parish catholic community of allison park / glenshaw
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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
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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. 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.
Wear your BEST Roaring 20’s outfit! Tickets and 50/50 Sales at St. Mary’s
January 25, 2020 4:00 p.m. Mass January 26, 2020 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Masses and at St. Mary’s Rectory Office
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. PA Childline - 1-800-932-0313 Call 911 immediately if a child is in immediate danger.
Knights of Columbus Breakfast at St. Mary SUPERSIZED BREAKFAST
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2020
8AM TO 12:30PM
Marian Hall
Free Will Donation
Proceeds benefit our Seminarians
Free Will Donation
Proceeds benefit our Seminarians
Prepared by
The Knights of Columbus
St. Mary of the Assumption
Council 14722
St. Mary Providence Hall Dedication
The St. Mary’s Church Alive Campaign Team would like to thank members the Saint Mary of the Assumption parish who assisted in the renovation of Providence Hall. The purpose of this newly designed space is to enhance our faith community by providing a comfortable and welcoming space to gather and collaborate. Three new meeting/conference rooms are up to date and have state of the art audiovisual equipment to enhance meetings.
We would like to recognize and thank parishioner Tom Bittner who gave countless hours and invaluable expertise as general contractor and Jeff Pflumm and Dave Wilson, our maintenance men, who accomplished the bulk of the work.
Our deep appreciation goes to the five hundred parish family members who contributed the funding of the renovation through the Church Alive Campaign.
Please come join us on February 2, 2020, after the 9:00 Mass to dedicate and celebrate this new space.
MASS SCHEDULE and MASS INTENTIONS January 26, 2020
7:15 a.m. St. Ursula Fr. Ernie Audrey Schrauder - Mike & Renate Schrauder 9:00 a.m. St. Ursula Fr. Joe Private Intention - Marsha Mauser 9:00 a.m. St. Mary Fr. Tim The Living & Deceased of St. Mary and St. Ursula Churches 11:00 a.m. St. Mary Fr. Tim Mary Louise Betz - Christine Conley
11:30 a.m. St. Ursula Fr. Ernie All Children, Born & Unborn - Family 6:00 p.m. St. Ursula Fr. Joe The Living & Deceased of St. Ursula and St. Mary Churches
7:00 a.m. St. Mary Fr. Tim Raymond Greene - Family 8:00 a.m. St. Ursula Fr. Ernie Charlotte Bossong - Bob & Carol Seres
8:00 a.m. St. Ursula Fr. Joe Health & Welfare of Marlyn Carle 10:00 a.m. St. Mary Fr. Tim Leonard Giel - St. Vincent de Paul Society
7:00 a.m. St. Mary Fr. Tim Leonard & Rose Fischer - Dolores & Andrew Fischer 8:00 a.m. St. Ursula Fr. Ernie Parent, Lenny & pearl Tobac - Lenny & Sandy Tobac
8:00 a.m. St. Ursula Fr. Joe Thomas A. Gramme - The Urso Family 10:00 a.m. St. Mary Fr. Tim James Hengelsberg - The Weismann Family
7:00 a.m. St. Mary Fr. Tim George Miles Cassidy - George & Kathy Ilkka 8:00 a.m. St. Ursula Fr. Ernie Ronald Thomas - The Urso Family 9:00 a.m. St. Mary Fr. Tim Sharon Daley - Rose & Joe Natoli School Mass
8:00 a.m. St. Mary Fr. Tim Cecelia Watson - Peggy Sunseri 11:00 a.m. St. Mary Fr. Tim Confessions 11:00 a.m. St. Ursula Fr. Joe Confessions 4:00 p.m. St. Mary Fr. Tim Bill Heinz - Ray Wiehagen & Family 5:30 p.m. St. Ursula Fr. Ernie Norman Thiel - Joyce Carney
7:15 a.m. St. Ursula Fr. Joe Gail Litwiler - Neighbors 9:00 a.m. St. Ursula Fr. Ernie Loretta M. Fisher - John & Janet Fisher & Family 9:00 a.m. St. Mary Fr. Tim The Living & Deceased of St. Mary and St. Ursula Churches 11:00 a.m. St. Mary Fr. Tim Ruby L. Frink - Surrey Place Neighbors
11:30 a.m. St. Ursula Fr. Joe Paul John Egley - Martha Egley Pivarnik 6:00 p.m. St. Ursula Fr. Ernie The Living & Deceased of St. Ursula and St. Mary Churches
February 2 - Candlemas Blessing during Masses Schedule subject to change
Sunday January 26 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday January 27 Saint Angela Merici
Tuesday January 28 Saint Thomas Aquinas
Wednesday January 29 Weekday in Ordinary Time
Thursday January 30 Weekday in Ordinary Time
Friday January 31 Saint John Bosco
Saturday February 1 Blessed Virgin Mary
Sunday February 2 The Presentation of the Lord
St. Mary Sanctuary Candle: Peace in our United States of America
St. Ursula Sanctuary Candle: Special Intention
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 Weekend - Join us in Marian Hall after all Masses! Sunday (Church) 9:00 a.m. - Liturgy of the Word for Children January 26 (Marian Hall) 10:00 a.m. - Faith Formation Gathering (Church) 11:00 a.m. - Liturgy of the Word for Children
Monday (School) 6:00 p.m. - Faith Formation Classes January 27 (Marian Hall) 6:30 p.m. - Alpha Meal Team Mtg. (Rectory) 7:00 p.m. - Finance Council Mtg.
Tuesday (JAM) 1:00 p.m. - Adult Bible Study January 28
Wednesday (Marian Hall) 1:30 p.m. - Social Bingo January 29 (Church) 2:45 p.m. - Children’s Choir (Church) 7:30 p.m. - Adult Choir
Thursday January 30 (Church) 8:00 p.m. - Hand Bell Practice
Friday January 31
Saturday (Church) 7:30 a.m. - Respect Life Rosary February 1 (Marian Hall) Knights of Columbus Breakfast Prep Sunday (Marian Hall) 8:00 a.m. - Knights of Columbus Breakfast February 2 (Church) 9:00 a.m. - Liturgy of the Word for Children (Marian Hall) 10:00 a.m. - Faith Formation Gathering
January 18 / 19, 2020 Envelopes Contributions Offertory Contributions 359 $16,854.25
Cash/Loose Checks - $1,045.00
Religious Formation 1 $20.00
Parish Needy/St. Vincent dePaul 19 $327.00
Parish Share 2019 7 $10,608.20
St. Anthony School 133 $2,770.00
Catholic Schools 4 $22.00
Solemnity of Mary 3 $11.00
TOTALS 526 $31,657.45
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 Fischer, 412-487-5109, or Jim Karcher, 724-444-5798 for more information. All men are invited to attend
St. Mary Flea Market 2020
The BEST Flea Market in the North Hills will happen here at Saint Mary of the Assumption on July 17, 18 and 19, 2020. Currently, we are collecting paper grocery and shopping bags only. (No plastic bags.) Please drop your reusable paper bags in the box in the children’s choir room in the back of the church. In addition, we can take jewelry donations at this time. You can place your donations in the box marked flea Market located in the Children’s Liturgy room. Fairly soon we will be looking for volunteers. Think about joining the fun. It’s a great way to make new friends and be part of a truly extraordinary event.
Widows and Widowers Join us on January 26, at 4:00 p.m. at Bravo Restaurant, McKnight Road. All are welcome. For more information call Barb Lagiovane, 412-486-4209 or Marge Wesolek, 412-486-5621. Hope to see you there!
Magnificat Pittsburgh Prayer Breakfast Ladies, come to the Magnificat Pittsburgh prayer breakfast on February 8, 2020, from 9 a.m. to Noon at the Double Tree by Hilton, Cranberry Twp. Guest speaker, Fr. Levi Hartle, wants to share his experience of God with you. Before he was born, Fr. Levi was consecrated to the Lord by his mother, and was brought up in Christ as a child. At age 18, God spoke clearly to him in a profound prophetic word that established his life path to the priesthood and bringing people into the mystery of God. Cost of the breakfast is $25. Student rate is $15. To register, call Donna at 412-364-0969 or go to www.magnficatpittsburgh.org. Registration deadline is January 31, 2020.
A Fisher of Men
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 Mary Ann Deasy, sister of Linda Casavale, Libby E. Pernisek, Charlotte Bossong, Joan J. Conroy, John H. Netzel, Richard Faccenda. Please remember to pray for the consolation of their loved ones.
St. Mary Faith Formation
Faith Sharing for The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time When Jesus settled in Capernaum he began to preach “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” His message is as true today as it was in the year 30 A.D. Do you recognize the “kingdom of heaven” in your neigh-borhood?, in our parish ? in your family?
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 48-49
Faith Formation Sessions: Sunday, January 26 10:00-11:00 a.m. students meet in classes; parent group in Marian Hall to continue the Turning Point bible study. Monday, January 27, 6:00-7:30 p.m. students meet in classes.
Gratitude: Seeing As Gift, DVD with Father Anthony Ciorra and short discussion, Wednesdays, January 29 thru February 19, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. in our Faith Formation Conference Room. Call 412-486-5521 for details.
Special Days this Week January 26 - Saints Timothy and Titus deeply loved Jesus and were companions of Saint Paul in his missionary works. January 27 – Saint Angela Merici originated the concept of consecrated persons living in the world and carrying on a ministry within the Church. January 28- Saint Thomas Aquinas, doctor of the Church who combined the best of philosophical principles with theology. He is the patron saint of students and scholars. January 31 – Saint John Bosco founded the Salesians, communities of men and women dedicated to working with youth. How blessed are those who serve and are served by the generous and courageous members of the Salesians. February 1 – Saint Brigid of Kildare foundress of the first community of nuns in Ireland. She often rode through the land in her chariot to carry on limitless works of charity. She prayed that there be a “lake of beer” in heaven. February 1 – Vigil of Candlemas Day, 7:30 p.m. Blessing of Candles at St. Patrick Church, Liberty Ave, 7:30 p.m. then candlelight procession to Saint Stanislaus Church for 8:00 p.m. Mass. All night Eucharistic Adoration at Saint Stanislaus Church, Smallman and 21st Street. All welcome.
YOUTH GROUP HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING!
High School Ministry meets Sundays at 7:00 p.m. in the Youth House JOY: Jesus, Others, Yourself
Theme: Virtue: Behavior showing high moral standards
Jan 24: March for Life and Youth Mass in Washington Jan 26: Meet in the youth house; discuss retreat Feb 2: Meet in the youth house discuss Culture Project
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.
Blessed Trinity Academy
Super Bingo Join us on February 7th for our next Super Bingo!! Your ticket includes 12 cards for each of our 25 regular games and 4 included specials and 1 card for each of our two jackpots. Our kitchen opens at 5:30pm, Early Birds start at 6:45, and regular Bingo starts at 7:00pm. We provide free daubers, popcorn, coffee and fun!! Tickets are $30 for regular bingo and $5 for 4 Early Bird games. Tickets may be purchased at the BTA Scrip office or at the door. For questions please contact Bridgette Long at 814-242-6078. Hope to see you there! Blessed Trinity Academy is hosting an Open House for prospective families in Preschool through 8th Grade on Sunday, February 2, 2020, from 12:00pm-2:00pm. Stop by to take tour, speak with parents, students, teachers, and our principal, Mrs. Edmiston. Learn about our weekly STEM classes, challenging curriculum, small class sizes, and our welcoming school community. For more information please visit www.nhrces.org/trinity or email [email protected].
Night at the Races
The Knights of Columbus and BTAAA will be holding their annual “Night at the Races.” Join St. Mary for an enjoyable fun filled evening with friends and exciting entertainment in Marian Hall on Saturday, January 25, 2020. Tickets are $20.00 and includes a delicious dinner buffet, beer, setups and soda (BYOB). Dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. Races start 7:00 p.m. For tickets or table reservations please contact Tom Iurlano at 412-478-0834 or via email at [email protected] or Mario Mancini at 412-453-6378 or email at [email protected].
The Third Annual Hampton Township Citizens Police Academy. This program is designed to give the average citizen a better understanding of the criminal justice system, in particular, the role police officers play in the community. The students will be presented with several topics that may include police academy training, crime and vehicle codes, narcotics investigations, the role of the court system, use of force issues, evidence collection and so much more. The Academy is free and will be held every Thursday, from April 2, 2020 through May 28, 2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Hampton Township Community Center. Please contact Officer Chris Finni-gan at 412-486-0400, ext. 1387, or [email protected] for more information regarding the application process.
“Turning Point” Bible Study with the Gospel of John DVD and discussion will meet THIS Sunday, January 26, 10:00-11:00 a.m. in Marian Hall. Adults and youth welcome.
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 January 19 Monday January 20 (Social Hall) 7:00 p.m. - Bible Study Tuesday (Social Hall) 7:00 p.m. - Bingo January 21
Wednesday (Church) 8:30 a.m. - Fatima Prayers January 22
Thursday January 23 Friday January 24
Saturday January 25 11:00 a.m.- Reconciliation
Sunday January 26
Happenings at St. Ursula
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. Holy Eucharist
If you know of a family member or any fellow parishioner who is a shut-in and would like to receive the Eucharist at home, please call the St. Ursula Rectory at 412-486-6700. Contribution Statements
The 2019 Contribution statements are being mailed this week.
Parish Social Hall Tuesday Evenings Doors open at 5:30 pm
Play begins at 7:00 pm
$20.00 Admission includes $500 Weekly Jackpot 1 - 9 - Card Pack (20 Games & Four Specials)
1 - Jackpot Strip 1 - Bonanza Strip - Magic Numbers
January 11/12, 2020 Envelopes Contributions
Offertory Contributions 238 $5,609.00
Parish Share 2019 4 $70.00
Candles - $212.51
TOTALS 242 $7,784.51
St. Anthony Collection - $1,893.00
Offertory Collection - St. Ursula
PSP Update
A GENTLE REMINDER— PARISH SHARE 2019 IS COMING TO A CLOSE — For those with an outstanding balance, January 26 is the last Sunday that will be applied to your outstanding balance. Men’s Retreat The annual Men's Retreat at St. Paul of the Cross retreat center is the weekend of January 31 to February 2. It starts Friday evening, and runs through Sunday Mass at 11:00 am. It is a great opportunity for worship, contemplation, and fellowship with men of St. Ursula and other parishes. You will leave renewed and refreshed. There is a suggested stipend of $215 to cover the cost of the weekend, including meals; however St. Paul's will accept whatever one can afford. If you have questions or need more information, contact Gary at 412-487-6582 or Dave Sharick at 412-364-7851.
Priest
Altar Servers
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Reader
Cantor
Saturday, Feb. 1 5:30 pm Fr. Ernie
Fisher Family
M & J Berger
T Eger
J Regan
Sunday, Feb. 2 7:15 am Fr. Joe 9:00 am Fr. Ernie 11:30 am Fr. Joe 6:00 pm Fr. Ernie
J Kowalski L Sheets J & J Connell C McCarthy
C Lott, J England L Lombardo, T Halli A Connell, B McQuaide J Fritsch, C McCarthy
B Vogel PJ Evans P Connell B Wally
B Kremer T Lizzi D Eastly Contemporary Band
Daily Readings
Monday: 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10; Ps 89:20-22, 25-26; Mk 3:22-30 Tuesday: 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; Ps 24:7-10; Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:4-17; Ps 89:4-5, 27-30; Mk 4:1-20 Thursday: 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29; Ps 132:1-5, 11-14; Mk 4:21-25 Friday: 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Ps 51:3-7, 10-11; Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Ps 51:12-17; Mk 4:35-41 Sunday: Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 [22-32]
This Week’s Liturgy at St. Ursula
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First Reading — God has restored the land, and brought great joy to the people (Isaiah 8:23 — 9:3). Psalm — The Lord is my light and my salvation (Psalm 27). Second Reading — Paul exhorts the believers at Cor-inth: As there is one Christ, so too must there be no divi-sions among you (1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17). Gospel — After calling his first disciples, Jesus goes throughout Galilee (Matthew 4:12-23 [12-17]). Hymns: Entrance: #833 All Are Welcom Mass Parts: #365, 366, 367 LOG, 381 Hymnal Offertory: #678 Center Of My Life Communion: #938 We Remember Closing: #674 We Walk by Faith
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
For Sale Nine Cemetery Plots for sale at Christ the Redeemer Cemetery. If interested, please call, 561-582-3113.
Seeking The Light
In today’s readings we find ourselves being drawn more deeply into relationship with Jesus. We are getting to know more about him as we see how he struggles with the news of his cousin John’s arrest. His first response is to withdraw, to leave Nazareth and go to Capernaum. There he is perhaps both consoled and challenged by the words of Isaiah that Matthew quotes: “the people who sit in darkness have seen a great light, / on those dwelling in a land overshadowed by death / light has aris-en” (Matthew 4:16). Jesus contemplates his cousin’s death, perhaps his own death, and he seeks the light. Maybe it is these words of Isaiah that move Jesus out of his withdrawal and into action. He begins to preach, teach, cure disease and illness, and proclaim the gospel of the kingdom.
Anointing Mass
The Addiction Recovery Ministry will celebrate its one-year anniversary on Sunday, February 9, 2020 with an Anointing Mass for those who are struggling with addiction or in recovery. The Mass takes place at 3:00 pm at Madonna of Jerusalem Church (201 9th Street, Sharpsburg, PA 15215). Following Mass, an activity and refreshments will be held in the John Paul I Center, directly across from the church
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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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