St. Susanna · 2020-01-07 · Thom, Fr. Rick, Fr. Faustine, Deacon Rick, and Deacon Mike, and all...

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Fr. Larry Adams Fr. Thom Miller Fr. Al Zapf Fr. Rick Thompson Fr. Faustine Furaha

St. Bartholomew 111 Erhardt Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15235

(412) 242-3374

St. Bernadette 245 Azalea Drive, Monroeville, PA 15146

(412) 373-0050

St. Gerard Majella 121 Dawn Dr, Verona, PA 15147

(412) 793-3333

St. Susanna 200 Stotler Rd, Penn Hills, PA 15235

(412) 798-5596

North American Martyrs 2526 Haymaker Rd, Monroeville, PA 15146 /

740 E Wall Ave, Pitcairn, PA 15140 (412) 373-0330

MPH Catholic December 29, 2019

The lyrics on the side of this page are from John Lennon and his song: HAPPY CHRISTMAS. It has

a good tune and a meaningful message—that we have a good CHRISTMAS SEASON, with love for all, the rich and poor and the young and the old. We are very thankful that the Lord has gotten us through some difficult moments the past year, and we do hope we can rejoice in the year ahead. Today is the feast of HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH—who are in BETHLEHEM AT THE BIRTH OF JESUS-THE LONG AWAITED MESSIAH. The Gospel begins with the Magi having visited and departed another way. The Angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph and said, ‘Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you. Herod is going to search for the child to destroy him.’ Thus the Holy Family became a family of DISPLACED, ON THE RUN, REFUGEES. They are a model for those in our time who experience similar treatment and status. We are all invited to see the negative in the

world, and as John Lennon said, ‘and so this is Christmas, for weak and for strong, for rich and for poor ones…’ I hope that Christmas this year was one of joy and hope and peace. In a few days it will be a NEW YEAR, and hopefully a wonderful year of hope and of joy. As CHRIST THE DIVINE SHEPHERD PARISH, may we live as the CHURCH which gives comfort and care, the Church of protecting the refugee, the lost sheep, the unwanted, the hurting, and the abused in any form. May Jesus the Lord, Mary His Blessed Mother of love, and Joseph, the PROTECTOR of the entire Church reach out to touch and comfort and satisfy all our needs and resolutions we may plan for the year ahead. On behalf of Fr. Larry, Fr. Thom, Fr. Rick, Fr. Faustine, Deacon Rick, and Deacon Mike, and all the staff, WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. LET’S HOPE IT’S A GOOD ONE, WITHOUT ANY FEAR. God bless you all each and every one. Fr. Al Zapf+

From Father Al Zapf

New Year’s Eve • 4pm St Bartholomew • 5pm NAM New Year’s Day • 9am St Susanna •10am St Bernadette

So this is Christmas And what have you done

Another year over And a new one just begun

And so this is Christmas I hope you have fun

The near and the dear one The old and the young

A very Merry Christmas And a happy new year

Let's hope it's a good one Without any fear

And so this is Christmas For weak and for strong

For rich and the poor ones The world is so wrong

And so happy Christmas For black and for white For yellow and red one Let's stop all the fight

A very Merry Christmas And a happy new year

Let's hope it's a good one Without any fear.

Mary Mother of God Holy Day Parking

Please in an effort to help keep our parish

campuses safe, remember that parking in areas with yellow lines is prohibited and must be

reserved for emergency vehicles. If you are parking in one of these areas your vehicle may be towed to

ensure safe access for all. Also, be courteous to fellow parishioners when leaving Mass and use

caution in the parking areas.

The Feast of The Holy Family

PARISH HAPPENINGS

Rev. Larry Adams, Team Ministry [email protected] Rev. Thomas Miller, Team Ministry [email protected] Rev. Albert Zapf, Moderator, Team Ministry [email protected] Rev. Richard Thompson, Parish Chaplain [email protected] Rev. Faustine Furaha, In Residence Deacon Michael W. Kelly [email protected] Deacon Richard M. Tucek [email protected] Mrs. Bess Biamonte, Pastoral Associate [email protected] Mr. Anthony H. Costa, Pastoral Associate [email protected] Mr. Joshua Bandish, Music [email protected] Mrs. Mary Lou Bender, Music [email protected] Mrs. Cindy Karell, Music [email protected] Mrs. Karen McDonough, Music [email protected] Mr. Jerry Brandl, Business [email protected] Mr. Tim Thorsen, Business [email protected] Mrs. Melissa Busbey, Bookkeeper, Office Mgr., [email protected] Ms. Roz DeStefano, Bookkeeper [email protected] Mrs. Cathy Cowan, Bookkeeper [email protected] Ms. Donna Lew-Buechel, Faith Formation [email protected] Mrs. Marlene V. Kopper, Faith Formation [email protected] Ms. Donna Lamanna, Safe Environment Coord., St. Bartholomew Mr. Christopher Cooley, Youth Ministry, Web, [email protected] Ms. Kathy DeStefano, Admin. Assistant [email protected] Ms. Sandy Baer, Secretary [email protected] Ms. Pat Cepec, Secretary [email protected] Mrs. Charlotte Dobrinsky, Secretary [email protected] Mrs. Sandy Palmieri, Sacramental Secretary [email protected] Ms. Ginny Beck, Weekend Secretary Mr. Leo Bickert, Maintenance Mr. Tim Jacob, Maintenance [email protected] Mr. William Sterf, Maintenance Ron Kreske, Maintenance Bob Gasper, Maintenance

Parish Staff Directory Office Hours

St. Bartholomew M-W 8am-4pm Thursday 8am-5pm Friday 8am-3pm Saturday 12:30pm-5pm Sunday 8am-12:30pm St. Bernadette M-Th 10am-5pm Friday 10am-1pm

St. Gerard Majella M-W 9am-4pm

North American Martyrs M-F 9am-5pm

St. Susanna M-F 9am-4:30pm

Thank You!

The St. Vincent dePaul Society wishes to thank all of the parishioners who so generously provided Christmas gifts to support the Angel Tree project this year. A total of 209 presents were delivered to the various agencies we supported. Our friends at Cross Roads Presbyterian Church were most appreciative of the gifts we supplied to the children of their food pantry clients. The other recipients of the gifts were also very appreciative. Your generosity has allowed the true spirit of Christmas to be shared with the less fortunate of our neighbors.

ST. VINCENT DEPAUL SOCIETY will meet Wednesday, January 8th at 7:00 PM in the NAM Rectory Conference Room.

Stitching Angels

The Stitching Angels will not hold a meeting this December. Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 15 at 1:30 PM. It will be held in the meeting room in the NAM school. As we begin the new year, we are in need of lap afghans, fleece shawls, hats/scarves and chemo caps. Please bring all completed items, as we will need them for deliveries this month. Let me know if you are in need of patterns or yarn. There will be a Mass on Sunday, January 19th at 11:00 AM for the Living and Deceased members of the Stitching Angels. Please let me know if you are able to attend, so we can take up the gifts at the Offertory. Questions and Comments: Mary Harrill, 412-372-3181, [email protected].

Taizé Service

Taizé is a small village in the eastern part of France. It is the home of an ecumenical community where prayer, three times a day, is the center of life. Part of that prayer time is spent in singing short repetitive refrains or ostinatos. Our Taizé Services borrow from this tradition. Our next service will be Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 7:00 pm at St. Bernadette Church. If you are interested in joining our Taizé Ministry email Josh Bandish at [email protected].


PARISH HAPPENINGS

The Centering Prayer Group meets at Saint Susanna Church every Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm in the Rectory Meeting Room. Lectio Divina Sundays Gospel/Prayer/Spiritual Reading.

Centering Prayer Group Eucharistic Adoration "He is The Bread sown in the virgin, leavened in the Flesh, molded in His Passion, baked in the furnace of the Sepulchre, placed in the Churches, and set upon the Altars, which daily supplies Heavenly Food to the faithful." - St. Peter Chrysologus (400-450)

St. Bernadette, Mondays 10am - 7pm St. Gerard Majella, January 19, 2020 after 10am Mass

Morning Prayer

The group meets in the front pews of St. Bernadette Church at 8:30AM on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. They also meet at 8:30AM on Tuesday and Thursday in the Bride’s Room. The group first prays an edited and abbreviated Liturgy of the Hours Morning prayer as taken from the Divine Office website. When Morning Prayer is completed, the group prays the Rosary, while using a special booklet from the National Basilica, which includes a short scripture verse and a Meditation preceding each decade of the Rosary. The entire liturgy is normally completed within 45 minutes. At present there are 27 members of the group (including many who cannot attend daily prayer in person) who receive emails regarding the upcoming Morning Prayer selections. If you are interested in joining contact Clay at 412-372-6672 or [email protected].

The Bible Discussion group at St. Gerard Majella Church Meets the 1st & 3rd Monday of the Month All are welcome to attend. Please watch the bulletin for updates on our meeting schedule. Next meeting is January 6, 2020 at 6:30pm

Bible Discussion Group

“Coming Attractions” Bible Study

Please consider joining Coming Attractions. The group will read the next Sunday’s readings, consider some background, notice relationships among the readings, and share insights, questions, and observations as a preparation for Sunday’s liturgy. We will meet Thursdays after the 9:00 A.M. Mass in the Spirit Room of St. Susanna Church. As Jesus told Andrew and John, “Come and see.”


PARISH HAPPENINGS

Fatima Devotions

The Fatima Devotion will take place at 9:00am on Saturday January 4th at St. Bernadette Church.

Go to confession within 8 days, receive Holy Communion, recite the Rosary, keep me company for a quarter of an hour while meditating on the fifteen mysteries of the Rosary, with the intention of making reparation to me. I promise to assist them at the hour of their death with all the graces necessary to save their souls.

You may receive Holy Communion at any time on the First Saturday. MPH parishes offer opportunities to receive communion at Masses at St. Susanna (9am/5pm), St. Bartholomew (10am/4pm), NAM (4pm), and St. Bernadette (5pm).

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.

John B. Pisarek Mary Drummond John M. Dianni James Herforth

Antoinette Labriola Ed Graham

Pray for the Repose of Souls

Liturgical Ministers

We are in the planning process of looking at the way we plan and schedule liturgical ministers in our new parish. If you are a liturgical minister (altar server, reader, cantor, or extraordinary minister of Holy Communion), please be on the lookout for emails or bulletin updates with more information. If you currently schedule liturgical ministers in any of our six churches, please contact Josh Bandish at 412-373-0050.

Purgatorian Society

Saint Bernadette Beginning with January 7, the Purgatorian Society

will meet two times, first at 4:00 and again at 6:00. Individuals can choose which is the better hour for

them to attend and pray for the relief and release of the Holy Souls in Purgatory. These two times will

continue until daylight savings time begins in March.

St. Gerard Majella Meets every Thursday at 4:30 PM In the

Resurrection Room

Anointing of the Sick

St. Gerard Majella

(The First Sunday of the Month) January 5, 2020 after 10 AM Mass

Mass Intentions

Mass intentions are still available for the month of

January. Please contact your church office to

reserve an intention.

Deacon’s Beacons

This is a reflection on Scripture is available to anyone who is interested. You may receive it through email by sending your address to Deacon Mike at [email protected] or you may also view it on the MPH Catholic website at https://www.mphcatholic.org/deacons-beacons. It is also available on Facebook on the Pius XII Council 4925 Knights of Columbus page.


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PARISH HAPPENINGS

Live Nativity

The Penn Hills CCD Program presented “The Live Nativity” on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at St. Susanna Church

PENN HILLS SERVICE ASSOCIATION

Every 3rd week of the month Saint Susanna Church has a collection of non-perishable food. Please donate what you can. Thank You.


SAM Rosary and Presentation

Wednesday, January 15, 2020 St. Michael Church

Please join the Substance Addiction Ministry at 6:30 PM in the church to pray the Rosary for Recovery. At 7PM we will have a Round Table discussion with a recovering addict who will answer your questions. For more information or questions please contact Noreen at 412-296-1709.

PARISH HAPPENINGS

World Marriage Day Celebration

PRAY FOR VOCATIONS

"Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest"

(Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). Please pray that young men and women hear and

respond generously to the Lord's call to the priesthood, diaconate, and

Penn Hills CCD Christmas Party


PARISH HAPPENINGS

Bingo Night

Join us for Bingo, Wednesday's at St. Gerard Majella Church. Doors open

at 5pm and games start at 7pm in the church social hall. Food & drinks

available. Come Support the Church and have an evening of fun!

EMERGENCY FOOD, CLOTHING & MORE IN MONROEVILLE & PITCAIRN

ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY CAN HELP CALL 412-373-0330 X33

Readings for the Holy Family

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Those who honor and comfort their parents shall never be forgotten (Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14). Psalm — Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways (Psalm 128). Second Reading — You are called into one body. Bear with one another; forgive one another; let Christ’s peace control you (Colossians 3:12-21 [12-17]). Gospel — Joseph rose, took the child and his mother, and fled to Egypt (Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Travel Opportunities

Travel with Fr. Rick to Ireland & Scotland May 15-27, 2020

Join Fr. Rick, on a trip to Ireland and Scotland. We will visit Galway, Our Lady of Knock, Cliffs of Moher, Killarney, Dingle Peninsula, Dublin, Edinburgh Castle and St. Andrews Cathedral. The trip cost is $4,799 for airfare and all-included. We will be staying in 4- & 5-star hotels, with daily Mass. To register, call 855-842-8001 or 508-340-9370 or online at www.proximotravel.com.

Travel with Fr. Faustine to Tanzania June 29-July 14, 2020

Join Father Faustine, native of Tanzania, on a guided tour. Departure will be from Dulles International Airport, Washington D.C. Included in

the tour will be: roundtrip airfare, accommodations and meals, motor coach with English speaking guide, visit to Mt. Kilimanjaro,

Safari in the Serengeti & Ngorongoro, attending Priestly ordinations Diocese of Moshi, and optional side trip to Zanzibar will be extra.

Estimated cost $3500 per person. For more information please call 412-242-3374 or email Father at [email protected].

Travel with Fr. Al and Fr. Ed to Austria & Germany September 22-

October 2, 2020

Visit Heidelberg, Rhine Valley, Innsbruck, Salzburg, Vienna, Altotting, Munich, Rothenburg. $4359 from Pittsburgh. Email

[email protected] for more information.

Save the date

The Knights of Columbus 4935 are having our annual

Knight at the races on

January 24, 2020

at St. Bernadette Lourdes Center

Tickets will go on sale in January.


Pray for the Sick of our Parish Mary Ann Abbenante, Stacey Baylie, Jim Behe, John Behe, Mary Lou Brown, Paula Conte,

Rosalie Cordasko, Matt Costa, Patricia Costa, Josephine Costanco, Ken Cravotta, Mary Dailey, Derna DiCecco, Julie DiCecco, Malcolm Anthony Francis Ferrao, Jane Catherine Ferrao, Shawn Anthony Ferrao, Nicole Antonette Ferrao, Anita Farruggia, Doreen Franceschini, Janet Fisher,

Magdalen Fisher, Bob Gojkovich, Jane Grabenstein, John Jackovitz, Jessica Andrews Jones, Ron Jones, Thomas Kengerski, Jim Koerneke, Jim Kovach, Christopher Labergew, Jean Lawton, Noel

Ljubicic, Corrine Malloy, Anthony Maola, Charles McCracken, Richard Miller, Jim Moberg, Anna Nowak, Noreen Orlando, Ashley Preece, Christine Samrock, Clara Sands, Isabella Sciara,

Lou Smith, Wayne Stiffey, Patty Toohill, Helen & Joe Toth, Dcn. Rick Tucek, Clare Valansky, Mary Ann Vecchio, Theresa Ventresco, Renee Venturella, Amy Whitaker Worthington & Nancy

Youthers. Joann Evans, Larry Bacco, Mary Dailey, Christine Davis, Mary Lou Frollo, Millie Lodovico, Chris LaBertew, Anthony Pugliese, Don Turak, Deacon Rick Tucek, Rich Wicker,

Edward Konop, Rose Ruffner, Michelle LaCivita

To be added to the prayer list, please contact one of our Church offices.


Baptism

Please contact one of our parish offices for information of the requirements, conditions and options for

baptisms.

Marriage

Please call one of our parish offices as soon as you select a wedding date, so that we can begin planning

your wedding ceremony with you.

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 412-373-0050 and ask for Deacon Mike.

Sacramental Sponsor

Requirements: Registered member of an MPH parish, attending Mass weekly; Baptized and Confirmed in the

Catholic Church; if married, then married validly in the Catholic Church.

SACRAMENTS

Confession Schedule

The Regular Confession Schedule for our grouping is: St. Bartholomew — Saturday at 3:00pm St. Bernadette — Monday at 6:00pm and Saturday at 3:45pm St. Gerard Majella — Sunday at 9:10am NAM — Saturday at 3:00pm (except 2nd Saturday) St. Michael — 2nd Saturday of the month at noon St. Susanna — Saturday at 9:30am


Our Parish has a monthly 50/50 Raffle and our next winner could be you! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the St. Susanna office. The next drawing will be on Tuesday morning, January 2, 2020. Best of Luck to Everyone!

STEWARDSHIP

NAM: In Memory of Bill Storch, requested by family. St. Bartholomew: In memory of James Testa from the Testa Family.


St. Bartholomew: $3,830.00 (12/15) NAM: $4,330.00 (12/15) Some of our Collection Reports are delayed to due the early bulletin printing schedule associated with our publisher J. S. Paluch.

50/50 Raffle

The second collection taken at all NAM Masses next weekend, January 4 & 5 will be for

Maintenance Fund-Building and Grounds. Thank you for your generosity.

SANCTUARY CANDLE

Baptized into Christ

Miles DiFilippo Son of Douglas & Ashley DiFilippo

Joseph Spinola

Son of Michael Spinola & Erin Collins

Scarlett Esme Petrocelli Daughter of Michael Petrocelli & Lynn Pfeuffer


ON MISSION FOR THE CHURCH ALIVE

On January 6th our new parish, Christ the Divine Shepherd, becomes a reality. In today’s Gospel we hear about how Joseph, following God’s message in his dreams, gave life-saving protection to Mary and Jesus. He saw their danger and he responded. We pray that Joseph can and will protect us, too, especially from any apathy, indifference, sadness, fear, or anxiety we have about our future and our new

parish. Saint Joseph envisioned new horizons for Mary and Jesus. May we be confident, through the intercession of Saint Joseph, that our new parish will be vibrant with Christian joy and minister in effective ways to all who are in need.

We welcome those who are interested in joining our parish family. We invite new members to complete a

registration form which can be obtained by calling one of our Church offices.

New Parish Contribution Envelopes

As Bishop Zubik announced earlier this month, the parishes of Monroeville and Penn Hills will become “Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish” on January 6, 2020. Therefore, the contribution envelopes that are mailed to you will be updated to reflect the new parish. In order to make these updates, it was necessary to merge all our systems. As a result, your envelope number will change. In addition, due to the updates in our systems, it’s possible that some parishioners will receive duplicate envelope mailings. If you receive multiple envelope mailings, or if you receive envelopes for family members who no longer live at your address, or if you have any questions about your new envelopes, please call Cathy at 412-373-0050 x215, and let her know which envelopes we should use (and which we should stop sending). Thank you for your patience as we update our systems!


Saturday, December 28, 2019 (1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7cd-8; Mt 2:13-18 ) 9:00am, St. Susanna, For all of the Sick and Lonely during this Christmas Season. 10:00am, St. Bartholomew, Josephine Wichman—Family & Friends 4:00pm, St. Bartholomew (TM), Lena Long—Guy Ingaglato 4:00pm, NAM (RT), Vince Caruso-Charlotte & Ed Dobrinsky 5:00pm, St. Bernadette (LA), Regis Reinersmann—Family 5:00pm, St. Susanna (AZ), Richard Paul - Wife Cindy Sunday, December 29, 2019 (Sir 3:2-6, 12-14; Ps 128:1-5; Col 3:12-21 [12-17]; Mt 2:13-15, 19-23) 8:00am, St. Bernadette (AZ), Bill White Sr.—Son 9:00am, St. Michael (RT), Margaret Gomrick-Debbie & Michael Sorce 9:00am, St. Susanna (B), Bob Kerekes - Becky and Abe Shamrock 10:00am, St. Gerard (LA), For the People of the Parishes of our Grouping 10:30am, St. Bartholomew (TM), David Peghar—Susan Terry 10:30am, St. Bernadette (AZ), Mr. & Mrs. Edward Ursinyi—Carol & Sandy 11:00am, NAM (RT), Lois Ann Mueller-Martha Tiu 6:00pm, St. Bernadette (LA), John Antonucci—Ann Brown & Family Monday, December 30, 2019 (1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40) 9:00am, St. Gerard Majella, Holy Souls in Purgatory - Purgatorian Society 9:30am, St. Bernadette Tuesday, December 31, 2019 (1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18) 4:00pm, St. Bartholomew, For the People of the Parishes of our Grouping 5:00pm, NAM, Jim Ackerman-Grandinette Family Wednesday, January 1, 2020 (Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21) 9:00am, St. Susanna, For the People of the Parishes of our Grouping 10:00am, St. Bernadette, Elizabeth Jonnet—Daughter Thursday, January 2, 2020 (1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28) 8:00am, NAM, Rege Sulkowski—Pat & Karen McDonough 9:00am, St. Susanna, Bob Kerekes—Judy Isherwood 10:00am, St. Bartholomew, Eva Valicenti -Daughters & Family Friday, January 3, 2020 (1 Jn 2:29 — 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34) 9:00am, St. Gerard Majella, Holy Souls in Purgatory—Purgatorian Society 9:30am, St. Bernadette, Theresa Waligura—Curt Waligura Saturday, January 4, 2020 (1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42) 9:00am, St. Susanna, Sandra Lewis—Patrick & Karen MdDonough 10:00am, St. Bartholomew, Rose & Frank DeCarollis—Family 4:00pm, St. Bartholomew (LA) , James A. Testa -Testa Family 4:00pm, NAM (AZ), Special Intention—Pat & Karen McDonough 5:00pm, St. Bernadette (RT), Regina Saylor—Husband, Gary Saylor 5:00pm, St. Susanna (TM), Verna Wabich—Potts Family Sunday, January 5, 2020 (Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12) 8:00am, St. Bernadette (RT), For the People of the Parishes of our Grouping 9:00am, St. Michael (TM), Living and Deceased Members of NAM Altar Rosary Society 9:00am, St. Susanna (LA), Jim Ackerman—Dennis Donato 10:00am, St. Gerard (AZ), Carmel Seibert—Nebiolo Family 10:30am, St. Bartholomew (LA), Lois Ann Mueller—Martha Tiu 10:30am, St. Bernadette (B), Raymond Ankenbrandt—Knights of Columbus 11:00am, NAM (TM), For the Intentions of Fr. Joe Luisi—Charmaine Taylor 6:00pm, St. Bernadette (AZ), Terry Benko—Pat & Fran Fulkerson

MASS INTENTIONS

Legend AZ Fr Al Zapf LA Fr Larry Adams TM Fr Thom Miller RT Fr Rick Thompson FF Fr Faustine Furaha B Benedictine TBD To be determined VP Visiting Priest


AROUND THE DIOCESE

Warming Station Supplies Needed

Catholic Charities’ warming station in downtown Pittsburgh is open and offering warmth, coffee, and snacks to the homeless during the bitter winter months. Your help to keep the program stocked with supplies makes a big difference. Catholic Charities needs following items: hand and foot warmers; hats; gloves; mittens; scarves; coats (size XL and larger); granola bars; cereal bars; instant oatmeal; instant soup; toiletries (especially lotion and chap stick); underwear (all sizes); and warm socks. Supplies may be dropped off at the Susan Zubik Welcome Center where the warming station is housed (212 9th Street, Pittsburgh, 15222).

2020 Lucky Number Tickets

2020 Lucky Number Tickets are going fast! Support the ministries and the mission of the Sisters of Divine Providence by purchasing a $25 Lucky Number ticket based on the PA Daily Lottery. Your number is yours every day for the entire 2020 calendar year. Daily winners receive a minimum of $25 up to $150. For an order form, visit cdpsisters.org/LuckyNumber or call 412-635-5401.

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Holy Family Tuesday: St. Sylvester I Wednesday: Mary, the Holy Mother of God Thursday: Ss. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen Friday: The Most Holy Name of Jesus Saturday: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Little Dribblers Program

The Bishop Canevin Boys’ Basketball Team is hosting another year of its popular Little Dribblers Program. This exciting and fun experience is for children in grades K - 2nd grade. The program takes place on the following Saturdays at 10:00 am: December 14, December 21, December 28, 2019 and January 11, January 18, January 25, 2020. The cost is $75 and includes a basketball and a t-shirt. For registration information, visit: https://bishopcanevinathletics.com/boys-basketball/.

Pittsburgh Catholic

Keep in Touch: Have your folks retired to the sunbelt? Help them stay in touch with home via a subscription to the Pittsburgh Catholic: $29 per year ($30 international). Contact 412-471-1252 or [email protected].

Retrouvaille

Retrouvaille Upcoming Weekends for Couples: Does Your Marriage Need a Rebirth? Retrouvaille has helped countless couples experiencing marital difficulty at all levels from disillusionment through deep misery. For confidential information, please call 412-277-3434 or email [email protected]. We will be hosting two weekend retreats in 2020: January 31-February 2 and September 11-13. Call today to begin the healing process or visit www.HelpOurMarriage.com

Divorced and Separated Support Group

Sponsored by Sts. John & Paul parish will begin its next 13-week cycle of meetings on Monday, January 6, 2020. This peer-led group provides caring support to anyone who is experiencing the pain of separation or divorce. Meetings are on Monday evenings from 7:00 pm-9:00 pm and will be held at Sts. John & Paul Church the lower Cardinal DiNardo Center. Anyone who has questions or would like more information should contact Ralph Joy: 412-741-5456 or [email protected]

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