Saint Bernadette

Saint Bernadette
245 Azalea Drive • Monroeville, PA
June 17, 2012
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
PARISH STAFF
Reverend Anthony Gargotta, Pastor
[email protected]
Deacon Michael W. Kelly, Director of Evangelization
[email protected]
Mrs. Kathleen A. Klocek, Pastoral Associate
[email protected]
Mrs. Michele Mullen, Business Manager
[email protected]
Mrs. Marlene V. Kopper, Director of Religious Education
[email protected]
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
Sr. Carol Arch, C.S.J., Elementary School Principal
[email protected]
We of St. Bernadette Parish, are a Eucharistic Community,
created by the Father, nourished by the Lord and led by the Holy
Spirit. We are to be the eyes, ears, hands and heart of Christ,
living by His example, sharing the Good News in Word and deed.
Ms. Lauren Gates, Youth Minister
[email protected]
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturdays: 8:30 AM & 5PM
Sundays: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM
12:00 Noon, 7:00 PM
Children’s Liturgy of the Word:
In Church at 10:00 AM Mass.
Daily:
Monday 9:30 AM, 7:00 PM
Tuesday & Thursday at 7:15 AM
Wednesdays & Fridays 7:15 AM & 9:30 AM
Holy Days:
See Schedule in Bulletin
PARISH PHONES
Parish Office………………………..…412.373.0050
Pastoral Associate………………….…412.373.7588
Religious Education Office .……….…412.373.1797
School Office………………….……….412.372.7255
Lourdes Center......................................412.843.0668
Convent……………………….……….412.372.7263
Biedenbach Hall………………………412.372.7516
Parish Office Fax………..………….…412.374.8113
School Office Fax…………..………….412.372.7649
Parish Office Email……. [email protected]
School Office Email…… [email protected]
Bulletin Announcements…... [email protected]
Bulletin announcements due by Noon on Mondays.
Parish Website……………….… www.stbrnadet.org
PRAYER CHAIN: Call Mercedes at 724.327.5450
Mr. Joshua Bandish, Director of Music Ministries
[email protected]
Ms. Anne Meynor, Parish Secretary
[email protected]
Mrs. Francine Pochciol, School Secretary
[email protected]
Mr. Tim Jacob, Maintenance Supervisor
[email protected]
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SACRAMENT OF PENANCE: Saturday: After the 8:30 AM
and the 5:00 PM Masses. Monday: After the 7:00 PM
Mass.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Baptisms are celebrated every
Sunday of the month at 1:15 PM. Pre-Baptismal Seminar—
The last Monday of every month at 7:00 PM. Please call
the Parish Office to reserve dates for both the PreBaptismal Seminar and your child’s Baptism.
RCIA PROCESS/SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION FOR ADULTS:
Inquiry Sessions for those interested in becoming Catholic
are held weekly.
Call the Parish Office for more
information.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Weddings should be arranged
at least six months prior to the anticipated date. Call the
Parish Office to make an appointment to assist you in
beginning this sacrament.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Will take place the first Sunday
of each Month immediately after the 12 Noon Mass.
ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Happy Father's Day
A Dad is a person who is loving and kind,
And often he knows what you have on your mind.
He's someone who listens, suggests, and defends.
A dad can be one of your very best friends!
He's proud of your triumphs, but when things go wrong,
A dad can be patient and helpful and strong.
In all that you do, a dad's love plays a part.
There's always a place for him deep in your heart.
And each year that passes, you're even more glad,
More grateful and proud just to call him your dad!
Thank you, Dad….
for listening and caring, for giving and sharing,
but, especially, for just being you!
Happy Father's Day.
Ben Garness Eagle Scout project.
I am sure that by now you have seen the wall and the new plants on the left as you enter the driveway to the
property. This was Ben’s Eagle Scout project, to beautify that area. Ben is now away at a summer camp, but the
few pieces he has left to finish the project will be done towards the end of the summer when he returns. Thank
you Ben for your hard work and for contributing to the beauty of our property.
Nathan Condrac Eagle Scout
Congratulations to Nathan for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout which he received last weekend; and again
we’d like to thank him for the work he did at our parish.
Habitat for Humanity
Next week our group of young people from St. Bernadette and North American Martyrs will be
heading to Ohio to work with Habitat for Humanity and helping people in need. Please keep this
group in your prayers as well as those they will be ministering to with their work.
This past week in one of my weekday homilies I shared a prayer of the Holy Spirit which I use daily. I was asked
by a few people at that Mass to share it for all in the bulletin for you to pray for the Holy Spirit to guide you daily
in your lives.
Come Holy Spirit into my heart that I may see the things which are of God. Come Holy Spirit into my mind
that I may know the things that are of God. Come Holy Spirit into my soul that I may belong only to God.
Sanctify all that I think, say, and do that all will be for the Glory of God. Amen
Peace of Christ,
Fr. Tony
ST. BERNADETTE PARISH
MONROEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
JUNE 17, 2012
Saint Bernadette Lazarus Choir is in Great
Need of New Members
The choir, made up of volunteers, sings at parish
funerals, providing a comforting sign of solidarity
with the families who are experiencing a loss. If
you have time during the morning hours, whether you are
retired, work at home, a college student or student on
summer break, please consider joining this important
ministry. Everyone is welcome. The choir rehearses prior to
the funeral mass. For more information contact Josh
Bandish,
Director
of
Music
Ministries
at
[email protected] or 412.373.0050 extension 217.
MASS INTENTIONS AVAILABLE There are still plenty of
daily dates and times available in the 2012 MASS Book if
you would like to schedule intentions (there are no Sunday
or Holy Day intentions left). Even if you already scheduled
intentions for this year, you may come to the Parish Office
and schedule additional ones. We do ask that you come to
the office to do this in person. The stipend for Masses is
set by the Diocese of Pittsburgh and that amount is still
$10 each.
Fathers everywhere, we honor you and wish to say
may God’s blessing be with you, In a special way
today!
To provide for the needs of the aged poor, Saint Jeanne
Jugan, founder of the Little Sisters of the Poor, walked the
roads of Brittany seeking alms. Knocking on doors, she
asked for money and gifts in kind—whatever was needed for
her poor. THE LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR will be at
our doors next weekend, June 23-24 to ask your help in
supporting their home for the aged in Pittsburgh. Please be
generous.
Next weekend, June 23-24, our diocese will take up the
Peter’s Pence Collection which provides the Holy Father
with the funds he needs to carry out his most important
charitable works. The proceeds benefit the most
disadvantaged: victims of war, oppression, and natural
disasters. Through your generosity, we can cast the
peace of Christ upon the world.
Please consider having the Rosa Mystica
Statute visit your home for a week beginning
June 3—August 19. Please contact Donna
Kozusko at 412.373.2067 to make your
reservation.
BAPTISMS
Cole Sawyer Lichtenfels,
Son of Joseph & Jill (Sankovitch) Lichtenfels
Kayla Ann Morford
Daughter of Justin & Christine (Ayres) Morford
Monday 6/18
DEATHS
Joan Fairchok
Wife of Peter; Mother of Diane (Dan) Pavlik & Wally (Rose)
Fairchok; Grandmother of Kristy, Jim & Alex
John Ivanco, Jr.
Brother of Michael; Father of Jean (James) Cook, Susan
Davies & Mark (Annette) Ivanco
BANNS OF MARRIAGE
III—Julie Apel & Damian Paccio
II—James Matthews & Cassandra Nicastro
OFFERTORY REPORT
Collection
Budget
Over/
Under
Week
5/27/12
$11,580
$15,900
-$4,320
48
To Date
$726,046
$763,200
-$37,154
Envelopes: 534
Tuesday 6/19
Thursday 6/21
1-2:30PM Grief Support– RC
1:30-3PM Vicariate Meeting– LC
6:30-9PM Youth Ministry– BH
6PM Meditation Group– RC
1PM Staff Meeting– RC
KEY:
AR=Art
Room,
BH=Biedenbach
Hall,
BMR=Borchick Mtg Rm, CH=Church, LC=Lourdes
Cafeteria, MR=Music Room, NAM=North American
Martyrs, RC=Rectory Conf. Room SCH= School,
SL=School Library, ATI=Atrium 1, ATII=Atrium 2
SACRAMENTAL VISITS TO THE HOMEBOUND—
Eucharistic Ministers and Parish Staff are available to bring
Communion to the homebound. Just call Deacon Mike
Kelly
at
412-373-0050
or
email
him
at
[email protected].
ELECTRONIC GIVING—Saint Bernadette Parish offers
electronic giving for those of you who wish to have your
contributions transferred electronically to the church’s
account. Sign up on our website, www.stbrnadet.org or
contact the Parish Office for more details.
ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
WINNERS UPDATE
6/9 #533 St. Bernadette
School
6/2 #555 St. Bernadette
School
Grocery Certificates Sold………………….………....$8,550
Profit….………………………..…………………..….…..$476
Thanks!!!
250 Club Winners:
God, bless all the fathers in the world. Guide them to
be good role models and loving to all their children.
Help them to be a father like You are. Give them grace
and patience to handle situations in a loving way.
Amen.
The next M.C.C. Liturgy will be Friday September, 7.
Genesis of Pittsburgh, Inc. would like
to extend a warm thanks to all of your
parishioners for their support of our
2012 Mothers Day Baby Bottle Drive.
We raised $2340.40 to support our
mission of helping local women &
families in crisis. With your help, we can provide a hand
up for these families that have chosen life and are working
on creating New Beginnings for themselves and their child.
Please refer any expectant parent in need to our services
by having them call 412.766.2693. Thank You! Your
generosity means the world to us!
KEEP SAVING—Please continue to save
Box-tops for Education, Campbell soup UPC
labels, and printer ink cartridges for the
school. We appreciate your support!
Paul Koleske– Prayer Books
Anyone who ordered prayer books from Paul Koleske
during the Parish Mission in March may pick them up
at the Parish Office.
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN
Saint John Fisher—June 25 at 7:00PM please contact
Gale Foster if you would like to attend 412.241.4722
or [email protected]
Other Protecting God’s Children Seminars can be found
at www.diopitt.org. If you have any questions please
contact Marlene Kopper at 412.373.1797 or email at
[email protected].
Sr Hi Youth Group schedule (9--12 grade):
Monday, June 11, 7:30 PM Biedenbach Hall (St. Bernadette)
Doors open at 7:00 PM
Monday, June 18, 7:30 PM Biedenbach Hall (St. Bernadette)
Doors open at 7:00 PM
June 24 -- 29, Habitat for Humanity! NO YOUTH GROUP.
Jr Hi Youth Group schedule (7--8 grade):
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER EVERYONE!! See you all in
August!
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: We are in need of water, and non
perishable food items for our Mission Trip! If anyone can make
food/paper products/monetary donations, please contact
Lauren Gates and leave them in the Parish Office. Thank you
so much!
CEDAR POINT: Reservations are now being taken for the
annual trip to Cedar Point. Any high school youth who will have
finished 8th grade is eligible to attend. The trip will be Thursday
and Friday, July 26/27. The cost of the trip, including the bus,
hotel, tickets to the park for both days, pizza Thursday night
and breakfast Friday morning will be $140.00 per student. A
non-refundable deposit of $20 is due at the time of your
reservation to hold your seat. Full payment must be made by
June 30 (any payments made beyond this date will be
assessed a late fee of $15). We will meet in the church parking
lot at 6:00 AM on Thursday, July 26 and return approximately
1:00 AM Saturday morning, July 28. We will be staying at the
South Shore Inn on Thursday night. Make a reservation by
completing a REGISTRATION FORM and PERMISSION SLIP.
These forms are available via email to [email protected]
or in the Youth Ministry box in the back of the church. Please
direct any questions to Karen at (724) 733-5430. Space is
limited…please make your reservations as soon as possible.
YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY: This Wednesday, June 20, in
Penn Plaza from 7:30 to 9:00 PM. Our topic: "A Biblical Walk
Through the Mass." Our presenter is Grettelyn Nypaver, and
will run about 4 consecutive weeks. All faiths and ages are
welcome!
"If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we
belong to each other." -- Mother Teresa
WELCOME TO ST. BERNADETTE PARISH
So that we might better serve your needs, if any of the
situations below apply to you, please fill out this form and
drop it in the collection basket or mail it to the Parish
Office. Thank you.
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ST. BERNADETTE PARISH
MONROEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
Still looking for something fun for the kids this
summer? It’s not too late to register for God’s Great Earth
Summer Day Camp at Cross Roads Presbyterian Church
in Monroeville. The camp begins on Monday, June 11, and
offers seven full weeks of all day camp for children ages 612. And, unlike many other day camps, THIS camp
provides a good Christian foundation for your kids— with
daily Bible stories, fun prayers and songs, and strong
Christian youth role models. We still have room for you to
come and experience a different kind of camp, filled with
fun, learning, and Spirit! Registration forms are available
on our webpage at CrossRoadsPresbyterian.com, or call
the church office at 412.372.2226 for more information.
The VERIZON PIONEERS
are again reaching out to our
Parish community asking for
help so that they can
assemble health kits for the
homeless shelters. They are
in need of small hotel sample
toiletries of every kind such as soaps,
shampoos,
lotions,
washcloths,
combs,
conditioner, but are especially in need of small
tubes of toothpaste, toothbrushes, and
disposable razors. There are boxes located in
the vestibule of the Church and also at the side
door to make your donations. This is an ongoing
project.
The Sisters of St. Joseph are collaborating with the
Beaver County Humane Society in a fun and worthwhile
event. Join us on August 11, at the Motherhouse, 1020
State Street in Baden for an elegant evening of fine wines,
food pairings and delicious desserts. The TAILS WITH
TASTE event will benefit the Sisters of St. Joseph new Pet
Therapy initiative whose goal is providing healing and
wellness to young and old. The Beaver County Humane
Society is a non-profit organization that depends on
philanthropic support to care for more than 4,000
homeless animals annually. The donations received from
this event will play a critical role in helping the Shelter
meet the county’s changing needs by providing
comprehensive care, community outreach and education
covering animal-centered solutions. Only 300 tickets will
be sold. For additional information or to make a donation,
please contact Christina Thornburg (724) 869.6574 or
[email protected] or register or donate
online at: http://tinyurl.com/tailswithtaste. If you would like
to donate items for the Silent or Basket Raffle Auctions,
please contact Anna Mae Cafasso (724) 869.2214.
JUNE 17, 2012
EUCHARISTIC FESTIVAL OF PRAISE
WITH BISHOP ZUBIK:
We are blessed this year to have three
Priestly Ordinations in our diocese! In
preparation and to support the men being
ordained, Bishop Zubik welcomes you to
join him at the Festival of Praise at St.
Paul Seminary on Thursday, June 28 at 7:30 pm. Bishop
Zubik will be presiding and preaching, seminarians will be
providing music, and there is a reception following. All are
welcome to join us to celebrate the Church Alive! No
RSVP needed. For more info contact [email protected]
Fortnight for Freedom
Catholic Fortnight for Freedom. The U.S. Bishops have
announced a two-week effort of prayer, study. Catechesis
and public action to emphasize both our Catholic and
American heritage of religious liberty. Bishop Zubik is
asking the faithful of our diocese to pray for religious
liberty, to learn about this issue, and to display publicly our
gratitude for the blessing of religious freedom which, as
Pope Benedict XVI has reminded us, is “our first and most
cherished liberty.” Window signs showing support for
Religious Liberty are included in this week’s Pittsburgh
Catholic. Everyone is encouraged to place the sign in a
window at home to keep the flame of religious liberty
burning brightly. Bishop Zubik will begin out diocesan
“Fortnight for Freedom” with Mass at St. Mary of Mercy
downtown on Friday, June 22 at 12 PM. All are welcome.
Visit www.diopitt.org for more information.
Sister Judith, Mother Superior of the Little Sisters of
the Poor, invites you to join them during their 140 year
celebration of serving the elderly of Pittsburgh for a fun
filled afternoon on Saturday July 28, 2012 from 12:00pm to
4:00pm as they host their annual Rock-A-Thon at their
Home along 1028 Benton Avenue, Brighton Heights.
Similar to a walk-a-thon where walkers solicit donations for
each mile walked, all Rockers will solicit sponsors for
specified increments of rocking chair rocking. Rockers of
all ages are welcome. The funds raised from this event will
be used to help purchase a much needed handicapped
accessible van for the transportation of their elderly poor
Residents to appointments and social outings. For
additional information, to register as a Rock-A-Thon
participant or to sponsor a rocker please contact Kathleen
Bowser
at
(412).307.1268
or
[email protected]
or
visit
www.littlesistersofthepoorpittsburgh.org.
The Viking Youth Football camp for boys
entering grades 4 through 9 will be held
Monday, June 25 and Tuesday, June 26
at Central Catholic from 6:00PM-8:00PM.
For more information please contact Mike
Kennedy at 412.334.3886.
ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Liturgies For The Week
June 17-June 24, 2012
SUNDAY—ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
8:00—Gloria Logan– Rob & Cathy Collins
10:00—Santo & Maria DiAnnibale– Mary Jane
12:00—Welfare of the Saint Bernadette Parishioners
7:00pm—Michael DiIorio– Wife, Sandy
MONDAY—WEEDAY
8:50—Morning Prayer
9:30—Agnes Wozniak– Angelo & Evelyn DiPiazza
7:00 pm—Mass of Reparation of Sin– Apostolate of
Reparation
TUESDAY—WEEKDAY
7:15—Rinaldo Policicchio– Tony, Jennifer, Anthony &
Angelo Mauro
9:30—Morning Prayer
7:00pm— Holy Hour
WEDNESDAY—WEEKDAY
7:15—Welfare of Debbie Bennett– Buddy & Casey Sokol
8:50—Morning Prayer
9:30—Donato & Luisa DiGiorgio– Mr. & Mrs. Michael
Grandillo
THURSDAY—ST. ALOYSIUS GONZAGA
7:15—Frank & Irene LaBanz– Family
9:30—Morning Prayer
FRIDAY— WEEKDAY
7:15—Frank Brozek– Mr. & Mrs. Art Silvis
8:50– Morning Prayer
9:30—Peter & Violet Parisi– Ed & Emma Diaz
10:30-Noon—Holy Hour
SATURDAY—WEEKDAY
8:00—Rosary
8:30—Joseph Parise– Wife & Family
5:00pm—Gloria Logan– Robert & Irene Marmo
SUNDAY— THE NATIVITY OF SAINT JOHN THE
BAPTIST
8:00—Welfare of the Saint Bernadette Parishioners
10:00—Charles & Grace Skidmore– Family
12:00—Marie Kach– The Family
7:00pm—Antonio Tozzi– Wife & Family
We reserve the right to make unavoidable changes in the Mass
schedule.
Liturgical Ministers Schedule
Saturday, June 23, 5:00 PM
R. Reinersmann, M. Whalen, L. Damratowski, F. Tartal,
P. Boccardi, L. Biel, C. Gurski, J. Gurski
Commentator Randy Berner Lector Lisa Mears
Altar Servers Jacob Mears, Felicia Moon, Kassie Rihn
Sunday, June 24, 8:00 AM
J. Yakim, L. Hajdukiewicz, D. Clark, C. Bossart, L. Sepp
Commentator Erin Almeter Lector Frank Randazza
Altar Servers Clara, Nicholas & Teddy Almeter
Sunday, June 24, 10:00 AM
M.K. Mariotti, F. Steve, E. McDermott, J. Farr, J. Hildum,
P. Larkin
Commentator Bill Mackowick Lector Joe Hogue
Altar Servers Elizabeth, Benjamin & Zachary Wernert
Sunday, June 24, 12:00 Noon
B. Colcombe, T. Colcombe, P. Coddington, W. Ritter,
K. Horner, C. Horner, S. Hogue, A. Matthews
Commentator Lisa Mears Lector Paul Rossi
Altar Servers Natasha Herald, Noah Chough, Ryan
Parsley
Sunday, June 24, 7:00 PM
P. Rogus, R. Rogus, E. Kulman, D. Marney, V. Wadyko,
L. Lucas, K. O’Toole, J. Burke III, J. Vossen
Commentator Elwyn Hildum Lector Erin Bozicevic
Altar Servers Mark & Frankie Bozicevic, Joseph
Katona
Chances are available at the
Parish Office for a beautiful
hand
made
PENQUIN
QUILT measuring 72” x 94.”
We are grateful to Jean Ryer
for
donating
such
a
gorgeous piece of handiwork
to help our parish. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5.
Drawing will be on Saturday, August 11, the last night
of our Annual Parish Festival. Proceeds benefit our
parish.
Readings for the Week of June 17th, 2012
Sunday
4:26-34
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Ez 17:22-24; Ps 92; 2 Cor 5:6-10; Mk
1 Kgs 21:1-16; Ps 5; Mt 5:38-42
1 Kgs 21:17-29; Ps 51; Mt 5:43-48
2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14; Ps 31; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Sir 48:1-14; Ps 97; Mt 6:7-15
2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20; Ps 132; Mt 6:19
-23; Jer 1:4-10; 1 Pt 1:8-12; Lk 1:5-17
Chr 24:17-25; Ps 89; Mt 6:24-34
Is 49:1-6; Ps 71; Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:5766, 80
Please remember St. Bernadette Parish in your will.
PLEASE REMEMBER these parishioners during
your prayer time, that they may find peace and
healing in the Holy Spirit.
Comfort Quilt
Recipients
Tom Delaney
Paul Decker
Walt Forrest
Ed Griger
Andy Grego
Matthew Jacko
Lee E. Kearney
Marion Krul &
Family
Barbara Mikulich
Florence Moser
Bill & Andrew Puskas
Jean Valla
Florence Sweeney
Paula Titus
Barbara Uniatowski
ABUSE HOTLINE: 800.932.0313
DIOPITT VICTIMS ASSISTANCE: 412.456.3060