CLERGY TEAM Mr. Joseph M. Dougherty. Fr. Larry Adams Deacon. Administrator

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1 Good Shepherd Braddock Avenue at Frazier St. Braddock, PA Madonna del Castello Parish 2021 S. Braddock Avenue Swissvale, PA St. Maurice Parish 2001 Ardmore Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA Word of God Parish 7446 McClure Avenue Swissvale, PA Sacred Heart 1600 Brinton Road Braddock Hills, PA Phone: FAX: Website: Phone: FAX: Website: Twi Administrative Office: 2021 S. Braddock Ave Pittsburgh PA Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM Hours: Mon. - Fri.: 9 AM - 12 PM 1 PM - 4:30 PM Phone: FAX: Website: Hours: Mon. - Thurs.: 9 AM - 4 PM Friday: 9 AM - 2 PM Mrs. Michele Catone Parish Secretary gshepoffice@comcast.net Mr. Frank Koncerak Director of Maintenance Edward Kapsha Music Director EKAPD5965@gmail.com Kelly James Parish Secretary Fr. Vincent Kolo Parish Chaplain vkolo@diopitt.org February 3, 2019 Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM Cheryl Kirkland Director of Religious Education ckirkland@saintmauriceparish.org Deacon Ron Demblowski Pastoral Associate wordofgodpa@gmail.com Kelley Rodgers Business Manager krodgers@saintmauriceparish.org Karen Flynn Parish Secretary wordofgod1994@gmail.com Marcia Murello Coordinator of Religious Ed. madonnadelcastello1920@gmail.com Jo Ann McLaughlin-Klemencic Michael Burke Director of Evangelization Music Director jklemencic@saintmauriceparish.org CLERGY TEAM Mr. Joseph M. Dougherty Fr. Larry Adams Deacon Administrator jdougherty@diopitt.org LAdams@diopitt.org Fr. Jeremy Mohler Parochial Vicar jmohler@diopitt.org Norman E. Chapman, CAGO Director of Music nchapman@saintmauriceparish.org Phone: FAX: Website: Mr. Keith Kondrich Deacon kkondrich@diopitt.org Judy Kosar, LaVerne Caprara Secretaries jkosar@saintmauriceparish.org lcaprara@saintmauriceparish.org Marcia Murello Coordinator of Religious Ed. Fr. Daniel A. Adjei Student Priest In Residence Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2 This Week s Mass Schedule and Intentions (Confessions: 7:30 PM, Monday at St. Maurice & Noon, Saturday at Word of God) Date Time Location Intention Requested By Saturday, Feb. 2 9:30 AM St. Maurice +George Rentka Mary Cvejkus 4:00 PM St. Maurice +Ridge-Ebner-Balash Families Maureen Ebner 5:30 PM Madonna del Castello +Joseph/Mary Lou Murello Ron & Marcia Murello Sunday, Feb. 3 8:00 AM Good Shepherd +Bryan Keough Mother 9:00 AM Word of God +Albina Novosel Family 10:00 AM St. Maurice +Cunningham/O Hanlon Fam. Family 11:00 AM Sacred Heart For the People of our Four Parishes Monday, Feb. 4 7:00 PM St. Maurice +Helen Russo Marie Capezzuto Tuesday, Feb. 5 9:30 AM Sacred Heart +Dr. John Scaramucci Gene & Michele & Girls Wednesday, Feb. 6 9:30 AM Sacred Heart +Mary Pack Sorokacs Family Thursday, Feb. 7 9:30 AM Word of God +Maria/Giuseppe Dichiera Dtr. Rosetta & Family Friday, Feb. 8 9:00 AM St. Maurice (ECS) +Charles Miller Edna Miller 9:30 AM Madonna del Castello +Elmer Furman Milly Bradley Saturday, Feb. 9 4:00 PM St. Maurice For the People of our Four Parishes 5:30 PM Madonna del Castello +Robert Bonacci Diane & Children Sunday, Feb. 10 8:00 AM Good Shepherd +Arlene Beilner Joanne Beilner Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8 9:00 AM Word of God +Koontz Family Lyn 1 Cor 15: :00 AM St. Maurice +Anne Nedley Beth & Ralph Servati Luke 5: :00 AM Sacred Heart +Betty Jane Payne Lori & Andy Fruncek From Fr. Larry s Desk... Recently, a parishioner approached me and made this shocking claim: this church isn t a spiritual place any longer! I was confused, so I asked her to explain what that meant. She replied that her parish used to have daily Mass, but now, it does not. (I tried to explain that, in our grouping, there is a daily Mass every weekday, but she was adamant no Mass in her building meant no daily Mass, period.) I d like to take this opportunity to discuss the rationale behind our grouping s daily Mass schedule with you. There are two dynamics that drive our daily Mass schedule: the number of priests assigned here and the number of funerals we celebrate. Prior to October, we were accustomed to having a pastor in each of our parishes. Today, your pastor (me) is shared by four parishes. In addition, we have a parochial vicar (Fr Mohler), who likewise is shared by four parishes. Fr Vince is our parish chaplain, but he only ministers in our parishes on weekends during the week, his assignment is to minister to residences in seven local parishes! Fr Daniel used to have a greater role, but that was due to Fr Ken s illness Fr Daniel helped out when he was able and Fr Ken was unable to minister. So, whereas we were accustomed to having three full-time priests ministering to our parishes, we now only have two. In addition, our parishes celebrated 250 funerals last year, and we expect to continue to be asked to celebrate that number in the foreseeable future. Each priest may celebrate up to two Masses a day. Considering that priests get a day off each week, that means that, three days a week, four Masses are possible, and the other three days, only two daily Masses are possible, for a total of 18 possible Masses. We expected an average of five funerals a week, but we know that funerals aren t evenly spread out the other week, there were 10 funerals here. So, if we wanted to celebrate Mass at each parish, each day, there would be three days that this would simply be impossible. Alternatively, if we wanted to schedule two daily Masses each day, that would mean that, on three days each week, it would be impossible to schedule any funerals. Neither of these approaches is feasible. What we decided to try was to schedule one Mass each day for the grouping. This Mass was timed such that the daily Mass could also be a funeral Mass if needed, in case there were two or more funerals scheduled on a single day. (So far, we ve had nine days in which there were two or more funerals scheduled on a single day.) We also thought that there would be many funerals scheduled on Saturdays, so we didn t schedule a daily Mass for that day. Next week, we ll talk about the practice of celebrating the daily Mass as a funeral. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please ask me! Blessings, Fr. Larry

3 Parish Website: NOW is the perfect time to join the choirs at St. Maurice. Our Adult choir is just getting back into the swing of things after the Christmas season and the Contemporary Ensemble is back for a new semester as well! Interested singers and instrumentalists can contact Norm at nchapman@saintmauriceparish.org for more information. Mark your calendars for these upcoming St. Maurice Concert Series: February 10 at 7:00 PM: Cellist Misha Yakovlev, formerly of the Moscow Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, plays works by Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich, Marcello, Bach, Vivaldi and more, accompanied by St. Maurice Director of Music Ministries, Norman E. Chapman. March 10 at 7:00 PM: Wooster Chorus, from the College of Wooster, Ohio. This incredible 70-member ensemble, directed by Dr. Lisa Wong, performed at St. Maurice Parish in 2015 to rave reviews! Watch for more information! We will be seeking host families for collegiate singers for a one night stay. Please contact Norm for details. MORNING OF REFLECTION: will be held Tuesday, February 5 at 10:15AM in the Parish Center. We will be discussing the first 6 chapters of Book Three in Mere Christianity. Study guides are available in the Parish Center Office. Refreshments will be served. New folks are always welcome! GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center. This group, facilitated by Jill (Henkel) Kazour, Professional Counselor, is open to anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. FOOD FOR THE NEEDY: Next weekend, food for the needy will be collected at all Masses. We ask that you be generous in responding to this collection. Please make sure the food is nonperishable, in good condition, and has NOT EXPIRED. The Adult Education Committee will meet to review our plans for Lent 2019 on Wednesday, February 6, at 4:00 PM in the Parish Center. If you are interested in joining the Adult Ed. Committee to expand your faith and share your faith with others, please join us on February 6. Please contact Cheryl Kirkland at for more information. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CARRY THE GIFTS DURING MASS, PLEASE CONTACT THE USHERS WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT CHURCH. WE APPRECIATE YOUR COOPERATION. THANK YOU. Prayer Line or The Offertory Collection for last week: $9, SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Sunday, February 3, :00 AM - Baptism Seminar - Parish Center Monday, February 4, :00 PM - Confirmation Parent Meeting - Keane Hall Tuesday, February 5, :15 AM - Morning of Reflection - Lawrence Room 7:00 PM - RCIA - Parish Center Parlor Wednesday, February 6, :00 PM - Adult Ed Meeting - Parish Center 7:00 PM - Grief Support Group - Parish Center Parlor Thursday, February 7, :00 PM - Bible Study - Parish Center Sunday, February 10, 2019 Food Collection 7:00 PM - Cello Recital by Misha Yakovlev - Church

4 Madonna del Castello PSP Donation in Memory of: DOMENIC PETRARCA from Lois & Keith Bowman. MADONNA COLLECTION Jan $1, MADONNA DEL CASTELLO ANNUAL FISH FRY: HELP WANTED NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. We need YOUR help to make this critical parish fundraiser a success. We are very shortstaffed and need YOUR help. Everything from slicing sandwich rolls and making cole slaw, to serving food and packing to-go orders, set up to clean up, and dishwashing to delivery. Stay all day or just a few hours, whatever time you can give is urgently needed and will be greatly appreciated. Call Lois Petrarca at for details. Sign-up sheet in Dattilo Hall. Donate baked goods and desserts to sell during the dinners. Contact Mary Iannucci at , or drop off during the day on any Friday. Donate butter, noodles, sugar, flour, coffee, cabbage, onions, or cash donations. Drop off in Dattilo Hall after any Mass. Support your fish fry. Come and enjoy our delicious dinners and support your parish. FISH FRY will be Fridays during Lent (excluding Good Friday), Dattilo Hall, 12:00p.m.-7:00p.m. Menu: Baked or fried cod dinners or sandwiches, eggplant parmesan, shrimp baskets, haluski, macaroni and cheese, pasta e fagiole, applesauce, cole slaw. Beverages and children s menu available. Delivery available until 2:00 p.m. within a limited area. 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 mail slot. Madonna del Castello Memorial/Living or in Tribute to 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 Living In Tribute to From Phone PARISH FAMILY SOCIALS-Sat., Feb. 2nd & Sun., Feb. 3rd: Hosted at Madonna by the St. Vincent de Paul Council, and at Word of God by the Ladies of Charity. There will be no Ladies of Charity meeting in February. 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 the LAVRINC FAMILY from Lois Saccamango. WORD OF GOD COLLECTION Jan $4, THIS WEEK Sunday - Parish Family Socials 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Library & Gift Shop open Used Book Sale Monday 6:30 PM Word of God Choir Rehearsal-Word of God 7:30 PM Reconciliation-St. Maurice (following Mass) Wednesday 10:30 AM Legion of Mary - Swissvale Towers 7:00 PM Bible Study - Madonna Parish Hall Thursday 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Library & Gift Shop open Saturday 12:00 PM Reconciliation - Word of God Next Sunday - 2nd Collection - Utilities 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM - Library & Gift Shop open Used Book Sale Word of God Parish Library/Canterbury Corner Gift Shop News: Used Book Sale in February-Books will be sold at bargain prices (most books cents). Find some good reading in many subject areas, including religious and inspirational, fiction, biographies, self-help, children s books, and more! Celebrate St. Valentine s Day! Everyone is invited to the Gift Shop and Library for hot beverages and festive donuts Thursday, February 14, following the 9:30a.m. Mass at Word of God until Noon. This day is also the feast day of Saints Cyril and Methodius on the Roman Catholic liturgical calendar. The Parish Library will have a special display in honor of these Apostles to the Slavs, who greatly influenced the culture of all Slavic peoples. Coming soon! The two newest episodes in Bishop Robert Barron s DVD series, Catholicism: The Pivotal Players, will be shown in the Parish Library. These films explore the lives of St. Augustine The Teacher and perhaps the most pivotal of the pivotal players, St. Benedict The Monk (the Father of Western Civilization). Watch the bulletin for further details and dates. Location: First floor of the Parish Center at 7436 McClure Avenue in Swissvale. For more information call or PRO LIFE CORNER: I should have known better. Pro-life arguments are now based on scientific evidence and the pro-choice arguments are not. That is a cultural, historical fact. -Stanley Fish

5 GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH SAVE THE DATE FOR BINGO Our Good Shepherd Social Club will sponsor their next bingo on Sunday, February 17 at 1:00 p.m., Sacred Heart Hall. Plan to be there and bring your friends for a fun afternoon. *********************************************** Stewardship: Time - Talent - Treasure Sunday, January 20: $4, Parishioners receiving env.: 652 env. used: 239 Loose Offertory: $ Votive: $ St. Vincent de Paul $ Thank You for your generosity! *********************************************** LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR-Synod Hall, St. Paul Cathedral-Feb 4, 11, 18 & March 4 at 7:00 p.m. Ready to ignite the power and Love of God in your life? The Holy Spirit moved the apostles from fear to Love from hiding to going out to the nations as missionaries and martyrs. This series is designed to heighten awareness of the Spirit of God working in our lives and in the life of the Church, to remove any barriers we might have to the Holy Spirit moving in our lives, and to personally invite, receive and respond to the fullness of Life in the Holy Spirit. Feb. 4-Love of the Father-Father Adam Potter Feb. 11-Our Need for our Savior-Bridget Finnegan Feb. 18-The Holy Spirit-Father Joe Freedy Mar. 4-Growing in the Gifts of the Holy Spirit-Sister Bernadette, DLJC Noah Pepmeyer will lead worship each evening. OaklandPrayerGroup@gmail.com for info. Rides available from Madonna--call Peggy Evans, HIGH SCHOOL SILENT RETREAT-Feb. 9-10, Martina Spiritual Renewal Center. Have you ever allowed God to speak to you through silence? High school men give God the chance to speak directly to your heart. It will include Mass, adoration, dynamic talks, and solid brotherhood; there is no cost. Visit PGHPriest.com to register. ANNUAL WHITE MASS recognizing those in the medical professions will be celebrated by Bishop David Zubik at St. Paul Cathedral on Sun., Feb. 10, at 12 Noon. All are welcome, including all healthcare professionals. A reception will follow immediately afterwards. No registration is required. ADDICTION RECOVERY MINISTRY ANOUNTING MASS: Feb. 10, 2:30 p.m. at St. Paul Cathedral. Bishop David Zubik will be the principal celebrant. All are welcome. BRADDOCK, PA Isn t This The Son Of Joseph? In today s Gospel we find Jesus in the synagogue in Nazareth, his hometown. He proclaims that he is the anointed one of God and that he has come to renew the world in fulfillment of what the prophets foretold. The people are amazed by his words, but they also question him. They know him as the son of Joseph, the carpenter. To them he is a simple man from a simple family. While they are attracted by the words that he speaks they wonder how he could possibly do the amazing things that he speaks of. As disciples of Jesus, we are called to share his life and love with everyone we meet. Often times we feel called as missionaries to help those in need in other parts of our city, throughout our country and even halfway across the world! Yet, sometimes we can feel most challenged in proclaiming the Good News of the Gospel in our hometown or home parish. We wonder how we could possibly be effective witness of Jesus to the people who know our weaknesses and who have seen us at our less than best. Be confident! This is the exact witness that the world needs, that God calls us in our imperfection to set the world on fire with his love that is already burning in our hearts. As we continue our journey On Mission for The Church Alive! we are invited to be effective witnesses of the Gospel both near and far. Visit onmissionchurchalive.org to learn more and to stay informed. MEMORIAL OFFERING: Anyone who would like to have any or all of the gifts at our church celebrated in memory of a loved one, is now welcome to do so. Please fill out the form below and return to the parish office. You may request a particular week to have this offering. Dates requested will be scheduled on a first come/first served basis. Memorial Offering Request Altar Breads ($20.00) Altar Candles ($10.00) Altar Wine ($10.00) Sanctuary Lamp ($10.00) Complete Offering ($45.00) Altar Flowers ($50.00) In Memory of From Date Phone

6 CONFIRMATION PARENT MEETING for the parishes of Good Shepherd, Madonna, St. Colman, St. John Fisher, St. Jude, St. Maurice and Word of God will be held on Mon., Feb. 4, at 7:00 PM in Keane Hall. This meeting will review the Sacramental aspects of Confirmation, sponsors and the logistics of our spring Confirmation. Invitations have been sent home to families pertaining to this important meeting. Should you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Kirkland at ST. MAURICE FIRST SEMESTER REPORT CARD: summaries have been sent to all Religious Education families. The summaries detail what the children have been learning in class each week and prayers to review at home. Please review the summaries with your children. ST. MAURICE SECOND GRADE PARENT MEETING to review First Reconciliation and First Communion will take place on Monday, February 11, at 7:00 PM in Keane Hall. Invitations have been sent to families. Both parents are encouraged to attend this informative and important meeting. Please contact Mrs. Kirkland at with any questions. Mission Week 2019 Updates Mission Week is a weeklong overnight experience in Lawrence and Beaver counties for youth currently in grades The week is June 16-21, This is a unique and fun opportunity for youth to live out their faith in a transformational way. 1. There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, February 12 at 6:45 PM in the St. Maurice Parish Center for youth and parents to learn more about Mission Week. 2. Initial registration forms will be available the weekend of February 3 and 4 on the St. Maurice youth website The Premier Catholic School of the Eastern Suburbs 2001 Ardmore Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA David Barr, Principal principal@eastcatholicschool.org Upcoming Dates: February 7, :30-8:30pm Open Our Hearts, Open Our Doors Open House March 23, 2019 Gala Stratigos Banquet Center Lenten Fish Fry starts on Ash Wednesday! Is your child ready to start preschool or kindergarten? We are now enrolling for the school year! We have openings from preschool-8th grade. Join us on Thursday, February 7, 2019 for an Open House that will showcase our New State of the Art Learning Lab. The lab will feature multiple forms of new technology, 3D printers, flexible seating and differentiated learning stations. Contact the school office to register. We look forward to seeing you! Can t make the Open House? Contact us to schedule a private tour. Gala 2019! Our annual Gala is a fun-filled evening including hors d oeuvres, dinner, open bar, dancing, live band, $2,000 raffle and numerous auctions. Ticket information is available in your parish or by calling East Catholic School. We need your help! Now is a wonderful time to support the Gala! If you have a gift card that you won t use or a new gift you received that you don t need, please consider donating these items to the Gala and support our auction. All proceeds benefit East Catholic School and all donations are tax deductible!

7 IN YOUR CHARITY, we pray for the soul of Raymond Kerston who was buried recently from Good Shepherd. May his soul rest in peace with Christ. MASS INTENTIONS FOR 2019 We invite you to request any additional Mass intentions for our four parishes for Mass intention forms can be picked up at the back of the church, and can be placed in the collection basket. If you wish to mail in your intention form, for Masses at any of our parishes, please mail them to: Madonna del Castello Parish, 2021 S. Braddock Avenue, Swissvale PA 15218, Attn: Kelly. If you have any questions, please contact Kelly at Memorial of St. Blaise-Sun., Feb. 3-We will conclude Mass with a single blessing of all present, without individual blessings with candles, at all our Sunday Masses. Catholic School Families applying for the Bishop s Education Fund, please submit your Student Aid Form to the parish office at least two weeks before the deadline so Father can verify that you are eligible for the Fund. Bishop Canevin Showcase: Experience Our Excellence- Feb. 6, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Doors open 6:00 p.m. More than an Open House this is an opportunity for prospective families to see Bishop Canevin in action! Call Katie Stevens to learn more at , ext Need Free Health Care? Keeping low income adults well in our community for over 11 years! Catholic Charities Free Health Care Center. Call today for eligibility details at , option 1. Child Protective Services Law: Report any acts of child abuse to Commonwealth of PA Hotline Diocesan Victim Assistance Hotline: Diocesan Safe Environment Certification: Please call any of our parish offices for more information. Building Disciples: A Regional Evangelization Informational Event All parishioners in our grouping are invited to attend an informational event about an evangelization initiative for our area. The overall initiative aims to encourage the deepening of faith amongst Catholics as well as spread the faith to non-catholics. This introductory event is open to anyone interested in learning more about the initiative and playing a part in its happening, as we continue to bring our grouping together and keep Christ at the center of this endeavor. The evening will be facilitated by the dynamic Fr. Alex Wroblicky, the Director of the School of Missionary Discipleship for the Pittsburgh Diocese. We hope you will want to be a part of this Feb. 7th, 7:00p.m.- 9:15p.m. in the St. Maurice Parish Center Parlor. Light refreshments will be served. Please contact Cheryl Kirkland with any questions and to RSVP: ckirkland@saintmauriceparish.org or Faith and Your Professional Path: Learning Who God Made You to Be and How to Integrate This into Your Career. Mark your calendars for Feb. 21, 6:30p.m.-8:30p.m., St. Maurice Parish Center, 2001 Ardmore Blvd., Forest Hills, PA Our Career Networking Ministry is sponsoring a program on integrating faith and your profession using an assessment called APEST. This is a formative self-assessment tool based on the five-fold ministry of Ephesians 4: Apostolic, Prophetic, Evangelistic, Teaching, and Shepherding. Facilitator Anne Papinchak, credentialed coach and spiritual director, will help interpret your assessment results and how these apply to both your life and career path. There is a $15.00 fee which covers your attendance at the program and your individual APEST assessment. ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY FEBRUARY 15. The program requires six registrants, and the registration cap is fifteen people. Please register by filling in the forms available at your parish, downloading the form online at or by calling the St. Maurice office at Registration is not complete until payment is received. Once your registration is processed, you will receive an with a link to complete your APEST assessment online. Remember to bring your assessment results with you on February 21 st. Please Diana Hardy at danahardy@stmauriceparish.org with any questions, or contact the St. Maurice office. CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS: We will send out your contribution statements by request. Please complete the form and return it in a SELF-ADDRESSED, STAMPED ENVELOPE to the respective office, or drop it in the collection basket. NAME: ENVELOPE NUMBER PARISH: ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER: