Saint Aidan Parish

From the Heart by Fr. Will

Solemn Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

A Blessed Christmas Season! The Church’s formal Christmas season comes to its completion with this feast of Baptism of the Lord, January 10, 2021. The celebration of Christmas should always remain in our hearts throughout the year. Christmas gives us the continual message of hope that “they will call Him Emmanuel (which means, “God is with us”). (Matt 1:23b). The Church celebrates the birth of Christ to remember that God has come to be one with us and to save us, for “he [Joseph] gave Him the name Jesus” (Matt 1:25b) Jesus name means Yahweh saves. God saves us through His Son Jesus, and Jesus gives us the Sacraments to show His saving power remains with us. So it is appropriate that Christmas Season ends with this Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. For through baptism, we enter into the saving power of God. May you have a Blessed Feast Day and always keep Christmas alive in your heart. I send my Christmas blessing to you, your family, and your loved ones.

Peace, Fr. Will

Pastoral Notes by Fr. Will

Change in Mass location for two masses – On Sunday, January 17, 2021, we will have two indoor masses, one at each of our churches.

Saint Alphonsus at 7:00 a.m. Saint Alexis at 8:00 a.m.

We welcome Fr. Tom Sparacino, Fr. Ken Marlovits, and Fr. Steve Neff along with several Seminarians on Sunday, January 17 at the 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Masses.

Indoor/Outdoor Mass survey - We will continue to collect your responses to our survey for indoor/outdoor masses. After that is complete, I will prayerfully discern a balance of indoor/outdoor mass schedule based on need.

March for Life - This year's annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. is on Friday, January 29, 2021. I apologize that we will not be sponsoring a bus this year due to COVID-19.

Mass for Life – so that our parish may participate in the defense of all human life, we will have a special Vigil Mass of Life on Thursday, January 28, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. at Saint Alphonsus Church. We will join millions of Catholics, Christians, and people of goodwill, who will pray that day to protect all human life and dignity.

Feast Day of Saint Aidan – Sunday, January 31, 2021, marks our new parish's first feast day under Saint Aidan of Ferns' patronage. All of our masses will be honoring Saint Aidan. We will also have a Holy Hour with Eucharistic Adoration and Solemn Evening Prayer at 4:00 p.m. at Saint Alphonsus Church. I invite you to come to celebrate with us the First Feast Day of our parish. Saint Aidan, pray for us.

Saint Aidan Indoor/Outdoor Mass Survey On the weekend of January 16 and 17, Saint Aidan's will begin indoor Sunday Mass for the 7:00 a.m. (Saint Alphonsus) and 8:00 a.m. (Saint Alexis) Masses. Attendance at these Mass times will be limited because of safety measures, while Mass will continue to be broadcast over the radio (FM 89.5) whether indoor or outdoor. A livestream option for Sunday will continue as well.

To better gauge the desire for future indoor and outdoor celebrations at Saint Aidan, please make sure that you go to the website to take the survey or get a paper copy from the parking attendants, and also in the foyer of the Parish Center with your preference. You can also use a QR reader by scanning this on your phone to take you to the survey. If you have already completed

the survey, we thank you for being a part of this endeavor.

All surveys are due back by Monday, January, 11.

WE PRAY FOR THE SICK

We entrust to the care of Christ the Divine Physician, those members of our parish families of Saint Aidan who are in need of healing in body, mind or spirit, especially:

MAY THEY REST IN PEACE Saint Aidan Parish wishes to extend sympathy to those who mourn the loss of a loved one, especially the soul who recently passed through death: Patricia Nowak (68), sister of Karen Oswald; Mildred Van Maele (102); Charlotte Hunkele (84); James “Gary” Bost (69); and Melvin Urschler (95), father of Gary (Janice) Urschler. May the choirs of angels welcome them and, may they find eternal rest.

If you know of a parishioner or have a loved one who is ill, contact the Parish Center at 724.935.4343 to add their name onto the prayer list for four weeks. Intentions may return to the list upon monthly requests.

Kelsea Lynn Braden, daughter of John and Julianne Braden Owen Thomas Drudy, son of Michael and Sarah Drudy Lucille Marie Gates, daughter of Matthew and Emily Gates Mila Elizabeth Giovanetti, daughter of Michael and Kimberly Giovanetti Kellan James Karcher, son of Clinton and Stephanie Karcher Josie Pauline Plemmons, daughter of Garren and Maura Plemmons Benjamin Alphonse Wineland, son of Frank and Aimee Wineland

OUR NEWLY BAPTIZED WELCOMED INTO THE CHURCH

Dick Anderson Harriet Beach Brian Bart Rachel Borck Emma Bullick John Dagnon Gloria Dudowski Julie Ewell Nancy Greer Patricia Gross David Hoza Gilbert Huckestein John Hunsinger Vitus Kaiser

Al Korade Lois Leahy Shari Lennon Gene Lersch Mary Maloney Eugene Mancino Gerard McArdle Liz McArdle Elaine Pietrusinski Irene Schultz Janice Spowal Amber VanVickle David Zappa

Offices Remain Closed We continue to have our parish offices remain closed to the public until further notice. Our staff is still working and will return calls or emails during regular office hours. If you have an emergency you may call the office at 724.935.4343 or 724.935.1151 ext. 221.

THANK YOU! We are grateful for the following gifts that were recently made to Saint Aidan Parish:

In memory of Norma M. Hahn:

CCN America, LP

Andrew and Emily Gilbert Carolyn Pegher Thompson

SAINT ANTHONY SCHOOL SECOND COLLECTION

“Every child is a gift from God” There will be a second collection next weekend, January 16-17, for Saint Anthony School Programs and DePaul School for Hearing and Speech. This Diocesan collection is applied to our Parish Share Assessment for the year. Please be as generous as possible.

A New Year of Blessings! The twelve days of Christmas have passed. Today’s celebration of the Baptism of the Lord brings the Christmas season to a close. We are grateful to all who have so generosity given gifts this Christmas to provide for Saint Aidan Parish. You enable us to not just maintain, but to further the mission of Jesus. We realize that you cannot be with us every Sunday so please consider using our secure electronic giving program Faith Direct. Faith Direct will automatically process any offertory or second collection donations of your choosing. God’s blessings for all that you do and may this New Year bring you holiness and the good things of the Lord in abundance! To sign up with Faith Direct through their simple and secure online enrollment process, click on the link on our website “Donate Now” or call MaryEllen at the Parish Center at 724.935.4343 extension 221.

Mass Intentions

2020 Parish Share Assessment: $ 285,076 Collected: $ 301,070

Regular Electronic Total Offertory $ 15,421 $ 3,177 $ 18,598

Parish Share $ 3,748 $ 101 $ 3,849

Christmas $ 4,620 $ 670 $ 5,290

Mary Fund $ 425 $ $ 425

Catholic Education $ 361 $ 30 $ 391

Solemnity of Mary $ 1,195 $ 5 $ 1,200

Future Diocesan Collection $ 2,071 $ 15 $ 2,086

Other Holy Days $ 90 $ 25 $ 115

Children/Youth Offering $ 385 $ 355 $ 740

Votives $ 94 $ $ 94

TOTAL $ 28,695 $ 4,378 $ 33,073

Gift for Fr. Dave $ 260 $ $ 260

Memorial Donation $ 25 $ $ 25

66 Saturday, January 9 - Christmas Weekday 4:00 p.m. † Fred and Joanna Zbasnik by Terri Sampietro

Sunday, January 10 - The Baptism of the Lord 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

For the Living and Deceased Members of St. Aidan Parish Special Intention for Joseph Primo - Janet and James Banaszak † Kelly Kilhof - Bob and Toni Smith and Family † Irene Heckmann and Margaret Ritenour - Steve and Joyce Heckmann

8:00 a.m. † Theresa Kolarik - Rose Ciganik Tuesday, January 12 – Weekday

8:00 a.m. † Carol Niedecker - Alexis Manor Residents Wednesday, January 13 - St. Hilary

8:00 a.m. † Patricia Pfendler - Rose Scheller and the Over 50 Club Thursday, January 14 -Weekday

8:00 a.m. † Margaret Constantine - Judy and Lou Schrecker Friday, January 15—Weekday

8:00 a.m. † Miola Family - Emilia Kosinski 6 Saturday, January 16 - Blessed Virgin Mary

8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

† Joseph Bullick - The Family † Francine Jencka Konen - Darlene Griger

Sunday, January 17 - The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

For the Living and Deceased Members of St. Aidan Parish † Patricia Marzula - Joe and Cindy Bartoszewicz † Raymond Skundrich - The Skundrich Family † Barbara Homrich -The Dingle Family

Monday, January 11 - Weekday

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SCRIPTURE READINGS

Today’s Readings

First Reading: Seek the LORD while he may be found, call him while he is near. Let the scoundrel forsake his way, and the wicked man his thoughts; Let him turn to the LORD for mercy; to our God, who is generous in forgiving (Is 55:6-7) Psalm: You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation. (Is 12:3) Second Reading: This is the one who came through water and blood, Jesus Christ, not by water alone, but by water and blood. (1 Jn 5:6) Gospel: And a voice came from the heavens, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” (Mk 1:11) Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD.The English translation of Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Readings for the week Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7/Ps 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9 10 [11b]/Acts 10:34-38/Mk 1:7-11 or Is 55:1 11/Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 [3)]/1 Jn 5:1-9/Mk 1: -11 Monday: Heb 1:1-6/Ps 97:1 and 2b, 6 and 7c, 9 [cf. 7c]/Mk 1:14-20 Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12/Ps 8:2ab and 5, 6-7, 8-9 [cf. 7]/Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18/Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9 [8a]/Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: Heb 3:7-14/Ps 95:6-7c, 8-9, 10-11 [8]/Mk 1:40-45 Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11/Ps 78:3 and 4bc, 6c-7, 8 [cf. 7b]/Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: Heb 4:12-16/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 [cf. Jn 6:63c]/Mk 2:13-17

December 28, 2020 through January 3, 2021 Saint Aidan Income

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Faith Formation

FORMED Our parish now has a subscription to FORMED! Diving into the beauty of the Faith has never been easier: at home, on the go, or from any internet connected device. Discover thousands of books, audio talks, movies, documentaries, and studies... there is something for every member of the family to help them grow closer to Christ and His Church. Step One: Go to formed.org/signup Step Two: Enter 15090 or "Saint Aidan Parish" Step Three: Enter your name and email address

Baptism Preparation Sessions If you wish to have your baby baptized, please go to our Website under "Faith Formation" and "Baptism Preparation" to view our guidelines and fill out the request form. If this is your first child, you will need to attend a baptism preparation session. It is recommended that you attend before your baby is born. Upcoming dates are January 21, March 18 at 6:30 PM via Zoom. If it has been 4 years since you have attended a baptism preparation session, you will need to attend our Strengthening the Domestic Church virtual retreat to fulfill the preparation requirement. Upcoming date is February 18th.

Questions regarding preparation? Contact Darcy Osby: dosby@saintaidanparish.org Questions regarding scheduling or logistics? Contact MaryEllen Pendel: mependel@saintaidanparish.org

Faith Formation Update Faith Formation resumes this week with Lesson 8: How do we become members of the church? As we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord, we learn about our own baptism!

Magnificat & Magnifikid Subscriptions Are you looking for your own missalette at Mass or just want to pray more in 2021? Here's your chance to own your own copy with a monthly subscription to Magnificat, a daily prayer booklet with all the daily readings for the month and saintly reflections as well as the Divine Office prayers. The Magnifikid subscription gives your child weekly pamphlets so that they can follow along in the Mass along with other fun activities.

Save $20 per year by subscribing today and picking it up in the Saint Aidan parish office beginning with the April issue. Drop off the form below in the Sunday collection or mail the form to the Parish Center at 10090 Old Perry Highway, Wexford, PA 15090. Deadline is: NO LATER THAN JANUARY 31. (firm deadline) Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Email Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Number of Magnificat subscriptions @ $27 each per year __________ Number of Magnifikid subscriptions @ $15 each per year __________ Make checks payable to: Helen Ivaska

Pastor Reverend William D. Wuenschel/ wwuenschel@saintaidanparish.org/ x 233 Parochial Vicar To Be Named Soon Deacons Deacon Albert Heiles/aheiles@diopitt.org Deacon Jeffrey J. Ludwikowski/jludwikowski@diopitt.org

Director of Parish Operations/Business Manager Chuck Goetz/cgoetz@saintaidanparish.org/x 223

Office Manager MaryEllen Pendel/mependel@saintaidanparish.org/x 221

Safe Environment Coordinator/Administrative Assistant Mary King / mking@saintaidanparish.org/ x 212

Director of Faith Formation Darcy Osby / dosby@saintaidanparish.org/x 213 Faith Formation Assistant Paula Green /pgreen@saintaidanparish.org/x 225 Coordinator of Youth Ministry /Young Adults and Social Media David Piccirilli / dpiccirilli@saintaidanparish.org/x 227 Directors of Music Ian Brown/ibrown@saintaidanparish.org/x 226 Assistant Music Director - Lisa Hoffman lisachoffmann@gmail.com Music Associate - Mary Heagy / mheagy@saintaidanparish.org

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SERVED BY OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (temporarily closed)

JOIN US!

To become a registered member of the parish family, please visit our website at www.saintaidanparish.org. Introduce yourself to us at Mass!

MARRIAGE

Arrangements must be made with a priest at least six months in advance of the desired wedding date. Please contact the Parish Center Office at 724.935.4343.

HOLY ORDERS For information about the priesthood or the vowed religious life, please contact Fr. Dave or the Vocation Office of the diocese at 412.456.3131 or visit pghpriest.com.

BAPTISM Celebrated on Sundays at 11:15 a.m. or at 1:00 p.m. at Saint Alexis during the COVID-19 by appointment. Arrangements should be made through the Parish Center several months in advance. Parents need to be registered parishioners and complete a pre-baptism class before scheduling a baptism.

MINISTRY TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND

Communal anointing is celebrated periodically. Anyone who is anticipating surgery is encouraged to request this sacrament prior to being admitted to the hospital. Individuals who are unable to attend Sunday Mass and want to receive the sacraments are asked to please call the Parish Center.

Website: saintaidanparish.org Phones - 724.935.1151 or 724.935.4343 Fax - 724.935.1270

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BLESSED FRANCIS SEELOS ACADEMY

S A P D Parish Office: 10090 Old Perry Highway Wexford, PA 15090

PRAYER

Eucharistic Adoration Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at Saint Alexis Church.

Prayer Ministry- To initiate a request for urgent prayers contact the following people: Barb Busi at 412.366.4829, Norma Heyl at 724.935.1094 or Jo Labrise at 724.935.3826. If you would like to be a part of this important ministry to pray for others, please contact them.

RECONCILIATION

Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Saint Alexis. Confessions will be held outside during COVID-19.

Principal Robert Reese - rreese@seelosacademy.org School Secretary K-8 Patty Anfang - panfang@seelosacademy.org 724.935.1152

School Secretary Pre-K Chris Schlieper - cschlieper@seelosacademy.org 724.935.3940 DIOCESAN VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR 412.456.3093 (Office)

1.888.808.1235 (Hot Line) PA Child Line - 1.800.932.0313

Call 911 immediately if a child is in danger.

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