October 27, 2019 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Administrator’s Perspective

Father John R. Rushofsky jrushofsky@saintsebastianparish.org Pastor 412 364 8999

Scams It is most unfortunate that there are people in this world who are intent on taking from others for their own personal gain. Morally speaking, this is

called stealing, and in our modern era it is taking place rampantly over electronic media. If these despicable people spent even half as much time in a legitimate enterprise, their life would be far more successful, if not financially then at least as a human being.

Occasionally these scams hit close to home. At least three times in the past year and a half, members of our parishes have received bogus emails from me, asking for some sort of financial assistance, usually gift cards, for someone in need. If you receive such an email, do not even open it, just delete. I would never use this flimsy and impersonal way of requesting assistance.

This sort of thing has become so frequent that in its Friday, October 11 edition, the Pittsburgh Catholic had a front page article about it because so many of us pastors have had this experience and we find it frustrating because it plays on the trust that parish members place in us. We have reported these incidents to the police, but there is little they can do.

It’s noteworthy that this practice has extended into related venues. For example, recently our representative from Diocesan, our bulletin publisher, informed us that some of the businesses and services that advertise on the last pages of this bulletin (thereby providing it to us for free) were receiving phony invoices from someone other that Diocesan (no connection to the Diocese of Pittsburgh). Fortunately this was caught before much damage could be done.

Please be vigilant in your use of electronic media, where there is much potential for the benefit of all, but also the possibility of causing great harm.

Something to think about: “If you want to make peace, you don’t talk to your friends. You talk to your enemies.” - Moshe Dayan

In Other news: At our recent safety and emergency training sessions pro-vided by the Ross and West View police departments, they recommended that we upgrade our first aid capabilities. Thanks to Mark Devlin (Devlin Funeral Home), Rob Schellhaas (Schellhaas Funeral Home) and Joyce For-sythe (Brandt Funeral Home) for their generous contributions to purchase these 50-piece trauma first aid kits….stay tuned for more news….

Neighbors North

Second Collection for Archdiocese for the Military Services

Next weekend, November 2-3, the second collection at all parishes is a National collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Services. This collection will help the Archdiocese for the Military Services and its priests bring the Church’s full range of pastoral services to the men and women in uniform, as well as their families, and patients in the nation’s VA Medical Cen-ters. The Archdiocese receives no government funding. The military does not allow a percent-age of collections in its chapels to go to the military Archdiocese. It depends entirely on pri-vate giving to serve those who serve. Please be as generous as possible.

St. Vincent de Paul

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Help Feed the Needy for Thanksgiving!

There are individuals and families within our parishes and nearby areas who will not share a traditional Thanksgiving meal without your help. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul encourages everyone to bring donations of non-perishable foods to Masses during the weekend of November 16-17, 2019. Items will be distributed to needy families by the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry at St. Sebastian. Please check the expiration dates beforehand and place your donations in the decorated baskets or food bins at St. Athanasius and St. Sebastian Churches. Since local supermarkets no longer give away free turkeys, you may consider a donation for the purchase of certificates that will be given to needy families to buy their turkeys. If you wish to donate $10 for a certificate, please complete the form be-low, enclose it with your donation in an envelope marked “Thanksgiving Certificate,” and drop it in the collection basket at any Neighbors North Catholic Community Masses during the weekend of November 16-17, or drop it off at the St. Sebastian Office by Monday, November 18, 2019 marked St. Vincent de Paul Food Drive. Thank you for your outstanding generosity in helping the needy during this holiday season!

Please return this portion with your donation

I/We are happy to donate $10.00 to purchase a turkey certificate for a needy family. We are grateful that we are able to help and enclose our donation of cash or check made payable to St. Vincent de Paul. Name: ________________________________________________

Neighbors North

Trunk or Treat! Sunday, Oct 27!!!

We start At 2:00

Instead of filling trunks, fill tables with goodies at

Saint Athanasius Hall—we’ve found that it’s

better to be safe and warm inside than to be

outside in the parking lot. To reserve a table that

you can decorate and distribute candy from,

please call the parish office at 412-931-4624.

Neighbors North

Answering the Call to Holiness Called to Priesthood The whole community of believers is a priestly people. All the baptized exercise their priesthood through their participation in Christ's mission, each according to his or her own vocation. The ministerial priesthood and the common priesthood of all the faithful participate, “each in its own proper way, in the one priesthood of Christ.” While being “ordered one to another,” they differ essentially. The common priesthood of the faithful is exercised by the unfolding of baptismal grace—a life of faith, hope, and charity, a life according to the Spirit. The ministerial priesthood is at the service of the common priesthood. It is directed at the unfolding of the baptismal grace of all Christians. The ministerial priesthood is a means by which Christ unceasingly builds up and leads his Church. Through the ordained ministry of priests, the presence of Christ as head of the Church is made visible in the midst of the community of believers. Prayer for Priests: Gracious and loving God, we thank you for the gift of our priests. Help our priests to be strong in their vocation. Set their souls on fire with love for You and your people. Grant them the wisdom, understanding, and strength they need to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. Inspire them and allow them to experience joy in their ministry. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

We will begin accepting Mass requests for 2020 on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 9 a.m. Requests may be hand delivered or mailed to the parish office where you would like to have your Mass offered. All requests will be honored on a first-come, first-serve basis in the order in which the forms are received in the parish office beginning Wednesday, November 6th at 9 a.m. No Mass requests will be accepted or scheduled for 2020 prior to that date. All Mass requests must be made in writing on the Mass Request form. These forms are available in the Narthex. No Mass requests will be accepted by phone.

A $10.00 stipend, as determined by Diocesan policy, is to accompany each Mass request. Cash or checks will be accepted. You may use one check to cover all Mass requests. Checks should be made payable to the parish where the Mass will be offered.

In order to allow as many parishioners as possible to schedule Masses, the following policies are put forth to accomplish this goal:

• We are unable to accept Mass requests for Private or Special Intentions.

• Since there are less Mass times available than in previous years, there is a limit of three (3) Masses per household that can be requested and offered at the parish. With the limit of one weekend (Saturday Vigil/Sunday) Mass. However, if you have more Masses to be offered for your loved ones than can be scheduled here at the parish, we will be happy to schedule them at the other parishes in our grouping, or at the area nursing homes where our priests offer Mass weekly. No intentions will be accepted for Easter, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Father’s Day, Christmas or on the Sunday Masses when First Communions are celebrated. Intentions for all Masses on these days will be for all living and deceased members of our parish families or for the intentions of the First Commu-nicants and their families. Also, one Mass every Sunday must be scheduled for our parish members as re-quired by Canon Law and diocesan statute.

We will do our best to schedule your Mass intentions as you request. We ask that you read the bulle-tin each week for the schedule of Masses. Every effort will be made to accommodate your requests as close to the requested date and time as possible. Please list a first and second choice of date and time on the form. If your first or second choice is not available, you will be given the closest available day. Please keep in mind that scheduled Masses may occasionally need to be moved to another day due to availability of priests. If you desire to schedule a silver or golden wedding anniversary Mass in 2020, we ask that you make your request at this time also, if possible. These celebrations in a family are special times.

2020 GUIDELINES FOR SCHEDULING MASS INTENTIONS

Liturgy & Music Ministry

THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

It is the prayers of the needy that scripture tells us God hears. Sirach mentions the widow and the orphan, the lowly and the oppressed. Jesus tells of the tax collector, acknowledging his sinfulness and his need for God’s mercy. The Lord hears the cry of the poor, we sing in the psalm. Let us look inside ourselves and recognize our needfulness, our humanness, and our poverty. We can journey to wholeness by healing our brokenness.

MUSIC MINISTRY SCHEDULE

Music for Sunday, November 3rd: 9:00 AM Mass at St. Athanasius—Adult Choir 10:00 AM Mass at St. Sebastian—Contemporary Choir 11:00 AM Mass at St. Teresa of Avila—Spirit Band Music for Monday, November 4th: 7:00 PM Mass of Remembrance at St. Sebastian—Resurrection Choir

CARITAS CONCERT SERIES THIS SUNDAY

The next installment of our Caritas Concert Series will feature the renowned Heritage Gospel Chorale this Sunday, October 27, at 3:00 pm in St. Teresa of Avila Church. If you’ve never heard them in concert before, the Heritage Gospel Chorale is hands down one of the best gospel choirs in Pittsburgh. If you love our Gospel Masses, then you won’t want to miss this! All concerts are free-will offering and are under an hour long.

SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS, NOVEMBER 1ST

This Friday, November 1st, we will celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints, a holy day of obligation. The Mass Schedule for our Neighbors North Catholic Community is as follows:

Anticipated Masses on Thursday, October 31st: 4:00 pm—St. Athanasius 4:00 pm—St. Teresa of Avila

Masses on Friday, November 1st: *9:00 am—Incarnation of the Lord 12:00 pm—St. Sebastian 5:00 pm—St. Athanasius 7:00 pm—St. Teresa of Avila

*Since there is no school on Friday, November 1st, only one morning Mass will be celebrated.

MASS OF REMEMBRANCE, NOVEMBER 4TH

We will celebrate our annual Mass of Remembrance on Monday, November 4th, to remember those who have died from our Neighbors North Catholic Community over the past year.

Mass on Monday, November 4th: 7:00 pm—St. Sebastian

Parish Social Ministry

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness One of the many respect life issues is the grief experienced by parents who suffer the pain of miscarriage, stillbirth, or infertility. October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Did you know that a miscarriage after 20 weeks gestation requires a proper burial for that baby? This is an incredibly painful time for families, who often suffer silently, with little support. We don’t know

what to say or do for them, and if we do say something, we say the wrong things like “There will be another baby” or “you will get pregnant again”. Families need our support through prayer and understanding. There are support groups for families experiencing this type of grief. Please contact the Social Ministry office for more information.

MaryJo Robbins

All Souls Mass: Each November, the Church remembers those who have died in past year, and prays for them in a special way. Our Neighbors North Catholic Community Mass of Remembrance will be on Monday, November 4 at 7:00pm at Saint Sebastian Church. All are welcome.

Thank you: We have a very dedicated Respect Life group here at Neighbors North. They organized the Pro-Life artwork that we had on display. Each year they coordinate the Life Chain on Perry Highway. Many of them advocate for life outside of Planned Parenthood. They support diaper drives and baby bottle collections. And they attend the March for Life each year. Thank you to all who make these efforts possible!

Food Pantry Needs: Juice, hot chocolate, pineapple, pears, peas, beets, pudding, jello, hamburger helper, spaghetti, canned pasta sauce, chef Boyardee, beef stew, canned chicken, macaroni and cheese, boxed and canned potatoes, jelly, cake and brownie mix, cereal, condiments, dishwashing soap, bathroom tissue and detergent. Please leave in the food collection bin in the back of St. Sebastian or St. Athanasius Church. Thank You!!

Thank You for making the SVDP Friends of the Poor Walk a Success!! We could not do this ministry without your support and generosity.

Faith Formation

The Thirtieth Sunday I n Ordinary Time Let’s begin this reflection with a simple question, “Why do we need to compare ourselves to others?” We do it all the time. Social media has helped in this process. The spike of envy it triggers is natural, and social media is primed to amp it up. Young people see images of others and immediately want to look like them, dress like them, smell like them, and act like them. However, some people compare themselves to others in order to feel better about themselves. It’s no surprise that the Pharisee in the story further inflates his ego by thanking God for not making him like the rest of humanity having compared himself to everyone else, even the fellow standing with him in the temple.

In St. Luke’s inimitable style, he begins this story with the words, “ Two people went up to the temple area to pray…” Believers and those who read the Gospels regularly already know this story addressed to “those who were convinced of their own righteousness and despised everyone else.”

The model for prayer in the First Century Judaism was more than likely, the Pharisee. Jesus teaches his disciples to pray in humility before God. Jesus surprises his listeners by showing the tax collector as the example of faith, rather than the Pharisee.

In contrast, Jesus offers the tax collector as a model for prayer. Tax collectors were collaborators with the Roman authorities in a system that allowed the tax collectors to line their own pockets by charging in excess of the defined taxes. Tax collectors were not poor. Yet, in this parable, Jesus offers the humility of the tax collector as a model for the prayer of a disciple. The parable reminds us that when we pray, we must remember our need for God in our lives. If we are too full of ourselves, there is too little room for God's grace to work in us.

Are you seeking a deeper understanding of the Catholic faith?

Do you think about what it means to be a Catholic today?

This is a formation process that culminates in the recep-

tion of one (or more) of the Easter Sacraments of Initia-

tion: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist

Meetings are Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the

St. Teresa Spiritual Library

Contact: Victor Boerio 412.931.4624 or vboerio@stathanasius.org

St. Athanasius

Incarnation of the

Lord

St. Sebastian

St. Teresa of Avila

At a world-wide gathering of catechists,

Pope Francis asked, ”And who is a catechist?

One who keeps the memory of God alive in

their heart and is willing to share it with others.

That is a catechist!”

Catechists are needed to teach and to help teachers.

St. Teresa of Avila

Contact: Victor Boerio 412.931.4624 or

vboerio @stathanasiuswv.org

We need amazing catechists to teach us about God’s love!

Faith Formation

“The publican went home at peace with God, for everyone who ex-

ults himself shall be humbled, and whoever humbles himself shall

be exulted.”

Ten little things that can help bring peace into your home:

Speak kindly. It is amazing how a little kindness goes a long way to setting the tone for the home.

Gather regularly. Be together for meals, for prayer and to simply hang out with each other. Laugh readily. Joke and play and have a good time with one another. Lighten one another’s load with a good laugh. Work cheerfully. It seems there is always a job to be done. Make the most of it. Give generously. Be generous with your time and your possessions. The home is a place full of all kinds of giving opportunities. Forgive quickly. Do not waste time nursing a grudge. Hug freely. Give your little ones a squeeze. Wrap your arms around your big kids. Your spouse could probably use one too! Pray frequently. Ask God to bring peace into your home. Lift up the needs of the day. Seek Him for wisdom on all your days. Cheer loudly. Let your family know you are behind them. All the way. Offer your enthu-siastic support. Love genuinely. Never forget how powerful love can be in our home.

Deacon Bob Koslosky

ST. VINCENT de PAUL NEEDS YOUR HELP

Operating since 1852, the St. Vincent de Paul Society serves local individuals on a person to person level across six counties hat make up the Pittsburgh Council. There are 97 conferences in the Pittsburgh District. We have helped families with food and food certificates, rent, utilities and other needs that have arisen in emergency situations. Our primary source of income is from running four stores (Monroeville, Castle Shannon, Coraopolis and Penn Hills) and a recycling center. We are in need of donations- - even taking items (and shoes) that are not wearable that we can sell for rags to other countries. Please would you consider volunteering for four hours per week at one of our locations? We are very grateful for your consideration. Please call our Volunteer Coordinator, Jeane Kish at 412-343-4455 or Jeaneanne107@gmail.com

Liturgy Schedule

Date Time Location Intention Requested By

Monday October 28 Saints Simon & Jude, Apostles

7 AM St. Athanasius Thomas Cheetham ✞

St. Athanasius & St. Sebastian St. Vincent de Paul Societies

12 PM St. Sebastian Richard Joseph Doerfler ✞

Mother Barbara & Family

12:30 PM St. Sebastian Confessions following the 12 PM Mass

Tuesday October 29 Weekday

8 AM Incarnation of the Lord Joan Ravenstahl ✞

Jo Ann Pomietto

8:30 AM Incarnation of the Lord Confessions following the 8 AM Mass

12 PM St. Sebastian John Kantz ✞

Bob & Ann Gaertner

Wednesday October 30 Weekday

7 AM St. Teresa of Avila Michele Dannemueller ✞

Al Dannemueller

12 PM St. Sebastian Jacob Warren Swartz ✞

Grandparents

Thursday October 31 Weekday

7 AM St. Athanasius Carol Druga ✞

V.J.

12 PM St. Sebastian Roman Manuel ✞

Manuel Family

4 PM Vigil Mass

St. Athanasius Tom Cheetham ✞

Joanne Trant & Family

4 PM Vigil Mass

St. Teresa of Avila Loretta Calorie ✞

Hermina Zaharko

Friday November 1 All Saints

9 AM Incarnation of the Lord Tom Fowler ✞

Patty McAuliffe

12 PM St. Sebastian Edward Penco, Jr. ✞

Tom Daly

5 PM St. Athanasius Fran Kimmel ✞

Robert Lacher, Jr.

7 PM St. Teresa of Avila For the People of the Parishes

Saturday November 2 The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day)

8 AM St. Athanasius Carol Giger ✞

Ed & Fran Shelatz

8:30 AM St. Athanasius Confessions following the 8 AM Mass

11 AM St. Teresa of Avila Confessions

4 PM Vigil Mass

St. Teresa of Avila Bud Veverka ✞

Family

5 PM Vigil Mass

St. Sebastian Jeff Stiehler ✞

Stiehler Family

6 PM Vigil Mass

St. Athanasius For the People of the Parishes

Sunday November 3 Thirty– First Sunday in Or-dinary Time

7:30 AM Incarnation of the Lord Tom Fowler ✞

Legion of Mary

8 AM St. Teresa of Avila Ignatz & Mary Kruzek ✞

Family

9 AM St. Athanasius Mary Libby Meyers ✞

Children of Joan Hollenberger

10 AM St. Sebastian Oliver & Virginia Apple ✞

Judith Apple

11 AM St. Teresa of Avila Jean Bedel ✞

Denis Bedel

12 PM St. Athanasius Elizabeth Sciotto ✞

Son & Family

5 PM St. Sebastian Harry A. Stephens ✞

Michelle A. Stephens

Neighbors North Catholic Community

Deacon Richard R. Cessar rcessar@saintsebastianparish.org

Deacon Gary L. Comer gcomer@stathanasiuswv.org

Deacon William R. Palamara Jr. wpalamara@stathanasiuswv.org

Deacon Robert Koslosky rkoslosky@saintsebastianparish.org

Parish Secretary MaryAnn Cooper mcooper@stathanasiuswv.org

Saint Athanasius (412) 931-4624

Parish Secretary Geraldine Seidl

Incarnation of the Lord

(412) 931-2911

Parish Secretary Michelle Hess x8410 mhess@saintsebastianparish.org Secretary Julie Stiehler x8451 jstiehler@saintsebastianparish.org

Saint Sebastian (412) 364-8999

Parish Secretary Barb Walkauskas x500 bwalkauskas@avilaparish.org

Saint Teresa of Avila

(412) 367-9001

Director of Facilities: Michael Stobba 412-367-9001 x509 mstobba@avilaparish.org Director of Human Resources: John Flaherty 412-364-8999 x8114 jflaherty@avilaparish.org Youth Minister: Katie Dorman 412-364-8999 x8520 kdorman@saintsebastianparish.org Safe Environment Coordinator: Marilyn Ruffner 412-931-2911 x5 mruffner@saintsebastianparish.org

Director of Liturgy and Music Ministry: Ted Rybka 412-367-9001 x514 trybka@avilaparish.org Associate Director of Music Ministry: Ginny Ambrose 412-367-9001 x549 gambrose@avilaparish.org Associate Director of Liturgy: David Dashiell 412-367-9001 x517 ddashiell@avilaparish.org Parish Social Minister: MaryJo Robbins 412-364-8999 x8637 mrobbins@saintsebastianparish.org Associate Social Minister: Sister Alice Dunlop 412-931-4624 x212 adunlop@stathanasiuswv.org

Faith Formation Victor Boerio x213 vboerio@stathanasiuswv.org

Finance Manager Pat D’Amico x8436 pdamico@saintsebastianparish.org Administrative Assistant Ruth Hesidence x8419 rhesidence@saintsebastianparish.org

Director of Faith Formation Deacon Bob Koslosky x8521 rkoslosky@saintsebastianparish.org Faith Formation Secretary Bette Weger x8529 bweger@saintsebastianparish.org

Bookkeeper Naomi Wells nwells@avilaparish.org x519

Community Center Organizer Sister Evelyn Dettling x222 edettling@stathanasiuswv.org

Bookkeeper Naomi Wells x7 businessmanagerincarnation@comcast.net

Rev. Michael J. Maranowski Senior Parochial Vicar mmaranowski@avilaparish.org Rev. Michael Zavage, M.Div,STB Parochial Vicar mzavage@saintsebastianparish.org Rev. James W. Dolan Parish Chaplain frjwdolan@comcast.net

Rev. Leroy A. DiPietro In Residence ldp@stathanasiuswv.org Saint Athanasius Rev. William E. Dorner In Residence frbilldorner@gmail.com Saint Sebastian Rev. Vincent F. Kolo In Residence vkolo@diopitt.org Saint Teresa of Avila Rev. Innocent Onuh In Residence ionuh@stathanasiuswv.org Saint Athanasius

Pastoral Associate-Deacon Richard Cessar x8116 - rcessar@saintsebastianparish.org

Rev. John R. Rushofsky, M.S.Ed. Administrator jrushofsky@saintsebastianparish.org

Bulletin Editor: Kelly Ryan 412-364-8999 communications@saintsebastianparish.org

Co-Directors of Faith Formation Victor Boerio 412-931-4642 x213 vboerio@stathanasiuswv.org Deacon Robert Koslosky 412-364-8999 x5821 rkoslosky@saintsebastianparish.org

Youth Ministry

Katie Dorman kdorman@saintsebastianparish.org

Youth Group News: Ignite Middle School Group: Impact High School Group: 10/29: 6:30 - 8:00 Costume 10/30 : 6:30-8:00 Party in the SS Youth Room! In the SS Youth Room!

Saint Athanasius

Incarnation of the Lord

Community Center

Neighbors North Community Blood Drive SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 8 A.M. TO 1 P.M. ATHANASIAN HALL 7 CHALFONTE AVENUE PITTSBURGH, PA 15229 To make an appointment: Visit: vitalant.org, click on Donate button and search with group code G0040049

Help Operation Safety Net

Winter Coat Collection for the Homeless ends

November 17, 2019 . Men & Women L, XL, XXL winter coats and jackets, new, gently used, washed or dry cleaned. Warm socks, caps and gloves. Put in box in vestibule or bring to Community Center. Giant Eagle $10.00 gift cards, put in marked envelope & deposit in collection basket. Thank you. Regular programs are in full swing. See Neighbors North Catholic Community website for details. For information call: 412-931-6633

Liturgy of the Word for Children: is a NEW MINISTRY being explored for Incarnation of the Lord Parish. Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) would be celebrated on the first Sunday of the month starting on December on the Sunday of Advent and would continue until the first Sunday in May 2020. In order to facilitate this ministry for our youngest members of our Neighbors North Community, the ministry needs interested adults or families who are willing to work with the children. Training and all needed materials would be

provided. How does CLOW unfold at Mass? After the Collect is prayed and right before the first reading starts, the children are called forward to gather in the center aisle. The priest or the deacon gives them a blessing and the children and adult ministers exit the main body of the church to a pre-arranged gathering space. The ministers “break open” the Scripture on a child’s level so they can understand the readings and relate them to the children’s everyday lives. After the creed and the prayers of the faithful, the children rejoin their families sin the church proper. If you are interested in launching this vital ministry for our children, please feel free to contact Bette Weger, 412-364-8999 or email her at bweger@saintsebastianparish.org. The children truly experience the love of God in their everyday lives. May the Holy Spirit open your hearts to this ministry! Thank You. All articles for the bulletin can be sent to communications@saintsebastianparish.org

Weekly Adoration Sundays at Incarnation from 2:00 -

4:00PM. The Chaplet of Di-vine Mercy and Rosary start

at 3:00PM

Saint Sebastian

Save the Date for the Men's & Women's Retreats Men's Retreat- February 21st - February 23rd, 2020

Women's Retreat- April 3rd - 5th, 2020

Please join us for the St. Sebastian Parish Men's and Women's Retreats at St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center. The retreat theme is Blessed by God Who Surrounds You with Loving Compassion. Come experience rest, relaxation, opportunity for prayer, quiet time, fellowship, and a renewed awareness of Christ. Please contact the following promoters if you have any questions and would like to register. Men's Retreat- Skip Bradburn at skip@pitt.edu or (412) 366-2283 Women's Retreat- Julia Perkins at juliaperki@gmail.com or (412) 651-6914 or Judy Callaghan at callajudy@gmail.com or (412) 538-8262.

Events and Scripture

Readings of the week:

Sunday 10/27 Sir 35:12-14, 16-18; Ps 34:2-3, 17-18, 19, 23; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18; Lk 18:9-14 Monday 10/28 Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-3, 4-5; Lk 6:12-16 Tuesday 10/29 Rom 8:18-25; Ps 126:1b-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 6; Lk 13:18-21 Wednesday 10/30 Rom 8:26-30; Ps 13:4-5, 6; Lk 13:22-30 Thursday 10/31 Rom 8:31b-39; Ps 109:21-22, 26-27, 30-31; Lk 13:31-35 Friday 11/1 Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Saturday 11/2 Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; Rom 5:5-11; Or Rom 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40 Sunday 11/3 Wis 11:22—12:2; Ps 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13, 14; 2 Thes 1:11—2:2; Lk 19:1-10

Sunday, October 27, 2019

8:30AM: Religious Education

2:00PM: Sacristan Training

6:00PM: Pro-Life Rosary Monday, October 28, 2019

7:00PM: Altar Server Training

7:00PM: Endow Tuesday, October 29, 2019

5:00PM: Religious Education 6:30PM: Middle School Youth

Group Wednesday, October 30, 2019 6:30PM: High School Youth

Group

7:00PM: Endow

9:00PM: Women’s Volleyball Thursday, October 31,2019

3:00PM: Divine Mercy Friday, November 1, 2019 Saturday, November 2, 2019

7:30AM: Men’s Fellowship

The Boldly Catholic Speaker series with Fr. Ron Hagan:

Fr. Ron Hagan, OSA, will speak on the unique gifts and strengths of all people as the Boldly Catholic Speaker series at Saints John and Paul Church in Wexford continues on Wednesday, October 30. Fr. Hagan is an Augustinian priest and the chaplain of the men’s basketball and football teams at Villanova University. He is an expert on Augustine spirituality and has been featured in many media outlets in regards to his spiritual insights and commentary. He also was a close friend of Fr. Bill Atkinson, a quadriplegic Augustinian priest currently being considered for sainthood by the Catholic Church. Fr. Hagan’s message will center on the unique gifts and strengths that each of us, regardless of our diverse abilities, bring to the world through God’s grace. Registration is not necessary but individuals can courtesy register at: https://greatgrouping.org/fr-hagan.

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Saint Teresa of Avila

Sacrament of Baptism: Expectant parents must register in advance for the baptismal preparation class. Please call 412-367-9001 Ext. 500 for more information.

The next Baptism Preparation Class will be January 8, 2020 from 7-8:30 p.m.

Sacrament of Matrimony: Couples must meet with Fr. Mike Zavage prior to setting a wedding date. A six-month preparation period and pre-marriage course is required.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Every Saturday at 11 AM.

Eucharistic Adoration: First Friday of the month. Exposition after 7 AM Mass. Benediction at 7 PM.

RCIA-Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Persons interested in becoming a Roman Catholic Christian should contact the RCIA Coordinator at 412-931-4624.

Altar Server Schedule

All Saints Day (a holy day of obligation)

Thursday, October 31 4:00 pm-

Friday, November 1 7:00 pm-

31st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Saturday, November 2 4:00 pm-D. Muha, A. Irvin, M. Taggart-Snyder

Sunday, November 3 8:00 am-G. Mizuk, H. Marous, M. Turkovich 11:00 am-S. Gill, M. Gill, E. Gill

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 27, 2019

The prayer of the lowly pierces the clouds; it does not rest until it reaches its goal, nor will it withdraw

till the Most High responds. — Sirach 35:17‑18a

God Bless Our Recently Baptized

Children and Their Families

Child Parents

Theodore Dominic Melick Scott/Amanda Cetra Melick

Blair Thielen Quigley Robert/Natasha Hibler Quigley, III

Gabriella Ann Rising Sean/Christina Machesney Rising

Oaxaca Mission Group’s Annual Harvest Brunch

Join the Oaxaca Mission Group at its annual all-you-can-eat Harvest Brunch this Sunday October 27th in Schoppol Hall from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. This is the biggest fundraiser for our parish mission – The Anna Seethaler Hospital in Oaxaca, Mexico. There is no charge but free will offer-ings are gratefully accepted, and all proceeds go to the hospital. Father Scott Seethaler will speak at all Masses on Saturday and Sunday Octo-

ber 26th & 27th. We will collect donations after all weekend Masses and Father Scott’s materials & other items will be available for purchase in Schoppol Hall. Kate Manka’s handmade jewelry will also be sold on Sunday.

Volunteers are needed to assist with the Brunch & to provide baked goods and breakfast/brunch foods. Casseroles, etc. should be cooked/baked in advance. Food items can be dropped off in Schoppol Hall on Saturday from 3–6 p.m. and on Sunday from 7:30 a.m. on.

First Sunday Rosary:

November 3, 1pm, Daily Mass Chapel. Please Join us.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:

Please join us, Friday, November 1,2019 in the Daily Mass Chapel. Father Maranowski will expose the Blessed Sacrament at 9:00 AM.

Father Dolan will lead Benediction at 6:30 PM.

Holy Cross Academy

The fifth grade students are working hard as we come to the close of the first quarter of our school year. In math the students are working on algebraic expressions and multiplication of multi-digit numbers. The science classes are a

force to be reckoned with! They are encountering Newton’s Laws of Motion. In reading students are diligently working to

improve their comprehension skills and getting ready for their October reading projects. Stop by to see our excellent projects displayed in the hallway outside our classroom doors. The social studies classes are taking a look at the past. Students are learning about the settlement of the Spanish colonies in the new world. Excitement is brewing in the air as we prepare for the Traveling Museum of Saints! With a touch of fun and holiday cheer, we soon will be carving pumpkins.

Mrs. Osekowski Principal