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WEEKEND LITURGY SCHEDULE
Saturday Evening: 4:00 p.m. - St. Mary 5:30 p.m. - St. Ursula Sunday Morning: 7:15 a.m. - St. Ursula 9:00 a.m. - St. Mary 9:00 a.m. - St. Ursula 11:00 a.m. - St. Mary 11:30 a.m. - St. Ursula Sunday Evening: 6:00 p.m. - St. Ursula
DAILY LITURGY SCHEDULE
St. Mary - Mon., Wed., Fri. at 7:00 a.m. St. Mary - Tuesday, Thursday at 10:00 a.m. St. Mary - Friday at 9:00 a.m. School Liturgy St. Ursula - Monday - Friday at 8:00 a.m. St. Mary - Saturday at 8:00 a.m.
RECONCILIATION Saturday at 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon - St. Mary Saturday at 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon - St. Ursula
ADMINISTRATION
Rev. Timothy F. Whalen, MA, Administrator [email protected] Rev. Ernest J. Strzelinski, Parochial Vicar [email protected] Rev. Joseph G. Luisi, MDiv, MA, Chaplain [email protected] Rev. Mr. Francis J. Dadowski, Deacon [email protected] Rev. Mr. Richard D. Ernst, Deacon [email protected] Mr. Robert Kardasz, Dir. of Music Ministries [email protected] Mr. Charles Wilson, Dir. of Music Ministries [email protected] Ms. Edith Bishop, Pastoral Associate/Dir. of Evangelization [email protected] Mrs. Moira Edmiston, Prin. of Blessed Trinity Academy [email protected] Sister Lois Spinnenweber, St. Vincent De Paul 412-486-4021 Miss Rose Stegman, Dir. of Faith Formation [email protected]
PARISH CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF ALLISON PARK / GLENSHAW
St. Mary of the Assumption Parish
2510 Middle Road Glenshaw, PA 15116
412-486-4100 website: www.stsmaryandursula.org
email: [email protected]
St. Ursula Parish 3937 Kirk Avenue
Allison Park, PA 15101 412-486-6700
website: www.stsmaryandursula.org email: [email protected]
Church Information
Epiphany the Lord
St. Ursula Nursery Service Sunday Mornings During the 9:00 a.m. and the 11:30 a.m. Masses, Killmeyer Room in Social Hall.
St. Mary Nursery Service Sunday Mornings During the 9:00 a.m. and the 11:00 a.m. Masses, Room in Marian Hall.
Diocese of Pittsburgh Victim Assistance Hotline: Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator 412-456-3093 (Office) 1-888-808-1235 (Hot Line) PA Childline - 1-800-932-0313 Call 911 immediately if a child is in immediate danger.
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St. Mary’s is Leaping into the Roaring 20’s! Mystery’s Most Wanted presents “Mobsters, Molls and Marinara” on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Join Pittsburgh’s #1 Interactive Dinner Theatre Company on a hilarious trip back to Vinnie V’s joint in Marian Hall, 6:00 p.m. Dinner, beverages, setups (BYOB) and dessert will be on the menu! Event tickets are $50 per person, and only 200 tickets will be sold. Tickets and a progressive 50/50 are available before and after select Masses, and at St. Mary’s Rectory.
All proceeds benefit St. Mary’s! Wear your BEST Roaring 20’s outfit!
Tickets and 50/50 Sales at St. Mary’s
February 15 & 16 - Ticket Sales will be at Hospitality After all Masses
Tickets are available at St. Mary’s Rectory Office
50/50 winnings is now over $140.00!!
St. Mary’s Lenten Fish Dinners
Please - Please - HELP! Volunteers are needed for the St. Mary’s Lenten Fish Dinners. Anyone who could help us, in any way, on Thursdays and/or Fridays beginning February 27, are asked to call Paul/Ginny Penezic at 412-487-5211. We would like to hear from past & new volunteers. We have multiple positions available and would love to have you join us! Our first Lenten Fish Fry Dinner will be on February 28, 2020.
All adults volunteering need to have completed the mandated clearances required by the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
Hospitality Weekend at St. Mary’s February 15/16, 2020
Join us for Hospitality this weekend, February 15 and 16, as we invite all of our parishioners to Marian Hall at St. Mary’s after all the Masses. We will celebrate with Wine and Cheese on Saturday and Coffee and Donuts on Sunday. Please stop in and enjoy great food and fellowship!
Annual Cemetery Clean Up In order to maintain the appearance of our parish cemetery properties and ensure the safety of our visitors, Assumption Cemetery will be conducting the cemetery clean up during the month of March. Please remove any items you wish to keep prior to March 1, 2020. Thank you.
Join Us As a Prayer Warrior Our Spring 2020 Alpha started on Tuesday, February 11th with 96 guests! Thank you for inviting your friends, loved ones, and for spreading the word about Alpha.
We are excited to share a new way you can help to be a part of Alpha! Join us as a Prayer Warrior!
Every Tuesday evening during Alpha, St Mary's Church will be open from 7-8 p.m. for an hour of drop-in prayer time. The first Tuesday of every month, the Knights of Columbus will host an Holy Hour, pray the Rosary, and celebrate Benediction with Deacon Francis Dadowski. Please consider dropping in to join us as we pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit over our Spring 2020 Alpha Guests, Hosts/Helpers, Meal/Hospitality Teams, and Parish Leadership.
There is no commitment or sign-up required, simply drop in, any Tuesday evening between 7-8 p.m.
Drop-in Prayer Time at St Mary's Church 7-8 p.m. Every Tuesday Evening of Spring Alpha Feb. 18th – April 21st
MASS SCHEDULE and MASS INTENTIONS February 16, 2020
7:15 a.m. St. Ursula Fr. Joe Charles & Bridget Merlina - Jim & Joan Burns 9:00 a.m. St. Ursula Fr. Ernie - 9:00 a.m. St. Mary Fr. Joe Mike Sunseri - Bob & Gloria Duffy 11:00 a.m. St. Mary Fr. Joe The Living & Deceased of St. Mary and St. Ursula Churches
11:30 a.m. St. Ursula Fr. Tim Loretta M. Fisher - John & Janet Fisher & Family 6:00 p.m. St. Ursula Fr. Tim The Living & Deceased of St. Ursula and St. Mary Churches
7:00 a.m. St. Mary Fr. Tim Deceased Members of the Schmitt & Sefler Families 8:00 a.m. St. Ursula Fr. Ernie Mary Manzella - Milton Lenhart
8:00 a.m. St. Ursula Fr. Joe Charlotte Bossong - The Mitchell Family 10:00 a.m. St. Mary Fr. Tim Irene Soeder Holder - Joan Heinz
7:00 a.m. St. Mary Fr. Tim Philomena & John Hoehn, Jr. - Jackie & Bob 8:00 a.m. St. Ursula Fr. Ernie Yolanda (Nana) Saldamarco - Carol Bock
8:00 a.m. St. Ursula Fr. Joe John & Jane Zajdel - Family 10:00 a.m. St. Mary Fr. Tim Norma Ross - The Coyle Family 7:00 p.m. St. Mary Fr. T.B.A. Christian Mothers/Women’s Organization
7:00 a.m. St. Mary Fr. Tim Special Intention - The Urso Family 8:00 a.m. St. Ursula Fr. Ernie - 9:00 a.m. St. Mary Fr. T.B.A Rick Bulter - The Exler Family School Mass
8:00 a.m. St. Mary Fr. Tim Cecelia Watson & Jerome Stegman - Family 11:00 a.m. St. Mary Fr. Tim Confessions 11:00 a.m. St. Ursula Fr. Ernie Confessions 4:00 p.m. St. Mary Fr. Ernie Bill Heinz - John & Theresa Pegnato 5:30 p.m. St. Ursula Fr. Tim George Cunic - Linda & Katie Burns
7:15 a.m. St. Ursula Fr. Tim Alys Semplice - Trish & Pete Halli 9:00 a.m. St. Ursula Fr. Tim Claire Kohl - Debbie LeDonne 9:00 a.m. St. Mary Fr. Joe The Living & Deceased of St. Mary and St. Ursula Churches 11:00 a.m. St. Mary Fr. Joe Ruby L. Frink - Tom & Babs
11:30 a.m. St. Ursula Fr. Ernie James & Agnes Burns & Family - Jim & Joan Burns 6:00 p.m. St. Ursula Fr. Joe The Living & Deceased of St. Ursula and St. Mary Churches
Schedule subject to change
Sunday February 16 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday February 17 The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order
Tuesday February 18 Weekday in Ordinary Time
Wednesday February 19 Weekday in Ordinary Time
Thursday February 20 Weekday in Ordinary Time
Friday February 21 Saint Peter Damian
Saturday February 22 The Chair of Saint Peter the Apostle
Sunday February 23 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Mary Sanctuary Candle: Charles Stepnick, Jr. - Family
St. Ursula Sanctuary Candle: Ed Wagner, Parents of Jim & Mary Bleil - Jim & Mary Bleil
Parish Office Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Parish Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412-486-4100 Parish Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412-486-4150 Parish Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Parish Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.stsmaryandursula.org STAFF Business Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Mr. Francis J. Dadowski Administrative Assistant/Safe Environment Administrator . . . . . . . Susan Urso Office Assistant/Web Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laurie Exler Receptionist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patti Kawka Receptionist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sue Burkhart Alpha Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sue Ferguson Youth Group Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christine Miller
Weekly Activities at a Glance Hospitality Gathering after all Masses at St. Mary’s!
Sunday (Church) 9:00 a.m. - Children’s Choir February 16 (Marian Hall) Hospitality after all Masses
Happy President’s Day All Offices on Campus will be Closed
Monday (School) Snow Make-up Day February 17 (Marian Hall) 3:00 p.m. - Alpha Meal Prep
Tuesday (JAM) 1:00 p.m. - Adult Bible Study February 18 (Marian Hall) 6:30 p.m. - Alpha - St. Mary
Wednesday (Social Hall) 12:00 p.m. - Alpha - St. Ursula February 19 (CCD Office) 1:00 p.m. - Adult Education (Marian Hall) 1:30 p.m. - Social Bingo (Church) 2:45 p.m. - Children’s Choir (Church) 7:30 p.m. - Adult Choir
Thursday (Church) 8:00 p.m. - Hand Bell Practice February 20 (Church) 7:00 p.m. - Christian Mothers Gathering
Friday (Marian Hall) 3:00 p.m. - Set up for Church Fund Raiser February 21 Mobsters, Molls, & Marinara
Saturday (Church) 7:30 a.m. - Respect Life Rosary February 22 (Marian Hall) 6:00 p.m. - Mobsters, Molls & Marinara Dinner Theater Fund Raiser Sunday (Church) 9:00 a.m. - Liturgy of the Word for Children February 23 (Church) 11:00 a.m. - Liturgy of the Word for Children
February 8/9, 2020 Envelopes Contributions Offertory Contributions 377 $16,541.35
Cash/Loose Checks - $1,004.00
Children’s Collection 8 $9.00
Parish Needy/St. Vincent dePaul 43 $810.00
Parish Share 2019 13 $716.00
St. Anthony School 4 $130.00
Catholic Schools 3 $220.00
Religious Formation 1 $30.00
Alpha - $40.00
TOTALS 449 $19,500.35
St. Mary of the Assumption
St. Mary of the Assumption Offertory
Why Should I Make a Men’s Retreat? I need time to slow down and put my thoughts in order? • Rest, quiet time I am confused or distressed? • Private time available with a spiritual director I need some advice or comfort? • Informal discussion and fellowship I haven’t felt close to God for quite a while? • Opportunity for prayer Save the dates, February 21, 22, 23, 2020, and make a reservation to spend the weekend at St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center. Call Chuck Fischer, 412-487-4667, Brad Fisch-er, 412-487-5109, or Jim Karcher, 724-444-5798 for more information. All men are invited to attend. either St. Ursula or St. Mary’s weekend.
Ash Wednesday - Fish Sandwich The Knights of Columbus will be selling fish sandwiches on Ash Wednesday, February 26, 2020. These fish sandwiches are the same delicious sandwiches provided at the annual Lenten Fish Dinners. The fish sandwich along with coleslaw and chips will cost $10.00 per person and will be available for eat-in OR pickup from 2:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Marian Hall. To order, please call 412- 684-1112.
Christian Mothers/Women’s Organization Ladies, why not treat yourself to an evening out before the Lenten season begins. The February gathering of Christian Mothers’ from St. Mary’s and St. Ursula’s will take place on Thursday, February 20. All women are welcome to attend. We will begin the evening with the Rosary at 6:40 pm at St. Mary’s followed by Mass, prayers and fellowship downstairs in Marian Hall. Games and other surprises are being planned.
We have had a special two-fold request from Genesis beginning today through our Annual Tea Party meeting in April. A generous and talented homebound woman named Sharon has been making “diaper cakes” as gifts for the Genesis clients. The Genesis staff has asked us to help her by collecting supplies she can use to create these unique, themed “cakes.” Suggested supplies might include disposable diapers in any size, baby toiletries, small toys, pastel wire edged ribbon, outfits, wash cloths thin fleece blankets or socks. Many items may be purchased at a dollar store, found on a sale table or be part of your own craft supplies. Keep your eyes open to the possibilities as you shop and use your imagination. Bring your donations to either the February or April meetings. Sharon, Genesis and their clients thank you for your generous support.
Widows & Widowers will meet on February 23, at 4:30 p.m. at North Park Lounge, 8701 Babcock Blvd., 15237. Newcomers are welcome. Call Barb Lagiovane 412-486-4209 or Marge Wesolek 412-486-5621.
YOUTH MINISTRY St. Mary School News
Home with the Lord St. Mary & St. Ursula
Remember Lord and welcome into your Kingdom those who have died and have gone before us marked in the sign of faith, especially Virginia Tan, mother of Lota Almonte. Please remember to pray for the consolation of their loved ones.
Looking Ahead to the Lenten Season Plan to nourish your soul with: Work, Play, Love: How the Mass Changed the Life of the First Christians. “Christians make the Mass, and the Mass makes Christians.” In Work, Play, Love, popular author from Pittsburgh, PA, Mike Aquilina shows how the Eucharist shaped three basic dimensions of life for the early Christians. Work - as they worshipped they consecrated the world itself to God. Play - using a day that was a Roman workday for leisurely, creative response to God. Love - collection for the sick and poor led to the creation of universal charity, a first in the world. The book may be purchased through Saint Mary Faith Formation Office. Discounts on the original $12.99 per copy will be given for orders of five or more copies by calling 412-486-5521 or e-mail [email protected] Consider signing up to be part of a discussion group at one of the times listed:
Volunteers Needed Vincentian Home Personal Care (111 Perrymont Road off of McKnight Road in McCandless) needs volunteers to attend events and outings with residents, such as local sporting events, museums, conservatories and more. Volunteer musicians and individuals interested in serving as a companion to residents are also needed. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Sara Markl at
412-925-8315 or e-mail [email protected].
St. Mary Faith Formation Faith Sharing for Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jesus is quite clear that he did not come to abolish the Law that was given to Moses, and handed on to us in the Ten Commandments. The relationships with God the Father, the members of one’s household and community are best protected in keeping those commandments. Now’s a good time to assess your relationships, both human and with the divine.
Faith Formation: Grow In Faith Together Parents/Guardians, and children who attend public schools continue Faith Formation in your family by using the Celebrating Sunday for Catholic Families 2019-20 book pages 54-55.
Faith Formation Sessions: Sunday, February 16 and Monday, February 17, no class sessions. Students have a lesson to complete at home and bring to the next class.
Sunday, February 23, parent group for The Turning Point meet in Providence Hall, lower floor of the school building.
Gratitude: Seeing As Gift, DVD with Father Anthony Ciorra and short discussion, Wednesdays, February 19, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. in our Faith Formation Conference Room. Call 412-486-5521 for details.
Touring Trip Join Wendt Touring as they visit Queen Esther at Lancaster Sight & Sound Theater and the Padre Pio Center on May 12 and 13, 2020. For more details and pricing call Ruth Gee, 412-828-4718. Cost includes transportation, one night lodging, two meals, and admission tickets.
YOUTH GROUP
HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING!
High School Ministry meets Sundays at 7:00 p.m. in the Youth House
All high school students please join us Theme Virtue: While pursuing virtue is difficult, it is worthwhile. A virtue is a characteristic of a person which supports individual moral excellence and collective well being. Such characteristics are valued as a principle and recognized as a good way to be. ... In other words, values reflect what is acceptable in terms of culture, but virtues reflect individual human characteristics. February 16 The Missionary team, The Culture Project, shares their testimony and Human Dignity Talk Culture Project The Culture Project is an initiative of young people set out to restore culture through the experience of virtue. In this missionary community, young adults from around the country commit to proclaiming the dignity of the human person, and the richness of living sexual integrity. Our speakers are trained by faithful experts in the fields of medicine, psychology, philosophy, and theology. Thus, they are equipped to discuss these important topics with knowledge and understanding, while maintaining the utmost respect for the sensitivity of your children.
February 23: Preparing for Lent
March 1: Practice for Passion play
Blessed Trinity Academy
Blessed Trinity Academy's Pot O'Gold Bash is BACK and BIGGER than EVER! This year we are offering $3,500 in cash giveaways plus the ability to bid online! Join us Saturday, March 7 at Newmeyer Hall (St. Bonaventure Church) at 5:30pm for our biggest event of the year. Tickets are $35 each and include dinner, beer/wine, mixers plus a lot of FUN. The evening includes live and silent auctions, basket raffles, 50/50 and other games of chance. Must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets are on sale now after most masses. Contact Nicholle at 412-491-9815 or [email protected] for more information or to purchase tickets. All proceeds benefit Blessed Trinity Academy. Call to Schedule a Tour Today! Blessed Trinity Academy of-fers a rigorous, faith-filled curriculum, weekly STEM classes, full day kindergarten, before and after care, award winning ath-letics and enrichment opportunities combined with a nurturing and caring school community whose goal is developing the whole person, not just the student. To learn more, please con-tact Mrs. Meredith Kandravy ([email protected]) or call our school office 412-486-7611.
Chapter to read prior to the meet-ing for the discussion.
Thursdays 10:40 a.m.-Noon
Mondays 6:10-7:30 p.m.
Introduction: The Root of It All /Author
February 27
March 2
Chapter 1: Work March 5 March 9 Chapter 2: Play March 12 March 23 Chapter 3: Love March 19 March 30 Conclusion: Work, Play, and Love March 26 April 6
St. Ursula Parish Office Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fridays 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Parish Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412-486-6700 Parish Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412-486-2562 Parish Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Parish Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.stsmaryandursula.org
STAFF Business Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . Joyce Carney Parish Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roberta Tabacek Catechetical Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edith Bishop Youth Group Directors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lale Virostek & Kim Schreiber Safe Environment Administrator/Webmaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan Kowalski
Weekly Activities at a Glance
Sunday February 16 Monday February 17 (Social Hall) 7:00 p.m. - Bible Study
Tuesday (Social Hall) 7:00 p.m. - Bingo February 18
Wednesday (Church) 8:30 a.m. - Fatima Prayers February 19 (Social Hall) 10:00 a.m. - Alpha (Church) 7:15 p.m. - Hand Bell Choir Practice
Thursday February 20
Friday (Church) 11:00 a.m.- Reconciliation February 21
Saturday February 22
Sunday February 23
Happenings at St. Ursula
Parish Social Hall Tuesday Evenings
Doors open at 5:30 pm - Play begins at 7:00 p.m.
$20.00 Admission includes $500 Weekly Jackpot 1 - 9 - Card Pack (20 Games & Four Specials)
1 - Jackpot Strip 1 - Bonanza Strip - Magic Numbers
Offertory Collection - St. Ursula
St. Ursula Parish Annual Tea and Show
March 14, 2020
11:30 to 2:00
Featuring D.J. Ray
Tea, Sandwiches and Goodies Donation $15
Reservations necessary - no tickets sold at the door Loretta 412-486-3672
Joan 724-449-2691
February Envelopes Contributions Offertory Contributions 181 $18,165.92
Candles - $259.48
TOTALS 181 $18,425.40
Ash Wednesday – February 26, 2020 St. Ursula
8:00 a.m. Liturgy - 12 Noon Service - 7:00 p.m. Liturgy
St. Mary 7:00 a.m. Liturgy - 10:00 a.m. Liturgy - 12:00 Noon Service
4:30 p.m. Service - 7:00 p.m. Liturgy
Lent at St. Ursula 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass Monday – Friday
7:00 p.m. Bible Study Monday Evenings
2:00 p.m. Friday - Stations of the Cross
Reconciliation - Saturday - 11:00 a.m. - Noon
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Following 8:00 a.m. Mass and concluding with Benediction at 12:00 Noon Could you not watch one hour with me?
Mass Intentions There are Mass times available in our Mass Book. Please feel free to stop by the office if you are in need to reserve a date and time for your requested intentions. There are also a few dates still available for the Sanctuary Candle.
Priest
Altar Servers
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Reader
Cantor
Saturday, Feb. 22 5:30 pm Fr. Tim
R Fitzgerald
C Fitzgerald, M & C Paine
T Coyle
T Lizzi
Sunday, Feb. 23 7:15 am Fr. Tim 9:00 am Fr. Tim 11:30 am Fr. Ernie 6:00 pm Fr. Joe
J Kowalski R Manno Fisher Family K Stufft
J England, T Rygiel M & J Berger B McQuaide, T Eger M Stango, R Stranger
K Powers L Lombardo T Thimons D Deasy
B Kremer J Regan D Eastly Contemporary Band
Daily Readings
Monday: Jas 1:1-11; Ps 119:67-68, 71-72, 75-76; Mk 8:11-13
Tuesday: Jas 1:12-18; Ps 94:12-13a; 14-15, 18-19; Mk 8:14-21
Wednesday: Jas 1:19-27; Ps 15:2-4ab, 5; Mk 8:22-26
Thursday: Jas 2:1-9; Ps 34:2-7; Mk 8:27-33
Friday: Jas 2:14-24, 26; Ps 112:1-6; Mk 8:34 — 9:1
Saturday: 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19
Sunday: Lv 19:1-2, 17-18; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-13; 1 Cor 3:16-23; Mt 5:38-48
This Week’s Liturgy at St. Ursula Page 1124 First Reading — God allows us to make choices, but we are not to choose injustice or sinfulness (Sirach 15:15-20). Psalm — Blessed are they who follow the law of the Lord! (Psalm 119). Second Reading — God’s wisdom is mysterious and hidden (1 Corinthians 2:6-10). Gospel — Jesus has come not to abolish but to fulfill the law and the prophets (Matthew 5:17-37 [20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37]). Hymns: Entrance: #684 How Can I Keep from Singing? Mass Parts: #365, 366, 367 Offertory: #713 Eye Has Not Seen Communion: #945 Taste & See Closing: Postlude: Organ
Please pray for those who serve our country Sam Dwyer, Alex Hiben, Jennifer Hick, Kevin Krakosky, Brendan Negle, Philip Norman, Mark Paine, Brooke Thompson, Doug Thompson, Bryton Peternel.
Margaret Bardonner, Darrell Bilenski, Louis DiTanna, III,
Regina Fierst, Patricia Glinka, Kathy Jacobs, Richard Jedlicka, Paul Joyce, Logan Kowalski, Bernice Kukawa, Joanne Kukawa, Betty Kury, Vera L’Abbe, Mary Jo LeDonne, Ruth McQuaide, Virginia Mangialardi, Kevin O’Toole, Mar-yanna Petnuch, Martha Pivarnik, Marhea B. Ruzanic, Jason Sokiera, Patty Sample, Tom Steiger, Pat Sullivan, Tiffany Monique Thompson, Bill Trefz, Gerrie Vierheller.
St. Ursula Parish
Choice
“If you choose you can keep the commandments,” Sirach tells us. God “has set before you fire and water; to whichever you choose, stretch forth your hand” (Sirach 15:15, 16). This is a great mystery: God does not control us so com-pletely that we cannot choose our own path. We have certain boundaries, of course, but no one but we can choose our way within those boundaries. In today’s reading from Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus reminds us of our freedom and our responsibility for our lives. He calls us to look beyond the words of the commandments, all the way to their meaning. Look beyond the adultery to the selfishness that poisons our love. Look beyond the murder to the anger that eats away at our compassion. Look beyond the perjured testimony to the lies and deception that drive our behavior. Our vocation is to choose life for ourselves, and to choose a path through our part of the world that helps make life possible and more abundant for others as well. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Silent Lenten Retreat
February 28 - 29 at the Ark and the Dove retreat center located at 10745 Babcock Blvd, Gibsonia, PA 15044. The retreat will be led by Sister Bernadette. It includes Mass, Confessions, Spiritual Direction with Sister, and Scripture reflections to aid you in your meditations. Check in 6 p.m. on Friday, February 28. The retreat ends at 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 29. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided. Cost $125. Contact the Ark and the Dove to register by February 24, 2020. Phone: 724-444-8055.
Amazing Possibilities with Speaker Matthew Kelly Join bestselling author Matthew Kelly for an unforgettable and energetic evening designed to help you recognize the amazing possibilities God has planned for your life! Come to St. Ferdinand Church, 2535 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township, PA 16066 on Monday, November 30, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. https://dynamiccatholic.com/amazing-possibilities-cranberry-township-pa-nov-30-2020/
McKnight Meals on Wheels They are currently in need for kitchen volunteers to make sandwiches, pack lunch bags, and portion hot meals, from 7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Please call Chef Bob at 412-487-4088, if you can help!
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Baptisms: Contact the Parish Office at the St. Mary Site to make arrangements for the Baptism. A meeting with Fr. Tim is required for parents. Baptisms are ordinarily celebrated after the 11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass.
Weddings: The sacrament of marriage requires a time of spiritual preparation. Couples planning to marry must contact the Parish Office at the St. Mary Site at least six months before the marriage to set a date and begin preparation for this sacrament.
Sick and Shut-ins: The Sacraments are available to those who are unable to celebrate Mass due to sickness or age. To make arrangements for visitation to your home, please call the Sister Lois Spinnenweber at 412-486-4021.
Bulletin Deadline: Information must be received no later than Monday at Noon. All articles will be subject to approval, editing and frequency of topic.
Funerals: Contact the Parish Office at the St. Mary Site to speak with Susan Urso. Arrangements will be made for St. Mary Site and St. Ursula Site.
Sacramental Records: To receive Baptism, Communion, Confirmation or Marriage Certificates, contact the Parish Office at the site where you received that particular Sacrament.
Sacramental Sponsors: To be a Sacramental Sponsor, you must be: • a practicing Catholic
• at least 16 years of age
• received the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation
• if married, must have been validly married in accordance with Canon Law.
• a member of St. Mary of the Assumption or St. Ursula Parishes for more than 3 months Please contact the Parish Office at the site that you are registered to received a Sponsor Letter.
Religious Education: St. Mary of the Assumption Faith Formation, contact Ms. Rose Stegman at 412-486-5521. St. Ursula Faith Formation, contact Ms. Edith Bishop at 412-486-4100
R.C.I.A.: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is available for those who are interested in being received in the Church or, if you have not already done so, to receive the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation. Contact the Parish Office to which you are registered for more information.
New Members: If you are interested in joining our parish family, please stop by the Parish Office at either site to complete a Registration Form. We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you into our Parish Family. Confessions: St. Mary and St. Ursula will celebrate in the Sacrament on Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. at both sites.
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