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 Cheryl Kirkland madonnadelcastello1920@gmail.com Director of Religious Education ckirkland@saintmauriceparish.org Marcia Murello Coordinator of Religious Ed. Jo Ann McLaughlin-Klemencic Director of Evangelization 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 Fr. Vincent Kolo Parish Chaplain vkolo@diopitt.org March 31, 2019 Norman E. Chapman, CAGO Director of Music nchapman@saintmauriceparish.org Mr. Keith Kondrich Deacon kkondrich@diopitt.org Kelley Rodgers Business Manager krodgers@saintmauriceparish.org Judy Kosar, LaVerne Caprara Secretaries jkosar@saintmauriceparish.org lcaprara@saintmauriceparish.org Phone: FAX: Website: Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM Deacon Ron Demblowski Pastoral Associate wordofgodpa@gmail.com Michael Burke Music Director Karen Flynn Parish Secretary wordofgod1994@gmail.com Marcia Murello Coordinator of Religious Ed. Fr. Daniel A. Adjei Student Priest In Residence Fourth Sunday of Lent

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, March 30 4:00 PM St. Maurice +John Hudak - Wife & Family 5:30 PM Madonna del Castello For the People of our Four Parishes Sunday, March 31 8:00 AM Good Shepherd +Joe Napolitano - Paul & Tina Borgony 9:00 AM Word of God +Bernice & Leo Hojnacki - Susan & Nelson Caro 10:00 AM St. Maurice +Melvina & Sylvester Rendine - Mary Rendine 11:00 AM Sacred Heart +Paul Getsy - Margaret & Marlene Getsy Monday, April 1 7:00 PM St. Maurice +Helen Wroblewski - Carol Bailey Tuesday, April 2 9:30 AM Sacred Heart +Milan Beketic, Jr. - Chuck & Kathy Walton Wednesday, April 3 9:30 AM Sacred Heart +Walt Hebda, Sr. - Family Thursday, April 4 9:30 AM Word of God +Vincent DelCorso - Wife and Family Friday, April 5 9:00 AM St. Maurice (ECS) +Bertha & Frank Brozek - Dennis & Janet Baran 9:30 AM Madonna del Castello +Giovanna Moretti - Augustine & Anna Cappella Saturday, April 6 4:00 PM St. Maurice +Ann Bogus - Darlene Hoover 5:30 PM Madonna del Castello +Joseph,Jennie,Paul&Albert Punturi - Scott & Andrea Eicher Sunday, April 7 8:00 AM Good Shepherd For the People of our Four Parishes Isaiah 43: :00 AM Word of God +Bob Och - Family Phil. 3: :00 AM St. Maurice +Donald Kocsis - Dan Yates John 8: :00 AM Sacred Heart +Barbusio Family - Son Rejoice! Today is Laetare Sunday, and today, the Church asks us to rejoice! From Fr. Larry s (This theme comes from the introit to today s Mass, which reads, Rejoice, O Jerusalem: and Desk... come together all you who love her: rejoice with joy, you who have been in sorrow: that you may exult, and be filled from the breasts of your consolation. I rejoiced at the things that were said to me: we shall go into the house of the Lord. Glory be to the Father! ) So, today at Mass, things should seem a little different the priest might be wearing a rose-colored vestment, there might be flowers adorning the sanctuary, and the music ADORATION OPPORTUNITIES might be more joyful. Location Day Time Today, we re asked to take a brief break from our Madonna Friday 8:30am-9:30am somber Lenten observances and spend some time thinking Friday (4/12) 6:00pm-7:00pm about exactly what it is that we re preparing for. We re Saturday 4:30pm-5:30pm asked to turn our thoughts toward the Paschal joy that we ll celebrate in just a few weeks, and to begin anticipating our Easter celebration. So, rejoice a little, today! St. Maurice Sacred Heart Friday Thursday Friday (4/5) 2:30pm-4:00pm 7:00pm-8:00pm 6:00pm-7:00pm Blessings, Fr. Larry Word of God Thursday 8:30am-9:30am Sunday 8:00am-9:00am

3 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS Today at the 10AM Mass, our three elect (our catechumens who celebrated the Rite of Election last Sunday at the Cathedral, and who are now called The Elect ) are taking part in the Second Scrutiny. A scrutiny is a rite celebrated during the Mass, specifically after the homily on the third, fourth and fifth Sundays in Lent. They are meant to uncover, then heal all that is weak in the hearts of the elect and then strengthen all that is upright, strong and good. The priest will bless them during the rite and their sponsors are there to encourage and support their journey. Please pray for our elect and our candidate as they continue to learn about our faith on their journey to receiving the Sacraments of Initiation in the Catholic Church. Mission Week Testimony: My group went to the Sisters of St. Joseph s in Baden to help with weeding and other outdoor work. The main director that led the outdoor work was driven by God in his job, which inspired me to live my faith a little bit more. After we finished our work each day, we were able to relax and socialize back at the SNPJ property where we stayed. All in all, the week was a very good time to become more active in my faith and to be around people just like me. -Gregory Parrish MS & HS: Service at Fish Fry Take-Out Table, all Fridays in Lent, 2:30 PM 7 PM: Keane Hall. Youth in grades 7-12 are invited to help at the take out table. We need additional adult help at the table as well. Join us for these fun and busy evenings and sign up to volunteer using this link: bit.ly/ecfishfry Sign up under Youth Take Out Worker. 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. Registration forms are available here: 2. Forms are due by April 9, so get your forms in now! The Premier Catholic School of the Eastern Suburbs 2001 Ardmore Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA David Barr, Principal principal@eastcatholicschool.org Upcoming Dates: April 14, 2019 Fashion Show April 16, 2019 Living Stations 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm (St. Maurice Church) Currently enrolling Preschool-8th grade for the school year! Fourth Grader, Marin Best, won the school 4th-6th grade Spelling Bee! She will be representing our school at the upcoming Diocesan Spelling Bee. Fish Fry Our annual Lenten fish fry runs every Friday during Lent (including Good Friday) from 3-7pm in the school cafeteria (Keane Hall). Eat in or take out. Take out orders can be called in from 2pm-6:30pm by calling Keane Hall Fashion Show Our annual Fashion Show will be held on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Edgewood Country Club. Doors will open at 12:30pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance, no tickets available at the door. To host a table or purchase individual tickets, call or text Dawn Reitter at What are The Living Stations of the Cross? Under the direction of Ms. Koontz, the members of the Fine Arts Club will be presenting The Living Stations of the Cross. Living Stations is a musically guided performance and reflection of the scripture of Christ s Passion. This spiritual journey is propelled by music and will draw us into the passion, death and resurrection of the Lord and Savior in preparation for Holy Week. Mark your calendar and join us to make The Living Stations of the Cross a part of your Lenten journey!

4 PIEROGI/FISH FRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Some of the volunteers who have had major roles in coordinating these activities are not returning this year because of a variety of reasons, including health issues. Therefore, in addition to our usual volunteer needs, we are in dire need of volunteers who would be willing to take over and manage different aspects of this most critical fundraiser. So, please volunteer (in any capacity) our ability to continue to hold a fish fry depends on you!! Please contact Kelley Rodgers at with any questions. Pierogis will be assembled Thursdays (April 4 & 11) and Tuesday, April 16. Pierogi preparation days will be on all Wednesdays during Lent (April 3 &10) and ending on Monday, April 15. On pierogi prep days (Wednesdays make dough and filling) come to Keane Hall at 3:00 PM or, if you would like to help make the sauerkraut balls, you may come at 5:00 PM. On pierogi assembly days (Thursdays to help pinch pierogis) you may arrive any time after 3:30 PM. No experience necessary! Light refreshments will be available. FISH FRY: Every Friday during Lent (including Good Friday) from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM in Keane Hall. Fried and baked fish, shrimp, coleslaw, mac & cheese, haluski, French fries, pizza, sandwiches, and pasta. Eat-in or take-out orders. Potato & cheese and sauerkraut pierogis are available for purchase by the dozen for take-out only. For all take-out orders please call Keane Hall at from 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM. BAKE SALE: Calling all bakers! Donations of baked goods would be greatly appreciated to sell during every fish fry. Please drop off donations in Keane Hall either Thursday evenings or Fridays after 9:00 AM. MEMORIAL FUND In memory of William Brattina from Joanne Peterson and Marian Neilson. ERROR: Due to an error in the date on the weekly envelopes for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, the correct date for the Diocesan collection is March 31. The second collection will be taken this weekend. Sorry for any inconvenience. Prayer Line or SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Sunday, March 31, :00 AM - Bishop Barron s The Mass - Parish Center Tuesday, April 2, :15 AM - Morning of Reflection - Lawrence Room 7:00 PM - RCIA - Parish Center Parlor 7:30 PM - Knights of Columbus - Lawrence Room Wednesday, April 3, :00 PM - Grief Support Group - Parish Center Parlor Thursday, April 4, :00 PM - Praying With the Scriptures Fr. Mohler Parish Center Sunday, April 7, :00 AM - Bishop Barron s The Mass - Parish Center

5 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 short-staffed 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 in Dattilo Hall will be Fridays during Lent 12:00p.m.-7:00p.m. (excluding Good Friday). 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 call SWISSVALE COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY: Collection of food is taken the last Sunday of each month at Word of God Parish (leave donations inside the entrances of the church); and at Madonna (leave donations in Dattilo Hall). Make out checks to Swissvale Cares and memo Food Pantry. The Food Pantry is located at 2028 Noble Street. Food distributions are 1st & 3rd Thurs. each month, 9:00am-12:00pm. Volunteers welcome. Questions: call Dario, Parish Family Socials Saturday, April 6th & Sunday, April 7th: Hosted at Madonna by the Readers, and at Word of God by the Knights of Columbus. Mezick s BBQ lamb (pre-orders only) will be available at the Rankin Croatian Home on Palm Sunday, April 14. Pick-up from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Stuffed cabbage, haluski, and Croatian potato salad (vinegar & oil based) will also be available for purchase. To order call after 6:00pm. Ladies of Charity will have their next meeting on Thurs., April 4, 7:00 p.m. at Dattilo Hall, Madonna. All women are welcome to attend. THIS WEEK Sunday - 2nd Collection - Home Missions; Collection of Food for Swissvale Food Pantry 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM - Library & Gift Shop open Word of God Parish Center Monday 6:30 PM Word of God Choir Rehearsal-Word of God 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 7:00 PM Ladies of Charity - Madonna Saturday 6:30 PM Parish Family Social - Dattilo Hall Next Sunday 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM - Library & Gift Shop open 10:00 AM Parish Family Social Word of God Parish Center Parish Prayer Line: Parish Library/Gift Shop News: Come and see a new episode of Catholicism: The Pivotal Players. Explore the life of St. Benedict The Monk on Sunday, March 31 st (10:15-11:15am) or Thursday, April 4th (10:15-11:15am). Film features wonderful music, art, scenic vistas, plus Bishop Barron s engaging narration and commentary. New at the Gift Shop: Names of Jesus ICHTHUS (Fish) and Christ is Risen Auto Magnets. Great designs on a flexible magnet. Visit the Gift Shop for Easter cards and now is the time to look for remembrance gifts for First Holy Communion and Confirmation. The Parish Library and Canterbury Corner Gift Shop will be closed all through Holy Week and Easter Sunday. Location: Parish Center at 7436 McClure Ave. (Swissvale). For information call or PRO LIFE CORNER: Illinois Citizens Lobby In Defense Of All Life. On March 20 thousands of Illinois citizens gathered at the state capital in Springfield, Il to alert our House and Senate members that we strongly object to the bills that are being proposed. The bills would make abortion a fundamental right in the State, undermine women s health, attack conscience rights, require all insurance plans subject to State regulations to cover abortions and expand public funding of abortion, not to mention repeal the Parental Notice of Abortion Act. These bills, if passed, will make Illinois one of the most pro-abortion states in the union. There would be no rights for pro-life citizens in any way. Anna Rae

6 Scout Troop 61 from Good Shepherd will be kicking off their food drive to benefit local food banks, Scouting for Food, on March 31 at the churches of Good Shepherd parish. At the 8am and 11am Masses, they will be passing out bags and asking that you bring them back to church on April 7, with non-perishable food items (cereal, canned goods). Monetary donations are also gratefully accepted (make checks out to Boy Scouts of America ). Thank you for your generosity! PRAYER GROUP: Good Shepherd Prayer Group meets every Thursday at Sacred Heart Church in the Chapel from 7pm to 9pm. BINGO: Good Shepherd Social Club will sponsor our next bingo on Sunday, April 7, at Sacred Heart Hall at 1pm. Admission is $20 paid at the door (no ticket presale). There will be 16 regular games and 4 specials. Refreshments will be available for purchase. For information, call Peggy at MEMORIAL OFFERING: Sanctuary Lamp: In memory of George J. & Eleanore Bandik by Family. ADORATION & STATIONS (Every Friday unless otherwise noted.) 12pm Stations - Word of God 1pm Stations - school - St. Maurice 2:30pm-4pm Adoration - St. Maurice 4pm Stations - St. Maurice 6pm-7pm Adoration - Madonna-4/12 7pm Stations - Madonna-4/12 6pm-7pm Adoration - Sacred Heart-4/5 7pm Stations - Sacred Heart-4/5 The Light Is On For You! is an initiative of the Diocese of Pittsburgh to encourage Catholics to avail themselves of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Confession is a wonderful opportunity to set aside our sinful ways and to draw closer to our Lord. Here in our grouping, we will offer confessions that evening, Wed., April 10, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at St. Maurice Church, 2001 Ardmore Blvd., Forest Hills, PA If you have been reluctant to come to the sacrament, have been away for some time or just found it difficult to get to normally scheduled times for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, this is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with Christ and the graces which He offers to us. Ecumenical Lenten Pilgrimage-Wed., April 3, 7:00pm. Pastor Melissa Morris will preach on Set sights on God s Life as we Celebrate Beloved Community at Union Baptist Church, 2117 Collingwood Ave., Swissvale. The free will offering benefits The Ministerium Emergency Relief Fund. Parish Stewardship - March 24 Good Shepherd... $ 3, Madonna del Castello... $ 1, St. Maurice... $ 8, Word of God... $ 4, St. Vincent de Paul Collections....$ 1, Child Protective Services Law: Report any acts of child abuse to Commonwealth of PA Hotline Diocesan Victim Assistance Hotline: Suicide Loss Support Group: For people who lost a loved one due to suicide, the journey of healing can be lonely, painful and confusing. Lifeline of Listening Friends is a group of people who understand and have experienced the loss of a loved one through suicide. They will meet at Madonna del Castello Parish in Swissvale Tues., April 2 at 7pm. If you need a place where you can share your grief with others, please call Jack Shaw at th Gathering of Catholic Men Conference-Sat., April 6th at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall. Presenters: Steve Pokorny, Sean O Hare, Jimmy Mitchell, Kris Frank, Bob Rice, and Bishop David Zubik. Doors open at 12 Noon. Santos Hernandez, 1026hernadez@gmail.com or to register. Cost-$20/person (free to clergy & religious). 2 th Annual Race For Grace-Sat., April 6th, Norwin High School in North Huntingdon, PA. The A 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Walk, benefits the Reflections Of Grace Fdn., a nonprofit organization named in memory of Grace Ekis, who passed away at the age of five from a Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), a cancerous tumor of the brainstem with no known cure. There are children's activities, raffles/auctions, breakfast/lunch for sale, hair donations and more. Visit for info. or Tricia Mahlstedt, patricia@reflectionsofgrace.org to sign up as a volunteer or to register for the race. 40 Days for Life ends on Sun., April 14th. Our parishes are invited to unite with Christian churches in the area to pray and fast to end abortion. Our parishes will also stand in peaceful prayer vigil at the Planned Parenthood abortion clinic, 933 Liberty Ave., Sat., April 13 th, 1pm-3pm. Info. Packets/sign up forms are available in the literature racks and tables. Please sign up for one or more hours. If you cannot join us, please support us with your prayers. You can participate any day. For info. contact Deacon Ron, or 40daysforlifepittsburgh.com. 7 Church Walk: We plan to visit 7 churches on Holy Thursday Evening. Watch for details.

7 IN YOUR CHARITY, we pray for the souls of those who have been buried recently: GOOD SHEPHERD-Edward Schweinberg. ST. MAURICE-Dorothy Hardek, Richard Henkel & Andrea Miller. WORD OF GOD-Oliver G. McClellan. May their souls rest in peace with Christ. ASTER FLOWERS: Included in the monthly E packet of envelopes is an Easter Flower envelope for your use in contributing to the decoration of the altar at Easter. Please write on the envelope the name of the deceased in whose memory you wish to donate and mark the envelope plainly for proper credit. Your generosity for these memorials is greatly appreciated. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7pm 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. BAPTISM SEMINAR: The monthly baptism seminar will be held on the first Sunday of the month at 1pm in the St. Maurice Parish Center. All parents planning a baptism must attend a seminar prior to the baptism. Pre-registration is required; call the Parish Center Office at to register. PRE-CANA: Our parishes will offer a joint Pre-Cana class for all those who are preparing for marriage in our region. Our session will take place Sat., May 18, 9:30a.m. at Sacred Heart Church Hall in Braddock Hills. This will fulfill one of the diocesan requirements for couples wishing to be married in the Catholic Church. To register please contact the Parish Center Office at The cost is $50 per couple. SOLES-4-SOULS: The four parishes of our grouping (Good Shepherd, Madonna del Castello, St. Maurice and Word of God) will participate in the Soles 4 Souls program, to benefit the extremely poor in the Honduras. We will be collecting gently worn shoes, which will be shipped to the Honduras, where recipients will use the shoes to set up micro-enterprises where they learn to clean, repair and sell the shoes. These micro-enterprises are run by women, and they help local families and economies. Each pair of shoes results in a profit of $7-8 which can feed a family there for about 4 days. Last year we collected over 2,000 pairs of shoes. Our drive continues through April 7. Containers to collect the shoes will be in the back of each church. PLEASE bundle each pair with a rubber band or tie together. NO shoe boxes, please. If you complete and enclose the form below with your donated shoes, you will receive a receipt which can be used for a tax deduction. Thank you in advance for your generosity! SOLES-4-SOULS PROGRAM Name Address Phone # Pairs Donated THEOLOGY OF THE BODY-April 8, 7:00p.m.- 8:30p.m., Sts. John & Paul Church, 2586 Wexford Bayne Rd., Sewickley, PA Speakers: Fr. Joe Freedy & Fr. Adam Potter. For more information check drybonespgh.com, renewtheido.org, or call Two Hours of Continuing Education credit available for catechists from the Diocese of Pittsburgh. See posters in the racks and on the tables. LENTEN ACTIVITIES IN OUR GROUPING When Everything Old is New Again: The Old Testament and the Paschal Mystery by Fr. Mike Ackerman, Sunday, April 14, following the 11am Mass, at Sacred Heart Hall, 1600 Brinton Road. A suggested donation in the amount of $8 is asked of participants to cover the cost of the stuffed shells & sautéed broccoli lunch, catered by Good Fella s, that can be paid at the door on April 14. RSVP by Noon on Mon., April 8th by contacting the Parish Center Office at or lcaprara@saintmauriceparish.org. Listening to the voice of God: Entering more deeply into prayer A Lenten Series with Fr. Mohler, 7pm. Sessions are Thurs., April 4, Praying with the Scriptures, Parish Center, St. Maurice and Thurs., April 11, Struggles in Prayer, Parish Hall, Madonna. No fee or sign-up. All are welcome. Bishop Barron s Series The Mass. We re offering this program in two locations: Sundays, through April 7, April 28, St. Maurice Parish Center following 10am Mass; Wednesdays through April 17, Sacred Heart Parish Hall following the 9:30am daily Mass. For more information call Cheryl Kirkland, MUSIC NOTES: Mark your Calendars for two special Lenten Events: The Good Shepherd Ringers will present Musical Meditations on the Stations of the Cross on Palm Sunday, April 14 at 7:00pm at St. Maurice. Readings from the Passion Narrative are interwoven with beautiful arrangements of Lenten music in this prayerful service, presented by the dedicated young musicians from Good Shepherd, under the direction of Kelly Thompson. The St. Maurice Choir will present Tenebrae: A Service of Shadows on Good Friday, April 19 at 7:00pm at St. Maurice. The choir will be joined by the Radiant String Quartet for this powerful service of scripture, prayer and song.