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1 ft Çà e v{tüw PARISH 3841 Dickey Road Gibsonia, PA SaintRichardParish.org CLERGY Rev. Robert J. Vular Administrator Rev. Christopher J. Mannerino Parochial Vicar Gary Molitor Deacon Mingwei Li Deacon Clifford M. Homer, Sr. Deacon PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We, the faith-filled Eucharis(c community of Saint Richard Roman Catholic Church, guided by the Holy Spirit, seek to build the kingdom of God by witnessing to the good news of Jesus Christ. As the Body of Christ, we joyfully celebrate the Sacraments, the Word of God and our Catholic tradi(on. We strive to strengthen our parish family through spiritual devo(on and faith forma(on. Impassioned by our love for Christ, we reach out and serve the needs of our en(re community. SUNDAY, JANUARY 20, 2019 LITURGY SCHEDULE Saturday: 5:30 pm; Sunday: 7:30 am & 10:00 am Monday: 8:30 am, Tuesday & Thursday: 10:00 am St. Barnabas Re(rement Village: Friday 9:30 am Eucharis(c Adora(on: Every Friday noon un(l 9:00 pm

2 SAINT RICHARD PARISH / January 20, 2019 PARISH WORSHIP & MASS INTENTIONS Sunday, January 20 / Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 pm Mass at St. Catherine of Sweden Church 5:30 pm (Sat. Vigil) Josephine Meinhardt (Living inten on) / Rich & Rosie Becker 7:30 am Anna Ban / Helen Voit 9:15 am Mass at St. Catherine of Sweden Church 10:00 am Leonard McNierney / McNierney Family 12:00 pm Mass at St. Catherine of Sweden Church Monday, January 21 / Saint Agnes 8:30 am Jim Robinson / Bauer Family 10:00 am Mass at St. Catherine of Sweden Church Tuesday, January 22 / Weekday 10:00 am Jean Gladiszewski / John & Linda Gladiszewski Wednesday, January 23 / Weekday 6:30 am Mass at St. Catherine of Sweden Church 7:00 am Reconcilia on un l 7:45 am at St. Catherine of Sweden Church Thursday, January 24 / Saint Francis de Sales 10:00 am Joseph Fortuna / Wife & Daughters Friday, January 25 / The Conversion of Saint Paul 9:30 am John W. Callendar, Jr. / Frances Finney At St. Barnabas Re rement Village 10:00 am Mass at St. Catherine of Sweden Church 12:00 pm Eucharis c Adora on 9:00 pm Night Prayer Saturday, January 26 / Saints Timothy and Titus Vigil: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 pm Mass at St. Catherine of Sweden Church 5:30 pm Rose & Louis Napolitano / Great Grandchildren 6:30 pm Reconcilia on un l 7:30 pm Sunday, January 27 / Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 am For The People 9:15 am Mass at St. Catherine of Sweden Church 10:00 am Carl Talarico / Wife & Daughters 11:30 am Bap sms: Charlo e Grace Bezila & Noreen Olivia O Mahony 12:00 pm Mass at St. Catherine of Sweden Church Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Let Us Pray The St. Richard Prayer Group invites parishioners to pray a decade of the Rosary for a special inten on that will vary each week. Let us pray that the dream of Mar n Luther King, Jr. of equality, jus ce and peace for all mankind becomes a reality. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday: Is 62:1-5/Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 7-8, 9-10 [3]/ 1 Cor 12:4-11/Jn 2:1-11 Monday: Heb 5:1-10/Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4 [4b]/ Tuesday: Mk 2:18-22 Heb 6:10-20/Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9 and 10c [5]/Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday: Heb 7:1-3, 15-17/Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4 [4b]/ Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: Heb 7:25 8:6/Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 17 [8a and 9a]/Mk 3:7-12 Friday: Saturday: FOR YOUR PRAYER TIME 7 Day Sanctuary Light January 19 - Len McNierney January 26 - For The People Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22/Ps 117:1bc, 2 [Mk 16:15]/Mk 16: Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5/Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 7-8a, 10 [3]/Mk 3:20-21 Next Sunday: Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 [cf. Jn 6:63c]/1 Cor 12:12-30 or 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27/Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21 Please pray for the Sick: Kathy Alexander, Terry Behr, Ben, Brad Bridgham, Chris, Carol Dailey, Darlene, Tommie DeSan s, Brieanne Dolby, Larry Domitrovic, Ann Doran, Sherie Eckard, June Euler, Rose Fitzgerald, Rae Hallstrom, Cara Holland, Jack Hombosky, Jeffrey, Charles Jones, Paula Kurp, Joseph James La o, Linda Lefevre, Joan Malchano, Lucille & Ray Marsico, Eli Mar n, Tom McKinney, Kathy Miklavic, Chris Mustovic, Lynn Nebel, Nelson Noel, Jim O Hara, Sean Roy, Cathy Russell, Russ Stainfield, Dorothy Thoma, Carol Wyeth and Frank Zo er. Please call the Church office with updates.

3 The Christmas decora ons have returned to storage for another year as the Church calendar now returns to Ordinary Time. As we look back, we are grateful to all those who worked so very hard to make the Christmas season such a joyous and fes ve one. From those who clean the church, to those who decorate it, to those involved in music ministry, to all of our liturgical ministers, to the liturgy planning team, and to all those who assist in any way, a hear elt thanks for sharing your God given gi s and talents. Through your efforts, you have so wonderfully enhanced our Christmas celebra ons. On a personal level, I join Father Chris, Deacon Gary, Deacon Cliff and Deacon Ming in expressing a sincere thank-you to all those who sent though ul prayers, gi s, cards, le ers, and goodies to us. Your overwhelming generosity has touched our hearts in a special way. May the Lord con nue to bless you abundantly throughout the New Year for your kindness and generosity. As far as the goodies go, you ll be seeing a lot more of us in the near future (if you know what I mean!). New Year Blessings! In Christ s Love, Father Bob To Each Individual the Manifesta on of the Spirit Is Given for Some Benefit Last weekend, as we celebrated the Bap sm of Jesus in the Jordan River, we also had an opportunity to reflect on our own Bap sm. Through Bap sm we are washed clean of Original Sin and enter into the life of grace through the gi of the Holy Spirit. And it doesn t end there! In Confirma on we receive the fullness of God s Spirit and are sent forth into the world as instruments of his life and love. Yet, while we are united in the Spirit of God as his children, we are not robots who all speak the same words or who do iden cal deeds in God s name. Instead, as Saint Paul reminds us in today s second reading, each one of us shared uniquely in the gi s of the Spirit so that we might fulfill God s unique will for us. The journey of our life of faith must then include discerning the gi s that God has given us and how he wants us to use them. This is an important part of the On Mission for The Church Alive! ini a ve. If each one of us has been endowed with spiritual gi s in what ways can we use them to enliven the Church? Spend a few moments in prayer this week and ask the Lord to help you know the gi s the Spirit has bestowed upon you and how you are being called to share them. Visit onmissionchurchalive.org to learn more and to stay informed High School Silent Retreat Have you ever allowed God to speak to you through silence? High school men, give God the chance to speak directly to your heart at the High School Silent Retreat, held February 9-10 at Mar na Spiritual Renewal Center. It will include Mass, adora on, dynamic talks, and solid brotherhood. No cost. To register, visit PGHPriest.com by Friday, January 25. Parish Members Calls and inquiries frequently come into the parish office reques ng scheduling marriages, bap sms for children, acquiring sponsor eligibility forms and the like. These all require official parish membership. In order to be considered a member of the parish, a proper registra on form must be completed and kept on file at the parish office. Just sta ng that I a end Mass here is not sufficient to allow us to assist with the prepara on of the sacraments. Census forms are available in the slots in the narthex by the outside doors or online at Please contact the parish office with any ques ons. Check out our parish website! saintrichardparish.org is the place to go for all parish happenings and informa on.

4 FAITH FORMATION Upcoming Events and Activities: 7th Grade Catholic Vision of Love will be held on Monday, January 21 OR Wednesday, January 23 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the social hall. Next Upper Room is Wednesday, February 6 at 7:00 pm. We are all called to be great saints. Don t miss the Opportunity! YOUTH MINISTRY

5 PARISH MINISTRY Rite of Chris an Ini a on of Adults Come and Learn - RCIA Sessions All are welcome to the RCIA sessions held on Thursday evenings from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm in Rooms 5A and 5B. COME AND LEARN and grow in your faith. These sessions are a wonderful way for Catholics to renew and refresh their faith. January 24 Why do we confess our sins to a priest? Why is oil used to anoint the sick and infirm? Come and learn as Mary Jordan leads this session on the Sacraments of Healing, Reconcilia on and Anoin ng of the Sick. She will explain the theology of the Sacraments, the rites through which they are celebrated and their great healing power to lead the followers of Jesus Christ to salva on. January 31 What is the difference between a deacon and a priest? Do nuns and brothers receive Holy Orders? Why is marriage in the church considered a Sacrament? Why do divorced Catholics get annulments? Come and learn as Deacon Gary leads this session on the Sacraments of Holy Orders and Matrimony. These are the Sacraments of Service because they are directed towards the salva on of others. February 7 Why do we go to Mass each and every Sunday? Why do we genuflect? Why does the priest kiss the altar and the book of gospels? Come and learn as Father Chris leads this session in which he will explain the Sacrifice of the Mass, including the processions, the prayers, the vestments, the vessels and the two main parts of the Mass, the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. This session will be held in the Church. Newly Bap zed Please welcome to our faith family Mary Kathleen Collins, daughter of Dennis and Colleen and sister of Katelynn; Logan Joseph Keller, son of Christopher and Morgan; Roman Christopher Yount, son of Christopher and Nicole; Joseph Ryan and Gwendolyn Rae Ambrose, children of Vincent and Michelle; James Robert Bentley, son of Douglas and Tamara and Greyson Garre Gunning, son of Thomas and Krista. May they grow in wisdom, age and grace. Diocesan Vic m Assistance Hotline phone number is The State of PA Child Protec ve Services telephone number is Reflec on - Conversion of Saint Paul This week, we celebrate the Conversion of Saint Paul on January 25. Take a few moments to reflect on the homily excerpt below from Saint John Chrysostom wri en in approximately 400 AD. Paul, more than anyone else, has shown us what man really is, and in what our nobility consists, and of what virtue this par cular animal is capable. Each day he aimed ever higher; each day he rose up with greater ardor and faced with new eagerness the dangers that threatened him. He summed up his a tude in the words: I forget what is behind me and push on to what lies ahead. When he saw death imminent, he bade others share his joy: Rejoice and be glad with me! And when danger, injus ce and abuse threatened, he said: I am content with weakness, mistreatment and persecu on. These he called the weapons of righteousness, thus telling us that he derived immense profit from them. So too, in being loved by Christ he thought of himself as possessing life, the world, the angels, present and future, the kingdom, the promise and countless blessings. Apart from that love nothing saddened or delighted him; for nothing earthly did he regard as bi er or sweet. Paul set no store by the things that fill our visible world, any more than a man sets value on the withered grass of the field. As for tyrannical rulers or the people enraged against him, he paid them no more heed than gnats. Death itself and pain and whatever torments might come were but child s play to him, provided that thereby he might bear some burden for the sake of Christ. Need Help With Pressure In Your Life? Are you feeling pressure right now? Is it affec ng your health, your a tude or your rela onships? Would you like to have someone to talk to, to help you and offer Chris an support? Our Stephen Ministers can help in a prayerful, confiden al way. For more informa on about Stephen Ministry, contact Mary Jordan at the parish office. Prayer Is A Weapon - Eucharis c Adora on Prayer is the best weapon we have; it is the key to God's heart. You must speak to Jesus not only with your lips, but with your heart. In fact on certain occasions you should only speak to Him with your heart. ~Padre Pio Come and pray each week in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament on Fridays from Noon un l 9 PM where you can arm yourself for life s journey of challenges and joys. You will be blessed in abundance by the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

6 PARISH NEWS St. Richard Ladies Group Our Outreach program of helping the Homeless Men s Shelter is in desperate need of scarves - hats and gloves would help too! Please place your items in the labeled box next to the food bank bin near the stairs. Purchase these items at your local Dollar Store. The need to help the less fortunate is open to all parishioners. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Knights of Columbus Meatball Hoagie Sale The Knights of Columbus will be holding a Super Bowl Meatball Hoagie sale a er all Masses the weekend of February 2 & 3. All proceeds from this sale will support ini a ves like Coats for Kids, Special Olympics, Appalachian Mission Trip, March for Life, Seminarians, etc. Please Note: Comfort Blanket Ministry will resume on Monday, January 21 at 9:00 am in rooms 5A & B. OUT AND ABOUT Breath of God Join us Monday through Wednesday, January from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at St. Catherine of Sweden for a three day parish mission on the Holy Spirit with Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR. Join Fr. Dave Pivonka as he leads us in a tour of what it means to let your life be led by the Holy Spirit. If you have ever felt a greater desire to know the presence of God in your life, and to experience His love in a deep and personal way, this is a mission you do not want to miss. For more informa on, contact Will Reaves at ext. 15 or at willr@scospgh.org. No registra on is required. DivorceCare DivorceCare is a 13-week program designed to offer healing for individuals experiencing the loss from separa on and divorce. It is a Christ-centered program which offers, videos, workbook exercises and discussion. Classes meet Wednesdays beginning February 6, from 7:00-9:00 pm at St. Catherine of Sweden in the Children s Chapel off of the narthex in room 222. There is no cost for registra on or materials. All are welcome to a end! To register, please contact Will Reaves, Director of Evangeliza on and Inten onal Discipleship at ext. 15. It Is That Time of Year Again! St. Catherine of Sweden Preschool has started registra on for the School Year. We offer 3, 4, Pre-k and our all day Montessori Methods Class. If you are interested in a tour or informa on about the preschool please contact Ka e Sperdute, Director at ext: 20 or by Kates@scospgh.org. MUSIC MINISTRY Today we enter back into Ordinary Time, and in the Gospel passage from John, we hear about the Wedding at Cana. We do not hear about the couple that is ge ng married, but we are focused on the miracle that Jesus performs, changing the water into wine. Last week John the Bap st announced one migh er than I will come and today Jesus begins his public ministry by the great miracle at Cana. Jesus reveals his own iden ty and the nature of the Kingdom of God. From this first sign in Cana we get a glimpse that the kingdom is like a wedding feast and the wine that was overflowing is like God s love for us never ending. Our Hymns today focus not only on the wedding feast at Cana, but also on our rela onship to God and each other. May this Winter-Ordinary me of the year help us to focus our a en on on our rela onships with each other and our God. God Bless! Jim Skalos, Music Minister FOREVER I DO MARRIAGE MINISTRY Forever "I Do" Marriage Ministry is excited to present our next date night: A Marriage Enrichment Talk and Dinner to celebrate Valen ne's Day and World Marriage Week on Saturday, February 16 at Saint Catherine of Sweden Church in Farmer Hall. Doors will open at 5:30 pm and dinner will be served at 6:00 pm, BYOB (beer & wine). Following dinner will be an inspira onal talk by Deacon Tom and Donna Lopus about their love story, marriage, family, challenges and how Christ works in it all. Please RSVP to Frances Hansen at or Joyce Marcinizyn at Host a table of four couples and we will have a table reserved for your party. Marriage Moment: Marriage is Sharing life with your best friend, enjoying the journey along the way and arriving at every des na on Together. ~Fawn Weaver

7 Youth Ministry invites you to our annual Spaghetti Dinner! Saturday, January 26 6:30-9:30 pm

8 Christ Renews His Parish February 16-17, 2019 (Women) March 2-3, 2019 (Men) Saturday 7:30 am - Sunday 4:00 pm What is Christ Renews His Parish? Christ Renews His Parish or CRHP (some mes called chirp ) is a parish-based renewal experience, which offers men and women the opportunity to become more acquainted with other parishioners while deepening and strengthening their own rela onship with Christ. CRHP offers a unique opportunity for me away, while close to home, for spiritual growth and renewal. CRHP emphasizes con nued growth in Chris an life during our daily contacts with others. So, come away, close to home for a weekend. Allow God to enter your life more deeply as you listen and have some fun. There will be me for personal reflec on, prayer and ge ng to know other parishioners. It is a chance to say yes to a closer, deeper rela onship with God. For more informa on, contact Mary Jordan at What happens on a CRHP Weekend? One men s and one women s weekend will be held each year at the church. The weekends run from 7:30 am Saturday un l 4:00 pm Sunday. Par cipants may stay overnight at the church and all meals are provided. The en re weekend is informal. Comfortable, casual a re is preferred. Every effort is made to accommodate special needs. CRHP is for adults who are seeking spiritual renewal, desiring to grow closer to God, or searching for a deeper sense of purpose within the parish community. Non-Catholics and non-parishioners are welcomed. Par cipants hear and learn about God through the lives of other Catholic parishioners. CRHP provides an atmosphere for individual growth through prayer and reflec on. There are opportuni es to share thoughts (as much or as li le as desired) with others in the parish who are also encountering many of the same demands on everyday life in family, society and work. Mass is celebrated both days. Reconcilia on is offered. Christ Renews His Parish REGISTRATION FORM Applicant Name: Address: Home Phone: Special Dietary Needs: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship: Home Phone: Cell: Cell: If staying overnight, do you have an air mattress? Yes / No. One can be provided. Suggested donation: $25. Kindly make checks payable to St. Richard Church.

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10 MEETINGS & ACTIVITIES STAFF DIRECTORY This Weekend Baby Bottle Campaign Collection Second Collection: St. Anthony School/DePaul School Sunday, January 20 11:15 am Faith Formation - Entire Downstairs 6:00 pm Lifeteen - Entire Downstairs Monday, January 21 9:00 am Comfort Blanket Ministry - Rooms 5A & B 6:30 pm 7th Grade CVOL - Social Hall 6:30 pm Bible Study - Rooms 5A & B 8:00 pm Adult Handbell Rehearsal - Church Tuesday, January 22 6:00 pm Spaghetti Dinner Preparation - Kitchen 7:00 pm Prayer Group - Rooms 5A & B 7:00 pm Christ Renews His Parish - Men - Room 1 Wednesday, January 23 5:00 pm Faith Formation - Entire Downstairs 6:00 pm Spaghetti Dinner Preparation - Kitchen 6:30 pm 7th Grade CVOL - Social Hall 6:30 pm Faith Formation - Entire Downstairs Thursday, January 24 9:30 am Sanctuary Helpers - Team 5 10:45 am Bible Study - Rooms 5A & B 6:00 pm Spaghetti Dinner Preparation - Kitchen 6:30 pm Music Rehearsal - Church 7:00 pm RCIA - Rooms 5A & B 7:30 pm Adult Choir - Church 9:00 pm Catholic Men s Fellowship - Room 3 Friday, January 25 10:30 am Spaghetti Dinner Set Up - Social Hall 6:00 pm Spaghetti Dinner Preparation - Kitchen Saturday, January 26 9:30 am Dustbusters - Team 5 10:00 am Spaghetti Dinner Set Up - Social Hall 6:00 pm Spaghetti Dinner - Social Hall Sunday, January 27 11:15 am Faith Formation - Entire Downstairs 1:15 pm Appalachia Meeting - Social Hall 6:00 pm Lifeteen - Entire Downstairs Rev. Robert J. Vular Ext. 111 rvular@diopi.org Rev. Christopher J. Mannerino Ext. 113 cmannerino@diopi.org Deacon Gary Molitor Ext. 129 garym@saintrich.org Deacon Clifford Homer deaconcliff@scospgh.org Deacon Mingwei Li mli@saintrich.org Ben Barcaskey, Facili es Manager Ext. 123 benb@saintrich.org Judi Hoffman, Recep onist/religious Educa on Ext. 119 judi@saintrich.org Mary Jordan, Pastoral Associate Ext. 112 mary@saintrich.org Joy Kella, Admin. Assistant/Religious Educa on Ext. 119 joyk@saintrich.org Lar McGrath, Custodian Ext. 123 Sharon McGrath, Administra ve Assistant Ext. 110 sharonm@saintrich.org Taylor McKeegan, Youth Minister Ext. 117 taylorf@saintrich.org Don Ruby, Youth Minister-EDGE Ext. 117 donr@saintrich.org Diane Rudolph, Choir Director Ext. 122 diane@saintrich.org Jim Skalos, Music Director jims@scospgh.org Holly Smith, Faith Forma on Program Coordinator/Mul -media Director Ext. 115 hollys@saintrich.org Daniel Stover, Business Manager Ext. 120 dstover@saintrich.org St. Richard Fax Number