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1 The Catholic Community of Rankin and Swissvale MADONNA DEL CASTELLO PARISH 2021 S. Braddock Avenue Swissvale, PA Fr. John Lynam... Pastor Keith Kondrich... Deacon Ron Demblowski... Deacon/Pastoral Associate Edward Kapsha...Madonna Music Director Michael Burke...Word of God Music Director Kelly James... Madonna Parish Secretary Karen Flynn... Word of God Parish Secretary Marcia Murello... Coordinator of Religious Ed. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY November 6, 2016 Word of God Catholic Parish 7446 McClure Avenue Swissvale, PA Administrative Office: 2021 S. Braddock Avenue Pittsburgh, PA MASS SCHEDULE Daily: Monday (Madonna)... 7:00 P.M. Tuesday (Word of God)... 9:30 A.M. Wednesday (Madonna)... 8:00 A.M. Thursday (Word of God)... 9:30 A.M. Friday (Madonna)... 8:00 A.M. Saturday (Word of God)... 9:30 A.M. Saturday Vigil (Madonna)... 4:00 P.M. Saturday Vigil (Word of God)... 6:00 P.M. Sunday (Word of God)... 9:00 A.M. Sunday (Madonna)... 11:00 A.M. PARISH STAFF Consult the bulletin for Holy Day and Holiday Mass schedule SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM SACRAMENT OF THE SICK CONTACT INFORMATION Parish Office (Madonna) Parish Office (Word of God) Parish Office Fax Religious Education Office Music Ministry (Madonna)... Bp. Dattilo Social Hall Madonna Website... Madonna Word of God ... Church Street Convent Parish Prayer Line Saturday, 12:00 Noon Contact the Parish Office (Word of God church) for an appointment East Catholic School Ardmore B1vd., Pgh., PA Sr. Judith Stojhovic, RSM... Principal School Website... Contact the Parish Office for an appointment at least 6 months before the wedding Available after Mass and upon request A member of the East Catholic School Consortium Bulletin Deadline Monday at Noon.

2 THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 6, 2016 A NOTE FROM FATHER JOHN Pre-Election Adoration: The Bishop requests that we have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Mon., Nov. 7 th to pray for God s guidance in the Election on Nov. 8 th. We are asked to pray for all our political leaders, present and future, to support laws and promote programs that respect human life at every stage, promote peace among peoples and nations, care for God s creation, preserve religious freedom and protect those who are the most poor and vulnerable. Exposition will begin at 9:00 a.m. at Madonna and conclude with the 7:00 p.m. Mass. There are sign ups in the back of church. The Pictorial Directories are in: Thanks to all who assisted and a special thanks to those who served on the editorial committee: Nancy Bianculli, Peggy Keene, Audrey Kettering, Diane Petrarca, and Rege Rhodes. Every household with a portrait in the Directory receives a free book. Additional Directories will be available as long as supplies last for a suggestion donation of $5. We plan to have the Directories available after the Masses on the weekend of Nov. 12 th and 13 th. ANNUAL GATHERING OF CATHOLIC MEN-Sat., Nov. 12, David L. Lawrence Convention Center: Get more info. and register today at cmfpitt.org., or call Rege Rhodes, See flier in bulletin for more information. Food Drive for the Needy of our parishes: please bring nonperishable items to church on the weekend of Nov. 12 th & 13 th. At Madonna, place them in the designated area of Dattilo Hall; Word of God, place them on the designated table in the main vestibule. Place monetary donations for Thanksgiving turkeys in an envelope marked Thanksgiving Turkeys and place in the collection basket or mail/deliver to the Parish Office by Tues., Nov. 15th. If you or you know of any parishioners who are in need, please contact Deacon Ron at the Parish Office. Questions: (Madonna) contact Leanna or Mark Ballog, ; (Word of God) contact Patty Burns, Note: there will be the Little Sisters of the Poor Wish List Drive Thanksgiving Day & the weekend of Nov. 26 th & 27th. Word of God Parish will be hosting THE SAINT VINCENT CAMERATA, Fr. Stephen Concordia, O.S.B., Director, in a concert of Early Baroque Choruses with special guests, Chatham Baroque on Sun., Nov. 13, 7:00 p.m. Free will offering. Fr. Stephen has celebrated Mass a number of times at Word of God and is impressed with the church s acoustics. This will truly be an event not to be missed! For more info. check stvincent.edu/camerata. Readings for Sunday, November 13 1st Reading: Malachi 3:19-20 The day of justice is coming says the Lord. 2nd Reading: 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12 Paul urges the community to follow his example. Gospel Reading: Luke 21:5-19 Jesus foretells the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem and warns his followers that persecutions will come before the end time. Question for reflection: When faced with difficulties and hardships, how has your trust and reliance on God helped you to persevere? WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS Saturday Vigil - November 5 4:00 PM Ventura/Costanza Families (Mary Ventura Fam.) 6:00 PM For the People Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - November 6 9:00 AM Antoinette/Samuel Cenname (Mary Ann Lesko) 11:00 AM Stella & John King (Daughter Miriam) Monday - November 7 7:00 PM Nada Olsavsky (Gloria Buchleitner) Tuesday - November 8 9:30 AM Ezio Mariani (Wife, Amantina) Wednesday - November 9 - Dedication of Lateran Basilica 8:00 AM Mary & Al Indino (Arlene & George Abram) Thursday - November 10 - St. Leo the Great 9:30 AM Walter Poland, Sr. (Gwen Poland) Friday - November 11 - St. Martin of Tours 8:00 AM Urban Werdner Jr. (Mary Ann Kaufman) Saturday - November 12 - St. Josaphat 9:30 AM Irene Engles (Family) Saturday Vigil - November 12 4:00 PM For the People 6:00 PM John Pascarella (Aunt Rose Greely) Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - November 13 9:00 AM Andrew Dupal (Family) 11:00 AM Andrew Orfitelli (Gilda Orfitelli) THIS WEEK Saturday 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Gift Shop open, Parish Center Sunday - Collection-Archdiocese for Military Services Parish Family Socials 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM-Gift Shop open, Parish Center Monday 6:30 PM Word of God Choir Rehearsal - Word of God Tuesday 7:00 PM Holy Hour/Rosary - Madonna Wednesday 10:30 AM Legion of Mary - Dattilo Hall 7:00 PM Bible Study - Revelation - Dattilo Hall Thursday 1:00 PM On Mission Session - Madonna 7:00 PM Prayer & Praise Group - Madonna Friday 7:00 PM Holy Hour/Divine Mercy Chaplet - Madonna Saturday 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM-Gift Shop open, Parish Center Next Sunday - Parish Directories Available After Masses 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM-Gift Shop open, Parish Center 12:15 PM Senior s Dinner - Dattilo Hall, Madonna 7:00 PM Saint Vincent Camerata & Chatham Baroque Concert Word of God Veterans Day Observance-Fri., Nov. 11, 9:00a.m., St. Maurice Church, 2001Ardmore Blvd., Forest Hills, PA East Catholic School students & staff will be thanking veterans with a Mass in their honor. Reception to follow in the school cafeteria. All veterans invited. RSVP by Nov. 7.

3 MADONNA DEL CASTELLO & WORD OF GOD PARISHES LOOK FOR THE LIGHTHOUSE MEDIA KIOSK AT BOTH PARISHES: "The ideal politician for me is the one who has concern about your soul that you have freedom of religion, peace and joy, work, security and assurance." "Pray before you vote vote in the name of God. Pray that we will once again be a nation under God. Be brave, speak out for Jesus tell the world how wonderful He is. Visit him! By your example will all men know. Words don t mean much, example speaks a thousand words. I love you but God loves you lots. Don t forget that." Mother M. Angelica, P.C.P.A. Please be sure to place your suggested donation in the money slot on the display. Collection for the Archdiocese for Military Services, USA (AMS) Nov. 5/6: This collection will provide the Gospel, sacraments and other forms of spiritual support to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces wherever they serve and to veterans who are in VA medical centers. Please prayerfully consider a generous contribution. To learn more: There are special envelopes at the exits. We plan to have the INTERNATIONAL FATIMA STATUE at the parishes: On the weekend of Nov. 19th & 20th the World Apostolate of Fatima, Our Lady s Blue Army, is bringing to our parish the National Pilgrim Virgin Statue of the USA. This Image was blessed by Pope Paul VI and given to our country by the Bishop of Fatima to carry the important message of Fatima to the United States. It is a message Pope St. John Paul II said is more important today than ever. All are invited and encouraged to come and see this beautiful Statue of Our Lady of Fatima and learn Our Lady s message for obtaining peace and putting an end to abortion and the moral corruption that is afflicting our country today. The Statue Custodian will discuss how the message of Fatima applies tour country and the world today and explain what we can do to earn the blessings on our country that Our Lady promised if her requests are fulfilled. On Oct. 13, 1917 God worked a miracle in Fatima, Portugal to prove that Our Blessed Lady was appearing to three little shepherd children with an important message for our time. This miracle took place in front of 70,000 people. Two leading secular newspapers in Portugal gave complete accounts of the miracle. The History Channel on television described this as a verified authentic mysterious historical event. VISITING A CEMETERY INDULGENCE: An indulgence is granted the Christian faithful who devoutly visit a cemetery and pray, if only mentally, for the dead. This indulgence is applicable only to the souls in purgatory. This indulgence is a plenary one from Nov. 1 8 and can be gained on each one of these days. On the other days of the year this indulgence is a partial one. AN INDULGENCE is the remission in the eyes of God of the temporal punishment due to sins whose culpable element has already been taken away. The Christian faithful who are rightly disposed and observe the definite, prescribed conditions gain this remission through the effective assistance of the Church, which, as the minister of redemption, authoritatively distributes and applies the treasury of the expiatory works of Christ and the saints. An indulgence is either plenary or partial, that is, it frees a person either from all or from some of the temporal punishment due to sins. SWISSVALE, PA PRAYER AND PRAISE GROUP meets at 7:00p.m. the 2nd & 4th Thursdays each month at Madonna. For info. call Mike Matthysse, The Pittsburgh Catholic Magazine is now in the racks/on the tables. It is the Disability Awareness Issue. Our Parish Family Weekend Socials after Masses Sat., Nov. 5 & Sun., Nov. 6th. Hosted at Madonna by the Knights of Columbus & Word of God by the Communion Ministers. MADONNA & WORD OF GOD S MASS BOOKS opened Thurs., Nov. 3. There are 2017 Mass intention forms in the literature racks. Please drop off forms at the parish office, mail, or put them in the offering basket. It s often said that change is a part of life, but that doesn t make it any easier. Our society is changing, and so are our communities and parishes. ON MISSION FOR THE CHURCH ALIVE! will help lead us through changes ahead to help fulfill our baptismal call to follow and bring others to Jesus. You are invited to take part in one of two parish consultation sessions to learn about draft proposals of new models of ministry across the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Our parish meeting is [NOTE NEW TIME] Thurs., Nov. 10th, 1:00p.m.-3:00p.m., at Madonna, Dattilo Hall. Consultation Sessions at area churches: St. Colman - Mon., Nov. 7, 7:00 p.m. Good Shepherd - Wed., Nov. 9, 7:00 p.m. St. Maurice - Thurs., Nov. 10, 7:00 p.m. SLOVAK DAY-Sun., Nov. 6th, Noon-5:00p.m., Cathedral of Learning, 5th Avenue, Oakland. Featuring ethnic food (pierogies, kielbasa, halushki) sandwiches & baked goods, folk dancing & more. Admission is free. POLISHFEST 16-Sun., Nov. 13, Noon-5:00p.m., Cathedral of Learning-1st floor, Oakland. Celebrate Christmas in the Old Country with Polish foods, baked goods, music, crafts, folk dancing, cultural exhibits and gift mart; free admission. MASS OF DIVINE HEALING-Wed., Nov. 9, 7:00p.m., St. Bernadette, 245 Azalea Dr., Monroeville, PA Celebrated by the Fraternity of Priests; info. call SUN., NOV.6th Daylight Savings Time ends. Turn clocks back 2:00 a.m. Annual Sarris Candy Christmas Fundraiser is underway. Brochures and order forms are in the racks/ on the tables at the churches. Sarris candy is the perfect gift for family, friends, neighbors, and customers. Please return order forms (both white and yellow copies) and payment by placing in the collection basket by Nov. 13. Orders available for pickup Dec. 10. Your support of our annual Sarris candy fundraiser is critical to our mission of providing assistance to our neighbors and parishioners in need. Please make out checks to St. Vincent de Paul.

4 Madonna del Castello The Tabernacle Lamp is for the DeFRANK & CIAO FAMILIES from Josephine Ciao. PSP Donation: In memory of JOHN ZAK from Domenic & Lois Petrarca. MADONNA COLLECTION October 30 Offertory...$3, Hurricane Relief...$ The St. Joseph Society memorializes the recently deceased by placing copies of their obituaries, and pictures when available, on designated bulletin boards for a month. The Society promotes prayer for the deceased through the intercession of St. Joseph, the patron of a holy death. The bulletin board for Madonna is by the St. Joseph statue in the back of church. The representatives for Madonna are Tony and Linda Russo. COOKIES FOR CHRISTMAS Orders for cookies are being taken through December 4th. Slips will be available at Dattilo Hall to place orders. If you have any questions, call Lois Petrarca, or Mary Iannucci, Anyone who would like to have any or all of the gifts celebrated in memory of or tribute to a loved one(s) at Madonna del Castello Parish, should complete the form below, place information and money in a plain envelope and deposit the sealed envelope in the collection basket, mail it to the parish office or deposit in the mail slot. Madonna del Castello Memorial/Living Tribute Request I would like to offer: Altar Flowers ($50) Altar Candles ($10) Altar Bread ($25) Tabernacle Lamp ($10) Altar Wine ($25) Complete Offering ($120) In Memory of In Tribute to From Phone Child Protective Services Law: Report any acts of child abuse to Commonwealth of PA Hotline Diocesan Victim Assistance Hotline: Diocesan website, under Protecting God s Children. Sessions available on-line. Diocesan Safe Environment Certification: Contact Kelly James at the parish office. PRO LIFE CORNER: Pray for our political leaders that they will promote the culture of life and defend the God-given constitutionally guaranteed right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. WORD OF GOD THROUGHOUT THIS WEEK IN WORD OF GOD PARISH LITURGIES, we will use the Altar Bread, Wine, Candles & Sanctuary Lamp in memory of Irene Engles from the family.. IN YOUR CHARITY, please pray for the soul of Louise Turano, wife of the late August, who was buried recently from Word of God Parish. May her soul rest in peace with Christ. WORD OF GOD COLLECTION October 30 Offertory...$5, Hurricane Relief...$ Canterbury Corner Gift Shop News: It s time to order Christmas cards from Abbey Press and Printery House! Select from dozens of designs (traditional or contemporary) that are unique but reasonably priced. All have heartwarming messages, Scripture verses, and beautiful artwork; also Celtic/Irish greetings. What a convenient way to purchase special Christmas greetings! Visit today to place your order. Deadline: Nov. 13. Advent Open House-Gift Shop & Library-Nov : You re invited for refreshments and door prizes as the Gift Shop features Advent and Christmas items and the Parish Library reopens! Available at the Gift Shop Advent wreaths and replacement candles, Nativity sets, Traditional Oplatki Christmas wafers, religious Christmas cards, and more. Visit the Library on its opening weekend and see what is new for adults & children! Please join us for this special weekend! Special Hours-Gift Shop: In addition to the regular hours of 9:00-11:00am on Sundays, here are some EXTRA hours added for your convenience over the next several weeks: Nov. 5 (6:30-7:30pm) Parish Family Social Nov. 12 (6:30-7:30pm) Nov. 19 (6:30-7:30pm) Open House Library re-opens Nov. 20 (8:30-11:00am) Open House Library MEMORIAL OFFERING: Any or all of the gifts at Word of God Parish can be celebrated in memory of a loved one(s). Please fill out the form below and drop it off at the parish office, send through the mail or put it in the collection basket. You may request a particular week. Dates requested will be scheduled on a first-come/first served basis. WORD OF GOD PARISH MEMORIAL OFFERING REQUEST FORM I would like to offer: ALTAR BREADS $30 SANCTUARY LAMP $ 5 ALTAR WINE $15 COMPLETE OFFERING $60 ALTAR CANDLES $10 IN MEMORY OF FROM WEEK PHONE

5 . Madonna [Dattilo Hall] Thurs., Nov. 10 1:00p.m.-3:00p.m. Sample draft models at exits.

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7 Please Join Us For Our Annual Seniors Dinner (55 & older) November 13 th, 2016 Bishop Dattilo Social Hall. Hors d oeurves served at 12:15 p.m. Dinner will follow Please complete and detach the form below. Drop in the basket or return to the office along with payment no later than November 6 th. The cost is $10 per person Please complete your desired table of eight (Full table not necessary; we will combine as needed) Name Phone Chicken Roast Beef If you need transportation or have any questions, please call: Deneen Swartzwelder at

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