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Parish Website: ChristTheDivineShepherd.org ChristTheDivineShepherd
The Catholic Community of Penn Hills and Monroeville
Welcome to our Parish!
We are happy you have joined us today and want you to know that you are always welcome at Christ the
Divine Shepherd Parish. We invite you to participate in our many parish activities and ministries
mentioned in this bulletin. We all have different gifts and talents that we can use to serve God and each
other.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday St. Bernadette 9:30am
Tuesday, Thursday
St. Susanna 9:30am
Saturday St. Bernadette 4:00pm St. Susanna 5:00pm
Sunday St. Bernadette 8:00am St. Susanna 9:00am St. Bernadette 11:00am St. Susanna 11:30am
Mass Schedule
To Save your Seat for Mass log on to our website at cdsmph.org/rsvp or call the office at 412-373-0050.
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
From Father Faustine
Dear Friends, I did not expect to be writing this message quite this soon, however, over these years, you have become very special to me, and I have news I want to share with you. My six years in the
United States of America have become amazing, but the time has come for me to return home. This parish has become like a second home/family to me, so it is not going to be easy for me to really say goodbye. I have a strong attachment to the people in the parish as well as the place. For this reason, I promise that I will stay in touch with you and come back.
My life in America began on Sunday, August 03, 2014 when I first touched the American soil in Cleveland at 7pm after 21 hours of flight. I was given a warm welcome in Our Lady of Peace Parish in Cleveland. After a time of adjustment and orientation, I started school in the Fall of 2014 at a Jesuit University, John Carroll University in Cleveland. I graduated on May 22, 2016 with MA in Communication. My area of concentration was in the use of social media. I researched the use of social media in the Catholic Diocese of Moshi with a thesis titled “The Analysis of Social Media Among Youth in the Catholic Diocese of Moshi and the Implications for Youth for Faith Sharing.”
In 2016, I moved to Pittsburgh. I am ever grateful to the parishioners of St. Joseph Verona where I lived shortly before moving to St. Bartholomew, Penn Hills. While in Pittsburgh, I pursued a Ph.D. program at Duquesne University with special emphasis in the use of modern technologies. I successfully defended my dissertation on March 27, 2020 and was awarded a Ph.D. in Communication and Rhetoric. My interest at this point is how to integrate the Catholic message by bringing a Catholic voice in the use of Smartphones in Tanzania. The title of my dissertation is “Catholic Ethic for Smartphones in Tanzania.” I was planning to return to Tanzania on June 30, 2020 but due to COVID-19 I was delayed. However, the right time which God knew in his eternity is that I will return to Tanzania on August 27,2020. Detachment is not easy, but it is part and parcel of our mission as priests. On Thursday, August 27 at 8:30 the memorial of St. Monica, will be my departure from Pittsburgh to Washington, Dulles Airport then to Ethiopia before I land in Kilimanjaro on Friday, August 28 at 5:20pm. The only reason that I can be happy is that I am returning home to share the knowledge and experience which I acquired in the States for six years for the betterment of the Church in Moshi and the Tanzanian community.
Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish August 9, 2020
From Father Faustine
For these six years, I have met so many wonderful people. I thank God who brought you all in my life. I am so indebted that I have no enough words to express my appreciation. You are precious gift of my life. If I begin to mention names, more than the litany of the saints! Please, feel my gratitude and know that “you mean so much to me.” This gives me a reason to promise that I will come back. I now join the psalmist in his words “What shall I return to the Lord for all his goodness to me?” (Ps 116:12-13). I thank the almighty God for his constant and unfailing paternal care. He sustained me over these years. Without Him nothing could be accomplished. I still wonder and remain speechless and repeat the words of my souvenir-ordination remembrance holy card when I was ordained 16th years ago: “Who am I Lord God, and what is my house, that you brought me thus far (2 Sam 7:18). Having stayed in America for 2,216 days, I am leaving here today with a wealth of knowledge that I will always treasure. To be here has been a fantastic learning experience and I am thankful for the skills and exposure I’ve acquired. I am ready to go and share my learning with my people in the Catholic Diocese of Moshi and Tanzania. I am ever grateful to the priests and deacons I have met here in America. They have been to me not only brother priests/ deacons but friends. May God continue to
sustain each of you in your ministry. When we celebrate the table of the Word and the table of the Eucharist may we remained united in prayer. Let’s pray for each other that our clergy life becomes more and more a source of joy and peace to the people we meet. Always in our ministry, let us hear Jesus telling us “Do not be afraid” in light of all the many or daily challenges and difficulties. Thank you for all your support. To the Christ the Divine Shepherd parish, thank you for a nice stay you gave and now I am returning home from your good hands. May God, bless you ALL. Our world today is full of negativity. There is a need to stand out and say “BE POSITIVE” and know that “What you tell yourself is very crucial for good or worse.” Know that “the darkness of night cannot stop the light of morning” and always believe that “there will be a good day tomorrow.” I love you all! I will miss you! I look forward to seeing you here or in Africa. Know that there is someone you know in Tanzania! I will be honored and blessed to have you come over to Africa and explore its beauty. Remember, I will come back, and I leave you with these words “I thank God as remember you constantly in my prayers” (2 Tim 1:3). Gratefully and lovingly, Padre Faustine
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Last week we began to move back the curtain to see, during the pandemic, the continued work of the church through our parish Our topic was Charity. Today we continue on that theme to focus on the work of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. St. Vincent de Paul never wrote a book about his spiritual teachings. But we find the living voice of the saint in his letters and conferences in which he trained his followers for the mission of service to the poor. The two fundamental sources of his teachings are the GOSPEL and LIFE. He wanted his followers to put the whole of the Gospel into the whole of their lives, and he never wearied of deepening both with all the faith that God put into his heart.
Before the pandemic, the three SVDP conferences met to see how one unified group could strive, in the words of St. Vincent, to serve the poor. Each conference had their own sources of income, either a periodic envelope, poor box donations, or one annual collection. When meeting with the Diocesan Conference coordinator, Michael Calorie, we would move to “aggregate” nationally into a new unified conference at the end of the Society’s fiscal year. Through this transition we would set up two service areas, all of Penn Hills and a second of Monroeville and Pitcairn. Our one source of income would be four collection envelope per year. So when you see that picture of St. Vincent de Paul in your March, May, August and November packs, it is for our work in service to the poor. Since the pandemic hit, we could no longer meet face to face with the poor, one of St. Vincent’s criteria. So, we went to COVID 19- remote. People began to panic, many who had been under-employed were now unemployed, and even though a moratorium was in place, they eventually would have to pay for their most basic needs; food, water and shelter. With churches being closed and personal income questionable, how were we going to be the hands of Christ as St. Vincent called us to be? Well, you read about the gracious donation that came from The Ladies of Charity, but again, we have to remove the bushel to see the light. The Penn Hills conference received two donations, exactly the same amount, $1,200 each! Yes, the amount of a stimulus check. I wept with gratitude! So here is a report of what we, as Christ the Divine Shepherd were able to accomplish: Monroeville/ Pitcairn assistance: Penn Hills assistance: Furniture $ 60 Furniture $ 249 Rent $1250 Rent $1650 Utilities $1444 Utilities $2173 Car Insurance $ 200 Food $ 550 CHP Payment $ 60 Total $3044 Total $4622
A Look Behind the Scenes
Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish August 9, 2020
Congratulations to our 2020 First Communion Class
Charles August Bernsdorff Mia Isabella Blewitt Jackson Jude Bruno Kadis Carr Campbell Veda Rae Campbell Cassidy Joy Capalongo Wyatt Cristopher Cattau Maggie Rose Chusko Victoria Kate Colberg Joseph Louis Cucunato Livi Frances Dagit Gabriel Hugh Eggan Lilliana Margurite Fusco Chidera Doris Gilliam Allie Lynn Gresock Emma Ann Griffith Anthony Pio Hanna Gabriella Orr Hasan Camila Ximena Hernandez Fayla Jo Holmes Derya Annabel Kilburg Pippa Rose Larmi Teagan Lai Lenguyen Jaylah A'merie Lopez Jonathan Elijah Lopez Dominic James Margiotta
Marley Marie Moreno Kayla Ann Morford Charlie Jae Morgante Aidan Jude Naccarati Maria Julia Van Anh Nguyen Jacob Collin Oldenski Nico Joseph Palkovic Mia Marie Poli Sydney-Marie Prado Emanuel Quezada Garzon Kylie Marie Roberts Mia Isabelle Rullo Lorenzo Matthew Russo Gionnna Rae Sample Sylas Vincent Sekely Natalie Marie Spudich Colton Carl Steinkopf Gabrielle Marie Stricklin John Matthew Taylor Rachel Lynn Taylor Kali Ann White Danielle Grace Whitmore Kylee Ann Willis
Our Parish Community
Mass Schedule Effective August 8-9
Monroeville (St Bernadette) 4:00pm Penn Hills (St Susanna) 5:00pm Monroeville (St Bernadette) 8:00am Penn Hills (St Susanna)* 9:00am Monroeville (St Bernadette)* 11:00am Penn Hills (St Susanna) 11:30am
*Mass will also be live-streamed via Facebook and our parish website.
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Our Parish Community
Support Divine Mercy Academy
DMA teachers have lined up some delicious fundraisers to raise money to cover the additional cost of technology and supplies needed for our COVID-19
Reopening Plan. Please spread the word to your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers so they can help us raise money for our school while also supporting our
local businesses.
The Milk Shake Factory - Sunday, August 16, 2020 - 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm - The Milk Shake
Factory in Murrysville will donate 15% of your purchase!
Chipotle - Tuesday, August 18, 2020 - 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm - Chipotle in Monroeville will donate 33% of your purchase!
Please see flyer in next week’s bulletin or
on our website.
Do you have questions about Theology, the Bible, or maybe about the current On Mission process at our Parish? The Pastoral Council at CDS invites you to submit your questions for an upcoming live-stream forum. Please email them to [email protected] or call 412-373-0050 X117 and leave a message with your question.
Submit Your Questions
Over the past few weeks, once we re-opened for publicly-attended Masses, we’ve been getting in touch with those whose Masses weren’t able to be celebrated in the March-June timeframe. We’ve honored their Mass requests by re-scheduling them in the upcoming weeks, and now, all of our Mass intentions are filled through the end of September. In a few weeks, we’ll open the Mass book for the remainder of the year. Please keep an eye on this space for more details!
Mass Intentions
Eagle Scout Award
Dear Christ the Divine Shepherd Parishioners, I would like to thank you for your assistance in helping me earn my Eagle Scout award. Last December, through your donations of supplies and a total donation of $4,454.37, I was able to provide St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Crownpoint, NM with over 500 items, shipped in over 60 large boxes. Your generosity has supported Navajo residents over the past six months. It has especially aided in the care of residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. May God inspire more souls to care for impoverished people in America and the world. Sincerely, Tad Horomanski
Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish August 9, 2020
Our Parish Community
Since the Solemnity of the Assumption falls on a Saturday this
year, it is not a holy day of obligation. Our Mass schedule for
that day will be the normally scheduled Saturday 4pm @ St
Bernadette and 5pm @ St Susanna.
The next Rosary for Recovery will be Wednesday, August 19 at CDS, North American Martyrs Church. We will meet at 7:00PM in the front parking lot for the Rosary followed by an informal gathering for all who are afflicted or affected by addiction. It will be a safe, confidential place for people to seek education, referral and support. This will be an outdoor meeting but please wear a mask and we are to adhere to all social distancing guidelines. Contact Noreen at 412-296-1709
Rosary for Recovery
Father Faustine will celebrate
the 8:00 am, and 11:30 am
Masses on August 23, 2020.
Please plan to attend Mass and
then following Mass greet
Father and wish him the best as
he prepares to return home to
minister to the people of Tanzania.
Farewell to Father Faustine
Gift for Father Faustine
Our parish family is working towards putting together a gift for Father Faustine to enable him to take home
many of the items he has gathered during his time studying in the United States. We need your help, if you
would like to donate, please contact the parish office, or leave a donation marked “Fr. Faustine” in the
collection basket.
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday: 2 Cor 9:6-10; Ps 112:1-2, 5-9; Jn 12:24- 26 Tuesday: Ez 2:8 — 3:4; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Wednesday: Ez 9:1-7; 10:18-22; Ps 113:1-6; Mt 18:15- 20 Thursday: Ez 12:1-12; Ps 78:56-59, 61-62: Mt 18:21 — 19:1 Friday: Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 [59-63]; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Mt 19:3-12
Readings for the Week
Sunday, August 9, 2020 8:00am, St. Bernadette, (TM), Francis Bolek—Mary Alice 9:00am, St. Susanna, (LA), Donald Schratz—Dr. Richard Blank 11:00am, St. Bernadette (RT), For the People of the Parish 11:30am, St. Susanna, (LA), Blessings Received - Johanna Treichler Monday, August 10, 2020 9:30am, St. Bernadette, (FF), Deceased Members of the Christ & Reinersmann Family—Family Tuesday, August 11, 2020 9:30am, St. Susanna, (TM), Jean O'Connor—The Golden Agers Wednesday, August 12, 2020 9:30am, St. Bernadette, (RT), Kay & Hank Ihrig—Family Thursday, August 13, 2020 9:30am, St. Susanna, (FF), Jim Ackerman—Jeff & Lee Steimer Friday, August 14, 2020 9:30am, St. Bernadette, (TM), John Dilanni—Mary & Marion Zentarsky Saturday, August 15, 2020 4:00pm, St. Bernadette, (FF), Vince & Evelyn Tedesco—Mary Margaret & Debbie 5:00pm, St. Susanna, (LA), Joseph Traficante—Lou & Maurene DeFabio & Family Sunday, August 16, 2020 8:00am, St. Bernadette, (FF), Antonio & Anna Mendicino—Family 9:00am, St. Susanna, (LA), Mary Palamone—Catholic Daughters of America Ct. St. Rene 1865 11:00am, St. Bernadette (TM), Richard Sassano—Mom & Dad 11:30am, St. Susanna, (RT), For the People of our Parish
Legend LA Fr Larry Adams TM Fr Thom Miller RT Fr Rick Thompson FF Fr Faustine Furaha
Mass Intentions
Our Live-stream Masses continue every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, at 9:30am.
Sunday we will live-stream at 9:00am and
11:00am.
Please like us on Facebook @ ChristTheDivineShepherd, we post important
updates on Facebook along with on our website at www.ChristtheDivineShepherd.org.
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.
A reminder that our Church
Buildings open a half-hour prior to the start of Mass.
Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish August 9, 2020
The Order of Mass
Entrance Song I Sing the Mighty Power of God
Greeting
Priest: The Lord be with you
All: And with your spirit
Penitential Rite At the very beginning of the Mass, the faithful recall their sins and place their trust in God's abiding mercy.
Lord Have Mercy, Christ Have Mercy, Lord Have Mercy
Glory to God
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father.
Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us.
For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
Liturgy of the Word
First Reading The Lord said to Elijah: “Stand on the mountain; the Lord will be passing by” (1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a).
After the reading, the reader says, “The word of the Lord,” and all respond: Thanks be to God Responsorial Psalm
“Lord let us see your kindness, lord let us see your kindness.” (Psalm 85). Second Reading To the Israelites belong the covenants, the law, and the patriarchs; and from them comes the Christ (Romans 9:1-5).
After the reading, the reader says, “The word of the Lord,” and all respond: Thanks be to God
1.) I sing the mighty pow’r of God That made the mountains rise, That spread the flowing seas abroad, And built the lofty skies. I sing the wisdom that ordained the sun to rule the day; The moon shines full at his command, And all the stars obey.
2.) I sing the goodness of the Lord that filled the earth with food; He formed the creatures with his word, And then pronounced them good. Lord, how thy wonders are displayed where’er I turn my eye; If I survey the ground I tread, or gaze upon the sky!
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Order of Mass
Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
Gospel As Jesus walked on the sea, the disciples were terrified (Matthew 14:22-33).
Priest: “The Lord be with you”
All: And with your spirit. Priest: “A reading from the holy Gospel according to ...”
All: Glory to you, O Lord.
After the Gospel, the Priest says “The Gospel of the Lord”
All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ
Homily
Profession of Faith
I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven (all bow) and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.
I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Prayer of the Faithful
All: Lord hear our prayer. Offertory Great is thy Faithfulness
"Great is Thy faithfulness, " O God my Father, there is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not as Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be.
"Great is Thy faithfulness!" "Great is Thy faithfulness!" Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed Thy hand hath provided—
"Great is Thy faithfulness, " Lord, unto me!
Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish August 9, 2020
The Order of Mass
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Invitation to Prayer
Priest: Pray, brothers and sisters that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God the almighty Father
All: May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands
for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church.
Priest: The Lord be with you. All: And with your spirit. Priest: Lift up your hearts. All: We lift them up to the Lord. Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God
All: It is right and just
Sanctus
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts
Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord,
Hosanna in the highest.
Memorial Acclamation
Save Us Savior of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection, you have set us free, you have set us free.
Great Amen
The Lord’s Prayer
Sign of Peace
(At the present time, the optional “sign of peace” has been suspended at our liturgies.)
Agnus Dei
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace.
Priest: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those who are called to the supper of the Lamb.
All: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Order of Mass
Spiritual Communion Prayer
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things and I desire
to receive you in my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, Come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace you as if you were already there And unite myself wholly to you.
Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.
Communion Song Be Still and Know that I Am God
Final Blessing
Priest: The Mass is ended, go in peace. All: Thanks be to God. Closing Song We Walk by Faith
1. We walk by faith, and not by sight: No gracious words we hear
Of him who spoke as none e’er spoke, But we believe him near.
2.We may not touch his hands and side,
Nor follow where he trod; Yet in his promise we rejoice And cry, “My Lord and God!”
*Communion will be distributed to the congregation following Mass*
Be still and know that I am God. Be still and know that I am. Be still and know. Be still. Be.
Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish August 9, 2020
Rev. Larry Adams, Moderator of Team Ministry
Rev. Thomas Miller, Team Ministry
Rev. Richard Thompson, Parish Chaplain
Deacon Michael W. Kelly, Pastoral Associate
Deacon Richard M. Tucek
Mrs. Bess Biamonte, Pastoral Associate
Mr. Joshua Bandish, Director of Music Ministry
Ms. Mary Lou Bender, Assist. Dir. of Music
Mrs. Cindy Karell, Organist
Mr. Jerry Brandl, Business Manager
Mrs. Cathy Cowan, Bookkeeper
Mrs. Marlene V. Kopper, Dir. Faith Formation
Ms. Irene Swackhammer, Assist. Dir. Faith Formation
Ms. Kathy DeStefano, Secretary
Mrs. Sandy Palmieri, Secretary
Ms. Ginny Beck, Secretary
Mr. Tim Jacob, Maintenance Coordinator
Mr. Leo Bickert, Maintenance
Mrs. Eileen Almeter, Maintenance
Ms. Nanette Iorio, Maintenance
Office Hours and Phones
The Christ the Divine Shepherd Offices are closed until further notice due to the COVID-19 Virus. Should you need assistance
please call 412-373-0050. Someone will be available to take your call in person Monday-Friday from 9 am till 12:00noon. If you call outside of these times please leave a message for Kathy or Sandy.
You can also email [email protected].
Email Contact Information
Parish Information
Parish Website: ChristTheDivineShepherd.org ChristTheDivineShepherd
At Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish, the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated on Saturdays at noon at St Bartholomew Church. It will be celebrated in “drive-through” style in your car (no confessions will be celebrated inside the church), following all applicable standards put in place by civil authority (i.e., social distancing, use of masks in public places, etc).
Confessions
Baptisms will be celebrated following the Sunday 11:00 am Mass at St. Bernadette and the Sunday 11:30am Mass at St. Susanna. Please call Deacon Mike at the parish office at 412-373-0050 X112 to plan your celebration of Baptism!
Baptism
A Reminder that Private Prayer will be held alternately in both Monroeville and Penn Hills.
St. Bernadette will be open for Private Prayer Monday, Wednesday and Friday for a half-hour before and after the 9:30am Mass and Thursdays from 5pm-7pm
St. Susanna will be open for Private Prayer Tuesday and Thursday for a half-hour before and after the 9:30am Mass and Wednesdays from 5pm-7pm
Private Prayer
Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator: 412-456-3093 (Office) 1-888- 808-1235 (Hot Line) PA Child Line: 1-800-932-0313
Pray for the Repose of Souls https://christthedivineshepherd.org/funerals
St. Vincent dePaul assistance line: 412-436-9208