Sunday.
our dear Blessed Mother,
Suggested Offering: $185.00 ($50.00 deposit required)
under the mantle of her love,
To register, please call Saint Paul Retreat Center
at 412-381-7676.
Amen.
PLEA Respite Care
Parish Office Hours
M,T,W,TH
8:00am-7:30pm
Friday
8:00am-5:00pm
Saturday
9:00am-3:00pm
Sunday
8:00am-2:00pm
For holiday hours please consult the bulletin.
Do you have time to offer love and understanding to a child
with special needs? Become a Specialized Childcare
provider. Call PLEA for details: 412-243-3464. PLEA
Respite Care is a program for families of children with
special needs like autism and other behavioral health
challenges. There are many families who could greatly
benefit from this program who are unable to take care of
basic family and person needs due to the need to be at home
with their special needs child(ren).
DIOCESAN VICTIM ASSISTANCE
HOTLINE: 1-888-808-1235
Altar Servers, Lectors/Commentators, Eucharistic
Ministers, Ushers: Jason Zych, 412-833-1010
Athletic Director: Joe Luvara, 412-257-2319
Baptism Preparation: Sue Walsh, 724-745-8338
Bible Study: Mary Campbell, 412-257-2789
Thursday A.M. Bible Study: Rita Liebegott 724-514-7471
Book Club: Kathy Zukowski, 412-831-6982
Bowling: Esther Hartsell, 412-831-0703
Boy Scouts: Tom O’Brien, 412-854-3153
Catholic Men’s Fellowship (Sat): Rich Lynch, 412-220-7813
Catholic Scripture Study: [email protected]
Catholic Women’s Fellowship: Diana Swank, 412-860-6488
Parish Ministries and Organizations
Charismatic Prayer: Lee Matelan, 412-833-4760
Children’s Liturgy of the Word: 412-835-1155
De Marillac Women’s Guild:
Suzanne McNally 724-260-0099
Dignity Robes: Karen Radu, 724-969-4190
Girl Scouts: Colleen Michalski, 724-941-8229
Good Old Boys: Sam Trentadue, 412-833-7869
Knights of Columbus: Ryan McNamara, 412-360-9402
Ladies of Charity: Pat Vogel, 724-260-0508
Parish Staff
Parish Office: 412-833-1010
Father Joseph Sioli, Pastor
[email protected]
Father Daniele Vallecorsa, STL, Parochial Vicar
[email protected]
Deacon William F. Strathmann, Permanent Deacon
[email protected]
Mr. Michael Buechel, Maintenance Supervisor
[email protected]
Mr. Gregory Fincham, Music Director
[email protected]
Mrs. Beth Guzowski, Bookkeeper
[email protected]
Mrs. Nikki Konyk, Advancement & Development Secretary
[email protected]
Mrs. Marcella Lantzman, Church Sacristan
[email protected]
Ms. Gerre Lorincy, Assistant Secretary
[email protected]
Mrs. Jean McGarvey, Assistant Secretary
[email protected]
Men’s Fish Fry Club: Bill Luckasevic, 412-835-5103
Mrs. Lisa Osterhaus, Director of Stewardship
[email protected]
Men’s Golf League: Dave Zimba, 412-337-6860 or
[email protected]
Moms & Tots: Lisa Weber, [email protected]
Ms. Renee Pollice, Office Manager
[email protected]
New Beginnings: Norma Derrick, 412-221-4779
Nocturnal Adoration: Denny Costello, 412-714-4622
Parish Nurse Ministry: Kathy Bonessi, 412-220-4438
Prayer Shawl Ministry: Rose Russell, 412-833-7192
Pre-Cana: Julie Cugini, [email protected]
Quilters: Bernie Fix, 412-833-0722
RCIA: Rebecca Pettigrew, [email protected]
Respect Life: Jim Kohler, 412-512-3193 or
[email protected]
Retreats: Men-Rich Lynch, 412-220-7813
Women-Kathy Bonessi, [email protected]
Substance Addiction Ministry: Mike Hensler 412-833-1524
or [email protected]
Sew I May Serve: Hannah Wilding, [email protected]
Thurs. Morning Prayer Group: Marie Byrne, 412-257-4733
Wedding Coordinators: Karen Radu, 724-969-4190
Welcome Ministry:
Charlene Plachecki, [email protected]
Mrs. Virginia Rockenstein, Receptionist
Pastoral Associate Office: 412-833-1240
Sr. M. Faith Balawejder, CSSF, Pastoral Associate
[email protected]
School Phone: 412-835-0600
Mr. Ken Klase, School Principal
[email protected]
Mrs. Christine Makowski, School Secretary
[email protected]
Religious Education Office: 412-835-1155
Mrs. Loretta Uhlmann, Director of Religious Education
[email protected]
Mrs. Lisa Ruggieri, Religious Education Secretary
[email protected]
Mrs. Nancy Beaver, Religious Education Receptionist
[email protected]
Youth Ministry Office: 412-833-5757
Mr. Jason Zych, Youth Minister
[email protected]