Saint Thomas A Becket Catholic Church A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust

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1 Saint Thomas A Becket Catholic Church A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust Jefferson Hills, PA MISSION STATEMENT We, the faith community of Saint Thomas A Becket are a suburban family oriented parish founded in 1957 that con nues to grow in spiritual gi s and blessings. These blessings are inherited through our bap sm and empowered by the Holy Spirit to share, to witness and proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ. Enriched by the Sacraments, rooted in the Eucharist, we humbly seek to support the founda ons of family and faith in our parish and surrounding community, par cularly, serving those most in need so that Christ s love might be more abundant in all our lives. WELCOME If you are new to our area we invite you to share fully in our parish life. Your presence brings new gi s to our community. Please take a moment to register. Forms are available at the Parish office. DEVOTION: Infant of Prague Novena: Tuesday a er Mass. APRIL 28, 2013 Parish Website: SACRAMENT OF PENANCE: Saturday 4:00 p.m. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: Available to the chronically or seriously ill. Call the Parish office. Saturday Sunday Daily Holy Days MASS SCHEDULE 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m., 10:15 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. See Schedule in Bulle n PARISH STAFF Pastor Reverend Robert L. Seeman Deacon Gerard Como D.R.E. & Pre School Sister Dolores Ann, SCN Social Service Minister Sister Mary Judith, SCN Minister of Music Carol Acce a PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday Friday 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m FAX Convent Coffee Shoppe Diocese of Pi sburgh Abuse Hotline: SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Bap sm is celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month. Parents are required to par cipate in one Bap sm Prepara on Session offered during the months of January, April, August and October. Please call the Parish for the date and me of the Session. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: The Sacrament of Marriage is celebrated on Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. Couples must meet with a priest at least six months prior to their wedding date. No date can be confirmed un l this mee ng. Couples are required to a end an approved pre Cana prepara on program. (RCIA) RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS: The Easter Season welcomes new Catholics or those adult Catholics who wish to complete their Sacrament of Ini a on (Holy Communion, Confirma on) into full communion with the church. This is a process of prayer, study and decision. Any adult wishing to inquire further should contact the Parish office. SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS: Please call the Pastor if you feel you might be called to the Priesthood or diaconate.

2 ST. THOMAS A BECKET JEFFERSON HILLS, PA From the Desk of Fr. Bob For the Week of April 28, 2013 It is a Holy and Wholesome Thought to Pray for the Dead. Saturday, April 27 5:00 PM... Anthony Milas (Anna Milas Family) Sunday, April 28, Fifth Sunday of Easter 8:00 AM... Paul Altman (Family) 10:15 AM... For the People of the Parish 12:00 NN... 40th Wedding Anniversary of Larry & Jacque Michael Monday, April 29, Saint Catherine of Siena 9:00 AM.. Deceased Members of Matyasovsky Family (Mary Matyasovsky) Tuesday, April 30 9:00 AM... 53rd Wedding Anniversary of Bill & Judy Kerns Wednesday, May 1 9:00 AM. Lucia & Alessandro Rossi (M/M Ed Krizan) Thursday, May 2, Saint Athanasius 9:00 AM... Linda Salzmann (Regis & Fay Zebroski) Friday, May 3, Saints Philip & James 9:00 AM... Patricia Cramer (Dorothy Bracco) Saturday, May 4 5:00 PM... Thomas Kane (Kane Family) Sunday, May 5, Sixth Sunday of Easter 8:00 AM... 65th Wedding Anniversary of Tom & Theresa Corso 10:15 AM... For the People of the Parish 12:00 NN... Arnold Jester (Wife, Henrietta) Liturgical Ministers May 5, 2013 Lectors: Sat. 5:00 p.m. C. Serrao Sun. 8:00 a.m. M. Bohnert Sun. 10:15 a.m. S. Gardiner Sun. 12:00 p.m. T. Aceto BANNS I Andrew Kwitowski & Kristy Montanari FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Today's Gospel again comes from the Gospel of John. Like last week, today we hear words spoken by Jesus before his death and Resurrection. Jesus is teaching at the Last Supper. John's Gospel does not include an institution of the Eucharist narrative; instead, Jesus washes his disciples' feet. Immediately after, Jesus predicts his betrayal by Judas. Today's Gospel follows that prediction. It can be read as a continuing explanation of Jesus' act of washing his disciples' feet. It begins with the announcement that this is the moment when the Son of Man will be glorified. This theme continues throughout John's Passion. Jesus will be glorified in his death on the cross and in his Resurrection, and the disciples will glorify Jesus in the love they show. John's Gospel does not present a sentimental view of love. This is a type of love that is shown in service and sacrifice. It is difficult to choose to love when faced with hatred and anger. Jesus tells the disciples that all will know that they are his disciples because of the love they show for one another. This description of the early Christian community will be repeated in the Acts of the Apostles: See how they love one another. Christian love is the hallmark of Christianity. We see it lived in the witness of the martyrs. We see it in the example of the lives of the saints. We see it in the holy women and men who live and love daily, making small and large sacrifices for others. (Loyola Press) God s blessings be yours today and always, Father Bob Extra Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Sat. 5:00 p.m. Deacon Gerry-C. Good-R. Good Sun. 8:00 a.m. C. Peternel-C. Smith-T. Smith Sun. 10:15 a.m. M. Donohue-T. Donohue-J. Nash Sun. 12:00 p.m. E. Bourgeois-C. Colgan-D. Ging Acolytes: Sat. 5:00 p.m. L. Good-Z. Good-L. Tranchini Sun. 8:00 a.m. M. Campano-S. Fullard-J. Wasik Sun. 10:15 a.m. R. Gress-C. Robis-H. Pasqualini Sun. 12:00 p.m. A. Plasynski-J. Plasynski-J. Stosic

3 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 28, 2013 FAMILY CONNECTION Is love the first word your family members use to describe their interactions? Love is difficult. Jesus' sacrifice for us is an example of this. Yet because of love, the glory of God is fully revealed in Jesus. God's glory is revealed in us when we act as the Body of Christ, as individuals and as a community. In the love we have for one another difficult, challenging, sacrificial love we find Jesus. Choose one or two occasions when your family was together during the week. Describe the family's interactions from an outsider's perspective. When is it less difficult to show love to family members? When is it more difficult? When love is difficult, what do we do? Jesus didn't just tell us to love one another. He showed us how to love one another. In what ways did Jesus show us how to love? (in his acts of healing and forgiving; at the Last Supper as he washed his disciples' feet; in the gift of the Eucharist; through his death on the Cross) CATHOLIC CHARITIES FREE HEALTH CARE CENTER WALK Walk for a cause and help Catholic Charities Free Health Care Center (CCFHCC)! Bring your family and friends to the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community, Saturday, May 18, at Stage AE and enjoy a 5K or 1 mile walk, music, refreshments, kids station and prizes. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m.; walk at 9:00 a.m. Get all the registration details and find out how you can make a donation as a virtual walker if you can t make the event at Your support helps CCFHCC provide free medical and dental services to the uninsured. Every dollar makes a difference to serve those in need! GET GOING...INTO THE WILD Join men from the Catholic Men s Fellowship of Pittsburgh and The King s Men on Into the Wild an outdoor, experiential retreat for men, June 6-9, 2013 at Raccoon State Park. This dynamic retreat combines faith in an authentically masculine way with exciting outdoor activities, such as orienteering, fishing, outdoor cooking, building, archery and firearms training, and more. No outdoor skills or experience required. All men (single or married, young or senior) are welcome; fathers bring your sons (11 years +). Bishop David Zubik will be joining the retreat again this year for a fireside talk answering all of your burning questions. Fr. Mike Zavage, Fr. Joe Freedy, and other priests, will be serving on the retreat. More information is available at or call Dave DiNuzzo at (412) or Jim Zern at (412) Mention this bulletin announcement and receive $35 off.

4 ST. THOMAS A BECKET JEFFERSON HILLS, PA Congratulations to our Second Grade Religious Education students who received their First Holy Communion. Class of 2013 April 13 5:00 Mass Morgan Allan Richard Allanbaugh Abby Atkinson Andre Bekavac Jacob Bertini Ashley Caldwell Jackson Chiprich Jacob Christian Jadyn Davis April 13 5:00 Mass Kiley Dorrian Riley Dorsey Nathan Everley Sabrina Everley Alexis Findlan Christopher Fullard Dominic Putignano Alaina Smith April 14 Noon Mass Delaney Concannon Katharine Cunningham Brenden Fulmer Catherine Galioto Joey Gardiner Camryn Gore Andrew Graham Isabella Guzman Landen Hintemeyer Audra Hirner Kylie Hirner Joshua Hynes April 14 Noon Mass Katelynn Inks John Janusek Cody Karcher Hayden Krupp Ryan Lawry Braden Lesutis Ashely Lieberum Carmen Maglicco Olivia Majetic Emma Martinis Alyssa McCormick Noelle Narr April 21 - Noon Mass Angelina Buckiso Angela Kondrat Megan O Dea Emily Panaiia Rachael Parsons Marissa Payne Emma Rehak Paige Reichner Madalyn Ritter Tanner Rittiger Brian Rose Charles Ruttenberg, III April 21 Noon Mass Drew Schliebner Sydney Schreiber Kyle Siler Jordan Sinclair Lance Smith Isabella Spencer Haley Spitznagel Zachary Strutt Riley Turk Bria Vahosky Olivia Willig Sarah Zacur

5 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 28, 2013 The Vigil Light at the Tabernacle will burn this week in loving memory of Paul Altman, from Family. LADIES OF CHARITY MEETING MAY 6 This is the last full meeting of the year, so we encourage all the ladies to attend. It is also the month of May at which time we have devotions to our Blessed Mother. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. with the devotions and then we will continue with the regular agenda. Meeting will be held in the Coffee Shoppe. We are excited about St. Thomas A Becket Vacation Bible School to be held the week of July 8 to July 12, Son Surf Beach Bash is a week of excitement and adventure! Children will have a great time with lively songs, crafts, and tasty snacks. But most important, they ll learn how their lives can be transformed by God s great love for them. Registration forms will be available in the vestibule of the Church for volunteers and for the children attending. For more information, contact Leah Payne at (412) or her at lpaynemk@verizon.net. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS-PRAYER TIME Join us for some quiet time, about 30 minutes with the Lord and join in prayer and discussion. It is inspiring to see so many of our high school students participate early on Friday mornings in this time of grace. Also, Monday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. is another opportunity for teens to grow in their faith. The Group is facilitated by Carole Good, with the service of Ryan Alderson and Chad Succop. May God s blessings continue with these young people as they grow deeply committed to their faith. ALTAR SERVER TRAINING Any 5th grader or above who would like to be an Altar Server, please obtain a form from the School or Parish offices and return it no later than Sunday, May 5. CATHOLIC YOUTH DAY AT KENNYWOOD Catholic Youth Day will be Tuesday, July 9, 2013, this year beginning with Mass at 11:00 a.m. We would love to see the youth and families of your Parish at this great event! Easter Flower Memorial Booklets are now available on the table in the back of Church. FIRST GRIEF SUPPORT SESSION For those who had a death in the family and may need something like this, we invite you to join us for the First Grief Support Session. This will be held in the School Building at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 1. To register, call Gerry Majewski at (412) or Mary Helen Muholland at (412) , who are the Facilitators. PLEASANT HILLS LIONS CLUB G-R-REAT GIVE-A-WAY This popular fundraising event (formerly Penny Auction) will be held on Saturday, May 4 at 7:00 p.m. at the Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church, 199 Old Clairton Road, Pittsburgh, PA Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The G-rreat Giveaway is a series of many fast paced raffles, featuring over 250 prizes donated by local merchants. Refreshments will be available and early arrival is suggested. If you need further information or to purchase tickets, please contact Chuck Snyder, Co-Chair, Publicity at (412) or check our website at: FESTIVAL NEWS DID YOU MARK YOUR CALENDAR? ST. THOMAS A BECKET FESTIVAL June 27, 28 and 29, 2013 Let s make this the BEST FESTIVAL we ever had! This will be the last one with Father Bob as our Pastor. Come to enjoy all the festivities. PIC-A-TIC GIFT BASKET FORMS ARE ON THE TABLE IN THE VESTIBULE OF THE CHURCH This booth is always very exciting with the beautiful baskets. If you would like to be a part of this, just take one of the forms, fill in the information and then work on the basket. STEWARDSHIP OF THE LORD S TREASURE Date Total Offertory 4/21/13 Collected at Masses $9, On-line Giving $1,323.00